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naga sepoy’s family calls for fresh probe into death
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By Sandemo Ngullie
our Correspondent Kohima | July 20
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DC Kohima orders control on issue of petrol
Khonoma men weaving Mekhu, an indigenous Naga basket made with fine cane thread and bamboo at a peer group hangout called Kikra -Ki at Khonoma village, some 14 kilometre away from Kohima. (Photo by Imti Longchar)
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Vekhwütso Vasa today alleged that there was “conspiracy” and “foul play” in the “tragic death” of his son Sepoy Vezota Vasa of Jat Regiment at Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh). Sepoy Vasa died on June 23 last, and his family has demanded a fresh probe into the incident. “Deliver justice to us and give appropriate punishment to the culprit,” Vasa said, while addressing a press conference here at Kohima Press Club. Unsatisfied with the present investigation conducted by Jat Regiment and Bareilly Police, Vasa said the family has decided to lodge a fresh FIR. The Jat Regiment at Bareilly has alleged that his death was a case of suicide. Giving the facts of the case, which have already been published earlier by The Morung Express, Vasa stated that the death was reported 40 minutes after Lt. Vasa’s body was found, his post mortem was conducted without the permission of his family, with his family not even allowed to clean or clothe the body later. According to the pictures taken by the police, and which was shown to us, said Vasa, Lt. Vezota’s zipper was unzipped and his half pant was unbuttoned. He added that a fresh drop of sweat could also be seen in the picture which clearly shows that he could have survived if taken to hospital for emergency medical treatment. “If someone wants to commit suicide, he will struggle while giving his/her strength to tighten the death of self but there was no sign of such struggle as his slipper was well put-on and his legs were not stiff according to the pictures shown to us by the police,” Vasa stated. “Questions asked by us to the Investigation Officer (IO), the Jat Regimental Centre and his army mates were never answered. Instead of answering, all they said was pata nahi hai, kya hua (we don’t know what happened). Most of the post mortem report was written in Hindi, and there was no clear report written/given otherwise. All his barrack mates said that they slept off and they don’t know anything, when their barrack toilet was
just next to their door. When we asked the IO who the JCO on duty that night was, all the IO replied was he did not know, when it is clearly known that the name of the officer-in-charge will be written in the Duty list or Check list,” Vasa stated. Vasa also stated that whenever his son used to call up, he used to complain that other army mates used to abuse him out of jealousy as Lt. Vezota Vasa had good relations with his senior officers. “If post mortem is done on a dead body after some hours, there will never be bruise or swelling on the body, but due to the cutting during post mortem his face and skin were swollen which clearly shows that the dead body was very much fresh,” Vasa stated. Vasa added that “The last time when he (Lt. Vezota Vasa) came for vacation, he was irritable about the abuses and just before he left for Bareilly he was complaining that he didn’t want to go back and wanted to resign from his post. In view of the above stated points, it is very clear there was conspiracy and foul play in his tragic death.” Earlier, The Naga Hoho had demanded a fair and impartial investigation into the mysterious death of Sepoy Vezota Vasa. In a representation to Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh, submitted through Nagaland’s Governor P B Acharya, the Naga Hoho stated that there have often been reports of Naga boys being harassed and meted out undue humiliation after joining various professions in the mainland and one such case was the result which led to the demise of one Sepoy Vezota Vasa of Jat Regiment at Bareilly (UP) on June 23 last. The Western Chakhesang Hoho (WCH) had also submitted a representation to Nagaland’s Governor to look into the death of Sepoy Vezota Vasa; the circumstances of his death have been found by his family and community to be “suspicious.” In its representation, WCH requested Governor to “personally intervene” on the matter of Vasa’s death to see to it that the “truth is unfolded at the earliest by conducting a fair and impartial investigation.”
Kohima, JuLy 20 (DiPR): In view of the limited stock of petrol in Kohima Town outlets, the Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor, IAS has ordered that petrol will now be issued on a controlled basis and rationed with effect from July 21, Friday, early hours till additional stock arrives. 10 litres will be issued per vehicle while 20 litres for emergency vehicles will be issued. The order has been enforced under essential commodity statutory provisions.
Kohima, JuLy 20 (mExN): In order to redress the grievances of the citizens, the Administrative Reforms Commission, appointed by the Union Government in 1966, recommended the constitution of the institutions of Lokayukta. In the light of those recommendations, the Lokayukta institutions were established in various States of the Indian Union with jurisdiction to deal with complaints not only against elective public servants, but also against the other categories of public servants defined in the Act.
DHD leader apprehended in Nagaland
MBBS and BDS selection process Rally for demand of Tseminyu District on July 27 needs immediate review: ENCSU
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A Central Administrative Officer (CAO) of Dima Halam Daogah (DHD) was apprehended by the Assam Rifles in the wee hours of Wednesday in Nagaland. According to intelligence sources, the DHD leader has been identified as Morod Dingdong. He hails from the Dilip Nunisa faction of the DHD. Sources informed that the 32 Assam Rifles apprehended the DHD leader from his residence at Doyapur near Dimapur. Weapons have also been recovered from his residence, according to the sources. Morod Dingdong has been handed over to the concerned police station, the sources said.
formance. The citizens are becoming more and more agitated when they know scams like adulteration of petrol, Pension Fund Scam, Educational Scholarship Scam, etc.,” stated the Governor. In the wake of “increasing irregularities” in the State being reported in the local media, he reiterated, it has become “absolutely necessary in our State to have Lokayukta.” In the light of this, the Governor appealed to the State Government to immediately complete the formalities for enactment of the Lokayukta Bill in the State.
Governor says, “It is a constitutional countercheck to corruption and non-performance” This was informed today in a press release from the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya, appealing the enactment of a Lokayukta Bill in Nagaland State in the wake of “increasingly irregularities.” “It is a constitutional countercheck to corruption and non-per-
DimaPuR, JuLy 20 (mExN): The Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) has sought an “immediate review” of the recently declared result for MBBS and BDS candidates by the Government of Nagaland. In a press release from ENCSU Joint Secretary Nokchem Angth and Chairman Longre Chang, the Union stated that it did not find the selection process for MBBS and BDS candidates as “free and fair under State Government over past few years.” The ENCSU that it has detected the “same anomalies” this year, “the result of which was declared by the Department of Technical Education Dated 15th July, 2016 Vides NO.DTE/ESTT-2/12/201617/ where the Department and the Government failed to implement the Government policy on Backward Tribes (BT) Reservation in selecting the students from deprived areas.” Therefore the intervention was sought from the Government of Nagaland and the department concerned for an “immediate review.” The ENCSU informed that according to the Government’s policy 15 percent seats are reserved for the Backward Tribes
of Nagaland State. “If this is to be implemented then out of 45 MBBS seats, the BTs have to get 7 seats. However, the distribution of seats has never been fair citing 40% marks. BTs were allocated only 3 seats in 2016. Therefore, we ask the government and the department to immediately review and implement the quota as per the Government policy by conducting re-examination solely for candidates belonging to Backward Tribes of Nagaland or should award grace mark and allocate the 4 missing seats to BT Candidates at the earliest,” stressed the ENCSU. The Union also asked the Government and the department concerned how it can possibly be that there is a uniform cut off mark for all candidates (40%) when there is 15% reservation for Backward Tribes. The ENCSU thus asked the Government and the department concerned to “withhold” from conducting the counseling of selected candidates until the issue has been settled. It also stated that if the Government, or the department, fail to respond to the issue by July 25, then the Union “shall take its own course of action and the Union will not held responsible for any untoward situation.”
New HIV infections steady at 2.5 mn a year worldwide
NEw yoRK, JuLy 20 (iaNS): Nearly 2.5 million people worldwide become new victims of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) each year although deaths from the deadly virus have been steadily declining from a peak in 2005, finds a study. The study revealed that despite the annual number of new infections declining from the peak rate of 3.3 million in 1997, the number of new infections is relatively constant in the past 10 years, with a drop of just 0.7 per cent a year between 2005 and 2015 compared to the fall of 2.7 per cent a year between 1997 and 2005. “Our new findings present a worrying picture of slow progress in reducing new HIV infections over the past 10 years,” said lead author Haidong Wang, Associate Professor at University of Washington. Further, the proportion of peo-
ple living with HIV on Antiretroviral therapy (ART) have increased rapidly between 2005 and 2015, from 6.4 per cent to 38.6 per cent for men, and from 3.3 per cent to 42.4 per cent for women. Thus, the annual deaths from HIV/AIDS have been declining at a steady pace from a peak of 1.8 million in 2005, to 1.2 million in 2015, partly due to the scale-up of ART. Yet, most countries are still far from achieving the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)90-90-90 target of 81 per cent by 2020, said the paper published in The Lancet HIV journal. ART coverage is highly variable and massive scale-up of treatment is needed in the Middle East, north Africa, eastern Europe and east Asia where only around a fifth of people living with HIV receive ART, and in
central Asia where treatment reaches less than a third of people with HIV. “Development assistance for HIV/AIDS is stagnating and health resources in many low-income countries are expected to plateau over the next 15 years,” added Christopher Murray, Professor at University of Washington. A massive scale-up of efforts from governments and international agencies will be required to meet the goal of ending AIDS, along with better detection and treatment programmes and improving the affordability of antiretroviral drugs, the researchers said. For the study, the team conducted a comprehensive analysis of HIV incidence, prevalence, deaths and coverage of ART at the global, regional, and national level for 195 countries between 1980 and 2015.
TSEmiNyu, JuLy 20 (mExN): The Rengma Hoho and its ‘frontal organisations’ have decided to go on a ‘peaceful public rally’ in Tseminyu Town to press for their existing demand for the creation of Tseminyu District in Nagaland. The public rally will be held at Tseminyu Town on July 27. This was decided in an executive meeting of the above mentioned organizations on July 20, informed a press release from Rengma Hoho President Kenyuseng Tep.
The Rengma Hoho reminded the State Government of the “contribution of the Rengmas in the field of Naga political and historical movement in the implementation of Nagaland state.” “We were also the signatories and were in the forefront when our Nagaland state was born,” the Rengma Hoho stated. Thus, like “any other tribe,” the Government “should honour our demand and grant Tseminyu District” to the Rengma people. It urged the Government to “respect and honor the political and his-
torical rights by fulfilling the demand for a district.” In this direction all frontal organisations, constituent units of the Rengma Hoho, all political parties and individuals within Rengma areas have been requested to attend the rally and extend support and solidarity to the “just and rightful” demand. It was also informed that along with the peaceful rally, a memorandum will be submitted to the Government of Nagaland through the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Tseminyu.
Unauthorized coffee nurseries draw attention of nagaland’s coffee Board Kohima, JuLy 20 (NEPS): Unauthorized coffee nurseries in various places in Nagaland have drawn the attention of the Coffee Board of Nagaland. The issue of unauthorized coffee nurseries surfaced during a Land Resources Department’s marathon ‘Consultative meeting with the Coffee Board Officials’ held here at the Conference Hall of the Directorate of the Land Resources Department here today. When officials of the Land Resources Department asked the Coffee Board officials whether they had encouraged such unauthorized coffee nurseries in the markets, they said they had never supplied any saplings to any persons. Secretary of the Land Resources Department, Y Kikheto Sema, IAS, who was also present at the Consultative Meeting directed the officials of the Department and also district officials to create awareness among farmers not to buy any coffee nurseries from unauthorized sellers.
land Resources Department’s Consultative meeting with the Coffee Board Officials held at its Directorate Conference Hall on July 20. (Photo by NEPS)
“We will provide coffee nurseries only to the nodal department, that is Land Resources Department,” said AP Anantha Kumar, Joint Director, Coffee Board, Government of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Sema was also critical of the mindset of many officials of the Government of India or any Central agencies saying that many a times they neglected many areas of development under the pretext of law and order problem. “But I tell you Nagaland has been experiencing relative peace over the years,” he informed
the Coffee Board officials attending the Consultative meeting. “Nagaland is the only State formed through a political agreement and there is no reason why the Coffee Board should not take advantage of the relative peace prevailing in the State.” Nagaland started vigorous coffee cultivation during 1980. The survey conducted by the Board has estimated that an area of 4268 hectares is suitable for coffee cultivation. The Nagaland Plantation of Crops Development Corporation (NPCDC) was the pioneer agency to establish Cof-
fee in Nagaland since 1981 and created an area of 2811 hectares. The coffee plantations in Nagaland were not going well after some years as many beneficiaries could not carry out their activities due to poor marketing network and lack of financial support. In the Consultative Meeting, the Secretary expressed his happiness that the Government was coming forward to revive the coffee plantations in the State through the Land Resources Department and requested the officials of the Coffee Board to speed up providing all the necessary training programs to their officials so as to impart proper training to the farmers. The Land Recourses Department also requested the Coffee Board to set up another Coffee Board Office at Kohima as the lone Coffee Board at Mokokchung is not enough to work for the coffee movement in the State. The Coffee Board also agreed to have ‘Quarterly Consultative Meetings’ with the officials of the LRD.
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Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Nagaland transports indented materials to various divisions in Nagaland from PHED Central Store, Dimapur. The materials include pipe/ tank/PVC/HDP etc. All indented materials required under a particular procurement batch/ NRDWP installment for particular division are transported at one go in a convoy mode with two dedicated officials along with a representative from each division. PHED was bifurcated from the erstwhile PWD and became a fully fledged department in 1974. As per the Rules of Executive Business, the PHED is responsible for providing safe and potable drinking water supply, safe disposal of solid and liquid waste and environmental hygiene.
Scholarship for engineering studies Morung Express News Dimapur | July 20
Aryans Group of Colleges, Chandigarh has announced scholarship assistance for engineering aspiring students from Dimapur. Addressing media in Dimapur on Wednesday, Amanpreet Singh, Faculty of Aryans Group said that it was offering scholarship to 50 boys and 50 girls who will be provided 50% scholarship and the other 50% to be financed in the form
‘Handbook on Budget for Children’ to be release soon kohiMa, July 20 (MExn): The State Resource Centre for Women (SRCW), Kohima in collaboration with North Eastern Social Research Centre (NESRC), Guwahati, Childline Nagaland and HAQ: Centre for Child Rights, New Delhi is organizing an interface programme and release of ‘Handbook on Budget for Children’ on July 22 at the Secretariat Conference Hall. SRCW, Mission Director P. Daisy Mezhur informed in a press release that SRCW is the implementing agency of the National Mission for Empowerment of Women (NMEW) which provides institutional support to implement the activities of the mission in the state and is functioning under the aegis of the Nagaland State Social Welfare Board. NESRC is a research organisation that has been undertaking social research in states of the North East on a wide range of issues since 2000. Its mandate is to combine serious research with involvement with groups and organizations working for social transformation in North East India. HAQ: Centre for Child Rights works on recognition and promotion of child rights. Over the last 15 years HAQ has been working on a range of children’s issues through research, documentation and training and capacity building on child rights issues. It has been undertaking budget for children since 2000. From 2006, HAQ and NESRC have done analysis of Assam State Budget from the point of view of children (Budget for Children or BFC). Since 2013, the study has been extended to include three more states of Northeast India - Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura. “The first analysis of the Nagaland BFC is ready for dissemination which we will be released on the said date,” SRCW, Mission Director added in the release.
of educational loan. The scholarship is being provided under “Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial Reignited Scholarship.” Majid, Faculty, Aryans Group while giving more information said that Punjab has emerged as an education hub for the students of other states. More than 200 students from various parts of North East are already studying at Aryans in various courses. Interested students have been informed to give a missed call on Aryans toll
free helpline number 1800 – 30000- 388 or visit www.aryans.edu.in for registration on or before July 30, 2016. Established in 2007, Aryans campus is located on Chandigarh-Patiala highway, near Chandigarh and has lush green 20 acres pollution free campus. The group is running Management College, Business School, Engineering College, Education College, Degree College; Nursing College and Junior Science College (+1 & +2 Non Medical).
Mokokchung, July 20 (MExn): A HumanAnimal Conflict Mitigation Campaign was jointly organised in Mokokchung on July 20 by the Nagaland Forest Department and the Fingerprint and Castle group and sponsored by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India, New Delhi. It was organised at Metsuben Conference Hall with participation of 50 persons from Forest Department, District Administration/ Police and people from the three villages viz, Aliba, Mangmetong and Kinunger. In his address, I. Panger Jamir, PCCF & HoFF Nagaland, said that ‘elephant problem’ is a challenge not only to the Forest Department but for the State as well and the State should take up this problem as a disaster and the villagers should be compensated through State Disaster Management Fund. He also stated that Mokokchung and Longleng districts are vulnerable to climate change which is mainly due to Jhum cultivation and other biotic factors. Satya Prakash Tripathi, Chief Wildlife Warden, in his keynote address stated the genesis of human-animal conflict, policy of the
Participants with the organizers and officials Human-Animal Conflict Mitigation Campaign held in Mokokchung on July 20.
Government of India and the State Government of Nagaland in addressing this issue and its possible mitigation. He appealed to people to protect wildlife for our existence. In her welcome address, K. Caroline, Wildlife Warden Dimapur gave a brief background for organising the campaign and stated that the survival of human beings is totally dependent on the survival of plants and wild animals. In his address, TN, Jamir, DFO Mokokchung appealed to villagers, individuals and communities, to be proactive and come forward for protection of forest with wild animals for sustainable forest management and survival of future
generation. A press release added that during interactive sessions, the villagers asked the policy of the Government regarding compensation against damage of crops by wild elephants and the ways how to co-exist with wild elephants. This was responded by the Chief Wildlife Warden, Nagaland. Zunheboto: Human-Animal Conflict Mitigation awareness campaign programme was organized on July 19 at the DC Hall, Zunheboto with participation from people affected by human-animal conflict (VK, Akuluto Area), District Administration and Forest Department. In his address, Temjen-
yapang, IFS, Conservator of Forest (Publicity and Training) spoke on the need to preserve every component so that we may live in a wholesome environment with particular reference to Community Conservation Areas (CCAs) and the challenge posed towards integration of all CCAs to create bio-corridors for movement of fauna. SP Tripathi, Chief Wildlife Warden, Nagaland in the keynote address stated that survival of human being was dependant on the survival of plants and animals. He gave a brief background of the genesis of human-animal conflict and the probable solutions. He also stated the policies of government of India and
the government of Nagaland for addressing the human-animal conflict. The DFO highlighted different aspects of humananimal conflict within the state stressing on the need towards understanding animal behaviour. He also appealed for a holistic approach when developmental activities are carried out so that animal habitats are not fragmented further. A press release added that Sumi Hoho, Vice President, Khehoshe spoke on the occasion rendering full support on issues related to conservation of environment and wildlife. Participants deliberated on ongoing issues which the Chief Wildlife Warden addressed.
Students attend workshop NCSA meets NCS officers on harmful effects of tobacco posted in Mon district
DC Kohima Rovilatuo Mor IAS gives away certificate to students during the workshop for students on harmful effects of tobacco and COTPA 2003 held on July 20 at LCS Building, Kohima. (DIPR Photo)
for his efforts during the NTCP activities and reinforcement regulation advocated by the programme. She also appreciated the initiatives taken during his chairmanship such as declaration to make Kohima smoke free city on April 28 which was in consonance with the Government policy in making Kohima a smart city. DC Kohima Rovilatuo Mor IAS who also chaired the programme said that the project of smoke free city would not be successful without the commitment of the people. He also mentioned that students and teachers of 24 schools and institutions to be the ambassador to spread the awareness on hazards of tobacco and smoke to make Kohima smoke free city. Altogether 24 schools with teachers attended the programme.
President Nagaland Civil Service Association (NCSA), Kevin Zehol (4th from left front row), DC Mon, Honje Konyak (4 right) along with NCS officers posted in Mon district at a meeting held on July 16 in Mon town. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News
In the meeting, NCSA president briefed and updated the members on the notification of guidelines for ex-cadre officers and on the status of cadre review of NCS officers. Zehol said the NCS officers posted in Mon district, which also includes some of the remotest administrative
circles in the state, should not despair but take their posting as a challenge and work with full sincerity and devotion for the welfare of the public. Among others, Deputy Commissioner Mon, Honje Konyak and director, DUDA, KS Anden Konyak, attended the meeting.
Naga youths clear Indian VHND cum Health Camp at Shangnyu PHC Army Selection Exam
Bosco B.Ed College academic year inaugurated
kohiMa, July 20 (DiPR): A workshop for students on harmful effects of tobacco and COTPA 2003 was held on July 20 at LCS Building, Kohima. During the workshop, social worker, DTCC, Achila gave a powerpoint pre-
sentation on tobacco hazards and encouraged the students to spread awareness wherever they go for their further studies. Dr. Arenla walling, District Nodal Officer, DTCC Kohima encouraged the students to voice
PEREn, July 20 (DiPR): Altogether 14 Naga youths hailing from Peren district, who were given prerecruitment training by 18 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ 6 Sector Assam Rifles, cleared Indian Army Selection Exam. The pre-recruitment camp enabled Naga Youth to succeed in the recruitment rally attended by 3130 youth. Felicitation ceremony of all the successful youths was organized at New DC Complex, Peren, which was attended by the DIG, HQ 6 Sect AR, Brig Brijesh Dhiman & civil administration officials headed by DC Peren. 14 selected youth along with their parents, family members and prominent personalities from their
out against the people who smoke in the public places to make Kohima a smoke free city. She also bid farewell to Deputy Commissioner and Chairman DLCC, Rovilatuo Mor where she expressed her gratitude
The Nagaland Civil Service Association (NCSA) led by its president, Kevin Zehol, joint secretary, Municipal Affairs, convened a meeting with NCS officers posted in Mon district on July 16 at Walo Guest House, Mon town.
villages attended the ceremony. All the successful candidates expressed their gratitude to 18 Assam Rifles & security forces saying that without the support of Security Force their success would not have been possible. Rampui father of Gideon was literally in tears while witnessing the felicitation ceremony and expressed that he never dreamed that he would be part of this august gathering. Locals in conjunction with Security Forces were elated by this achievement as it clearly showed that the Naga youth are putting their heart and soul to join the Indian Army so as to become the role model for others.
SAVDBA resolves to implement ‘clean election’
S u R u h o t o, J u ly 2 0 (MExn): The Suruhoto Asuto Village Development Board Association (SAVDBA) conducted a general meeting on July 15 at RD Office conference hall, Suruhoto which was attended by Suruhuto Area Public organisation, Suruhuto Kukami Hoho, Suruhuto Range Students’ Union, Suruhuto Totimi Hoho, Church Leaders Fellowship, Tuzu Island Kukami Hoho and chairman of 29 villages. SAVDBA president Tokhevi and general secretary Honito Aye in a press release stated that the house deliberated on ‘clean election for better development’ and unanimously resolved that opening of
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political camp during election will be banded. All the intending candidates and political parties are to have common camping and platform at every village to deliver their aims and objectives for betterment of the area concerned. Use of alcohol and intoxicating drugs and all such prohibited items will be restricted. The house further resolved to implement rules and regulations under the Election Commission of India. Further, all the respective organisation, union and hoho are directed to bring out modalities for further implementation in the next meeting which is scheduled tentatively on August 23 at the RD Office conference hall, Suruhoto.
The team during the Village Health Nutrition Day cum Health Camp conducted at Shangnyu PHC, Mon under the District Health Society in collaboration with the World Vision on July 17.
Mon, July 20 (MExn): Village Health Nutrition Day cum Health Camp was conducted at Shangnyu PHC, Mon under the District Health Society in collaboration with the World Vision on July 17. As per a press release received here the total 233 patients were registered and 36 IUCD insertions were done. The non-technical staffs along with the village leaders had a meeting highlighting the details of the programme and to discuss the issues related to the effects hampering the health sector in the village. During the discussion, Village Council Chairman, Shangnyu village, said that he would like to take the advantage of the communitized system of man-
agement and share the grief of the village. He said that the village community has applied an appeal for appointing a medical officer for the primary health centre of Shangnyu but no MO has been appointed as yet and that the PHC is running with just one ANM, two medical attendants, one DHAI, one chowkidar and one sweeper which are also adorned by absenteeism. Since it is communitized, the chairman stated that the village committee would strictly follow the rule of “no work, no pay” strategy. Taking the opportunity, Chairman with great appreciation thanked world vision for providing vast resources for the welfare of the village and
noted with great annoyance that he would like to tag world vision in every resource, provided by other departments in the village for its effective and reliable operating system. The camp was attended by District Programme Manager, Moie Bonnie Konyak, L Khobung, Programme Manager, World Vision, Mon, Mohe Phangcho, MCHN coordinator, World Vision, Mon, Hingkai Konyak, BPM and Nyelei, Asha co-ordinator. The camp was assisted by Dr Nyamnei, MO Angphang PHC, Dr Elizabeth, MO (Ayush), Mobile Health Team, Azho, GNM (MMU), Ganngam, ANM S/Chingnyu, Lemya ANM T/Chingnyu.
DiMaPuR, July 20 (MExn): Bosco B.Ed College, Dimapur, the first B.Ed college in Salesian India, had the inauguration of its academic year 2016 – 17 on July 19, in the presence of the teaching faculty, the old students and over 92 new students. Fr. Karthikapallil Thomas SDB, rector of Salesian College, Dimapur and chief guest of the day delivered the keynote address. Fr. Tom exhorted the students to be teachers who should teach not only through lectures but also through good example. Fr. Thuruthel Joseph sdb, the new principal of Bosco B.Ed College welcomed the old as well as the new students. Fr. Joseph said the profession of a teacher is still higher as the doctor and the priest themselves have to be taught by a teacher. Deepak Bora, senior teacher said what makes Bosco B.Ed College distinguished as an institution is not the big beautiful building but the dedicated service of the teaching staff and the hard work of the students. He encouraged the students to continue bringing goods results as their predecessors have done. Fr. Philip Lotha compered the programme.
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Pema Khandu government passes floor test Itanagar, July 20 (PtI): The four-day-old Pema Khandu government in Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday passed the floor test in the Assembly with 46 MLAs voting in favour of the Chief Minister and 11 members from opposition BJP voting against it. Governor Tathagata Roy hurriedlysummonedthedaylong session of the Assembly on Tuesday night asking Khandu to prove his majority on the floor of the House. When the House assembled in the morning with Deputy Speaker Tenzing Norbu Thongdok in the chair, Chief Minister Pema Khandu moved the motion ‘This house expresses its confidence in the council of ministers’ which was seconded by former Chief Minister Nabam Tuki. Forty-four Congress MLAs and two Indepen-
dent members voted in favour of the government. Later addressing the members, Khandu appreciated them for reposing faith in his leadership and also thanked senior party leaders, including Tuki and Kalikho Pul. He said his prime duty was to bring equal development for all the communities of the state which was largest in the north-east region with 26 major tribes and over 100 sub-tribes. Asserting that he would work across party lines, Khandu said all members of the House would be given enough financial power so that they can concentrate on their respective constituencies for development to percolate. The Chief Minister, while appealing to members not to rake up issues of the past, said he would fix responsibilities on every
Arunachal Speaker seeks review of SC verdict on Speaker's power new DelhI, July 20 (IanS): Arunachal Pradesh assembly Speaker Nabam Rebia on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court seeking review of its verdict that it is "constitutionally impermissible" for the Speaker to decide on the plea for disqualification of lawmakers under the anti-defection law when a motion of no-confidence is pending against him. Telling the bench of Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Rohinton Nariman that the plea seeking recall of this part of the Constitution bench judgement was moved on Wednesday, senior counsel Kapil Sibal told the court that it would amount to putting political process over the constitutional power of the Speaker under the Tenth Schedule, or Anti-Defection Law. Addressing the court, senior counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi told the court that the position enunciated by the Constitution bench amounted to permitting a "constitutional sin (of defection) and a constitutional sinner (defector) to take advantage of his own wrong (if violating the Tenth Schedule providing for provision to deal with defections)". The bench was told this in the course of the hearing of a plea by the disqualified members of the Uttarakhand assembly seeking direction that they may be allowed to participate in the assembly session starting from Thursday. minister of his Cabinet and those who fail to perform would face action. “I will take all the MLAs together as ‘Team Arunachal’ to fulfil the aspirations of the people,” he announced, adding
that his priority would be to complete all important schemes. Khandu was sworn in as the ninth Chief Minister on July 17 after months of political turmoil in the state. In a dramatic turn-
around in this land-locked state on July 16, Congress replaced Tuki by choosing Khandu as the new CLP leader, who staked claim to power on the basis of support of 45 party MLAs along with two Independents.
In fast-changing developments, Khaliko Pul, rebel-turned chief minister, who was unseated by the Supreme Court, returned to the party fold with 30 dissident MLAs. Hours ahead of a scheduled floor test in the Assembly, which Tuki was directed by the governor to take, the Congress Legislature Party met and elected Pema, son of late chief minister Dorjee Khandu, as its new leader. Tuki proposed the name of Khandu while Chowna Mein, sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister, seconded it, which was unanimously accepted by 44 MLAs who were present. In the 60-member House with an effective strength of 58, Congress now claims the support of 47 MLAs, including two Independents, while opposition BJP has 11 members.
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Shutdown cripples Manipur valley IMPhal, July 20 (nnn): A 13-hour state wide shutdown call given by the Kangleipak Communist PartyPoirei Meitei Lup on Wednesday crippled normal life in the Manipur valley. The strike was in protest against a number of anomalies in appointing two professors of the state run Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), Imphal. The outfit has demanded the hospital authority dismiss the two professors including L Deben who is currently holding the post of director of JNIMS. Khairamband Keithel, Paona bazaar and Thangal bazaar, the main markets in the Imphal city remained shut due to the strike which began at 5am. Vehicles were off the road in the four valley districts. The bandh did not affect life in the hill districts.
ADC member responds to allegation SenaPatI, July 20 (Mexn): The ADC member from Tadubi constituency, who was accused by the Makhel Village Authority of preventing a Shaktiman truck from proceeding to Makhel village on July 16 at Vanee has responded to the allegation. The ADC member, who was also accused of assaulting the truck driver and using abusive words against the chairman of Makhel village, countered the allegation terming it as a baseless and “fabricated story to tarnish my image and further create misunderstanding with the villagers”. As per the rejoinder, the charge was levelled without authenticating the actual persons responsible for the incident. It further appealed to desist from creating misunderstanding among the villagers and public with unauthenticated report tarnishing the image of a person.
Rain fury in Assam, Will write to Centre over proposed AIIMS: Sonowal July had approved setting up lence in Raha, Sonowal ex-gratia amount of Rs 5 West Bengal; 4 killed guwahatI, 20 (IanS): Assam Chief of the AIIMS at Changsari said the state government lakh and handed over the new DelhI, July 20 (PtI): Heavy rains wreaked havoc in the eastern states of Assam and West Bengal with four persons dying in landslides, and leaving rivers flooded in Uttar Pradesh. The weatherman has warned of "extremely heavy" rains in Assam and Meghalaya and very heavy rains in sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Konkan and Goa and Vidarbha. A woman was killed in a landslide in Guwahati as the flood situation in Assam remained grim. The State Disaster Management Authority has sounded an alert for Barpeta and Jorhat districts. Manas, Noakhanda,
Mora Chawlkhowa, Beki rivers are in spate in Barpeta and the Brahmaputra at Majuli in Jorhat. About 1.41 lakh people have been hit by the current wave of floods in 213 villages in Lakhimpur, Golaghat, Morigaon, Jorhat, Dhemaji and Sivasagar districts. Three members of a family were killed in a landslide triggered by heavy rains at Fincheytaar in Darjeeling Hills. Heavy rains pounded sub-Himalayan West Bengal but gave a miss to rest of the state. IMD said the region will witness heavy downpour over the next four days. Jalpaiguri was the wettest place in the state, gauging 67 mm of rains, Darjeeling got 59.8 mm of precipitation and Cooch Behar 12.8 mm.
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Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday expressed concern over the recent agitation at Raha in Nagaon district and said the state government will write to the Centre to set up the proposed All India Institute of Medical Sciences there. People of Raha have been demanding that the AIIMS be established there instead of Changsari in Kamrup district. The agitation became violent recently after the police resorted to firing in which a civilian was killed and many others injured. "The decision to set up the proposed AIIMS at Changsari was taken by the erstwhile Congress government. The then Chief Minister of the state
and the central government decided to set up the AIIMS at Changsari," Sonowal said while interacting with the leaders of several organisations. "The government will prepare a draft with full participation of the leaders of the AIIMS Demand Committee at Raha, highlighting their concerns and proposals and send the letter to the central government," Sonowal said. "The decision to write to the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry was taken considering the deep-rooted interests involved in the issue and it is the prerogative of the Centre to take appropriate decision," he said. Condemning the vio-
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Awareness prog on National Food Security Act and Lokayukta held Kohima, July 20 (mExN): An awareness programme on National Food Security Act and Lokayukta was held at St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama with Kezhokhoto Savi, Advocate and NVCO President as the main speaker on July 19. The programme, organized by the Alumni Association St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama, was attended by more than 3400 college students, according to a press release from the organizers . Kezhokhoto Savi said the main features of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) are: statutory acknowledgement of hunger and malnutrition and making the right to food a legal entitlement; almost doubling the people covered under PDS scheme from 38% to 67% of the population; strengthening and expansion of the Public Distribution System, from a situation of it be-
NVCO President, Kezhokhoto Savi with vice-principal, officials of Alumni Association and Students’ Council of St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama on July 19.
ing dismantled to the fair price shop and the ration system being there to stay; although not universal, it is the first step towards moving away from the poverty line based divisions of APL
& BPL; the maternal entitlements will now be universal. The NFSA 2013 is to provide food and nutritional security by ensuring access to adequate qual-
ity food at affordable prices to people to live a life with dignity, the main speaker said. All the states, he said, are bound to implement the Act within 365 days, i.e., by July 5, 2014, how-
ever after a delay of nearly three years, Nagaland on June 27, 2016 launched the much awaited Act. The Act will cover 78.83% of the rural populace and 61.98% of the urban populace in the state. The beneficiaries of AAY and Priority Household (PHH) will be provided 35kg and 5kg per head respectively of subsidized food grains at Rs.3/- per kg for rice and Rs.2/- for wheat in the ration of 4:1. To g e t h e r with 2,12,034 Antyodaya Anna Yojana(AAY) beneficiaries, the department will cover 14,04,956 beneficiaries. In case of short supply of food grains, the centre will provide cash to the states, which will be passed on to the beneficiaries, Savi added. The implementation of the Act makes India the first country to recognize that ensuring food security to its citizen is not only moral or ethical, but also legally imperative, he added.
Meanwhile, Savi said that the present legislators in Nagaland State Assembly simply avoid Lokayukta as it will check them and some may even be punished. He pointed out that the recent NLA session simply asked the Governor to give another tenure to present the committee report on Lokayukta which was constituted last year. Lokayukta, an anticorruption ombudsman organization in the Indian states, is to be established in Nagaland to punish the corrupt public servants, including politicians, and those amassing wealth disproportionate to their known sources of income, he stated. The programme was chaired by the Alumni Association St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama president, Meyiesul Thapru and the closing remark was presented by the college viceprincipal, Fr. Anthony.
Court orders 30% pay hike for garment workers
Agricultural Technology management Agency, Chare Block, Tuensang conducted training and demonstration at Tronger village, Tuensang on July 14. Resource person, dr. T. Arenmongla, Block Technology manager, Chare Block trained the farmers on mushroom cultivation. Various slide shows on mushrooms were also shown to the farmers using Piko Projector. khatemenla, Assistant Technology manager, Chare Block gave a demonstration on nursery bed preparation of cabbage. Altogether, 23 farmers participated in the programme. Later in the evening, Block farmers Advisory Committee meeting was held at Tronger village, where farmers discussed the various topics in which they need trainings and demonstrations.
chENNai, iNDia (ThomsoN REuTERs FouNDaTioN): A court has ordered a pay rise of up to 30 percent for hundreds of thousands of garment workers in Tamil Nadu, the first minimum wage hike in more than 12 years. But lawyers for 500 clothing manufacturers and exporters, who supply many international brands, said the new wages would be “practically impossible” to introduce given the tough global market conditions. Under the ruling, workers would see their pay rise from a monthly average of 4500 rupees to 6500 rupees ($67 to $97) - which campaigners say is comparable to wages for textile jobs in most other states. “It is a huge victory in a long drawn (out) battle to get workers their due,” said Sujata Mody of Penn Thozhilalargal Sangam, a women’s workers’ union. “Workers have been living in impoverished conditions with inflation and prices on the up.” Campaigners demanded the state government ensure immediate
compliance with the court ruling by textile firms. India is one of the world’s largest textile and garment manufacturers. The $40-billion-a-year industry employs around 45 million workers. Under the Minimum Wages Act, introduced in 1948, state governments are required to increase the basic minimum wage every five years, but textile manufacturers have repeatedly challenged these pay rises in Tamil Nadu. The last time the state government revised pay was in 2004. But the matter went to court immediately and the increase was not implemented. During a lengthy legal battle judges at the Madras High Court dismissed over 500 petitions filed by manufacturers and exporters opposing a subsequent 2014 government order to increase wages. In its July 13 ruling, the court asked manufacturers to immediately pay the revised wage as well as arrears backdated to December 2014. The workers - including cloth cutters, tailors and button makers -
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A demonstration on ‘Air Layering Techniques’ was conducted by ATmA Tuensang, Noksen Block at Ngongchung on July 14. Altogether 18 farmers attended the programme, a press note informed.
Kishan Ghosthi at Tseminyu TsEmiNyu, July 20 (DiPR): ATMA Tseminyu Block conducted Kishan Ghosthi at Tseminyu Town on July 15. The objective of the programme was to create awareness and promote the economy of the farming community by selling their products. The program was graced by President, Rengma Hoho, Kenyseng as chief guest. He encouraged the farmers to give more effort towards cultivation and farming so as to promote local economy. ATMA activities were highlighted by Dr. Vibeilie (BTM) during the programme, which was chaired by SDAO Tseminyu, Viwheto Thorie. ADC Tseminyu, Vikhweno Meratsu also attended the programme.
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Jet Airways to offer lower fare in lieu of miles, lounge benefits mumbai, July 20 (bs): Jet Airways is unbundling its fares to allow its customers to opt for a lower fare in lieu of benefits such as lounge access or bonus miles. The product called Fare Choices will be launched on August 17 and will allow customers to choose from 8 fare slabs - higher fare levels guaranteeing customers bonus miles, lounge access, seat upgrade options, priority check-in and waivers in cancellation and date change fees. All passengers will be entitled to free meals and baggage allowance irrespective of the fare selection. The airline said fares it offers will remain dynamic and can not comment on pricing when asked about possible reduction in fares with the product launch. Jet Airways senior vice president (sales and marketing) Colin Neubronner said that the product will enable the airline to compete effectively with low cost airlines in the market. “We have tailored a product which suits different customer requirement,” he said adding that the airline had drawn on experience form telecom companies who offer different plans for different consumers. Globally airlines like Air Canada, United, American Airlines, Air New Zealand and Etihad have launched similar types of fare product which allows customers to choose their best fare option. About 60% of all capacity in domestic market is from low cost airlines and IndiGo is the largest airline in the market with over 38% market share which is double that of Jet Airways.
will also get an additional inflationlinked allowance. Shirt seamstress A. Dhanalakshmi welcomed the ruling, saying she struggled to get by on the 6,000 rupees she earns each month, working an average 45-hour week at an export firm near Chennai. “My workload increases but the salary barely does,” she told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. “The court verdict has given me hope.” Lawyers for the government accused the manufacturers of having “unclean hands” and told the court that many had never paid their employees the minimum wage. But the manufacturers and exporters, who are considering an appeal against the ruling, argued in court that the wage rise was unrealistic given the stiff competition they faced from neighbouring countries like Bangladesh and China. “Many Indians have set up factories in Bangladesh rather than here because it is cheaper there,” said lawyer Vijay Narayan. “It is very competitive and that is a reality.”
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Drive against ticketless travellers maligaoN, July 20 (agENciEs): To discourage ticketless travel in trains, NF Railway officials have been conducting surprise ticket checking drive in all the Mail, Express and passenger trains. As per section 137 of the Indian Railway Act of 1989, travelling without ticket, improper ticket or with un-booked luggage in an offence punishable by imprisonment or fine or both. Accordingly, to discourage ticketless travelling, Northeast Frontier Railway has put systems in place whereby surprise ticket checking drive is conducted by Flying Squads. Fortress checks are also conducted in stations. For this officers are nominated at Zonal and Divisional levels from different department who are accompanied by secu-
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Inspiring Young Hearts: Travel & tourism seminar Morung Express News Mokokchung | July 20
A seminar on ‘Travel and Tourism’ was conducted today at the Mayangnokcha Government Higher Secondary School, Mokokchung under the theme “Inspiring Young Hearts.” The resource persons were Amit Panariya, founder of The Detour Co., Sanjeev Basak, Director of Parth Digital Pvt. Ltd., and Nishit Barad, Director of Neo Glass Tiles, who are all Mumbai based, and Saurav Barua, Zonal Manager, Vodafone India, Guwahati. ‘Travel and Tourism’ is offered as a vocational subject at MGHSS since 2014. The resource persons, all on their maiden visit to Nagaland, agreed on the potential of developing the state as a tourist destina-
tion. They shared their life experiences and encouraged the students to follow their passion in life. They also conveyed they were eager to expand their respective businesses to Nagaland and extended invitation to interested people to intern with them. Saurav Barua while interacting with the students said they were at the right time to identify their strengths. He emphasized on the importance of Information Technology and encouraged the students to “spend time with the internet” saying terabytes of information and data are available which can be read, understood and interpreted to help develop communities and companies alike. Defining IT as the “Internet of Things,” he said IT is “where the future
Resource persons of the seminar on travel and tourism at Mayangnokcha GHSS, Mokokchung with some faculty members and students.
is” and encouraged the students to develop instinctive taste for IT. Sanjeev Basak observed that most Nagas have the tendency to land a job in the government sector as opposed to business. He found Nagaland full of opportunities for entrepre-
neurs and encouraged the students to “write their own book” by polishing their “idea” and moulding it into a business pattern. “Entrepreneurs are innovators,” he said. He encouraged the students to “choose passion over an office job” but also added that “education
is a must in a competitive world.” While encouraging the students not to suppress their dreams, he added there is no running away from hard work “but being street smart always helps.” Nishit Barad dwelled on the topic of entrepreneurship and also shared
his company’s business portfolio with the students and narrated how he struggled along the way as an entrepreneur. He testified that he faced a lot of failures but he never gave up. “Work hard, opportunities will come along,” he encouraged the students. Meanwhile, Amit Panariya told the students they were “very lucky to have been born here.” He encouraged the students to “always stick to the roots” and preserve their culture, ecology and way of life. He narrated how and why he quit his lucrative job in a reputed global apparel giant and started his company to follow his passion. He described Nagaland as an unexplored ecotourism destination and expressed interest in bringing visitors to Nagaland.
Truckload of liquor seized in Dimapur WSSU urges to intervene in flood issue Dimapur, July 20 (mExN): The officials of Western Sumi Students’ Union (WSSU) visited the flood affected Yeveto village under Niuland subdivision of Dimapur and its adjourning areas on July 15. The WSSU interacted with the village chief, council chairman and the members and villagers. In a press release, WSSU ex-
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In a major liquor haul, Dimapur Police seized a truckload of assorted IMFL on July 19 around 8:15 pm near New Dhansiri Bridge. OC of Dimapur East PS, Bendang Wati Ao informed media persons that a total of 1195 cases of assorted IMFL worth approximately Rs.16,46,000 in wholesale market were seized. The OC said based on specific information, a team of police from East Police Station rushed to the spot and seized the loaded truck bearing registration number NL-01-A-6385 along with the driver and the handyman. The driver, Sanju Supha (26) and his handyman, Vijay Kuala (18) were heading towards Kohima from Assam. The two arrested persons have been remanded to 48-hour judicial custody. The OC said the seized
pressed pain to learn that no official from the administration or the department concerned has visited the affected areas so far even after repeated appeal from the village council. “The water is flowing at high risk level and thereby if no immediate remedial measure/ precautions/ interventions are taken, the flood will not only sub-
merge the main affected village (Yeveto village) but will also affect the adjourning villages,” stated the release issued by WSSU President, Nito Achumi and General Secretary, Angukato Yeptho. In this light, WSSU urged the department concerned and the administration to intervene immediately and mitigate the plight of the public.
Updating of National Population Registration begins in Nagaland
Kohima, July 20 (Dipr): Updating of the National Population Registration (NPR) commenced on July 20 at DC office, Bio Metric Hall, Kohima. Speaking at a short programme, Deputy Commissioner, Kohima said that The liquor seized by Dimapur Police on July 19 near New updating and entry of data in database is very imporDhansiri Bridge. (Photo by Caisii Mao) tant for the State as well as IMFL will be handed over A case has been regis- the individuals. He urged to the administration for tered at Dimapur East Po- every agency and individudestruction. lice Station. al involved in the updating
process to give due attention for proper data entries. He also interacted with the Supervisors and officersin-charge. Additional Secretary, Home and State Coordinator, NPR, Libanthung said that the Government of India has given 90 days to complete the corrected database. He added that the main purpose of updating was to issue National Identity Cards by 2017.
Assistant Director, Census, M. Peseyie said the data entry has been started in all the districts in the State with the initiative of Government of India. However, some districts like Longleng, Kiphire and Peren have been facing problem to download updated data due to lack of internet connection. He expressed hope that the census exercise will be completed within the stipulated time.
chaired by Albert, Vice Principal, Peren Government College, who acknowledged the Peren District AIDS Control & Prevention Unit (DAPCU) team for organising such programme, informed a press release received here. Pau h e u gau , P ro -
gramme Assistant, gave a brief PowerPoint presentation on the district scenario of Peren, while Ngauzeulungbe, District ICTC Supervisor, presented on the basics of what HIV/AIDS is and stigma and discrimination associated with it. He also stressed on the
prevention and measures to abstain from HIV/AIDS. Heluipoing Poireng, Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant, Peren DAPCU gave a PowerPoint presentation on what STI is, the different types of STI, and its measures and prevention.
Foundation laid for second Catholic church in Kidima
Kohima, July 20 (mExN): The Director of Eden Garden, Khuzama and pioneer among Catholic faith missionaries in Kidima village, Reverend Father Raymond D'Souza SJ blessed the new Catholic church building foundation in Kidima on July 18. A press release informed that Father Raymond D'Souza expressed gratitude to the community members for building
a second Catholic church in Kidima. The first Catholic church in the village was built in 1992. The new building, Father Raymond said, was started because of the enthusiasm of the people through encouragement of the Parish Priest. He further recollected that Jesuits missionary to Nagaland was through Father Claud D'Souza SJ and Father J.C. Peira SJ who came as pilot in December
1969 from Karnataka. He landed in Nagaland with fellow members on April 21, 1970 and sowed Catholic faith in the same year in Kidima, it was added. Father Raymond also offered intersection of Mother Mary and Saint Francis Xavier (the patron of the church) and all the saints for the new church construction. The Parish Priest of Kidima, Father Thomas Mut-
tathil speaking on the occasion expressed his joy stating that the new church building foundation is a sign of growth and unity amongst the community. Earlier, the Parish Priest Thomas Muttathil invoked God's blessing and Father Raymond D'Souza put sacred materials in the foundation. Village leaders, faithful people, FSMA Sisters along with school children attended the programme.
NEICORD conducts district forum meeting for Wokha WoKha, July 20 (mExN): North East India Council for Relief and Development (NEICORD) conducted the fifth district forum meeting for Wokha district on July 20 at the District Planning Machinery Cell conference hall with volunteers and leaders from various villages. Team Metamorphosis in a press release informed that Limaakum Jamir, District Coordinator of NEICORD for Wokha district highlighted the purpose of the meeting. “In order to receive maximum participation/ feedback from the stakeholders today’s meeting is community focused,” he stated. The main topic of the meeting being ‘advocacy and the goal of advocacy,’ he explained that advocacy is the deliberate process based on demonstrated evidence to directly and indirectly influence decision makers, stakeholders and
Limaakum Jamir, District Coordinator of NEICORD addresses the fifth district forum meeting for Wokha district on July 20 at the District Planning Machinery Cell conference hall.
relevant audiences to support and implement the actions that contribute to the fulfillment of citizens/beneficiaries’ rights. To support the flagship programmes of the Government of India, he added, several international and national organizations like Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED), a Paris based organization, Nan-
da Talukdar Foundation (NTF), North East India Council on Relief and Development (NEICORD), and the Public Affairs Center (PAC) are working together, for which, the funding is being done by the European Union (EU). The delegates participated in the discussion by raising various questions with regard to the flagship programmes, ways and means
of implementation. The volunteers also shared their experiences in the field. In North East India, the programme is being carried out at Goalpara and Cachar in Assam, Churachandpur and Chandel in Manipur, Lawngtlai in Mizoram, Ribhoi district in Meghalaya and Wokha in Nagaland with NEICORD and Team Metamorphosis partnership.
VFA entrance exam result postponed Kohima, July 20 (mExN): The Directorate of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry has informed that the 26th batch VFA entrance examination result scheduled to be declared on July 21 has been postponed. The result could not be declared due to some technical reasons, according to a press release issued on the directive of Dr. R Thungchamo Ezung, Director, Veterinary & Animal Husbandry.
DMC cautions against using non-biodegradable poly bags Dimapur, July 20 (mExN): The Administrator of Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) today pointed out that many business establishments/ shop keepers/ commercial vendors are still using/selling non-biodegradable poly bags in violation of the DMC orders. In this regard, the Administrator, H Atokhe Aye once again asked all the shopkeepers/ business establishments within the DMC jurisdiction to stop such illegal practice. Anybody found using any form of non-biodegradable poly bags other than 40 microns or above will be penalized with fine followed by seizure of stock as well as other legal course of action, which may lead to cancellation of trade license, the release cautioned.
ANGPTA Mon Unit formed moN, July 20 (mExN): The Primary Teachers of Mon district, irrespective of educational qualifications, nature of appointment, held a meeting on July 15 at DRDA conference hall, Mon and unanimously decided to form the All Nagaland Government Primary Teachers’ Association, Mon Unit to work in coordination with ANGPTA Central office for the common welfare of the all Primary Teachers of Nagaland and to safeguard the interest and welfare of the Primary Teachers of Mon district in particular. In this regard, a nominating committee was selected and entrusted the responsibility to set up the office bearers of the ANGPTA Mon Unit at the earliest, said B. Tingak and W. Panwang, sessional chairman and secretary respectively. A press release issued by Imchanuchet Jamir, Press and information Secretary, ANGPTA informed that around 200 Primary Teachers attended the meeting.
Meetings & AppointMents SMCs sensitization training There will be sensitization training for all the School Management Committees (SMCs) under Sub-Divisional Education Officer (SDEO), Dimapur on June 22, 12:00 pm at the SDEO office. Therefore, all the SMCs and Head Teachers/Teacher-in-charge under SDEO Dimapur have been informed to attend the training without fail.
Graduate Teachers in Dimapur informed SDEO Dimapur has informed all the regular Graduate Teachers and SSA Graduate Teachers who were appointed upto 2013 to submit bio-data, date of birth, date of graduation, date of B.Ed. pass, and date of appointment to the Head Assistant on or before July 30 for onward submission to the Directorate of School Education. Submission after the last date will not be entertained, the SDEO said in a press release.
Peren Govt College students sensitized on HIV/AIDS, STI
pErEN, July 20 (mExN): Sensitization programme on HIV/AIDS and STI was conducted at Peren Government College, Peren on July 19, where 88 students were sensitized on the basics of HIV/AIDS and STI. The program was
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CNSA Delhi unit formed: The Central Nagaland Students’ Association (CNSA) officials along with the Delhi Ao Students’ Union, Delhi Lotha Students’ Union, and Delhi Sumi Students’ Union at Nagaland Police Transit Camp Delhi conference hall after the formation of Central Nagaland Students’ Association, Delhi unit.
Students’ unions clarify on allegation of e-roll anomalies
KiphirE, July 20 (mExN): The students' unions of Tutheze, Singrep, Langkok, Phelunger and Lihtsaoung villages in Kiphire have clarified to the Pungro Area College Students’ Union’s (PACSU) allegation that the number of voters in the above villages exceeded the total population. PACSU had made the allegation in an open letter to the Chief Election Officer, Nagaland and published in this daily on July 17. “The allegation made by PACSU without material fact and evidence is pre-preposterous,” stated a press release issued by presidents of the five students’ unions. It stated that taking the overall percentage of electoral roll in Kiphire Sadar and comparing it to few villages is “severely defective and devoid of any concrete proof.” Population census and electoral roll of the mentioned village, the release asserted, are well maintained. “Question of electoral roll exceeding total population is only a 'figment of imagination' as new inclusion can only be done after proper verification,” it added.
Reminding PACSU that inclusion of new voters cannot be done in one's own whims and fancies but can only be done as per the laid down rules and procedures of Election Commission of India and the Constitution, the students’ union urged to let the department concerned do their work. They further maintained that with the advancement of science and improved health standard, “it is only expected for the human population to expand and at the same time which will only enable those adult eligible to exercise Adult Franchise.” As a student body, the release added, PACSU’s work should be confined within the domain of students’ interest rather than “swim” in political arena. The release was appended by Yanghore Bitsa, President, Singrep Village Students’ Union; Setsaba, President, Phelunger Village Students’ Union; Litsaba, President, Lihtsaoung Village Students’ Union; Anhachu, President, Tutheze Village Students’ Union; Tarsesh, President, Langkok Village Students’ Union.
The Liangmai Baptist Association (LBA) women department will hold its half yearly executive meeting on July 22 at ADC Headquarter Mission Centre, Tening. Women Secretary, Azon in a press release has requested all the executive members and presidents of the local churches to come with their constructive agenda to discuss the welfare of the LBA women department in order to uplift the women activities in general.
Lotha Hoho Dimapur The executive meeting of Lotha Hoho Dimapur (LHD) will be held on July 23, 9:00 am at the Hoho Ki. Executive members of the LHD have been informed to attend the meeting positively.
NU Sociology entrance test The Department of Sociology, Nagaland University, Lumami has scheduled an entrance test on July 26, 11:00 am in the department for those candidates who have applied for two years PG program in Sociology, Nagaland University. The list of scrutinized candidates is uploaded in the university website: www.nagalanduniversity.ac.in, informed a press release issued by Dr. Temjensosang, admission committee convenor, Department of Sociology, NU.
MCC Parents/Guardians' Forum meet Model Christian College has informed all the members of the Parents/Guardians' Forum, Model Christian College Kohima that the Forum’s orientation cum general meeting will be held on July 23, 10:00 am in the college auditorium. A press note issued by Mashangam MK, Secretary has requested all the members of the Forum to come to the meeting without fail.
Career guidance seminar in Mangkolemba In view of the 25 years celebration of Mangkolemba ADC HQ, the Sub Divisional Planning and Development Board (SDPDB) in collaboration with the Mangkolemba Town Student's Union (MTSU) will organize a daylong career guidance seminar/workshop for Class 9-12 students of all the Government High Schools and Higher Secondary Schools under the subdivision on July 30, 9:00 am at the Town Hall, Mangkolemba. Altogether, 15 resource persons from all sections of the society will share on different topics. ADC Mangkolemba has requested all the heads of institutions, both Government/Private schools, under the subdivision to ensure that every student from their respective schools attend the programme.
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THE MORUNG EXPRESS
The Power of Truth
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volume Xi issue 199
Believe it or not, 1968 was worse
By Aheli moitra
Promised Land
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y the time we grew up, Liberalism had arrived. It meant that those of us who had won the race—because of our privilege not because the “world is flat”— could continue to be winners. The free market had flooded the political sphere and we were doomed to piles of success, which basically meant good jobs that paid us enough to buy more useless stuff every day, our lives defined by the struggle to keep up with fashion, not meaningful political change. Defined by comfort, Francis Fukuyama told us, we had arrived at the station our ancestors had apparently set out for—the end of history. The Brahminical Democratic Welfare State provided us with the perfect stage to drown ourselves at this station. Shopping malls sprung up everywhere, aspiration of engineering schools defined our purpose in life and eating at an American food chain defined our self worth. Rebellion of the elite youth (who made it to the above sites) was channeled by shoving them into video parlous. Spewing venomous bullets into the enemy skull, or slashing fruits to bits, satiated the bored individualist mind. When that was not enough, we rebelled against the nothingness of life. Some had controversial love affairs, some turned to drugs. Cynicism took root. Instead of looking outward (public), at the failing politics that surrounded us, we were forced to seek the ‘indefinite’ inward (private). The private had to be divorced from the public to find ‘peace’. Since we had never felt any oppression, we adjusted well. Blindly looking for a “purpose” in life, one day we arrived at blind nationalism. Kashmir is ours, we were told. What was to doubt? The great nation state that had created all these opportunities of self worth for us repeated it like a broken record. It was only when a trusted man ripped our bodies apart, because he “owned” the woman in us, that our eyes opened ever so slightly. Can anybody own somebody? Can the Kashmiri people be so inconsequential to the land that we, the Indians, could “own” them at will? Could we beat them down, smash their heads and electrocute their insides, to make them understand this simple point? In the world of the Indian Brahminical elite, they were, and we could. With nothing left to fight for, we had to take control of what we “owned.” Kashmir. The Nagas. The Meitei. The Kuki. The Karbi, The Gond. Gaidinliu Pamei. Manorama Devi. Alas, to our collective displeasure, the Kashmiris owned Azadi (Freedom). More than the joys of our oblivious skiing down the mountains of Kashmir, the Kashmiris owned Azadi. More than the rolling joys of Dzükou valley, the Nagas owned the Promised Land. We could hear the songs of freedom no matter where we tried to hide—through the guns our army fired and through the lives we smashed. Somewhere a choir sang its hope filled Kuknalim! O Kuknalim! (Victory to the Land!) Elsewhere, ‘Hum Kya Chahte? Azadi!’ (What do we want? Freedom!) rang out. For every child the State killed, another song of hope sprung up— we may have faced the raw end of the bullet, they said, but there is hope to reach the Promised Land, free of oppression and hostility, a life of dignity and ownership- over our present, over our future. History, much like life, continued. The ancestors of the struggling people have not set out on a journey to end history. They have set out towards a journey of building history and re-imagining the future. It conjoins personal hopes to the public—it creates aspirations beyond the self. It is not easily killed by force because it is not the result of “misleading;” it is the result of the desire to be free. More than the liberal agenda ever entailed, it is in the political journeys of these spaces that create a remarkable, hope filled, non cynical future for the world. Power holders in the Indian Union, as well as the world’s elites, need to shed their privilege by moving from being spectators to becoming participants in the lives of the oppressed, not as rulers but as followers. Comments may be sent to moitramail@yahoo.com
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Replacing kerosene lanterns with solar-LEDs can spur jobs
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n addition to environmental benefits, shifting away from inefficient and polluting fuel-based lighting -- such as candles, firewood, and kerosene lanterns -- to solar-LED systems can spur economic development as well -- to the tune of two million potential new jobs, a study says. The researchers analysed how the transition from polluting fuel-based lighting to solar-LED lighting would impact employment and job creation. "People like to talk about making jobs with solar energy, but it's rare that the flip side of the question is asked -- how many people will lose jobs who are selling the fuels that solar will replace," said researcher Evan Mills from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab). The University of California manages Berkeley Lab for the US Department of Energy's Office of Science. "We set out to quantify the net job creation. The good news is, we found that we will see many more jobs created than we lose," Mills noted. The findings were published in the journal Energy for Sustainable Development. There are about 274 million households worldwide that lack access to electricity. But Mills' study focused on the "poorest of the poor", or about 112 million households, largely in Africa and Asia, that cannot afford even a mini solar home system, which might power a fan, a few lights, a phone charger, and a small TV. Mills found that fuel-based lighting today provides 150,000 jobs worldwide. Because there is very little data in this area, his analysis is based on estimating the employment intensity of specific markets and applying it to the broader non-electrified population. He also drew on field observations in several countries to validate his estimates. He did a similar analysis for the emerging solar-LED industry and found that every one million of these lanterns provides an estimated 17,000 jobs. These values include employees of these companies based in developing countries but exclude upstream jobs in primary manufacturing by third parties such as those in factories in China. Assuming a three-year product life and a target of three lanterns per household, this corresponded to about two million jobs globally, more than compensating for the 150,000 jobs that would be lost in the fuel-based lighting marke, the study said. Furthermore, Mills' research found that the quality of the jobs would be much improved. "With fuel-based lighting a lot of these people are involved in the black market and smuggling kerosene over international borders, and child labour is often involved in selling the fuel," he said. "These new solar jobs will be much better jobs -- they're legal, healthy, and more stable and regular," he added. The new jobs span the gamut, from designing and manufacturing products to marketing and distributing them.
Marques Armstrong chants in support of Philando Castile, who was fatally shot by Minneapolis area police during a traffic stop on Wednesday, at a 'Black Lives Matter' demonstration, in front of the governor's mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota, July 7, 2016.
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ccording to the Chinese Zodiac, 1968 and 2016 are both the Year of the Monkey. But maybe we should call this the Year of the Ghost Monkey of 1968. From the presidential primaries to the convention platform battles to bloody mayhem in the streets, 1968 is the go-to, default metaphor for what we seem to be reliving. This year, like 1968, is certainly one of bitter conflict and wrenching change. And why is that a surprise? Some things don’t change. A nation of several hundred million people, drawn from all over the world, can never exactly become a peaceable kingdom, a beloved community. Creeds differ, values clash; rival factions, communities and priorities compete. Harmony would be nice - and an end to bloodshed is a goal to which most Americans can subscribe. But bear in mind that it has always been through conflict that Americans have decided who they are as a nation, discarding old assumptions and redefining identity and mission. I’ve been thinking about one of my favorite 1960s writers, the remarkable Vietnam War correspondent Michael Herr, who died two weeks ago. He covered the Vietnam War for "Esquire" in 1967-68, and his book, "Dispatches," remains one of the greatest works about that troubled conflict. Herr also contributed to the screenplays of two iconic Hollywood movies about the war, "Apocalypse Now" and "Full Metal Jacket." "Dispatches" is more than a war memoir, however. It offers genuine insight into American history and the American character. “There was such a dense concentration of American energy there,” Herr wrote of Vietnam in the late 1960s. “American and essentially adolescent, if that energy could have been channeled into anything more than waste and pain it would have lighted up Indochina for a thousand years.” I can’t think of any other American writer who has managed to pack into one sentence so much love for his country - and so much disdain for the folly in which, in that instance, it was engaged. Another passage in "Dispatches" also came to mind this week. Herr describes the first time he went on a mission with a Marine company, and ended up caught in a fire-fight, hugging the ground for hours, “listening to it going on, the moaning and whining and the dull repetitions of whump whump whump and dit dit dit, listening to a boy who’d somehow broken his thumb sobbing and gagging, and thinking ‘Oh my God, this f-ing thing is on a loop!...’” Here’s last week’s loop: Tuesday, whump whump whump, black man in Louisiana pinned to the ground by police officers then shot to death. Wednesday, dit dit dit, another black man, this time in Minnesota, shot and
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t now seems extremely likely that by the middle of January 2017, three of the world’s six largest economic powers will be led by women. Unless Donald Trump makes significant gains, the latest Reuters Ipsos poll still puts Hillary Clinton ahead of her Republican rival by 11 points in the race for the White House. German Chancellor Angela Merkel already has a strong case for being described as Europe’s most powerful woman, with an open argument as to whether she has more or less global influence than Russia’s Vladimir Putin. And as the Brexit fallout settled, it swiftly became clear that Britain’s next prime minister would also be female. (It’s worth noting that this PM would have run the fifth-largest global economy had not the collapse in sterling after the UK vote to leave the European Union pushed France into that place.) By Thursday last week, the fight to replace Prime Minister David Cameron as leader of the Conservative party had narrowed to two women. On Monday, energy minister and former banker Andrea Leadsom withdrew from the race, essentially handing Downing Street to Home Secretary Theresa May. With no other challengers, May will now replace Cameron when he steps down later this week. Britain is not currently scheduled to have another election until 2020, although an incumbent prime minister can in theory call one at any time. On the Labour Party side, the favorite to succeed embattled opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn is Angela Eagle. Despite widespread dissatisfaction within the party, she has been the only one willing to put her head above the parapet as a challenger – although with
killed in the front seat of his car as, his girlfriend said, he tried to produce the driver’s license demanded by a police officer -- she in the seat beside him, her young daughter in the back seat. Thursday night, dit whump dit, five Dallas policemen targeted and murdered by a vengeful rooftop sniper, seven others wounded. Senseless death of innocent victims, brought home in disturbingly graphic detail via cable news and social media. Is it apocalypse now in the streets of America? And all this in the context of recent years of fervent protest over issues of racial injustice, in a nation beset by repeated acts of violence, both random and targeted, in the midst of a presidential campaign running off the tracks, with one candidate in particular displaying an ability to stir up as much rancor and discord as possible. If history is on a loop, are we back in the world of "Dispatches"? Is this 1968 redux? Do we really have to sit through this movie again? Not likely. Fifty years have indeed changed America. The country is more diverse, ethnically, racially and religiously. There is a far more substantial black middle class than in 1968. (While at the same time the problem of black poverty, and for that matter white poverty, seems more intractable than ever.) Although it’s sometimes hard to remember with all the noise generated by polarizing politicians, the United States is more tolerant than it was a half century ago - when the idea that there would someday be a black president seemed impossibly remote, and the notion of gay marriage unimaginable. In 1968, the nation was still adjusting to the U.S. Supreme Court’s wonderfully named decision "Loving v. Virginia," issued the previous June, which overturned laws that banned interracial marriage. Until then, nearly one-third of American states had such laws on their books. Today at least 12 percent of all new marriages in the United States unite interracial couples, and the trend is expected to expand as millennials, least concerned of all Americans about race, reach marriage age. Reminded by the Iraq invasion of the consequences of national hubris in international affairs, a lesson learned and then forgotten after Vietnam, Americans are again skeptical of “boots on the ground” scenarios for remaking the world in their own image. The fact that this skepticism, even in the absence of a draft, is shared across the generational spectrum - and is, to some extent, bipartisan - is another important difference between 1968 and today. Americans are also asking important questions about economic policies and decisions taken in Washington and corporate board rooms, that have
increased income inequality to levels not seen since the 1920s. Americans as a people, many of them anyway, are more self-aware and thoughtful in this second decade of the 21st century than has been the case for some decades. It’s true that the presumptive presidential candidate of the party of Abraham Lincoln wants to make America “great again” by turning back the clock to the imagined splendor of an era of racial and ethnic homogeneity. But come November, after all the shouting and posturing, there will come a great moment of clarity, when the diverse population of America votes. Speaking of clarifying moments in American history, in his first speech as president in March 1861, the first Republican president of the United States beseeched his fellow countrymen to listen to the “better angels of their nature” and avoid the looming Civil War. That did not, Lincoln assured Southerners, mean the end of slavery, at least in the short run. His appeal fell on deaf ears. But just two and a half years later, in a November 1863 address at Gettysburg, Lincoln proclaimed a “new birth of freedom,” carrying on and transforming the meaning of the American experiment, in which there no longer was a place for human servitude. And, in doing so, changed the nation. History was not on a loop in the 1860s. Nor in the 1960s. In a Memphis church on April 3, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. reflected on the possibility of his own death. He had been nearly killed by a deranged assailant in 1958, and he explained why he was glad to have survived - and not just because he loved life. “I wouldn’t have been around here in 1960,” King recalled, “when students all over the South started sitting in at lunch counters.” What those students were doing, he said, was making America great again by setting out to challenge and change its injustices: “They were really standing up for the best in the American dream, and taking the whole nation back to those great wells of democracy … the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.” Lincoln and King lived in difficult times, as we do. It is in just such eras that Americans have rediscovered and refashioned the best traditions bound up in our national experience. Can we resolve in the years that follow the tumultuous election year of 2016 to listen to the better angels of our nature, and turn the dense concentration of American energy away from waste and pain – and use it instead to light our world? Maurice Isserman teaches history at Hamilton College. He is the co-author of "America Divided: The Civil War of the 1960s."
May, Merkel, Clinton – the year of female leaders? Peter Apps Reuters Corbyn clinging on it still promises to be a tough fight. These women have emerged from the most brutally savage spell in British politics in living memory. None of them owe their positions to tokenism. An entire generation of British male politicians has watched their reputations crash and burn since the June 23 referendum, and the women were the ones left standing. Former interior minister May could yet prove as divisive a prime minister as Margaret Thatcher. At the Home Office, May took a controversially tough line on migration and has now sparked outrage even from diehard “leave” campaigners for a refusal to guarantee that EU citizens currently in Britain will be able to stay. Even her critics, though, concede May is a tough, dogged, no nonsense campaigner and negotiator. It’s not hard to imagine her at the diplomatic top table. America is hardly alone in never having had a female head of state, however – neither has France, China or Russia. (In the latter case, at least not since the reign of the tsars.) Putin, France’s François Hollande and
China’s Xi Jinping may now find themselves balanced, however, by May, Merkel and (probably) Clinton. In many respects, their achievements are striking given how underrepresented women are in national politics in all three countries. In Germany, only 37 percent of parliamentarians are female. In the UK, it is 29 percent; in the U.S. Congress it is as low as 19 percent. Only two countries, Rwanda and Bolivia, are above gender parity in national level political representation, with the United States ranking 96th worldwide. When it comes to having female heads of government or state, a string of smaller and developing countries have arguably led the way. Sri Lanka became the first country to have a woman prime minister with the election of Sirimavo Bandaranaike in 1960. Golda Meir became Israel’s prime minister in 1969. Argentina’s Isabel Peron became the world’s first woman president in 1974. There have been female heads of state or government in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Liberia, Turkey, Burundi, Central African Republic, Mongolia, and Haiti amongst others. Some were the daughters or wives of previous na-
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tional leaders. But many were not. In multiple cases, female leaders – such as Pakistan’s Benazir Bhutto or Britain’s Thatcher – have become iconic figures. Women leaders should not be, and are not, defined solely by gender – and it is never the most interesting thing about them. Nor do they like being pigeonholed that way. Back in 1995, Clinton famously told a United Nations conference in Beijing that human rights were women’s rights and women’s rights were human rights. But as with whether a country features any women or minorities on its currency, these examples do make a difference. Inevitably, it colors both the realistic aspirations of other women at all levels in the country as well as the way men think about politics, power and agency. There are stark limits to this. Just as the election of Barack Obama did nothing to stop African-Americans from being more likely to be arrested, jailed or shot by police, South Asia’s high-profile female leaders did not stop the widespread harassment and assault of women in their countries. Ironically, the number of female national leaders worldwide has actually been shrinking. According to the website "Women in Leadership", there are currently 24 female world leaders. That’s the lowest in several years—and includes figurehead monarchs such as Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and Denmark’s Queen Margrethe. That may not matter. With Britain now set for its second female prime minister and Clinton still the favorite for November, 2016 could well be remembered as the most important “Year of the Woman” yet.
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How This Became the Era of the Gunman The war abroad and the war at home are both fueled by a fear of encroaching chaos — and it's hard to miss the racist subtext John Feffer
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very era has its representative figure. The Neolithic era had the Farmer. The avatar of the Middle Ages was the Monk, bent over an illuminated manuscript. For the period before and after 1492, the Explorer captured the global imagination. During the Industrial Revolution, the Worker embodied the age of manufacturing. And now we have the Gunman. The Gunman is everywhere. He is a soldier. He is a policeman. He might be a right-wing extremist or a caliphate-inspired jihadi. He might be a survivalist atop a wellstocked bunker or a settler in occupied territory. He might be a maniac with no motivation other than mayhem. Or he might just be the middle-class dad next door who wants to protect his family. But he’s usually a guy. Reports of a surge in U.S. women owning guns are largely anecdotal: Gunmen still outnumber gunwomen three to one. Shortly after the Orlando shootings, I was driving to a neighborhood Chinese restaurant with my wife’s high school friend when I made a passing comment about the need to ban assault rifles. To my surprise, this otherwise liberal fellow begged to differ. Then he pointed out that he had three guns in the back of his MINI Cooper. Everyone is coming out of the closet these days, so why not gunmen? Guys with guns dominate the headlines. Young armed men are dispensing death in public places in service of any number of philosophies (racism, homophobia, the Islamic State, misanthropy). Meanwhile, the American police force has been conducting a veritable war against African-American men: 248 black men died last year at the hands of the police, 36 of them unarmed. Also last year, 42 police officers died by gunfire, a 14 percent decline over the previous year. This year, however, the numbers are rising. Including last week’s shooting in Dallas, 26 police have been shot and killed in 2016. Overall, there were 372 mass shootings in the United States in 2015, and an astonishing 13,286 people died by gunshot. In this war on the American streets, it can be difficult to know who is on what side. In Dallas last week, when Micah Johnson killed five cops, he wasn’t the only civilian with a gun in the vicinity. According to the Dallas mayor, more than 20 men in camouflage gear with rifles started to scatter when Johnson opened fire. Texas, after all, is an open-carry state. Instead of implementing gun control measures in the wake of Dallas and Orlando and all the other recent outbreaks of firearm violence, Congress has deadlocked on the mildest of reforms. Gun sales, meanwhile, are up. The number of households possessing guns has actually declined to around one in three, but not the overall number of guns in circulation. The average gun owner now possesses eight guns, twice as many as 20 years ago. The United States ranks number one in the world in per capita gun ownership: an astounding 112 guns per 100 residents. The next closest is Serbia at 75 (engulfed by war in the 1990s), followed by Yemen at 54 (engulfed by war today). Guns have become the new smartphone: an indispensable accessory for the modern age. I fear that one day a pop-up window will appear in my browser advertising the new iFirearm (iGun is already taken). Apple’s latest creation will come loaded with apps, like one that tells you all the establishments that welcome customers who are packing heat. Siri will inform you from a little speaker in the handle about the nearest location of an active shooting — and you can decide whether to run in the opposite direction or head toward the bloodshed waving your firearm. I can even envision a deadly new reality series based on that app: Who Wants to be a Hero? (Of course, despite the exhortations of Donald Trump, the NRA, and others to add rather than subtract guns from a mass shooting, the police recommend that if you have a firearm and you’re at the scene of a shooting, you should keep it holstered — or else the police will take you for the gunman.) I used to think that the United States was backwards when it came to gun control, that we still lived by an archaic frontier ethos of Lawman versus Outlaw. Some day we would grow up, put away our childish things, and join the civilized world of the Europeans and Japanese.
But perhaps they are the anachronisms. Perhaps it will soon become as futile to resist the spread of guns as it was to ignore Facebook and Twitter. Even Europe is not immune from the trend. The Gunman has turned up in Norway (Anders Breivik) and England (Thomas Mair). Gunmen have terrorized France and Belgium. So far in 2016, according to Vice, mass shootings have taken place in Serbia, Cyprus, Austria, Italy, Portugal, Germany, and multiple times in Russia. Of course it’s worse elsewhere. Some countries have completely succumbed to the lawlessness of the frontier — Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, Iraq, Somalia — where everyone “guns up” in order to survive. Africa and Latin America are home to numerous “murder capitals” such as Caracas, San Salvador, and Cape Town. Just like at the OK Corral, the Lawman battles the Outlaw in these violent lands. Having intervened militarily in the crescent of crisis stretching from Central Asia to North Africa, the United States has fancied itself the Lawman upholding the principles of international law. But in reality, Washington has more frequently acted as the Outlaw, squeezing the trigger in extrajudicial executions (through drone strikes), causing the collateral damage of civilian deaths, and invading countries on dubious pretexts. During previous wars — in Korea, in Vietnam — the Gunman at home and the Gunman abroad were involved in two separate enterprises. Today, however, the two worlds are beginning to collide. The War at Home Micah Johnson, a product of the JROTC program, enlisted in the Army Reserve in 2009. His engineer brigade deployed to Afghanistan in 2013. He received an honorable discharge as a result of a deal involving a sexual harassment charge. He apparently didn’t see any combat in Afghanistan, but he continued to conduct his own military training stateside, becoming an expert marksman. Angered by the recent spate of police killings of African Americans, he set up in a location overlooking a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Dallas and killed five police officers. Two of the five officers had also served overseas in the military, while a third had worked for a private military contractor. This is not exactly a coincidence. Police forces in the United States are the logical employment for ex-soldiers. It’s hard to find precise statistics, since police departments don’t release this information. But The Dallas Morning News reported in 2015 that hundreds of Dallas police officers are military veterans and 119 are active reserve members (out of approximately 3,600 officers), which tracks with the 15-20 percent of each academy class who are former soldiers. Over the last few years, large numbers of combat troops have returned from Afghanistan and Iraq and are looking to return to civilian life. The federal government decided to address high unemployment among veterans and the staffing needs of police forces by directing resources to the preferential hiring of former military in law enforcement. The convergence of the war abroad and the war at home is not simply one of overlapping personnel. Police departments increasingly resemble the U.S. military. SWAT teams look like invading forces. Surplus military equipment, like grenade launchers and armored personnel carriers, has transformed police officers into battlefield warriors. Even robot-controlled bombs, like the one that killed Micah Johnson, threaten to turn the terrain of American cities into something more closely resembling Baghdad. It’s not the military veterans, however, who are necessarily behind the more gung-ho attitude among police. Writes one officer: I worked with a lot of guys who were combat veterans from the Vietnam era, and they certainly didn’t have anything to prove to anybody. They were probably less likely to get involved in violent confrontations than the types of cops I see nowadays, most of whom do not have a military background, and some who are acting out, at least to some degree, video game fantasies about being a bad ass. If you throw together a large number of combat-hardened veterans with cocky video-game-trained recruits, add a new array of firepower, and round it out with training programs designed by former military contractors, it’s no surprise that our police forces have begun to operate as if they’re in a war zone. SWAT teams conduct raids like they’re breaking down doors in Afghanistan — tens of thousands of them every year. The police approach young black men as if they are potential terrorists with concealed weapons and intent to kill. From a statistical standpoint, it’s a mystery why police departments believe that bulking up is necessary. Violent crime in America has not simply declined, but declined dramatically (by half between 1991 and 2013). Of course, the federal government has made it practically free for municipalities to get all this war gear, which they would need, if at all, only in worst-case scenarios. But the real reason for this arms race is fear.
The Fear The war abroad and the war at home are both fueled by the same fear of encroaching chaos. In an invaluable New Yorker article by Evan Osnos, here’s how David Grossman, the author of On Combat, describes his postapocalyptic vision: He predicted that terrorists will detonate a nuclear weapon on a boat off the coast of the United States, and that they will send people infected with diseases — “suicide bio bombers” — across the border from Mexico. Then he said, “I’ll tell you what’s next, folks: school-bus and daycare massacres.” Eventually, he wound his way to the solution: concealed carry. “There is a time, in the first five to ten minutes in every one of these events, when one or two welltrained people with a concealed weapon can rise from the entire pack.” Americans, Grossman told us, must accommodate to a future of “armed people everywhere.” Armed people everywhere: Talk about self-fulfilling prophecies. The NRA is selling guns to people worried about “armed people everywhere” and thereby creates its own worst nightmare (or perhaps its own largest potential membership). But note how closely Grossman links terrorists attacking the U.S. homeland with the worst fear of American families: They will go after our children. Grossman knows that parents will do practically anything to defend their children, who have nothing but stuffed animals and schoolbooks to defend against men with assault rifles. But parents can’t be there all the time. With that in mind, gun manufacturers have been marketing firearms to youth in an effort to arm the next generation. Well, it took a while for smart phones to reach the pre-teen set. If assault weapons indeed form an indispensible part of making America great again, then why wait for kids to vote or drink before they start training to take out potential enemies? These fears of attack have always contained an undercurrent of racism, a suspicion that those with brown or black skin (from the Middle East, from over the border, from the ghetto) want “what’s ours.” The initial spike in gun sales in the United States for something other than hunting dates back to 1992 and the aftermath of the Rodney King verdict, according to former gun salesman and economic historian Mike Weisser: “It was the first time that you could see a live riot on video while it was going on,” Weisser said. “They had a helicopter floating around when a white guy pulled up to the intersection. These black guys pull him out of the truck and are beating the shit out of him right below that helicopter.” The new market for self-defense guns was born, Weisser said, and it was infused with racial anxiety. The marriage of racism and guns has necessarily generated its own armed response. During the civil rights movement, as a number of recent books have documented, anti-racism activists often resorted to carrying and using firearms to protect themselves and fight back against a determined and armed adversary. Akinyele Omowale Umoja took the title of his book We Will Shoot Back from Charles Evers, who replaced his murdered brother Medgar as the state field secretary of the NAACP: “We made up our minds…that if a white man shoots at a Negro in Mississippi, we will shoot back.” Charles Cobb traces a much longer tradition of bearing arms in This Nonviolent Stuff’ll Get You Killed: How Guns Made the Civil Rights Movement Possible: “Armed self-defense (or, to use a term preferred by some, ‘armed resistance’) as part of black struggle began not in the 1960s with angry ‘militant’ and ‘radical’ young AfroAmericans, but in the earliest years of the United States as one of African people’s responses to oppression.” As long as the police continue to kill young black men, the People’s New Black Panther Party’s message — “We want every black man and woman throughout the country to legally arm themselves,” according to the Dallas chapter head — will resonate with anyone familiar with this historical tradition. Without radical reform, the police will lose the trust of the community. Loss of faith in governance over all will surely follow. Gun Versus Computer The avatars of earlier eras — the Farmer, the Monk, the Explorer, the Worker — represented the cutting edge of society. They heralded a powerful social transformation. They each sparked a revolution. The comparable figure for our era should be the software engineer. Computers have indeed transformed the way we live. But the gun, a much older technology, threatens to turn back the clock. The NRA and criminal cartels and the Islamic State are all pushing for their own revolution that will put guns in the hands of everyone. If they succeed, governance will end, and states will fail. In a war of all against all, the Gunman will take law into his own hands. And we human beings, who started out as hunters and gatherers so many millennia ago, will end up in this benighted age as hunters and hunted. John Feffer directs Foreign Policy in Focus at the Institute for Policy Studies
arren Buffett, one of the world’s richest men, says that you must either find value or create value to be a successful investor. Creating value doesn’t always have to come from inventions or new technology. There are many other ways to create value. Artists paint paintings that are priceless; authors write books that pay them royalties for years; entrepreneurs create businesses that offer products or services people need. Indeed, there are endless ways to create value or build up assets. All you have to do is to be creative, because it is the thinking in a new way that creates value or adds assets. Once you have that new way of thinking, you will be richer than you ever have dreamed possible. The sad truth is that most people are too lazy to think or be creative. Or, they go about doing things the wrong way. For example, some would spend a lot of their family income for purchase of a new car even when they don’t really have to have one. On top of it all, they pour in more money for fuel and maintenance to keep up with the show. This is an example of turning cash into trash, unless the car serves as a justifiable means to a more valuable end. What we need to learn is this: turn trash into an asset. Although my point is really metaphorical, let me start with a literal example. Many developed countries are increasingly converting their garbage and waste into renewable energy sources. They are turning what they don’t want into want they need. They collect organic waste, construction debris, discarded tires, thrownaway papers, green leaves, to name a few--and load them into boilers at renewable energy facilities to generate electricity for use in their communities. And unlike other renewable power sources such as solar and wind, these biomass power generation facilities can operate 24/7 and provide a consistent supply of electricity. In addition, some facilities can reuse some materials to make asphalt paving, new cardboard, drywall, recycled plastic, and metal products. In a literal sense, this is converting garbage and trash into assets. But let’s not forget that the real asset here is something that is invisible: the thought-process behind it all, which is the ability to take ideas and turn them into assets. Now, let’s use an example from real estate investing to illustrate how we can make money by adding value. A little over 10 years ago, a resort developers’ company in the United States acquired several acres of agricultural land nearby a huge lake which covers 36,700 acres and is only 53 miles east of Dallas, Texas. Their goal was to turn this raw land into a prime resort location. First, they built the roads and underground drainages connecting to every plot they wanted to sell. They also added a beautifully designed golf course and a marina beach, as it were. Having been drawn to all these attractions, my wife and I felt that it would be smart of us to invest in one of these plots. For the first two years, the market value of our investment was growing as development was progressing and more clients were coming in. But perhaps we became a little too greedy, too. So instead of selling it, we decided to keep it for ourselves. We began to dream that one day we could build a vacation home where we could play golf if we wanted to, enjoy boating or fishing on the lake at anytime, or do horseback riding in the vast areas around, or even go hunting in the adjoining reserved forest with wildlife and a state park. This is how the abovementioned corporation made the appeals to us by simply trying to turn an agricultural land into a prime resort area. And yes, they must have made a lot of money from people like my wife and I. But, unfortunately, this investment of ours didn’t turn out well. When the 200809 recession occurred in America, the real estate market came crushing down, which possibly affected our resort developers’ company very badly as it finally filed for bankruptcy. As a result, the value of our land went down like a rock and we couldn’t even sell it, either. The lesson for us, though, is this: sometimes your investment may not pay off, or you may lose money, since you cannot always predict if the market will remain strong or if the company you do business with will continue to deliver all that it promises. And yet, we must not forget that you are likely to make more money by investing in real estate than in any other investment vehicle. For this, you must follow where the overall development is heading or which direction the market demands is going. If you are right in your calculations, you could acquire huge tracts of agricultural land and turn them into residential plots. Or better still, you could convert residential areas into commercial zones. This way you could make even more money…by increasing the value of your property or developing it to attract the market.
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Rahul caught 'napping? Cong says he was 'resting eyes'
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SriNAgAr, July 20 (iANS): Kashmir newspapers are expected to hit the stands on Thursday after the government assured editors and publishers that their work won't be hindered by the heightened security in the Kashmir Valley in the wake of unrest that has left over 40 people dead and hundreds injured. The government had put curbs on the media on Saturday and lifted the ban on Tuesday, saying the decision taken at some "local" level was a mistake. But newspapers refused print runs, alleging that the authorities were denying that the government had banned newspaper publications in the valley. The logjam was resolved in a meeting on Wednesday between Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and editors of Srinagarbased newspapers. Editors and publishers said the Chief Minister "regretted" the ban and assured them of unhindered news gathering, printing and distribution.
New Delhi, July 20 (iANS): The issue of Dalit unrest in Gujarat rocked Parliament on Wednesday as opposition members accused the government of being anti-Dalit. Both houses saw protests from opposition parties, even as the Modi government made statements in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha stressing that the Gujarat government took appropriate action to tackle the situation. While the Rajya Sabha lost the entire day to protests and adjournments, the Lok Sabha witnessed an uproar but the issue did not lead to adjournments. In the Lok Sabha, the highlight was a video clip that showed Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi dozing off when his party members were protesting against the Home Minister's response on the Dalit issue. Congress President Sonia Gandhi, addressing the Congress parliamentary party on Wednesday morning had announced that the party would take up the matter. In the Rajya Sabha as soon as the house met for the day, opposition members demanded a debate on the issue. Even as Deputy Chairman P.J. Kurien was scrutinis-
No SC relief for rebel Uttarakhand MLAs
BJP left red-faced over UP leaders remarks on Mayawati
New Delhi, July 20 (iANS): A video clip showing Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi apparently dozing off momentarily in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday when the party was heatedly raising the anti-Dalit violence in Gujarat had the party on the defensive. The video clip, which showed Rahul Gandhi resting his head on his right hand, with eyes apparently shut, went viral on social networking sites. Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury sought to give a clarification on the party Vice-President's alleged nap, saying he was just "resting his eyes". "(He) wasn't sleeping. Can anyone sleep through that ruckus? We (MPs) just close our eyes for relief," Chowdhury said. Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister and BJP leader Thawarchand Gehlot, however, later took a potshot at the Congress over the episode."We have been saying that they are not serious about issues related to Dalits and their welfare. They are raising this issue only to draw political mileage. And this episode proves this," he said.
Kashmir newspapers to resume from Thursday
New Delhi, July 20 (iANS): In a setback to the nine rebel Congress legislators in Uttarakhand, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to put on hold their disqualification and bar from attending the assembly session that is beginning on Thursday. The bench of Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman in their order said the outcome of motion of no-confidence against the Speaker would be subject to the outcome of their petitions challenging their disqualification. The court directed that the plea of nine disqualified lawmakers will he heard on July 28.
Explosives seized in Jharkhand rANchi, July 20 (iANS): A huge quantity of explosives was seized in Maoist-infested Dumka district of Jharkhand on Wednesday, police said. As many as 40,000 gelatin sticks, 35,000 detonators and other explosives were seized in Kanthikund area, around 400 km from state capital Ranchi, after police stopped a truck following a tip-off. Police said the explosives were meant to be supplied to Maoist guerrillas for making landmines used to blast the vehicles of security forces.
'ATM' offers mother's milk PuDucherry, July 20 (TNN): Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) has established a human milk bank to nourish and save preterm babies born in the hospital. The bank, named 'Amudham Thaippal Maiyam' (ATM), which will also offer breastfeeding counselling to mothers, was inaugurated last Wednesday. "As 30% of 1,500 babies born per month in Jipmer are of low birth weight and mostly preterm, there is a strong need to establish a human breast milk bank at NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) to strengthen neonatal services and save preterm babies," Jipmer director S C Parija said on Monday. He said such banks must be set up in all NICU facilities considering the complications associated with formula feeding of underweight and tiny preterm babies who cannot be breastfed till they are six months old. "If mother's milk is unavailable or insufficient, the next option is to use pasteurized donor human milk. Donor milk after collection will be heated to 62.5°C for 30 minutes and then cooled. It makes the milk germ-free and retains the biochemical and immunologicalBSE -0.26 % components," he said.
CM meets Dalits; sporadic protests, partial shutdown
People from low-caste Dalit community shout slogans during a protest against the flogging of four men accused of skinning a cow, in Ahmedabad on July 20. (REUTERS Photo)
ing the notices, opposition members trooped near the Chairman's podium raising anti-government slogans. Clarifications came from Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot who said the Gujarat government has taken action against the culprits. The minister said an FIR has been registered and a probe was also underway. He also regretted the suicide by a Dalit, who was one of the five who
mAu/New Delhi, July 20 (PTi): BJP was today left squirming after a senior leader in Uttar Pradesh made derogatory remarks against BSP Chief Mayawati drawing severe all-round condemnation and forcing it to sack him from all posts but its regret failed to douse the uproar in Rajya Sabha, which was paralysed on the issue. The controversy over party Vice President in UP Dayashanker Singhs statement against the dalit leader hit the party hard on a day it was already battling an opposition onslaught in Parliament on vigilante violence against dalits who had skinned a dead cow in Gujarat. "Mayawati is breaking the
consumed poison during protests in different parts of Gujarat. The minister added that the issue should not be "politicised". Later, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said a discussion on the issue will be taken up on Thursday. The upper house was finally adjourned for the day around 3.40 pm amid protests. In the lower house, members, including Congress floor leader Mal-
dream of Kanshi Ram into pieces. Mayawati is selling tickets like a...," Dayashankar Singh told reporters in Mau, Uttar Pradesh. "Mayawati gives tickets for Rs one crore and if there is someone who can give Rs 2 crore than she sells it for Rs 2 crore within an hour. If someone is ready to give Rs 3 crore by the evening, she gives the ticket to him. She is even worse than...," said Singh, who was in Mau for the first time after becoming party vice president to meet party workers this morning. Singhs remarks drew severe flak from members in the Rajya Sabha, including women MPs, with Deputy Chairperson P J Kurien saying that the House wants the Government to ensure that
likarjun Kharge, tried to raise the issue more than once. However, as Speaker Sumitra Mahajan called for taking up the question hour, opposition members rushed to the well of the house. Home Minister Rajnath Singh, making a statement during zero hour, termed as "unfortunate" the attack on Dalits at Una on July 11. Condemning the attacks, he said Gujarat Police had acted swiftly and nine people have been arrested so far.
stringent action is taken against the BJP leader, as per law, for his "unforgivable" comments. There was all-round condemnation of Singh for his remarks by MPs including Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad, DMKs Kanimozhi, TMCs Derek OBrien, Congress Kumari Selja and Renuka Chowdhury, TK Rangarajan of CPI(M) and Satish Chandra Mishra of BSP and demands were made for action against him. Sacks UP VP over remarks As the issue snowballed into a major embarrassment for BJP, Dayashankar Singh apologised for his remarks. He claimed it was "slip of tongue" and that he respected Mayawati. But it
AhmeDAbAD, July 20 (iANS): Different regions of Gujarat observed sporadic protests and partial shutdowns on Wednesday to air anger over atrocities on Dalits as Chief Minister Anandiben Patel visited the village of four Dalit youth beaten up in Una town on July 11 for skinning a dead cow. No untoward incidents nor attempts at suicide by Dalits were reported from the state during the 'Gujarat bandh', the call for which was given by various Dalit organisations. Many state transport buses were, however, cancelled or their routes diverted and many schools remained shut, especially in the Saurashtra region. Shops and office establishments remained open for a while in the morning hours while demonstrations continued across the region. In protest against last week's thrashing of the four Dalit youths in Una town of Saurashtra, 12 youngsters across the region had attempted suicide and one of them died on Tuesday. A head constable in Amreli too succumbed on Tuesday evening to head injuries sustained during stone-pelting by a mob. The Chief Minister landed at the Diu airport on Wednesday morning and drove to the Mota Samadhiyala village in Una taluka of Saurashtra region to meet the families of the four Dalit youths. They broke down on seeing Anandiben at their doorsteps. After meeting them and holding discussions, Anandiben claimed all 25 Dalit families in the village were satisfied with the government's action in the assault case. The Gujarat government has ordered a CID-Crime Branch inquiry, formation of a special designated court in consultation with the high court and filing of a chargesheet in 60 days in the case of assault on the four Dalits. So far, 16 persons have been arrested.
proved to be too late for Singh as state BJP chief Keshav Prasad Maurya announced that he has been relieved of all posts and said "such language has no place in the party". "It is highly condemnable that a political leader uses such words against a prominent woman leaders. I regret the use of such words and will ensure that the matter is taken up by the concerned. I personally express regret to Mayawatiji. I associate our dignity with yours and stand with you," Jaitley said in Rajya Sabha. A visibly agitated Mayawati, who was present in the House, thanked Jaitley and all other members for their condemnation of Singhs remarks but de-
manded that BJP leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah discuss the matter, expel Singh from the party and take action against him. She said mere expression of regret will not suffice. and added, "His (Singhs) remarks apply for his sister and daughter and not for me. The whole country will not forgive BJP... people will come on the streets." Mayawati said the remarks by the BJP leader reflected the "capitalistic mindset" and asserted that never in her political career had she used any derogatory or personal remarks against her adversaries or questioned their character though there could be idealogical differences.
Sonia targets Modi govt's performance Bureaucrats can log on to social "The Modi government is New Delhi, July 20 (iANS): Gandhi said the government in media but no criticising govt Congress President Sonia Gandhi the past two years sought to cre- used to making hollow promises, on Wednesday hit out at the Narendra Modi government over price rise, unemployment, FDI, recommendations of the Seventh Pay Commission and questioned the GDP figures. Gandhi also attacked the government on the issue of corruption in BJP-ruled states. Addressing the Congress parliamentary party meeting here, Gandhi said: "When it comes to growth and GDP figures they tout, questions on their veracity are raised even by their own party leaders". "The BJP blocked every important FDI initiative of the UPA government. Yet now it has put in place a free-for-all policy even in a sensitive area like defence," she said. On the issue of job creation,
ate a 'bubble' of achievement. According to Gandhi, prices of essential commodities, especially food items, are at an all-time high. "The recommendations of the Seventh Pay Commission have done injustice to the government employees and armed forces, resulting in discontent," Gandhi added. She said the Panchayat Raj Ministry established by the previous UPA government was being starved of funds and slowly driven into extinction. Govt 'lying' on LPG savings Meanwhile, the Congress on Wednesday slammed the Narendra Modi government for "lying" on savings from the scheme for giving up LPG subsidy.
false statements and exaggerated claims," Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said. "Prime Minister Modi claimed that his policies were responsible for saving Rs 22,000 crore on the LPG subsidies. But the reality brought out by the Comptroller and Auditor General shows the savings amounted to Rs 2,000 crore," he added. According to reports, a CAG report to be tabled in parliament during the ongoing monsoon session has found that the savings from people voluntarily giving up LPG subsidy and direct bank transfers adds up to less than Rs 2,000 crore. The remaining savings are actually due to the fall in the prices of LPG that India annually imports.
New Delhi Jule 20 (PTi): Bureaucrats may soon be allowed to participate freely on social media websites like Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin but criticism of government will still be a no-no. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has issued draft rules which bar officers from making “criticism of government” on television, social media or any other communication application by any means including a “caricature”. These rules are part of the proposed changes in All India Service (Conduct) Rules, 1968, which are applicable to three all India services–Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and Indian Forest Service (IFoS). The DoPT has proposed to ex-
pand the ambit of the rules that check criticism of government. The member of service shall also not criticise the government–its policy or action, capable of embarrassing the Centre’s relations with state and foreign countries governments–on television, social media or any other communication application. No member of the service shall, in any radio broadcast or communication over any public media or in any document (which may include a caricature) published anonymously, pseudonymously or in any communication to the press or in any public utterance, make any statement of fact or opinion which has the effect of an adverse criticism of any policy of the central or state governments.
How quotas help disadvantaged-caste students get higher education Charu Bahri IndiaSpend/IANS
As many as 26 per cent male and 35 per cent female students from India’s most disadvantaged castes and tribes in 245 engineering colleges would not be there without reservations, according to a new study that says affirmative action policy in higher education works largely as intended. However, reservations do place those who do not qualify for affirmative action at a disadvantage, said the study of 53,374 scheduled caste (SC), scheduled tribe (ST), other backward caste (OBC) and general students by researchers from the US’ Carnegie Mellon University and published in the American Economic Review. Naveen Gurappu’s story: Naveen Gurappu, 25, an electrical engineer and doctoral student at the
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Powai, is an embodiment of India’s 34-year-old system of reservation for the most disadvantaged groups. “I would never have come so far if it had not been for the scheduled caste quota and my dad,” said Gurappu, a native of Hyderabad, son of a bank clerk who himself got his job through reservation. “My dad enrolled me in St Martin’s High School in Hyderabad, a good school, because he wanted me to study well,” said Gurappu, from a scheduled caste called the Malas. “SBI (State Bank of India) pitched in with a yearly fellowship of Rs 500 for stationary and the like. We could not afford extra tuition or the internet at home, even though I badly needed help. Dad paid for my college, coaching and books, he treated me to my
first movie -- I was in class year college scores of such as electronics, com- Lord University Professor 11.” The family took a bank 42,914 students with their munication and computer of Economics at the Tepper loan, which they are repay- high-school scores. science, than other students. School of Business, Carneing, to finance Gurappu’s Gurappu -- who initially gie Mellon University, told studies at IIT, which charg- struggled to cope -- agreed Reservation is an equal- IndiaSpend. es SC/ST students about Rs with that assessment. “In iser, but it does not get “Our work also indi60,000 per annum cates why affirmafor the engineertive action policies ing programme generate debate,” and PhD. said Epple. “We In his first year * Create more infrastructure find that improved at IIT, Gurappu educational outstruggled to grasp * Extend affirmative action to private-sector institutions comes for disadlessons, unlike his * Support students at the intermediate level vantaged students upper-caste peers. * Counsel students about opportunities come at a cost to “Still, I was better * Encourage CSR initiatives in education for disadvan- those who do not taged students off than other disreceive affirmative advantaged caste action.” students because The bottom I came from a city,” he said. time, I adjusted to the IIT enough SC/ST/OBC stu- line: SCs/STs/OBCs benefit system and standards, and dents into higher educa- from reservation in higher Reservation helps even caught up with top- tion education, but affirmative and motivates pers in some subjects,” he “Even with the atten- action should be carefully Affirmative action said. “With the right mind- dance gains from affirma- implemented, periodically spurred students from dis- set and opportunity, any tive action, the most disad- reviewed and adjusted to advantaged castes -- who socially disadvantaged vantaged castes still attend deliver the best outcomes. still lagged upper castes student can excel in higher in smaller proportions than IndiaSpend dissected their population shares,” higher-education enrol-- to perform better in col- education.” Disadvantaged-caste Dennis Epple, co-author ment data to determine lege than in school, said the Carnegie Mellon study, students were more likely to of the American Economic what reservation is still juswhich compared the first- choose competitive majors, Review study and Thomas tified in India.
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Reservation boost SC, ST enrolments, but not enough India introduced 15 per cent and 7.5 per cent reservations for SC and ST candidates respectively in government-aided educational institutions in 1982. Some states tweaked those percentages to factor in local demographics, which the constitution allows. So in Tamil Nadu, 18 per cent of higher-education is reserved for SCs and one per cent for STs. In some central universities in the tribal-dominated northeast, 60 per cent of seats are reserved for ST students. Between 2000 and 2014, the Gross Enrolment Rate (GER) of SCs -- a measure of the percentage of actual enrolments in higher education, regardless of age, in a given academic year, to the 18- to 23-yearold population eligible for higher education in that
year -- more than doubled while that of STs doubled. Reservations have had a domino effect, spurring new generations to educate themselves “Reservations in past decades have increased the numbers of SC/ST families with highly-educated members, who can encourage -- and provide support for -younger family members to continue their education,” said professor emeritus of economics at the University of Michigan, Thomas E. Weisskopf, who has argued in favour of reservations for marginalised Indian social groups in higher education. If parity existed between the share of SCs and STs in the general population and participation in higher education, SCs would occupy a third more seats than they do now, while STs would occupy close to double the seats.
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Myanmar’s military investigates a “war crime” in an era of reform
Mong Yaw, JulY 20 (ReuteRs): The first and second bodies pulled from the shallow grave in northern Myanmar didn’t belong to Aik Chin’s missing son. Nor, he prayed, did the third, whose face was unrecognisable from a severe beating. But then Aik Chin checked the corpse’s fingertips - his 17-year-old son had lost one in a childhood accident - and his legs began to buckle. “When I realized it was my little boy, I collapsed and blacked out,” he said. “I don’t remember anything after that.” Soldiers entered the village of Mong Yaw on June 25 and rounded up dozens of men, witnesses told Reuters. Aik Chin’s son and four others were led away, never to be seen alive again. Two other men - brothers - were shot while trying to escape on a motorbike and their bodies found in a ditch, villagers said. Myanmar’s armed forces have often been accused of abuses by human rights groups and Western governments during decades of conflict with ethnic armed separatists in its wild border zones. What is unusual in this case is that the military high command has been taking the allegations seriously. Major Thein Zaw of the army’s Northeast Command said a court martial had begun, although he could not say how many soldiers were on trial or what charges they faced, and local government officials said several soldiers had been arrested. Villagers say a senior army officer has promised them a full investigation. However, multiple requests by Reuters for comment from the army in the northern city Lashio and the capital Naypyitaw were
Ants learnt farming 60 mn years ago; man 10,000 years back new YoRk, JulY 20 (Ians): Ants belonging to a South American group switched from a huntergatherer lifestyle to subsistence farming of fungi that grew on decomposing, woody plant matter some 55 to 60 million years ago, shortly after the dinosaurs died out, new research has found. By contrast, humans began subsistence farming around 10,000 years ago, progressing to industrialised agriculture only in the past century. The genes of the ant farmers and their fungal crops revealed a surprisingly ancient history of mutual adaptations, said the study published in the journal Nature Communications. This evolutionary giveand-take led to some species -- the leafcutter ants, for example -- developing industrial-scale farming that surpasses human agriculture in its efficiency, the researchers said. Much of the research on fungus-farming ants came from scientists working in Panama through the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, headquartered in Panama City, during the past 25 years. The key chapters of the history of ant agriculture were written into the genes of both the insects and their crop fungi. “The ants lost many genes when they committed to farming fungi,” said Jacobus Boomsma, Research Associate at Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. This tied the fate of the ants to their food -- with the insects depending on the fungi for nutrients, and the fungi increasing their likelihood of survival if they produced more nutritious crop.
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Beating rivals & the odds, Trump captures Republican nomination
CleVelanD, JulY 20 (ReuteRs): Thirteen months after launching an improbable bid for the White House, Donald Trump captured the 2016 Republican presidential nomination on Tuesday, having vanquished 16 party rivals, warred with much of its establishment and provoked controversy at every turn. His eldest child, Donald Trump Jr., announced the support of New York, their home state, during a roll-call vote at the Republican National Convention, ensuring Yangon, JulY 20 (ReuteRs): In a rare admission, Trump had the majority of delegates - 1,237 - needed to Myanmar’s still-powerful military said on Wednesday contest the Nov. 8 U.S. presidential election against prethat soldiers had killed five villagers during an interrosumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. With gation last month in northern Shan State, and promthree of the candidate’s other children at his side, the ised to prosecute the perpetrators. A senior officer told a younger Trump said: “It is my honor to be able to throw news conference in Yangon that a court martial was unDonald Trump over the top in the delegate count tonight.” der way and that the verdict would be made public. The “Congratulations, Dad. We love you,” he said. military also pledged help for the victims’ families.“The Trump’s Democratic rival, Clinton, who has been court martial found that they violated the rules, failing the target of withering verbal attacks during the convento follow certain procedures, that led to the death of the tion, was quick to respond to the vote, tweeting: “Donald victims during the interrogation,” said Deputy Major Trump just became the Republican nominee. Chip in General and chief of military intelligence Mya Tun Oo. now to make sure he never steps foot in the Oval Office.” Witnesses have told Reuters soldiers rounded up dozTrump won with 1,725 delegates, followed by U.S. ens of men in the village of Mong Yaw in northern Shan Senator Ted Cruz of Texas with 475 delegates, Ohio GovState on June 25 and led five men away. The bodies of ernor John Kasich with 120 and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio the five were found in a shallow grave a few days later. of Florida with 114. Three other candidates emerged with The military’s response suggests a heightened sensitiva total of 12 delegates. ity about the army’s image as it tries to present itself as After the presidential nominating vote, the convena responsible partner in Myanmar’s democratic transition by voice vote nominated Indiana Governor Mike tion and seeks closer ties with its Western counterparts. Pence, 57, Trump’s choice for his vice presidential running mate. Trump trails Clinton in many opinion polls Sai Mong Tan, 22, was the version of events de- after a bruising Republican primary season. Trump narweeding a cornfield with scribed by other villag- rowed his deficit against her to 7 percentage points from his 17-year-old brother, Sai ers and local officials and 15 points late last week, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday. Shwe Lu, when the soldiers rights activists. arrived. “They seemed Sai Mong Tan believes drunk,” he told Reuters. his brother was singled out “I could smell alcohol on because he didn’t speak them. They were very an- Burmese and couldn’t angry.” swer the soldiers’ quesThe military later said tions. they had come under atMost people in Mong tack from rebels in the area, Yaw are from the Shan or BeIJIng, JulY 20 (ReuteRs): Britain has listed the although Sai Han and oth- Palaung ethnic minorities. East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) as a terrorer local activists said there Soldiers mostly hail from ist organisation, pleasing China, which had demanded had been no insurgent ac- the majority Bamar ethnic Western support for its fight against a group it says seeks tivity. group, and often accuse vil- to split off its western region of Xinjiang. Britain’s Home The brothers were lagers of harbouring insur- Office, or interior ministry, on Friday designated ETIM, which it also called the Turkestan Islamic Party (TIP), as marched to a nearby road, gents. where dozens more solAik Sai, 23, was also an “Islamic terrorist and separatist organisation” trying to diers had detained about a among the five men led create an “independent caliphate” in Xinjiang. The United States and the United Nations have listed hundred people, and were away. By nightfall, his fretforced to squat with their ful wife Aye Lu, 18, was hid- ETIM as a terrorist group, though there is some discrephands behind their heads. ing at home with their new- ancy internationally over whether ETIM and TIP are the The soldiers beat and born child. “The soldiers same entity as China claims, and experts have questioned interrogated the men, de- came to the village and told their cohesiveness. Western countries have long been remanding to know if any- us to stay inside,” she said. luctant to share intelligence with China or otherwise cooperate when it comes to counter-terrorism in Xinjiang, one had spotted insurgents “I didn’t dare go out.” in the area, said Sai Mong Only three days later, saying China has provided little evidence to prove ETIM’s Tan. He then watched as when the soldiers had existence and citing worries about possible human rights soldiers tied up his younger left, did the villagers start abuses. brother and the four other looking for the missing The addition of ETIM to the list of proscribed organvictims and led them away. men. A blood-spattered isations comes as leaders from China and Britain have Reuters could not inde- path above a cornfield led proclaimed the countries are enjoying a “golden age” in pendently confirm this ac- them to patches of recently relations. count, although it matched turned soil. China’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the designation
Myanmar military admits soldiers killed 5 people, says will prosecute
Women pose while holding portraits of their killed relatives (L-R) Aik Sai, Aik Maung and Aik Lort after their bodies were found in a grave last June at Mong Yaw village in Lashio, Myanmar on July 10. (REUTERS Photo)
declined or went unanswered. The military said it would address the issue at a news conference on Wednesday. Ringed by misty hills, Mong Yaw lies in a remote corner of northern Shan State, a region ravaged by war and poverty. Thousands of people have been displaced by decades of fighting between the military and ethnic insurgents. Last year the military lost hundreds of men in a bid to re-take a rebel-held region bordering China. Fuelling the conflict is Myanmar’s lucrative narcotics trade, which is centred in lawless Shan state. SENSITIVE IMAGE It is extremely rare in Myanmar for soldiers to be held accountable for alleged abuses, or for such allegations to be investigated transparently, rights groups such as Amnesty International say. The military’s response this time suggests a heightened sensitivity about its
image as it tries to present itself as a responsible partner in Myanmar’s democratic transition and seeks closer ties with its Western counterparts. Myanmar was a military dictatorship for nearly half a century until a quasicivilian government of former generals replaced the junta in 2011 and launched a series of political and economic reforms. Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi was swept into office in April after winning a landslide election last year, but the military still holds immense power. Police and local officials told villagers in Mong Yaw in the days after the late June killings that they couldn’t investigate because the military was already doing so. Then, on July 3, the region’s vice-commander, Major General Kyaw Kyaw Soe, visited Mong Yaw and promised a full probe, said villagers. He also gave each bereaved family 300,000 kyat ($250) as a gesture of
sympathy, local people said. General Kyaw Kyaw Soe said some soldiers had been arrested, but gave no further details. This surprised local activists, who say they have spent decades documenting similar incidents by illdisciplined troops amid a culture of impunity. “The military has never done anything like this,” said Sai Han, an ethnic Shan leader of the Tai Youth Organization, based in Lashio. He called what happened at Mong Yaw a “war crime” committed by soldiers against civilians. News of the killings had spread fast, aided by cellphones that have only recently become ubiquitous in Myanmar and by testimony from a population emboldened in an era of reform, Sai Han said, suggesting that the publicity had made it impossible for the military to brush aside the allegations. “DRUNK AND ANGRY”
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Half of brazilians opposed to hosting olympics just weeks before event: poll RIO DE JANEIRO, July 20 (REutERs): Half of Brazilians have said they are opposed to hosting the Olympics that begin in less than three weeks amid deepening concern over the high cost of the games, according to a poll published on Tuesday. That is double the percentage who said they were opposed to Rio's hosting of the games when the same poll was taken in 2013. The Datafolha polling institute survey published in the Folha de S.Paulo newspaper also found that 63 percent of those asked in the latest poll think the Olympics will bring more costs than benefits, up from 38 percent three years ago. With a price tag of 40-billion reais ($12.3 billion) reais, Rio's games will be held as a deep recession grinds through its second year and with unemployment at over 11 percent. On the political front, Brazil's suspended President Dilma Rousseff is facing an impeachment trial and may be ousted just days after the Olympics end Aug. 21. Rio de Janeiro state is one of Brazil's most indebted. Its governor in recent weeks had to declare a "state of
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gENEvA, July 20 (AFP): The International Olympic Committee said Wednesday it would decide "within seven days" on whether to ban Russia from the Rio Games over rampant state-run doping. "We expect (to have) a decision within seven days on the participation of Russian competitors in Rio," IOC media relations chief Emmanuelle Moreau told AFP. The Games in Rio de Janeiro open on August 5. The IOC has faced growing calls to hit Russia with an outright ban after a report commissioned by the World Anti Doping Agency found
the country ran an elaborate cheating programme at the 2014 Sochi Olympics and other major events. Following an emergency conference on Tuesday, the IOC's executive board said it would study the "legal options" regarding a prospective Russia suspension. It would be an unprecedented move, as no country has been excluded from an Olympics over doping. IOC leaders said they would consider a decision due Thursday from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on a previously imposed ban by athletics governing body IAAF against Russia's track
field and team. That ban followed similar revelations of rampant doping with support from Moscow. Sixty-eight Russian athletes have appealed to CAS challenging the IAAF's right to punish an entire national federation, since some team members have no positive drug tests on their record. The CAS ruling on the validity of collective punishment is expected to help guide the IOC's decision on Russia's eligibility for Rio. Moreau said IOC leaders would have further talks on the Russia dispute in the coming days, following the CAS ruling.
calamity" to secure some 2.9 billion reais ($892 million) in federal emergency funds just to pay police and keeps hospitals open through the games. Crime in Rio has been rising recently - though officials say over 85,000 police and soldiers will be on the streets to ensure safety, double the force London had during its 2012 games. Yet the specter of a terror attack worries authorities, following the recent bloodshed in Europe, the
United States and elsewhere. Federal prosecutors meanwhile have said they are investigating allegations of corruption in several projects, including both Olympic venues and so-called legacy projects, such as the extension of a subway line and the refurbishing of a dilapidated port area. Most of the building for the Olympics has been carried out by construction firms ensnared in
Brazil's biggest corruption scandal, a kickback scheme at state-run oil company Petrobras [PETR4.SA]. Despite all that, the survey did find that 40 percent asked say they approve Rio holding the games. The remaining 10 percent said they were indifferent or did not respond to the question. Datafolha interviewed 2,792 people across Brazil on July 14 and 15. The survey has a margin of error of 2 percentage points.
Yasir is best leg-spinner since Warne – stokes
Pakistan's Yasir Shah in action during nets. (Reuters)
lONDON, July 20 (REutERs): England all-rounder Ben Stokes has hailed Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah as the best the game has seen since the days of Australian great Shane Warne. England struggled against Shah at Lord's as the 30-year-old ran riot, picking up 10 for 141 and inspiring Pakistan to a 75-run win on Sunday, rising to the top of the world test bowling rankings. "Yasir Shah, I reckon, is the best leg-spinner since Shane Warne," Stokes told British media on Wednesday. "They are a very good team but we go into the test match knowing how he goes about bowling and we should be able to counteract that. (The conditions
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are) another thing we will have to try and adapt to and we'll just see how it goes." Fit-again Stokes looks set to return to the starting lineup for the second test at Old Trafford, starting on Friday, after undergoing a knee operation in May, but he said it might take time to regain his competitive edge. "I have been playing as a batsman for two weeks. It is something I definitely did need, to get myself back into match situations," the 25-year-old said. "I have been bowling in the nets but you can't replicate (a match situation) doing that. The only thing you can do is bowl in a game. So it was good on that point and it was a massive confidence boost."
pressure part of the job at Manchester united - rooney
shANghAI, July 20 (REutERs): Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney admits his place in the side is under pressure following the arrival of new star names, but says it goes with the territory at Old Trafford. "You always feel you have to prove yourself every season, because it’s a dream to play for them," the England skipper said after his first training session under new manager Jose Mourinho. The former Chelsea manager has already begun rebuilding at United, having signed defender Eric Bailly, midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan and striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. And 30-yearold Rooney acknowledges that puts extra pressure on him. "I think you always feel pressure when you play for Manchester United," he said after arriving in Shanghai on Wednesday with United for their pre-season China tour. "It's one of the biggest -- if not the biggest -- clubs in the world and it's been a pleasure and a privilege to play for them for so long. "The appointment of Jose Mourinho is a big appointment for us and we're all excited by it. "We've made some fantastic signings, too. Hopefully, we can have a good start
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to the season and be successful by the end of it." Rooney, who has only just begun pre-season training following his involvement with England at Euro 2016, is counting on Mourinho maintaining his track record of leading clubs to immediate success. Since the retirement in 2013 of Sir Alex Ferguson, who led the club to more than 30 trophies during his 26-year spell, United have managed to add just one to their haul -- the FA Cup last season -- and in the process sacked two managers. "I've only had one day (training with Mourinho) since we came out, but it was
a very good day," he said. "But I think you only have to look at the teams he's had before, and the success he's had with them, and we're hoping he can bring that to us. I'm excited for it. It's a big season for us." Mourinho said during his unveiling earlier this month that he intended to sign another bigname player, with Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba heavily linked by British media with a return to the club. The former Chelsea boss will mark his return to the Premier League when he takes United to Bournemouth for their first game of the season on Aug. 14.
29th NTA meet from August 17 to 19
NTA officials posing for lens after the meeting.
KOhImA, July 20 (mExN): The 29th State Taekwondo championship will be held from August 17 to 19 at IG Stadium, Kohima. This was one of the main agenda decided in the first meeting of the Nagaland Taekwondo Association (NTA) on Tuesday at Ura Hotel. The district team arrival will be on August 17 and the state championship in various categories of both boys and girls will be played on August 18 and 19. The NTA requested all the district association to gear up for the three- day championship. In a marathon meeting which lasted around four hours, newly ap-
pointed NTA President Pele Khezhie solicited support and cooperation from all the executive committee members, district associations, government and well wishers for the betterment and promotion of Taekwondo in the state. Various executive members also addressed the meeting and reposed faith in the leadership of Khezhie to run the association to greater heights. Other important agenda discussed during the meeting pertaining to the welfare of NTA and district associations will be communicated in due course of time by Lhouliebeio Khezhie, General Secretary NTA.
Hamilton poised to seize championship lead
BuDAPEst, July 20 (REutERs): Lewis Hamilton heads into Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix fired up to complete a hat-trick of victories and seize the lead in the Formula One title race for the first time this season. The triple world champion trails Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg by just one point after a sensational fourth win of the season two weeks ago in his home British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Hamilton, who also won the race before that in Austria, surfed the Silverstone crowd in jubilation and will be hoping the wave of momentum building up behind his title defence carries him back to the top. "Ever since the low of Barcelona I've been able to cultivate this really strong mental attitude and I'm really feeling that fire inside me right now," said Hamilton, who trailed Rosberg by 43 points after the pair collided and crashed out on the first lap in May’s Spanish Grand Prix. "I'm feeling fresh, feeling powerful and feeling confident heading to Hungary. It's a track that for some reason has always suited my style and I have incredible support there." Hamilton has won four times at the 4.3-km long Hungaroring circuit, outside Budapest, including his first victory for Mercedes in 2013. Another win for the 31-year-old at the halfway stage of the champion-
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ship would be more than any driver has managed in Hungary. Hamilton and seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher currently hold the record. Rosberg, who dropped from second to third in Silverstone after a post-race penalty for breaching radio rules, will be determined to deny him that honour. "The battle is on with Lewis and I'm feeling great in myself and great in the car," said Rosberg,
winner of five races this year including the first four. While the spotlight is trained on the Hamilton versus Rosberg battle, resurgent Red Bull could steal the show. Despite winning 41 of the 48 races since the start of the V6 turbo-hybrid era in 2014, Mercedes have yet to win in Hungary with the new engine. Australian Daniel Ricciardo won for Red Bull in 2014 while Sebastian Vettel was triumphant for Ferrari last year. With Ferrari's challenge fading over the last few rounds, Red Bull see a real chance to add a second win to Max Verstappen's Spanish Grand Prix triumph. "We’re actually in the race with Mercedes now at certain circuits which is great to see,” said team principal Christian Horner. "We’ve got some of the more powerful circuits out of the way ... and the circuits coming up will hopefully play to some of our strengths.” Hungary also offers misfiring McLaren the chance of a strong result at a circuit that has been good to them in the past. Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso both scored their maiden wins in Hungary, albeit with different teams, while McLaren last year scored their best result of a difficult first season with engine partners Honda. "I’m keen to see how we perform there," said Button.
• 28 July 2016 is World Hepatitis Day screened blood products and or• Around 250,000 Indians die of viral gans. hepatitis every year • Patients and employees of Hemo• Viral Hepatitis kills 1.5 million peodialysis centre. ple worldwide each year, as many • Patients exposed to unsterile denas HIV/AIDS tal and medical equipments. • Occupational exposure to blood. What is Hepatitis? • Health care workers. • Hepatitis is an Inflammation of • Infant born to infected mothers. liver, most commonly caused by a • Sexual, house hold and perinatal viral infection. There are five main transmission. types of viruses, referred as A , B , C, D and E. What are the common symptoms? • In Particular, hepatitis B and C • Flu – Like symptoms cause to Chronic disease in hun- • Fatigue dreds of millions of people and • Aching Joints and muscle. together, are the most common • Anxiety and depression. cause of liver cirrhosis and liver • Poor concentration. cancer. • Stomach ache. • Hepatitis A and E are typically • Loss of appetite. caused by ingestion of contami- • Dark urine / bright stools. nated food and water. Hepatitis B Importance of Screening : , C and D usually occur as a result of parenteral contact with infected As per WHO a HCV patient can body fluid , blood and blood prodinfect 30 or more people in his life ucts. time if he is not aware of his status. • As per WHO Hepatitis B is 100 time So it’s important to screen and demore infectious than HIV. tect positive cases to prevent new infections. Also with this new oral Hepatitis Factsheet: therapy, the HCV infection can be • Approximately 1 in 12 persons cured. So screening is very effecworldwide, or some 500 million tive and important tool. people, are living with chronic viral hepatitis. In India 1 in 100 might Treatment option: be infected with Hepatitis C. Now oral therapy is available in In• Hepatitis B and C are silent viruses, dia. The molecules are Sofosbuvir in 75 % cases. patients will not have , Daclatasvir and Ledipasvir. They any symptoms. very safe, potent, economical with • About 10 million Indians are anti minimal side effects. Unlike InterHCV positive and 5 million of them feron Therapy now with this new may be viremic. Of this 25%, i.e, therapy the Cure rate is 90% approx in all Genotypes. Even in patients over 1 million may develop chronwith advanced disease treatment ic liver disease within 20 years and can be taken . It also offers very 1% to 4% of them may develop liver simple once day dosing. Also post cancer. Liver and Kidney transplant pa• 2,88,000 New hepatitis Infection tients can be given this therapy. occurred in 2014 in India, out of This therapy can be given together which 96000 dies every year. with many HIV medications. Experience in our Centre: Who are at Risk? • The major risk factor for HCV in- Total treated – fection is through parenteral ex- Genotype wise Pt distributions – posure, primarily through blood SVR achieved – 90% products and needle sharing Dropped out - 3 Issued in Public Interest by among intravenous drug users. Zion Hospital • Recipients of previously un-
Assu isak chishi swu another Mahatma Gandhi
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et us never prefix the title “Late” to Assu Isak Chishi Swu; he is an immortalicon; most importantly now is with the Lord Jesus Christ, indeed more perfectly alive than before. D.L. Moody says, “Someday you will read in the papers that D.L. Moody of East Northfield is dead. But do not believe a word of it! At that moment I shall be more alive than I am now.” Alike Assu Isak Chishi Swu is. Assu Isak Chishi Swu had witnessed the atrocities of Indian army against his people. This had led him for Naga freedom and thus gave his total life for fighting for Naga freedom since 1959. He tirelessly had served for his beloved Naga people for 57 years against their oppressions. (Assu Isak Chishi Swu passed B.A. in 1959 and joined as the freedom fighter on that very year itself to till his last breath 2016 ie; 57 years he gave his life, everything for the Naga nation, not 52 years as mentioned often times in the daily local papers. This mis-information is giving clarification through reliable source). All through this span of years he depended on the living God and strived for non-violence and for an amicable settlement with the Government of India through political dialogues. Ato Kilonser Muivah says, “…through Swu’s unceasing faith in Jehovah that both India and Nagas realized the futility of hostility and resolved to settle Indo-Naga issue through political dialogues” (NP 3rd July front page). Further Th. Muivah attribute to Isak’s leadership by saying, “this led to signing of the framework agreement” (NP 1st July front page). Nagas should not narrowly look Assu Isak Chishi Swu as mere a Sema. He was and is inseparable part of every tribe of Nagas, as he had invested sacrificially of all of his 57 years for the Nagas whom he loved so much and for their nation-hood. R.N. Ravi, who is well known of Naga history and has the role in interlocutor for Naga - India talks aptly illustrated that Isak Chishi Swu is the “Mahatma of Nagaland” (NP June 30 front page). I appreciate his accolade toward our ever Hero who is in Heaven now. Mahatma Gandhi gave his life for the Indians hence he was titled as the Father of the Nation. So
also Assu Isak Chishi Swu, ever since came with his Bachelor in Arts degree in 1959 who as a young man had a great dreams to go to USA for his Theological studies, determined on that same year to suffer for his Naga people till his last breath given to the hand of the Lord Jesus on 28th June 2016. Ato Kilonser N. Kitovi Jimomi timely expressed his concerns by saying, “Naga displayed unity only in times of mourning. He wished that Nagas should come together as one for other purposes as well. He said the living should unite and be together” (NP 1 July front page). Nagas must have a positive thinking toward UNITY as through it alone we will achieve the long awaited solution. Agri-Expo became historically unique on the 1st July by having the funeral service of Assu Isak Chishi Swu. His death brought many factions / rivals together on the same dais. The tributes of the top leaders of GPRN / NSCN, NNC, NSCN / GPRN (R) to the departed great Naga leader in unison, depicted that our UNITY is not far away. What made us thus far not to be bound together? Could it be the failure in yielding to one another – Giving and Taking? Could it be the absence of Christ likeness in us – Forgiving and Forgetting? NSCN(I-M) Kilo Kilonser Rh. Raising says, “we will uphold and abide” by the appeal made by NSCN (I-M) Yaruiwo (late) Isak Chishi Swu to all workers of different groups “to forgive our mistakes, as we have also forgiven their past mistakes.” (NP July 20 front page). Ato Kilonser Th. Muivah, his counterpart Ato Kilonser N. Kitovi Jimomi, and all the top leaders of the different factions have the same longing for Unity in order to accomplish our long waited cordial solution. At this juncture who will take up the role of ambassador of peace with selfless sacrifice and bring all the factions / NPGs together to usher freedom triumphantly upon the Nagas? FNR alone or who? Nagaland Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang says, “…the best tribute Nagas could pay to the (late) Chairman would be to unite and strive together to realize and fulfill his dreams” (NP 1 July front page). Rev. Dr. Vikheshe Chishi, Founder and Principal, Withee Bible College, Dimapur.
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Kabali fever: Queen protests Trump use of 'We Are the Champions' Companies declare holiday on Friday
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ock legends Que en today lodged the latest protest against Donald after the presidential candidate played the band’s iconic anthem "We Are the Champions" at the Republican National Convention. "An unauthorized use at the Republican Convention against our wishes," the British band said in a succinct statement posted on Twitter. Trump who took the stage to 'We Are the Champions' through a cloud of dry ice on the Cleveland convention's first day Monday went ahead with the song despite public pleas from the band. Guitarist Brian May said in June that Trump had not asked before previously playing
the song and that the band would "never give permission." May said that, whatever the band's views on Trump, it did not allow politicians to play Queen songs including 'We Are the Champions,' one of the most recognizable rock tracks which is frequently played at sporting events. "Our music embodies our own dreams and beliefs, but it is for all who care to listen and enjoy," May wrote on his website at the time. Adam Lambert, the US singer who has been performing with Queen on tour, was more outspoken and noted that 'We Are the Champions' was written by Queen's Freddie Mercury, one of the most prominent musicians to die from com-
plications of AIDS. "If your political party spends decades treating gay people as second-class citizens, guess what: You don't get to use Freddie Mercury's music at your convention," Lambert, who is openly gay, wrote on Twitter. Mercury, born in what is now Tanzania to an Indian family which was forced to flee to England when he was a teenager, has become a gay icon but was largely quiet about his sexuality in public. The row with Queen is only the latest between Trump and musicians. Adele, the Rolling Stones, REM and Neil Young have all asked the billionaire right-wing populist to stop playing their music at campaign rallies. Source: PTI
Rohit Khandelwal is Mr World 2016 Lady Gaga, Taylor Kinney part ways
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ith superstar Rajinikanth's latest release, Kabali, almost in cinemas, some employers in the city have fallen to the star's charm and not only declared a holiday on the day the movie releases, but also booked tickets for employees. With the movie scheduled to release on Friday, July 22, fans have already started flooding their employers with leave applications to catch the first-day first-show. Opus, a structural solutions start-up in the city, has gone as far as declaring a holiday on July 22. As the firm's official notice goes, the holiday is declared to "avoid sick leaves, mobile switch-offs and mass bunks". Manoj Pushparaj, head of operations for the firm, says this was done to motivate employees. The startup is also arranging tickets for all 48 staff in a partnership withPVR cinemas. "The employees come from different parts of India, and 18 of them are from Tamil Nadu," he says. Opus is not the only start-up to declare a holiday for the film. Fyndus, a data management start-up from Chennai, has also declared a holiday in an attempt to deal with Kabali frenzy. When contacted, the company confirmed that a holiday was declared by vice-president, India Operations, Vinoth Sudaroli. "We didn't want to get a pile of leave applications from our employees and hence we have declared a holiday on Friday," they said. In addition to this the company is also providing free tickets for the entire team so that they can enjoy the movie on the big screen. Those employees who are not fortunate enough to get an official day off are drafting their leave letters already. Rajith Raj,
First Indian Winner of the Pageant rajinikanth jokes rule social media, yet again • When Gods get surprised they say Oh My #Rajnikanth. After watching #Kabali, they would definitely go #OMR! • #Rajinikanth award goes to Oscars for #Kabali • Top Bollywood actors' movies fail to earn 200 crores rs. Rajnikant's Kabali already earned 200 crores without releasing • Other movie stars release movies around holidays. Holidays organise themselves around Rajnikant's movie release #22july • I don't look for holidays to release a film, I just release the film and it becomes a holiday. ~ Rajnikant (2016)
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odel and actor Rohit Khandelwal, 26, has become the first Indian - in fact, the first Asian - to have won the Mr World beauty pageant. Rohit competed with 46 contestants and was awarded the title at the Source: Twetter grand finale held in Southport, UK on July 19. who works in a nation"I feel so privileged and alised bank in the city says humbled to be Mr World he has already applied for his leave. Few techies from the city have plans to "fall sick" on Kabali Day and of course they did not want to be named, lest their plans tar Wars" is set to be foiled. go even deeper Watching the first-day into the world of first-show is not something virtual reality, with a new that can be compromised game focused on Darth on, think a majority of fans. Vader. The untitled game, So high is Kabali fever that which was announced at few enthusiastic fans from 'Star Wars Celebration' Chennai have also gone over the weekend, will exas far as launching an on- plore new aspects of the line petition requesting the iconic villain's past, reportTamil Nadu chief minister ed Entertainment Weekly. to declare an official holi'The Darth Vader' projday on the date of movie's ect will be penned by David release. "We humbly request S Goyer. "What character our CM Jayalalithaa to de- is so iconic that we need to clare Friday as a public know more? Where we can't holiday, which will enable sleep at night and want to people to watch the movie experience things that can't in comfort, without the be experienced in film, or hassle of taking leave," goes can't be experienced in a novel," Goyer said. the petition. The game will be an ofSource: TNN
2016. I would like to thank all my fans and all the people who have been giving me all their blessings. It is only your love and support that has been my inspiration to win Mr World 2016. It has been an amazing journey to this point, and I cannot wait to see what happens next," Rohit was quoted as saying on Mr World's official website. Mr World's Facebook
page posted pictures from the ceremony. Mr Puerto Rico, Fernando Alvarez, 21, was the first runnerup while Mr Mexico, Aldo Esparza Ramirez, 26, was awarded the second-runner up trophy. The 12-day pageant comprised of 5 challenge events, of which Rohit Khandelwal also won the sub-title of 'Mr Multimedia.' Source: NDTV
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ficial story within the 'Star Wars' universe, according to story group member Pablo Hidalgo. Goyer explained that they were still unsure whether to call audiences "viewers" or "players". "The world I came up with, that I'm pushing, is you are 'the visitor' - the visitor in this story that's happen-
Preparation for OZTRONIC music festival to be held from July 22 to 23 at The Heritage, Old
ing around you that you may DC Bungalow, Kohima. Lineup includes MC Liden (Kohima), Nicky Vibe (Guwahati), DJ have some effect on. "You can Loom (Manipur) and Aphelion (Mumbai). (Morung Photo) pick up things, you can open things, you can push things. You can walk and touch characters. Imagine being in a movie." Meanwhile, Vader will be seen on the big screen again soon in 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.' Source: PTI
Alexander McQueen's DNA to be 'Pretty Woman' director used to make leather accessories Garry Marshall dies at 81
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ate fashion designer Alexander McQueen's skin tissue produced from his DNA will be used in creating a new fashion line. A Central Saint Martin's alumni, Tina Gorjac, who studied under McQueen is set to create a new fash-
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inger Lady Gaga and fiance Taylor Kinney have called it quits after being together for five years. The breakup comes after months of speculation that the "Poker Face" singer, 30, and the "Chicago Fire" actor, 35, were on the outs, reported E! online. "They want to keep it private. It's heartbreaking," a source said. The songtress released a statement following her breakup. "Taylor and I have always believed we are soul mates. Just like all couples we have ups and downs, and we have been taking a break," Gaga wrote on Instagram with a black and white photo of the pair with their arms wrapped around each other's shoulder. "We are both ambitious artists, hoping to work through long-distance and complicated schedules to continue the simple love we have always shared. Please root us on. We're just like everybody else and we really love each other," she graphed without her en- in Mexico earlier this week, added. Last week-on Kinney's gagement ring. When she the ring was again missing. birthday-Gaga was photo- performed at an orphanage Source: PTI
ion line called Pure Human, with the celebrated design mogul's skin tissue, reports femalefirst.co.uk. McQueen committed suicide in 2010 aged 40. Gorjac pulled the creative mastermind's locks of hair from the garments containing his tresses in
the pockets from his first collection in 1992 called Jack the Ripper Stalks His Victims. The hair samples carrying the couturier's DNA have been scientifically modified with cell culture to successfully grow patches of flesh, which follows the same process as animal hide, and is then tanned, cut into panels and sewn together to create the final products including leather jackets, handbags and purses. Gorjac's project was reportedly given the go ahead to use the body hair from McQueen's debut capsule by the owner of the clothing range, who has donated more hair to assist with her upcoming creations. The budding designer had previously revealed her plans to make the unusual clothing range have not been prevented because there are no copyright laws inhibiting the use of human genetics. Source: IANS
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eteran filmmaker and TV personality Garry Marshall has died. He was 81. Marshall, who created some of the 1970s' most iconic sitcoms including "Happy Days," and "The Odd Couple" and went on to direct hit movies including "Pretty Woman" and "The Princess Diaries," passed away on Tuesday, July 19, reported E! online. According to his representative, Marshall died from complications of pneumonia following a stroke at a hospital in Burbank, California. His sister, actress and director Penny Marshall, also confirmed the news. Born in Bronx, Marshall graduated from Northwestern U's Medill School of Journalism and began his career as a joke writer for comedians including Joey Bishop, then worked on the writing staff of "The Tonight Show With Jack Paar." He made his directorial debut in 1967 on his series "Hey, Landlord". The first feature Marshall directed was the 1982 comedy "Young Doctors in Love," but his first big screen blockbuster was 1990's "Pretty Woman," starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. The trio reunited for the 1999 box office success "Runaway Bride," about a woman who keeps leaving her fiances at the altar. The "The Princess Diaries" and its sequel were also big hits for Marshall. The films, which made a star of Anne Hathaway, saw global grosses of USD 165 million and USD 135 million, respectively. He also had a long acting career that began in the early 1960s. He played a hoodlum in the James Bond film "Goldfinger" and made appearances, most uncredited, in many of his film and TV projects. Marshall is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara, and three children, including Scott, a film director. Source: PTI
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Zakarin wins grueling Alpine stage, Froome extends Tour lead
Russia’s Ilnur Zakarin celebrates as he crosses the line. (Getty Images)
FInHAuT-EMoSSon, JuLy 20 (AP): Ilnur Zakarin won the first Alpine stage of the Tour de France after using a late attack in the final climb on Wednesday while race leader Chris Froome increased his lead
in the overall standings. Zakarin was part of a breakaway that formed early in the 184.5-kilometer (114.6-mile) 17th stage from Bern to the artificial lake of Finhaut-Emosson in Switzerland. After Rafal Majka
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GoA, JuLy 20 (AGEnCIES): Ronaldinho has left the Indian Premier Futsal league to return to Brazil and undertake a role as ambassador of the 2016 Paralympics. The Goa star had shone in the tournament alongside former stars such as Hernan Crespo, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes, but wrote a letter to his teammates to inform them of his decision to head back to Brazil. A statement on the official Premier Futsal website read: "The Premier Futsal management is committed to have a long-term association with Ronaldinho and took his request into consideration, before allowing him permission to leave." Ronaldinho will be replaced by former Brazil captain Cafu ahead of the Goa leg of the tournament beginning on July 19, with some of the team's games to be rescheduled as a result.
Sauber F1 team announces change of ownership
London, JuLy 20 (REuTERS): The struggling Swissbased Sauber Formula One team announced a change of ownership on Wednesday and said investment firm Longbow Finance had signed an agreement to acquire Sauber Holding AG. Team founder Peter Sauber will retire from all his functions, while Monisha Kaltenborn will remain as team principal and chief executive. "It is Longbow Finance S.A.'s clear intention to stabilise the group and create the basis for a competitive and successful future," the team said in a statement. "The transaction also secures the continuation of the brand Sauber in Formula One and will open opportunities to further grow the engineering activities of the group."
Pogba set for Man Utd return London, JuLy 20 (AFP): Juventus's French midfield star Paul Pogba looks set to be the subject of a £100 million ($130 mn, €119 mn) bid by his former club, English Premier League giants Manchester United, British media reported on Wednesday. The 23-year-old will cost United dear as he left them for Juventus for nothing in July 2012 after making just a handful of appearances prompting then manager Alex Ferguson to slam him for showing no respect to the club. Pogba was an integral part of the France side that reached the Euro 2016 final although his performance in the 1-0 loss to Portugal received a panning. However, the present United regime are prepared to let bygones be bygones and throw money at Pogba, who has played a crucial role for Juventus in their dominance of the domestic scene in the past few seasons. His arrival would complete new manager Jose Mourinho's spending for the upcoming season. The Daily Mail suggests that United will lodge a bid on Wednesday and that senior players are confident Pogba will be returning to the club, whilst The Daily Mirror says United are closing in on the playmaker terming him the '£100 million pound man'.
and Jarlinson Pantano tried to move away from the leading pack on the descent of Col de La Forclaz, the Russian cyclist dropped them with a furious attack with 6.5 kilometers left. It was Zakarin's first stage win at
cycling's biggest event. Zakarin, who was suspended in 2009 for two years after testing positive for the forbidden anabolic methandienone, finished 55 seconds ahead of Pantano. Majka was third, 1:26 back. Riding several minutes behind the breakaway riders, Richie Porte attacked for the yellow jersey group around two kilometers from the finish before Froome accelerated. Nairo Quintana was the only one able to follow the defending champion's frenetic pace but the Colombian climber cracked after a few hundred meters. Froome and Porte who rode in support of Froome at Team Sky before he joined BMC this season - crossed the finish line together. Froome, the 2013 and 2015 champion at the Tour, now leads Bauke Mollema by 2:27 overall. Adam Yates is third, 2:53 off the pace.
Kolkata into semi-finals after draw with Bengaluru
GoA, JuLy 20 (AGEnCIES): Needing a win to stay in the hunt for a semifinal spot Bengaluru 5s could only manage a 1-1 draw with Kolkata 5s at the Pedem Sports Complex, Goa on Wednesday as the Kolkata side sealed a berth in the semi-final. Kolkata took the lead when they won a penalty after Hernan Crespo’s corner kick struck the hand of Maxi who was stationed inside the box. Pula stepped up and fired it to the left and found the back of the net in spite of Elias diving in the right direction. The shot simply had too much power as it whizzed past him to give Kolkata a 1-0 lead. Bengaluru had some good build up play but failed to get enough shots on target. Kolkata were also guilty of simply striking the ball from a distance rather than move it around and find space. Kolkata goalkeeper Cidao’s forays into Bengaluru’s half almost cost them a goal
Paul Scholes created a few chances for Bengaluru 5s which they could not capitalise on.
when Elias launched a shot from his own area. The backpedaling Cidao was in no position to make a save but Gabriel was on hand to back him up and head it away. However, Bengaluru soon found the equaliser through Jonathan Piers. Cidao had parried a shot away
but Bengaluru pounced on the rebound. With the Kolkata defence caught sleeping, Jonathan had an open goal to make it 1-1. Scholes was trying his best to help Bengaluru find another and set up his teammates a few times in the fourth quarter. But no matter what they
threw at Kolkata, Cidao was in no mood to concede another. But his enthusiasm almost cost him when he punched a ball just outside the D. However, Bengaluru’s free-kick routine was disappointing and Kolkata survived and qualified for the semi-final.
India, Windies face contrasting Premier League to challenges in cricket test series clampdown on indiscipline
AnTIGuA, JuLy 20 (REuTERS): India's test ranking has long been based on their formidable home form but the side aim to impress new coach Anil Kumble by showing they can adapt to conditions outside the subcontinent in a four-test against West Indies starting in Antigua on Thursday. For the hosts, however, the task is more straightforward -- simply proving they can still be competitive in the long form of the game. Since last touring West Indies in 2011, when they ground out a 1-0 test series victory (with two draws), India have lost six consecutive series outside of Asia – two each in England and Australia and one each in South Africa and New Zealand. Their record in that time is one win, 15 defeats and five draws. That does not include a 2-1 series victory in nearby Sri Lanka last year, where conditions are typically similar to those encountered at home. Former leg-spinner Kumble was recently appointed head coach of the Indians, who are second behind Australia in the test rankings, after pitching a plan to fix that miserable away record. And while he has already moved to tighten discipline, introducing a fine of $50 for being late, he shies away from being branded a strict disciplinarian. “All I know I am a cricket coach and whether I am strict or lenient, you will probably have to ask the team,” he said recently. Kumble could hardly ask for a better chance to start the job on a winning note than against a West Indies team weakened by administrative conflict and the unavailability of
Virat Kohli dives to catch the ball during a practice session in New Delhi, December 2, 2015. (REUTERS/File)
several key players, with fast bowler Jerome Taylor the latest to retire from the test format. While West Indies excel in the Twenty20 format, they are eighth of nine nations in the test rankings, ahead only of minnows Bangladesh. Kumble has stressed his team must demonstrate patience throughout the series, a sentiment shared by West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite. "We expect to face a lot of spin against the Indians in this series, so it is about playing the waiting game," said Brathwaite, who blasted four sixes in a row against England to seal West Indies' World Twenty20 triumph in April. "We need to look to spend long periods at the crease so we are preaching that in the dressing room." After the first test in Antigua, the
remaining tests will be played in Jamaica (July 30- Aug. 3), St Lucia (Aug. 9-13) and Trinidad (Aug. 18-22). SQUADS: West Indies: Jason Holder (captain), Kraigg Brathwaite, Devendra Bishoo, Jermaine Blackwood, Carlos Brathwaite, Darren Bravo, Rajendra Chandrika, Roston Chase, Miguel Cummins, Shane Dowrich, Shannon Gabriel, Leon Johnson, Marlon Samuels India: Virat Kohli (captain), Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, Stuart Binny, Shikhar Dhawan, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Amit Mishra, Mohammed Shami, Cheteshwar Pujara, Lokesh Rahul, Wriddhiman Saha, Rohit Sharma, Shardul Thakur, Murali Vijay, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma.
London, JuLy 20 (REuTERS): A crackdown on behaviour will kick in when the new English season starts with referees instructed to show yellow and red cards to unruly players, the Premier League said on Wednesday. The unedifying sight of snarling players berating officials over decisions or hurling abuse has been the scourge of the game and the Premier League, English Football League and Football Association have all clearly had enough. In a joint directive the three organisations said disrespect towards match officials had to stop. "We and our clubs have been discussing for some time concerns that certain elements of player behaviour are overstepping the mark -- the mass confrontations, overt displays of dissent and offensive language," Richard Scudamore, the Premier League's executive chairman, said on Wednesday. "We are viewed by millions week in week out -- including lots of young people -- and it is our collective position that these types of behaviour should no longer be tolerated." The Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO) have been told to apply the laws of the game on dissent more vigorously. Insulting or abusive language or gestures towards match officials will result in a straight red card next season, as will aggressive physical contact. Yellow cards will be shown for a variety of disrespectful behaviour, including responding aggressively to a decision or running towards an official to contest a call. Mass surroundings of referees will also be punished with bookings to at least one of the players. The behaviour of coaches and technical staff will also be more strictly controlled. "Things happen in the heat of the moment during fast and highly competitive football," Scudamore added. "We still want to see the passion fans enjoy and demand, but players and managers have to be aware there are lines that should not be crossed." Football League chief executive Richard Harvey said the new directives were not just an idle threat. "To be clear, this is a set of instructions from the football authorities to referees to take action against certain behaviour that we will not tolerate in our matches," he said. In the Premier League West Bromwich Albion were the worst offenders last season with 11 yellow cards shown for dissent, according to a survey in the Guardian. The Football League season kicks off on Aug. 5 with the Premier League starting a week later.
Liverpool sign centre back Klavan from Augsburg London, JuLy 20 (REuTERS): Liverpool have signed centre back Ragnar Klavan from Bundesliga side Augsburg on a long-term contract, the Premier League side said on Wednesday. The 30-year-old, who has more than 100 caps for Estonia, made 40 appearances for Augsburg last season and offers Liverpool some much-needed defensive cover following the sale of Martin Skrtel to Fenerbahce and the release of Kolo Toure. Two other Liverpool defenders, Mamadou Sakho and Joe Gomez, are set to miss the start of the season with achilles injuries. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but British media reports indicated that Klavan had cost Liverpool an initial 4.2 million pounds ($5.52 million) and had signed a three-year contract. Klavan is Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp's fifth signing of the close season, following the additions of goalkeeper Loris Karius, central defender Joel Matip, forward Sadio Mane and midfielder Marko Grujic. "It's hard to put it into words, because it's been a dream of mine for 22 years to come to the Premier League and be a part of this amazing club, Liverpool," Klavan told Liverpool's website. "The Premier League is the most attractive league in the world and you always have amazing players here. This is the home of football." Published, Printed and Edited by Dr. Aküm Longchari from House No. 4, Duncan Bosti, Dimapur at Themba Printers and Morung Publications , Padum Pukhuri Village, Dimapur, Nagaland. RNI No : NAGENG /2005/15430. House No.4, Duncan Bosti, Dimapur 797112, Nagaland. Phone: Dimapur -(03862) 248854, Fax: (03862) 235194, Kohima - (0370) 2291952
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