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Colourful traditional finery, enthralling folk songs, bubbly dance steps, sumptuous feasts and cheerful faces marked Moatsü celebrations in Süngratsü and Longmisa today where the Chief Minister of Nagaland, TR Zeliang, was the Chief Guest in both villages. In both villages, while addressing the people, Zeliang emphasized that “building unity” was a pre-requisite for ushering in development. He also emphasized on the importance of preserving nature by adopting sustainable development methods. He added that Nagas needed to also preserve their culture and traditional values to safeguard their identity without which they would “loose the respect of others.” Saying that food sufficiency was of paramount importance, he added that Nagas must exploit the fertile soil to “produce good crops” and not only meet self sufficiency but also produce surplus to export. He also encouraged the farmers to opt for organic farming. On the Naga political problem, Zeliang said that many generations of Nagas

Longmisa villagers enacting a representational Moatsü log pulling ceremony, or Moatsü Tongshipo, during Moatsü celebration at Longmisa village, Mokokchung, May 2. (Morung Photo)

have come and gone fighting for sovereignty and independence and that time has now come for Nagas to face “reality,” that it is “not the time to criticize but to contribute suggestions” for finding a solution to the problem. He also said that all sixty elected representatives have united for the cause of finding a solution but regretted that Naga political groups have now splintered into nine factions. For development of Nagaland, he said that “permanent peace” is necessary which can be

attained through finding a “solution” to the Naga political problem. Zeliang first landed in Süngratsü village and attended the festival there before heading off to Longmisa village. Before landing in Süngratsü, he also undertook an aerial survey of the adjoining areas where heavy winds and rains destroyed several hundred houses. Zeliang is the third Chief Minister to visit Süngratsü village and the first CM to do so in 32 years. He also became the first CM of

Kohima, may 2 (mExN): The Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) will be announcing the results of High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) and Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) examinations on May 3, at 12 noon. The board has tied-up with of National Network of Education (NNE) for the online declaration of result. Nishatha Abraham Bijeesh, the Web Content & Social Media Editor of NNE informed in a press note the results can be accessed through mobile as well as online. On website, the results will be available on www.ExamResults.net and http:// Results. NagalandEducation.net/. Through mobile, the result can be obtained by sending a text message to 56263. For class 10 candidates the SMS should be typed: RESULT<space> NBSE10 < sp a c e > RO L L NUMBER, while for class 12 candidates, it should be RMSA Phase 2&3 candidates staged a protest on Monday, May 2 at the RMSA office of the typed: RESULT<space> Directorate of School Education, Kohima. It was called off later the same day. (Morung Photo) NBSE12<space>ROL L School Education (DoSE), However after the DoSE NUMBER. Students can Kohima in its recently shiftofficials assured them that also register on www.Exed RMSA office. the appointment orders will amResults.net for receivEarlier on April 12, the be issued on May 3, the caning results on E-Mail, it candidates received a writ- didates called off the agitaadded. The result will deten statement from the Min- tion. “We will continue the cide the fate of 22,969 canister of School Education agitation tomorrow if the apdidates in Class 10 (HSLC) and 14,508 candidates in Morung Express News and SCERT, Yitachu, assur- pointment order is not delivHSSLC (Class 12). ing that the appointment ered on time,” asserted the Kohima | May 2 orders will be issued within candidates. A forum called RMSA Phase 2 & 3 candi- April. The agitation was sus- the RMSA 2 & 3 Teachers’ dates yet again staged a pended till April 30. The fail- Forum has also been formed protest and called it off the ure from the government with Yanbemo as the ConveagarTala, may 2 same day on May 2 out- to deliver the assurance on nor and Temsulila as the Co(iaNS): The working side the Government of time led the candidates to convenor for the tenure of 2016-2018. strength of judges in three Nagaland’s Directorate of hold another protest. of the five high courts in the North Eastern states was much less than the sanctioned strength, according to the union law ministry. It said the working strength of judges in five high courts of the North East -- Gauhati, Dimapur, may 2 (mExN): President “The NSCN (IM) should know that the Sikkim, Manipur, Megha- of NSCN (Reformation), Y Wangtin Naga, NSCN (R) is the only Naga political group laya and Tripura -- was today stated that Naga people need real that has supported framework agreement 27 against the sanctioned and pragmatic reconciliation before any signed between NSCN (IM) and Governstrength of 40. An official settlement, or else the future will be a “bed ment of India, because the collective leaders of NSCN (R) exercised their wisdom and document from the union of thorns.” He appealed to all Naga people to have visualized the future,” reiterated the press ministry of law and justice said the working strength of a “vision for the future.” The Nagas of In- note. “After all, it was signed by one Naga pojudges at the Gauhati High dia side, he stated in a press release to- litical group on behalf of the Naga people.” However, the NSCN (R) President asCourt, which has jurisdic- day, must “consolidate our position and serted that the NSCN (IM) is “is one unhelp the Nagas of Myanmar side to have tion in Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal a peaceful and acceptable solution from grateful organization” that has not “filtered” the situation and taken NSCN (R) as Pradesh, was 14 against Myanmar so that they have their future.” “inimical forces.” The NSCN (R) stated that He asked for all to be “trustworthy the sanctioned strength of Naga citizens” in order to “build our bro- it will go to any extent for the good of the 24. “Separate high courts ken home” and “stop attacking and arrest- Nagas but “it will not consume poison.” for the states of Arunachal ing our own brothers.” While asking the two groups to clarify the Pradesh, Nagaland and Wangtin Naga was speaking in the “attack and arrest of fellow Nagas,” Wangtin Mizoram have not been es- context of “continuous attacks and ar- Naga maintained that historic deals of “distablished because the state rests” of NSCN (R) workers by the NSCN trust” and lack of cohesiveness among the governments have not yet (IM) and GPRN/NSCN. This despite the Nagas in the past is a disease that continues completed creation of nec- fact that the NSCN (R) has extended peace to prevail today. Every single Naga faction essary infrastructure in and solidarity with the Naga people for ac- has entered into a ceasefire with the GoI but these states,” the ministry ceptable solution, and it was supporting “hatred, jealousy and antagonism” contindocument said. the August 3, 2015 Framework Agreement. ues in “our day to day system.”

the State to celebrate Moatsü in Longmisa village. The festival in both villages saw the participation of cultural troupes from their respective neighbouring villages. In Süngratsü village, the Moatsü festivity was joined by cultural troupes from Mopungchuket, Longjang, Chami, Longpa and Yisemyong villages while the Süngratsü Students Union and children of Süngratsü also performed cultural dances. Dr. Imtiwapang Aier, Parliamentary Secretary for Geology & Mining, who also hails from Sün-

gratsü village delivered a brief speech. In Longmisa, cultural troupes from Sangtam Alisobu village, Chang Noksen village and Chuchuyimlang village cultural troupes performed folk dances. Süngtsüng Cultural Club, Tamanir Cultural Club, Longmisa Watsü, Longmisa Union Mokokchung, Ongkolang & Lanusapang Zünga and Tenyimia Community Mokokchung were the other troupes who participated. Mass Moatsü feast followed the celebrations in both villages.

Kohima, may 2 (mExN): Chief Minister of Nagaland State, TR Zeliang, took an aerial survey of Chuchuyimlung and surrounding villages, affected by the storm, today. He was accompanied by Cabinet colleagues Tokheho Yepthomi, PHE Minister and Kipili Sangtam, Power Minister. This was informed in a press release from the Media Cell of the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). They took an aerial survey of few affected villages by chopper before landing at Impur. According to the release, the Chief Minister handed a cheque of Rs. 10 Lakh to DC of Mokokchung district, Sushil Kumar Patel, for relief to households in several villages of the district destroyed by a storm. The amount came from the CM’s relief fund to provide immediate relief to those displaced in the affected villages. The CM also gave cheques of Rs. 10 Lakh each to Zunheboto district and Mon district and Rs. 5 Lakh to Longleng district for relief to affected villages. The CMO informed that the Disaster Management team along with the Secretary came to inspect the affected villages and relief will be given after the verification is done through the respective DCs of the districts.

Award is for all: TR Zeliang moKoKchuNg, may 2 (mExN): Making his first public address after returning from Indonesia with the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award in Transformation’ at the 6th Global Leadership Awards 2016, the Chief Minister of Nagaland, TR Zeliang today said that the award bestowed on him was for all the elected members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly and the people of the State as a whole. He stated this while addressing the people gathered to celebrate Moatsü festival in Süngratsü village, Mokokchung. “This award was bestowed to all, not just me,” he said. He explained that the award was accorded to him after Nagaland made a record of sorts by becoming the “first state in not just India but the whole democratic world” to have an opposition-less elected government.

RMSA protest called off No plans to restart ceasefire with NSCN-K: Home ministry

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ShilloNg, may 2 (iaNS): The Indian government has no plans to re-enter into a ceasefire agreement with Naga insurgent group NSCN-K, a home ministry official said on Monday. “There is no official communication on this (re-entering into ceasefire with NSCN-K) from the government of India,

and at this moment there are no initiatives from our side,” Satyendra Garg, home ministry joint secretary in-charge of northeast affairs, told journalists. Garg, who reviewed the overall law and order situation in Meghalaya with state Home Minister Roshan Warjri, however, said the counter-insurgency operations against

the National Socialist Council of NagalandKhaplang will continue. “We will continue with our operations against the NSCN-K and I should say that the overall security situation in Nagaland is okay,” he said. Nagaland Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang had earlier appealed to the Indian government to restart a cease-

fire agreement with the NSCN-K to allow peace to prevail in the state. S.S. Khaplang, a Myanmarese Hemi Naga chieftain who heads the NSCNK faction, abrogated the ceasefire with the Indian government on March 27, 2015, just a month before the truce was up for renewal. The group had signed a truce in 2001.

Coming Up: New roads & bridges for Dimapur

R&B Minister Vikheho Swu makes inspections and promises

Morung Express News Dimapur | May 2

Dimapur will soon have three new bridges over the Chathe and Dhansiri rivers and Khopanullah stream respectively. These include the ongoing construction of a new bridge over Khopanullah stream at Shoxuvi, building an alternate bridge over Dhansiri River at Nagarjan (Kuda) near the Power substation and dismantling of the old bridge behind CIHSR and construction of a new one. Nagaland State Minister for Roads & Bridges, Y Vikheho Swu, accompanied by Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources & Sports, Chairman, NIDC, Tovihoto Ayemi, MLA, and officials from the PWD (Roads & Bridges) on Monday visited the sites of the three upcoming bridges. At Shoxuvi, the Minister said the Khopanullah Bridge, funded by NABARD, should be completed by December this year as budget for the bridge has been set aside. Once completed, the bridge would boost inter-district connectivity between Dimapur and Peren. The Minister also in-

Minister for Roads & Bridges, Y Vikheho Swu, inspecting the ongoing construction of Dobhinullah-Thahekhu Road on Monday. The 2.5 Km stretch is the first road in Nagaland to be constructed using German technology. (Morung Photo)

formed that budget for the two other bridges has already been sanctioned and once the tender process is completed, construction works would commence by this year. Meantime, the Public Works Department (Roads & Bridges) has been entrusted to immediately construct a ‘sub-way’ over the Chathe River adjacent to the old bridge behind CIHSR to provide an alternative route during the period the old bridge is being knocked down and a new bridge built over it. During his visit to the old bridge at Nagarjan (Kuda), Swu suggested that the bridge built during the British time be preserved as a “heritage” and a new bridge constructed adjacent to the existing one.

The R&B Minister also inspected the ongoing construction of the Dobhinullah-Thahekhu Road and expressed satisfaction with the work progress. The contractor and builders informed the Minister that, weather permitting, the construction of the 2.5 km stretch using Germen technology would be completed by May end. On the deplorable condition of the Nagarjan Road, Swu said the PWD(R&B) was presently undertaking patching and soiling works and assured that once the rainy season is over the road would be black topped. On the road stretch from Chakhesang Baptist Church to Khermahal, the Minister said the work was already allotted last year but that the con-

tractor had abandoned it halfway. “Anyway, the Department will complete it this year,” he said. Swu further assured to cover other roads on priority basis. Meanwhile, the Minister has appealed to the public to be patient and cooperate with the Department. “Give us time. With limited funds we cannot cover all roads. After the special category fund has been done away with, we are doing the best we can. Besides, we should not be blamed for past negligence,” he said. Officials from the PWD (R&B) who accompanied the Minister including Chief Engineer (CE), Tali Aier; Additional CE, K Rhetso; EE Dimapur division, Huqheto and superintendent engineers Er. Limanaro and Er. Kahuto.

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First meeting of CPU Kohima, may 2 (mExN): MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, Chairman, Committee on Public Undertakings (CPU), Nagaland Legislative Assembly has convened the first meeting of the newly constituted CPU for the year 2016-17 on May 6 at 11:00 am in the assembly committee room to take stock of the unfinished business of the Committee and also to chalk out the work programme for the said year. All members of the Committee have been requested to attend the said meeting.

Joint coordination meeting held at Changtongya ChaNgtoNgya, may 2 (DiPR): Joint Co-ordination meeting of officers and staff of ADC Tuli and SDO (C) Changtongya was held on April 29 at Dobashi customary court, Changtongya. Chumlamo Humtsoe, SDO (C) Changtongya, who chaired the programme, thanked Sentiwapang Aier, ADC Tuli under whose leadership such co-ordination meeting was conceived. He said such meeting will bring understanding and togetherness between the two offices. Sentiyanger said that the main purpose of the meeting was to have proper coordination and cooperation so they will get to know one another in a better way. Interaction session followed after the meeting.

KMC asks public not to dump wastes on roadside Kohima, may 2 (mExN): The Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) has stated that there have been instances in the past wherein the public, in the process of cleaning and clearing drainages, have dumped wastes (both wet & dry) on the road side. "This neither adds to the cleanliness of their surroundings nor to the health of the public,” the KMC stated in a release. In this regard, KMC administrator Kovi Meyase has appealed not to dump such wastes on the roadsides, more particularly so, at this time when repair and maintenance of Kohima town road is being undertaken.

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Nagaland Civil Secretariat officers attend RTI training

Ko h i m a , m ay 2 (mExN): A one day training programme on Right to Information Act 2005 for the First Appellate Authorities, Public Information Officers and Assistant Public Information Officers for the Nagaland Civil Secretariat was held on April 29 at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat Conference Hall with 64 officers. Chief Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Pankaj Kumar IAS shared about his experiences with RTI, how it is going and how it will be in the future. He stressed on the need for proactive disclosure as given in Section 4 of the RTI Act. ‘The RTI makes us closer to the public and public servants should give out information and not answer questions’, he said. He also impressed upon the participants to learn the proper way of file noting as in the future people will read what they have writ-

Participants with resource person and others during the training programme on Right to Information Act 2005 held on April 29.

ten and consider whether, whatever they have written makes sense. He also mentioned that government servants should write and not assume that other people will know. Though the misuse of RTI is comparatively less in Nagaland, he said people may misuse it and hence public authori-

Kohima, may 2 (mExN): The Southern Angami School Teachers' Association (SASTA) has convened an executive meeting on the May 3 at 1:00 pm, at Vivori Lounge Kigwema. Therefore, all the executive members and well wishers are requested to attend the meeting positively.

Comprehensive plan for development of Coffee in Nagaland prepared Kohima | May 2

The state’s department of land resources has prepared a five years comprehensive plan for development of coffee in Nagaland for a total area of 5000 Ha. This will cover all districts of Nagaland to be implemented in convergence with the Coffee Board of India. According to the annual administrative report of the department, the department of land resources is taking up coffee plantation in Nagaland in view of the favorable climatic condition and market potential. The report stated that 10,000 household has been identified across the state. District wise household identified includes; Kohima- 1548, Wokha- 888, Peren- 980, Dimapur- 800, Mokokchung- 994, Tuensang- 810, Longleng- 690, Mon- 860, Zunheboto- 900, Phek- 840 and Kiphire- 690. The report stated that during 2015-16, a total of 6,00,000 saplings raised and planted, covering 230 Ha. and 450 household.

Kheshepu Baptist Church celebrates 25 Years ZuNhEboto, may 2 (DiPR): Kheshepu Baptist Church (KBC), under Zunheboto District celebrates 25 years of its existence on April 29 and 30 under the theme ‘Christ Has Set Us Free.’ Addressing host of congregation as special guest, Parliamentary Secretary, Art & Culture, Eshak Konyak said, jubilee is a time not only for celebration but also to thank the Almighty God for all the blessings He has bestowed upon the believers. Exhorting the congregation to trust God and repose faith as one celebrates jubilee, the Parliamentary Secretary asked the believers to retrospect and introspect for better future and exhorted Kheshepu Baptist Akukuhou to love, respect and help one another through this jubilee. The celebration was also enthralled with special presentation from Aloino Sutsa and SBCZ. Head GB, Lita Old delivered welcome address and was chaired by Associate Pastor, Akaluto. Host of dignitaries who accompanied Parliamentary Secretary includes IPR, Parliamentary Secretary, Khekaho Assumi, ADC, Nungsangmenla Imchen, EAC, Kemciyile, DPRO, Lanuakum and host of officials.

The author, Senchumbeni (left) with Rev Dr. Ezamo Murry during the release of the book in Dimapur on Monday. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News Dimapur | May 2

A book titled, “Behind the Gifts – Devotions for Early Teenagers” written by Senchumbeni Samuel Odyuo, a student of Patkai Christian College, Dimapur was released on Monday in Dimapur by Rev. Dr. Ezamo Murry, Prof. Emeritus of Christian Counselling and Pastoral Care, Eastern Theological College, Jorhat. Talking about the book,

tion was graced by the Chief Information Commissioner, Nagaland Information Commission Toshi Aier, IAS (Rtd). While sharing about the position Nagaland is in, he also mentioned that the major chunk of the state’s budget goes for salary of government servants. Taking

over as CIC a month ago, he mentioned that he has already taken up 10 cases, and expressed the need for the Appellate Authorities and PIOs to be more dedicated in giving out information to the citizens. The programme was coordinated by Dr.Hovithal Sothu.

the author said it was all about devotions which she started writing at the age of 17 and completed in her 18 years of age. “The book is a testimony for me and a book of answers for me,” she said. Senchumbeni said that she would not have realized her gift of writing if God had not taken away her father. She thanked her mother and siblings for standing behind her and encouraging her in her venture.

DimaPuR, may 2 (mExN): The Rengma Selo Zi (Youth Organization) has started their sensitisation and area tour from May 1. According to a press release issued by RSZ President Kenneth Kath, the tour started from the remotest Rengma Village namely Logwesonyu and Tsosinyu where the team held meeting with the youth and village authorities for involvement of youth in the village functioning and activities to bring transparency and development in the area. Also to let the youth inculcate the system of local self Governance and learnt the traditional and customary practices and settlement. The touring will continue till the second week of May 2016, where the office of RSZ requests all the Rengma Village authorities and youth to extend its outmost support for the success of the touring. The touring team was leaded by Cheng Kath as team leader, Kenneth Kath President RSZ, Khwenhi Semp Joint Secretary RSZ, Chenonlo, Jetilo, Chutilo Magh and Meshak Kath.

Parliamentary Secretary Eshak Konyak with others during the visit to District Culture Office (DCO) Zunheboto held on April 30. (DIPR Photo)

ZuNhEboto, may 2 (DiPR): Parliamentary Secretary for Art and Culture, Eshak Konyak visited District Culture Office (DCO) Zunheboto on April 30. Inspecting the office, he was impressed with the upkeep of the office and encouraged the employees to be sincere in their duties. He also assured to give more funds to DCO, Zunheboto for proper maintenance of office property and establishment. Parliamentary Secretary, Information & Public Relations (IPR), Khekaho

Assumi who accompanied Eshak Konyak said every concerned officer should share the problems and grievances faced by the employees with higher levels. He also requested the Parliamentary Secretary to give good treatment to DCO, Zunheboto. ADC, Zunheboto , Nungsangmenla Imchen also requested the Parliamentary Secretary to mobilize the Cultural Office, Zunheboto so as to keep the employees busy while also requesting to provide more cultural items and museum materials to DCO, Zunheboto. District

Culture Officer (DCO), Kevingulie apprised the Parliamentary Secretary the problems faced by the department and requested for construction of fencing within the vicinity of its office premises and furniture for office establishment. Managing Director, NHHDC, Hokishe Assumi who was also present said Art & Culture department could tie up with NHHDC for better activities concerning entrepreneurs , artisans and cultural troops. EAC, Zunheboto, Kemciyile, DPRO, Lanuakum and other officials were also present during the visit.

SBC 17th commencement exercises conducted

ZubZa, may 2 (mExN): Shalom Bible Seminary (SBC), Sechü Zubza, held its 17th commencement exercises on April 29 at Spicer Hall with Dr. Atsi Dolie, executive director, Angami Baptist Church Council (ABCC) as the guest of honour. Altogether, 38 students graduated in Master of Divinity, while 16 students graduated in Bachelor of Theology. The graduating students, apart from Nagaland, come from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Myanmar and as far as Thailand. The programme commenced with invocation pronounced by Tepusaho Tase, pastor, Minister’ Hill

FELICITATION ZOAN (Zeliang Officers' Association Nagaland) has congratulated Chief Minister Shri. T.R. Zeliang on being awarded the prestigious Global Award for "Lifetime Achievement in Transformation" at the 6th Global Leadership Awards 2016 event held at Bali, Indonesia on April 2016. Members of ZOAN are proud that Shri. T.R. Zeliang was selected for the award by a panel of renowned professionals from all parts of the world based on his leadership qualities and contributions in various fields. ZOAN further wished all success to Shri. T.R. Zeliang in his future endeavors.

Er. AChAkBOu NEwMAI Vice President, ZOAN

Longchar, Librarian ATI, and Appeals and Penalties by Worhonthung Ezung, Secretary, Nagaland Information Commission. Question and Answer time was taken up by Worhonthung and Hovithal. Constructive suggestions were also given by participants. The valedictory func-

Book on devotions Rengma Selo Eshak visits District Culture Office in Zboto for early teenagers Zi area tour commences

SASTA executive meeting on May 3

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ties should not allow such things to happen. The topics taken up on this day were, Overview of the RTI Act 2005 by Lithrongla G. Chishi, Director ATI, Responsibilities of PIOs and APIOs by Dr. Hovithal Sothu, Deputy Director ATI, Role of Appellate Authority by Dr. A W.

Smti. ANgAu I. ThOu President, ZOAN

Shalom Bible Seminary graduates with faculty and guest during the 17th commencement exercises held on April 29.

Baptist Church, while the welcome address was delivered by Rev Dr Sanyü Iralu, principal, SBS, who also conferred the degrees to the students.

A special music was presented by Ledi and Akhrü, while Achüno Peseyie, member, Shalom Board, gave away the awards to the graduates who excelled

in their academic performances and other competitions conducted during their academic years. The valedictory speech was delivered by Kenei-

zenuo Chiese of M.Div III, while Villo Naleo, lecturer SBS tendered words of adieu for the graduating students. The benediction was pronounced by

Rev Zapovil Sophie, pastor, Jakhama Baptist Church. On the day, the Shalom News was also released by Neidelhu Khate, principal, Baptist College, Kohima. A press release also mentioned that the Shalom Bible Seminary was established on 8th October 1996 by the Angami Baptist Church Council to defend and uphold the Christian faith. The seminary presently has students coming from all the northeastern states and other states including Jharkhand, West Bengal and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. There are also students from countries such as Bhutan, South Korea, Nepal, Japan, Thailand, Nepal, Myanmar and China.

Lbjo Dzüyie in Viswema village inaugurated ViswEma, may 2 (DiPR): Lbjo Dzüyie which is the biggest and the longest stream in Viswema village was inaugurated by Rev. Atha Neikha, Pastor, Viswema Baptist Church on April 30. The monolith signifies the common property of Rachü & Zheri khel. A short programme was held where the Chairman of both khels gave a short speech. Chairman, R. Khel Eyongol Neikha acknowledged the youth organization for taking initiative in bringing both the khels together through understanding and dialogue. Our parents & grandparents must have had misunderstanding and sufferings

Rev. Atha Neikha, Pastor, Viswema Baptist Church along with khel Presidents after inauguration of Lbjo Dzüyie which is the biggest and the longest stream in Viswema village on April 30. (DIPR Photo)

in early days he said while expressing joy over reconciliation, he said. Chairman, Z. Khel, Düsü Pucho called upon the gathering that today’s

reconciliation and sharing of water from the same stream be the beginning of understanding and walk together for the upliftment of both the khels. He said

God has bestowed his wisdom to the youth thereby brought peace and understanding between the two khels was indeed a great achievement, he added.

An elderly person said the stream with a stretch of 5 Km is the biggest and longest in the village where water is irrigated to the village for cultivation. More than 1000 people irrespective of young and old participated in clearing the stream. The programme was chaired by President, RYO, Meyiekul Noswe while Mission Director, ABCC, Saphrül Pucho invoked God’s blessing. The special number was presented by Dzüvihol Kweho and friends. Composed song of Rachü-Zheri by Kehodepi Rhütso was also read out. Vote of thanks was proposed by ZYO President, Keyocho Mekro followed by a feast.

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coURses oFFeRed: Master of Social Work( MSW) in Youth Development (YD), Peace & Conflict Transformation Studies (PCTS), Community Development (CD). eLiGiBiLitY: Graduation in any stream (50% marks for general and 45% for ST/SC) Candidates. Application forms are available at NEISSR, P./B. No. 03, Bishop’s House, Circular Road, Dimapur, Nagaland, India 797112 and Catholic Publication Centre, (CPC) Kohima from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. +913862-233435,+913862-237305/+918416068129, +91-7085977505, website:www.neissr.com, E-mail: contact.neissr@gamil.com

M.G.M. HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL midland, dimapur – 797112 nagaland

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Eden Higher Secondary School, Dimapur Churches Colony Dimapur, Nagaland

Admission notice 1. Admission forms for Class XI (Arts) may be collected from the school office on any working days. (8:30 am – 1:00 pm) 2. Admission will be given on first come first basis. 3. Subject offered : i. Sociology iii. History v. Alternative English

ii. Political Science iv. Economics vi. Lotha

ST. JOSEPH HR.SEC. SCHOOL CHUMUKEDIMA

VACANCY FOR TEACHERS Applications are invited for the following 2 posts: 1. Maths : M.Sc (Maths) Experienced 2. Biology : M.Sc (Zoo./Bot.) Experienced Application with necessary documents can be submitted during working hours on or before 10th May 2016. contact : 9402007834/9436260338 e-mail your resume: stjosephcmd@gmail.com

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I, Smti. Aseü K. Keyho, W/o Khrüto S Keyho, aged about 38 years, R/o Phezu area, Science college road, Jotsoma Kohima, Nagaland and permanent resident of Chozuba village, Phek, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India belonging to chakhesang Naga Tribe. 2. That my correct and full biological legal name is Kekhrieseü Keyho. 3. That however my pet name is Aseü K. Keyho and I am known and called by this name instead of Kekhrieseü Keyho. 4. That this declaration is made to declare that the name Kekhrieseü Keyho and Aseü K. Keyho belongs to one and same person. 5. That further this declaration shall be used as a piece of proof and evidence in connection to my official name and my name Aseü K. Keyho shall be use at all time for all purposes. 6. That the statements made in the above paragraphs are true to the best of my knowledge and no immaterial has been stated or concealed herein. And I signed this affidavit on this the 18th day of April 2016 at Kohima Solemnly affirm and declare before me by the above name deponent on this the 18th day of April 2016 at Kohima. deponent

In The Court of 1 st Class Magistrate Jalukie: nagaland

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Regd. No. 720 I, tHontHUi KAmei s/o K. Daniel a resident of Mhainamtsi Village PO & PS Jalukie, Peren Dist. Nagaland hereby declared that: 1. I am the deponent of this affidavit. 2. That the name Thonthui Kamei and Thonthui is of same person. 3. I hereby declared that my correct name is Thonthui Kamei and shall be used for all official purposes in the future. Deponent 1st Class Magistrate

Admission to B.A 1 , 3rd and 5th Semesters starts from 2nd May 2016. 1. courses/subjects offered Elective Papers English, History, Pol. Science, Education, Sociology, Tenyidie, Economics Honours/Major Papers English, History, Pol. Science, Sociology 2. Prospectus & Application Forms can be collected from the college during office hours(9.00 am – 3.00 pm). Admission form can be downloaded from the College Website- www.capital college, Kohima. 3. Diploma in Computer Applications, in collaboration with AICSMrecognized by Govt. of India (Minimum Qualification : 10 + 2) 4. Internet Connectivity in library made available for students. 5. Class room intake is 50-60 students and congenial for quality teaching & learning. 6. College Bus/Transportation is available. 7. Limited seats. Admission is granted on first come first basis. st

dated: 29.04.2016

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Handwritten applications are invited from the eligible candidates (preferably with NET / Ph.D) for the post of Assistant Professor in english & education. The applications along with CV should reach the college office on or before 6th May 2016.

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cLAss 11 Admission notice (ARts, commeRce & science)  Admission forms for Class 11 (Arts, Commerce & Science) are available at school office (8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.)  Digital Class for Science Students with stress on JEE Entrance Exam.  Bishop Mar Theodosius Memorial (MTM) full Scholarship for those having 85% and above.  Direct admission with interview for students securing 65% and above in Science stream & 60% and above in Arts & Commerce Streams.  Selected students have to appear for personal interview accompanied by their parents.  Admission will start as soon as the HSLC result is declared, first come first serve policy.  Hostel facility available for girls.  Tobacco free campus with uninterrupted power supply.  Peace Club, Environmental Club, Literary Club, Arts and Sports Club activities and Study tour programmes.  Students centered way of teaching with dedicated team of teachers.  Admission will starts from 4th May, Last date of admission 16/5/2016.  Classes will commence from 18th May 2015.  K. V. Ponnan Meritorious Scholarship for toppers of classes 1-8 for 1st and Midterm assessments.  students with tatoo marks need not apply for admission. Sd/-, Principal

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J.N. AIER COLLEGE C’ KHEL 4th MILE, DIPHUPAR, DIMAPUR: NAGALAND -797115. (AFFILIATED TO NAGALAND UNIVERSITY)

Admission Notice for B.A 1st Semester, 2016 Subjects offered: General:

Political Science, Education, Sociology, History, Economics, Elective English. Honours: English, Political Science, Education, Sociology. v Admission will be preceded by an oral interview of candidates with their Parents/Guardians on merit and first come first basis. Performance of College in the Nagaland University Examination: • 1st Batch, 2014 : 100% Passed result with 2 (1st Div); 20 (2nd Div); & 1 (3rd Div). • 2nd Batch, 2015: 100% Passed result with 1 (Topper); 8 (1st Div) & 14 (2nd Div).  Daily Chapel, Weekly Fellowships, Spiritual Camp, Literary & Sports Activities, Red Ribbon Club Etc, For Social, Moral Intellectual & Spiritual Development Of Students.  Student Mentor-Mentee Programme.  Strict Discipline Ensured For Development Of HealthyPersonality.  Well Furnished Library & Reading Rooms.  Hostel Attached For Both Boys & Girls. LIMITED SEATS FOR BOTH COLLEGE AND HOSTEL Contact: 8731845133 (Adm), 8014725209 (Off), 8414850298 (Off) Office Hours : 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

ADMISSION OPEN 2016-2017 eduAide career & counseling service under Divine Bridge Ministries & Ao students conference (AKm) provides Free Service, Guidance & Counseling for admission in different parts of India for the following Courses mBBs Bds/mds engineering Architecture Horticulture Agriculture Forestry nursing mBA/BBA Pharmacy, Law Hotel management

Paramedical Fine Art&Animation etc. Featured Facilities: • Concession in fees for economically weaker Section • Colleges affiliated to central university and approved & recognised by UGC/HRD • Exclusive hostels for north east students • Digital campus • Educational loan facilities • Sports quota available

Application forms available at: AKM Office, Mokokchung, Cornerstone Higher Secondary School, Dimapur. Contact: Mr. Supongchiten: 09718225382, 08413030690 09868893821, Mr. Akummeren, V.P; AKM, 09206321473, Ms. Sentila, Principal CHSS, 09774280548; Amenla, Dimapur; 08729829336

SALT CHRISTIAN COLLEGE (Recognised by Govt. of Nagaland, UGC and Affiliated to NU) east Police colony dimapur, 797112, nagaland

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Application forms for Admission to Higher Secondary Class-11 (Arts) and B.A. 1st Semester (General & Majors) are available from the office on all working days from 10:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. 1. A brief oral Interview/Test will be conducted for spot admission. 2. Hostel facilities for both Girls and Boys are available. other Facilities: 1. Daily Morning Prayer 2. Evangelical Union 3. Campus Ministry Department under Rev. Thebemo Yanthan as Campus Minster. scc is centrally located accessible from all important points such as Railway Station, NST & Private Bus Stations, Taxi Parking (walking distance) but away from all noisy scenes. An idle place for learning. contact: Principal - 9436075445 Vice principal - 8414077079

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India to monitor mines via satellite after finding illegal limestone extraction NEW DELHI, May 2 (REutERs): India will monitor thousands of mines with the help of satellites starting this year, a government official said, after a three-month pilot project found rampant illegal extraction of limestone in a big state. Mines Secretary Balvinder Kumar declined to name the state ahead of the completion of surveillance in some other regions, but said the findings echoed a multi-billiondollar iron ore scam that led to a three-year mining ban and turned India into an importer from a net exporter of the steelmaking commodity. Local media have reported about illegal limestone mining in two of the top producing states - Andhra Pradesh in the south and Gujarat in the west, home to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The state-run Indian

A labourer loads cement bags onto an improvised motorized rickshaw at the construction site of a residential complex on the outskirts of kolkata. (REUTERS File Photo)

Bureau of Mines is digitising maps of all mines under the purview of the ministry to check - as satellites pass over every 23 days - whether companies are violating rules by mining outside their lease areas.

“We suspect that there is rampant illegal mining by the unorganised sector,” Kumar told Reuters late last week. “After covering all the major minerals like iron ore and limestone in the next three months, we will

look at sand mining. A lot of money is being made there.” A state minister in Karnataka was arrested in 2011 and iron ore mining was banned for three years there and in Goa after India’s top court found

that fly-by-night operators had profited from a surge in Chinese demand for the steelmaking ingredient. Kumar said the scam had crippled India’s steel industry and the government was keen to avoid a repetition. He said he would soon write to the top bureaucrat of the state where limestone is being illegally mined to initiate action. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh states in India’s south, and Rajasthan and Gujarat in the west, are the country’s top producers of limestone, a raw material for making cement. Gujarat-based Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG), which is helping the mines ministry monitor mineral extraction across India, said the project was part of Modi’s ‘Digital India’ programme to electronically record most government work.

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• SC Category: 37 Posts • ST Category: 21 Posts • OBC Category: 77 Posts • GEN Category: 165 Posts Job Location: All India Eligible Criteria for UIIC Recruitment: Educational Qualification: • For Generalist: Degree from recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by central Government. • For Specialist: Degree from recognized University in the relevant discipline or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by central Government. Age Limit (as on 31.03.2016): 21 to 30 years Age of Relaxation: • SC/ST Candidates: 5 years • OBC Candidates: 3 years • PWD Candidates: 10 years Selection Process: Selection of candidates will be based on the basis of online exam and Interview. How to Apply: Interested and eligible candidates may apply online through the website www.uiic.co.in from 06-05-2016 to 17-05-2015. Important Dates: • Starting Date of Online Application: 06-05-2016 • Last Date of Online Application: 17-05-2015 • Date of Competitive Exam: 12-06-2016 Important Links: UIIC Official Notification for Administrative Officer Recruitment 2016

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made on the various farm- cluding BFAC members ing activities like trainings, and Farmers Friend atdemonstrations, capacity tended the programme. buildings, etc to be undertaken at the block level. He urged upon the farmers SPECIAL COACHING representatives to mingle for and find out certain probN.P.S.C (hindi) lems faced by the farmers Contact: within their village level in terms of farm related 9863272822 works like pest diseases, Naharbari, dimapur sowing methods and so on so that they can help and sort out the problems together. Urgently required 72-m/F in Around 25 farmers ingovt. registered company.

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DIMapuR, May 2 (MExN): ATMA Dimapur, Aghunaqa Block conducted Block Farmers Advisory Committee (BFAC) meeting on April 30 at Banana Farm School, Zhekishe village. The programme was chaired by. Moakumzuk, Assistant Technology Manager where he highlighted on the roles and duties of a BFAC member as well as Farmers friend. Dur ing the programme, discussions were

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ATMA Aghunaqa block conducts BFAC meeting

NEW DELHI, May 2 (REutERs): A long-awaited Indian bankruptcy code may soon win parliamentary approval, but struggling creditors – above all state banks trying to recover $100 billion in bad loans – shouldn’t start celebrating just yet. The measure marks a vital step towards completing India’s quarter-century-old transition from socialism to a market economy that has so far been unable to adequately address what to do when companies fail. For Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s drive to ‘Make in India’, encouraging new investment depends on unburdening creditors of old ones that have failed. The stakes are high: India has the world’s fastest growing big economy, but is not creating enough new jobs. Bankers back the new bankruptcy code, which would impose debt deadlines on failed firms and foresees up to five years in jail for debtors who conceal property or defraud creditors. “This will speed up the process,” said R.K. Gupta, an executive director at Staterun Bank of Maharashtra. Experts caution, however, that under the British-style bankruptcy code it would take years to train up a new class of insolvency professionals and compile proper debt records. A backlog of 70,000 liquidation cases will take time to clear. The World Bank estimates that it typically takes 4 years to wind up an ailing company in India, twice as long as in China. The average recovery is just 25.7 cents on the dollar, among the worst in emerging markets.

ATmA dimapur, Niuland Block conducted Block Farmers Advisory Committee meeting on April 30 at muga Farm School, Niuland Town. The programme was chaired by demalu hasnusa, BTm, Niuland Block where he highlighted on the roles and duties of a BFAC member and requested them to be punctual in meetings and trainings. discussions were made on the various farming activities like trainings and demonstrations to be undertaken at different villages. Altogether 22 BFAC members attended the programme.

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NAGALAND

F&CS: ACAUT allege irregularities Dimapur, may 2 (mExN): Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland today highlighted the “rampant and systematic abuse” in the State’s Food & Civil Supplies department substantiating with facts and figures (see table). It stated that Nagaland receives from the Centre grains and other supplies more than the share required by the actual population (further compounded by inflated census). In a press release issued by its Media Cell, ACAUT further expressed surprise that for a rice eating state, 30% of food grain allocation is wheat and Atta. Since wheat and Atta are not staple diet of Nagas, it is not distributed or allocated to the fair price shops, ACAUT Nagaland said, adding its survey has shown that none of the fair price shops receives wheat and Atta. “So the question arises as to what happens to these commodities (worth crores) or more importantly who

takes it. Thus, indicating a clear case of misappropriation at govt. level in terms of crores per month which the public is entitled to know,” ACAUT stated. The release further alleged that while sugar is allocated to fair price shops in departmental papers it remains in paper only. All the fair price shops that ACAUT surveyed do not receive sugar, it said. It was also mentioned that Nagaland receives 13,69,000 liters of kerosene oil but as per the ACAUT findings, only 9,27,000 liters is allocated to all the districts of Nagaland; thus leaving 4,42,000 liter being unaccountable monthly at government level. According to the release, even the allocated quantity does not reach the public nor is it supplied regularly. It is available in retail shops at Rs. 50-60/- per liter, according to ACAUT Nagaland survey. The misappropriation in Kerosene oil, the release added, is also in terms

CentRal alloCation: Monthly No of Beneficiary

Rice in MT

BPL

(77107) 2159

APL

4360

AAY

(47786) 1338

Annapurna

Wheat in MT

K Oil

1873 326 Nil

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104

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Hostel 188.075

Total Central Allo- 8149.075 MT cation of crores monthly. Meanwhile, ACAUT pointed out that Nagaland’s monthly food grain allocation is 1,11,36,710 kg for a population of 19,80,602 as per 2011 census. In this light, ACAUT Nagaland has appealed to all to ponder if these items were judiciously allocated

Sugar in Quintals

496.56

Nil

(6727)

Atta in MT

2491.075 496.56 MT

to all the genuine and needy population of all districts of Nagaland. “(If they were judiciously allocated) then it would be safe to assume that there would be hardly any wheat, rice and Atta retail shops in Nagaland as the quantity supplied through PDS would be sufficient for whole of Nagaland.”

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Asserting that the situation should be deeply worrying to all when thousands of families all over Nagaland are struggling for their livelihood on a daily basis, ACAUT Nagaland appealed to all, especially the churches, to rise up against “what is truly a shameful crime against humanity.”

SSA teachers remain unpaid for three months Kohima, may 2 ation and yet perform their lease of State’s share because of which the imple(mExN): The Nagaland duty in debt.” The Association as- menting agency is unable Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Teachers' Association (NS- serted that there can be no to submit utilization cerSATA) today demanded quality education in Gov- tificate and complete oththe State Government to ernment schools if some er necessary works. This release the three months’ group of teachers are un- causes the delay in release of SSA funds by the pending salaries of SSA teachers be- Demands that Nagaland Central Government, it said. fore the end of May. The SSA teachThe SSA teachers State Government clear ers further cauin the State have been unpaid from pending salaries within May tioned that if the same trend of deFebruary to April, paid and suffers through- lay in payment continues, 2016. “It is frustrating to bear out the year due to irregular they will be forced to come out to the streets and dethat the SSA teachers re- payment. Reiterating that the SSA mand their rights instead cruited in the year 2010 and 2013 are always made teachers have been doing of going to schools. This, to run from pillar to post to their share of work with it maintained, will bring beg for their salaries since utmost sincerity and dedi- embarrassment and head2013 which has became the cation, NSSATA declared ache to the Government norm of the State Govern- the teachers should not be and the department conment,” expressed NSSATA punished for the Govern- cerned. Therefore, it demanded President, Aliba Sangtam ment’s failure to do their that the State Government and General Secretary, share of work on time. The delay in payment, should make necessary Thungchamo Lotha. “This callous attitude of the Gov- according to NSSATA, is arrangements to pay the ernment has an intense due to the State Govern- pending salaries by May and demoralizing effect ment's failure to fulfill the without waiting for funds on the teachers as they are funding patterns on time from the Central Governdriven to poverty-like situ- and withholding the re- ment.

Special prayer initiated for drought hit states NAgAlANd STorm: Appeal made to undertake rehabilitation measures Dimapur, may 2 (mExN): Following the statewide destruction due to the short burst of storm early Sunday morning, which has caused a large scale loss to the people and rendered many homeless, the Nagaland State BJP has appealed to the Chief Minister to undertake rehabilitation measures. A note issued by Jaangsillung Gonmei, General Secretary (Media), BJP Nagaland has appealed to the Chief Minister to undertake rehabilitation measures on a war footing and restore normalcy at the earliest possible. The appeal note requested priority for the distant rural areas where alternate remedies are almost nil. At the same time, considering that the weather and geological forecast for the near future is grim, the Chief Minister has been requested to beef up the related departments for emergency disaster management measures and essential items such as food, water and medicines stocked in different parts of the state. Meanwhile, the Ao Senden in a press release issued by President Imolemba Jamir and General Secretary S Panger Ao said that the incessant rains followed by lightning

Relief and assistance provided Kohima, may 2 (Dipr): Minister for National Highway, Mechanical and Election, Nuklutoshi visited Changtongya sub-division, which was severely affected by the storm in the wee hours of May 1. He gave an immediate relief fund of Rs 25,000 to the victims in Changtongya Yinsen village and Rs 1 lakh each to Changtongya Town, Akhoya, Unger, and Kilongmen village. Around 100 houses were severely damaged and 200 houses partially damaged by the storm at Changtongya Town. According to reports, there is no loss of life or injuries in the above places. The minister was accompanied by DC Mokokchung, SDO Civil Changtongya, DB, NPF President Mokokchung and Arkakong Meanwhile, Kohima Ao Officers Telongjem (KAOT) extended relief and assistance of Rs 2 lakh to the victims of the storm that struck Mokokchung and neighbouring districts in the early hours of May 1 and destroyed hundreds of houses. The cash relief was extended to the victims in various parts of Mokokchung district through the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung. thunder and cyclonic wind literally created havoc destroying private properties and public utilities in different places of Mokokchung district in the death of the night of April 30. The Ao Senden expressed sympathy to all the affected families by the “cyclonic rain” in different villages and towns in Mokokchung district. Ao Senden urged all the citizens to help

the victims in any ways possible. While acknowledging the government and administration for rendering much needed aid to the victims, the Senden also called upon the government to come forward to assist the people to rebuild their lives. It further assured that the organization is ever ready to work, help and assist in all possible ways.

Dimapur, may 2 (mExN): Having concern for the people of drought stricken states in the country, citizens of Dimapur drawn from different religious backgrounds initiated a chain of prayer starting on Sunday, May 1. The special prayer programme commenced in the residence of Hocto Kinnimi (retired IFS), wherein S. Vitoshe Swu, Senior Pastor, Di- Concerned citizens of Dimapur started chain of prayer for drought hit states on May 1. mapur Sumi Baptist Church Representatives of dif- programme. Farooq Khan, Nagaland State and BJP Miled the prayer by reading Bible scriptures , a press release ferent religions in Dima- National Secretary of BJP, nority Morcha also participur were present at the who is also in-charge of BJP pated in the programme. received here informed.

anUDea urges to re-implement 40% reservation Kohima, may 2 (mExN): All Nagaland Unemployed Diploma Engineers Association (ANUDEA) has stated that The Nagaland Engineering Service Rule 2006, 2012 is silent about the 40 % reservation for Diploma holders, whereas the Nagaland Engineering Service Rule 1997 included in part III under the heading Direct Recruitment (iii) clearly states 40% of the total vacancies being re-

served for 3 years diploma certificate holders as indicated in schedule VI of the Rule. In light of this, ANUDEA President, Sentilo Magh in a letter to the Commissioner & Secretary, Government of Nagaland, Work and Housing Department, Kohima, said that equality and justice is not being given to the diploma holders. Stating that a diploma holder

excise seize liquor in Dimapur, Kohima WYSU invites students Dimapur, may 2 (mExN): Excise (Narcotic Cell) personnel manning the inter-state check gate at Khuzama recovered 1015 cases of IMFL/beer from Imphal bound truck bearing registration number MN-01/6171 on May 2 at 5:00 am. The liquor was concealed under sixty bags of Urea fertilizer to evade detection by the law enforcing agencies, according to a press release from Superintendent of Excise (Narcotic Cell), S Chanlei Angh. The case is now under investigation and the accused has been put under safe custody of the police, while the seized articles kept under the Excise Malkhana, the release added. In another incident, personnel of Excise Mobile Squad seized 4800 bottles of assorted liquor on May 1 from the possession of one person identified as Pramod Yadav at Purana Bazar. The accused has been booked under relevant section of the NLTP Act, 1989 and the

The liquor seized by the Excise (Narcotic Cell) at Khuzama interstate check gate on May 2.

seized articles kept at the unit malkhana, informed a press release issued by Superintendent of Excise (MS), Katoho Sumi. While applauding the personnel for the seizure, Katoho encouraged them to step up strict

vigil to stop the illegal flow of liquor in the state. He also stated that information on stock and transportation of illicit liquor will be highly appreciated, rewarded, and responded to swiftly.

Dimapur, may 2 (mExN): Western Yimchunger Students’ Union (WYSU) has invited students to study in reputed AICTC approved colleges in India for technical, professional, and general degree course. According to a press release from WYSU, students do not have to pay any donation or any other extra fees for admission. There will be 40% discount in every course for the students. The courses offered are: B. Tech - civil engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electronic engineering, computer engineering, automobile engineering, B.SC Agriculture, B.SC Forest, B. Architecture, B.SC Hotel Management, B.SC Airlines & Tourism, B. Pharma, B.Sc Nursing, BDS, BBA, BCA, BA LLB, LLB, BA, B.Com, MBA, MCA, MSW, LLM, M.Com, M.Sc, Chemistry, CE Mathematics, Physics, Statis-

tics, Diploma in Engg - CSE, EE, Civil Engineering, Architecture & Designing, the release informed. Students with domicile of Nagaland who have passed class 10 and class 12 or equivalent exam from a school situated within NER through any recognized Board of Education, including CBSE, NIOS, ICSE within NER only are eligible to apply. Students should not have less than 45% marks higher secondary level. Documents required to apply: five passport size photos, Class X/ XII and Graduation marksheet and admit card (for verification during admission), Migration Certificate. The release further informed that complimentary book bank facility, free Wi-Fi till completion, and non-veg dishes will be available. For further information, contact: 09862442717/ 09856584846.

competing with a degree holder is “quite questionable”, ANUDEA President urged the authority concerned to look into the matter and re-implement the 40% reservation which was earlier included in 1997 Service Rule and not as in 2006 and 2012 Service Rule. “By doing which there can be equal opportunities for the diploma holders as well,” the letter added.

eDSSU seize alcohol

EDSSU leaders with the seized alcohol.

Dimapur, may 2 (mExN): The East Dimapur Sumi Students’ Union (EDSSU) leaders seized liquors worth more than Rs. 40,000 during a surprise raid in suspected shops, houses and restaurants located within its locality on April 30. The liquors were destructed at the Community Hall, Purana Bazar in the presence of the colony GB, Advisor, Purana Bazar Council members and the student leaders. EDSSU President, Kanato S Awomi in a press note informed that the students’ body organizes such raids from time to time in order to do away with illegal activities taking place within the locality. EDSUU members further informed that the owners of seized items were set free with warnings that if they are caught again they will be expelled from the colony.

heavy hailstorm tailoring production unit now in Kma lashes village in Mon Our Correspondent

Members of United Riders, a motorcycle club of Nagaland, at Imkongmeren Sports Complex (ISC), Mokokokchung - the venue of the Moatsu festival 2016 on May 2. A total of seventeen bikers, including a lone woman member, visited the ISC which will witness the Moatsu festival celebration on May 3 organised by the Jangpetkong Senso Telongjem, Mokokchung Town with the Governor of Odisha, Dr. SC Jamir as the chief guest.

moN, may 2 (mExN): Heavy hailstorm lashed Sheanghah Chingnyu of Mon district on May 1 night. Big hailstones continued to pour for an hour damaging roofs (CGI as well as palm leaves) of the houses in the village. This has led to hundreds of households being displaced, according to a press release from Sheanghah Chingnyu Students’ Union (SCSU) General Secretary, Honman Wangsa and Advisor, Peihwang Wangsa. It was further informed that electricity and water supply have been cut off as a result of damaged cable and pipelines by the hailstorm. Stating that the villagers are in deplorable condition, SCSU said that students’ community too is affected as the schools administrations cannot resume their normal routine on account of leakage of water in the school buildings. The villagers of Sheanghah Chungnyu have also expressed fear about probable famine like situation as the hailstorm completely destroyed all the standing crops, the release said. In this connection, SCSU has appealed to all the government departments concerned and agencies functioning in the village to assess the details of the damage and take necessary action promptly.

Kohima | May 2

A tailoring production unit called “Country Corner” was formally launched here today. It was formally launched with a dedicatory prayer by pastor of Chakhesang Baptist Church Minister’s Hill, Kohima (CBCMHK) Wepre Mero in the presence of well wishers. Located at Upper Agri Colony, the unit with state of the art designing and fashion technology will deal with all kinds of wedding dress, school uniform, traditional waist coats on order. Individual or groups can also order at

CBCMHK pastor Wepre Mero with proprietor Besupra Swuro during the inauguration of “Country Corner” in Kohima on May 2. (Morung Photo)

9089886716. Proprietor Besupra Swuro said the idea behind establishment of such venture is to encourage and enable the trained/ qualified youngsters to find a place in producing units. His contention is that

there are lots of qualified youngsters in tailoring trade, but lack of opportunity plays a hindrance to employability in the state. In this, he was optimistic that the production unit will serve well its purpose.

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IN FOCUS The Power of Truth

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C O M M E N T A R Y

Kristy A. Belton

StateleSSneSS as The Barriers Confronting Press Freedom forced displacement volume Xi issue 120

By Dr. Asangba Tzüdir

The media are watchdogs and not blood hounds…

On World Press Freedom Day, let the government and the public resolve to uphold press freedom and support the democratic ideals for which the press stands as the fourth estate.

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ree the press’ is a popular refrain that gets louder by the day without losing its relevance. The United Nations General Assembly declared May 3 to be World Press Freedom Day to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press. It is a day when the governments and the public at large is once again reminded of their duty to respect, uphold and participate in the right to ‘freedom of expression’ in supporting the press in disseminating knowledge and news. The right to freedom of expression demands a sense of social as well as a moral responsibility towards the promotion of a democratic society. Highlighting the importance of the ‘press freedom’, today, it is not only contentious but has become even more pronounced and is marked by deep and profound cynicism on the issue and the questions concerning free press continues to be up for discussion. The right and responsibility that comes with press freedom demands of them to be objective, fair, honest and courageous in the process of disseminating knowledge and information. With the evolving meaning of ‘news’ and information, firstly, the presence of a viable media system where the press can freely express becomes a necessary condition in bringing out opinions, perspectives, and more so ‘truth.’ Secondly, for press freedom to function effectively, it needs the support of both the government and the general public in disseminating the ‘truth.’ In the evolution of contested views, ideals and competing interests, any attempt to hijack democracy through restriction or compulsion from any kind of powers that be on the press, or the ‘dreaded silencing’ only curtails its ‘rights’ and independent functioning. Many a time, the press can be constrained through external control to ‘prioritise’ and forced to publish articles and news items which go against their principles and integrity and also contrary to the spirit of the ‘fourth estate’ and thereby disown responsibility. Within such constrained prioritization of either space or killing news that are deemed newsworthy, the public may feel betrayed through news that is irrelevant. The Barriers In the evolution of ‘news’, knowledge and information and where the processing of news and its flow defines our times, the media especially the press is still grappling with the question of ‘what news ought to be.’ Handling of news items in coherence with the demands of the situations with responsibility of reporting; besides many other pressing concerns comes into play in the making of news, knowledge and information. In the context of our state, currently there is a tension going on between social media and the print media where the former seems to have taken primacy over the latter, somehow randomly redefining what news ‘ought’ to be. Based on the degree, intensity and immediacy of the issues generated through social media networks, certain parameters are set about the nature of news and information. Besides, popular perceptions are generated by putting electronic media and print media together. These are two totally different news templates. Electronic media like the National television news channels especially prime time high decibel discussion cannot and should not be compared with the state newspaper. Generalization and defining news that comes from different mediums can also compound the demand for investigative journalism besides the call of redefinition of news based on such parameters. No doubt, investigative journalism has still a long way to go in our state. There has been a call for investigative journalism from certain sections of the public. As much as the newspapers would want to engage in such form of journalism, our local newspapers have often been pitted, on one hand, within the constraints of issues relating to ‘defamation’ and the right of the public to be informed on the other. Truth also becomes forbidden as a defense in defamation cases where someone’s reputation or those of ‘powerful agents’ is deemed worthier of protection at the expense of the right of the public to be informed. It not only creates fear but discourages investigative reporting and a chance at exposing corruption. Without the support and critical engagement from the public, the media is bound to end up being victimized. On another instance, local newspapers were compelled to come out with blank editorials for curtailment of freedom of expression. The press should be free from any ‘external control’ or ‘interference’ or should not be conditioned by ‘societal norms’ and popular perceptions in enabling freedom to express the ‘truth’ of the matter without any fear. In the absence of a free press, values like truth, honesty, justice rather than being delivered are bound to be sacrificed at the altar of social mores and underpinnings. Thus, for investigative journalism to happen, active support and participation from the government as well as the public becomes a paramount necessity because the media are just watchdogs and not blood hounds. And in a sensitive environment like ours where ‘truth’ mostly finds itself sacrificed at the altar of silencing, our local newspapers may find itself at the receiving end of being victimized for lack of support. This is a very serious issue that requires due warrant if at all investigative journalism is to become a reality. So long as there is no support and participation from the government and the public, what is ‘newsworthy’ will remain ‘unsayable.’ Take the case of Mexico, where journalists face a violent, often deadly reception. The wider effects are devastating. “A climate of fear grows and it becomes better to remain silent than speak out about events that may pose a threat” says journalist and writer Anabel Hernandez. This definitely leads to self-censorship, thereby affects freedom of expression besides the quality and depth of information. It is of paramount importance that the society is made to see and understand the reality. For the public especially, news, knowledge and information first need to be put in its proper perspective within the context and support the media by reacting critically to news items in shaping a democratically viable environment. Often the press may take a ‘tacit’ approach for the public to react and push forward issues in even changing the general perception of the news so also the challenging task of bringing out the ‘truth’ to the public without any fear or constraints. Promotion of democratic ideals is a shared responsibility and that a free press should stay as a vital conduit for free expression. (Dr. Asangba Tzüdir is Editor with Heritage Publishing House. He writes a weekly guest editorial for the Morung Ex-

When we think of forced displacement, we don’t usually think about the stateless. But we should

hen was it that you decided where to be born? When did you choose whom to be born to? Tell me, in effect, what it was that you did to merit the citizenship that you hold. It’s a funny thing, this status we call citizenship. We don’t give it too much thought. We accept that when we are born we should be identified as belonging to a particular state through birth on its territory, or because we were born to someone who is a citizen of that state. We accept that birth certificates, passports, national identity cards and the like should serve to identify who we are and where we are from. We rarely question that these state-issued documents of belonging should condition our ability to obtain certain state services or to enjoy the rights, freedoms and protections that are associated with holding citizenship from one state over another. In effect, the web of “people ordering” that states have created to encompass the globe through their nationality laws and practices seems to work almost effortlessly. Except when you fall through it. Then you realize how difficult it is to actually formally belong anywhere. While the vast majority of us are citizens of somewhere, an estimated 10 million people worldwide are not. They are stateless and face some of the most debilitating problems you can imagine. A stateless person is unlikely to be able to open a bank or library account, get a credit card or cell phone, buy a house or car, apply for a job or a loan, receive social security or a scholarship, travel overseas or register the birth of a child. The kind of activities that we take for granted as citizens of “somewhere” can become insurmountable obstacles when you belong nowhere. In some cases, statelessness not only translates into a lack of citizenship or a legal identity, but it can also place a person in the highly precarious position of being vulnerable to human trafficking, indefinite detention and a host of other human rights violations. That is, if you are unaccounted for, if you do not have a state that can extend diplomatic protection or to which you can be “returned”, the world becomes

an exceedingly hostile place. To be stateless, then, is to be bordered in a thousand other ways. So how did we get to this place where some people are noncitizens everywhere? While the result is everywhere the same—formal exclusion from belonging to a state—the paths to this point are many. In some cases, people are born into statelessness. They might be born in a country that does not allow citizenship through birth on its territory, and their parents, for any number of reasons, are unable to pass on their citizenship through descent. Maybe they inherited statelessness from parents or grandparents who were unable to register themselves as citizens. Perhaps they were born in a country that refused to recognize them as citizens at birth—even though the law said they should be—because they were of a different skin color, ethnicity or religion to the majority population. Or maybe they were born to a mother who is a citizen of a country that continues to discriminate between men and women in the right to pass on nationality to their offspring. It could be that an individual is rendered stateless later in life. Perhaps they were born in a state that ceased to exist, but has instead become a series of other states, none of which wants to recognize the person as a citizen. Maybe an individual goes to renew a passport or get some other state-issued identification and the state official, after taking whatever that proof of citizenship is, refuses to issue the other identity document and does not give the person back her or his original

documents. Or maybe some law strips a woman of citizenship when she marries a foreigner and, unable to secure citizenship in the country of her husband, or having lost it upon divorce, she now formally belongs nowhere. What might not be so readily apparent, however, is that these people are being forcibly displaced. They are made stateless. When we typically think about forced displacement, images of people fleeing their homes— whether within their state’s borders as internally displaced persons (IDPs), or across borders like refugees—often come to mind. We think of camps, conflict or crisis of one kind or another and the need for humanitarian aid. We don’t think about the stateless. But maybe we should. Just like other forcibly displaced persons, stateless people are displaced from a home. Through no choice of their own, they are made to exist in the netherworld of formal exclusion from the state whose territory they were born into or reside upon. The stateless’ ability to be self-determining agents is severely circumscribed. Their susceptibility to rights violations and impingements upon their freedom is pervasive. Their reception by the societies in which they live is often hostile. They are, in effect, displaced in place. Unlike IDPs, refugees or other forced migrants, however, the majority of stateless people are non-movers. Most continue to reside within the state of their birth, even though the latter denies or deprives them of citizenship. They cannot point to a “national home” where they are formally recognized as belonging. The psychological

implications of never having belonged anywhere—or of having one’s citizenship taken away later in life—can have a tremendous impact on the stateless’ psyche, identity and self-worth. The displacement the stateless face then is no less real, and no less debilitating, than that of other forcibly displaced persons. But because the means by which the stateless are forcibly displaced—gaps in nationality laws, inefficient bureaucratic procedures and registration failures, among others—lack the “emergency” nature that we typically associate with forced displacement, their plight often goes unnoticed. Where’s the (visible) crisis? Also, because democracies and non-democracies alike create this type of forced displacement, we do not recognize statelessness as a human rights and a human security problem even when it exists in our midst. Democracies do not forcibly displace people, do they? The stateless thus become doubly displaced: once from the realm of formal belonging to a state and then, secondly, from our vision of people who need support. Maybe if we understand statelessness for what it is—a form of forced displacement that occurs in place—we can correct our myopia and dedicate the necessary attention and resources to addressing the needs of the stateless, just as we do for other forcibly displaced people. This article highlights aspects of the author’s most recent publication: Belton, K.A. (2015) Rooted displacement: the paradox of belonging among stateless people. A version of this piece was first published on Discover Society.

How we can keep Press Freedom from withering away? Farhana Haque Rahman Director General, Inter Press Service

edia freedoms appear increasingly under siege around the world, with concerning signs that achieving middle-income status is no guarantee for an independent political watchdog in the form of the press. The news is constant and disheartening. The death this week of a LGBT magazine editor in Bangladesh shows that around the world, those who speak up are too often themselves tragically silenced. In Mexico, journalists are knocked off – by criminal gangs, or maybe by colluding public authorities – and only rarely is their death punished. The fact that the government has a special prosecutor for such crimes does not seem to have any impact. In South Africa, a new bill on national security allows for whistle blowers to be jailed for decades – the first legislation since the end of apartheid that curtails a freedom many once fought for. The arrest of newspaper editors in Turkey is alarming. In Tunisia, the media’s main enemy is no longer tyranny in the form of a dictator, the new constitution tried to make defamation and libel – often flexible categories – punishable by fines only, but those the government often insist on use the penal code. A pending bill that would criminalize “denigration” of security forces. Security threats, not always welldefined, are increasingly cited to pro-

mote further restrictions – in France, Belgium and beyond. The U.S. Senate has proposed requiring Internet companies to report “terrorist activity” and a UN Security Council committee recently called for Internet platforms to be liable for hosting content posted by extremists – even though the Islamic State alone posts an estimated 90,000 posts a day and has been known to taunt the social media platforms they use for trying to stop them. Proposed Internet regulations are not just about terrorism or alleged civil war. They can be used to muffle news about deadly industrial accidents, government corruption and more. China wants to forbid foreign ownership of online media. Censorship can use commercial pressure. Many feel the reason a major Kenyan daily sacked its editor was out of fear criticism of the government would lead to an advertising boycott and the risk of bankruptcy. The recent purchase of Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post by Alibaba’s founder, widely seen as close to Beijing, will be watched closely. Looser defamation laws – proposed in the U.S. by a presidential candidate – have a long history of being used to silence people through long Kafkaesque judicial action. One of the stranger cases – yet no less symptomatic of the trend – was the Indian government’s firing of an educational newspaper’s editor for having published a story suggesting that iron is an impor-

tant nutritional element and can be obtained from beef or veal – a taboo food according to the ideological Hinduism championed by the current ruling party. What to do? There is a broadly-agreed narrative that claims a free and independent press is an essential part of any genuine democracy. It has long been held that while there may be stages along the way for developing countries, upholding media freedom is a strong sign of commitment that bodes well for improved governance across the board and thus better human welfare for all. I have not heard one coherent argument claiming that this is no longer the case. Political leaders should be pressured to state publicly that they do not believe in media freedom’s merits – which few will do – rather than hide behind vague security threats that often sound like the rumour mill that preceded the guillotines of the French Revolution. This can work, as shown last year when international pressure led President Joko Widodo of Indonesia to force a senior minister to drop new rules curtailing the rights of foreign journalists in the country. Public pressure on governments to make sure legislative threats to the press are reversed and threats against media freedom properly policed are essential. A Swedish law that makes it illegal for a reporter to reveal an anonymous source warrants consideration for emulation. And this highlights

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how journalists themselves must help achieve the goal. Self-regulation can work, as Scandinavian countries show. Independent press councils can serve as a powerful forum – ideally enhanced with a public code of ethics that all parties can invoke – both for journalists themselves and readers and other stakeholders who may complain about their work. After all, while a free press means that a journalist has rights, it does not mean that she or he is right. To prove effective, a whole ecosystem must be set up. Sweden’s Freedom of the Press Act is now several centuries old, and the country has a constitutional principle requiring that all public records be available to the public. It is true that the experience of the Nordic countries is historically linked to the absence of feudalism, but it is an implicit goal of all democracy to overcome such legacies, so setting up institutions that mutually reinforce the free flow of information is part of any sustainable development in the interest of all – and not a perk upon arrival. Digital publishing has, to be sure, raised thorny questions, notably about whether expressions that insult cultural sensitivities – whatever they may be – contribute to the culture a free press needs and is meant to foster. Opinions may vary on where appropriate limits may lie. But all authorities – precisely because they hold power – should accept the principle that the free press exists to hold them accountable, and that suppressing journalists will not bolster their power but ultimately erode it.

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perspective

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

Times of Violence and Resistance for Journalists Daniela Pastrana

Inter Press Service

exico is the most dangerous country in Latin America for journalists. In 2015 it accounted for one-third of all murders of reporters in the region, and four more journalists have been added to the list so far this year. The latest, Francisco Pacheco Beltrán, was shot dead outside his home in the southern state of Guerrero on Monday Apr. 25. Pacheco Beltrán regularly covered crime and violence, which have been on the rise in connection with organised crime and drug trafficking. He worked for several local media outlets in Mexico’s poorest state, which is also one of the most violent. His murder adds one more chapter to the history of terror for the press in Mexico in this new century, which has not only included the killings of 92 journalists, but also a phenomenon that is almost unheard-of in democratic countries around the world: 23 journalists have been forcibly disappeared in the last 12 years, an average of two a year. And every 22 hours, a journalist is attacked in Mexico, according to the latest report by the Britain-based anti-censorship group Article 19. “Violence against the press in Mexico is systematic and widespread,” said the former director of the organisation’s Mexico branch, Darío Ramírez, on the last International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, celebrated each Nov. 2. But violence and impunity are not the only problems faced by journalists in Mexico and the rest of the region. Ricardo González, Article 19’s global protection programme officer, told IPS that freedom of the press in Latin America faces three principal challenges: prevention, protection and the fight against impunity; the de-concentration of media ownership; and improving the working conditions of journalists. “For us, the red zones are Mexico, Honduras and Brazil,” González said. According to the Federation of Latin American Journalists (FEPALC), 43 journalists were killed in the region in 2015, including 14 in Mexico (besides two that were forcibly disappeared). Mexico is followed by Honduras (10), Brazil (eight), Colombia (five) and Guatemala (three). Brazil’s National Federation of Journalists reported a 60 percent rise in journalists killed between 2014 and 2015. The highest-profile case was the murder of investigative reporter Evany José Metz-

Demonstrators in a protest held to commemorate murdered reporter Regina Martínez at the Angel of Independence monument in Mexico City. Mexico accounted for 14 of the 43 journalists killed in Latin America in 2015. Credit: Lucía Vergara/IPS

ker, whose decapitated body was found in May 2015. Honduras and Mexico have a similar problem: the violence against journalists is compounded by a culture of impunity. “In the first half of 2015, the Commission registered a worrying number of unclarified murders of communicators and media workers,” says the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights’ (IACHR) annual report on Honduras. Not just murders But violence is not the only threat faced by the media in Honduras. One of the Central American country’s leading newspapers, Diario Tiempo, which stood out for its defence of democracy during the 2009 coup that overthrew President Manuel Zelaya, was recently shut down. The closure of the newspaper is linked to the downfall of one of the most powerful families in the country: the family of banking magnate Jaime Rosenthal, who is accused by the U.S. Treasury Department of laundering money for drug traffickers. The freezing of the accounts of businesses in the family’s Grupo

Continental conglomerate, as a result of that accusation, led to the closure of the newspaper, announced in October. As a result, the government was accused of taking disproportionate measures against the outspoken publication. In a public letter, Rosenthal said “the circumstances that led to this suspension are very serious with regard to freedom of speech, social communication and democracy in our country, to the extreme that this is an atypical case in the Western world.” A newspaper with a similar name, in Argentina, is an example of the other side of the coin in the region. On Monday Apr. 25, journalists from Tiempo Argentina, a Buenos Aires daily that closed down in late 2015, relaunched the publication, this time as a weekly. Under the slogan “the owners of our own words”, the Tiempo Argentino reporters got their jobs back by forming a cooperative, similar to the format used by factory workers to get bankrupt companies operating again after Argentina’s severe 20012002 economic crisis. “It’s really good to see that the

more people organise, the more the competition between companies is overcome,” Cecilia González, a correspondent for the Notimex agency in the countries of Latin America’s Southern Cone region, told IPS from Buenos Aires. But González said that in Argentina there are plenty of problems as well, and few positive answers like Tiempo Argentino. One of the big problems was President Mauricio Macri’s modification by decree of a law pushed through by his leftist predecessor in 2015 that outlawed monopolies by media companies. On Apr. 18, Macri, who took office in December, told the IACHR that he would draft a new law with input from civil society. But reporters in Argentina are sceptical. “Besides the more than 300 media outlets owned by the Grupo Clarín and which it will avoid losing, another monopoly is being built in the shadows, associated with La Nación, and they plan to get hold of the entire chain of magazines,” the Orsai magazine wrote. But for the IACHR and its special rapporteur for freedom of expression, conservative governments are

not the only ones causing problems. In Ecuador, to cite one example involving a left-leaning administration, President Rafael Correa, in office since 2007, used the strength of the state to sue executives of the El Universo newspaper – Carlos, César and Nicolás Pérez – and its then editorial page editor, Emilio Palacio. The president sought 80 million dollars in damages and three years in prison for libel after an editorial by Palacio alleged that he ordered police to open fire on a hospital full of civilians during a September 2010 police rebellion. In December 2015, the IACHR accepted a petition accusing the government of the alleged violation of legal safeguards and freedom of thought and expression, and requesting legal protection. Correa also took aim against one of Latin America’s best-known cartoonists. In 2014 a cartoon by Xavier Bonilla – who goes by the pen name Bonil – that depicted a raid by police and public prosecutors on the home of a political opposition leader enraged Correa, who launched a campaign against the cartoonist. “Ecuadoreans should reject lies

and liars, especially if the liars are cowards and haters of the government disguised as clever, funny caricaturists,” was one of the president’s outbursts against Bonilla. As journalists in the region get ready for World Press Freedom Day, celebrated May 3, there are signs of resistance in some countries, although the climate is not the best for media workers. One example is Veracruz, the Mexican state that has been in the international headlines for the alarming number of reporters who have been assaulted or killed. On Apr. 28, the fourth anniversary of the murder of Regina Martínez, a correspondent for the local weekly Proceso, journalists belonging to the Colectivo Voz Alterna, who have battled hard in defence of the right to inform, in the midst of a climate of terror, will place a plaque in her honour in the central square of the state capital. “We cannot forget, and we cannot just do nothing,” Vera Cruz reporter Norma Trujillo told IPS. Similar sentiments are voiced by reporters working in dangerous conditions around the region.

Violence against women journalists threatens media freedom Tharanga Yakupitiyage

Inter Press Service

or women journalists, violence and intimidation don’t just happen in conflict zones, they are every day experiences. “You don’t even have to be in a conflict zone to be violated anymore,” New York Times reporter and author of the Taliban Shuffle Kim Barker said Wednesday at the launch of a new book documenting the daily violence and harassment which women journalists experience. After writing an opinion-editorial on her experience of sexual harassment in the field, Barker said that an online commenter called her “fat” and “unattractive” and told her that “nobody would want to rape you.” The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) chose to focus its 2016 edition of the Attacks on the Press book series on the gender-based online harassment, sexual violence and physical assault experienced by women journalists, because of the impact of this violence on press freedom. “In societies where women have to fight to have control over their own bodies, have to fight to reassert their right in the public space—being a woman journalist is almost a form of activism,” said Egyptian broadcast journalist Rawya Rageh who also spoke at the launch. Much of the abuse takes place online where attackers can hide behind the anonymity of online comments. According to the Pew Research Center, 40 percent of Internet users have experienced some form of online harassment. Though men are also subject to harassment, online abuse towards women tends to be more severe, including sexual harassment and threats of violence. For example, one journalist

A journalist from Radio Bundelkhand in India conducts an interview. Credit: Stella Paul/IPS

reported to the The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) that a troll had threatened to “human flesh hunt” her. Alessandria Masi, a Middle East correspondent for the International Business Times, recalled the comments she received in an essay in CPJ’s book: “I have been hacked by the Syrian Electronic Army for writing an article that was critical of Syrian President Bashar Assad and asked how many people I have to have sexual relations with to get my article published.” Online abuse is a symptom of deep-seated and pervasive sexism, many note. University of Maryland Law Professor and Au-

thor of “Hate Crimes in Cyberspace” Danielle Keats Citron stated that online gender harassment “reinforce(s) gendered stereotypes” where men are perceived as dominant in the workplace while women are sexual objects who have no place in online spaces. But the threats do not just stay online, they also often manifest in the real world. Deputy Editor of a Colombian Newspaper Jineth Bedoya Lima was kidnapped and raped in 2000 after exposing an underground network of arms trafficking in the country. In 2012, after reporting on the dangers of female genital mutilation, Liberian journalist Mae Azon-

go received death threats including that she will be caught and cut if she does not “shut up.” She was forced to go into hiding with her nine-yearold daughter. A year later, Libyan journalist Khawlija al-Amami was shot at by gunmen who pulled up to her car. Though she survived, she later received a text message warning her to “stop your journalism” or be killed. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) journalists also face similar threats, CPJ added. Most recently, Xulhaz Mannan, editor of Bangladesh’s only LGBT magazine, was hacked to death in his home.

However, many do not report their cases. “It was almost like this dirty little secret, you didn’t talk about it…because you had to seem like you were just like one of the guys,” Barker said. She pointed to Lara Logan’s case as the dividing point. While covering the Egyptian Revolution for CBS, Logan was violently sexually assaulted by a mob of men. During an interview on “60 Minutes,” she described how she was pulled away from her crew, her clothes ripped off, beaten with sticks and raped. When asked why she spoke out, Logan said that she wanted to break the silence “on what all of us have

experienced but never talk about.” One key reason that many journalists do not speak out is the fear of being pulled out of reporting because of their gender or sexual orientation. “It’s a catch-22,” said Rageh to participants. “I don’t want to reinforce this idea of who I am or what I am is going to curtail my ability to cover the story, but of course there’s an issue that needs to be addressed,” she continued. CPJ’s Vice Chair and Executive Editor of the Associated Press Kathleen Carroll noted that the threat of sexual violence has long kept women out of the field of journalism. But there are ways to handle such threats that do not lead to the exclusion of women, she said. Carroll stated that good tools and training should be provided to journalists, both women and men alike. IWMF established a genderspecific security training, preparing women to be in hostile environments. This includes role-play scenarios, risk assessments and communication plans. Effective, knowledgeable and compassionate leaders are also needed in news agencies in order to help staff minimize threats, Carroll added. Panelists urged for reform, noting that women are needed in the field. “The more women you have out there covering those stories, the more those stories get told,” Barker said. In an essay, Lima also reflected on the importance of women’s voices, stating: “Our words, our will, can prevent the silencing of voices, the violation of our freedom of expression…and we, as journalists, have a huge responsibility in this regard. Our words can stir a fight or bury the hope of change forever.”

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INDIA

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Mallya resigns from Rajya Sabha New Delhi, May 2 (iaNS): Liquor baron Vijay Mallya, whose passport has been revoked by the government, on Monday resigned from the Rajya Sabha. He sent his resignation to Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari on Monday, sources said. The resignation has come after the Ethics Committee of Rajya Sabha unanimously recommended the expulsion of the liquor baron from the upper house of Parliament. Mallya, wanted for defaulting bank loans to the tune of Rs.9,000 crore, was an Independent member of the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka. He was given a week's time, ending Tuesday, to put in his papers. According to Parliament sources, during his tenure of almost 10 years as member of the Rajya Sabha, Mallya had been declaring his assets and liabilities as "nil". The union government too had revoked Mallya's passport after he failed to turn up for a probe into a Rs.9,431 crore default of loans from Indian banks. This has set in motion the process for the billionaire's possible deportation from Britain, where he is staying at present.

SC notice to Centre, state governments on PIL for uploading FIR within 24 hours New Delhi, May 2 (Pti): The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from the Centre and the state governments on a PIL seeking uploading of FIR on police website within 24 hours. A bench comprising Justices Dipak Misra and Shiva Kirti Singh issued notice to the Union government and all states on the plea of an Uttarakhand based organisation. The PIL filed by Youth Bar Association of India seeks direction to upload every "FIR" lodged in all the police stations within the country on the official website of police stations within 24 hours from the time of lodging of FIR. "FIR is a public document, however, to obtain a copy of FIR from the police is not an easy task for the general public. Therefore, if the FIR is put to websites it would be in the larger public interest and the same will also avoid many difficulties being faced by the general public... "Issue an appropriate writ in nature of mandamus, an order or direction directing the respondents to upload each and every FIR lodged in all the police stations within the territory of India in the official website of the police of all states, as early as possible preferably within 24 hours from the time of lodging," the plea said.

Forest fires in Uttarakhand under control: Rajnath

Wary of China's Indian Ocean activities, US, India discuss anti-submarine warfare

New Delhi/hONG KONG, May 2 (ReuteRS): India and the United States are in talks to help each other track submarines in the Indian Ocean, military officials say, a move that could further tighten defense ties between New Delhi and Washington as China steps up its undersea activities. Both the United States and India are growing concerned at the reach and ambition of the Chinese navy, which is taking an increasingly assertive stance in the South China Sea and is challenging India's domination in the Indian Ocean. New Delhi, shedding its decades-old reluctance to be drawn into America's embrace, agreed last month to open up its military bases to the United States in exchange for access to weapons technology to help it narrow the gap with China. The two sides also said their navies will hold talks on anti submarine warfare (ASW), an area of sensitive military technology and closely held tactics that only allies share. "These types of basic engagements will be the building blocks for an enduring Navy-to-Navy relationship that we hope will grow over time into a

shared ASW capability," one U.S. official familiar with India-U.S. military cooperation said, speaking on condition of anonymity. Indian naval officials say Chinese submarines have been sighted on an average four times every three months. Some are seen near India's Andamans and Nicobar islands that lie near the Malacca Straits, the entry to the South China Sea through which more than 80 percent of China's fuel supplies pass. India and the United States, which already conduct joint naval exercises, both fly the new version of the P-8 aircraft, making information sharing easier on highly sensitive submarine tracking activities. The P-8 is Washington's most advanced submarine hunting weapon, equipped with sensors that can track and identify submarines by sonar and other means. An Indian naval spokesman declined to comment on the proposed anti-submarine warfare cooperation with the United States. But an Indian naval source, briefed on the discussions, said the focus of the next set of joint exercises to take place in the northern Philippine Sea in June will be on anti-submarine warfare. Japan, a close U.S. ally

latehaR (JhaRKhaND), May 2 (Pti): As a mark of protest, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) workers in the Manika block of Latehar have in separate envelopes returned their “meagre” Rs.5 wage hike to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May Day (Sunday). Enclosing the money with a letter, the workers affiliated to the Gram Swaraj Mazdoor Sangh “expressed concern” at the “meagre” hike as they felt that the central government was facing “paucity of funds”, otherwise the wages would have definitely increased in tune with Jharkhand’s minimum daily wage which is Rs.212. The minimum wage under centrallysponsored MGNREGA in Jharkhand is Rs.162 and after the hike it stands at Rs.167. “...but we are fortunate that increase in 17 other states was less than Rs.5. It appears that the labourers in Odisha have become prosperous as their wages have not been increased,” the letter said. Further, the affected workers, including women, said in the letter that they felt the centre’s monetary need was more than theirs as the central government’s expenditure was more. “Pondering over all these factors, we, the MGNREGA workers, in unison, have decided to return to you the five-rupee hike with the hope that you may make happy companies, friends and employees,” the letter concluded signing off “labourer” as the sender. The MGNREGA workers took out a protest rally under the banner of “Gram Swaraj Mazdoor Sangh” and held a meeting to mark the day on Sunday, a press release by the protesters said.

INTENSE SURVEILLANCE Two linked factors are driving the co-operation, say regional military attaches and security experts. The prospect of active patrols by nuclear-armed Chinese submarines has sparked intense surveillance activity around the China's southern submarine base on Hainan Island, and nearby waters. India, meanwhile, is preparing to launch its first locally-built submarine armed with nuclear tipped missiles. So just as U.S. attack submarines are seeking to track the Chinese nuclear armed submarines in the Pacific, the Chinese are expected to send their own attack submarines to the Indian Ocean in greater numbers to scrutinize the Indian patrols. Collin Koh, a submarine expert at Singapore’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, said increased U.S. submarine and surveillance activity was being seen across the region. “We will see the Indian Ocean grow in importance, too, particularly around

A man holds the flags of India and the U.S. while people take part in the 35th India Day Parade in New York August 16, 2015. (REUTERS/Files)

traditional chokeholds, such as the approaches to the Malacca Straits and the Nicobar islands, so an improved U.S. relationship with the major submarine player in the area, India, is very significant,” Koh said. BOLSTERING INDIAN CAPABILITIES Initially, the United States as the world leader in anti-submarine warfare is likely to be bolstering Indian capabilities in the field. But in time, experts say each country could be covering stretches of the Indian Ocean through which

two-thirds of the world's trade moves. David Brewster, an expert on the strategic rivalry in Indian Ocean at the Australian National University, said anti submarine warfare collaboration may eventually include Australia, another U.S. ally which just ordered 12 new submarines. "We are likely to ultimately see a division of responsibilities in the Indian Ocean between those three countries, and with the potential to also share facilities." China for its part is seeking to secure its en-

ergy and trade transportation links by building ports and other infrastructure for countries such as Sri Lanka that lie along the vital shipping route. Asked about collaboration between India and the United States on submarine warfare, Hua Chunying, a spokeswoman for China’s Foreign Ministry, said China had noted countries in the region engaging in military cooperation. "We hope that the relevant cooperation is normal, and that it can be meaningful to the peace and stability of the region," she said.

Hague court says Italian sailor Delhi, Jammu, Shimla see hottest should return home - Italy day of season; Telangana toll 178

New Delhi, May 2 (iaNS): The government on Monday said forest fires in Uttarakhand were completely under control and no death was reported so far."The situation in Uttarakhand is completely under control. I can assure you that there is nothing to worry," Home Minister Rajnath Singh informed Lok Sabha. Rajnath was responding after the matter was raised by Trinamool Congress member Saugat Ray during Zero Hour. Rajnath said that shortly after the matter came to his knowledge, a team of his ministry and fire department rushed to the site. "Three teams of NDRF and three IAF MI-17 helicopters were also engaged to control the situation," he said.He denied reports of deaths due to the fire, saying: "As far as reported deaths are concerned, local administration has not yet confirmed," he said.The fires began 89 days ago and have so far destroyed nearly 3,000 Salvatore Girone (C) and Latorre Massimiliano (3rd R), memacres of forest cover. bers of the navy security team of Napoli registered Italian

MGNREGA workers of Jharkhand return Rs5 wage hike to PM Modi

whose submarines are believed to track Chinese submarines in the western Pacific, will also be a participant in the exercises.

merchant vessel Enrica Lexie, are escorted as they leave a courtroom at Kollam in Kerala March 5, 2012. (REUTERS/Files)

ROMe, May 2 (ReuteRS): A U.N. arbitration court has ruled that India should release an Italian marine, who has been detained in Delhi for more than four years, and allow him to return home, the

Italian Foreign Ministry said on Monday. India arrested in 2012 two Italian marines on suspicion they killed two fishermen that they had mistaken for pirates while they had been escorting an oil tanker.

One of the pair returned to Italy with health problems, but India has refused to let the other man, Salvatore Girone, leave the country. The case has soured relations between India and Italy, but they agreed last year to move the case to the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague and abide by its decisions. The Italian Foreign Ministry said in an initial ruling, the court had decided that Girone should be allowed home. It said it would be in immediate contact with India to try to make sure he would return as soon as possible. The court will continue to review the merits of the case against the two marine.

SC to hear fresh plea regarding medical entrance test

New Delhi, May 2 (Pti): The Supreme Court today agreed to hear tomorrow a fresh plea of few states, including Jammu and Kashmir and some private medical colleges, that they be allowed to conduct their pre-scheduled test for admissions in MBBS and BDS courses. "Let these applications be heard tomorrow by the bench concerned," a threejudge bench headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur said when a battery of senior lawyers including K K Venugopal and Gopal Subramaniam mentioned fresh applications for hearing. Subramaniam, appearing for Jammu and Kashmir said that the entrance test being held by the state administration be allowed to go on as per schedule on the ground that it has been granted a special status. Venugopal, who represented some private medical colleges of Karnataka, made similar pleas that

the pre-scheduled entrance test may be permitted to go on alongside the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET). Similar requests were made by the counsel representing Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. All these fresh pleas would be heard tomorrow by another bench headed by Justice A R Dave which had recently recalled its earlier order and permitted NEET to be conducted. The apex court had on April 29, said that the entrance test for admission to MBBS and BDS courses for the academic year 2016-17 will be held as per the schedule through the two-phased common entrance test NEET on May 1 and July 24. On April 28, the court had rejected opposition for holding NEET by states, including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and Association of Karnataka Medical Colleges, besides minority institutions like CMC, Vellore.

New Delhi, May 2 (iaNS): The hot weather conditions in northern India intensified on Monday with Delhi, Jammu, Srinagar and Shimla recording their highest temperatures of the season. Down south in Telangana, the toll due to the heat wave rose to 178. The mercury is expected to keep rising in Uttar Pradesh over the next few days but people in Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir and tourist destinations of Himachal Pradesh can expect some relief from the heat, the weather office said. The hottest day of the national capital coincided with a protest by taxi drivers over the Supreme Court decision to ban cabs operating on diesel and petrol. School children and office-goers faced hardships in the scorching heat, particularly on the DelhiNoida and Delhi-Gurgaon borders. The maximum temperature in Delhi on Monday was 44 degrees Celsius, five degrees above normal, while the minimum was 23.8 degrees, one notch below the season's normal. Meteorology department officials, however, said the heat wave conditions in the city were expected to come down due to rain or thunderstorm over the next few days. They said the maximum

temperature on Tuesday may hover around 40 degrees and similar pattern is expected till Friday. In Telangana, five more deaths were reported since Sunday, taking the toll to 178 so far this season. Nalgonda accounts for maximum number of deaths (53), followed by Mahabubnagar (33) and Medak (30). Seventeen died in Adilabad, 15 in Karimnagar, 10 each in Khammam and Ranga Reddy, nine in Nizamabad and one in Warangal. No deaths were reported from Hyderabad, the official said. In a tragic incident in Adilabad district, two children died of heat while crossing a forest. The boys aged 14 and eight collapsed and died while walking with their mother from one village to another on Sunday. Many parts of the state remained in the grip of a heat wave despite rains or thundershowers at a few places. Ramagundam was the hottest place with the maximum temperature at 46.4 degrees Celsius. Unlike Telangana, authorities in Andhra Pradesh have not been providing information with regard to the toll. Deputy Chief Minister N. Chinnarajappa had said on April 2 that 45 people died because of sunstroke but since then, there has been no update on the

number of deaths. In Jammu and Kashmir, both Jammu and Srinagar recorded their highest temperatures of the season on Monday. While the maximum temperature was 42.4 degrees in Jammu, it was 28.5 degrees in Srinagar. In Shimla, which also saw the season's hottest day, the maximum temperature was 29.8 degrees Celsius, seven notches above the season's average. The minimum was recorded at 18.8 degrees. It said most of the prominent tourist destinations like Shimla, Dharamsala, Palampur, Manali, Kasauli, Kufri, Narkanda and Dalhousie are likely to witness intermittent rainfall till May 5, which will bring down temperatures to comfortable levels. But no relief from heat is expected in Uttar Pradesh as hot conditions are likely to continue in the state. On Monday, the heat wave in most parts of the state intensified, and the regional weather office said the worse was yet to come. The mercury is likely to soar to 45 degrees Celsius at some places in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. In Kolkata, the maximum temperature remained below 40 degrees Celsius on Monday. The maximum was 38.6 degrees while the minimum was 28.7 degrees.

'Threats of violence, political pressure among challenges to freedom of press’ New Delhi, May 2 (iaNS): There are several challenges to the freedom of the press in India, including threats of violence from vested interests and pressure from political parties, experts have said, calling for greater involvement of civil society in cases pertaining to journalists. Talking to IANS on the issues concerning the media in India on the eve of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, the experts, including senior journalists, said that mediapersons also need to adapt to the new challenges by being more bold. The World Press Freedom Day celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom, assess the state of press freedom throughout the world, defends the media from attacks on their independence and pays tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty. It is observed on the anniversary of Declaration of Windhoek - a statement of free press principles put together by newspaper journalists in

Africa during a Unesco seminar held in the Namibian city in 1991. Sevanti Ninan, Editor, The Hoot, a website which undertakes research pertaining to the media to strengthen its independence, said there has been a decline in press freedom in the last few years. “The greater vulnerability is for journalists in districts and small towns. One reason for this that many of them are now using RTI to investigate local scams and they pose a threat to the powerful in government and in politics,” Ninan told IANS. She cited instances of death of three journalists covering investigative stories over the last year and said there should be a law guaranteeing press freedom, which is different from free speech. She said committees comprising journalists and civil society members should be kept informed of police action against journalist. Ninan said the media community in India has been remiss in protecting its counterparts in the regional press.

“There is no pressure group at the national level which maintains pressure on the central and state governments in cases regarding journalists. The Editors Guild and other bodies

tras were becoming victims of state oppression. “There have been four arrests of journalists in Chhattisgarh since july 2015,” Ninan said.

are not really proactive in this regard. The Press Council publishes reports, but they have no impact,” she said. Ninan said that it states like Chhattisgarh, where the state is battling Maoists, journalists who try to report on incidents involving the ul-

She said the other issue is defamation. “The state government of Tamil Nadu is very active in filing defamation cases against journalists. There have been several already this year,” she said. Ninan said threats to editorial in-

May 3

dependence “come from proprietors and advertisers among others” while physical threats come from a variety of sources including the state police. Senior journalist and political commentator S. Nihal Singh said the political atmosphere was not very conducive to freedom of press. “There are the usual suspects in terms of the bureaucracy being overzealous on occasions. That is one danger and the other is that the whole climate is not really conducive to press freedom. Because, if you narrow down the national ideal to things like 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and other things in a similar vein, you are constricting the room for free opinion,” he said. Nihal Singh said "there was greater amount of self-censorship in India today than before the BJP came to power." “In the current instance, it is not so much what you do but what you imply. So in overall terms I think, the outlook is not so bright,” he said. Nihal Singh also said that media

was not writing as forthrightly as it normally does or it can do. “Because if you feel these are vindictive characters in power, you would want to be on the safe side. (There is) that impulse,” he said, adding that journalists themselves have “to pull up their socks because there is no substitute for journalists standing up.” Senior journalist and political commentator Kuldip Nayar said the terms of employment of journalists have changed and this "does not allow journalists to be free". The "sword of the contract system hangs over the head of journalists," he said. Nayar said there were attempts to politicize the news and evils such as “paid news” had cropped up. He said journalists should make use of tools of such as RTI and face the challenges boldly. A.S. Narang, who taught political science at IGNOU, said civil society should be more vocal in taking up cases of journalists who face any form of state pressure.

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NORTH-EAST

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

E-eye tracking system for tigers operational in Kaziranga New Delhi, May 2 (PTi): The ambitious e-eye surveillance system of tracking tigers has been made operational in key sanctuaries in the country including Kaziranga and Corbett reserves, the government said today. “The e-eye is operational in Corbett Tiger Reserve in Uttarkhand and Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh. The same has also been installed in Kaziranga Tiger Reserve in Assam. “Besides observing movement of tigers and other animals, this acts as an early warning system wherein movement of poachers and intruders can be viewed before they reach the sensitive areas of tiger reserves, thereby preventing poaching of tigers and other endangered animals,” Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said in a written reply to Rajya Sabha. He said that in India, tiger count has shown an increasing trend with subsequent estimations which was initiated in 2006, where the count was 1,411 in 2006, 1,706 in 2010 and 2,226 in 2014. Replying to another question, Javadekar said the Special Tiger Protection Force is operational in six tiger reserves namely Bandipur (Karnataka), Pench, TadobaAndhari and Melghat in Maharashtra, Similipal (Odisha) and Ranthambhore in Rajasthan. He said funding assistance to tiger reserves is provided for various activities including anti-poaching activities consisting of deployment of tiger protection force or squads including ex-servicemen and local workforce in all tiger reserves.

Curfew in Manipur town after arson, clashes

hurch bells don’t toll in Churachandpur anymore. The district in Manipur is in mourning for over 230 days The youngest of the nine boys was 10. Now they are all dead, lying next to each other. Unburied. For more than 230 days. Their bodies are kept inside the refrigerator that was recently installed in the barebone morgue at the back of the district hospital. Over two days, six of them were shot dead by the police. Three died of burns and injuries. Just outside the morgue, nine symbolic empty coffins serve as a shrine to the dead. Many people from the town, besides members of the bereaved families, gather every day around it, all day and late into the night. To protest, pray, keep vigil, express solidarity and mourn. Protest and praying points, posters and reminders dot the rest of the town too. This town in mourning is a small valley and the headquarter of the southern hill district, also called Churachandpur in Manipur. It is home to the Kuki-Zomi tribal people. The tribe, predominantly Christian, usually call the town by its old name, Lamka. Lamka’s nine “martyrs” lie in the morgue refrigerator. On August 31 last year, a young and angry mob burned down the homes of five local MLAs – one of them a senior minister in the state. They claimed the politicians had not protected their interests when the state assembly passed three bills. “A friend of Paulianmang came over and told that the MLA’s house in our locality had been torched. He went out to see. Messages on the local WhatsApp group poured in. Someone had been shot down by the police. I came to know it was my son,” says Ngai-

khanching, his mother, a widow. Paulianmang was 22. He worked part-time at a nearby school to pay for his siblings’ education. He was the first to die. The WhatsApp message spread like wild fire across Lamka. Next day, people came out in large numbers to take part in unarmed protests. By the end, nine were dead. People refused to bury their dead in anger. Lamka turned into a mass of protest. “For me, justice will be served when the three bills are taken back and those who killed my son are given befitting punishment,” says Ngaikhanching. All the bereaved, gathered at the morgue have similar demands: either Sixth Schedule status for the hill district under the Constitution or withdrawal of the three bills or exclusion of Churachandpur from their purview. And, justice. THE TINDERBOX CALLED MANIPUR Geographically, about 10% of Manipur is a valley, traditionally home to the Meitei community. The other 90% – the hills – are home to tribes from the Naga and the Kuki-Zomi groups. Churachandpur is home to the Kuki-Zomi people who also inhabit areas in Myanmar and Mizoram. A porous hill region, historically open to fluid migration of tribes, Manipur has seen its people struggle since it got fenced by freshly-minted political boundaries, first by the British and then by the state of India. As a result, strong currents of identity-centric sub-nationalism and insurgent movements have kept the state on the edge. The impunity provided to state’s armed forces and the manoeuvres of the political class and intelligence agencies to manage India’s “frontier”, coupled with the racism people from the region face in the mainland, have left generations alienated from India. This, even as the support for insurgent groups

has relatively dwindled, fuelled by degradation of the insurgencies’ ideological base and rising aspirations of the new generation for peace and opportunities amid a fallow economy. The hills, especially devoid of development over decades, blame both the Centre and the valley (which today dominates the electoral-democracy system) for its neglect, and seek political separation to different degrees. The valley, surrounded by the hills, feels it is under a siege and wants to retain Manipur’s political integrity. The Meitei community has seen fertile paddy fields slowly turn into a dusty and congested semiurban landscape. As the agrarian economy withers away, job alternatives for the new generation continue to be the fastsaturating government employment and state patronage. The influx of even more marginalised tribals down into the valley, gaining slowly from the scheduled tribe status they enjoy, miffs the people in the valley; the Meitei people are not allowed to buy land in the hills under a special constitutional provision. The Meitei, a majority of whom converted to Vaishnav Hinduism in the 17th century, do not enjoy the scheduled tribe status. TERRITORy Is IDENTITy Against this backdrop, Chief Minister Ibobi Singh, pressured by agitation in the valley that also left one child dead, got three bills passed in the state assembly. The valley had demanded protection against migrants. “The three bills were drawn without consultations with us in the hills. In the name of checking migrant influx from the plains, they target the tribal people and their lands,” says Mangchinkhup, chief convener of the Joint Action Committee, the main civil society group spearheading the protest in Churachandpur. One of the bills set the

definition for Manipur domicile: “Persons of Manipur whose names are in the National Register of Citizens, 1951, Census Report 1951 and Village Directory of 1951 and their descendants who have contributed to the collective social, cultural and economic life of Manipur.” “We all know back in 1951 what the level of literacy in the tribal hills was. Who kept the registers then? And, what does it mean to have contributed to the social and cultural life of Manipur? This will leave out many of us tribals,” says an agitated Mangchinkhup. He points to another law that, in his view, loosens the regime restricting the Meitei in the valley from buying lands in the hills. “The valley people are also trying to equate themselves with us hill tribals through the three laws and consequently seek the scheduled caste status,” he says. “It is about our identity, our territory. All we have is our land. There cannot be any compromise,” says Muamuan Zomi, the 23-year-old who turned leader after he, along with some others, dedicated his nights to keep the bodies from rotting – constantly ensuring fresh ice slabs with bottle gourds to kill the stench – till the local administration got a refrigerator for the morgue. He now heads the youth group, All Tribal Movement of Lamka. Pradip Phanjoubham, editor of the Imphal Free Press, believes the chief

minister, also a Meitei, likely thought the troublesome bits of the three bills would eventually be blocked by the governor and he could later claim that he had done his bit. He recognises the desire of the Meitei to also seek scheduled tribe status as the Naga outfit NSCN (IM) comes closer to a pact with the government of India. If this was the intention of the government, the cynical move backfired, as the hills took to agitation. The governor referred the three bills to the President, who has to now act on the advice of the Union government. Of course, the Bharatiya Janata Party wouldn’t mind finding a solution that also helps tip out the Congress government in the state – like in Arunachal Pradesh. The bills have been pending with the President for more than six months, while the dead bodies lie in the morgue. “This is not just about the bills. It is also a movement against our own corrupt tribal political leadership. For the first time, Churachandpur has witnessed youth groups, women groups and other civil society all rise up – without taking up arms. It has also united the hill tribes,” says Benjamin Vualnam. He came back from Mumbai after his post graduation and is now part of the “movement”. More than 230 days later, mobilisation, gatherings, prayers, protest and late night congregations continue across Lamka.

The mobilisation is to next spread to other villages. Alongside, money is being collected by people to themselves build a 14-km highway stretch connecting Churachandpur to Mizoram and Myanmar – an artery that shall leave the hills less dependent on supplies from the Imphal valley. “One doesn’t know how this will resolve, but one thing is certain after this people’s movement, Churachandpur will not be the same again,” says a senior priest who does not want to be named. All churches, cutting across denominations, put their bells on silence to mourn the dead. But the unity between tribes of Churachandpur is fragile and has been tested in the past few months. Phanjoubham acknowledges some parallels to the recent reservationcentred troubles in Gujarat and Haryana – an aspirational new generation of a historically dominant community feeling marginalised in the changing economic-scape. Social upheaval of a similar kind is palpable in Manipur as well. Except, too often, the Northeast region falls on India’s blind spot. So, at the morgue, on the poster with the photographs of the nine dead, it is written with chalk: 231 days. One of the young protestors corrects it: 232 days. (This article originally appeared in Business Standard)

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iTaNagar, May 2 (iaNS): Two people were killed and six other critically injured on Monday when police fired at agitators who attempted to barge into a police station in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang town demanding immediate release of Buddhist monk and anti-dam activist Lama Lobsang Gyatso. “Two people succumbed to their injuries and six others were injured after police were forced to opened fire when a mob of people attempted to barge into a police station demanding the release of Lama Lobsang Gyatso,” state Chief Secretary Shakuntala Gamlin told IANS over phone. She said the injured people were taken to a military hospital for treatment. “The situation is now under control. District authorities have constituted a peace committee to control the situation,” Gamlin said. The army staged a flag march at Tawang town to bring the situation under control while prohibitory orders have been clamped in the town. On Thursday, Gyatso, a monk heading the Save Mon Region Federation, was arrested following a police complaint alleging that he defamed the Tawang Monastery Abbot, Guru Tulku Rinpoche, the spiritual head of the Mon region, by questioning his nationality in an audio clip. Residents said a large number of people, including Buddhist monks, gathered in Tawang town on Monday where Gyatso was supposed to be presented in a court. Although the agitators were protesting peacefully, the situation turned hostile when the court rejected Gyatso’s bail plea. The agitators then laid siege to the Tawang police station and demanded immediate release of the anti-dam activist. The ‘Save Mon Region Federation’ (SMRF) is opposing hydroelectric power projects in Mon-Tawang region. After the violence, police again presented Gyatso in court which granted him bail. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul termed the incident as most unfortunate and said that the loss of lives and injuries to the others was indeed a sad moment in the history of the state. He conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families. He urged the people of the state to maintain peace. Appealing to the people to uphold peace, Governor J.P. Rajkhowa said Tawang was the “pride of all Arunachalees and crown of Tourism Arunachal”. He said Arunachal Pradesh, particularly the Mon region, has always been known for harmony and serenity. Rajkhowa also pleaded to the lamas and elders to guide the people towards amity and reconciliation.

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Top seeds radwanska, Kerber crash out in Madrid

Agnieszka Radwanska. (REUTERS)

MADRID MAy 2 (AFP): Top seeds Agnieszka Radwanska and Australian Open champion Angelique Kerber crashed out of the Madrid Open in the first round in major setbacks ahead of Roland Garros. Poland's Radwanska, the number one seed in the absence of Serena Williams, lost 6-4, 6-7 (3/7), 6-3 to the rejuvenated Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia. Radwanska, a semi-finalist in 2012 and 2014 in the Spanish capital, already knew the dangers posed by Cibulkova after her opponent came within a point of

victory in their last meeting at Indian Wells in March. Cibulkova, a former world number 10 and Australian Open runner-up, was always going to be a dangerous floater having won her fifth career title last time out in Katowice three weeks ago. Second-seeded German Kerber was dumped out by the Czech Republic's Barbora Strycova 6-4, 6-2 with her defeat coming just a week after she had retained her title in Stuttgart. However, Kerber was outplayed by world number 33 Strycova, who she had beaten 6-1, 6-1 in Mi-

ami back in March. "I'd win four games in the matches we played before," said Strycova. "I went into this match thinking I had nothing to lose. I mean, it can't be worse than Miami." Losses for Radwanska and Kerber mean Garbine Muguruza is the highest seed left at the key claycourt event and the fourthranked Spaniard sealed her place in round two with a 6-2, 7-5 win over Anna Schmiedlova. "Of course I was a little bit nervous and tense because the first matches are

always complicated," said Muguruza, who is aiming to be the first Spanish woman to win the title in Madrid. "In Madrid we have this extra pressure because I'm here at home. Perhaps you're a little bit more nervous because of that, but my first feeling is that I'm satisfied for winning the match." Former world number one Victoria Azarenka stretched her winning streak to 15 matches after winning in Indian Wells and Miami as she overcame some stiff first set re-

sistence from Britain's Laura Robson to win 6-4, 6-2. Azarenka could meet defending champion and fifth seed Petra Kvitova in the quarter-finals as the Czech had no trouble in disposing of Lara Arrubarrena 6-3, 6-2. US Open finalist Roberta Vinci, the seventh seed, is out after losing in straight sets to Montenegrin Danka Kovinic 6-4, 6-2. German Laura Siegemund continued her great start to the clay season after reaching the Stuttgart final as a qualifier as she dumped out ninth seed Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-0, 3-6, 6-3. Eighth seed Carla Suarez Navarro came from a set down to beat Hungary's Timea Babos 3-6, 6-2, 6-3. Ana Ivanovic also had to go the distance to see off Katerina Siniakova 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 while 2014 French Open runner-up Simona Halep, the sixth-seeded Romanian, swept past Japan's Misaki Doi 6-0, 6-3. There was also a notable win for Swiss 10th seed Timea Bacsinszky who saw off Germany's Andrea Petkovic 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 despite only arriving in Spain at midnight having won the Rabat title on Saturday. Also shrugging off jetlag was Czech 11th seed Lucie Safarova, the champion in Prague on Saturday, who beat Coco Vandeweghe 7-6 (7/4), 6-1. Australia's Samantha Stosur, beaten by Safarova in the Czech final 24 hours earlier, was also a winner, seeing off home player Sara Sorribes 6-1, 6-3.

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Writers pick Leicester's Vardy as player of year Wenger not planning for LonDon, MAy 2 (REU26 years as Arsenal coach TERS): Leicester City's Jamie Vardy has been voted Player of the Year by the Football Writers' Association (FWA) in the latest twist to his fairytale ride from minor-league journeyman to international striker. The 29-year-old, who built his career at clubs like Stocksbridge, Halifax Town and Fleetwood Town, has notched 22 goals this season to help fire Leicester from 5,000-1 outsiders to odds-on favourites to win the Premier League title. Vardy, who also became the first man to score in 11 successive Premier League matches, is the first Englishman to collect the FWA honour since Scott Parker in 2011, and the first Leicester player to win it in the award's 68-year history. "It's a great honour to win such a prestigious award and to have my name added to a list of previous winners that includes some unbelievable players. Thank you to the Football Writers' Association and to everyone that voted," Vardy said on Monday. "Thank you also to my team mates who are the reason I've been able to achieve anything. It's been an amazing season for all of us at

Jamie Vardy. (Reuters Photo)

Leicester, based on team work not individuals. "Thanks also to the manager (Claudio Ranieri), all the staff and the fans for their support." England forward Vardy won 36 percent of the votes, beating team mates Riyad Mahrez and N'Golo Kante who finished second and third. "The Jamie Vardy story clearly captured the imagination of so many writers," FWA chairman Andy Dunn told Reuters. "His record-breaking feat of scoring in 11 consecutive matches is the jewel in what will surely be Leicester City's Premier League crown. "The Footballer of the Year award is not just a reflection of his fantastic season but

recognition of a remarkable journey from non-league to the international stage," said Dunn. Vardy's Leicester team mates Danny Drinkwater, Kasper Schmeichel, Wes Morgan and Danny Simpson also received votes from the 290 journalists polled. "It is testament to their all-round excellence that so many Leicester players polled votes," Dunn added. Ranieri's men have an eight-point lead over secondplaced Tottenham Hotspur and will be crowned champions if Spurs fail to win at Chelsea later on Monday. Vardy, who was suspended for Leicester's previous two games, will return for their home match against Everton on Saturday.

LonDon, MAy 2 (IAnS): Arsenal head coach Arsene Wenger has said that backing from the majority of the English football club’s fans will not tempt him to try and match Alex Ferguson's 26year Manchester United reign. Wenger went into Saturday evening's clash with Norwich City, which ended in a 1-0 win for the Gunners, facing a backlash from supporters tired of waiting for the end of their 12-year Premier League title drought. But the protests at the Emirates stadium, in the 12th and 78th minute, were largely drowned out by Wenger's backers who still believe in the Frenchman as he closes in on 20 years with the club. Wenger is out of contract at the end of next season, but has consistently said he would like to stay in the shorter term if offered another extension. Asked if he was even thinking he could match Ferguson's longevity, the 66-year-old said, "No, no, never. Don't worry. "I give my best for this club. You don't spend 19 years at a club - like Sir Alex Ferguson spent 26 (years) - without every minute of your time, you give your whole life for that and try to do as well as possible,” Wenger was quoted as saying by Sky Sports on Sunday. “One target is to keep 100 percent of people happy. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to do that this season." The Frenchman also said he would have understood had the protests been louder, as he had been expecting, and said the disappointment at their Premier League failure this season was felt just as much by staff and players as fans. "I am not in a democracy. I am in the next game, perform, try to do as well as you can and accept people's opinions. That is what it is about," he added.

Teachers of Government Middle School, Rangapahar Thahekhu providing meal to students as part of mid - day meal scheme of the school on April 29.

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Legislators, ex-MLAs, Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) and Sumi Hoho (SH) officials, government officers, frontal organizations leaders and public leaders during the 7th Chakhesang-Sumi Brotherhood Meet at Phek Town on April 29. (Morung Photo)

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CoC and its social impact

t is 2-3 am in the morning and gamer are still wide awake online completely lost with their eyes and fingers glued to their cell scanning target to attack rival camp. The game here in focus is CoC/ Clash of Clans. Clash of Clans/CoC is an online video game, where players build villages, strengthen troops and raid and destroyed villages to ravage their resources. CoC has become so popularly addictive that an estimated 8.5 Million people are playing it on daily basis. CoC is currently the top ranking and highest-grossing ($5.5million/day) App in the App store today.

The game revolves around the idea of fortifying a base, defending it from invading player and their clans, and raiding the base of others to gain resources and start the whole process all over again. The game is incredibly addictive; it involves creativity, military strategy and even worse....... It's online and everyone is connected. So enchanting and alluring is CoC fragrance that it has permeated into every demographic-from kids, adult, adolescence, young adult or event adults are hooked without the players even knowing it. The ramification is manifold as gamers are deprived of sleep, bal-

ance growth of health, study, money time and sound relationship with family and friends. Segregation themselves from the virtual world. Once into the game CoC players are so busy in attacking and looting rival camp that they fail to acknowledge there are also human around them to chat and socialize. Coming across hundreds of CoC players, CoC shadow can be felt everywhere whether in Street, Schools, Office, Meetings or Social events. One common trend is the level of anxiety and tension CoC players exhibit to catch up with their clan members. Due to this anxiety and tension it invariable create fric-

tion in personal life, failing in official deadline, connection with the outside world get diluted. Personal work becomes secondary. Depriving oneself of engaging with the society. Games are designed to help boost mental intelligence but when that same patent created to further our mental strength destroys our creativity, health and relationship, which is core and vital for individual growth, what value will it have in Town Hall(TH) 6,7,8,9...... It is a unique experience to be in the midst of CoC players to witness the level of concentration and military manoeuvring while attacking rival clan is

impeccable, serious face, eyes fixed on target, communication is out of question even if 10 friends are in the same room. I get a feeling now of the quote 'so close yet so far. CoC gravity can sometimes happen in most unlikely place where in one instance one Teacher who is a CoC enthusiastic wrote the name of his CoC clan in Blackboard and ask his Students to join the clan; while some teachers eagerly waits for their off period to go into battlefield. That is how powerful CoC can have affect in professional life. P Achumsi Sangtam Kiphire

Road Improvement in Kohima Town

n the midst of hue and cry over the road condition in many parts of Nagaland, the timely overlaying and pavement of roadin the capital town hasgiven immense joy to the denizens of Kohima. The drivers and travellers alike are now enjoying the smooth drive in town. The concerned department have proved competence in bringing about the longing of the people with speed and quality work. The project from TCP gate to Indira Gandhi (IG) Stadium and from the same site to Botsa undertaken by them is praiseworthy. The making of roads with up-todate machines such as road pavers, vibrating road rollers, Asphalt Hot Mixed Plant, etc., have added to the excellent

workmanship. Although the works is still in process, the quality works is well received by the publics. Now, the National Highways and projects undertaken by the BRTF in the past have turned out to be a complete disaster. The uses of old machines in the construction are not fit for building modern roads anymore. It is simply out-dated. The tortoise-like works for years by this project has given much annoyance and disgrace to the Naga people. The Nagas are being easily hood winked and fooled but we remain mute. Remember the old adage by Abraham Lincoln, “You can fool all the people some of the time and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all

the people all the time. “Rendall Terry adds to that line of thought saying, “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” The Naga publics, bodies and other organizations have to learn their lessons from the shame that we have earned for ourselves. Almost all the works undertaken by the latter groupis less than satisfactory; forget about the quality workmanship!Hence, it is to the public judgmentthat I leave and the decision makers to deliberate ploddinglyand hand over the whole road projects to the local companies that are faithfully and accountably executing the project works. Sede Khamo and Vebu Khamo High School Area, Kohima

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As Asia’s rice crop shrivels, food security fears resurface Over 130 people fall ill after

SINGAPORE, MAy 2 (REutERS): Nearly a decade after a spike in global food prices sent shockwaves around the world, Asia's top rice producers are suffering from a blistering drought that threatens to cut output and boost prices of a staple for half the world's population. World rice production is expected to decline for the first time this year since 2010, as failing rains linked to an El Nino weather pattern cut crop yields in Asia's rice bowl. A heat wave is sweeping top rice exporter India, while the No.2 supplier Thailand is facing a second year of drought. Swathes of farmland in Vietnam, the third-biggest supplier, are also parched as irrigation fed by the Mekong river runs dry. The three account for more than 60 percent of the global rice trade of about 43 million tonnes. "As of now we haven't seen a large price reaction to hot and dry weather because we have had such significant surplus stocks in India and Thailand. But that can't last forever," said James Fell, an economist at the International Grains Council (IGC). Rice inventories in the three top exporters are set to fall by about a third at the end of 2016 to 19 million tonnes, the biggest year-on-year drop since 2003, according to Reuters calculations based on U.S. Department of Agriculture data. Any big supply disruption can be extremely sensitive. In 2008, lower Asian rice output due to an El Nino prompted India to ban exports, sending global prices sky-rocketing and causing food riots in Haiti and panic measures in big importers such as the Philippines. Manila at the time scrambled to crack down on hoarding, ordered troops to supervise subsidised rice sales and asked fast food chains to

fifth to 15.8 million tonnes this year. "The government has been asking farmers not to plant rice as there is little water in the reservoirs after two years of drought," said one Bangkokbased trader. In Vietnam, output could fall 1.5 percent this year to 44.5 million tonnes, while exports would be 8.7 million tonnes, steady on a previous projection, the government said. As much as 240,000 hectares (593,000 acres) of paddy have been destroyed by drought and salination in the central area and southern Mekong Delta region, it said. A Singapore-based trader said that while the annual decline appeared modest Vietnam's latest harvest "is 5 to 6 percent lower than last year."Thailand and Vietnam harvest A rice mill worker holds rice fallen onto the ground in Udon Thani, three crops a year. Thailand, on September 16 (REUTERS) IMPORTERS ALSO SUFFER serve half-portions, as well as urg- Institute is concerned about Asia's Some Asian countries are already ing Vietnam and others to sell the vulnerability. looking to raise imports. country more rice. "In general prices are still stable Indonesia is expected to see The world has suffered a series of right now. They're inching up though, 2016 purchases jump by more than food crises over the past decade in- and what will drive things over the 60 percent to two million tonnes volving a range of grains due to ad- edge will be a major calamity in one from a few years ago. verse weather. of the major producing countries." China, the world's top importIn the case of rice, benchmark Although India's rice output in er, taking about 5 million tonnes Thai prices hit a record around 2015 was largely stable, extremely hot annually, is expected to continue $1,000 a tonne in 2008. Price spikes temperatures are threatening a sec- this buying pace. IGC has forecast like this typically also boost de- ond crop in eastern regions. China's 2016 production will fall mand for other grains such as Traders see further price gains short of consumption for a third wheat, widely used for noodles in by June as India's next big crop is not consecutive year. Asia, and soybeans and corn used due until September and Thailand's The Philippines had the lowest for food or feed. main crop by year end. stocks since October in March deWhile currently far below 2008 The IGC sees a 2016 world harvest spite importing 750,000 tonnes and highs, rice earlier this month hit of 473 million tonnes, down from 479 its procurement agency has stand$389.50, the strongest since July and million tonnes in 2015 and the first by authority to ship an additional 500,000 tonnes. up 13 percent from an eight-year low decline in six years. "Although El Nino has entered its of $344 in September. weakening stage, the risk of higher MEKONG DELTA FIRST FALL IN WORLD CROP SEEN Thailand's last main crop was only food prices remains given the onset FOR 6 YEARS about half of the peak production a of the summer season," said PhilipBruce Tolentino of the Philippines- few years ago and the USDA has fore- pine Economic Planning Secretary based International Rice Research cast output will drop by more than a Emmanuel Esguerra.

Sri lanka, China to hold discussions on fTa

COlOMbO, MAy 2 (IANS): Sri Lanka and China will hold high level discussions in June on the possibility of signing a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), Sri Lanka's Ministry of Industry and Commerce said in a statement here on Monday. "China is a promising market for Sri Lanka's select, premium products such as gems, and an important round of bilateral talks on Sri Lan-

ka-China FTA is scheduled for next month," Xinhua news agency reported citing the statement. It said Sri Lanka was committed to pursuing an outward oriented trade regime following the principles of the World Trade Organisation, with a view to enhancing overseas market access for its export products and achieving greater integration into the world economy.

Sri Lanka has already signed free trade agreements with India and Pakistan and both the agreements allow more than 4,000 product lines to be exported to these markets at zero duty. "Sri Lanka actively involves in Joint Economic Commissions and bilateral forums with a number of countries in order to enhance our trade and commercial

relations," the statement said. It added that trade between Sri Lanka and China crossed the $4 billion mark last year for the first time in the bilateral trade history, surging by 17 percent from 2014's $3.58 billion. About 93 percent of last year's total trade was imports from China, mainly iron and steel, fabrics and fibres, cotton and urea fertiliser.

consuming milk in Pakistan

ISlAMAbAd, MAy 2 (IANS): At least 137 people fell ill after they consumed toxic milk from a shop at Faisalabad city of Punjab province, media reported on Monday. As part of its inauguration, the shop owner gave out free milk-soda bottles to customers on Sunday. After drinking the milk 137 people, including 80 children, were rushed to the Allied Hospital and General Hospital, the Geo News quoted police as saying.

The shop owner and soda factory owner were arrested and the factory was sealed, local officials said.Samples of the milk and soda have been sent to the laboratory for tests. At least 67 patients were still admitted at the hospital while others have been discharged.Last week, 32 people died after consuming toxic sweets in Layyah area of the province. The sweets were distributed at a neighbourhood to celebrate the birth of a baby.

Diluted apple juice best to treat dehydration in kids tORONtO, MAy 2 (IANS): As the summer picks up the heat, kids suffering from mild gastroenteritis and dehydration should be given diluted apple juice instead of electrolyte drinks to replace fluid losses from diarrhea and vomiting, researchers say. The results showed that 17 percent children who were administered diluted apple juice experienced less treatment failure compared to 25 percent given electrolyte drinks."The use of dilute apple juice and preferred fluids may be an appropriate alternative to electrolyte maintenance fluids in children with mild gastroenteritis and minimal

dehydration," said Stephen B Freedman from University of Calgary in Canada. The study, published in the journal JAMA, children from age six months to five years with gastroenteritis and minimal dehydration to receive diluted apple juice or apple-flavoured electrolyte maintenance solution.Among 647 randomised children, 644 completed the follow-up inspections. Only 2.5 percent children who drink apple juice/ preferred fluids received intravenous rehydration. "The findings may more accurately reflect the effect rehydration fluid choice has on unscheduled medical visits," Freedman stated.

South Korea warns of risk North may abduct citizens abroad

SEOul, MAy 2 (REutERS): South Korea said on Monday it was on guard for the possibility North Korea may try to snatch its citizens abroad or conduct "terrorist acts" after the North accused it of abducting North Korean workers from a restaurant in China."All measures of precaution" were in place for the safety of South Koreans abroad including an order to beef up security at diplomatic missions, said the South's Unification Ministry, which handles issues related to the North. "We are on alert for the possibility that the North may try to abduct our citizens or conduct terrorist acts abroad," ministry spokesman Jeong Joon-hee told a briefing. The two Korea's have been fierce rivals since the 1950-53 Korean War

and tension on the peninsula has been high since January when North Korea conducted its fourth nuclear test. It followed that with a string of missile tests in defiance of U.N. Security Council resolutions.South Korea said in April 13 North Korean workers at a restaurant run by the North in China had defected. North Korea accused the South of a "hideous abduction". North Korea proposed sending family members of the 13 to South Korea for face-to-face meetings but the South rejected the suggestion.About 29,000 people have left North Korea and arrived in the South since the Korean war, including 1,276 last year, with numbers declining since a 2009 peak. In the first quarter of this year, 342 North Koreans arrived in the South.

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Left: Longmisa Watsu presenting a folk song during Moatsü celebration at Longmisa Village Mokokchung. (center)Tamanir Cultural Club Longmisa presenting a traditional way of carrying wood which is used as a pillar in building Morung, during Moastü celebration at Longmisa Village Mokokchung. (Right) Cultural procession toward the venue after arrival of CM T.R. Zeliang as a chief guest at Süngratsu Village Moatsü festival celebration. Photo Courtesy: Temjenlemba Longchar

Taylor SwifT wins big at radio Disney Music awards Katie Holmes marriage to Jamie Foxx confirmed Hillstar

inger Taylor Swift won three trophies, including Best Song of the Year and Best Breakup Song for "Bad blood" from her latest album "1989", at the 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards. The 26-year-old pop superstar additionally bagged Radio Disney's Most Talked About Artist Award at the event held at the Microsoft Theater here, which was taped on April 30 and aired on Disney Channel on Sunday, reports aceshowbiz.com. Trailing behind her are Fifth Harmony and Maddie & Tae who nabbed two awards each.

The former won the Best Music Group title as their fans, known as Harmonizers, were named Fiercest Fans. As for the country duo, they earned the Favorite Country Artist and Favorite Country Song Awards. The latter was for their single "Fly". Singer Gwen Stefani was a big honouree that night. She received the Radio Disney Hero Award for her philanthropic work. Accepting her prize from longtime collaborator and fellow coach on "The Voice" Pharrell Williams, she called her win "surreal." "This is crazy that this is happening to me! I never thought, I

or a long time, Holmes and Foxx denied to any romantic ties between each other. However, there were still rumors that the two are allegedly planning to get hitched soon. So much so, they have already started planning a luxury wedding and the venue for their high profile marriage has already been confirmed. "Katie will always remain loyal to her roots in Toledo, Ohio, and she's pouring millions into renovating her vacation house," according to one insider source. "She loves Source: IANS that house and there's no

mean who am I, that I would ever make a difference?" Stefani said in her speech. "I am so honoured to be here, I am so honoured to be making music. I am so blessed to be making music that I can share with you and that I can receive your love back. I am so healed by you!" she added. Other famous faces making up the winner list included One Direction (Best Crush Song for "Perfect"), Justin Bieber (Best Song to Lip Sync to for "What do you mean?"), Tori Kelly (Breakout Artist of the Year), Selena Gomez (Best Female Artist) and Ed Sheeran (Best Male Artist).

doubt her obsession with the Kennedys has influenced the design and plans for this the house. It will be the perfect place for a wedding." As per reports, Katie Holmes is in the process of renovating the house that is for her parents and is now being converted as her safe haven. The popular star of "Miss Meadows" plans to spend most of her days there with daughter, Suri and husband, Jamie. The duo has been together in a relationship for quite some time but they didn't publicize their relationship due to Tom Cruise as

Holmes didn't want to upset her ex-husband. "She's afraid that he'll be angry that Suri will have a new father figure and come crashing back into her and Suri's lives," one source told the Bitbag. There have also been reports previously that Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx have already broken up and as a result, Holmes will only focus on her daughter and her career. But now it seems that will not be the case as the two are getting married soon. Source: Newseveryday

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Diethoseno Whiso, Associate Trinity College Instructor along with her students from Balada Music Institute who performed at Campus Christian Fellowship. Balada Music, Kohima Science College Campus, Jotsoma had its annual recital of classical music on April 30 at the Campus Christian Fellowship Chapel. 25 students under the aegis of their teacher Diethoseno Whiso and Aleno Ringa performed.The recital was held in aid of a church piano.

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Today's MaTches

Gujarat Lions vs Delhi Daredevils

03/05/2016

Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot

20:00

2016 STATS

Pos

Team

Mat

Won

Lost

Tied

Net RR

Pts

-0.115

KKR

+0.362

-0.009

+0.441

SRH

+0.060

RPS

+0.130

RCB

-0.031

KXIP

-0.811

purple Cap PLAYER

Pathan, Russell muscle BCCI coaching camp KKR to 5-wicket win over RCB in Dimapur and Shillong

Andre Russell plays a pull shot, Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2016, Bangalore on May 2. (BCCI Photo)

Orange Cap TEAM WICKETS PLAYER

TEAM RUNS

Mitchell McClenaghan MI

David Warner

SRH

386

Jasprit Bumrah

Rohit Sharma

383

Mohit Sharma

KXIP

Virat Kohli

RCB

381

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

SRH

AB de Villiers

RCB

316

Dwayne Bravo

GUJ

Gautam Gambhir

KKR

302

Brief scores:

Royal Challengers Bangalore 185 for 7 in 20 overs (KL Rahul 52, Virat Kohli 52; Morne Morkel 2 for 28, Piyush Chawla 2 for 32) Kolkata Knight Riders 189 for 5 in 19.1 overs (Yusuf Pathan 60*, Andre Russell 37; Yuzvendra Chahal 2 for 27) by 5 wickets.

England batsman James Taylor Bailey to replace du Plessis in Pune Supergiants squad thought he was 'going to die' NEw DELHi, may 2 auction in February. The and Australia skipper Steve of players around whom C M Y K

LONDON, may 2 (iaNS): Former England batsman James Taylor, who was forced to retire due to a serious heart condition, said he first believed that he was "going to die". Taylor, who featured in seven Tests and 27 OneDay Internationals for England recalled the day when he felt uneasy during one of his practice sessions. "I had my usual morning nap, and then did the warm-up. Towards the back end of the warm-up that's when my chest started getting tight. Apart from being tight, it was beating at a million miles an hour. We were doing just a couple of routine catches and throws," Taylor was quoted as saying by the BBC on Sunday. "My heart was going wild at a funny rhythm. It was probably only about four degrees, really cold, and I got inside. Sweat from me is hitting the ground hard. So I knew I wasn't right." "And that's when I thought I was going to die." Asked how he is coping with the fact that he is not a cricketer anymore, Taylor said, "I think that's been the hardest bit. When the doctor told me, I was in hysterics at first." "But then he told me that the majority of these cases are only found out in the post-mortem. I almost stopped crying at that point and felt more lucky that I'm in a position to tell this story now."

(iaNS): Former Australia skipper George Bailey has been roped in by the struggling Rising Pune Supergiants as a replacement for South African Faf du Plessis, who was forced to cut short his Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign due to a broken finger. Bailey, who earlier featured in the cash-rich league representing Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab, however, went unsold during the IPL

right-hander, who had a base price of Rs.1 crore, scored 579 runs from 34 IPL games. Bailey's inclusion will bolster the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led franchise, which is currently languishing at the sixth spot in the points table, with just two wins from the eight matches they have played. After losing ex-England big-hitter Kevin Pietersen and du Plessis, the Pune franchise were jolted after their batting mainstay

Smith was on Monday ruled out of the tournament with a wrist injury. Earlier, the Dhoni brigade lost the services of another Aussie import in the form of Mitchell Marsh. "Smith's (news) been a bummer. He was just coming into his own and this happened," the franchise's chief executive Raghu Iyer was quoted as saying by Cricinfo. "It is a challenging time. Before we could settle down we lost the core group

you build a team around." "We lost four crucial players, but we are looking ahead. Bailey has tremendous experience and had a very successful season before last. He can contribute to the leadership group," Iyer said. Iyer said the franchise is likely to announce Marsh's replacement in the next two days. They have already signed Australia batsman Usman Khawaja as Pietersen's replacement.

Xavi says Messi never cheats DOHa, may 2 (iaNS): Barcelona star striker Lionel Messi is not the sort of player to cheat on the football pitch, according to his former club captain Xavi Hernandez. Messi was accused of play-acting after Filipe Luis was sent off in Barcelona's win over Atletico Madrid back in January, with the Brazilian defender claiming that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner gets special treatment from referees. However, Xavi, who currently plays as a central midfielder for Qatari club Al Sadd SC, defended Messi and insisted that the Argentinian's behaviour on the pitch is exemplary. “Messi is a good person. He is always nice, he is honest and he does not cheat. He has never disrespected anyone on the pitch. His behaviour is exemplary,” Xavi was quoted as saying by beIN SPORTS on Sunday. "He is a humble guy, who is very professional and hates to lose. He is the best player in the world in all aspects. I told him to get more involved and he now does it naturally. He is addicted to the ball. He is sad when he cannot play,” the 36-year-old said.

Federer out of Madrid Open maDriD, may 3 (rEutErS): Former world number one Roger Federer has pulled out of this week's Madrid Open with a back injury. The Swiss great travelled to the Spanish capital for the tournament but was unable to practice on Monday and announced his withdrawal. Federer, however, said he would be back for the Rome Masters next week. "I don't want to take more chances as I know I'm not going to be fully ready for Wednesday," he added, referring to his opening match. "I would rather play it safe and rest up now and get ready for Rome. I'm sorry to the tournament for coming and leaving without playing. "I arrived and I was okay and then I practised on Saturday and hurt my back a little bit and stopped early. I'm very disappointed to say the least," said Federer. "I changed my schedule around and practised well in Switzerland before coming here.

TNB Cycling Club (TNBCC) member Wiam Nym finished 4th in the senior’s category while Yamet Lei and Kevilebo Zhotso finished second and third, respectively, in the junior’s category of the Race for National Integration cycling expedition organised by the HQ 6 Sector Assam Rifles in Dimapur on May 1. With ‘Ride Green’ as its theme, the club seeks to ride for health and to save environment. Cyclists interested to join can visit the TNB Cycling Club Facebook page for more details.

“All the cricketers are required to bring authentic prove of birth certificates, Matric Admit Card, three passport size photographs and a forwarding letter from the district cricket associations. All cricketers are expected to bring their own cricket gear and apparels.” To further authenticate accurate age, all the players will undergo medical tests and x-ray bone examination. “As per the BCCI norms, all under-16 players are to be born after 01-092000 and under-19 cricketers after 01-09-1997.” For further details, contact NCA officials, Anilo @ phone no. 9612165357 and A. Rahman @ phone no. 9436006779.

rio appeals BCCI for greater focus in ne Dimapur, may 2 (mExN): Lok Sabha MP from Nagaland state, Neiphiu Rio has appealed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for greater support for the promotion of cricket in the north-east. Rio, who is the convenor of the North East Cricket Development Committee (NECDC), in a letter to the BCCI Honorary Secretary, Anurag Thakur while highlighting the problems and challenges confronting cricket associations in the region stated the urgent need for “strategic programmes” for the development of the game at all levels in the north-east. Informing of a meeting of NECDC held on April 23 in Dimapur, which was attended by the respective cricket associations of Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Sikkim and Nagaland, Rio stated that the members in the meeting expressed the need for more cricket activities, improvement of infrastructure and logistics support from the BCCI in the region. The meeting also resolved to submit an 8-point memorandum to the BCCI, the contents of which was incorporated in the letter. The memorandum while calling for sufficient fund assistance for New Area Development Programme (NADP) state associations, requested the BCCI “to consider the difficulties of the north eastern states and take into account ‘one state-

one vote’ recommendation, enabling the NADP States to become full-fledged members of the BCCI.” As regards “some members of the BCCI” alleging that “there was no presence of cricket in the north east and that the associations were not making efforts to promote the game”, the memorandum maintained that due to a lack adequate infrastructure and financial assistance “the activities and initiatives of the state associations were greatly restricted.” “We feel the need for BCCI to intervene and advice other member states to refrain from making unsubstantiated and untrue allegations against BCCI member states of north east on cricketing activities…” it added. While reiterating the support and cooperation of the NE state associations, the memorandum expressed confidence that the BCCI would extend all possible help to the region as equal and contributing members of Indian cricket. Outlining the circumstances that led to the formation of the NECDC, it stated that it was the result of a need to pursue the development and promotion of the game in a collective manner “within the rules and guidelines of BCCI.” It further appealed for granting affiliation to Mizoram, which is the only NE state without BCCI membership.

pellegrini defends decision to Engine failures, reprimands & spectre rotate ahead of Madrid clash of penalty add to Hamilton's woes

SC: State cricket associations must implement Lodha report NEw DELHi, may 2 (iaNS): The Supreme Court on Monday reiterated its stance that all state cricket associations have to adhere to the recommendations of Justice R.M. Lodha led panel on structural reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). "Once BCCI is reformed, it will go down the line and all cricket associations will have to reform themselves if they want to associate with it. The committee constituted in the wake of match-fixing and spot-fixing allegations was a serious exercise and not futile exercise," Chief Justice T.S. Thakurled bench of the apex court said on monday. The bench said that the recommendations needed to be implemented now after counsel for the Haryana Cricket Association said the panel's findings were mere recommendations and some of them cannot be implemented. The Haryana Cricket Association has been objecting to the recommendations of the Lodha panel. "It will no longer remain just recommendations if we say it has to be implemented. It was called recommendations as some of the findings of the committee were implemented by BCCI during the deliberations itself and some were not implemented."

Dimapur, may 2 (mExN): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be conducting special under-19 and under-16 coaching camps in Shillong and Dimapur this month. The camps will be conducted under the aegis of the National Cricket Academy. Informing this in a press release, the Nagaland Cricket Association (NCA) stated that the selection trial for players to attend the camps will be held on May 5 at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Dimapur. Asking the NCA district affiliates to send players for the trial, the NCA said that the coaching camps will begin soon after till May 31.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini and Southampton manager Ronald Koeman. (Reuters)

LONDON, may 2 (rEutErS): Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini said he had no option but to name a muchchanged team for Sunday's 4-2 Premier League defeat by Southampton with the club's Champions League semi-final clash with Real Madrid scheduled on Wednesday. The Chilean made key changes to the side that held the Spanish club to a 0-0 draw in last week's semi-final first leg and City

were beaten with Sadio Mane scoring a hat-trick after Shane Long put the Saints 1-0 up in the 25th minute. City travel to Spain for the second leg of their semi-final against Madrid on Wednesday and Pellegrini indicated his unhappiness at the scheduling of the Southampton game for a late kick-off on Sunday, instead of Saturday. "I would do exactly the same again because we

have an important game on Wednesday, that we play now for the final in the Champions League," said Pellegrini, who rested Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and Kevin de Bruyne on Sunday. "Maybe if we played on Saturday we could have another option for this game but playing with too many players that are not playing often is difficult. "I tried to select a team that would win the game. I also had to select a team based on who would play on Wednesday." Pellegrini hoped the heavy defeat would not hurt his team's chances in Madrid and insisted City were still in a good position to seal Champions League qualification by finishing fourth in the Premier League. "The best way to prepare is to win but we couldn't do it," he added. "I expected more -- especially defending. I'm very frustrated because I didn't expect that performance. "(Now) it all depends on what we can do in these last two games. We are three points behind Arsenal and if we beat Arsenal we'll be in third position before the last game."

SOCHi (ruSSia), may 2 (rEutErS): As if Lewis Hamilton did not have enough on his plate already, with two successive engine failures and Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg on a seven-race winning streak, the Formula One champion now has the stewards to worry about as well. The Briton, 43 points behind Rosberg after four races, collected his second reprimand of the season at the Russian Grand Prix. Three would trigger an automatic penalty on the starting grid and, with 17 races still to come, Hamilton saw trouble ahead. "I am just aware that there is most likely going to be at least one 10 place penalty in the future because I have got one more reprimand to go," he told reporters after fighting from 10th on the grid to second on Sunday. "When I was in karting there was one steward, he was just there to make everyone's weekend a bad weekend. Families would turn up and spend so much money to be there ... and he was just there to ruin people's weekends. "I've started to see signs of him." The triple champion

Mercedes F1 driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain looks on after the race. (REUTERS)

collected his first reprimand in Bahrain, the second race, for reversing in the pitlane when he parked up in the wrong place after qualifying on pole. The punishment was seen by some as excessive, given that the session was over and he was merely repositioning the car a matter of centimetres. The second came in Sochi during the first phase of qualifying when he ran slightly wide and rejoined the track incorrectly, failing to go round a bollard. Hamilton said that reprimand, after he had been to see stewards to argue his case, was "ridiculous". The Briton has not won a race since October, when he took his third title in Texas, while Rosberg has

started the year with four straight victories. The German has also had a reliable car whereas Hamilton had to start from the rear in China after a power unit failure in qualifying. In Russia, another failure meant he missed the final phase of qualifying. Mercedes had to fly parts out overnight to ensure he did not start from the pit lane. Drivers have five power units each to last a season, and exceeding that allocation incurs automatic penalties. The recent setbacks mean Hamilton is at a disadvantage to Rosberg there as well. "I’m running out of engines. That’s in my mind," he said.

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