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‘We shall overcome someday’ nagaland Budget 2015-16 Thousands in Kohima protest against AFSPA and DAA Morung Express news

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Protesters at the nsF rally in Kohima against the recent killing of two children in Meluri, the AFsPA annd the Disturbed Areas Act on July 23. (Morung Photos)

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equesting the Governor’s inter- • Punish the ‘war criminals’ responsible vention to take up adequate action for the Wuzu massacre. against the ‘war crimes’ perpetrat- • Demand the armed forces both milied by the Indian Army in Wuzu village tary and paramilitary to be recalled and the immediate repeal of AFSPA, the back to their respective camp from NSF has given four demands: their ruthless operation. • Publicly condemn the Wuzu massacre • Immediately repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers’ Act of July 16 to the peoples’ voices. Singing “We shall overcome” and chanting slogans of Peace and resistance amidst the Kohima rain, thousands of students and citizens gathered at Kohima Local Ground, Khuochiezie, and marched

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Corrigendum Apropos to the photo caption that was published on July 23, with regard to the business shutdown protest in Dimapur, it is clarified that the shutdown was for 6 hours and not as published.

till the Raj Bhavan where NSF submitted a memorandum A brief introduction was delivered by Boveio Poukai Duo, General Secretary, NSF, while reports on the Wuzu firing incident was highlighted by Joyson

Pfithu, President, Pochury Students’ Union President. Speeches were also delivered by Chuba Ozukum, Naga Hoho President; Abei Meru, President, Naga Mothers’ Association; Subenthung Kikon, President NSF and Neingulo Krome;

The Manipur Students’ Association Delhi (MSAD) and the Campaign for Peace & Democracy (Manipur) (CPDM) expressed solidarity with the rally in Kohima. A joint statement from the two organizations said that for several decades, the “Indian state in collusion with the local reactions has been unleashing a reign of terror, to suppress the Naga democratic voices.” It further stated that the ‘global’ character of capital inflows and extraction of surplus values in various forms, carried out through “state terrorism” has affected peoples across community and territorial boundaries. Neighbouring small communities and territories in the Indo-Myanmar regions are economically and geographically closely interconnected in such a manner that neither one can flourish without the rest nor the rest are immune from any destructive policy that affect one community or territory, it said. Therefore, it affirmed the need to encourage one another in the “democratic struggles, learn from each other’s experiences, and build up coordination and unity.”

Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights. The rally was chaired by Phushika Aomi, Former President, NSF while Rev. Zhiwhuoto Katiry, gave the invocation. Katiry’s own father was killed and beheaded by the Indian Army.

Kohima | July 23

Nagaland state’s budget for the current year 201516, which was presented at the NLA today, saw the government enacting massive tax increases. The Chief Minister, TR Zeliang, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented the budget, while terming it as “reformative and innovative.” While addressing a press conference in Kohima, he said that the budget would improve production, and streamline resource and revenue mobilization. Zeliang added that this budget has introduced several measures to generate additional state revenue. He also sought people’s cooperation to generate revenue internally. The drastic increase in taxes, the CM reasoned, has been done to increase revenue. “It is high time we learn to stand on our own, instead of depending entirely on the central government,” he asserted. This year’s budget saw increase in floor rates of Value Added Tax (VAT) from 4.75% to 5% for basic goods and works contract; and from 13.25% to 14.5% for general goods, in line with rates fixed by other states in the country. Besides bringing uniformity of rates with other states, this measure is also expected to yield estimated revenue of Rs. 30 Crores annually, he informed. On concerns regarding 57% of the state’s population being tobacco users,

State deficit at 1426.29 Crores

he CM while presenting the budget revealed that the current financial year is expected to close with a negative balance of Rs. 1426.29 crores. The current year’s transaction is estimated to result in a negative balance of Rs. 1308.32 crores. “This negative balance is based on the assumption that all civil deposits and backlog of CSS etc. would be discharged during the current year,” the CM said, adding that the closing estimate was worked out considering the negative opening balance of Rs. 117.97 crores. The CM further estimated gross receipts at Rs. 12,041.83 crores and gross expenditure at Rs.

12,582.20 crores for the current year 2015-16. He further informed that the states internal revenue collection target is Rs. 665.06, an increase of 12.15 % from last year. Zeliang stated that this time, the government is laying two booklets, which were prepared as per the rationalized and streamlined Head of Accounts, indicating proper codes at every stage. “This news structure is simpler and clearer, and will eliminate multiple booking of similar expenditure under different heads, as well as wrong booking of expenditure. It would also facilitate the computerisation of treasuries in their near future,” he added.

the CM said: “We are all aware of the harmful and damaging effects of tobacco use and I believe the government has a responsibility to discourage its use.” Therefore the budget has raised VAT on tobacco and tobacco products from 18% to 25%, which will generate additional revenue of Rs. 3 Crores annually. Further, the concessional rate of 4.75% under VAT on sales to and by the Canteen Stores Department (CSD) of the Armed Forces has been raised to 5%, enabling Rs. 50 lakh annually as revenue. Meanwhile, the state base tax rate for petroleum has been raised from 4.75% to Rs. 5%, expected to gen-

erate Rs. 1 crore annually. In addition, amusement tax on cable and DTH subscribers is raised from Rs. 20 per subscriber per month to Rs. 25, expected to generate Rs. 75 lakhs annually. The large scale tax raises will come into effect from August 1 2015. The CM meanwhile informed that amendments have been made to the Nagaland Coal Policy and Rules to ensure that all lease holders get registered with the Taxes Department. He further said that village councils have been empowered to check illegal mining, protect the environment, and collect ‘Naga Commission.’ Related news on Page 5

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NPCC laments lack of ‘constructive criticism’ nscn (K) ask international human rights groups to probe July 16 Meluri incident

DIMAPUR, JULY 23 (MExN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) today lamented the lack of constructive criticism to the outlining of schemes explained by the Nagaland Governor during his address at the NLA. The present government, he said is heading towards “zero development with zero cash.” A press note from the NPCC President, K Therie stated that “we do not have even one soul in the State Assembly to stand for the cause of the people and address the genuine grievour honorable minister ances.” All the 60 MLAs, he must be corrupt, Antivirus rued, “will sing praises of is preventing me from entering his name.

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MSAD, CPDM • CM says raised taxes will increase internal revenue extend solidarity our Correspondent

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“We want human respect!! Indian Army, Go back home!! We don’t want, Army rule!!” became the cry for protestors in Kohima on July 23 during the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) rally against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), Disturbed Area Act and the killing of two children at Wuzu village. Thousands of people participated in the rally. To recollect ‘our history’ and to build the Naga future together so that Nagas do not suffer again, Neingulo Krome, Secretary General of NPMHR termed the rally as a homage to the two children killed at Wuzu. He reminded the protestors of the two other young students Vikhozo and Kekuojalie, who were killed by the security forces 30 years ago during a similar rally organised by NSF, protesting against AFSPA and the Disturbed Area Act. “My student friends, you are born in a generation which has not seen human sufferings. Many of you were born after the second ceasefire,” said Krome, who recollected the atrocities committed by the Indian Army on the Naga civilians before the ceasefire. He also pointed to the setbacks of the ceasefire, which led to a complacent civil society, corrupt politics and a dormant Naga public. “The young generation is capable of deciding what is best for their future. If you want to change the society, do what is correct and do what is good,” he stated. Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) President Abeiu Meru meanwhile urged the Naga Political Groups (NPG) to set aside petty differences and listen

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his address, to loot the entire budget for their personal gains.” Therie pointed to the plight of the state’s roads, water supply, power and traffic concerns and said the Governor had a “hard time to go by the lines of CSS which are misused.” “In short he could have said ‘My government has successfully misused all Centrally Sponsored Schemes,” he added. Therie further stated that the Governor should have highlighted the failed promises of a Medical College, Engineering College and Nursing College, etc and the “bias, nepotism, favouritism in allotting

technical seats, backdoor appointments, bogus appointments, ghost employees, ghost pensioners, work allotments, black marketeering of civil supplies, etc.” He added that the present government has also developed a “selective payment system and a system of paying PWD cheques from Kohima and Dimapur,” while avoiding the March financial payments to the public contractors. The NPCC President hoped that the Governor would be “honest to the people,” and desist from speeches which are “white lies and bereft of any ground reality.”

DIMAPUR, JULY 23 (MExN): The NSCN (K) today stated that the “habitual immoral and inhuman conducts of Assam Rifles and other Indian Security forces should be a wake up call to the entire South East Asian people who have for decades been colonised in the so called North East India through sheer brutality of Indian military might backed by anti-people enactments of her government.” A press note from the PRO of the NSCN (K), Isak Sumi demanded that the international human

rights watch dogs and Amnesty International should “physically visit the spot of muder and expose before the world the decades long Indian government sponsored terrorism against the Naga people and entire North Easterners.” The NSCN (K) stated that the AR deployed in the West South East Asian region are “used to harass, intimidate and butcher innocent ethnic civilians under pretext of maintaining peace during peace time and not fit or prepared to face freedom fighters in the battle honourably.”

It slammed the “attempt to conceal hideous and horrible cold blooded murder of two innocent Naga children and injuring of another civilian women in the aftermath of July 16 encounter at Avangkhu village.” This, it stated has exposed the AR’s “anti-people agendas against the Nagas and South East Asian people.” The NSCN (K) further claimed that “it is only expected of AR to become savageous after their commander was fatally shot on the limb and other jawans greviously injured in the

encounter.” The AR “venting its ire on the innocent public far away and long after the battle was over shows the true unsoldierly nature of AR,” it said. The NSCK (K) then termed the AR’s version of the July 16 incident as a “bogus.” The AR, it said is “beyond redemption since the three villages who were privy to the entire sequence of events had already narrated the complete and undiluted facts in stark contrast to fake assertions of the highest authority of Assam Rifles.”

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IBAPWO opposes border fencing Govt assures work on Dhobinala-

DIMAPUR, JULY 23 (MExN): Naga people inhabiting the Indian side of the international boundary with Myanmar have opposed the proposal to fence the Indo-Myanmar border. The International Border Area People’s Welfare Organisation (IBAPWO) has termed the move as “insensitive and detrimental” to the welfare of border villages. The IBAPWO represents people living in the border blocks of Phomching, Chen, Tobu (in Mon), Noklak, Thunokyu (in Tuensang), Pungro in Kiphire and Meluri in Phek. “It is insensitive on the part of the Government of India to fence the border, while the people of the seven blocks do not even have access to basic amenities,” said Nokshom Konyak, the IBAPWO general secretary today in Dimapur. If the proposed fencing project goes ahead, families would get divided between India and Myanmar as the imaginary borderline demarcating the two countries runs through villages.

Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh at a NE Chief Ministers conclave on July 11 had strongly mooted a plan to fence the country’s NE fringes sharing borders with China, Bangladesh and Myanmar. At the meeting, Singh had asked the CMs of the region to provide land for the project. Nokshom added that the project would be impractical and only give rise to more trouble in an area already affected by violence and decades of government apathy. “Instead of creating avenues for development, the Government of India is planning to build fences… it only shows the apathy of the Central government.” Meanwhile, the IBAPWO has condemned the July 16 incident in Meluri. While asking the IGAR “not to defend the wrongdoings of his soldiers”, the IBAPWO said that instances of civilians falling victim has been the trend for decades now in the border areas. It further appealed Naga Political Groups as well as the security forces to stop harassing the public.

Signal-Thahekhu area after July 27 Morung Express news Dimapur | July 23

The Government of Nagaland has “officially confirmed” to begin the construction of the Dhobinala-Signal-Thahekhu area road from July 28-29 onwards. After a 15-day media campaign under the title ‘Sharing ideas for better future,’ Fingerprint (a group that was running the campaign), informed that the Government, through the R&B Department, has “officially confirmed to construct the road right after the 2015-16 budget session which ends on July 27.” This was announced after a formal meeting between the Fingerprint group and R&B minister, Y Vikheho Swu in

Kohima. Before the official announcement was made by the minister 10,000 appeal letters signed by residents of the affected areas were presented to Nagaland CM through the Principal Secretary and Finance Commissioner. Fingerprint urged the Government to make sure the road is constructed in accordance with relevant standards and specifications. It informed that nearly 100 trucks ply the said road everyday (for the Indian Oil and FCI godown respectively). Fingerprint also urged that the road is extended from Dhobinala to Thahekhu, and from Signal-Thahekhu junction to Signal Angami Village gate. “Through this campaign, we wanted to ignite the hunger of the

community for development and appeal to the concerned authorities to acknowledge the unending plight of the people,” stated Hongba Phom, from Fingerprint. For them, the government and the people have to work together. “Instead of rebelling every time, we should cooperate. We can make a difference through our votes. Right now we don’t need to change the system but we need to change ourselves—we need to be prepared for change.” While Fingerprint has decided to continue this campaign till the 2018 elections, it is also thinking of taking up other projects in the future like ‘Make in Nagaland’ that will focus on producing goods here that will help build a robust Naga economy.

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GPK students urged to sharpen technical skills

kohima, July 23 (mExN): Parliamentary Secretary of Higher and Technical Education, Deo Nukhu, visited Government Polytechnic Kohima (GPK) on July 22. During his address, Nukhu shared his dream of upgrading the institute to an engineering college. He lamented the lack of skilled workforce and in this regard urged the students to hone their technical skills and develop the will to perform. Er. Vipulhou Lhoungu, Principal of GPK, briefed the parliamentary secretary on the various diploma courses offered by GPK and highlighted that All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) approval has been extended for the courses. After this, the Head of Department of each of the four branches gave a power point presentation to highlight the vari-

ous aspects of the department such as academics, curriculum, infrastructure, placement of students, faculty and the requirements in terms of infrastructure and manpower. Earlier in the day, Prof. Khwaja Rafi, Director of Jahangirabad Institute of Technology (JIT), Lucknow, also visited the institute. During his address, he highlighted various aspects of JIT and invited the students for higher education there. He added that JIT provided good quality education, placement opportunities and safety and security to the students, support for entrepreneurs and promised fee concessions to needy students from Nagaland. JIT institute is located around 30 km from Lucknow and is approved by AICTE and affiliated to Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU).

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Diarrhoea Campaign from July 27 to Aug 8

Dimapur, July 23 (mExN): The District Steering Committee for Intensified Diarrhoea Control Forthnight had a meeting on July 21 to intensify efforts for Diarrhoea Campaign 2015 at Conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Dimapur. The meeting was held to discuss strategies to carry out during the Diarrhoea Campaign from July 27 to August 8 to intensify efforts towards ‘zero’ childhood deaths due to diarrhoea amongst children below age of 5 years. During the meeting, Dr. Lanuakum, DPO, RCH/ UIP gave a brief presentation on the status of Dairrhoea Campaign across the nation and also presented plan of actions to carry out in the District. This cam-

paign will focus on the effectiveness of ORS and Zinc tablet for diarrhoea and the correct method of hand washing; and infant and young child feeding advocacy to control diarrhoea. ORS and Zinc tablet will be distributed in various government health units and house-to-house visit by ASHAs at the village level. Advocacy on the importance of Breastfeeding within one hour after birth will also be intensified during the campaign. During the meeting the members suggested that to intensify the campaign, dissemination of information was vital, thus it was decided that various religious institutions such as churches, mosques and temples should be used as a platform to spread

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awareness and information. It was also suggested that Naga Women Hoho should also be involved in this campaign to inform the mothers to co-operate during this campaign. Stakeholders such as the Welfare department and the Education Department are requested to mobilize the Anganwadi and Nagamese Baptist Church, Industrial Colony, Dimapur held Vacation Bible School the schools to cooperate from July 15 to 17. with the health department during the campaign. Elizabeth Ngully, ADC, chaired the meeting and vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. M.A. Wati, CMO, Dimapur. Other officials attending the meeting were SDO (Civil), MS Dimapur, DEO, President NWH, representative from Indian Academy of Padeatrician and staff under CMO Dimapur.

NST and MDPBA signs MoU on operation of Inter-State Bus Terminus

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mokokchuNg, July 23 (Dipr): A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was made between Nagaland State Transport (NST) and Mokokchung District Private Bus Owners Association (MDPBA) regarding the operation of Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) with district administration, Mokokchung as witness on July 21. The terms and conditions made under the MoU will come into effect from July 27. According to the MoU, MDPBA and NST will have counters only at ISBT (Yimyu) with exception of the Alichen-Dimapur night bus which will have a coun-

ter at Alichen. Passengers will embark buses only at the ISBT and journeys on all routes to all destinations of both NST and privates buses will commence at the ISBT. NST will function without interference from the MDPBA within the ISBT complex as the rightful owner of the facility. The NST will charge no rent for a period of 20 months from the date of operation for amenities and rooms provided to the MDPBA and any other facilities not mentioned shall be at the discretion of the NST department. The MDPBA will bear the cost of the upkeep of the building

and premises of amenities or rooms at their disposal. They will also be responsible for the maintenance of toilets placed at their disposal and MDPBA will be responsible for payment of electricity of the rooms at their disposal for which a separate meter box will be installed. The MDPBA will ensure that no anti-social activities and elements are harboured within the ISBT complex. The NST as sole owner of the ISBT complex reserves the right to take necessary action if there is any breach of terms or misuse of the complex by the MDPBA.

Amenities available on the ground floor will be placed at the disposal of the DPBA which are (a) 9 counters (b) Enquiry room (c) Passenger toilet (d) Parking bays. The passenger waiting hall and retiring room with attached toilet for the drivers on the first floor will be shared. On the expiry of the period of 20 months, rate for the amenities provided to the MDPBA will be fixed by the department in consultation with the MDPBA and district administration if required. No permanent or temporary structure will be allowed to be constructed within the premises of

the ISBT. If necessary, prior permission of the NST department will be required and location identified by the NST department. The function of the ISBT will be reviewed quarterly by a team consisting of members from NST, MDPBA, Regional Transport Authority and the district administration. It also directed all buses to leave station before 6:00 pm. In another order, DC Mokokchung said that tickets for all night service buses will no longer be permitted to be sold in the town area. All sumo counters have also been restricted from selling the same in the town.

Usütomi Students’ Union under the theme ‘Reach Out’ visited Government Primary School Usütomi and distributed stationeries and study materials to the students on July 17. During the visit, USU President Benjamin Kinimi encouraged the students to be attentive and work hard in their studies to excel, and acknowledged the teachers in rendering their tireless service in moulding the young students. He stressed on the need to maintain the school building and urged for better environment.

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PTYO volunteers clear blocked road GPP Wokha celebrates

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201st Bhanu Jayanti

p E r E N, J u ly 2 3 (mExN): Following the incessant rainfall, one of the main roads at Regozai colony Peren town, which connects to Tenning Town, New DC Headquarter Peren and other neighboring villages, was blocked by a huge landslide on July 22. A press note stated that the Peren Town Youth Organization led by its President Deusoyi Rangkau, voluntarily contributed their efforts for maintaining and taking care of the commuters. PTYO has acknowledged the district administration, PHED and Nagaland Police Department for providing Dhobashis and security while implementing the work. Dr. Ndangkie Ndang provided refreshments to the youth workers.

Wokha, July 23 (mExN): Gorkha Public Panchayat along with Gorkha Sahitya Karyakram Samiti Wokha celebrated the 201st birth anniversary of Adhi Kavi Bhanu Bhakta Acharya cum 23rd Bhasa Diwas on July 13, at Dharamsala Durga Mandir, Wokha. GPP Wokha President Suresh Alley graced the occasion as guest of honour. In his speech, Suresh called upon all the Gorkhas residing in and around Wokha to come together and support each other and asked the gathering to give important to the Gorkha language. Durga Madir, Pandit, Deo Narayan Ghimire briefed the gathering about the life sketch of Bhanu Bhakta. GPP Wokha, Advisor, T.B. Pun emphasised the richness of the language and briefed about how and

Workers clear the landslide in one of the main roads at Regozai colony Peren town on July 22.

when the Nepali language got recognised and included in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Gorkha Community, G.B. D. Dewan highlighted the history of Gorkhas in Wokha and also thanked and appreciated each and everyone for their generous contribution towards the Earthquake Victims in Nepal. In the programme, HSLC, HSSLC, graduate and post-graduate students from Wokha were felicitated by GSKS and GPP Wokha. Prizes were given to winners of Quiz competition, Poem Recitation and Art Competition. Later, Cultural programme such as songs and dances were presented by Gorkha Youths, followed by the Gorkha Awakening song by the volunteers and the audience together.

Sunday school department of Lotha Baptist Church Purana Bazar conducted Holiday Bible School for Sunday school students from July 14 to 18 at Lotha Baptist Church Purana Bazar with the theme ‘Everlasting Life’ (Matthew 19:29). Three hundred and three students attended the HBS programme along with 12 teaching staffs and 3 non-teaching staffs.

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Around 120 people led by Pastor Chita Khesoh of Christian Church Chumukedima, Dimapur visited Dzükou valley from July 17 – 20. Every year, Pastor Chita Khesoh takes hundreds of people to pray and baptize/cleanse them to start a new life in Christ.

of MPW through training 4th Edition of Spelling Bee Enhancing performance sponsibilities of MPW (F) at village level. He extort-

kohima, July 23 (mExN): The 4th Edition of the Nagaland Spelling Bee Championship 2015 organised by Fountain Club Kohima and SCERT Nagaland will be held on September 24 and 25 at Kohima. Students studying from classes 8 to 12 in Nagaland are eligible to participate in the Championship. Each school will be allowed two participants. Prizes are: 1st –Rs.60,000/-, 2nd-Rs.40,000/-, 3rd- Rs.20,000/-, 4th-Rs.15,000/- and Rs.5000/- each to the other quarter finalists. Application forms will be available shortly in selected outlets (to be notified) and www.fountainclub.in . Any queries about the championship can be made to email: fountainclubkma@gmail.com. The organisers have informed in a press release that more details will be made available soon.

pughoboto, July 23 (mExN): Training for enhancing performance of Multi Purpose Workers (MPW) was held from July 20 to 22 at Pughoboto CHC and CMO office respectively for six blocks under Zunheboto with Dr. G. Hokishe Sema, CMO, Zunheboto, Dr. Alemwabang Aier, DPO (RCH & UIP) and Shekho Sophie, Media Officer as resource persons. A press release stated that Dr. G. Hokishe Sema briefed about the job re-

INTRODUCTORY SESSION

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Shri. Imkonglemba Ao (IAS) APC& Mission Director NBRM, Team Leader & Members of Nagaland Bio Resource Mission (NBRM), Director, Addl. Director, LRD along with the Hon’ble MLA & Chairman NBRM & DAN Dr. Longrineken.

at the Sub Center, VHNDs. During field visit, he encouraged and acknowledged the health workers for their sincerity and dedication. He also stressed that Sub Centers plays a vital role for delivering effective outreach services at grass root level. Dr. Alemwabang Aier, DPO (RCH & UIP) spoke on the weekly work calendar and activity checklist for MPW (F) at Sub Center and Field Visits and Synergizing the role of ANMs

ed about timely submission of reports and Record Maintenance, and further emphasized that it is the responsibility of the MPW to ensure continuous availability of drug and supplies within the Sub Center. Shekho Sophie, Media Officer talked about the importance of Community Health Education and Community Mobilization. MOs, BPMs, GNMs, ANMs ATMA Phek conducted an orientation and training programme for ATMA functionaries on and ASHA Coordinators at- July 14 at DHO office, Phek. Dr. Keviu Shuya, DPD Phek, highlighted the functions of ATMA, tended the training. assignment and duties for ATMA functionaries.

Farmers training on ILDP conducted

kohima, July 23 (mExN): The Department of Soil & Water Conservation conducted the farmers training on Integrated Land Development Project (ILDP) from July 21 to 23 at Training & Research Centre Sechu-Zubza. All together thirtyfive farmers from all over the State participated in the farmers training programme. The Resource Persons delivered lectures on land development and soil fertility management, Soil Survey & Soil Health Man-

Participants and others during the farmers training on Integrated Land Development Project (ILDP) from July 21 to 23 at Training & Research Centre Sechu-Zubza.

agement and Rain Water Harvesting technology. To substantiate the lectures in the field, the

farmers were taken to ICAR, Jharnapani where Dr. Ebibeni, SMS took the farmers to Animal hus-

bandry Farm and she explained in details on Research work achievements of the Rabbit farming, Pig-

gery, Poultry, Dairy Farm for replication. The farmers were taken to the ILD Project and shown the Tissue culture Banana plantations and use of drip irrigation for watering the plantations during winter. Technically constructed Water Harvesting Pond with stone patching was shown to the farmers for replication in the farmer’s field. This was stated in a press release issued by Tashi Rengma, Sr. Soil Survey Officer, Soil & Water Conservation.

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kidnapped Tripura HC, government at Three, including a top PLA leader, arrested in Manipur Girls from Sikkim rescued in Piplod loggerheads over law secretary Our Correspondent Imphal | July 23

AgArtAlA, July 23 (IANS): The Tripura High Court and the government here were at a loggerheads after the court removed Law Secretary Datamohan Jamatia from his post. The state government has expressed its inability to relieve Jamatia from his responsibilities. A contempt of court case against Jamatia was pending in the Supreme Court. A high court notification, issued on July 14, transferred Jamatia and posted him as a district and sessions judge of Unakoti district. The court also asked him to take over the new assignment on August 3 and asked Chief Secretary Yashpal Singh to choose a new law secretary. "Law Minister Tapan Chakraborty, in a letter to high court Chief Justice Deepak Gupta, expressed the state government's inability to relieve Jamatia as

law secretary as he is looking after various pending cases in the Supreme Court and upcoming elections to local bodies," an official told IANS. The official, on the condition of anonymity, said: "The minister told the chief justice that Jamatia has been looking after the state government's appeal to the Supreme Court against the high court's en-masse dismissal of 10,323 government teachers by an order on May 7 last year." "Besides, the law secretary's service is urgently required by the state government in smoothly conducting elections to various urban local bodies, including Agartala Municipal Corporation, in December and elections to 527 village committees under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council in March next year," the official said quoting the letter. The high court's decision on the minister's letter

US company used slush funds to bribe officials’ guwAhAtI, July 23 (tNN): How did Louis Berger International Inc (LBI) bribe government officials to win the Japanfunded Guwahati water supply project as consultant? The 'statement of facts' in the Detailed Prosecution Agreement (DPA) that LBI signed with the fraud section of criminal division of US department of justice and New Jersey Court and US attorney's office in New Jersey district has revealed that the bribes were paid from 'slush funds' and 'through third parties.' The DPA, which is very similar to a non-prosecution agreement and is a voluntary alternative to settlement by the defendant, (LBI in this case), gives an overview of the 'bribery scheme'. Under the heading 'Corrupt Conduct in India,' it states, "Along with several consortium partners, the company won two water development projects in Goa and Guwahati. The company paid bribes to win both contracts. The bribe money was disguised as payments to vendors for services that had never actually been rendered. The company, through its employees and agents and its consortium partner, kept track of the bribe payments by circulating a spreadsheet among themselves showing the proportionate share of each bribe that they had paid to the foreign officials overseeing their work on the Goa and Guwahati projects." Besides LBI, the consultant consortium for Guwahati included Nihon Suide Consultant Co Ltd of Japan and Shah Technical Consultant Pvt Ltd of India. The criminal complaint filed by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) at New Jersey district court on July 7 alleges a conspiracy by LBI 'to make and conceal corrupt payments to foreign officials in India, Indonesia, Kuwait, Vietnam and elsewhere in order to obtain and retain contracts with government entities in those countries and, thus, to

enrich the company and the co-conspirators with the full economic benefits anticipated from such contracts.' The FBI complaint alleges that terms like 'commitment fee,' 'counterpart per diem,' 'marketing fee,' and 'field operation expenses' were used as code words to conceal the true nature of the bribe payments and that 'cash disbursement forms and invoices were utilized which did not truthfully describe the services provided or the purpose of the payment.' The commitment fee ranges from 3.5 to 20% of the project cost. The complaint further alleges that LBI created 'ostensibly legitimate but ultimately illicit accounts, or slush funds, for the payment of bribes through third parties.' The names of the recipients of the bribes have not been released by the US department of justice. When TOI contacted LBI, Regine de la Cruz of the company's corporate communications replied, "While the company has actively supported the US government in its investigation of the culpable individuals and their activities, the information identified through the US government's investigation must be released by the US department of justice. Under the terms of our deferred prosecution agreement (DPA), any facts not already released in the DPA must be released by the US department of justice." Regine stated, "We have fought long and hard to embrace and foster a culture of compliance and ethics at Louis Berger. We separated those rogue managers engaged in inappropriate conduct and have invested over $25 million into new systems, policies, and people, while establishing a global training program designed to further a culture where ethics and compliance are the highest priority. The company also hired a completely new leadership team in India and Asia."

is yet to be communicated to the state government. A division bench of the high court in April wanted contempt of court charges to be framed against Jamatia for making a derogatory remark on the judiciary in an official note to Chief Minister Manik Sarkar. Jamatia, who denied making any derogatory remarks against the high court, filed a petition before the Supreme Court against the high court decision. The official said the law minister also raised question over the appointment of Unakoti District Session Judge Gautam Debnath as officer on special duty (OSD) in the high court. "The high court may appoint OSD but the post has to be created by the state government before any posting is made, as otherwise financial and other complications will arise in future," the law minister said in his letter.

hostile or were becoming less enthusiastic. The Gauhati HC’s Aizawl bench however granted the accused interim bail and set August 4 for further hearing, according to their lawyer B Lalramenga. The bench however asked the accused to furnish bail bonds of Rs 50,000 and ordered them to not leave Lawngtlai town in southern Mizoram, where they live and where the alleged scam took place. The Lai Autononous District Council’s Chief Executive Member V Zirsanga,

and checking at North AOC in Imphal West yesterday. The arrested PREPAKPro activist has been identified as Sanjenbam Chittaranjan Singh (47), of Sega Road Khwairakpam Leikai in Imphal West. Investigation revealed that he had served demand letters to various Government offices, general public, businessmen and mobile tower owners to raise party fund, According to a statement issued by the PRO of Police Department. Incriminating articles were also seized from his

possession, the statement said, adding a case has been registered with Imphal Police Station for investigation. Also on July 19, troops of 45 Assam Rifles of 9 sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Head Quarters, Inspector General Assam Rifles (IGAR South), arrested a cadre of the banned United Revolutionary Front (URF) at Pangei village in Manipur's Imphal East district. The URF activist was identified as Regan Singh, 19, a native of Meitram Makha village of Bishnupur district.

Dengue hits Arunachal, 325 positive cases detected ItANAgAr, July 23 (uNI):Pasighat, the oldest city of Arunachal Pradesh has been hit by dengue scare with over 325 positive cases reported so far. According to data released by the general hospital authority, 1,157 fever cases were reported but there was no report of any death so far. The hospital has been receiving calls from patients. People have been insisting on getting admitted as they do not want

to take a chance, official sources informed here. Meanwhile, Director of Health Services Kartik Nishing today paid a visit to the hospital. Dr Nishing along with Dr M Perme (DMO), Dr YR Darang (MS), SPO (IDSP) Dr L Jampaand SPO (NVBDCP) Dr A Yirang interacted with the patients.He also met on duty doctors and inspected clinical laboratory. Cases of mos-

quito-borne disease have gone up significantly. Dr Nishing appealed to the district administration to destroy mosquito breeding places to ensure source reduction. Dengue fever is usually a self-limited illness and there is nospecific antiviral treatment currently available. Supportive care withanalgesics, fluid replacement, and bed rest is usually sufficient, Dr Nishing said.

Tripura HC defers verdict on tainted woman officer "She was accused of embezzling Rs 4 crore from Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) last year" AgArtAlA, July 23 (tNN): The Tripura high court on Wednesday deferred its decision on a bail petition of a senior woman officer who was sent to jail on Tuesday by a lower court on charges of misap-

propriating funds. Hearing the bail petition, the high court said the decision will be finalized next week after her interrogation by police in jail for seven days. The HC has fixed the next hearing on July 29. Ambalika Datta, the deputy director of the school education department, was sent to judicial custody for two weeks by additional sessions judge of West Tripura district on Tuesday. She was accused of embezzling Rs 4 crore from Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) last year. The prime accused in the case, cashier Arnab Chakraborty, was arrested from Kolkata in September last year. Datta was suspended from service along

with additional director of the department, Dilip Kumar Debbarma, soon after Arnab's arrest. But both were evading arrest for a long time. According to police, based on the confession of Arnab, police conducted an inquiry into the information and finally found evidence of Datta's involvement. She was arrested on July 14, but managed to stay in the hospital complaining of stomach pain. Police said doctors discharged her on Saturday but she raised multiple health complains and demanded to stay in the hospital. Hospital authorities finally discharged her on Tuesday. "She was produced in court with a plea for five days police re-

Japanese Encephalitis claims 52 lives in Assam guwAhAtI, July 23 (PtI): Altogether 52 people have died and 318 others have been affected by Japanese Encephalitis this year in Assam with the disease assuming alarming trend during recent months in the state. Among the worst affected districts are Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Sibsagar, Golaghat, Dhemaji and Kamrup (Rural) with 52 deaths and 318 others testing positive since January this year, a senior Health department official said today. The highest number of eight deaths have been reported from Sibsagar followed by six each in Dibrugarh and Jorhat districts

and five in Nalbari since last month. He said in some districts, cases of acute encephalitis have also been included leading to inflated data but these were not cases of Japanese Encephalitis. Tinsukia has the highest of 29 positive cases followed by Dibrugarh with 28, Golaghat with 24, Dhemaji with with 22, Kamrup (Rural) with 21, Barpeta with 17 and Darrang and Cachar with 15 each, he said. The state Health department has taken measures to check the disease. The steps include reserving five to six beds in each district hospital and five beds in the medical colleges for

the affected patients. All districts have been directed to ensure proper investigations and treatment with diagnostic kits provided to the hospitals, the official said. Adequate medicines are available, while awareness meetings are being held in all the districts and medicated mosquito nets are being provided in the rural areas. Regular fogging is being carried out under the prescribed guidelines. The Health department has deputed teams to review the facilities available and a two-member central team was visiting some of the affected districts to assess the situation, he added.

Bodo violence: NIA names 6 NDFB-S rebels guwAhAtI, July 23 (tNN): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary chargesheet before the special NIA court here naming six NDFB (S) militants as accused in connection with the killing of 39 Muslim villagers in Baksa district on May 1 and 2 last year. The six Bodo militants are still at large. The supplementary chargesheet was filed by the NIA on July 15. The six accused whose names have been included in the supplementary chargesheet are self-styled recruiting officer of NDFB(S) EnonBorgoyary alias B Erkhang, self-styled accountant of 13th Bn (Central Command) Rahul Islary alias I Rwmwilu, platoon commander, Panbari Platoon of 13th Bn. (Central Command)

Gauhati HC grants bail to Zirsanga, others in graft case guwAhAtI, July 23 (INdIAN ExPrESS): The Aizawl bench of the Gauhati High Court on Thursday granted interim bail to Lai Autonomous District’s chief executive V Zirsanga and several others in a Rs 1.5 crore graft case. The Aizawl District Court had on Wednesday rejected anticipatory bail pleas filed before it by the accused and cancelled the interim bails it had earlier granted to them, citing the investigating agency’s submission that prosecution witnesses were turning

Security forces arrested two militants, including a top PLA leader, during two separate counter-insurgency operations carried out in different places in the past three days. Troops of 7 Assam Rifles apprehended the top leader of the outlawed People’s Liberation Army (PLA) from Churachandpur district’s New Bazaar bus parking area around 1 pm on July 21, according to a police official of Churachandpur Police Station.

The PLA activist was identified as self-styled second lieutenant Ngaithem Tomba Singh alias Laiba, 37, hailing from Thanga Samukon village in Bishnupur district. He was later handed over to Churachandpur Police Station. PLA is the armed wing of Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF). One hardcore member of the proscribed People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-Progressive (PREPAK-Pro) was nabbed by a team of Imphal West District Police commando while conducting frisking

a Congress politician and several others including the District Education Officer, a high school teacher attached as cashier to his office and two teachers who head a teachers’ body there are accused of illegally amassing about Rs 1.5 crore from the education scam. According to the AntiCorruption Bureau, they did this by issuing fake pay certificates for 41 teachers, drawing salaries of some teachers more than once while apparently pocketing the salaries of several others.

Jaleswar Basumatary alias B Jakhrub, selfstyled section commander of 13th Bn Surjoy Goyary alias GSujulang, self-styled lance corporal, 16th Bn. (Western Command) Anan Brahma alias B Aorai and Nagen Boro alias B Tharun. The first chargesheet, filed on October 31 last year, had exposed a nexus between state forest officials and NDFB militants in the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD) areas during the Bodo-Muslims ethnic violence. The agency had charged four state forest department employees of being involved in the killings. The chargesheet had named six persons as accused, including four forest officials of Banshbari forest range office under Manas Tiger Project.

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With reference to the Advertisement No.NPSC-2/2015 dated 7th July 2015 and notification dated 14th July, 2015, it is hereby notified to all concerned that B.Ed. relaxation for the posts of PGT under School Education is admissible to the Sumis of Kiphire. All other terms and conditions remain the same. Sd/- SARAH R. RITSE Secretary, Nagaland Public Service Commission, Kohima.

mand. The court sent her to jail. However, the court allowed police to interrogate her in jail," said SP (West Tripura) Bijoy Nag. Arnab, in connivance with his bosses Datta and Debbarma, had withdrawn Rs 4 crore from two bank accounts of RMSA, forging the signature of officers by 56 cheques over a year. Nobody noticed it, till the bank got alarmed on the issue last year. On the other hand, a local court of Kailashahar in Unokoti district on Wednesday sentenced a woman employee of Gournagar RD Block to one year imprisonment and also slapped a fine of Rs 10,000 for siphoning an amount of Rs 1 lakh meant for village development.

SurAt, July 23 (tNN): Two girls, including an 18-year-old girl from Sikkim, was rescued from the posh Piplod area after voluntary organizations alerted city police about girl trafficking. Police rescued the girl from a bungalow in Piplod, where she was employed. Two persons from the bungalow, who allegedly confined her, were also detained. The girl had made frantic calls to her father in Sikkim from a mobile phone and called for rescue. Following the call, her father lodged an FIR with local police station in Sikkim on Tuesday, alleging that his daughter was kidnapped and taken to Surat. On receiving the complaint, police shared the details with local NGO in Sikkim and the information soon reached NGOs working in Gujarat. On receiving the information, Childline, Surat contacted city police and alerted them about the alleged trafficking. Sources in police informed that another minor girl was also rescued from Piplod area by police following information from Aishwarya. "We have rescued the girls and we are questioning them," said Vishal Vaghela, deputy commissioner of police, crime branch, Surat. "Childline Surat was alerted by some NGOs working in other parts of the country about the trafficking case. We soon brought this to notice of Surat police and the anti-human trafficking cell took swift actions," said Prasad Adhav, coordinator of Childline Surat. Sources said that the girls were brought here with a promise of good jobs and later pushed into doing petty work. NGOs suspect that she was sold at some fixed amount. Police are also investigating if she was forced into prostitution.

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No.DHFW-5/TRG/PMTI/2014/: Directorate of H&FW, invites interested candidates who have passed (10+2) in Science Stream to undergo 2(two) years Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology course at Para Medical Training Institute (PMTI) Kohima, for academic session w.e.f September 2015. * The last date for submission of application is August 11, 2015 * All other relevant information available at www.nhmnagaland.in Sd/-(Dr. NEIKIETUO CHIESOTSU) Principal Director Directorate of health & Family Welfare, Kohima: Nagaland.

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Even Apple loyalists taking their time on Apple Watch Barbara Ortutay AP Technology Writer

or all those who hailed the iPhone as the “Jesus Phone” in 2007, the Apple Watch’s arrival has hardly been the second coming. Sure, it can do many useful, even delightful things, such as showing incoming texts and email, tracking heart rates during exercise or sending digital doodles to friends. But is that enough to spend $350 or more, especially when it requires wearing a watch again while still carrying an iPhone around? Early Apple Watch owners seem generally happy with it, but Apple’s bigger worry should be those on the sidelines — even hardcore Apple fans, not to mention everybody else — who are waiting to take the plunge. The wait-and-see attitude is not exactly helping investor sentiment. Apple hasn’t released Apple Watch sales figures, but the

In this April 10, 2015, file photo, a customer tries on an Apple Watch at an Apple Store in Hong Kong. Although very few are dismissing the Apple Watch as a bomb, the mixed reviews underscore that Apple still has a lot of work to do in showing how the watch might fit in with everyday life. (AP File Photo)

company’s quarterly financial report Tuesday suggests that they were lower than many Wall Street analysts expected, though Apple said they exceeded internal projections. A bigger worry for in-

vestors: iPhone sales, which at $31 billion account for more than half of Apple’s business. IPhone sales are still growing rapidly, but the pace of growth is slowing. Worries about the iPhone’s

momentum sent Apple’s stock down nearly 5 percent, knocking about $36 billion off the company’s market capitalization. Among people holding off on the watch, some say they are waiting for early

kinks to be worked out and others, for an “aha moment.” “It’s been cast as a want, not a need,” said Matt Quick, a Topeka, Kansas, engineer and Apple fan who is holding off on getting one. “I’m kind of waiting to see what next year’s model will bring.” Patrick Clayton, who has had Mac computers all his life and owns an iPhone and several iPads, returned his Apple Watch after three weeks. The last straw? It nagged the physically active New Yorker to stand up during a six-hour flight. “Apple is famous for telling us what we need before we need them,” Clayton said. “I thought this would be the case with the watch. But it (just) added something to my life that I didn’t need added.” That’s not to say the Apple Watch is a bomb. For one, it’s too soon to tell. Expectations are so high that it’s easy to forget, as Apple said, that the watch actually sold better in its first 9 weeks than the iPhone and

the iPad did when those came out. Most analysts and tech reviewers, including The Associated Press, see promise, especially compared with rival smartwatches from Samsung and others. Wristly, a research company created to study the watch, found that early buyers are overwhelmingly satisfied, more so than with the original iPad and iPhone. And of the more than a dozen early Apple Watch owners interviewed by the AP by phone, email or in person, most of them love their watch. After all, early adopters of new technologies tend to understand that what they’re getting isn’t perfect. “I’d recommend it to people with an open mind,” said Dennis Falkenstein of Danville, California. He said the watch gets him “everything I want” such as local temperature, or the current time in Japan, where many of his business clients are. But even so, there’s a

long wish list, including smarter apps. Apple is already addressing some of this with a software update this fall. Falkenstein would also like to see the battery life improve from the 18 hours that’s currently promised. Apple has run television commercials showing the watch in everyday life, and it has devoted tables at its retail stores for people to try one on and learn more. Connected wirelessly to an iPhone, the Apple Watch isn’t meant to replace the phone, but rather provide tidbits of information readily while the phone is in a pocket or purse. There’s no keyboard, so searches and messages are done by voice dictation or the selection of a canned response. You can also send doodles and emoji. David Lubarsky, a Fairfield, Connecticut, photographer, loves that he can get “basic information, quick” and avoid staring at Facebook on the phone all day. It lets him see texts, emails, calendar appointments and baseball scores.

But he gets frustrated when using it to pay for coffee at Starbucks. “Your wrist doesn’t necessarily twist to the right position to the scanner so it’s pretty awkward,” he said. Apple Watch also doesn’t always provide the right information at the right time. The watch version of one transit app offers bus schedules for your saved locations — even if they are far away — rather than the stops closest to you at the moment, as the phone app does. As for message notifications, it’s great when it’s from someone you want to hear from — but annoying when it’s not. It’ll take time for apps to anticipate what users need most. Apps will get better when Apple updates the watch’s software this fall to permit more “native” apps — those that aren’t just extensions of phone apps. Some apps could even work without the phone nearby, including games, audio recorders and tools that analyze golf swings.

Consultation on formation of SHG held Piggery Farm School inaugurated at Mangkolong 10 Indian firms among Kohima, July 23 (DiPR): A avoid imports of vegetables and oth- moKoKchung, July 23 (mExn): ATMA stration on small stock piggery management Forbes Asia Fabulous 50 consultation meeting on formation ers items, he said, Soil department Kobulong Block Mokokchung has inaugurat- was conducted by Dr. Aoyimsen Jamir, BTT of Self Help Group (SHG) was held with Parliamentary Secretary for Soil & Water Conservation Pukhayi Sumi as chief guest. The programme was organized by the District Soil Conservation Office (DSCO), Kohima and ATMA, Kohima at the DSCO conference hall on July 22. Pukhayi reminded all the bank officers, ATMA, NRLM that they are to serve the nation as well as the people of Naga society. In an advanced country, he said, SHGs are playing a big role for the economy. The chief guest pointed out that National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) has targets and objectives to uplift those living in poverty line by assisting funds through the Government of India. He requested the bank officials to share innovative ideas and programmes with the SHGs. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Hornbill Festival, where he appreciated the State’s potential for organic crops, Pukhayi lamented that Nagaland is still dependent on others states for vegetables and other foodstuff. He encouraged the people to know how to tap the resources and potentials and utilize the sufficient organic outputs. Maintaining that we need to make proper master plans to

is the health guard. He also said that 90% of the people of Nagaland are dependent on income from agri and allied sectors like Pfutsero cabbage, Pughoboto orange and his constituency’s cardamom. Cash awards were also given to the best farmers in Kohima district, which were bagged by Khriesto from Kedima village and Khothoukuolie from Jotsoma. Mission Director, NRLM, Motsuthung Lotha, who delivered the keynote address, said “we” need to change and improve the living of the society. He apprised that deposits are going to other states and “we” need to put our heads together and alleviate poverty from the society. Lotha urged each and every member of the SHGs to maintain proper records and that there should be convergence of the ATMA with the SHGs. He requested the bankers to come forward to achieve their targets. Assistant General Manager, NABARD, Bendang in his short speech said that the banks are ready to assist with loans to alleviate their poverty. Coordinator CEO, Entrepreneurs Associates Neichute Doulo, and Coordinator SRCW Inoli Ajabu Tungoe also shared their experiences.

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VDBs, SHGs, GBs, Students’ union, women society & and general public of the Village. S Kevi Hibo, ABM & i/c FLC Nodal Centre Kohima Main Branch NStCB Ltd. chaired the programme. Hibo presented the overall activities of NStCB Ltd and challenge the adopt Dzulha villagers to approach the Bank with all sincerity with viable and suitable projects of the area for mass production as the Branch is always ready to extend credit facilities to the people so as to develop their living economy. He also spoke on how the financial education

should reach out to the rural poor farmers with appropriate financial services. In the interactive session, the participants were well briefed about the benefits of PMJJBY, PMSBY, SHG, JLG & KCC. Punusho Pastor Dzulha Baptist Church invoke God’s blessing for the program, Bilhunyi Nyekha VCC delivered welcome address and felicitate NStCB Ltd for organizing Financial literacy Consultancy & Credit Camp in their village Valeyi Head GB purposed vote thanks and benediction by Civotso Vasa.

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PhEK, July 23 (mExn): The Nagaland State Co-operative Bank Ltd, Chozuba Branch organised financial literacy camp cum banking services programme at Dzulha Village on July 19 supported under FIF Managed by NABARD. The programme was organised to facilitate and educate the rural poor farmers on the concept of Banking activities and its facilities available with the Bank. The Village falls under Chozuba sub Division which is 95 kms (approx.) away from the state capital kohima ,the program was attended by VCCs,

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Convener. The training stressed on the common management issues such as in-breeding, feeding management and disease control and management. Demonstration was conducted on the selection of piglets for breeding, housing and mode of administration of medicines. Altogether, 25 farm students attended the programme and medicine such as Tetracycline Powder, Pro-biotic, Rewormers ointments and appliances for administrating enema were distributed to the farm students.

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Prohibition of gambling and promotion & regulation of online games of skill introduced Our Correspondent Kohima | July 23

Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang who also holds finance portfolio today moved for introduction of “Nagaland Prohibition of Gambling and Promotion and Regulation of Online Games of Skill,” Bill 2015 on the floor of the House. After moving for introduction of the Bill by the later, NLA speaker Chotisuh Sazo said that consideration and passing of the bill will be taken up on July 24. According to the statement, “Gambling means and include wagering or betting on games of chance but does not include betting on wagering on games of skill.” “Games of skill” shall include all such games where there is preponderance of skill over chance, including where the skill relates to strategising the manner of placing wagers or placing bets or where the skill lies in team selection or selection of virtual stock based on analyses or where the skill relates to the manner in which the moves are made, whether deployment of physical or mental skill and acumen. In the statement of objects and reasons, Chief Minister stated the object of the Bill is to give effect to the provisions of the

Important Bills/Reports laid in the Assembly • Nagaland State Commission for Protection of Child Rights Rules 2015 by Chief Minister, TR Zeliang. • Nagaland Protection of Interests of Depositors (In Financial Establishment) Bill, 2014 by the Chief Minister. • Nagaland Poisons (Concentrated Acid & Corrosive Substances) Possession and Sale Rules, 2015 by Minister for health & family welfare, P. Longon. • Nagaland State Legislature Members (Removal of Disqualification) First Amendment Bill, 2015 by social welfare & parliamentary affairs, Kiyanilie Peseyie. • Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission’s Annual Report by Minister for power, Kipili Sangtam. • Nagaland Stamp (Prevention of Under-valuation of Instruments) Rules, 2015 by Parliamentary secretary of land revenue, VG and women resource development, L Khumo, • Annual report of Nagaland State Mineral Development Corporation Limited by Parliamentary secretary for geology & mining, Dr. Imtiwapang Aier. Nagaland Prohibition of Gambling and Promotion and Regulation of Online Games of Skill 2015” in order to regulate and promote the conduct of online “Games of Skill” under issue of licence by the Government of Nagaland. The statement stated that the sector of online games of skill is already well developed and established in India and other parts of the world. However, it is yet to be regulated in the country under a formal legal framework by any state of union territory, although there is no law that presently bars the conduct of online

games of skill. The law as established in this country by rulings of various courts, including the Apex Court, clearly distinguish “Games of Skill” to be not gambling, and playing “Games of Skill” with or without stake to be a genuine business venture and not amounting to gambling since winning such games depend more on skill than chance. “The Bill seeks to regulate and promote the conduct of online “Games of skill” with the primary objective of earning revenue for the state government by way of licensing fees and royalty,” the Chief Minister stated.

No budgetary provision for Foothill Road Morung Express News Dimapur | July 23

The Nagaland Foothill Road project has encountered another roadblock. The State government has not enough money to fund ongoing construction of the much talked about road. The Nagaland Foothill Road Coordination Committee (NFHRCC) was told that “there is no budgetary provision (for the project) for the financial year 2015-16.” The NFHRCC said in Dimapur today that it called on the Chief Minister in Kohima on July 22 regarding the Foothill Road. At the meeting, the CM explained the circumstances resulting in the

state government unable to provide funds for the year 2015-16, the NFHRCC said. According to the CM, the NFHRCC said that fund for the project comes under the ‘Special Plan Assistance’ (SPA). “The CM stated that due to changes in the Central funding pattern, the SPA, under which the foothill road is funded, is not yet finalised by the Central government.” As a result, the state government cannot provide any additional fund. The CM was though quoted as stating that it is waiting for the Centre’s response as the DPR for the project has already been submitted. The NFHRCC said that it had appealed the CM to

mobilise funds “to keep the project alive whatsoever, while adding that the CM expressed his desire to keep the project going. Regarding bills due to contractors for work already done, the NFHRCC said that the CM took serious note of it. The Finance Commissioner was instructed by the CM to ascertain it by July 23, it was added. Funds sanctioned for the project for the year 2013-14 was Rs. 40 crores, followed by Rs. 30 crores for the year 2014-15. However, the actual sanction order for 2014-15 was only Rs. 27 crores. Following mandatory deductions, it was reduced to around Rs. 22.6 crores.

CM expound on tax reforms Kohima, July 23 (DiPR): Chief Minister, T.R.Zeliang, who is also the Finance Minister, in his budget speech stated that the introduction of online services by Department of Taxes has completely transformed the manner in which inter-state trade and commerce are conducted. He said that the state is moving to a stage where monitoring the payment of

tax is made more effective by scrutiny of records and returns filed, rather than in physical checking of vehicles and goods. Accordingly, he proposed to gradually phase out the physical barriers in the form of taxation checkposts located in the entry and exit points of the State; and relocate and restructure their functioning by way of e-Check Posts, which

will be more effective. This will also reduce bottlenecks in the movement of vehicles on the highways, he added. In keeping with the concept of providing better services through e-governance, he said, the Taxes Department is introducing e-Challan, a computer generated tax payment challan to ensure error free entries and also help in storing payment history of tax payee.

residing there at the so called disputed area belt. The CNSA members were given a tour by the Yajang C Village council chairmen to the “disputed” sites and also interacted with the security forces posted at Yajang – the NAP and IR personnel – and noted their views and opinions. On July 23, the CNSA entourage also visited Ralan area under Wokha district, held a meeting at Governor’s Camp Ralan, and had duly noted the grievances of the affected villagers. The president of CNSA, Charles Lotha assured that the Association will take up the border issues with the appropriate body in a concrete manner. The SKK president, Holuvi Chopy, urged that the chief minister or the Nagaland ministers should visit the areas and see the ground realities while AKM Assistant General Secretary, S Shilukaba Longchar also expressed solidarity with the Ralan area people. He asserted that ‘land’ is closely related with the Naga identity, and if land

is lost, then our identity is lost. The CNSA entourage, after the successful meeting with the apex organizations of the Ao, Lotha and the Sumis in the three districts,formally concluded the official ‘tour programme’ at Dimapur. Apex Ao & Sumi orgs assure ‘fullest support’ Meanwhile, the Ao Senden and the Watsü Mungdang, the apex Ao Naga organisation and the apex Ao Naga women organisation respectively, has assured its “fullest support” to the Central Nagaland Students’ Association (CNSA). This was conveyed in a marathon coordination meeting between the CSNA and the apex organizations at Hotel Metsüpen, Mokokchung on July 22. “Like the other apex organizations of the Lotha and the Sumi community, the Ao community also extended full support to the Central Nagaland Students’ Association (CNSA) towards its different activities,” it added. While expressing their

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Maiden State's Economic Survey tabled Our Correspondent Kohima | July 23

For the first time in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, parliamentary secretary for economics & statistics and municipal affairs R. Tohanba today laid a copy of the report of Nagaland Economic Survey 2014-15 on the floor of the House. Tohanba in his message in the publication stated that the state economic survey is a document that elucidates on the state of the economy and analyses the performance of its various constituents during the course of the year.

State’s growth rate estimated at 6.8% & 13.24% at constant and current prices respectively

“In accordance with the practice followed by the Central government and other state governments, this edition of the state economic survey 20142015 is being placed in the Nagaland State Legislative Assembly for the first time and will henceforth be annually presented in the August House during the budget session,” he stated. He hoped that the state economy survey will be utility in assessing the state’s economy and will

aid planning, policy making and will stimulate debate and discussions. “The economic survey document is a contextual analysis of the state’s economy. It encapsulates progress, achievement and growth of the state’s economy. It also highlights the fiscal position of the state, the accomplishments as well as the shortfalls in the implementation of the government intervention programmes, challenges and issues requiring ob-

jective tackling and management,” stated Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang in the survey report. Zeliang added that the state economic survey presented in the budget session is an indicator of the transparency of the government and is in line with the practice followed by the central government and other state governments. The summary of the survey stated that as per the Advance Estimates of GSDP 2014-15, the state GSDP reg-

istered a growth rate of 6.8 per cent at constant price and 13.24 per cent at current prices. In absolute terms, the GSDP at constant price and at current price for the year 2014-15 (Adv) stand at Rs. 12,13,965 lakhs and Rs. 20,09,914 lakhs respectively. In terms of contribution to the GSDP, the respective contribution of primary, secondary and tertiary sector was 24.84 per cent, 13.65 per cent and 61.51 per cent. The per capita income of the state at current prices is estimated to have increased from Rs. 84280 in 2013-14 (QE) to Rs.93095 in 2014-15 (Adv).

CM stresses on restructuring planing process Kohima, July 23 (DiPR): Presenting the budget before the August House, the Chief Minister T. R Zeliang, who is also the Finance Minister of the state, stressed on restructuring of the plan process. He said the Planning Commission has been replaced by NITl Aayog with the coming of new Government at the centre which introduced a ‘Team India’ concept, that would give States a greater role in developing the country’s economy in the spirit of cooperative federalism, with the Prime Minister as the head and all the Chief Ministers of States as members. Also, changing the planning process from the ‘top to bottom’ approach to the ‘bottom to top’ approach, by giving States more liberty to choose their developmental priorities, he added. In this regard, the Prime Minister had constituted three Sub-Groups of Chief Ministers to study and recommend on how best to go forward in the areas of Centrally Sponsored Schemes, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Swachh Bharat for which

he has been made a member of the Sub-Group on rationalization of CSS. The final report of the Sub-Group has been submitted to NITl Aayog, in which recommendations are there for reduction of the number of CSS schemes. There are also strong efforts to ensure that the ‘Special Category’ status of our State is protected, he said. The Chief Minister said that demand to protect the Special Category status has been reiterated, including the continuation of Normal Central Assistance (NCA), Special Plan Assistance (SPA) and Special Central Assistance (SCA) in some form or the other should be protected. Though there has been substantial increase in the devolutions from the 14th Finance Commission awards, the net loss on account of discontinuation of NCA, SPA and SCA are resulting in an overall negative impact on many small States. The State Governments were also asked to constitute a Task Force on Agriculture Development and a Task Force on Elimination of Poverty The

Chief Minister stated that there was no Plan discussion with the Central Government for the last financial year as was done in the previous years as there was hardly any untied plan fund made available to the State resulting in inability to provide State share to CSS and flagship schemes and many departments had to suffer during this transitional period. The Chief Minister also highlighted some important recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission and its effects on the State’s finances. The 14th Finance Commission, by making a bold departure from the path traditionally followed by the previous Finance Commissions, has clubbed the Plan and Non-Plan revenue expenditure together for the purpose of determining the Revenue Deficit of the State during each of the five years (2015-16 to 2019-20) covered by its awards. This will make all revenue expenditure to be covered by the funds granted by the awards of the 14th Finance Commission, he added.

The Chief Minister also mentioned that the 14th Finance Commission has based their recommendations on reasonably realistic grounds, and have made funds available to the State to enable it to meet its NonPlan requirements and at the same time, making it possible to cut out a decent amount of funds to meet the needs of the State’s own Plan programmes. Although the award of the 14th FC is considered better than the 13th FC, the State is still carrying a huge burden of deficits that accrued due to the adverse awards of the 13th FC, he added. At the same time, the state government would continue to request the Government of India to give a one-time Special Grant to waive the deficit so as to enable us to move forward. Due to resource constraints, assets created over the years such as roads, hospitals, office buildings, etc. could not be maintained, the Chief Minister said. The Chief Minister said that the Plan outlay for the year 2015-16 is assumed at Rs. 3622.30 crores

consisting of CSS, NEC, NLCPR and State Plan. On the Agriculture & Allied sectors, the Chief Minister said that the majority of the State’s population is engaged in agriculture. He stressed on the importance of convergence and integrated planning among the Agri and Allied departments. The departments have been advised to prepare a comprehensive plan of action with specific and possible targets so that we could reduce imports of vegetable, meat, eggs and milk products, he said. Stressing on the important of road sector, he said the four-laning of the highway from Dimapur to Kohima therein 95% of the land required has been acquired and paid for. The Central Government has decided that the National Highway and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) shall be taking over construction of this particular stretch of road. The state Government has already submitted the estimate for land acquisition for the Nagaland portion.

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Kohima | July 23

The NLA Budget Session in Kohima today saw a disChief Minister T.R. Ze- cussion on the Naga politiliang today said that due cal issue, with 22 members to resource constraints, of the House representing assets created over the different political parties years such as roads, hos- and independents sharing pitals, office buildings, their views. Minister for PHE, etc. could not be mainTokheho Yepthomi, while tained. He said as a result, participating in the dismost of the valuable cussion, said that a solucapital assets created at tion acceptable to all secsubstantial costs have tions of people may not been deteriorating be achieved and that at thereby an amount of this juncture Nagas should Rs. 85 crores has been decide whether to fight sanctioned for the year for sovereignty or for eco2015-16 towards main- nomic independence. He tenance of assets which asserted that that Nagas he believed would bring should be self-sufficient some results. because “we cannot move ahead with a crippled economy.” Initiating the discussion, Chief Minister TR Zeliang stated that the Naga support against the fight, political issue has dominatthe Ao Senden officials ed the political discourse of also cautioned the CNSA officials to be very precise and practical while undertaking the issues keeping in mind the welfare of the whole Naga society. DimaPuR, July 23 The Frontal organisa- (mExN): Understandtions of the Sumi commu- ing the sentiments of the nity led by its apex body, general public and the Sumi Hoho, Sumi Kukami business community, the Hoho (Sumi GBs asso- Dimapur Police Comciation) and Sumi Totomi missioner has published Hoho (Sumi Women Or- around 48 phone numbers ganisation) on Tuesday of all the police hierarchy endorsed the Central Na- under the Commissiongaland Students’ Associa- erate, including his own tion (CNSA) and assured number in Facebook and the student body of their print media. cooperation. The organisations also gave their “blessings” on the initiatives being undertaken by the association. These endorsement were conveyed in “intensive DimaPuR, July 23 meeting” with the apex (mExN): A male dead Sumi organisations at the body was found lying at Sumi Hoho Ki at ZunheboKm 261/0 near Railway to town. The meeting was track, Dimapur on July hosted by the All Sumi Stu22. According to a press dents’ Association (SKK). communiqué from Addl. This was informed in a Dy.Commissioner of Popress note by CSNA presilice/PRO Dimapur, the dent, president Charles Lovictim was about 5.7 feet tha and general secretary tall, dark in complexion, Yimlanger Jamir. Kohima | July 23

CNSA resolutely decides to take up border issues DimaPuR, July 23: As part of its main agenda of the official tour, the Central Nagaland Students’ Association (CNSA) officials accompanied by the All Sumi students Union (SKK), Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) and Ao Students’ Conference (AKM), visited the ‘disputed border’ areas of Yajang village under Mokokchung district and Ralan area under Wokha on July 22 and 23 respectively. The Central Nagaland Students’ Association is on an official tour of the three districts of Wokha, Zunheboto and Mokokchung which started on July 20, 2015 at Wokha. During the tour, the CNSA entourage had intensive interactions with the frontal organizations of the Sumis, Lothas and the Aos, and were given the fullest endorsement and support by the parent bodies. On the last leg of the official tour, the CNSA members and officials of the SKK, LSU and AKM visited the border areas of Yajang and Ralan and held meetings with the Naga citizens

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desire of the Nagas is a final and peaceful solution. He affirmed the DAN g ov e r n m e nt ’s h i g h est priority to the issue since its formation in 2003 and briefed on significant events in the current peace process. He informed that the centre has also been appraised on concerns regarding extension of the Disturbed Areas Act. He further revealed that the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister are being pressed that Naga people should be free and should be allowed to move forward with peace, prosperity and development. The CM expressed hope that PM would help to amicably resolve the issue. Minister for Transport & Civil Aviation, IT & C, Paiwang Konyak said that the state government is effectively playing the role of

leadership of the PM is also making sincere efforts towards a solution. Parliamentary Secretary for Land Resources & Excise, BS Nanglang meanwhile stated that aspirations of the young people should also be considered while preparing the roadmap to the solution. MLA, G Kaito Aye urged the NLA speaker to guide the members of the House where all 60 members participate in letter and spirit. He also stressed on the need to look for researchers and scholars. MLA, CM Chang called for analysing the loophole in the approaches being adopted towards finding a solution. Meanwhile, Parliamentary Secretary for Housing, Er Levi Rengma stressed on the need to build trust and work together for an early solution. NLA speaker Cho-

discussion will continue on July 24. Parliamentary Secretary for Land Revenue, VG and Women Resources Development L Khumo; MLA Imkong L. Imchen; MLA Kuzholuzo Nienu; Minister for Social Welfare & Parliamentary Affairs, Kiyanilie Peseyie; Minister for Home, Y. Patton; Minister for Health and Family Welfare, P. Longon, Minister for Power, Kipili Sangtam, Minister for National Highways, Nuklutoshi; Parliamentary Secretary for School Education, Yitachu; Minister for Rural Development, CL John; Minister for Roads & Bridges, Y. Vikheho Swu; Advisor for Treasuries & Accounts, TM Lotha; Advisor for LMCP, Thongwang and Advisor Urban Development, SI Jamir also participated in the discussions. With DIPR inputs

Crime Helpline for registering complaints launched According to a press note from Media Cell, ACAUT Nagaland, it was in response to a public meeting on the issue of taxation and corruption held on June 12 at Anaki Complex, Dimapur which resolved among other things, that, “the office of the Dimapur Police Commissioner should introduce 24 hours telephone Helpline to re-

ceive complains of taxation and extortion from the general public and government servants” and prompt action should taken. The meeting which was represented by all the GBs, Chairmen and elders of Dimapur district also demanded that, “the Helpline should keep the identity of the complainants’ secret.” In this contest, the pub-

lic are requested to put their full faith in the police regarding the issue of taxation and anti-social activities, it added. ACAUT further stated that, the Crime Helpline numbers given out by the police for registering complaints,whichcanbereached at all hours, are as follows: 7085055048, 7085055049, and 7085055043.

Dead body recovered near railway track half naked and wearing a stripped pyjama pants. “The victim had a fixed l.V Cannula on his left arm which indicates that the deceased was a patient under medication,” it added. The police informed that the body was shifted to District Hospital Dima-

pur for identification and conducting P.M Examination. Meanwhile, the District Hospital Authorities, Dimapur later identified the dead as Zuchamo, a 24 years old male patient who’s parental and home addresses were not known. He was undergo-

ing medical treatment from at the hospital since July 13 but slipped away on July 21 without the knowledge of the Hospital authority, the police further informed. The dead body is being kept at civil hospital morgue for further identification and claim.

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express FrIDAy 24 9July THursDAy July2015 2015volumE volumEXXIssuE IssuE200 185 By Dr. sao Tunyi

Childhood Obesity

efore, children used to play outside. Now, they play indoors. The meaning of ‘play’ has also changed. For example, we used to stitch our own football with discarded polythene bags and play in the rain. Now, kids ‘play’ football in computer simply by moving the thumb. This lack of physical activity causes obesity which is a risk factor for lifestyle diseases like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, certain cancers, etc. But what we might be missing here is that children have stopped playing outside not only because they have got newer playing tools like video games, smart phones or laptops. They stopped playing outside because their playgrounds have been vanishing. Every small open space is used to construct a building. When I go to Pfutsero to the locality where I was born and raised; right in the middle of my childhood football ground, there is now a staff quarter building. It is very important for town and city planners that in each locality, there is a park or an open space where children can play and adults can walk. Price of healthy food like organic vegetables and fresh fruits are skyrocketing. Junk food is easily available and more affordable. Junk food is a slang word used for food items which are low in nutrition and high in salt, sugar and fat: potato chips, aloo bhujia, fried chicken, burgers, pizzas, carbonated drinks, etc. Because of junk food, 20% of school children in India are overweight. In the diet, not more than 30% of energy should come from fats. But in potato chips, 50-60% of calories come from fats. When you drink a 300 ml of carbonated drink like coca cola or pepsi, you have taken 2 days quota of your sugar requirement. Any sugar you take beyond this (tea, sweets, even fruits) is not healthy for you anymore. The high salt content in junk food is not only for the taste or preservation of the food item. Salt also produces a craving similar to that of an addiction. Food manufacturers make use of this craving to sell their products. It is said that junk food alters the brain activity like what cocaine or heroin does to an addict. Now that Maggi is off the shelves, there are alternatives which are making their way to the market. Although high lead content was the reason for banning Maggi, salt content would have done so much more damage to the health of children. Each packet contains 3 grams of salt while the daily recommended salt intake for adults is 5 grams. There are about 25 adverse health conditions which are caused by excess salt intake. It is time we pay attention to the labels on the junk food packets. About 30 % of the world’s population is overweight and this is increasing rapidly. The major modifiable risk factors for obesity are lack of physical activity and unhealthy diet. The financial burden of this obesity is an estimated £1.3 trillion a year or 2.8 percent of global economic activity. The reversal of this trend lies in teaching and training healthy lifestyle for our children, because once obesity sets in, recent research study shows that it is extremely difficult to return to normal body weight. WHO recommends that children between 5 to 17 years of age should accumulate at least 60 minutes of -moderate to vigorous- intensity physical activity daily. Physical activity includes play, games, sports, transportation, recreation, physical education or planned exercise, in the context of family, school, and community activities. Vigorous intensity activities (by which muscles and bones are strengthened) should be included at least 3 times a week. Balanced diet (food pyramid) consists of greater portion of rice, bread, pasta; followed by fruits and vegetables; and less of meat and milk products; with fats, oils and sweets to be consumed the least. Increasing physical activity and making healthy food choice are required to mitigate the ballooning problem of childhood obesity. Dr. Sao Tunyi works as an Epidemiologist at Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Kohima. Feedback can be sent to saotunni@yahoo.co.in, or visit his blog www.thatchhouse.blogspot.in

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Robert Macfarlane

A World Without End

he imaginary landscape in which I spend most time is born not of a book or a film, but of an algorithm. It is a place of snowy peaks and deep-gouged gorges, of wolf-roamed plains, and jungles in which abandoned villages are slowly hauled back into the earth by liana and vine. Its underworld is riddled with abandoned mines and flooded cave-systems. Off its coast, an archipelago rises from clear blue sea in which giant squid cruise and palp. And in a fertile valley at its heart, my two children have built a mansion that is a hybrid of a dictator’s palace, a Scottish hunting lodge and Jeremy Bentham’s Panopticon. If you’re a child, you’re likely to have spent hours of your life in the Minecraft world. If you’re a parent, you’re likely to have spent hours of your life trying to extract your children from the Minecraft world. If you’re a game-minded adult, you’re likely to have fulfilled your wildest architectural fantasies in the Minecraft world: a blingy re-build of Lord’s Cricket Ground with an emerald-clad pavilion and an orange-wool wicket, say, or a Shard-like omphalos with an obsidian skin and a cantilevered roof-garden. Not that these are my fantasies, of course. And if you’ve never entered the Minecraft world, what can I tell you about it? Minecraft is a sandbox computer game, in which you inhabit a 3D environment whose solid aspects (earth, rock, ores, trees, crops, snow) are made of textured cubes. These cubes can be “mined”, “crafted” (combined to make new substances) and replaced, allowing you to build almost anything. The cubes give Minecraft its signature look: blocky, retro, graphically low-tech. And that’s pretty much it. Minecraft is magnificently purposeless. “What am I supposed to do here?” is the question most beginners ask, to which the answer is “Whatever you like.” It is a Rorschach test for the computer age. Should you wish to proceed like a one-person Rio Tinto, let it be so. Should you want to adventure in derelict infrastructure like a hardcore urban explorer, I salute you. Should you aspire to create a vast subterranean poultry battery-farm, look to your conscience. There are no rules beyond the limits of the physics of the game-world, and no obligations other than staying alive— which requires, reasonably, the securing of shelter and food. Minecraft offers, arguably, the most extensively shared landscape on Earth. At any given moment, more than a million people are there. Though it was only released in its alpha version in 2009, the number of players is estimated at between 100m and 200m. Except that there is no single Minecraft landscape, but millions of them, too—each originally generated by means of a “seed” code. Until recently, there was a theoretical limit to a Minecraft world. If you set off walking in one direction, and if you walked for hundreds of hours of game time, you would pass through regions of desert, prairie, canyon, forest, peak, lake, lava-field and sea, and at last you would reach the uttermost point of the algorithm: the zone at which the mathematics began to break down. What a threshold to reach! The very edge of numbers! For a year or so, I rather relished the notion of setting out on this epic virtual journey, this arrow-straight mega-tramp. It would be a post-modern homage to the Heroic Age of exploration, a psychogeographic dérive worthy of Richard Long and Captain Scott…But my children mocked me. And then the developers solved the glitch, so the algorithm could extend its pseudorandom generative power ad infinitum. Now, like an early Arctic pioneer walking against the spin of the pack ice, you could march through the Minecraft world until you aged and died—and still be no nearer reaching an end.

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Russian scientists squeezed by Kremlin policies

undreds of Russian scientists say companies abroad are refusing to sell them scientific equipment they need to do their work and Western publications are curtly turning down their research papers. The reason, they believe, is a combination of sanctions against Russia over its involvement in Ukraine and rising hostility to Russia in the West seeping into the scientific community. Since Russia annexed Crimea last year, it has become almost impossible for scientists in Russia to buy anything in the United States or Japan that has a dual purpose, said physicist Alexander Shilov, who works in the Institute of Laser Physics in Russia's scientific hub of Akademgorodok, or Academy Town — part of Russia's third-largest city of Novosibirsk. "Due to the sanctions" or "the conflict in Ukraine" are the most common explanations Shilov hears for refusing orders from Russia. "When they sell a piece of glass, how do they know whether we will use it in a military laser or a medical one?" he said. The U.S. and EU sanctions were designed to halt exports to the Russian defense sector. When announcing a new round of sanctions in July 2014, the European Union noted specifically that they "should not affect the exports of dual-use goods and technology" to Russia for "non-military use." In reality, many Western companies were so spooked by the sanctions and the penalties they could face for violating them that the door was shut completely, the scientists say. An American scholar who works with Russian universities — and asked to be unnamed because he was not authorized to speak on his university's behalf — confirmed that his Russian counterparts are having difficulties with Western companies. In some cases, he said, companies are saying they fear that the equipment might get slapped with sanctions while it is being delivered, or that they no longer have support staff in Russia to service it. What's more, foreign-made equipment is now less affordable for Russian scientists because of the depreciation in the Russian ruble, which lost nearly half of its value since the Crimean annexation. The scientists' plight has been compounded by the Kremlin's own crackdown on Russian private funding of science, stemming from suspicions of Western influence. The government this year labeled the Dynasty foundation, Russia's largest source of private funding for science, a "foreign agent" — which makes the group vulnerable to an array of surprise checks and audits. It is a Cold War term that carries connotations of spying. The foundation fell afoul of the officialdom because its Russian founder funds the organization from money transferred from his foreign bank accounts. "If Dynasty was named a foreign agent, then everyone who had contracts with Dynasty is an accomplice of a foreign agent," said Shilov. "We are all spies now." The government has become increasingly suspicious of foreign-funded non-governmental organizations, seeing them as potential agents of a hostile West. Russia has brushed off the sanctions imposed by the United States and European Union, saying that Russia has plenty of resources to replace banned imports with its own production. The Russian government denied the scandal involving Dynasty is aimed at persecuting Russian scientists. Justice Minister Alexander Konovalov said Dynasty was receiving funds from abroad and therefore should be listed as a foreign agent. But the sanctions have taken a toll, especially on scientists whose research hinges on access to Western-made materials and high-tech equipment. And several scientists told The Associated Press that since the March 2014 annexation of Crimea, publication of their articles in Western journals either has been delayed or turned down, with no explanation. Editors and publishers at several U.S.-based sci-

here’s a bit of a lull in the news from Europe, but the underlying situation is as terrible as ever. Greece is experiencing a slump worse than the Great Depression, and nothing happening now offers hope of recovery. Spain has been hailed as a success story, because its economy is finally growing — but it still has 22 percent unemployment. And there is an arc of stagnation across the continent’s top: Finland is experiencing a depression comparable to that in southern Europe, and Denmark and the Netherlands are also doing very badly. How did things go so wrong? The answer is that this is what happens when self-indulgent politicians ignore arithmetic and the lessons of history. And no, I’m not talking about leftists in Greece or elsewhere; I’m talking about ultra-respectable men in Berlin, Paris, and Brussels, who have spent a quarter-century trying to run Europe on the basis of fantasy economics. To someone who didn’t know much economics, or chose to ignore awkward questions, establishing a unified European currency sounded like a great idea. It would make doing business across national borders easier, while serving as a powerful symbol of unity. Who could have foreseen the huge problems the euro would eventually cause? Actually, lots of people. In January 2010 two European economists published an article titled “It Can’t Happen, It’s a Bad Idea, It Won’t Last,”

In this Monday, June 8, 2015 photo, scientist Anatoly Bonert tends to a magnesium atomic clock in Novosibirsk, Russia. Hundreds of Russian scientists are reporting experiences of being refused sale of scientific equipment from abroad, or seeing research papers turned down by Western publications. The reason, they believe, is a combination of sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine and rising hostility to Russia in the West seeping into the scientific community. (AP Photo/Alexander Lukin)

entific journals told The AP that they assess articles without any bias related to the geographic location of authors, or geopolitical concerns. They added that they have seen no evidence among their editors or reviewers to support the Russian scientists' claims. "All papers are treated the same regardless of the nation they were submitted from." said William Kearney at the Washington-based National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, which publishes the PNAS journal. Scientists who have lived or worked in Akademgorodok for more than 15 years are particularly distressed because life had been getting better for them recently, after years struggling with almost no funding after the chaotic 1991 breakup of the Soviet Union. They recall how the cash-strapped Russian government in the 1990s largely left its worldclass scientists to their own devices: Some packed their bags for university jobs abroad, and some had to sell goods at the market or grow their vegetables to survive the long Siberian winter, with wages regularly delayed for months. Young men fled Akademgorodok for better paid jobs elsewhere, leaving the scientific hub in the hands of scientists close to retirement age who had few prospects of alternative employment. "When I graduated 10 years ago, a significant number of my classmates went abroad, a significant number opened their own businesses and about 20 percent of graduates, at best, stayed to work in research," said Shilov. Gone are the days when the scientists of Akademgorodok, which was built in a Siberian forest clearing in 1957, were forced to take jobs as bus drivers or market sellers to eke out a living. Over the past 15 years, Russia's federal spending on scientific research increased 20-fold to 350 billion rubles ($6.3 billion) this year. Artur Bilsky, 38, who has worked as a researcher at the Institute of Thermophysics since

1997, has witnessed the transformation. "If you stand at the entrance here and see who comes in and comes out, you'll see there will be a lot of young employees. Many young scientists can afford a car and vacation," he said. The average monthly salary of scientists across Russia rose from 2,700 rubles in 2000 to 32,600 rubles last year, now worth about $600 after the sharp fall of the ruble. The relative rise in fortunes has turned Akademgorodok into a charming suburb filled with 30-somethings, where young women push children in prams and smart coffee houses cater to a younger generation. Now politics is again clouding the scientific horizon. Dynasty was planning to distribute nearly $8 million this year in grants and scholarships. But after the Justice Ministry ordered it to register as a foreign agent, founder Dmitry Zimin and its board decided this month to shut it down in protest over the stigma. President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said he was sorry to hear that the foundation was closing down but insisted that no one forced it to do so. The onslaught on the foundation has enraged many in Akademgorodok who have relied on its funding. Andrei Shchetnikov, who coaches the national youth physics team, said Dynasty has been covering half of the 1 million ruble budget for the annual Tournament of Young Physicists in Novosibirsk. "For the projects that Dynasty supported, it was often the only steady financing they were getting," Shchetnikov said. While confident that he'll find other sources of funding, he said more than money was at stake. "What Dynasty has been doing ought to make the country proud," Shchetnikov said. "We have citizens who have made a fortune and understand that you need to support education projects — and that it's the future of Russia."

Europe’s Impossible Dream Paul Krugman NYT mocking American economists who had warned that the euro would cause big problems. As it turned out, the article was an accidental classic: at the very moment it was being written, all those dire warnings were in the process of being vindicated. And the article’s intended hall of shame — the long list of economists it cites for wrongheaded pessimism — has instead become a sort of honor roll, a who’s who of those who got it more or less right. The only big mistake of the euroskeptics was underestimating just how much damage the single currency would do. The point is that it wasn’t at all hard to see, right from the beginning, that currency union without political union was a very dubious project. So why did Europe go ahead with it? Mainly, I’d say, because the idea of the euro sounded so good. That is, it sounded forward-looking, Europeanminded, exactly the kind of thing that appeals to the kind of people who give speeches at Davos. Such people didn’t want nerdy economists telling them that

their glamorous vision was a bad idea. Indeed, within Europe’s elite it quickly became very hard to raise objections to the currency project. I remember the atmosphere of the early 1990s very well: anyone who questioned the desirability of the euro was effectively shut out of the discussion. Furthermore, if you were an American expressing doubts you were invariably accused of ulterior motives — of being hostile to Europe, or wanting to preserve the dollar’s “exorbitant privilege.” And the euro came. For a decade after its introduction a huge financial bubble masked its underlying problems. But now, as I said, all of the skeptics’ fears have been vindicated. Furthermore, the story doesn’t end there. When the predicted and predictable strains on the euro began, Europe’s policy response was to impose draconian austerity on debtor nations — and to deny the simple logic and historical evidence indicating that such policies would inflict terrible economic damage while failing to achieve the

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promised debt reduction. It’s astonishing even now how blithely top European officials dismissed warnings that slashing government spending and raising taxes would cause deep recessions, how they insisted that all would be well because fiscal discipline would inspire confidence. (It didn’t.) The truth is that trying to deal with large debts through austerity alone — in particular, while simultaneously pursuing a hard-money policy — has never worked. It didn’t work for Britain after World War I, despite immense sacrifices; why would anyone expect it to work for Greece? What should Europe do now? There are no good answers — but the reason there are no good answers is because the euro has turned into a Roach Motel, a trap that’s hard to escape. If Greece still had its own currency, the case for devaluing that currency, improving Greek competitiveness and ending deflation, would be overwhelming. The fact that Greece no longer has a currency, that it would have to create one from scratch, vastly raises the stakes. My guess is that euro exit will still prove necessary. And in any case it will be essential to write down much of Greece’s debt. But we’re not having a clear discussion of these options, because European discourse is still dominated by ideas the continent’s elite would like to be true, but aren’t. And Europe is paying a terrible price for this monstrous self-indulgence.

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A Thai House Divided

How to deny genocide in the face of science

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cientific advances in DNA identification over the past 15 years have helped war-crimes investigators document to an unprecedented extent the massacre of 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys around this town in 1995. Yet even as these technological advances uncovered more damning evidence, many Bosnian Serbs have grown increasingly more resolute in their denial. Last Friday night, two Bosnian Serb men standing beside a memorial to Serb war dead were a telling example. They insisted that Serbs are the victims of an international plot. They fervently argued — despite 93 mass-grave exhumations and 6,827 DNA identifications of the dead — that the mass killings have been grossly exaggerated. Biased historical narratives, of course, have existed throughout history. The identification of the dead in Srebrenica demonstrates the ability of technological advances to produce a flood of factual information. Yet in many cases, the scientific statistics appear to have only given those willing to manipulate the numbers more arrows in their quiver. The two Bosnian Serbs contended that roughly the same number of victims died on each side during the 1992-1995 war. When I asked how such a vast subterfuge had been carried out, one said the answer was simple. “As far as the Muslim side,” he told me, “there is a bigger lobby in America.” The following morning, interviews with a dozen other Bosnian Serbs living near Srebrenica produced similar answers. As tens of thousands of Bosnian Muslims drove past their homes to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the mass killings, Serbs dismissed the gathering and the idea of 8,000 dead as a “farce,” a “circus” and “make believe.” “It’s definitely not correct,” said Budimir Todorovic, a 60-year-old electrician, as he calmly drank coffee with his family in his front yard as busloads of Bosnian Muslims drove by. “It’s not 8,000.” Milan Rakic, a 48-year-old store owner, accused Muslims of stealing the bodies of Orthodox Christian Serbs and interring them in the town’s sprawling cemetery complex. “There are a lot of Serb bodies buried in this memorial,” he said. One elderly widow said that some Bosnian Muslims listed as dead in the Srebrenica memorial were, in fact, living in Germany. “The number is exaggerated,” she said. “There are many living people whose names are engraved on the gravesites.” The woman, like the other Serbs interviewed, was genial and polite. The Serbs expressed regret about the war — the woman declared it “horrible, horrible.” But they echoed the arguments of Bosnian Serb nationalists who still dominate politics here. The nationalists contend that foreign powers, primarily the United States and Britain, stage-managed everything from the war itself to the burial of bodies in Srebrenica. They dismissed the annual commemoration as a “provocation” also organized by meddling outsiders. They said the crowds were so large because “Western NGOs” paid people to attend. “Everything is well coordinated,” one man standing at the memorial for Serb war dead told me.

he role of the mass media in the society is debatable. Politics of images is contestation and struggle of what is represented in the media. This article focuses on this debate by drawing on the works of Stuart Hall, an eminent scholar who has worked extensively on the role of media in the society. ‘Representation’ is a complex concept but for the purpose of this write-up, let me restrict to the standard meaning of ‘representation’. Representation means that something was already there or present and through the media, that something is re-presented. In other words, representation means standing in for something. The other idea of representation is whether the depiction of something is an accurate or distorted reflection. As we go on, we’ll explore how mainstream Indian media represents the Nagas by merging the two definitions of representation. There is a gap of communication between the true meaning and how it is being represented by the media and it is this gap that we should measure and be concerned about. While reading this, some may argue that there is no fixed meaning of anything in the first place and so it doesn’t matter how it is re-presented but we shall not get into that discourse because there is some agreed upon codes of a society which we prefer to accept as the true or preferred meaning; otherwise, there would be no framework of intelligibility to make meaning out of anything. These shared codes and concepts are internalised by the members of the society. What are the shared conceptual maps of the Nagas is something that I would not delve into as it would mean diverting from the main argument of representation. We can take it up for reflection in some other subject matter. Images are powerful and they have a lasting impression on people’s minds. Although media is not the only means by which meaning is circulated in the society, it is one of the most powerful platforms of circulation of meanings; more so in our media-saturated world. The circulation of meanings almost immediately brings forth the question of power: ‘who has the power in what channels to circulate which meaning to who?’. Power can never be subtracted from the question of representation. Space does

A forensic expert searches for remains of Bosnian Muslims in a mass grave near Srebrenica on July 10, 2007. (Reuters Photo)

“No one from here is guilty for what happened.” Denial is evident outside Bosnia as well. Disparate groups, including left-leaning academics, Russian government-controlled media and some right-wing Americans who talk about a Muslim takeover, scoff at the number of 8,000 dead. In fact, the annual commemoration and cemetery here have become a global symbol of the international community’s failure to stop the killing in Bosnia. U.N. officials arrived in Srebrenica in 1993 and declared it a United Nations protected “safe area.” When Serb forces attacked it two years later, Dutch peacekeepers and U.N. commanders did little to defend the enclave, and it fell to Serb forces on July 11, 1995. Two weeks of mass expulsions and mass executions followed. Twenty years later, an estimated 50,000 Bosnians and several thousand foreigners attended the anniversary commemoration last weekend. Dozens of foreign dignitaries did as well, with former President Bill Clinton saying the world must prevent more such killings. In the largest DNA identification project ever, a nonprofit group called the International Commission on Missing Persons has collected 22,268 blood samples from Srebrenica survivors and matched them to 6,827 bodies. “Huge advances in DNA identification have made it possible,” said Kathryne Bomberger, director of the project. “The science is moving rapidly.” Along with 93 mass graves that have been exhumed, investigators have found bodies at 314 “surface sites” in the surrounding mountains. Yet the work is not over. With 8,000 men reported missing from Srebrenica and the nearby town of Zepa, another 1,200 bodies are believed to be scattered in the woods or in mass graves not yet located. Finding the dead has been vastly complicated by a grisly Bosnian Serb effort to conceal evidence. Several months after the executions, Bosnian Serb forces dug up many of the mass graves and reburied the bodies in dozens of locations. In the process, many corpses were dismembered. Body parts from single victims have been found at multiple sites. In one case, parts of the body of one victim, 23-yearold Kadrija Music, were discovered in five different mass graves 20 miles apart. While the DNA identification of the bodies has received widespread praise, the uneven sentencing practices of the U.N.-created International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia has elicited scorn from both Muslims and Serbs. Bosnian Muslims hailed decisions from the tribunal, as well as the United Nations International Court of Justice, that ruled genocide had occurred in Srebrenica. But they criticized some of the sentences as far too short. Meanwhile, Serbs insist they have been the victims of the court. They assailed the tribunal for ultimately acquitting Naser Oric, commander of Bosnian Muslim forces in Srebrenica, though they say he is responsible for many deaths. “How many Serbs need to be killed for people in the world to see that Serbs are people, not animals?” asked

Rakic, the store owner, who said his uncle was one of Oric’s victims. “Animals have rights but not the Serb people?” International war-crimes investigators, however, say there is no proportionality in the deaths in Srebrenica or Bosnia as a whole. The say several hundred Serbs died in the fighting around Srebrenica, but the vast majority of them were Serb military forces. Across the country, Bosnian Muslims made up 65 percent of the war dead and Serbs 23 percent, according to prosecutors. Yet Bosnian Muslims made up 44 percent of the population, according to a census conducted two years before the war. Serbs made up 31 percent. Meanwhile, Bosnian Serb news accounts lay out a different narrative. They report that 1,300 Serb civilians died around Srebrenica, and a total of 3,267 Serbs were “murdered” across eastern Bosnia. Dismissing the Bosnian Serbs’ statements as irrelevant conspiracy theories would be easy. But their assertions had an eerie familiarity. In conversations around the world, extremist Muslims, Jews, Hindus and Buddhists, as well as some on the far right and far left of U.S. politics — have all featured similar arguments. The stories usually involve a nefarious plot by outsiders to destroy their culture or faith, or future. They say they have had to act in self-defense. As the victims of the plot, they have no choice but to respond. There is usually some distant, all-powerful covert force — the CIA, the Mossad, oil-rich Arab potentates — deftly stage-managing each event. Local people are helpless victims, with no responsibility for what occurs. When I asked the Bosnian Serb men about the future of the former Yugoslavia, they said it would be decided in London and Washington. “Basically, how the English and Americans decide,” one told me. “That’s how it will be.” Though there had been a decade of progress in Bosnia after the 1995 peace accord ended the war, the country has been moving steadily backward over the past 10 years. Bosnian Serb denial of the Srebrenica massacre is growing. Bosnian Muslim resentment of that denial is simmering. Violence erupted at the 20th anniversary commemoration. Groups of young Bosnian Muslim men hurled stones and slurs at Serbian Prime Minister Alexander Vucic, a wartime ultranationalist now turned pro-Western moderate, forcing him to flee. The International Commission on Missing Persons, meanwhile, is expanding internationally and applying the DNA identification system it developed to tragedies in other parts of the world. It is identifying the missing in Iraq, Chile and South Africa, as well as victims of typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and the passengers shot down in a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine. Yet scientific and technological advances seem to have changed few views. One new conspiracy theory circulated by Serb nationalists is that the remains recently buried in the Srebrenica memorial are Filipinos who died in typhoon Haiyan.

Media Representation and the Nagas: “That is not who we are”

Subject Matters Jasmine yimchunger not permit me to do a content analysis of the TV programmes but Nagas as a group of people like many other minority groups are misrepresented, underrepresented or are glaringly absent from the media. The representation is mostly misinformed and selective. The coverage of the Dimapur lynching in the mainstream media is one clear example of the media representing and reinforcing the stereotypes of the Nagas as “savages” like it was rampant in the anthropological writings during the colonial times. Stereotype fixes the meanings that are given to groups. When we look at the representation of the Nagas on mainstream media, stereotypes abound. Charles Taylor addresses this issue poignantly when he says, “Our identity is partly shaped by recognition or its absence, often by the misrecognition of others, and so a person or group of people can suffer real damage, real distortion, if the people or society around them mirror back to them a confining or demeaning or contemptible picture of themselves.”Nonrecognition or misrecognition can inflict harm, can be a form of oppression, imprisoning someone in a false, distorted, and reduced mode of being.

Like I mentioned earlier, communication is always linked with power to those groups who wield power in a society.Instead of just accepting representation of images at face-value, it is important to interrogate the representation and doing that unravels a lot of complex issues of power. When we are immersed in a flood of images, we might just come to accept them as part of the natural world. Television becomes like an extension of the human brain and we don’t question the extension but if we step outside of it, then it is made up of a complex web of many factors, power being one of them. We need to critically examine the concept of all these images. As Stuart hall explains, representation starts right from the encoding process, when it is being produced and unless the encoders/ producers have a deep knowledge of the social, cultural, political, religious worldviews and background of a particular group of people, then the gap between the encoded and decoded meaning will never be bridged and stereotypes will only be reinforced. Many studies have found continuous bias in the representation of ethnic minorities: negative stereotyping, broad generalizations,

lack of background information, almost no attention is paid to the historical context, and so on.To challenge this, these gaps will have to be contested, interrogated, debated and discussed. If not, then, the media which is concentrated in the hands of a few conglomerates will continue to construct the identity of the Nagas. Although meaning is contextual and shifts and is not fixed, identity constructions are extremely difficult to be wiped out once carved and often gets etched in the imaginations of the viewer and the everyday is viewed from the lens of the media constructions in reality as well thus fixing meanings. It closes, naturalizes and hides the complexprocesses of representations. And that’s ideology. The construction is taking place outside of our dialogical space and imposed. The limited images of the Nagas effect how others perceive the Nagas in the real world and often it can have ominous implications. And the denaturalizing process will hardly be done by the producers to whom TRP (Television rating point) matters the most and Nagaland does not come under the TRP sample. To help prevent the fracturing identity and to have our worldview represented, the deconstruction task will have to be taken up by the same people who are constructed by others and there should be genuine attempts to map the stories by the community and that conceptual production arising out of the people themselves can be shared and re-presented.Only then can issues of apathy, ignorance and a headstrong denial of history be corrected. To conclude, in Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle identifies politics itself as the highest art, because it knows how to make decisions regarding what social practices and sciences, poetry, etc., ought to be taught, and specify how much should be learned by which classes in society.The activity in accordance with virtue needs to be flagged off. Nagas are good artists and they should start setting the media stage for production. There should be no dearth of the production crew and the scenes will evolve! Jasmine Yimchunger is an Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Sikkim University. Her research interests are Media Ethics, Audience research, and Media Representation. She can be reached at jasmineyimchunger@gmail.com.

Pavin Chachavalpongpun

rift is growing within Thailand’s military-royalist establishment, threatening the country’s stability and undermining prospects that the upcoming royal succession will unfold smoothly. On one side is an old guard of senior officers who gradually consolidated power during the long reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. On the other is a new guard from a semi-autonomous elite military unit at the service of Queen Sirikit, which includes the leaders of last year’s coup against the elected government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, the current prime minister, is a former commander of the 21st Infantry regiment, better known as the Queen’s Guard. Founded in 1950 to fight in the Korean War, it was later assigned to protect Sirikit. After rising to eminence within the regiment, in recent years General Prayuth has sought to increase his political power, and now is challenging other military-royalist factions. The army has been an indispensable actor in Thai politics for decades, thanks largely to its close connection with the monarchy. Together the military and the royal family have worked to keep civilian governments weak in order to maintain more power themselves. During the Cold War, they joined forces to ward off Communist influence. Their alliance was reinforced in the 1980s, after King Bhumibol appointed Prem Tinsulanonda, a general, to be prime minister. With that nomination, Mr. Prem became the head of what the political scientist Duncan McCargo has called the “network monarchy”: a political consortium of promonarchy groups that includes the military, conservative royalists, senior bureaucrats and big business. Mr. Prem stepped down in 1988, largely because of infighting within his government, but he remained influential behind the scenes. Notably, he is said to have advised Bhumibol during the turbulent period of 199192. After Gen. Suchinda Kraprayoon, a member of the junta then in power, reneged on a promise not to become prime minister, there were pro-democracy protests, and then the military killed some demonstrators. Bhumibol stepped in, calling for a truce while keeping his distance from the army, and earning a reputation as a stabilizing force and for being neutral. In 1998 Bhumibol appointed Mr. Prem to preside over the Privy Council, an advisory body that protects the monarchy’s interests and propagates its views. By that time, non-elected institutions like the Privy Council and the courts were exerting more and more influence in Thai politics. The power of Mr. Prem and his supporters in the network monarchy continued to grow until 2001. That year, the telecommunications tycoon Thaksin Shinawatra won the election by a landslide, thanks to a populist platform vowing to reduce rural poverty. Tensions between elected and non-elected institutions became an open conflict, as Mr. Thaksin threatened to recast the political landscape and challenge the domination of the monarchy and the military. He was ousted in 2006 in a coup widely believed to have been masterminded by Mr. Prem. (He has denied this.) Thaksin was not the only loser, however. Soon the Prem faction found itself weakened by the emergence of an anti-coup movement, the so-called red-shirts, as well as anti-monarchist sentiment, which was growing as Bhumibol’s health deteriorated. Queen Sirikit, meanwhile, was becoming more politically active, partly to compensate for Bhumibol’s fading authority. Sirikit’s position has been reinforced in recent years with the promotion of men from the Queen’s Guard to key positions in the army. General Prayuth was deputy army chief in May 2010 when the army cracked down on red-shirt protesters in Bangkok’s business district; a few months later, he became army chief. Most leaders of the 2014 coup are members of the Queen’s Guard. Although Sirikit suffered a severe stroke in 2012, her loyalists remain powerful, and now seem ready to influence the royal succession. The Prayuth government apparently supports Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, whom Bhumibol designated as his heir apparent in 1972. Vajiralongkorn, for his part, seems to have endorsed General Prayuth’s coup — by, for example, presiding over the inaugural session of the National Legislative Assembly in August 2014. But the old guard within the network monarchy finds Vajiralongkorn lacking in gravitas. According to a 2010 U.S. diplomatic cable released by Wikileaks, Mr. Prem, the Privy Councilor Siddhi Savetsila and former Prime Minister Anand Panyarachun expressed misgivings to the U.S. ambassador to Thailand about the prince becoming king. A note by the ambassador says Mr. Siddhi and Mr. Anand “implied the country would be better off if other arrangements could be made.” Mr. Siddhi suggested that Vajiralongkorn’s sister Princess Sirindhorn, who is well liked by the public, be made heir apparent instead. Conservative royalists have also become increasingly critical of the military government. Mr. Prem told the media in January, “this country does not belong to Prayuth.” Mr. Anand recently declared in public that General Prayuth should “not to extend his rule too long.” Rumors of a countercoup are growing louder in Bangkok. General Prayuth has responded by placing more members of the Queen’s Guard in major positions: His brother General Preecha is rumored to become the next army chief. General Prayuth has reportedly been orchestrating this promotion without consulting the Privy Council, even though it traditionally has had a say in important military appointments. But Mr. Prem is not yet out of the picture. When Bhumibol passes, it will be up to the Privy Council to formally recommend the heir apparent to Parliament for approval and then appointment to the throne. At that point it could nominate Sirindhorn instead of Vajiralongkorn. Even if it did endorse the prince, simply delaying that decision by a day would do great damage to his legitimacy as king. Fragmentation within the military-royalist complex is complicating the upcoming royal succession in Thailand. With the factions of General Prayuth and Mr. Prem apparently favoring different candidates to the throne, the two men’s struggle could translate into power plays within the government, the army and the palace itself. And should the camp of the Queen’s Guard prevail and Vajiralongkorn accede to the throne, both the military and the monarchy would become even more politicized — and Thailand even less democratic. Pavin Chachavalpongpun is associate professor at Kyoto University’s Center for Southeast Asian Studies.

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After battle of placards, LS adjourned for the day Rajya Sabha crippled for third day

Congress members intensified their slogan-shouting against the government today at the Parliament. (PTI Photo)

New Delhi, July 23 (iANS): The Lok Sabha was on Thursday virtually turned into an arena for placard battles between the Congress and the BJP, forcing Speaker Sumitra Mahajan to first adjourn the house till noon and later for the day. The first two days of parliament's monsoon session, which began on July 21, were also washed out due to several adjournments over the demand of the Congress and other opposition parties for the resignation of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and

two BJP chief ministers. The tussle between the treasury and opposition benches over the opposition demand escalated on Thursday as well, as a Bharatiya Janata Party member moved a privilege motion against Robert Vadra, son-inlaw of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, over his comments in a Facebook post. As soon as the house met after the adjournment till noon, parliamentarians from the Congress and other parties were up on their feet, demanding action from the government

over their demand for the resignation of the BJP leaders. Several Congress members moved near the Speaker's podium, carrying placards targetted at Sushma Swaraj and raising questions over the "silence" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The BJP members too rose from their seats and moved into the aisle, carrying placards that targeted the Congress on corruption. Congress members occupied the space close the Speaker's podium and raised slogans. At one point, Minister of State for Par-

New Delhi, July 23 (iANS): The Rajya Sabha was disrupted again on Thursday as the opposition continued to press for the resignations of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and the chief ministers of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The house was finally adjourned for the day. The upper house, which has been witnessing uproar over the Lalit Modi row and the Vyapam recruitment scam since the monsoon session started on Tuesday, saw more noisy scenes and angry exchanges between the treasury and opposition benches. The government, which is in a minority in the upper house, was equally aggressive, insisting on a debate on the allegations against External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's links with former IPL chief Lalit Modi. The opposition wants Sushma Swaraj to resign first. The leader of the

liamentary Affairs Rajiv Pratap Rudy was seen seemingly telling Congress member Deepender Hooda to give some space to BJP members near the podium. BJP members stayed put for a while in the aisle but went back to their seats after an indication from Home Minister Rajnath Singh. However, they continued to show placards. In the ruckus, BJP's Prahlad Joshi spoke on his privilege motion against Vadra though his voice was largely inaudible. Papers were laid in the House amid din as the Speak-

house, Arun Jaitley, pointed out that the notice given by Congress leader Anand Sharma did not mention the demand for resignation. As soon the house assembled for the day, members from the Congress and other opposition parties were on their feet. They refused to listen to the government's repeated appeals for a debate. Deputy Chairman P.J. Kurien said he failed to understand the opposition protest. "I am at a loss to understand why this futile exercise because the other day there were some notices under Rule 267 to suspend business of the house... We suspend business of the house because this topic is important. I heard both sides and said I permitted a discussion but a discussion did not happen. The leader of the house, Arun Jaitley, argued: "Anand Sharma's motion today is without a condition. It does

er asked members not to show placards. She said some members wanted to speak, but the din continued amid slogan-shouting by Congress members. "If you do not want to run the House, I will adjourn it," she said and adjourned the house for the day. Later, Joshi told IANS he had moved the privilege motion against Vadra. "In his (Vadra's) Facebook post, he has belittled the image of parliament. That's why I have moved the privilege motion

not say the minister must resign." Communist Party of India-Marxist leader Sitaram Yechury and some other opposition leaders demanded to know how Jaitley got the notice. When Kurien clarified that the notice is shared with the parliamentary affairs minister, Yechury called it a breach of privilege. However, Jaitley read out from the rule book which said the notices on motions should be distributed to all members. As the din continued, the house was adjourned till 12 noon, then till 2 p.m. and finally for the day. The post lunch session too saw trouble, and most of what the MPs said was lost in the din. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanged pleasantries with former prime minister Manmohan Singh and other opposition leaders shortly after the house was adjourned after noon.

against him," said Joshi, BJP parliamentarian from Dharwad in Karnataka. Earlier, the House was adjourned till noon after the Congress-led opposition raised a ruckus over the Vyapam recruitment scam and the controversy over BJP leaders' association with former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi. Within 10 minutes of the commencement of the Lower House's proceedings, several members from the opposition parties took out placards and raised slogans.

Amid the din, the Speaker adjourned the House till noon. BJP member Arjun Ram Meghwal also spoke on his notice for a privilege motion. The Congress and opposition parties are demanding teh resignations of Sushma Swaraj and Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhra Raje over their alleged help to Lalit Modi, who is facing an Enforcement Directorate investigation. They are demanding the resignation of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan over the Vyapam sam.

Arvind Kejriwal flays Jung, calls him Modi's man New Delhi, July 23 (iANS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday accused Lt Governor Najeeb Jung of acting at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's behest and said his claim that he (Jung) was the real government in the capital was "laughable and unconstitutional". A day after Jung rejected the appointment of Swati Maliwal as the new chief of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) because his approval was not sought, a furious Kejriwal hit back, firing his most intense salvo against the Lt. Governor. At the same time, Kejriwal told Jung in a letter also

released to the media that he was sending Maliwal's file to him for his approval as it was vital that the DCW should start work at the earliest. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, who has had more than one public spat with Jung since taking power in February, said Jung's decision to lock up the DCW's office and insist on seeing Maliwal's file was "totally illegal and unconstitutional. This is clear blackmail". "But it is important for public good that the DCW should function in an appropriate manner," the chief minister said. "Women are facing crime and injustice in Delhi. I

hope the new DCW will be able to deliver justice to all such women. "The only purpose I see in the Lt. Governor's action is that the prime minister, through the Lt. Governor, wants to make the Delhi government bow to him. "The issue of DCW is very important and sensitive. For us, this is not an ego battle." And Kejriwal added in a sarcastic tone: "Lt. Governor-Prime Minister have won and all of us have been defeated. I now pray with folded hands that you sign the file and get the DCW going. I am sending the file to you." In his communication

of Wednesday rejecting Maliwal's appointment, Jung described his office as "the government" in Delhi. Kejriwal's target -- he has been at it for some time now -- in the communication clearly was Modi, whose Bharatiya Janata Party was routed by the AAP in the February Delhi assembly election. He said that on Modi's directions, the Lt. Governor had made the DCW "totally ineffective" -- the same way it was done in the case of the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB). Kejriwal maintained that the Delhi government had every right to appoint members to the DCW.

"The Lt. Governor says that Lt. Governor himself is the Delhi government. How is this possible? How can one individual claim to be the 'government'? If that was that case, there would be dictatorship in Delhi. "It is clear that there can nothing more laughable than this. India is a democracy. There is an elected government in Delhi. The 'Delhi government' stands for the elected government, not an individual. "He is doing all this at the instance of the prime minister. The fact is even the (central) home ministry is increasingly become A man tries to catch fish along the shores of the Arabian sea in Mumbai on Thursday, July helpless vis-a-vis the Prime 23. After prolong dry spell, monsoon rains, crucial for India's agriculture, returned to the city Minister's Office." bringing relief from warm and humid weather. (AP Photo)

Former UN climate chief SC allows states to release life convicts - but with riders Pachauri ousted from TERI New Delhi, July 23 (ReuTeRS): Scientist Rajendra Pachauri, who quit a U.N. climate panel earlier this year over a sexual harassment complaint, was removed on Thursday from The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) he headed for more than 30 years. The 74-year-old will be replaced at the Delhi-based think tank by Ajay Mathur, who heads the government's Bureau of Energy Efficiency, TERI said in a statement after a meeting of its governing council. Pachauri's 13-year tenure as head of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), during which it shared the Nobel Peace Prize, was cut short in February when he stood down over complaints by a young female coworker at TERI. Instead of resigning from the nonprofit group, Pachauri took a leave of absence while police investigated the

case. He recently won a court order allowing him to return to the organisation, according to local reports, bringing the simmering controversy to a head. In its statement, TERI said that Mathur had been selected for the post after an extensive search initiated last September. It added that TERI's governing council would not continue an internal investigation into the alleged sexual harassment by Pachauri, respecting a court order to halt the probe. Pachauri, who did not answer a call to his mobile phone, was long a forceful advocate of climate science and a target for sceptics who doubt that global warming is manmade. The IPCC's findings form the basis for action by almost 200 governments that are seeking to agree a deal to limit climate change at a summit to be held in Paris at the end of this year.

New Delhi, July 23 (iANS): The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed state governments to grant remission and set free life term convicts whose cases have not been investigated by the CBI or those not probed under central laws. A constitution bench of Chief Justice H.L. Dattu, Justice Fakkir Mohamed Ibrahim Kalifulla, Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose, and Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre, also said state governments cannot grant remission in cases where life sentence means the entire life or where the term has been specified like 20 years or 25 years and in rape and murder cases as it modified its July 9, 2014 interim order restraining state governments from releasing convicts upon grant of remission. The court also said the relaxation would not be applicable in respect of the seven convicts in the former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.

It said the states can grant remission where no application was preferred (by the accused) or considered suo moto by the state earlier. "We also permit the president under article 72 and the governor under article 161 to exercise their constitutional powers to grant remission or clemency in such cases," the court said in its interim order. By modifying its earlier order, the court disposed of a batch of application by Karnataka, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal seeking lifting of the July 9, 2014 order. The court's order came in the course of the hearing of a reference by three judge bench on the question "whether once power of remission under article 72 or 161 or by this court exercising the constitutional power under article 32 is exercised, is there any scope for further consideration for remission by the executive". The constitution bench was

further asked to examine whether there could be a special category wherein, after death penalty has been commuted to life imprisonment, such a convict is put beyond the applicability of remission and would remain behind the bar in excess of life term of 14 years. The question was rooted in the conflicting positions taken by the central and the Tamil Nadu governments on whether after the commutation of death sentence into life imprisonment, could Rajiv Gandhi assassins or similarlyplaced convicts be granted remission and consequently released. Meanwhile, senior counsel Rakesh Dwivedi, appearing for Tamil Nadu, told the court that it had the power to grant remission of sentence to the convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case and could not give up its power. He noted that these convicts were in jail for last 24 years.

During the course of the hearing, the court asked the Solicitor General as to how central government could take away the powers of the state government for granting remission in the changed circumstance after the death sentence of three conspirators - V. Sriharan alias Murugan, A.G. Perarivalan alias Arivu and T. Suthendraraja alias Santhan - was commuted to life terms. The apex court had on February 18, 2014 verdict commuted the death sentences on the grounds of inordinate delay of 11 years in deciding their mercy petitions by the president. The day after, the Tamil Nadu government on February 19 decided to grant remission and release all the seven convicts. Besides Sriharan, Perarivalan and Suthendraraja, the other four who were sought to be released included Jayakumar, Nalini and Ravichandran.

killed, 29 missing as bus Snubbed by Sonia, Tharoor earns Modi's praise 6falls into Himachal river

New Delhi, July 23 (PTi): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who got an earful from his party chief Sonia Gandhi yesterday, received accolades today from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his skills in public speaking, leaving political tongues wagging on the timing of the praise. Modi showered praise on Tharoor, the only Congress MP present at a function organised by the Lok Sabha Speaker for MPs, while talking about the need for free airing of views on national issues irrespective of the party affiliations. "Oxford debate has a huge significance. It is good that Shashi ji was there.... What he spoke there reflected the sentiments of the citizens of India," he

said while inaugurating a workshop on the Speaker's Research Initiative (SRI) to train MPs on various subjects of global importance. The praise for Tharoor, the lone Congress MP present at the function, came a day after he was snubbed by his party chief for the leak of his remarks counselling Congress against disruption of Parliament over scams. To add to Congress' discomfort, words of praise for Tharoor also came from Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, who said his speech at the Oxford University was appreciated by all. "You (Tharoor) had spoken from your heart," she said. Tharoor later acknowledged Modi's praise for

him saying he (Modi) spoke with a large heart. Only yesterday, he was snubbed by Congress President Sonia Gandhi for his remarks disapproving of disruptions in Parliament. Modi pointed out that Tharoor's speech, in which he had demanded reparation payments from the UK to India for 200 years of its colonial rule, has gone viral on Youtube. He said the significance of Tharoor's speech lay in the timing and place, which many times becomes a "turning point" of events. "It is important what we leave behind at the right place. The occasion is also important," he said as the Kerala MP, seated in the front row, acknowl-

edged Modi's remarks with a smile. In his speech, Modi also referred to Bal Gangadhar Tilak, who had coined the famous slogan 'freedom is our birth right' during the Independence movement. "That was impromptu. That was the voice from within. These words ring loud even today" he said of Tilak's famous quote. The Congress MP was among the few non-BJP MPs present in the gathering that included veteran Parliamentarian L K Advani, ministers and MPs belonging to BJP and its allies. Tharoor had found himself in problems over his praise of Modi on a few occasions ever since he came to power last year and

attracted criticism within the party for that. He had accepted the Prime Minister's invitation to join the 'Clean India' campaign and had recently praised Modi's campaign on yoga and had also remarked that the Prime Minister leaves a positive impact on the countries he visits though he follows the UPA policies. Later when asked by reporters to comment on Modi's praise, he said, "I am grateful. He (Modi) was kind enough. He spoke with a large heart." When his attention was drawn to the fact that he was the only MP from Congress at attend the programme, Tharoor said he had not noticed it. He said he attended the pro-

gramme as he had got the invitation from the host-the Speaker. At the same time, he said MPs from other parties were also present at the event. Tharoor, who was dropped from the panel of Congress spokespersons some time back for praising Modi, had often rubbed his party on the wrong side with his praise of Modi on a few occasions. He had accepted the Prime Minister's invitation to join the 'Clean India' campaign and had recently praised Modi's campaign on yoga. He had also remarked that the Prime Minister leaves a positive impact on the countries he visits though he follows the UPA policies.

Kullu, July 23 (iANS): At least six people were killed and 12 others injured when a private tourist bus from Punjab skidded off the road and fell into the swollen Parvati river in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district on Thursday, police said. Twenty-nine passengers were still missing and their chances of survival were bleak as the bus was still untraceable. Officials said the toll could rise as the bus had 51 passengers -- a majority of them from Punjab's Barnala and Mansa towns who were travelling to a famous Sikh shrine in Manikaran. The bus met with the accident in Sarsari village on the Bhuntar-Manikaran road, some eight km from Bhuntar, Deputy Commissioner Rakesh Kanwar told IANS. He said six bodies were fished out and a rescue operation was on. "The bus is still untraceable. Most the bodies might be still stuck in the bus or washed away," he said. The cause of the accident was yet to be ascertained, he added. The injured were admitted to government hospitals in Kullu, some 200 km from Shimla. The government has summoned divers of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) to locate the bodies. Governor Kalyan Singh and Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh mourned the deaths. The chief minister directed the district administration to intensify the search operation, besides providing all possible assistance to the injured.

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As he heads to Africa, Obama’s electricity plan in jeopardy Josh Lederman

A painting depicting the Obama family and step-grandmother Sarah Obama above, stands outside an exhibition about the Global Entrepreneurship Summit which President Barack Obama will attend later in the week, in Nairobi, Kenya on Wednesday, July 22. In his first trip to Kenya since he was a U.S. senator in 2006, Obama is scheduled to arrive in Kenya on Friday, the first stop on his twonation African tour in which he will also visit Ethiopia. (AP Photo)

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s President Barack Obama returns to Africa this week, his signature program to help the continent double its access to electricity is in jeopardy, undermined by Congress’ refusal to reauthorize the ExportImport Bank. Of the $7 billion that Obama set aside for Power Africa, $5 billion fell under the auspices of the now-defunct bank, which guarantees loans to foreign companies buying U.S.-made products. But out of that $5 billion, just $132 million in transactions had been approved before the bank’s charter expired last month, rendering it unable to approve new transactions. Although the bank says it had several billion dollars of Power Africa projects in the pipeline, none of them can proceed unless lawmakers revive the bank. For American companies, that could mean losing out to competitors like China, which is investing heavily in Africa and would be all too pleased to see its own companies get the contracts to build and equip power plants in Africa. Andy Herscowitz, Power Africa’s coordinator, said companies with access to financing help from their governments have a competitive advantage. “There are plenty of investors interested in investing in Africa, and a lot of great ideas, but you’ve got to get to bankability,” Herscowitz said in an interview. For Obama, the snag illustrates how Power Africa, slow to get off the ground, may fall far short of his lofty ambitions. Two years after the president unveiled Power Africa during a visit to South

Africa, the program has yet to add any megawatts of electricity to Africa’s overburdened, underdeveloped grid. With little to show for his top Africa initiative, Obama may find it harder to persuade African leaders that he’s maximized his opportunity as America’s first black president to make Africa’s development a U.S. priority. Although this week’s trip to Kenya and Ethiopia will be Obama’s third to sub-Saharan Africa as president, his global agenda has been largely focused on Asia and the Middle East. To be sure, building power plants takes time — often years — and Power Africa officials say it’s more instructive to look at deals closed rather than the number of power plants already built. In an annual report for Power Africa, the U.S. Agency for International Develop-

ment said last July that 2,792 megawatts of electricity will be generated as a result of deals that have closed — roughly a quarter of Obama’s goal. USAID also said Power Africa had leveraged more than $18 billion in private sector financing although it’s unclear how much of that resulted directly from U.S. efforts. Power Africa declined to provide updated figures on how many megawatts will be created by deals that have closed. Officials said they’re still on track to meet Obama’s goal. Yet promises of future power plants are a far cry from power plants up and running — particularly in Africa, where business deals fall through at a notoriously high rate. In the meantime, chronic power shortages and rolling blackouts continue to stymie development and make life harder

for hundreds of millions of Africans. The president’s objective is to expand access to power to 20 million households and businesses through new gas, oil, solar, wind and other power plants. Vera Songwe, the West and Central Africa regional director for the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corp., said Obama’s program doesn’t set out to fund all of the continent’s energy needs, but rather to spur the private sector’s interest in taking on that challenge. “Many of these U.S. companies are a bit shy about coming onto the continent. With Power Africa, there is a concerted effort by all the U.S. agencies to trying to accompany U.S. businesses into Africa,” said Songwe, also a Brookings Institution scholar. Yet a key component of that effort ground to a halt on

June 30 when Export-Import Bank lapsed for the first time in its 81-year history. Conservatives have denounced the bank as corporate welfare. “Orders are on hold, business is in danger, potential expansions will stall, fewer employees will be hired if we do not get this done,” Obama said on Wednesday, joined by heads of businesses that have benefited from the bank. In the Senate, the bank’s supporters hope to add reauthorization to a must-pass highway bill, an idea the White House eagerly embraced. Although supporters have the votes to prevail, the underlying highway legislation may run into trouble. The House has passed its own, shorter highway bill that leaves out the Export-Import Bank, and House Republicans oppose the Senate bill.

Obama and Kenya: 1st trip to father’s homeland as president Julie Pace AP White House Correspondent

When Barack Obama visited Kenya for the first time nearly 30 years ago, he was astonished that an airport worker recognized his last name. It was a striking experience for a young man — and future American president — struggling to understand how a country he had never seen and a Kenyan family he barely knew had shaped his identity. “My name belonged and so I belonged, drawn into a web of relationships, alliances, and grudges I did not yet understand,” Obama wrote in his memoir, “Dreams From My Father,” about the airport encounter. This week, Obama will make his first visit to Kenya as U.S. president, a trip that will bear little resemblance to the 1988 one, when he arrived aboard a commercial flight and his luggage got lost. Now, Air Force One will take Obama to a country where children, roads and schools now bear his name, and the world leader is seen as a local son. Yet traveling with the trappings of the presidency appears likely to diminish the fulfillment of a trip to his father’s homeland. “I’ll be honest with you, visiting Kenya as a private citizen is probably more meaningful to me than visiting as president because I can actually get outside of a hotel room or a conference center,” he said last week, adding that his trip still would be “symbolically important.” Security concerns and the logistics of presidential travel will keep Obama at a distance from most Kenyans. He will skip a visit to Kogelo, the rural village in western Kenya where his father was born and buried, and where his

stepgrandmother and other family members still live. Obama’s two days of events will be confined to Nairobi, the capital where he will meet with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, and speak to civil society leaders. On Sunday, he will go to Ethiopia. Ahead of Obama’s arrival Friday, some Kenyans have adopted a rousing segment of an Obama speech as their cellphone ringtone. U.S. and Kenyan flags lined the road leading from Nairobi’s main airport. Obama’s visit is like “a brother coming back,” said Nelly Ngugu, customer relations manager at a Nairobi cafe. Before Obama’s travel plans were announced, there had been some disappointment that the U.S. president who has written and spoken emotionally of his Kenyan roots had not returned since taking office. Analysts questioned whether America’s first black president was missing an opportunity to give Africa more prominence in U.S. foreign policy. Much of Obama’s international focus in his first term was on strengthening ties with Asia and trying to reset U.S. policy in the Middle East. His only visit to subSaharan Africa during his first four years in office was a short stop in Ghana. At the time, there was persistent and inaccurate speculation that he was born in Kenya, not the United States. Some political opponents tried to use the rumors to undercut Obama’s eligibility for president. As late as 2011, a CBS/New York Times poll showed that one-quarter of all Americans believed Obama was not born in the U.S.

Smartphones can Rouhani defends Iran nuke deal as “new page in history” New nectar-feeding bat species found in Brazil improve health of poor urban women New YORk, JulY 23 (IANs): With a large majority of poor urban women having access to cellphones, the device can be used to improve the health of those at risk of diabetes and other diseases during their childbearing years, says a new study. In the survey of a diverse group of almost 250 young, low-income, inner-city pregnant and postpartum women, the researchers found that more than 90 percent use smartphones or regular cellphones to give and get information. “Pinning down which technologies the at-risk women use is a key step in finding how to improve health in the inner city,” said study senior author Wendy Bennett, assistant professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The findings, published in the Journal of Internet Medicine Research, suggest that public health care services can reach poor urban women through personalised cellphone and internet-based approaches. Previous studies had shown that many of these women do not return for obstetric or preventive health visits after delivery. “Pregnancy and the year after delivery -- when women must see a doctor -- give us a window of opportunity to lock in lifelong preventive health behaviours for them and their families,” Bennett said. “But these opportunities are often missed because many women do not return for care or stay engaged with providers. If we could better understand their use of information and communication technology, we could likely design more appropriate, culturally sensitive ways to reach and help them,” Bennett added. “Our study highlights the potential for Internet and communication technology where individuals may have multiple ways of reaching out for health information, rather than through a primary care provider alone,” first author of the new study Nymisha Chilukuri from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine said.

DuBAI, JulY 23 (ReuteRs): President Hassan Rouhani, stepping up his defence of a nuclear deal under attack by Iran’s conservatives, said on Thursday the historic agreement with world powers was “more valuable” than a domestic debate about its fine details. The elite Revolutionary Guards, a powerful political and military force, has started to attack the deal as endangering Iran’s security and have also hit out at a U.N. Security Council resolution passed on Mon-

day endorsing it. In remarks that will be seen as admonishing critics of the accord, Rouhani said in a televised speech: “Now they are scrutinising one by one the terms of the deal reached in Vienna and the UN Security Council’s resolution 2231. “That’s good but what has happened is more valuable and more significant than that,” he told a medical conference in Tehran. “How can one be an Iranian and not cheer for our negotiating team?” Rouhani added referring

2013 when the Iranians elected me as their president.” Rouhani and U.S. President Barack Obama both have to win support for the nuclear accord from hardliners at home. In the case of Iran, the deal must get final acceptance from the National Security Council and ultimately from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country’s highest authority. He has withheld final judgment, thanking the negotiators while saying the text must still be scrutinised and approved.

New YORk, JulY 23 (IANs): A new species of nectar-feeding bat that had been misidentified for more than a century has been discovered in Brazil, new research shows. The new species discovered unexpectedly amid research into the whole genus of Lonchophylla was named Lonchophylla inexpectata - inspired by the surprise element in the new discovery. During their study Ricardo Moratelli and Daniela Dias from Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, found that some of the specimens had their ventral (abdominal) fur considerably paler and some of their measurements were inconsistent with those of the type material of L. mordax, which species they had previously been confused with. The scientists concluded that what they had thought a mere variation of the colouring, is in fact one of the species’ distinguishable characteristics. Others include differences in the skull and the teeth morphology, showed the findings detailed in the journal ZooKeys.

Whole fat butter may control diabetes wAshINGtON, JulY 23 (IANs): A unique saturated fat found in fish and whole fat daily products can reverse diabetes, researchers have reported after discovering that dolphins suffering from prediabetes were cured when fed with a modified diet rich in the saturated fat. The researchers are hopeful that controlled doses of this saturated fat called heptadecanoic acid may help reverse prediabetes in humans soon. Because of the popularity of fish-based omega-3 fatty acids as a human health supplement, the team from the US National Marine Mammal Foundation (NMMF) assessed fatty acid blood levels in 49 dolphins as well as in their dietary fish.“We were surprised to find that among the 55 fatty acids studied, the saturated fat heptadecanoic

Why wealthy people are biased towards others wAshINGtON, JulY 23 (IANs): Wealthy people may be likely to oppose redistribution of wealth because they have biased information about how wealthy most people actually are, a new study says. People use their own neighbourhoods and communities as a gauge of how much wealth other people possess. This leads wealthy people to perceive the broader population as being wealthier than it actually is. “These results suggest that the rich and poor do not simply have different attitudes about how wealth should be distributed across society; rather, they subjectively experience living in different societies,” said lead author Rael Dawtry, psychological scientist at the University of Kent. “If you’re rich, there’s a good chance you know lots of other rich people and relatively few poor people; likewise, if you’re poor, you’re likely to know fewer wealthy people and more poorer ones,” said coauthor Robbie Sutton, professor of social psychology, University of Kent. The attitudes toward wealth distribution stem from more than just an economic

to Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, Ali Akbar Salehi, both of whom were present for Rouhani’s speech. Rouhani argued that the deal reflected the nation’s will and suggested that blocking the accord would ignore what the people had asked for when they elected him to office in 2013. “This is a new page in history. It didn’t happen when we reached the deal in Vienna on July 14, it happened on 4th of August

motivation to protect one’s self-interest or a fiscally conservative political ideology. The research recruited over 600 adults to complete an online survey in two studies. The participants were asked to estimate the distribution of annual household income for their social contacts and were asked how fair they thought income distribution was and how satisfied they were with it. The results reveal a link between participants’ personal household income and their attitudes toward redistribution that was driven by average social-circle income. Household income was linked to estimated social-circle income. This in turn was linked to estimated population income, which was linked to perceived fairness. This was finally linked to attitudes toward redistribution. This chain-like relationship remained even after the researchers took participants’ political orientation and perceived self-interest into account. “Attitudes to redistribution and the economic status quo appear to be subject to informational biases in the environment as well as biases in the mind,” Dawtry said.

acid appeared to have had the most beneficial impact on dolphin metabolism,” said Stephanie Venn-Watson, director of NMMF’s translational medicine and research programme. Dolphins with higher levels of heptadecanoic acid in their blood had lower insulin and triglycerides, he said. The study also showed that while some fish have high levels of heptadecanoic acid other fish types had none. Six dolphins with low heptadecanoic acid were then fed fish high in this fatty acid. Within six months on the new diet, indicators of metabolic syndrome in dolphins, including elevated insulin, glucose, and triglycerides normalised. Key to this surprising outcome was reversal of high ferritin, an underlying precursor to metabolic syndrome.

A car is seen between a pile of garbage covered with pesticide in the Palestinian refugee camp of Sabra in Beirut on Thursday, July 23. The Lebanese cabinet has failed to agree on a solution for the country’s growing garbage crisis, postponing discussion until next week as trash piles up on the streets. (AP Photo)

Myanmar gives 153 Chinese life in jail for illegal logging YANGON, JulY 23 (AP): A court in northern Myanmar sentenced 153 Chinese nationals to life in prison on Wednesday after convicting them of illegal logging in a case that has already strained relations with Beijing. Two Chinese minors received 10-year sentences for the same offense, while a woman in the group received an additional 15 years on a drug charge, said Khin Maung, the lawyer for the defendants. Life terms are generally treated as 20 years in Myanmar’s judicial system. Myanmar’s army in January arrested the Chinese and some Myanmar nationals in Kachin state near the Chinese border, also seizing 436 logging trucks.

Chinese loggers in Myanmar send wood to China even though timber exports were banned in 2014. Analysts say the timber can be exported because the loggers make deals with local ethnic minority warlords and, according to some critics, local Myanmar military officers. “As China has risen to become the world’s biggest importer of timber products, it has also emerged as the leading destination for illegally logged timber, especially logs and lumber,” the British non-profit researcher, the Environmental Investigation Agency, noted in a 2012 report. It said the quantity of timber shipped from Myanmar to China had declined over

recent years, but smuggling was continuing and still a threat to Myanmar’s forests, among the richest in Southeast Asia. The loggers were sentenced under a 1963 law calling for jail terms of 10 years to life for anyone who steals or otherwise misuses or abuses public property. Khin Maung said one of the two judges in the court in the Kachin state capital of Myitkyina announced that the maximum penalty was being applied because “he deemed effective punishment should be meted out.” He said his clients have 60 days to consider an appeal. The verdict quickly attracted attention in China, where the defendants have

been a cause celebre since their arrests, with calls for the Chinese government to apply pressure for their release. The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar told the staterun Beijing Times that it protested the sentences as too severe and that it had made solemn presentations with Myanmar over the matter. The embassy said the workers had been deceived by criminals from both China and Myanmar to engage in illegal logging. China is Myanmar’s closest political and economic ally, but significant tensions exist between the two nations. Chinese economic penetration is big and highly visible in northern Myanmar, and

some large infrastructure and mining projects have drawn charges of being insensitive to environmental issue and local residents’ concerns. China is also seen as providing a safe haven for some Myanmar ethnic rebel groups with which Myanmar’s government would like to reach ceasefire agreements. Fighting with the Kokang minority, who are ethnic Chinese, flared up this past year and sent waves of refugees and Chinese workers fleeing for safety in China. What was said to be accidental bombing by Myanmar air force planes just inside Chinese territory made an uneasy situation worse, and led to an apology from the Myanmar side.

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Jamaica stuns us 2-1 in Gold cup semis

ATLANTA, JULY 23 (AP): The United States had everything on its side. History. A raucous home crowd. And, supposedly, the better team. None of it prevented Jamaica from handing the Americans their biggest upset defeat. The Reggae Boyz stunned the U.S. with a pair of first-half goals, one off a blunder by goalkeeper Brad Guzan, and held on for a 2-1 victory in the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals Wednesday night. Instead of heading on to an expected berth in Sunday's title game at Philadelphia, the Americans will play a day earlier for third place following their first home loss to a Caribbean nation since a 1969 defeat to Haiti. "Obviously the team is disappointed. The fans are disappointed," U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann said. "We wanted to play in the big final Sunday." Darren Mattocks, who plays for the Vancouver Whitecaps in Major League Soccer, put Jamaica ahead with a 31st-minute header directly off a throw-in. Houston Dynamo's Giles Barnes followed five minutes later with a goal on an 18-yard free kick after Guzan was caught outside the penalty area on a routine throw. Other than those two set plays, the Americans largely dominated. They finished with a 10-3 edge in shots on goal — including eight in the second half, as they furiously charged at Jamaican goalkeeper Ryan Thompson, who plays for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the third-tier United Soccer League. Thompson was up to the task, turning aside every shot but Michael Bradley's goal in the 48th minute. "My phone hasn't stopped, as you can imagine," said Barnes, savoring

Jamaica’s Joel McAnuff (10) heads the ball in front of United States’ Gyasi Zardes (20) during the first half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer semifinal Wednesday, July 22, in Atlanta. (AP Photo)

one of his country's greatest victories. "Back in Jamaica, there's got to be a party going on. Everybody knows how we are." At the final whistle, the Jamaicans charged onto the field, hugging and waving their flag while a small contingent of fans, clad in green and gold, saluted their underdog team. This was a glorious moment for an island nation of about 2.9 million people, one that had nothing to do with Olympic champion Usain Bolt. A team ranked 76th in the world became the first Caribbean nation to reach a Gold Cup final and will

face Mexico, 2-1 winner over Panama in the wild second semifinal. The Jamaicans want more, said their German coach, Winfried Schaefer. "We have one more match to play," he said. "Bob Marley is for after the match." The 34th-ranked Americans, who had played in five straight Gold Cup finals and were the defending champion, will face the loser of Wednesday's second semifinal in the third-place game. They also must meet the Gold Cup winner in a playoff for the North and Central American and Caribbean berth in the 2017

Confederations Cup. It marked the first time the U.S. was eliminated by a CONCACAF team en route to the Gold Cup final. In the era when teams outside the region were invited guests, the Americans lost semifinals to Brazil in 1996 and 2003, and a quarterfinal to Colombia in 2000. In the early going, it looked as though the Americans might romp to another impressive win after a 6-0 blowout of Cuba in the quarterfinals. In their first game in Atlanta in 38 years, they had most of the chances but kept sending good looks wide or over the net.

Suddenly, Jamaica jumped ahead. Kemar Lawrence got everything on a long throw-in, delivering it perfectly into the penalty area. Mattocks, with his back to the goal and sandwiched between defenders Ventura Alvarado and John Brooks, leaped up for a dazzling header that caught the underside of the crossbar, out of a leaping Guzan's reach, and dropped beyond the goal line. Guzan had taken a step off his line and scrambled back for the ball, but it was too late. He slammed it in disgust as the Jamaicans celebrated. The U.S. goalkeeper

was really steaming minutes later, when his huge mistake set up Jamaica for a commanding lead. On a routine throw downfield from the edge of the penalty area, Guzan's right arm went over the line when he let go of the ball. That gave the Jamaica a dangerous free kick and Barnes hooked a shot over the defensive wall and into the right side of net, while Guzan was covering the opposite side. After the goal, Guzan screamed at the linesman who made the call, but the replay showed it was the proper one. "He made the decision 2 or 3 yards behind me," Guzan said. "Those decisions, they sometimes don't go in your favor. But you've still got the free kick. You've got to defend it. He hit it well." Bradley added, "It's a call you don't see very often. It's a call I wouldn't be making if I was a referee. But I'm not a referee." The Americans fought back. Early in the second, Aron Johannsson ripped a shot that was smothered by Thompson, but he couldn't hang on to the ball. Dempsey tried unsuccessfully to poke it under the sprawled-out keeper, and Bradley swooped in on the third whack for the goal that sent the sell-out Georgia Dome crowd of some 68,000 into a frenzy. Bradley nearly evened it in the 57th, when his shot one-hopped off Thompson's chest, caught the near post and deflected away. The Americans had a few more good chances the rest of the way, but none that came close. Now, they've got to deal with a shocking loss. "We had enough chances to put three or four or five in there," Klinsmann said. "We didn't do it. That's why we lost."

FIFA asks Russia why it banned Idea of quitting makes me panic: Wenger JULY 23 (iANS): Eng- game. I said 'come on, you don't miss sarily diminished by the number of player for reaction to racism LoNdoN, lish Premier League (EPL) club Ar- it?' He says 'no'. He had enough. He times you've done it. Football is new ST. PETErSBUrG, JULY 23 (AP): FIFA has asked the Russian Football Union to explain why it banned a Ghanaian footballer for two matches for his reaction to fan racism and did not sanction the alleged abusers' team. In video from Friday's Russian Premier League game, Spartak Moscow fans could be heard racially taunting FC Ufa midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong. The former Arsenal player is black. Reacting with a finger gesture to the fans led to Frimpong being banned for two games, while Spartak escaped punishment over the latest racism incident to blight Russian football ahead of the 2018 World Cup. The RFU found no evidence of racism. But FIFA sustainability head Federico Addiechi, whose brief covers racism issues, said Thursday that the Russians have been given until Tuesday to respond to the governing body's disciplinary depart-

ment. "We don't have a direct responsibility for what's happening in the Russian league," Addiechi said in St. Petersburg. "But if the Russian Football Union are in need of our support, and I think they are, then we can provide certain support." Russia's second city on Saturday hosts the qualifying draw for the World Cup, which has increased the spotlight on the country's struggle eradicating racism from football matches. "It is up to us as the organizers of this event to make sure this event is welcoming everyone, it is safe for everyone — not just for the players and participants but also for the fans," Addiechi said. "It would be naive and first of all too arrogant for us to come here and say we are going to educate Russia. We are in no position to do that, we don't need to do that, we have no moral statute to do that either."

senal manager Arsene Wenger on Thursday said the idea of quitting his career and retiring from football makes him panic. He is currently the longest serving manager of the league having been appointed by Arsenal in 1996. "Retirement? Yes, it crosses my mind sometimes but for no longer than five seconds because I panic a little bit," Wenger was quoted as saying by goal.com. "When we played against Manchester United, (Alex Ferguson) came to meet me after the

goes to every game but he has horses. I have no horses." In his first nine years at the club he had won seven major trophies but in the last 10 he has just had two silverwares to his credit. But he insists he is still committed to the job. "Enthusiasm is not a problem, honestly. I am more committed than ever for that. I just think the number of times you have done it doesn't count. It is how much you love what you do that counts," the 65-year-old said. "And the love of what you do is not neces-

every day. That's a big quality. It makes you question," the Frenchman added. "With every defeat people say 'what is this guy doing?' Every three days you are questioned. You have an exam every three days. You have no way to look back. You have to prepare the next exam and come out of it with success. So it always demands 100 per cent commitment," the former AS Monaco manager furher added. "I want to do well for the club and, as well, when I leave one day, leave the club in a position where the club can go on and on."

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Education Is A Sacred Job INTRODUCTION: It is interesting to see almost every parent struggling to send their children to different schools, colleges, universities for education in reputed institutions. Even illiterate parents want their children educated. Is it not for the future sustenance and wellbeing of the future adults? “Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to people who prepare for it today” (Malcolm X). You may be one such parent or one such child/adult who is educated. Education involves formation of the human self. This formation is a sacred job and not just a mere career. Unless a person sees the presence of God in the Child, his/her teaching will hardly have any effect. His dedication will be minimal or below-expected unless s/ he considers the child as an extension of God Himself. Therefore, we are all not teachers. INTELLECT Vs REVERENCE: Gone are the days when students held their gurus with high esteem. With the hype importance given to intellect and marks, there is erosion of respect and reverence towards teachers and elders. This is a negative phenomena and a sickness of the modern society. There are ugly incidences of students stabbing teachers or students beating teachers. If RTE forbids corporal punishment to students, I am not sure whether RTE has given students, the reign to beat up teachers. Students are called ‘students’ because they are on the process of learning. Can the pumpkin claim to be water melon? Intellect has developed but reverence is lacking. Critical faculties are given free play but sympathy, the power that binds and builds, is receding. Knowledge without sympathy does more harm than good. Mere Nuclear knowledge can do harm without love for human kind. THINKING Vs REALITY: Just a mere ideological insight about teaching or care of students is far far from reality of the class room. Mere knowledge of few sentences of some proverbs does not make one a good teacher and gives the right to dictate on the teaching community. Teaching is the oldest profession on earth. It is learn more by experience than mere book-reading. Just like, no doctor wants his/her patient to die, so does every good teacher want his/her pupil to shine in life. ‘Builder’ is another synonym for ‘Teacher’. SACRED VALUES: In the beginning I said, “Education is a Sacred job.” Have we become more appreciative of the deeper values which alone give meaning and significance to life? Through education, have we learnt love, forgiveness, sincerity, truthfulness, faithfulness, patriotism? If yes, our education has been a blessing. If not, our education has been faulty. The human family or human race is not ruled by mere money, wealth, competition. The earlier values actually rule the world. If these values recede, the connection between the head and hearts is weak. We should prepare ourselves for imminent problems. These sacred values can be taught only by God-led teachers, God-fearing tutors and humane persons. That’s the reason, Education becomes a Sacred Job. Science of Morality is a real need for today’s education. It is pertinent and apt to suggest that even the military (police) should be taught some moral classes for smooth conduct of their duty. CONCLUSION: One who has not gone to be a teacher for a considerable number of years (with dedication) should not perhaps admonish or dictate on the teaching community. The nation has the machinery of Teachers Training and Information for teachers headed by well versed band of educationists. The State has its own respected body to monitor and advise the teaching community. We salute and respect their job. “The end-product of education should be a free, creative person, who can battle against historical circumstances and adversities” (Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan). Fr Paul Lelen Haokip

Anomalies alleged in CLOU election

K Benitez says Sergio Ramos to stay with Madrid

MELBoUrNE, JULY 23 (AP): Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez says defender Sergio Ramos will "100 percent" stay with the Spanish club and not make a move to Manchester United. Spanish media have linked the 29-year-old Spaniard with a possible shift to the English Premier League team. But Benitez all but ruled that out Thursday at a media conference ahead of his side's final match of the

International Champions Cup friendly tournament against Manchester City at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. Ramos, a World Cup winner with Spain in 2010, is Real Madrid's longestserving player and has been handed the captaincy following the departure of long-serving goalkeeper Iker Casillas. "Yes, for me, 100 percent (he is staying)," Benitez said. "Ramos is our player, he's a key player for

us, he's the captain ... he will be crucial for us during the season. I insist that it is clear for both me and the club that Sergio will be here." Madrid midfielder Luka Modric wanted Ramos to stay with the tentime European champions. "I hope that he stays," the Croatian player said. "He's a very important part of the team. He's our captain and our leader, both on and off the pitch." Benitez also denied

suggestions from travelling Spanish journalists that his star forward Cristiano Ronaldo was unhappy — "angry and tense" in some of the media's words. "I have had the opportunity this week to spend quite a few days with him," Benitez said. "I can say that he is competitive, he likes to win and for that reason he is the best in the world, I would like all my players to have that desire to win and compete.

barca transfer business done, president says

SAN FrANciSco, JULY 23 (rEUTErS): Barcelona have completed their business in the latest transfer window and the Spanish and European champions' squad is now "closed", president Josep Bartomeu said on Thursday. Barca have brought in Turkey playmaker Arda Turan and versatile Spain defender Aleix Vidal since winning the treble last term and Bartomeu indicated the club would not be buying or selling any more players before the window closes at the end of next month. Neither Arda or Vidal will be available to coach Luis Enrique until January, however, as Barca have been banned by FIFA from Cuba’s Alena Rojas, center, hits over the net as the United States' Krista Vansant, left, and registering new signings Lauren Paolini defend in their women's quarterfinal volleyball match in the Pan Am Games until then after they broke rules on the transfer of forin Toronto Wednesday, July 22, 2015. The United States won, 3-1. (AP Photo)

eign under-18 players. Bartomeu's comments, made as he joined up with the team in San Francisco on their pre-season tour, suggest Barca's Spain forward Pedro, who has been linked with a move to English clubs Chelsea or Manchester United, will be staying. "We have a complete and balanced squad and Luis Enrique is happy with the players he has," Bartomeu, fresh from victory in Saturday's presidential election, told reporters. "We need all the players because this season the team has a chance of winning all the competitions we are playing in," he added. Barca had not received an official approach for either Pedro or Adriano, Bartomeu said, amid reports the Brazilian fullback is

poised to join Italian side AS Roma. Barca won their opening pre-season friendly match against Los Angeles Galaxy this week 2-1 and play further friendlies against United in Santa Clara on Saturday and Chelsea in Landover on July 28. They return to Europe to play Serie A club Fiorentina in Florence on Aug. 2 before their first official match of the 2015-16 season, the European Super Cup against Europa League winners and La Liga rivals Sevilla on Aug. 11. Barca then play Athletic Bilbao over two legs for the Spanish Super Cup before they get their bid for a sixth La Liga title in eight years underway against the Basque club on the weekend of Aug. 22-23.

eeping in mind the "rules of engagement", I presumably think that "no one is above law". But it is opposite and vice-versa in the case of Changpang Land Owner's Union (CLOU) Constitution and perhaps every citizen of Changpang Village had well known about the breach of the Union Constitution by Mr. Chairman of the Village Council declining his verbal assurance in front of the general public meeting dated 16/01/2015. Now, it will be wise to bring forth the core and grassroot reality/episode about the formation of newly elected Office bearers of the CLOU and it is nothing but a selfstyle Union. Nowhere in the Union constitution it is stated that the election of its Office bearers be selected from the Clan(s). This is the only common platform for every registered members of Changpang Village that he/she can be participated in its general election provided as per the Constitution referred in there and not as per Clan wise. And despite the fact, out of three-hundred fifty (approx.) households irrespective of non-resident and resident of Changpang Village (wherein membership fees is being collected from each and every household) only twentysix members had occupied the formalities of recently held Union election process. Surprisingly, that too on the day of Mother's Day where everybody at home were busy themselves to greet their beloved mother with warm wishes but on the other hand, they were busy forming the Union secretly without the proper knowledge of the majority public and without obtaining people's mandate generally. However, after knowing the anomalies behind the election process, case has been filed at DB's Court Changpang HQ against the breach of the Union Constitution by Village Council Chairman and others. Subsequently, the said case has been heard on 29th June, 2015 and is awaited for final verdict/judgment order. I therefore, on behalf of the former (some) Office bearers caution and inform that dealing any form of Oil issue with the so called Self-style Union either for signing of any Oil related agreement for Changpang Village or advancing any financial grant till the settlement of the issue, either from concerned government agencies or Permit Holder Company against Changpang Village will be treated as "Null and Void agreement" or "Un-accountable money or money's worth". In other words, any oil issue and its related subject will be decided by % majority in the general public meeting specially assigned to and not by mere twenty-six members. In conclusion, I respect each and every members of the CLOU but defying and denying my constitutional right will never be tolerated at any cost whatsoever and trying to get personal gain at the expense of Changpang Village is highly neglected from every aspects of life. Yanpothung Lotha, Former Finance Secretary Changpang Land Owner’s Union Readers may please note that the contents of the articles, letters and opinions published do not reflect the outlook of this paper nor of the Editor in any form.

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becomes third highest grossing film worldwide after Avatar and Titanic

urassic World is now the third highestgrossing film in history, behind only James Cameron’s Avatar and Titanic. The dinosaur thriller has racked up $1.52 billion, pushing it past The Avengers and its $1.52 billion haul. Universal Studio, the production house behind Jurassic World, has cracked the top five list of highest-

grossing films twice this year after propelling Furious 7 to $1.51 billion globally, reports said. Prior to 2015, no Universal release had ever passed $1 billion at the worldwide box office. Directed by Colin Trevorrow, Jurassic World, the fourth installment in the popular Jurassic Park franchise, stars Chris Pratt, Bryce

Dallas Howard and Indian actor Irrfan Khan. Jurassic World will debut in Japan on August 5. With ticket sales winding down in the US and China, the two biggest markets for film, “Jurassic World” is unlikely to topple Titanic and its $2.18 billion haul or Avatar and its $2.79 billion bounty from their spots on the chart.

he Guinness World Records on Wednesday approved the poster created during the audio launch of S.S Rajamouli's magnum opus "Baahubali" in Kochi on June 27 as the world's largest poster. Global United Media, the company that distributed

"Baahubali" in Kerala, was behind the idea of creating the poster, which was designed by Rajamouli himself. According to the Guinness website, the poster sized 51,598.21 square feet surpassed the previous record of 50687.25 square feet.

"You don't get to do things like these every day and a big thank you to the entire team to make this wonderful event happen. A special thanks to producers Shobu Yarlagadda, Devineni Prasad and director Rajamouli," Global United Media managing director Prem

Menon told IANS. A team of 30 members worked round the clock for three days to complete the poster. "Baahubali", which is about two brothers at war for an ancient kingdom, has so far grossed over Rs.350 crore worldwide.

Kate hudSon and MiChael KoRS Song on Waromung design watch combating global hunger Compound released

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ate Hudson and Michael Kors have designed a watch that will enable 100 children to receive a meal, every time one is sold. The 36-year-old actress has signed up to the 55-yearold fashion designer's campaign 'Watch Hunger Stop' - launched in 2013 - and the pair have designed two limited-edition styles of the Bradshaw watch, set to hit shelves in October. Every sale of one of these Bradshaw 100 watches will enable 100 children in need to receive a nutritious meal through the United Nations World Food Programme's initiative, and Kate - who has two sons, Ryder Robinson, 11, whose father is her former husband Chris Robinson, and four-year-old Bingham Bellamy, who she parents with former boyfriend Matt Bellamy - ''can't think of anything more important''. The 'Almost Famous' star said: ''I'm proud to join Michael Kors in this global effort

to end hunger. As a mother, I can't think of anything more important than raising a healthy and educated generation of children, and WFP's School Meals Program is committed to exactly that. ''This is a cause that I'm eager to be a part of because I believe we can all make a real and significant difference.'' Michael has said he's ''excited'' to have Kate on-board and bringing a ''can-do attitude''. The fashion icon said: ''I am so excited to have Kate Hudson join me in the fight to ensure that no child anywhere in the world goes to bed hungry. ''Not only does she have a unique star quality but she also brings an incredible amount of generosity and a can-do attitude to a cause that is extremely important to me personally.'' The watches will be available exclusively in Michael Kors stores worldwide and on michaelkors.com in the US from October.

Senti Longchar (third from left) and Pilum Ligu with others during the release of the song ‘Waromung Compound’.

song titled “Waromung Compound” written and composed by Senti Longchar “Desert King” and Imli Jamir “AK” was released in Kohima by Pilum Ligu, a social activist from Arunachal Pradesh. The song was recorded at Clef Ensemble Studio. According to a press release, the song tells about the struggle in starting a school and spread-

ing knowledge to the people during the late 1940’s at Waromung Compound, also known as Yimpeni located about a kilometer away from Waromung village, Mokokchung district. Releasing the song, Pilum Ligu said that after learning the history of Waromung Compound, it was obvious that despite wild nature’s fury and worldly facilities, it was a

Sony Pictures developing 'Emoji' movie Vogue names Fawad Khan The 'Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters' director is expected to 'most beautiful man' helm the big-screen adaptation of the animated lovable winky face.

n "Emoji" movie is being developed at Sony Pictures Animation. According to Deadline, the studio has won a bidding war against two other major companies, Paramount and the home of "The Lego Movie" Warner Brothers, in a nearseven-figure deal. Details on the storyline

are still scarce but the script is co-written by Eric Siegel ("Men at Work") and Anthony Leondis ("Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters"). Leondis is also expected to sit behind the lens for this upcoming untitled project. Unlike the toy brand Lego which is owned by a Denmark-based company, Emoji is a public domain

so it's free to grab. Deadline reports that another pitch is going to be shopped around soon, which means that the Sony adaptation

may face competition from rivaling project. Following "The Lego Movie" big success, Hollywood has been working on similar projects. "Pixels" which includes the famous video game character PacMan is coming out this coming weekend. "Minecraft" and "Play-Doh" are going to follow next.

Suniel Shetty’s special advice for daughter AThiyA ShETTy Actor Suniel Shetty, whose daughter Athiya is stepping into Bollywood with the remake of Subhash Ghai's 1983 film "Hero", has some special advice for her.

ctor Suniel Shetty, whose daughter Athiya is stepping into Bollywood with the remake of Subhash Ghai’s 1983 film “Hero”, has some special advice for her. Suniel was present at an art exhibition here on Tuesday when he was asked if there was a piece of advice he would like to give to his daughter. He said: “I don’t think I can suggest anything to anyone. They are from the young generation and are very well aware. “I just said don’t (be) afraid from the Friday. If

you would lose on first Friday, then work hard and go for your next. I believe producers suffer a lot, so when it comes to your producer, make sure that you feel for him (his plight) and work with your heart,” Suniel added. Co-produced by Salman Khan and Subhash Ghai, “Hero” also marks the debut of actor Aditya Pancholi’s son Sooraj. Suniel is happy that the first look of the film was received well. “The first look of ‘Hero’ was received very well with a lot of love, lot of affection, especially from the media. So far, the response is damn good,” he added. Directed by Nikhil Advani, the new “Hero” also stars Tigmanshu Dhulia and has music by Meet Bros Anjaan, Amaal Malik and Sachin-Jigar. It is set to release on September 11.

awad Khan has grabbed the title of the Most Beautiful Man at the recently held Vogue Beauty Awards 2015'. The 33-year-old actor, who was recently spotted with actress Kareena Kapoor, will soon be seen in Karan Johar's 'Kapoor and Sons' and has firmly established himself as a celebrity hunk, the Dawn reported.

Meanwhile, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharmawon Beauty of the Year (female), and marked her presence at the event with Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, making their first red carpet appearance as a couple. On the other hand, 'Talaash' actress Rani Mukerjee nabbed the award of Ageless Beauty while Athiya Shetty won 'Fresh Face.'

big challenge for the teachers and the government to spread education to the people that time. Senti Longchar (DK) is known for his philanthropic works and his idea to connect people across the globe and motivate them through his simple lyrical songs and poems, Ligu added. Fans may log on to www.reverbnation.com or www.youtube.com for DK’s song collection.

I'm ready for Gatlin in Beijing, says Bolt Red Bulls' 'B' team stuns Chelsea

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LONDON, JULY 23 (AFP): Usain Bolt insisted Thursday he would be ready for the challenge of toppling the in-form American Justin Gatlin at the World Championships in Beijing next month. The Jamaican track king made the pledge on the eve of his return from injury in the 100m on the opening night of the Anniversary Games Diamond League meeting in London on Friday. Bolt has not raced since winning the New York Diamond League 200m race on June 13 because of a pelvic problem. The world record holder at 100m and 200m also said that he had "a problem" with Gatlin's United States team-mate Tyson Gay about his doping past but not with Gatlin, who has served two doping suspensions and who has run the four fastest times of 2015 at both 100m and 200m. Asked whether he had lost respect with rivals who had failed drugs tests in their sprinting careers, the 28-year-old Jamaican replied: "The only person I really had a problem with was Tyson. "The reason is I competed with Tyson throughout the years and I had so much respect for him. I looked at him as one of the greatest competitors I competed against. He was dedicated. He worked hard. "When it happened (Gay tested positive for anabolic steroids in 2013 and served a one year ban) I was really disappointed. That really hurt me." Asked why he did not

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, the world record holder and Olympic champion in the 100 metres and 200 metres, makes a celebratory fist pump as he answers a question about Jamaica defeating the U.S in last night's CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal soccer match, during a press conference in a hotel, ahead of competing in the Diamond League athletics meeting at the Olympic Stadium in London, Thursday, July 23. (AP Photo)

have a similar problem with Gatlin, Bolt said: "It was before my time. I'm not saying it was right what he did but because me and Tyson competed so closely that hurt." Gatlin has run 9.74sec for 100m this year and Bolt a modest 10.12sec in his only race at the distance in 2012 - in Rio de Janeiro in April. However, the Jamaican maintained he was not daunted by the prospect of facing the US sprinter when he defends his World Championship 100m and 200m titles in Beijing, despite his lack of form and lack of competition this year. "I never doubt myself," he said. "I look forward to competition. Beijing is a month away I'm not worried about that. I'm trying to take it a step at a time.

"I've got two races tomorrow. I've been training really hard. I've been pushing myself, so it's all about execution now. If I can execute right and get everything right, I know I'll run fast. It just takes one run to get to 9.7. I'm not worried about times. "If my coach is not worried, I'm never worried, because he always finds a way to get me ready for the championships. He's confident I can be ready. I'm confident and all you do is just work. "I've been doing good in training. Everything's been going better. Hopefully I can go on the track and deliver." Asked whether a win for Gatlin in Beijing would be bad for the sport, Bolt laughed and replied: "I'm not planning to lose, so

I can't really answer that question." On the subject of being regarded as being the saviour of a drugs-tainted sport, he said: "I know people have been saying that but I don't think it's only me. "All athletes have the right to try and help the sport, to keep the sport in a good light. I think it's all our responsibility. "I just do my best and try to run fast. I do it clean and I think that's what I have to continue doing. I'm not going to say I'm the only saviour of athletics but I just try to do my best to stay focused on the goal I have. "Hopefully, athletes coming up can learn that I did it clean, with hard work and dedication, so I set an example for the young guys coming up."

reporters after naming the 15-member squad. "Amit Mishra was always in our scheme of things... looking at conditions, we have picked him for Sri Lanka tour," he said

ered for the series starting at Galle on Aug. 12. Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh retained his place in the slow-ball attack which also includes the cricketer who has replaced him as

last month's one-off match against Bangladesh. "We want this spin attack to deliver in Sri Lanka," Patil added. Opener KL Rahul, who missed the test in Bangladesh with dengue fever, returned to the side which contains two other openers in Shikhar Dhawan and Murali Vijay. Colombo's P. Sara Oval will host the second test from Aug. 20, assuming added importance for being Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara's international swansong. Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, also in Colombo, hosts the final test from Aug. 28.

Leg-spinner Mishra returns to India squad NEW DELHI, JULY 23 (REUTERS): Leg-spinner Amit Mishra was recalled to the Indian test team on Thursday, joining a formidable slow-ball attack for the three-match series in Sri Lanka next month. Injury to fellow legspinner Karn Sharma and the spin-conducive nature of the pitches in Sri Lanka combined to facilitate Mishra's recall to the side. "We always try to get the balance and (considering) the wickets in Sri Lanka, this is the best possible combination in the bowling department," selection committee chairman Sandeep Patil told

India squad: Virat Kohli (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Murali Vijay, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, Wriddhiman Saha (wicketkeeper), Harbhajan Singh, Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Amit Mishra, Varun Aaron of the 32-year-old Mishra who played his last test against England at The Oval four years ago. Injured duo of Sharma and paceman Mohammed Shami were not consid-

India's number one spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin. "We all are happy the way Harbhajan has come back," Patil said of the feisty 35-year-old, who returned to the test squad in

HARRISON, JULY 23 (AP): A New York Red Bulls team made up of mostly developmental third-division players scored four secondhalf goals and stunned Chelsea 4-2 on Wednesday night in the English Premier League champion's first game on its U.S. preseason exhibition tour. Sean Davis scored twice and Franklin Castellanos had a goal and an assist to help the team with only four players who have any minutes in MLS this season upset the 2012 European champion and five-time English league winner. "I was surprised by our fragilities," Chelsea's Portuguese manager Jose Mourninho said. "I said before we have no fragilities, but today we had fragilities, lots of fragilities. I was surprised that we were not good enough in the second half to cope with that. "We hit the post two or three times, I don't know, but they're young guys, they have quality, and motivation, their motivation is really high to play against us." Loic Remy gave Chelsea the lead midway through the first half, but Castellanos tied it in the 51st minute, 16-year-old Tyler Adams added a header and Davis tacked on a pair to rally New York and stun the near capacity and largely blue-clad crowd of 24,076 at Red Bull Arena. This is the third time in four years Chelsea has toured the United States before beginning its season and the second time it has competed in the exhibition International Champions Cup with several other top European clubs. Using a starting lineup of several regulars and three players returning from loan, the Blues had the better possession and chances, outshooting the Red Bulls 12-4 alone in the first half. Remy, who scored seven goals in 19 league appearances last season, gave Chelsea the lead when the Blues caught the Red Bulls on a counter. Substituting liberally to begin the second half and inserting Eden Hazard, John Terry and Nemanja Matic, Chelsea continued to dominate the second half. But Terry's miscue that enabled New York to tie the match. Castellanos raced af-

Chelsea FC midfielder Oscar, front, shoots as New York Red Bulls midfielder Michael Da Fonte pursues in the second half during a soccer match in the International Champions Cup in Harrison N.J., Wednesday, July 22. The Red Bulls defeated Chelsea 4-2. (AP Photo)

ter Terry's weak back pass to substitute keeper Asmir Begovic, who tried to clear the ball with a slide tackle, won the ball and scored into an open net. Chelsea continued to push forward and Diego Costa put a header off the post in the 62nd, but Castellanos curled a cross into Adams at the six, who headed it in 7 minutes later. Davis latched onto a loose ball at the top of the area to increase the Red Bulls lead to 3-1 in the 73rd, before Hazard settled a free kick at the top of the area and scored in the 75th to raise English hopes. But Davis corralled an errant clearance attempt by Ramires at the top of the Chelsea area in the 77th and scored again. Davis, who has one assist in six games this season with the Red Bulls' first team, wanted to trade jerseys with Matic after the game but lost his opportunity when he got pulled aside for a television interview. "I think I'll keep my jersey tonight. It'll be enough," he said. "I'm pretty happy with that. Two goals is a good trade off." New York used a starting lineup more than half

of which came from its USL minor league team Red Bulls II, a team which has won seven of 18 games this season. "I didn't look at them," Mourninho said. "I just saw the ball in my net four times, and I didn't look at them." The Red Bulls used a developmental roster after playing and losing on penalties on Tuesday to

the Philadelphia Union in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals. Chelsea will play Paris Saint-Germain Saturday and Barcelona on July 29 before returning to England to play in the Charity Shield against Arsenal on Aug. 5 and Fiorentina on Aug. 5. It will begin the English league season on Aug. 8.

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BERLIN, JULY 23 (REUTERS): Bayern Munich have reached an agreement with Italy's Juventus to sign Chile international midfielder Arturo Vidal, the German club's CEO Karl Heinz Rummenigge confirmed on Thursday. "I can confirm that we have with both parties, Juventus and the player, reached an agreement. What is missing is the medical and the signature of the contract," Rummenigge told reporters during the team's trip to China. Vidal, no stranger to the Bundesliga having played for Bayer Leverkusen for four seasons until 2011, has won four straight Italian league titles and helped Juventus reach the Champions League final

last season, where they lost to Barcelona. The 28-year-old, who also helped Chile win the Copa America title for the first time on home soil earlier this month, could join up with his Bayern team mates as early as next week, Rummenigge said. "If everything goes according to plan, he can start training next week," he added, without giving details of a fee or length of contract for the versatile player. Vidal is set to become Bayern's second major signing of the transfer window after Brazilian attacking midfielder Douglas Costa joined the club at the start of July. The Bavarians, who recently sold club legend Bastian Schweinsteiger to Manchester United, may not stop at Vidal and could still add to the squad this pre-season. "It is still too early to close the door and say that was it. We have to wait and take smart decisions. We are charged with setting up a team that can be successful and play attractive football," Rummenigge added. He did, however, dismiss reports claiming the club was considering letting attacking midfielder Thomas Mueller join Schweinsteiger at Old Trafford. "There are some players who just do not have a price tag. We would have taken leave of our senses if we gave up such a player. There is nothing true in this (reports)," he said. "Bastian Schweinsteiger was named football god by the fans. Maybe Thomas Mueller takes over this name now."

LIVERPOOL, JULY 23 (AP): Liverpool signed Belgium striker Christian Benteke from Premier League rival Aston Villa on Wednesday in a 32.5 million pound ($50.7 million) deal to strengthen the club's attack for next season. A week after selling winger Raheem Sterling to Manchester City for 49 million pounds, Liverpool met the release clause in Benteke's contract with Villa and signed the 24-year-old forward to what it called "a long term contract" at Anfield. Benteke, who joined Villa from Genke in 2012 and scored 49 goals in 101 appearances for the Midlands club, passed a medical in London earlier this week and completed the paperwork in Liverpool on Wednesday. "I think it was the right club for me because I had a good chat with the manager and I wanted to be part of his project," Benteke told Liverpool's website. "I know

Liverpool is a big story. They've won league titles and the Champions League five times and of course the UEFA Cup and a lot of trophies. "I'm very happy to be part of the Liverpool family now and I will do everything to make them happy and work hard for them and my teammates." Benteke will not meet most of those new teammates until they return after Friday's match against a Malaysia XI in Kuala Lumpur. However, he already knows a couple of them - goalkeeper Simon Mignolet and forward Divock Origi - from the Belgium national team. The signing gives manager Brendan Rodgers a strike force with real potential next season if Daniel Sturridge can remain fit. Two seasons ago, Sturridge formed a prolific partnership in the Premier League with Luis Suarez before the Uruguay striker moved to Barcelona and the England forward was hit by a series of injuries last term.

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