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Public memorial honours isak swu revolutionary leaders united in grief

Morung Express news Dimapur | June 30

Thousands of people from all walks of life turned up to pay their last respect to Isak Chishi Swu, who was brought home today wrapped in the ‘Star and Rainbow’, the Naga flag.

Fifty eight years after struggling in the quest of the Naga ‘Promised Land’, the NSCN (IM) Chairman, Isak Chishi Swu, who passed away on June 28 in New Delhi, will finally be laid to rest in his native village Chishilimi in Zunheboto district on July 2.

Traffic on the NH-2 stretch leading to Dimapur Airport almost came to a standstill late Thursday morning as thousands of mourners and well wishers made their way to the Dimapur airport to receive the mortal remains of the departed leader. At the airport, many clutched on to the Naga flag as they waited patiently for around three hours waiting for the coffin in the humid weather.

The public memorial service, co-organized by Naga Hoho and Eastern Nagaland Public Organization (ENPO), held at Agri Expo site, started with the solemn hymn “It’s not an easy road’ and invocation by General Secretary, NBCC, Rev. Dr. Z Keyho offered benediction.

Nagaland State Chief Minister, TR Zeliang, led the scores of representatives from Naga tribal bodies and civil society in laying wreaths and offering condolences.

On behalf of the Government of Nagaland and all elected members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, the CM expressed pain and grief.

“He is one of the greatest Naga leaders of our times; a great and Inspiring Naga freedom fighter who believed in the power of truth and non

reflections

By Sandemo Ngullie

General secretary of the nsCn (iM), Th Muivah speaks during the public memorial service for departed nsCn (iM) Chairman, isak Chishi swu at Agri Expo, Dimapur on June 30. Photo by Lolano Patton

violence, a true gentleman, a man of principle; and above all, a great believer and a faithful servant of God,” the CM described Swu. Zeliang stated that Swu had chosen to take a difficult road, that many educated people of his time considered unpractical, fraught with much risks and full of uncertainties.

“However, Mr. Swu was convinced that the Naga struggle at that time needed educated Nagas like him to spearhead the movement, and he volunteered himself for the Naga cause,” he added.

Terming Swu’s passing away at this juncture of the Naga peace talks tragic and lamentable, Zeliang stated that “the best tribute we, the Nagas can pay him now is to unite and to strive together to realize and fulfill his dream; that is the peaceful and honourable settlement of the Naga political issue.”

Chairman of the memorial service, Neingulo Krome, also read out the condolence message of Nagaland Governor, PB Acharya and Rajya Sabha MP, KG Kenye.

The Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) said Swu was “one of the sturdiest and firmest of Naga spirits.” “His life was a grand epic, a tale woven by God Himself”, said the FNR convenor, Rev. Dr. Wati Aier, in his condolence speech. He also said the Swu, who was passionate on reconciliation among Nagas, should serve as an inspiration for Nagas to conquer all forms of “alienation and separation amongst us.”

Presidents and representatives from apex Naga tribe bodies and civil society including Naga Hoho, ENPO, Naga Mothers’ Association, Eastern Naga Women Association, United Naga Council, NPMHR, NSF, ENSF, Naga-

land GBs Federation, Nagas from Arunachal, NC Hills, and from Eastern Naga (Myanmar) also read out their respective condolences.

The Naga Hoho informed that the Naga organizations have resolved to erect a monument in memory of Swu at Kohima in the near future.

During the laying of wreaths, many could not hold their emotions as the Naga Choir led by James Swu sang one of Isak Swu’s favourite hymn “Abide with me.”

Eustar (Khulu), the wife of the departed leader, gave a heart wrenching testimony of her 40 years association with Swu. She spoke of how Swu had planned to pursue missionary studies, but decided against it and rather joined the Naga movement to fight for his people.

Vicar general, Rev. Fr. Carlos Neisalhou pronounced the benediction.

DIMAPUR, JUNE 30 (MExN): NSCN (IM) General Secretary, Th Muivah, and leaders from different Naga political groups and NE revolutionary groups paid their final respect and tribute to late Isak Chishi Swu, one of the “tallest and most respected revolutionary figures in South East Asia.”

Muivah, one of Swu’s closest companions and comrade-inarms, in his impassioned speech said for the past 52 years he and Swu had walked together both in treacherous and good times (at home and abroad) and that they never missed the opportunity to understand each other.

“We understood together the purpose of God for the Nagas. We were happy because that was the conviction we had and we did not betray each other but walked together along this line. I cannot think of the loss when I talk…. It pains me beyond words. How can you afford to part with a man like Isak?” said Muivah, who broke down twice during his speech.

In all humility, the NSCN (IM) General Secretary said it was under the stewardship of late Isak Swu that Naga negotiations and peace process leading to the latest ‘Peace Agreement’ have come thus far.

He said under Isak Swu as Chairman, the Indian leaders have at last come to understand and respect the “uniqueness of Naga history and position” and that they have become more rational unlike the past when many Indian leaders threatened to annihilate the Nagas from the face of the earth.

“The way to the Naga future is already paved. Now GoI can never betray us. But are we Nagas ourselves prepared for the change?” Muivah asked and cautioned Nagas on the danger of “self-destruction.”

Muivah also recalled Isak

‘Fortifying health must be key priority of govts’

NEw DElhI, JUNE 30 (IANS): Participants at a meeting on ‘Advancing Global Health Security’ in Indonesia, organised under the aegis of WHO, said they will strengthen capacities to cope with the outbreak of Ebola, Zika and other dreaded diseases.

“They accepted that only about one third of countries in the world have the ability to assess, detect and respond to

public health emergencies. Diseases like Ebola, Zika, yellow fever and other recent outbreaks have exposed these weaknesses at national, regional and international levels,” said a statement issued by the WHO. The 3-day meeting on ‘Advancing Global Health Security: From Commitments to Actions’ ended in Bali, Indonesia, on Wednesday. It brought together 250 participants from

52 countries representing 28 different organisations.

“Fortifying health security in today’s world must be a key priority of governments, multilateral agencies, development banks, and non-government organisations the world over.

What matters most is maintaining the momentum and turning that into real, tangible results,” said Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director,

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Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, said at themeeting:“Thebedrockofoutbreak and emergency preparedness and response is a functioning, resilient national health system -- with the financing, human resources, infrastructure, information and supply management systems capable of detecting and responding to public health events.”

CKS, YTC, ENPO hold meeting to restore peace

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DIMAPUR, JUNE 30 (MExN): A joint meeting between the mediators and representatives from the Chang Khulei Setshang, the Yimchungru Tribal Council (YTC) and the Convener of the peace committee ENPO was held at the Nagaland Commissioner’s office on June 29.

A statement from the mediators in the peace initiative informed that the meeting in connection with the ongoing initiative to restore normalcy between the Chang and Yimchungru communities. Six representatives each from the various bodies attended the meeting.

The meeting discussed the various vexing issues confronting the peace initiative. The mediators stated that significant progress has been made during the last few months on the peace initiative where the approaches of both the CKS and the YTC towards the issue are reconciliatory and accommodative, without being retaliatory or confrontational.

“This approach which could be termed as a dawn of hope

for permanent peace is commendable,” they stated.

The meeting stressed on the need for the restoration of lasting good neighbourly relationship between the two communities, and asserted that a time has come for peace settlement and not confrontation.

“This is a dire need for both the communities to embark on the principle of forgive and forget policy, recognising the indispensability of the Changs and Yimchungrus to live as good brotherly/sisterly neighbours,” the mediators observed. “...on the principle of forgive and forget, one should be prepared to give to enable to receive,” the meeting noted while discussing that to achieve the goal of lasting peace, one should have the courage in admitting ones mistake and apologise for it.

According to the statement, the one “grey area” that the meeting faced was in relation to the “contradictory views held by the two communities on the issue of boundary between Chendang and Yakor villages.”

“However, after a marathon debate on the issue, it was finally resolved that the mediators will conduct a spot verification inviting all the aggrieved villagers to present their own views in a joint meeting,” the mediators informed.

The meeting resolved that following the hearing from all said villages (Yakor, Chendang, Saddle, Panso), the mediators will forward their recommendation to the state government for approval. “This was resolved with the full endorsement by both, CKS and YTC,” they informed.

A joint meeting between Kuthur and Tuensang villages will also be held under the sponsorship of the mediators.

The meeting resolved that the CKS and YTC will move the SIT to complete investigation on the disappearance of one Hanjila and her daughter at the earliest. “No retaliatory action with tribal colours will be resorted to as and when the investigation is completed,” it added.

It further agreed to a “peace feast” on completion of the peace initiative, which will be

arranged by the ENPO at an appropriate time.

Meanwhile, regarding the case of late Chipong Yimchunger who was pulled out from the Civil Hospital, Tuensang and “lynched by a mob,” the mediators stated that the CKS has agreed to formally extend apology to the YTC “on the principle of forgive and forget.”

“The same yardstick will be applied in the case of late Thongsomong, late Chingmak, late Chungma, and late Chaang,” they added.

In all the above cases, the statement informed that “the deceased were murdered by unidentified miscreants but since the death occurred in a particular jurisdiction, the tribe under whose jurisdiction such incidences took place will extend apology to the tribe of the victim on forgive and forget principle.”

“This principle will equally apply to those communities whose properties were either destroyed or had undergone physical and mental suffering or had hurt through the media,” it added.

(lEFT) Ato Kilonser of the GPRn/nsCn, n Kitovi Zhimoni. (RiGHT) Chairman of the ulFA (pro-talks), Aurobindo Rajkhowa. Photos by Caisii Mao

Swu’s last speech on the need to forgive one another and Naga unity.

Ato Kilonser, GPRN/NSCN, N Kitovi Zhimoni, in his speech recalled how he first met ‘Asü Isak Swu’ in 1987 when he joined the NSCN. “Then Asü Isak told me that without God, all will be in vain. He also gave me a Bible verse to remember about seeking first the kingdom of God. It was Mathew 6:33”, Kitovi said. He lamented how after 23 years of separation he met Asü Isak again in 2010, as part of the Naga Reconciliation process. Acknowledging late Swu as a “true Naga leader”, Kitovi added that Swu’s death should teach Nagas how to live together.

President of NNC and old comrade of Swu in the NNC days, General Thenuoselie Keyho, in his speech said “I cannot help but admire his (Swu’s) commitment to the Naga people and his unflinching faith in God. It saddens me that before we could see the light at the end of the tunnel, before we could shake hands again, he has to meet his creator”, Keyho said.

“Isak for a long time and for all our differences, personal or ideological; I cannot help but to admire his commitment to the

cause of the Naga people and his unflinching faith in God,” he stated.

ULFA (pro-talks) Chairman, Aurobindo Rajkhowa, who attended the memorial service, said he had come to pay “revolutionary tribute to the tallest and most respected revolutionary leader of SE Asia” and that all freedom loving people of Assam joins him in mourning. Rajkhowa said Swu had shown a new path in resolving conflicts through peaceful means.

NSCN (IM) Vice Chairman Kholi Konyak, said though the occasion was one of mourning, yet he was happy to see all revolutionaries and leaders coming together despite differences. Recounting Swu’s unwavering faith in God and his commitment to the Naga people, Kholi appealed for all Nagas to unite.

NSCN (Reformation) President, Wangtin Naga, said Nagas are blessed to have a leader like Swu and confessed that “Baba Isak Swu’s” sacrifices had inspired many young Naga patriots including himself to join the Naga movement.

A condolence message from former Mizo National Front Chief, Zoramthanga was also read out during the event.

Businesses in Mkg to shut down on July 2 DIMAPUR, JUNE 30 (MExN): The Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce and Industries (MCCI) has informed that all businesses in Mokokchung will down their shutters on July 2 from 11:00am to 1:00pm as a mark of joining the rest of Naga inhabited areas in mourning the passing away of Naga national leader Isak Chishi Swu, Yaruiwo, GPRN/NSCN (IM). The timing of closure of shops and business establishments is in concurrence with his last funeral and committal service to be held at his native village of Chishilimi, a letter from the MCCI to the Mokokchung DC informed.

Public reception prog for Isak Chishi Swu in Kohima KohIMA, JUNE 30 (MExN): The Angami Public Organization (APO) will be organizing a public reception programme for Lt. Isak Chishi Swu on July 1 at Old MLA Hostel Junction Kohima at 12:30 PM. The programme will be led by Vipralhou Kesiezie, advisory board chairman APO while condolence message will be delivered

by APO president Dr. Vilhusa Seleyi. Tribute song will be presented

by Angami Students’ Union while Niketu Iralu will deliver solidarity speech. Kohima Village Council chairman will also deliver a short speech. Rev. Fr. Alex Vizo, Parish Priest, SFS Kohima will pronounce benediction. Meanwhile, APO stated that during the proceeding hours of the arrival of the body, the normal life and activities will be disrupted therefore the APO has requested the public to cooperate and pay the last respect to the leader.

ENSF declares ‘Day of Lament’ on July 4 DIMPUR, JUNE 30 (MExN): The Eastern Naga Students Federation (ENSF) has declared “a day of lament” on July 4 as a sign of paying a tribute to Isak Chishi Swu. The Federation has appealed to all the six federating units (KSU-Konyak, CCSU, PSC, YAA, USSC & KSU-Khiam) to strictly monitor in observing & in honouring it within its respective jurisdiction. It asked all Educational Institution within the eastern jurisdiction to remain closed hence, and requested all the concerned authority to comply with the appeals from the Federation in good faith. “The Federation, while mourning “the Great lost”, Prays that his “Reverend soul” would teach every Naga leaders with a true spirit of “Oneness and Equality,” stated a press note from the ENSF.

Rengma frontal orgs inform DIMAPUR, JUNE 30 (MExN): The Rengma Hoho and its frontal organizations have informed that it will organise a public reception at Phenwhenyu and Pughoboto Junction (Tseminyu) on July 1 “in honor of the departed Naga Legend”. A press release from Kenneth Kath, President, Rengma Selo Zi, on behalf of Rengma Hoho Organising Committee informed all the Rengma village councils, organizations and concerned members to gather at Phenwhenyu junction for the reception. A Traditional Escort shall lead the mortal remains to the junction from Hotel Gracy, it added.

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Resentment over ‘ineffective operation’ of PHED Pfutsero

Pfutsero, June 30 (Mexn): The Kalos Society, Pfutsero has appraised its resentment over the “ineffective operation” of the PHED Pfutsero Sub-Division, under Phek District.

Stating that “PHED Pfutsero is not functioning effectively” the Kalos Society, Pfutsero in a press release said, “There are certain flaws in its administrations which are far behind anticipation. It is discouraging to notice that the services rendered to the public are beyond comprehension. It has bewildered and tormented the peaceful mind of the common people.”

Witnessing the undue hardship and sufferings of the public, the Society has drawn the attention of the authority concerned to vigorously retrospect the awkward services of the PHED Pfutsero.

The Kalos Society further alleged that officials posted at PHED Pfutsero Sub-Division are very irregular in dispensing their du-

ties which is so intimidating. The Society cautioned those erring officials to be more regular in their duties for the welfare of the public and to prevent any untoward consequences.

“It is so disheartening to notice that water supply is unparalleled in its distribution. Needless to say, the outdated pipes has been corroded which needs to be replaced,” added the society.

The press release continued that “furthermore, it is most embarrassing and indecent on the part of Department with regard to monthly bill. Bill continues even though there is total disconnection for months due to damage or renovations.”

Therefore, the Society questioned, “If it was wise to charge without rendering the service? Is the Department really doing justice to the users? The authority concerned should look into the matter at the earliest and markdown the bills for those unattended services.”

The Society maintained

that the basic amenities in the office are not satisfactory and are questionable; lack of proper infrastructures (tables, chairs, lockers etc), inadequate stationeries, no computers, insufficient stocks (pipes, sockets, joints etc) and absence of maintenance fund.

Perceiving the existing demeanor and inadequate amenities in the Department, the Kalos Society questioned how the administration, public leaders and other NGOs remain silence when the basic necessity has been missing. It would be desirable and applauding on the part of authority concerned to retrospect and reflect the undue hardships faced by common people at this juncture.

“This regular trend of ineffective operation will eventually endure unbecoming situation which deems to arise public outrage and the authority concern are to be solely responsible for it,” the Society added.

MEx File AHODs & HODs meeting deferred

KohiMa, June 30 (DiPr): The Home department, in a circular, has informed that the meeting of AHoDs & HoDs which was scheduled on July 1 is deferred to July 4 at 11.00 a.m. Venue will be same as mentioned earlier.

Contraband ganja seized

DiMaPur, June 30 (Mexn): The Excise Narcotic Cell Duty party manning the enter-state check gate at Khuzama intercepted one Ashok Leyland truck bearing Regd No. PB10BS-2713 and seized 1620 kgs of contraband ganja neatly packed in 114 polythene packets and concealed inside secret chamber of the vehicle. In this connection, the driver of the vehicle, Kuldeep Singh, 36 years was arrested and forwarded to judicial custody booked under Sec 20 (b) of NDPS Act’ 85. A press release informed that the duty party was led by Tiameren AIE, Yekuto H/c Khuming, Pangjung, Sutsung, Mangyang and Shikaho all constable of excise.

CPO special meeting deferred

KohiMa, June 29 (Mexn): The Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) scheduled to have a special meeting with the Chakhesang officers posted under Phek District on July 2 at Deputy Commissioner, Phek conference hall has been deferred till further notice due to some unavoidable circumstances. The CPO in a press release issued by its General Secretary Mutsivoyi Kotso, express its deepest regret for the inconvenience being meted out. The release appeal to all concerned members to bear with the CPO and in the meantime sought unflinching cooperation towards the organization.

People from different walks of life attending the ’40 Days of Revival’, which is underway at Life Spring Corner, Khermahal Dimapur since June 1, 2016. The year 2016 marks the completion of 40 years after the last big revival in Nagaland, which was in 1976. ‘40 Days of Revival’ is organized in remembrance and celebration of the 1976 Revival. ’40 Days of Revival’ will be DiMaPur, June 30 (Mexn): The Dimapur Governheld at Life Spring Corner till July 3 and from July 4 to 10, the venue will be shifted to DDSC. ment College fresher’s day which was scheduled on July 2 The service starts at 5:00 pm every day. (Fire Mail Photo) has been postponed due to “certain unprecedented situ-

DGC fresher’s day postponed

Health care provider training on MSM and Transgender

DiMaPur, June 30 (Mexn): The Humsafar Trust, a community based organization from Mumbai organised three days training programme for health care provider on sexual and reproductive health of MSM (Men who have sex with men) with collaboration with Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS) under project DIVA with support from United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The training was organised from June 28 to 30 at Hotel Lake Shilloi, Dimapur.

Humsafar Trust representative Tinesh Chopade in a press release stated that the Humsafar Trust works in 17 states of India on MSM and transgender rights from past 22 years.

The training workshop was

Humsafar Trust representative with other organisers and resource persons during the training held from June 28 to 30 at Hotel Lake Shilloi, Dimapur.

organised with goals to enable health care providers to provide quality sexual health care services (especially diagnosis and treatment of STIs) to MSM; understand basic information

about human sexual diversities (especially non-heterosexual sexualities); understand and address the barriers faced

by MSM in accessing clinical services, and what can be done

by the doctors.

The main objective of this training programme to reduce and address issue of stigma, discrimination based on sexuality or sexual identity and to make health care provider aware issues of Sexual and reproductive health problems of MSM (Men who have sex with men) and transgender person and help them to avail public health facilities.

The training programme was attended by team of 14 doctors from different districts of Nagaland. The resource person of training was Dr. Shreyansh Talesra from Mumbai has shared extensive knowledge about subject with participant along with Humsafar Trust representative Tinesh Chopade.

ations and circumstances.” The programme will be held on a suitable day after the brief summer break and the specific date will be announced later. The normal cases will be conducted on July 2. This was informed in a press release issued by DGC principal Ngangshikokba Ao.

127 birth & death registration units Green Club Zbto seminar under Wokha

WoKha, June 30 (DiPr): Annual departmental co-ordination meeting on Civil Registration of Births & Deaths system was held on June 30 at DC’s conference hall. During the meeting DSO Wokha, Peter Chumdamo apprised the members about the activities under taken by the department with regard to registration of births and deaths. He informed that there are 127 registration units under Wokha district, where Teachers In charge of Primary and Middle schools and head nurse of PHC & CHC are appointed to facilitate the registration of the rural populace. He also requested the CMO and DEO to direct their staff to be in their respective place of postings to carry out the registration exercise effectively, and he also urged them to submit reports for onward submission to the higher authority. During the meeting, members suggested various ways and means to strengthen the civil registration for Births & Deaths. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of ADC Wokha, Thavaseelan (IAS).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ‘Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest’.

Matthew 11:28

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e are deeply touched and feel blessed for the love, encouragement and comfort rendered to us during the sudden and sad demise of Lt. Moameren, which has enabled us to overcome the darkest hour with strength and hope. We remain indebted for your prayers and for supporting us financially and in kind. It is our prayers that God showers His abundant blessings in your lives Born on 21-05-1968 Died on 25-06-2016 with His infinite Grace.

Extending our heartfelt gratitude to:1) Neighbours, Relatives, Friends and well wishers from far and near 2) Changki Union, Kohima 3) Changki Fellowship, Kohima 4) Kohima Ao Baptist Church 5) Longchar Kidong Telongjem, Kohima 6) Changki Sungdakba Union, Kohima /Dimapur 7) Longjang Senso Telongjem, Kohima 8) Women Department KABA 9) Upper and Middle PWD Youth Organisation, Kohima 10) IGP, Officers and all Ranks of INT, Kohima 11) Directorate of Land Resources ,Kohima 12) Officers and Staff of Land Resources 13) Batch mates of 20th Basic Course, NEPA 14) Changki Police Welfare Club 15) Pastor, Dimapur Ao Baptist Church 16) Dimapur Changki Senso Telongjem / Fellowship 17) Longchalari Telongjem, Dimapur 18) Alingri Kin, Dimapur 19) Dimapur Changki Alinglari Telongjem 20) Longchar Kidong, Changki 21) Changki Longchar Kidong, Rangbo Chaso 22) Nagamese Baptist Church, Duncan 23) Alcoholic Anonymous (A.A) Kohima 24) Mrs. Achenla, Shillong 25) Rev. Dr Along Jamir, Bible Society of India, Shillong 26) Mr and Mrs. Tali Jamir (Upper PWD), Kohima 27) Lanu and Olemla, Kohima 28) Mr. Dilip Bahadur Upper Chandmari, Kohima Beloved Wife, Loving Daughters, Parents and Relatives.

Zunheboto, June 30 (DiPr): Green Club, Zunheboto is organising a one day seminar on 'Climatic Change and Global Warming' on July 26 at VDB Hall, Zunheboto.

The seminar is sponsored by Department of Science and Technology. DFOZunheboto, Tokaho Kinimi and Research Scholar(Nuclear Physics), Mughavi Tuccu are the resource persons for the seminar.

Prog on ‘substance abuse’

DiMaPur, June 30 (Mexn): Lamhai Village Health Committee conducted an awareness camp on June 29, under Nagaland Health Project (NHP) on the topic ‘substance abuse’. The speakers Kiengau Nala and Keditei Spoke on the ill effects of drugs and alcohol and urge them to be mindful of their Health and Body and refrain from consuming such things. It was held at Lamhai council Hall and a total of 44 youth attended the programme.

SEN seminar

DiMaPur, June 30 (Mexn): The Save Environment Network (SEN) is organising a seminar on environment awareness under the theme ‘role of civil society in environment protection’ for various civil societies in Dimapur town July 2 at Unity Hall, Naga Council Dimapur.

Parliamentary Secretary for Labour & Employment, Skill Development, Border Affairs Mmhonlumo Kikon will be the chief guest while Angel Sonare, Dean of Science, Patkai Christian College will be the resource person. SEN has informed all the participants that the programme has been rescheduled at 2:00 pm due to unavoidable circumstances.

Soul Harvest for Christ Ministry convention

The Vision Home Higher Secondary School (VHHSS) Boarders Diphupar' B' conducted an exposure trip to Guwahati from June 23 to 26. The team visited Assam State Museum, Prashaanti Uddan, Shraddanjali Kanan, Accoland and Nehru Park. Altogether eleven students along with hostel superintendent cum boy's Warden V Likyumong Ayonger and Tsungkamla 'Yim' matron went for a trip.

Special grants to six backward tribe students

KohiMa, June 30 (Mexn): The Department of Underdeveloped Areas (DUDA) will be providing special grants to students belonging to the six designated backward tribe students namely Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Phom, Sangtam and Yimchungru who passed out HSLC in 2016 from schools located in four districts of Tuensang, Mon, Longleng and Kiphire and whose parents are permanent residents of the four districts.

This scheme is only for orphans or children of farmers or students who come from economically poor background. Children of fixed pay or work charge employees of state government can also apply.

Eligible students who have passed the qualifying examination with minimum mark of 55% and above can apply. Forms may be collected from the Directorate of Underdeveloped Areas (DUDA), Nagaland, Kohima near Kohima DC’s office. Last date of submission of form to the Directorate is 12. 8. 2016. This was stated in a release issued by K.S. Anden Konyak, director, Underdeveloped Areas, Nagaland, Kohima.

Soil & Water Conservation bid farewell to Director

KohiMa, June 30 (Mexn): The Department of Soil & Water Conservation organized a farewell programme for the outgoing Director, MM Solo on June 30 at the Directorate’s Conference Hall.

T. Nungsang Ao, Commissioner & Secretary who was also present acknowledged his sincerity and dedication for the upliftment of the department.

He also praised him for reviving with better infrastructures for the trainees at State Soil & Water Conservation Training and Research Institute, Sechu Zubza. Incoming Director, Peter K. Rengma attributed MM Solo as a humble, hardworking, sincere and dedicated Officer both in the office as well as in the field and wished him a happy retired life.

Meanwhile, MM Solo thanked God for enabling him to complete his service in good health. He thanked his family and office staff for being supportive during his tenure in different capacities in the department.

He also shared his personal experiences working with the departmental officials and ended his speech by

KohiMa, June 30 (Mexn): The 4th general convention of Soul Harvest For Christ Ministry will be held from July 8 to 10 at Soul Harvest Church of the Living God, Daklane, Kohima. The resource persons of the convention includes; Rev. Dr. D.L. Sanchu, executive secretary ACRCC, Rev. Keyito Sema, Sr. pastor SABCK, Rev. Ketou Theiinuo, president Cross Wonder Ministries Nagaland, Rev. Kevisede Kire, president SHFCM and Petekuole, vice principal Kohima Bible College. Graduation & ordination service will take place on July 9 at 10:00 AM with Thapi Semy, OSD cabinet cell, Government of Nagaland as the guest of honour. The convention will also feature a healing service.

TGSU condemns

KohiMa, June 30 (Mexn): Tesophenyu Group Students' Union (TGSU) has strongly condemned the insensible and irresponsible act of manhandling Johny G Rengma, Vice President National BJP ST Morcha on June 19 at his residence at Kandinu. The Union in a press release has demanded that due punishment should be accorded to the miscreants by the law enforcing agency for crimes and wrongdoings committed upon a high profile political figure.

Ungma Longjakrep Semchir condemns

ungMa, June 30 (Mexn): The Ungma Longjakrep Semchir (A native of Dr SC Jamir) vehemently condemned the ultimatum served by CPI (Maoist) to Dr SC Jamir, Governor of Odisha asking him to quit as Governor.

The Longjakrep Semchir said that he threat upon him is a direct challenge to the entire Indian Nation. On behalf of Longjakrep Semchir Ungma, I. Imtidongba Jamir Tatar & T Onentiba Jamir Tatar stated in a press release that the Longjakrep Semchir Ungma request the authority to ensure the safety of our member and also appeal the Maoist MM Solo delivering speech at to withdraw the threat served. the farewell programme held on June 30.

saying that one must consider themselves indispensable to the department and that everyone has their own ability to play a major role for the betterment of the department.

A press release stated that the programme was chaired by Imkongneken Ao, incoming Additional Director; SK Hekshe spoke on behalf of Outpost Officers and Staffs; Merithung presented a special number and vote of thanks by Hevikhe Sema, incoming Project Director.

Zunheboto DPDB meeting postponed

Zunheboto, June 30 (DiPr): The monthly Zunheboto DPDB Meeting has been scheduled on July 4, 12:00 noon at DC’s Conference Hall. All members are asked to take note of it and attend the meeting.

ETC alumni Dimapur unit

DiMaPur, June 30 (Mexn): There will be a get-together of Eastern Theological College Alumni Association, Dimapur unit on July 9, 10:00 am at Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church. Therefore, all the ETC Graduates who are in and around Dimapur have been requested to come and be a part of the program. Contact: Hokito, Pastor, Sumi Baptist Church Dimapur – 9774699170; Yanbemo, Associate Pastor, Lotha Baptist Church Dimapur – 9436004533; Inatoli, Women Pastor, Sumi Baptist Church Valley View Dimapur – 9856840474; Rev. Dr. Woba James, Eastern Theological College, Jorhat Assam – 08876553253

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AGP opposes auctioning of 12 oilfields in Assam

Guwahati, June 30 (Pti): Asom Gana Parishad, an ally of ruling BJP in Assam, today opposed the auctioning of 12 oilfields in the state and appealed to the Centre to reconsider the decision.

In a crucial and urgent meeting of its 'Decision Making Committee', AGP resolved to hold its old stand on not supporting privatisation of natural resources of the state.

Addressing the media after the meeting, AGP General Secretary Ramendra Narayan Kalita said: "Our stand is clear.

We do not support the ongoing process to auction 12 oilfields of Assam. We appeal to the Centre to reconsider its decision

to privatise the oil sector."

AGP will hold discussion with both state and central governments regarding the issue, he added.

Kalita said AGP favours to implement the Assam Accord in true spirit, and hence there should not be any attempt to hand over the state's natural resources' to private companies through auctioning or any other means.

"AGP has always been protesting any move to shift control of Assam's resources' to private companies and it will continue to do so in future. The control of Assam's own resources should be with only Assam," he added.

The AGP leader said the decision to hand over the 12

Six held for former insurgent leader's killing imPhal, June 30 (ianS): Manipur Police on Wednesday announced the arrest of six persons on charge of involvement in the killing of Ningombam Nabachandra, a former People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) chairman and his driver. Nabachandra and his driver Leishangthem Sanjit were killed on April 21 night within the camp of 7 Manipur Rifles at Khabeishoi in Imphal East district. Red army, the military wing of PREPAK, an outlawed underground organisation, had claimed responsibility for the crime. Manipur's Director General of Police L. M. Khoute said said: "A person staying within the complex was picked up and he spilled the beans on the crime, leading to the arrest of five more persons." Khoute said the accused belong to Kangleipak Communist Party (Malem Nganba group).

Another rhino killed in Assam Guwahati, June 30 (ianS): A one-horned female rhino has been killed in the Orang National Park in Assam.

The suspected poachers took away its horn, forest officials said on Thursday. "The carcass of a female rhino was recovered on Thursday and the horn was missing," a forest official said. The poachers seem to have killed the rhino on June 27. The forest guards reportedly heard gunshots in the park that day. But a search operation revealed nothing then. This is the 10th one-horned rhino to be killed in Assam since January and the third after a BJP-led government took charge in the state. The poachers killed two rhinos at the Kaziranga National Park earlier this month. One rhino was killed when Forest Minister Pramila Rani Brahma was camping in the park. Although Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal had personally taken up the matter, the poachers appear to be operating with impunity.

Sonowal orders repair of all roads in Barak Valley Guwahati, June 30 (aGenCieS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today ordered repairing all roads of Barak Valley within next three months. “Sonowal directed the Public Works Department to fix its line of action and repair all roads of Barak Valley within three months,” an official release said. Sonowal was on a day-long visit to Barak Valley to discuss a range of issues with the DCs and SPs of Cachar, Karimganj, Hailakandi, Dima Hasao, Karbi Anglong and Hamren in Silchar. He also asked the National Highway Authority of India to complete the work of ‘mahasadak’ on priority.

oilfields to private companies through auction is "anti-Assam" and the Centre should not take such decisions.

Congress had asked Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on June 28 to urge the Centre to reconsider the decision to hand over marginal and small oil fields already discovered by ONGC and OIL in the state.

Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Debabrata Saikia had said in a letter to the Chief Minister, "The Congress Legislature Party, on behalf of the people of Assam, demands that the state government must ask the Central government to reconsider the Centre's controversial decision to hand over 12 state oil-

Assam hospital gives family wrong body for burial Hundreds of trucks Guwahati, June 30 (ht): A hospital’s goof-up nearly made a Muslim family in Assam bury the body of an elderly ‘Hindu’ man instead of a young man who had died of a serious ailment on Wednesday.

The resultant anger made the state health department order a probe that revealed an employee took money from the family to hand over the wrong body from the morgue.

Imran Ali, 22, died in the ambulance that was bringing him from Dampur village, 30km west of Guwahati, to Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on Tuesday.

Doctors said he died of multi-organ failure. On Wednesday night, the GMCH authorities handed over a shrouded body to Ali’s relatives, who

aGartala, June 30 (ianS): With an aim to oust the Left Front government in Tripura, the Trinamool Congress will organise "Booth chalo" (march to booth) campaign, party Vice President Mukul Roy said here on Thursday.

"TMC would launch 'Booth chalo' campaign to oust the Left Front government in Tripura in 2018 assembly polls," Roy told a gathering after inaugurating the TMC party headquarters in Agartala.

"The Trinamool led by Mamata Banerjee would launch a massive campaign against the Left Front government in Tripura on August 9, the day when 'Quit India' movement was launched by

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took it to the idgah in Dampur. But while preparing for the last rites at the burial ground nearby, the villagers found the body was not Ali’s. They said it belonged to an elderly Hindu man.

The villagers informed the local police, who took the body back to GMCH. The GMCH authorities said the body was handed over to the Muslim family only after some members identified it as Ali’s. “One of the identifiers said he was the uncle of the deceased,” GMCH principal AK Adhikari said. The faux pas made health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma order a probe on Thursday.

Investigation revealed Toufiq Ali, a contractual employee, took Rs 2,000 from the family to give them

a body from the morgue. He was sacked. “Toufiq told the family getting the body the official way would be expensive and time-consuming.

Not willing to waste time, the villagers gave him the money and, without checking the corpse, left the hospital in haste possibly to avoid us,” a senior health officer said.

GMCH superintendent Babu Bezbaruah said they were making arrangements to send Ali’s body to his parents. “The other body remains unidentified and unclaimed. The police usually dispose of such bodies within 72 hours of their recovery,” he said. The GMCH was in the news last month when a three-and-a-half-year old boy contracted HIV after blood transfusion.

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fields to private companies," Meanwhile, All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) today held protests in all district headquarters across the state in support of several demands, including withdrawing the forthcoming auction of 12 oilfields in the state and submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister.

One of its major demands is to stop auction of all categories of oilfields of Assam and lease it to private companies for exploration.

"The auctioning of such public sector oil fields to the private companies will hamper the means of production and control over resources of the Cultivators set to return home after attending paddy fields near Maram Bazar of Senapati district, Mastate," ABSU President Pramod nipur. The Maram Bazar village has population of 2419 of which 1250 are males while 1169 are females Boro said. as per population Census 2011. (Morung Photo by Chizokho Vero)

Applications are hereby invited for filling up 1 (one) post of Grade-III (Refrigerator Mechanic) at Chief Medical Office, Wokha under the establishment of the Chief Medical Officer Wokha against the cancellation of Appointment Order of Shri. Abemo Lotha, Ex. Refrigerator Mechanic in the Pay Band of Rs. 5200-20200/- with Grade Pay of Rs. 2400/per month. This is in pursuance of the Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench Judgment Order passed on 16.05.2016 in No. W.P (C) No. 142(K) 2015.

The applicants should be from the Indigenous Inhabitant of Nagaland.

1. Interview will be held on 15th July 2016 at 11:00 A.M at the Directorate of Health & Family Welfare Nagaland Kohima at IDSP Conference Room (Top floor).

2. The candidates are hereby directed to bring the following documents in original. (a) Schedule Tribe, Indigenous Certificate, Credentials etc. (b) Candidate shall not be less than 18 years of age but not more than 35 years which shall be supported by the Birth Certificate from the competent authority. (c) Incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected by the Board. (d) Application should reach the Principal Director Health & Family Welfare Nagaland Kohima on or before 13th July 2016.

3. Criteria - Diploma in Refrigeration/ Electrification/ Training Certificates on Refrigeration with work experience for at least 2 years in Cold Conditioning.

SD/- DR. L. WATIKALA, Principal Director, Health & Family Welfare, Nagaland: Kohima

Mahatma Gandhi," Roy said, adding that the party would hold a "massive rally" that day.

"Entire Trinamool leadership in West Bengal would stand behind the Tripura party unit and people to oust CPI-M from power. A government of 'Maa Mati Manush' (mother, earth and people) would be established in Tripura in 2018 assembly polls," Roy said.

"People of Tripura would organise a movement against the misrule of the Left Front government

here," said Roy, who was accompanied by party MP Prasun Banerjee and other leaders.

Citing the voting percentages in different states, Roy claimed that the CPI-M would lose its national party status soon.

The Congress-Left alliance in Bengal was a joke, Roy added.

State Trinamool leader Sudip Roy Barman said within one and a half years the entire political scenario in Tripura would change.

"Within five years from now, the name of CPI-M

would be erased from Tripura and other parts of the country. TMC is now the main opposition political force in Tripura," he said.

"The party would fight tooth and nail to dislodge the Left Front government and establish a TMC-led government here in 2018 assembly polls," Roy Barman added.

Trinamool's Tripura unit Chairman Ratan Chakraborty, former chairman Arun Chandra Bhowmik and Biswabandhu Sen, among others, addressed the gathering.

PaTKai CHRiSTiaN CoLLEgE (auToNomouS) Seithekema – Chumoukedima, Dimapur, Nagaland Affiliated to the Nagaland University “ A College with Potential for Excellence” NAAC Re-Accreditation : ‘A’ ‘A Postgraduate College’

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30th June 2016

INFORMATION 1. Result of Repeat/Improvement examinations of UG and PG (English, Environmental Science, Geology, Master of Computer Applications) conducted in May/June will be declared on 1st July in the evening. It will be posted on the college website ie. www.patkaicollege.com by 8 PM. 2. Transcripts of the final year students of both UG and PG will be issued from 5th July onwards during office hours.

3. Students with more than two (2) back papers are not qualified to be promoted to the next higher semester. Qualified students must collect the admission renewal form from the office of the undersigned and take admission immediately.

4. Classes for 1st, 3rd and 5th Semesters will commence from 11th July right after the opening chapel.

5. Attendance requirement for 75 % will begin from 11th July.

6. This is to inform the failed students, who are intending to join 2nd Semester in 2017, to join 1st Semester in July 2016. This is necessitated because the College will be changing its system to UGC recommended CBCS system from July, 2016.

Mrs.Neilevono Vupru, Controller of Examinations

stranded in Manipur after landslides

imPhal, June 30 (ianS): Hundreds of trucks were stranded in Manipur after heavy rains caused landslides in Tamenglong district, officials said.

The trucks are loaded with construction material and consumer items and were coming from West Bengal, Assam and Meghalaya to Manipur.

Their movements have been hit since Wednesday night, the officials said. Trucks going from Imphal to other states were also stranded along with buses and private cars.

District officials told IANS over the phone that if there were more rains in the coming days, the situation would worsen.

Officials and labourers of the Border Roads Organisation are working round the clock to clear the landslides.

The stranded motorists and passengers were facing major problems, including shortages of food, on the hilly highway, the officials said. The women passengers battled with lack of privacy.

The National Highway 37 passing through Tamenglong, Imphal East and Imphal West districts is one of the two lifelines of Manipur.

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INFORMATION

Felicitation cum Graduation Day of B.A. / B.Sc. graduates of 2016 which was scheduled on 1st July 2016 has been postponed on 2nd July at 10:00a.m.

Principal # 03862-248275(off) / 9436004791(M)

ADVERTIsEMENT FOR EMPANELMENT PRIVATE HOsPITALs UNDER RsBY & sCHIs Applications are invited from interested Private Hospitals registered/ licensed under Nagaland Health Care establishment Act, 1997 for empanelment as network hospitals for implementation of Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) & Senior Citizen Health Insurance Scheme (SCHIS). Application Form along with the overview on RSBY & SCHIS Guideline can be downloaded from the url link: http://nhmnagaland.in/Programmes_file_path/ Pri%20Hos%20enpa_App%20Form_RSBY.pdf Duly filled Application Form along with a demand Draft of Rs. 1000.00(Rupees one thousand only) in favour of SHS-RSBY payable at Kohima should be submitted to RSBY Cell (Room No: 302), Directorate of Health & Family Welfare Kohima on or before 12th July 2016.

For any queries please email to rsby.hfw@gmail.com (DR.L.WATIKALA) Principal Director & Co-Chairman (EC-SHS) Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Nagaland, Kohima

Vision Home Higher Secondary School Boarders Exposure Trip

Public information on National Electoral Roll Purification 2016. (NERP) 1. Enroll your name in the electoral roll if you are 18 years of age and above as on 01/01/2016 through Form 6.

2. Voluntarily disclose and delete your name in the electoral roll through Form 7 if your name is registered in more than one place.

3. Delete entries of dead, shifted, absentees, bogus electors through Form 7.

4. Get your particulars in the electoral roll and EPIC corrected through Form 8.

5. You can transpose your name to another polling station within the same assembly constituency through Form 8A. 6. Replace your poor quality/mismatched photograph through Form 8.

7. Submit your mobile number and email address to your BLO for easy communication during election and getting information on electoral roll related activities.

8. Ensure one man one registration. Avoid multiple registrations.

9. Check your enrolment status through ECI web site www.eci.nic.in or www.ceonagaland.nic.in.

10. For any information, call toll free number 1950.

11. Enrollment at more than one place is a criminal offence punishable under Representation of People Act 1950 and Indian Penal Code with imprisonment or with fine or with both.

Issued by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland.

VHHSS Boarders Diphupar 'B' has conducted an exposure trip to Guwahati from June 23 to 26, 2016. According to press realised

by Hostel superintendent cum boy's Warden Mr.V. Likyumong Ayonger. The main purpose of the tour was to encourage the students to come out from their comfort zone and to expose their unique abilities as the education is all round development.

Meanwhile, Mr. V. Likyumong has acknowledged on behalf of the boarders to proprietor Mr. P Mandok Phom, a young and a dynamic visionary leader for financial support. He also acknowledge Principal Mrs. Sentirenla and Administrator Mr. Yanger Imchen for understanding the needs of the students and granting permission for a trip.

He also acknowledge school chaplain Mr. Moayanger L Pongener for his prayer support and Miss. Avi and Miss.

Aring for guiding the team" The Team has visited Assam state museum, prashaanti uddan, shraddanjali kanan, Accoland and Nehru park.Altogether 11(eleven) students along with hostel superintendent cum boy's Warden Mr. V. Likyumong Ayonger and Miss. Tsungkamla 'Yim' matron went for a trip.

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Advisory on issue of clogged drains Kohima, June 30 (Dipr): The Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor, IAS has informed that with a view to address the issue of clogged drains and poor road conditions, a meeting was held with PWD (R&B), PWD (NH), BRTF, Police and KMC on May 2 where the following advisory has been issued for the general public and government departments/agencies undertaking construction of roads under Kohima district: All approach roads connecting to the National Highways shall maintain a minimum vacant space of 2(two) meters from the edge of blacktopping for the purpose of drainage, etc.; All construction of approach roads to National Highways shall ensure to keep the drainage open for free flow of drain; All construction of approach roads, private or public, touching National Highway shall henceforth require an NOC from the concerned department i.e., PWD (NH) or Border Roads Organization as the case may be.

In this connection, the Deputy Commissioner Kohima has sought the general public and all concerned to abide by the above advisory and further informed that failure to do so may invite penal actions a per relevant sections of Act / Law.

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Financial Literacy Camp held in Kohima

Bank of Baroda Dimapur conduct FLC at Ganeshnagar Dimapur, June 30 (mexn): A Financial Literacy Camp was conducted at Ganeshnagar village under Dhansaripar Block, Dimapur on June 24 by Bank of Baroda, Dimapur branch. S Ninuo Chah, Chief Manager urged the villagers to open PMJDY accounts in banks to avail the benefit of insurance coverage. In the event of unfortunate death of an account holder, the family will get benefit of insurance amount of Rs.30,000 just by maintaining account with the bank and without paying any premium, it was informed. He further stated that BoB, Dimapur Branch has settled two cases so far under the scheme. He also stressed on the need of Aadhaar seeding of all the accounts as emphasized by the Govt. of India, which will pave the way for eradicating corruption as whatever benefits entitled to the public will be transferred to the account directly.

He also urged the villagers to subscribe to the Government’s social security scheme such as PMJJBY and PMSBY. A person between the age

of 18 and 40 can subscribe to both the insurance schemes by paying Rs.330/- and Rs.12/- respectively. In case of accidental death, the nominee will get Rs. 2 lakh under each scheme and in case of normal death, the nominee will get Rs. 1 lakh in each scheme. Any person above 40 years of age also can subscribe Rs.12/- per year for accidental death insurance coverage. There is provision to get benefit in case a person is totally incapacitated during accident.

The Chief Manager further stated that Atal Pension Yojana is a very attractive and beneficial pension scheme for common people, unorganised sector workers, individuals, where people between the age of 18 to 40 years can invest certain amount every month according to the age wise till he attains 60 years of age. Thereafter, the person will receive certain pension amount till he dies. The beauty of the scheme is that even after the pensioner expired, the nominee will receive certain lump-sum amount, he stated.

Kohima, June 30 (mexn): inclusion and currency man- and avail credit facilities for exThe Nagaland State Co-oper- agement, he also apprised the pansion of their projects.

Bendang Aier AGM NAative Bank Ltd. Kohima main participants to approach the branch organized Financial Branch or the complaint re- BARD was the moderator of Literacy Camp on June 29 at dressal mechanism under the the afternoons programme, the Branch premises. The camp Banking ombudsman scheme Aier informed the house that was supported by FIF and man- and cautioned the partici- with the advancement of scipants not to fall prey to false ence and technologies openaged by NABARD. The programme was e-mails/sms offering prizes ing of accounts is mandatory chaired by S. Kevi Hibo, Asst. to dupe public hard earned since the policy of direct benefit transfer has already been BM & I/C Nodal centre Kohima, money.

Concept of JLG was high- launched by GOI. while M.L Giri Manager in his Making friends with banks welcome addressed expressed lighted by Vizo Kere Branch happiness to both the offi- Manager Kohima Main, Kere was shared and approaching cials from RBI and NABARD O. challenged both the young the informal money lenders Marchang AGM from Guwaha- entrepreneurs and the partic- whose rate of interest is exorti and Bendang Aier AGM from ipants to be sincere and dedi- bitant in comparison with the Kohima and business flock cate to their works in order to Banks is been discourage, sofrom Kohima town who partici- elevate their business, the ben- cial security such as PMJJBY, efits of opening of current ac- PMSBY and opening of various pated in the camp.

AGM RBI O. Marchang in counts for the entrepreneurs types of accounts, small savings his introductory speech ex- and formation of Joint Liability methods, curtailing of expendiplained about the role and groups was discussed in detail, tures and recovery of loan was functions of RBI including whereby the participants were thoroughly deliberated in the TuenDang, June 30 (mexn): ATMA Tuensang, measures taken for financial asked to approach the bank interactive session.

Sangsangyu block conducted BFAC meeting at Sangsangyu village on June 29. BTM Temjenmenla highlighted the activities of ATMA and its functioning at the block level. During the meeting, the farmers discussed various farming activities, trainings and demonstrations to be undertaken at different villages within the block.

In a separate programme, ATMA Tuensang, Sangsangyu block conducted training and demonstrations at ChangTongya, June 30 (Dipr): free, he also requested all HoOs to inform Hakchang village on June 29. During the programme, re- Sub-Divisional Department Coordina- their staff to delete their names if enrolled source person Recha, HEA (Horticulture) demonstrated tion Forum (SDDCF) meeting under in more than one polling station. on “pest and disease management in orange”, where the Changtongya Sub-division was held at SMO & Convenor of the SDDCF Welfarmers were made aware of the various common pests AIN HEMTU resort, swimming pool on fare Fund Committe,Dr. Jungshi presentand diseases and the ways to control them. Practical June 29 under the chairmanship of SDO ed a brief report regarding the modalities training on preparation of Bordeaux mixture and its ap- (C) Changtongya,Chumlamo Humtsoe. of the welfare fund to be utilized in the plication in citrus was demonstrated on the field. He also The chairman warmly welcomed all event of death and retirement of the memtrained the farmers on the topic ‘soil conservation’, stress- the members present at the meeting, the bers and during natural calamities in the ing on intercropping and crop rotation. chairman requested all Heads of Offices sub-division.

Further, BTM Longkhim block demonstrated on con- (HoOs) to submit the list of staff quarter The house in principle agreed to orgastruction of vermicompost tank, materials required and and its location under the sub division to nize a two-day celebratory functionduring A one day state level training of the 10th series of Agricultural Census 2015-16 (reference the techniques involved. Its advantages and certain pre- his office in order to prevent encroach- the Tsungrenmong festival at AIN HEMTU period) for field officers and staffs was conducted at the Directorate of Agriculture on cautions were also discussed. 19 farmers attended the ment from private parties and to preserve resort, Swimming pool for which a com- June 24 sponsored by Government of India. Altogether 155 field officers and functionaries from the districts and sub-divisions attended the training. Two technical sessions programme. mittee was set up. and protect government properties. were held where they were trained for undergoing the survey for the 10th series of AgriAudit report for the secondChang- cultural Census 2015-16.

The chairman further informed the house of the on-going exercise of National tongya Inter-departmental tournament, E-Roll purification regarding bogus death, 2016 organised by SDDCF was presentshifted voters, wrong photos and double ed by SIS & Finance Secretary SDDCF, P. entries in order to make the E-Roll error Onen Longkumer.

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SDDCF meeting under Changtongya Sub-division held

Mon farmers trained on organic food market

mon, June 30 (mexn): “Organic food market is one of the fastest growing businesses in India with increase in demand due to the perceived advantage of such food,” stated Moikam, ATM, ATMA Mon in a training at Shyiong Village under Wakching block on June 28.

He told the farmers not to use the convenient chemical tools in order to get Organic Certification as one of the most important aspects of organic farming is the biological control of pests and diseases without using chemicals.

He also stressed that design and management of the production system are critical to the success of the farm. He also told the participants to select enterprises that complement each other and choose crop rotation and tillage practices to avoid or reduce crop problems.

Progressive farmers and farmer’s friend from Shiyiong and Tanhai villages of Wakching block attended the training. Later, hands on frontline demonstration for farmers on organic nursery bed preparation and biological control of pest and diseases in soyabean and paddy using locally available raw materials was conducted by Tennyei, ATM, Roseline Pusa, BTM and Mhonchumo of ATMA Mon at the paddy field.

Altogether, 62 farmers from Shyiong, Tanhai and Wakching benefitted from the programme.

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Notice on identified duplicate electors within Kohima Kohima, June 30 (Dipr): Additional Deputy Commissioner & Electoral Registration Officer Kohima, Lithrongla Tongpi has issued a public notice stating that in compliance to the Election Commission of India instructions, the possible duplicate electors (possible double entry of name in electoral rolls) existing in the current electoral rolls within the district and inter-district has been generated through the De-duplication software.

Physical verification of such duplicate has been done by the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in their respective polling station during the month of April and May 2016 by going house to house. Based on the BLOs verification report the list of the identified duplicate electors has been prepared for making deletion from the electoral roll and the list is made available in the Office of the Electoral Registration Officer, Kohima for public inspection.

The ADC & Electoral Registration Officer Kohima has therefore invited any organization/party/individual for inspection of the list and lodging of complaint, if any, on or before the 14thJuly 2016.

Thematic debate on sustainable economy Dimapur, June 30 (mexn): NYK Dimapur in collaboration with North East Institute of Social Science and Research organized a thematic debate cum consultative discussion on the theme, Sustainable Economy, with the topic ‘Skill Development Programs in Educational Curriculum will Ensure Sustainable Economy among the Youth?’ at NEISSR, Bishop House, Dimapur on June 27. About 28 people from different colleges and youth clubs participated.

The program was organized with an aim to provide a platform to the youth, thereby giving them an opportunity to develop their public speaking skills, increase their knowledge and helping them to empower themselves.

Introductory address was delivered by K. Phyobemo Lotha, UNV- District Youth Co ordinator, NYK, Dimapur.

James Mavelil, Assistant Director, Peace Channel and Janthuiyang RK James, Project Coordinator, Peace Channel, also spoke on the importance of skill development programs, and that these programs should be included in the school curriculum so that children at an early stage can learn and develop different skills apart from the theoretical learning.

meDziphema, June 30 (mexn): AICRP-Soybean, NU: SASRD, Medziphema organized farmers training at VK town, Zunheboto district in collaboration with KVK, Lumami on June 28 and at Mangkolemba, Mokokchung district in collaboration with SDAO, Mangkolemba on June 29 respectively.

A press release stated that Imtiwabang Aier, ADC, Mangkolemba graced the programme as chief guest and also distributed farm implements and improved seeds to the farmers. Altogether, 70 farmers par-

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NAGALAND CondolenCe messages

More organisation and individuals today mourned the death of Isak Chishi Swu, NSCN (IM) Chairman on June 28 in New Delhi. In messages, they extended condolences to the family of the deceased and prayed for peace for the departed soul.

AYO: The Angami Youth Orgnization (AYO) today condoled Isak Chishi Swu's demise by richly acknowledging his contributions towards the Nagas' struggle for self determination and dignity.

“Till the last resource of his strength truly and unwaveringly represented the Naga cause at all conditions and forums” the AYO said adding, “May the sacrifices of Swu inspire and guide the Nagas to come over their bickering differences to weaver on together to built a strong Naga nation.”

ANCSF: The All Nagaland Co-Operative Societies Federation (ANCSF) in its condolence said Swu was a selfless and dedicated patriotic leader who sacrificed all his life for Naga Political cause.

BSSD: The member of Bharat Sevashram Sangha Dimapur Branch has expressed its deep shock over the unexpected demise of Swu and shared its grief with his bereaved family members.

CSCF Mkg: The Concerned Senior Citizens Forum of Mokokchung while mourning the demise of Late Isak Chishi Swu stated that his de-

parture from this world brings three important messages to the Nagas - “fulfillment of qualification of a true Naga patriot from his lifelong unwavered and dedicated service rendered for the cause of the Naga movement for freedom based on clear Naga National political principle; the need for Naga National Unity through Reconciliation and Forgiveness for the cause of Naga Nation; and early accomplishment of Framework Agreement signed between the GOI and NSCN (IM).”

NBS: The Nagaland Bhojpuri Samaj (NBS) has expressed its sadness over the unexpected demise of Swu and offered its heartfelt prayers of solace to his bereaved family members at their hour of grief.

NSCA: The Nagaland Senior Citizens Association expressing its profound sadness over the demise of Isak Swu, President said he was an “unmatchable leader” whom it sincerely salute and honoured him for his exceptional positivity in executing the 3rd August "Frame Work Agreement" with the Government of India at the Prime Minister's level. Let all Nagas make the concerted efforts so that his labour is not wasted in vain but be able to enjoy the fruits by the up-coming generation in God's appointed time, it added.

NPF Central Youth Wing: Expressing its shock over Swu’s

demise, the NPF Central Youth Wing said he was a man respected by one and all and he was dynamic, humble and God’s commissioned leader who has sacrificed his everything for the Naga nation-for a better tomorrow. We will always treasure your sacrificial deeds for building our Naga Nation thus far, it said.

NPF Minority Wing: NPF Minority Wing has also mourned Swu’s demise and said he was a “key person on historical framework of peace agreement on 3rd August,2015” and extended its deepest condolence to the bereaved family members.

NTC: Extending its heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family of Lt. Isak Swu, the Naga Tribal Council said he was one of the tallest Naga leaders who had dedicated all his life for the cause of Naga aspiration. “May his legacy continue to guide our future destiny and ameliorate the Naga cause by generations to take us to the higher levels,” it added.

PNU: Poumai Naga Union (PNU) the apex body of Poumai tribe expressing shock over the demise of Isak Chishi Swu stated that he was a true Naga patriot leader who defended for the cause of Naga nation his whole life with courage.

“His sacrificed and dedication was an inspiration for the struggle of free Naga nation,” it said adding that Nagas has lost

a visionary and great leader at this crucial period.

RSZ: Condoling the demise of Isak Swu, the Rengma Selo Zi in a message stated "Asii your legacy shall live as we continue our struggle for self determination."

Rengma Hoho Dimapur: Condoling Isak Chishi Swu's demise, the Rengma Hoho Dimapur unit stated that he was a “man of peace, a leader committed to unity of Nagas and in his death, Nagas have not only lost our conscience keeper but a dedicated and committed leader who epitomised sacrifice and selfless service not for himself or family but for the Naga nation.” May his death further spur the NSCN/GPRN to fulfill his legacy, it added.

STYO: The Satoi Town Youth Organisation in its condolence message stated the tragic death of Isak Chishi Swu at this juncture of the Nagas crucial talk has left the vacuum not only to the Nagas but also to the entire North East.

TBAN: The Tangkhul Naga Baptist Association, Nagaland (TBAN) in its condolence message said in Swu’s demise, “we have lost a figure who wholeheartedly had dedicated his life to prove that a nation’s destiny is in the Lordship of Jesus Christ.” He epitomized a real Naga patriot and a prayerful man, it said adding amidst all adversities and diversities, Swu was unshakably convinced that

all human solutions will be fulfilled in Christ.

The Naga Women Soul Winners Ministry: Condoling Swu’s demise, The Naga Women Soul Winners Ministry, New Minister’s Hill, Kohima said that during its many interaction with him, he was found “to be a God-fearing leader, through whose maturity and wisdom had pacified many issues threatening our State.” Stating that his sole Mission in life, that is, to bring about bringing a solution to the Nagas, the ministry hoped that, “even though it has not been fulfilled in his time, we will be able to see his wish fulfilled someday.”

Tovihoto Ayemi: MLA & Chairman NIDC Ltd Tovihoto Ayemi in his condolences message described Swu as a “leader of the highest calibre endowed with God fearing quality, pleasing personality and his undaunted efforts for peace and unity among the Nagas has drawn huge admiration of the populace.” “His struggles and sacrifices to assert the rights of the Naga people will go down richly in our people’s history,” he added.

TNL: On behalf of the entire Tangkhul community, the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL), expressed deep sense of despair and irreparable loss at the sudden demise Isak Chishi Swu at a crucial juncture when the entire Naga community awaits the final moment of triumph and

jubilation.

It further said that it was under his efficient leadership that our Naga political movement was rescued from perishing and our just cause has been taken forward very close to an honourable settlement.

TSUD: The Tangkhul Students ' Union Dimapur while condoling Swu’s demise said that he stood firm to the cause of the Nation and has always stood for the rights of the Naga people. “We have lost a leader, a father, and a true comrade of the Naga's. His life struggle and the sacrifices made for the cause of the NAGA'S will be forever enshrined in our hearts.”

WCSU: The Western Yimchungru Women Organisation (WYWO) today said Swu has left behind and ever stand united for peace and tranquility of the Nagas. Without dampening our hearts, let's join our hands till his majestic dream are fulfilled, WYWU added in its condolences.

WDGBA: The Wokha District Gaon Bora Association (WDGBA) in a condolence message has described Isak Chishi Swu as an important leader who sacrificed his entire life for the cause of the Nagas.

It mourned with the rest of the Naga nation at the passing of a true leader and a patriot.

WSBAK: The Western Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu (WSBAK) mourn-

ing Swu’s demise stated that he was a “God fearing leader and a man of prayer, a fatherly figure who had demonstrated a true patriotism by sacrificing his entire life for his people.”

His death is an irreplaceable loss to the Nagas in general and the Sumi in particular, it added.

YTC: The Yimchungru Tribal Council (YTC), upholding the contribution of Late. Isak Chishi Swu towards the Naga Political struggle stated that his “sincerity, loyalty and undying attitude for the greater cause of Nagas to live in unity & peace, the concern for Nagas will always be cherished.” It also recollected his father Kushi whose initiated the gospel in its area and said, Swu took the footstep of his father as he was involved in building churches around the Eastern Naga Areas. “We look at him as the true leader of Nagas who took the Naga issue to International arena and not forgetting the talks with GOI for long lasting solution.”

ZUF: Condoling the demise of Swu, Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) said that Nagas has lost one of the most important warrior who stood for the cause of the Nagas rights and freedom. ZUF lamented inreparable hollowness created by his demise and said his charismatic contribution and sacrifice during his lifetime working for his fellow countrymen will be cherished forever.

SRSU appeal for filing up teachers shortages Swu’s death an 'enormous setback' at this juncture Mokokchung holds condolence Dimapur, June 30, (mexn): The Satakha Range Students’ Union (SRSU) today fervently urged the Commissioner and Secretary, School Education, Nagaland to look into the shortages of subject teachers for Education, English and environmental science in lone Government Higher Secondary School at Satakha.

The School has been functioning without the aforementioned teachers since it’s upgradation for which the union has ear-

nestly requested personal intervention from the Commissioner and Secretary on May 2005 but so far there is not positive response, the SRSU said in a open letter.

The SRSU’s letter released here to the media through its President Khetoi Jimo and General Secretary, Kenneth H the union might compelled to take the “matter in our hands in the form of democratic processions and agitation” if the concern authority does not provide the required

subject teachers.

It further said Satakha, being one of the oldest and largest sub-division under Zunheboto district, the upgradation of its Higher Secondary had brought great relief for students and parents at Satakha and surrounding villages but neglect by the department have victimized the student as scapegoat.

In this context, it appealed the Commissioner and Secretary to take the matter seriously and solve the matter at the earliest.

Dimapur, June 30 (mexn): Expressing his deep pain at the demise of Isak Chishi Swu, Nagaland Lok Sabha Member of Parliament, Neiphiu Rio today said his death is “indeed a huge loss and an enormous setback for all Nagas especially at this juncture of our political history.”

Referring to Swu as “one of the greatest patriots”, Rio stated he was “unflinching and unwavering” to cause of the Naga nation.

“For such a man, the hardship and suffering that came his way only strengthened his determination in his belief that Nagas were free people,” Rio’s added in his condolence

message read.

“That freedom was too precious a thing not to be squandered away for personal gain was deeply etched in his heart,” it added.

“The Naga political movement, which is today recognized by the Government of India, owes much to this great leader who never made any compromise but continued to fight for what he believed in till his last breath,” the former chief minister stated.

After the signing of the ceasefire agreement with the Government of India, Swu became an ambassador of peace and continued to tirelessly work for achievement of an hon-

ourable and amicable political solution that would pave the way for lasting peace and progress, Rio disclosed.

Calling upon the Nagas to recommit to the legacy Swu has left behind, Rio stated: “All sections of Naga society must take the opportunity of this solemn occasion to rededicate ourselves to come together to pursue peace so that sacrifices of great patriots like late Isak Chishi Swu will not be in vain.”

“Our greatest homage to him will be to pursue what he strived for and to stand up for justice so that we can live in peace and harmony,” the message added.

Special Outreach prog at Wangkhao College

Seen in this image, is the deplorable condition of the road to Changki village under Mokokchung district via Mariani, Assam. The road condition has become unpredictable for travelers and goods carrier as monsoon season continues.

6369 persons arrested for drugs, liquor related crime in April-May Dimapur, June 30 (mexn): The State Excise Department today claimed that it has recovered large haul of illegal liquors and drugs during the month of April- Month and arrested 6369 persons in this connection.

The Deputy Commissioner of Excise (HQ), Limawati Ao in a press note said the arrested individual consist of 87 persons for drug related crimes and 6280 for liquors.

In the category of drugs,

the seized items include 1570 Kgs of Ganja, 22 grams of Brown Sugar, 2726 bottles of cough syrup and 110645 tablet capsules of assorted illegal drugs in 82 case detected in that period.

During the same period, the Excise department detected 6280 liquor related cases and seized 160560 bottles of assorted liquor and 7752 litres of illicit liquor, the official said adding that the total market value of the destroyed seized articles amounted

to Rs. 2.25 Crores in the market.

The official said all drug peddler were booked under NDPS Act, 1985 while the liquor offenders were penalised under NLPT Act 1989.

In its drive to check and curb illegal sale, possession, smuggling and transportation of liquor or drug in the state, the department is conducting round the clock surveillances, it maintained and urged support and cooperation from the general public.

L&T Infotech Ltd. IPO to open on July 11 Kohima, June 30 (mexn): L&T’s subsidiary L&T Infotech, the sixth largest Indian IT services company in terms of export revenues (NASSCOM report 2015) will launch an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of 1.75 crore equity sharers of face value of Re. 1 each for cash at a price band from Rs. 705 to 710 per equity share.

The Offer for Sale will open

on July 11 and close on July 13. Retail individual investors will get a discount of Rs. 10 on the Price fixed.

L&T Infotech Ltd. was amongst the top 20 IT service providers globally in 2015 according to the Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix for IT service providers.

Its clients comprise some of the world’s largest and well-known organisations, including 49 of the

Fortune Global 500 companies.

It caters to clients in Banking & Financial Services, Insurance Energy & Process, Media and Entertainment, Utilities Engineering and Construction, Consumer Packaged Goods, Retail & Pharmaceuticals, Travel and HiTech Plant Equipment, Logistics, Automotive and Aerospace.

mon, June 30 (Dipr): One day workshop on ICDS, postal and skill development was held at Wangkhao Government College Mon on June 30 and organised by Government of India, Directorate of Field Publicity, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Field Publicity, Mon Unit. It was a special outreach programme to showcase the two years achievement of the Indian Government under the banner ‘My Country is changing marching forward’.

The team was led by Field Publicity Officer Matthew, with CDPO Mon, Hengna and Akum from Postal Department as the resource persons.

Presenting the activities of the ICDS, CDPO Mon, Hengna said its aim was to go and reach the unreached and also to promote Human Development for the holistic and

Field Publicity Officer Matthew, with CDPO Mon, Hengna and Akum from Postal Department speaks at the one day workshop on ICDS, postal and skill development held at Wangkhao Government College Mon on June 30. (DIPR Photo)

all round development of a child between 0-6years mentally and physically.

Akum highlighted on the services provided by Indian Post. She presented a power point presentation on various services like mail service, premium product, financial services, retail services, saving schemes, features of saving bank account, and types of account, recurring deposit, postal life insurance and

rural life insurance.

Field Publicity Officer, Matthew highlighted on the skill development and said that the Government of Nagaland is focusing on identifying emerging requirements of training, both formal and informal like carpentry, electronic mechanics, tailoring and knitting for dropout youths.

He said these will help the youths to take up employment in the private sector.

service for Lt. Isak Chishi Swu

Dimapur, June 30 (mexn): The Ao Senden, the apex Ao Naga Organisation today observed a condolence service for Late Isak Chishi Swu at Ao Students’ Conference (AKM) Hall, Mokokchung. The service was attended by officials of Ao Senden, Watsü Mungdang, AKM, Concern Citizen’s Forum, Senior Citizens’s Forum, Mokokchung Town Aor Telongjem (MTAT) and Mokokchung Town Lanur

Telongjem (MTLT).

Speakers from different organisations paid rich tributes to Late Swu and share their deep sorrow with his bereaved family, stated a press note from Ao Senden President Imolemba Jamir and Assistant General Secretary Limasashi. The civil societies and NGO’s of Mokokchung District also conveyed its prayer of peace and comfort for the soul to rest in peace, it added.

79 join GPRN/NSCN Dimapur, June 30 (mexn): The GPRN/ NSCN has 79 members from different Naga Political Groups into its fold. According to the MIP, a formal programme in this regard was organised at CHQ Khehoyi wherein its Kilo Kilonser welcomed the new members on behalf of the collective leadership.

The 79 comprised 27 Leacies, 36 Razou Peyus, 14 Khapurs, 1 CCM (Chairman) and 1 Lieutenant.

Of the 27 Leacies, 4

were from the NSCN (IM), 5 from NSCN (K), 1 from NNC, 5 from FGN and 12 from NNC/FGN. Of the 36 Razou Peyus, 6 were from the NSCN (IM), 9 from NSCN (K), 1 from NSCN (R), 9 from NNC, 6 from FGN, 4 from NNC/ FGN and one other.

Of the 14 Khapurs, 7 were from NSCN (IM), 1 from NSCN (K), 3 from NNC, 3 from FGN. Both the CCM and the Lieutenant belonged to the NSCN (K).

Lineman dies in tragic work accident in Dimapur Morung Express News Dimapur | June 30

A lineman of the power department died in a tragic incident in Dimapur on June 30 after falling off an electric pole. According to sources, the deceased was doing repairs at a distribution transformer at Marwari Patti when the incident occurred at around

9:30 am. As per the report, he made contact with a livewire when he climbed a pole flanking the transformer. The shock threw him to the ground further sustaining head injury as a result of the fall. He succumbed on way to hospital, the sources said. He was identified as only as Hokovi, a workcharge fieldworker of the department.

IFDOL conduct follow up leadership programmes

Tuensang, June 30 (mexn): As resolved during the 4th annual Institute for Development of Leadership (or IFDOL) held at Clark Theological College (CTC) from April 18-28, 2016 by the six Baptist Associations in Eastern Nagaland, the first phase of the follow up leadership development training was held at Tuensang district from June 27-29, 2016.

During the three day training, the IFDOL team led by project director NukluPhom (executive secretary of PBCA) and IFDOL consultant, Rev DrTakatemjen (former principal CTC and President, NEALEAST) conducted the training in different areas under Tuen-

sang district. They trained and interacted with more than four hundred church workers (pastors, church women leaders), tribal and public leaders of four eastern Nagaland tribes.

The first programme was held at Noklak town on June 27 which was facilitated by the Khaimniungan Baptist Church Association. Thereafter, on Tuesday, the second programme was held at Shamatore town which was facilitated by Yimchunger Baptist Churches Association. On June 29 morning, the team interacted and trained at Chang Baptist Churches Association conference hall at Tuensang town, and in the evening, the United Sangtam Bap-

tist Churches Association facilitated the programme at Yangli Mission Centre.

The main aim of the follow-up leadership training was to highlight about the ‘Simply Telling Stories’ or STS to the church leaders of eastern Nagaland. It was resolved during the 4th IFDOL programme in April, 2016 to visit all the six Baptist Associations in Eastern Nagaland and conduct training for the Simply Telling Stories to the church leaders in eastern Nagaland.

The STS is about talking the Bible in a simple way.

It targets the fathers in the society to gather in groups and read the Bible passages and discuss among themselves in their own

way at their own convenient time.

During the follow-up leadership training programme, the two resource persons covered different topics for the church leaders, the tribal and public leaders, and the women leaders. They dwelled on the problems faced by the churches, the issues confronting the youths, environment and the need to conserve biodiversity, family and children etc. The training programme was well received by the participants who came from even the remotest part of the district.

In the second phase, the Institute For Development of Leadership (IFDOL) will cover the districts of Mon

andLongleng in the month of July, 2016.

On the last day, the Northeast India Facilitator for Global Lead Alliance, RevTN Koren also attended the follow-up programme at Tuensang town and Yangli Mission Centre to evaluate the progress of the training programme.

It may be noted here that the Institute for Development of Leadership (IFDOL) is a leadership development programme organized by the six Baptist Associations in Eastern Nagaland in partnership with its churches and the training integrates diverse subjects and issues challenging the present church ministry. It was started in the year 2013.

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Rwanda and Juliet meet in ‘reconciliation theatre’

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hen director Ben Proudfoot took on a project to follow retired Dartmouth University professor Andrew Garrod to Rwanda, he was perhaps a little unprepared for the movie he was about to make. Then just 22, he made a spur of the moment decision to film the 67-year-old academic’s trip to Kigali to put on a Shakespearean theatre production.

“I talked to Andrew on Skype and he is such a character, he really had his ideas about how this was going to go and I basically dropped everything and shot this film,” Proudfoot told the Thomson Reuters Foundation at the Sheffield International Documentary Festival.

Garrod’s vision was for a Rwandan version of Shakespeare tragedy Romeo and Juliet, supplanting Capulets with Hutus and Montagues with Tutsis. Garrod’s play was an attempted reconciliation theatre, using young actors to address the legacy of the 1994 Rwandan genocide in which more than 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed in 100 days of slaughter.

“I think the challenge is today is how do you reach an audience, an audience who doesn't know about the subject. The people who understand and know the weight of the Rwandan genocide, already understand and know the weight of the Rwanda genocide and making another documentary that appeals to that demographic isn't necessarily going to move the needle,” Proudfoot said.

Mixing backstage documentary with on-stage drama, “Rwanda and Juliet” portrays today's young Rwandans navigating life more than 20 years after the genocide.

The play had a cast of Rwandans who have firsthand experience of the massacre, such as Clarisse, a young actress with a Hutu mother and Tutsi father who joined the play in order to reconcile her parents.

But Garrod's boundary- pushing ideas didn't always play out well with the young actors, said Proudfoot, and even the play’s local producers were sometimes uneasy, despite his well-intentioned premise of fostering reconciliation.

Backstage, the play’s fierce Juliet, Tete, who Proudfoot calls “the most interesting character,” at one point has very negative feelings about the production and questions Andrew's motivations for producing the play.

“When you leave here, back to America or wherever, tell your white people, your white friends not to come back to Rwanda again talking about reconciliation, we don’t need it anymore,” she says in the film.

"I don’t feel like it is the right time to have this play just for teaching people about reconciliation, because we already have reconciliation [….] we don’t know who is Hutu, we don’t know who is Tutsi and we don’t care about that.”

The talented cast thrive in Shakespearean scenes devised to be spoken in English, French and the local Kinyarwanda language but a final pivot to the story sees the production turned on its head and many of the cast in revolt.

Although ultimately it fails to answer the big questions it poses about the redemptive power of theatre versus well-intentioned but naive Western altruism, the themes linger as the film draws to a close.

Gujarat, Delhi most investmentfriendly; Bihar, Jharkhand worst Devanik Saha

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ujarat and Delhi are India’s most investment-friendly states. Bihar and Jharkhand are the worst. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are the most corrupt states for doing business. West Bengal is the most difficult for land acquisition, environmental clearances and approvals.

These are the findings of the recent “The NCAER State Investment Potential Index”, released by the National Council for Applied Economic Research (NCAER), which evolved an index to grade states on five main issues: Labour, infrastructure, economic climate, political stability and governance, and perceptions of a good business climate.

The report contains two types of rankings: First, N-SIPI 21, an index that ranks 21 states on the five issues, including through industry surveys; second, N-SIPI 30 which includes all states - including nine not covered by industry surveys and are based on four issues, excluding perception.

The data reveals that Gujarat tops the N-SIPI 21 index, followed by Delhi and Tamil Nadu, while Delhi, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu top the N-SIPI 30 index.

Bihar and Jharkhand fall in the bottom five states in both rankings.

In May 2016, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) listed how Delhi’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party was making it easier to do business, adding that the Centre was working with Delhi and Maharashtra to propel India’s rank into the Top 50 in global ease-of-doing-business rankings.

Corruption is the biggest issue faced by businesses, getting approvals comes second A whopping 79 per cent of industry respondents said corruption was a major issue, followed by approvals before starting business (72.1 per cent) and getting environmental clearances (66.7 per cent).

Earlier this year, India was ranked 76 out of 168 countries in Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index 2015.

In a recent editorial on crony capitalism, however, The Economist said: “Encouragingly, India seems to be cleaning up its act. In 2008 crony wealth reached 18 per cent of GDP, putting it on a par with Russia. Today it stands at three per cent, a level similar to Australia. The pin-ups of Indian capitalism are no longer the pampered scions of its business dynasties, but the hungry founders of Flipkart, an e-commerce firm.”

Bengal worst in land acquisition, environmental clearances and getting approvals Up to 82 per cent of respondents reported that they had problems in acquiring land in West Bengal, whereas only five per cent reported having any problem in Uttarakhand.

More than half of respondents (54.3 per cent) reported that environmental clearances were a “severe” problem in West Bengal; 11.4 per cent said it was not a problem.

It was easiest to get such clearances in Himachal Pradesh, with no more than 2.5 per cent of respondents reporting it as a “severe” problem, while 87.5 per cent said it was not a problem at all.

In terms of getting approvals for business, West Bengal was, again, the worst, with 68.6 per cent reporting a “severe” problem; 5.7 per cent said it was not a problem. Himachal Pradesh performed the best with no respondent (0 per cent) reporting approval problems.

Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu report most corruption issues In Andhra Pradesh, 74.3 per cent of respondents reported corruption as a “severe” problem; no one (0 per cent) in Himachal Pradesh reported corruption as a “severe” issue.

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How Somaliland made its govt work for the people Parliamentary strengthening in Somaliland transformed its legislature from a 'rubber stamp' for the executive to a transparent law-making group that incorporates citizen input into decision making

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t is fitting to discuss the challenges to parliamentary strengthening projects near the June anniversary date of President Ronald Reagan’s Westminster Speech. During this speech, delivered 33 years ago to a gathering of British MPs and other invited guests at Westminster in London, President Reagan laid out his vision on how to support the institutions of democracy in developing nations.

This vision, buttressed with previous efforts of Democratic congressman Dante Fascell, planned for support to political parties, chambers of commerce, and trade unions in nations in transit. Over time, work with parliaments was included and has become a key component of the democracy promotion quiver. Now, more than three decades later, with democracy promotion a field of study in its own right, work with legislators is often front and center in the types of activities undertaken to shore up the democratic process of a country.

The International Republican Institute (IRI) was one of the institutions created in the United States to address President Reagan’s vision. IRI has worked over the past decades with parliaments in dozens of countries around the world, in projects ranging from training newly elected members of national assemblies and their staff to working work with citizens on how to engage their elected representatives.

This work is not without its challenges, and two key principles have underscored IRI’s approach to parliamentary strengthening programs.

The first principle is the need to address work with legislatures from the perspective of how democratic governments should work, i.e. that they should represent the will of the people. From this perspective, it is necessary to consider parliaments as only one part of the process, with citizen input a key additional factor. The second principle is the important need to look at obstacles to parliamentary strengthening programs from the specific country context.

In her recent article 'How to navigate trade-offs to parliamentary strengthening', Susan Dodsworth uses ‘adaptation to political context as a guiding principle’. She goes on to look at the age of legislatures and the nature and extent of social cleavages in the relevant political landscape as other factors that influence the efficacy of parliamentary strengthening programs. These additional factors are important in influencing program success, but for IRI, her guiding principle of context is paramount in program design. This paper will review a case study in which political context was duly considered and reflected in program design and implementation.

When considering that democratic governments are meant inherently to represent the will of the people, the legislative branch is at the heart of this responsibility. To ensure legislatures are appropriately addressing their responsibility, IRI looks at what it calls the feedback loop, where government officials and institutions are accountable, responsive and transparent to citizens, and citizens have a say in decision-making. Programs – and more importantly, legislation – will be stronger if they include components of constituent engagement.

At the core of any work to strengthen democratic governance must be a component to ensure that legislators understand their role as representatives of citizens. The most effective parliamentary strengthening projects will include citizen input into the legislative process, a loop that is essential in ensuring citizens participate meaningfully in decision-making. In its work around the world, IRI addresses each of its parliamentary strengthening programs as a unique program, and one that is distinctly tailored to meet the specific country context. This approach, together with the ability to adjust course on the ground to meet program partner needs, helps to alleviate challenges to country political context and to ensure the efficacy of parliamentary strengthening programs.

A case study in Somaliland underscores the importance of not approaching parliamentary strengthening programs with preconceived notions.

In Somaliland, where IRI worked for more than a decade, the funding agency wanted to ‘enhance the ability of Somaliland’s parliament to develop effective and informed policies that address top national issues’. The challenge was that the national assembly of Somaliland at the time could be characterized as a ‘rubber stamp’ for legislation drafted and promoted by the executive branch. Members of and structures within the lower house had little to no capacity for legislative research, drafting or debate, and members lacked the ability to coalesce around policy issues.

The lack of independent debate was part of the culture of parliament and there was little understanding of how to formulate legislation, and although parliamentary committees did have authority to initiate legislation, it had never been done before.

To address this challenge, in 2011, IRI held exploratory meetings with members of parliament to consider the possibility of introducing multi-partisan, issue-based caucuses in the Somaliland House of Representatives as a vehicle for issue-based policy development by the legislature. Multi-partisan caucuses are often an effective solution when partisan identities prove a distraction to policy development, such as when parties exhibit a weak ideology or underdeveloped policy agenda. This was the case in Somaliland at the time. Two key components of the success of this program was ensuring that MPs would determine the themes to be addressed by the caucuses and that caucus formation did not compete with committee work. By the end of the year, MPs officially launched the 'Green Caucus' and 'Health Caucus' as the first multi-partisan, issue-based cau-

cuses ever formed in Somaliland.

Over time, as the caucuses met regularly, MPs began to review and input feedback from citizens and topical experts into debate on pending legislation.

Soon, caucus members were engaging in field visits, listening to the needs of their constituents and caucus members moved to the forefront of developing new ideas to address real issues of citizen concern.

They were engaging in the all-important feedback loop, being responsive, transparent and accountable to citizens. This process played out in 2013 with caucus member input into numerous pieces of legislation. For example, the Health Caucus agreed to advocate for the successful passage of the National Health Professionals Act, which fell under the jurisdiction of the Environmental Committee. Some members of the Environmental Committee were also members of the Health Caucus and worked to promote passage of this legislation by lobbying other members, a first for caucus activity in the Somaliland House of Representatives.

MPs did not stop with caucus development and went on to form joint civil society-parliamentary working groups. Eventually, six legislative drafting working groups were established in cooperation and in conjunction with citizens. In 2014, three of the six working groups had submitted legislation, legislation which for the very first time originated from collaboration between citizens and the legislative branch, not the executive branch. Caucuses, field hearings and working groups have introduced the concept of citizen input into the decision making process. The program adapted to the context, but also worked slowly to change the context, bringing a new professionalism to the Somaliland House of Representatives.

Context continues to be the guiding principle for IRI’s parliamentary strengthening programs in other regions of the world as well. In Peru, for example, development of parliamentary caucuses provided entree for IRI to work with members of parliament to advance gender and other issues within their legislature. IRI now shares these best practices with legislators from around the world via the House Democracy Partnership, an exchange program that brings representatives of regional legislatures together to meet with their counterparts from other countries and learn from one another. While the political context in the represented countries varies widely, what is common is the understanding of the importance of the feedback loop of citizen engagement and responsive elected officials.

ISIS MuSt Love DonaLD truMp While Muslims knelt in prayer for Orlando, Trump was urging his followers to reach for their guns Peter Certo

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A lone Muslim had allegedly perpetrated the attack. Here by the Hudson, over 200 knelt in prayer. “We’re praying for those who were lost,” one woman explained in a video circulated by the Huffington Post, her voice breaking.

“As Muslims, we’re united in our outrage over this senseless act of violence.”

Meanwhile, an Orlando imam condemned terrorism as un-Islamic and affirmed his belief that “Islam teaches peace.” The Florida chapter of a national Muslim group called on members to donate blood for the victims. And statements of sympathy tumbled forth from American Muslims in what CBS News called “an avalanche.”

“Today, we stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ community,” said the group Muslim Advocates. “Your grief is our grief. Your outrage is our outrage.”

Unfortunately, none of those touching gestures deterred Donald Trump from warning darkly that “radical Islam is coming to our shores.” In a falsehood-riddled speech following the Orlando massacre, the presumptive GOP nominee blamed the shooting on immigration and “political correctness.”

As Muslims all over America sent their sympathies to Orlando, Trump mocked his Democratic rival’s insistence that “Muslims are peaceful and tolerant people.” He accused Muslims of causing “death and destruction” by covering up terrorism in their midst (though it was later revealed that a Muslim member of Mateen’s community had reported him as suspicious).

Then, in perhaps the most ominous part of the address, Trump claimed that Democrats will “take away Americans’ guns and then admit the very people

who want to slaughter us.” Muslim immigrants are the problem, he seems to be saying. And guns are the solution.

If you ask me, I’d feel much safer with the crowd at Hudson River Park than anywhere near a rally of armed Trump supporters.

But here’s the creepier part: For all his blathering that “we have to get smart” about “radical Islam,” Trump is stupidly playing right into ISIS’s hands. Like Trump himself, the group benefits immensely from anything that drives a wedge between Muslims and the societies they live in.

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ISIS said as much itself — in plain English — in a publication detailing its plan to “destroy the gray zone” between infidels and believers. Since most Muslims seem to like living in the liberal societies of Europe and North America, ISIS propagandists have written, the only way to drive up recruitment is to make Muslims feel unwelcome there.

No wonder ISIS recruiters are now featuring Donald Trump in advertisements. It’s not because they’re afraid of him — it’s because few people are working harder to make Muslims feel unwelcome than he is. Civil rights groups report that Trump’s rise has paralleled a shocking increase in hate crimes against Muslims in this country.

That’s an outrage. And it’s thoroughly self-defeating.

In fact, the United States has arguably the most prosperous, well-integrated Muslim population in the western world. Even as ISIS has scored a few recruiting successes among the much more marginalized Muslim communities of Europe — though even there the group falls way outside the mainstream — it’s flat-lined here.

Scenes like the iftar gathering in New York, in other words, are the rule, not the exception. They’re a touching rejoinder to the toxic politics of division, and a far more accurate reflection of our Muslim neighbors than anything peddled by Trump.

And, not least, they’re a much better asset in the fight against terrorism than any bullet or bomb — or any demagogue who urges his followers to reach for their guns at the first sign of trouble.

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Brexit and the Diseased Liberal Mind Jonathan Cook

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he enraged liberal reaction to the Brexit vote is in full flood.

The anger is pathological – and helps to shed light on why a majority of Britons voted for leaving the European Union, just as earlier a majority of Labour party members voted for Jeremy Corbyn as leader.

A few years ago the American writer Chris Hedges wrote a book he titled the Death of the Liberal Class. His argument was not so much that liberals had disappeared, but that they had become so coopted by the right wing and its goals – from the subversion of progressive economic and social ideals by neoliberalism, to the enthusiastic embrace of neoconservative doctrine in prosecuting aggressive and expansionist wars overseas in the guise of “humanitarian intervention” – that liberalism had been hollowed out of all substance.

Liberal pundits sensitively agonise over, but invariably end up backing, policies designed to benefit the bankers and arms manufacturers, and ones that wreak havoc domestically and abroad. They are the “useful idiots” of modern western societies.

The liberal British media is current awash with articles by pundits on the Brexit vote I could select to illustrate my point, but this one by Guardian columnist Zoe Williams, I think, isolates this liberal pathology in all its sordid glory.

Here is a revealing section, written by a mind so befuddled by decades of neoliberal orthodoxy that it has lost all sense of the values it claims to espouse: “There is a reason why, when Marine le Pen and Donald Trump congratulated us on our decision, it was like being punched in the face – because they are racists, authoritarian, small-minded and backward-looking. They embody the energy of hatred. The principles that underpin internationalism – cooperation, solidarity, unity, empathy, openness – these are all just elements of love.”

A love-filled EU? One wonders where in the corridors of the EU bureaucracy Williams identifies that “love” she so admires. Did she see it when the Greeks were being crushed into submission after they rebelled against austerity policies that were themselves a legacy of European economic policies that had required Greece to sell off the last of its family silver?

Is she enamoured of this internationalism when the World Bank and IMF go into Africa and force developing nations into debt-slavery, typically after a dictator has trashed the country decades after being installed and propped up with arms and military advisers from the US and European nations.

What about the love-filled internationalism of Nato, which has relied on the EU to help spread its military tentacles across Europe close to the throat of the Russian bear? Is that the kind of cooperation, solidarity and unity she was thinking of?

Williams then does what a lot of British liberals are doing at the moment. She subtly calls for subversion of the democratic will: “The anger of the progressive remain side, however, has somewhere to go: always suckers for optimism, we now have

A new book from one of the world’s leading philosophers brims with ideas about gender, collective action and insecurity

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t is impossible to under-estimate the exceptional contribution to political understanding provided in the writing of Judith Butler. Her work, which is never loud, bombastic or self-aggrandising, has for over quarter of a century played a major role in the re-imagining or re-inventing of a leftist politics of nonviolence.

Emerging out of feminism and queer theory, this form of politics has the human body at its core, and therefore our common state of dependency on each other as human beings, our vulnerability to injury, and our need for protection and care even when there are such cruel disparities between those who can afford to inure themselves against the prevailing forces of insecurity and precarity on the one hand, and those men, women and children at the other end of the spectrum who find themselves pitching in the inflateable dinghies in the desperate hope of making it to the shore.

Sometimes Butler’s texts are difficult and protracted. They require a lot from the reader who accompanies the author in her dense arguments with figures including, in her most recent volume entitled “Notes Towards a Performative Theory of Assembly,” the social and political philosophers Emmanuel Levinas and Hanna Arendt. In this book we find Butler

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'The Brexit vote is a huge challenge to the left to face facts,' writes Cook. 'We want to believe we are free but the truth is that we have long been in a prison called neoliberalism.' (Photo: Pixabay/Public Domain)

the impetus to put aside ambiguity in the service of clarity, put aside differences in the service of creativity. Out of embarrassment or ironic detachment, we’ve backed away from this fight for too long.”

That includes seeking the ousting of Jeremy Corbyn, of course. “Progressive” Remainers, it seems, have had enough of him. His crime is that he hails from “leftwing aristocracy” – his parents were lefties too, apparently, and even had such strong internationalist principles that they first met in a committee on the Spanish civil war.

But Corbyn’s greater crime, according to Williams, is that “he is not in favour of the EU”. It would be too much trouble for her to try and untangle the knotty problem of how a supreme internationalist like Corbyn, or Tony Benn before him, could be so against the love-filled EU. So she doesn’t bother.

Reversing the democratic will We will never know from Williams how a leader who supports oppressed and under-privileged people around the world is cut from the same cloth as racists like Le Pen and Trump. That would require the kind of “agile thinking” she accuses Corbyn of being incapable of. It might hint that there is a leftwing case quite separate from the racist one – even if Corbyn was not allowed by his party to advocate it – for abandoning the EU. But no, Williams assures us, Labour needs someone with much more recent leftwing heritage, someone who can tailor his or her sails to the prevailing winds of orthodoxy. And what’s even better, there is a Labour party stuffed full of Blairites to choose from. After all, their international credentials have been proven repeatedly, including in the killing fields of Iraq and Libya.

And here, wrapped into a single paragraph, is a golden nugget of liberal pathology from Williams. Her furious liberal plea is to rip up the foundations of democracy: get rid of the democratically elected Corbyn and find a way, any way, to block the wrong referendum outcome. No love, solidarity, unity or empathy for those who

betrayed her and her class.

“There hasn’t been a more fertile time for a Labour leader since the 1990s. The case for a snap general election, already strong, will only intensify over the coming weeks. As the sheer mendacity of the leave argument becomes clear – it never intended to curb immigration, there will be no extra money for the NHS, there was no plan for making up EU spending in deprived areas – there will be a powerful argument for framing the general election as a rematch. Not another referendum, but a brake on article 50 and the next move determined by the new government. If you still want to leave the EU, vote Conservative. If you’ve realised or knew already what an act of vandalism that was, vote Labour.”

A coup in the making Williams and the rest of the media, of course, are not making these arguments in a vacuum. Much of the Labour shadow cabinet has just resigned and the rest of the parliamentary party are trying to defy the overwhelming democratic will of their membership and oust Corbyn. His crime is not that he supported Brexit (he didn’t dare, given the inevitable reaction of his MPs) but that he is not a true believer in the current neoliberal order, which very much includes the EU. Here is what one of the organisers (probably a shadow cabinet minister) of this coup-in-the-making says: “The plan is to make Corbyn’s job as leader extremely difficult in the hope of pushing him to resign, with most MPs refusing to serve as shadow ministers, show up on the frontbench in the House of Commons, support him at PMQs or formulate policy under his leadership.”

This was presumably said with a straight face, as though Corbyn has not been undermined by these same Blairite MPs since day one of his leadership. This is not a new campaign – it has simply been forced to go more public by the Brexit vote.

Labour MPs do not just want to oust a leader with massive support among party members. They have hamstrung him from

the outset so that he could not lead the political revolution members elected him to begin. And now he is being made to pay the price because he privately backs a position that, as the referendum has just shown, has majority support.

The neoliberal prison The Brexit vote is a huge challenge to the left to face facts. We want to believe we are free but the truth is that we have long been in a prison called neoliberalism. The Conservative and Labour parties are tied umbilically to this neoliberal order. The EU is one key institution in a transnational neoliberal club. Our economy is structured to enforce neoliberalism whoever ostensibly runs the country.

That is why the debate about Brexit was never about values or principles – it was about money. It still is. The Remainers are talking only about the threat to their pensions. The Brexiters are talking only about the role of immigrants in driving down wages. And there is good reason: because the EU is part of the walls of the economic prison that has been constructed all around us. Our lives are now only about money, as the gargantuan bailouts of the too-big-to-fail banks should have shown us.

There is a key difference between the two sides. Most Remainers want to pretend that the prison does not exist because they still get privileges to visit the living areas. The Brexiters cannot forget it exists because they are never allowed to leave their small cells.

The left cannot call itself a left and keep whingeing about its lost privileges while denouncing those trapped inside their cells as “racists”. Change requires that we first recognise our situation – and then have the will to struggle for something better.

Jonathan Cook won the 2011 Martha Gellhorn Special Prize for Journalism.

His latest books are Israel and the Clash of Civilisations: Iraq, Iran and the Plan to Remake the Middle East (Pluto Press) and Disappearing Palestine: Israel’s Experiments in Human Despair (Zed Books).

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undertaking three inter-related tasks.

First, as though in response to an often answered question, she wants to explain to her readers how she can connect her earlier writing on gender’s performativity—the way it comes into being during the processes of being enacted as a matter of enforced repetition—with her last decade of writing on precarious lives. She also explores how our rituals of mourning and grieving that manifest most in times of war and conflict tell us as much about those whose lost lives remain un-grieved or ungrievable. That is to say, at the heart of her inquiry is a consideration of contemporary ‘biopolitics’ and the management of populations, including the awarding or withholding of various forms of statehood and their attendant protections.

The second task Butler sets herself in this set of essays is to offer a series of reflections on what she calls “spaces of appearance,” and on what it means to gather and assemble in the ways we have seen from the Occupy movement to the uprisings of the Arab spring to the often silent gatherings that have occurred in places such as Gezi Park in Turkey.

Finally she asks us to consider the possibilities that new publics can come into being by means of concerted actions such as these and others including, for example, the spontaneous vigils which took place in London last week following the Orlando shooting and the murder of the Labour MP Jo Cox. How are these three tasks related to one another? Butler makes the link explicit between the performativity of gender and the increasing precarity of many people’s lives. If the designation of seemingly fixed gender categories renders those who fail to inhabit these new spaces somehow

unintelligible, then they become socially disenfranchised. Impoverished, they find themselves unprotected by the kinds of provisions which are allocated as a matter of fact to those who are capable of comfortably recognising themselves within the gender binaries of male and female.

In her 1993 book “Bodies That Matter,” Butler provided a compelling analysis of a documentary by Jennie Livingstone entitled “Paris Is Burning,” which focused on the voguing balls and fashion shows enjoyed by impoverished and mostly Latino transgender people—a subculture which, as is wellknown, provided Madonna with a good deal of material in the early days of her career. However as later came to light, most of the dancers were dead just a few years after the film was made, either through violent attacks or from untreated HIV. What does Butler mean by “spaces of appearance?” The ways in which gatherings and assemblies offer a critique of contemporary political culture lie precisely in their transience, their sudden appearance and disappearance. Such spaces inaugurate modes of opposition which have a prefigurative role, but they don’t necessarily rely on words and speech. They can be silent performances of lying down in the street as in the Black Lives Matter demonstrations or in Turkey, when young people, on being refused the right to assemble, stood at a sufficient distance from each other to evade the charge of being part of a crowd.

Often these improvisational comings together are inflected in their critiques against the values of the neoliberal order, which requires of populations such untenable degrees of self-responsibility and which denigrate the very idea of dependency or the need for support. Butler

emphasises that these are not necessarily physical spaces so much as lines which function to permit new social relations to be established between the bodies that are gathering together, and which in so doing are able to “make a call for justice” as she puts it in her book.

The publics which have the potential to be formed through these assemblies are defined precisely by the non-violence of the actions—things like hand holding, lying down, and public gay kissing as in the demonstrations that took place in Turkey last week. Without necessarily saying so out loud, these actions speak of ways of doing politics that make a claim on our vulnerability. In so doing they bring into view the everyday violence of contemporary culture which nowadays is so normalised and quotidian as to be easily tolerated or overlooked.

The Black Lives Matter campaign, for example, foregrounds the seeming disposability of racialised populations that are deemed surplus to the needs of neoliberal societies. This point could not have been made more clear to me on a recent trip to Portland, Oregon—a liberal city with a left leaning population that has embraced Obamacare rather than seeing it as a good reason to vote for Donald Trump in the November US Presidential elections.

Yet thousands of ‘street people’ of overwhelmingly African American origin live in states of abjection, clustered under bridges and alongside the waterfront, while joggers in their lycra carefully skirt round the trolleys of these dispossessed persons. Do these people have papers?

Who in officialdom or in the social work department knows who they are?

And who buries them when they die?

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hina and India are not the only countries with an air pollution problem, 98 percent of cities in developing countries don’t meet World Health Organization (WHO) air quality standards according to research published by the UN body in May. Yet, although almost all cities that measure air pollution don’t meet the standards, many other cities don’t even collect air quality data.

“We know that there are many cities around the world where air pollution is very bad which are not monitoring air quality,” Maria Neira, the director of the WHO Department of Public Health and Environment told IPS. The WHO Global Urban Ambient Air Pollution Database currently includes information from 3000 cities, more than double the amount previously reported. According to the latest results released from the database last week, 98% of cities in low- and middle income countries with more than 100,000 inhabitants do not meet WHO air quality guidelines.

Yet, for a problem which the WHO says causes seven million premature deaths per year, there remain big gaps in data, particularly for cities in Africa.

“Lack of data (is) a real hindrance for understanding air quality (in Africa),” Eloïse Marais, a Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University who studies air pollution in Africa told IPS. “The WHO results certainly highlight the dire need for sustained air quality monitoring,” said Marais. Particular attention should be given to African cities experiencing rapid urbanisation such as Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Luanda in Angola, Lagos and Ibadan in Nigeria, Nairobi in Kenya and Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, she added.

By contrast to African cities, much more is known about the severity of air pollution in China and India.

Deborah Seligsohn, a researcher specializing in air pollution in China and India at the University of California at San Diego told IPS says that the world’s two most populous countries measure air pollution in a large number of their cities.

“The magnitude is going to be bigger than anywhere else on earth because they both have over a billion people,” she said.

Both China, with 1.3 billion people, and India, with 1.2 billion, have a higher population than the 1.1 billion people living in all of the countries in Africa combined.

Their high energy demands and densely populated cities also contribute to higher pollution rates, says Seligsohn.

Seligsohn says that this has an upside for other developing countries, because particularly China’s experiences addressing climate change can provide useful lessons for other coutnries.

“There are a lot of things China has been doing to reduce air pollution that are going to be useful for other developing countries,” she said.

For example, says Seligsohn, China has found ways to considerably reduce the cost of monitoring emissions from power plants.

In the United States, power stations build elevators so that workers can reach monitors which measure the emissions coming from the smoke stacks. The elevators cost a quarter of a million dollars to build, so in China they decided to build staircases instead. The staircases have proved almost as effective and cost considerably less, said Seligsohn.

China has also increased its monitoring of smaller particles of air pollutions, says Seligsohn.

Measuring smaller particles is important because it is the best indicator of the health impacts of air pollution, she said.

“The tiny stuff goes straight through your lungs and into your blood stream and the very big stuff that is annoying and dirty you are going to sneeze and cough out.”

In some cities the particles are bigger due to sand or dust in the air, just one of many differences in the types of air pollution found in different countries, which also makes it hard to rank the cities from worst to best.

The causes of air pollution in cities in Africa can “include fuelwood, backup generators, kerosene, charcoal — use and production — and very inefficient cars and motorcycles,” says Marais.

By comparison in China the problems are largely related to coal and the sulphur in vehicle fuel, says Seligsohn while in India, another problem is the burning of trash and the poor quality fuels that people use for home cooking.

Neira said that the indoor air pollution is responsible for 4 million of the 7 million premature deaths caused by air pollution every year.

In developing countries, this indoor pollution caused by fossil fuels used inside the house for cooking, heating and lighting, also contributes to outdoor air pollution, she added.

As more of and more people move to cities, air pollution will increasingly become one of the world’s biggest development challenges.

“It’s one of the areas of environmental health where the number of people getting sick and dying is actually increasing rather than decreasing globally,” said Seligsohn.

“The number of people getting sick from dirty water has actually gone down as we’ve become better at getting people a clean water supply. But that isn’t true with air pollution, as we become an increasingly urbanised world, as there’s more industry, (more power plants, more cars),” she said.

“Basically this is a global problem that we all have to work on.”

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India to get over $1 bn from WB for Modi's solar goals New Delhi, JuNe 30 (ReuTeRS): The World Bank said on Thursday it would lend India more than $1 billion for its huge solar energy programme, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought climate change funds from its visiting head.

Modi is banking on India's 300 days a year of sunshine to generate power and help fight climate change rather than committing to emission cuts like China.

The World Bank loan is the global lender's biggest solar aid for any country and comes as India has set a goal of raising its solar capacity nearly 30 times to 100 gigawatts by 2020 and is attracting mega investment proposals from top companies and institutions.

"Prime Minister Modi's personal commitment toward renewable energy, particularly solar, is the driving force behind these investments," World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said in a statement released after he met Modi. "The World Bank Group will do all it can to help India meet its ambitious targets, especially around scaling up solar energy."

India is the largest client of the World Bank, which lent it around $4.8 billion between 2015 and 2016.

Modi's office said he told Kim about the need for climate change financing

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World Bank President Jim Yong Kim shakes hands with India's Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (L) before their meeting in New Delhi on June 30. (REUTERS Photo)

for countries like India that are "consciously choosing to follow an environmentally sustainable path".

India wants the share of non-fossil fuel in total installed power capacity to jump to 40 percent by 2030 from 30 percent currently, but there are challenges

9, including 3 infants, killed in Mumbai pharmacy blaze MuMbAi, JuNe 30 (iANS): Nine persons, including three infants, were killed when a major fire engulfed a medical store in suburban Andheri here early on Thursday, an official said.

Another two persons, including a fireman battling the blaze, have been injured, said an official of BMC Disaster Control.

The cause of the fire - in Wafa Medical & General Stores - was unclear but it was so intense that it caught unawares all the victims from two families living above the pharmacy store. While six persons died due to suffocation caused by the toxic fumes, three sustained severe burns and succumbed, said the official.

The two injured were rushed to the nearby Cooper Hospital at Juhu and discharged after treatment. The pharmacy is situated in a chawl on the busy Juhu Gully in Andheri West and went up in flames around 6.15 a.m.

The devastating conflagration, prima facie believed to be caused by a short-circuit in the wiring system was brought under control within an hour by the fire brigade, the official said.

Those dead were identified as Husaif Khan (eight months), Tubah Khan and Altamas Khan (both three months old), Shagun N. Khan, 52, Siddik Khan, 35, Rabil Khan, 28, Umi Hami Khan, 5, and Aliza Khan, 4, besides 28-year old Sofia Khan who succumbed in Kasturba Hospital. A fireman who sustained burns, Avinash K. Singhankar, 45, was given medical treatment, the Disaster Control said.

According to investigators, the dawn blaze occurred in the ground floor pharmacy quickly spread to the two upper floors of the chawl, engulfing the sleeping victims.

It is also suspected that a small internal staircase connecting the two floors trapped the residents of the two families and led to the nine fatalities in such a short time.

Pak asks India for more evidence on 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks iSlAMAbAD, JuNe 30 (iANS): Pakistan on Thursday demanded more evidence from India on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in order to bring the case to its "logical end", the Foreign Office spokesperson said here.

"Foreign Secretary Aizaz Chaudhry has written a letter to concerned authorities across the border and has demanded further details regarding the evidence linking Pakistan to the attacks," spokesperson Nafees Zakaria said, adding that "Islamabad would bring the Mumbai attacks case to its logical end."

Zakaria said the response from the Indian side is still awaited. But the spokesperson did not elaborate when exactly the letter was written. Pakistan had arrested seven Lashkar-e-Toiba linked terrorists, including presumed mastermind of the 26/11 attacks Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, for their role in the 2008 attacks in which 166 people were killed and over 350 injured.

Lakhvi, who is living at an undisclosed location in Pakistan, was released from jail on bail last year. The other six suspects are lodged in a Rawalpindi jail. India has been urging Pakistan to complete the trial at the earliest.

It has said that enough evidence has been shared with Islamabad to prosecute the accused.

However, Pakistani officials say India has not provided enough evidence needed to successfully complete the trial. Responding to Indian Prime Ministers Narendra Modi's interview to the TimesNow news channel, Zakariya said the civil and military leadership of Pakistan were on the same page.

"The Pakistani nation feels proud of its armed forces."

Modi in his interview to the TV news channel earlier this week asserted that there were different types of forces operating in Pakistan and it was difficult to ascertain whom to engage in dialogue.

Meanwhile, the Foreign Office spokesperson said that the only way to resolve tensions between India and Pakistan was through dialogue. He stated that Islamabad was ready to hold dialogue with New Delhi. "It has been said many times earlier that peace talks is the only way forward for relations between Pakistan and India," he said.

including weak finances of state distribution companies forced to sell subsidised power, difficulties hooking up solar projects to grids, and access to affordable capital.

Still India reckons its renewable energy industry could generate business op-

portunities worth $160 billion this decade, making it a lucrative market that has already attracted big global players such as Japan's Softbank Corp, Taiwan's Foxconn, First Solar, Trina Solar Ltd and Finland's state-controlled utility Fortum Oyj. German development

bank KFW has already agreed to offer India lowinterest loans of around 1 billion euro over the next five years to fund roofmounted solar panels, and the construction of solar energy farms and self-contained solar power facilities not connected to the grid.

New Delhi, JuNe 30 (AGeNCieS): Britain's exit from the European Union has led to "economic uncertainty which is not good but India seems to be doing quite well," World Bank President Jim Yong Kim has told NDTV in his first comments since Brexit.

In an exclusive interview to NDTV, Dr Kim, who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier today in Delhi, said he was concerned by the uncertainty in the world economy. "The uncertainty has led to fluctuations in currency, we see that UK has been downgraded two notches by one of the ratings agencies and this is very serious...to go down two notches at the same time. I am concerned, but unfortunately, right now we don't know which direction it's going to go."

He also cautioned countries on turning "inward", saying multilateralism is critical. "Multilateralism is one of the great hopes for peace and prosperity. If you want to tackle inequality, you cannot have closed borders," he said.

Dr Kim, however, held out hope for India, predicting "slightly higher

growth" next year. He said: "India seems to be doing quite well. India has been growing rapidly. Its connections to UK is of course very strong but economically there was a one-day blip in the stock market but then now things have now seemed to calmed down. So it is good news for India."

Asked on GDP numbers, which some economists have questioned, Dr Kim said: "We are as close to these numbers as anyone and this is not an exact science, and there is no physics in this. There are many people who question China's growth numbers. There are many people who question everybody's growth numbers. This is not a mathematical, scientific, exact snapshot. It is taking many indicators and then in a consistent way doing the best we can to make an estimate."

On the exit of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Chief Raghuram Rajan, the World Bank Chief said he did not believe it would impact India's policy. "I think both Raghu and PM Modi and the government have been communicating very effectively about it. He

was a great central bank governor, tremendously respected. Respected as an academic before he came to reserve bank and then respected in how clearly he communicated in the things that he did. What I have heard from talking to PM Modi and members of his team is there is not going to be much of a change.

They are going to continue to have independent central bank governor, an independent central bank... and the policies that have led to good outcomes so far economically will continue."

The World Bank Chief had huge praise for the prime minister as he said: "PM Modi has set some incredibly difficult targets for his team and what I have seen is that along with us there is just an all-out effort to reach those targets.

A couple of examples, the cleaning up of the Ganga, this is a huge project and they are moving much faster than I thought they ever would be able to. Swachh Bharat is one of the most important programs for India, not just for sanitation but for the health of young children for example, that's moving much more quickly than we had ever thought."

Centre asks depts to publish most sought-after RTI info New Delhi, JuNe 30 (PTi): Seeking to reduce Right to Information applications, all central government departments have been asked to put in public domain information that is frequently sought by citizens under the RTI Act. They have also been asked to set up 'Information and Facilitation Centres' (IFCs) to provide printed publications to citizens mentioning the categories of information that are frequently being sought under the RTI. The latest directive is based on the recommendations of a committee formed by the government to look into the scope of suo motu disclosure of governance-related information by the central government departments.

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has asked each public authority to set up a committee comprising officials with rich experience of dealing with RTI applications and appeals to identify the categories of such information.

"Such information must be disclosed in the public domain to make it more user-friendly and should also be reviewed at regular intervals," it said in an order to all ministries.

The DoPT has said the task of undertaking transparency audits may be given to the respective training institutes under each ministry or department and across the states and union territories.

The public authorities shall

constitute consultative committees consisting of office-bearers of key stakeholder, association on rotational basis to have a systematic and regular interaction between the officials of the public authorities to advice what information to be uploaded as suo motu, it said.

The IFCs may be set up in each public authority, where public dealing is involved to educate the citizens about the information or documents available on the website of the department concerned and to provide printed publications to them the categories of information that are frequently being sought under the RTI Act and provide copies of information as per RTI rules, the order said.

Information on the website

must be organised in form of searchable and retrievable database to enable people to access the records. The nodal officer of each public authority should be made responsible for this, the DoPT said.

It said that website and other medium and publication of each public authority, relating to Section 4 (which deals in voluntary disclosure of governance-linked information) compliance must carry the date (where appropriate for each bit of information) on which the information was uploaded or printed.

A committee of experts consisting of A N Tiwari, former Chief Information Commissioner and M M Ansari, Information Commissioner of Central Infor-

mation Commission was constituted to recommend, inter alia, measures to further strengthen implementation of Section 4 of the RTI Act, 2005.

The committee had submitted its report which was accepted by the government and an order was issued in June last year to all public authorities to follow its recommendations.

Thereafter, DoPT has issued instructions to all public authorities in that they must make an analysis of information which is sought most often from applicants and provide it on their website as suo motu disclosure.

The RTI Act empowers a citizen to seek time-bound reply to their query on governance-related matters.

Lesbians, gays and bisexuals are not third gender, says SC New Delhi, JuNe 30 (iANS): The Supreme Court on Thursday said that lesbians, gays and bisexuals are not third gender and refused to modify its May 15, 2014, order recognising transgender as the third gender.

Taking exception to the Centre approaching the apex court for modification of its May 15, 2014, order, the bench of Justice A.K. Sikri and Justice N.V. Ramana said that it was abundantly clear from its 2014 verdict that lesbians, gays and bisexuals were not transgender.

The bench said this as Additional Solicitor General Maninder Singh told the court that it was not clear from 2014 verdict whether lesbian, gays and bisexuals were transgender or not. Singh urged the court to clarify the position on the point. Disposing of the Centre's application for clarification, the bench said "No clarification is required" and asked Singh, "Why should we not dismiss the application with costs."

Appearing for the transgender activists, senior counsel Anand Grover said that for two years the government has not

implemented the order of the top court, saying that it (Centre) needed clarification whether lesbian, gays and bisexual were clubbed with transgender. The apex court had by its May 15, 2014, verdict recognised transgender as the third gender, extending them reservation under backward classes in jobs, education and health care.

The court had held that transgender enjoyed all the rights under the Constitution which are enjoyed by the citizens' identifiable gender. The court by its 2014 verdict had said, "At the outset, it may be clarified that the term transgender is used in a wider sense, in the present age."

"Even gay, lesbian, bisexual are included by the descriptor transgender. This has come to be known as umbrella term which includes gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, and cross-dressers within its scope." Justice Sikri in his separate reasoning in 2014 had categorically said that transgender in the instant case would not encompass its wider usage to People shelter from the rain under umbrellas on a beach along the Arabian Sea in Mumbai. include gays, lesbians and bisexuals.

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Sushma calls for UNSC reforms, terrorism elimination New Delhi, JuNe 30 (iANS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday called on BRICS nations to work together for UN Security Council reforms and be united in the fight against terrorism.

"Today, BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) is shaping the global discourse significantly on issues ranging from SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), climate change, poverty alleviation, health, ICTs, corruption, and norms of international law," Sushma Swaraj said here in a meeting of BRICS youth representatives.

"We also need to work together for early reforms of the UN Security Council, so that this body continues

to be relevant to the needs of the 21st century," she stated.

With India assuming the chairmanship of the five-nation grouping this year, the three-day second BRICS Youth Summit is to

be held in Guwahati, Assam, from July 1.

Sushma Swaraj also called upon the BRICS nations "to work and fight together to eliminate international terrorism".

"This should be done

without any differentiation of a 'good' or 'bad' terrorist. A terrorist is a terrorist, and is someone who is acting against humanity as a whole," she said, adding that those countries which sponsor and harbour terrorists should be made to pay a price.

Sushma Swaraj said that BRICS should be driven by people-to-people contact and the youth should take a lead in this.

"BRICS should explore developing innovative mechanisms of youth engagement," she said. She suggested to the participants of the Guwahati summit to deliberate on issues like skills development, social inclusion, youth volunteerism and participation

in governance.

"These all are themes which are of great contemporary relevance, especially for BRICS countries," the External Affairs Minister said. "Your deliberations will provide valuable inputs to the leaders of our countries in the BRICS Leadership Summit."

Stating that all five BRICS countries have rich resources in terms of youth, she said that BRICS countries' youthful and democratic profiles, combined with their economic vibrancy "could be an asset in consolidating exchanges between our people".

According to Sushma Swaraj, building responsive, inclusive and collective solutions was the core

theme for India's BRICS chairmanship.

"We are especially focused on institution-building, implementing past commitments, and exploring innovative solutions in a spirit of continuity with consolidation," she said.

Sushma Swaraj mentioned that during India’s BRICS chairmanship, a series of events are being organised with special focus on youth.

“These include the BRICS Under-17 Football Tournament, Young Diplomats’ Forum, Young Scientists’ Conclave, Film Festival, Urbanisation Forum, Smart Cities Workshop, Local Bodies Conference, Wellness Conclave and Convention on Tourism,” she said.

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Duterte sworn as Philippines president, rails against crime MANILA, JuNe 30 (ReuteRs): Rodrigo Duterte was sworn in as the Philippines’ 16th president on Thursday, capping an unlikely journey for a provincial city mayor whose brash man-of-the-people style and pledges to crush crime swamped establishment rivals in May’s election.

After making his pledge at the presidential palace in Manila, with one hand on the Bible, Duterte delivered a short speech in which he promised a “relentless” and “sustained” fight against corruption, criminality and illegal drugs.

However, he said these ills were only symptoms of a virulent social disease cutting into the moral fibre of society.

“I see the erosion of the people’s trust in our country’s leaders, the erosion of faith in our judicial system, the erosion of confidence in the capacity of our public servants to make the people’s lives better, safer and healthier,” he said.

Outgoing President Benigno Aquino brought the country an average annual growth rate of 6.3 percent in his six-year term, the fastest of Southeast Asia’s five main economies.

Duterte said on Thursday that he would give specifics of his economic policies later, but some already fear that his defi-

President Rodrigo Duterte takes his oath before Supreme Court Justice Bienvenido Reyes as his daughter Veronica holds the bible, during his inauguration as President of the Philippines at the Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines on June 30. (REUTERS Photo)

ance of convention could pose a danger to the country’s health.

In the election campaign, Duterte railed against the country’s political elite and tapped into voters’ disgust with a succession of governments that failed to tackle poverty and in-

equality even when the economy was bounding ahead.

His campaign focused almost entirely on the scourges of murder, rape, drug abuse and corruption, and voters were not deterred by his repeated warnings, in profanity-peppered

speeches, to have offenders killed.

“VERGING ON THE ILLEGAL” Duterte conceded in his maiden speech that many critics believe his methods of fighting crime “are unorthodox and

verge on the illegal”. However, the 71-year-old former prosecutor said that he knew right from wrong and would be uncompromising in adhering to due process and the rule of law.

Duterte was mayor for 22 years of the far-south city of Davao, where, according to human rights groups, death squads have killed at least 1,400 people since 1998, most of them drug-pushers, addicts, petty criminals and street children.

He denies any involvement in the vigilante killings.

In keeping with his unsophisticated manner, the inauguration ceremony was far less elaborate than those of his predecessors.

Aides said there would be no sumptuous banquet and no champagne corks popping, just a meal of homely dishes for the roughly 600 guests showcasing the country’s culinary heritage, including coconut pith spring rolls, a white cheese made from unskimmed carabao milk and durian tartlets.

Duterte is not known for his sartorial elegance: he usually sports a short-sleeved casual shirt, never wears socks and told Reuters on the campaign trail that he wouldn’t be seen in a tie.

For his inauguration, Duterte wore a formal ‘barong’

shirt but without the embroidery that would normally be expected for such an occasion.

State TV presenters commented that he appeared to be wearing slip-on loafers.

Indeed, there is little about him that is conventionally presidential.

Aides say that instead of being driven around in the president’s limousine, a bullet-proof Mercedes, Duterte wants to travel in a pick-up truck.

It is still not clear if he will keep a promise to spurn the luxury of the palace and commute daily from his hometown in the south of the country, which is two hours from Manila by air.

A 21-gun salute welcomed in the new president at Malacanang Palace, a graceful white mansion that was originally built by Spanish colonialists in the 18th century and became the official residence of the president after World War Two. ECHOES OF AN AUTHORITARIAN PAST Very few media organisations were invited to the inauguration ceremony, the upshot of a furore Duterte unleashed recently when he suggested that corrupt journalists were legitimate targets for assassination.

Duterte’s incendiary rheto-

ric and advocacy of extrajudicial killings to stamp out crime and drugs have alarmed many who hear echoes of the country’s authoritarian past.

In the few weeks since his landslide election victory there has been a jump in the number of suspected drug dealers shot dead by police and anonymous vigilantes across the country, a sign, critics say, that a spiral of violence has already begun.

“Duterte tapped into a raw nerve in Philippines society about crimes being committed and no one being held responsible,” said Chito Gascon, head of the Commission on Human Rights. “Now you have this momentum for action but the cure could be worse than the disease.”

As well as taming crime, voters will be looking to Duterte to fix the country’s infrastructure, create jobs and lift more than a quarter of the 100 million population out of poverty.

Duterte says he wants to spread wealth more evenly.

But he has also said he will continue Aquino’s economic policies, which focused on infrastructure and fiscal efficiency, to push growth up to 7-8 percent, and analysts say they are encouraged that he plans to delegate this to experienced hands.

30 killed as Taliban suicide bombers hit police buses in Kabul North Korea’s leader gets a new title KAbuL, JuNe 30 (IANs): Two suicide explosions hit a line of Afghan police buses in the western part of Kabul on Thursday, leaving at least 30 people dead, authorities said. The attack, claimed by the Taliban, occurred at around midday in Qala-e-Haidar Khan, an area on the western outskirts of Kabul, and also injured nearly 60 others.

“Five green-coloured police buses were running along Kabul-Kandahar road. One suicide car bomber struck one bus at the middle of the convoy, forcing the vehicles to stop,” witness Mohammed Karim told Xinhua. “The second bomber arrived and detonated his car bomb roughly 20 minutes later after arrival of rescue teams and people.” Sediq Sediqqi, spokesman of the Interior Ministry, told local media that at least 30 people were killed and 58 others wounded. “More details will be released to media later in the day after an ongoing investigation,” he said.

The buses were reportedly carrying about 500 cadets and newlygraduates from a police training centre in neighbouring Wardak province to central Kabul. Several bystanders were among the killed

Afghan security forces inspect the damage caused by a suicide bombers at the site of the attackon the western outskirts of Kabul on June 30. (REUTERS Photo)

and injured, witnesses said.

Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani strongly condemned the incident. Ghani has ordered a thorough investigation to find how the decision on transportation of a large number of police graduates was made, according to a statement issued by the Presidential Palace. The responsible officials must be held accountable if any dereliction is found

in the incident, the statement said.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned the “mindless attack”. “Anguished by the attack near Kabul. I condemn this mindless violence. My thoughts & prayers with the bereaved families & the injured,” the Prime Minister tweeted.

Pakistan “strongly” condemned the attack and extended its “heart-

felt condolences” to the Afghan government. “Pakistan extends heartfelt condolences to the brotherly government and people of Afghanistan over the loss of innocent lives. Our hearts go out to the bereaved families and we wish speedy recovery for the injured,” a Pakistan Foreign Office statement said.

The NATO-led Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan strongly condemned the back to back explosions in the capital. “RS strongly condemns the suicide attack in Kabul today. The Taliban continue to display a total disregard for human life,” a statement by the Resolute Support said. The statement added: “RS expresses its deepest condolences to the families of those killed and wounded in today’s attack.”

The Taliban-led insurgency has been rampant since early April when the militant group launched its annual rebel offensive in different areas of the country. The Taliban urged civilians to stay away from official gatherings, military convoys and centres regarded as legitimate targets by the militants besides warning people not to support the government.

Vietnam court sentences Australian woman to death on heroin charges hANOI, JuNe 30 (ReuteRs): A court in southern Vietnam has sentenced a 73-year-old Vietnamborn Australian woman to death for trafficking heroin hidden in bars of soap, several state-run media outlets reported on Thursday.

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Court found Nguyen Thi Huong guilty on Wednesday of possessing 36 bars of soap stuffed with 2.8 kg (6 lb) of heroin in her baggage as she was boarding a flight to Australia in December 2014, the Ho Chi Minh City Police newspaper said.

Court officials and Aus-

tralian diplomats in the city could not be reached for comment about the case.

There was also no immediate response to requests for information from Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

The Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper and news portal tuoitrenews.vn reported that Huong had said she was given the soap as a gift by a woman, identified only as Helen, while they were on a trip to the coastal city of Vung Tau. Huong told the court she wanted to take them to Australia as gifts and

was not aware of what they contained. However, the Ho Chi Minh City Police newspaper, controlled by the city’s police, said Huong had failed to prove that the other woman was real.

The court ruled that the offence was “extremely dangerous to the community” and found her guilty. She now faces death by lethal injection. The Tuoi Tre newspaper published a photo of Huong covering her mouth with her hands as she was taken from the court after the verdict. Huong has 15 days in which to appeal against the death sentence.

The court ruled that the offence was extremely dangerous to the community and found her guilty. She now faces death by lethal injection.

The death penalty is applied in communist Vietnam in cases of trafficking of 100 grams of heroin or

more. In late 2013, Vietnam adopted the use of lethal injections for capital cases instead of firing squads.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un waves as he participates in a photo session with officials who are committed to the success of the test-fire of surface-to-surface medium long-range strategic ballistic missile Hwasong-10, in this undated photo released by North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on June 28. (REUTERS Photo)

seOuL, JuNe 30 (ReuteRs): North Korea’s parliament awarded Kim Jong Un a new post on Wednesday, adding to a long list of titles for the young leader.

Kim was made chairman of the State Affairs Commission, a new body established under a revised constitution adopted by the parliament and which replaces the powerful National Defence Commission, state media reported on Thursday.

His full title is now the Dear Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un, Chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea, Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Supreme Commander of the Korean People’s Army.

Kim, believed to be in his early 30s, attended

the assembly meeting on Wednesday. He also holds the rank of marshal in the North Korean military, and is more usually referred to as “our marshal” in propaganda and common parlance.

The parliament meets once or twice a year to formally approve budgets or policies set out by the ruling Workers’ Party, which has increased in prominence under Kim. The assembly also has the authority to grant Kim new titles or positions within North Korea’s opaque leadership structure.

Kim’s father, Kim Jong Il, used the National Defence Commission to project authority under his rule, which was marked by famine and a “military-first” policy of priority spending on North Korean military development.

The new State Affairs

Commission appears to be made up of cadres with civilian positions, according to a list of new appointments released by state media.

Wednesday’s meeting was called to implement policy aims stated in a rare Workers’ Party congress in May, during which Kim Jong Un announced a fiveyear economic plan.

On June 22, North Korea launched two Musudan intermediate-range missiles, drawing strong condemnation from South Korea, Japan and the United States for infringing UN sanctions designed to stop Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile development programmes.

North Korea referred to the missiles as a “Hwasong-10” and said the tests did not put the security of neighbouring countries at risk.

Scientists put $177 billion price tag on cost of poor child growth LONDON, JuNe 30 (thOMsON ReuteRs FOuNDAtION): Children born in developing countries this year will lose more than $177 billion in potential life-time earnings because of stunting and other delays in physical development, scientists said on Wednesday.

Children who have poor growth in their first years of life tend to perform worse at school which usually leads to poorer earning power later on.

The Harvard scientists calculated that every dollar invested in eliminating poor early growth would yield a $3 return. “$177 billion is a big pay cheque that the world is missing out on - about half a percentage point of GDP of these countries,” said Peter Singer, head of Grand Challenges Canada, which funded the research through its Saving Brains programme.

“We have to stop wasting the Two-month-old Jyoti lies in a bed in a malnutrition intensive care unit in Dharbhanga Medical Colworld’s most precious economlege in Dharbhanga in the eastern state of Bihar on April 16, 2015. (REUTERS File Photo)

ic and social asset and ensure children thrive.”

Poor nutrition, premature birth, low breastfeeding rates and early exposure to infection are among several causes of stunting which affects three in 10 children in the developing world.

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim recently warned that childhood stunting was “a great unrecognised disaster”, adding that countries which failed to invest in early child development would be left behind in an increasingly complex, digital world.

Echoing his remarks, Singer said the economic value of investing in children’s early years was “absolutely humongous”.

“In an age of essentially stagnant growth, ignoring this issue is the dumbest thing you could do for the global economy, while paying attention to this issue would be one of the smartest,” he told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

BRE ASTFE E DING AND HANDWASHING Scientists at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health said their research represented the first in-depth study of the economic impact of poor early growth in low- and middle-income countries.

Progress in improving early childhood physical development has been slow compared to the significant achievements in reducing under-five mortality rates, the report said.

The Harvard scientists arrived at the $177 billion figure after looking at indicators for the 123 million children born in 2010 in 137 low and middleincome countries.

The estimated reduction in earnings due to poor early growth was largest in South Asia where children born in any given year can expect to lose $46.6 billion in potential earnings over their lifetimes, followed by Latin

America ($44.7 billion) and subSaharan Africa ($34.2 billion).

Countries with the most to gain in terms of future incomes were India ($37.9 billion), Mexico ($18.5 billion), and China ($13.3 billion).

The report’s author, Gunther Fink, said strategies to improve child growth included improving antenatal care, encouraging mothers to exclusively breastfeed for at least six months and providing micronutrients for children.

Improving handwashing would also boost development by helping to prevent diarrhoea which reduces the absorption of nutrients, said Fink.

Grand Challenges Canada, which is funded by the Canadian government, champions innovations designed to have a big impact in global health. Its Saving Brains programme supports new approaches for nurturing early brain development.

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Italy face tactical challenges Thank You, Isak Chishi Swu because of injuries, suspension I

PARIS, JUNE 30 (REUTERS): Chameleon-like Italy have been lauded for their tactical suppleness at Euro 2016, but with several key absentees, coach Antonio Conte may need to reinvent them again for their quarter-final against Germany.

Recent victories, including the secondround triumph over defending champions Spain, have taken their toll, with midfielders Antonio Candreva and Daniele De Rossi training alone on Thursday because of groin and thigh injuries respectively.

Thiago Motta, a potential replacement for De Rossi, is also suspended from Saturday's game. Italy's tactical innovations have been a highlight of the tournament, with Conte eschewing some of the national game's "traditional values". Known for their defensive qualities, the Italians have not been afraid to attack in France.

They defended intelligently to nullify Belgium in their opening 2-0 win. Their discipline was complemented by an offensive fluidity, as they modulated on the theme of 3-5-2 to become either a 5-3-2 without the ball or a 3-3-4 in possession.

The versatile Candreva, with the mobility, energy and tactical nous to excel in transitions, was critical, and neither of his potential replacements, Alessandro Florenzi or Matteo Darmian, can offer as much offensively. Italy's intense pressing prevented Spain from getting into their rhythm in a 2-0 victory, and the tactically obsessive Conte's

Italy's players during training. (REUTERS)

approach neutralised the typically influential midfielder Sergio Busquets.

The example of the tireless Emanuele Giaccherini, who pressed so high as to almost transform Italy's 3-5-2 formation into a 3-4-3, encapsulates the side's versatility.

"Conte has brought his strong tactical and technical background and his strong personality," Florenzi said. "He has a great work method."

Italy have never lost to the Germans in a competitive match at a tournament. But Conte will not only have to find a way to neutralise Germany's considerable threat, but also compensate for Italy's absentees.

"We have important absences," defender Mattia De Sciglio said. "But they will be replaced. Everybody is aware of our value.

Otherwise we wouldn't be in the 23."

With both De Rossi and Motta likely to be sidelined, Conte may turn to the tenacious Stefano Sturaro alongside Marco Parolo in the centre.

He could use Giaccherini as a third forward alongside Eder and Graziano Pelle, with Florenzi and De Sciglio wide in a 3-4-3 formation.

"If we play as a team, with the sacrifice and determination we've shown, we can harm Germany," De Sciglio said.

sak Chishi Swu, one of the grand patriarchs of the Naga National Movement, is no more. His departure has broken many a heart and drained many a tear from the eyes of the people he had enamored with his fatherly figure. His departure has also resurrected many buried memories of yesteryears. The footprint he has left behind on the pages of Naga history will remind us that a great soul had once walked on the rough terrain of Naga struggle for self determination. The people of Pochury will cherish the memory of Mr. Swu in particular for his leadership in the conception and consolidation of our identity as a distinct tribe during the nascent period.

At an individual level I had experienced no association of particular interest with Mr. Swu. The one and only occasion I happened to meet him was in the year 2002, during one of the Peace Consultations held in the Hotel Alexander, Bangkok, where I went as a part of the Naga delegation, representing my tribe. One day during the brief recess of our marathon consultation, I was introduced to the collective leadership as a lone delegate from Pochury community. On hearing the name Pochury he walked over to me and said, “Brother Rümatho, you must take care of our Pochury people.” He shared some other concerns as well but these words have stuck to my mind to this day.

Abandoned SARDP-NE Project: An appeal to ACAUT

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commoner travelling to the interior parts of the deserted 329 km SARDPNE (Special Accelerated Road Development Programme-North East) project in Nagaland will feel the bitter taste of what the respected and honourable Hyderabad-based Maytas-GayatriCompany (Joint Venture) has done to our roads. The former roads were pliable to some extent but the road projects undertaken by the said Company have entirely deteriorated the roads to such an un-pliable state. The detour of travelling to the destination has caused much pain and trouble to the publics for months and years. Thanks to the Central Government for pouring their money into the Company’s lap. But the works still stands incomplete.

The five tribes namely- Phom, Sumi, Chakhesang, Ao and Konyak have been so patient in prolonging their grace period for more than 2 years but the Company has not made any rectifications yet. The memorandum submitted by the mentioned tribal organisations to the Prime Minister on June 23rdvia the Governor is duly esteemed and laudable. The pressing question of the signatories is the voice of the public, “We’re not concerned with what might be the internal problem.

All we want is the completion (of the project).”

France's Yannick Agnel celebrates after winning the The lifeline of five districts has completely being men's 200m freestyle final during the World Swimming blocked and choked till date. The villagers can Championships at the Sant Jordi arena in Barcelona do nothing but bear the inconvenience created by the callous Company project. Now, on unJuly 30, 2013. (REUTERS)

Olympic champ vows to take icy plunge if Iceland win Euros

PARIS, JUNE 30 (REUTERS): Olympic 200 metres freestyle champion Yannick Agnel has sparked mirth after vowing to swim all the way around Iceland if the Nordic nation's soccer team defy the odds and win Euro 2016.

Iceland, the smallest country ever to qualify for the tournament, face hosts France in the quarter-finals on Sunday, after sending England packing in the previous round.

Frenchman Agnel set the world record for the 400m freestyle in 2012, but Iceland's coastline is more than 10,000 times longer than the 200 metres swims he specialises in these days. "If the Icelanders win the Euro, I will swim a tour of Iceland," Agnel wrote on Twitter, prompting a series of comic responses.

Icelandic coach Heimir Hallgrimsson was just one of many to relish the

offer, warning the swimmer to "pick the right weather".

One Twitter user promised to welcome the Frenchman with hot chocolate at the finish line, while another tweeted: "Good luck swimming around Iceland. Warning it is ICE-COLD." Sea temperatures in Iceland hover in and around the zero-degree mark for most of the year, rising above 10 degrees Celsius (50°F) in the summer months.

One user posted a map of Iceland's 2,008-kilometre (1247.7-mile) coastline and a rough calculation of how long the Olympian would take to complete the swim. "28 days at 3km/h, sorry if I'm a bit off the mark," the tweet said.

An estimated 10 percent of Iceland’s 330,000 population is currently in France to watch their side, with more expected to travel to Paris for Sunday's match.

While others eulogize Mr. Swu for what he means to them, it befits the occasion to mention here that the first Primer and Hymnal entitled Küchiepha Apowa in Pochury Naga and Zhüle Kümhie Zapha in Pochury Naga were published on January 1, 1961 and printed in Rangoon at the Burma Union Press, Regd: Rgn.008. No. 26, 35th Street, Rangoon. The publication was made possible through the sustained help and support of Isak Chishi Swu, who was then the Alie/Foreign Affair Secretary and Kughato Sukai, Ato Kilonser of the Federal Government of Nagaland. Two years after its publication it was brought home from Layshee by Thuchu (Thungchamo) in March 1963. The subsequent editions of Hymn Book in Pochury have not deviated substantially both in style and in content.

As a people and as a tribe, we owe him so much and so we wish to thank him so much.

Isak Chishi Swu is a name that will continue to live in our hearts for generations to come. May God shower His blessings upon his good work and may his soul rest in peace with our Lord, Jesus Christ. To Mrs. Swu and her children, as you walk through the dark valley of the shadow of death, we convey our deepest sympathy and condolences. May the God who is able to protect you from all harms keep you and watch over you.

Rümatho Nyusou

foreseen note, the Central Government awarded Maytas & Gayatri Company the work of the NH-2 (erstwhile -39) 4-lane Dimapur-Kohima road. The prompt rejoinder of the local Nagaland Contractors’ and Suppliers’ Union (NCSU) in retaliation against them with a stipulation (that they should first complete the SARDP-NE project) was also a reassuring voice for the public.

The publics stand in complete support of the NCSU if they are true to their pledge. But the apprehensive predictions if it comes to pass may result in the betrayal of the public. The NCSU appeal may simply be a baby’s cry for some subcontract business deals with the forged Company. If that happens, then the subcontract works may certainly fall into the hands of the local contractors and their mouths will be zipped in probing the Company to finish the SARDP-NE road project. In that, the publics will moan silently and the roads to these five districts will never be completed. Therefore, as a concerned citizen, I sincerely appeal to the ACAUT to take this issue on their agenda and press the Company to finish the incomplete Project for the welfare of the people. The ACAUT have been trustworthy in exposing the lies of the corruption within the state’s functionary. Hence, it is with confidence and optimistic anticipation that the people’s voice will triumph against the fabricated and fake brothers of the land. Do it again, ACAUT!!!

Vebu Khamo, Bible Student

Rev Lano Longchar- The Effects of no electricity in and around Pfutsero town Real King’s Messenger P

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ive days before he was called Home like a bolt from the blue on 20.6.2016, I talked to Rev. Lano over the phone and he said, “Brother my legs are swollen and I am a little discouraged.” I replied saying he should not be discouraged as many are praying to grant him long life. Then he enquired about my welfare saying he just finished praying for me and my family. That was the last time we talked to each other.

As he was not in his best physical form for the last two years, I would advise him often as a doctor on how to take care of himself better. I suggested him two things saying, “Brother, instead of gospel programmes every week make it on alternate weeks and then do some brisk walking exercise every morning.” Then he would reply saying, “Brother, so many invitations are coming and I cannot say ‘no’. Even for next year, I have some programmes booked already.

Then every morning before I wake up, people are waiting for me for prayer, so where in my time for exercise?” At the beginning of each year he would call me and say, “Brother this year I want to bring one lakh souls to God so please pray for me. I do not want money, fame or anything. I just want to live long and win souls.” Such was the commitment of this great man of God whose entire passion was soul winning. The last time we went together for a gospel programme at Tadubi in Mao area along with IEF team of young preachers, Achet and Akumla in the first week of April, 2015, he collapsed in the bath room. But he recovered after IV drips were given and he was able to preach with his undaunted spirit and many souls were saved. During the crusade a cancer patient who was bedridden was prayed for and he was able to get up and walk after the prayer.

Early part of this year a big crusade was conducted at Pangsha near Myanmar border after which he travelled non-stop to Mokokchung for nearly ten hours. This was not the only one but often he travelled several hours even late at night for gospel programmes which was responsible for wearing him out so fast. He did not count his life dear to him for the sake of the gospel.

I came to know this great man of God in the year 1985 when I was working in Tuensang Civil hospital. He preached in the local ground about brevity of life and the need to prepare for our eternity. Many were touched and gave their lives to Christ.

From that day I knew he was a very special instrument of God. I had the great blessing of associating with Rev Lano for the last many years

as prayer partners and working together in gospel programmes. He was so happy when he was able to go to Jerusalem and preach in a church last year and he was so keen to share with me about Jerusalem.

But alas, we could never get the chance to listen to his Jerusalem story.

Among many preachers I know, Rev. Lano was very unique and special. I think he was great and powerful because he was so humble and had a compassionate heart for sinners, filled with special anointing power of the Holy Spirit, convicting sinners and comforting the broken hearted. He would often preach on love, compassion and manifold blessing of God for believers and would ask the congregation, “Is not that wonderful, why not give your heart to Jesus?” The appeals were so powerful and penetrating that most listeners in the congregation would give their lives to Christ.

Today even many believers are sceptical about the miracle working power of the Holy Spirit. But Rev. Lano was in full operation in the power of the Holy Spirit. He shared with me about many miracles that took place in his ministry including raising the dead. Years ago in Bodoland a mother brought her dead child from a distance of 3 hours journey hoping to be raised through the prayer of Rev. Lano during the crusade. After the prayer the child was raised and there was a mighty act of conversions by seeing the miracle. On 24.8.2014 in Mon Town, the wife of one Mapung Konyak was raised from death when he prayed- “Lord if it is your will please raise this woman so that people of Mon Town may believe in the power of God.” And there are many more to narrate but here space and time will not permit.

Surely Rev. Lano was a very special messenger God sent during our times for a very special purpose. Only how we all wish he could live for another ten years to bring many more souls to the kingdom of God. Yes my brother has finished his mission successfully like Paul...” none of these things move me, nor do I count my life dear to me, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I have received from the Lord Jesus...and will see my face no more.” Acts 20:24-25 Brother Lano, we love you so dearly and miss you so much. Please wait for us at the Golden Gate which was shown to you in the year 2004 where only those who have the testimony can enter. There you tell me your stories of Old and New Jerusalem. Till then, Good Bye my dearly beloved brother.

Dr. A. Loso Chalai

futsero Town and its surpower failure is adversely affecting them by not supplying power rounding villages have ing the normal functioning of to these small scale and self-relibeen in darkness for 26 educational institutions in and ance industries. The workshops in days. A few rich people are around Pfutsero Town.

Pfutsero Town are forced to close able to light their homes with small 2. The Hospital is experiencing difdown for they cannot do wielding, generators. However, poor people ficulty in storing Vaccine, doing do Tyre works and painting. are living in a pathetic condition. various tests. Patients cannot be 4. The authorities of the Power DeThe break-down of Transformer treated in darkness. Do power partment, the concern minister and non-restoration is adversely Department authorities have a and public leaders should look affecting the life of people. Let us concern for patients? into the need and welfare of the consider a few things.

3. The non-restoration of electriccitizens. The bills that the citizens 1. Educational Institutions are ity has affected business transacpay should be utilized to restore badly affected. They cannot do tion, which are done through elecelectricity. It is doubtful, whether many of the Office works. The tronic media. The carpenters who the collected bills are faithfully officials documents cannot be work with electrical tools are now deposited. If it is deposited then printed. The colleges have to do without works. It is also learnt that there should not be any shortage correspondence with universiin Chizami Sub-Division, within of money to purchase new Transties on online. Students’ regiseight months six transformers former. If the bills are not sufficient, tration cannot be done without spoiled and took many days to the concern department should power supply. Small generator replace them. Now, the electricmake consumers understand and does not give consistent power ity is restored, but the small scale enhance electric bill. Now, it is alsupply. It spoils electronic gadindustries like Saw Mills are not most a month without electricity, gets due to fluctuation of power allowed to run for fear of spoiling will the Power Department collect supply. The teachers find difthe Transformer. Many people electric bills from the consumers? ficult to prepare their lessons earn their daily bread and spon- 5. The consumers have right to dewithout electricity. The students sor their children education with mand good power supply. The cannot do home works/assigna meager wages earned from authorities seem to be taking ments. They cannot do paper these small scale industries. The advantage of the silent consumpresentation. The electrical Power Department is now deprivers. Now it is time that public

voice out their right. The supply of electricity is the responsibility of the State government. The collected bills should be sufficient to manage Power Department and supply sufficient power to the consumers. We all know that Manipur Government has made Pre-Paid Electricity Bill. The citizens of Manipur State have sufficient and regular power supply.

Is Nagaland Government capable to introduce Pre-Paid Bill system? This will help both the State Government and consumers.

The consumers will also be very judicious in using electricity.

Since the formation of the statehood, the citizens have not experienced regular power supply for 24 hours. There is always load shedding, power cut off for onetwo hours or even whole day and night times. There is no prospect to improve the economy of people and progress unless there is regular power supply.

Yiepetso Wezah, Pfutsero Town

Identity in the field of Sports

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ndeed a delight for soccer fans to be able to witness back to back football tourney in the ‘Copa America Centenario’ and the ‘Euro Cup’.The euphoria and fervor triggered in fans with the onset of the Copa America Centenario contest has but intensified, with the Euro Cup closing in for a podium finish. Still for those fans asserting a rightful position for their dream teams, having made exits in the group stages, may hope for redemption at ‘Rio Olympics’. Brazil, for that matter, would be the choicest destination for any sports enthusiasts to pursue their idols/teams, as they compete for greater glory in the biggest sports extravaganza.

Seldom do residents of a country congregate for a cause, as is willfully done in support of a team or an athlete representing the country at a world stage. The significance of representation cannot be gauged in terms of importance, irrespective of the level or stage, but one can imagine the joy and pressure of competing at the world stage on the country’s behest. Incidentally, only few field incorporates people from all walks of life, religion, sex, creed or flair as is accommodated in the field of sports. It is one field wherein people do not judge the other for want of stature, education, appearance or background. However, when it comes to accolades in the field of sports, needless to mention other areas, Manipur, Mizoram and Assam are few of the states from the North-East we keep hearing of. One Mary Kom and the state of Manipur was elevated to a world stage. Unfortu-

nately she missed out an Olympic berth this time around. Still, let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope that the initiative of Indian Olympic Association to the International Boxing Association for a wildcard entry materializes. Whatever be the response, an Olympic bronze medal and five world boxing championship titles to her name speaks for itself. Even Tripura, for that matter, has come of age making a cut for ‘Rio 2016’ in 22 year old gymnast’s Dipakarmakar; that too in a sport which has yet to reinforce a respectable place in the country. The qualification is in itself a feat worthy of praise and she has our best wishes.

The question is, how are we any different from our sister states that we still fail to solidify representation, even at the national level?

With an Olympic mark as early as in 1948, Dr Talimeren Ao -captain of the first national football team, just where have we lost track? Our failure to capitalize on the initial gain is definitely a big loss, not irreparable though. Tribal as we are, tribal instincts are inherent and rest assured we can excel in the field of shooting and archery. Besides, wrestling is a forte for our Angami brothers. Just why is glory bound by firm handshakes of Naga ministers at Kohima public ground? With all due respect, Chekrovolu Swuro- the ace Naga archer, with her credentials could consider investing in sports/ archery academy. It would be prudent to pass on her talent filled tips to our many able and raring youth, devoid of a mentor. We Nagas are certainly not short of talent, what we lack is

genuine involvement of our government and talk about individual athlete; we may just be a little shy of commitment, doggedness and selfconfidence!!!..

Being an ardent follower of sports, it’s appalling to see the pace with which the envisioned stadium at Residency colony, Dimapur, is shaping up. Just why can’t it graduate beyond the model of a boulder a day? It’s actually discouraging privy of the fact that the arena is producing more of drivers sans sporting talent. So porous and unattended it is that the arena, in its existing form has become a safe haven for many wrongdoings. This just depicts the status games and sports have in our society at the moment.

Games once hosted responsibly and with immense pride by khels, students unions, district sports associations’ etc.has faded with time. So has the culture of inter-village, range and district level competitions. Same applies to school and college sports meet, which has become more of a routine nature. I feel it’s high time the spirit of games and sports is revived and potential picks encouraged and supported to pursue the same full time. It is also time for our sports ministry to initiate proactive steps to provide our youth the representation required, because without necessary platform talent alone may not thrive. We aren’t aspiring or looking at results in a jiffy but spadework for times to come and it is certainly achievable if our sports ministry feels responsible in giving Nagaland an identity in the field of sports.

Vincent Patton, Srinagar, J&K

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eteran actress Sharmila Tagore, "Slumdog Millionaire" star Freida Pinto and director Deepa Mehta feature among Indian-origin film personalities invited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to be part of its new class of members.

The Academy invited a record 683 new members 46 per

cent female and 41 per cent persons of colour as it aims to diversify following criticism of its largely white and male membership.

Apart from Tagore, Pinto and Mehta, British filmmaker of Indian origin Asif Kapadia -- who bagged the Best Documentary Feature Oscar for "Amy", based on the life of late singer Amy Winehouse -- also features in

this year's class of new members.

The diversity push was in response to the #OscarsSoWhite uproar that took place earlier this year, when all-white acting nominees put a microscope on the Academy’s largely white and male membership.

"We are proud to welcome these new members to the Academy, and know they view this as an opportunity and not just an

invitation, a mission and not just a membership," Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs said in a statement.

Isaacs also encouraged Hollywood and the larger creative community to "open its doors wider, and create opportunities for anyone interested in working in this incredible and storied industry". The new class is by far the largest ever announced by

the Academy and it features celebrities aged as young as 24 and as old as 91.

On the Hollywood front, the new members also include "Star Wars" actor John Boyega, Idris Elba and last year’s best actress winner Brie Larson. Also invited are Kate Beckinsale, "Creed" director Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan and Emma Watson.

Source: IANS

KiT HAringTOn thanks the man who punched him at McDonald's

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it Harington is opening up about the time that he was punched in the face at McDonald’s the night before his audition for Game of Thrones. The 29-year-old actor says he thinks the black eye he had during the audition helped him land the role of Jon Snow.

“I’d been in a fight the night before…

I’d went into McDonald’s with this girl I had been dating, and it was late night and there was no seats,” Kit told W Magazine. “I asked this guy and this girl that he was with if we could sit at the same table as them. We sat down, and quite

quickly he started being rude to the girl I was with, calling her names…He called her an ugly pig or something worse, and I said, ‘No you can’t, you can’t call her that. Get up.’”

“He’d been sat down the entire time so when he got up he just kept going,” Kit continued. “I realized I had to, at that point, I had to throw the first punch or else I’d look like a complete wimp. And I got batted. So I went to the Jon Snow audition with a black eye, which I think that man who punched me in the face may have helped me get the job, so thank you!”

Source: Just Jared

I went to the Jon Snow audition with a black eye

Became an actor by accident: Johnny Depp

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irates of the Caribbean" star Johnny Depp says that he became an actor by "accident". Depp gave his first public interview since his acrimonious divorce from estranged wife Amber Heard on a radio talk show on June 26, but made no mention of his legal battle or allegations made against him. The 53-year-old appeared on the Jonesy's Jukebox radio talk show alongside his band members from the Hollywood Vampires -- Matt Sorum, Robert DeLeo and Bruce Witkin.

During the interview, Depp revealed that he stumbled into acting while trying to pursue music as a teenager, reports people.com. "I've (been a musician) since I was little. I have played since I was 12. I started playing clubs when I was like 13 in Miami," Depp said. "I needed to pay rent. Somebody said, 'Why don't you go meet an agent.

My agent is with Nick Cage,' so she sent me on an audition for something and I got it," he added.

Depp said it wasn't until his band broke up that he considered acting full-time. "It seemed like a good way to pay the rent for a minute," he said. Even as his divorce battle with Heard continues, Depp plans to take the stage with his band during their US tour, which commences from July 1 in Pennsylvania.

A Los Angeles court hearing has been scheduled for August 15 and 16 on Heard's request for a permanent restraining order against Depp amid allegations that he abused her throughout their relationship. A temporary Children at the Vacation Bible School at Christian Revival Church Naga Hospital Colony on June 28. restraining order has been reissued in the interim.

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Source: IANS

'Kriti' plagiarism case: Now, Nepali filmmaker's 'BOB' also removed from YouTube

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oon after Shirish Kunder's psychological thriller film Kriti was taken down from YouTube, it is now being reported that Nepali filmmaker Aneel Neupane's short film BOB from which the former has been allegedly lifted, has also been taken down.

In the plagiarism controversy surrounding the plot of Kriti, the makers have come out with an official statement. The producers of Kriti, Muvizz.com, have already initiated legal proceedings against Neupane and also plan to file a defamation suit against him. The makers have asked Neupane to substantiate his allegations with facts which he has apparently failed to. So far, Neupane has also not replied to the legal communication by the makers of Kriti.

The producers of Kriti further state that BOB was initially released online with a private key to the director's close friends, none of whom are known to anyone involved in the production of Kriti to the best of their knowledge.

If otherwise, they would like to know who amongst

those with access shared the private key and more importantly to whom was it shared with.

The statement also says that they have extensive proof of the fact that Kriti was shot in February 2016 while BOB was published on YouTube in May 2016.

Hence the allegations that Kriti is copied from BOB just because it released a month later on YouTube is ridiculous.

The makers have added that the takedown of films from YouTube only proves that the matter is being investigated, and not that the makers are at fault.

In the light of above stated facts, the makers have expressed their conviction in their fans and believe that they will not be wavered by such frivolous allegation, but lend their support to Kriti in making it a bigger success.

Shirish Kunder's Kriti was released online by Kangana Ranaut on June 22 and got a million hits within a single day of it's release.

The movie stars Manoj Bajpayee, Radhika Apte and Neha Sharma in the leads.

Source: DNA

Drew Barrymore in talks for TV show

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ctress Drew Barrymore is reportedly in talks for a TV show.

According to sources, Barrymore has been discussing a talk show development deal with Warner Bros and Ellen DeGeneres’s A Very Good Production banner, reports variety.com. Barrymore is already in business with Warner Bros TV’s Shed Media as the narrator of the upcoming NBC unscripted series “First Dates".

Sources emphasised that there is no deal in place for Barrymore on the talk show front yet, but the conversations have been ongoing. Barrymore has be-

come more active as a producer in television in recent years. She is an executive producer of “Knife Fight”.

On the acting front, Barrymore is gearing up for a starring role in Netflix’s upcoming comedy “Santa Clarita Diet”, in which she will star opposite Timothy Olyphant. She is also an executive producer on the series. Barrymore’s long list of acting credits include “Scream”, “Donnie Darko” and “Charlie’s Angels” and many romantic comedies including “Never Been Kissed”, “The Wedding Singer” and “50 First Dates".

Source: IANS

Audrey Hepburn letters sell at auction for £11,000

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collection of letters written by late British actress Audrey Hepburn has sold for 11,250 pounds more than twice its estimate. The 10 letters were penned between 1951 and 1960 to her mentor and lifelong friend Sir Felix Aylmer. They reveal details of a dramatic decade of the actress's life as she rose from an unknown ballerina to Hollywood fame. They had been estimated to sell at the Bonhams auction in London for up to £4,000.

In one letter, the actress wrote that "with a heavy heart" she had broken off her engagement to socialite James Hanson. "It is all

very unhappy-making," she said. "I fear I thought it possible to make our combined lives and careers work out."

It was followed by joy at finding her future husband, actor Mel Ferrer, whom she married in private in 1954.

"We want to keep [the wedding] a dark secret in order to have it without the 'press'," she wrote.

At the same auction, Freddie Mercury's personal song writing notebook sold for £62,500, while a Dalek from BBC series Doctor Who sold for £16,250.

A rare album cover of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band signed by all four members of the band sold for £74,500.

Source: BBC

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irector Julian Temple's Keith Richards - The Origin Of The Species will look at the guitarist's pre-Stones life as part of BBC Two's My Generation season. Richards said it looked at an era when it felt like "time to push limits". The 72-yearold will also "hand-pick" two nights of films and live performances on BBC Four.

Keith Richards' Lost Weekend will run in September and feature an interview with the Rolling Stone each night, in which he will explain his selections. Describing Richards as an "avatar of rebellion, buccaneer, soul survivor, as well as the coolest dude on the planet", the BBC said Temple's film would be broadcast in July.

Temple said the 60-minute documentary would explore how both Richards "and the '60s in England came about".

ScArleTT JOHAnSSOn highest grossing actress

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carlett Johansson has reportedly become the highest grossing actress in Hollywood, officially earning more money at the box office than her female counterparts. According to box office reporting website Box Office Mojo, Johansson has already raked in $3.3 billion at the US box office, making her the 10th highest earning actor - male or female - in Hollywood, reports people.com.

By far the youngest actor on the top 10 list, Johansson, 31, was only beaten by the likes of Harrison Ford, Samuel L. Jackson, Morgan Freeman, Tom Hanks, Robert Downey Jr., Eddie Murphy, Tom Cruise, Michael Caine and Johnny Depp. The next highest-grossing actress on the list is Cameron Diaz at 19, followed by Helena Bonham Carter (26), Cate Blanchett (29), Julia Roberts (30), Elizabeth Banks (31), Emma Watson (32) and Anne Hathaway at 50.

Johansson has appeared as Natasha Romanoff, or Black Widow, in five Marvel films including "Iron Man 2" in 2010, "The Avengers" in 2012, "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" in 2014 and "Captain America: Civil War" in 2016.

She also voiced Kaa in "The Jungle Book" and starred in "Hail, Caesar!" this year.

Source: IANS

Richards said he was "heavily" into model airplanes as a child, but was not very successful at building them, adding with a laugh that he "liked the glue". He said during the late 1950s, "there was a feeling that there was a change coming". "[Prime Minister] Harold Macmillan actually said it - the 'winds of change' and all that - but he didn't mean it in quite the same way. "I certainly felt that for my generation, the feeling in the air was - it's time to push limits. The world is ours now and you can rise or fall on it."

The BBC's head of music TV commissioning, Jan Young husband, said Richards was an "outstanding talent and an inspiration to us all". "We are thrilled to be able to bring his unique and entertaining insights to our audience. "I know it will be a totally original experience."

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Wimbledon 2016

Venus progresses, as Ferrer is knocked out

Venus Williams during her match against Greece's Maria Sakkari. (REUTERS)

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lONDON, JUNE 30 (REUTERS): A time violation warning, a few spots of rain and the thunderous groundstrokes of her rival could not throw Venus Williams off her long-limbed stride as she reached the Wimbledon third round with a 7-5 4-6 6-3 win over Greek qualifier Maria Sakkari on Thursday.

Playing an opponent who was not even aged three when she won the first of her seven grand slam titles at Wimbledon in 2000, Williams proved that it would take more than mere determination to topple the American eighth seed.

Barring a loss to an unranked Kim Clijsters at the 2009 U.S. Open, Williams had not lost to a player ranked outside the world's top 100 at

a grand slam this century.

World number 115 Sakkari's hopes of ending that run gathered momentum when she broke the 36-year-old three times in the second set. But Williams, who dropped her serve in the seventh game of the first set after incurring a time violation warning for switching rackets, was back into her groove in the third set and set up a meeting with Russian Daria Kasatkina. David Ferrer became the highest-ranked casualty so far in theWimbledon men's singles when French serve and volleyer Nicolas Mahut overpowered him 6-1 6-4 6-3 on Thursday.

The 13th-seeded Spaniard has suffered a drop in form this year, and never

looked capable of turning things around against his fellow 34-year-old. Mahut, whose career includes three grasscourt titles, had never beaten a Spaniard at a grand slam before meeting Ferrer, but quickly took charge, reeling off six straight games after Ferrer had struggled to hold his opening serve.

Ferrer, a quarter-finalist in 2012 and 2013, broke back after slipping behind in the second set but dropped serve at 4-4 allowing Mahut to hold serve for a two-set lead.

There was no way back after that for the former French Open finalist who dropped out of the world's top 10 for the first time in nearly six years in May. Mahut, part of Wimble-

Simeone vows to stay on and improve Atletico

don folklore after losing to American John Isner in the longest match in tennis history in 2010 -- an 11 hour five minute epic -will play fellow Frenchman Pierre-Hugues Herbert in round three. After almost three hours of play over three days, British number two Heather Watson was dumped out of Wimbledon 3-6 6-0 12-10 by Germany's Annika Beck in the longest women's match of the tournament so far.

Watson, who came within two points of beating eventual champion Serena Williams in the third round last year, clawed her way back into the much delayed first-round clash after losing nine straight games in the second set and start of the third. The frustration showed as Watson, 24, earned a warning for repeatedly smashing her racket at the changeover after the evenly-matched pair traded breaks in the fourth and fifth games of the third set. Watson, world number 55, missed three match points with the score at 10-9 in the decider.

Beck, who needed treatment on her ankle after tumbling in the damp conditions before play was abandoned on Wednesday, held her nerve to break Watson and hold her own serve, reaching the second round after two hours 52 minutes on court. Beck, ranked 43rd, will play Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus in the second round.

Sasnovich beat French 31st seed Kristina Mladenovic.

to manchester United

lONDON, JUNE 30 (REUTERS): Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is joining Premier League club Manchester United, he said on Twitter on Thursday.

"Time to let the world know my next destination is @Manutd," the 34-year-old said.

Ibrahimovic had been widely expected to make the move to England after announcing he was leaving French side Paris St Germain.

United will be the eighth club in a career which began at Malmo in 1999 and has included spells at Ajax Amsterdam, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona and AC Milan.

At Old Trafford he will play under new United manager Jose Mourinho.

Saina up to no.5; Jwala-Ashwini fall four spots in bWF rankings NEw DElhI, JUNE 30 (IANS): London bronze medallist Saina Nehwal rose one point to the No.5 spot in women's singles while women's doubles combination of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa slipped four places to be placed 20th in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings which were released on Thursday.

Saina, who recently clinched her second Australian Open title after beating Chinese Sun Yu, exchanged places with Japan's Nozomi Okuhara, who now occupies the sixth spot in the table led

by Spain's Carolina Marin.

Saina's city-mate PV Sindhu re-

Neymar to sign 5 year extension with Barcelona

BARCElONA, JUNE 30 (IANS): Brazilian forward Neymar will sign a five-year contract extension with Barcelona, club president Josep Maria Bartomeu announced on Thursday. "Neymar wants to stay here. In ing is necessary to better yourself."

Simeone has won the Europa League, the next few days we will finalize his conKing's Cup and La Liga in his four-and-ahalf seasons at the Spanish club.

The 46-year-old says only a few teams that have "more resources" are superior to Atletico and expects his side to continue NEw DElhI, JUNE 30 (IANS): The to fight for titles domestically and inter- ongoing grassroots leaders course being nationally. "I don't believe there are many conducted by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) aims to tutor the 25 parteams better than us," he said.

"We have created a strong group. To be ticipants in identifying talent from their better than Atletico is very difficult because respective states, AIFF technical director we play as a team. Only Barcelona, Real Ma- Scott O'Donell informed on Thursday.

"We have spent the last three years to drid and Bayern Munich are better than Atletico, no one else. We are constantly anxious raise the profile of the grassroots and we to improve." Atletico president Enrique Cer- are at a stage to now identify talented playezo is looking to keep the same core of play- ers in the programme and challenge them ers while also bringing in reinforcements. further," O'Donell said in a statement.

The three-day informative course is French forward Antoine Griezmann, who being attended by technical officers and scored 32 goals in 51 appearances for Atletgrassroots development officers from all ico this season, signed a one-year contract over the country. extension earlier this month.

Gautam Ghosh, the technical officer Atletico have agreed to sign Argentine of the Indian Football Association, West midfielder Nicolas Gaitan from Benfica Bengal, agreed with O'Donell. and are looking to strengthen their attack.

"We have set up six Grassroots Cen"The aim is to improve from last sea- tres. Talent identification at the Grassroots son," Cerezo told reporters on Wednes- level is necessary for the development of day. "I know what Atletico needs and that Football in India as a whole," the former is why we are working well and we will India U-16 coach maintained. bring in players and good ones." "We have "We already have grassroots centres in turned down offers of millions for almost West Bengal and the aim now is to harness every player that we have and we will as- the talented Players through various persume that financial weight in order to mutations and combinations. The course maintain the backbone of this team and is helping us to understand how to extend for the important players to remain here." the outreach of grassroots football in the

tract extension," Bartomeu said in a press conference. The 24-year-old forward's annual income, according to the new contract, may amount to 15 million euros (around $16 million), something that has not been confirmed by Bartomeu, reports Efe.

tained her 10th spot in women's singles.

Meanwhile, inconsistency and poor form cost 2010 Commonwealth Games champions duo of Jwala and Ashwini as they fell four spots to be positioned at the 20th place in women's doubles.

In men's singles, Sameer Verma climbed a place to be 36th while B. Sai Praneeth fell four places to be placed 37th in the rankings.

In men's doubles Manu Attri and B. Sumeeth Reddy also made a downward movement to fall two places to No.23 while young combo of Pranaav Jerry Chopra and Akshay Dewalkar moved up one spot to 29th.

Giggs 'set to leave' Manchester United

AIFF aims to boost talent identification

MADRID, JUNE 30 (REUTERS): Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone, a month on from a second Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid in three years, has made it clear that his immediate future is with the Spanish club.

The Argentine, who has been at Atletico since 2011 and is under contract for another four years, said after the loss on penalties to Real that he wanted to explore his options. But now he says he is only concentrating on making the team better.

"I spoke in the heat of the moment," Simeone told reporters on Wednesday in Buenos Aires. "We Argentinians are like that. Others are not at fault for beating you, I learned that a long time ago.

"To remember the pain and the suffer-

state while identifying talent," Ghosh stated. "Talent identification is key in grassroots football as it helps in the growth of the talented players," Dinesh Nair, one of the top referees in India who is also attending the workshop, said.

"In Mumbai we have implemented talent identification through matches and we have designed format according to age groups and that has immensely boosted our results in terms of talent identification," he added.

"Grassroots football should be about engaging the masses and through talent identification the kids should know that there is a pathway to become elite."

Richard Hood, the AIFF's head of youth development, who is also the instructor of the course, reflected on the importance of the workshop.

"The workshop has been designed to deliver a better understanding of how players are developed the world over. We are not in a position to copy any one particular model for our success and an Indian development plan needs to emerge with the focus on the youngest players we have," he pronounced. "I have always believed that to catch up with the best in Asia we need to start where they start."

MANChESTER, JUNE 30 (REUTERS): Ryan Giggs has rejected an offer to stay at Manchester United and is ready to end his association with the club after 29 years, a British newspaper reported on Thursday.

Giggs, who played 963 times for United after joining the club as a 14-yearold, worked as a coach under David Moyes and Louis van Gaal.

But the Daily Mail said he has decided against taking up an offer of a reduced role from new manager Jose Mourinho. "Giggs' representatives are now in ne-

gotiations with United over a pay-off for the final year of his contract," the Mail said.

It was reported that Giggs has not spoken directly to Mourinho, who starts work at United on Monday.

Giggs is likely to be questioned about his future on British television on Thursday when he starts work as an ITV pundit ahead of the Euro 2016 quarter-final between Poland and Portugal.

The Welshman had been tipped as a future Manchester United manager but is now expected to seek a role with another club.

Shastri, Ganguly should have minded their language

NEw DElhI, JUNE 30 (IANS): Ravi Shastri feels that Sourav Ganguly has shown disrespect to the process of selecting the national chief cricket coach by staying out of the interview board when he made his presentation while the latter has hit back questioning why he was not present in person.

Both used words that could have been kept out of civil conversations, but each wanted to prove that the other was cheeky.

Understandably, Shastri is disappointed at not getting the job after, in his own words, making a decent job of it as India's team director in the "difficult last 18 months". The board's advisory committee of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and V.V.S. Laxman, with former board secretary and Madhya Pradesh captain Sanjay Jagdale as convenor, felt that former captain Anil Kumble was better suited for the job than Shastri and others who had applied.

In the whole episode, the board has come out in a poor light. It could have avoided the controversy by simply asking

Shastri and Ganguly to choose a time convenient to both, more so when the candidate is hooked on a teleconferencing link just as a key member of the committee Sachin Tendulkar was.

Whatever happened to the media team of the board with high-profile men manning it? It is their job to tell the media about the process. There was so much of speculation as to who all faced the interview board. By all accounts, the most impressive credentials should have been that of Australian Tom Moody, but over the years the board has developed aversion to foreign coaches bringing their own support staff, ignoring the claims of Indians -some of whom were perceived to be better than those brought in.

That left Shastri and Kumble as Sandip Patil would not have got the nod of all three members because of past baggage or the board may have told him to keep off as he is the chief selector. Ganguly was there when the juniors faced the selection panel and apparently left the room just as Shas-

tri was about to appear. Here the system collapsed to give yet another stick to the Supreme Court to thrash the board and insist on implementing the Rajendra Mal Lodha Committee recommendations for overhauling the governance.

The statements of both Shastri and Ganguly, known for their leadership qualities, came out as pretty immature even if their dislike for each other is too well known to some.

Yes, Shastri is believed to have pipped Ganguly to the post last time and the undercurrent naturally was evident when both were involved in different capacities this time. There is a school of thought that believes that Ganguly did not lose out the last time because of Shastri's manipulation, but he was told that he was badly needed to run the Cricket Association of Bengal in view of the deteriorating health of Jagmohan Dalmiya.

Just as Shastri is acceptable to Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the limited-overs captain, and Test captain Virat Kohli, the two

India skippers like Kumble just as much, so it was a toss up between the two. Now the logic comes into play.

The board president cannot talk like a politician, saying that the whole exercise of selecting the new coach was transparent without revealing that Ganguly was not present when Shastri was interviewed. It was left to Shastri to come out with the important information.

Sadly, even active cricketers have jumped in to express their views. When the board carries all sorts of inspired interviews with cricketers on its website, denying hard-working reporters access to them, how come it is in such a munificent mood to allow players to attack the protoganists dissecting their qualifications for the job?

All those who sang paeans in praise of Shastri are now gung ho about taking the field under Kumble. The batsmen think Kumble, as a bowler, is in a better position to help them and the bowlers feel their ability will go up a notch under his attentive eye.

The way to go in Indian cricket!

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