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NSCN (IM) flays actions of Manipur State forces Clarifies that it had nothing to do with June 12 killing DIMAPUR, JULY 13 (MExN): The NSCN (IM) has condemned the alleged intrusion and ransacking of its regional office in Ukhrul by Manipur state forces, following the killing of late Ngalangzar on July 12 at Finch Corner, Ukhrul district by some unidentified gunmen. The NSCN (IM) in a press statement issued by its publicity wing also clarified that they had nothing to do with the killing of late Ngalangzar as reported in the media.

Terming the latest ransacking of the regional office and arrest of four of its cadres as violation of human rights, the NSCN (IM) further accused Manipur government of exploiting the situation and militarizing Ukhrul headquarters by imposing 144 CrPC without any valid reason.

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NSCN (K) questions designs of GPRN/NSCN in Chakhesang Region

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DIMAPUR, JULY 13 (MExN): The NSCN (K) Chakhesang Region has accused the GPRN/NSCN of betraying the good gesture shown by them. The NSCN (K) Chakhesang Region in a press note said that they had earlier on July 7 released two GPRN/NSCN members arrested by them for creating fear psychosis in Phek town. However, instead of reciprocating the good gesture, NSCN (K) alleged that GPRN/NSCN cadres on July 9 came to Chesezu village in search of the Chakhesang Region Chairman of NSCN (K), with intention either to “eliminate or kidnap him.”

The NSCN (K) further alleged that the rival cadres were indulging in highway extortion by stopping vehicles on the Kohima-Phek road late at night.

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Disabled community ‘becoming more disabled’ • According to 2011 census, there are 29,631 persons with disability in Nagaland • Non functional DDRC in Dimapur causing much hardship • Equipments and machines to manufacture Orthotic and Prosthetic appliances gathering dust and rust

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Imti Longchar Dimapur | July 13

Lack of concern for the disabled community in Nagaland continues to patently live in the State powerhouse. District Disability Rehabilitation Centre (DDRC) at Dimapur Civil Hospital campus remains in its defunct state, much to the distress of the disabled community. The centre had shut down in early 2013 due to lack of funds to pay salary to its staff.

This rehabilitation centre was godsend, especially for those affected with locomotor and multiple disability since it housed state of art equipments and machines to manufacture Orthotic and Prosthetic appliances for physical rehabilitation aid. These expensive world class equipments donated by the

International Committee of Red Cross (IRCS) free of cost in 2010 are now gathering dust and rust.

Facilities at the centre included a team of physiotherapist, therapist, prosthetic and orthotics unit, occupational therapist, limp manufacturing unit, which was monitored and assisted by MD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR), Dimapur Civil Hospital.

DDRC is an outreach activity of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. The Dimapur centre was set up in 2000 by National Institute for the Orthopaedically Handicapped (NIOH), Kolkata as the implementing agency.

It was then handed over to IRCS, Nagaland chapter in 2006. The centre shut down after a series of strikes from

A girl with Cerebral Palsy tries to walk on a new pair of artificial supporting limbs at the DDRC Dimapur Civil Hospital campus on July 11. With the Dimapur DDRC non-functional, a team from Mobility India, Kolkata in collaboration with Prodigals Home is here for fitment of artificial prosthetic limbs to around 12 beneficiaries.

the DDRC staff as the implementing and managing agencies were unable to pay salary to the staff citing lack of funds.

More than a year after, no definitive intervention has been forthcoming from the State government

or the IRCS for the revival of the centre.

MD, PMR, Dimapur Civil Hospital Dr. Imli rued that since DDRC’s shutdown, the disabled community has been at the receiving end because they are unable to avail outside

assistance as majority of them are poor. Rehabilitation is very costly and many may require life-long therapy, he said. “A session can cost anything between Rs 200-300 and it may be 2-3 times a day. Not many can afford such treatment out-

side the State. Rather than becoming more able, our disabled community is becoming more disabled.”

Dr. Imli said Dimapur DDRC had a complete team which was very beneficial for the disabled population, particularly of Nagaland and Assam. But with its closure, many of the qualified professionals have gone their own ways.

One problem faced by disability rehabilitation centres across the country and North East is finding qualified professionals and retaining them.

For instance, Supongwati Jamir is the only known Prosthetist and Orthotist (PNO) from Nagaland, while Dr. Khekaho along with another Naga are the only two Occupational Therapists here.

Both were part of the team.

Since the shutdown, they have opened their own rehabilitation centre‘Nagaland Rehabilitation and Research Centre’ here at Power House Colony.

“If people looking after disability are not looked after then how can we look after disabled people,” said Jamir. He opined that if the DDRC is made functional, it should not be run by multiple organizations as in the past. “Moreover, it is the prerogative of the State

government to take control and play a proactive role to see that it does not fail,” Jamir maintained.

The solution for rehabilitation of disabled people, according to Dr. Imli, is to set up a proper rehabilitation team, cater to all sets of people with disability along with a proper rehabilitation set up. “It is not impossible for the State government. We have the required people, equipments and machineries.

The IRCS and the state government need to coordinate to bring this to reality.”

Prodigals Home Director K Ela, who works for the welfare of people with disability, asserted that the centre has to be made functional at the earliest, whether by the state government or the IRCS. “Everything is here but collecting dust. Reopening the centre would make life for the disabled people easier. It s not an easy task, financially and physically to take a patient outside for treatment with 2-3 family members in tow as support,” she reminded.

According to 2011 census, there are around 29,631 persons with disability in Nagaland, which indicates an increase when compared to 2001 census of 26,499 persons.

nPf demands Pr in Manipur War like situation created in Ukhrul: Unc newmai news network Senapati | July 13

The Naga People’s Front (NPF), Manipur State, has demanded for imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur saying the time is right for the Central government’s intervention.

The NPF, Manipur State, said killings of non-locals, blasts, kidnapping incidents and corruption have become the daily affairs under the Ibobi Singh and Gaikhangam government.

It also said the daily crime rate is very high under the present Congress government. “We demand the Central government’s intervention,” it demanded.

According to the NPF, Manipur State, rule of law has totally collapsed in Manipur. It also said the normal

duty of chief minister O Ibobi Singh and deputy chief minister Gaikhangam has been to visit the morgues in hospitals to see the dead bodies and issuing directives to tighten security measures.

The NPF unit said that for a long time since the year 2002 ever since the Ibobi Singh government took over the administration of the state, killings, kidnappings, blasts and corruptions have become the main features of Manipur. “We demand the Centre to intervene the Manipur situation before things explode,” it said.

Further, the NPF unit alleged that the prevailing situation in Ukhrul district resembled a war-like situation with hundreds of police commandos and IRB personnel being dispatched there “to harass the people.”

Demands revocation of prohibitory orders under 144 CrPC

DIMAPUR, JULY 13 (MExN): United Naga Council (UNC) had demanded immediate revocation of prohibitory orders under 144 CrPC promulgated in Ukhrul district headquarters following the killing of an Autonomous District Council member at Finch Corner in Ukhrul on July 12 last.

The UNC publicity wing in a press statement said on Sunday morning (July 13), denizens of Ukhrul town

found themselves under curfew and their town besieged by the provocative presence of Manipur Police Commandos in hundreds from Imphal valley, “armed to the teeth and in battle-ready armoured cars.”

“The war like situation, created in Ukhrul town was reminiscent of the 6th May, 2010 incident at Mao Gate, in which young and promising lives were cut short by the bullets of the armed police of the communal GoM and hundreds of women and men were subjected to inhuman police brutality,” UNC stated.

The UNC stated that the promulgation of the prohibi-

tory order was based on the “preposterous apprehension” of nuisance and disturbance of public tranquility, which the “state police forces from Imphal valley have now brought about.”

Terming the “communal action” of the Government of Manipur (GoM) as highly condemnable and another insult to the Naga people, UNC said GoM was trying to assert itself as a police state in Naga areas.

Further, UNC said that the Government of India as the custodian of the Constitution, which guarantees the democratic rights of the people, must expedite its interven-

Rubber Plantation: Making a difference in Chudi Ashikho Pfuzhe

disposing as unprocessed rubber cannot be stored in residential areas owing to their pungent smell besides the risk of being stolen.

Wokha | July 13

Chudi village has come a long way since it took to rubber plantation 14 years ago. Situated some 14 kilometers from Sanis town, the sub-divisional headquarters in middle range of Wokha district, the village is now considered a success story in rubber cultivation with more than one-third of the population (1057 as per 2011 Census) engaged in rubber farming.

Presently, of the total 508 households in Chudi village, 180 are engaged in rubber farming and there are approximately 1,75,000 standing rubber tress under the village jurisdiction covering an area of 250 hectares. As per the latest figure (2013), the number of tapping trees stood at 35,000 producing 1,57,500 kg dry rubber per annum.

According to the State Department of Land Resources (LR), the total yield of dry rubber in Wokha district in 2013 stood at 2,84,062 kgs. This means Chudi village alone accounts for more than onehalf of the total rubber yield in Wokha district in 2013.

President of Chudi Village

Rubber trees in a plantation in Wokha District.

Rubber Producer Society, N Elis Jungio, said initially only 14 households took up the rubber project initiated by the LR department in 2000 with the basic objectives towards judicious utilization of wastelands for productively, sustainability, income generation, employment opportunity and also to improve the environment.

Jungio said with the passage of time since the successful implementation of the rubber project in the village, the live of

the villagers have improved and many neighbouring villages have also been encouraged to take up rubber plantation.

Despite the success story, rubber farmers of Sanis circle are faced with numbers of hurdles that come in the way of thriving rubber enterprise. During the recent visit of officials of Rubber Board on India (RBI) and LR department to Sanis, the Chudi Village Rubber Producer Society highlighted some major grievances.

Road connectivity Absence of proper road connectivity to the rubber farms/projects are creating hurdles to rubber farmers as they incur unnecessary expenditure, wastage of time and energy in transporting their products manually.

Godowns and marketing outlets Need for proper godowns for rubber farmers to stockpile their products before

Banking and insurance These have become imperatives as more investments and transactions are bound to take place in the future. The society also said that there should be “insurance schemes” for rubber growers as the area is infested by wild elephants, not leaving aside natural calamities like soil erosion and forest fire.

The society has impressed upon the RBI and LR department officials on the need to set up small and large scale industries to absorb the educated unemployed and unskilled labour force alike, exposure trips and trainings to uupgrade the skills and knowledge of rubber growers.

According to LR department, 103 villages out of 129 recognized villages in Wokha district have taken up rubber plantation in earnest. By 2020, it is estimated that the district would generate an income of around Rs. 111 crore from rubber alone.

tion with an alternative arrangement outside the GoM. “Should the prohibitory orders be not revoked immediately and the situation not allowed to normalize with the withdrawal of the Imphal valley based police commandos and IRBs, appropriate and democratic civil actions will be taken up in protest in the entire Naga areas”,UNC cautioned.

UNC informed all tribe councils and frontal organizations to be in readiness for effective enforcement of the protest against the infringement upon “our democratic rights in their respective jurisdictions.”

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India should focus on innovation: V K Singh GUWAHATI, JULY 13 (PTI): India should focus more on innovation to make it a centre of industrial activities instead of just becoming a mere destination of outsourcing, DONER minister Gen (retd) Vijay Kumar Singh said on Sunday. “Technology development can take place through imitation, transplantation and innovation. Becoming a mere destination for outsourcing should not be the goal of India. Ownership and pride lie not in imitation and transplantation of technology, but in innovation,” Singh said at the 16th convocation the IIT-Guwahati.

The union minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DONER) said the country needed to devote its energy to the manufacturing sector with efficient and robust processing techniques. To remain at the forefront of technological and scientific developments, research in institutions like IITs demand for international collaboration and the association with the industry, he said.

“Knowledge is recognized as a key resource for achieving economic growth and social development. The knowledge revolution has restructured manufacturing processes, redistributed markets, redefined relations among nations and refined methods of governance,” the former Army chief said.

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Men’s conference concludes in Kohima

Tuensang, July 13 (Mexn): The Yimchunger Akherü Arihako (YAA) has strongly condemned the attack on T. Tsipichu Sangtam, carpenter instructor, Government High School Salomi on July 12 at Salomi village allegedly by one NSCN (IM) cadre Jongshi, Sergeant of J.C Battalion.

According to the victim’s disclosure, without any valid reason, the accused hit him on the head several times with his service pistol and at-

Our Correspondent Kohima | July 13

The three-day long second men’s conference of Soul Harvest Church for Christ Ministry concluded here this evening at Soul Harvest Church of the Living God. The conference was held under the theme, “The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, He shall grow like a cedar in a Lebanon.”

The main speakers of the conference included: Rev. Dr. D.L. Sanchu, ACRC Executive Secretary; Rev. Kevisede Kire, Pastor, Soul Harvest Church of the Living God; Meren Kips, Asst. Pastor, Faith Harvest Church; and Laxman Kumar Digal, Academic Dean, CFNBC. On day one, Rev. Dr. D.L. Sanchu said God had created man and blessed him with full of glory, and then

Speakers and participants pray during the men’s conference of Soul Harvest Church for Christ Ministry held in Kohima.

placed him in the highest position to dominate every creeping things over all the earth. He asserted God has given man the highest authority in decision making, executive power, legislative power and wisdom to control and manage over all these authorities in the righteous way. For this, he called upon all men participants to realize their responsibilities and execute their power in right way for the welfare of humanity.

He also said man was

Langzanger village gets electrical products under green village project

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Er C. Thowachu (third right) inspecting the transformer at Langzanger village in Kiphire on July 12.

Our Correspondent Kiphire | July 13

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Langzanger village under Sitimi BPO, Kiphire district on July 12 received electric goods under green village project, which was initiated by Minister for Power, C. Kipili Sangtam. The products included solar lanterns, CFL bulbs and tube lights for all the households, street lights, electric wire extension, and other equipments.

Handing over the products to the village council in the presence of the villagers, Er C.Thowachu, SDO (E), Kiphire said, the Power Minister had taken personal initiative in procuring the products for the village and asked the villagers to make

use of the equipments judiciously.

He also called upon the villagers and the communitised members to pay the light bills on time, while assuring that the department will be there to address the need of the village whenever needed. Later, Er C.Thowachu also visited the site of the transformer and verified its condition.

The Village Council Chairman meanwhile expressed gratitude to the visiting officer and asked him to convey gratitude to the department officials and the Minister for providing electrical goods to the village, which he said, was very much needed before Golden Jubilee scheduled to be held from July 25-27.

morning service, Rev. Kevisede Kire said God has a plan and purpose for everyone and they have been given different talents in their own capacity. He said everyone should give thanks to God for what one gets. “We should also give thanks to God for the extension of his kingdom.”

Earlier, Er. Kelechiituo, chairman of Daklane exhorted the gathering while welcome speech was delivered by Neisanyii, Men’s Advisor.

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ery right thinking citizen should condemn such act.”

YAA stated that the incident has created fear psychosis among the teaching community in particular and public in general. YAA has urged the law enforcing agency to take stern action against the erring cadre.

It further appealed to all the factions to refrain from such “unlawful and unwanted” activities in the near future “instead shoulder the responsibilities for the common cause.”

KMC reiterates notification on plastic bags

KohiMa, July 13 (Mexn): In continuation of the notification of Kohima Municipal Council (KMC), the administrator Lithrongla Tongpi has reminded all general public and business establishments within KMC jurisdiction that the Plastic Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011 as notified by the Ministry of Environment & Forest, Gov-

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• Penalties would be awarded to traders who utilize illegal plastic bags. The first offence will cost them Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 5,000.

• Under Labour Act, the next violation, i.e. second offence, would lead to cancellation of shop’s license. ernment of India under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 has been enforced in Kohima town. Under the Rules, thickness of plastic

carry bags made of virgin or recyclable or compostable plastic shall not be less than 40 microns in thickness and no carry bags shall be made

available free of cost by retailers to consumers.

“KMC will continue with the checking and if any shop is found selling/ using polythene plastic bags below 40 microns defaulters will be penalized,” said Tongpi. Any stockiest/firms may apply for import permit to bring the products of virgin plastic of 40 microns after approval from KMC office.

200th birth anniversary of famous Nepali poet observed Our Correspondent Kohima | July 13

The North Eastern Region Service Nepali Association (NERSNA) today observed 200th birth anniversary celebration of ‘Adikavi’ Bhanubhakta Acharya, renowned Nepali poet, here at the State Academy Hall amidst huge crowd of both young and old.

Retd. Wing Cdr Rajeev Dong, deputy director, Rajya Sainik Welfare Board and Milan Sonam, inspector PHQ graced the occasion as chief guest and guest of honour respectively.

The significance of the celebration was shared by NERSNA vice president Bijay Rai while brief life sketch of poet Bhanubhak-

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ordained by God to be the head, the ruler, and the priest of the social institution. Among the institution, family is the oldest institution in the world. “It was decided and ordained

by God himself.” In the family, he stated, father is the head of the family. In this, he said men have a very big responsibility over the family; they should be wise in decision making to take forward their families in the righteous path.

During the Sunday

tempted to kill, but fortunately the bullet failed to fire, stated a press release issued by YAA president Akiuba and speaker Mosa. The victim was admitted to the community health centre Pungro and is undergoing medical treatment.

“The action of NSCN (IM) has put everyone in chaos when Nagas as a whole are yearning for peace,” asserted YAA. “Such uncivilized attitude carried out by National workers has no place in Naga society and ev-

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Dignitaries during the 200th birth anniversary celebration of ‘Adikavi’ Bhanubhakta Acharya in Kohima on July 13. (Morung Photo)

ta Acharya was given by Puran Poudel.

The celebration also felicitated successful persons in different fields including presentation of “Balkrishna Samajsewar Puruskar.”

The function was

chaired by NERSNA president Dilip Ghimire and NERSNA general secretary Anil Chhetri hosted it. Vote of thanks was proposed by NERSNA organizing secretary Hema Kumari.

The celebration was

also marked by recitation of Ramayana and cultural extravaganza.

Bhanubhakta Acharya is the most renowned and famous of poets who wrote in Nepali. He was born on July 13, 1814 in Chundi

Ramgha of Tanahu district in Nepal and was educated at home by his grandfather Krishna Acharya.

29th Asar is commemorated as "Bhanu Jayanti" (usually on July 13), the birthday of Bhanubhakta

Acharya, who is also more popularly known as "Nepal ka Adikavi" (Nepal's first poet).

Bhanubhakta was the first Nepali poet who translated the great epic "Ramayana" from Sanskrit to Nepali. His writing was significant in the then Nepalese society where common people did not have access to the great epic. Only people belonging to Brahmin families were educated and could read and write Sanskrit. His translation of Ramayan in Nepali language was a milestone in Nepali literature as it was written in common language understood by all. He died in 1868 as a simple man who did not know he would be among the most revered poets of Nepal.

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Industrial Village Razhüphe Council and Kidima Catholic community treks Dzukuo Valley business community resolve on FSS license

DiMapur, July 13 (Mexn): The Industrial Village Razhüphe (IVR) council held a meeting with the business community of the village on July 12 at the village community hall and discussed obtaining FSS license and registration under Food Safety and Standard Act (FSSA) 2006 within IVR. The house resolved that since the village council is running the village on behalf of the government according to the Village Council Act, instead of the business establishment obtaining the FSS license and registration,

the Council would implement the required guidelines of the said Act strictly within IVR. The house resolved that the village council would check selling of expired and banned goods by the business establishment. It also decided to check the hygienic condition of hotels and hawkers from time to time and if found guilty, the IVR Council shall impose fine or cancellation of permit as deemed fit.

The house resolved that, in case of surprise checking of the shops and hotels by the medical department and if found guilty, the IVR

council will not be held responsible.

It was resolved the village council would maintain a register containing the detailed reports of the name, permanent address, photo etc of all the businesspersons within the village. Further, the house resolved to write to the CMO Dimapur to seek help and cooperation in implementing the said Act in the village.

This was stated in a press statement jointly signed by IVR Head GB cum Chairman, TL Angami and Secretary Kenei Angami.

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Members of Kidima Catholic community in Dzukuo Valley on July 12.

KohiMa, July 13 (Mexn): The Catholic community of Kidima trekked the beautiful Dzukuo Valley “to witness the beauty of God’s creation” on July 12. The team was led by Reverend Father Thomas Muttathil, Parish Priest of Kidima.

According to a press release, Rev. Fa-

ther Thomas Muttathil had expressed that the team enjoyed the beauty of Dzukuo Valley and admired God’s creation. Reverend Sister Jecinta one of the trekkers also shared she was lucky and privileged to enjoy the valley. Sister Sheetel also described Dzukuo Valley as a tension free place.

‘Worship Night’ concludes Rev. Nitovi Assumi dies, condolences offered KohiMa, July 13 (Mexn): Parliamentary secretary for irrigation & flood control and election Y.Vikheho Swu today mourned the demise of Rev. Nitovi Assumi on July 12. In a condolence message, the parliamentary secretary paid tribute and respect to the “man of God”.

He also extended love and support to the late Reverend’s family.

Swu stated he always had a special admiration for the “very great man of God” ever since he knew him. Remembering late Rev. Nitovi’s contribution, Swu said, “The investments of the Word of God that he made into the lives of so many people, not only the Aphuyemi churches, but to all the other churches, ministries that he poured his life into. We have much

to be thankful for.”

He recounted that Rev. Nitovi was deputed by SBAK to serve as Pastor to Mishilimi Baptist Church in 1964. It was under his initiative as executive secretary of SABAK that SABAK was recognized under NBCC in 1988. “His contribution towards Aphuyemi is immense, and his determination as a teacher of the then Pughoboto Bible School was gallant.”

“His effort nurtured several theologians who work tirelessly for the glory of God and who also carry on his legacy,” Swu said, adding that Rev. Nitovi served in Pughoboto from 1964-97. In his Service to God, he gave the best part of his life to the service of Aphuyemi. “He braved hunger and thirst, walked miles

across Aphuyemi villages and sacrificed all to spread the good word of God to the natives of Aphuyemi villages,” Swu acknowledged. “He served God and his people tirelessly and his service towards Aphuyemi can never be forgotten.”

Rev. Nitovi also composed the anthems of SAKK, PPKK and Pughoboto Town and he along with Lt. Rev. Shihoto compiled a Revival Song Book, “Xakulu Ghutomi.” Rev. Nitovi served the Lord for 50 years, but even after his retirement, he continued as Pastor of Toluvi Baptist Church under WSBAK, Swu added.

On behalf of Sumi Aphuyemi villages, the parliamentary secretary has conveyed deepest gratitude to late Rev. Pastor Nitovi, his

late wife Martha and their children for their contribution and support.

Meanwhile, the Sumi Baptist Convention has also deeply mourned the demise of Rev. Nitovi Assumi. Late Rev. Nitovi Assumi was one of the longest serving Christian ministers among the Sumis who rendered his tireless service in SBAK, SABAK and WSBAK in various capacities, stated Sumi Baptist Convention director Rev. Khehovi Shohe in a condolence message. “The Sumi churches have lost a dedicated and humble man of God, who was never tired in serving the Lord.” The Convention further conveyed its condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

Training on swine production and management held

Worship leaders and children sing praise and worship songs on the last day of ‘Worship Night’ on July 13. (Morung Photo)

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DiMapur, July 13 (Mexn): “Worship Night” hosted by the Kids Worship Centre concluded here today evening. The event at Dimapur Christian Fellowship, Highway 39, Padumpukhri, started on June 12 and saw children with their parents participating in praise and worship.

Robert Longkumer,

founder and director of Kids Worship Centre leading the worship encouraged the gathering of children and parents to worship God with enthusiasm. He asked the children to clap and shout for God as they would when they watch Football World Cup matches.

A special offering for Omendiba, a young boy

with heart problems, about to undergo his second heart surgery was taken during the program.

Earlier on Saturday, the event saw worship leaders from different churches and ministries along with young choreographers from Kids Worship Centre teaching action songs to the participants.

MoKoKchung, July 13 (Mexn): Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Ongpangkong (North) Block, Mokokchung, conducted one day training on ‘Swine production and management’ at Moalenden village on July 11. The training was organized with an aim to improve the prevailing production and management practices followed by the farmers, informed a press release.

Resource person Dr. Rongsensusang, BTT Convenor and SMS (A.H), KVK

explained on the production and management practices of housing, breeding, feeding, health and general care.

Imtijungshi, progressive pig farmer from Aliba village also shared his experience in pig farming and highlighted various advantage of pig farming in the district.

The technical programme was followed by interactive session, where various issues on swine production were put forth by the farmers. Altogether, 40 farmers from Moalenden and Meyilong village participated in Participants of the training on swine production and management held at Moalenden village the training. on July 11.

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Ukhrul volatile as Manipur Government gets tough Newmai News Network Ukhrul | July 13

Situation in the district headquarters of Ukhrul district in Manipur is fast becoming volatile with hundreds of Manipur police commandos and IRB personnel swooping down on the headquarters after Section 144 of the CrPC was promulgated by the district administration in the aftermath of the killing of Autonomous District Council (ADC) member Ngalangzar Malue in the Imphal-Ukhrul road on Saturday by suspected militants.

The situation is even getting worse with the women folk blocking the Imphal-Ukhrul road at Hundung preventing security force personnel to pass through even as the state government is dispatching additional forces this evening. Hundreds of Manipur police commandos and IRB personnel in about 50 vehicles have reached Ukhrul this morning from the state capital Imphal while additional security

TNL, ANSAM irked with curfew

Manipur govt to reign in militants iMPHaL, JULy 13 (NNN): The Manipur government has decided to reign in militants with more stringent actions even as bomb blasts and killings continue unabated in the state. Manipur chief minister O Ibobi Singh said the underground groups have tested the government to the limit. "We have tolerated as much possible as we can and now our patience is being pushed to the limit," Ibobi said.

The chief minister was speaking to the media persons on the sideline of the inspection of the under constructions of Sajenthong (bridge) and Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS). Ibobi was responding to the journalists on the Saturday incidents where an IED blast injured 6 civilians in Imphal and a member of Autonomous District Council (ADC) from Ukhrul district was killed by suspected militants. The chief minister said, "We will employ all possible strategies to reign down on undergrounds as they have crossed the limit." forces in about 25 vehicles have arrived this evening in Ukhrul town from Imphal.

In the wee hours of today, upon their arrival the combined force of Manipur police commandos and IRB personnel raided the regional of-

Civilians engage in talking with security personnel even as some individuals bearing torches look on. The public in Ukhrul enforced a blockade along the Imphal-Ukhrul road in the outskirt of the town to prevent more security forces from entering the town on Sunday afternoon. (NNN Photo)

fice of the NSCN-IM's Wung Tangkhul Region in the town.

Reports said four NSCN-IM cadres have been picked up by the security force personnel and the available weapons in the office have also been taken away by the secu-

rity force personnel.

60 years old ADC member Ngalangzar Malue was travelling to his native village Khongman in east Ukhrul district on Saturday to see his ailing mother but unidentified militants ambushed

the vehicle he was travelling in at a place called Finch Corner, about 55 km from Imphal at around 11:30 am yesterday. The ADC member died in the spot while his nephew and driver were grievously injured.

UKHRUL, JULy 13 (NNN): The Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) and the All Naga Students Association, Manipur (ANSAM) have been irked by the promulgation of the CrPC 144 in Ukhrul town by the district administration. While the apex Tangkhul body TNL has urged the deputy commissioner of Ukhrul to revoke the CrPC 144 the Naga students' body has strongly condemned the action of security forces provoking the denizens of Ukhrul town.

The TNL said the CrPC 144 has been clamped based on the apprehension of nuisance and disturbance of public tranquility due to the killing of M. Ngalangzar, a member of ADC. "Your conclusion that there is an apprehension of nuisance and disturbance of public tranquility is based on non-existing facts. In fact, the promulgation of Section 144 Cr PC coupled with the fact that hundreds of IRB and Manipur police commandos from Imphal valley is deployed in Ukhrul, is highly provocative.

It is in fact fomenting the very situation that your order is trying to avert. Therefore, in the interest of peace, it is absolutely necessary that your order be withdrawn immediately. Any untoward incident resulting from the promulgation of Section 144 CrPC will be the sole responsibility of the government," the apex Tangkhul body cautioned.

Meanwhile, All Naga Students' Association, Manipur (ANSAM) said it is deeply

concerned by the raid and seizure of properties of the Wung Tangkhul Region office of the NSCN-IM and arrest of its cadres by Imphal valley based Manipur police commandos and Indian Reserve Battalion personnel. "At a time when the Indo-Naga peace talk is at a crucial stage, the raid is nothing but an attempt by the communal Government of Manipur to derail the peace talks," ANSAM alleged.

ANSAM added that the promulgation of Section 144 CrPC based on the apprehension of nuisance and disturbance of public tranquility due to the killing of M. Ngalangzar by the district administration is unwarranted and has no rationality. It is creating a provocative environment for the public.

ANSAM stated that the heavy deployment of hundreds of Imphal based Manipur police commandos and Indian Reserve Battalion personnel is nothing but to rile up the public and create unwarranted law and order situation. "They are deployed not to safeguard peace and rights of the people but to suppress peoples’ aspiration for peace," it added.

"All these acts show that the government of Manipur will not stop at anything in its attempts to suppress the rights and aspirations of the Naga people. Therefore, the Naga people should be prepared mentally and physically to stand up for their rights," ANSAM stated.

Bodies of abducted people found Tripura malaria deaths rise to 67 in month

GUwaHati, JULy 13 (iaNS): The bullet-riddled bodies of four people, who were abducted by suspected Bodo militants in Assam's Baksa district, have been found, while the curfew imposed in some areas was extended, police said Sunday.

Cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) faction opposed to peace talks with the government abducted the four people Friday night from the district, part of the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD).

One body was fished out from the Beki river in Barpeta district Saturday evening, while the other three bodies were fished

out from the same river in Baksa district Sunday, police said. The four bodies were identified to be of the abducted people. Seven traders had gone to Salbari area Friday. While three of them returned home, the four others were abducted.

Police Saturday found four abandoned bicycles belonging to the four missing people. "We recovered one body from Barpeta district last evening (Saturday). Today (Sunday), we recovered other three bodies from the Beki river in Baksa district," state Home Commissioner G.D. Tripathy said.

Tension prevailed in the region following the recovery of the bodies.

‘Centre will fund Sikkim, Arunachal power projects’ GUwaHati, JULy 13 (tNN): Power infrastructure projects in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh will be funded entirely by the Centre. Sikkim and Arunachal are two of the eight states under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) not included in the Rs 15,000-crore World Bank loan proposal because of fears of objection by China.

In 2009, China had protested against a $2.0 million-Asian Development Bank loan for water management projects in Arunachal Pradesh.

The Chinese influence on NE's development did not end here. Reopening of the historic Stillwell Road that connects Ledo in Assam to Kumning in China through Myanmar, now appears to have gone into the cold storage after Myanmar gave the rebuilding work of the part of the road in its territory to a Chinese subsidiary firm.

Union minister of state (independent charge) for DoNER Gen (retd) VK

Singh, on his maiden visit to the state here on Saturday after assuming charge, said, "The Rs 15,000-crore World Bank project for rural electrification will only be applicable for six states under DoNER. World Bank has its own norms and because of some external influences and pressure on the border, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim will not come under the scheme.

But these two states will not be deprived of any development scheme and government of India will fund the same project with the matching amount in the two states."

On the reopening of the Stillwell Road in the backdrop of India's Look East Policy aimed at developing strategic and economic relationship with Southeast Asian countries under the Chinese influence, the former Army chief said, "This road has a difficult stretch and is not easy to rebuild.

It's much easier to reach Myanmar through Moreh in Manipur."

"We are conscious of the law and order situation and additional forces have been deployed to handle the situation. The army also has been put on high alert," Tripathy said.

The government Saturday named police officer Majibur Rahman as the Baksa police superintendent in place of N.V. Chandrakant. The curfew, which was imposed in a few areas in Baksa district Saturday, was extended to some areas in nearby Barpeta district. Several nonBodo organisations and students' groups Sunday protested in many areas, demanding security for non-Bodo people.

aGaRtaLa, JULy 13 (iaNS): Malaria toll continues to rise in Tripura with at least 67 people having died from the disease and many stricken ill within a month, a minister said here Sunday.

"At least 67 people, including 55 children, have died and over 171,200 have fallen ill during the past one month," Tripura Health and Family Welfare Minister Badal Choudhury told reporters. He said: "Of the feveraffected people, malaria infection was found in the blood of over 29,600 people. Our efforts are on to check the disease."

The minister said of the 67 dead, 35 died in government hospitals and the remaining in their homes. Choudhury said Border Security Force and Tripura State Rifles personnel have fanned out in remote and tribal-inhabited operational areas to help sick people. A helicopter has been pressed into service to ferry doctors and patients in case of emergency.

"We have brought a large number of patients to hospitals from remote areas and sent them home after treatment," the minister said, adding food and medicines are

Kukis to oppose New Land Use Policy in Manipur iMPHaL, JULy 13 (NNN): The Kuki Students Organisation-General Headquarters (KSO-GHQ) said today that after due appraisal it has resolved to oppose in toto Manipur government’s New Land Use Policy (NLUP); and the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013.

According to the apex Kuki students' body, it has consulted the Kuki people and other tribal organizations over this latest land policy and the fair compensation act passed by the government in which the final verdict is to say ‘no’ to the government. It asserted that the NLUP, advocated for the first time in the north eastern region by the Mizoram government shall not apply to the hill districts of Manipur.

"Unlike the land holding system in Mizoram, where the lands are all community lands, the lands in the hills district of Manipur are in the hands of our traditional chieftains.

In Kuki villages where there exists a traditional form of administration, the lands

are utilized as it should be and properly, through traditional methods so as to maintain the ecosystem and other environmental considerations," KSO stated. It also said that many consider the jhum form of cultivation as the main reason for deforestation, soil erosion and other environmental concerns.

"This is not so. The tribal jhum cultivators have their own traditional methods to check deforestation and soil erosion. To check deforestation, we traditionally follow the jhum cycle where we return to the same jhum site after 6-7 years when the trees are big enough to cut and also when the fertility of the soil is restored. To check soil erosion we laid unburned tree trunks horizontal to the slope called ‘Chang’ and planted fast growing crops to contain the soil from wearing away. In fact, area under jhum cultivation has come down in spite of growing population pressure. Many jhum cultivators have now taken to plantation farming instead. There are also instances where wastelands

have also been developed albeit funding of any monetary assistance from the government," KSO stated.

"Our forests are our source of sustenance and we take good care of it. The finger pointing attitude of government agencies that the tribal people are not capable of taking care of their lands are just hyperboles to get their hands on the pie and to obtain funds from the central. We don’t need this NLUP. What the hill people needed most to conserve their lands are funds for sedentary farming which according to the government is always scarce," KSO said.

It then said by bringing the Right to Fair Compensation Act, the government is harping on forced acquisition of land as in the carrot and stick policy, the KSOGHQ said. "The MLR & LR Act, the Village Authority Acts, Reserve Forests Acts, JFMC, etc. are the tools used to subdue the tribal chiefs.

These Acts are all in contravention with our cultural and traditional set up.

"Therefore, we appeal the government to be sincere and honest with the

Mizo Students Union for physically challenged persons’ rights aiZawL, JULy 13 (NNN): Mizo Student Union (MSU), one of the largest student bodies in the state submitted memorandum to the state Chief Minister for full implementation of policies and schemes to be enjoyed by persons with disabilities who remained handicapped from their birth.

MSU leaders told media that as laid down in the ‘Persons With Disabilities, Equal Opportunities of Right and Full Participation’ Act 1995 (PWD Act, 1995, a memorandum like petition was submitted to the Chief Minister to take initiative for the practical implementation of policies and schemes for partial prosecution of right and privilege for physically handicapped persons.

According to chapter 3 of

P.W.D Act, 1995, MSU leaders said a State Co-ordination Committee should be set up to inspect and see the developments and works performed by various departments for the welfare of disabled persons. Appealing the state government on this, student leaders said the government must set up the Committee in real practice and convene meeting twice a year as is laid down in P.W.D. Act, 1995. Besides, the government should also institute State Executive Committee and convene meeting at least 4 times in a year the same provision of which is mentioned in P.W.D. Act, 1995, MSU leaders added. Although the government has had nominally set up the above mentioned two committees before the chairpersons, member sec-

being given to people recuperating in hospitals.

On an average, over 124 special health camps are being held daily in the malaria-hit hilly areas for people who have not been admitted to hospitals.

Experts from Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), an independent international medical humanitarian organisation, are visiting the disease-affected areas. "The MSF has extended help by providing medicines and expertise to deal with malaria outbreak in Tripura," Choudhury said. The outbreak of malaria and fever was reported from the

retary and committee members were not fairly chosen and committee was not held regularly according to the provision of P.W.D. Act, 1995.

“We strongly ask the state government to take step and act in accordance with the law,” MSU leaders said.

Citing about recruitment for government jobs, MSU leaders told media that the state government

has currently disallowed recruitment of disabled persons especially ‘totally blind’ and ‘leg affected’ for Group A & B post and any state civil service posts which is an outright infringement of P.W.D Act, Section 33 Ministry of Social Justice And Empowerment, Government of India and Article 14 & 16 ‘D’ of Indian Constitution.

The student body urged the government to implement 3 % job reservation for person with disabilities which was earlier in 2013 ordered by the Supreme Court to enforce by all Indian states. It also demanded that the terms and conditions and recruitment rule for the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities be structured properly.

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Nurturing Pigs from Birth to Weaning: Recommended practices

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stablishing a commercial pig breeding unit is a profitable proposition. With the growing demand of pork and pork products, steady supply of quality pig seeds is imperative. As an entrepreneurial option, youth can take up pig breeding as a full time vocation. Prospective farmer or farmers already in the business of rising pig may stumble upon various managemental problems. Soon after farrowing (act of giving birth), the piglets are exposed to multiple environmental and physiological stress. Excessive stress can cause disease and death of the pig. Good manage¬ment and attention will prevent or minimize most stresses. An understanding on the basics of piglet care is essential to set up commercial pig breeding farm.

This publication outlines the various considerations from nurturing of piglets from birth to weaning which is the most critical time of a pig’s life.

Sows and boars: The enterprise begins with selection of sound, healthy and prolific breeding parent stock. Good care and management of the sow and boar is the key to getting strong and healthy piglets.

Adequate and balanced nutri-

tion and health care of breeding stock is crucial. There must be proper and correct handling of both sow and boar at the time of mating. Most importantly, proper recording of breeding dates and expected date to farrowing is vital to clean and prepare the pen for the new litter.

Cleaning and sanitization before farrowing: Dirt and organic matter should be removed as possible, from the pen and the sow’s body. Scrub the floor and sidewalls of the pen with strong detergent and wash. The sow should be washed with a non irritant detergent/soap to remove the organic materials. After the pen has been washed, it should be sanitized with washing soda (sodium carbonate), Potassium permanganate(PP), Phenol(carbolic acid) or boric acid..

Bedding of expected sow: Bedding is not required or even recom¬mended in farrowing crates. In cold climate, the use of straw, hay, jute rags, shredded paper is recommended.

The bedding material should be kept clean and dry.

Care during farrowing: The owner or the farm attendant should be present during

farrowing. Concern and vigilance during this time ensures that struggling piglets find the udder and are able to consume adequate colostrum. In addition, piglets that would be crushed can be placed in a safe place under the heat lamp until they are able to move well and compete for a teat. Those pigs that appear less viable and need the extra time under the heat lamp should be taken care of to ensure that they do not become cold or hypothermic.

Proper temperature: Interestingly, approximately 50% of these pre-weaning death losses occur during the first three days of life. The thermal environment is probably the second most critical aspect to which to attend. Newborn pigs require an ambient temperature of 95°F at their body level for the first week after birth.

The temperature can then be lowered 5°F each week to avoid problems such as scours, colds and pneumonia. One of the most effective and economical pig warmers is an insulated box made from ½-inch plywood with a 100-watt (or smaller) light bulb inside. The box should be about 18 inches wide, 24 inches long and 24 inches high. Cut a 6- by 9-inch hole for

the pigs to enter the front of the box and hinge the top for easy access to the space or the pigs.

A slide gate can be used to cover the entrance hole and trap the pigs inside so they can be handled more conveniently and with a greater degree of safety.

Place the box on one side of a farrowing crate or in a corner of a farrowing stall that has been fenced off from the sow but allows the baby pigs to enter.

Post farrowing health care a. Clipping of Naval cord: Immediately after birth, the navel cord should be clipped not more than 2 inches long as soon as it stop bleeding and before it begins to dry up. After the cord is clipped, dip all of it in Betadine or other nonirritating iodine solution. This will greatly help avoid disease entry though the cord into the pig’s body. b. Clipping needle teeth: Newborn piglet has eight sharp teeth that can bite other piglets or lacerate the udder of the sow when fighting over teats. Within 24 hours after birth, teeth may be clipped with a teeth clipper to prevent these injuries. Only the tips of the teeth should be removed and care should be taken to avoid splintering or injury to the gums that could lead

NSCN (K) on the designs of GPRN/NSCN in the Chakhesang region

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y the grace of God the savior and the sagacious leadership of Phek Public Welfare Union, the presence of the GPRN/NSCN cadres could be made to leave Phek jurisdiction that came in full combat gear to Phek Town. In a defensive move, the NSCN (K) Chakhesang Region cadres arrested two of them who are identified as one Mr. Litanyi, Leacy and Mr. Zasevoyi, Raju Peyu in a booze joint as they were moving freely in town during their three to four days stay in the town raising fear psychosis in the midst of the public gatherings. The captives were however released without conditions or even without poking a finger on them on 7 July 2014. If they were in other district or places, they may leave aside taking their life or harming physically. However, it was very fortunate for everyone that they were released

in the presence of their parents, relatives and some leaders of the Phek Public Welfare Union.

Instead of doing this good turn to them, they (GPRN/ NSCN) came to Chesezu Village in search of Mr. Zacipoyi Nyiekha, Chairman, Chakhesang Region NSCN (K) targeting either to eliminate or kidnap him on 9 July 2014 around 10:40 P.M to 12:00 at his residence and had been ransacked his house panicky. They asked his aged old father the oldest man in the village who is plus 90 years to open his bed room door too for checking besides that they repeatedly checking of his children’s bedrooms. If this need of paying evil for good in the norms of the GPRN/NSCN people, the right thinking Nagas may judge their evil designs and teaches them the real meaning of Reconciliation.

Further, on 11 July 2014 at

12:00 Noon at Chetheba Town centre, he was asked to halt at gun point by 4 (four) arm personals of GPRN/NSCN but by the grace of God, he made an escaped because he doesn’t want to retaliate as it was in public area. They were hell bound to let him leave his home town by all means.

So also they checked all the vehicles coming from Kohima or down to Kohima late at night and extort money from them. The weary travelers are not spared by them. These incivilities of the (GPRN/NSCN) threatening the peaceful loving people, who can trust you and call you as a national workers? Let our people’s love be not disappeared from us because they are our daily bread bearers.

Secretary, MIP NSCN (K) Chakhesang Region.

to infections. If the sow is milking adequate and each pig has a teat to suckle, and fights are minimized then teeth clipping might not be necessary. c. Iron supplementation: Milk is devoid of iron. Pigs born in the wild or outside gets most of the iron they need from rooting in the soil. Those born inside do not have access to soil and thus need supplemental iron. This can be given by injection or orally. Most owners prefer injection as a means of regulating the dosage and ensuring that all the pigs get as much as they need. d. Castration: Male pigs meant for commercial markets may be castrated within 7 days after birth or at least one week before weaning. Castration will be performed quickly with local or general anesthetic by a veterinarian. Castration is essential to prevent boar taint, which affects the meat’s acceptability with consumers Care during Lactation: Sows often are constipated immediately before and after farrowing. Wheat bran or water to the feed is a good way to increase intake of both feed and water, and it helps soften stools.

It also aids in preventing a serious syndrome known as lacta-

tion failure in the sow.

Creep feeding: Nursing pigs get all the nourishment they need from their mothers for the first 2 to 3 weeks of their lives. The sow’s milk production begins to decline as larger litters grow and hence supplemental feed is recommended. Pigs are weaned at 8 weeks of age or even earlier. But experience shows that pigs should be weaned by weight rather than age. Creep ration are usually given when they attain the weight of 2 kg. The creep ration should be fortified with protein, mineral, vitamins and antibiotics say a blend of Maize(60%), Wheat bran(14%), Ground nut cake(14%), Molasses(5%), Fish meal(5%), Salt(1%) and Mineral mixture(1%). The creep meal made available to piglet at about 10 days old and should be fed till piglets are weaned. Baby pigs will begin to drink water at about three weeks of age and should have a clean, constant supply that is easily accessible.

Adding water to the creep feed to make it a mash or slurry is a good way to increase consumption and supply part of the water they need in the process At weaning time: Being removed from the

NSCN (IM) condemn high handed actions of Manipur State forces

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ollowing the press reportage on the killing of late Ngalangzar on 12th July, 2014 at Finch Corner, Ukhrul district by some unidentified gunmen which the NSCN has nothing to do, the Manipur state forces without giving any second thought has indiscriminately intruded and ransacked our regional office and has arrested four of our cadres along with seven people who are kept in our custody for various rehabilitation purposes.

Besides, many important documents relating to the administrative nature and kitchen utensils have been taken away.

Such unwarranted actions will have far reaching consequences. We will not remain a mute spectator and let us not forget the Mao incident of 2010. Violation of human rights in the land of Nagas by any forces will no longer be tolerated. NSCN with the support of the Naga people will go to any extend to protect our rights and dignity as a people.

The attack to our regional office which has been created in order to facilitate people’s participation in the Indo-Naga peace process is tantamount to breaking the spirit of cease

sow by itself is considerable stress for pigs, and it is aggravated by moving pigs to a new pen & co-mingling with strange pigs. It is suggested to feed the same creep feed for about five days after weaning to reduce nutritional stress. Weaned pig should be provided atleast 3 sq.ft/pig space. As the number of pigs per pen increases, more difficulty in recognizing one another & forming a stable social order. Unstable social order can induce tail biting and other aggressive behaviors, thus can reduce performance. A clean, dry nursery is essential in preventing or reducing contact with disease causing organism.

Young pigs are sensitive to cold and heat temperature, hence effective temperature should be ensured.

The incidence of pre-weaning mortality represents a significant source of economic loss to the swine industry. Therefore, adoption to recommended scientific practices will lower the incidence of pre-weaning death of piglets in the farm.

Dr Debojyoti Borkotoky Subject Matter Specialist(Animal Sc.) KVK, NRC on Mithun (ICAR) Porba, Phek,Nagaland

On his Ist Death Anniversary on 14.7.2014.

Lt. Dihe Adahe Chachei.

fire, detrimental to regional peace and stability. Also by exploiting the situation, the state government have militarized Ukhrul headquarter by imposing 144 Crpc without any valid reason. Such has been the long pending policy of communal Manipur state government to sabotage the ongoing peace process and find reason to station their notorious Manipur police commandos who are always in the news for encounter killings.

The imposition of 144 Crpc in Ukhrul town manned by thousands of combat forces has created a deep sense of fear psychosis to the denizens of Ukhrul town.

Church goers are forced to stay indoors and thus totally disengaging the Christian mass services. This has also deeply hurt the sentiments of Nagas who are 99% Christian.

Therefore, NSCN condemn the policies and actions of Ibobi and Gaikhangam selective and communal government and demand immediate release of all the innocent Nagas in their custody and return every files, documents and utensils stolen from our office.

Kuknalim.

MIP-GPRN

“He gives the best care”.

God saw you were getting tired, And a cure was not to be.

So He put His arms around you And whispered, Come To Me. With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away.

Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay.

An enthusiastic heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us, “He gives the best care”.

By Loving wife,Children, grandchildren & great grand children.

Readers may please note that the contents of the articles, letters and opinions published do not reflect the outlook of this paper nor of the Editor in any form.

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The Morung Express

Monday 14 July 2014

Seminar for Mao drivers organized in Kohima

Kohima, July 13 (mExN): A seminar was organized for Mao drivers in Kohima at Ugma Kiti here on July 13. Around 110 drivers attended the program organized under the aegis of Mao Union Kohima (MUK) and co-sponsored by Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK).

The programme was chaired by Manekho Poji and the first session started with a prayer by Hepuni Athili. In his welcome note, Loli Athikho Lirite, president of Mao Union Kohima stated, “All are equal in the eyes of God and devotion to duty is service to Him.” John Makhabo, District Youth Coordinator, NYK also exhorted the gathering on the topic “In pursuit of excellence”.

A press release informed that the main speaker of the first session, Dr. Loso Chalai, former physician to the Governor of Nagaland spoke on the subject “Moral Ethics”. He stated, “If we are living a right and righteous life we do not have to worry.

But the majority of us are concerned with

Dimapur, July 13 (mExN): Kyong Hoho (apex) and Lotha Hoho Dimapur (LHD) have resolved to strengthen the relationship between the two hohos; to strive and work together with cooperation and support for the uplift and welfare of the Kyong/Lotha community. This resolution was made during the joint consultative meeting of the two hohos at Lotha Hoho Ki, Dimapur on July 11. A press release appended by officials of Kyong Hoho and LHD further informed that the meeting discussed various matters related to the general welfare of the Kyong/Lotha community.

Assisi students go on educational tour

Office bearers and executive members of Kyong Hoho and Lotha Hoho Dimapur at Lotha Hoho Ki, Dimapur on July 11, 2014.

“This meeting is very important as it has removed the total communication cap arising out of some differences between

the two (LHD and Kyong Hoho) about a year and half ago (before the team of present tenure took over),” stated the press release.

Dimapur, July 13 (mExN): The Management of Assisi Higher Secondary School, Dimapur had organized a week of educational tour to Darjeeling and Sikkim for the students of class 12 (Arts Stream) along with the staff of morning and evening sections headed by Principal Rev.Sr.Benny Fernandes and Headmistress Rev.Sr.Irene Goveas.

A press note received here stated that a total of 55 participants inclusive of the teachers and students had an enriching experience. They received excellent educative information making them knowledgeable about the historical places, valuable cultures and traditions of the people. The well developed and neatly maintained cities with sparkling environment and greenery all around was a delight to the Assisian tourists. The note also mentioned that the students got the opportunity to learn the richness of the neighboring states which will help them in their personal growth and integral development thus creating awareness in themselves and others to appreciate the beauty, history and culture of various places.

districts in 2013 and another three homes in different districts will be inaugurated in few weeks.

He strongly lamented on the issues involved while juveniles are under their custody while encouraging the colony members to extend their full support to realize and achieve the objectives set by the ICPS. During the general discussions, various representatives from Colony Forum expressed their unconditional support and assistance towards the functioning of the Office. They expressed happiness to Government of Nagaland for initiating such programs in Wokha District and urged to bring more developmental activities for the uplift of the common people. House Father (OHW) Thungdemo Jungio chaired the whole programme.

Dimapur, July 13 (mExN): The Western Sumi Kukami Hoho (WSKH) has convened a meeting of its office bearers, executive members and advisors on July 15 at 10 am at the hoho office, Chekiye village.

ENSF consultative meet

Dimapur, July 13 (mExN): The Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) has convened a consultative and coordination meeting of all the frontal organizations of Eastern Nagaland on July 18, 10:00 am at Hotel Vivor. A press release from ENSF informed that official delegates include 20 elected members from Eastern Nagaland, five delegates each from ENPO, ENGOA & ENWO, three delegates each from all the six tribal councils (KU, KTC, CKS, USLB, YTC & PPC), three delegates each from ENPUK, ENPUD and ENSUK and three delegates each from all the six ENSF federating units (KSU, PSC, YAA, USSC, KSU & CCSU). Issues pertaining to the Eastern region will be deliberated, the release said. Therefore, all concerned have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. For further information, contact # 9612383284/ 8730958533.

New boys hostel in Jakhama

Kohima, July 13 (mExN): Saho Memorial Hostel, a mission project of Jakhama Baptist Church was inaugurated and dedicated by Rev. Zapovil Sophie, Pastor, Jakhama Baptist Church (JBC) on July 13. It is one of the private hostels for male students of St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama situated near Jakhama local ground, NH-29, informed a press release. tual maturity, particularly to Secretary of JBC Centethose people coming from nary Mission Project Kezhokoutside to stay in Jakhama hoto Savi said that the hostel is area as students or employnamed after late Saho Sophie, ees. the first Christian convert from Jakhama village. The hostel was ii) To build fellowship house/ church for the believers built in commemoration of the where they can conduct centennial celebration of JBC worship services, prayer which was held in 2005. meetings, etc. particularly According to the release by those who are staying at Savi, the mission project has Jakhama. three main aims and objectives: i) To propagate the gospel to iii) To build decent hostel for students with required facilithe unreached and to help ties at reasonable rate, create the believers toward spiri-

Observation Home Wokha holds consultative and awareness prog

WoKha, July 13 (mExN): The Observation Home Wokha had organized a consultative meeting and awareness program at the office premises.

Superintendent Wobenthung Patton initiated the discussion and informed the participants about the Observation Home and its activities. He said that an Observation Home is established for a temporary reception of children in conflict with the law during the pendency of their inquiry before the Juvenile Justice Boards. He added that Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) is a program sponsored by the Ministry of Women & Child Development and implemented by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland. He also informed that the Government of Nagaland has already opened five observation homes in five different

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WSKH meet on July 15

only the present without any care for the future, which is not right.”

In the second session of the seminar, Arenbo, Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI) asserted, “There will be no change/ improvement in accident statistics without change in the attitude of the drivers.”

Meanwhile, Tatongtemsu Jamir, Senior MVI explained about the various hand signals and usage of indicator lights. He informed that vehicles should be parked at a distance of minimum five feet behind each other.

H.K. David, an advocate, also spoke and dwelt at length about the various sections of the Motor Vehicles Act and advised the drivers that commercial vehicles should ply their vehicles only on the allotted route.

Kenneth, vice-president MUK also spoke on the occasion. Vote of thanks was given by Nekhu John, president MDUK. Benediction was offered by Dominic, Cat- Residents of Lower Chandmari Colony, Kohima undertake social work in the colony every second echist of St. Peter’s Church.

Saturday of the month as part of total sanitation campaign. (Morung Photo)

Kyong Hoho and LHD to strengthen relationship

Dimapur

good study atmosphere and at the same time help them imbibe the good news of Jesus Christ by trained theologian and nurture them to become responsible persons in the society.

Admission to the hostel has started. Hence, interested students have been asked to contact the hostel warden Vimhavozo Tetseo either through phone number 8575662002 or meet him personally at his office.

Training held for vegetable growers

Mission Centre of United Baptist Churches Association North East India (UBCA-NEI) at Nihoto village was dedicated on July 12. Rev. L. Hevuto Awomi, Executive Secretary, UBCA-NEI ministered the act of dedication. Nihoto P. Chishi, head GB and founder of the village who donated the land for the mission centre delivered a short speech. Seen in the picture are staff and executive members of UBCA-NEI along with head GB and leaders of the village.

pErEN, July 13 (mExN): A total of 25 vegetables growers were trained on cultivation practices of sponge gourd and okra (Bhendi) and were shown demonstration on controlling pest and diseases on July 12. Dileu Nsa, AHO & Convenor ATMA, Jalukie Block chaired the programme and highlighted the economic importance of both sponge gourd and okra. The vegetables can bring economic uplift if cultivated commercially and the farmer can be self sustained, he stated.

Imti Walling, BTM, Jalukie Block was the resource person for the training and demonstration. The resource person taught on scientific cultivation practices and encouraged use of hybrid and disease pest resistant seeds as planting material for better yield.

Various cultural practices for controlling pest and diseases were also demonstrated at vegetable farm school located at Jalukie, promoted by ATMA, Peren.

Further, farmers were encouraged to adopt organic cultivation.

Training cum demonstration on groundnut cultivation loNglENg, July 13 (mExN): Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Longleng conducted two days training cum demonstration programme on groundnut cultivation at farmers’ field of Lintak and Yongam village on June 12 and 13.

Dr. Manoj Kumar, Subject matter Specialist (SMS) Agronomy and programme coordinator (i/c) shared with the farming community about the benefit of groundnut which is leguDeputy Commissioner of Kohima W. Honje Konyak flagging off a cesspool minous crop. He highlighted on how cleaner sanctioned to Kohima Municipal Council by HUDCO Regional office Kohima under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) recently. (Morung Photo) groundnut fix the nitrogen to the soil and how to get more yield and income.

A press release informed that, in Yongam village, after potato harvest, fields are kept fallow. Therefore, KVK, Longleng introduced second crop (groundnut) to not only double the cropping intensity, but also to increase the soil fertility which gives benefit to succeeding crop. Seeds were also distributed to six farmers to cover more area in the district.

All together 15 farmers participated in the programme. Lily Rangnmei, SMS (Horticulture) assisted the resource person of the training cum demonstration programme.

Resource person demonstrates cultivation of groundnut in Longleng.

Team Metamorphosis inaugurates office in Wokha

Training cum demonstration on System of Rice Intensification (SRI)/ line transplanting under National Food Security Mission being held at Tizit Seed Farm on July 10.

Naga Hoho president P. Chuba Ozukum addressing the function of 8th N.I. Jamir Academic Excellence Award in Kohima on July 12 organized by Kohima Ongpangkong Tzukong Telongjem. Seen on left are the recipients of 8th N.I. Jamir Academic Excellence Award. (Morung Photo)

WoKha, July 13 (mExN): Team Metamorphosis in Wokha Town inaugurated its office on July 11 with Vyasan R, Deputy Commissioner, Wokha as the chief guest.

In his Keynote address, Thungdemo Kyong, Chief of the organization said, “Team Metamorphosis (TM) started ten years ago with a simple and honest dream that is to serve and make our society better through our humble contributions & efforts (though at times they might look & have looked insignificant).” According to a press release, he stated, none of the team members are professionals in terms of Social Works, but it was their passion and dream for a better society that drove them. “As humans we are full of limitations but we’ve discovered that none in the Team has selfish attitude and just be-

Deputy Commissioner of Wokha with members of Team Metamorphosis and other invitees during the inauguration of the office on July 11.

cause of which we’ve served the society thus far.” He further assured that the team will live and work by its principle without any compromise, advocating dignity of life and labor, doing the right thing at the right time and having the right attitude. “We

believe this small chamber will serve as a resourceful centre not only for TM but also for others as well. If any quarter requires our cooperation at any time for the uplift of the society we shall always be fully available,” he added.

Meanwhile, the chief guest

hoped that the impact of Team Metamorphosis will not only be in Wokha Town, but also in different parts of the district as the team members are able to sacrifice and find time to work for the uplift of the society in spite of the fact that they all are from different professions.

Further, Yiben Humtsoe, convener of the Kyong Youth Initiative (KYI), a Wokha based advocacy organization also said the two organizations have worked together on several occasions for the benefit of the society. He stated it was a milestone that the team has been able to set up an office which shows maturity and stability. As a gesture of encouragement, KYI also sponsored the office rent for the first month.

Pastor Khonbemo P Kikon, associate pastor of Wokha Town Baptist Church read a passage from the scripture and dedicated the office with a prayer. The program was chaired by Ajanbeni Kikon, Secretary of Women Affairs, Team Metamorphosis and vote of thanks was pronounced by Thungchibemo Lotha, Deputy Chief, Team Metamorphosis.

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express MonDAy 14 July 2014 voluME IX IssuE 191

The People’s Bridge

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eople of Changsang and Sangshen ranges in the Tuensang district have creatively demonstrated that people’s power lies in their will and ability to take pro-active steps to improve their quality of life by deciding what is best for them. Their collective effort to build a 45-meter bridge, People’s Bridge, over the River Yijung is a testimony to what can happen when ordinary men and women work together for the common good of all.

People can no longer wait endlessly for a State and its machinery that are unresponsive to people’s basic human needs. In fact, the Nagaland state government’s inability to provide ‘assistance’ on “several occasions” that ultimately led to the building of the “People’s Bridge” raises questions of sincerity and legitimacy. After all, if the government – any government – is unable to meet the basic human needs of the governed; its legitimacy comes into doubt.

Based on the narrative provided by the Eleutheros Christian Society, the “People’s Bridge” is more than just a means to cross the River Yijung. It concerns issues of livelihood, communication, networking, education and health all of which impact people’s quality of life. The Nagaland state government’s failure to intervene in this case raises concerns of good and accountable governance, highlighting again the more worrying question: what are its priorities. This inaction seems to contradict the government’s stand which purports to represent the people and propagates the agenda of development.

The “People’s Bridge” is indeed an empowering testimony for Naga people as it is an example of what can happen when people come together on issues of common interest which makes the possibility of creating a shared future all the more real. This display of unity in purpose is an impetus for the Naga people to hold the Nagaland state government responsible and accountable to good and transparent governance.

Simultaneously, it is to ensure that the people transcend the existing relationship of state dependency with the hope that eventually the idea of ‘power-with’ the people will prevail.

Thank you Changsang and Sangshen ranges and the Eleutheros Christian Society for taking an initiative that inspires each of us!

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Vatsal Srivastava IANS

Rural jobs scheme is too big to fail

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here has been quite an outrage for the lack of vision towards the social sector in Arun Jaitley’s budget.

There was a lot of anticipation on how the new finance minister will tweak the UPA’s flagship programme - the MGNREGA. Jaitley said that the program will now focus on better and more efficient asset creation. However, he gave no details as to how he intends to reduce leakages and corruption in the act.

The fact is that MGNREGA is here to stay for the sole reason that it is too big to fail.

The MGNREGA is the largest public employment programme in the world. Since its inception in 2005, it has generated 250 crore days of employment for the rural poor and there are currently 10 crore persons working under the programme, implying that one of every three rural households has worked under MGNREGA. As of 2013-14, 138.08 lakh works were taken up under MGNREGA on themes ranging from rural connectivity, flood control, water conservation and harvesting, drought-proofing, micro-irrigation, renovation of traditional water bodies, land development, Rajiv Gandhi Sewa Kendras, rural drinking water, rural sanitation and anganwadis, among others. In terms of financial inclusion, 10 crore beneficiaries of MGNREGA have been linked to formal financial institutions to receive their wages.

The sheer enormity of this programme inevitably subjects itself to diminishing rates of efficiency along the years that it is implemented. However, any evaluation needs to be one that is careful and nuanced. The above figures indicate the broad impact that MGNREGA has had on a constituency that it was specifically designed for. But the Act has also been plagued by largely unsubstantiated allegations of creating a “shortage of labour” and contributing to rural inflation. We are yet to see a detailed economic assessment supplemented with genuine statistics on how this is in fact possible. For example, as per the Census data of 2011, during the peak seasons of agriculture (AugustDecember), 2.57 percent of the persondays available for agriculture labour by rural labourers was put towards working under MGRENGA. The corresponding figure of persondays available for agriculture labour that was ‘diverted’ to MGNREGA during the lean season of agriculture stood at a smarting 4.7 percent. The figures do stand in good stead compared to engineered paranoia.

However, resting on the benefits of MGNREGA should not lead one to believe that all is well with the programme. The implementation of the Act is plagued with systemic inefficiencies that are a clear writing on the wall for the eventual collapse of the programme. Some of these include delay in payment of wages to workers having completed work under MGNREGA where today almost 40 percent of the wages paid under MGNREGA are paid beyond the statutory time limit of 15 days; poor durability of assets created under the Act; use of machines and contractors prohibited under the Act; fudging of records; poor average persondays of employment demanded of 45 days corresponding to the entitlement of 100 days; limited technical personnel hired by States and inefficient fund release systems deployed by the central government, among others.

Therefore, the concerned governments need to urgently put in place administrative reforms to ensure any marginal improvement in the implementation of the Act. These include: developing protocols for institutionalizing convergence with line departments for ensuring application of technical expertise while designing assets under the Act; enforcing systematic capture of demand for those households that are most in need of MGNREGA such as scheduled castes/tribes, beneficiaries of land reforms, released bonded labourers and FRA beneficiaries, among others; putting in place a decentralized fund release system to release funds to the states based on principles of automatic debit pull for expenditure incurred; put in place minimum technical personnel to ensure timely measurement and supervision of works and taking punitive action against functionaries causing a delay in payment of wages, among others.

It is important to mention that as a statute, MGNREGA has one of the most rigorous provisions of pro-active disclosure of information and audit requirements than any other social sector policy/law passed in independent India. There is an urgent need to put in place those norms and ensure their compliance for reigning in leakages.

With India facing the worst drought in the last three decades, a programme that has the mandate of reachout to every rural household of the country and ensuring its right to waged employment cannot be ignored by any political dispensation of the country.

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David Scott Mathieson

Burma: the clash of church, state & society comprised of elderly abbots, is widely seen as an ineffective tool of the government, and their involvement in the Maha Thanti Thukha monastery dispute enraged activists monks such as U Wirathu, one of the leaders of the ultra-nationalist and anti-Islamic 969 movement, and the Committee for the Protection of Race and Religion, or in Burmese, Ma Ba Tha, who are supportive of the sacked religious affairs minister. It was U Wirathu’s threat to gather thousands of monks to protest that compelled the court to release the five monks on bail.

Members of All Burma Federation of Students' Unions gather at Yangon University campus during a rally to mark the 52nd anniversary of a brutal military crackdown on students in Yangon, Myanmar on Monday, July 7, 2014. (AP Photo)

Burma's government and political leaders are now paying a bitter price for allowing the reform process to be undermined by violence, racism and hatred

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urma’s simmering religious tensions flared in its second biggest city, Mandalay this week, as Buddhists and Muslims clashed over reports of an alleged rape involving a young Buddhist girl and a Muslim man. Clashes between mobs of men of both communities occurred on the nights of 2 and 3 July before the authorities imposed a curfew. As usual with Burma’s communal violence, the plot thickens as the dust settles, and it appears as if the violence was not just an organic eruption of communal resentment but another incident in a tableau of nationwide religious tensions.

Two people are reported to have died in this weeks clash, a Buddhist man working for the multi-faith Free Funeral Service, and a Muslim man. Police sealed of the area in downtown Mandalay around the site of the violence, a teashop allegedly owned by the two suspects in the rape case, and in some cases moderate Buddhist monks tried to calm down the crowds and urged them to return home and avoid violence. Some reports claimed many of the Buddhist antagonists appeared not to be locals, fuelling rumors the violence had some measure of organisation.

There are two elements that make the incident both murkier and more political. First, there is a previous rape case involving a Buddhist man, who is a supporter of ultra-nationalist Buddhist monk U Wirathu, that sparked demonstrations earlier this week at a courthouse in Mandalay, according to an activist involved in defending the alleged victim of the assault. This may have been the spark in pre-planned violence against Muslims in downtown Mandalay.

Second, democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is scheduled to visit Mandalay this Sunday for a rally on constitutional reform, and it is probably no coincidence that a fake memo from her National League for Democracy (NLD) party circulated throughout Facebook in Burma claiming the NLD was planning on taking advantage of the riots to protect Muslims. It’s no secret U Wirathu is against amending Section 59(f) of Burma’s 2008 constitution which would permit Suu Kyi’s eligibility to be president. So the question hangs: was this another case of organic, spontaneous religious violence, or an orchestrated piece of a broader political puzzle utilising racism ahead of Burma’s 2015 elections?

Putting this week’s violence in Mandalay in perspective with three other recent events; a ministerial

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hose who had expected the budget proposals to signal a flying start to the currently stalled economic reforms in keeping with Narendra Modi's reputation for decisiveness would be disappointed.

Instead, what they saw in Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's presentation was no more than a tinkering with the earlier budgets with the raising of the income-tax limits (which has virtually become an annual feature) and lowering of the prices of laptops, mobiles and other consumer items - all intended to keep the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) key constituency, the middle class, happy. The easing of home loan terms will also have the same effect.

At the same time, the proposals can be said to have underlined a sound, unspectacular beginning by a government which is apparently in no hurry to make an impression since it is aware that it is here to stay for the foreseeable future.

There is a sense of reassurance, therefore, and even of continuity, at this uncharacteristic demonstration of sobriety by a government whose prime minister has sometimes been described as a bulldozer.

This impression of a go-getter was confirmed by the proposals in the railway budget for bullet trains and making railway stations look like airports. The raising of fares (despite a partial roll-back) and of freight charges also suggested that the government was unconcerned about administering a "bitter" medicine and eschewing the kind of populism which characterized the previous regime.

The budget, however, doesn't dis-

sacking, a religious property dispute, and four proposed religious and family laws, paints a disturbing picture of an impending collision between church, state and society as Burma’s much lauded reform process looks decidedly shakier.

Sacked ministers, raided monasteries The religious turmoil in Myanmar took a bizarre turn in June 2014 as the president sacked his religious affairs minister and appointed advisors to help him with four controversial religion laws. U San Hsint, the controversial Religious Affairs minister, was sacked

by President Thein Sein in late June, ostensibly for corruption, but more likely for his long criticism of the government and his mishandling of a property dispute involving prominent leaders of the Buddhist clergy, or Sangha. U San Hsint is now in custody pending an investigation over his alleged misuse of state funds. But the former general and speaker of the Irrawaddy region parliament has a long trackrecord of speaking out against corruption within the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party, and reportedly for defying Thein Sein’s directives. State media announced he had been permitted to “retire”, a local euphemism for being purged.

U San Hsint was criticised for his fumbling efforts to mediate a resolution of a longstanding dispute over ownership of Rangoon’s Maha Thanti Thukha monastery, which was raided in early June by police special branch and members of the ministry of religious affairs and the Rangoon region State Sangha Maha Nayakaw committee, or grand council. Five monks were arrested and detained before being granted bail, including a British national, Burmese monk Sayadaw U Ottara. The opposition to government claims of ownership of the monastery is spearheaded by one of Burma’s most revered monks, Penang Sayadaw U Pyinnya Wuntha. The government has been deeply embarrassed by the incident, and U San Hsint is being cast as the fall guy to take responsibility whose sacking will politically extricate the government from the controversy. Few commentators believe that the sacked minister was anymore corrupt than his peers, many of whom are more notorious for their predatory greed than U San Hsint.

At the same time, the president’s office announced the appointment of two presidential religious advisors, former diplomat Sein Win Aung, who is the father-in-law of Thein Sein’s daughter, and Thura Myint Aung, a decorated former army officer loyal to the president who was disgraced after his inept handling of the security operation to clear a protest site around the disputed Letpadaung copper mine in upper Burma. That security operation resulted in scores of monks being badly injured.

The State Sangha Maha Nayakar committee,

Restrictive religious laws Part of the recent ministerial and advisory reshuffle is evidently predicated on providing the president’s office with more loyal advice on the four religion and marriage laws that have been proposed by the 969 movement and the Ma Ba Tha. These drafts include laws on religious conversion, inter-faith marriage, polygamy, and family planning. The state media released the government’s first draft of the bill in late May to receive public feedback. The law would permit significant state regulation over matters of religious faith at a time of growing Buddhist and ethnic Burmese ultranationalism. This has been a factor in rising violence against Burma’s stateless Rohingya Muslim minority, following communal clashes in western Arakan state in 2012, in which hundreds of people died, and from which an estimated 180,000 mostly Rohingya are still displaced in deplorable living conditions. The concern is the law could also serve as a trigger for more episodes of violence against Muslim communities in central Burma like those seen in the past two years that have killed scores of people and displaced thousands, and in last week’s violence in Mandalay.

The growing tensions between the government and activist monks comes as Burmese civil society is pushing back against the racist agenda of the 969 and Ma Ba Tha movements. In May, 97 Burmese human rights groups issued a strongly worded statement decrying the proposed marriage law, which evinced numerous threats against the organisers who were also denounced by U Wirathu as "traitors". President Thein Sein has previously defended Wirathu as a patriot, which makes the recent sacking of U San Hsint and the showdown with prominent monks even more perplexing. Burma’s fragile reforms are stalling on almost every front, as apprehension over the 2015 elections, deadlock over constitutional amendments, tightening media freedoms and military belligerence on issues of land confiscations and the bogged-down peace process make life more difficult for average people.

The role of some members of the Sangha in vitriolic objectification and in some cases incitement to violence against Muslims is a stark departure from decades of the clergy’s role as a barometer of social discontent, especially during the 2007 protests against military rule violently crushed by the security forces. Buddhist monks have in recent months called for boycotts of various events involving Muslims, including exhortations to boycott the services of phone company Ooredoo which is a Qatari stated owned business, and even violent threats against a documentary about inter-faith friendship at Rangoon’s recent Human Rights, Human Dignity Film Festival, which caused the film to be pulled.

How these recent events involving ministers, monks and repressive laws relate is still a matter for mounting speculation in Burma’s notoriously opaque political system, but they indicate considerable blowback for the government for using the Sangha as a stalking horse for stoking communal tensions. The government and many key political figures such as Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, who has voiced muted criticism of racist speech, permitted the intervention of ultra-nationalist and anti-Islamic voices into national debates since 2012, perhaps believing they could instrumentalise racism and threats of violence from monks and lay supporters. But they are now reaping the instability that the unleashing of paranoia and hate predictably has produced.

Post-budget, Right-Left divide will become wider Amulya Ganguli IANS play that kind of boldness although it has been suggested that a show of derring-do was needed in view of the plummeting of the growth rate from 8-9 per cent to below five. In contrast, all that the government evidently wants to do as its gets off the starting line is to stabilize the financial situation by not letting the fiscal deficit to cross 4.1 per cent of the GDP, promise a reduction of wasteful expenditure, viz. subsidies, via a monitoring commission, and hope to attain an achievable growth rate of 7-8 per cent in the coming years which is expected to keep the inflation under control.

In its present sombre mood, which may be the result of a perusal of the not very uplifting economic scene, made even more worrisome by the prospect of drought in India and turmoil in Iraq, the government was apparently not in the right frame of mind to make any dramatic announcements like doing away with the retrospective tax proposal, which would have been loudly cheered by the corporate sector.

Its decision, however, to set up a committee of the Central Board of Direct Taxes to examine the issue gave

the Congress an opportunity to mock the government's earlier scrapping of the various GoMs (groups of ministers) and EGoMs (empowered groups of ministers) which the Manmohan Singh government was in the habit of setting up to look at contentious issues.

The difference, however, between the two governments about these supposedly temporizing measures is that the Modi administration is its own master unlike its predecessor, which had to look over its shoulder to see whether its moves had the approval of the Congress president, Sonia Gandhi.

In contrast, the new committees would adhere to the guidelines set by the government and not by the party or the predilections of an extra-constitutional body like the National Advisory Council (NAC) led

by Sonia Gandhi. However, Jaitley's contention that the government's right to undertake retrospective legislation is "unquestionable" shows that the people in the corridors of power generally have the same mindset.

For the present, the Congress and other opposition parties have been

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quite vociferous in their protests, as may be expected in view of the virtual "tradition" that has developed where the government's opponents cannot think of anything other than criticism.

They appear to believe that praising any of the government's acts will doom their chances of returning to power.

It is the debates in parliament, however, which will show where the different parties stand in relation to the ways to revive the economy. While the Left and the Hindi heartland parties owing allegiance Ram Manohar Lohia's socialistic prescriptions are expected to persist with their earlier lambasting of the economic reforms, it is the Congress's attitude which will be interest.

Already, members of the party's leftof-centre brigade like A.K. Antony and Jairam Ramesh have opposed foreign investment in the defence sector and highlighted their commitment to "social justice", suggesting that the party is returning to its credo of Nehruvian socialism.

What this means is that even if sections of the media have argued that Jaitley has carried on from where his predecessor in the finance ministry, P. Chidambaram, had left off, there will not be many in the Congress who will see the link.

In political terms, therefore, a gulf can be said to be opening up between a proreforms BJP and the anti-reforms Congress and other opposition parties, making the distinction between the Right and the Left in the country all the more stark.

What is ironical is that it was the Congress which started the reforms in 1991, but it is now the BJP's turn to carry it forward.

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7 PERSPECTIVE scottish nationalism The fall of a superpower or british nationalism? I Monday

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NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE

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ationalism is always inward looking” declared Danny Alexander to a packed Guildhall at the London Evening Standard's debate on independence. His high horse might have been justified, had he not started the same short speech by pronouncing on how the UK is the world's most successful union.

The facts, of course, imply otherwise: two of our nearest neighbours, Denmark (along with the Faroe Islands and Greenland) and the Netherlands (along with Aruba, Curaçao, and Saint Maarten), are unions of nations which come ahead of Britain on almost any economic or social measure, and I suspect the United States might have something to say on the matter. But never mind that. It seems the Chief Secretary to the Treasury is so blinded by his bombastic British nationalism that he can't even contemplate the UK not being best - or perhaps he was trying to prove his own point about nationalists being inward looking.

I recount this story not because it is unusual, but because it is entirely normal: all too often, members of One Nation Labour and the Conservative and Unionist party will give long lectures on the dangers of nationalist parties without ever considering that they are in one. This cognitive dissonance afflicts “No” activists across the political spectrum. George Galloway will merrily declare “I have always hated nationalism” before evoking that most iconic of British nationalist images, the Battle of Britain “when this small island of English-speaking people stood alone and if we had not stood but capitulated like others had done before us we would be having this meeting in German if we were going to have it at all”.

Ignoring for a moment that the most successful squadron in that fight was Polish: if a yes campaigner talked about an historic battle - Bannockburn, or Stirling Bridge, say - they'd be laughed out of the room. When Galloway does it, it's re-published across the mainstream press as “the speech that could save the union”. These double standards tell us something fascinating about the nature of British nationalism - how it is so ubiquitous as to be unnoticed; so hegemonic, as to go unchallenged.

None of this is to deny that there are also nationalists on the yes side; nor that there are some who will vote no without a nationalist beat in their heart. But whilst Scottish and British identities are no more mutually exclusive than Norwegian and Scandinavian, genuine non-nationalists on both sides must recognise that whether we wish to or not, our vote will at least to some extent highlight one sort of nationalism over the other.

The question, then, is this: is one less bad?

Can we in general be distrustful of nationalisms whilst drawing distinctions? They are, of course, slippery ideologies. Not only is each one different from every other, they aren't even internally consistent. The Italian nationalism of Mussolini is clearly a hugely different phenomenon from the African nationalism of Mandela – but there are even significant variations between

adam Ramsay

For all the problems with Scottish nationalism, is it as bad as British nationalism?

the sorts of nationalisms found within the ANC. Nationalisms aren't about actual histories but the stories we tell ourselves, they aren't about facts, but mythologies. We will each experience them differently. The best we can do if we wish to sum them up, then, has surely to be to look at their most prominent advocates.

Likewise, aiming to define either by its fringes seems unfair: British nationalism is not Nick Griffin, or even necessarily Nigel Farage, though he represents a wing of it. It is certainly not always white. It is, however, Gordon Brown demanding British jobs for British workers and telling us we should celebrate the Empire. It is David Cameron pulling the UK away from the EU and wanting celebrations of WW1.

It is the exceptionalism which makes Danny Alexander think that it's OK to declare in one breath that all nationalism is terrible but that Britain is best; the odd mix of isolationism and imperialism which leads us to think we have more business in Baghdad than Brussels; and the conservatism which leaves us with an unelected second chamber and unaccountable monarchy. It is still symbolised by a flag which fluttered over armies which invaded 90% of the countries on earth.

Scottish nationalism, of course, also has its unpleasant corners. But largely, its public fig-

ures tell a much less destructive story. You'd never catch Salmond or Sturgeon or Swinney saying “Scottish jobs for Scottish workers”.

There are no prominent Scottish isolationists, and most of its advocates argue against empire rather than apologising for it. Not only the SNP, but the broader movement is vocally welcoming of migrants, and encourage inclusion: “we're a' Jock Tamson's bairns” and all that.

You rarely even hear prominent Scottish nationalists, unlike British nationalists, claim that Scotland is better than anywhere else, though there is a “wha's like us?” strand, it usually seems to imply quirkiness rather than superiority. The standard position is the opposite: the oft repeated SNP line is that they want Scotland to be a normal country.

None of this is to say that there aren't racists in Scotland – of course there are racists everywhere. It is to say, however, that the official and most prominent account of Scottish nationalism is a much more positive set of stories than the British nationalism we hear from Labour, the Conservatives, or even, sometimes, the Lib Dems. Perhaps most importantly, a yes vote would be a blow to the least attractive corner of Scottish nationalism - the tendency to blame our problems on the English. A no vote would bolster the least attractive strand of British nationalism: the belief we're rightful rulers of the world.

When looking at how identities will shift in other ways after independence, Michael Morris makes the case that Britain as an island nation has long been defined in part by the metaphors which come from that – isolation, standing on our own, etc.

These shape our understandings of ourselves as a people, largely in regressive ways. We think of ourselves as alone in the world, seperate. Of course, this isn't accurate – there are six other self governing territories in our islands. But the perception remains.

With Scottish independence, our family of rocks would become a more obviously multinational archipelago, and we would perhaps start to see ourselves more as residents of a neighbourhood of North Atlantic nations.

Metaphors are, as George Lakoff tells us, hugely powerful in shaping our subliminal understandings of the world and Britishness, in splendid isolation, protected from sociability by the sea, is shaped by the idea of being alone on an island. Independence would do nothing to change geology, but it could help shift how we see ourselves to something multitudinous, archipelagic. And that, surely would be a good thing.

The motivation for or against independence doesn't have to be about nationalisms, but we do need to remember that they exist.

The national stories that come with a yes vote seem to me to be more more pluralistic and positive than those which come with a no. After all, how many of those who say they don't want to vote for Scottish nationalism really do want to vote for British nationalism? Because if they insist on seeing yes as the former, they must surely see no as the latter.

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know; Israel bombing civilians in Gaza, Kiev bombing civilians in eastern Ukraine, the Caliph running amok in the Middle East, The Empire of Chaos playing trickster. But let me get something out of my chest first.

I was saving this picture for the right moment. Which is now. Meet a classic tropical paradise - as in Santo Andre, in Bahia, close to the spot where Brazil was "discovered" by the Portuguese in 1500. The Mannschaft training camp is right behind those trees on the left. I was there at the start of the World Cup; my gracious host Anna Mariani owns a fabulous beach house right next to it.

The German camp - actually a beach condo - was secluded and customized to perfection. Yet the players interacted with the small village nearby, visited a local school, fraternized with Pataxo Indians, went for morning beach walks. And trained very, very hard; discipline, commitment, work ethic - while loving every minute of their side of paradise and imbibing rituals of Brazilian culture. This is where the already famous/infamous 7-1 evisceration of Brazil really started.

The Brazilian national team, meanwhile, was starring a (literal) tearjerker psychodrama convulsing 200 million people. It was like an abysmal telenovela - bearing no hard work or discipline; just bling bling (look at my new haircut!) coupled with a smug sense of entitlement. In the end they should win because after all, runs the top national myth, "God is Brazilian".

Now for a globalization parable. Way before the Cup, Brazil - once a mighty footballing superpower - had been reduced, by concentric levels of mismanagement, to a minor role of commodity exporter (as in talented players). There had been no thought of investing in the future; all that mattered was profitable TV rights privileging a media racket. Germany, on the other hand, since they lost the 2002 World Cup (to Brazil ...) invested in a vast network of football schools, part of a national system of nurturing talent, educating them, and preparing coaches as well.

Three hours before the start of the 7-1 humiliation, I was asked at my barbershop about the match result. I shot back "Germany 4-0". Everyone was stunned. Well, I flew in from Asia and then Europe to follow the World Cup in Brazil as if I was covering a war; what I initially suspected was confirmed as the psychodrama started to unroll/unravel.

All signs pointed to a bunch of psychologically unstable young Brazilian millionaires ready to spectacularly implode - as they had threatened to while playing Chile and then Colombia. It finally happened in the space of only six minutes when Germany scored 4 goals - and at the 29th minute the Europeans were already leading by 5-0.

Surprise? Not really. Brazil has ceased to play jogo bonito (the beautiful game) a long time ago, after that fabulous 1970 side and then the best side that never won anything, in 1982.

Since the 1990s, Brazil as the home of jogo bonito was just another myth an elaborate marketing trick (with a

Nike hand). And all the way, Brazilians loved to fool themselves, draped in a perennially cheap "We Are the Champions" brand of nationalism.

Until hubris prevailed. It took Germany to reclaim the real jogo bonito, with their scintillating passes, top finishing and triangulation flair worthy of the Chicago Bulls in their heyday.

The Brazilian team turned into a nervous wreck first of all for tactical/ technical reasons; this was a team with no midfield playing against the best midfield on the planet. Blame it on their handlers, the Brazilian football federation and the "technical commission" they appointed; a talentless, arrogant/ignorant lowly bunch that mirrors, crystal clear, the arrogance/ ignorance of Brazilian political/economic elites, old and new. As much as Brazilian police, quite ironically, dismantled a FIFA corporate ticket black market racket in Rio of all places (Scotland Yard couldn't do it), it missed another racket - a spin-off at the shadowy corridors of Brazilian football.

The technical commission, in their post-traumatic press conference, the same day Argentina and Holland played like grown ups for an interminable 120 minutes to 0-0 (then solved it on penalties), reminded me of the Pentagon dismissing Abu Ghraib: "Oh, that was just a freak accident." No, it was not. The Brazilian cowards in charge simply could not admit the "blackout" was systemic.

There will be endless political reverberations about this 7-1 thrashing. It goes way beyond the (white) Brazilian moneyed crowd who could afford to buy FIFA's tickets while despising President Dilma Rousseff's spending on social welfare. It certainly has to do with the handsome profit of FIFA's own funfest (US$4 billion, tax-free) supplied by the locals, as well as the overall bill (a staggering $13.6 billion). Compare it to the pitiful investments in education, public services, "urban mobility", still appalling infrastructure - while no-holds-barred corruption reigns supreme.

The biggest global sport humiliation in living memory is directly related to the trademark Brazilian elites' ignorance/arrogance syndrome (and sense of entitlement). At the same time, you cannot aspire to become a BRICS "superpower" when your selfidentity is constructed around a sport - football - debased by crooks.

The gods of football have mercifully declared the 200 million-strong psychodrama over. Still I really feel sad for the losers - the overwhelming majority of these 200 million supporters, honest and hardworking people for whom football is a meager relief from their pain and struggle; they have been taken for a ride, and consistently lied to.

Brazil may still enjoy an unlimited stock of soft power across the world, but it must get its corrupt/inefficient act together. If football is to remain the only element that keeps this aspiring superpower glued, better think hard, understand where the humiliation came from, get rid of all those self-important bums, show some humility and work very hard.

Learn from the German sports model - one that certainly does not have to do with EU austerity. And then you will be back in paradise.

POLL RESULTS

Are you concerned by the intensity in which issues of public interest Are being politicized And defined Along lines of tribAlism And groupism?

Some of those who voted YES had this to say: • Yes. We are proud to declare we are ‘nagas’ ‘we stand united’ to the outside world but the glaring truth is we are trapped in different shades of ‘ism.’

Are we ready to change?

• Yes. Until and unless we free ourselves from the narrow mentality bars of ‘isms’ we will stay in brackets barking at each other while the rest of the world watch and laugh at us.

• Yes. Nagas have an obstinate nature. Whenever we are wrong we tend to shift the blame on others.

When that fails to convince, we involve clan, tribe, etc to intimidate people to believe us!

• Yes, People reason with their hearts not their brains, hence tribalism with its ugly head.

• Our views become too narrow, restricting ourselves to the tribe and such other groupings. We need to transcend and think above such limited horizons. Nagaland should also prioritise and declare some projects as state (national) projects, which should be above all limited considerations.

Such projects could be the Foothill Highway, Dimapur Airport, Dimapur-Kohima 4 laning, restarting the 2-lane works under MoRT, KohimaWokha-Mokokchung-Tuli highway etc.

• Yes...be human first...seriously...Nagamano kan.... then if you can't fitin ....bcom animals ...its ur wish... after all democracy...

• Yes absolutely.. we are getting to be no better than the Nazis.. we talk about how our people are being discriminated outside of Nagaland, but aren't we promoting it too here and practicing it very much when we all seem to be so blinded by the faults of our own people, leaders and lay people alike and can only think that me and mine are always right and is never willing to see the other side's story no matter even if there may be an ounce of truth in what the other may have to say or do... at this rate

we will be heading for a complete destruction of our Some of those who voted OTHERS had this to say: tives who fuel tribalism, racism, sexism.. you name society. Frankly speaking, in a place like Dimapur • Honestly?? It will be an uphill battle... our people it.... the people need to know that their rights are which is meant to be for all Nagas, we should stop protected as human beings too and with that sehave been brainwashed enough to think they have all this tribalistic organisations, curity, speak out or participate in the integrity reno rights and that only a few inoutside the limits of the villagquired to build a nation.... BOTTOM LINE, STRICT dividuals have the right to dic85% es and start introducing comIMPLEMENTATION OF THE LAW AND EDUCATtate their every move. I was remon worship services too in ING THE MASSES OF THEIR RIGHTS WILL BE cently told a story, about a family the colony churches at hours A START! The day public realise that all these ofwho lives in one of the villages in convenient for the neighbourDimapur, whose Village council ficials are their servants and not their Gods, only hood people to come and conhad decided to support the NPF then will things begin to change... gregate and worship, instead enmasse, during the elections, • These days politics is mingled in almost all the of shutting our doors to othand since he had always been walks of our lives even in the mainstream world. ers... Nagaland at this rate is a Congressman and refused to However, the involvement of politics in issues of certainly paving the way for a budge, he was asked to pay a pulblic interest in Nagaland is too much which complete collapse of dialogue fine by the village council (a pig needs to be addressed as even a small issue and acceptance of each other. no less) which he apparently becomes a tribal issues or political issues its be• It is indeed a matter of concern did... now if I were him I would cause the result of the divisive politics of our polihave refused, because who are not only in a particular state ticians for such a longtime. As rightly said above they to tell me who I should vote but also in the entire region

by Rozelle, educating the general masses to or not vote for... what a mockwhere numerous indigenous make aware of their rights will be handful in tackery of democracy then and what ethnic happened to originate. ling this matter since once they are educated rubbish is this that one is not Tribalism, polarization etc narthey will be able to distinguish or reason ratioeven allowed to choose your rower our perspectives which nally about what is good or otherwise.Besides, own choice of candidate... The brings about distrust amongst in a state like ours where 16 tribes or more dwell Law has to be implemented... one another ultimately sowing under one umbrella ism is bound to come. The 12% Period!! People whose rights seed of animosity. It's time we people should be taught or advocated to live in are being compromised should drop it like a bad habit. peaceful co-existence by generating we feeling be protected and severe punishin the principle of unity and diversity. Also, our ments really put in place... Stop Some of those who people and societies are too much dependent on giving funding to those organvoted no had this to say: politicians because of which the politician uses 03% isations who oppose the law, not • No. it is the game of selfish polus in their advantage. The role of NGOs and civil just allow the whims and fancies iticians, bureaucrats and other societies has to be defined and they should remain as pressure group rather than a group in of some officials, policy makers, powerful people who are tryYES no OTHERS the hands of the politicians for their selfish intervillage dictators, community eling to hide behind tribalism for est. Unless we remain educated and become a ders, student representatives... their own self gain and interest. matured citizen issue of public interest will alTrue leaders do not impose only their wishes...

• No. The public are not for tribalism. It is the corways be politicised. The change should start they learn to see with their eyes the evidence prorupted people that are sowing seeds of tribalism from you and me as an individual. vided from all sides. It is often these representaand suspicion among one another.

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‘India, Bangladesh can supply shopping bags to the world’

New Delhi, July 13 (iANS): Lack of modernisation and diversification has stunted the growth of India’s jute industry and both India and Bangladesh, world leaders in jute production, need to double their output to supply enough shopping bags to the world to meet the growing demand for green products, Jute Commissioner of India Subrata Gupta said.

However, he said, the industry needs more investment and modernisation just to stay afloat. “There is little interest in development of technology for jute processing. There are only a few manufacturers of jute machinery and they too invest very little in development of new machinery. Most machines in use today in the jute mills in the country are copies of machines of the 1950s and 1960s vintage. There are a few machines of recent designs and even those few have hardly been installed in jute mills,” Gupta told IANS in an interview.

Around 95 percent of the world’s jute is grown in India and Bangladesh but the turnover of the sector is small compared to cotton and the synthetic fibres. The jute industry, that once paved the way for industrialisation in West Bengal, is facing a lot of challenges of survival. “The investment in this sector has remained rather modest,” he added. However, he said, the government has adopted a multi-pronged approach to support the golden fibre sector. It is trying to protect the market for jute products through the implementation of the Jute Packaging Act of 1987, which makes it mandatory to pack certain portion of different commodities in jute packaging materials.

Currently, it is mandatory to package a minimum of 90 percent of food grains and a minimum of 20 percent of sugar in jute sacking. Gupta referred to the growing worldwide demand for green products. To tap this demand, India and Bangladesh need to double their production, just to supply enough shopping bags to the world, he said. “The jute producers need to grab this opportunity and tap the market available worldwide. The few mills that have gone in for diversification have been able to consistently export a large number of shopping bags to foreign markets,” Gupta told IANS. A 2010 study by World Economic Forum observed

India urgently needs ‘green buildings’: R.K.Pachauri

New Delhi, July 13 (iANS): Internationally acclaimed environmentalist R.K. Pachauri says India urgently needs ‘green buildings’ to ensure sustainable use of energy and water and is happy the government is sharing his TERI’s knowhow in building infrastructure. Explaining the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) of The Energy Resources and Energy Institute (TERI), Pachauri said it is estimated that most of the buildings projected to be standing in 2030 are yet to be built and that government should ensure these structures abide by the suggested guidelines that address the environmental impact of India’s construction sector.

“There has to be radical departure in the construction of new buildings. There is a change in culture which has impacted the consumption of energy, water and other resources. Our rating system has taken stock of buildings and we have prepared a knowhow to get truly green buildings,” Pachauri told IANS in an interview. Pachauri was the chairperson of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007.

He said the GRIHA has taken into account India’s climatic and other geographical conditions. He warned that a mere aping of Western buildings and infrastructure will not be practical in India, where the situation was very different. “Our climatic conditions should be kept in mind, and that should determine the kind of insulation you have in the buildings. Also, for example, in the hills solar energy will be a very good resource; windows must be solar. The GRIHA prescribes just that,” Pachauri maintained.

TERI is a leading Indian NGO that conducts research and analysis in the areas of energy, environment and sustainable development. It says GRIHA is a green building design evaluation system that is suitable for all kinds of buildings in India’s different climatic zones. Asked why GRIHA should interest private commercial developers, Pachauri claimed that the guidelines would actually help them save money.

He said that the government had further modified and adopted GRIHA as a benchmark for sustainable buildings in India. “The government has already mandated that government buildings above a certain size have to be GRIHA rated,” Pachauri asserted.

He further said the state governments are also “coming around” but opined that local governments held the key for its wider implementation. “Once the local governments adopt the green building guidelines, it will go a long way in sustaining our energy and resources,” Pachauri said.

Asked how energy usage could be minimised in existing buildings, Pachauri said there was only “limited opportunity” for implementing the green building initiative in existing buildings but “better insulation, better windows and use of solar energy” could help.

Pachauri agreed that the curriculum of architecture and related infrastructure courses do not have much knowledge-sharing or information on sustainable buildings but hoped that TERI would spread the know how with its regular campaigns.

“We are carrying regular training programmes, and I would imagine education doesn’t stop at school or college. It is a lifelong process. The knowhow for sustainable buildings can be taught to practising architects through regular programmes,” Pachauri said.

that 95 percent of the consumers’ worldwide want to go green.The Indian government had launched the Jute Technology Mission during the 11th Plan period (2007-2011) with a total outlay of Rs.355.55 crore for the overall development of the jute sector. It had several components, including those to support research and development in the jute sector and subsidising modernization of jute mills.

“A sequel to the Jute Technology Mission is on the anvil,” Gupta said. “Presently there are 89 composite jute mills operating in the country. Of these, about 10 mills are closed. It is common in the industry for mills to suspend operations from time to time to adjust production and also due to industrial relations issues,” he said. Out of these 89 mills, 63 are located in West Bengal.

Regarding the future of the industry and role that could be played by jute geo-textiles, he said: “This is one of the most promising areas of use of jute. Jute geo-textiles are innovative natural engineering products which can replace man-made (synthetic) geotextiles in a variety of civil engineering applications.” The textiles ministry has taken several decisions to introduce jute geo-textiles in civil engineering works across the country in view of their eco-friendliness and bio-degradability. The materials, which have been designed and manufactured to address a host of soil-related problems, find applications in road constructions, river bank protection, slope management and even in construction of railway tracks. “We have so far demonstrated use of jute geo textiles in more than 150 field applications across the country,” said Gupta.

To partially offset the declining market of these conventional products of jute, Gupta said, new products have been developed which entail bulk use of jute. These new, alternative and non-traditional products made of jute are collectively called Jute Diversified Products.

“We are also about to begin pilot scale trial of enzymebased retting of jute in collaboration with Novozymes, the world leader in industrial enzymes. The laboratory scale trial last year provided encouraging results. If this is successful, it could revolutionize the way jute is produced in the country.”

Indian Hindus sit in utensils filled with water as they perform "Parjanya Yagya," a ritual to bring rains through Vedic techniques, in Ahmadabad, India on July 13. Heavy rains lashed the capital Sunday, bringing much-awaited respite to people who had been reeling under hot and humid conditions for the past several days. (AP Photo)

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How violent cartoon shows make children aggressive

New Delhi July 13 (iANS): Children are unable to understand the thin line between reality and fiction, say experts who feel violent cartoon shows make them aggressive and less sensitive to pain and suffering. “Children don’t understand that the violence shown in cartoon shows can cause harm in real life. This happens because children don’t understand the difference between reality and fantasy and so they try to repeat those actions,” psychologist Rajesh Parashar told IANS. “This imitating habit goes to such an extent that they do whatever they want unaware of the pain and sufferings of others,” he added.

An apt example of this insensitive and aggressive nature comes from the gruesome killing of a 12-year-old in June in Wisconsin in the United States by two of her classmates who were trying to impress “Slenderman”, a fictional character that appears in horror stories, videos and images.

While such horrific incidents might be limited in India, there was a time in the late 1990s when children imitating superhero “Shaktiman” - a popular television serial - had died while attempting a stunt. There was mass hysteria of these Shaktiman-inspired suicides that the production had to incorporate a warning message at the end of the episode to warn children of dire consequences their actions could have.

According to psychologist Rajiv Sharma, children make these unrealistic characters as their role models

and this is where the problem begins. “Lack of socialising and spending more time in the virtual world take them away from reality. Parents should encourage their children to take part in cultural activities to encourage creative thinking,” he added.

Delhi-based Sarita Gupta is a worried mother. Her seven-year-old son is an ardent fan of animated television character “Samurai Jack” where the protagonist is seen with a sword taking revenge for his father’s death.

“He bullies his friends at school,” Gupta told IANS. “He imitates the samurai and would hit his friends with a stick, pretending it was a sword,” she added.

Similarly, Nisha Aggarwal, the mother of a 10-yearold, said: “My son has now developed the habit of punching everyone in the back, which is what his favorite cartoon character does.” Interestingly, Canadian psychologist Albert Bandura, in his “social learning theory” (1965) argued that aggression is learned through a process called social behaviour modelling.

In this theory, he argued that individuals, especially children, learn aggressive responses from observing others, either personally or through the media and the environment. Though it is difficult for parents to restrict viewing of shows that promote violence, other media like films or video games too expose children to the violent world of bloodbaths and the macabre, experts said.

EC slaps notice on Ashok Chavan over paid news

4 killed in Himachal Pradesh bus accident

New Delhi, July 13 (PTi): In fresh trouble for former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, the Election Commission on Sunday slapped a show cause notice on him for failing to lodge his election expenses as per law in a paid news case and asked him why he should not be disqualified. Setting a 20-day deadline to respond to the notice, the Commission said he has “failed to lodge his account of election expenses in the manner required by the (Representation of the People) Act and rules.”

The EC, on the directions of the Supreme Court, had issued a notice to Chavan in May last to appear before it in connection with the case of alleged expenses made by him during the 2009 Maharashtra assembly polls which were categorised as “paid news”. If Chavan is disqualified by the EC, it may have an impact on his Lok Sabha membership also though the issue relates to his contesting the assembly polls. The EC order said a candidate who is declared disqualified by the Commission under Section 10

of the RP Act “incurs disqualification for contesting further elections to any House of Parliament or State Legislature for a period of three years, “and also for continuing as member of any such House if he is already a sitting member from the date of the order of the Election Commission and not from the date on which he contested the election or was elected at such election.”

“Therefore, the resignation of the respondent from the membership of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on 22nd May, 2014, has no effect or impact on the continuance of the present proceedings before the Commission and the proceedings shall continue unabated until logical conclusion thereof,” Paragraph 70 of the EC order said. The full bench of the EC comprising Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) V.S. Sampath and Election Commissioners H.S. Brahma and S.N.A. Zaidi issued the 104-page order. It had reserved its decision on the issue on June 19. When contacted, Chavan said he will respond to the notice after examining it.

Toilets for women: Government to rope in PSUs

CheNNAi, July 13 (PTi): As part of efforts to ensure safety of women, public sector units (PSUs) are being roped in to build toilets, a priority area for NDA government, minister for women and child development Maneka Gandhi has said. “We are getting hold of people, the PSUs to come and build toilets (for use by women). It is a priority of this government,” she told PTI on the sidelines of a function. Asked if PSUs were being asked to pitch in across the country, she said, “Yes”, adding, it was part of measures to ensure women’s safety and the specifics were being worked out. PSUs would assist the project as part of their corporate social responsibility initiatives.

The minister, who was here yesterday for a book release, said she would be “very happy” to spend fund allocation under the members of parliament local area development scheme to build toilets for use by women. She also told reporters that the Centre was ready to launch rape crisis centres across the country that would offer a range of support services for women victims of molestaion and sexual assault. “Women have to be given protection through many ways like education, employment, more specialized policing and rape crisis centres,” she said, adding the government was working in different ways and through different ministries.

ShimlA, July 13 (iANS): Four passengers were killed and 31 injured Sunday when a bus skidded off the road and rolled into a 30-foot deep pit in Himachal Pradesh, police said. The Himachal Road Transport Corporation bus was on its way from Solan town to Shimla when it fell into the pit at Dhyarighat, near Kandaghat, on the National Highway No. 22. Superintendent of Police Ramesh Chajta told IANS the accident happened when the driver was trying to overtake another vehicle. Most of the injured were rushed to the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Shimla.

Governor Urmila Singh and Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh expressed grief over the accident. The chief minister directed the administration to provide immediate relief to the next of kin of the deceased and those injured in the accident. Transport Minister G.S. Bali visited the spot and ordered a departmental inquiry.

Hospital elevator buttons dirtier than toilets: Study

New york, July 13 (iANS): The next time you take an elevator in a hospital, get a little cautious while pressing the buttons. A new study reveals that hospital elevator buttons may be dirtier than toilets. Lead author of the study Donald Redelmeier, professor of medicine at University of Toronto said after you have used an elevator, it’s a good idea to wash your hands. For the study, a total of 120 elevator buttons and 96 toilet surfaces were swabbed over separate intervals at three hospitals in Canada. Elevator buttons had a 61 percent chance of bacterial growth while toilets had a lower 43 percent level of contamination, the findings showed.

Since the samples in the study were only tested for bacterial infections, the amount of germs may even be higher. The organisms found in both cases were not deadly germs, but elevator buttons widely used by people could be cause for worry. nIn a hospital, a visitor is likely to come into contact with an elevator button or a toilet and may transmit organisms if interacting with patients.

“In particular, I look forward to the successful conThe study was published in the journal Open Medicine. clusion of major BRICS initiatives, like the New Development Bank and the Contingent Reserve Arrangement, which have seen significant progress since their launch in New Delhi in 2012. These initiatives will support growth and stability in BRICS and also benefit other developing countries,” he said.

Modi said the Summit theme, “Inclusive Growth; New Delhi, July 13 (PTi): The year 2013 witnessed Sustainable Development”, will enable us to shape the theft of valuables worth Rs 13,219 crore, second highest post-2015 development agenda being discussed in the of the decade, as per the data by the National Crime ReUN. He said the Summit “will also be an occasion for my cords Bureau. The amount recorded is the second highfirst meetings as prime minister with the leaders of our est in the last decade. However, the recovery percentage important global partners - Brazil, China, Russia and rate by the police was second lowest. The police was able South Africa. I look forward to meaningful meetings with to recover stolen articles worth only 1,762 crore from all them to intensify bilateral relations and exchange views over the country during the period. A senior police ofon global and regional developments”. ficer said that the value has gone high mainly because of The prime minister said he also looks forward to the increase in prices of various products over the years. meeting the heads of the South American countries. “In“Value of articles have gone up drastically over the dedia has traditionally enjoyed close, cordial and mutually cade. The highest number of share in the stolen articles is beneficial ties with these countries. We share common of vehicles. In Delhi where the number of vehicles equals aspirations and challenges. The Indian Diaspora in these to that of total number of vehicles in Kolkata, Chennai countries also serves as the continent’s enduring link and Mumbai, 30 per cent of stolen articles are vehicles,” with India. the officer said. He further said that a decade ago value of “South America’s all round progress makes it a poten- vehicle were comparatively very low than what they are tially important pole of the global economy and a land of priced at today, which has again contributed majorly in enormous opportunities for us. My interactions would the recorded number. Cash, jewellery, and vehicles reenable us to explore new ideas on further consolidating main on the top in the list of stolen articles, police said. and expanding our ties with South America.” The proYear 2012 was the worst performer with thefts worth posed BRICS bank, called New Development Bank, is ex- 21,07,194 lakhs and recoveries made were only worth pected to foster greater financial and development coop- 1,41,793 lakh rupees, during the last decade. The pereration among the five emerging markets. centage change recorded over the decade in the value of The bank will have an initial capital of $50 billion, with property stolen rose to 661.9 per cent with the percentage China contributing $41 billion, Brazil, Russia and India recovery rate being -48.3 per cent. The data shows that giving $18 billion each, and South Africa contributing $5 year 2010 recorded the highest number of recoveries of billion. The development bank would help finance in- the stolen property with the percentage recovery rate befrastructure and sustainability projects while the reserve ing 28.9 per cent, highest of the decade. State wise, Mafund is aimed to help fend off currency and balance of harashtra stood at the top with thefts recorded worth Rs payments crises.

4,315 crore, followed by 3,048 crores in Goa.

BRICS bank on agenda as Modi leaves for Brazil summit

New Delhi, July 13 (iANS): In his first multilateral summit meeting since taking office May 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday left to attend the five-nation BRICS summit in Brazil, where he will have his first interaction with leaders of China and Russia among others. The Sixth BRICS Summit, being held in Fortaleza and capital Brasilia July 15-16, is expected to see finalisation of setting up of the long-discussed BRICS bank - a major initiative of the grouping that together represents 18 percent of the world trade.

The BRICS development bank and the Contingent Reserve Arrangement are seen as a counterweight to the Western-dominated financial organisations, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. The bloc, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, accounts for over 40 percent of the global population and has a combined GDP of $24 trillion.

The summit will be held July 15 in Fortaleza, one of the host cities for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and one of Brazil’s largest cities. Modi will hold bilateral meetings with Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia, Xi Jinping of China, Dilma Rousseff of Brazil and Jacob Zuma of South Africa on the sidelines of the summit. He will also meet the heads of governments of 11 South American countries including Argentina, Bolivia and Venezuela who have been invited

by President Rousseff to Brazil.

Modi is accompanied by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh. In a pre-departure statement, Modi said he looks at the BRICS Summit as an opportunity to discuss with his BRICS partners “how we can contribute to international efforts to address regional crises, address security threats and restore a climate of peace and stability in the world.

“I also look forward to our discussions to further advance intra-BRICS economic cooperation and our collective efforts to advance global economic stability and prosperity.

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‘Oxygen fluctuations stalled life on earth’

WASHINGtoN, JULy 13 (IANS): Know why life on earth stalled for more than a billion years after making the first appearance 2.3 billion years ago? It was because of massive oxygen fluctuations that brought a billion-year hiatus called “boring billion” in evolution.

A study suggests oxygen levels dropped soon after the first peak 2.3 billion years ago, which saw concentrations of the gas jump by at least 1,000-fold. Earth’s early atmosphere has seen two major spikes in oxygen concentration - one roughly 2.3 billion years ago, dubbed the “great oxygenation event”, and a second 800 million years ago.

The evolution of complex life only took off after this second peak. “Oxygen levels were, in fact, very dynamic, going up and down until they passed a threshold and pushed the planet to a different state,” said Noah Planavsky, a biogeochemist at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.

Planavsky and his team harnessed an approach based on tracing the movement of chromium isotopes from land to ocean, which is highly sensitive to atmospheric oxygen levels. By studying ancient ironstones, researchers found that oxygen levels were very low at various stages of the “boring billion” - below 0.1 percent of present atmospheric levels. The earliest sign of significant chromium oxidation - suggesting high atmospheric oxygen levels - occurred around 800 million years ago.

“It suggests that atmospheric oxygen levels were a key environmental constraint on animal evolution,” Malcolm Walter, a geobiologist at University of New South Wales in Sydney told the scientific journal Nature. Planavsky presented the work at the third international conference on geobiology in Wuhan, China, recently.

‘Pakistan must learn from LTTE’s defeat’ ISLAMAbAd, JULy 13 (IANS): Pakistan may not be able to replicate Sri Lanka’s success vis-a-vis the LTTE but needs to learn from it to overcome Islamist militants, a Pakistani police officer has said. “The Sri Lankan strategy shows that with military might and popular support the state can defeat insurgents,” Mohammad Ali Babakhel said in an article carried Sunday by Dawn newspaper. “After the use of force, the actual challenge is the capacity of the civilian administration to retain peace and integrate those who surrender. “If the (Sri) Lankan model cannot be replicated, at least it can be a source of inspiration (for Pakistan),” he said.

Babakhel detailed the similarities between the now vanquished Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the assorted militant groups in Pakistan - and the differences in the two situations too. In an apparent reference to the talks Islamabad has held with militant groups, Babakhel said: “The Sri Lankan experience proved that diplomacy and negotiations alone cannot quell militancy.”

He added: “The Sri Lankan model indicates that decisive force is the only solution. In such situations, it often becomes difficult to achieve the ideals of human rights.”

“The Sri Lankan experience has proved that quality is more important than quantity (while defeating insurgents).” The officer also noted the Sri Lankan success in diplomatically isolating the LTTE and drying up its financial resources. “Ending fund collection that finances terrorist missions is a challenge that is also faced by Pakistan.

Pakistan needs to revisit ways and means of drying up the finances of such organisations.”

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Gaza civilians flee after Israeli warning Palestinians flee their homes to take shelter at the United Nations school in Gaza City on July 13. Israel briefly deployed ground troops inside the Gaza Strip for the first time early Sunday as its military warned northern residents to evacuate their homes, part of a widening campaign against militant rocket fire that's seen more than 160 Palestinians killed. Israel accuses Hamas of using Gaza's civilians as human shields by firing rockets from there. Critics say Israel's heavy bombardment of one of the most densely populated territories in the world is itself the main factor putting civilians at risk. (AP Photo)

Pope leads in silent prayer

VAtICAN CIty, JULy 13 (AP): Pope Francis has led tens of thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square in unannounced, silent prayer for an end to the warfare in the Mideast. Francis called for insistent prayers for peace in the Holy Land during his Sunday window appearance to pilgrims and tourists.

He said he didn’t consider “in vain” the June 8 peace prayer gathering he hosted at GAZA/JERUSALEM, JULy 13 (REUtERS): Thousands fled their homes in a Gaza town on Sunday after Israel warned them to leave ahead of threatened attacks on rocket-launching sites, on the sixth day of an offensive that Palestinian officials said has killed at least 160 people.

“Those who fail to comply with the instructions will endanger their lives and the lives of their families. Beware,” read a leaflet dropped by the Israeli military in the town of Beit Lahiya, near the border with Israel. Militants in the Islamist-ruled Gaza Strip kept up rockets salvoes deep into the Jewish

the Vatican attended by the Israeli and Palestinian presidents. Francis, who made a Mideast pilgrimage in May, urged people to avoid concluding that “violence and hatred win out over dialogue and reconciliation.”

Last week, Israel widened its air assault on the Gaza Strip’s Hamas rulers, and militant rockets have targeted Israel. Francis lamented the recent “tragic events.” International diplomacy is aiming to stop the warfare.

state and the worst bout of Israel-Palestinian bloodshed in two years showed no signs of abating despite mounting international pressure to cease fire.

A Palestinian woman and a girl, aged 3, were killed in Israeli air strikes early on Sunday, Gaza’s Health Ministry said. Hours earlier, the ministry said 18 people were killed when the house of Gaza’s police chief was bombed from the air in the single deadliest attack of Israel’s offensive.

Despite intensified Israeli military action - which included a commando raid overnight in what was Israel’s first reported ground action in Gaza during the current fighting - militants

continued to launch rocket after rocket across the border. A long-range salvo on Sunday morning triggered air raid sirens at Tel Aviv’s Ben-Gurion international airport, which has not been hit in the hostilities and where flights have been operating normally, and some city suburbs.

On Saturday night, Hamas - the Islamist movement that rules Gaza - made good on a threat to send rockets streaking toward Tel Aviv at 9 p.m.

(1800 GMT) and other areas in heavily populated central Israel.

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis sought shelter as Palestinians in the streets of Gaza City cheered the

launchings, the biggest strike yet on the Tel Aviv metropolitan area.

Those rockets and the ones unleashed on Sunday were intercepted by the Israeli-built, and partly U.S.funded, Iron Dome missile defence system that has proved effective against Hamas’s most powerful weaponry.

No one has been killed by the more than 800 rockets the Israeli military said has been fired since the offensive began, and during Saturday night’s barrage, customers in Tel Aviv beachfront cafes shouted their approval as they watched the projectiles being shot out of the sky.

The Gaza Health Ministry said at least 160 Palestinians, including about 135 civilians - among them some 30 children, have been killed six days of warfare, and more than 1,000 have been wounded.

Israeli leaflets dropped on Beit Lahiya, where 70,000 Palestinians live, said civilians in three of its 10 neighbourhoods were “requested to evacuate their residences” and move south, deeper into the Gaza Strip, by 12 p.m.

(0900 GMT). The Gaza Interior Ministry, in a statement on Hamas radio, dismissed the Israeli warnings as “psychological warfare” and instructed those who left their homes to return and others to stay put.

The warnings cited roads that residents could use safely and said Israeli forces intended to attack “every area from where rockets are being launched”. The military did not say in the leaflet whether the strike would include ground troops.

It was the first time Israel had warned Palestinians to vacate dwellings in such a wide area. Previous warnings, by telephone or so-called “knock-on-thedoor” missiles without explosive warheads, had been directed at individual

homes slated for attack.

At least 4,000 people fled Beit Lahiya and crowded into eight U.N.run schools in Gaza City on Sunday, a spokesman for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency said.

Some arrived on donkey carts filled with children, luggage and mattresses, while others came by car or taxi. One man, still in his pajamas, said some residents had received phone calls warning them to clear out.

“What could we do? We had to run in order to save the lives of our children,” said Salem Abu Halima, 25, a father of two.

Ground Invasion Option Israel says a ground invasion of Gaza remains an option, and it has already mobilised more than 30,000 reservists to do so, but most attacks have so far been from the air, hitting some 1,200 targets in the territory. International pressure on both sides for a return to calm has increased, with the U.N. Security Council calling for a cessation of hostilities and Western foreign ministers due to meet on Sunday to weigh strategy. Hostilities along the Israel-Gaza frontier first intensified last month after Israeli forces arrested hundreds of Hamas activists in the Israeli-occupied West Bank following the abduction there of three Jewish teenagers who were later found killed. A Palestinian youth was then killed in Jerusalem in a suspected Israeli revenge attack.

Giving details of the naval commando operation early on Sunday, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Lerner, an Israeli military spokesman, said four members of the force were wounded in exchanges of fire with militants but the long-range rocket launching site they attacked was hit.

Hamas said its fighters had fired at the Israeli force offshore, preventing them

from landing. Lerner said the forces had “completed their mission”. Israel said it has carried out 1,320 attacks on militant targets, that have included homes - which it described as command centres - warehouses, smuggling tunnels and rocket launching and manufacturing sites.

Palestinian residents say some of the dwellings hit in the attacks did not belong to militants and that attacks on homes have caused numerous civilian casualties. A Hamas source commenting on the air strike against the Gaza police chief’s home said the officer, Tayseer AlBatsh, was in critical condition. All of those killed in the air strike. which television footage showed was reduced to piles of rubble, were members of AlBatsh’s family.

A s h ra f A l - Q i d ra, spokesman for the Gaza Health Ministry, said 45 people were wounded in the bombing. An Israeli teenager was wounded on Sunday by a rocket that struck the southern town of Ashkelon, emergency services said. Israel says it tries to avoid civilian casualties and accuses of Hamas of putting innocent Gazans in harm’s way by placing weaponry and gunmen in residential areas.

A senior Israeli military officer said aircraft had aborted “hundreds” of strikes to avoid collateral damage and that targets bombed were meant to impact Hamas fire capacity.

Israel’s north also came under rocket fire late on Saturday, from Lebanon.

Hamas, which is not known to have a presence in southern Lebanon, claimed responsibility for the attack, which Israel suspects was launched by other Palestinian militants.

After three rockets landed, causing no damage or casualties, Israeli artillery fired into Lebanon, the military said.

North Korea launches missiles in latest test-fire

SEoUL, JULy 13 (AP): North Korea launched two ballistic missiles into the sea on Sunday, South Korea said, the latest in a series of test-firings seen as expressions of anger over the North’s failure to win talks on receiving outside aid, and over U.S.-South Korean military drills.

The missiles, believed to be of Scud variations, were fired from the North Korean city of Kaesong near the border with the South and had a range of about 500 kilometers (311 miles), said a South Korean military official who spoke on condition

of anonymity because of department rules.

North Korea experts said it was highly unusual for Pyongyang to fire missiles from a city just 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the heavily fortified border separating the two Koreas.

The North usually test-fires missiles launched from its eastern port city of Wonsan, about 130 kilometers (80 miles) from the border.

“It is remarkable that missiles were fired from Kaesong, a symbol of North-South cooperation,” said Yang Moo-jin, a professor at the University of

North Korean Studies in Seoul. “Such action can mount tensions as it suggests that these missiles ... can target the entire Korean Peninsula.” North Korea regularly conducts test-firings, but this year has seen an unusually large number of launches. South Korean officials have confirmed about 90 test-firings of missiles, artillery and rockets by the North since Feb. 21.

More than 10 of them have been ballistic launches.

North Korea recently has pushed South Korea to accept a set of proposals that it said would reduce

KAbUL, JULy 13 (AP): Afghanistan’s two rival candidates reached a breakthrough agreement Saturday to a complete audit of their contested presidential election and, whoever the victor, a national unity government.

The deal, brokered by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, offers a path out of what threatened to be a debilitating political crisis for Afghanistan, with both candidates claiming victory and talking of setting up competing governments.

Such a scenario could have dangerously split the fragile country’s government and security forces at a time the U.S. is pulling out most of its troops and the Taliban continues to wage a fierce insurgency.

Instead, former Finance Minister Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai and former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah agreed to abide by a 100 percent, internationally supervised audit of all 8 million ballots in the presidential election. They vowed to form a national unity government once the results are announced, presumably one that includes members of each side.

Kerry, who conducted

shuttle diplomacy between the two candidates late into the night Friday and Saturday, warned that much work still remained. “This will be still a difficult road because there are important obligations required and difficult decisions to be made,” Kerry told reporters after briefing Afghanistan’s current president, Hamid Karzai, shortly after midnight.

The audit, which comes after widespread fraud allegations, is expected to take several weeks, beginning with the ballot boxes in the capital of Kabul.

Boxes from the provinces will be flown to the capital by helicopter by U.S. and international forces and examined on a rolling basis.

Representatives from each campaign as well as international observers will oversee the review, and the candidate with the most votes will be declared the winner and become president.

Both candidates agreed to respect the result, and the winner would immediately form a national unity government. The inauguration, which had been scheduled for Aug. 2, would be postponed, with Karzai staying on a little

longer as president.

Abdullah said the election created “serious challenges.” But he praised Ahmadzai for working toward the accord on the the audit and the unity government.

Ahmadzai returned the compliments, lauding his competitor’s patriotism and commitment to a dialogue that promotes national unity.

“Stability is the desire of everyone,” Ahmadzai said.

“Our aim is simple: We’ve committed to the most thorough audit” in history. Such a process would remove any ambiguity about the result, he added.

Abdullah and Ahmadzai spoke first in English, then in Dari. Ahmadzai also spoke in Pashto. When they were done, they shook hands and hugged. Kerry later joined them as they raised their arms in triumph hand-in-hand.

The announcement came as a relief to a country on edge and worried about how the election dispute would resolve itself.

Both the full audit and the agreement to form a unity government drew praise from television commentators immediately after the speeches. The pro-

bilateral tensions, including the cancellation of regular military drills between Seoul and Washington that Pyongyang insists are preparation for a northward invasion. Pyongyang’s National Defense Commission released a statement Saturday strongly criticizing the U.S.-South Korean joint naval drills that are reportedly to take place in Korean waters beginning Wednesday. The NDC also said the landing of the United States’ George Washington Carrier Strike Group in South Korea’s port city of Busan was a part of Amer-

ica’s “reckless nuclear blackmail and threat.”

“Whenever there was a sign of improving the North-South relations and detente on the peninsula, the U.S. resorted to sinister interference and obstructions,” said the statement, which was released by the North’s official Korean Central News Agency.

Many in South Korea have doubts over how sincere the impoverished North is about its push to reduce tensions, and analysts see the pressure for better ties as meant in part to eventually win much-

needed outside aid and investment. South Korea has rejected the North’s proposals, saying it must first demonstrate that it is serious about nuclear disarmament if it truly wants peace.

North Korea likely possesses a small arsenal of crude nuclear bombs and is working to build an arsenal of nuclear-tipped missiles that could reach the U.S. mainland. The Korean Peninsula officially remains in a state of war because the 1950-53 Korean War ended with an armistice, not a peace treaty.

Christie blames Obama in part for Afghan rivals clinch deal, easing political crisis Mideast unrest NASHVILLE, JULy 13 (AP): New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie blamed the unrest in the Middle East in part on President Barack Obama, saying the president has not spoken firmly and forcefully on Israel’s behalf and that the country no longer trusts it has the full support of the United States because of him. The Republican governor’s remarks came as Israel targeted civilian institutions with suspected ties to the militant organization Hamas and declared it would step up its bombardment of northern Gaza. Israel says it is acting in self-defense against Hamas rockets.

Christie, who is considering a 2016 presidential bid, cited the violence sparked by the deaths of three Israeli teenagers and said organizations like Hamas that are engaged in such conflict with Israel “need to be dealt with, and dealt with firmly.” Obama has not done so during his presidency, Christie told reporters while attending a meeting of the National Governors Association.

“Israel is not sure that they have America’s full support like they used to,” Christie said. “And that’s a real failure of this presidency, in my view. And I think the unrest you see in the Middle East is caused in some measure — not completely, but in some measure — by the fact that this president has not acted in a decisive, consistent way.”

While Christie has limited foreign policy experience, the two-term governor has been speaking more aggressively on international affairs in recent months. Christie said Obama should be focused on trying to bring stability to the region “by having America be a forceful voice in favor of a democracy like Israel, and be condemning in the strongest terms and with actions the things that are being done by Hamas against Israel.”

When asked, Christie declined to say whether Obama should take military action if necessary. When Obama spoke earlier this week with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said the president condemned the rocket attacks and said Israel has the right to defend itself. He also urged both sides not to escalate the crisis and offered to have the U.S. negotiate a cease-fire, the White House said in a statement.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, center, Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah, left, and Afghanistan's presidential candidate Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai, right, speaks during a joint press conference in Kabul, Afghanistan on July 12. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says both of Afghanistan's presidential candidates are committed to abiding by the results of the "largest, most comprehensive audit" of the election runoff ballots possible. (AP Photo)

longed uncertainty about the outcome of the election had jeopardized a central plank of President Barack Obama’s strategy to leave behind a stable state after the withdrawal of most U.S. troops at year’s end.

Preliminary runoff results, released earlier this week against U.S. wishes, suggested a massive turnaround in favor ofAhmadzai, the onetime World Bank economist. He had lagged significantly behind Abdullah in first-round voting.

Abdullah, a top leader of the Northern Alliance that battled the Taliban before the U.S.-led invasion in 2001, claimed massive ballot-stuffing. He was run-

ner-up to Karzai in a fraudriddled 2009 presidential vote before he pulled out of that runoff, and many of his supporters see him being cheated for a second time.

Some, powerful warlords included, have spoken of establishing a “parallel government.”

Kerry and Karzai discussed the deal past midnight Saturday. When they emerged early Sunday, the Afghan leader endorsed the outcome. Speaking alongside Karzai at the Presidential Palace, Kerry said the democracy springing up in Afghanistan “deserved its full bloom.” He offered robust U.S. support to ensure the deal holds.

The U.N. chief in Afghani-

stan, Jan Kubis, who will direct much of the technical aspects of the audit, delivered his strongest praise for Kerry. He said Kerry’s work wasn’t typical diplomacy but almost a “miracle.” Kerry repeatedly stressed in his mediation that Washington isn’t taking sides.

Kubis and other officials said the talks in Kabul focused on the technical particulars of the U.N. audit.

Kerry spent significant time hammering home the point that each side must come together at the end of the contest for the good of the country. Both Ahmadzai and Abdullah have vowed to seal a bilateral security pact with the U.S. that Karzai has refused to sign.

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Dutch Beats host Brazil to finish 3rD Dejected Brazilians watch another loss

Netherlands' Robin van Persie, third right, scores the opening goal from the penalty spot during the World Cup third-place soccer match between Brazil and the Netherlands at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, Saturday, July 12. (AP Photo)

BRASIlIA, July 13 (AP): When it was all over, it was the Netherlands receiving a standing ovation from the Brazilian crowd.

Brazil walked off the field to boos, after another demoralizing loss to end its home World Cup. The Netherlands' remarkable campaign ended on a high note after Robin van Persie and Daley Blind scored early goals to help give the team a 3-0 win over Brazil in the third-place game on Saturday. "We can look back at a very successful tournament," Dutch coach Louis Van Gaal said. "I'm proud of my players."

The Netherlands finishes a World Cup unbeaten in regular play for the first time, having lost to Argentina on penalties in the semifinals. After finishing runner-up in 2010, the third place is the best position for the Dutch squad since it lost the final in 1974 and 1978. The Brazilian fans loudly greeted the Dutch players after they received the third-place medals, applauding

on their feet.

"I would like to thank all people in Brazil for their great support," Arjen Robben said. "For us it was the best way to end this tournament. We fully deserved third place the way we played. It's a very big achievement."

The loss added to Brazil's frustration at the home tournament following the disastrous 7-1 defeat to Germany. After the final whistle, the team was loudly booed by the nearly 70,000 fans that attended the match at the National Stadium in Brasilia.

Many had already left even before the late third goal by the Dutch.

It's the first time since 1940 that Brazil lost two consecutive competitive games on home soil.

"It's a terrible feeling, I don't know what to say," Oscar said.

"After a huge loss to Germany, today we tried our best from the beginning to win third place but it wasn't our day. We have to see what went wrong so we can improve for the future."

Brazil conceding 14 goals in the tournament, the most ever for the team. The previous worst had been 11 goals in the 1938 World Cup. Now it conceded 10 in its last two games. "It was supposed to be an even match but after the early goal things started going their way," Scolari said. "I don't think we played that bad.

The players fought hard from the start. They created chances, so it's difficult to lose 3-0. But they deserve all the credit in the end, they reached the semifinals."

Van Persie converted a penalty kick three minutes into the match after Robben was brought down by Brazil captain Thiago Silva on the edge of the area. Blind added to the lead in the 17th with a shot from near the penalty spot after defender David Luiz made a mistake while trying to clear a cross in front of the goal. Georginio Wijnaldum rounded off the win in injury time with a shot inside the near post.

"The most beautiful was our

resilience. We were knocked out but we came back and finished third," Wijnaldum said. "We wanted to close it out well." Brazil looked lost from the start, making many of the same defensive mistakes that marked the historic defeat to the Germans four days ago. The Netherlands took advantage with quick passes and speed in the attack.

Silva had to foul Robben after being beaten on the run, leading to van Persie's firm left-foot shot into the right upper corner to put the Dutch ahead. The Dutch wanted a red card for Silva for a professional foul, but Algerian referee Djamel Haimoudi only gave him a yellow. Silva had missed the semifinal against Germany because of a yellow card suspension.

Blind added to the lead after Luiz failed to clear a cross, heading the ball right back to the Dutch defender for an easy goal.

Wijnaldum closed the scoring in injury time with a goal from in-

side the area after a cross by Daryl Janmaat.

"It's frustrating," Silva said. "We didn't deserve to have it end like this. But unfortunately it's football.

I have to apologize to our people.

The fans supported us even during the 7-1 loss and again today. They booed in the end, but it was normal. They have feelings too." It was the fourth time Brazil played in a third-place match. It beat Sweden in 1938 and Italy in 1978, and the only other loss had come against Poland in 1974. The Netherlands had played in the third-place match one other time. It fell to Croatia 2-1 in 1998 after being beaten

by Brazil in the semifinals.

Van Gaal, in his final match with the Netherlands before joining Manchester United, had to play without midfielder Wesley Sneijder, who was injured while warming up for the game. Scolari made six changes from the team that started in the loss against Germany, the national team's worst defeat in its 100-year history.

RIO de JAneIRO, July 13 (AP): Brazilians already downhearted at missing out on reaching the World Cup final watched in dismay Saturday as their national team lost to the Netherlands 3-0 in the thirdplace match. Across the nation, fans hoping for some measure of redemption were crushed as Brazil failed to score and said their only solace was that the country managed to put on a good World Cup show for the world. Brazilian soldier Julio Cesar Carioca compared his connection with Brazil's team to life itself.

"You go into things with great expectations, but rarely do those expectations play out in reality," Carioca said. "It's football. Things happen." In Rio, tens of thousands of fans watched the game on a massive TV on Copacabana Beach and the mostly Brazilian crowd stood in silence as the Netherlands knocked in one goal after another.

Argentine fans who have flooded into the city ahead of their country's final match against Germany on Sunday cheered and chanted songs mocking Brazil's football prowess. At the Alzirao street fest in Rio where thousands cheered Brazil in earlier tournament games, only a few hundred showed up on Saturday and small business owner Angelica Morellato Seabra was among them wearing Brazil's national team jersey. She was disgusted with the outcome.

"I'm trying to forget the whole thing, but it's going to be difficult," said Seabra, 56. "If you draw you forget, but if you lose like we do, forgetting is impossible." On Copacabana Beach, university student Luiz de Almeira shook his head in dismay each time Brazil seemed like it would score but missed opportunities.

"I'm proud of being Brazilian but I'm mad because we could have been making history," the 20-year-old business major said. "The team has not shown what it is capable of doing and the only salvation is that Brazil has managed to show it could pull off a good World Cup." Nathalia Gomes, an 18-year-old high school student, said she hoped Brazil's World Cup would be remembered more for the people's hospitality than for the national team's losses, especially Brazil's 7-1 thrashing by Germany. "This World Cup should go down in history for the friendliness of the fans, for the party we through and not for the 7-1 defeat," said Gomes, who watched the game from Alzirao.

Artur Jose, a 33-year-old administrative assistant, said Brazil's team for the 2014 tournament will be remembered as its worst ever. "We didn't have any sort of strategy, no cohesion, no game and only one good player," he said, referring to Neymar, who was knocked out of the competition with an injury. "The one good thing that might come out of this humiliation would be if people remember this feeling at the ballot boxes during the elections" in October to select a new president.

"Brazil is going through hard times: On the pitch and off," he said. While many Brazilians objected to the billions spent to put on the World Cup, few protests materialized during the event. But 66-year-old Magali Garcia Linares said the team's terrible performance reinforced her opposition to big spending by Brazil for international sporting events. The country next hosts the 2016 Olympics. "How can you hold an event like this in a country with zero health, zero education?" she asked.

ian thorpe reveals he is gay Goalkeepers shine brightest in Brazil

Sydney, July 13 (AFP): Australian swimming great Ian Thorpe reveals he is gay in an interview set to be broadcast Sunday, according to media reports, after years of denying rumours about his sexuality.

The five-time Olympic gold medallist makes the revelation in an interview with British presenter Michael Parkinson due to be aired later Sunday by Australia's Channel Ten, reports said. Australia's Sunday Telegraph newspaper said the 31-yearold also describes his years of battling with depression in the emotional interview recorded last month.

His decision to come out as gay attracted a flurry of supportive comments. Fellow Olympic swimmer Stephanie Rice tweeted: "Thorpie is and always will be a superstar in my

eyes." Another tweeter said: "I'm sad that there are people - not just great sportspeople - who feel they have to hide who they are every day. I hope Thorpie feels free."

Olympic diver Matthew Mitcham,

who revealed he was gay in 2008, said he could "totally understand how difficult this whole process has been for him". "I really hope this process gives him some peace and that the media and the public give him the same respect and the same overwhelming support I received in 2008," he told the Telegraph.

'Huge personal cost' Australian Marriage Equality national director Rodney Croome praised Thorpe for coming out. "(It) has clearly been a difficult struggle for him and I hope Australians appreciate the trust and confidence he has placed in us all by revealing he is gay," Croome said. "Nothing has changed about Ian Thorpe. He is still a great Olympian and a great Australian," he added.

Marquez dominates German MotoGP for ninth straight win

First placed Marc Marquez from Spain lifts his trophy during the award ceremony for the MotoGP race at the Sachsenring circuit in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Germany on July 13. (AP Photo)

SACHSenRInG, July 13 (AFP): MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez chalked up his ninth victory in a row at the Sachsenring on Sunday despite starting the German Grand Prix

from the pitlane after prerace rain. The 21-year-old Honda rider became the first since Italian Giacomo Agostini in 1970 to win the first nine races of a season.

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10 races that year.

In an unusual start, more than half of the field lined up at the pitlane exit after leaving it late to switch from wet tyres to slicks.

That left Germany's

Stefan Bradl, who had put on the dry weather tyres before the formation lap, alone on the front row of the grid and followed at some distance by a bunch of backmarkers.

Marquez, who last year became the youngest ever MotoGP champion, had qualified on pole but had to fight through from 10th before taking the lead after six laps and then pulling away comfortably.

The Spaniard has now won in Germany for the last five years - in 125cc in 2010, Moto2 in 2011 and 2012 and then the top category.

Marquez's Repsol Honda team mate and compatriot Dani Pedrosa finished second, 1.466 seconds behind, with double world champion Jorge Lorenzo completing an all-Spanish podium with third for Yamaha. Marquez now has 225 points to Pedrosa's 148.

Italian Valentino Rossi finished fourth on the other works Yamaha.

Argentina's goalkeeper Sergio Romero saves a penalty from Netherlands' Wesley Sneijder during a shootout at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo on July 9. (AP Photo)

RIO de JAneIRO, July 13 (AFP): Despite being a tournament labelled as the return of attack-minded football after the caution shown in South Africa four years ago, Brazil 2014 has been a platform for the world's best goalkeepers to shine. Sunday's final features the widely regarded best stopper in the world in Germany's Manuel Neuer, whose sweeper-keeper ability to rush from his goal could lead to a revolution in how the position is played.

However, even those less widely recognised at club level have shone in the bright lights of Brazil over the past five weeks.

Argentina's Sergio Romero made just one league start for Monaco last season, but became a national hero when he saved penalties from Ron Vlaar and Wesley Sneijder to send his side into their first World Cup final in 24 years.

With more teams committed to attack the wide-open nature of the tournament certainly gave those in the last line of defence more

chance to shine.

However, they have also been aided by a reliable ball in the Brazuca which hasn't dipped and swerved to leave 'keepers bewildered like the Jabulani did four years ago.

North American federation CONCACAF enjoyed their best ever showing at a final with three teams reaching the last 16 in large part thanks to their goalkeepers. Mexico's Guillermo Ochoa somehow kept Brazil at bay in a 0-0 draw in Fortaleza and almost certainly earned himself a lucrative contract in the process. Ochoa is a free agent having left French club Ajaccio and has been linked with a move to Spanish champions Atletico Madrid amongst others.

Another man on Atletico's radar is Costa Rica's Keylor Navas who is the only player along with Lionel Messi to have won three man-of-the-match awards in Brazil. Navas conceded just once from open play in 510 minutes and also guided his side into the last eight

for the first time in their history with a stunning penalty save from former Levante teammate Theofanis Gekas to eliminate Greece.

The single most impressive goalkeeping display of all, though, may have come from America's Tim Howard against Belgium in the last 16. Howard made 16 saves, a record for any goalkeeper in a World Cup match stretching back to 1966. The Everton goalkeeper became an overnight sensation back in the States with the hashtag "ThingsTimHowardCouldSave" becoming a tending topic on social media site Twitter, whilst he also received a personal call of thanks from US President Barack Obama.

Even goalkeepers that played just one minute of action were decisive as the Netherlands' Tim Krul became one of the most important substitutes of the tournament when he was brought on in the last minute of extra time for side's penalty shootout with Costa Rica.

Despite having a far

from stellar penalty saving record with club side Newcastle United, Krul made two fine stops to end the Central Americans' fairytale ride to the last eight.

Just as every keeper can be a hero, though, they can also be a villain as Spanish captain Iker Casillas found to his cost, making a series of blunders as the defending champions crashed out in the first round.

It was a similar story for Russia's Ivan Akinfeev as having already dropped a clanger to allow South Korea to open the scoring in his side's first match, he was at fault again when Fabio Capello's men seemed on course for the last 16 against Algeria.

Capello claimed Akinfeev had been blinded by a laser pen as he got caught under Yacine Brahimi's cross allowing Islam Slimani to equalise. Unfortunately for the 2018 hosts that was to be the only bright light on Russia's campaign as they were sent packing with just two points to their name.

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Cheryl Cole ‘ready to marry French lover’ after dating her handsome hunk for just three months

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heryl Cole is all but ready to walk down the aisle for a second time, this time with handsome French boyfriend Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini who she has been dating for three months. The French nightclub impressario has even told his British girlfriend that he would love to get mar-

ried to her, according to the Sunday Mirror’s Simon Boyle, which has left her both stunned and excited. ‘Their relationship has really hotted up and he’s a very impulsive guy,’ a friend close to the couple told the paper.

‘It’s only early days but Jean-Bernard isn’t shy about admitting his feelings and has told Cheryl what he wants.’

According to the friend, Cheryl is absolutely smitten with her new French man and has proven that she hasn’t been put off marriage for good after her divorce from Chelsea left-back Ashley Cold four years ago. Cheryl and Jean-Bernard met at this year’s Cannes Film Festival where he was running his annual pop-up club called Cosy Box. The pair have since met each other’s circle of friends and family and Jean-Bernard was also by her side in Edinburgh recently when she was filming for The X Factor. The paper also reports that X Factor boss Simon Cowell is pleased with Chery’s love match and even talking about working on various new business ventures with Jean-Bernard. The star who turned 31st on June 30 has been keen to show her fans how happy she is of late. The singer took to Instagram to post a snap of her elaborate birthday pink cake, complete with two-tiers and stunning flowers.

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all-black look, after being surprised by huge bunches of red roses which were placed around her candle-lit room. She commented on the sweet treat: ‘Red velvet rose decorated birthday cake #allroserrrything #Bestbrithdayever thank you for your messages’. Adding an air of romance to proceedings, the Crazy Stupid Love hitmaker stood among a path of scarlet petals earlier in the day. Cheryl looked incredible in the intimate snap, wearing leather trousers with a white blazer slung over her shoulders and zig-zag mesh heels. Captioning the image, she wrote: ‘Happy birthday to me!! such a beautiful night... Thank you for all your well wishes ! #310’s #stunning #surprise.’ [sic] While it’s unclear who bought Cheryl the floral arrangements, The Daily Star reports that Cheryl’s French lover, Jean-Bernard FernandezVersini had been planning a special day for her.

Reports say the restaurant owner reserved hot nightspot Chiltern Firehouse for her party and his own company, Cosy Box, did the catering.

Cheryl Cole looks thrilled as fan gives her a football shirt Cheryl has a busy summer ahead of her as she has returned to the X Factor judging panel this year, where she joins Simon Cowell, Mel B and Louis Walsh. On Thursday, Chezza took Simon to her favourite chinese takeaway in Newcastle for some dinner after the auditions. MailOnline contacted a representative for Cheryl Cole for a comment on this story.

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Gone Direction... now Harry’s Bryan Ferry Made Honorary ‘set to go solo’ - Styles hits Doctor of Music At Alma Mater studio and sets up new firm V eteran British rocker Bryan Ferry returned to his alma mater in Newcastle, England on Friday (11Jul14) to receive an honorary doctorate. It was an inspiring time to be an art student in Newcastle, and the city also had an exciting music scene The Roxy Music icon graduating from Newcastle University with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Art back in the early 1970s and he was back on familiar ground on Friday as he was made a Doctor of Music. Speaking

before the ceremony, Ferry declared, “I feel honored to have been awarded this doctorate from my former university. I enjoyed my time at Newcastle, and was fortunate to study with some great teachers and fellow students. “It was an inspiring time to be an art student in Newcastle, and the city also had an exciting music scene.

Music and art have guided my life, and it all started at Newcastle University”.Newcastle University’s registrar, Dr John Hogan, adds, “We

are delighted to welcome back and honor one of our graduates who has achieved so much in his field.

“Newcastle University has an excellent reputation for education in art and music and Mr Ferry is a great example and inspiration to our students graduating in those disciplines this summer”. Ferry isn’t the only ageing rocker to head back to school this week - Acdc’s Brian Johnson collected an honorary degree from nearby Northumbria University.

Mahesh Babu Bags Best Actor At Filmfare Awards Southern Edition ahesh Babu won the Awards southern edition. awards each. Mahesh Babu M award for his role in The best talent across the pocketed the best actor the movie Seethamma Va- four southern industries - award for his performance kitlo Sirimalle Chettu Mahesh Babu won the best actor for the Telugu movie Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu, while Nayantara bagged the best actress trophy for her perforamnce in the Tamil film Raja Rani for the year 2013 at the star-studded 61st Filmfare C M Y K

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Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada - were felicitated by Filmfare here on Saturday. In Tamil, while Mani Ratnam’s Kadal pocketed four awards, filmmaker Bala’s period-drama Paradesi and Thanga Meengal bagged three awards each.

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ritish royal Princess Eugenie is adding jewelry designer to her resume with a collection of charity bracelets. PrincessEugenie 24, has teamed up with officials at luxury brand Daisy London for the venture, which will benefit the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH)’s Redevelopment Appeal to help medical bosses build a new state-of-the-art facility to treat patients with muscular and skeletal conditions. Princess Eugenie I am grateful to everyone for their generosity in supporting this wonderful cause The building will be named after the youngest daughter of Prince Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, who was treated for scoliosis, abnormal curving of the spine, at London’s RNOH at the age of 12. A statement issued to UsMagazine. com reads “I am living proof of the ways in which the RNOH can change people’s lives. This is why I am so enthusiastic about being Patron of its Redevelopment Appeal and have given my name to its new state-of-the-art family accommodation unit, Princess Eugenie House. I am grateful to everyone for their generosity in supporting this wonderful cause”. The blue string bracelets, which feature a gold, rose gold or silver disc, cost from $94.

in Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu, which also fetched playback singer KS Chitra an award for the film’s title track. Lifetime achievement awards were given to late Tamil filmmaker Balu Mahendra and yesteryear Malayalam actress Jayabharathi.

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fter months of rumours that he is preparing to quit the world’s biggest boy band to go solo, One Direction’s Harry Styles has taken another step towards distancing himself from the group that made his fortune. I can reveal that just a few days ago, Harry instructed Irish accountant Alan McEvoy to set up a company called HSA Publishing Ltd, with just himself and McEvoy as directors.

McEvoy is the same accountant who, shortly after the band became megastars in 2010, created 1D Media Limited, of which all of One Direction – Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Styles – are directors, each with a 20 per cent share. So why would Harry need two identical businesses through which to funnel his earnings and gain favourable tax rates – unless the solo rumours are true? I’ve also been told that Harry has been popping into a recording studio in London whenever he can, although his ever-protective aides maintain it is ridiculous even to suggest that he would ever leave the band. Harry – the most popular member of ID – has always been the one most likely to go solo first. I’m

told music industry executives always pick a star from a band who they predict will ‘do a Robbie Williams’ and leave at the height of their fame to pursue a solo career. It’s a tried-andtested technique, and the consensus is that Styles will go on to greater things. Sources say the 20-year-old is more mature than his colleagues and is said to be extremely professional.

He was reportedly ‘livid’ when Zayn and Liam were recently caught on camera smoking a suspicious-looking cigarette.

One Direction have a five-album deal and their fifth – a greatest hits record – is expected this year. A ID spokesman said Harry’s firm had been set up in agreement with other members of the band.

3rd Rock From The Sun’s Kristen Johnston opens up about her life with Lupus

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ust seven months ago, Kristen Johnston confessed that she was diagnosed with Lupus Myelitis. And now less than her a year following her revelation, The Exes actress has bravely opened up to People Magazine about her life with the disease. In an interview with the publication, the 46-year-old has detailed her gratitude for life, and the early painful process of her long awaited diagnosis of Lupus Myelitis - a type of Lupus that afflicts the spinal cord. Frighteningly enough, it took months for Kristen to receive an official diagnosis, of which she explained in her conversation with the magazine. ‘I went to 17 doctors, and nobody could figure out what was going on,’ the 3rd Rock From The Sun star explained to the publication.

She added of her time pre-diagnosis: ‘I didn’t know what was going to happen to me.’

Indeed, Kristen was so riddled with fatigue at the time, that she relied on the support of a neck brace, People adds. ‘If I had to live like that forever, I would have killed myself,’ the starlet said of that time in her interview. It was only after her official diagnosis that the actress took to Facebook in December 2013 to share with her fans the news and breadth of her symptoms, which included ‘full body muscle weakness.’ ‘I’ve been really, really sick since early September... Full body muscle weakness to the extent that just walking difficult, stairs impossible and I even need a neck brace to hold my head up,’ the actress

Will Smith surprises thousands of Calvin Harris fans by introducing the pop star at Scotland’s T In The Park music festival

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shared online. The symptoms became so much that Kristen - who currently stars as divorce attorney Holly Franklin on the TV Land comedy The Exes - was forced to take some time off from her role. ‘Through the fall, I shot as much of The Exes as I possibly could, but eventually I did have to (BEGRUDGINGLY) miss two episodes,’ the actress shared in her December 2013 Facebook post. It was not until an appointment with Dr. Daniel J Wallace that her disease was finally diagnosed, and the actress spent time in the hospital combating the illness with a combination of steroid and chemotherapy treatments, People adds. And though it’s been less than a year since her revelation, her doctor has not only revealed that Kristen is now in remission, but that if Kristen had ‘waited’ any later, she might not have been so lucky.

‘If she’d waited a few weeks longer, she could have ended up quadriplegic.’ Fortunately for Kristen, the actress can now look back and remark upon how grateful she is to just be alive.

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Will, 45, told fans: ‘Ladies and gentleman, I present to you - Scotland’s own, Calvin Harris.’ The 30-year-old - a firm favourite with the crowd - opened by playing Under Control. Revellers danced in the rain as he played for more than an hour, before Will joined him back on stage for the final song shouting: ‘Scotland, I love you.’ The Men In Black star rocked a blue jean jacket with black leather sleeves over a black T-shirt,

and black leather jeans.

The set came after a performance from Paolo Nutini in which he saved his hit Last Request until the end, much to the delight of the audience. Festival-goers earlier covered up in waterproof ponchos as heavy downpours descended while Pharrell Williams took to the main stage at the event, which has four stages.

The rain cleared up during his 60-minute set, which he closed with hit single Happy. The Charlatans were welcomed back to the festival 18 years to the day they performed at the very first T In The Park in 1997. The Stranglers, Katy B and Scottish band Twin Atlantic, James and Rudimental were also on the line-up. Sunday, the final day of the event, will see Arctic Monkeys become the last act to play at the festival’s current home near Kinross. Paul Weller, Jake Bugg, Kaiser Chiefs, Bastille and Franz Ferdinand are also included in the line-up bidding farewell to Balado. The festival is moving to the Strathallan Castle estate in Perthshire next year.

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Fans of Brazil watch as the Netherlands leads Brazil 2-0, during the match for the third place finish of the World Cup, at the FIFA Fan Fest in Sao Paulo, Brazil on July 12. (AP Photo)

BRASILIA, JuLy 13 (REuTERS):T he last place Brazilians expected to be embarrassed in the World Cup was on the pitch. But that’s precisely what happened for the second straight game on Saturday as Brazil bowed out of the tournament after losing 3-0 to the Netherlands.

Local fans at Brasilia’s Mane Garrincha stadium were left scratching their heads, wondering what happened to their oncefeared national team.

“I came here hoping we were going to win and restore our pride. That didn’t happen,” said psychologist Renata Barros. She was one of thousands of Brazilians who turned out for the third-place playoff match, willing to give the team one more chance even after Tuesday’s humbling 7-1 meltdown against Germany, Brazil’s first loss in a competitive match at home in almost 40 years.

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“It was the other way around – things worked fine outside of the soccer field; our team was the real disappointment,” said Robson Cintra, an electrical engineer. After dreams of playing in Sunday’s final were crushed, many Brazilians could not even bear to watch Saturday’s game.

Bars in major cities that had been standing room only a week ago were all but empty. Some die-hard Brazil fans even swapped stories on Facebook about what they would do instead of watching what they rightly feared would be another embarrassment.

Inside the stadium, however, the mood remained festive with fans cheering loudly for Brazil even after Robin van Persie’s third minute penalty put the Dutch ahead.

But any hopes of a comeback seemed to vanish when Daley Blind put the Netherlands up by two goals at the 16-minute mark, leaving the stadium silent. By the end, Brazilians were applauding the Dutch team’s cool control of the game and wondering about the future of soc-

cer in what many consider the sport’s spiritual home.

“Bring back Pele,” read one sign held up by a fan, a reference to the legendary player who won three World Cups with Brazil.

Though fans cheered for their players before the match, especially when an image was shown of star forward Neymar who was on the sidelines with a back injury, they loudly booed coach Luiz Felipe Scolari.

It was Scolari who led Brazil to a record fifth World Cup title in 2002, and the Brazilian football confederation brought him back before this Cup in the hope that he could work his magic again on home soil.

But this Brazil team never quite gelled and showed itself to be too dependent on Neymar’s remarkable talents, prompting fans and local sports commentators to turn against Scolari.

Many are calling for his resignation, and some are even urging Brazil to bring in a foreign coach for the first time in its proud soccer history. “This shows that Brazilian soccer needs to change,” said Airton Vantas, a government employee and fed up fan.

Alvarez wins split decision over Lara

LAS VEGAS, JuLy 13 (AP): Canelo Alvarez chased Erislandy Lara far too long Saturday night to pay much attention afterward to Lara's complaint that he won their fight.

"You don't win by running, you win by hitting," Alvarez said. "You don't win a fight like that."

Lara thought he had done just that, but when the decision came down it was Alvarez whose hand was held aloft. He escaped with a split decision win for his second straight victory since losing last year to Floyd Mayweather Jr. It was a frustrating night for Alvarez, and a tense one for his fans, who filled the MGM Grand arena to watch as Alvarez chased after Lara for 12 rounds before winning the decision.

"I wanted to leave a good taste in the mouth of my fans. I came to fight," Alvarez said. "He came to run."

Alvarez had all he could handle against Lara, whose constant movement frustrated the Mexican fighter and often caused him to miss wildly with right hands. In the end, Alvarez won on two scorecards, 115-113 and 117-111, to pull out a narrow decision.

The third judge had Lara ahead 115-113, while The Associated Press scored the fight 114-114.

Canelo Alvarez, left, of Mexico, swings at Erislandy Lara, of Cuba, during their super welterweight fight, Saturday, July 12 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo)

"Everyone knows I won the fight, no matter what they say," Lara said.

"I didn't respect him before the fight and that hasn't changed. I don't respect him now." Alvarez was favored against Lara, who left his native Cuba to come to the U.S. and fight as a pro.

But Lara provided a stiff test in a fight that was up

for grabs in the late rounds.

Lara raised his hands in victory as the final bell sounded, certain he had done enough to win. A few minutes later, he leaned on the ropes, staring out in disbelief as the decision was announced.

Punch stats reflected how close the fight was, and how few punches were

actually landed. Alvarez was credited with landing 97 of 415 punches, while Lara landed 107 of 386. "It was a difficult, tough fight, the way everybody expected it to be," said Oscar De La Hoya, who promotes Alvarez. "You're always worried about a boxer who was literally running, literally running."

Alvarez acknowledged before the bout that fighting someone with a style like Lara's was risky. Alvarez could not find Mayweather when he moved in their fight last year, and he had almost as much trouble cornering Lara in a fight where no title was at stake but one that was dangerous for both competitors.

Kohli stays second in ICC ODI batting rankings DuBAI, JuLy 13 (PTI): India`s Virat Kohli may have flopped in the two innings of the first Test against England but the star batsman has held on to his second spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings released on Sunday.

Kohli though has company in South Africa`s Hashim Amla, who jumped two places to join forces at second place after the opener smashed two centuries in his teams` first ODI series win in Sri Lanka. Proteas ODI skipper AB de

Villiers continued to top the batting chart as Indian captain Mahendra SIngh Dhoni maintained his sixth position while Shikhar Dhawan stayed on tenth.

De Villiers has been rewarded for his series aggregate of 212 runs by earning 13 ratings points which have given him a careerbest rating of 885.

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal sat pretty at the top in the bowlers rankings while left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja was the

only Indian in the top-10.

South African pacer Ryan McLaren and wrist spinner Imran Tahir have achieved career-best rankings. McLaren, who was the most successful bowler of the series with nine wickets, has broken into the top 10 in 10th position after jumping 10 places. Tahir, who claimed six wickets, has rocketed 32 places to occupy the 51st spot.

South Africa, as a team, also gained useful points after their 82-run win against Sri Lanka to

clinch the three-match ODI series 2-1. The rainbow nation entered the three-match series in fifth position on 109 ratings points, and has now joined Sri Lanka on 111 ratings points but is ranked behind Sri Lanka, in fourth position, when the ratings are calculated beyond the decimal point.

This gain of two ratings points means South Africa now trails number-one ranked Australia by four ratings points and secondranked India by one rating point.

Bhuvneshwar, Debutant Binny Star as India Draw With England

LonDon, JuLy 13 (AGEncIES):A battling, fluent 78 on debut for Stuart Binny helped India come away with a draw against England in the first Test in Nottingham. India had reached 391 for 9 on Sunday (July 13), with Bhuvneshwar Kumar unbeaten on 63, adding another feather to his cap after his half-century and five-for in the first innings, when play was called off at the start of the final hour.

Drafted into the side for his all-round skills, Binny had an unmemorable outing with the bat in the first innings, but was quick to make amends in the second.

He steered India to a position of safety, adding 65 runs with Ravindra Jadeja after England had rattled India in the morning with three wickets.

Ben Stokes had Jadeja caught behind soon after the lunch break and it could have been a cause for concern for India, but Binny defused the situation with an array of confident strokes. A lovely cover drive off Liam Plunkett early on set the tone and he hardly put a foot wrong thereafter.

A century, however, was not in the cards for Binny as Moeen Ali got one to turn back into his pads.

Bhuvneshwar, meanwhile, showed his first-innings fifty was no fluke, following it up with another.

With the match heading nowhere, Alastair Cook bowled two overs and picked up his maiden Test wicket, Ishant Sharma edging to Matt Prior behind the stumps, before the umpires decided

India declared their second innings on 391/9 as a draw was agreed after tea on the final day. Stuart Binny hit a fifty while Bhuvneshwar Kumar scored twin halfcenturies and also bagged his maiden five-wicket haul.

to call the match off. Both sides have a three-day gap to recover before the second Test at Lord’s which starts on Thursday.

A draw was expected to be the most likely outcome, but some fiery bowling led by Stuart Broad nearly changed the equation during the morning session.

England were aided in their mission by light drizzle that delayed the start of play by 15 minutes, but Broad was a beacon of light for the hosts in the overcast weather. Virat Kohli was the first to perish, a full delivery trapping him in front for 8. In his next over, Broad induced a healthy edge from Ajinkya Rahane (24), which was duly gobbled up by Prior.

With both overnight batsmen back in the pavilion and the lead in the 130s, India’s lower middle order was suddenly under scrutiny.

Jadeja made it amply clear the he wasn’t going to cower against England’s pacers, shuffling down the wicket to James Anderson in search of big heave. The allrounder seemed to realise it was perhaps not the best shot to be attempted given the context of the match and buckled down after that.

Broad, however, could have had the wicket of Mahendra Singh Dhoni as well, but Cook muffed a simple catch at first slip. Cook would have been a relieved man that Dhoni was bowled shortly thereafter by Plunkett as India, starting the day on 167 for 3, stumbled to 184 for 6 before Binny and Jadeja India's Stuart Binny plays a shot during day five of the first Test between England and India at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England on July 13. (AP Photo) steadied the innings.

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