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Torechu calls for quality edu, good moral and unity [ PAGE 2]
Thai protesters bent on toppling ‘Thaksin regime’ [ PAGE 9]
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Morung Express news Dimapur | May 9
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Adjourned poll in Ladigarh Kohima, may 9 (DiPR): Commissioner Nagaland also the Returning Officer, Nagaland Parliamentary Election 2014 Temjen Toy has issued an order on completion of adjourned poll under 49/1-Ladigarh under 49-Tamlu (ST) in Longleng district. The adjourned poll will be held in “Temporary Shed near Piching Nullah, in compliance with Election Commission of India directive to hold the poll at alternate place in nearby location other that LP School Ladigarh which is under dispute.” The adjourned poll will be taken on May 10, 2014 (Saturday) between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
TUD not to participate in NTC proposed rally DimaPUR, may 9 (mExN): The Tenyimi Union Dimapur (TUD) has decided not to participate in the NTC-proposed-andorganized rally on May 13 in Dimapur. In an emergency meeting held on May 9 at the TUD Complex, the Union discussed the proposed rally and resolved that the TUD is not a member of the NTC, and that the Government of Nagaland has constituted a review Committee on the Rongmei Tribe Recognition, for which reports are still awaited. Based on these points, the decision not to participate in the proposed rally was taken, informed Joint Secretary of TUD, L. Kamo, in a press release.
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VaTiCaN CiTy, may 9 (REUTERs): Pope Francis told U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Friday that the world body must do more to help the poor and should encourage the “legitimate redistribution” of wealth. Francis, who since his election last year has often called for significant changes to economic systems, made his comments in an address to Ban and heads of many U.N. agencies meeting in Rome. “In the case of global political and economic organization, much more needs to be achieved, since an important part of humanity does not share in the benefits of progress and is in fact relegated to the status of second-class citizens,” Francis said.
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A girl holds a candle during a rally to pay tribute to the victims and missing passengers of the sunken ferry Sewol, in Ansan, South Korea, Friday, May 9. South Korean prosecutors are seeking to formally arrest the head of the company that owns the doomed ferry in part of their investigation into its sinking last month that left more than 300 people, mostly high school students, dead or missing, officials said Friday. (AP Photo)
The possible change of leadership in Nagaland State government might signify a politically tumultuous turn, on one hand. On the other, it is an opportunity for the people of Nagaland to project the kind of leadership required to take the State forward, which, according to them is yet to happen. “We need visionary leadership,” says lecturer Dr. Maongsangba. The lack of vision, a sense of honesty and sincerity in the current leadership, he feels, has kept Nagaland State economically backward—power, roads, drinking water have remained missing from the charts after 50 years of State governance; corruption has gone unchecked in all State departments. While the Naga political issue has been used as an electioneering card, leaders have not bothered with it when in office. Thus, the mistakes made in the past should be taken into account by the new leadership, observes church and social worker, Y. Nuklu Phom. “We need leaders who see through visions—a leader should be able to see the signs of our times and take appropriate steps to address them,” he feels. But that is not all. Nagaland is in need of leaders who can build new leaders, as well as facilitate the “convergence of ideas” instead of letting varied ideas divide the Naga people, who, according to Phom, might be culturally ahead but are yet to “be civilized.” “We need a Naga Nelson Man-
• Integrity and vision • A sense of accountability • Experience • Commitment • Sincerity • Facilitate convergence of ideas dela,” suggests Professor Lanunungsang, “who can lead the Nagas beyond the villages!” A new leader, according to the Professor, must rise above their “cocoons” and prove to be a leader beyond tribal and regional lines. While he feels that all the contenders for Nagaland’s top job are “good leaders,” “we need a person of high stature with experience, commitment, a sense of accountability, a vision and a good team of advisors.” The leader should have a “clear vision” of settlement of the Naga political issue, and lead the Naga people to a level higher than the Nagaland State—one who can project the dreams and voices of the Naga people beyond the State—to also a new government at the centre. This needs to be supplemented with a way to “connect with people at the grassroots,” iterates senior citizen Khrielenuo Terhuja, who first came to Dimapur when there were no schools here. “It was through the effort of people who gave their time to society instead of running behind government jobs that boosted education,” she says. Similarly, any leader for Nagaland State must promise
only what s/he can deliver, must deliver at least what they promise and be able to talk to all sections of the society, not just the elite. Education, according to her, has taken a beating in the lack of good leadership and “where there is no education, there is no progress.” Hekali Zhimomi agrees. “There are many anomalies in the way education is conducted in Nagaland State. These need to be addressed by any new leader, apart from all round development,” she offers. Zhimomi reiterates the view of other commentators when she suggests that Nagaland State now needs someone with “integrity and vision” to lead the people, “someone who can see and understand problems our people are facing and address the issues accordingly—someone who can take along all sections of the society and various communities, and give a voice to everyone.” Resounding these words, Huzo Meru calls for “integrity and vision” while stressing on the need for a change in leadership. “Communication, especially roads, education, health, water—basics like these are not available in the State. Present set of leaders only think of themselves and amassing wealth. Any new leader needs to have a vision for the welfare of our people,” says Meru. But a holistic change, where corruption is rooted out through a good economy, can be brought, according to him, when the youth, women and the church “come in a big way in the next election”.
302 voters in Yanglok village to vote in makeshift PS Troubled by rift, Rio appeals for party unity Morung Express news
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Three hundred and two (302) voters in Yanglok village will exercise their franchise on May 10, Saturday, in a makeshift polling station at Polling Station 1 under 49 Tamlu Assembly Constituency. The villagers were supposed to cast their votes along with the rest of the State on April 9 for the Lok Sabha seat from Nagaland. However, the polling station, which is the LP School, Ladigarh has been occupied by the Assam Police, who refused to vacate the school and disallowed voting on April 9. The Election Commission of India directed that polling be held on May 10, but asked the CEO Na-
galand to establish a polling station in “some alternative place” so that the villagers can exercise their franchise. The Yanglok Village Council chairman Shingnyu Phom informed this evening that the villagers have prepared a “makeshift polling station in the jungle” this evening. When asked if there is provision for electricity and other amenities, the chairman simply said there is none. “What can you get in the jungle?” Interestingly, the villagers exercised their franchise during the 2013 Assembly Elections in a ‘makeshift polling station’ too. They could not exercise their franchise in 2009 LS Elections for the same reason: The Assam Police refused to allow the Nagaland
election officials to use the LP School, Ladigarh – the designated polling station – for election purposes. Meanwhile, officials from the district administration and police from both the districts of Mokokchung and Longleng, and also top bureaucrats from Kohima are stationed at Yanglok to oversee the smooth conduct of the polls tomorrow. An official disclosed that adequate security has been arranged in case of any eventuality. Though it remains uncertain how the polls will go on Saturday, all eyes are on Polling Station 1 49 Tamlu A/C because it involves not only an election issue but also the border issue between the two sister states of Nagaland and Assam.
DimaPUR, m ay 9 (mExN): In the wake of reports that the ruling Naga People’s Front (NPF) is divided into two opposing camps as two senior Ministers battle it out to succeed Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, who is expected to move to Delhi as the next Lok Sabha Member of Parliament from Nagaland, Rio today issued a statement appealing for party unity. “I am deeply concerned and saddened by the current scenario in the party and the State Government. The most important concern is that the NPF led DAN Government must be able to provide a stable
government under a spirit of unity, understanding and oneness. Such an approach is the only way to provide development, progress and economic growth as we continue to strive towards peace,” stated a rare press communiqué issued by Rio himself. Terming it a “crucial juncture,” Rio stated that it was of “paramount importance that the NPF stay united for the sake of the people, who have given their mandate to us.” In this regard, the CM has appealed to all sections of the party and the elected members “to come together and find a consensus solution that will pave the way
for a smooth transition of power whenever the need arises.” Rio pointed out that this was the only way forward to “ensure stability of the government, unity of the party and implementation of effective governance.” “The need of the hour is for us to come together, bury our differences and unify the party in the greater interest of the people and the masses,” Rio stated. The Chief Minister added that “unity” within the NPF “will further strengthen our common endeavour to take the peace process forward and bring permanent peace and political solution to our people.”
challenges & opportunities of Border issue: nagaland govt urged to act micro hydro in the north east Morung Express news Dimapur | May 9
Recognizing that development in North East India sits at crossroads, as the national government and private investors target the large hydro potential of the region, efforts are being made to find solutions that would not only provide modern services but also strengthen the social, economic, and eco systems of the region. One of the solutions is community based micro hydro. In line with this, officials of renewable energy departments of the North East states, experts from the United States, Sri Lanka and Nepal, and representatives of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) came together on May 8 and 9 here to deliberate on the challenges and opportunities regarding community micro hydro in North East India. The two-day workshop was hosted by Nagaland Empowerment of People through Energy Development (NEPeD) with support from International Rivers, a non-profit organization, at the Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency. “We hope that there will be increased awareness among decision makers and local stakeholders of bad and good micro hydro practices; and how micro hydro can trigger an alternative development model. We have explored probable next steps for al-
leviating sustainability issues with existing micro hydro projects and scaling successful pilot projects,” informed Dipti Vaghela, solutions coordinator, International Rivers. On May 9, the participants were broken up into three groups each focusing on the following elements of sustainability and scalability: Policy, finance advocacy; Technology & capacity building; Community, environment, and productive use. Each group presented the issues and solutions they discussed. Some of them included migration of skilled people from communities, funding mechanism, need for capacity building of NGOs and village functionaries etc. “We believe that small is beautiful, and that micro hydro projects could be a way to sustainably supply energy to remote villages, at the same time preserving the rich natural resource endowment of the North East,” asserted Menukhol John, team leader of NEPeD. Since 2011, NEPeD has been independently fabricating a 3-kilowatt hydro turbine that is benefiting many roadside food stalls, farmers and village households in remote locations. It has implemented more than twenty projects in Nagaland, and a few in Meghalaya, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. Director of MNRE, BK Bhatt, expressed that the workshop experience will help community participa-
tion and development of micro hydro program of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). He also assured that the Ministry will consider whatever suggestions the workshop comes up with, and directly finance community based projects. “India has vast renewable energy potential, as well as sites where we can deploy low-impact, non-dam small hydropower turbines. We cannot afford to do more of the same when better options such as those manufactured by NEPeD are available to us,” added Bharat Lal Seth, South Asia Program Coordinator of International Rivers, based in New Delhi. According to the concept note, the workshop wanted to help ensure that micro hydro in NE India includes a holistic approach that is built upon the region’s strong culture of community and strengthening watersheds/ ecosystems. This approach must connect micro hydro implementation with a strategy for reducing poverty and drudgery, and increasing local economic development. The workshop called for a sustainable and scaled approach that transforms pilot projects into a robust, long-term program built upon local capacity building, quality assurance, productive use, and innovation. It also stressed on an advocating approach that reaches out to communities and other stakeholders.
A section of the crowd during the FIRMS rally in Dimapur on May 9 demanding the nagaland government act on the border issue with Assam.
Morung Express news Dimapur | May 9
While the Nagaland government chooses to play the role of spectator, the Frontal Integrated Ranges of Meranger & Sensolikum (FIRMS) together with the Nagaland Tribes Council, Central Nagaland Tribes Council and the Naga Council Dimapur has firmed up its stance on the prevailing border dispute between Nagaland and Assam. Three months on, since the unrest along the Dimapur-Karbi-Anglong border began, the Nagaland government is yet to take an official stand. The FIRMS took to the streets on May 9 urging the Nagaland government to act. FIRMS members pub-
licly rallied in Dimapur on Friday and submitted two separate representations to the Commissioner, Nagaland and the chairman of the Nagaland Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The representation to the Commissioner contained three points on which the FIRMS urged the Nagaland government to act: Taking up the border dispute at the highest level, removal of two Assam Police camps “set up within the Nagaland boundary,” arresting the culprits responsible for the death of Supongtemjen Imchen and compensation to the bereaved family. It gave the Government 30 days to act on the latter two points. It further stated that the
Lengri River demarcating the boundary between Karbi-Anglong autonomous district of Assam and Dimapur district of Nagaland is undisputed, while contending that Dikoi village is recognised by the Nagaland government but is being disputed by the Assam Forest department. Besides promulgating section 144 CrPC, the Nagaland government has not viewed the matter seriously, it added. In the representation to the NHRC, the FIRMS demanded setting up of a committee to probe the death of Supongtemjen Imchen, who was allegedly killed by the Assam Police on April 30. According to the representation, the death occurred “at Meranger village jurisdiction of Nagaland.” It further urged that the Assam Police personnel complicit to the fatality be suitably punished. An FIR lodged at West Police Station, Dimapur has borne no tangible result thus far, it added. Revoking the 1972 agreement between Assam and Nagaland and stationing of mutual forces under joint control of the two states were points raised by speakers who addressed the rally.
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Introduction to the theme will be delivered by Watimongla, Vice Principal, School of Nursing, NHAK. Tiamenla Jamir, Secretary, TNAI local branch Kohima will chair the occasion, while Bendangtemsu, Chaplain, NHAK will invoke God’s blessing and vote of thanks will be given by Neise-ü, Joint Secretary TNAI, local branch Kohima. All TNAI members working in different health centres under Kohima district have been invited to the function. About International Nurses Day International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. The International Council of Nurses commemorates this important day each year with the production and distribution of the International Nurses' Day (IND) Kit.
The IND Kit 2014 contains educational and public information materials, for use by nurses everywhere. The IND theme for 2014 is: Nurses: A Force for Change – A vital resource for health. The content of this year's kit, including the poster image are posted here as downloadable documents for use by individual nurses, associations, health ministries and health institutions. This material has already been disseminated to national nurses' associations worldwide. Though mainly planned around May 12 each year, IND activities continue for much of the year by nurses and others. Nurses everywhere are encouraged to make extended use of the Nurses: A Force for Change – A vital resource for health kit throughout the year, through individual action and group activities.
Incomplete and weak bridge troubles DRFCB
DiMapur, May 9 (MexN): The Dansiri River Food Control Board (DRFCB) today, in a press statement, blamed the government responsible for the demise of late Tsalise Sangtam whose lifeless body was found on the bank of Dhansiri River, below old Dhansiri Bridge on April 30, 2014. The press statement appended by the DRFCB Secretary Mukib Rahman, Vice Chairman Hekuto Wotsa and Chairman Hokheto Kiba stated that on April 30, 2014, late Tsalise Sangtam, class-7 student, met with
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Demands compensation from government for demise of late Tsalise Sangtam
a fatal accident “due to the negligence of government on delaying to construct a new bridge.” Since October 2010, the construction of the bridge was to be completed with 22 months, however, it was left incomplete. “Therefore, the government is fully responsible of the demise Tsalise Sangtam,” the Board said while adding, “govern-
ment should give compensation to the decease family.” DRFCB also stated that the Bridge has expired and immediately need a sidewall repair to prevent future accidents. The Board also stated that the addition of more pillars and pipeline post riverbed those is disturbing the free flow of water and causing soil erosion in and
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around the Urban Haat and Assam Rifle camp during the rainy season. DRFCB said, “It is causing the bridge to fall vertically and may cause major disaster and the authorities are asked to block the movement of heavy vehicular immediately along the weak bridge.” The DRFCB with the interest of the public urges the Government to start constructing the bridge immediately. “The completion of this bridge will ease traffic congestion and shorten the distance to great extend,” it added.
Principal SBC Rev. Tsuknungsangba Jamir waits to hand out convocation certificates as Vice Principal Moatemsu Jamir turns the tassel on the convocation cap of a graduating student. (Morung Photo)
DiMapur, May 9 (MexN): Servanthood Bible College held its 24th Convocation today with Rev Kilang Jamir as the speaker for the occasion. Total 70 students graduated from the College in B. Th., M. Div., M. Min., and In Service training. In his speech, Reverend Jamir congratulated the graduating students and wished them well in their future ministry. Stating that, “The Church is looking for devoted workers,” the reverend challenged the students to devote to the calling of God,
which he stated, “demands commitment.” “Surrender completely to God,” the Reverend urged. Rev Jamir based his sermon on 2 Timothy 2:20-21 where it says - “In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use. Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.” The Reverend chal-
lenged the congregation to separate from the sinful world and from all uncleanness. “God wants to use men,” Rev. Jamir stated and added, “A person’s relationship with God is more important than a degree or a certificate. When that link is missing, nothing gets fulfilled.” Earlier, the program began with an invocation from Akumla, Lecturer SBC. Stella Sherpa delivered a speech on behalf of the graduating students where she challenged her contemporaries to live true to the Word of God.
1st Remembrance Day of our beloved father
It feels like a second that you left us a year ago for your newlyborn life; memories of yours are still anew in our hearts. Your love, care, teachings and truthfulness will constantly invigorate us in our life. We love you. We will always remember you in our heart and prayers. “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me never die”. John 11:25-26
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Ko h i M a , M ay 9 (MexN): All Saints (Home Cambridge) Higher Secondary School (ASHSS), Peren will be celebrating golden jubilee in the year 2015 for the attainment of 50 years successful service in promoting education in Peren district. In this connection, “A get-together cum felicitation 2014 of alumni of ASHSS Peren” will be held on May 10 at the school auditorium at 10:30 am, informed a press note. All the alumni of the school are informed that an organised association has been formally formed by the name called ‘Alumni Association, All Saints Higher Secondary School (AAASHSS), Peren’ with a primary objective to cater a vibrant platform to promote interaction
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edu, good moral and unity
K i p h i r e M ay 9 (MexN): Stating that Naga society is in transition period towards modern civilization, Parliamentary Secretary for Excise, Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection, Economic and Statistics, T Torechu has emphasized on quality education, good moral based on Christian principles and fostering unity among different sections for all round development. Torechu said this in his speeches during the inauguration of the three newly government recognized villages in Kiphire district namely Tsuthu and Lihtsaoung on May 7 and Vongva on May 8 respectively. The three villages are among ten newly government recognized village in the district. In his address to the newly recognized villages, Torechu encouraged them to bring about changes – a change not by words but deeds - by making judicious use of the development funds allotted by the government. He said change should begin from within an individual and further embrace family, village and the society. However, he said this change
Parliamentary Secretary, Torechu being felicitated during the inauguration of the newly government recognized village Tsuthu in Kiphire district on May 7. Also is seen the Deputy Commissioner, Kiphire, and wife of the Parliamentary Secretary.
can come about through acquiring quality education and imbibing good moral based on Christian principles. Stating that villages in the pre- Christian era were established by offering prayer to inanimate objects, Torechu expressed confidence that the newly established villages, which were established by offering prayers to the living God, would outshine the parent villages in all aspects. He has further advised them to have mutual relationship their parent village as well as with other neighbouring vil-
lages for peace to prevail in the society. Impressed by the dexterity in handicrafts and weaving which were presented to him, Torechu encouraged the villagers to be self reliant by making optimum use of the gifted talents. “Others will not come to help you, you have to help yourself to make a better society,” Torechu advised the villagers. He has further urged the public to train their children in the right direction to enable them to become responsible citizens in the society.
Deputy Commissioner, Kiphire, Neposo Theluo, who accompanied the Parliamentary Secretary to Tsuthu and Lihtsaoung villages, has advised the public to initiate process for formation of village council and village development board. He has also cautioned against squabbling among the village functionaries but allow them to complete their full term. He has also recommended the newly recognised villages to for ‘Vision Cell’ to help in planning for future development. Besides, he also urged the village functionaries to have regular meetings. Further, he has appealed the villagers to conserve natural resources for future generation and to inculcate the value of dignity of labour to attain economic stability. Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pungro, Tainu, who also accompanied the Parliamentary Secretary to Vongva village, has highlighted on recent government guidelines. She has cautioned against misuse of power vested on the village functionaries but to implement in the right manner for further development of the village.
Servanthood Bible College ASHSS Peren alumni holds 24th Convocation meeting on May 10
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May 12 is Int'l Nurses’ Day Torechu calls for quality
KohiMa, May 9 (MexN): The Trained Nurses’ Association of India (TNAI), local branch Kohima will be celebrating the International Nurses’ Day on May 12 at 11:00 am at DBT Conference Hall, Naga Hospital Authority Kohima under the theme “Nurses : A force for change; A vital resource for health.” The main highlight of this year’s programme will be visitation and monetary donation to all the patients at Naga Hospital Authority Kohima. According to press release issued by Tiamenla Jamir, Secretary, TNAI local branch Kohima stated that after the formal programme, the TNAI members would be visiting the Naga Hospital Authority Kohima and give monetary donation to all the indoor patients. Managing Director NHAK, Dr. Vikeyie Losou will grace the occasion.
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and maintain connection among the alumni and with the institute and students for all times to come. All the former students of ASHSS, Peren (formerly known as ‘All Saints Home Cambridge School’) are asked to strengthen the association by enrolling yourselves as an active/ permanent member in the Alumni Association. The tenure membership fee of Rs. 100/- per head is collected from the alumni. The fee may be submitted to the Treasurer, Kiechilule Teresa (Mob. No. 9436406304) during the meeting or at the convenient time. The executive committee, advisors, former office bearers, all the alumni and school authority are requested to attend the said meeting positively.
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An old man shoveling debris at a shop that was gutted by fire in the wee hours of May 9 at Khermahal, Dimapur. Five shops were affected by the fire. Property estimated at around Rs. 2.6 crores was destroyed. The fire started around 1:30 am and it took fire-fighters over 4 hours to douse the flames. (Photo by Imojen I. Jamir)
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MBCA & PNBA church leaders’ fellowship held
Ko h i M a M ay 9 (MexN): The Mao Baptist Churches Association (MBCA) and Poumai Naga Baptist Association (PNBA) - Pastors and Mission Workers Fellowship was held at Kalinamai Baptist Church from May 3 to 4 under the leadership of Rev. H. Gideon, Executive Secretary PNBA & Rev. K. Koda, Executive, MBCA. Rev. James Dhale, Pastor, Trinity Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. L. Kholi, Principal, Manipur Theological College & Rev. R.L. Simon, Pastor, Manipur Baptist Convention Centre Church were the speakers of the fellowship.
Rev. Dhale in his speech challenged the church leaders to break the barrier of different communities through Christian love. He encouraged the gathering to read bible more, which he referred as the love letter from God, and every Christian are must to thorough the whole Bible. Rev. Dr. Kholi said the capital of peace for the human heart is from the Lord. Encouraging the Christian fellow beings to with stand problems in life, he said God did not remove the entire problem from humanity but his grace is sufficient for us. Rev. Simon said that the good relationship among
the societies was built by mankind alone. Encouraging the congregation to have the sense of responsible with Christian approach to good have cordial relationship he said in the past our forefathers before Christianity also they were connected with sense social responsible. In the meantime, the church leaders of the two Associations expressed their resentment and dismayed at the gruesome act of burning down of the main building (that housed chapel hall, library, the office of Principal and Vice Principal) of Manipur Theological College, Kangpokpi, on the night of
April 18. The heinous act committed as such is done against the will of God and not against any individual or college community because the College building stands to train people and provide the knowledge of God. The church leaders prayed for harmonious coexistence of all communities and for building up of God’s Kingdom and for betterment of society through such theological institution. Altogether, 206 members were present including church leaders, veteran and prominent political leaders like Dr. Rishang Keishing, former CM, Ma-
nipur, R.K.Thekho, former Minister, M. Thohrii, former Minister, Dr. V.Alexnader Pao, MLA, & L. Dikho, MLA. They exhorted the church leaders to unite together and work hard for the Lord and thereby help grow the Church of Christ in various dimensions. The Church leaders expressed their desire to continue to work together and have such combined fellowship in the years to come. A new Book entitled “SOLACE: Christian Sermons and More....” written by Z. K. Pahrü (Lect. BTC/ Pfütsero) was released by Rev. Hepuni.
SBTA 6th Biennial Conference from May 16
DiMapur, May 9 (MexN): The Sümi Baptist Theological Association (SBTA) will be organizing its 6th Biennial Conference from May 16 to 18 at Mishili Yepaqa Baptist Church (SABAK), Phughoboto under the theme “Overcoming Prejudices”. SBTA General Secretary, Phushito L. Chishi in a press release said that there will be
special item presentations from different theological colleges based on the theme. “Uplift One Another” and “They May all be One” are the sermon topics for the conference. The other highlights of the conference include bible study, paper presentation and reminiscing the pioneers of the association. Therefore, it has requested
all the churches under Sümi Baptist Convention (SBC) to encourage the workers and theological students from their church to participate in the said conference. It has also appealed to member churches to kindly announce the information and pray for the conference in their respective churches on Sunday, May 11, 2014.
WASU felicitation cum career guidance
KohiMa, May 9 (MexN): The Western Angami Students’ Union (WASU) is organizing felicitation cum career guidance on May 10 at 10:00 AM at APO Hall Kohima under the theme “Edge on.” Er. Kevisekho Kruse, chief engineer PHED will be the chief guest while Kesonyü Yhome, IAS, principal director, school education will be the resource
person. Savilie Krunilie, president, WAPO and Zakie Khate, president, Angami Students’ Union and Khrielie Peseyie, president, Western Angami Gazetted Officers’ Krotho will also deliver short speeches. Nise Meruno will present a special number. WASU advisor Rokophrezo Rocus Rino and WASU deputy speaker Keneiviü
Sechü will chair the first and second session respectively. Welcome address will be delivered by WASU president Kedoroko Casavi. All the successful candidates of Class 10 and 12 have been requested to attend the programme positively. Universities students, senior leaders, elders and well wishers have also been requested to attend the programme.
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The DEO & DC, Dimapur organised a slogan writing competition on the theme "Ethical/ Inducement free voting" in conjunction with Lok Sabha elections 2014 as a part of systematic voter's education and electoral participation (SVEEP). Mughato Sumi of Dimapur Government college B.A Final Student (Economics Honours) was the winner. He was awarded a certificate along with a cash prize. (Morung Photo)
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Quit heat on Gogoi after Bodo violence gUwAHAti, MAy 9 (tNN): Last week's attacks on Bengali-speaking Muslims by National Democratic Front of Boroland (Songbijit) militants have given a fresh impetus to Congress dissidents who want chief minister Tarun Gogoi to take moral responsibility and step down. On Thursday, the body of a child was found in the Beki river in Baksa district raising the death toll in the violence to 43. However, Gogoi said he will not step down and would rather concentrate on preventing violence in Bodo areas. The survivors of the attacks carried out by NDFB (Songbijit) militants feel that the Bodo outfit has retaliated against the Bengali-speaking Muslims for not voting in favour of Bodo candidates in the recent Lok Sabha elections in Kokrajhar. There are fears of more such attacks after May 16 if Independent candidate Naba Kumar Sarania, who has the backing
'Assam to have a special force for Bodoland'
gUwAHAti, MAy 9 (Et): Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi on Thursday said his government will raise a special force from among the victims of the recent militant attack in the state and deploy it in the districts dominated by Bodo tribes. At least 39 people, mostly Muslims, were killed last Friday by suspected militants of the outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland in Kokrajhar and Baksa, which are part of Bodoland Territorial Administration Districts (BTAD). "The special force will be positioned in Bodoland," Gogoi said during a visit to the violence-hit areas. "The force will be a mixture of different communities residing in the area. Locals of the riot affected area will be recruited." The chief minister said riot victims were seeking arms. "But I refused to do so and have decided to give Bodoland area a dedicated force," he said. Gogoi said his government is even willing to experiment this model in the hill district of Karbi Anglong. "We have been thinking of having a of non-Bodos opposed to the creation of a separate state of Bodoland, wins the election. Gogoi said he has di-
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Assam doctor found killed with neck slit in ICU
gUwAHAti, MAy 9 (iANS): A woman doctor was found killed with her neck slit in the Intensive Care Unit of a medical college in Assam Friday, police said. Sensation gripped Assam Medical College (AMC) in Dibrugarh town after Sarita Tashniwal's body was discovered lying in a pool of blood under mysterious circumstances. Police arrested a ward boy in connection with the case and a probe is on. Sarita, who hails from neighbouring Sivsagar district, was a first-year post-graduate student of the gynaecology department, AMC officials said. She was on night duty since Thursday evening in the ICU, they said. The officials said a nurse went to the ward around 7.30 a.m. and found her lying in a pool of blood. Police said they saw a cut mark on her neck and they recovered a surgical knife that might have been used to commit the murder.
Mizoram facing shortage of pork
AizAwl, MAy 9 (Pti): Mizoram is facing acute shortage of pork, staple diet of the Mizos, and the government is making efforts to increase its production following death of large number of pigs due to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS). The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary department will give 50 per cent subsidy to those who are rearing swines for breeding and utmost care would be given to ensure that such swines are free from disease to increase pork production, Veterinary Department Director L B Sailo said today. Bio-security measures would be undertaken in Kolasib and other districts not yet infected by the dreaded PRRS to ease the acute shortage of pork in the state, he said. PRRS, spread in the state by pigs imported from neighbouring Myanmar, infected swines in Mizoram during March-April last year killing hundreds of pigs while 243 pigs were culled.
Rebel diktat has no impact in Shillong
SHillONg, MAy 9 (tNN): The diktat of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) for a four-day shutdown of the state, central government offices and financial institutions had no impact on Thursday. Offices remained open in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills and attendance was normal. However, financial organizations of the Mawlai locality remained closed. HNLC wanted to pressure the government to release Hynniewtrep A'chik National Movement president Lamphrangsngi Kharbani and four others, arrested recently by the police for their alleged links with the banned outfit. Extra forces were deployed in different junctions of Shillong to ensure that office goers don't face trouble in going to work.
special force, which can be a battalion with specific task of working in the riotaffected area or in those places where ethnic clashes take place. This will work as a self protection mechanism," he said. The chief minister said there are a number of vulnerable pockets like forests and hill areas, which the militants use as hideouts and launch pads for their attacks. The special force will maintain surveillance over those areas. Pickets will be set up in those areas to maintain vigil, he said. Gogoi said the BJP's PM nominee Narendra Modi's remark against Bangladeshi immigrants contributed to the attack on Muslims. He said during election campaign, Modi has repeatedly said that onehorned rhinos are being killed to settle illegal immigrants from Bangladesh in Kaziranga National Park. Modi had also said that illegal immigrants will have to leave India after a new government assumes office in Delhi. "Such comments create doubts, pollute the minds and cause confusion," Gogoi said.
rected police to act. "We are now focusing on the counting day (May 16) and the days after that. We have drawn up a plan and I have
asked the Centre to send 50 more additional companies of central paramilitary forces," added Gogoi. Several dissidents, in-
NEw DElHi, MAy 9 (iANS): People from the northeast residing in the national capital and even outside can now share their problems on Facebook with the Delhi Police Friday launching a page on the social networking site especially for them. They can contact the Delhi Police top brass through www.dpfne.com. The Facebook page, launched by Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Deepak Mishra at an interactive session, will help the police have better interface with people from the northeast. He said 53 people have been appointed representatives of eight northeastern states. They will act as ambassadors on behalf of their respective states and the Delhi Police.
AgArtAlA, MAy 9 (ANi): Women in Tripura are finding different ways of becoming financially independent and, doll making, has caught their fancy. They are now able to earn a livelihood through this creative medium. Shukla Chakraborty, a resident of Joynagar near Agartala, has made a name for herself as an entrepreneur through her special skills in making cloth dolls. She currently runs a unit of doll and artificial flower making and training centre called Creative Art. Selected by the North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFI) as a master trainer, Shukla has trained over 500 women in the state till now and has also spread
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Bru refugees reluctant to return to their homes in Mizoram: Official AgArtAlA/AizAwl, MAy 9 (iANS): The Bru tribals who have taken refuge in Tripura are reluctant to return to their homes in Mizoram. They accuse the Mizoram government of not ensuring their security and livelihood, an official said Friday. A Triupra district administration official said refugee leaders told the Supreme Court Special Commissioner Harsh Mander that if the Mizoram government ensures their security and livelihood, they have no problem in returning to their villages. The official said the refugee leaders accused the Mizoram government of failing to ensure their security and livelihood. Mander accompanied by North Tripura District Magistrate Sandeep R. Rathod and Kanchanpur Sub-divisional Magistrate Nantu Ranjan Das Thursday visited the tribal refugee camps in North Tripura to oversee their relief and rehabilitation. Over 36,000 Reang tribal refugees live in seven camps since October 1997 when they fled their villages in western Mizoram after an ethnic conflict broke out with majority of Mizos over the killing of a Mizo forest official. The refugees - locally known as 'Bru' - insist on a written agreement with the Mizoram government assuring them security and economic settlement in their
the art in neighboring states of Assam, Sikkim and Manipur. Most of her students are unemployed housewives who are now able to supplement their family income by utilizing their leisure time. Shukla and her group recently organized an exhibition of their handmade dolls and artificial flowers at the Agartala City Centre. "For the first time I am doing an exhibition with help of my students. I am exhibiting to encourage the students, and sell their products. Moreover, it will also encourage more girls to take up this trade after seeing the exhibition here," said Chakraborty. "I have taken one month's training and enjoyed learning it. This will
help me in earning an extra income in my spare time. We have learned how to make various types of dolls, and it was nice," said Palasi Debbarma, a trainee. These cloth dolls are in high demand not only in the state but also outside. They depict different tribes, art and culture of northeast India, classical and folk dances, gods and costumes from India as well as other nations. " From Creative Arts we have learned how to make various types of dolls and artificial flowers. I have taken 20 days training and this has made me self-employed, as along with my husband's income I shall be able to earn something through this handiwork," added Krishna Mazumder, doll maker.
iMPHAl, MAy 9 (NNN): Formal hearing will begin in connection with the case of Irom Sharmila’s hunger striker from May 14. Ever since Sharmila was arrested in the year 2000 there has been no formal trial in the court so far. Noted advocate Khaidem Mani is the new counsel for Irom Sharmila now. Irom Sharmila is agitating by way of refusing to eat food (fast unto death) since the year 2000 demanding the repeal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958. The authority has arrested her and jailed her on the ground that her move amounts to attempt to committing suicide. Since Sharmila has been nosefed forcibly by the authority she needs constant medical attention and for that she has been lodged
villages in western Mizoram. The Mizoram government recently undertook a fresh initiative to take back the tribal refugees. "A meeting of the State Level Core Committee on tribal refugee repatriation, chaired by Mizoram Home Minister R. Lalzirliana, was held in Aizawl last month," a Mizoram home department official told reporters in Aizawl. "It was decided in the meeting to resume the repatriation before the counting of votes of the Lok Sabha election May 16," he said. He said the central government has sanctioned Rs.7.87 crore as financial assistance to the repatriated refugees. "An adequate amount of food grain has been stored to provide free rations to the repatriated tribal refugees for one year," the official added. The Election Commission last month made arrangements for the refugees in six of the seven Tripura relief camps to cast postal ballots. The poll panel decision aggrieved six NGOs and students' groups and they called for a three-day shutdown and a poll boycott in Mizoram. Of the over 36,000 Reang tribal refugees in Tripura, 11,500 were on electoral rolls and 71 percent of them voted through postal ballot. The Election Commission had deferred the April 9 Lok Sabha polling in Mizoram to April 11 due to the stir.
AizAwl, MAy 9 (Pti): Four militants belonging to the Bru National Army were arrested with arms and ammunition from Cachar district in Assam, police said . Four AK47 assault rifles, 122 rounds of ammunition, two doublebarrel guns, one 9 mm pistol and four mobile phones were seized by Assam Rifles on May 4. The leader of the group was accused of being involved in the murder of Zarzokima of Bungthuam village on November 13, 2009, which not only derailed the proposed repatriation of Bru refugees, but also triggered another exodus of Bru families to Tripura.
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I, Miss Sedevinuo V.Belho D/o Aviu Vekhe Belho, R/o House No. 322,Lower PWD Panchayat, Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and by Tribe Angami Naga 2. That my name is Sedevinuo V.Belho. However in some of my documents my name has been entered as Sedevinuo Vekhe, inadvertently not adding my surname Belho. 3. That my name Sedevinuo Vekhe and Sedevinuo V.Belho is one and the same person. 4. That from now on my name shall be used as Sedevinuo V.Belho in all my official documents. Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent
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The Nagaland Public Service Commission is to notify all the aspiring candidates that filling up of online application form (eForm) for CS(P)2014 shall start from 10:00 hours 12th May 2014 till 24:00 hours 25th May 2014. Candidates are advised to access the details of the eForm and list of operational Common Service Centers (CSCs) from the Commission’s website at www.npsc.co.i n For any queries, candidates can call the following helpdesk phone numbers: 1. Technical queries (IT&C Dept.) (i) +91 8974066129 (ii) +91 9612050101
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Persons/farmers interested in rearing pigs/ poultry/goats may contact respective District Veterinary Office (DVO) and Sub-Divisional Office (SDVO) during office working hours and collect application form under Livestock & Poultry Development for Meat Production 2013-14 and apply through respective District & Sub-Division Veterinary Office. Sd/(DR.M.TIMOTHY LOTHA) Addl.Director & Hod Veterinary & A.H. Nagaland, Kohima
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at the security ward of Jawarharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal. Advocate Khaidem Mani said today that Irom Sharmila's case cannot be
is demanding the repeal of AFSPA 1958, an act which allows even a non-commission officer to shoot a suspect," stated the Advocate. Khaidem Mani said there are 5 crore people living in the North East region and Sharmila wants that draconian law like AFSPA does not cripple them. Meanwhile, Irom Sharmila was produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Imphal East district after a charge sheet was submitted by Porompat police station against her under Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code.
Even after 14 yrs of Sharmila's arrest, there has been no formal trial in a court
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Tripura women take up doll Formal hearing of Sharmila to begin making for a livelihood
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Police launches Facebook page for NE people in Delhi
cluding MLAs, have admitted to the government's failure in protecting the lives and property of people. They feel since Gogoi also holds the home portfolio, he should resign. "I am answerable to the party high command only. Why should I resign just because some MLAs want it. If Sonia Gandhi says so, I will step down immediately...I am not hankering after power," said Gogoi. The chief minister added that he is least concerned with what the dissidents are saying. "My priority is to restore peace in the affected areas and bring back normalcy." Gogoi said he has also proposed to form a special force with local youths, which will be deployed permanently in all vulnerable areas. Assam Police DGP Khagen Sarma said, "We have the master plan ready and are discussing how to utilize the manpower in covering people of all the communities in vulnerable areas."
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Sealed tender are hereby invited for supply of the following Clothing/ Equipment Items for Nagaland Police, Nagaland Armed Police and Indian Reserve Battalions for the year 2014- 2015. Interested tender(s) may collect detailed tender notice from the office of the Director General of Police on payment of ` 200/- (Rupees two hundred) only on any working days and shall he issued with effect from 12thMay 2014. Tenderers who have already collected tender forms earlier will be eligible for the same. Last date of receipt of tender is 20th May 2014 till 12.00 hrs and shall be opened on the same day at 13.00 hrs in presence of Tenderer(s). Director General of Police Nagaland: Kohima
considered 'an attempt to commit suicide.' Khaidem Mani said Sharmila is democratically agitating with a non-violence principle and not trying to take her life. "Sharmila
KOHIMA KOMETS SPORTING CLUB
The KOHIMA KOMETS SPORTING CLUB will be conducting a trial for its Academy U-19 Team on the 12th & 13th May, 2014 at Seikhazou Ground, Kohima from 3:00 PM onwards. Interested players can register on the 12th of May with a copy of birth certificate. • Preference will be given to players from the age of 14-16. • Registration will not be entertained on the second day. • Travel expenses and lodging will not be given for outstationed players. • Spot verification of birth certificate will be done. Contact the given numbers for further info: 96157664633(Manager) 98567700901(Coach)
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Jubilant FoodWorks to make India The Dawn is Breaking, the Naga National Anthem largest market for Domino’s outside US M
MuMBai, May 9 (pTi): Jubilant FoodWorks, the operator of Domino’s Pizza in India, today said it aims to make the country the largest overseas market for the US-based restaurant chain in terms of store numbers. “We will be the largest market for Domino’s outside the US and target to achieve it in the next six months. The US has close to 5,000 stores, so with the US, you can’t compare. At present, we have around 750 stores. As and when we reach the number of 800-plus stores, is when we would be the largest market outside of the US,” Jubilant FoodWorksBSE 1.26 % Chief Executive Officer Ajay Kaul told reporters here. He said Britain is currently big-
ger than the Indian market with 770 Domino’s. We believe this year we stores. The food services firm, which should be doing at least those, but in also runs Dunkin’ Donuts, today an- the case of Dunkin’ Donuts, since it is in a growth phase and we are entering new markets, we believe at least 25 stores we should open this fiscal, including our entry into Bangalore, Pune and may be some key cities in the south,” he said. He said it should open in Bangalore in the second half of the year for its entry to south India, followed by Hyderabad and Chennai. At least eight stores are planned to be opened in Mumbai in the current financial year. nounced the launch of two stores of “We are riding on the infrastructure the world’s leading baked goods and or the backbone created by Domino’s coffee chain in the city. Pizza or call it Jubilant FoodWorks. So “Last year we had given Dunkin’ the existing factories will all get used a guidance of 20 stores and 145 for even for Dunkin’ Donuts,” he added.
SpiceJet announces 25% ‘Apple to unveil iPhone 6 in discount on family travel August, earlier than expected’
NeW Delhi, May 9 (pTi): Taking a cue from its competitor IndiGo , no-frill carrier SpiceJet on Friday announced up to 25% discount on tickets for four or more passengers travelling together on domestic flights. Under the ‘Friends and Family’ offer, 4 to 9 air travellers can travel together on domestic routes and get a discount of up to 25% on the base fare. However, a limited number of seats was available under the offer on each flight. In a statement, the airline gave the instance of travel on the Delhi-Mumbai sector for tomorrow, saying that instead of Rs 44,088 for 4 passengers flying together, they would have to pay Rs 36,368 under this scheme. Spicejet has consolidated its base fare by including fuel surcharge in it. “We are confident that this (offer) will give our customers even more reasons to recommend us to their family and friends to fly with us,” said Kaneswaran Avili, Chief Commercial Officer of SpiceJet.
Taipei, May 9 (ReuTeRs): Apple Inc will unveil the next incarnation of its popular iPhone series in August, one month earlier than industry watchers were generally expecting, Taiwanese media reported on Friday citing unidentified supply-chain sources. A 4.7-inch screen version of the iPhone 6 will reach stores in August, the Economic Daily News reported without specifying which markets would receive the phone first. A 5.5-inch or 5.6-inch model will be released in September, the newspaper said, as the iPhone 5 series was previously. People involved in the supply chain had earlier confirmed
to Reuters that there will be a 4.7-inch version of the iPhone 6 and a 5.5-inch version. Together, the Economic Daily News said 80 million iPhone 6 handsets would be produced this year. Industry watchers have said increasing the iPhone’s screen size from 4 inches would help Apple regain market share from competitors such as Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, who they say have responded to consumer desire for more screen size. Representatives for Apple could not be reached for comment. Representatives for Taiwanese iPhone contract manufacturer whad no comment.
Majority of businesses still reluctant to outsource
NeW Delhi, May 9 (pTi): About 60% of businesses around the world have no immediate plans to outsource work, an option that has raised concerns about destroying domestic jobs, a report says. A survey by Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR) shows that the majority of business leaders globally have no plans to outsource in the near future as they are worried about losing control of a key process. Obstacles to outsourcing include unwillingness to lose control of a key process, cited by 44%of respondents opposed to off-shoring of work, followed by the high cost of implementation (32%), while 27% believe it is too complex or risky to contract out
services. Outsourcing is least prevalent in southeast Asia (26%), eastern Europe (31%) and the Nordics (33%). In contrast, more than half of the businesses in southern Europe (64%) and Latin America (51%) either currently use outsourcing providers or plan to do so. In India, 38% of businesses are open to outsourcing, according to the report, which covered 3,300 business leaders in 45 economies. The key drivers to outsourcing include improving efficiencies cited by 57% of respondents, followed by cost reduction (55%), better access to expertise (45%) and ensuring business continuity (45%). Among businesses that currently outsource back-office services or plan to do so, 57% globally
cited improving efficiencies, marginally ahead of reducing cost (55%), as the key drivers, the report said. About 46% of BRIC businesses cited better access to expertise as an outsourcing driver, compared with 39% in the G7, and 45% cited mitigating risk through using specialists, versus 35% across the G7. “The results clearly show that outsourcing is worthy of serious consideration,” Grant Thornton India LLP Partner Vinamra Shastri said. Shastri said outsourcing can help high-growth businesses to manage their workload and focus on priorities, boosting productivity and results and providing them with a competitive edge.
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y friend and contemporary Late Mr. D. Kevichusa, IAS, composed this song, which afterwards was adopted as the Naga National Anthem. One day Kevichusa called me to his house and showed me the handwritten draft and told me to read it. He pointed to me the 8th line, “Needs help in deed”. He told me his fear that over the years people might join up the words “in” and “deed” and miss his point. I told him that it should not happen as people get more and more educated and enlightened and may not commit such silly mistakes. He just looked at me saying nothing. Alas! It did happen as he feared then. He meant to say that our country needed help in deeds and not in words. Since then this Anthem is sung in almost every non-religious gathering.
Every time I hear this sung I feel a pang of guilt in my heart that we are doing injustice to a great soul by messing up his words. I am writing this without seeking the consent of his brother and sisters who are with us today knowing that they understand. At times, I thought of pointing out this mistake to our people but then I ridicule myself saying “who am I to do so.” The other day, while reading a publication of NNC Publicity Wing I found the same mistake in the Anthem again glaring accusingly at me seeming to tell me – “Why didn’t you do it?” So here I hope now the Nagas everywhere get this corrected for future. K.K. Peseyie, Kohima
RCN clarifies on NTC Public statement
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he Rongmei Council Nagaland, in its consultative meeting has reasoned and felt a necessity to reiterate the public statement of NTC under the caption “NTC statement on the Rongmei Tribe Recognition” dated, May 8th 2014 published in some local papers. However, it is considered needless to repeatedly publish the legal status and genuine approach made to the govt. of Nagaland for asserting the status of Rongmei living in the state of Nagaland prior to the creation of statehood. Nevertheless, the said paper statement of NTC on the issue has prompted the council to once again and for all time, made its stand and position clear to the general Naga publics and people with the intention to avert any undue misgiving and misconstruing that may. The fact that, the legal position and the deprived conditioned of the Rongmei Naga of Nagaland has been long ignored, complicated and distorted by certain sheer apprehensive and un-brotherly treatment intended against the least and most suffering Naga tribe in the state. It is unimaginable and painful to experience such an inhumane treatment meted to the deprived Rongmeis of Nagaland by Nagaland Tribes Council. God knows, we too deserve to be treated humanely and equally respecting the dignity of human person in the eye of law and universal Declaration of Human rights. The open rejection and defamation to be rallied is unthought-of to have happen for the first time in the Naga society. Despites the attempt to deny and denounce the Rongmei Naga constantly reflecting in local papers aggrieving the community, we have decided our resolute stand to face the fact and bear through in the spirit of forbearance and forgiveness with our focus intention to live together in peace and harmony in the state. Therefore, the following statements are laid out clear with its simplicity to and for the general understanding of the Naga publics.
1. That, the Criteria for recognizing a tribe as indigenous inhabitants in the state of Nagaland as per Govt. Notification. No.AR-8/876 Dt.28th April 1977. and in accordance with the guideline provision given, the Rongmeis of Nagaland has qualified in Toto to pursue and assert their rights to be enlisted in the state tribe list. In the said criteria or for the matter, there is no law or provision made in term of land, territory or ancestral land boundary or aboriginality of a community/tribe as qualification bar for the purpose of recognition of any tribe in the state or any state in the whole of the country either by constitution of India or by enacting of state laws. 2. Understand that, the electoral roll of 5th December 1963 under Kohima District or for the whole state of Nagaland has neither directive guideline nor instruction given for mentioning of a tribe against the person’s name to be prefix or suffix or a column in the list. The Names and persons belonging to Rongmei as Kabui at that time, mentioned are the clear proof and evidence to substantiate the participation and presence of Rongmei in the state since and prior to the statehood. 3. That, the Rongmei of Nagaland is not demanding for a separate scheduled tribe or to be categorized with or among the recognized scheduled tribe list; (1) Naga (2) Kuki (3) Kachari (4) Garo and (5) Mikir. Understood that, not a single Naga tribe in the state is recognized as a scheduled tribe by an act of Parliament or constitution of India. The Rongmeis of Nagaland is only seeking the Govt. to include or insert the Rongmei under Naga scheduled tribe with the rest of the Naga tribes. 4. The RCN is not demanding or claiming for inclusion of the whole Rongmeis in the state but asserting the just and deserving position and status only categorized and scrutinized members list of 1313 under the strict treatment of the Govt.’s Criteria.
5. The interim Guwahati high Court order W.P.(c) No.4519/12 is misconstrued and misinterpreted. The intention of the Court order being to state that, granting a scheduled tribe status to Rongmei in the state is outside the purview of the court. It is the subject matter of the state concerned. Therefore, the said Court Order did not barred or dismissed the particular process only referred to the state administration to deal with the matter. 6. Expressed our sorry state and displeasure over the fact that, the issue of Rongmei recognition has scaled up to be a political issue, dragging it to be seen as a political discontentment among the Nagas. 7. That, the intended motive and purpose of NTC oftentimes reflecting in a clear tone, their social classification as Nagas of Nagaland tempered against the Recognition of the Rongmeis of Nagaland passed by the Govt. of Nagaland is manifested, in the form of Rally against the Govt. of Nagaland. We don’t oppose the NTC, neither condemn nor resent their proposed Rally to be demonstrated on the 13th of May 2014. We are willing to support and cooperate if any social organization is doing for the interest and welfare of the Naga society. The above legal clarifications tells volumes of facts and legality sufficient enough to suffice or satisfy any legal query within the purview and subject matter of the state Govt. others implications or apprehensive gestures against the Rongmei recognition is unfounded. Having stated the above clarifications, The RCN humbly pray and beseech all the right thinking Naga citizens and esteemed Naga organizations to kindly create a positive climate and conducive atmosphere for inter-tribal relation, harmony, understanding, and peace to prevail in the common Naga society. James Akham President, RCN
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NPF to uphold majority verdict Kohima, may 9 (mExN): The Naga People’s Front (NPF) today stated that the party president and the Chief Minister along with others have taken a decision “long back to evolve a consensus in identifying the leader to take over from Mr. Rio.” If consensus fails, informed the NPF, the next decision is majority decision. While cautioning party leaders, workers and general public to take “mischievous reports” with “a pinch of salt,” the NPF press bureau in a press release informed, “The party President has taken an independent opinion poll which converged on the name of a leader in the NPF who otherwise also commands more than majority support amongst the NPF MLAs.” The NPF reiterated that it will “always uphold the verdict of the majority even within its legislature wing and so the process is on to arrive at a consensus which the party will supervise until it reaches a logical conclusion.” The DAN alliance partners and the other supporting legislators have been assured by the NPF that their “continued support to the new majority leader whose name will be declared at an appropriate time.”
Saturday 10 May 2014
World Bank reviews NERLP in Peren
pErEN, may 9 (mExN): Senior Rural Development Specialist Vinayak Narayan Ghatate from World Bank along with North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP) managers and officials from Regional Project Management Unit Guwahati (RPMU) visited Peren for the mid-term NERLP review from May 6-8. NERLP, funded by World Bank under Ministry of DoNER, Govt. of India is operating in two districts of Nagaland - Peren and Tuensang. According to a press release, the District Project Manager Ruuvilie Kotsu briefed the visiting
team about the progress of the project in the district from inception to March 31, 2014. It has completed project village awareness, entry point activity (EPA) in all the 79 villages, Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) in 65 villages, 599 Self Help Groups (SHGs) have been formed and registered under the project, 325 SHGs after imparting training and grading have received seed money of Rs.20,000/- each. The SHGs are inter-loaning among its members. The livelihood fund tranche I of Rs.40, 000/- each has been released to 128 SHGs with which the SHGs are
carrying out their micro livelihood plan. 962 SHG leaders have been trained on concept and record keeping and 412 members trained on how to develop livelihood planning. Meanwhile, Ruuvilie Kotsu informed that the number of youth identified and registered for skill development and placement was 82, out of which 18 were trained. 60 SHG facilitators, 10 Bank facilitators and 11 Para vet have been trained and serving the community across the two blocks, he added. Meanwhile, the world bank official stressed on how to improve the ru-
ral livelihood activities through building collective sustainable community institutions like SHG, CDG, PO, etc which will enable to upscale their production and attain better economic and social improvement and also better bargaining power for their rights. He visited SHG members’ livelihood activities like backyard piggery, weaving, grocery shops, poultry, duckery, etc. and also inspected the entry point activity carried out and how it had help them. The SHG members shared about having regular meeting, inter-loaning
and book keeping and that prior to this project they had formed into SHG but were ignorant about the real concept of SHG and the importance of record keeping and how to make livelihood plan. They also expressed the need for extension of the project beyond five years. The chairman of Jalukieram village, the release said, acknowledged the impact of the project. The project has helped the village purchase community hall furniture, two ring wells for drinking water, and SHGs to take up various livelihood activities, he added.
PDTA plants trees in hospitals Speaker denies no confidence motion against CM phEK, may 9 (mExN): The Phek District Timber Association (PDTA) has planted varieties of fruit trees in Phek, Pfütsero, Chizami and Pungro hospitals. PDTA president Sanyi Dukru in a press release informed that around 12 varieties of fruits like Apple, Plum, pears, Litchi, Chiku, Star Fruit, Yanchak, Black Cherry, Kiwi, Orange,
Mango & Walnut were planted studying the climatic condition of the place. The Association hoped that this would beautify as well as create a healthy environment in the hospitals. PDTA thanked all the hospitals authorities and staff for their co-operation and at the same time appealed them to take good care of the trees planted.
Kohima, may 9 (NEpS): Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Chotisuh Sazo, has clarified that there are no “plans afoot” to move a no confidence motion against Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio. Talking to NEPS here Friday, the Speaker made clear that his office had
not received any communication from anyone with regard to convening any “Extraordinary Assembly Session” for moving a no confidence motion against the leadership of the Chief Minister. The Speaker cautioned media persons quoting the constitutional clauses with regard to the legisla-
tors’ defection or split or merger while the fluid political situation was developing. He further clarified that under the provisions of Anti-Defection Law (Latest Amendment), merger of two-third Members of a Legislature Party with another Political Party was only “permissible.”
SP office felicitates DEF constable’s daughter
CondolenCe messages WSBAK condoles Dimapur, may 9 (mExN): The Western Sümi Baptist Akükühou Küqhakulu (WSBAK) has expressed grief at the sudden demise of one of its ministers Late Tohovi Yepthomi, Associate Pastor, Thilixu Baptist Church on May 5, 2014. “His death is a great loss to the whole Western Sümi community and to his church in particular.” The association extended profound condolences to his family and prayed for God’s perfect peace. WSBAK Exec-
utive Secretary Rev. S. Vitoshe Swu in a condolence message said, “His commitment to the Lord’s ministry and his exemplary life has enriched many lives and will remain to inspire many others.”
KU mourns former president’s death moN, may 9 (mExN): The Konyak Union (KU) has expressed shock and mourned the sudden demise of Moben Konyak, its former president on May 8
ATMA-Phek conducts state level training programme phEK, may 9 (mExN): In an effort to introduce farmers to new technological advancements taking place in different districts of the state, ATMA-Phek in collaboration with KVK Wokha sponsored a state level training programme from May 6 to 8. A press release informed that Keviu Shuya, DPD ATMA-Phek gave the keynote address. In the technical session, Mhalo Tungoe (SMS Agri. Ext.) spoke on wide range of subjects covering activities of KVK Wokha; Dr. Moaakum Sangtam (SMS Animal Science) on integrated farming system; Dr. Sanjay Kr. Ray (SMS Soil Science) on soil conservation & nutrient management in hill agriculture; MegokhonoMeyase (SMS Horticulture) on vegetable
production; Bendangla (SMS Plant Breeding) on registration of plant varieties; and Jessica Dohtdong (Prog Assistant Home Science) on Food preservation & processing. Farmers’ feedback was registered during the programme and an active interaction session followed thereafter, said the note. A field visit was also organised to motivate and encourage the farmers to adopt the innovative techniques developed at the KVK farm such as water harvesting structures, vermi-composting unit, improved crop variety trial plots, integrated farming structures, etc. The programme concluded with a recreational trip to important landmarks in Wokha town and Doyang River.
at Mon District HQ. In a condolence message, KU president S. Manlip Konyak and his colleagues expressed that late Mopen Konyak had been rendering his services towards KU in different capacity like general secretary and president, and the sudden demise of the leader is a great loss to Konyak Union as well as Konyak community. “The services rendered by the lost leader to the Konyak Union will always be remembered in our memory and cherished in the hearts of the people of Konyaks,” the note added. The KU also shared the grief and sadness with the bereaved family and wished them peace and happiness.
Police officers, Naroenla, her family and others during the felicitation programme held on May 9 at the SP office, Dimapur.
Dimapur, may 9 (mExN): The Office of the Superintendent of Police, Dimapur today felicitated Naroenla, HSLC topper from St Clare HSS, Kacharigaon, who secured the 4th position with a percentage of 94.67%. Addl. Superintendent of Police/ PRO in a press release informed that Naroenla is
the daughter of Imrongsashi, an Unarmed Branch Constable of DEF Dimapur and Ayanbeni Lotha. The Superintendent of Police, V.Z.Angami, while felicitating the success of the HSLC topper, who is the first student among the Dimapur DEF family to bring such achievement, lauded the parents for their guid-
ance and encouraged all the personnel of the Unit to devote their time and resources not only to their duty, but also to the family and more importantly to the children’s education so that more laurels are brought to the Unit. The felicitation programme was attended by a host of other officers of the Unit.
gate here and seized 887 bottles of assorted liquor and 30 litres of country made liquor (Rohi). A press release informed that 31 persons were arrested and penalized as per NLTP Act ’89 in this connection. All the seized articles have been
kept in the Excise Mobile Squad Malkhana pending destruction order. “Further raids in pocketwise manner will be carried out in and around Dimapur town,” said GhokihoYeptho, Superintendent of Excise Mobile Squad. In a separate inci-
dent, the Excise duty party at new field check gate seized 240 bottles of beer from a Maruti Alto in the wee hours of May 9. One Daniel, a resident of Lahorijan Assam was arrested and charged under section 3 & 44 NLTP Act’89, added the note.
Interpersonal media campaign held in Longleng Ko h i m a , m ay 9 (mExN): A one day Saakshar Bharat training on Interpersonal Media Campaign and Training for Prepaks was held on May 6 at EBRC Hall Longleng. In his keynote address, R. Ekongthung Lo-
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MEx FILE LWSK meet today Kohima, may 9 (mExN): The Lazami Welfare Society, Kohima (LWSK) has convened a meeting on May 10 at the residence of C. Pukhato Swu, Banker, LWSK, Para-Medical Colony Kohima at 2:00 PM. All the advisors, office bearers, members and well wishers have been requested to attend the same positively. This was stated in a release issued by LWSK general secretary Vitoshe Achumi.
Purple Fusion show today Dimapur, may 9 (mExN): Purple Fusion will be organizing a fund raising show on May 10 at IMC Hall here from 6:00 pm. The show is being organized to raise fund to shoot their music video for their debut album which is scheduled to release early summer this year. The show will feature young and upcoming singers like Barnali Dey and Aron Mech who are among the top contestants of the ongoing talent show ” Voice of Nagaland” and also Renjano Odyuo and Senthano Odyuo who will be debuting as concert performers. The show will also feature some of the most talented and senior guitarists like Mhaseve Tetseo, Rhonbemo Lotha, and Among Jinger. The event is being sponsored by Crescendo, Wedding Pathways and Among.
VSU HSLC felicitation prog on May 10 Kohima, may 9 (mExN): The Viswema Students’ Union (VSU) is organizing HSLC felicitation programme 2014, sponsored by Er. Krosü Rhetso, on May 10 at Viswema community hall Kohima from 10:00 am onwards. Medoleno Rhetso, vice principal, G. Rio Higher Secondary School Kohima will act as resource person. The function will be chaired by VSU general secretary Alno Kennao. Top 10 Kulzo Neikha will speak on behalf of HSLC successful candidates. Vote of thanks will be proposed by VSU president Puvito Neikha. This was stated in a release issued by VSU information and publicity secretary Ketholel Thapo.
NNC Kuki Region ex-president condemns Dimapur, may 9 (mExN): Victor Hmar, ex-president of NNC Kuki Region has condemned UT-I chairman of NNC, H Sumi for issuing “totally lie and unfounded” statement, which was published in the local dailies on May 8. In a press statement, Victor Hmar has demanded proof of his “anti activities.” He further questioned how a CO can terminate a CO of another region. “It’s a shame to say but the NNC needs a good leader in UT-I,” he added.
Excise personnel seize alcohol in Dimapur Dimapur, may 9 (mExN): In a concerted effort to curb the sale of liquor in and around Dimapur, the Excise Mobile Squad conducted raids at Railway gate area, Deluxe point, Golaghat road and Tata parking area including New Field Excise check
Dimapur
tha, Nodal officer, State Literacy Mission Authority (SLMA) urged all the village council chairmen, Preraks, NGOs and church to contribute their best effort to strengthen adult adulation, especially women by extending education-
al options to those adults who have missed the opportunity of access formal education. Presentations on financial literacy, disaster management and civil defence, legal literacy rights, rights and entitlements, electoral literacy
and National Institute of Open Schooling were delivered by Thomas JEO, A. Shamle Phom JEO, R. Mishra JEO, L.P. Singh JEO and R. Ekongthung Lotha respectively. The programme was sponsored by SLMA Kohima and DLMA Longleng.
ENGOA/ENSF consultative meet Kohima, may 9 (mExN): A consultative meeting between ENGOA and ENSF has been convened on May 12 at 4:00 PM at DUDA Guest House, Kohima. All ENGOA members based in Kohima have been informed to attend the said meeting positively. This was stated in a release issued by ENGOA general secretary Dr. M.C. Longai Phom.
EDBA tenders apology Dimapur, may 9 (mExN): East Dimapur Business Association (EDBA) has apologized to the citizen of Model Colony, Purana Bazar for mentioning that its students’ body collects taxes. EDBA Media Cell in a press release stated that it was misreported and there is no such students’ body in Model colony for which EDBA regret for its statement. Meanwhile, EDBA acknowledged all concerned for their support towards the rally on May 7 at DHP, Purana Bazar with total closer of business establishment within its jurisdiction in regard to unabated taxation by Naga Political Groups.
GPRN/NSCN UT Informs Dimapur, may 9 (mExN): The GPRN/NSCN Ministry of Information & Publicity (MIP) has informed the rightful owner of motor bike (Bajaj Discovery 100 cc) with engine no. JBUBU 82853 and chassis no. MD2DSPAZZUPG 10751 to claim the bike within one week time from the Union Territory’s office after producing genuine documents.
KMC social work exchange prog Kohima, may 9 (Dipr): Kohima Municipal Council Administrator Lithrongla Tongpi has notified that the inter ward social work exchange programme for the month of May 2014 will be conducted on May 10 for D’Block ward No. 6, on May 31 for Officer’s Hill and Hospital colony ward No. 10 from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. The notification further requested other wards to assist the selected wards with their vehicles and labourers. The KMC will also assist the work with their machineries.
PubliC sPaCe general Chaos and more Puluto. T. Chishi
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he people vying for political position and the people in position to elect those people into political prominence are interlocked in a bittersweet and largely disharmonious marriage, a notion; I rather like to imagine many contemporary youths can easily associate with. What this write-up aims to convey or accomplish is not anything out of the ordinary. In fact, it’s just a very mundane set of observations from an ordinary citizen’s standpoint. Since it is the time of the General Elections and it comes around like once in 5 years which makes it an event even rarer than the Football World Cup, here are a few thoughts on the 2014 General Elections. Man is a political animal and like it or not we are all drawn to politics, one way or another. From familial interactions to group discussions to social gatherings, politics crawls into the topic inadvertently. Here’s a question, quickly, to each one of you reading this – What do you expect from the outcome of this election? If you
were to answer the question in all sincere honesty, I’m sure the answer would be NOT MUCH. To effect any significant changes to the outcome of any election process, the electorate should be able to connect on a common idea in an unbiased manner. But those ideas take a major hit when tribes, villages or khels come into the picture. The problem partly lies with the unrealistic and unfair distribution of Assembly seats allocation in our country. Nagaland has but one Lok Sabha seat, which is not a fair representation considering we are over two million strong in population. How can one man represent the voices and aspirations of two million people? India is a vast country and with a population of over 1.2 Billion we pride ourselves as the largest democracy in the world. How effective the mandated government is, remains a question best left unasked. With the results to the General Elections looming large over the nation, Nagaland too, however miniscule its role in the national scheme of things, nevertheless, is gearing up in keenly fashion. With the incumbent Chief Minister throwing himself
into the fray, things are certainly high voltage if anything. If you were to ask me what’s currently trending in the political world, I’d say unabashed hogging of press and print media space. There apparently is no right or wrong reasons, any publicity is good publicity. Any politician worth his salt knows this only too well and hence, it is us, common people who are at the receiving end of this great democratic exercise or political quibbling. Mr. Narendra Modi, the BJP PM nominee has unbelievable airspace across all TV news channel in the country. The nation’s premier corporate houses seem to be solidly behind the man. Coming back to the Naga context, Elections in our State, sadly, is a foregone conclusion by and large, carried out more like an indispensible exercise or routine. The majority of Naga voters are not so much concerned with agendas and policies. An immediate gain over any long term tangible gain is the overwhelmingly popular inclination of our people. Accountability then, saunters right out the door once poll results are out. Every Naga of reasonable discerning ability has an opinion or two, on the working ethics or rather
the lack of it in our politicians. I also have a theory that anyone with sufficient spare cash could contest and also win an election in Nagaland. Never mind what your background or political ideologies are. It is not surprising then that governance is sporadic at its best. Purchased mandate corrupts absolutely is not uncommon knowledge anymore. However, it is also counterproductive to only harp on the negative aspects of the system; on the flipside there is a lot to cheer about. Nagaland, given a choice, would still be the first choice of residence for most of us. With all its seemingly endless flaws and everything else in between, it still remains a paradise on earth for peace loving simple folks that we Nagas are. We are also headed toward an increasingly cosmopolitan nature and this in turn brings forth many mixed feelings into the bag. It is not an entirely bad thing to welcome other peoples into our fold. Posterity has on record how a great many communities had thrived and prospered based on this social exchange of ideas and knowledge. This fragile social setup however, requires aplenty, wisdom, endurance, mutual respect and understand-
ing for one another; a certain sensitivity to the increasingly godless soul of the modern man. And for the most part, our Naga people have held up well. Also switching gears for a second, one other thing very close to my mind is the irony of total prohibition on sale of IMFL in the state. If there really are strong enough reasons for the prohibition, the state government is not doing a very good job of it. Why not legalize it then? The church’s concern is one matter, but then again, a mandated government should not be run on sentiments alone. Anyone in Nagaland who wishes to drink has an immediate access to liquor of all assortments and brands. It’s hypocritical to verbally prohibit and not do enough to see it through. Why expose drinkers to hazardous and substandard liquor? Why let the money flow into other states’ coffers? These are very real issues and questions that have passed the minds of many of us at least once in our lifetimes. All in all, just misplaced senses of candor if you like, but believing in the freedom of thought and expression, I have laid bare a few of the stuffs that have been on my mind lately.
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People, life, etc... Saturday | 10 may, 2014
Rise of KIDNEY DISEASE in Nagaland
Dr Zekolo Koza Consultant, department of medicine
What is the role of your Kidneys? Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of your fists. They are located near the middle of your back, just below the rib cage. Inside each kidney about a million tiny structures called nephrons filter blood.They remove waste products like creatinine and extra water, which become urine. The urine flows through tubes called ureters to your bladder, which stores the urine until you go to the bathroom. Aorta Super ior vena cava
Heart
Interior vena cava
Descending aorta Left Kidney
Right Kidney
Fig: Location of Kidney
Fig: Kidney is Bean-shaped
The kidneys also regulate electrolytes such as Potassium, Calcium & Magnesium. Moreover, kidneys release three important hormones: 1. Erythropoietin or EPO, which stimulates the bone marrow to make Red blood cells 2. Renin, which regulates Blood Pressure ( so if Kidneys fail, your BP shoots up) 3. Calcitriol, which is essential for ensuring that calcium is absorbed from food that we eat. Blood, Waste and water enter here through the Renal Artery
Blood without waste or excess water leave here through the Renal Vein Excess water and toxic waste in the form of Urine leaves here via the Ureter
4. Loss of Appetite or experience nausea and vomitWhat can be done about CKD (chronic kidney ing disease)? 5. Drowsiness or have trouble concentrating Unfortunately, CKD often cannot be cured. But peo6. Muscle cramps & itchy dry skin ple in the early stages of CKD may be able to make their kidneys last longer by taking certain steps. The aims of What happens if the kidneys fail completely? treatment include: 1. If possible, treat any underlying kidney condition. Total or nearly total and permanent kidney failure is called ESRD (End-Stage Renal Disease). Here, the body 2. Prevent or slow down the progression of CKD. fills with extra water and waste products.This condi3. Reduce the risk of developing Heart disease or tion is called uremia. Untreated uremia may lead to seiStroke. 4. Relieve symptoms and complications caused by zures, breathlessness or coma and will ultimately result CKD. in death. People with ESRD(End-Stage Renal Disease) must undergo dialysis or transplantation to stay alive. Diseased Kidneys can be compared to the Engine of a What are the treatment options? What are the two car; the Car engine gradually worsens over a period of types of Dialysis? i) HEMO-DIALYSIS time till finally it breaks down. When that happens, the Hemodialysis uses a machine that contains a specar engine has to be repaired or replaced with a new one. Likewise, at this stage you will need a new Kidney cial filter called a Dialyzer to remove Wastes & extra donated by your relatives ( which is called as Renal/ fluid/water from the body. It also maintains proper balKidney Transplantation). If that’s not possible, then you ance of minerals in the blood. During treatment, pacan do Dialysis. Remember there are 2 types of Dialysis: tient’s blood filled with waste products is pumped from i) Hemo-dialysis which requires a Machine & electric- the body through tubes into the Hemodialysis machine. ity and ii) Peritoneal dialysis which doesn’t require a The machine cleans the blood and pumps back the filmachine; it only needs a tube to be placed in your Ab- tered blood to the patient via another tube that is inserted into the vein. Hemodialysis is usually performed domen. in the Hospital three times per week for 4 hours.The paAre both Kidneys affected ? Yes, Chronic Kidney Disease affects Both the Kidneys. tient is in effect, connected to a kind of artificial kidney. How do kidneys fail? Acute Kidney Injury Some kidney problems happen quickly, such as blunt trauma to the kidneys. Losing a lot of Blood by Trauma or losing lots of fluid in the form of Diarrhea can also cause sudden kidney failure.These sudden drops in kidney function are called Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). AKI is reversible if prompt treatment is started. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Most kidney problems, however, happen slowly. A person may have "silent" kidney disease for years. Gradual loss of kidney function is called chronic kidney disease (CKD).People with CKD may go on to develop permanent kidney failure. They also have a high risk of death from a stroke or heart attack. What are the stages of CKD (chronic kidney disease) & Treatment options ? A simple blood test can estimate the volume of blood that is filtered by the glomeruli in your kidneys over a given period of time. This test is called GFR (Glomerular Filtraton Rate). GFR of 90 or above is considered normal. A person whose eGFR stays below 60 for Fig: Hemodialysis Machine 3 months or longer has CKD. CKD is classified into 5 stages with stage 1 being the least severe & stage 5 being Hemo-dialysis is ideal if Patient can come to hospithe worst called as ESRD (End-Stage Renal Disease). tal three times per week (ie, like every Alternate day!). That too for lifelong ! Monthly Dialysis fees may cost apStage GFR Description Treatment options prox. Rs.30,000/ Month. 1
Fig: How Kidney functions
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What are the common causes of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)? i) Diabetes (High Sugars) & Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) ii) Obstructions like :Kidney Stones, Cancer or enlarged Prostate gland. iii) Taking excessive painkillers (eg. Sumo/ Diclonac)
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What are the signs of chronic kidney disease (CKD)? People in the early stages of CKD usually do not feel sick at all. In the later stages, they may experience some 5 of the complaints listed below: 1. Passing less Urine 2. Swelling of feet and face 3. Feeling Tired
Normal kidney function but with indicator of underlying disease, ie urine abnormalities. 60-90 Slightly reduced function. 30-60 Moderately reduced renal function. >90
control BP/ Sugar, monitor Creatinine, Sodium & Potassium. Stop smoking. Do urine test. Same as above Continue monitoring, gain diagnosis if not known.Educate on treatment options & cost of treatment.Treat anemia & weak bones.Correct excess Potassium/ Phosphorus levels in blood. Consult a Nephrologist. 15-30 Severely reduced func- Educate again on need tion. for Dialysis or Kidney Transplantation. Manage any symptoms and complications. <15 ESRD ie,End-Stage Renal Start Dialysis or KidDisease. (>90% of your kid- ney Transplantation. ney function is lost) Remember there are 2 types of Dialysis; one is with Machine , another is without Machine.
ii) PERITONEAL DIALYSIS
Fig: Peritoneal dialysis
Here, a special catheter (Tube) is placed surgically in the Abdominal cavity. A sterile solution rich in minerals and glucose is run through this tube into the Abdominal (Peritoneal) cavity. Peritoneal dialysis uses the internal lining of the abdomen as a filter to clear waste products and extra fluid from the body. Peritoneal di-
alysis is done at home by the patient after proper training is given at the Hospital. Researchers have found that both Hemodialysis & Peritoneal dialysis are equally effective. Peritoneal dialysis is ideal if patient wants to go to College/ Office or move about freely without the need to go to Hospital. Especially good if patient is in a remote village where there’s no proper Electricity/hospital since this doesn’t need machine, patient & relatives can do it at home. Cost is approx. Rs.20,000 / month for buying the special Dialysis Solution. iii) KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION Here a kidney has to be donated to the patient by i) living relative ii) living unrelated person iii) or person who has died from whom kidney has been harvested and preserved. In most cases the bad kidneys are not removed.The donated extra kidney is usually placed in the iliac fossa ,the lower most part of the abdomen.
This is the Best option if affordable. Cost is approx. Rs.5 to 8 Lakhs initially . Then a monthly maintenance of approx. Rs. 15,000 on immunosuppressive medicines. Some Reflections: Chronic Kidney Disease drains away the whole family both financially & emotionally. It is a tragedy especially if poor people get this disease since the treatment is expensive. They need to weigh options whether to go for definitive treatment or not. For instance if that poor patient has Five other siblings who all want education and the father earns only Rs. 10,000/ month , then comes the dilemma whether he should survive at the cost of other siblings discontinuing their education. And even then, salary will not be enough, the family has to borrow money. Finally the whole family will be in debt; land / house will have to be mortgaged and the other siblings without a future! Can the State Govt. / Church step in? What will be the ideal role of the church when it gives money for missions to far flung areas but neglects its own member who is sick ...Doesn’t charity begin at home? Doesn’t missions begin First in Jerusalem, then to Judea, Samaria & to the ends of the earth? But how to draw the line? For it is impossible for the Church/ Govt./ Private Hospitals to bail out every poor patient. Even the rich find it difficult to sustain definitive treatment for this type of chronic disease. Prevention is the key. Therefore seek early treatment before your kidney disease becomes irreversible. So do Check your BP and Blood Sugar level soon, especially if you are above 40 years. Remember to do for your Aunts, Uncles and Family. If you don’t take pro-active part in screening them, the burden may fall on you to care for them when they fall sick. For a stitch in time saves nine !!
New leader, same impasse for troubled Thailand Jocelyn Gecker associated Press
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fter six months of political protests, Thailand has a new prime minister — the old one was booted out by the Constitutional Court. For most countries, that would be a major event heralding change. But for this deeply divided country, Wednesday's ouster of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra does little to resolve the complex political crisis that largely pits the nation's rural poor majority against its urban middle and upper class. The protesters who have been rallying against her are not satisfied. They also want her party removed from power, a prospect that could elicit a fierce response from her supporters. Yingluck's removal after nearly three years in office may even intensify the political gridlock — more bad news for Southeast Asia's second-biggest economy. Here is a look at the scenarios that could play out: FEARS OF VIOLENCE Bangkok is bracing for two days of competing street rallies. Violence is a possibility. On Friday, anti-government protesters
who earlier this year shut down key intersections around the capital have called for a massive "final mission" in central Bangkok. They won a partial victory from the court ruling that ousted Yingluck and nine Cabinet members, but protest leaders want to "remove the last remnants of her government." So far, Yingluck's socalled Red Shirt supporters, many of whom hail from the rural north and northeast, have held few big protests of their own since anti-government protesters launched their movement in November, but on Saturday they plan their own mass rally on the western outskirts of Bangkok. The two rallies are on different days and several kilometers (miles) apart but the capital is concerned, nonetheless. At least 24 people have died and more than 700 have been hurt in gunfights, drive-by shootings and grenade attacks since the protests began. Both sides say they reject violence, but both employ thuggish "guards," some of whom carry guns. PHASE TWO OF THE 'MISSION' Almost from the start, the protesters had two key demands. One was to
Anti-government protesters sing a song as they ride on a truck during a rally Thursday, May 8, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. A court ousted Thailand's prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra for abuse of power, accomplishing what anti-government demonstrators have sought to do for the past six months and further widening the country's sharp political divide. (AP Photo)
force out Yingluck, whom they viewed as a puppet of her older brother, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The other was to install an unelected government that would oversee reforms they say are needed before fair elections can be held. Thaksin is the central figure in Thailand's political crisis even though he was ousted in 2006 and has lived outside the
country for years to avoid being jailed for corruption charges. In ousting Yingluck, the Constitutional Court achieved what the protesters could not. It ruled she had abused her power by transferring a senior civil servant to another post in 2011 to promote her former brother-inlaw. Her Cabinet quickly named a deputy premier, Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan, as acting prime
minister. She received another blow Thursday when an anti-graft commission indicted her on charges of dereliction of duty for her role in a rice subsidy program that has accumulated losses of at least $4.4 billion and drawn allegations of corruption. Though she already has been removed as prime minister, she faces Senate impeachment
proceedings that could ban her from holding political office for five years. While the court ruling cheered Yingluck's opponents, it was widely viewed as another move in Thailand's game of politics rather than an enforcement of the rule of law. The protesters want an interim, unelected government to implement vaguely defined reforms
to fight corruption — and to remove the Shinawatra family's influence from politics. Critics at home and abroad call the idea unconstitutional and undemocratic. Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban reveled Wednesday in Yingluck's removal. "Their head is gone. They are like a headless ghost," Suthep told cheering crowds. "We have to fight until we win." "Our mission has a little more left," he said. "We only have to get rid of this headless ghost." AN ELECTION, MAYBE Parliamentary elections are planned for July but it remains unclear if they will take place. In his first remarks as the new caretaker prime minister, Niwattumrong vowed that holding the election was his main priority. Once a new government is elected, his interim role will end, he said. The trouble is that nobody expects elections will solve Thailand's problems. Parties allied to Thaksin have won every election since 2001, and if the ruling Pheu Thai party wins the next poll, as is expected, the cycle of protests will likely continue. Yingluck, who won an overwhelming victory in 2011, tried to defuse the latest round of politi-
cal tension by dissolving the Parliament in December and calling snap elections for Feb. 2. She was expected to win but her opponents on the street disrupted the polls, which were then invalidated by the Constitutional Court, the same court that ousted her Wednesday. THE THAKSIN DILEMMA Out with one of Thaksin's proxies, and in with another. Just as Yingluck was accused of being her brother's stooge, Niwattumrong will face the same accusations. He worked for Shinawatra-family telecommunications companies for two decades, holding several executive positions, before turning to politics after Yingluck won the 2011 election. A political unknown, he was rewarded with the important portfolio of Commerce Minister. The choice of Niwattumrong as acting leader does not bode well for Thai politics, said Thitinan Pongsudhirak, one of the country's leading political scientists. "He lacks stature and is seen as an underling of Yingluck and her brother," he said, writing in Thursday's edition of The Bangkok Post. Thitinan said other choices would have been "less of a lightning rod."
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THE MORUNG EXPRESS
10 May, 2014
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Morung Youth Express
Care Nature, Nature Will Care Us!!! Z.K. PahrüPou BTC/Pfutsero
If the land, water and air could speak, They would speak for us. They would say, like us, that the years Have forged the bond of life that ties us together. It was our labour that made them what they are; And it was their produce that gave us life. We and the land, water and air are one! They are our friends! 1. As A Way Of Introduction: Every day we start our day with water: take a bath, drink cold/warm water or tea or use in toilet. But we seldom ask how precious water is and from where it comes. We eat food everyday but we don’t care to ponder from where and how it is produced and who produce it. We breathe air every second of our life but we hardly ask how air originates and what purifies it. The food we eat, the water we drink and the air we breathe - all comes from nature. Today air is polluted. Water sources are drying up at fast pace. Fertile topsoil (of about 6 inch) which is formed over centuries is fast eroding which undermines the capacity of the earth to increase the production of food and other biomass. We are facing life crisis! Are we not the one responsible for this crisis? Is our lifestyle becoming more like that of tiger than cow?Is it right to blame God for all the life’s crisis that we are facing today? Let’s reason together. Human beings seem to have failed in understanding that human life is a dependent part of an ecosystem of many different forms of life. As the world is ruled from towns/cities where human beings are cut off from any form of life other than human, the feeling of belonging to an ecosystem is lost leading to harsh treatment upon which we ultimately depend such as water and trees. Water is life! Land is life! Air is life! They are our friends gifted by God. We need to care of them so that they will take care of us. God commands us to take care of nature and not destroy them wantonly. Hence, taking care of nature that sustains life could be an important mission of every believer in the neo-liberal globalisation where lives of all forms (created by God) are threatened. The abundant land and low population densities that formerly underpinned the sustainability of jhumming in our areas are fast disappearing. Fallow periods are being shortened to the point where their intended ecological functions can no longer be achieved before the land is again cultivated, causing yields to successively decline over time. Food security is threatened. This adds pressure to bring more forests under jhum, accelerating deforestation and threatening the remaining biodiversity in our land. Indigenous trees that are eco-friendly are being cut and replaced with alien commercial trees. Large part of forests is cleared for growing cash crops and for development works (e.g. road and dam construction). Already seasonal water shortages are becoming more of a problem, blamed on the loss of forests and their hydrological functions in upper watersheds. Extensive use of chemical fertiliser destroys soil fertility. We thus have serious degradation of soil, water resources and forest. With the destruction of forests, water and land, we are losing our lifesupport systems. Indiscriminate deforestation for commercial and kitchen purpose is destroying water sources at fast pace. Many streams, rivulets and rivers are drying up. Social tension is gaining momentum due to scarcity of water. Fresh water is at peril due to excessive use of pesticides, fertilizers, dumping of waste at river sources by tourists, industrial waste, and so on. As forest is destroyed, automatically flood occurs when rain come causing landslides and drought followed soon. Erratic wind and stormy rains we experience today is the result of our own action. Hence plantation of trees is an urgent task for our survival.
bear?Soil, water and pure air that sustain the earth and all she bears.Forest is the wealth of the tribals/villagers. In fact, no life would be possible on earth without forests. We collect fruits, tubers, medicinal herbs and plants, eatable leaves and barks, varieties of vegetables, mushroom and flowers. It provides us firewood and materials for construction of house, etc. Trees make the air fresh, retain and provide water throughout the year. It protects top soil being washed away by rain water. It regulates weather system, prevents flood and drought. It provides shelter to millions of species, birds, and animals. Forests are home to 1.6 billion of the world’s poorest population who rely on them for subsistence. Forest maintains and provides fresh air for human beings. The oxygen that we inhale is the exhales of trees and plants. Trees regulate hydrological system. Tree roots absorb and releases water slowly and feed our rivers and streams throughout the year. Trees absorb water vapour that passes by and bring rain. If there are no trees, clouds would simply escape into atmosphere and hence no rain would come. Trees preserve water, land and air. In return, land, water and air help trees to survive and grow. Earthworm, regarded as “friends of the farmers” is the major contributors in regaining natural soil fertility. Bird litters, animal droppings, biotic activities of flora and fauna, decomposed plant debris are other natural sources for fertility of the land. All of them help maintain forest health. Forest is the central natural resource governing the basic needs of our people. Forests constitute a resource that is central input to any long-term environmental security and development. When a tree is cut down for whatever reason we must plant another one. The teaching of the Buddha enjoins a reverent and non-violent attitude not only to all sentient beings but also with great emphasis to trees. Hence every follower of the Buddha ought to plant a tree every few years and look after it until it is safely established. We must learn this lesson from Buddhism if we are to maintain forest without much destruction. Forest is called “the lung of the planet”. The accelerating destruction of the rain-forests that form a precious cooling band around the Earth’s equator is now being recognized as one of the main causes of climate change. Carbon emissions from deforestation far outstrip damage caused by planes and automobiles and factories. According to a source, two billion tons of CO2 enters the atmosphere every year from deforestation. International demand has driven intensive agriculture, logging and ranching that have proved an inexorable force for deforestation; conservation has been no match for commerce. The leading rainforest scientists are now calling for the immediate inclusion of standing forests in internationally regulated carbon markets that could provide cash incentives to halt this disastrous process. Richer nations already recognise the value of uncultivated land. The EU offers 200 (£ 135) per hectare subsidies for “environmental services” to its farmers to leave their land unused. Can we challenge our government to gives incentives to those villagers who protect their environment especially forest?
3. Plant Trees But What Types? To preserve soil fertility and to act as water reservoir as well as to purify air we need to plant trees. But when we plan to plant trees, we often think for those trees that have high commercial value unmindful of their ill-effect on environment. From life-support system, trees are converted into green gold – all planting is motivated by the slogan, ‘Money grows on trees.’ This has led to mono-culture of commercial tree plantation depriving nature from its diverse and sound ecological system. Hence, before we plant trees, we should know what types of trees are helpful in regenerating nature and will benefit us in the long run. It is even important for us to know that planting just one 2. Importance Of Maintain- type of tree in huge quantity ing Forest: in a particular area does not What do the forests make a forest. There should
be variety of trees as each type of tree may have its own functions to perform. Trees that do not allow other types of trees to grow should not be encouraged for plantation but trees that enrich, protect, and conserve moisture and fertility of the soil and also produce humus (which is nature’s mechanism for conserving water) should be planted. This will in turn bring in clean, safe and sustainable environment. Are Pine trees, Cheery T re e s a n d Eu ca l y p t u s viable?Trees such as pine, cherry and eucalyptus are easily grown even in dry areas. These are the trees we often plant for its fast growth and adaptability to climate but their contribution to soil fertility and water sources may not be so encouraging. It is a common knowledge that plants do not grow well under pine trees. Pines are not fuel efficient for burning in kitchen although it is used for timber. Pine was a major reason for the increasing ecological instability of the Himalaya since it failed to perform any of the ecological functions. The effects of the monoculture plantation of eucalyptus on soil fertility, water level and environment are extensive such as the high demand of water can exhaust the humidity of the ground and harm the charge of the underground water and destabilize the hydrologic cycle; the strong absorption of nutrients can generate in the ground a great deficit, destabilising the cycle of nutrients; the liberation of chemical substances or effects on the micro-vegetation, can affect the growth of other plants and microorganisms, thus falling, still more, the fertility of the ground; for the species of the local fauna, eucalyptus are desert nourishing, reason by which those tend to disappear. Eucalyptus destroys agricultural viability as it disturbs the water and land and organic matter base for food production. How far other commercial trees such as teaks and rubber trees are contributing to environment health, soil fertility and hydrological system needs to be checked. Remember, one type of tree planted in large number (mono-culture plantation) does not make a forest. The following trees have great advantage for our environment. NEEM TREE (Azadirachtaindica) :In India, the neem plant is variously known as "Sacred Tree," "Heal All," "Nature's Drugstore," and “the village pharmacy” because of its healing versatility, and it has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for more than 4,000 years due to its medicinal properties. The Sanskrit name ‘nimba’ comes from the term ‘nimbatisyasthyamdadati’ which means ‘to give good health’. It is also called ‘arista’ in Sanskrit- means ‘perfect, complete and imperishable’. The seeds, bark and leaves contain compounds with proven antiseptic, antiviral, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer and antifungal uses. It is one of the few natural ingredients that have so many benefits but no side-effects as such. It has medicinal properties for curing acne and dark pigmentation, skin infection, pimples, dry skin, allergies, dandruff &hairfall, contraceptives, pesticide/insecticide, asthma, diabetes, all kinds of nail problems, improve liver function, detoxify the blood, and balance blood sugar levels.Twigs of neem are used in India and Africa as toothbrushes. This is an age old remedy that will not only leave your teeth shiny and white but will also keep dental problems like cavity, plaque and bad breath at bay. Neem twigs are still collected and sold in markets for this use. Neemoil, leaves and neem extracts are used to manufacture health and beauty care products. Its wood is used for timber, for making furniture such as cabinets and the base of drawers. The timber is very durable so is good for making carts, agricultural tools, bridges and for boat building. Neem trees provide shade and prevent soil erosion. Neem is also a good plant used for making poles because it will re-sprout after it is cut, and is thus easily pollarded or coppiced.The bark also yields a fibre that is woven into rope. Neem seeds can be used to make hardboard. The oil is burned in lamps in many parts of India. The seed, husk and
wood are all also used for fuel. Neem makes a good charcoal. The tender shoots and flowers of the neem tree are eaten as a vegetable in India.The neem tree is of great importance for its anti-desertification properties and possibly as a good carbon dioxide sink.Neem oil is non drying and it resists degradation better than most vegetable oils. In rural India, it is commonly used to grease cart wheels.In parts of Asia neem honey commands premium prices, and people promote apiculture by planting neem trees.80% of India's supply of neem oil is now used by soap manufacturers. It is antibacterial and antifungal, soothing and moisturising.It is known to increase the soil fertility and water holding capacity as it has the unique property of calcium mining which changes the acidic soil into neutral one.Its fallen leaves which are alkaline are good for neutralising acidity of the soil. It has been recommended to plant neem tree with intercrops for management of acidic soils. Neem has been found to be very affective in wind break. When neem cake is ploughed into the soil it not only enriches the soil with organic matter but also lowers nitrogen losses by inhibiting nitrification and protects plant roots from nematodes and white ants. Neem cake is extensively used for citrus trees, jasmine, roses and vegetable crops as organic manure. The neem tree is noted for its drought resistance. Neem can grow in many different types of soil, but it thrives best on well drained deep and sandy soils. It is a typical tropical to subtropical tree and exists at annual mean temperatures between 21–32 °C (70–90 °F). It can tolerate high to very high temperatures and does not tolerate temperature below 4 °C (39 °F). It has a life time of 100 years. Neem tree has the capacity to absorb environmental pollutants and act as an air freshener by releasing oxygen and mild odorous principles. It is very common to see neem trees used for shade lining streets, around temples, schools & other such public buildings or in most people's back yards. WIL D APPL E TREE (Malus):Wild apple grown in wild tropical rain forest regions and is well known tree species to the Nagas. Since time immemorial, this fruit was said to be a good medical fruit and called as ‘health fruit’ by Nagas. It contains multi-vitamin and multi-medicinal value and believed to be helpful for people whohave high blood pressure, diabetic, heavy body weight, fatigue, general weakness, etc.The olden method of
consumption was by scrubbing on a clean stone and boiling in pots to minimize the sourness, while some eat it like other fruits. Sometimes, it is whittled and kept in container with water for few days and both, water and the fruit are consumed. This fruit is also an appetizer for health as it contains vitamin A,C,B1,B2, folic acid, niacin and rich in calcium, potassium, phosphorous, carbohydrates, calorific value, etc. as tested from a reputed central food technological research institute. Wild apple trees grow very fast. It bears fruits after 5years of its plantation. It is a good wood for cooking fires because it burns hot and slow, without producing much flame.No intensive labour is required to take care of it. Its fruit has big commercial potential. These trees do not disturb soil fertility. ALDER TREES (Alnusnepalensis): Probably this is the most important local genre of tree that enriches and maintains soil fertility helping the farmer to get good yield of crops. This tree is able to grow on highly degraded, unstable soils; It has extensive lateral root system with heavy concentrations of frankia around nodules that fix atmospheric N; Unlike most N-fixing trees, has the ability to thrive and fix N even in very acidic soils;Synergistic, non-competitive relationship with intercrops;Quick decomposing leaf litter;Favourable C/N ratios in underlying soils;Multi-purpose, with an attractive combination of ecological and economic benefits;Provides poles, firewood and numerous secondary products such as wood for constructing tea boxes, pulp for newsprint, tannins of tanning leather, juice of crushed leaves had medicinal properties, etc.;Grows well in full light and is moderately shadetolerant;Fast rate of growth. Harvestable for firewood within 5-7 years;Withstand frequent pollarding and coppices profusely; No serious pest and disease problems reported in Nagaland; Long-lived, particularly when pollarded on a systematic basis. Some individual trees have been managed over the past 1-200 years and Its bitter leaves are relatively unpalatable, making it less vulnerable to grazing by free-ranging livestock. Alder seeds do not germinate abundantly anywhere in jhum fields with a normal humus layer. Rather, they require low carbon soils such as found on landslides, along road cuttings or other disturbed sites where the red subsoil is exposed. One can dig up alder
wildlings to transplant usually in May to June when there is abundant rainfall and few desiccating winds. Keeping in view the rich biodiversity of our land and for many rural poor who are directly dependent on land resources for food, neem tree, alder tree and wild apple tree can be an agro forestry species. These trees enable organic farming and ensure ecological health and sustainable agriculture. They accommodate the growth of other trees and plants species. They enrich soil fertility. They provide raw materials for furniture and medicines. They are viable for growing different types of vegetables and tubers. They preserve and enhance water sources. Firewood provided by alder can be collected after every 5-7years. They can provide habitats to seen and unseen million flora and fauna.
ing one. As believer in God of life, we also need to challenge our consumerist lifestylethat is increasingly putting huge burden on nature. The golden rule for everything is “whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same to them...” (Matt.7:12,13). The same yardstick is applicable to our relationship with nature: take care of nature in such a way we want nature to take care of us. We are to set an example (cf. Titus 2:7)for others in everything. This exemplary life must include taking care of nature as good stewards of God knowing that we are not the owners of it (cf. Psalms 24). If we destroy nature, we are destroying our own life and the life of other living creatures. To replenish nature, we need to plant trees. Unfortunately, many Christians feel that ‘this world is not my home’ and hence I don’t have any responsibility to take care of nature. On the contrary, we must be aware that we have many assignments to be completed before we go to heaven. As we are co-creator with God, loving and caring of nature could be ‘one’ among many important assignments that would qualify us for eternal life. We need to follow the example of Noah who saved the life of human beings, animals and birds in one of the known world’s worst disasters. He must be both an expert economist and an environmentalist. We must think and live judiciously not only for ourselves but also for birds and animals and trees around us and for all generation to come. Time has come for us to define our spiritual life in terms of our harmonious relationship with God, fellow beings and nature. Neglecting one of these aspects will bring crisis to both physical and spiritual life. God gave us life through nature (out of dust God created us). We are part of nature and earth, not apart from it. The water that circulates in the biosphere circulates in our bodies; the oxygen that plants produce becomes our breath; the food that is produced by the soil and the sun’s energy becomes our cells, our blood, and our bones. Biologically and ecologically we are one with the earth.We are not solitary beings but imbedded in a web of life on which we are ultimately dependent for our own life. As long as human being perpetuates violence on nature, there will be life crisis. Take care of nature, nature will take care of us!!!
4. Theological-Biblical Responsetowards Caring Of Nature: If we keep nature alive, nature will take care of our life. Land gives. Tree gives. Water gives. Air gives. Animal and bird gives. The problem with us is that although we get everything from nature for our survival we seldom think or do anything to give back to nature. We must be thankful to God for all these blessings! We are facing the consequences of disobeying the first commandment of God given in the Bible ‘to be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it’ (Genesis 1: 28). The same commandment was renewed through Noah again (Genesis 9:1) after the flood. To be made in the image of God implies that humans have been created in order to responsibly represent God within creation, and in this sense exercise authority, i.e. to have dominion in love. God commanded dominion within the context of responsibility. So when God gave dominion (Gen.1:26), it was not a mandate for irresponsible domination. Humans (Adam & Eve) were instructed to “till” and “keep” it (Gen 2:15), which portrayed the service of a “servant” or “slave”. The Hebrew word samar means “to keep” which in noun form is “steward” or “trustee” and implies watchful care and protection of the earth. The metaphor of the steward includes the characteristics of love, care, responsibility and service. If we want to experience the fullness of life, we need to reorient our attitude towards nature: from oppressive and exploitative (For discussion and sugattitude to caring and nurtur- gestion: zkpahr@gmail.com)
Will racism end when the old guys die off? Doubt it
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n the past week, we've seen an 80-year-old basketball franchise owner fall under the weight of racist comments about banning blacks and Latinos from his arena, and a 73-year-old Nevada rancher implode after saying blacks would be better off picking cotton. So, does that mean we are finally coming to the end of all of this? Once these octogenarian white men from another time die off, will we finally be free of empirical racism in America? Doubt it. I'm a young guy -- 24. I went to Howard University in Washington. I hang out with the basketball team (in fact, I am Howard's first play-by-play announcer for our home games. Go Bisons!). My friends are of mixed background. We all get along. But I also see others around me who, on the surface, may roll with a similar crowd, listen to the same music, say the right things, but who are also slowly being infected with the American disease of racial bias. I hear the subtle signs of racism on talk radio or on the Internet, where coded language of "quotas" and "boot-straps" is used in substitution of the old phrases of "ghettos" and "laziness." I read the Twitter feeds and troll the comment boards, listening to how those of like mind cluster together, reinforcing their own points of view. But we've got a black President, right? It's all good, right? Yes, racism, in less than a half-century, has largely gone from commonplace to taboo. If you are a 67-year-old beloved cooking show star who admits to having used the N-word, there are going to be consequences. If you own a nearly allblack NBA team yet verbalize a disgust for African-Americans, you're going to get checked. Today, any controversial statement, once exposed to the disinfectant of sun-
light and mass media, gets met with immediate backlash. As it should. Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling learned this firsthand when NBA Commissioner Adam Silver banned him for life. Cue applause, drop the mic, walk off the stage. We're done. Sure, we have come a long way. From the days when my father, a leading real estate inspector in Chicago, couldn't live in certain areas or shop in certain stores, to today, when I can graduate from a leading university, enter the field of media, and truly believe I have a chance to exceed my dreams, a lot has changed. But, for my generation, there are still real problems. We don't truly understand our history. And too often do we go from captivated to uninterested overnight, distracted by the next shiny object or hot Internet meme. We Millennials are the "here today, gone tomorrow" type of activists. This is most disappointing because access of information is easier than ever before. You no longer have to be rich or famous to have a voice. Just get a Twitter handle, post to your Instagram page or fire up a WordPress blog. So the question becomes, what happens next? We cannot simply stand idly by celebrating surface victories while the problems persist. Racism, as with all other prejudices, has to be attacked at the source. It will not become extinct with the passing of the older generations. A new racist is born every minute. I went to a largely white high school in the western suburbs of Chicago. When I was younger, maybe 10 or 11, I got into a fight with a neighbor kid who had just called me that magic word -- the "N" word. That was in 2000. Parents intervened, the skirmish ceased, and each of us was swiftly scolded. Now it's quite obvious where he learned the word. He wasn't born saying it; someone had to teach it to him. That kid is much older now, also in
his mid-20s. I haven't seen him since, but I wonder what's in his head now? Is he growing up to become the next Donald Sterling or Cliven Bundy or Paula Deen? Or has time and society shifted his adolescent feelings about me and others like me? It must be remembered that racism is not an innate trait. It is a learned characteristic. We see it on TV. We hear it on the radio. We watch it coming from our parents. I just hope my generation has made that kind of an education a little less desirable. Within our generation are the remnants of a time long past. Today, we live in an age of tolerance. Yet everything is moving 100 miles per hour. That's one of the big differences between generations past and Millennials. For us, technology is a given. But it's also an opportunity. It provides an unprecedented level of exposure and opportunity to interact with others not like ourselves. In our generation a six-second Vine clip has the potential to become the lead story on the news, and what we do at a party or a game or in school can be celebrated or scorned with the click of a "Like" button. But we've got next. There is a changing of the guard coming in our society, and our number is coming up. So now, it falls upon a generation of young people to see the fight through. We are trapped in between two worlds, the new and the old. Our choices will shape the future. It is our duty as a generation to teach ourselves discipline. To know right from wrong, unacceptable from appropriate. This won't be on Sterling's generation. It will be on us. It is our duty to wash out the ignorant tendencies of our forebears across the board, regardless of race. Dedication will be required, along with an attention span that lasts longer than 140 characters.
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Indian political parties gloss over environment In this April 17, photo, Indian village women walk through a rice field towards a polling station to cast their votes in Shahbazpur Dor village in Amroha, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. As India faces certain water scarcity and ecological decline, the country’s main political parties campaigning for elections have all but ignored environmental issues seen as crucial to India’s vast rural majority, policy analysts say. (AP File Photo)
NEW DELHI, May 9 (aP): As India faces certain water scarcity and ecological decline, the country’s main political parties campaigning for elections have all but ignored environmental issues seen as crucial to India’s vast rural majority, policy analysts say. Environmentalists say the omission is alarming given the problems India faces. The World Bank estimates that environmental degradation costs India 5.7 percent of its annual gross domestic product, and causes a quarter of
the country’s 1.6 million deaths among children each year. On Wednesday, the World Health Organization confirmed that India’s capital, New Delhi, has the most polluted air in the world, according to data reported by 1,600 cities in 91 countries. The three main national groups competing in the elections have published manifestos that touch on the environment, but say little about major problems such as worsening pollution or projections that the
country will have only half the water supply it needs by 2030. Instead, politicians have focused on alleviating poverty, creating jobs and reviving the economy, all key concerns for voters as growth of India’s gross domestic product flagged to 4.7 percent in the past year. The country’s political parties are in the final stretch of a marathon, five-week vote, with results expected May 16. Analysts say Indian incomes and the country’s future stability depend
enormously on a healthy environment. Some 65 percent of the country’s 1.2 billion people work in farming, while hundreds of thousands rely on forests for clean water, food, firewood and medicinal plants. “It isn’t possible in a country like India to separate issues of livelihood and environment,” said Ashish Kothari, founder of the Kalpavriksh environmental group. “The fact that it’s not given central attention is extremely scary.” India’s major rivers
have become clogged with garbage, sewage and industrial runoff. The country’s air is now the world’s dirtiest, according to a study by environmental research centers at Yale and Columbia universities. The country is the world’s third-worst emitter of carbon dioxide — behind China and the United States — even though a third of Indians still lack electricity. Analysts say India’s politicians — traditionally focused on bagging or buying easy votes while protecting political patronage built on communal identity — may see the environment as a fringe issue given other, more obvious priorities like lifting 400 million still living in extreme poverty. They may also be wary of antagonizing industrial or corporate entities, many of whom see environmental protection as an obstacle to profitability. “There must be money involved for the environment to become an election issue. But preserving, protecting, managing resources, these are not interesting for politicians,” said Raj Panjwani, a lawyer in both India and the United States. “There has to be a calamity for politicians to take notice. In that sense India’s democracy is a firefighting system.” Many voters have told the Associated Press in recent weeks that they believe corrupt, self-serving
politicians have allowed the natural world to decline even as their constituents wait for basic infrastructure and necessities. “Citizens have been pushed too hard, and candidates aren’t listening,” said Anjali Madhav, a 20-year-old student in the southern city of Bangalore. “People still don’t have enough food and water. How can that still happen?” Residents of remote northeast states like Assam and Manipur want relief from flooding and landslides that hit the rainsoaked area every year. In impoverished Bihar, where only 16 percent of homes have electricity, voters demand power grid access. Villages near the Gujarat city of Rajkot want an end to pollution emanating from a solid waste dump since 2004. Politicians pledge to deal with local concerns. Gujarat’s Chief Minister Narendra Modi — aiming to become prime minister should his front-running Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party win — has promised water flowing to every farm, ignoring that there simply may not be enough to go around. Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the upstart Aam Aadmi Party, vows to work for a sewage system and a cleaner Ganges River in the Hindu holy city of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. He and his party say little more on public health or the envi-
BJP ‘ready’ to take support from any party
Mayawati rules out support to Modi govt post elections
VaRaNasI, May 9 (PtI): With Lok Sabha poll results just a week away, BJP on Friday said it does not believe in “political untouchability” and is open to take support from any party. While exuding confidence that BJP and its existing NDA partners would win more than 300 seats to form a government, Narendra Modi’s close aide and BJP’s UP in charge Amit Shah said that the party is still open to take support from any party
“if they want to ally for the country’s development”. Reacting to BSP leader Mayawati’s comments that there was no possibility of her party supporting BJP, Shah told reporters here that “BJP does not believe in political untouchability”. Mayawati’s comments came a day after BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi indicated in an interview that he expected more parties to join the NDA after elections. “All parties are welcome to join NDA if they want to give their support for development of the country,” Shah said. He also re-
iterated BJP’s demand for transfer of Varanasi district magistrate Pranjal Yadav and asked Election Commission to deploy central paramilitary forces in all 18 constituencies in UP that would go to polls on Monday along with Varanasi as all of them were “sensitive”. “While we welcome deployment of forces for elections here, why Azamgarh is being left out from where Mulayam Singh Yadav is fighting and his son Akhilesh Yadav is chief minister of this state,” Shah said. Shah said that there appeared to be some differences within Election Commission on this
matter. “I agree that the Election Commission should not fear anyone, but they must ensure free and fair polls. “The Chief Election Commission V S Sampath should not be afraid of us as all we want is free and fair polls,” Shah said when asked about Sampath’s remarks to this effect. He also said that there were no more election programmes of Modi planned for Varanasi now. The BJP leader also took a jibe at the election authorities and the District Magistrate for refusing permission to Modi’s rally, while allowing others. About Kejriwal’s road-
show today and two other roadshows planned for tomorrow — by Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, Shah said, “It is good that DM has allowed them to hold roadshows”. He claimed that BJP was moving towards a historic win in UP although all “three opponents — Congress, SP and BSP, appeared to be fighting together”. “It’s Modi versus all election, but people in UP have come out to support BJP irrespective of their castes, religion, age group and society, as they are suffering from a double incumbency one against the UPA
government at Centre and the other against the state government,” Shah said. He demanded deployment of paramilitary forces, micro observers and video recording at all booths in all 18 constituencies in UP, which will go to polls on Monday, and said that these arrangements should continue till May 16 the counting day.n On the Centre’s submission before the Supreme CourtonFridayinSnoopgate matter, Shah said, “We have already set up a probe panel. “It was the Centre which earlier said they want to set up their own panel, which now they have refused to.”
Modi remains bookies’ ‘hot favourite’ for PM No commission on Snoopgate, govt tells SC
MuMbaI, May 9 (IaNs): BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi remained as the hot favourite for bookies and punters for becoming the next prime minister while Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi lagged a distant second, sources said here Friday. With one phase of polling remaing, the current odds on Modi are 32 paise and Rs.10 for Rahul. Unexpectedly, Priyanka Gandhi who recently entered the campaign fray without contesting, and virtually pushed Modi into a political corner, is ranked a hot favourite at 50 paise - far above her brother Rahul. Other likely contenders like Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee are further behind between Rs.15-20, while Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind
Kejriwal lags at Rs.40. However, the quote for the number of seats the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and allies bag together is estimated around 230 seats - far below the majority of 272 seats. The odds of the National Democratic Alliance (BJP & allies) getting around 230 seats in the next Lok Sabha are Rs.1, an improvement since midApril’s figure of around 180 seats as the 2014 general election recorded unprecedented voter turnout in all the eight phases till date. On the other hand, the bookies predict that Congress’s progress may be arrested at around 140 seats, partly owing to the antiincumbency factors and the aggressive campaign launched by Modi. Surprisingly, the Left Front and other parties together may grab the rest, pointing to the resurgence of a strong Third Front
emerging out of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls and the possibility of new permutations and combinations. An estimated betting worth over Rs.11,000 crore has taken place in Mumbai, New Delhi, and Ahmedabad cities along with Pakistan and Dubai where the Indian polls are being keenly watched by expats, said the sources. Among other highlights, the NDA)is expected to perform exceedingly well in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat. At the same time, other non-United Progressive Alliance (UPA), non-NDA parties are also likely to improve their performance based on regional sentiments and local preferences, overtaking the two main contenders. Betting in India is illegal and the security agencies are closely monitoring the developments in betting circles.
NEW DELHI, May 9 (IaNs): The central government Friday told the Supreme Court that there was no move to set up a commission to probe the alleged snooping on a woman by Gujarat Police which triggered a political storm. Solicitor General Mohan Parasaran told a bench of Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai and Justice N.V. Ramana that union Law Minister Kapil Sibal has already stated that there is no proposal to appoint a commission to inquire into Snoopgate. Parasaran made the statement after the court issued notice on the plea of the woman and her father that the central and Gujarat governments be restrained from setting up a commission to inquire into the alleged snooping incident. As the court recorded his statement and sought to dispose off the matter, senior counsel Ranjit Kumar, appearing for the woman and her father, said
that he was challenging the Gujarat government notification setting up an inquiry commission. The state’s Additional Advocate General Tushar Mehta told the court that though he had no instructions but he can personally make a statement. At this, the court said that it was not interested in his personal statement and wanted the stand of the Gujarat government. Mehta then sought a few minutes time to seek instructions from the state government and went out of the court. The court then said that it was disposing off the petition and as far as the Gujarat government notification setting up the inquiry commission was concerned, the woman and her father can approach the Gujarat High Court. The apex court was moved by the woman and her father May 6, seeking to restrain the central government from appoint-
ing the commission to inquire into the allegation of snooping on her by the Gujarat Police. They had also challenged the Gujarat government notification for appointing an inquiry commission, calling it “wholly unwarranted and unjustified”. They had opposed the measures as it would “necessarily infringe upon and encroach upon right to privacy of the petitioners and their family which would clearly be unwarranted and unjustified and would be violative of the fundamental rights of the petitioners and their family members as guaranteed under article 21 of the constitution” The petitioners had said that they were satisfied by the steps taken by the Gujarat government for her safety. The court was also told that there was a sinister campaign to tarnish the reputation of the woman and that of her family.
‘Women’s safety may play key role in Indian elections’
WasHINgtoN, May 9 (IaNs): Women in northern India feel less secure and have less faith in police, says a new poll and suggests these factors have the potential to play a significant role in the ongoing Indian parliamentary elections. Safety is a concern for many women in India, especially given recent internationally publicised reports of crimes committed against them, according to Gallup, a leadingUSpublicopinionorganisation. Yet, surprisingly a majority of Indian women say they feel safe walking alone at night though there
are strong differences by region, says the pollster. However, India’s gap between women and men in perceptions of safety is not unusual -- many other countries, including the US, see lower percentages of women than men saying they feel safe walking alone at night, Gallup noted. Women in north India are particularly concerned about walking alone at night, the pollster said noting that several high-profile incidents of violence against women have occurred in Delhi located in the north. About four in 10 in
north India say they feel safe (41 percent) -- far lower than women in the south (81 percent), the central and east (64 percent), and the west India (58 percent). In 2013, Indian women (60 percent) were about as likely as men (64 percent) to say they have confidence in the local police force. However, these national totals shroud important regional differences: In the north, 40 percent of women are confident in the local police force, while a majority (52 percent) are not. And while about half of women in the west have confidence in
their local police force, this is 21 points lower than the percentage of men who think so. The Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development has ranked India 56th out of 86 nations in its 2012 Social Institutions and Gender Index. Still, a majority of Indians (57 percent) believe women are treated with respect in India. As a country, however, India has lost ground on this issue -- in 2011, 68 percent believed women were treated with respect, Gallup said. Again in the north -where some of the most
high-profile crimes against women have been committed -- perceptions are vastly different from those in the rest of the country. Just a fifth of women (21 percent) in the north believe women are treated with respect, compared with 74 percent in the south, 71 percent in the central and the east, and 59 percent in the west. Men in the north equal northern women’s pessimism about the plight of women, with 21 percent saying women are treated with respect. Women make up about 49 percent of the electorate in India, and women’s
issues have already played a notable part in the campaign and ongoing elections. As such, the economic concerns that many women in India face will likely have an important effect on much of the female vote there, Gallup said. Women’s issues could also play a pivotal role in the north, if not elsewhere, it said. Gallup poll results are based on face-to-face interviews with 3,000 adults, aged 15 and older, conducted September-October 2013 in India. The poll has a 2.2 percentage points margin of error.
ronment, except that such issues must be decided in concert with local governments. Varanasi’s voters are doubtful. “As soon as they are voted in, they head back to Delhi, forgetting the problems of this city,” textile trader Ahmed Zahir said. The ruling Congress party has focused on pledging relief for pervasive poverty while promising to make it easier for industrial projects to clear environmental hurdles. “There is excessive administrative and judicial discretion” in granting environmental clearances, Rahul Gandhi told the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry in March, suggesting the government run by his own party for the past decade had been overcautious or arbitrary in managing resources. But the federation’s secretary general, Dr. A. Didar Singh, said political parties should plan on doing more to protect the environment, not less. “Efficient and effective management of environment and natural resources is in today’s world a crucial parameter for longterm sustainability and stability of any country,” Singh said in an e-mail to the AP. The environment “hasn’t got the necessary weightage that it should.” The major parties discuss water in their mani-
festos, but not in ways that satisfy environmentalists. Congress and AAP briefly say water should be a legal right, though Congress contradicts that by also discussing water pricing. The BJP is the only party to mention water scarcity predictions in its manifesto, but it proposes expensive solutions — desalination plants and river-linking — without saying where the money would come from. “These politicians, they say ‘The Ganges is my mother. We will save her.’ But it’s a meaningless slogan, said in every election,” said water conservationist Rajendra Singh. Environmentalists are particularly concerned about the BJP’s intention to link India’s rivers to alleviate drought, saying it would likely exacerbate water scarcity, particularly if the seasonal monsoon becomes more erratic with climate change as is predicted. Leena Srivastava, executive director of The Energy Research Institute in New Delhi, said politicians have missed an opportunity to connect with voters. “The energy and environmental challenges facing the country are so critical that merely playing around with words is unlikely to win elections,” she wrote in a recent editorial for the Financial Chronicle. “The Indian electorate is smart.”
DU professor GN Saibaba arrested for alleged Maoist links NEW DELHI, May 9 (PtI): A professor of Delhi University was arrested by Maharashtra Police on Friday for his alleged links with Maoists, after questioning him more than four times in the last six months. “We arrested Professor GN Saibaba this morning in Delhi and he will be brought to Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, after taking transit remand in a Delhi court,” deputy inspector general (DIG) of Gadchiroli Ravindra Kadam told PTI over phone. The Delhi University professor has been arrested on charges of allegedly being a member of a banned terrorist organization (CPI-Maoist), providing logistics and helping in recruitment for the group, Kadam claimed. A police team from Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district, hotbed of Maoist activities, arrived this morning and placed Saibaba, an English professor with Delhi University, under arrest. Gadchiroli police had already taken his computer for forensic analysis. The name of Saibaba cropped after the arrest of Jawaharlal Nehru University student Hemant Mishra who had claimed before the probe agencies that he was acting as a courier between the professor and Maoists holed up in Abujmad forests in Chhattisgarh, official sources said. mThe sources said some of the documents recovered from the computer were shown to the professor besides being questioned about his association with cadres of the banned outfit. Accused of acting as an overground worker for the banned outfit, police alleged the professor runs an organisation which was acting as a front for CPI (Maoist), a charge denied by Saibaba. Police claimed that besides Mishra, three other arrested Maoist leaders, including Kobad Gandhy, Bacha Prasad Singh and Prashant Rahi have also named Saibaba as their contact in the national capital.
Election Commission says exit polls can be issued on Monday MuMbaI/NEW DELHI, May 9 (REutERs): News organisations will be allowed to release their exit polls for general elections after 1830 India time (1300 GMT) on Monday, the last day of voting, Election Commission officials told Reuters. TV stations had earlier on Friday reported the commission would not allow exit polls to be unveiled until next Friday, the day on which official results are due. All the channels cited a report by the Press Trust of India. The initial reports of a delay in exit polls had jolted investors, since markets had rallied on Friday - with shares hitting record highs - on optimism that those exit polls would show the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party winning a majority. Akshay Rout, an election commission official, confirmed that exit polls would be allowed to be issued from 1830 onwards on May 12, half hour after the last polling closes. mDespite market optimism that the BJP, which is seen by investors as being business friendly, would win the election, exit polls proved unreliable in 2004 and 2009. Some brokerages are raising margin requirements, sources told Reuters, to guard against any potential surprises.
CBI to probe Saradha scam: SC NEW DELHI, May 9 (IaNs): In a setback to West Bengal government, the Supreme court Friday handed over investigation into Saradha chit fund scam to the CBI. The court also asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate ponzi scheme scams in Odisha. The apex court bench headed by Justice T.S. Thakur said that the investigating agency will also look into any other ponzi scheme involved in chit fund scam in West Bengal, besides Saradha. Handing over the investigation to the CBI, the court said that the investigation by the West Bengal Police did not make any headway in inter-state ramification of the scam. The court also asked CBI to look into the money laundering dimension in the chit fund scam. The court said that the state police has not been able to make any headway in the conspiracy angle, money trail and the seizure of the properties related to the scam. The West Bengal government, all through the hearing of the matter, had strongly resisted the plea for handing over the investigation to the CBI.
Thai protesters bent on toppling ‘Thaksin regime’
mains in power. Our next step is to give power back to the people.” Some protesters held pictures of Thaksin and Yingluck with their faces crossed out. Others held banners that read: “Love Thailand, eradicate the Thaksin regime”. Tens of thousands of the Shinawatras’ “red shirt” supporters, angered by Yingluck’s ouster, are also on their way to Bangkok for a rally on Saturday. They are clinging to the hope that the interim government will win the July election and bring the Shinawatras’ party back An anti-government protester carries a national flag and walks past line of riot police offi- to power. cers and soldiers guarding the National Broadcasting of Thailand (NBT) building after protesters entering the compound during a rally on May 9, in Bangkok, Thailand. (AP Photo)
BANGKOK, MAy 9 (ReuteRs): Thai police fired teargas on Friday at royalist protesters bent on bringing down a caretaker government after a court threw Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra out of office and an anti-graft agency indicted her for negligence. Yingluck’s Puea Thai Party still runs the interim government and is hoping to organise a July 20 election that it would probably win, but the protesters want the government out, the election postponed and reforms to end the influence of Yingluck’s brother, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra. Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban, speaking to supporters in a city park, urged them to rally outside parliament, the prime minister’s offices and five tele-
vision stations to prevent them being used by the government. “We will sweep the debris of the Thaksin regime out of the country,” said Suthep, a former deputy premier in a government run by the pro-establishment Democrat party. Thaksin, a former telecommunications tycoon, is vilified by his enemies in the royalist establishment as a corrupt crony capitalist. But he won the unswerving loyalty of legions of rural and urban poor with populist polices when he was prime minister from 2001 until he was ousted in a 2006 coup. He lives in exile to avoid a 2008 jail sentence for abuse of power but has been the guiding hand behind his sister’s government. By mid-morning, Suthep had led one group of
flag-waving protesters to Government House, the official offices of the prime minister but which have been empty since January. He said protesters would camp outside overnight. Trouble flared at another protest site when police fired teargas at a crowd of several hundred trying force their way into a police compound housing a government security group in the north of Bangkok. The Erawan Medical Centre, which monitors hospitals, said four protesters were taken to hospital after inhaling teargas. “That puppet Yingluck is gone but our work is not over,” Pornprasert Chernalom, 39, who owns a small business in Samut Sakhon province, west of Bangkok, said earlier. “The illegitimate Thaksin cabinet re-
ECONOMIC IMPACT The prospect of rival protesters in the capital over the weekend has raised fears of trouble. Both sides have armed activists in their ranks. Twenty-five people have been killed since the anti-government protests began in November. About 21,000 police and troops have been deployed in the capital, authorities said, but there was little security presence on the streets on Friday. More trouble would deepen worry about Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy which is already teetering on the brink of recession amid weak exports, a year-long slump in industrial output and a drop in tourism, presided over by a caretaker government with curtailed powers. Consumer confidence fell to its lowest level in more than 12
years in April. The anti-graft agency indicted Yingluck for negligence on Thursday - a day after the Constitutional Court threw her out of office - in connection with a rice-subsidy scheme under which the state paid farmers way above market prices for their crops. The scheme, a flagship policy of Yingluck’s administration, was aimed at helping her rural supporters. But the government could not sell much of the rice it quickly stockpiled and was unable to pay many farmers. If Yingluck is found guilty by the Senate, she could be banned from politics for five years. Several other members of the family and about 150 of Thaksin’s other political allies have been banned for fiveyear terms since 2007. Yingluck dissolved parliament in December and called a snap election but the main opposition party boycotted it and anti-government activists disrupted it so much it was declared void. Yingluck and the Election Commission agreed last week a new ballot should be held on July 20, but the date has not been formally approved. Thaksin or his loyalists have won every election since 2001. The anti-government protesters say Thaksin buys elections. They want to change the electoral rules before new polls to try to stop his party winning again.
UN creates medal to honor Russia displays its might amid Ukrainian crisis the referendum in eastern MOsCOW, MAy 9 (AP): ing the Russian takeover. ‘exceptional courage’ Victory Day is Russia’s Ukraine appeared to reflect Russia showed off its military uNIteD NAtIONs, MAy 9 (AP): The Security Council voted unanimously Thursday to establish a U.N. medal for “exceptional courage” in the name of an unarmed U.N. peacekeeper from Senegal who lost his life after saving hundreds of Rwandans from death in the 1994 genocide. nmIn a rare display of emotion in the council, Rwanda’s U.N. Ambassador Eugene-Richard Gasana broke down in tears in the council chamber after calling Captain Mbaye Diagne “a hero” who went against orders to save lives during the 100-day slaughter. “In the face of evil, he refused to be a bystander,” Gasana said. “Armed only with courage and a sense of responsibility Captain Diagne decided to conduct several missions, going through dozens of checkpoints held by armed militias, to save hundreds, maybe a thousand Rwandans.” Gasana referred to the U.N.’s failure to stop the genocide in which more than 500,000 minority Tutsis and moderate members of the Hutu majority were killed by Hutu extremists. He expressed hope that the medal would lead to “soul-searching” by the world body to ensure that in the future humanity isn’t only protected “by the courage of exceptional individuals” like the 36-yearold military observer. The resolution, sponsored by Jordan, creates “the Captain Mbaye Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage” to be awarded to U.N. military, police, civilians and associated personnel “who demonstrate exceptional courage, in the face of extreme danger.” It asks Secretary-General Ban Kimoon to design the medal within six months and submit recommendations for nominating and selecting recipients to the council. Jordan’s U.N. Ambassador Prince Zeid al Hussein also delivered an emotional speech, addressing Diagne’s family and saying it was “shameful” that no official from U.N. headquarters ever called after he was killed. “I’m absolutely sure everyone here would join me when I say we are sorry, profoundly sorry for the way you’ve been treated by us here at the U.N.,” he said.
muscle Friday in the annual Red Square parade marking victory over Nazi Germany, at a time when the world’s attention is focused on Ukraine where pro-Russian insurgents are preparing a referendum on secession. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin made no reference to the situation in Ukraine in a speech before the parade, focusing on the historic importance of the victory over Nazi Germany. But in a sign of triumph over Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s region of Crimea, parading troops included a marine unit from the Black Sea Fleet that flew the Crimean flag on its armored personnel carriers. About 11,000 Russian troops proudly marched across Red Square to the tunes of marches and patriotic songs, followed by columns of dozens of tanks and rocket launchers. About 70 combat aircraft, including giant nuclear-capable strategic bombers, roared overhead. Crimea, which hosts a major Russian Black Sea Fleet base, is also set to hold a massive navy parade in the port of Sevastopol, celebrat-
most important secular holiday and a key element of the national identity, reflecting the nation’s enormous suffering and honoring millions of victims of World War II. This year it comes as Russia is locked in the worst crisis with the West since the end of the Cold War. The parade, which featured massive Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missiles, comes a day after Putin visited the Defense Ministry’s main operational center to watch a massive military exercise that simulated a retaliatory nuclear strike in response to an enemy attack. The West and the Ukrainian government accuse Russia of fomenting the unrest in Ukraine’s east, where insurgents have seized government buildings in a dozen of cities and towns, and fought with government troops. They have set a referendum on independence for Sunday, a vote similar to a plebiscite that paved the way for Moscow’s annexation of Crimea in March. Putin’s surprise call on Wednesday for delaying
Russia’s desire to distance itself from the separatists as it bargains with the West over a settlement to the Ukrainian crisis. But insurgents in the Russian-speaking east defied Putin’s call and said they would go ahead with the referendum. While reflecting the anger against the central government shared by many in the east, the move also supported Moscow’s denial of engineering the mutiny. Putin also said Russia had withdrawn its forces from the Ukrainian border, but Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren said Thursday there had been no evidence of a pullback. The United States and the European Union have slapped travel bans and asset freezes on members of Putin’s entourage in response to the annexation of Crimea. Despite the sanctions, Putin is set to travel to France in early June for a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the DDay invasion that hastened the end of World War II, his first encounter with Western leaders since the start of the Ukrainian crisis.
‘President Park, just give us ten seconds!’ Sobbing families of Korea ferry victims sit in road outside presidential palace seOuL/INCHeON, MAy 9 (ReuteRs): Family members of hundreds of children who drowned when a ferry sank last month sat in the road in a sombre vigil steps from the presidential palace on Friday, demanding those responsible be punished. President Park Geunhye did not emerge to meet the 400 relatives who had marched in darkness to her Blue House office but sent two of her top aides to listen to their demands, including the sacking of a state broadcast official for insulting comments. Clutching memorial portraits of their children and brothers and sisters, the family members were prevented by police from nearing the Blue House, and instead sat in the middle of the road where they sobbed, wailed and shouted in anger. “We had to watch our kids go from being alive to being killed,” said Oh Tae-won, whose teenage
daughter was among the victims. “This is a massacre, not an accident, and they are two different things.” The Sewol, overloaded and travelling too fast on a turn, sank off the southwest coast on a routine journey from Incheon on the mainland to the southern holiday island of Jeju, killing hundreds of children and teachers on a high school field trip. Only 172 people have been rescued of an estimated 476 passengers and crew on board. The confirmed death toll on Friday was 273. Some of the crew, including the captain, were caught on videotape abandoning ship while the children were told again and again to stay put in their cabins where they awaited further orders. They paid for their obedience with their lives. Families’ grief turned to anger late on Thursday when an executive at a state broadcaster KBS was quoted as comparing the dead and missing to the number
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of people who die in car accidents in the country. KBS’s head of news operations resigned on Friday to take responsibility. The families outside the Blue House dispersed after the chief executive apologised in person, media said. Family members spent Thursday night seated in rows on the ground, only light blankets shielding them from the night chill. A mother, overcome with grief, quietly sobbed as she stroked a portrait of her dead son. They sat in the spring sun on Friday, circled by police who largely outnumbered them, with only occasional angry outbursts aimed at the Blue House. Park’s government has faced continued criticism for its handling of the disaster when a faster initial response could have saved many more lives. On Friday, investigators began looking into tax evasion charges against the head of the family who owns the operator of the ferry, fur-
ther widening the scope of the probe into the sinking of the vessel. Prosecutors are seeking the arrest of members of the family that owns the ferry operator, and may also seek the extradition of a son of the reclusive head of the family from the United States, an official said on Thursday. Prosecutors on Thursday arrested several officials of the ferry operator and its affiliates, including the chief executive, on charges of negligence causing death and the sinking of a vessel. All 15 of the surviving crew members, including the 69-year-old captain, have been arrested and face charges of gross negligence amid accusations they abandoned the vessel without performing emergency escape procedures. The disaster has prompted an outpouring of grief across the country as heartbreaking video and mobile phone footage of the children’s last moments emerged. New video
released by families on the march showed students laughing as they tried, and failed, to scramble up a vertical floor. Earlier footage shows them playing around as the ship started listing, even joking about the sinking of the Titanic, when they had plenty of time to jump overboard. Only two of the vessel’s 46 lifeboats were released. South Korea, Asia’s fourth-largest economy and one of its leading manufacturing and export powerhouses, has developed into one of the world’s most technically advanced countries, but faces criticism that regulatory controls have not kept pace. Nearly 450,000 people have paid tribute to the victims at the altar set up near the school many of the children attended. But the number of grieving family members keeping vigil on the island of Jindo, where the search operation is centred, has dwindled as more bodies are found each day.
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Applications are invited from suitable Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) for operating and managing the Common Service Centers (CSCs) under the National e-Governance plan (NeGP). The Common Service Center Scheme aims at establishing lnformation Communication Technology (lCT) enabled kiosks to deliver e-Services to citizens in selected locations across the state as indicated in Annexure . l. Interested candidates can attend the walk-in interview at the Directorate of lnformation Technology & Communication, Thizama Road, Below Nagaland Civil Secretariat,Kohima along with all relevant documents including:1) Educational Qualification (Minimum Class XII) 2) Computer Proficiency Certificate (if any) 3) Trade License (if any existing business) 4) Two recent passport photo. 5) Proof of Address & lD : i, Village Council/Panchayat letter/PRC ii. Bank Passbook/Driving License/Pan card/Aadhar The Interviews Dates are scheduled as below: 1. 19th May 2Ol4 - Vacant CSCs under the Districts of Kohima, Wokha, Dimapur, Phek, Mokokchung and Peren as indicated at Annexure. 2. 20th May 2014 - Vacant CSCs under the Districts of Tuensang, Mon, Longleng and Kiphire as indicated at Annexure. The Registration of candidates will not be entertained after l2:00 noon of the interview date. It may also be noted that this advertisement will fill up all vacant VLE positions of the 220 Common Service Centres allotted to the State by the Government of India and further extension of interview date will not be given
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Annexure Locations Date of lnterview Tsonsi. EAC Hq. Chukitons, EAC Office Wokha, BDO Office Wozhuro-Ralan, SDO (C) Office, Ralan Nlongidang Changsu Paneti Lakhuti 1 Lakhuti 2 Chandalashung Sankitong Elumyo Baghty Sungkha 4th Mile Diezephe Nikhekhu Phek, BDO Office Sekruzu, BDO Office Khezakeno EAC HQ Tekhouba 19th May,2014 Sakraba EAC Chizami Village 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m Phesachodu Chetheba EAC HQ Phek Old town Ketsapo Village Lephori Phokungri EAC Hq Phor EAC Ho Chanstongya. SDO(C) Office lmpur Mangmetong Mangkolemba, ADC Office Longnak Chuchuyimlang Village Longjang Longkhum Poilwa Ngwalwa Ho Mbaupungwa Nzau Old Nzauna Beisumpuikam Lalong
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Spurs roll to 2-0 lead over Trail Blazers Heat proves too hot to handle for Nets
SAN ANTONIO, MAy 9 (AP): Portland coach Terry Stotts is running out of adjectives and analogies to describe the San Antonio Spurs' dominance in the second quarter. Kawhi Leonard scored 20 points, Tony Parker had 16 points and 10 assists, and San Antonio rolled to a 114-97 victory over the Trail Blazers on Thursday night for a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. After being struck by a "tidal wave" during the second quarter of the opener, Portland took on even more water in Game 2. "The onslaught at the beginning of the second quarter was obviously the turning point in the game," Stotts said. Boris Diaw scored six straight points to ignite a 23-8 run that gave San Antonio a 54-36 lead with 7 minutes remaining in the first half. The Spurs outscored the Trail Blazers 41-25 in the second quarter, raising their advantage to 77-48 in that period in winning the first two games of the best-of-seven series convincingly. Nicolas Batum scored 21 points for the Trail Blazers. Damian Lillard had 19 points and LaMarcus Aldridge added 16 points and 10 rebounds, but the Trail Blazers' All-Star duo put up 43 shots. Aldridge was 6 for 23, missing back-to-back dunks in the second quarter. "We missed a lot of shots," Aldridge said. "I definitely wasn't in a good rhythm tonight. I missed two dunks and four or five layups, so if those shots go in, then the whole game is different." The Trail Blazers host Game 3 on Saturday night. Manu Ginobili added 16 points, Marco Belinelli scored 13 and Diaw had 12 as San Antonio's reserves outscored Portland's 50-19. Making matters worse for the Trail Blazers, reserve Mo Williams was limited to 9 minutes due to a groin injury. He finished with four points. "Our bench is coming alive," Parker said. "They had a hard first round. They had a hard time against Dallas, but the last two games the bench is playing well." The Trail Blazers, who found a snake in their locker room before the game, had a much better start than in Game 1. Batum's 3-pointer gave Portland its first lead of series at 7-4 with 9:47 remaining in the first quarter. It lasted for 16 seconds before Leonard's 3 tied it. San Antonio soon began using the quicker pace to force turnovers and find open shooters. The Spurs had 17 fast-break points in the first half compared to two by the Trail Blazers. Wesley Matthews was clearly frustrated, taking his mouthpiece out and looking upward in frustration before glaring at his teammates. Matthews responded by scoring 10 straight points in the third quarter while San Antonio went scoreless for 4 minutes, pulling Portland within 81-69 with 2 minutes remaining in the third.
San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina, is defended by Portland Trail Blazers' Nicolas Batum, right, during the second half of Game 2 of a Western Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series, Thursday, May 8, 2014, in San Antonio. (AP Photo)
MIAMI, MAy 9 (AP): Strange as it sounds, missing shots worked wonders for the Miami Heat. And after the Brooklyn Nets went nearly 2 minutes - a basketball eternity - without the ball down the stretch, the two-time defending NBA champions would soon find themselves two wins from another trip to the Eastern Conference finals. LeBron James scored 22 points, Chris Bosh added 18 and the Heat pulled away late to beat the Nets 94-82 on Thursday night, taking a 2-0 lead in the East semifinals. "To be able to get some stops like that at the end, and then execute, it's something that's critical in this series," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. Dwyane Wade had 14 and Ray Allen scored 13 for the Heat, who tied a franchise record with their eighth straight playoff victory. They'll go for No. 9 on Saturday night, when the best-of-seven series shifts to Brooklyn for Game 3. For the second straight game, Miami had five players in double figures. "That's what our team is all about," James said. "We don't really care who scores." Mirza Teletovic set a Nets playoff record with six 3-pointers, on his way to a 20-point night off the bench. Shaun Livingston scored 15, and Paul Pierce and Joe Johnson each added 13 more for the Nets. Deron Williams was 0 for 9 from the field, the worst shooting night of his career.
Brooklyn Nets forward Paul Pierce (34) looks for an open teammate past Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) and center Chris Bosh, left, during the first half of Game 2 of an Eastern Conference semifinal basketball game, Thursday, May 8 in Miami. (AP Photo)
"That one hurt," Nets coach Jason Kidd said. "We were right there. We gave ourselves, on the road, an opportunity against the world champs. We let the game slip away. That one possession when they got four offensive rebounds, it didn't lose the game for us." It was three rebounds, but no matter. It was still a backbreaker for the Nets. Teletovic scored inside with 3:39 left to get Brooklyn within eight. For the next 100 seconds, Miami kept possession. James missed a 3-pointer, and Allen - who led Miami with eight rebounds - maneuvered his way around four Nets to grab the rebound. James missed
again, and Wade grabbed that board. James missed a layup, but Bosh controlled that board. And finally, almost mercifully, Wade found James for a layup with 1:59 remaining. The lead was 10, the outcome decided. "That was a killer," Johnson said. Wade had just six points in the game's first 37 minutes, then eight more in the next three, setting the tone for a grind-it-out fourth quarter from Miami. "You've got to do the little things until you get your opportunity," said Wade, who finished with seven rebounds and seven assists. "That's what I was able to do." The Heat led 79-77 when Brooklyn's
Marcus Thornton missed a 3-pointer with 6:21 left which, had it gone down, would have had the Heat facing a fourth-quarter deficit for the first time in these playoffs. But it missed. And that's when the Heat found separation for the first time all night, at the most critical point. James was in trouble with less than 4 seconds on the shot clock and still found a way to get a bounce pass out to Mario Chalmers in the left corner for a 3-pointer. James passed on the fadeaway, deciding it would be a bad shot, and made the decision to send the ball to Chalmers. "Just get it there," James said he was thinking.
'We can't allow title Mourinho fined after sarcastic praise for referees Brazil's WC squad lifeline to escape us' worth 'half a billion'
MAdrId, MAy 9 (IANS): Leo Messi has said the shock lifeline thrown to FC Barcelona over the past five days is the one that the club can't allow to slip through their fingers, Xinhua reported Friday. The 92nd minute goal scored by Getafe striker, Angel Lafita last Saturday in the Camp Nou Stadium saw Barca draw 2-2 with a side which is currently third from bottom of the BBVA Primera Liga table. More importantly it seemed as if the draw would cost Barca the chance of retaining their league title with both Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid expected to win their games Sunday. Atletico lost 2-0 to Levante, while Real Madrid were held 2-2 at home to Valencia to all of a sudden give Barca a glimmer of hope and that glimmer became a real possibility when Real Madrid could only draw 2-2 away to Valladolid on Wednesday night. That result means that if Barca can
win their last two games of the season, which are away to Elche and at home to Atletico, despite all the troubles of the season, they will be Champions against all odds. "We are in better shape than in recent weeks," said Messi at a promotional event for his foundation Thursday. "We see the chance of the league which depends on us and now we have to take advantage of the moment and make sure it doesn't escape us," he added. Asked over what value the title would have after a season in which Barca have come in for a lot of criticism for their play and were knocked out of the quarter-finals of the Champions League, the striker said a title was "always important". Messi was also asked about rumors that the club had offered his father 10 percent of his 250 euro buyout clause if he was prepared to leave the club. The Argentinean brushed off any stories of his possible departure.
LONdON, MAy 9 (AP): The English Football Association has fined Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho 13,000 pounds ($16,900) for bringing the game into disrepute with sarcastic comments about match officials after a shock defeat in the Premier League to Sunderland. The FA announced the fine Thursday evening and also said the Portuguese had lost an appeal against a separate fine incurred at another league match against Aston Villa. Following Chelsea's 2-1 defeat to Sunderland on April 19 — which saw his assistant Rui Faria sent to the stands and later given a six-match stadium ban — Mourinho sarcastically described referee Mike Dean's performance as "unbelievable" and "fantastic." He was equally sarcastic about the performance of referees' head Mike Riley. The FA found that Mourinho's comments, in themselves, did not ques-
Chelsea's manager Jose Mourinho (AP Photo)
tion the officials' integrity but its statement said "an independent regulatory commission hearing found that the comments brought the game into disrepute and the charge for improper conduct was found proven." Mourinho can appeal against the fine. The loss ended a 77game undefeated run for Mourinho at Stamford Bridge during two different spells in charge of Chelsea
and helped to derail the club's title challenge. With one game left at relegated Cardiff, third-placed Chelsea cannot win as it is four points behind leader Manchester City. Mourinho also failed in his appeal against a fine of 8,000 pounds ($13,500) for his conduct toward referee Chris Foy at the end of a 1-0 league defeat at Villa Park on March 15. "Mourinho denied a breach of FA
Rule E3 in that his behavior in re-entering the field of play and approaching the match referee in an attempt to speak to him, in or around the 90th minute of the game, amounted to improper conduct," the FA said in the same statement. "The charge was found proven by an independent regulatory commission and that decision was upheld by an appeal panel on Thursday." Mourinho has now been fined three times this season for clashes with authority, the first coming against Cardiff on October 19 when he was sent to the stands at Stamford Bridge and later fined 8,000 pounds ($13,500) for persistently criticizing the referee's decisions. Chelsea won the league match 4-1. After the charges in relation to the Sunderland match, Mourinho suggested the FA had lost its sense of humor. "Every time I speak there is a consequence," Mourinho said.
rIO dE JANEIrO, MAy 9 (AFP): Brazil's 23-strong World Cup squad is worth an estimated half a billion euros, Brazilian financial daily Valor reported Thursday, a day after Luiz Felipe Scolari named his list. According to a calculation by Pluri Consultoria consultants, the squad, led by Barcelona superstar Neymar, is worth 514.23 millions euros. A pre-announcement in April estimated had valued the potential squad at 470.2 million behind reigning world champions Spain (486.9 million) and Argentina (474.1 million). The April estimates made Argentina and Barcelona star Lionel Messi the most expensive player for the June 12-July 13 tournament starting with a price tag of 138.1 million euros ahead of 107.3 million for Portugal and Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo. Taking estimated marketing pulling
power into account, Neymar himself was only given a value of 67.4 million euros ahead of Germany and Bayern Munich forward Mario Goetze (59.7 million). The Brazilian media, meanwhile, pored over Scolari's choices which contained no major surprises, as he had been expected to leave out former world players of the year, Kaka and Ronaldinho. Milan's Robinho also failed to make the group. "Felipao opted for a family with ambition," was the front page headline from Estado de Sao Paulo while Folha de Sao Paulo greeted "the new family" -- one containing only six players with previous World Cup experience. Even so, the average age is 28.4 years old compared with 26.7 when a side coached by Scolari and inspired by Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho lifted the 2002 trophy in Japan.
Alonso warns Spanish fans podium is unlikely Darren Sammy to be axed as
MONTMELO, MAy 9 (AP): Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso is telling his local fans to keep their expectations low for this Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix. The two-time former Formula One champion downplayed his third-place finish three weeks ago in China and said progress is going slow for Ferrari as it tries to make up ground on Mercedes. "If I say we will fight for the podium I will probably be lying to you, and I don't want to disappoint our fans," Alonso said on Thursday, a day before practice begins at the season's first event in Europe. Alonso sits third in the standings with 41 points after Mercedes pair Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton swept the first four races of the season. Rosberg leads the standings with 79 points with Hamilton four points behind. Ferrari's last win came at Montmelo one year ago when Alonso got his second career victory on the circuit. Since then, it is on its longest streak without a victory in almost two de-
Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso of Spain signs autographs for fans at the Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, near Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, May 8, 2014. Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso is telling his local fans to keep their expectations low for this Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix. The two-time former Formula One champion downplayed his third-place finish three weeks ago in China and said progress is going slow for Ferrari as it tries to make up ground on Mercedes. (AP Photo)
cades after Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel dominated the end of last season before Mercedes took the lead this year. Alonso has yet to crack the top three spots in qualifying so far in 2014, while Kimi Raikkonen has fared even worse in his return to the team that he won the world title with in 2007. The Finn hasn't fin-
ished in the top six spots in any race, and has also lacked speed in qualifying. "We finished ninth and 10th in Bahrain and did podium in China because we had some things (come) together on that Sunday, but it is not that we are in a position to say we will fight for the podium here," Alonso said. "Barcelona is
a good point to check how competitive we are." Alonso said Ferrari's upgrade package is "nothing out of the world" and that the biggest advantage he will have is his knowledge of the Circuit de BarcelonaCatalunya with its single straightaway, which he hoped would reduce Mercedes' ability to leverage its
better overall speed. The race will be Ferrari's second under new team principal Marco Mattiacci after he replaced Stefano Domenicali. Mattiacci, a former president of Ferrari North America but with no experience in F1, arrived to Shanghai in time to watch Alonso steer to a third-place finish. Alonso said Mattiacci was meeting with everyone on the team— from drivers to engineers and crew members— but needed time to learn the sport before he put his stamp on the Italian team. "At the moment everything is more or less the same," Alonso said. "Everything is calm, no big changes. In China, Marco arrived with little experience in motor racing and lots of experience on the management side, but he is listening and learning as much as he can. I don't think Marco wants to become an engineer, but he will need some time to settle down and make some decisions. "It is a good thing for Ferrari to move forward and past some historical mistakes."
Windies Test captain: Report
POrT OF SPAIN, MAy 9 (IANS/CMC): West Indies' Test captain Darren Sammy is set to be axed and replaced by Denesh Ramdin for the upcoming New Zealand series, the Trinidad Guardian reported. Quoting an unnamed source in a Thursday report, the newspaper said Ramdin has already received the nod from the West Indies selectors and the final decision would be made during a teleconference of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) directors later. “Denesh received a call from chairman of the selection panel Clyde Butts who asked him whether or not he was interested in leading the regional team in Test cricket,” the Trinidad Guardian quoted the source as saying. “Denesh indicated that he was willing to take on the challenge and this message was passed on to the WICB for ratification. By the end of the teleconference, the region would know who
will be at the helm for the New Zealand series.” Sammy took over the helm of the West Indies in 2010 but last year was relieved of his duties as OneDay Internatinal captain and replaced by all-rounder Dwayne Bravo. He has continued to lead the Test and Twenty20 units but disastrous results on the Test tours of India and New Zealand last year raised doubts about his position. The source said Sammy’s inability to command a place in the Test XI, outside of his role as captain, was of concern. “Although the WICB has not made a decision on whether they will go with Ramdin or stick with Sammy, it seems that the all-rounder is under serious pressure. He has not commanded a place in the team outside of being captain and some see his inclusion as one that has thrown off selectors when it comes to getting the right XI,” the source said. “His record has not been up to par in recent
time and this will do him no favours when the directors give their two cents at this teleconference. Ramdin, on the other hand, has improved tremendously with the bat over the last year or so and is tactically a better leader than Sammy.” During his tenure, Sammy has been credited with uniting the squad and returning stability and discipline. Despite this, the West Indies, continue to languish at No.8 in the Test rankings. Meanwhile, Ramdin has served as Sammy’s deputy in the past but is no stranger to controversy. Only last year during the Champions Trophy in England, he was fined his full match fee and suspended for two one-day matches for wrongly claiming a catch against Pakistan. During the 2012 Test tour of England, he was fined 20 percent of his match fee for a taunt aimed at West Indies legend Sir Viv Richards after scoring a century at Edgbaston.
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Taylor Swift debuts her latest Charlie Chaplin’s footwear collection Switzerland Home To
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aylor Swift chose the perfect pretty navy blue and white floral embroidered dress to enhance her Keds shoes as she debuted her latest collaborative collection on
Thursday. The Grammy-winner joined Teen Vogue’s Style Blogger And Style Features Director Andrew Bevan for a live interview in front of 150 guests at the Nordstrom store at
The Americana At Brand open-air shopping mall in Glendale, California as part of the shoe company’s Style Icons event. Taking to the stage in front of a huge blown-up black and white promotional photo that sees her sitting in a tree strumming a guitar clad in a dressed-down look of cutoff shorts, a gingham shirt and her favourite Keds, the 24-year-old appeared in control and confident as she answered fans’ questions about her own personal style. As always, the songstress, who has cemented her status as a fashion icon, looked picture-perfect in her favoured style of ‘50s-era knee-length dress which featured capped sleeves and hidden buttons all the way up the front. Her signature ruby red lipstick adorned her pout, while her cat-like eyes were accentuated with blue shadow and lashings of black mascara, her complexion enhanced with a natural covering of sunkissed make-up. She wore her recently lopped wheat-blonde locks in soft waves that fell to her shoulders with a sideswept fringe. Her accessories were kept minimal, with pretty gold bow stud earrings and several small, dainty rings the only adornment required. The star’s look was rather tame compared to her interviewer’s, who stood out in a mint green suit that was rolled up at the ankles, paired with off-white canvas shoes - presumably Keds - and a salmon-coloured shirt. Speaking previously about her new collection, which features playful prints and bright colours, Taylor said: ‘I think it’s fun to experiment with your style.
Shoes are an opportunity to add a pop of colour or something unexpected.’ Taylor joins the likes of other famous style icons Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis who have donned the footwear during the brand’s 98year history. Keds president Rick Blackshaw says of their most recent star recruit: ‘Taylor’s approach to creating an unforgettable fashion point of view puts her at the forefront of a new generation of iconic women who love Keds for their timeless appeal and feminine style.’ The singer has spent the majority of the past month in her new home in New York, having moved into her luxurious $20 million digs in trendy Tribeca on March 28 after snapping up not one, but two apartments - including a penthouse previously owned by Lord Of The Rings director Peter Jackson. While she considers country music capital Nashville to be her primary home base, she also spends a good portion of time in LA, where she owns yet another property in Beverly Hills. Someone who was clearly thrilled to have her pal back in California on Thursday was Fashion Police host Kelly Osbourne, who took to Instagram to share a photo of the two sitting high up on the branch of a tree as they posed for the camera seemingly during a hike, dressed in their workout clothes. ‘So happy @taylorswift is back #WeLikePeasAndCarrotsAgain! Claiming trees!!!!!!’ she captioned the fun shot, which Taylor promptly retweeted.
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ilent movie icon Charlie Chaplin’s home in Switzerland is set to be turned into a museum documenting his amazing life. The British-born star, who died in 1977, spent the last 25 years of his life in Corsier-sur-Vervey near Lake Geneva with his wife, Oona, and their eight children, and now three of their kids - Michael, Eugene and Victoria Chaplin - have joined forces to turn their former family home into a museum, called Chaplin’s World. The 18th-century mansion on a 35acre estate fell into disrepair after Chaplin’s death, but it was purchased by executives at a Luxembourg-based investment company in 2008, with the intention of turning the estate into a museum. The new owners were finally given the greenlight to go ahead with an estimated $45 million (£26 million) renovation recently, and they are now planning to build two new buildings that will feature recreated sets from Chaplin’s most famous films. The museum will also include wax figures of Chaplin donated by bosses at the Grevin Wax Museum in Paris, France.
I had faced violence when I was 17: Mary Kom ‘The Flintstones’ animated movie B
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oxer Mary Kom opens about being attacked during her teens, her inspiring biopic and why it is important for women to be self defensive I am so nervous about the meeting, Mary Kom said, as she settled down to chat with Pune Times, before attending a gathering that was organised by Pink Butter, a Parisian cafe at Ganeshkhind Road, recently. Dressed in a white kurta and churidaar, Mary seemed to be on cloud nine that none other than actress Priyanka Chopra is portraying her in the biopic which is produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. It is a very good feeling that Priyanka is playing Mary Kom. I believe that she can do the part very well and bring out the best of Mary in front of the Indian audience, Mary said. The fivetime world boxing champion and Olympic Bronze winner Mary attributes her success to her family. It would have not been possible without the support of my family. I am a mother of three children now and my mother has been taking care of
them so well, that I can concentrate on boxing completely. It is because of their support that I am able to do it. Had it not been for them, I would have not been able to reach where I have reached today, she shared. While her elder son travels with her at times, the younger ones are at home, being looked after by her mother. Apart from work, Mary has already written her first book and is waiting for the release of her film eagerly. I am sure that post the release of the film, self defence for women will have an all-new meaning in the country. Women’s safety is very important right now and I know what it is to feel threatened by a male perpetrator. I had faced it when I was 17 years — a man tried to do something to me in an empty road. I was saved from the situation because I knew how to defend myself. It is very important for all of us to be physically fit so that we can combat anyone at anytime, she added. So to convey the message well, does she also have a special
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appearance in her biopic Only time will tell that. Let it be a surprise for now, she smiled. Though she feels that her autobiography is different from the film, both will have similarities in terms of the incidents
which happened in her life. In the book, my battle from the beginning has been penned in details. But there will be some added masala for entertainment in the film, since it is Bollywood, she added.
Metallica To Become First Heavy Rock To Headline Glastonbury
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Michael Eavis told the Bbc, They wanted to play for a long, long time and they’re one of the most amazing rock bands in the world; everywhere I go people say, ‘When are Metallica going to play’ I said, ‘They will be here one day’, and this is their time now. Drummer Lars Ulrich says, I feel ecstatic. We’ve been waiting for this phone call for years. Among the hundreds of acts set to perform at Glastonbury this summer, alongside the headliners, are Dolly Parton, De La Soul, Manic Street Preachers, Yoko Ono, Jake Bugg and Ed Sheeran.
new animated movie of `The Flintstones` is being developed by Warner Bros. The studio has recruited Chris Henchy to pen the script, while his partners Will Ferrell and Adam McKay at Gary Sanchez Prods will serve as executive producers, reportedly. A live-action, big-screen version of `The Flintstones` was released by Universal in 1994, fronted by John Goodman, Elizabeth Perkins, Rick Moranis and Rosie O`Donnell. It was followed by prequel Viva Rock Vegas in 2000. Warner Bros has the rights to the animated classic as part of parent company Time Warner`s acquisition of Turner Broadcasting in 1996. A television series for Fox was said to be in the works in 2011 by `Family Guy` creator Seth MacFarlane, although the project was put on the back burner due to MacFarlane`s busy schedule. The original ani- `The Flintstones` ran from be seen on cartoon channel mated television series of 1960 to 1966 and can still today.
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Maria Sharapova from Russia serves the ball during a Madrid Open tennis tournament match against Li Na from China in Madrid, Spain, Friday, May 9 . (AP Photo)
MADRiD, MAy 9 (AgENCiES): Maria Sharapova beat Li Na to book her place in the last four of the Madrid Open as top seed and reigning champion Serena Williams pulled out of the tour- MADRiD, MAy 9 (Ap): Two-time denament on Friday. Williams was due to fending champion Serena Williams withface Petra Kvitova in the quarter-finals but drew from the Madrid Open on Friday bepulled out due to a thigh injury she had been cause of a left thigh injury. The top-ranked carrying since sweeping aside Swiss teenager American has had her thigh heavily banBelinda Bencic in the first round on Sunday. daged during play at the clay-court event, “I have a left thigh injury and, unfortunately, and said the injury occurred during a firsthave to withdraw from this year’s Madrid Open,” said round victory over Belinda Bencic on SunWilliams. “It happened during my first round match. day. "It started to get better but, most imIt started to get better, but most importantly right now, portantly right now, I just need some time I just need some time to rest and recover. “It’s beyond to rest and recover. It's beyond words. It's so words. It’s so frustrating.” However, the American insist- frustrating," Williams said in a statement. ed that she will try to defend her title at the Internazionale "This is not the way I wanted this week to BNL D’Italia in Rome next week. end." The withdrawal gave 2011 champion “I am planning to play in Rome. Fortunately, I have a bye Petra Kvitova a walkover victory and a spot next week so will have an extra day of rest. in the semifinals. “For now, I will take it one day at a time and take advantage of The 32-year-old Williams said the insome extra rest.” Sharapova has been beaten by Williams in Madrid jury would not keep her out of the French in the last two years, including in the 2013 final, and the Russian is Open, with the defending champion tweetnow the favourite to clinch her first title in the Spanish capital as she ing she would play in Rome next week beedged a thrilling match against second seed Li 2-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3. fore the second Grand Slam of the season Li looked on course for the semi-finals when she broke to lead starts on May 25. "Sad I could not play my 4-3 in the second set. However, Sharapova broke back immediately match today. But I'm recovering fast and and, despite needing four set points, finally forced the match into a getting ready for Rome and Roland Gardeciding set when Li netted at 5-6 down in the tie-break. ros," Williams wrote. There were three breaks of serve to open the third set, but Sharapova took control when she finally consolidated the break at 3-1 and was gifted the final game when Li double faulted on match point. The four-time Grand Slam champion will face third seed Agnieszka Radwanska or French qualifier Caroline Garcia in the semi-finals on Saturday.
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Wenger wants CL ban for FFP breaches
LONDON, MAy 9 (REutERS): Clubs who violate UEFA's new Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules should be thrown out of the Champions League, according to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. Paris St Germain and Manchester City face fines of 60 million euros ($83.3 million) and caps on the size of their Champions League squads for breaches of the rules. UEFA has the power to ban teams from European competition if their losses exceed the limits allowed, but is expected to shy away from imposing that ultimate punishment when it hands out the sanctions. Wenger, a known advocate of balanced accounting, prefers the more straightforward punishment. "You would think you accept the rules and you’re in the competition or you don’t accept the rules and you’re not in the competition – then everybody would understand it," the Frenchman told the British media. "There are rules. You respect them or you don’t respect them. If you don’t respect them you have to be
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punished. "When Uefa doesn’t want to kick the clubs out of the Champions League they have to find a more subtle punishment. To me, and from all of us on the outside, it looks a complicated punishment." Nine unnamed clubs faced punishment under new rules, which are designed to force teams to limit their financial losses and make soccer more economically stable. PSG have spent more than 200 million euros ($278.5 million) on players
since Qatari investors QTI completed their takeover of the club in 2012 and won the French title on Wednesday. Big-spending City are two points clear of second-placed Liverpool and, with a vastly superior goal difference, need just a point from Sunday's clash with West Ham United to win a second Premier League title in three seasons. Wenger agreed it would be "odd" for the FFP offender to emerge as the new English champions. "Of course there is something wrong but I plead for that for years. There’s two ways of thinking about the whole process. You can say, 'We don’t care, we want the billionaires to buy the big players, they spend what they want', or you say, 'We want to keep things fair'," he added. "Basically if you say to me tomorrow, we give everybody 100 million pounds ($169.53 million) in the 20 Premier League clubs, I say, 'okay, I'll take the gamble'. That is a fair competition. "The unfair thing is the inflation can be too big and it can put too much pressure on the clubs who do not have these resources to overpay their players."
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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain waves to spectators during the first free practice at the Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, near Barcelona, Spain on May 9. (AP Photo)
BARCELONA (SpAiN), MAy 9 (AFp): Lewis Hamilton continued his dominant form on Friday morning when he topped the times for Mercedes in opening free practice for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix. Hamilton, winner of the last three races in Malaysia, Bahrain and China, clocked a fastest lap of one minute and 27.023 seconds in the final minutes of the session at the Circuit de Catalunya. His friend, former teammate and fellowBriton Jenson Button, was second fastest for McLaren ahead of Australian Daniel Ricciardo in the leading Red Bull on a warm, sunny day. Hamilton's advantage at the front of the field was a luxurious 0.868 seconds on a day when both championship leader and Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg and defending
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champion Sebastian Vettel suffered problems that curtailed their running. Rosberg suffered from a power-unit problem while fellow-German Vettel pulled up early in the session with electrical problems. Home hero Spaniard Fernando Alonso was fourth for Ferrari ahead of German Nico Rosberg in the second Mercedes and Finn Kimi Raikkonen in the second Ferrari. Dane Kevin Magnussen was seventh for McLaren ahead of Venzuelan Pastor Maldonado of Lotus, Mexican Sergio Perez of Force India and Brazilian Felipe Massa for Williams. Defending four-time world champion German Sebastian Vettel managed only four laps in his Red Bull before stopping out on the track after suffering electrical problems.
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Mumbai Indians take on Super Kings in high-octane contest
MuMBAi, MAy 9 (pti): Their campaign back on track after tasting five successive losses in the UAE, defending champions Mumbai Indians will now face two-time title winners Chennai Super Kings in a potentially explosive noholds-barred contest at the Wankhede Stadium here on Saturday. The two arch-rivals are poised to go toe-to-toe in front of a packed crowd in the night game that is more crucial for the hosts and Champions League holders than their southern rivals who are sitting pretty at no. 2 on the points table with six wins from eight games. Mumbai`s comprehensive back-to-back victories
over table toppers Kings XI Punjab on May 3, followed by another well-merited one against Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 6 in their well-fortified home venue has brought them right back into the race for the four play-off berths. However, a first defeat in 11 games at this venue since tasting defeat in 2012 would virtually derail Mumbai`s quest for clinching back-toback IPL crowns and emulating Super Kings` feat in 2010 and `11. Chennai bowlers, ripped apart by Kings XI`s Glenn Maxwell and company, would find in-form captain Rohit Sharma and burly West Indian powerhouse Kieron Pollard major stumbling blocks.
Sharma, who made a superb 59 not out, and Pollard (43) put on a near century partnership for the fifth wicket against Bangalore in Mumbai`s previous game which helped the home team post their highest total of 187 this season. Both these batsmen revel at Wankhede where the ball comes on to the bat nicely and are expected to be the main hurdles for Chennai`s varied bowling attack. Super Kings batsmen too, especially the successful opening combination of Brendon McCullum and Dwayne Smith, apart from Suresh Raina (212 runs from 8 games) and Mahendra Singh Dhoni (147), would also relish the surface. Smith is pretty much
used to the Wankhede track having played for Mumbai before shifting base and is the leading run getter (339) for his team along with McCullum (314). Both teams have a well balanced attack with Lasith Malinga (9 wickets) for Mumbai and Mohit Sharma (14) for Chennai being the most successful medium pace bowlers. Dew fall could be a factor for the team bowling second. Mumbai had the upper hand over their rivals last year by winning three out of their four clashes of the season, their lone defeat coming in the first qualifier at Delhi which they avenged in the all-important final in Kolkata and became champions.
Allardyce wants to deny City title for Gerrard's sake
LONDON MAy 9 (REutERS): Strapping Sam Allardyce doesn't look the sentimental type, but the West Ham boss says he'd like his team to deny Manchester City the Premier League title in the final match of the season on Sunday because Liverpool's Steven Gerrard deserves to win it. City, who have already beaten West Ham three times this season, are favourites to become champions. Two points ahead of Liverpool, they also have a much better goal difference and effectively need only a draw on Sunday. "From a neutral point of view, everybody would like to see Liverpool win it. From a personal point of view I'd like to see Steven Gerrard win it," Allardyce told the West Ham website. "It's the last thing for him which he hasn't quite achieved at Liverpool.
He's been a one club man all his life. Obviously they've let it slip out of their hands. They had it to take, but they've now left it in the hands of Manchester City. "On form and the position they're in, you'd have to say Manchester City are the favourites." City - one of the world's richest clubs since being bought by Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008 - won 3-1 in the league at Upton Park in October, then trounced Allardyce's side 6-0 and 3-0 in the two-leg Capital One Cup (League Cup) semi-final in January. "We all know that Manchester City in full flow are very difficult to play against," he added. "We've got to go out there and give a fantastic performance to stop them trying to grasp the title. It will be hugely difficult because they're the best team at home in the league,
they've only lost once against Chelsea. "Their goal record is fantastic and they have great players. Every player on top of his form, every player can go out and give everything they've got on the basis that they know we're in the Premier League next year, but let's try and spoil Manchester City's party." Amid renewed media reports that he could still lose his job, Allardyce said he was busy planning for the summer and next season. "There's an exceptionally good pre-season planned for us to get ready for next season and hopefully we'll have fewer injuries," he said. "That's the big key for us, the big key to this season has been to plan for next season and make sure that we don't suffer as many injuries as we have this season."
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