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quired about the collective leadership and also mentioned that he had assured Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio in their last meeting of additional funds for the State and on an early solution to the Indo-Naga issue. Mention may be made that for Nagaland’s Annual Plan for 201314 (12th plan), the Planning Commission of India had approved an outlay of Rs. 2000 crore, almost 13% down compared to the previous plan. Eyebrows had been raised on the curtailed plan outlay as other Northeastern States had got more compared to Nagaland. At the time of finalizing the plan outlay, the Planning Commission had assured to review the Plan allocation, including Special Economic Package for Eastern Nagaland in the month of September/October after assessing the Country’s resource position. Nagaland’s Chief Secretary during a high level meeting with top government officials in the State had also mentioned about how the States Annual Budget allocation has been reduced by Planning Commission owing to the adverse market economy of India and the resultant effect on its revenue and resources status.
CaiRo, July 2 (REuTERS): President Mohamed Mursi rebuffed an army ultimatum to force a resolution to Egypt’s political crisis, saying on Tuesday that he had not been consulted and would pursue his own plans for national reconciliation. But the Islamist leader looked increasingly isolated, with ministers resigning, the liberal opposition refusing to talk to him and the armed forces, backed by millions of protesters in the street, giving him until Wednesday to agree to share power. Newspapers across the political spectrum saw the army’s 48-hour deadline as a turning point. “Last 48 hours of Muslim Brotherhood rule,” the opposition daily El Watan declared. “Egypt awaits the army,” said the state-owned El Akhbar. The confrontation has pushed the most populous Arab nation closer to the brink amid a deepening economic crisis two years after the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak, raising concern in Washington, Europe and neighboring Israel.
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New chairman (FMG) CFSB Kohima, July 2 (mExN): Lt. General NK Singh PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM(Retd)tookchargeasthe new chairman (FMG) CFSB on July 1, 2013. His contact numbers are: 0370 2222482 (O) and 0370 2243056 (R). This was informed in a press release issued by Cease Fire Monitoring Group staff officer G Rengma.
DimaPuR, July 2 (mExN): The move made by the DAN II government in 2012 to recognize the Rongmei as a tribe in Nagaland has resulted in fierce debates among various organizations and tribal bodies. Ever since this move by state government, public discourse has been dominated by controversy surrounding the Zeliang People’s Organization (ZPO) especially the recent claims and infighting over who should represent the ZPO. Full text of related statements in p5
24-hour Karbi bandh from today
DimaPuR, July 2 (mExN): A 24-hour Karbi-Anglong bandh will be enforced beginning 6:00 am, July 3. The bandh has been called by the Bar Association of Diphu in protest against the assault on one of its members on June 25 last in Diphu. According to The Additional Superintendent of Police, KarbiAnglong, Bolin Deori, one advocate of Diphu court and his son were assaulted by some autorickshaw drivers on June 25. The advocate’s son succumbed to injury at a hospital in Guwahati six days later on July 1 sparking public outcry. The news of the death spread bringing Diphu to a standstill while a lightning bandh was enforced the same day in the district headquarters.
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Attempt and Bandh: GPRN/NSCN
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DimaPuR, July 2 (mExN): The Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh today assured Member of Parliament (MP) from Nagaland, CM Chang that more funds would be granted to the State in September and that more additional funds would be provided to all North East sates for the current fiscal year. This was assured when the MP from Nagaland called upon the PM at his residence at 7 Racecourse, New Delhi. A press note from the PRO of Nano kidding papa . . . I still get galand House, New Delhi informed promoted to CL-XII even if I that the MP also appraised the PM flunk math and science. on the Indo-Naga Political issue The Morung Express and appealed for an early solution to the Naga problem. Chang was inPOLL QUESTIOn formed as saying, “The Naga probVote on www.morungexpress.com lem should be resolved during your SMS your anSwer to 9862574165 time and under your leadership.” He added that the people of NaWill strengthening Naga Reconciliation galand have been patiently waiting enable the formulation for a permanent settlement which of ‘unified taxation’ would be honorable and acceptable among Naga groups? to the Nagas. The MP was quoted as telling the PM that the “Nagas were Yes no Others expecting the solution before the elections”. In reply, the Prime Minister stated, “We are serious on the Naga Of Clashes, problem and the issue will be solved Assassination soon”. The Prime Minister also en-
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FILE - In this May 30, 2013 file photo provided by the Murnaghan family, Sarah Murnaghan, left, lies in her hospital bed next to her sister Ella on the 100th day of her stay in Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Murnaghan, who got adult lungs after her parents sued to change national transplant rules, is scheduled to have more surgery to repair her diaphragm at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 2. That’s according to a post on the Facebook page of her mother, Janet Murnaghan. (AP Photo)
Opponents of Egyptian Islamist President Mohammed Morsi protesters shout slogans in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, July 2. (AP Photo)
Protesters remained encamped overnight in Cairo’s central Tahrir Square and protest leaders called for another mass rally on Tuesday evening to try to force the president out. Senior members of Mursi’s Muslim Brotherhood
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Breaking beyond denominational boundaries, the Students’ Spiritual Conference scheduled to be held from July 26-28, under the theme “Grace for the Youths” at the NBCC Convention Centre, Kohima would see the State capital witness a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit for the younger generation. Interacting with media persons at the Heritage, Old DC’s bungalow, Kohima, Convenor of the Crusade, Pastor Ketou Theünuo, President & Founder Cross Wonder Church & Ministry, who is also one of the two speakers for the three day conference along with Dr. Tseibou Rutsa, President & Founder Leaders for Christ International, stated that the Crusade is exclusively for students starting from tenth standard to degree students. They informed that
Students’ Spiritual Conference to be held under the theme ‘Grace for the Youths’ the event would primarily focus on building up the moral fibre of the younger generation through Scripture based preaching and teaching. Pointing out the need to raise the younger generation in the path of Christ for a paradigm shift in the next 10-20 years, he added that the Conference would also focus on dropout students. Dr. Tseibou Rutsa expressed concern that the decline of spirituality and the increase in religiosity are reasons for the chaos that has pledged today’s generation. He stated that with the younger generation being exposed to the modern world, the threat of Christianity being compromised with modernization now looms at large.
He said, “Our younger generation today needs to be led by action and not just words, they follow suit of what their elders do, we have blamed too much on our leaders when we ourselves have failed to practice true Christianity right from our own homes.” He added, “It is time the younger generation is brought to the knowledge of who they are as Christians.” Earlier, Pastor Ketou Theünuo informed that the Organising Committee had talked with schools and colleges in and around Kohima for the Conference, which could possibly result in the conference becoming an annual event. Registrations for the conference is free and the
Mursi’s opponents by effectively ordering the president to heed the demands of demonstrators, the president’s office used considerably less direct language to indicate he would go his own way. Continued on page 10
Leaders told to prepare Telangana road map
hyDERabaD, July 2 (aGENCiES): Hopes of Telangana leaders rose on Monday when AICC state affairs in-charge Digvijay Singh spoke in a tenor that suggested that the Centre was in favour of bifurcation of the state. Though he did not commit himself to saying either yes or no to the demand for bifurcation of the state, the way he analysed the problem gave the hope that the 60-year-old demand might, at last, be accepted. Acknowledging genuineness of the demand for separate Telangana at a news conference at Gandhi Bhavan, the AICC general secretary said that the chief minister, the PCC president and the deputy
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used the word “coup” to describe the military ultimatum, backed by a threat that the generals will otherwise impose their own road map for the nation. In a statement issued nine hours after General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi delighted
conference will have six resource persons, namely Rev. Rachülie Vihienuo, Pastor UBC, Kohima; Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao, President Baptist Pastors’ Fellowship, Kohima; Rev. Fr. George Rino, Comm. for Education, Diocese of Kohima; Pheluopfhelie Kesiezie, Admn, Northfield School, Kohima; Rev Thebemo Yanthan, President NTCA and Akok Walling, Assoc. Professor, Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung. A separate seminar for teachers will be held on the 2nd day of the Conference. A total of nearly 10,000 students are expected to participate in the conference. The last day will witness a music fest with choirs from the participating schools and colleges and performances by various Christian bands. The Organising Committee has further extended an open invitation to students from the 10th standard and above to join in this Conference.
chief minister have been asked to prepare a road map for future keeping both the options - bifurcation and keeping the state united - in mind. The road map is about what should be the strategy and course of action if the state is divided or left united. In another context, the former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh said that though states had been divided after a resolution to this effect was passed in their respective legislative assemblies, yet it may not be binding. “A resolution in the Assembly is not binding on the UPA,” he said, lending credence to the argument that the decision might go Telangana way. The AICC general secretary spoke of the “pain-
ful” experience he went through when Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh. “It was not an easy decision but we did it. The issues of division are quite intricate,” he said, adding that the decision on Telangana would be taken in the best interests of the state as well as the nation. While taking a decision, the recommendations of the Justice Srikrishna Committee also would be taken into consideration. “After taking a comprehensive view of the issues involved, a decision would be taken,” Digivijaya Singh said. Digivijay Singh refused to commit himself when the decision would be taken. “I do not want to give any deadlines. Such dead-
lines were But what all I can say is that it is in the final stages,” he said. When pressed for an answer, he said “as soon as possible.” Asked if there was any proposal to form Rayala Telangana, the AICC general secretary said; “I too heard the rumour.” He said the options before the Congress were only two: Dividing the state or keeping it united,” he said. Asked why the December 9, 2009 promise on Telangana had not been kept by the Congress so far, Digivijay Singh said that on the contrary, it has kept its word. On that day Union Home Minister had said process for Telangana formation has begun. You are aware that it has begun and is continuing,” he said.
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Papers on education invited for seminar Kohima, July 2 (Dipr): The State College of Teacher Education, Kohima in collaboration with Nagaland University, Department of Education is organising a National Seminar on September 12 and 13, 2013 at State College of Teacher Education, Kohima, Nagaland with the theme “National Educational Policy Perspectives”. The sub themes are ‘Early Childhood care and Education’, ‘Elementary Education’, ‘Secondary Education’, ‘Higher Education’, ‘Teacher Education’, ‘Distance Education’ and
‘Any other related to the main theme’. The Seminar is being organised to enable (those who are interested in Education) to understand the impact of educational policies on the objectives of educational aims. To provide a platform for teachers, research scholars and stake holders to deliberate on issues and challenges related to education at various levels. In this connection, the organisers are inviting papers on any of the sub themes from any individuals for presentation at the
National Seminar. They also informed that the abstract of the paper should reach by August 9, 2013 and the full paper should reach by August 20, 2013. They further informed that a screening committee, duly constituted for the purpose, will screen the papers received. The authors whose papers are selected for presentation will be intimated by the committee. The registration form is to be duly filled up and sent along with the paper. For details please contact Principal SCTE, Kohima, Dr. R.K. Iralu.
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certificates after being trained for a six months course on June 29. During the multi craft and design training, experienced resource persons imparted intensive training, capacity building programmes and seeding entrepreneurial efforts. They learned livelihood skills that are eco-friendly and
LWSK elects new office bearers
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Kohima, July 2 (Dipr): The Welfare Society of Zeliang (Liangmai) community in Kohima held its annual general meeting on June 28 at N.K. Namty residence High School road Kohima. The house resolved many positive resolutions to uphold the welfare of Zeliang reside in capital as well as in general as a whole. The house also elected new office bearers for the tenure of 2013 to 2015. In order to let the organisation function smoothly, the new team of Liangmai Welfare Society
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Kohima was elected with the following new office bearers: President- Kairinpibo; Vice PresidentMelumlung; General Secretary- Rutmakbo; Joint Secretary- Kawirangbo; Finance Secretary cum Treasurer- N.K. Namty Newmai; Cultural Secretary- Tiakui; Assistant Cultural Secretary- Abui; Statistic Secretary- Winikam; Joint Statistic Secretary- Pakiuwang. Advisors- N. Benjamin Newmai, Achakbo Newmai, Alan Newmai, D. Roger, Pingmakbo, N. Azu Newmai, Dr. Ratan Kaurinta and Namgangbi Chawang.
moKoKchuNg, July 2 (mExN): To enable farmers to gather more field experience and learn better practices in different farming system, Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Ongpangkong (North) Block, Mokokchung organized a one-day within district exposure trip for its farmers to Kobulong Block on June 26. The farmers visited tea plantation and mushroom cultivation unit at Mopungchuket village. During the exposure, the participants interacted with Chubawati, a veteran tea grower and owner of Aier tea Park, where he explained the
importance of tea cultivation and its management practices. The team also visited ‘Shiitake’ mushroom cultivation unit which is maintained by Supongmeren, and learned about cultivation of ‘Shiitake’ mushroom, scope and prospect of cultivating the highly priced mushroom. Later, the team also visited Yimchalu village where the farmers were exposed to Dr. Tongpang’s litchi and orange orchard, where around 180 litchi and orange plants produce huge amount of fruits which he supply to the local market and nearby district. Along with the orchard, he also
maintains a dairy unit, fishery ponds and a poly house for growing different vegetables. Finally, the farmers visited Mejongkaba ‘Integrated farm school’ and gathered knowledge by interacting with the progressive farmer. Both, Dr. Tongpang and Mejongkaba were District ATMA best farmer awardees from their respective blocks. The team was lead by BTM, Toshimenla and Maken (Agri) BTT member. Altogether, 15 farmers comprising of tea growers, and women SHGs under Ongpangkong (North) block, participated in the programme.
Dimapur, July 2 (mExN): PWD Field Workers’ Association, Dimapur Unit has stated that due to fault of the unit presidents for paying contributions to two associations i.e. All Nagaland PWD Field Workers’ Association PWD (R&B) and Housing and All Nagaland Work-charge Association Kohima, has been creating misunderstanding. Therefore, the Dimapur Unit in a press release issued by its president Khekuto Sema stated that to avoid such misunderstanding, the contribution has to be paid only to the association to which we are affiliated. He also laments, “In
Nagaland there are many associations but there is only one association in one department, whereas in our department there exists tow associations.” The Dimapur Unit also mentioned that the twenty-eight different divisions have resolved to affiliate with All Nagaland PWD Field Workers’ Association PWD (R&B) and Housing in a general meeting of ANPWDFWA held on January 7, 2011 at PWD Rest House Dimapur. It further added that ‘the association is meant for the welfare of its members and not for collecting the contribution only.’
Dimapur, July 2 (mExN): The Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Dimapur organized a one-day exhibition cum sales day at Kuhuboto Block for the SHGs on June 25. S. Bendangtemsu, DAO and PD ATMA Dimapur inaugurated the programme. He inspected all the stalls set up by the SHGs and products that were on display for sale. The exhibition cum sales day was organized to help the SHGs of Kuhuboto Block in providing a platform for their exposure and to help them market
their products. A press note received here stated that altogether 12 progressive SHGs of Kuhuboto Block participated at the exhibition cum sales. The items on display and for sale were various products like handicrafts, vegetables and fruits, pickles, mushroom, pork, fishes, poultry, ducks and many other products. Dissemination of Technology through literatures on Agri & allied departments were also distributed. The exhibition was a great success with a large number of visitors at the ATMA stalls.
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pErEN, July 2 (Dipr): Sensitization Programme on Child Trafficking was held on June 28 at Town Hall, Peren. ADC Peren, Smita Sarangi in her inaugural address spoke on the two cases that occurred at Peren district. She said that we have to introspect and understand as to why trafficking is taking place. She spelt out poverty as one of the big factor leading to child trafficking and further stressed on the need to focus on children and create awareness as the parents’ main trust on the people outside may be futile which may result in child exploitation. Welfare Approach towards
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Kohima, July 2 (mExN): The Children Ministry of Christian Revival Church, Kohima Village has organized a Very exciting Bible School (VeBS) 2013 under the Theme “God’s All Star Champions” from June 27 to 29 last. God’s All star Champions is an interactive learning experience for children between age 3 to 15. 265 children between this age group joined in the fun and experienced a sporting adventure as they were trained for Soccer, Bicycling, Softball, Field Hockey and mountaineering. They loved the fun, active experiences which helped them learn about Jesus love and how to live their life for Him by wearing the Armors of God, according to a release issued by Director VeBS 2013 Kevichatha Kire. By exploring the skills and techniques of five different sports, children become atheletes engaged in fun games, meaningful activities, cool crafts and creative snacks-all Children participates in singing during the Very exciting Bible School programme of Children Ministry of with one purpose- to learn about living and winning God’s way, the release added. Christian Revival Church, Kohima Village.
Training empowers women in Eastern Nagaland ‘Poverty leading to
Dimapur, July 2 (mExN): Tabitha Craft and Design, Resource Centre Dimapur facilitated economic empowerment of women in Eastern Nagaland sponsored by DUDA under UDPA programme. Resource Centre, Research Executive, Dr Adela Mero in a press release satted that twelve women received their
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problem mitigation by T. Kiheto Sema, Secretary Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland. K. Ela, Director, Prodigal Home, Dimapur as a resource person spoke on ‘Scenario of Trafficking’. R.V. Ezung, Additional SP Peren also spoke on Police perspective. Highlights included introductory speech by Khehoto Sema, Society Director SCPS, Nagaland, Kohima, invocation by Haiku Nza, Pastor Peren Town Baptist Church; Vote of thanks by Dr. Diana Patton, EAC, Peren Hq. and interaction etc. The programme was presided over by Samuel Kapu, District Child Protection Officer, Peren.
Advocacy prog marks antimalaria month
Kohima, July 2 (mExN): In observance of anti-malaria month, an advocacy programme in collaboration with different department was held in the office of the Chief Medical Officer, Kohima on June 28. The Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Kohima, Dr. Atsung chaired the programme and District Program Officer, NVBDCP Dr. Benny gave a powerpoint presentation. The programme was organised to create awareness and to sensitize the community on early diagnosis and prompt treatment of malaria. Dr. Benny, Program Officer for National Vector Borne Disease Control Program informed the congregation on blood test for fever cases in order to rule out malaria and if found to be positive, to get early treatment to prevent mortality through malaria. She informed that advocacy and awareness campaigns were being carried out in all the blocks and villages under Kohima District. She further added that Long Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLIN) and DDT spray are other major ways to prevent malaria. The advocacy programme was attended by representatives from Rural Development Department, Agriculture Department, Tourism Department, All India Radio, Kohima and Doordarshan Kendriya, Kohima.This was stated in a press release issued by CMO Kohima Dr. Avino Metha.
Concert to support MDBA held
moKoKchuNg, July 2 (mExN): In a joint endeavor, the Care & Support Society Mokokchung and Mokokchung District Parents Association for People with Disabilities (MDPAPWDs) organized a concert at Chuchuyimlang Baptist Church on June 30. A press note received here stated that the concert was held in aid of Mokokchung District Blind Association (MDBA) for awareness generation and to raise fund for the welfare of the MDBA. Apart from the visually impaired persons rendering various melodious songs, the concert was graced by Wapang Longkumer, the winner of Naga Orpheus Hunt 2012 and Sashikokba, finalist of Naga Orpheus Hunt 2012. Both the artist en- Wapang Longkumer, the winner of Naga Orthralled the gathering with their songs pheus Hunt 2012 performing at the charity ranging from Ao songs to popular English concert at Chuchuyimlang Baptist Church on June 30. songs. On behalf of C&SS, MDPAPWDs and MDBA Imchawati Kichu expressed his the populace for their generous efforts and profound gratitude to Chuchuyimlang Vil- contributions to make the programme an lage Council, Chuchuyimlang Church and impact making one.
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SBCK Youth Week from today Kohima, July 2 (mExN): The Youth Department, Sumi Baptist Church, Kohima is having a Youth Week at the Kohima local ground under the theme “Compete and Rise through Christ”. The inauguration programme will be held on Wednesday at the Kohima Local Ground with K. T. Sukhalu, Commissioner & Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Information Technology & Communication, Food & Civil Supplies as the chief guest. This was stated in a press release issued by SBCK Associate Pastor (Youth) Nitoshe K. Zhimomi.
AYOL general meeting on July 7
Dimapur, July 2 (mExN): Ayizhuqa Youth Organization Lazami (AYOL) has convened a general meeting on July 7 at 11:00 AM in AYOL Office. AYOL President Shihani Tsuipu in a press release has requested all the advisors, GBs, members and well wishers to attend the meeting positively.
DRDA Phek informs on training
phEK, July 2 (mExN): All Computer Assistant, T/ Asst, A/Asstt and BAPO employed under MGNREGA DRDA Phek are informed that there will be a training programme on computer skills and MIS uploading for MGNREGA & IAY on July 9 and 10. The training will start by 8:30 am at MIS Cell DRDA, Phek. A press release issued by PD &DPC DRDA Phek has directed all the eight BDOs/Pos along with the JEs, SOs and any other staff engaged in MIS reporting assignments to attend the training without fail. Performance report with attendance will be submitted to the higher authority with negative remark which may lead to serious consequences for those failing to attend the training.
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moN, July 2 (Dipr): Six houses were damaged by landslide, which was caused by heavy rain at Walo Ward, Mon Town. The incident took placed on July 1. In order to take note of the situation, the district administration led by Deputy Commissioner, Mon Angau I Thou, SDO Civil Mon Sadar Keyirangding Hgui and DBs visited the affected side and inspected the damaged area on July 2. After interacting with the people, the Deputy Commissioner announced to release Rs. 5000 each as an immediate relief to the affected families.
Lotha Ex-Legislators Forum formed
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Dimapur, July 2 (mExN): Lotha Ex-Legislators Forum was formed on June 27, 2013 in a gathering of members in the residence of ET Ezung, former speaker of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. Er W Kithan in a press release stated that the Forum aims to work for closer fraternity among members, attend to welfare measurers, motivate for better changes in the community and in general address to socio-economic problems. In the meeting, a team of office bearers for a term of three years was selected by consensus with chairperson- Er W Kithan; vice chairman-Sulanthung Humtsoe; secretary-Dr Chumben Murry; and treasurer-Ralanthung Yantha.
NAYO Ist presidential council meet
Kohima, July 2 (mExN): The Northern Angami Youth Organization (NAYO) for the tenure 2013-16 has called its first presidential council meeting on July 6 at 10:30 AM at NAPO Office, Keziekie above Aircel office, Kohima. Stating this in a release, NAYO president Peter Rutsa and press secretary Rükravolie Rülho requested all the NAYO executive members and the unit presidents with general secretaries to attend the meeting positively.
Peren DPDB meeting on July 6
pErEN, July 2 (mExN): The Peren District Planning & Development Board members are informed that the monthly meeting will be held on July 6, 11:00 am in the conference hall of DC Peren where the preparation for Independence Day celebration will be discussed. Vice Chairman DPDB & DC Peren Senti Ao has informed all members concerned to make it convenient to attend the meeting without fail.
Recognised villages notification
Kohima, July 2 (Dipr): Additional Chief Secretary & Commissioner, Nagaland, Banuo Z. Jamir has notified to all concerned that the district-wise draft list of recognised villages in Nagaland as on 1st December 2012, is being notified by the respective Deputy Commissioners on 01/07/2013. Claims or objections against any inclusion or omission in the lists, if any, may be filed from 1st July 2013 to 10th July 2013, in the Office of the concerned Deputy Commissioners. The consolidated list of villages has also been uploaded in the Nagaland State portal which can be accessed at www.nagaland.gov.in.
Zunheboto DPDB meet postponed
Kohima, July 2 (mExN): The Zunheboto District Planning & Development Board meeting for the month of July scheduled for July 8 has been postponed to July 11. Time and venue remains the same. All the DPDB members have been requested to attend the said meeting positively.
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Tripura minister bitten by snake
AgArtALA, JULY 2 (IANS): Tripura Tribal Welfare and Agriculture Minister Aghore Debbarma has been bitten by a snake, an official said on Tuesday. "A snake bit Debbarma, 62, at his official residence Monday. Doctors reached the minister's house. He is now under treatment," an official told reporters. The veteran tribal leader, also a member of the Communist Party of India-Marxist central committee, could not attend the golden jubilee special session of the Tripura Assembly on Monday due to the incident.
Security tightened to protect non-Manipuri labourers
IMPHAL, JULY 2 (PtI): Manipur government has taken up certain security measures to protect the nonManipuri migrant labourers following recent attacks on them by unidentified miscreants by exploding grenades with the latest attack occurring on June 27 night in which two non-locals were killed and three others seriously injured here, official sources said on Tuesday. Official sources said various mobile check posts have been set up different places where there was huge concentration of non-local migrant labourers, adding that routine patrolling at these areas have been also been intensified. Police inspectors, posted different parts of the state, have been called up and were being used at Imphal and other city areas to discharge their duties besides the normal routine work, sources said adding that mobile frisking to intercept miscreants has also been intensified at different places. Manipur deputy chief minister Gaikhangam had said some days ago that the government would not only intensify the security measures to protect the non-Manipuris but also try to find out the persons who were behind the attack on these people.
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Whereas application under succession act 1925 for grant of succession certificate for the estate of Late Makhan Ch.Das deceased, has file by Shri Biswajit and Prashantjit (Son’s) resident of Babulal Kachari Colony to draw his Family Pension, Bank Account, Landed Property etc, who expired on 7/1/2007. 1. Patta No. 265, Dag no-349, Block no. 8, Mouza no.3 and 2. Patta No. 286, Dag No-350. Block No.8, Mouza No.3 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desires appear in this court on the said day of 8/7/13. Given under the hand and seal of this court this 7th day of 6/13. Sd/-Deputy Commissioner Dimapur: Nagaland
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I, Mr. Nilo K. Zhimomi, aged about 31 years, son of Dr. Kheshito Z. Zhimomi, permanently residing at lkishe Village, Diphupar Police Station, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India. 2. That in my academic certificate my name has been entered as Mr. Nilo S.Sema. 3. That Mr. Nilo S. Sema and Mr. Nilo K. Zhimomi is same and single person. 4. That henceforth, I shall be known as Mr. Nilo K. Zhimomi in all official correspondences and other usages. I further declare that the statements made by me herein above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing concealed therein. DEPONENT
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he 12-hour bandh observation by the Naga Students Federation (NSF) on July 1 protesting against the incessant factional clashes endangering the lives of the civilians, underground taxations, etc. might not have happened if there was Chairman of the Cease Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) and Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) in the State. It is very unfortunate that our underground cadres have been freely roaming in civilian areas with arms. We all know that they are in truce with the Government of India (GOI) and bound by the mutually agreed upon Cease Fire Ground Rules (CFGRs). It has been four months now without a Chairman of the CFMG and CFSB. And one should know that in the absence of the Chairman of the CFMG and CFSB, there is hardly any scope that such undesirable incidents if occurred can be prevented even afterwards. If there are no underground factional issues, then nothing to worry. But unfortunately, there have already been factional issues over the years and as such it is only expected that there can be clashes whenever and wherever they meet each other, whether they have ceasefire with Government of India or not. This will continue to happen. The only solution to this is to enforce the CFGRs. Then who will do this. Is it the State Government of Nagaland or the Assam Rifles? They might interpret that it was not their jobs, but the fact is the State cannot remain silent over these issues when the lives and properties of the citizens are being threatened due to factional clashes. On the other hand the factions would have their own interpretations of the CFGRs in the event of such factional incidents. Then who is going to examine it. Is it not the Chairman of the CFMG and CFSB? It is honestly believed that the only remedy to these undesirable acts of factional violence in the State is to immediately appoint a Chairman of CFMG and CFSB because only he can act, command and summon leaders of the factions through the CFMG or CFSB meetings to sort out differences or warn against violating CFGRs. It is only through the meetings of the CFMG or SFSB that such frequent factional clashes will drastically reduce. Regrettably, Delhi appears to be in no hurry to appoint anyone as Chairman at the moment. Now the question is why the civil societies are not reacting to the dead silence of the Government of India with regard to the non-appointment of the Chairman. The Center is responsible for letting loose the cadres of the factions because the former is maintaining truce with them. We have not heard any word from Delhi on such factional incidents for the last many months. Are we going to keep things like this? If things go on like this, the State will be back to square one and that will not be to everyone’s liking. Is this the fate of 16 years of ceasefires between the Naga underground groups and the Government of India? Is this what we want to see after 16 years of ceasefires? Why is the Government of India making mockery of the ceasefires that had come after years of fears, hatreds, apprehensions, suspicions and bloodsheds? It is alright taking decades to find solution to the longstanding Naga political issue. It is understandable because of the long history of the Indo-Naga political conflicts, but at least the ongoing “ceasefires” should have semblance of “ceasefires.” Most importantly, it is the oxygen to the process of finding solution to the Naga issue. Oken Jeet Sandham
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f only NSF had called the bandh to protest against disunity, clashes and killings among Naga national workers; if only it had called to protest against multiple rampant taxation by National workers; if only it had called to protest against horrific academic performances by Government educational institutions; if only it had called to protest against corruption in state government offices; if only it had called to force the Nagaland state government against taking abnormal cuts in all contract works; if only it had called to stop unrestraint entry of illegal immigrants into Nagaland, one would imagine the popularity rating of present NSF officials would have skyrocketed. The GPRN/NSCN, along with the rest of the Naga people would have applauded the NSF for guiding tens of thousands of Naga students towards the path to peaceful egalitarian future. Alas, as simple as it sounds, a stray bullet from factional clash hitting NSF official’s vehicle was termed as ‘assassination attempt’ and therefore Nagaland got shut down on 1st July 2013. Whether it was remote controlled or done with correct conscience, the good old NSF is behaving like some recently installed North Korean boy dictator. Issuing ultimatums and indulging in negative rhetoric is not good for students as it is wrong politics. Federating units are being misled. It is very disturbing to know how the NSF has gone about spitting venom, rattling its tail, calling up all federating units to comply, terming the factional clash on 25th June at Kohima as an “ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT” on the life of its Asst. Gen. Secretary. What the NSF miserably failed to understand is that students are the soul of Naga nationhood and securing their future is the greatest objective of our political struggle. To GPRN/
NSCN, the existing Ceasefire with the Government of India and a political solution acceptable to the Naga people is the ultimate goal and boys like Mr. Kesosul Christopher Ltu, who is a student working in a students’ body deserve to live and be a part of the greater Naga future. NSF should avoid whipping up public emotions for wrong reasons. GPRN/NSCN has other important things to do than assassinate students. Simply put, a person fired at from very very close range with little or no distance to evade bullets would be called point-blank range and unless the gun failed to fire or unless the target suddenly turned into a fly or an ant, he or she would be dead or seriously wounded. No matter how much the NSF or AYO or any organisation wants the Nagas to believe it to be an assassination bid, it is untrue because Mr. Kesosul Christopher Ltu, is alive and well. The exchange of fire first happened near Lotha Baptist Church at lower Chandmari, Kohima, when a K cadre appeared with a pistol in hand. Only few shots were exchanged. There was one Tata Mobile, one taxi van with an old lady inside who soon fled the scene and a Maruti Alto Taxi. There was no other vehicle around let alone NSF official. Later at traffic jam near police point, coming up from Mezhur higher secondary school side, K boys chased GPRN/NSCN officials and there was another exchange of fire in which the GPRN/ NSCN cadre simple defended himself and escaped. If the NSF official was on the scene at both incidents, one would ask whether his presence was a co-incidence or deliberate. GPRN/NSCN strict directive to its armed civil and military workers have always been to exercise maximum restraint in civilian areas however when they are stalked and fired upon,
the only option is to defend themselves. 25th June incident at Kohima is no different. It is very unfortunate that the federating units and other organisations, without ascertaining the fact, rallied to NSF’s emotional drumbeat and supported the bandh, paralysing educational institutions, offices, business outlets, healthcare services, strain on administration and law enforcing agencies etc. The Naga Student’s Federation (NSF) managed to shut down Nagaland for a day perhaps thinking it has done a remarkable job but while the factional gunfight was unfortunate, the GOI and its intelligence agencies must be mighty pleased since the NSF, citing ‘assassination attempt’ , has adopted sinister design the GOI has been attempting for decades. Only Indians and traitors use words like, self-styled, rebels, insurgents, secessionists etc. If NSF believes calling bandhs and serving ultimatums will strengthen the Naga political struggle and bring the Nagas together, either the pillars of the student body have corroded beyond repair or the students manning it simply lacks intellectual capacity to respond to a given situation. Changes around the world are brought by determined citizens, majority being students, backed and guided by political vision and vibrant intelligentsia. Changes are not brought through emotional outburst and dangerous rhetoric. Arab world and closest to us Myanmar are good examples. GPRN/NSCN has always been supportive of any pro-people programme organised by civil societies and NGOs for the entrenchment of the political vision and aspiration of the Naga people. It shall continue to do so. MIP, GPRN/NSCN
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n November 2012, following the death of Bal Thackery, a 21-year-old girl, questioning the total shutdown in the city for Bal Thackeray’s funeral, posted in her facebook account “People like Thackeray are born and die daily and one should not observe a bandh for that”. Mumbai Police arrested her for “statements creating or promoting enmity, hatred or ill will between classes.” Another girl, her friend, who ‘liked’ the comment was also arrested. Imagine! Arrested for liking someone’s comment?. That’s how the Law becomes a mockery when it seeks to favor the mighty Shiv Sena against the two poor girls. This reminds us of a scenario propounded by George Orwell, decade’s back in Animal Farm that “all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” Should freedom of speech be the privilege of the few elite? Not surprisingly, India, the world largest democracy, rankings in 2013 World Press Freedom Index was a miserable 140th out of 179 countries. The performance of our comrade China in the same index is even worse at 173rd. China, a country where even Nobel peace prize winner were put behind bars for what the government calls “inciting subversion of state power” only reveals Chinese government zeal to crush out dissent by any means necessary. But comparing to China, Indians still enjoys better freedom of speech and expression. At least India’s Anna Hazare’s or other activists were not arrested and put into prison like the 2010 Nobel peace prize laureate Liu Xiaobo and scores of other Chinese writers and journalists currently in jail for their work and advocacy. “To view the opposition as dangerous is to misunderstand the basic concepts of democracy. To oppress the opposition is to assault the very foundation of democracy.” wrote Aung San Suu Kyi, in her popular book Letters from Burma obviously referring to the subjugation
of rights and the voice of the ordinary people by the military junta of that country. “To set the matter straight” issued by the NSCN (IM) is a recap of its earlier article like “dogs barks but caravan moves on” where the NSCN categorically let its voice heard that freedom of speech has its limitations. In another rejoinder, they even went to warn some writers that naga political case “is a blood soaked case, so, they must be very careful in their write ups”. To charge our fellow Nagas with ‘high treason’ just because they have differences in opinion puts the future of the Nagas in a very complex situation. Will I (you) be labeled anti-naga if you speak or write against the organization or if you interpret history from a different angle? Did someone become lesser Naga or patriotic for harboring different opinion? Should the rest of Nagas simply subscribe to the history and politics of the Nagas defined and articulated by the NSCN or the British or the Indians? Is there no room for reasoning and discussion? Just because the overgrounds didn’t join the freedom struggle and carry arms, does it mean they don’t have the right to comment on Naga issue? By issuing threats, is the NSCN sending a message to the rest of the Nagas that there is no way other than the NSCN way? Do I (you) have answers to these questions? Even under the Union of India, the Nagas does not enjoy equal freedom of speech like other Indians because of our quest for self determination; and if the Naga revolutionary groups put further brakes on our freedom of speech and expression, then, the Nagas in near future may literally have no freedom at all. Just as democracy without economic independence is only half-baked bread, there can be no such thing as being half- free. Freedom should be absolute or nothing. Of course, the notion should be conceptualized and interpreted in modern democratic context as
Montesquieu (1689-1755) believed, “freedom was, in essence, being unconstrained and unimpeded in doing what one chooses to do, as long as it is lawful”. Article 19 of the constitution of India guarantees that everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; Yet, Clause (2) of Article 19 impose reasonable restrictions on the exercise of the right in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality, or in relation to contempt of court, defamation or incitement to an offence. However, it may be noted that such restrictions on freedom of speech and expression, must also conform to the test of reasonableness. For instance, mere criticism of the government, or a system within the government, does not necessarily disturb public order. Similarly, advocacy of ideas which contradicts with that of the government need not necessarily impinges on the sovereignty or security of a nation. The ideas, thoughts or historical narratives of the Nagas put forward by Thepfulhouvi Solo, Kaka D Iralu, or for that matter, anybody, need not necessarily conform to the principles and ideology of the NSCN. Forget about the NSCN, there could be many Nagas who may not subscribe to the ideas or solutions prescribed by our writers and commentators, including this article; because the decision whether to accept an idea or not does not lie with the writer but with the reader. But differences in opinion do not give us the right to write them off or shoot them down. The NSCN only displays its weakness and intolerance when it tries to counter writers or commentators having different opinions with threats and intimidations. It is good, perhaps impressive, that the NSCN (IM) remains watchful and vigilant about the culture, history and politics of the
Nagas like no other Naga groups; but to presume itself as the custodian of Naga history and politics would be wrong. Moreover, to expect from all other Naga groups or individuals to fall in line with its vision or dictates would be expecting a little too much. I agree with Khekiye K Sema when he says that “information that are considered questionable should be rectified by clarifications with facts and leave it to the perception of the readers to ascertain the truths.” This, I believe, the NSCN is well equipped to do, as it has the manpower and the intellectual capacity to do so. History reminds us that the writings of Rousseau, Voltaire and Montesquieu etc. had an effect on changing the ideas of liberty and forms of government, which contributed to the start of the French Revolution. The opinion expressed by some Naga writers, fine or ugly, still provokes the minds of our fellow Nagas, which can form the basis for further discussions and debates. But, we cannot have those meaningful discussions when everyone is infatuated with our own theories and principles. And unless we engage ourselves on some meaningful dialogues, we cannot sort out our differences. In other words, there can be no consensus. And this is where we are today; a nation without consensus. Rousseau’s quotation that “Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains” is as relevant today in Nagaland as it was in France during those times. Bounded by the might of Indian imperialism, suppressed by her draconian laws, and entangled under the crossfire and extortions of competing Naga outfits, the word Naga has become synonymous with oppression, conflict and chaos. And in such juncture, just as George Washington says, “If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.” (N Janbemo Humtsoe) janbemolotha@gmail.com
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ANCSU slams delay in NU results Our Correspondent Kohima | July 2
The All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) today lashed out at the failure of the Nagaland University (NU) to declare the Bachelor of Arts (BA) results as per the norm of University Grants Commission (UGC). ANCSU President, Vilhousielie Kenguruse addressing a press-conference at Naga Club Building here this evening, pointed out that the undergraduate exams got over by April 27 last, but the NU has not declared the results till date. “The NU is not functioning as per the UGC norms,” he said citing that as per UGC norms, the undergraduate results have to be declared within 60-days of completion of the last examination. Nonetheless, he said that while the provisional results of the BA is yet to be declared, the students of B. Sc and B. Com are getting delayed to get admission beyond the state for higher education as the NU has not issued their mark sheets. “Such delay in declaring the undergraduate results has become an annual routine of the NU, because of which Naga students fail to get timely admissions in other institutions beyond
ANCSU officials addressing a press conference.
the state,” he said. He also stated that ANCSU had appealed to the NU authorities for timely declaration of the result but to no avail. He said only after repeated appeals the result of B. Sc and B. Com were declared in middle part of June, but the mark-sheets are yet to be issued. He also decried that admissions to various good institutes of higher education beyond the state is ending by July second week, whereas NU is yet to fully declare the results. He also said that as a mark of protest and resentment over the delay, ANCSU has launched first phase of agitation by wearing black badges since June 27 and would do so till the results are declared completely. All college going students are wearing it and showing resentment, he said. The ANCSU President lamented that instead of the NU concentrating more on declaring the results;
it has tried to take up paper war against ANCSU for wearing the black badges. ANCSU Vice President, Tsukjem Longkumer said that NU authorities have always been giving excuses of manpower shortage and staff in the examination section for delay in declaring the results. But, he said if such is the case, the NU authorities should recruit more staff so that the careers of thousands of students are not put at stake. ANCSU officials also said that since admissions to institutes beyond Nagaland is almost over; the Controller of Examination of NU should take the responsibility to provide admission to the nearly 4000 NU students. They also declared that if the NU fails to declare the results by July 7, ANCSU would be compelled to resort to severe course of action even to the extent of picketing the NU Headquarters in Lumami.
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NPF subverting issue of lawlessness: NPcc
Dimapur, July 2 (mExN): The NPCC has today accused the NPF of attempting to “subvert the burning issue of lawlessness.” Terming the recent statement of the NPF Press & Media Bureau on the present law and order situation as “shocking and an insult to the people of Nagaland,” press note from the Media Cell of the NPCC said that remaining a mute spectator to the state of lawlessness, the DAN government has “abdicated its responsibility towards the people and the state and therefore has no moral right to continue in office.” The NPCC stated that despite the “total breakdown of the state machinery and people losing faith in the ability of the government to provide security and safety,” the NPF party still wants the people to believe that all is well on the law and order front, “while the situation on the ground needs the urgent intervention of the state government.” The NPCC asserted that the “random killing and injuring of unarmed civilians, threats and intimidation to government officials and public leaders, factional fights in populated areas endangering lives of the public and multiple taxation and rampant extortion by various groups have become the order of the
day during the past decade of DAN rule.” Citing the recent bandhs called by the ACAUT and the NSF, the NPCC stated that these bandhs should serve as an “eye opener for the NPF.” Referring to the NPF citation of facts and figures from neighboring states, the NPCC added that it did not ask for a comparative analysis of neighboring states on law and order but wanted the NPF led DAN government to enforce the writ of the state, “which has been hijacked by nefarious elements leading to a state of total lawlessness.” On the claims of the NPF that the “culture of congress is alien to the Nagas,” the NPCC questioned the NPF as to why in 2009, it rushed to Delhi to pledge unconditional support to the congress led UPA government at the centre, “when it parrots the so called alien culture at every opportune moment.” It added that the NPF would have to clarify their support to the Congress led UPA government at the centre. “The hooliganism of the NPF is still fresh in the minds of the people when the mad scramble for power after the recent assembly elections led to burning down of NPF office in Dimapur and vandalism of their Central Office at Kohima,” it said.
VK Town Union Dmp condemns
Dimapur, July 2 (mExN): V.K. Town Union Dimapur has expressed rage over the killing of Zhehuto Chisho, a permanent resident of V.K. Town on June 27 at Thilixu village by unidentified gunmen. “Regardless
of what the problem is, killing will only breed more problems instead of solving it,” stated the Union’s vice chairman, Vihoto Wotsa in a press release while strongly condemning the killing. “The blood of such continuous
factional killing has flooded the Naga soil and it is high time to stop this bloodshed and heal our land.” Further, it appealed all the Naga national groups to "immediately stop senseless killings and reconcile."
President Ahimsa K. Zhimo who conceptualized the programme said it was very important for mothers to not only preserve cultural values and traditions but pass on to younger generation. “We want to create a society that will help women participate and perform and want to reach out to all the women in Nagaland by bridging the cultural gap,” she reiterated. Ahimsa, who had also served as youth director and evangelized drug addicts and sex workers and also served as counselor to people living with HIV and AIDS lamented
that owing loss of cultural values, many youth have gone astray. “Our culture is vanishing and youngsters are forgetting their cultural values and unless one takes pride in their culture, it will diminish.” Therefore, she said organising such an event was necessary and was the right platform to inculcate culture and motivate youngsters to appreciate their culture. The event would feature display of traditional Sumi artefacts in a well-designed museum, competitions on folk dances and songs as well as traditional Sumi cuisine, couple
show, traditional fire making, top spinning etc. WSTH has also roped in professional theatre performers who would be staging the saga of ‘Nisapa Nisala, Inakha Ghonili’. Seminar on cultural values will also be conducted by Director of indigenous cultural society Nagaland (ICSN) Dr. Hesheto Y. Chishi. The organizers have urged parents to bring their children along to partake in the programme, while extending invitation to all well- wishers not only from Sumi community but other communities as well.
Union asks maximum WSTH cultural fair to motivate youth punishment for child rapist Kohima, July 2 (mExN): Viswema people residing in Kohima (Viswema Kewhira Kelhouko Krotho) has assured that it will keenly observe the “prosecution, conviction and sentencing” of Shiv Shankar who reportedly raped a 7-year-old girl on June 13, 2013. It has also appealed the judiciary to award swift and severe punishment in accordance to Section 376 (1) of the Indian Penal Code since the victim is under 12 years of age and physically challenged. The Krotho in a press release affirmed that “the assault qualifies as an aggravated form of rape and must be judged with reference to Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012.” Meanwhile, asserting that befitting sentence will serve as a deterrent to
other potential criminals, the Krotho demanded that the accused be not granted bail for whatsoever reason and warned that its ire will be on any person who tries to bail him out or tries to vitiate the case. It also extended heartfelt appreciation to all organisations and individuals who came out strongly in action and words against the “abominable” sexual assault. Further acknowledging that the organizations’ support has strengthened the Krotho in its quest for befitting punishment of the "criminal" and future safeguard of women from such elements, it thanked the lady Sub-Inspector Levinuo Nyuwi attached to South Police Station Kohima for investigating the case and completing the charge sheet in less than two weeks.
Rejoinder to Vikholie and Itingtiebe on formation of ZPO
Dimapur, July 2 (mExN): With just one day left for the cultural fair programme, the organiser -Western Sumi Totimi Hoho (WSTH) is making every effort for parents and children to enjoy and learn all about Sumi cultural tradition in an entertaining manner. The three-day event “Mheshomheghi Mekua Kipeye” starting July 4 at Agri Expo site, 4th mile Dimapur is being organised in a bid to revive Sumi cultural and traditional values through entertaining programmes targeting youth and parents. WSTH
NBHM Chairman holds review meeting
Dimapur, July 2 (mExN): MLA and Chairman of Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission, Yollow Konyak held a review meeting with the team leader and team members of Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) on June 24 at the Multi Utility Centre 6th Mile, Dimapur. NBHM team member, Chubanungla Shilu in a press
release stated that the Chairman was apprised of the activities undertaken in the last 5 years from all the districts. Past achievements, failures, lessons learned, challenges and difficulties faced, suggestions for improvement, yearly plans and future plans of the mission was deliberated. Yollow urged upon the team members to be diligent,
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election, why should Vikholie and Itingtiebe blame the Minister and his party men for fair conduct of ZPO election, where no party men are involved in the process of election. We are always constrained to disclose a thief living in Vikholie and Itingtiebe should define the following our village but since Vikholie and Itingtiebe have exposed points: 1. In today’s world any society needs peace with themselves, we are bound to expose the truth behind these entire ugly incidents taking place through the so development and to achieve this corruption and anti called ZPO in the District is due to the following reasons. social elements should be cut down drastically. If Mr. Vikholie and Itingtiebe really mean to allege corrupi) A handful of Zeliang Officers continuously suption charges on the Minister T.R. Zeliang they should port the so called ZLPO/ZPO by conducting such meeting level their charges in what way the Minister has fin- in their houses and openly participated in nay meeting ished the money meant for development, which de- organized by this g\fake Organization. ii) Few public leaders who never believe in People’s partment and against which project? This is one area of concerned with pertinent question to Vikholie and Mandate/Democratic system are behind such fictitious Itingtiebe the daring men with wild allegation from organization and ZLPO/ZPO became a chronic disease in the district and now spreading this same disease to other Ndunglwa Village. 2. All the Organization/Union from Peren District Naga Society in some platform. In this context, we cannot teach a lesson to any unusually comes to our Minster T.R. Zeliang for important meeting and function and used to ask help from time reasonable public leaders but Govt. Officers should to time. However, Mr. Vikholie and Itingtiebe in their stop such double standard game otherwise we will statement clearly spelled out that 72 Village Council be compelled to spell out the name and designation Chairman were purchased by T.R. Zeliang. This state- of such erring Officers. Hence those Officers should be ment does not only cause damage to the minister in per- satisfied with enough damages been done to their own son but he has termed all the village Chairman as pur- society. It is also pertinent to mention here that the ofchasable items. Therefore, they or their dictator should ficers being a respectable person in the society nobody spell out how T.R. Zeliang has bribed the village Council can stop you in attending any function as special inChairman, Zeme Council and Liangmai Council and Ze- vites or as resource person as the people need your exliangrong Baudi. As we all know that any NGOs, Social perience and knowledge but not by spear heading such Organizations or Village Council duly selected or elected unwanted organization. No NGO/Union would like to by the people deserved respect by one and all but an come out openly but we the NPF leaders have tolerorganization like the past ZPO had been functioning till ated enough watching all this evil design meted out 21st June 2013 without any Office in the District has cre- from a govt. paid servant. If anyone dares to challenge this statement we are prepared to expose the name of ated sufficient damage to our society. We came to know that on 15th June 2013 a joint those erring officers involved in so called ZPO/ZLPO meeting of ZPO, Zeme Council and Liangmai Council and their activities till date. Last but not the least we would like to caution was convened by the so called ZPO with representative of 10 members each and endorsed to go ahead with the Vikholie and Itingtiebe if you are not misused by some decision of Zeme Council and Liangmai Council to con- inciter you should come out with facts and figure of duct election of ZPO on 21st June 2013. Moreover, the your allegation against T.R. Zeliang, Minister Planning so called ZPO delegates nominated 3 members namely & Co-ordination but if you think you can throw mud (i) Kengim Kulim (ii) Azui Newmai and (iii) Itingtiebe on some one’s face and sleep peacefully than you are to be included in the election Commission which was wrong and you will be dragged to the court of law in agreed upon by the joint consultative meet. After having defaming case. (Dennis Elung) (Manuel Kamson) (Aliam) all these consultative meet the fake organization of ZPO President President President NPF Peren Division NPF 7 Peren A/C NPF 6 Tening A/C of the past did not file nomination and participate in the
focused, and plan the right strategy for upgrading the beekeeping and honey activities into a revenue earning sector for the State. He stressed that beekeeping can be easily adopted, and honey being a valuable item with a long shelf life can easily be marketed due to its high demand both locally and outside markets.
Withdraw recognition to Rongmei tribe: ZPO Taking into consideration the baselessness and illegality of the Rongmei recognition in the light of the laws or acts and criteria set by the state Govt. the Z.P.O. appeals to the state cabinet members to withdraw their recommendation for the same. ZPO believe that any major decision that pertain to the future of the Nagas of Nagaland must be made after thorough deliberation in the state assembly and after taking into confidence the Tribal Bodies or the people of Nagaland. Every representative of the tribe or for that matter of all the constituency of the state has equal say in the State Assembly be it a mere MLA or a Cabinet Minister. It is a well known fact that a bill must be passed in both the houses of the Indian Parliament to become an Act. But in regard to the Nagaland state we have only the state assembly. So the resolution of the cabinet sign by few members is N ISSUE questionable in this case. Hence, ZPO once again make this fervent appeal to the following Cabinet Ministers to reconsider this subject or issue and revoke the cabinet resolution. The Honorable cabinet ministers are: Neiphiu Rio, Dr. Shurhozelie, T.R. Zeliang, Imkong Imchen, Nyeiwang Konyak, Kuzholuzo, Dr. Ngangshi K. Ao, Dr. Chumben Murry. Zeliang people as a whole called upon each brother tribe of the state to exercise their wisdom and support the ZPO in our struggle for the common good of all the Nagas of Nagaland. (KIEPEUBE) Joint Secy. ZPO (N)
ZPO Resolve Zeliang People Organization after wide consultation and in series of meeting with the public has concern over the controversy which is intentionally masterminded by some few people among the community floated on formation of newly ZPO just to fulfill their desired dreams after selling everything at the cost of innocent public is unbearable and beyond toleration for which ZPO has resolved some few points to cut short everything for the interest of the public of Peren district in particular and Nagas in general. The concocted tales issued in the local daily on Nagaland Post dated Wed. 26.6.13 by self style
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MEx FILE Workshop for artisans and entrepreneurs today Dimapur, July 2 (mExN): North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Ltd. (NEHHDC), Guwahati is organizing seminar/workshop on advocacy and knowledge sharing amongst weavers, artisans, entrepreneurs, SHGs and other associated people at Town Hall, Dimapur on July 3, 2013 at 10:30 am. The seminar will be inaugurated by N Hushili Sema, Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur. Resource persons for the programme have been invited from DIC Dimapur, NHHDC Ltd, State Bank of India, MSME Dimapur, Khadi and Village Industries Commission Dimapur, Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency Dimapur etc. About 100 to 120 artisans, weavers, entrepreneurs, NGOs and SHGs will take part in the workshop.
Congress meeting on July 4
Kohima, July 2 (mExN): Member of CWC, and All India Congress Committee (AICC) I/c Nagaland Luizinho Faleiro will be visiting the state on July 4, 2013. A meeting has been called at 2:30 PM on the day at Congress Bhavan, Kohima. Therefore, following members have been requested to attend the meeting: PCC office bearers, PCC ex-presidents, ex-ministers, MPs/ex-MPs/MLAs/exMLA/s, PCC members, DCC presidents/ACCC presidents, AICC members, AICC and ex-AICC office bearers, fontal organizations. This has been informed by NPCC General Secretary Medokul Sophie.
RSUD felicitation programme on July 4 Dimapur, July 2 (mExN): The Rongmei Students’ Union Dimapur (RSUD) will organize its felicitation programme for HSLC/HSSLC under both NBSE & CBSE on July 4, 3:00 pm at Conference Hall, Hotel Saramati. AG Samuel, Assistant Professor, Political Science Patkai Christian College will be the Guest Speaker. All successful students have been asked to come positively with their parents/guardians for the programme as there will be a special prayer for the successful students by Pastor Gangmuna Gonmei, Rongmei Baptist Fellowship, United North Block, Burma Camp. RSUD General Secretary Gainempu Golmei in a press release has extended invitation to Rongmei Community Dimapur, Rongmei Women Organization Dimapur, Rongmei Youth Club, senior students leaders, elders and well wishers.
Appeal for ‘work charged employees’
Kohima, July 2 (mExN): Joint Venture Departmental Association has appealed to the cabinet sub-committee whom the Government of Nagaland has empowered for “implementation of the report of the work-charged employee commission” mentioned in Agenda No 10 to redress the grievances of the work charged employees, especially service regularization and ROP case as early as possible. A press note issued by All Nagaland PHE Field Staff Association (ANPHEFSA) President N Zhekugha Assumi and ANPWDFWA General Secretary K Atovi Awomi stated that most of the work charged employees are going to retire without availing the benefits which they are entitled to after serving the department for long time. The joint venture departmental association includes: PWD (R & B) and (Housing), Public Health Engineer Department, Police Engineering Project Department, Mechanical Department, Town Planning Department, Irrigation and Flood Control Department, and Industries & Commerce Department etc.
Social work in Zunheboto
ZuNhEboto, July 2 (Dipr): In view of the fourth coming Tuluni festival on July 8, DC Zunheboto L. Akato Sema informed that there will be a mass social work in all sectors/wards of Zunheboto town at 8 a.m. In this regard, he directed all Head of Offices to clean their office premises and all the GBs to inform their sector/colony concerned and supervise the social work.
Zeliangrong Baudi namely the so called Akhang and Azeu Namcym is seriously viewed besides those other ten(10) signatories recommended for recognition of Rongmei as Indigenous Tribe in Nagaland. ZPO unanimously resolved to implement action against those responsible groups or individual trying to subrogate the well being of Zeliang public by distorting the fact. Hence ZPO authority appeals to every individual serving in various organizations in different capacity to realize their misdeed and co-operate with ZPO for peace and harmony among the community. After lengthy deliberation on the present scenario created over ZPO by some vested interest leader, the house thoroughly examined in its executive meeting held on 29th June 2013 at Ngwalwa town Hall and unanimously resolved to serve show cause notice to the signatories who have recommended the Rongmei without any legal reason and to withdraw their recommendation within one (1) month. The signatories are: T.R. Zeliang, Denis Zeliang, Raitu Elu, Haideuted, Hangdi, Takam, Azeu Namcyn, Heling, Penam. ZPO also stated that due to presence of Zeliangrong Organization, the mindset of the People are confused and thereby giving some vested interest leader a chance to create more division. In this regard Z.P.O. will bandh any organization under the nomenclature of Zeliangrong for the best interest of all and a memorandum will be submitting to Chief Minister to take action against T.R. Zeliang by removing him from the Ministry as a Zeliang tribe of Peren district are facing social, chronic ethnic conflict since he has taken the extreme step of recognizing Rongmei Tribe without consulting the native inhabitants of the district. ZPO further resolved to fully support and endorsed the press statement of Shri. Vikholie Presiden NZC (N) dated 24.6.13and Itingtiebe Advisor Z.P.O. dated 25.6.13 due to the fact that their statements are based on truth. Further three (3) days notice to Mr. Akhang and Azeu Namcyn has been given to apologize to the President NZC (N) for their wild and fanatical press statement dated Nagaland Post 26.6.13. Failing which Z.P.O. will initiate its own course of action. AZU NEWMAI) President ZPO (N)
(KIESAMYI IRANGGAUNG) General Secretary ZPO (N)
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Solution Lies Within Us
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olitical, Social, Economic and Ecological Justice and Sustainability are the central rallying points in the continuous effort to restore Development, Liberation, Transformation and Self-Determination. From this perspective development begins by reclaiming freedom and dignity which are interdependent and interconnected to the freedom of all human beings. Inherent in this premise is the indivisibility of justice, peace and sustainability – without equitable sustainability that is accessible to everyone there is no justice, and without justice there can be no peace. Political and economic ownership are at the heart of a shared humanity where peace with justice is the guiding principle. Development and Education are first of all about liberating people from all that prevents them from having a full life with dignity, justice and freedom. Therefore ultimately development and education are about transformation – a process that involves spiritual and political growth. Transformation is therefore not a process where one person can do the transformation for somebody else. It is through the continuous praxis of reflection and action that people learn to understand their realities, write their own history and evolve strategies that will best enable them to realize their aspirations. Development and Education are made possible through participatory processes where people assume ownership of their lives and future by deciding what is best for them, and one that reflects and represents their values, worldviews and aspirations. It is the values of self-determination that facilitate a people’s growth to become makers of their own culture and their destinies. Revitalizing sustainable democracy and economies means rethinking education. No education is neutral or fully objective – it either facilitates the growth and capacity of people to be critical in thinking, pro-active to injustice, responsive to transformation and creative in development or to be passive to injustice, reactive to transformation and generally dependent on outside authorities for survival. Not only is our dependence in specialization taking over but also the lack of depth and critical learning as to how and why certain ‘truths are truths at all.’ Education needs to involve the process of engaging and the development of the human mind and the human spirit through critical assessment and critical thinking in order to create critical consciousness. EF Schumacher points out that the root of what is wrong with us is a failure of thinking of values and ultimately education. The solution lies within us. We are our own impetus for progress. Progress lies not first in the teaching of how to make or build or the knowledge of simple facts, but in how to live.
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Weapons are for war, not for a political solution
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resident Obama’s decision to officially authorize the transfer of weapons to the Syrian rebels is a gamble with US credibility. Moreover, the release of information, via anonymous sources, shows the fragility of the US administration’s position and suggests the existence of a troubling disagreement among top administration officials. That is hardly the tone needed before committing the country to a military conflict that has thus far killed 93,000 people in Syria. The half-hearted commitment to solving the crisis in Syria by providing more tools of murder and destruction can only be saved by a clear and demonstrable success. Anything short of forcing Assad to leave office through political or military means cannot be considered success. This mission is more complicated than the 2003 war in Iraq, for many reasons. First, the stated goal of the US administration and its close Arab allies (Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia) is to remove Assad from power. That was also the stated goal of the invasion of Iraq. The similarity ends there. In the case of the Iraq war, the US was able to somewhat achieve its goal with an average of about 160,000 troops (and hardware) on the ground. In the case of the war in Syria, the US administration wants to achieve the same goal it achieved in Iraq but with zero US troops on the ground and with tens of thousands of Syrian and foreign fighters, many of whom are affiliated to the same group that attacked the US on 9-11-2001. Second, in this war, the United States is in fact fighting on the same side as al-Qaeda and its affiliates. Of course, the supporters of intervention, like Senator McCain, would point out that no weapons will reach terrorists. The reality, however, as demonstrated during McCain’s visit to Syrian territories under the control of the rebels, is that it is impossible to ascertain that those receiving US weapons are not terrorists. After all, he was unable to vet the individuals he met and he was reportedly photographed with kidnappers. How can anyone be sure that weapons will not reach terrorists when a Senator could not properly vet a handful of people with whom he met for a few minutes? The forces fighting the Syrian regime are not all freedom fighters: many of them, motivated by blinding sectarian hatred, have committed (and plan to commit) the most gruesome crimes. That information is available to the public as well as to world leaders. Meeting with the UK Prime Minister in London, President Putin asked his host, "is it the people who not only kill their enemies, but open up their bodies, eat their internal organs, in front of the public and cameras, is it them who you want to supply with weapons?" Third, and after months of refusing to supply lethal weapons to the rebels, Administration officials are justifying the aboutface by suggesting that, now, they have irrefutable evidence that the Syrian regime used chemical weapons. Given that the echoes of a similar claim (possession of WMD’s) by the Bush administration to justify the invasion of Iraq are still reverberating, it was no surprise that another UNSC veto-wielding power mocked it. Russian officials retorted that there is just as much evidence suggesting that the rebels have used chemical weapons and accused, “Western friends of politicizing the issue.” The cherry-picking of evidence amounts to playing Russian roulette (no pun intended) with Syrian lives. The reality that is not tainted with self-interested politics, blinding sectarianism, and wilful prejudice is this: supplying the opposition with more weapons is as wrong as militarizing the originally peaceful uprising in Syria. The principled choice, now, as it was then, is to support the nonviolent movement among the Syrian opposition groups. The idea then that a ragtag militia would be able to protect civilians and property against one of the most formidable armies in the region, especially by those who claimed even then that the regime was supremely brutal, was ridiculous. But equally ridiculous is the notion that more weapons will help end the suffering. Indeed, sending more weapons to the opposition will only encourage the supporters of the Syrian government, like Russia, to provide more weapons. The difference will be that supplying weapons to the Syrian government is not illegal, but supplying weapons to the opposition is, because the Syrian government, as far as the laws of UN Charter and institutions are concerned, is the legitimate government of Syria. And more violation of the UN Charter and international law on the part of the US must chip away at its credibility. Moreover, with US overt involvement in the armed conflict in Syria, the narrative that justified Iran’s and Hezbollah’s direct involvement is retroactively validated. After all, that is exactly what the leader of Hezbollah said: the war in Syria is an American, Israeli, Takfiri war against the axis of resistance. With the US joining Qatar and Saudi Arabia (the main sponsors of violent Salafism) in supplying opposition groups with weapons to fight governments, a dangerous precedent is established. What, then, would stop Iran, Russia, China or any other country from supplying weapons to opposition groups in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, or even Turkey where legitimate protest movements have risen up and were met with brutal repression by government forces?
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Rajeev Sethi | Source: The Hindu
Reimagining the Silk Route The spirit of give-and-take that this ancient route inspired among civilisations can transform today’s geopolitics
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he samosa and seviyan were my first introduction to India being a part of something bigger. Stuffed ravioli and slippery spaghetti from Italy to the ubiquitous dumpling and noodles of a staple ‘Chinese’ take away, opened up a wider but familiar world. In my school in the sixties, based on intuitive visual response and little else, my first exhibit compared the rhythmically paced pirouettes of Kathak to flamenco. The ease with which we managed to collage fabulous Indian, Chinese and Persian flora and fauna into exotic trees of life helped us question the complex origins of iconographies. Twenty years we shared in the new dialogues between parent civilisations (note: not countries) evoking shared cultural memories and religious moorings through Unesco, which had launched a brilliant but sadly unnoticed Silk Roads initiative. In 1877, German explorer Baron Ferdinand von Richtofen used the name of a treasured cloth as a seductive metaphor to coin the term Silk Route for a conjunction of ancient, though not smooth, caravan routes scattered over Eurasia along the Far East, Central Asia, South Asia, reaching up to Africa. Probably inspired by wily tales of secrecy linked to the making and trade of silk— an ‘invention’ romantically ascribed to a Chinese princess fishing out a fibrous cocoon found floating in her tea cup — the route was active, offering a lot more.
The tangible and the intangible The first millennium BC through the middle of the second millennium AD witnessed seminal give and take in the areas traversed by the Silk Route. Buddhism and Islam became world religions. Sufis and poets provided enlightenment, spices pickled foods. Pottery, glass, gold, tea, indigo, jade and textiles made merchants rich and crafts people prospered. The vocabularies of music, architecture, dance, drama and design morphed. Values became more universal as world views expanded. The flux was intense, effecting a profound movement, deeply impacting our thought, actions and deeds. The impact on both tangible and intangible heritage was profound. The Silk Route in fact became humanity’s first global exchange — a precursor to the Internet — not just opening multiple ways but offering a web of choices, instrumental to great innovations that have directly impacted culture, science and commerce of today. As a conduit of transmission of knowledge and wisdom and as a perennial source of adventure, discovery and power, its deep resonance still evokes fresh perspectives which are perhaps just as vital now for the future of our world: a world fast shrinking…Hollywood celebrities working with Asian teams and themes, IT with its cyber web of interdependencies, culinary arts tickling changing palates, material goods and games catering to emerging life styles, medicines and wellness industries integrating the ancient with the modern. New Routes? How does South Asia reach out to ride the waves? The peripheries of our subcontinent can once again become vital links as dynamic and lucrative gateways to the rest of Asia. With strategic interventions to ease political tensions, fragile Kashmir, once a vital junction on a great crossroads and the trou-
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n the subject cited above, I would like to express my little experience on Govt. Schools progress and setback in our State as I have given my best of service for 35 years. In this article, I will dwelt on HSLC NIL result and its ‘hala gola’ and inter-connected problems. Till 1992 there were 72 GHS in Nagaland among which GHSS Kohima, Mokokchung and a few others were from British India period. Last post creation of GHS teachers including ministerial staff, subject teachers was in 198182 after which, during 1993-94, 53 GHS were upgraded without a single post creation. Majority of the GHS producing NIL result are from these GHS. Till 2008-09 total GHSS/GHS were 126 only which includes 16 GHSS with full functional strength. Now under RMSA 35 GHS were upgraded during 2009-10 with skeleton post creation and appointment made in March 2013 whereas classes 9-10 started in 2011 & 2012. Two batches of GHS totalling 67 in 2010-11 and 45 in 2011-12 were also upgraded as approved by PAB, G.O.I (MHRD) for which post creation and appointment etc is not yet done but some High Schools are running with GMS strength Teachers. Now department has 273 GHSS/ GHS altogether. This year ie; 2013 Nil result was generated by 26 GHS among which more than 50% are those Schools upgraded under RMSA. Since establishment, the newly upgraded High Schools functions with private teachers provided by VEC/ SMDC, poor result was on expected line. 53 GHS upgraded during 1993-94 in remote areas such as GHS Pungro, Kichang, Anatongre, Bora Namsang, Sakshi, Longching, Mopong, Kezocha, few in Tseminyu and Phek district regularly produce NIL result whom do we blame? Most of us patronize Schools other than Govt. run ones. We have come across ANSTA view,
bled seven sisters along the volatile North Eastern Himalayas, could well have an indispensible stake in such a plan. Connectivity of areas that have become conflict-affected would symbolise relative prosperity for the whole region, stimulate migrations and exchange, stabilise fast disappearing skills and livelihoods, re-define securities and modernity with a purpose. The efforts to re-establish ancient routes are tied up with the pragmatic needs of new nation states along the routes, such as in the former Soviet Union, for modern infrastructure and this millennium’s goals for development. Today, Unesco is perhaps less persuasive than the realpolitik of Uncad, UNDP, Unescap and ADB pooling their might to develop Trans Asian Highways and Trans continental Railways. Talking about revival of Silk and spice Routes for intellectual or ideological cross fertilization of ancient culture will continue but if commercial, social and geopolitical justifications are found, a lot else follows without much ado. In 2004 India became signatory with 30 countries for joint projects on Trans Asian transportation networks. China’s role was to promote a single axis linking Europe-Central Asia with its mainland. Bypassing most of South Asia with exception of a small opening into north-east Pakistan, China carries on with much else for purposes other than trade. India, though, has done little, neglecting great economic and geopolitical dividends for north-west or north-east India. More than four decades ago, I crossed the picturesque Mughal route running through Rajouri, Poonch and Thanamandi on mule back. Lately revived for tourism, other areas such as Ladakh and north-east, remain barely accessible. The government’s new road building programmes are somewhat limited, focusing on mainland connectivity, giving negligible attention to border States. India’s unpreparedness to reach out to Central and East Asia has resulted in it confining itself to a South-South Asia box. Reviving Kashmir Independent cross cultural exchange within an emerging region, particularly for Kashmir will revive the State’s historic role as a veritable and dynamic crucible of major transformations witnessed over centuries. This rare alchemy between Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh has for too long remained static and uninspired. Hinged as the region is to the problematic borders of Pakistan and
China, it is losing its critical role in a unique network of cross cutting identities. What passed through this region went through a transformative rite of passage. Not even an institution like religion emerged untouched. As an important transit emporium in the trade between India and Central Asia, Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh represent an unusual co-existence of three great faiths tempered by living traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam. The ‘Trika’ of the three continues to influence peoples’ lives, giving the call to human conscience in an increasingly polarised region. Kashmir embodies ‘Kashmiriyat’ — a quality the young holding guns can barely understand. While in Kashmir recently to launch the unprecedented art programme conceived for the new Air terminal in Mumbai — it took place in an Intach-restored building on the River Jhelum — the much acclaimed Baroda based artists, Nilima Sheikh and B.V. Suresh collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of Kashmiri craftspeople on a huge mural entitled ‘conjoining lands’. Fayaz Ahmed Jan, the most reflective papiermache artist amongst them, has created evocative and unprecedented panels depicting life in Seher or Srinagar. When asked by the press “Why Srinagar?” my reply may have resonated with the subconscious of young Fayaz, who I have known over three decades growing up in troubled times, “Stand anywhere in the old city or simply float on its lakes of paradise…one feels the fragrance of Bokhara, the streetscapes of Isfahan, the recurring motifs of Xian and the immeasurable presence of Sadashiva”. Srinagar permeates the senses, expanding ones notion of land or being. I appeal to all right thinking politicians, adventurous entrepreneurs, hard nosed academics and imaginative stakeholders of creative and cultural industries to help bolster trans-national connectivity, by reinventing the idea of the Silk Route for the South Asian sub-continent. To begin with, a sublime riverine festival energising the decaying ghats and waterways of Srinagar will help. An international biennale positioning the best that Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh have to offer needs to follow — not as a mere mela of arts and crafts —but as a veritable stocktaking of the finest thinking and creativity the sub-continent has on offer. (The writer is a leading designer who has tried over a decade to recreate locally, the much acclaimed Smithsonian’s Silk Route festival, scenographed by him on The Washington Mall. As Chairman of The Asian Heritage Foundation and principal Art Advisor to Mumbai’s New Airport he is active in the creation of art for public spaces.)
In support of Govt High Schools and suggestions thereof B.Tingshem Konyak Retired Director School Education Govt of Nagaland
opinion and proposal for improvement sometime in second week of June 2013 in all local dailies. Principal GHSS Bhandari Nellayapan B. dated 20/6/2013 in Nagaland Post Pg. 6 with the caption Illiterate parents, innocent children, and indifferent teachers, in which he rightly stressed on the role of teachers and appealed for more sincere effort from his (colleagues) teaching fraternity for better result and effective functioning of the GHS. Also, Shri P.K Rengma Sr. G/T GHS Chunlikha dated 21/6/13 on Nagaland post pg.6 with the caption ‘ill effect of up-gradation/ conversion of G/T post without replacement’ is worth noting, Govt. may review such decision as many GHS are badly affected in running classes in backward areas; if not - poor result will continue. Unhealthy circumstances in running the Govt. School for the last 30 years is - power and authority from V.E.C upto highest level uses it to their advantages only. Whereas in private institutions, either the proprietor or Head of the institution is final authority. With due apology to sincere and devoted teachers many Govt. teachers are “UNWILLING GOVT. SERVANT” engaging proxy on his/her behalf illegally against which V.E.C/W.E.C cannot stand up to say No, Some VEC/ WEC Chairman are happy to hide either on share basis or keep their children as the proxy teacher. Regret to say
that some were pursuing Theological Studies after keeping proxy in his/ her place. VCC, Church leaders, GBs, Students leaders do not have the guts to say ‘No’ against such wrong doing. Our senior most leader, Hon’ble Governor of Odisha Dr. S.C Jamir advice on many occasions and we have heard “Naga society is facing FAMINE OF TRUTH” which nobody can deny. How many years will be needed to overcome this dismal performance of GHS academic issue. Whether NBSE can do in depth study on this. If, Govt cannot provide sufficient teachers with all in-built facilities what is the use of having 273 GHSS/ GHS only to complete the RMSA norms. Can we not run with limited Schools for quality result.
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SUGGESTION: 1. Redeployment exercise done during 2001, under the administrative supervision of the then Principal Secretary T.N Mannen I.A.S covering all over the State was the right job we did, which cabinet had turned down and society made fun of it as it could not be implemented. Even now rationalisation of teacher post by redeployment from surplus Schools to deficit schools irrespective of X or Z places is needed. Once, Govt. has directed to redeploy within the district which is step motherly attitude because district A & B are running acute shortage of teacher how
can we redeploy? One may ask about 872 bogus retention and few cases still to be finalised, why not utilise those post? But it was like Autumn season’s partial rainfall - the decision for retention which means nothing could be done for remedial placement.
2. Qualified and trained with 6th ROP scale teachers appointment may be considered as existing norms of adhoc appointment with fixed pay against clear vacancies do not encourage our teachers sincerity. Teacher’s service security and welfare may be attended for better result. In order to get Maths, Science teachers 80/20 % Govt policy may apply in which case recruitment of teachers from outside the State can be considered. 3. Retirement vacancy from the surplus teachers schools may be shifted to teachers deficit schools from that nearby locality for strengthening the manpower. If not, required teacher post creation is a must as without teachers, schools cannot be expected to produce good results. Let us not fix the blame on poor HM/ AHM alone for bad performance. No other post creation were done except this time under RMSA for 35 GHS only. 4. Teachers attachment with VIPs and Officers is illegal under RTE Act 2009. Govt. servant in large numbers including many of our teachers drawing salary without duty is worse than the underground taxation. Authority at the Govt. level is working hard for our better future, senior Officers in the department may renew their determination to do away with the problems confronting now and I do hope Govt. will consider genuine needs of the department. Available resources should be used to its maximum for academic excellence. ‘LONG LIVE GOVT. SCHOOL’
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Tuluni- An annual festival of Sumi Tribe
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Khekiye K. sema, Ias (Rtd) Forest Colony, Kohima
hough Nagaland is predominately a Christian State, each Tribe still celebrates their respective traditional festivals annually. This is a reminiscence of “TULUNI”, one such festival of the Sumi Tribe, celebrated on the 8th July every year. In order to fully understand and appreciate the significance of these tribal festivals, one has to travel back in time … the times of one’s head hunting ancestors. Just close your eyes and try to imagine fortified villages on rugged hilltops surrounded by the dense wilderness of skyscraper forests infested with mosquitoes and wild animals and spirits. Imagine each of these isolated villages living as an independent citystate and head hunting others from equally hostile neighbouring villages. Imagine the struggle of each passing day to maintain an uncompromising discipline and cohesive balance within the community for a self-contained existence. Imagine the animistic forefathers diligently and fearfully worshipping the mysterious spirits. Imagine the wonder of their efforts to live in complete harmony with nature, which played a very integral part in the destiny of their routine lives. In an insecure environment such as this, TULUNI emerged as a celebrated festival. It ushered in a time of sharing with one another; a time for rekindling and strengthening community bonds on which depended their very survival. It was also a time for appeasement of the spirits that literally coexisted within their environs and otherwise confounded their daily lives: unbelievable perhaps but true. Living was a serious business. In the traditional past, Tuluni was celebrated at different times according to the climatic zones- the warm region known as GHABO and the cold region AJO. It was celebrated after the fourth month of sowing as a prayer offering to their God, seeking for healthy growth of the crops in the fields sans infestation. Due to the climatic condition the GHABOMI used to celebrate their Tuluni ahead of the AJOMI but in 1972 the Sumi tribe decided to have it celebrated on the same day, the 8th day of July. The word TULUNI has varying definitions depending upon the regions one belongs. The definition I was told refers to ‘three fresh unscarred plantain leaves crafted into a cup in which to sip local beer. It represented the spirit of unselfish sharing of what you had, with others. This festival emphasized not only on the health of the crops but also on hope for a better and prosperous future for which they prayed and gave offerings to the spirits. “Tuluni” also signified a time of prayer to the unknown forces to seek blessing for a faster and healthier growth of population in the village for two primary reasons: reliable work force and warriors to defend the village. (Family Planning functionaries would not have survived a day in those turbulent times). In the present day context, “Tuluni” has been compressed into a one-day token celebration but our forefathers spent seven long non-working days to meticulously observe the various rites. Each day was as important for them as the other and conducted with absolute commitment and discipline. Let me take you on a tour through the routines of each day:
DAY-1 called (ASU ZANI ): ‘Asu’ means millet and ‘Zani’- brew. The first batch of millet would have been harvested and brought home during this season. Women folks in every household, rich or poor, would hectically be involved in brewing millet beer in earthen pots. (Aluminum pots were still not in vogue). Millet was known to ferment faster and the traditional local beer was a pre-requisite for the on coming festivities. The men would only help the women to download the heavy steaming pots from the fire when the brew was ready for fermentation. End of day I. DAY-2 (AGHI ZANI): Aghi (rice) Zani (brew) was a day for preparation of rice beer. Paddy was neither commonly affordable nor a staple crop then and therefore this was more an activity of the betterplaced families. Millet or rice beer was an integral part of the celebration. End of day II. DAY-3 (ASHI GHENI): This was a dooms day for the animal world, for no Naga festival would be complete without placing meat on the table. It was a very important event in the lives of our forefathers and the execution of livestock was manifest in every household. The poorer families not having an animal to slaughter were invariably offered meat by those who had. It was considered a curse for any family who did
“We have a new class of educated people too qualified to be working in the paddy fields, but not qualified enough to be selfresponsible and self-dependent.” True self-responsibility and self-dependency is to be accountable for our jobs, our organizations, our departments, our State. From the powerful to the seemingly powerless, together we all have a responsibility to shoulder.
The Responsibilities of the Powerful and the Powerless not have a piece of meat in the kitchen at this time. Superstition reinforced their belief that an uncaring community would be devoid of dignity and also suffers the consequences of this curse in one form or another by extension and therefore ‘giving’ was an inculcated way of life as much as it was circumstantially induced. This was a day for testing the prowess of the young men and women engaged for matrimony. The mannerism and etiquettes of the daughter-in-law to be, in serving food or beer to the guests was closely observed by the mother-in-law in waiting. The fathers would observe in studied silence, their prospective sons-in-law wielding the azuta (machete) to dissect meat. This was an inherent art any adult male was expected to master. The amazing part in this little act of butchering was that each portion of meat expressed a meaning. The head of an animal was given to the elders or to someone respected, a custom still being practiced today. The rear-end portion of meat would be reserved for the elder brother. (Kindly note that this was not an expression of how one felt about one’s elder brother but more to do with the taste of meat considered to be extra delicious). The grandfather would receive the softer morsels of spleen / liver and intestine; the rib cage meat was meant for the eldest Aunt form the fathers’ lineage; the foreleg portion to the relatives of fathers’ sister and the hind leg reserved for the son(s) and daughter(s)-inlaw. The heart and lungs would be sure to reach the house of the fathers’ best friend. The abdominal meat would be sent to the elder brother from the mothers’ side of the family. As a compensation for their labour, the butchers shared the leftover pieces of stomach/ ribs/small & large intestine. Cutting meat was not a very simple exercise after all. It had to be carried out with such clinical precision without leaving behind hanging shreds of poorly cut meat. No wonder the nervous sweat on the faces of the intending sonsin-law in having to perform before their future commander-in-chief. With such a well-orchestrated definition of each piece of meat the community acknowledged their family ties and expressed their respect without a word being spoken. What is clearly manifested here is the tradition of sharing with one another as a way of life. End of Day III.
DAY 4 ( ANI GHINI ): This was the climax of the festival. The total population would be dressed in their Sunday best (though they did not know Sunday those days). Take a walk through the village and you would not miss the dress code of each individual, attired according to their respective status: the accomplished warriors, the distinguished men of wealth having performed the rites of public feasting, the common man, girls engaged but not wed ... and so on … all by the dress they wore. On this day, no one attended to their fieldwork for fear of reprisal of the spirits destroying their crops. Anyway, who would want to go for work when this was the day for feasting? It was even feared that combing hair on this day would unleash the wrath of the spirits with their paddy stalks getting entangled and not bearing. (It must have been a hair-raising experience for the more trendy ladies of their time). The most significant and meaningful aspect of this festive day was the determined effort that was
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"Perfect Bachelor"
Q-I am 28 years old unmarried man and eldest of four siblings. I am working as a clerk in a government department and my annual income is 1.5 lacs. I am planning to marry in next couple of years. Currently my sisters depend on me. After marriage I will have additional responsibilities. I want to invest for my old age. I do not want to depend on others during my retirement years and want to keep aside some investment for the future of my unborn children. But is it wise or legal to invest for children when I am not yet married? If yes, kindly suggest a way for both investments in such a way, that it does not affect my present responsibilities. Buchem Longleng via email. A: Must I say, I am overwhelmed by your concern of your unborn. And with such sensible thoughts, it makes you one of the most eligible bachelor in entire Nagaland. Lucky will be the woman who will take the
vow, to walk hand in hand with you. This is what financial planning is all about, planning before embarking. And writing to me in detail makes it possible to help me understand your concerns. Financial Planning is done taking into consideration your income, expenses, and your liabilities. Although you have stated your income, but expenses and liabilities are not clear, but I’ll presume myself. One more thing I will do, which I haven’t done before. I’ll tell you the name of the recommended products, which I never do publicly. First thing first, do a term insurance. You are the eldest and you do have your share of responsibilities. Do a term insurance from Agon Religare, by online mode. By buying the policy online, you negate the high cost by bypassing agents etc. Do a sum insurance of twelve times of your annual income. That means in your case you have to insure yourself for Rs.18 lacs. And the yearly premium to insure you for Rs. 18lacs is Rs. 2754. The
made, to maintain and sustain harmony within the community. Constantly aware of their isolated circumstance and inter-dependence, virtually at war with everyone and anyone outside the village gates, it was of paramount importance to maintain peace and harmony within the community. The best of the meat and rice beer would therefore, be laid out and partaken between fellowmen who may have had any differences and firmly redressed. It was a day of feasting for the relatives where the sons and daughters-in-law were invited and fed. Millet and rice beer would overflow and after the wining and dining was done, they would additionally be given packed meat/ beer and sent home. This was a day when the rich improved upon their status by feeding the poor. Owning ‘bonded labourers’ was a practiced tradition among the Sumi Tribe. Their masters would give them a feast too. Even a baby sitter, at the bottom of the labour hierarchy, was not forgotten. A share of choicest cooked meat would be put in her plate this day. The youth would also indulge in their exclusive fanfare of performing vibrant traditional dances, presumably learnt from the spirits. Amidst folk songs eulogizing the heroic deeds of the ancestral warriors they would feast together in groups as an “alozhi” (working groups who shared free labour with each other). End of Day IV. DAY-5 (MUCHOLANI) OR FATHER’S DAY): At sunrise each family would prepare ‘alhegho’- small leafwrapped packages of meat pieces - equal to the total number of animal(s) they owned - for offering to the spirit. It was their belief that forgetting or neglecting an offering to the spirits would result in an unnatural end of their livestock. The fathers in the community would then gather the youth and venture out of the village gates for the first time after the start of the festival, to clear the main village footpath to their fields. On completion of the path clearing exercise the young and old would heap up the freshly cut shrubbery and make a big bonfire and smoke to keep the spirits at bay. The alhegho would be hung on the branches of trees in and around their respective fields. Their pre-prepared food would then be unpacked and a hearty out-door lunch would be shared. Another rite was observed before departure from the fields: that of a symbolic act of uprooting the pest infected crops in the fields and heaping it up on the roadside for the passersby to spit upon. They believed that this was an effective way to eradicate crop infection and infestation; “Not very scientific” you would say but it was their way of addressing the recurring problem. We can hardly default them on this count because after all, they were perpetually living in an isolated state of war and could hardly be expected to leisurely risk wandering out of the village for pesticide shopping and come home without a head. The fieldwork would normally be terminated by early noon and they would hurriedly head for home after each member made a bon fire in their respective field hutments to ward off the spirits. The more endearing aspect of this day was the renewal of ties between the husbands and wives of the village in ironing out their kitchen differences. How? Well, pick your imagination. End of Day V. To be continued on tomorrow's issue
policy term should be a minimum 30 years. This will give the required safety net your family needs in case some mishap happens to you. Do remember to change the nominee to your wife after marriage. Coming to your investments for your unborn children: no you can’t legally do any investment who is yet to come. But the principle of investing for your children and in your name remains the same. Eventually money will be contributed from your pocket only. You said your hands are full with other responsibilities. But let me presume you can contribute 10% of your income for investment for a retirement corpus, which comes to Rs. 1250 a month. Here we have an investment horizon of good 32 years (till you turn 60 years). If we expect a long time return of 15% from your monthly contribution of Rs. 1250, you will be able to build more than Rs. 1.16 corror. Is that enough is a question I leave it to you. And this is how you will invest your Rs. 1250. 1. You will start an SIP in HDFC top 200 mutual fund with Rs. 500 2. You will start another SIP in HDFC Growth mutual fund with Rs. 500 3. Open a requiring account in your existing bank of Rs. 250 Most of the banks, both public and private sale mutual fund products. Please note when you submit the form you will see a small box in the top left hand side corner written ARN-. You will write DIRECT in the box. By writing direct you will purchase the product directly, hence saving on the agency commission. If you can effort to increase your savings, than please write again. I will recommend some other products. And you do need to rebalance your investment at-least five years from now. By that time I am hoping you will have couple of children playing in your garden. And don’t forget to invite me in your marriage my friend. **Please note that readers discretion may be exercised in purchase of any of the above mentioned products and the same may not be deemed to be, in any manner, the writer’s recommendation
namsurei Thomas Kamei, assistant Professor Economics
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eople at the helm of affairs need to introspect and find out what they think about themselves. The President of a country can see himself/herself as a person entitled with many privileges and fully enjoy it. He/she can even go overboard. He/she can go on a foreign trip every month, regardless of the needs, squandering crores of the taxpayers’ money. The same is true for every leader. Point here is, people tend to forget their priority the moment they are in a position of power. This has led to corruption and stagnancy of the process of improvement and development. Power can be easily misused if one forgets why one has been assigned with authority and power. In my opinion, one of the essences of leadership is service. It is through continued service a person is considered capable of shouldering responsibility. In the history of mankind, no one became a great leader without putting in years of dedicated service. There can be a plethora of qualities essential for good leadership, however without a touch of servitude in a person’s personality, one can’t really be a good leader. This is equally applicable to all people who are in a position of responsibility. Thus, starting from the president to the chowkidar, each is expected to perform a certain service. The service is basically the responsibilities one is entrusted with. A certain group of people who seem to be forgetful of their responsibilities are the politicians. When it comes to politicians, I have numerous questions for them and the public to ponder over: How many of our honourable representatives are aware of their responsibilities? Why do our representatives watch porn (happened in Karnataka) in the assembly? Why do we have so many of our leaders charged with corruption cases? Why do we have so many leaders whose wealth is disproportionate to their legal means of income (flashy cars and houses speak for themselves)? Why do we have leaders involved in molestation of the women folk? Why do we have representatives holding important portfolios caught for an illegal possession of arms when they are supposed to be guardians of the laws of the land? I think many are unaware of their responsibilities. Do they take a moment of their life and introspect who they are? Do they ever ask themselves what their responsibilities are? The same holds true for the bureaucrats, corporate bosses, directors, heads of departments and whoever is in a position of authority. Misuse of position and power to further one’s own interests dilute the sanctity and purpose of authority. It has a “cascading-effect” pulling everyone into its web. A subordinate cannot be expected to be trustworthy when the boss is not trustworthy. The whole structure crumbles when the head succumbs to selfishness, sycophancy and corruption. A person supposed to provide solidarity and direction to an organisation or institute shouldn’t be so easily moved as to bend every time when there is a conflict between one’s good and the common good. It has rightly been said that an action that improves the condition of a person and worsens the condition of two persons is not an improvement. It is not an act of development and does not increase the welfare of the society as a whole. If only people in power judged their every action by this simple rule of development and welfare. Responsibilities are not exclusively for people in a position of power. Each and every individual shoulders it in one way or the other. It is a different matter how every individual views their responsibilities. There are individuals who go out of their way and shoulder responsibilities, regardless of self-benefits that come along. While others shoulder responsibilities which have direct bearing on them. In my opinion, even these two groups of individuals are a responsible lot. Then there are individuals who shun their responsibilities, regardless of whatever excuses they offer; they are a burden to the society. This is because of the fact that they are dependent on others who shoulder their responsibilities. How do we decrease this dependent lot? The issue of shouldering responsibilities becomes more important in a state like Nagaland. This is because of two reasons: firstly, because the State is a consumerist, non-producing and centrally funded State. Secondly, because the work culture in the State is not very healthy. Everyone in the State knows that whatever we consume, right from luxurious items like expensive cars to the smallest item like needles are all from outside the State. The State is very dependent on others. This dependency is so much so that the people of the State can appear like a burden on the Indian economy. How do we alleviate this dependency? A simple rule to help may be to be responsible. Are we responsible for unwanted wastages in functions like marriage parties, birthdays, tribal festivals, church gatherings? I am not against the celebrations but against the wastages. How long will the educated depend on government jobs? Does education mean securing a Government job? Does higher degree mean attaining a higher post in a Government job? Is the Government meant only to be a job providing agency or salary disbursement organisation? This rising dependency may be because of the results of prolonged shunning of responsibilities from the higher ups to the bottom. It may be because of the unhealthy work culture that prevails in the society. The degradation of the dignity of labour is partly because of the way the older generation encourage their children (the younger generation) to shun their responsibilities. How many parents equate success of their children with government job? How many of the parents taught or threatened their children that if they didn’t do well in their studies, they will be forced to work in the field? How many parents rate the success of their children with the amount of their pay cheque only? This has resulted in a generation of youngsters ignorant of their responsibilities and also their core abilities. We have a new class of educated people too qualified to be working in the paddy fields, but not qualified enough to be self-responsible and self-dependent. Let us be responsible and reduce our dependency on others. John F Kennedy rightly said: “Ask not what the country can do for you, ask what you can do for the country”. “Degree of Thought is a weekly community column initiated by Tetso College in partnership with The Morung Express. Degree of Thought will delve into the social, cultural, political and educational issues around us. Tetso College is a NAAC Accredited UGC recognised Commerce and Arts College. 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India declines Edward Snowden’s asylum request NEW DElhi, July 2 (AgENciEs): India on Tuesday refused to grant political asylum to USA whistleblower Edward Snowden. “Our embassy in Moscow did receive a communication dated 30 June from Mr Edward Snowden. That communication did contain a request for asylum,” foreign ministry spokesman Syed Akbaruddin said. “Following careful examination, we have concluded that we see no reason to accede to Snowden’s request,” Syed Akbaruddin said. Earlier, American whistleblower Edward Snowden, currently sheltered in the transit zone of Moscow airport, has sought asylum in 20 countries, including India. These asylum requests have been filed by Sarah Harrison, legal advisor of WikiLeaks in the matter of Snowden, the whistleblower website said on Tuesday, adding that the first two requests were made to Ecuador, followed by Iceland. “On 30th June 2013, WikiLeaks’ legal advisor in the Edward Snowden matter, Sarah Harrison, submitted by hand a number of requests for asylum and asylum assistance on behalf of Edward J Snowden,” Wikileaks said in a statement. “The requests were delivered to an official at the Russian consulate at Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow late in the evening,” it said, adding the documents outline the risks of persecution Snowden faces in the US and have started to be delivered by the Russian consulate to the relevant embassies in Moscow. The requests were made to a number of countries including Austria, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Cuba, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Poland, Spain, Swiss Confederation, Venezuela. The Obama administration has warned countries not to give asylum to Snowden arguing that he is wanted in the US on charges of espionage and leaking classified information. The US on Monday said Snowden, whose passport has been revoked, would be given a fair trial and enjoys all the rights of an American citizen. “We’re prepared to issue one-entry travel documents. He’s still a US citizen. He still enjoys the rights of his US citizenship, which include the right to a free and fair trial for the crimes he’s been accused of,” State Department spokesperson Patrick Ventrell told reporters. “He (Snowden) enjoys the rights and responsibilities of any US citizen, including the right to a free and fair trial under our Constitution,” he said, adding that “He
SP, 7 cops killed by Maoists in Jharkhand rANchi, July 2 (AgENciEs): Seven policemen along with SPAmarjitBalihar have been killed in a Maoist attack at Amrapara in Jharkhand. State governor Syed Ahmad has ordered home secretary NN Pandey and DGP Rajeev Kumar and senior police officers to rush to the spot. The Maoists shelled three vehicles, which were part of the cavalcade of SP, to ensure that everyone was killed. Around 100 heavily armed Maoists, who were informed that the cavalcade of SP Amarjit Balihar was to pass through Amrapada main road, were waiting to ambush them. According to sources, the escort party of the SP was caught unguarded as bullets were fired from both sides of the road. Before the policemen could even aim their guns, the SP was killed. The Maoists fled from the site after committing the crime. “Police have launched a combing and search operation. CRPF and Jharkhand Jaguar forces have been rushed to the area,” said the DGP adding that the border has been sealed.
Rivers overflowing, villages flooded in some places in UP
This photo provided by The Guardian Newspaper in London shows Edward Snowden, who worked as a contract employee at the National Security Agency, in Hong Kong, Sunday, June 9, 2013. India Tuesday said it has declined the asylum request of fugitive former CIA agent Edward Snowden who blew the whistle on US data mining. Snowden, who is holed up in Moscow airport has sought asylum from 21 countries, including India. (AP Photo)
has a country to return to, which is the United States of America.” Snowden worked for the NSA before he fled to Hong Kong last month with laptops full of confidential information. He is believed to be currently holed up in the Moscow airport’s transit zone since his arrival from Hong Kong on June 23. He is wanted in the US on the charges of espionage
and leaking classified documents. Documents leaked by him last month exposed a systematic and large-scale surveillance of phone and internet communications by the NSA around the world. According to his leaks, the Indian Embassy in the US is among the list of 38 diplomatic missions which were being spied upon by American intelligence agencies.
luckNoW, July 2 (PTi): Over 570 villages in 12 districts of Uttar Pradesh were on Tuesday reeling under floods even as rivers Sharda, Ghaghra, Quano and Budhi Rapti continued to flow above the danger mark at some places. While 77 villages were affected by floods in Muzaffarnagar, 125 were hit in Bijnore, 134 in Lakhimpur Kheri, 32 in Sitapur, 10 in Bahraich, 17 in Aligarh, 52 in Barabanki, 8 in Faizabad, one in Shahjahanpur, 90 in Farrukhabad, 16 in Badaun and ten in Hapur, officials said. Rescue and relief work was on in the affected areas, they said. Ganga, which was maintaining an upward trend on Monday, has started receding from Ankinghat to Kanpur and was static at Fatehgarh where erosion caused by it in three tehsil areas was causing worry, according to the Central Water Commission. Sharda continued to flow above the danger mark at Palia Kalan though it was now static and Rapti was rising all along from Balrampur to Gorakhpur. Smaller rivers like Burhi Rapti was flowing above the danger mark at Siddhartnagar but was now static and Quano at Gonda and Mukhlispur (Santkabirnagar) was flowing way above the danger mark, it said.
India launches 1st ever dedicated navigation satellite Supreme Court asks state govts
srihArikoTA, July 2 (PTi): In a landmark late night journey into a new era of space application, India today successfully launched its first dedicated navigation satellite using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle which blasted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here. Precisely at 11.41 pm, India’s workhorse PSLV C22 lifted off in a perfect text book launch, carrying IRNSS-1A satellite, painting a dense golden flame in the dark canvas of the sky. About 20 minutes after its launch, the rocket placed into the IRNSS-1A into its orbit. An elated ISRO chairman K Radhakrishnan said the IRNSS-1A satellite was precisely injected into its intended orbit. “This only proves that PSLV is an extremely reliable vehicle and with this flight, we are also entering into a new era of space application in the country that is the beginning of satellite navigation programme.” The data from the satellite would help the country in a range of fields including disaster management, vehicle tracking, fleet management and marine navigation. India launches its first dedicated navigation satellite Developed by India, the from Sriharikota.
IRNSS-1A, the first of the 7 satellites constituting the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) space segment, has a mission life of 10 years. It is designed to provide accurate position information service to users in the country as well as the region extending up to 1,500 km from its boundary,which is its primary service area. IRNSS will be on lines with Russia’s Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), United States’ Global Positioning System (GPS), European Union’s Galileo (GNSS), China’s BeiDou satellite navigation system and the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System. “I am extremely happy to announce that we had another excellent flight of our PSLV vehicle. This is the 23rd successive successful flight of PSLV and the fourth successful flight of extended version of PSLV,” Radhakrishnan said. The navigational system would provide two types of services --Standard Positioning Service, which is provided to all the users and Restricted Service, which is an encrypted service provided only to the authorised users. IRNSS applications include
mapping and geodetic data capture, precise timing, visual and voice navigation for drivers, integration with mobile phones and terrestrial, aerial and marine navigation, terrestrial navigation aid for hikers and travellers. Having a lift-off mass of 1,425 kg, the satellite was launched into a sub Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit with a 284 km perigee (nearest point to Earth) and 20,650 km apogee (farthest point from the Earth) with an inclination of 17.86 degree with respect to the equatorial plane. IRNSS1A carries navigation payload, which will transmit navigation service signals to users, by operating in L5 (1176.45 MHz) and S band (2492.028 MHz) with a highly accurate Rubidium atomic clock and the ranging payload of a C-band transponder, which facilitates accurate determination of the range of the satellite. India aspires to have the sevensatellite IRNSS space segment in place before 2015 at a total cost of Rs 1420 crore, ISRO sources said, which is expected to provide a position accuracy of better than 20 metres in the primary service area.
to curb sale of adulterated milk
NEW DElhi, July 2 (PTi): The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concern over the sale of adulterated milk in the country, saying it is a serious issue and action needs to be taken by the state governments to curb it. “It is a very serious issue. There is no doubt that it is happening all over the country. What action is being taken by the government?” a bench of justices K S Radhakrishnan and Pinaki Chandra Ghose asked. The bench directed the governments of Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi to file their response stating what action they are taking to put an end to the menace of milk adulteration, after the Centre submitted that it is for the state governments to take action on the issue. The court said that it would later on expand the ambit of the PIL to include all the states in the country on the issue. The bench posted the matter for hearing on July 31 and made it clear that no further time will be given to the states to file their submissions. The court also observed that the adulteration is because of gaps in demand and supply of milk. It was hearing a PIL filed by a group of citizens, led by Swami Achyutanand Tirth of Uttarakhand, who have alleged that synthetic and adulterated milk and milk products are prepared using urea, detergent, refined oil,
Post Uttarakhand floods, Deoli-Bramhagram becomes a ‘village of widows’ DEoli, July 2 (AgENciEs): Over a fortnight after the flash-floods, while many villages remain inaccessible by road, tragic stories are emerging from areas where dirt tracks have been opened up. About seven kilometres from Guptkashi, the six-odd hamlets that comprise the Deoli-Bramhagram panchayat have reported 57 men missing, and the area is fast getting the tag of the “village of widows”. For about six months of the year, the menfolk here go to Kedarnath, where they work as mule operators, ferrying pilgrims from Gaurikund. Many of them have not returned home. Dhamita, 20, a mother of two children aged four years and one-and-a-half years, is expecting her third child. Since the flashfloods, she has been trying to contact her husband, Sunil, 24, on his cellphone. But she hasn’t had any luck so far. Her neighbour, Vinita, 23, who married just a year ago, has stopped eating as she waits for news of her husband, Mahesh, 28. Worried villagers say she is getting weaker by the day. She says she feels too weak to walk and procure rations. “Bring me the man who should bring my ration home. This is not my job,” she says, breaking into tears. Her mother-in-law, Bichna Devi, 45, has no time to console her. She is busy trying to contact her husband, Devdas, 50, also missing since June 16. These women are residents of Shirwani and Pitora, part of the 30-odd houses that comprise the “Harijan Basti” of the DeoliBramhagram gram sabha, situated on a steep
slope — a five-km hike on a kutcha path after a seven-km drive from Guptkashi. Thirteen youths from this area are missing. Here, young children are usually sent with their elders to Kedar valley during the Char Dham Yatra, to learn to ferry pilgrims on mules. As they grow up, they save money to buy their own mules. Four of the 13 reported missing from these villages are between 14 to 18 years old. All of them were students of the Rudraprayag district government school, helping in the family business during the summer vacations. Amit, 18, who had just passed his class 10 exam, had gone with his father’s two mules. His mother, Sanpati Devi, says he wanted to continue his studies and become a businessman. “I wanted to send him to college. You should have heard his English, he was so fluent in the language that he impressed all the foreigners. He did not like going to Kedarnath, but how would we make a living if we didn’t send him?” she cries. In the surrounding villages of Deoli and Bramhagram, home to pundits who perform smallpujasaroundtheKedarnathshrineorrun hotels, there are at least 20-odd people missing. Savitri Devi, 29, wife of Deepak Tiwari, 30, who ran a hotel in Rambara and has been missing since June 17, is angry. “The administration ignored the locals. The Army took two days to start operating choppers, and even then only tourists and yatris were taken. My husband’s brother, who was also in Rambara, said there were many people trapped under the mud, but
Ranjana, 40, a resident of Deoli, lost her 18-year-old son and 7 other male relatives.
there was nobody to listen to their cries. I cannot sleep, thinking he may have been trapped like that, so helpless,” she says. Savitri has two daughters, aged five years and seven years. “Even now, they haven’t declared him dead, but I hear bodies are being cremated by the police. When will I know for sure if I should stop wearing my sindoor or bangles, or at least do a puja for him?” she says. At Pitora, also part of the same gram panchayat, where five men have been reported missing, 35-year-old Hemant Tiwari’s wife, also named Savitri, is eight months pregnant with her second child. Her first child is two years old. Her husband, who did small pujas for people around Ke-
darnath, last spoke to her on June 15. “He told me to take care of myself. Till then, there were no rains, so there was no fear,” she says. The anxiety and fear have now given way to mute acceptance. “He won’t come back, I realise that now. I have stopped putting my sindoor. It’s an insult to his memory. I have been urging everybody in the house to accept that he is no more, but his parents are adament. They still try to contact him on his phone, but I cannot bear to hear yet again that it’s switched off,” she says. Several gram panchayats like Kalimath, about 10 km from Guptkashi, are still not accessible by road. Locals say the death toll there could be higher.
caustic soda and white paint, which, according to studies, are “very hazardous” to human life and can cause diseases like cancer. Apart from a check on the sale of synthetic and adulterated milk and various dairy products, the PIL has also sought framing of a “comprehensive” policy on the production, supply and sale of healthy, hygienic and natural milk. On October 21, last year, the Centre had informed the apex court that over 68 per cent of milk in the country does not conform to the standards set by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The Centre, in its submission, had referred to a survey conducted by FSSAI, which had found that over 68 per cent of the “non-conforming” milk was found in urban areas, 66 per cent of which was loose milk. According to the FSSAI’s 2011 survey, the most common way of adulteration was found to be the addition of water, and the main reason for deviation from the standards was addition of glucose and skimmed milk powder. It had also found that some samples contained detergent. The Centre’s affidavit had also stated that over 83 per cent of the non-conforming milk in rural areas was found to be loose milk. The affidavit was filed in response to the notice issued by the apex court on May 9, 2012.
Government unveils National Cyber Security Policy 2013
NEW DElhi, July 2 (iANs): The government Tuesday unveiled the National Cyber Security Policy 2013 that aims at building a secure and resilient cyberspace for citizens, businesses and the government. Communications and IT Minister Kapil Sibal explained the necessity of the policy and said there were always chances of cyber attacks from state and non-state actors, corporates and terrorists. He said critical infrastructure like the air defence system, power infrastructure, nuclear plants, telecommunications system needed to be well insulated, otherwise it may lead to economic instability. The distinctive feature of this policy is to create a mechanism to obtain information regarding information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure threats and to respond to it and solve it. It aims at doing crisis management through effective, preventive and proactive recovery actions. The policy comes amid reports of snooping by the US globally and an ever-increasing threats to the country from cyber attacks. India witnessed 13,000 cyber attacks in 2011. The policy aims at setting up a nodal agency to coordinate all matters related to cyber security in the country with clearly defined roles and responsibilities. The policy aims at creating a secure cyber eco-system; strengthening the regulatory framework; creating mechanisms for early warning, vulnerability management and response to security threats. It also seeks to promote research and development in cyber security and reduce supply chain risks among other objectives.
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North Korea seeks talks with US to ease tensions
From left, Canada’s Foreign Minister John Baird, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and North Korea’s Foreign Minister Pak Ui Chun join their hands during a group photo session for the 20th ASEAN Regional Forum Foreign Minister’s Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, Tuesday, July 2, 2013. (AP Photo)
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, JULY 2 (AP): North Korea’s top diplomat said Tuesday that the U.S. must accept its offer for dialogue without preconditions if it wants to ease tensions on the divided Korean Peninsula. He drew a quick rebuttal from his South Korean counterpart, who said the international community has made clear that Pyongyang must give up its nuclear ambitions if it wants better relations. The Koreas were among 27 nations at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum in Brunei, where the North’s nuclear weapons program was a key topic, along with other hot-button regional issues such as South China Sea territorial disputes. Asia’s largest security forum includes the U.S., North Korea and the four other countries involved in long-stalled nuclear talks on ending North Korea’s nuclear ambitions in return for aid. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday that the U.S., South Korea, Japan and China — North Korea’s chief ally — were “absolutely united” in their insistence on a denuclearized North Korea. Washington says Pyongyang must move in that
direction before it will agree to talks, but North Korean Foreign Minister Pak Ui Chun said during the conference Tuesday that it is America that must act. “The U.S. must positively respond to our sincere and courageous decision (to offer talks) without preconditions if it is truly interested in ending the vicious circle of intensifying tension on the Korean Peninsula and safeguarding peace and stability,” Pak said, according to North Korean delegation official Choe Myong Nam. Pak said that “a touch-and-go situation in which a war can break out anytime is fostered” on the Korean Peninsula, and that U.S. hostility against the North was primarily responsible for that, Choe told reporters. Pak said the U.S. must sign a peace treaty with North Korea to formally end the 1950-53 Korean War and lift sanctions against the country, saying the North Korean nuclear standoff won’t be resolved unless the U.S. changes its tone, according to Choe. The war ended with a cease-fire, not a peace treaty. Shortly after Choe spoke, South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byungse told reporters that most diplomats
at the forum expressed a “very strong message” to the North Korean delegation that Pyongyang must scrap its nuclear program and refrain from launching another provocation. “So they must have listened to this message very, very seriously,” he said. After the conference ended Tuesday, a statement by the forum chairman said ministers had reiterated their support for efforts to realize the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula peacefully. It said most ministers had “encouraged” North Korea to honor past disarmament pledges. North Korea surprisingly offered to talk with the U.S. and rejoin long-stalled international nuclear disarmament talks last month after weeks of tension following its February nuclear test. The country also recently eased its warlike rhetoric, but has still vowed to bolster its nuclear arsenal, citing what it calls U.S. military threats. U.S. officials have responded coolly to North Korea’s overtures, and analysts say the impoverished country often calls for talks after raising tensions with provocative behavior in order to win outside concessions.
Law requires Chinese to visit their aging parents
BEIJING, JULY 2 (AP): Mothers and fathers aren’t the only ones urging adult children to visit their parents. China’s lawbooks are now issuing the same imperative. New wording in the law requiring people to visit or keep in touch with their elderly parents or risk being sued and facing penalties came into force Monday, as China faces increasing difficulty in caring for its aging population. It remains to be seen how much the amended law changes the status quo, however. Elderly parents in China already have been suing their adult children for emotional support, and the new wording does not specify how often people must visit or clarify penalties for those who do not. In the first ruling since the new wording, a court in the eastern Chinese city of Wuxi ordered a couple to visit the woman’s mother or face possible fines — and even detention. One of the drafters, Xiao Jinming, a law professor at Shandong University, said the new law was primarily aimed at raising awareness. “It is mainly to stress the right of elderly people to ask for emotional support. ... We want to emphasize there is such a need,” he said. Cleaning lady Wang Yi, 57, who lives alone in Shanghai, said the new law is “better than nothing.” Her two sons work several hundred kilometers (miles) away in southern Guangdong province and she sees them only at an annual family reunion. “It is too little, for sure. I think twice a year would be good,” she said. “We Chinese people raise children to take care of us when we are old.” Later Monday, the court in Wuxi ruled that a woman and her husband must visit her 77-year-old mother — who lives 40 kilometers (25
miles) away — at least once every two months in addition to mandatory holiday visits, or face possible fines and detention, according to the state-run People’s Court Daily. China’s legislature amended the law in December following frequent reports of elderly parents neglected by their children. It says offspring of parents
older than 60 should see that their daily, financial and spiritual needs are met. Although respect for the elderly is deeply engrained in Chinese society, three decades of market reforms have accelerated the breakup of China’s traditional extended family, and there are few affordable alternatives, such as retirement homes.
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What’s a little spying among friends? WASHINGTON, JULY 2 (AP): U.S. President Barack Obama had a simple answer to European outrage over new allegations that his country spies on its allies: The Europeans do it too. Obama said Monday during his trip to Africa that every intelligence service in Europe, Asia and elsewhere does its best to understand the world better, and that goes beyond what they read in newspapers or watch on TV. It was an attempt to blunt European reaction to new revelations from National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden that the U.S. spies on European governments. “If that weren’t the case, then there’d be no use for an intelligence service,” Obama told reporters in Tanzania. “And I guarantee you that in European capitals, there are people who are interested in, if not what I had for breakfast, at least what my talking points might be should I end up meeting with their leaders,” Obama said. “That’s how intelligence services operate.” European spies have been spy-
ing on the U.S. for years, according to two former intelligence officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss espionage programs. They said such spying includes tracking senior U.S. officials to see what they are doing in countries like France and Germany, which have both complained bitterly about the EU reports. But European spying efforts haven’t been exposed the way American exploits have recently with the explosive release of secret documents by Snowden, the former U.S. intelligence systems analyst. The latest round came Sunday in Germany’s Der Spiegel’s magazine, which reported that the NSA bugged the EU’s diplomatic offices in Washington and infiltrated its computer network. The magazine said the NSA took similar measures to listen in on the EU’s mission to the United Nations in New York, and also used its secure facilities at NATO headquarters in Brussels to dial into telephone maintenance systems that would have allowed it to in-
tercept senior EU officials’ calls and Internet traffic. A Guardian newspaper article Sunday also alleged NSA surveillance of the EU offices, citing classified documents provided by Snowden. The Guardian said one document lists 38 NSA “targets,” including embassies and missions of U.S. allies like France, Italy, Greece, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, India and Turkey. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry explained the spying as routine. “I will say that every country in the world that is engaged in international affairs with national security undertakes lots of activities to protect its national security and all kinds of information contributes to that,” Kerry said. French and German officials called the behavior “unacceptable,” and German government spokesman Steffen Seibert flatly denied that his country spies on allies. “It’s not the policy of the German government to eavesdrop on friendly states in their embassies,” Seibert said. “That should be obvious.”
Taliban hit NATO supply compound in Kabul
KABUL, JULY 2 (AP): Militants blew up a suicide car bomb at the gate to a NATO compound in Kabul early Tuesday and attacked guards with smallarms fire, killing four guards and two civilians, police said. All four suicide attackers were also killed. Kabul provincial police chief Mohammad Ayuob Salangi said the powerful car bomb blew up at about 4:30 a.m., leaving a deep crater at the first gate leading into the camp. Two truck drivers who were waiting to enter the area were killed in the blast, he said. Three other suicide attackers wearing explosive vests then began fighting with guards; all were killed. Salangi said the guards killed were all Nepalese contractors. The Taliban later claimed it carried out the attack. Salangi had no further details immediately and said the attack is being
investigated. It happened after the Interior Ministry announced Monday that insurgents had killed nearly 300 Afghan local and national police in one month, illustrating how casualties among local forces are mounting now that NATOled coalition troops have handed over responsibility for combat operations. Interior Ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqqi told reporters that 299 police were killed in the last month, and another 618 were wounded. The Defense Ministry said it did not have monthly figures for the number of Afghan soldiers killed. In the same time span, Sediqqi said 753 militants were killed in joint operations with the military and others, and more than 300 were arrested. Also, 180 civilians were killed. Sediqqi did not provide comparison figures from previous months, but ac-
cording to an Associated Press count, the violence this year is similar to its highest levels in nearly 12 years of war. As Afghan forces have become more involved in security operations, they have seen a sharp rise in deaths, while casualties among the U.S.-led military coalition have fallen as the international forces pull back to let the Afghans take the lead. The NATO coalition in June formally handed over all security operations across the country to Afghan forces. According to an AP count, 807 Afghan security force members — including soldiers and police — and 365 civilians have been killed so far this year through the end of May. A total of 63 coalition troops were also killed in that span. Last year through the end of May, Afghan security forces lost 365 soldiers and police, and 338 civil-
ians were killed. Coalition forces lost 177 troops during that time. Sediqqi said the biggest danger facing the security forces were roadside bombs. “That’s where we have lots of fatalities,” he said. Even as he spoke, a regional police commander and three of his men were killed when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb in the country’s north. Baghlan provincial police spokesman Jaweed Basharat said district commander Habinul Rahman was killed when the bomb exploded next to his vehicle while on patrol Monday morning. In the western province of Badghis, 12 Taliban militants were killed in two days of fighting at three border security posts, provincial governor’s spokesman Mirwas Mirzakwal said. Three policemen were wounded, he said.
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Lions captain Warburton ruled out of 3rd test
nooSA HeAdS, July 2 (AP): Injured captain Sam Warburton has been ruled out of the deciding third test against Australia in a major setback for the British and Irish Lions. The Lions said Warburton had a "significant tear" in his left hamstring, sustained late in the 16-15 loss to the Wallabies in Melbourne on Saturday night. Warburton was inspirational at the breakdown in the second test, securing repeated turnovers for the Lions before he was helped off the field in the 67th minute when his team was leading Australia by six points. The captaincy for the third test is likely to fall to veteran Irish center Brian O'Driscoll, who played in his first Lions tour in 2001 when Australia rebounded after an opening loss to win the second and third tests to clinch the series. Irish backrower Sean O'Brien and Welshman Justin Tipuric are the likely contenders to replace Warburton on the openside flank. Warburton will remain with the Lions, who are in Noosa Heads for four days of training before returning to Sydney to finalize their buildup for the third test and push for their first series win since 1997. "It is incredibly disappointing to be ruled out of the tour through injury as we head to Sydney for the deciding match," the 24-year-old Warburton said in a statement. "I am confident that the boys can finish the job off and secure the series win." The Lions' bad news on their captaincy was followed by good news for the Australians on Tuesday. James Horwill will be allowed to play in Sydney after judicial officer Graeme
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Egypt on the edge after President rebuffs army ultimatum “The president of the republic was not consulted about the statement issued by the armed forces,” it said. “The presidency sees that some of the statements in it carry meanings that could cause confusion in the complex national environment. “The presidency confirms that it is going forward on its previously plotted path to promote comprehensive national reconciliation ... regardless of any statements that deepen divisions between citizens.” The Brotherhood’s political arm, the Freedom and Justice Party, said the Egyptian people alone had the right to draw a roadmap for the nation and had done so in the constitution approved in a referendum last December. It called on the people “to rally to defend constitutional legitimacy and express their refusal of any coup against it.” Describing civilian rule as a great gain from the revolution of 2011, Mursi said he would not let the clock be turned back. Egypt’s first freely elected leader, he has been in office for just a year. But many Egyptians are impatient with his economic management and inability to win the trust of non-Islamists. Mursi also spoke to U.S. President Barack Obama by phone on Monday, the presidency said in a separate statement, stressing that Egypt was moving forward with a peaceful democratic transition based on the law and constitution. The White House said Obama, visiting Tanzania, encouraged him to respond to the protests and “underscored that the current crisis can only be resolved through a political process”.
British and Irish Lions' captain Sam Warburton, center, is helped off the field by team trainers while playing Australia in their rugby union test match in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, June 29. Australia won the test 16-15 to level the 3-games series to a win each. (AP Photo)
Mew of Canada rejected the IRB appeal brought against the Wallabies captain after he was cleared of foul play charges at a previous judicial hearing by New Zea-
land-based, IRB-appointed Nigel Hampton. Hampton had found there was no intentional or deliberate action of stamping or trampling on Lions
lock Alun-Wyn Jones in the first test in Brisbane, but the IRB launched an unprecedented appeal last week, before the second test. The second deci-
sion was released Tuesday, more than 14 hours after a two-hour hearing in Sydney by video conference and with Mew in Toronto. Horwill played a significant role in Australia's series-leveling win in Melbourne and had maintained for days that he was confident of being cleared again in the IRB's appeal, saying the stomping was purely accidental. Warburton was rested for the Lions tour-opening match against the Barbarians in Hong Kong to let a minor ailment heal but returning to confirm his place in the backrow for the start of the three-test series against the Australians. He played an important role in the 23-21 win in the first test in Brisbane and was easily the best of the Lions forwards in the onepoint loss in Melbourne, which allowed Australia to level the series. After the second test, he remained in Melbourne under the supervision of Lions team doctor Eanna Falvey to undergo a full medical assessment, and had the scan which confirmed the damage. Warburton led Wales to the World Cup semifinals in 2011 and has been part of back-to-back Six Nations titles. Before learning of the extent of Warburton's injury, O'Driscoll said he felt the Lions would lift for the deciding match, regardless of who is in charge on the field. "It's huge. The momentum from this game is with them but we won't let that phase us, we'll dig deep," the 34-year-old O'Driscoll said. "We were able to beat them once and there's no reason why we shouldn't be able to do it again if we can get our game right."
Paes, Bhupathi, Bopanna in Wimbledon quarters, Sania out
london, July 2 (iAnS): It was a good day at Wimbledon for Indian tennis as Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna all moved into the quarterfinals of the men's doubles with their respective partners but Sania Mirza was knocked out of the women's doubles here Monday. Rohan Bopanna and partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin of France, seeded 14th, upset third seeded Austrian-Brazil pair Alexander Peya and Bruno Soares 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-2 in two hours and 17 minutes. Bopanna and Roger-Vasselin will next take on Swedish-Canadian sixth seeds Rob-
ert Lindstedt and Daniel Nestor in the last eight clash. Bopanna also had a happy outing in the mixed doubles with his Chinese partner Jie Zheng. The Indo-China pair, seeded seventh, won 7-6 (8-6), 7-5 against the unseeded pair of Darija Jurak of Croatia and Robert Farah of Colombia. Bhupathi and his Austrian pair Julian Knowle, seeded eight, also had to battle it out in a four setter as they beat unseeded Canadian pair of Jesse Levine and Vasek Pospisil 6-2, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in two hours and five minutes. Bhupathi and Knowle will fight it out against the winner of the match between top
seeded American duo of Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan, who won 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (73) against the 16th seed Treat Huey of Philippines and Great Britain's Dominic Inglot. The fourth seeded pair of Paes and Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic won 6-4, 6-2 and 6-4 against the 15th seeded Polish pair of Lukasz Kobot and Marcin Matwoski. But in the women's doubles, Sania and her partner Liezel Huber were knocked out of the third round by. The sixth seeded Indo-American pair went down 2-6, 6-3, 2-6 to unseeded Japanese-South African duo of Shuko Aoyama and Chanelle Scheepers.
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Halil Altintop joins German side Augsburg Berlin, July 2 (iAnS): Turkish international Halil Altintop has signed a two-year contract with Augsburg, the club announced. The 30-year-old striker dissolved his contract with Turkish side Trabzonspor due to financial difficulties to move to Augsburg until 2015, reports Xinhua. "Only due to the cancellation of the contract with Trabzonspor this transfer was feasible for us. We are delighted that Halil Altintop opted for Augsburg and for a comeback into the Bundesliga," Augsburg's general manager Stefan Reuter said Monday. Altintop knows the Bundesliga as he started his professional career in Germany. He played for clubs such as Kaiserslautern, Schalke and Frankfurt. coach Markus Weinzierl stated. "Halil already demonstrated his abil"Its nice to return to Germany and ities when he scored 47 goals in more the Bundesliga. I am looking forward to than 200 official matches," Augsburg my time in Augsburg," Altintop said.
Arsenal's Djourou joins Hamburg on loan
Berlin, July 2 (iAnS): Arsenal's Johan Djourou has joined Hamburg on a season-long loan, the German club announced. The 26-year-old defender passed a medical check-up before signing with the Rothosen Monday. In addition the club ensured an option to buy the Swiss international after the 20132014 season, reports Xinhua. Djourou is familiar with the German Bundesliga having already played six months on loan at Hannover last season. "Johan was our desired candidate in defence. He will be a key part of our squad. He has leadership abilities, he is fast and he is good in the air," Hamburg's sporting director Oliver Kreutzer said on the club's homepage. "I am happy that everything is signed and sealed now. Hamburg is a big club
with a lot of quality and great fans. This is another important step in my career," Djourou said. Hamburg finished last season in seventh position with 48 points.
rio de JAneiro, July 2 (iAnS): Brazil midfielder Paulinho has confirmed he has signed a four-year deal with English football club Tottenham Hotspur for 17 million pounds. The 24-year-old ended speculation about his future Monday following Brazil's 3-0 victory over Spain in the Confederations Cup final, reports Xinhua. "The proposal came, we sat down, analysed it and decided," Paulinho said during a press conference. "It was a big decision to go to a big club. There comes a certain point when you need new challenges." "There was some interest from Inter Milan, but the only offer came from Tottenham." Paulinho finished third in the Golden Ball voting for the most valuable player of the Confederations Cup
and he scored the late winner against Uruguay that earned Brazil a place in the final. Unknown to most Brazilian fans as little as a year ago, Paulinho played a key role in Corinthians' Copa LibertadoresFIFA Club World Cup double last year. He is now one of the first players picked by national coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. "It's hard to say anything at a moment like this, but those were three wonderful years in my career, with many titles," he said of his time at Corinthians. "What I have to say to the fans, board and staff is see you soon. I will be back in no time, because of everything they have done for me. "My individual titles are all thanks to the club, Corinthians will be in my heart for the rest of my life."
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DYRS conducts badminton coaching
Minister for Sports and Youth Resources, Merentoshi Jamir with the participants of the State Level Under -13 Children Summer Badminton Coaching Camp which was held from June 15 to 30 at Kohima.
diMAPur, July 2 (Mexn): The Department of Youth Resources & Sports conducted a State Level Under -13 Children Summer Badminton Coaching Camp which was held from June 15 to 30 at Kohima. Altogether 25 Boys & Girls from seven Districts attended the Camp. Merentoshi Jamir, Minister Youth Resources & Sports along with the department officials attended the closing
function. Speaking on the occasion he said that such training camp develops camaraderie among the budding children from different districts. He urged upon the youth to avail such opportunity provided by the department and urged upon the trainees to take up Badminton seriously as a career and equip with the techniques and hone the skills to enhance the future potentials.
KoHiMA, July 2 (Mexn): The Kohima District Table Tennis Association (KDTTA) will hold an Executive Meeting on July 5 at 3:00 pm at the Indoor TT Stadi-
um, Kohima for the forthcoming Kohima District Table Tennis Open 2013. All Office Bearers and Executive members are requested to attend the meeting without fail.
MelBourne, July 2 (reuTerS): Pakistan-born leg-spinner Fawad Ahmed was named an Australian citizen on Tuesday, clearing the final procedural hurdle for his selection for the Ashes series against England starting on July 10. Former federal minister for immigration Brendan O'Connor made the announcement within a fortnight of the Australian Senate passing legislation to fast-track citizenship in special cases. "It's a long journey and it was a long struggle," said Ahmed, who arrived in Australia on a short-term visa in 2010 and claimed asylum on the grounds of receiving death threats from Islamic extremists for being involved with a Pakistani NGO promoting women's rights. "I just can't wait to be a citizen. Especially in the field of cricket, I just want to give back something to this country," added the 31-year-old, who Australia hope
can fill the huge void left by Shane Warne. Australia have tried a dozen slow bowlers with little success since spin great Warne retired with a test haul of 708 wickets after helping the team whitewash England 5-0 in the 2006-07 Ashes series. England have won both series since and Australia included just one spinner, Nathan Lyon, in their squad as they renew the rivalry with the first test in Nottingham next week. Ahmed said his immediate goal was to do well for Australia A in Zimbabwe and South Africa without bothering about a much-anticipated Ashes selection. "I will try my best to perform well in those two tours and it depends on the selections," said the spinner, who has 41 wickets from 15 first class matches. "It will be an honour to represent Australia in the Ashes or maybe other tournaments."
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Bayern's Anatoliy Tymoshchuk of Ukraine, left, and his fellow countryman boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko post with this season's trophy during the party after Bayern won the German Soccer Cup, DFB-Pokal, final against VfB Stuttgart in Berlin, Saturday evening, June 1. (AP Photo)
HAMBurG, July 2 (AP) : Wladmir Klitschko will defend his multiple heavyweight titles against mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin in a highly anticipated showdown on Oct. 5 in Moscow. Klitschko's management says the fight, long in the making, will take place in the Olympic Arena. "This is the best fight that the heavyweight
division has to offer at the moment," Klitschko said in a statement Tuesday. Klitschko holds the IBF and IBO belts and is also the WBO and WBA "super champion." Povetkin, 33, is WBA's "regular champion." Klitschko's older brother Vitali is the WBC champion. The Ukraine-born brothers have dominated the heavy division for a decade. Russia's
Povetkin is like Wladimir Klitschko a former Olympic champion and has a 26-0 record, with 18 KOs. Klitschko is 60-3. His last fight was a sixth-round TKO over Francesco Pianeta in May. The Klitschkos rarely fight outside Germany, their base. "I've never boxed in Moscow and I'm looking forward to many Ukrainians and Russians who will
come to the arena and create a special atmosphere," Klitschko said. Povetkin, who beat Ruslan Chagaev on points in August 2011 for the thenvacant title, also last fought in May and stopped Polish challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round for his fourth successful title defense. Klitschko, 37, will be in his 24th title fight.
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Status Quo say the boy band One Direction are likely to be taken advantage of if they do not keep a close eye on their money. at a reception in Mayfair. ”As when you’re starting out and you’re a guitar player or a singer, what do you know about money?” The 64-year-old rocker says the band, which is made up of Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Liam Payne, need to ask who is looking after their interests and keep a close eye on their accountants if they are to not be cheated out of money like he says he was
in the early stages of his career. “The questions they need to ask are 'have you checked your lawyer? Have you checked your accountant? Do you know your accountant?’ I wish we had because if you don’t, you can get taken advantage of.” Francis Rossi, the 64-year-old guitarist in the band says One Direction will not be well equipped to deal with their wealth due to their rapid rise to fame. “I think when you
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ennifer Aniston has been selected as the new spokesperson of the Key to the Cure campaign. The 44-year-old actress was given the honor by Saks Fifth Avenue and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF). This year marks the 15th annual campaign which will help raise money for EIF’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund. The annual event will bring in funds through a limited edition Emilio Pucci T-shirt and a fourday shopping weekend. Saks Fifth Avenue has helped raise over $33 million through the first 14 years of the campaign. Aniston recently acknowledged the honor and she’s very proud to be apart of the cancer research fund. “I’m so honored to join the Entertainment Industry Foundation and Saks Fifth Avenue in their continued efforts to raise funds for promising scientific research through EIF’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund,” she said in a statement. “My hope is that everyone will contribute to this worthy cause by purchasing a Key to the Cure T-shirt designed by Emilio Pucci.”
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among others who joined the industry at a tender age. After starting her career with films, Sana made her comeback with TV soap Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na after eight years. "I was busy in completing my high school. My father is strict towards studies. After starring in Badal, I completely stopped doing films. When I was in college, I got this offer for Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na and I did it because we get a lot of spare time. After that Lo Ho Gayi Pooja Iss Ghar Ki also happened," she said. Sana, 24, will be seen as a wild card entry on dance-based reality show Jhalak Dikhla Jaa. She is a dance fanatic and thinks that the show will open doors for her in showbiz. "I really like to dance and I am a passionate dancer. I am not a trained dancer but I have a basic knowledge of it. I am happy that I will be able to learn many new dance forms in the show," she said. The show is being judged by Johar, choreographer Remo D'Souza and Madhuri Dixit. Asked if Karan would be partial towards her, she said, "I don't think he will be biased towards me. Rather, he will closely scrutinise my act. He knows my strengths and weaknesses. He will ana Saeed, who shot to fame in them with their earlier films. Child ar- expect perfection from me." She will her younger days with her role tistes have to go through a lot of per- enter the show next week with choof Shah Rukh Khan's daughter formance pressure when they grow reographer Tushar Kalia, who was ne Direction are Anjali in Karan Johar's Kuch Kuch up," said Sana. Sana was recently earlier with Ekta Kaul. The actress the richest boy Hota Hai, believes it is difficult for seen playing a supporting role in Jo- is busy with Jhalak... till October but band in the world, child artistes to make a mark in Bol- har's Student of the Year. The actress hopes to bag good offers post the with an estimatlywood when they grow up. "Certain comes from the league of actors such show. "I am looking for good quality ed fortune of £25 million, things are always expected of a child as Sridevi, Aamir Khan, Urmila Ma- work. I need to establish myself as an thanks to a meteoric rise to artiste and people tend to compare tondkar, Kunal Khemu, Imran Khan actor," she added. fame after coming third in The X Factor in 2010, but they have been warned to keep a closer eye on their assets. Status Quo, who have had more than 60 hits in the UK, say One Direction are likely to be taken advantage ierce Brosnan's passed on to eternal life, heavy with the loss of our a son Sean in 1983. Pierce of if they are not careful. “It’s daughter has died having succumbed to ovar- beautiful dear girl. We pray has been married to Keely a good point to keep your after a three-year ian cancer. She was sur- for her and that the cure for Shaye Smith since 2001 eyes on the money with battle with ovarian cancer. rounded by her husband this wretched disease will and the couple have two bands like One Direction,” Charlotte, 41, whose moth- Alex, children Isabella and be close at hand soon. We children, Dylan, 16 and Rick Parfitt, the group’s lead singer, tells Mandrake er Cassandra and grand- Lucas and brothers Chris- thank everyone for their Paris, 12. mother both died from the topher and Sean. ''Char- heartfelt condolences.'' same disease - passed away lotte fought her Pierce adopted Charrada have cast a black model for their fall/ on June 28 in London cancer with lotte and her brother winter 13 campaign for the first time since where she lived with grace and Christopher, the children 1994. Malaika Firth, a Kenyan-born, U.K.her husband Alex humanity, of Pierce's first wife CasSmith, daughter Iscourage sandra following the death raised model, is one of seven in the new ad camabella, 14, and son and dig- of their father Dermot Har- paign, starring alongside the likes of industry Lusas, eight. nity. Our ris in 1986. He and Cassan- heavyweight Christy Turlington and Chinese Pierce, 60, told hearts dra went on model Fei Fei Sun. Prada rarely hires Asian and People.com: ''On are to have black models so the 19-year-old's inclusion in the campaign is something of a milestone. June 28 at 2 pm Malaika, who is on Premier Model Managemy darling daughment's books and has been modelling since ter Charlotte Emily 2011, is the first black face of Prada since Naomi Campbell in 1994. Between Campbell's runway appearance in 1993, and 2008, when
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Giant-killer Lisicki eases into Wimbledon semifinals LONDON, JuLy 2 (AFP): Sabine Lisicki swept into the Wimbledon semifinals on Tuesday as the German followed her sensational upset of Serena Williams with an emphatic 6-3, 6-3 victory over Estonia's Kaia Kanepi. Lisicki, seeded 23rd, will play Polish fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska or Chinese sixth seed Li Na for a place in her first Grand Slam final. The 23-year-old has never made it past the fourth round at any other Grand Slam, but she comes alive on Wimbledon's grass courts, where her
18-4 record and four last-eight appearances is a stark contrast to a 16-15 mark at the other majors. Her previous best run at the All England Club ended in a semifinal defeat to Maria Sharapova in 2011. Now the big-serving Lisicki has a chance to finally reach her first Grand Slam final and become the first German woman to feature in the Wimbledon final since Steffi Graf in 1999. "I'm very happy. It was an amazing match yesterday so I had to make sure I calmed down quickly for today," Lisicki said.
"The experience I had in the other quarter-finals at Wimbledon helped me a lot. "I had great challenges here this year and that made me even more ready for this match. "There's no pressure. It's a game I love so much and I want to keep it that way." Steve Darcis, Sergiy Stakhovsky and Michelle Larcher De Brito, the respective conquerors of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Sharapova last week, had all crashed out in their next matches after those Wimbledon shockers. But Lisicki, who had less than
24 hours to recover after her epic triumph against Williams, avoided the same fate with another commanding display. She hit 23 winners to just 13 from Kanepi and cruised to victory in only 65 minutes on Court One. Lisicki established her power game from the baseline and broke in the opening game. At 46 in the world, Kanepi was the lowest ranked woman left in the tournament. The 28-yearold had lost all four of her previous Grand Slam quarterfinals, including a tough three-set defeat against Petra Kvitova at Wimble-
don in 2010, and this was to prove another dispiriting experience. Lisicki had far more panache than Kanepi and the German's delicate touch was pivotal as she broke at 5-3 to seal the set. After struggling in the first set, Kanepi suddenly had a lifeline when a sloppy service game from Lisicki gave her a 2-1 lead. Yet Lisicki hit straight back thanks to a Kanepi double fault on break point. A series of searing returns left Kanepi reeling as the German broke again for a 4-2 lead and she closed out the win on her third match point.
Radwanska cruises past Li Na LONDON, JuLy 2 (AGENCIES): Agnieszka Radwanska maintained the feel-good factor surrounding Polish tennis after she saved four set points before winning a tie-break to hit the front in her Wimbledon quarter-final against Li Na. Having seen compatriots Jerzy Janowicz and Lukasz Kubot make the last eight of the men's draw yesterday, the focus was on Radwanska today and the fourth seed eventually delivered after a roller coaster first set on Centre Court. Li drew first blood, breaking to move 1-0 up with less than one minute on the clock. Radwanska, who was runner-up to Serena Williams last year, hit back immediately when Li netted a forehand following a tense rally. Radwanska, the highestranked seed left in the draw, spurned two break points in the eighth game and Li took full advantage, sending down a forehand winner off Radwanska's serve to move 5-4 ahead. The Chinese had four chances to finish the set off, but she wasted them all and Radwanska broke back to level at 5-5. Radwanska earned two set points in an error-strewn tie-break and she took the first one available to
win the set 7-5 before rain briefly interrupted play. Radwanska wasted little time in stamping her authority on the second set. Li saved one break point in the third game with a big backhand winner, but the Chinese could not rescue a second break point when she netted. Li, wearing heavy strapping on her right knee, tried to vary her game in order to break back, coming to the net on several occasions, but the tactic did not work. That was until the eighth game, when Li ventured off the baseline to convert her first break point of the set with a smash. Radwanska had a chance to regain the break straight away, but this time Li kept her cool and opened up an angle to send down a forehand winner. Radwanska then buckled under pressure, losing the set 6-4. Serving to stay in the set, the Pole offered up two break points and, unlike in the opener, Li grasped the opportunity with both hands, forcing Radwanska to net after pinning her to the baseline with a powerful forehand. Radwanska then called for a medical time-out as she received treatment on court for an injury to her right leg.
Sabine Lisicki of Germany reacts as she wins a Women's singles quarterfinal match against Kaia Kanepi of Estonia at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Tuesday, July 2, 2013. (AP Photo)
Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland reacts as she defeats Li Na of China in their Women's singles quarterfinal match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Tuesday, July 2. (AP Photo)
'Comparison with Dravid is a morale-booster for me' NEW DELHI, JuLy 2 (PTI): Known for his sound technique and insatiable appetite for runs, Cheteshwar Pujara believes he has it in himself to succeed Rahul Dravid at the crucial number three position in the Test side and says comparison with his childhood idol acts as a "morale-booster". "It's a big compliment for me (comparison with Dravid) because someone who has been successful in Indian cricket and someone who has been called 'The Wall' of the Indian cricket, if you are compared with that person, it's a morale-booster for me and increases my confidence," Pujara said in an interview. "He is one of my childhood idols. I try and learn as many things
as possible from him. Unfortunately, he has retired now but whenever I had the opportunity to play alongside Dravid, I always enjoyed his company, the way he used to guide me, the way he used to give me tips, it was always motivating for me," he said. Seen by many as one who could go on to be an able successor to the former great, Pujara has an average of 65 after 13 Tests having scored four centuries, including two double hundreds, and three half-centuries. Pujara said cricket fans comparing him with the former India captain shows that "you have something similar" to Dravid. "You have something in you, that's why people are comparing
Manoj Kumar wins opening bout at Asian Boxing
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AmmAN (JOrDAN), JuLy 2 (IANS): Manoj Kumar (64kg) recorded a resounding victory against Ibrahim Saleh of Jordan in the first round of the Asian Boxing Championships here. Manoj, gold medallist at the New Delhi Commonwealth Games, surprised the short but strong local lad with his aggressive intent and pace. Making full use of his height, the Indian dominated the proceedings throughout the bout, never allowing Saleh to settle down. By the final round, Manoj, a silver medallist at the recently concluded Limassol Boxing Cup in Cyprus, had the clear advantage with fatigue setting in the Jordan boxer. The 26-year-old advanced into the round of
me with him. It's a great feeling for me, I mean you have the technique which is similar to Dravid. He is a player who has scored more than 10,000 runs in both the formats." The 25-year-old Saurashtra batsman, who has strengthened his position in the Test format, is patiently waiting for his chance to make the ODI debut. "I'll get my chances soon. I am working on being a good ODI and T20 player. I started off well in the Test cricket and if I continue the way I am playing Tests, I'll get my chances in the ODI format too. I just need to wait for my opportunity and I know the time will soon come," said Pujara, who averages 56.97 in 61 domestic one-day matches with eight hundreds and 17 fifties. Talk-
ing about the tough tour to South Africa beginning December this year, Pujara admitted that the three Tests and seven ODI series will be a big test of his batting but exuded confidence of performing well in challenging conditions. "I have played in South Africa in 2010, so I have the exposure of playing there. I know what to expect from the Proteas team and wickets. I have some plans for it and will prepare according to it. The team will also have some plans to counter the conditions there." Pujara, who has been seen as a specialist Test batsman, welcomed the ICC's decision to introduce the Test Championship, which will replace the 50-over Champions Trophy in the international calendar.
16 with victory by virtue of a unanimous decision. He now takes on Lac Mohamed Dilshan of Sri Lanka on Wednesday. Thursday will see two more Indian boxers take to the ring. Jagroop Singh (81 kg) makes his debut at the Asian Championships against Uzbekistan's Boburbek Yuldashev, who competed in the event's last edition in Incheon. He also secured his career highlight with a silver medal at the Great Silk Way Tournament in Baku this March. Reigning national champion in the lightweight division, Vikas Malik (60kg) will lock horns with Nooristani Khaibar of Afghanistan. The new approved AIBA Scoring System the 'Ten-Point Must Team Omega Pharma-Quick Step rides during the fourth stage of the Tour de France cycling System' will be used during race, a team time-trial over 25 kilometers (15.6 miles) with start and finish in Nice, southern the Championships. France, Tuesday July 2. (AP Photo)
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