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When God wants to take charge of the world, he doesn’t send in the tanks. He sends in the poor and the meek

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reflections

By Sandemo Ngullie

— N. T. Wright

Wales fight back to reach historic semi-final

‘Connecting young people to their roots’

Bangladesh militants kill 20 before commandos end siege

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isak chishi swu laid to rest at chishilimi

Since you like to work at home, we thought we would put up our office sign board in your house!

RMSA: 7-day ultimatum to release pending salary

DIMAPUR, JULY 2 (MExN): Nagaland RMSA Teacher Association (NRMSATA) 2015-16 has served a 7-day ultimatum to the Department of School Education (RMSA) to release their pending salaries of nearly six months. A press statement received from NRMSATA president, Renbemo L Patton and general secretary Kezhothito Keyho expressed dismay that despite frequent reminders through open letters, representations and executive meetings with the Mission Director, the department has only ignored their plea.

The NRMSATA, while appreciating the plan of the Minister of School Education to introduce biometric attendance in school, cash payment of salary etc as good initiative, however insisted that this would be like “putting the cart before the horse.” “Instead he (education minister) should first and foremost view the primary needs of the teachers like regularization of salary as the top most priority which itself is like a panacea to solve the menace in the school,” it stated.

It pointed out that timely payment of salary would automatically motivate the teachers in transiting their duties more promptly, instead of imposing a draconian law on teachers. It also pondered as to why those employed under central flagship programme have to keep on pestering the department concerned for the release of salary every now and then. Citing the above, the NRMSATA warned that it would be compelled to apply the policy of ‘No pay, No work’ if the concerned department failed to address their grievances within the stipulated period.

British MPs seek to impeach Tony Blair over Iraq war LoNDoN, JULY 2 (IANS): A number of Members of Parliament in Britain are seeking to impeach former Prime Minister Tony Blair using an ancient parliamentary law for his alleged role in misleading Parliament over the Iraq war. The move, which has cross-party support, could be launched in the aftermath of the Chilcot Inquiry report, Independent online reported on Saturday. MPs believe Blair, who was in office between 1997 and 2007, should be prosecuted for breaching his constitutional duties and taking the country into a conflict that resulted in the deaths of 179 British troops.

Triggering the process simply requires an MP to propose a motion, and support evidence as part of a document called the Article of Impeachment. A simple majority is required to convict, at which point a sentence can be passed, which could, in theory, involve Blair being sent to prison.

T R u T H

(L) Granddaughters of Late Isak Chishi Swu, Sheli and Azalea, paying a song tribute to their grandfather as he was laid to rest at his ancestral Chishilimi village, Zunheboto district, on Saturday, July 2, 2016 (R) Eustar Chishi Swu, wife of Late Isak Chishi Swu, is seen here after delivering her message at the funeral service. (Morung Photos)

Affirming that the last wish of Isak was for all Nagas to unite, Muivah urged all Nagas to forgive each other Morung Express News Chishilimi | July 2

Columns of the national flag of Naga land, with the rainbow and the Star of David, majestically adorned the road to Chishilimi as villagers, in a poignant moment of time, solemnly received the mortal remains of Yaruiwo Isak Chishi Swu

to his final resting place.

One of the tallest leaders of the Naga national movement, Isak Chishi Swu, was laid to rest on July 2 at his ancestral village Chishilimi in Zunheboto district. Lovingly called Asü, meaning Grandfather in Sümi language, the last funeral service and rites were performed at the village local ground. The service, which began from 9.45 am, lasted till 4 pm as family, friends, supporters, relatives, and comrades paid their final tribute by laying wreaths, songs, requiems and messages.

“My dad was a man of integrity. He always stood for what was right,” said an emotional Evali Chishi Swu,

daughter of Isak Chishi Swu. While performing a requiem for her late father, “Heaven was needing a hero like you” by Jo Dee Messina, she fought back tears.

Kekhengulo Lea, President, Chakhesang Public Organisation stated that the dedication and commitment of the great leader touched many lives.

“The sense of loss is much deeper and more painful when such an extraordinary leader dies,” said Lea, who, however, noted that it is also a time to celebrate the life and leadership given to Nagas by Swu. “Today we can take pride in what we are as a people.

In his death and in a multitude like this, we have

proved ourselves that we can come together as one nation,” said Lea. Himato Zhimomi, President, Sümi Officers Union of Nagaland, in his tribute to Swu noted that in his death, what the Yaruiwo has sown will sprout out to become a big tree. “It will grow stronger somewhere in the Naga lands wherever all the Nagas are,” Zhimomi stated. Citing a significant analogy from the Bible, Himato asserted that Swu’s life was the message of the olive tree whose branches all Nagas will cling to. He also hoped that all Nagas will take the branch of the olive tree, which is signified all over the world as a symbol of peace, and offer it to

Youth pleads guilty to killing Naga man

Environmental toxins cause brain Police points to robbery as motive disorders in children: Experts say

RAJoURI, JULY 2 (GREAtER KASHMIR): A 20 yearold Rajouri youth on Saturday confessed to the killing of a Naga youth at Sunderbani, Rajouri district, Jammu & Kashmir on June 23. As per the Rajouri police, robbery was stated to be the motive behind the murder.

The accused, identified as Rajan Sharma, son of Vijay Kumar, resident of Makana near Sunderbani told police that he asked the deceased to accompany him to a cremation ground with the promise of more alcohol. The deceased, Jisietho Nyuwi was reportedly in an inebriated state at the time.

A police officer said the accused hit the victim with a

heavy stone and fled with his mobile phone, cash and wallet containing four ATM cards.

Investigation led police to the 20 year-old with the police officer stating, “It was found that a 20-year-old boy working in an ice factory was seen near the bar on the day of incident but was missing since.” The youth was tracked down by the police on July 1 and interrogated during which he admitted to committing the crime.

The stolen wallet and cell phone along with the murder weapon were recovered by the police. The deceased Nyuwi was working with a private telecom company. His dead body was found near a cremation ground at Sunderbani on June 23.

Morung Express News Dimapur | July 2

In an average, out of 1000 persons in Nagaland, 320 spent their overnightvisitor trips on health and medical issues, while 270 took the trip for shopping purposes and 141 for other purposes in a year, according to the National Sample Survey (NSS) data released on Wednesday.

On business, religious and pilgrimage related trips, according to the survey, Nagas apparently showed disinclination- since out of 1000 persons, there was zero report of going on a trip for the same.

The report of the 72nd round nationwide survey conducted by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 titled, “Key Indicators of Domestic

fices Swu made for Nagas, Muivah hoped that in his death, the Nagas would take heed and prove themselves, and continue the legacy that Isak left behind.

Ikato Swu, son of the Yaruiwo said his father was a family man. Although the family stayed together under one roof for only four years, Ikato affirmed that within the span of these four years, his father taught them all the principles of life: to stay humble, respect people, to treat all equally with equal favour, “and the most important and basic principle being the obedience to the will of God.” Eustar Chishi Swu, wife of Isak Chishi Swu, also spoke

naga community in Melbourne pay homage to naga leader

NEW YoRK, JULY 2 (IANS): Scientists and experts from various fields have for the first time come together to support a link between exposures to toxic chemicals in air, water, food and everyday products and children’s risks for neurodevelopmental disorders. Project TENDR, which stands for “Targeting Environmental Neuro-Developmental Risks,” are an alliance of 48 of the top scientists, health professionals and health advocates from the US. In a consensus statement published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, the alliance called for immediate action to significantly reduce exposures to toxic chemicals and protect brain development now and for generations to come.

The chemicals and pollutants highlighted in the statement as contributing to children’s learning, intellectual and behavioral impairments include Organophosphate (OP) pesticides, Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) used as flame-retardants, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, Mercury and Lead.

Well-wishers in Melbourne, Australia, seen at the St. Paul’s Cathedral there to pay homage to the Late Isak Chishi Swu on July 2, 2016.

nagas spent most overnight trips on health and medical issues: report

• Same-day trip spent most on shopping • 30-day trip spent most on social outing

all societies so that peace prevails.

Th. Muivah, General Secretary, NSCN (IM) and long-term comrade of Swu, eulogized that Nagas will never again get a leader who has sacrificed like Swu. “The longest friend of mine here on earth was Isak Swu. Whatever challenge came, we stood together. We took decisions together. He never betrayed me and I never betrayed him,” said Muivah.

Affirming that the last wish of Isak was for all Nagas to unite, Muivah urged all Nagas to forgive each other. Further recalling the times, he spent with his dear friend and, the efforts and sacri-

at the service.

Gen. (retd) Kholi Konyak, Vice-President of NSCN (IM), in his message, also spoke of the contributions made by Isak Swu to the Naga movement. “He left this world with so much suffering, but now we have to continue and push forward to live up to the legacy he has left behind,” maintained Gen. (retd) Kholi.

“There is no gain if we do not unite.”

The final burial ceremony program at Chishilimi was organised by the Sümi Hoho. Glowing tributes were paid by several organizations hailing from various tribes. Many Sümi organisations also paid tributes to the departed leader in Sümi— among others, messages were delivered by the Sümi Hoho, Sümi Kukami Hoho, Western Sümi Hoho, Sümi Aphuyemi Hoho, Sümi Aphuyemi Kukami Hoho, Vikheho Swu, HS Rotokha, Dr. H Hotokhu Chishi.

Gugs Chishi presented the song ‘Born Free’, while other songs were also presented on the occasion. Sheli and Azalea, granddaughters of Isak Swu also paid tribute to their late grandfather by performing a song.

Rev. Hotokhu P. Zhimomi, Executive Secretary, SABAK performed the last ritual of the funeral. A 21-gun salute was given in his honour. The Yaruiwo was buried two kilometers away from the village.

Isak Chishi Swu passed away in Delhi on June 28.

Tourism in India,” was released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India on June 27.

“During the last 365 days from the date of survey, 19 per cent of Indian households reported at least one overnight trip with any one of the leading purposes as holidaying, leisure-recreation, health-medical and shopping,” the report said.

However, majority of overnight trips at all-India level (287.2 lakh from rural and 79.2 lakh from urban areas), completed during the last 365 days, were for the leading purpose of health and medical.

In Nagaland, the average expenditure during the overnight trip amount to Rs 11,999 for health and medical purposes, Rs 11,997 for shopping and Rs 6658 on holidaying, leisure and recreation. On the average expenditure on same-day trip, according to the report, Nagas spent most on shopping at Rs 2316 per outing followed by business at Rs 1227 and health and medical at Rs 1073.

For 30-day trip, (in conjunction with the national level), social trips were the most common among the Nagas at 788 people out of 1000 reporting such trip. It was followed by trips for business (88), religious and pilgrimage (26), health & medical (6) and shopping (5). 115 took the trip for other purposes.

The Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey was designed to collect detailed information on tourism expenditure along with some information on household characteristics, visitor characteristics and trip characteristics relating to domestic overnight trips.

The survey covered the whole of the Indian Union. The results of the survey are based on the sample canvassed by NSSO, consisting of 8,001 villages and 6,061 urban blocks, respectively, spread over all States and Union Territories of the country. The total number of households in which the Schedule was canvassed was 79,497 and 60,191 in rural and urban India respectively during the period July, 2014 –June, 2015.

MELboURNE, JULY 2 (MExN): A memorial was observed today for Late Isak Chishi Swu in Melbourne, Australia.

The Naga community of Melbourne came together at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne to hold a memorial for the recently deceased leader, Isak Chishi Swu, who passed away in New Delhi on June 28.

A press communiqué from Inotoli Zhimomi informed that the event was organised in solidarity with the Naga people and their neighbours.

Rev. Ruth Redpath opened the memorial with a prayer, where she expressed sadness at the loss that the community had gone through. She said she saw “gentleness, peace and kindness” in the portrait of Isak Chishi Swu that was displayed at the cathedral.

Sharing her condolences with the family and community, she hoped that there would be other leaders who could take the

message of peace and justice that the deceased leader had upheld all his life.

Expressing sorrow, Athili Anthony Sapriina of the Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) said that he remembered the occasion when he met the leader in 2002. He was deeply moved

by Swu’s commitment to “uplifting the lives and dignity” of all Naga people and hoped that the new generation would learn from the spirit of sacrifice that he had exemplified in his life.

Echoing his sentiments, Xonzoi Barbora of Manab Adhikar Sangram Samiti (MASS), Assam, said that he hoped the occasion would be a reminder for all the indigenous communities and working peoples of the region to “encourage voices of dialogue and respect for one another.”

Kakheli Chishi, a relative of the deceased leader became emotional as she told the gathering about Isak Chishi Swu’s life. “He

was like a father to me, to our family and to the community,” she said, adding that his life was full of struggles and sacrifices. She remembered the post cards that he would send her family as moments of excitement. She also said that his collection of devotional vinyl records was a source of entertainment and wonder for people in her village.

Concluding the speeches, Dolly Kikon hoped that in commemorating the life of Isak Chishi Swu, the Naga people of Melbourne as well as their comrades and colleagues would always “espouse the spirit of community and dialogue.”

In her concluding prayer, Rev. Redpath hoped that the occasion would prompt people to retain their commitment to faith, peace and overcoming all struggles. This, she said, would be the most appropriate way to pay homage to the life of Isak Chishi Swu.

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SunDAY 03•07•2016

NAGALAND

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International Social ‘Connecting young 7th Media Day observed people to their roots’ NEN Summer Farm School concludes

Dimapur, July 2 (mExN): Salesian college of Higher Education observed the 7th International Social Media Day at Bernick Hall on July 2.

Rev. Fr. Jonas Kerketta, delegate social communication Don Bosco society Dimapur was the chief guest at the function. In his speech, the chief guest underscored the relevance of the Social Media in today’s world. He highlighted how governments of different countries were pulleddown by the power of social media. He said, human beings are by nature sociable and therefore they find in social media a suitable means to communicate.

Dr. Fr. Policarp Xalxo, the Principal, in his welcome speech spoke on the

usefulness of social media.

He exhorted the students to use the social media for personal growth and social upliftment.

Bro. Sebastian Kamsuan, assistant professor, presented a multi-media presentation highlighting the origin and the impact of the social media in the world. More than two hundred students participated in the programme.

A press release stated that the students were sensitised on the value of social media through notice boards and hoardings. It was organized by the Media Club, under the supervision of Dominic Khanyo and Bro. Sebastian Kamsuan, to create an awareness of the pros and cons of Social Media.

All shops and business establishments in Mokokchung town remained closed for two hours today as the business community downed their shutters from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm as a mark of paying homage to the departed Naga national leader Isak Chishi Swu, Chairman of NSCN (IM). The downing of shutters was called by the Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce & Industries (MCCI) and was in concurrence with the last funeral and committal service of the departed leader which was held at his native Chishilimi village, July 2. (Morung Photo)

KROS College welcome newcomers

NEN Summer Farm School 2016 students at Chizami.

Chizami, July 2 (mExN): The NEN Summer Farm School, organized by North East Network (NEN) Nagaland concluded at Chizami on July 2. Altogether 21 students, 12 girls and 9 boys aged between 14-16 years participated in 6-day workshop held between June 27 - July 2.

At the valedictory session that was attended by both the students and their parents, Seno Tsuhah, Project Team Leader NEN stated ‘Summer Farm School is an effort to connect young people to their roots – to their natural resources that include forest, land, water and biodiversity; to their local food and sustainable farming systems; and traditional knowledge systems, so that young people learn

NRMSATA induct new office bearers

Dimapur, July 2 (mExN): In an emergency meeting on July 1, at Hut restaurant conference hall, Nagaland RMSA Teachers’ Association (NRMSATA) 2015-16 has inducted two new office bearers from those selected under phase II and III, viz. Nyambemo Patton, Temsulila to the Central Executives.

The Forum in a press release stated that, the RMSA teachers appointed under phase II and III has taken the right decision to work under one umbrella with the already existing NRMSATA (2015-16) Central Forum, despite the government policy of ‘Divide and Rule’ by issuing separate appointment orders to phase I under Nagaland Education Mission Society (RMSA) and phase II, III under Directorate of School Education.

“Despite of the fact, that we had undergone the same pattern of examination conducted by Nagaland Education Mission Society (RMSA). The Forum is optimistic that coming together as one body will automatically have a greater impact to thwart out all the negative implication that comes on the way, so as to achieve the desired common goal,” NRMSATA stated in a press release.

to value these resources and show the way towards a sustainable development.’

Wetshete Thopi, Lecturer, Patkai Christian College in his short speech asserted that ‘real education lies not in the degree but in the understanding of our environment’ and encouraged both the parents and students to value the learning that was received from the summer school.

Certificate of Participation was handed over to students by Welhite Naro, Chairman,Village Education Committee Chizami.

The 6-day workshop covered topics such as Understanding the natural world – resources & threats; Revisiting sustainable food and farming Systems, pollinators, agro-biodiversity,

soil health and pest management. Activities include field visit to millet based biodiverse jhum land and terrace fields, paddy transplanting, gardening, visit to seed banks and bee farm, vermi-composting, biodiversity walk, documentation of herbal medicines and wild edibles, interaction with community elders, film screenings, storytelling, and quiet-time.

Resource persons include custodian farmers Khenemvu L.Mero, Dikhwetso-u Wezah, Keneile Thopi, Ezekote Naro, Kekhrowe Tsido; scientists from KVK –ICAR T. Esther Longkumer and Liza B. Bharali; theologian-students from OTS Mesaseno and Imlienla; Educator Wetshete Thopi; and NEN Nagaland team.

Quality education is a must: Minister Kiyanilie Our Correspondent Kohima | July 2

The KROS College, Lerie Kohima today welcomed the newcomers during 6th Freshers’ Day held here with Minister for Social Welfare & Security And Parliamentary Affairs Kiyanilie Peseyie as invitee.

Expressing happiness over their entry into this institution, the freshers also sought the cooperation and support of the seniors to carry forward their further career in cordial, efficient and successful manner.

In his address, Peseyie stressed that education

Minister for social welfare & security and parliamentary affairs Kiyanilie Peseyie and others with freshers during 6th Freshers’ Day of KROS College on July 2. (Morung Photo)

means all round development of an individual.

In pursuit of education, he said, one should not forget that “quality education” is a must and it supersedes all.

“In this competitive age, there is no room for complacency and those students without quality

education will be left out,” he said and appealed to all the students to take their studies seriously.

Stating that in olden days, our forefathers were known for their values of sincerity, truthfulness, integrity, obedience and respect for the elders, the minister however regretted

that “But today, it is sad to see that these values which once formed the benchmark of our society is fast disappearing.”

In this, the minister challenged one and all to join hand to revive it before it is too late.

KROS College principal Imsuinla Imti articulated

the achievements of KROS College of 100% in commerce and 87.5% of arts result in the recent University Examinations and especially the passed out students who secured positions in various fields.

She said “KROS College is committed to nurture each student’s potential, excellence in educational delivery, assist students to exercise genuine respect for others, to develop healthy relationships and to become responsible citizens”.

Earlier, welcome address was delivered by Royim M. Yimchunger, president Students’ Council KROS College.

Mabalamtam Konyak spoke on behalf of fresher while vote of thanks was proposed by Daniel Konyak, general secretary Students’ Council KROS College.

Dahi product of Mini Dairy Plant Mkg launched

mokokChuNg, July 2 (Dipr): Formal launching of yoghurt (Dahi) a product of Mini Dairy Plant Mokokchung, was held at Mini Dairy Plant on July 1 in the presence of Dr. Rongsentemjen AO, MANAGING Director, (M.D) NSDCF Ltd. and ADC & Administrator MMC, Mokokchung, Bendanglila. The launching programme was organized

by Nagaland State Dairy Cooperative Federation Ltd (NSDCF) Ltd.

Delivering the keynote address, MD. NSDCF Ltd, stated that launching of yoghurt is to introduce quality and value added product which will be beneficial to both the consumers and the federation. He also added, that introduction of value added products in the market will be an encouragement to local dairy farmers to increase their supply to meet the demand of the market.

ADC Mkg& Adminis-

trator MMC while speaking on the occasion lauded NSDCF for taking up the imitative to introduce new products in the district and also for the quality product of mini Dairy plant. In an encouragement note, he called upon the milk sellers to get registered so that the Government can identify and assist potential dairy farmers in the District.

Earlier, Akhriebou, Manager, MDp Mokokchung chaired the pro-

gramme while Dr. Mapumeren, Chief Veterinary Officer delivered the welcome address.

Orientation on quality & Clean milk production for Dairy Farmers was also held where resource person, Zapoveswuro, Project Director, NSDCF Ltd discussed on clean milk production while Alangla ARCS Mokokchung discussed on the topic- Role of Co-operative societies in Agri& Allied Department.

DMC inaugurates road at Sunrise Colony Morung Express News Dimapur | July 2

Joint Director & HoD, Municipal Affairs, A. Zanbemo Ngullie on Saturday inaugurated approach road at Sunrise Colony, Dimapur which was constructed by Dimapur Municipal Council out of revenue collected through toll taxes.

Stressing on the importance of public participation in the development process, Zanbemo urged upon public to come forward on timely payment of municipal taxes which contribute to the welfare of the people. He said it was the responsibility of the public to safeguard and maintain whatever infrastructure the government

Proprietor of ‘Expressionlife’, Tasang Imchen (right) along with director of Sisterhood Network, Alongla Aier, at the inauguration of ‘Expressionlife’, a craft house on home décor and accessories at Anaki Building, on Saturday. The craft house specializes in ‘decoupage’, a decorative technique which artistically combines paint, paper napkins or rice paper on any surfaces like wood, glass, canvas, basketry, fiber, tin, cloth, cement or clay. Alongla Aier offered dedicatory prayer at the inauguration programme. (Morung Photo)

Compulsory registration cum vaccination for dogs

Joint Director & HoD, Municipal Affairs, A. Zanbemo Ngullie, DMC Administrator, H. Atokhe Aye and others during the inaugural programme on July 2. (Morung Photo)

builds for them.

DMC Administrator, H. Atokhe Aye said that the Municipal was committed to deliver basic services to

the public and appealed for support and cooperation.

The road at Sunrise Colony, Dimapur is the 17th road constructed by the

DMC in 18 months.

The inaugural programme was attended by DMC officials, GBs, elders and leaders of the Colony.

mokokChuNg, July 2 (Dipr): ADC & Administrator Mokokchung Municipal Council, Bendanglila has informed the general public of Mokokchung town that compulsory dog registration cum vaccination drive will be conducted from July 5 onward. Therefore, all dog owners are directed to bring their dogs for vaccination (along with registration card cum vaccina-

tion certificate if already done last year). Vaccine and certificate fee will be Rs. 50 per dog.

Moreover, all respective ward authorities are requested to choose a convenient venue/place to conduct the vaccination. Defaulters will be penalized as per the provisions. Schedule of date and time will be as follows; 5th July 2016- Sungkumen ward, Tongtentsu-

nyong ward &Alongmen ward, 7th July 2016 Alempang ward, Dilong ward &Sangtemla ward, 11th July 2016- Arkong ward, Aongza ward &Kumlong ward, 13th July 2016Salangtem ward, Kichutip ward &Yimyu ward, 15th July 2016- Marepkong ward, Mongsebai ward &Artang ward, 18th July 2016- Penli ward, Majakong ward &Lijabalijen ward.

Chakhesang Gazetted Officers’ session on July 6

The High School Panchayat Ward No. 1 Kohima, :- Chairmans’, GBs’, with their colony Youths and Staff of Rüzhükhrie Govt. Hr. Sec. School held a social work on 2nd July, 2016 for the demarcation of the School boundary.

kohima, July 2 (mExN): The 19th general session of the Chakhesang Gazetted Officers’ Association (CGOA) will take place on July 6 at the State Academy Hall, Kohima from 10:00 AM onwards. Rajya Sabha MP K.G. Kenye will grace the session as the speaker. Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) president Kekhwengulo Lea and Visielie Kezo, OSD (General & Budget), Finance Department, Government of Nagaland will also deliver short speech. CGOA president Vevo Sapu will deliver presidential address while Search Committee convenor Neposo Theluo will bring the notice of the committee report of CGOA new office bearers for the session 2016-2018. The function will be chaired by Rothihu Tetseo while Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao, senior pastor CBCMHK will pronounce invocation prayer. Vetahiilii Sapu & friends will present a folk song while Rev. Dr. Kevekhalo Lasuh will pronounce benediction. All the bonafide members of the CGOA have been informed to attend the session without fail.

SunDAY 03•07•2016

NORTH-EAST

THE MORUNG EXPRESS

NE to experience heavy rainfall in next few days DImAPur, July 2 (mExN): Rainfall is expected to pick up pace over the entire Northeastern states as heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in the next four to five days, according to skymetweather report.

Thereafter, a drop in rain activities over these areas is predicted, the report adds.

According to Skymet, rains over northeastern states till now have not been very encouraging. The reduction in rain towards the end of June was due to a development of a low-pressure area over west central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal.

This weather system has diffused now and normal flow of moist wind has been restored. The Monsoon trough is also expected to shift towards North, leading to increased rainfall activities, the report added.

Foodgrains, fuel for Tripura to be transported through Bangladesh

AgArtAlA, July 2 (IANS): With Tripura remaining cut-off from the rest of the country for more than a month, efforts are on to transport foodgrains and fuel to the northeastern state through Bangladesh, a minister said here on Saturday.

"The Food Corporation of India and Indian Oil Corporation have taken steps to transport foodgrains, petrol and diesel through Bangladesh. For this, the Guwahati-Dawki-Dharmanagar route and Bangladesh's Ashuganj river port would be used," Tripura Revenue and PWD Minister Badal Chowdhury told IANS. For over a month supply of essential commodities has been hit after the National Highway (NH8) was badly damaged due to rain and water-logging.

Following the Tripura government's appeal and the central government's intervention, IOC and FCI were prompted to take steps to transport foodgrains, petrol and die-

sel for Tripura through Bangladesh.

In 2015, the Bangladesh government had allowed FCI to transport 35,000 tonnes of rice in different phases to Tripura through Bangladesh, using the Ashuganj river port and Bangladesh highways.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on Friday held an emergency meeting with PWD Minister Chowdhury, officials of IOC, FCI, railways, PWD and transport departments.

Chowdhury said: "If the central and Assam governments would have taken steps earlier to repair the NH-8, then Tripura would not have suffered. The Centre should be much more responsible for easing the sufferings of the northeastern states which are affected due to lack of proper surface connectivity."

Chowdhury said top officials of the National Highway Infrastructure Development Corporation, and PWD departments of Tripura and Assam on Saturday visited the troubled areas.

Tripura PWD minister also talked to his Assam counterpart, Parimal Suklabaidya, and sought his personal intervention to overcome the crisis.

Meanwhile, in a tweet, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said he has instructed officials to work on a war-footing to restore the NH-8 to improve connectivity with Tripura.

Following the shortages caused by the disruption of both rail and road traffic, prices of essential commodities have increased in Tripura.

An official of the food and civil supplies department said almost all the 60 petrol pumps in the state are dry for the past several weeks.

Over 1,000 tankers carrying fuel from Guwahati are stuck in Assam's Karimganj district, adjoining northern Tripura.

Petrol is being sold at Rs 200250 per litre here.

Tripura and other northeastern state are dependent on the

highways for supply of essentials from across India.

Tripura is badly affected because the 585-km NH-8 -- its only connection with the rest of India through Assam and Meghalaya -- was severely damaged at Lowerpoah in Assam and Churaibari adjoining southern Assam.

About a 20-km stretch of the NH-8 has turned into a marshy field after heavy downpour, waterlogging and unfavourable soil condition. The situation worsened as the train services between Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur and southern Assam and the rest of India were cancelled for about two months due to the damage to railway tracks in mountainous Dima Hasao district in Assam.

"We are trying to restore the train services within a week. Our workers and engineers are working round-the-clock to restore rail services," Northeast Frontier Railways Chief Administrative Officer Ajit Pandit told IANS.

Dhaka attack: Vigil intensified along Indo-Bangladesh border

NEw DElhI/KolKAtA, July 2 (IANS): The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday intensified vigil along the Indo-Bangladesh border in West Bengal in the wake of the terror attack in Dhaka after the government sounded a high alert in bordering states.

Official sources said in Delhi that the Union Home Ministry has directed the Border Security Force (BSF) and other agencies to keep strict vigil along the international borders. "Adequate security measures need to be taken in border areas of West Bengal, Assam, Tripura and Meghalaya," an informed source said.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh was briefed by senior officials in the ministry and security agencies on the situation in Bangladesh.

Meanwhile, the BSF intensified

vigil across the Indo-Bangladesh border in West Bengal.

"The vigil across the frontier has been intensified. An alert has been sounded and we are doing the needful," said a BSF officer in Kolkata.

In coordination with the police, the BSF troopers are also conducting search operations in villages near the Bangladesh border.

Security has also been beefed up in the state's major installations, including airports and railway stations.

Reports received so far said personnel of the Indian High Commission in Dhaka were safe, sources said.

Bangladesh has lately seen an increase in militant Islamist violence. Home to about 150 million Muslims, Bangladesh has for long

been able to ward off Islamic radicalism and the Sheikh Hasina government in particular has been widely considered to be committed to secularism.

However, Islamic fundamentalism of the Wahabi and Talibani variety has of late "plagued" a section of the Bangladeshi society as manifested in attacks on secular writers, Hindus, Buddhists and Christians, say Indian intelligence agencies.

"Apparently it all moved according to a set pattern," an informed source told IANS. Official sources said the Tripura and Assam governments have reported to the central government in the recent past the activities of a few Bangladesh-based Islamic organisations which "could have also aligned to the ISIS" mainly in

terms of getting funds and identifying "raw recruits".

The government has advised the media to exercise self-restraint in reporting on the situation in Bangladesh as "sensationalising" things would not help fight terrorism.

"We have always considered Bangladesh a friendly country, and the administration and the security forces there would do its best to fight terrorism," the source added.

Bangladeshi security forces on Saturday morning rescued 13 hostages and gunned down six terrorists, ending the siege at a cafe in Dhaka that began on Friday, officials said. Twenty hostages were also killed in the terror attack. Bangladeshis living in Kolkata as well as eminent personalities in the state have condemned the attack.

Cardamom to replace poppy in Senapati Two killed as flash Newmai News Network Imphal | July 2

Farmers in Senapati district are likely to stop reaping poppy harvest since the district administration is all set to introduce cardamom or Elaichi plantation as an alternative source of income.

Cardamom cultivation will be introduced in Paomata and Purul subdivisions of Senapati, The Sangai Express, an Imphal-based daily, quoted an official source Saturday. It said the district administration has begun selecting farmers for starting plantation of cardamom.

The new initiative, to be taken up under the Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP), will ensure trouble-free market for the farmers. Towards that end, the district administration has tied up with the

Commerce and Industries Department which will buy the produce.

Cardamom will be planted over 1000 acre of land in Paomata and Purul at the rate of one acre for each farmer without affecting forest areas in the first phase of the new initiative.

The farmers and the district administration would first sign a memorandum of agreement before the cultivation takes place. This type of cultivation would be introduced in other parts of the district too if the first initiative proves successful.

Cardamom is known as Elaichi in India. It is an ingredient in traditional Indian desserts and other dishes for the lovely aroma and strong flavor it impart. It is the world's third-most expensive spice. Some important factors for cultivating poppy in the remote hilly areas of Manipur are cited as fertile soil, vast economic disparity and availability of cheap labour.

Caught taking bribe, excise officer says he was forced

guwAhAtI, July 2 (ht): An Assam excise superintendent, caught taking Rs 25,000 from a woman, has blamed an IAS officer for pressuring him to take bribes.

The IAS officer, serving as deputy commissioner (DC) of eastern Assam’s Golaghat district, has rubbished the accusation.

Sleuths of the vigilance and anti-corruption bureau had on Thursday caught Golaghat excise superintendent Jiban Phukan taking bribe.

Produced in a Guwahati court on Friday, Phukan said he had taken the money to give to Barnali Deka, the district’s DC. “I am a victim of a conspiracy. The DC demands Rs 20,000-30,000 to clear a file,” Phukan said after emerging from the court that sent him to four days’ remand to the anti-corruption bureau. The woman, who was asked to pay the bribe, had applied to the Golaghat excise

office for shifting of a bar on a highway. Her application was in deference to a Supreme Court move for a total ban on liquor shops along national highways.

She had met the excise superintendent and the DC several times but her file did not move.

Phukan eventually told her to pay Rs 30,000 to get the job done. She tipped off the anti-corruption bureau.

“The accusation has no basis. It is true that the woman’s file was lying on my table. But then, I receive so many files everyday and it takes time to clear them,” Deka said.

Last month, police arrested a divisional forest officer in north-eastern Assam’s Dhemaji district for taking Rs 30,000 from the owners of three sand-laden trucks. The anti-corruption bureau raided his house and seized ivory and tiger and deer skin besides Rs 2.71-crore in cash.

floods hit Manipur Newmai News Network Imphal | July 2

Heavy rains have caused flash floods in many low lying areas of the state including hills in the past few days, claiming at least two lives.

In Churachandpur district, a 5-year-old girl died after she was swept away by the overflowing water of Lanva River at Gangpimual located under Thanlon subdivision last afternoon.

Many areas of the district are still reeling under flash flood. Another report said a 45 year old man was washed away by the strong current of Ijei River at Rangkhung village under Noney police station in Tamenglong district.

Water in Imphal, Nambul and Iril rivers, which pass through the capital, are flowing above the danger level. Water level in Makru, lyei and Barak rivers in Tamenglong district has risen beyond the danger level.

Flash flood occurred yesterday in Sadar Hills of Senapati district damaged over 10 houses.

Landslide reports were also received from the subdivision. Several parts of Imphal city have been inundated due to overflowed water released from Nambul River.

Reports said the torrential rains triggered landslides in several locations including National Highway 37 (Imphal-Jiribam road) which is considered one of the lifelines of the state.

Over 100 goods-loaded trucks were stuck at separate stretches of the landslide-prone NH-37 which has remained cut off. Landslides at different sections of the highway have disrupted vehicular traffic movement since the last three days, officials said.

A stretch measuring about 1 km at Nungdalan along the highway has been sunken adding woes to transporters. BRO officials are making maximum efforts to clear the landslides.

MHA official meets repatriated Brus in Mizoram AIzAwl, July 2 (PtI): Joint Secretary (North East) of Ministry of Home Affairs, Satyendra Garg on Saturday visited Damdiai village in Mamit district on Mizoram-Tripura-Bangladesh border and met leaders and other members of the Bru community who have been repatriated to Mizoram from Tripura.

Additional Secretary for the state Home department Lalbiakzama, who accompanied the MHA official said that Garg gave a patient hearing to the issues raised by the leaders of the Bru community saying the government would try to solve their problems.

Bru Coordination Committee (BCC) Chairman Elvis Chorkhy told PTI over phone from Damdiai that Garg said that a Monitoring Committee in which repa-

Relief materials being distributed among the Bru refugees camp in Kanchanpur sub division in Tripura state on the eve of the World Refugee Day on 19 June 2016. File Photo: Ritu Raj Konwar/The Hindu

triated Bru leaders would tor the problems faced by Chorkhy said that the also be represented, would the resettled Brus and find BCC submitted a memobe constituted to moni- ways to solve them. randum to the Centre de-

manding establishment of the Special Development Program as envisaged in an agreement signed between the Mizoram government and the erstwhile underground Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) in 2005.

The BCC also urged the Centre to increase rehabilitation and resettlement package for each repatriated Bru family from Rs 80,000 and also temporary shelter for the repatriated Bru family be upgraded to semi-permanent shelter.

“We suggested measures as a solution to land problems for the Brus who left Mizoram in 1997 and also asked for establishment of Central Schools in the Bru inhabited areas as the community lagged behind in education,” Chorkhy said.

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Dated: Kohima, June 2016

DECLARATION OF RESULT In continuation to this office letter of even number dated 31st May, 2016, the following are selected for the post of LDA cum Computer Assistant and Draughtsman Gd II. 1. LDA- cum - Computer Assistant: i. Shri K.B. Kemwang K ( Recommended for appointment) ii. Shri Methna Konyak ( Waiting list) 2. Draughtsman Gd II: a. General Category: i. Shri. Esham Pongkhem Bezo (Recommended for appointment) ii. Shri. Kechangulie (Recommended for appointment) iii. Shri. T. Chanthungo Ovung (Waiting list) b. Reserved seat (BT) To be filled as per the provision under the Government Notification/ O.M. on reservation and rooster system.

The recommended candidates are to obtain the offer letter within 7 (seven) working days w.e.f publication of the result.

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Sl. Event No 1 Online provisional registration and checking of domicile and category certificates by state centre, finalisation of registration (Engg & Arch) 2 Registration, choice filling and checking of domicile and category certificates by state centres. (Pharmacy course) 3 Filling up the choices (Engg & Arch) 4 1st Round of seat Allotment 5 Reporting at the Reporting Centres against 1st Round of Allotment 6 2nd Round of Seat Allotment 7 Reporting at the Reporting Centres against 2nd Round of Allotment 8 Spot Round to be declared by State Centres

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Candidates are required to carry the original documents and one set of self attested copies of all the documents for verification at the time of reporting to the Reporting Centre. Other details for seat allocation may be accessed from the website: www.csab.nic.in (Er. Arjun Singh), Director

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Two-day strike against merger of Flight tickets set to get costlier SBI associate banks from July 12 New Delhi, July 2 (DNA): As the Ministry of Civil Aviation puts together a Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) to extend the aviation boom to smaller towns and cities, flyers on trunk routes may have to partly fund it through a nominal charge that could creep into their fares.

And the bump-up in the flight tickets could happen as soon as next month after the whole process of public consultation on draft RCS and its notification is completed.

R N Choubey, aviation secretary, said his ministry will soon be coming with a separate rule on whether the regional connectivity fund (RCF) would include a single charge on every flight departure to an airline or a cess on the flight tickets.

He said the size of the RCF has been fixed at Rs 500 crore, which would consist of a contribution of 20% from states and a levy on metro flights.

"We are giving final touches to that aspect. That will be a separate rule which we are working on," he said.

The government is looking to boost air passenger traffic on unserved and underserved airports by providing a host of tax incentives, service charge exemptions and a viability gap funding to airlines to make it commercially attractive for them to fly on these sectors.

Unserved airport has been described as the one where no flights were operated for two seasons –

craft. However, if the 50% is less than nine RCS seats then an operator would be eligible to claim VGF for nine seats. For helicopters, it is five RCS seats. The floor for RCS flights per week has been fixed at three and ceiling at seven.

A lot would depend on whether states would come forward to offer the tax breaks and other incentives to make the scheme a success.

RCS would require the state governments to cut VAT on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to 1%, offer free security and fire service and

summer and winter schedules. An airport could be categorised as underserved if it had less than seven flights per week.

Choubey was expecting around 90 airports to be taken up under the RCS in the initial phase.

As per the ministry data, there were currently 394 unserved and 16 underserved airports. According to the aviation secretary, of these 30 can be operationalised without any further cost. Besides these, there is a budgetary allocation by the government to develop

bate of 2% on VAT even as they would be charged service tax at 1/10th rate.

The ministry has also worked out VGF ceilings for different route lengths for reverse auctioning by airlines. The final VGF caps will emerge after the bidding. The upper limit for VFG has been indexed to inflation and jet fuel prices and for airfare to inflation.

Choubey said the fare caps include small returns for operators; "If you don't allow a rate of return then nobody will invest."

The airlines selected for RCS flights on various routes would be given a period of exclusivity to ensure sustainable development of the route, which could be hampered by overcrowding.

The scheme will be in operation for 10 years with individual route contracts for three years. However, if the passenger load factor (PLF) shot up to over 90% in the second year then VGF allocation would be brought down to 50%. If the trend continued for the third year then it would be further snipped to 25% and eventually withdrawn after three years.

M Sathiavathy, directorate general of civil aviation, said those eligible for the RCS were scheduled airlines, scheduled commuter airlines and chattered operators. She said the aviation regulator would soon be coming out with criteria for selection operators for the scheme which will specify type of airline, number of aircraft and capital required.

Govt mulls avenues to fund regional connectivity make electricity and water available at concessional rates.

Choubey does not see much resistance from states as they would not have to shell out additional cash for the scheme except for their contribution of 20% to the VGF. "Remember today there is no activity at these airports. No ATF is being sold. Effectively speaking, there is no revenue forgone. The only cash out from the state government is 20% of the VGF other than there is no cash out," he said.

RCS flights would also not attract the steep landing, parking and terminal navigation landing charges that airlines currently bear at major airports.

The RCS offers operators a re-

of 60 airports.

"Those 30 airports (ready for operations) are low hanging fruits.

The finance minister has also announced in the Budget that the government will provide funds for revival of another 60 airports. So, 90 airports will targeted out of the 394 airports. If the demand is more than a higher number of airports will be considered," he said.

The RCS, which caps the fare at Rs 2,500 for a route length of 500 kilometre, would be applicable on flight route length between 200 km and 800 km. This has been relaxed for flights to remote and hilly regions.

VGF that an airline can avail has been capped at 40 RCS seats or 50% capacity of a fixed wing air-

CoimbAtore, July 2 (Pti): The State Sector Bank Employees' Association (SSBEA) has decided to go on a two-day strike from July 12, to protest the move to merge five associate banks with State Bank of India (SBI).

Opposing the merger decision,nearly45,000employees in the Associate Banks, with 6,700 branches and 9,000 ATMS, will go on strike on July 12 and 13, since the merger will hit the customers and the business badly, SSBEA General Secretary, K S Krishna told reporters here today. The total business

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Since assuming office, the President had been emphasising on the opening of Rashtrapati Bhavan to the people.

"However, today he felt that Rashtrapati Bhavan had been truly opened to the public since the village representatives were

Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The President said in the last four years of his presidency this was the first time that he was having the privilege of interacting with several sarpanches and village-level functionaries at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

He called it a landmark initiative to replicate the experience in transforming the President's estate into a smart model town-

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not remain confined to these five villages but spread to the entire country, the President said it is only the representatives of the villages who can transform this country.

"Our progress and development can be achieved at the desirable speed only in partnership with these decision-makers in the villages," he said.

Mukherjee also urged the empowerment of

NetherlANDs, July 2 (AFP): Dutch telecoms group KPN said Thursday that The Netherlands had become the first country in the world to implement a nationwide long range (LoRa) network for the socalled Internet of Things.

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Rajasthan, Telengana and Punjab, with stake in the banks, have raised concern over the merger, for fear of losing share of profits paid by the banks, he said. Stating that there will be no recruitment for five years, he said delinking of associate banks from SBI would ensure independence, functional autonomy, further growth and its progress, Krishna added. The management of the associate banks, including State Bank of Mysore and State Bank of Hyderabad, have given nod for the merger at a meeting held on May 17 last.

Netherlands becomes first country to get 'Internet of Things' nationwide

President inaugurates smart model village pilot project Government move to New Delhi, July 2 ship in five selected villag- present there," a release women and youth.

The five villages which President Pranab es in Haryana. He compli- from Rashtrapati Bhavan improve skills of Indian (iANs): will be developed into Mukherjee on Saturday mented and thanked all stated.

Expressing confidence smart villages under this a smart mod- stakeholders -- the central workers going abroad inaugurated el village pilot project at ministries, the govern- that this initiative would pilot project are Dhaula, AlNew Delhi, July 2 (iANs): In order to improve the skill sets of Indian workers going abroad for employment, especially to Gulf countries, the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) here for implementation of the Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PKVY).

“PKVY is a skill development initiative of the Ministry of External Affairs in partnership with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and is aimed at training and certification of Indian workforce keen on overseas employment in select sectors and job roles, in line with international standards, to facilitate overseas employment opportunities,” an External Affairs Ministry statement said.

“The scheme will be implemented by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) through its training partners in consultation with the Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship,” it stated.

The MoU is significant in view of the emphasis being laid by the government to improving the skills of Indian workers going abroad, especially in search of blue collar jobs in the Gulf. Around 7-8 lakh Indian workers go abroad every year for employment.

Just last month, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Qatar, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship signed an MoU with the Gulf nation's National Qualifications Authority/Supreme Education Council in skill development and recognition of qualifications.

The bilateral MoU aims to enhance cooperation between the two countries on skill development and mutual recognition of qualifications to facilitate mobility of skilled workers from India to Qatar.

Now, as part of the collaboration between the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, potential emigrant workers may avail work-related skill training under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) or any other similar government skill development programme, which would take place at transnational standards “The Ministry of Skill Development through NSDC proposes to establish customised international skill centres to operationalise this initiative,” the External Affairs Ministry statement said.

“The Ministry of External Affairs' role would be to support Pre-Departure Orientation Training (PDOT), which will include language and soft skills training modules. Training offered will also be backed by an internationally recognised assessment and certification system.”

Saturday's MoU was signed by Dnyaneshwar M. Mulay, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, and Sunita Chibba, Senior Adviser in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in the presence of Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj, Minister of State for External Affairs V.K. Singh and Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Rajiv Pratap Rudy.

At the MoU signing ceremony, Sushma Swaraj emphasised that this collaborative effort between the two ministries would enhance overseas employment opportunities for Indian workers, boost the Skill India Mission and was an important step towards the realisation of Prime Minister Modi's vision of transforming India into the skill capital of the world.

of these banks as on March 2016 stood at Rs 900,000 crore with operative profit of Rs 10,500 crores, he said adding that the association will request the government to reconsider the decision.

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"If the merger takes place, the customers will face hardship, as they will be forced to wait for several hours for a single transaction," he claimed.

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KWB condemns ‘callous attitude’ of army in accident Kohima, July 2 (mExN): The Kezieke Welfare Board (KWB) has condemned the “callous attitude” of the army in the motor vehicle accident case which occurred on June 24 at Ghaspani, Highland colony area.

In a press release issued by its Vice Chairman, Mezhulhouvilie Kiewhuo, KWB recounted that on that fateful day around 2:30 pm, an army truck which was part of a military convoy proceeding towards Dimapur on NH 29 hit a Maruti Alto car with four occupants - two students, their mother and aunt, causing it to plunge nearly 60 feet below the road.

“Without even bothering for a stopover or offer of aid, the army convoy comprising not less than a dozen vehicles just moved on mindless of the fate of the occupants,” KWB alleged.

The Board informed that vendors on the highway and a police vehicle which was coming behind the car witnessed the accident and immediately offered helped in rescuing the victims besides giving a telephonic First Information Report.

“We condemn the army involved in the accident...

We demand that justice be delivered to our members who have become victims in Participants of the ToT programme on Right to Information act, 2005 which got underway at administrative Training Institute, Kohima on July 2 with resource persons. The this case,” KWB asserted. programme, which is being held for district Resource Persons from the eleven districts of the state, will conclude on July 5.

ATMA Mon block conducts training, demo Cultural hall inaugurated at Haraka temple JaluKiE, July 2 (mExN): A cultural hall was inaugurated at Haraka temple premises in Jalukie Town on June 27. The hall was constructed by 18th Assam Rifles, Jalukie.

Prasad Gorpade, CO 18th Assam Rifles inaugurated the cultural hall as chief guest in the presence of guest of honour, D. Abraham, former Deputy Speaker of Zeliangrong Baudi, Nagaland.

According to a press re-

lease from Haraka Council, Jalukie Town, the chief guest stressed on the importance of culture and identity and urged to make good use of the hall. D. Abraham also encouraged the youth not to astray from the path of their ancestors.

Tasile Zeliang also spoke on the important role of Haraka in preserving and keeping alive the rich Zeliangrong culture.

Students of Haraka

Vidya Bharati School, Jalukie cheered the gathering with melodious patriotic song and cultural dances.

Bamy Hau, Secretary, Zeliangrong Haraka Association NE and Ramjehang, President, Zeliangrong Haraka youth NE were also present at the function.

Earlier, the programme began with prayer by Haraka Priest followed by welcome speech by Diralung. The function ended with vote of thanks by Hainbaing.

Farmer participants along with ATMA officials at Totok Chingha on June 27.

moN, July 2 (mExN): ATMA Mon conducted training and demonstration on June 27 and 29 at Totok Chingha and Chi villages respectively. The resource persons Moikam T. Phom, ATM and Tenhnyei Phom, ATM trained the farmers on seed treatment, disease management and uses of soyabean.

Good Management

Practices in organic farming, common pest and disease that cause damage to rice crops and their control measures were also discussed. Frontline demonstration on integrated pest management in mixed crop farming and biological control of pests and diseases, preparation of field which includes plant spacing, row width,

etc for planting soyabean were done.

The resource persons urged the farmers to practice biological methods for control of pest and diseases and also to follow proper post harvest management.

Altogether, 58 farmers from Totok Chingha and Chi villages participated in the programmes.

Mex FIle BJP Nagaland condoles Dimapur, July 2 (mExN): The BJP Nagaland has conveyed condolences to the bereaved family of Lima Onen Chang, BJP State Secretary on the demise of his father on July 1, 2016. The BJP Nagaland prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace and for the comfort of the family he has left behind.

NSSO celebrates 10th Statistics Day Kohima, July 2 (mExN): The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), Field Operations Division (FOD), Regional Office Kohima celebrated the 10th Statistics Day on June 29 at its office. Celebrated all over the country coinciding with the birth anniversary of Late Professor PC Mahalanobis, the theme for this year's celebration was "Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare". MM Singh, Director, NSSO (FOD), Regional Office Kohima presented the keynote address focusing on the theme of the day. The programme was conducted by Atheni Pfozi, Junior Statistical Officer, while welcome address was delivered by Orenthung Patton, Senior Statistical Officer. Vote of thanks was delivered by LK Ngathingkhui, Senior Statistical Officer.

CU and CSU of Saksi support ultimatum to power department TuENsaNg, July 2 (mExN): While supporting the recent ultimatum of the Saksi NAP Sector 13th Ward Union following the failure to restore the 33KV transformer by the Power Department, Chang Union (CU) and Chang Students’ Union (CSU) of Saksi NAP sector 13th Ward today lamented that the public have suffered enough without electricity for more

than three months, but the department concerned has turned deaf ear to the numerous appeals.

A press release issued

by CU President, H. Wongto Chang and CSU President, Nato Y. Chang affirmed to strongly stand in support of the ultimatum which clearly stated, “in case of failure in fulfilling the demand of the public to restore the power supply on or before

7th July 2016, the concern department shall be solely held responsible for any untoward actions.”

Further, the union cautioned that the inability of the Power Department to replace the damaged transformer for such a long period of time is “beyond tolerable and as such public cannot hold any more patience if the department fails to restore it.”

Red Ribbon Club of salesian College of Higher education dimapur along with their coordinators avibou nagi and Kevirienuo angela visited the blood bank of Civil Hospital on July 2. The students, two of whom donated blood, interacted with the staff of the blood bank.

Meetings & AppointMents

Worship concert today The youth department of the Chakhesang Baptist Church Minister's Hill (CBCMH) Kohima is organizing a worship concert ‘A New Halleluyah’ in commemoration of the NBCC Youth Day of Prayer on July 3, 4:30 pm at CBCMH Kohima. The church has invited anybody who wishes to join the celebration and worship, which will feature various artistes and talents from the church.

Kohima Police website launch The Kohima district police website will be launched on July 4 at 2:00 pm at SP Office conference kall, Kohima. LL Doungel, IPS, DGP Nagaland will grace the occasion as the chief guest. Short speech will be delivered by Joseph Hesso, IPS, Sr. SP Kohima.

The function will be chaired by Puzoto Khatso, NPS, SDPO (North), while vote of thanks will be proposed by Igwangheing Hemang, NPS, Additional SP Kohima.

Resource persons with participants of the recently concluded training on ‘Computer Fundamentals & Applications’ for office assistants from district administration conducted from June 28 to July 2.

Delhi Police issues alert to NE people buying land in NCR 93 investors from NE cheated by real estate developer

DElhi, July 2 (mExN): The Delhi Police on Saturday issued an alert to North East people buying land in the National Capital Region (NCR) after a massive cheating case came to light.

According to the Facebook page Delhi Police For North East Folks, the issue came to light after a group of people from the North East sought the Police’s help to get back money amounting to crores paid to one real estate developer for buying land in Jaipur.

The Delhi Police informed that 93 investors from NE were cheated by the culprit. Despite paying money in installments since 2011, the investors were issued some fake papers, the Police added.

In this regard, the Delhi Police have issued some guidelines for purchasing land especially at Delhi and NCR: 1. Ascertain true ownership by verifying the persons in the chain of property (obtaining Photocopy of the same) and ensure agreement is executed between buyer and the true owner.

2. Verify property through Bank/Institutions as banks provide loans only on fair properties.

3. Verify Title Deed from a reputed firm (rather than believing in photocopies provided by dealer/seller).

4. Check Completion Certificate issued by MCD. Also check if the building is in accordance to approved plan.

5. Obtain Building Layout to confirm building plan is approved.

6. Confirm Carpet area through actual measure-

ment (rather than believing on brochures).

7. Ensure there is no Legal Dues/Complaints on Legal Dues by obtaining encumbrance certificate.

8. Cost breakup of price of houses, rather than lump sum price be obtained from builder and the same be included in agreement. This will help legally in cases of deficiency in work done or services provided e.g., deficiency in furnishing, fitting, cupboards etc.

9. Enter in written Agreement with developer/builder with payment charges, facilities, parking, delay in handing over etc so that it can be challenged in court in case of violation.

10. Ensure earliest registration after reaching agreement.

11. Don’t rush for discounts. Rather, go for phase wise construction linked plan.

Mokokchung DPDB Member Secretary & ADC Planning, Mokokchung has informed that the monthly Mokokchung District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting will be held on July 15. All members have been informed to take note of the change of date.

The first Mr & Miss. Fresher of Jubilee Memorial College, Mokokchung, Wapongtemjen and Imtisenla longkumer pose for lens after winning the titles. The Fresher's day was celebrated at Cosmos Hall, Mokokchung on July 2.

CondolenCe Messages aaUd: The Aghunato Areami Union Dimapur mourned the demise of the “tallest” Naga leader Isak Chishi Swu, “who was a bipartisan leader and was revered, trusted and loved by all the people.” AAUD prayed that the Almighty God will give strength and courage to bear the loss and grant solace to the grieving family. aZsU aMn: The All Zeliangrong Students' Union (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland) described Isak as a committed, dedicated, courageous, God fearing, and towering Naga patriotic leader who contributed his best and entire life for the liberation of Nagas for self determination. “The younger generation of the Nagas shall be inspired and will cherish his contributions and love for the Naga nation.” enPUC: Eastern Nagaland Peoples Union Chumukedima stated that the hardship Isak Chishi Swu faced, the sweat he shed for the Nagas shall be imprinted in the hearts of the Nagas. It also rec-

ognized the late leader as a person who spent his entire life for the cause of the Nagas.

KlCsU: Kohima Law College Students’ Union termed Isak Chishi Swu as a man of integrity, god fearing and visionary leader who sacrificed his entire life for the cause of Naga nationalism. “We have lost a great leader; however the legacy that he left us behind would be honoured and remembered in the history by the Nagas and the nation.” lnC (M): The Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur felt privileged and honoured to pay tribute to a “legend”- Isak Chishi Swu. According to LNC (M), it is impossible to pay tribute to Isak Swu without recognizing the vital role he played. “His unwavering dedication and commitment to the Nagas’ cause is a testament to his high principle,” the LNC (M) stated. "His soft nature and in depth wisdom elevated our movement to the level we are today. He strove always to be the best he could be,

a family man, a friend, a colleague and a champion to others. A man who had discovered something that he will live and die for.” neRsna: The North Eastern Region Service Nepali Association (NERSNA), Kohima expressed shock over the death of Chairman Isak Chishi Swu. The association on behalf of its community expressed heartfelt condolences.

TBCa: The Tangkhul Baptist Churches’ Association expressed shock at the death of the NSCN (IM) Chairman. “Without doubt we can testify that Isak Chishi Swu was the embodiment of a true patriot and a prayerful Christian for the Nagas to emulate. We can feel the great loss caused by his demise at the time when the Naga people need him most,” the Association stated. “We give honour to the legacy you have left for us.

Let the end of your earthly life be the beginning of unity and accomplishment of Naga people’s longyearned vision,” it added, saluting the late Naga leader.

ZB (aMn): Remembering Isak Chishi Swu as one of the towering figures of Nagas, the Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur, Nagaland) said his entire life was dedicated for the cause of Nagas “for what he believed were the fundamental rights of his people.” It further said that Isak’s life mission and supreme sacrifice for the Naga nation was well recognized all over the world. “His influence may be said to have been reflected in the Framework Agreement signed between the Government of India and NSCN-IM in 2015,” it said, before terming it unfortunate that there was no final solution during his lifetime. The Baudi urged the Government of India to bring permanent solution to the protracted age-old Naga problem at the earliest.

The above organizations offered heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of Isak Chishi Swu and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

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_____________________________ Because Children Matters

Oh, now I see!

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Getting a Clear Picture of the Gospel: For this first introductory lesson, we’ll be bringing in a special guest named Whooty. He’s an owl and I picked him up on Amazon this week. Basically, Whooty is asking a bunch of questions about the good news of God (Why did God do it? Can I earn salvation, etc.) and by the end of the puppet skit, Whooty decides to give his life to Christ. It’s in the early editing stages, but you’re welcome to take a look at the Good News Skit for your own inspiration (leave me a comment and I’ll send it your way)

you might want to check out this video from What’s in the Bible. It comes from Volume #10 of the series, which was one of my favorite videos.

Pictures of Good News: This lesson is all about “good news.” Of course, the main focus is about God’s good news, but kids might appreciate sharing some good news of their own. During small group, have kids either verbally share some recent good news in their life or have them draw pictures of “good news” and display it around the room. Write captions for younger kids if they’d like.

Wordless Book (or Bracelet): The wordless book has been a classic tool for years, designed to share the concept of the gospel in a simple to understand What’s in the Bible: (and easy to replicate) In case you don’t want way. Check out the full into fly in any birds of prey structions here. You could for your kidmin lesson, create a wordless book for

Leading the whoLe ChiLd your group or have each kid make their own. You could also create bracelets instead of books for a portable version. They even have nifty cubes called evangecubes (and a kids version!) that can do a great presentation of the gospel.

Set Up Some Centers: There are lots of ways to interact with the concept of the gospel (check out this great resource from Scripture Lady). Establish some stations or centers around the room so kids can experience elements of the gospel in a multisensory way. For example, you could set up a mirror and have kids look at it, remembering that God loves them just the way they are. You could make a “good news” post office

where kids mail postcards to family or friends telling them about the good news of God. Check out this lesson from Boz the bear for more ideas.

The Gospel on a Page: Here’s a great visual tool over at Truth for Kids that helps explain the gospel to kids with a few simple movements. You could even make kids their own set so they could share the good news with their friends at school. Head on over to Truth for Kids for the templates and instructions.

Coloring Pages: I’ve always been a fan of the coordinating coloring page, and now that adult coloring is hot, you can find even more great patterns to pencil in.

Facts – Your Kids Should Know About Octopus:

Instructions:

Lets Get

Busy

Keeping Drinks Hot • It is a marine animal and is classified as a soft body animal or mollusk.

• It is said that an Octopus spends most of its life in hiding • It has a well-developed brain and eight tentacles(limbs), with two rows of suckers each • An Octopus grows up to 1 meter long • The animal is one of the most intelligent invertebrates.

• Studies show that an Octopus learns easily, often from watching another octopus • There are close to 300 Octopus species

• When caught, an octopus will release a cloud of black color ink to obscure or block the attacker’s view • They are jet swimmers and can vanish in water • An amazing mimic, the species is capable of changing body shape to match other animals.

• An Octopus has the tendency to lose an arm to escape a predator and regrow it later • They are active predators and remember the environment and lifestyle.

They are capable of complex behavior.

Imagine you are making a hot drink.

You are just about to add some milk when you realize that your neighbor is knocking on your door. Should you add the milk now or wait until you have finished talking to your neighbor? Good question, time to do some research!

What you'll need: • • • • • •

4 cups that are exactly the same Hot water Cold water Cold milk A thermometer Spoons

• Half fill each cup with hot water.

• Check that all of the cups are at the same temperature. Leave the thermometer in one of the cups for now.

• Add 1 spoon of milk to the first cup. Add 1 spoon of cold water to the second cup. Add 3 spoons of milk to the third cup. Don't add anything to the last cup.

• Check the temperature of each cup every minute with the thermometer. Which cup of water stays hot for the longest.

Abbey Fleck (Age 8)

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This one's up to you, do you think you can you explain it?

Some other interesting questions related to this topic include: What are some good ways of keeping drinks hot?

Have you heard of the word ‘insulation’?

What happens if you want to keep a drink cool rather than hot?

Which is more likely to keep a drink hot for longer: a tall thin cup or a wide shallow cup? oung entrepreneur Abbey Fleck was only eight Do some liquids cool faster than othyears old when inspiration struck. She and her ers? dad had just finished cooking bacon, only to What type of cup is better for keeping discover that there weren’t any paper towels drinks hot: paper, plastic, clay or glass? to soak up the fat. Much to Fleck’s mother’s dismay, the pair improvised and used the classified section of a newspaper instead. Suddenly, Fleck had an idea: “Why not hang the bacon up while it cooks?” Not only would this render paper towels unnecessary, but it would also make the bacon healthier.

In 1993, after Fleck and her dad had spent some time experimenting, the duo brought forth a microwave-safe dish with three upright bars on which to hang bacon on while it cooked. They patented their idea a year later and eventually struck a distribution deal with Walmart.

Fleck’s grandfather took out a loan on his farm to pay for the first 100,000 dishes – but it seems to have been worth it. In 2002, Entrepreneur.com reported that the new company was earning more than $1 million in royalties annually, and Makin’ Bacon dishes are still sold at Walmart, as well as Kmart and Target.

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The 23rd Summer Bible School organised by Christian Higher Secondary School and Town Baptist Church, Dimapur concluded at Covenant Hall, CHSS on July 2. Altogether, 450 plus students attended the 4-day long programme who went home enriched in the Word of God, renewed lives in Christ Jesus.

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FAITH LEAF INSPIRATIONAL STORIES, MESSAGES, POEMS & SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES

California church frees 4500 slaves in Pakistan; Sees two Muslim leaders come to Jesus Mark Ellis

counts. “They were touching the car. Old women were crying, wanting to shake our hands, little kids hugging us at the knees, and everybody got food.

“It was the happiest day of my life. The magnitude of it — it’s hard to explain. To see that many slaves set free….I couldn’t even fathom it. I went to bed that night and said, God, nothing could top this.”

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estled in the coastal foothills of Southern California a church of 400 people undertook a big project – to build a school in Pakistan. But one thing led to another and on their fourth mission trip to the turbulent nation in South Asia, two church members negotiated with a Taliban leader to free 4500 Christian slaves working at a dozen brick factories.

They also participated in an evangelistic outreach that saw two Muslim clerics and several hundred others receive Christ. One of the imams had a powerful vision of Jesus as the Great Physician in the middle of the night following the outreach, which resulted in his miraculous healing and salvation.

It may have been the most productive short-term mission trip since Paul’s visit to Macedonia.

Coincidentally, the man taking the lead on this trip was an unassuming 73-yearold retired barber, also named Paul, aka “J.P.” He had trouble finding another person in the church to go to Pakistan with him, but at the last minute, another selfeffacing congregant, Mark, agreed to accompany him.

Their Christian connection in Pakistan, Pastor Tariq*, is the leader of a large network of house churches in a major city.

A few years ago, “Pastor Tariq had a bounty on his head from the Taliban,” J.P. recounts. “His best friend was martyred. The Taliban shot and killed him and burned his body, put it into a 55-gallon drum and took it back to Pastor Tariq, and told him they would do the same to him.”

Taking this warning to heart, Pastor Tariq traveled to the U.S. at the behest of his church and on that visit made his first connection with the church in Southern California.

“We gave him the second service to preach. He started bawling like a baby.

He has a wife and three kids at home and wanted to go back, but his church wouldn’t let him. But after a few weeks, a U.S. drone killed the terrorist who put the fatwa on his head,” J.P. reports.

Shocked by Christians enslaved in brick factories After Pastor Tariq returned to Pakistan, the lead pastor at the California church made his first trip to visit Tariq and was impressed by the pastor’s vision for Christian education and his desire to free slaves working at brick factories. The pastor visited one of the brick factories and was touched by the sight of an eight-year-old girl named Miriam making bricks.

“Every brick in Pakistan is made by a Christian slave,” J.P. notes, because Muslims will not do that kind of work. Pastor Tariq told him there are approximately 56,000 brick factories in Pakistan – all functioning with Christian slaves.

“It’s been going on for generations, like the Indian caste system,” J.P. says. “The slave owner has phony books where he charges them for food and shelter. Not only do they stay enslaved by his books, the debt grows and passes along from generation to generation. They inherit the debt of their parents and grandparents.”

While it is against the law to have slaves in Pakistan – these Christians are considered indentured servants – their harsh reality becomes a functional enslavement.

It is also against the law for a child under 14 to work, but the brick factories are full of underage children making bricks.

Apparently, the government looks the other way at many of the abuses that go on.

J.P. discovered a typical family of four has a quota to make 2000 bricks a day, working seven days a week from sunup to sundown. There are no days off. “They can do it but they have to work very hard. If they don’t meet their quota they don’t eat.”

The church in Southern California agreed to partner with Pastor Tariq to start a school and help free some of the slaves.

Initially, they inquired about paying the debt of the little girl named Miriam and her family, so they could leave the brick factory.

“It was too late,” J.P. laments. “She had already died from the terrible working conditions. She was 8 or 9 years old.”

After the vision to help Pakistan was planted in the church, one woman gave $40,000 to start the school building project.

After they broke ground, Pastor Tariq informed them he needed another $36,000 to continue. The lead pastor put the need before the congregation on Sunday and noted the money had to be wired by the following Thursday.

“That’s when miraculous things happened,” J.P. says. Someone walked up to the pulpit and announced they would give $5000 and asked if anyone would match it.

Another person stood and said they would match the gift. Eleven people raised their hands to say they would give $5000 each.

On that remarkable Sunday in 2014, between two services, $296,000 was raised. “We built the school and paid for two years operating expenses,” J.P. says.

The K-12 Christian school accommodates 2000 students.

J.P. had never wanted to go to Pakistan, but decided he must see the new school. He got turned down twice for a visa and finally went to the consulate in Los Angeles and shared his heart about the school. A consular official appreciated his compassionate desire to help kids and J.P. got his visa.

After his arrival in Pakistan, the first thing he did was go to a brick factory. He noticed “they treat the Christian slaves

worse than animals.” He learned the overseers will chop off fingers if a worker is not meeting a quota or tries to run away. “They constantly do things to put fear in these slaves,” he notes.

memorates the revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. At a little after 6 the Taliban owner called and said he couldn’t make it but would call when he was ready. At 9:00 they started to get nervous.

“I’m afraid to go over there,” J.P. admitA family finds freedom ted to Pastor Tariq. “This guy is evil.” Pastor He saw one woman holding a baby Tariq said he wanted to get the deal done while she worked. The baby looked like that night. he was going to die. The baby’s father, Simon, had three fingers and thumb cut off A tense negotiation his right hand. He only had one remaining Finally, the Taliban leader called at 9:30 finger on his hand to make bricks. and told them to come to his farmhouse. J.P. J.P. told Pastor Tariq he wanted to get said it was pitch black as they approached that family out. So they paid the family’s the man’s home. A guard came out to the debt and set them free. gate with a 57-magnum pistol.

“That family remains very special to “In our car, it was Pastor Tariq, Mark me,” J.P. says. “I’ve seen them every trip.” and me with our security guard carrying The church bought Simon a donkey and an AK-47.” a donkey cart and paid for two months A second car followed with three pasrent on an apartment. He started picking tors on Pastor Tariq’s board and another seup trash, then graduated to selling pro- curity guard. A third car was filled with four duce on the corner. Then he graduated to security guards equipped with AK-47s. supplying restaurants and produce comAs they pulled up a porch light repanies. Soon he was making more than vealed the house was heavily guarded by enough to support his family. other Taliban with AK-47s. They were ushAfter witnessing the joy of setting an- ered into a room that had one door, two other human being free, God impressed windows without glass, and a desk. The something on J.P.’s heart: This is what I night air was heavy. want you to do for the rest of your life.

“Mark and I sat down and Pastor Tariq On that first trip, the church was able stood at the end of the desk. The three pasto purchase the freedom of 48 Christian tors were standing against the wall.” The slaves. On J.P.’s second trip, they delivered Taliban leader and his secretary sat on the 60 people from slavery. other side of the desk.

“One brick factory we got 28 people out “Their guards and our guards were for free because we always have a video standing around. The guy guarding the going and cameras. The owner didn’t want door was very evil looking. The secretary us on the property. He said take them and looked very evil,” J.P. recounts. leave. He thought maybe we were from the Immediately the Taliban leader deBBC or some news agency.” clared he wanted $1000 per family – a The average redemption price is $600 dramatic increase over the agreed terms. to $700 per family.

The secretary asked if Pastor Tariq brought cash with them.

A miraculous trip “No, it’s in the bank,” Pastor Tariq reThe “miraculous” fourth trip began plied. several weeks ago, when Pastor Tariq inThe secretary turned red and pounded formed the church that a certain Taliban the table. “We want cash, cash, cash,” he leader, who owned 28 brick factories, was roared. being pressured by the government to “You ought to give them to us for free close some of them. because of all the money they’ve made for “He committed a number of atroci- you over the years,” Mark blurted out. ties,” J.P. learned. “One of his henchman One of the Taliban leader’s guards threw an 11-year-old boy down a well and started shouting, then turned and stuck drowned him. The mom and dad were the barrel of his AK-47 against one of the crying and wanted his body. They pulled pastor’s throat. the body up but wouldn’t give it to the This is going to be a blood bath, J.P. family. They doused the boy’s body with thought to himself. He waited for the room gasoline and burned him right in front of to erupt in gunfire. his parents. They threw the boy’s body in “Somehow, some way, nobody said the brick kiln.” anything else, and it calmed down. I have “There will be no justice for these par- no explanation. A lot of prayer went into ents. They (the overseers) consider him just the meeting and we were praying under another infidel who has died,” J.P. adds. our breath,” J.P. recalls.

When word of this and other atrocities Pastor Tariq turned to J.P. and said, “Do leaked to the government, they shut down you have anything to say?”

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“How old are you?” J.P. improbably In the email sent to the church, Pas- asked the Taliban leader. tor Tariq said there were 584 families they “73,” he said. could free from slavery at the factories, ap“I’m 73.” They stared at each other for proximately 4500 people. He thought they a moment. “I am an honorable man,” J.P. could get them out for $250 per family. said. “I came from America but I really was In a short time the church raised sent by God. God sent me over here to get $96,000 to free 384 families. The remain- his children free. You made an agreement ing 200 families would be released for free, with Pastor Tariq for $96,000. I’m not trydue to pressure from the government. ing to get them out for $76,000. I’m keepJ.P. questioned whether they could ac- ing the commitment that he made to you complish everything on a one-week trip. to get God’s people out of slavery.”

After wrestling with the logistics, J.P. de“I will have to stand before God some cided to go. day and I will have to give an account of “I was going to go by myself,” J.P. notes. how I’ve lived my life,” J.P. continued, sens“I couldn’t get anybody to go with me. It ing God’s presence in the moment. was short notice. At the last minute Mark J.P. pointed directly at the Taliban went and he was a major godsend.” leader. “You will have to stand before God When J.P. and Mark arrived in Paki- some day and give an account of how you stan, the first day they went to see the 200 lived your life. I’m asking you right now families who had already been freed. They to honor the commitment. We will write were living in a Christian neighborhood a check for $96,000 and you can go in the and found housing through Pastor Tariq’s morning and cash it. network of 150 house church pastors.

The Taliban leader studied J.P. carefulThe church sent enough money with ly, then nodded his head in approval.

J.P. and Mark for one month’s supply of To their great shock, he stood up food for all the redeemed slaves. The abruptly, looked at J.P. and said, “Will you church always works to provide transi- pray for me?” He put his hands next to his tional food, housing, and jobs for the fam- kidneys and said, “My kidneys are failing.” ilies they rescue.

J.P. stood up and placed his hand on The second day J.P. went to the brick the man’s back and prayed an audacious factory and told them they were going to prayer: “God will you convict this man of be freed. “We are planning on getting you all the horrible things he has done to your out tomorrow,” he declared. “You made people? Would you convict him of his your last brick.” sins? Would you through the power of the But there was some degree of faith be- Holy Spirit reveal yourself to him and save hind his announcement, because they this man from all the things he has done, had not cemented their final deal with the and save his soul, and heal his kidneys?”

Taliban leader.

They wrote out the check to free the Immediately they went to the brick fac- slaves and began hugging one other. tory to see the Taliban owner. “I don’t want The following day, they brought all the to talk here,” he told them. “I want you to newly freed slaves together in one place, uncome to my farmhouse at 6:00 tonight.” der a massive shade tarp. Pastor Tariq drove It was Ramadan, the month-long up in a Honda with J.P. and Mark in the back. period of fasting by Muslims that com“It was like we were rock stars,” J.P. re-

Huge outreach At noon the next day Pastor Tariq spontaneously decided to organize an evangelistic outreach for 9:00 that night.

“I didn’t think he would get anybody there. At 8:00 p.m. there were 200 people.

Then cable TV showed up and a guy with a drone. By 9:00 the crowd had grown to 600 or 700. Then the band fired up and amazingly, the crowd grew ten-fold – to 6000 people!

J.P.’s eyes widened when the worship stopped and 11 Muslim clerics walked in.

“Pastor Tariq had invited them to come.

He allows the Shiites to use his church for their prayers on Friday.”

The worship was very demonstrative, with people raising their arms and some were dancing. “The Muslim clerics were not participating. They were watching this,” J.P. notes.

Then Mark got up to preach. “Mark started talking about how to hear God’s voice. He didn’t realize it would be twice as long with a translator. He went 50 minutes and it was close to midnight when he finished.”

J.P. was set to speak next. Pastor Tariq turned to him and said, “Make it short.”

J.P. only spoke for a few minutes, presenting the gospel in a simple, straightforward way. He talked about Jesus living inside a person.

“Jesus can come in and change your life,” he declared. “You can talk to him and pray to him and he answers your prayers and you can have this incredible relationship.”

J.P. gave an opportunity for people to raise their hands and receive Christ. To the glory of God, several hundred Pakistan crowd worship raised their hands!

J.P. turned his head slightly and watched a Shiite cleric raise his hand. What’s going on? he wondered.

Then J.P. prayed for the sick. A woman came onto the stage asking for prayer because she was blind. When she still could not see after two rounds of prayer she was persistent, and asked for a third round of prayer. After the third prayer for healing the woman cried out “I can see! I can see!”

She was miraculously healed!

The Shiite Muslim cleric who raised his hand came up to close the evening in prayer.

“He started preaching up aPakistan crowd2 storm (declaring Jesus as the Messiah). Then Pastor Tariq tugged on his robe and whispered to him, ‘You’re on TV and shouldn’t be saying this.’” The man had received Jesus and wanted to tell the whole world.

The next morning Pastor Tariq received a phone call. One of the Muslim clerics wanted to come over to meet the American visitors. After he hung up the phone, Pastor Tariq explained that this man was a known terrorist, responsible for a plane going down.

“On the Internet he is identified as a terrorist,” Pastor Tariq said. “I don’t want him to come over,” he informed them.

“But if he wants to kill us he wouldn’t call first, he would just come over and do it,” J.P. reasoned. Pastor Tariq changed his mind, called the man back, and invited him to come.

When the man arrived and J.P. saw him, he was stunned. “I looked at him and I thought, this isn’t the same guy I saw last night. He was grinning and crying at the same time, tears coming down his cheek.

It wasn’t the same guy.”

A powerful vision of the ‘Man in White’ Then the Muslim cleric shared an amazing story with them. For the last couple years it became apparent that he had serious heart problems and needed a transplant. He was on the list for a heart transplant.

The cleric watched and listened attentively to everything that happened at the evangelistic meeting. Nothing that was said or done seemed to penetrate his hard heart.

But after he went home and went to sleep something remarkable happened.

He had a startling vision of Jesus – the Man in White – who came to his bed as the Great Physician. Jesus began to do surgery on the cleric’s heart.

When he awakened the next morning he felt better than he had in years. He raced over to see his cardiologist, who performed some tests and came back with his head shaking, completely mystified.

“Your heart is normal!” the doctor declared.

Overwhelmed by the vision and the healing at the hands of the Great Physician, the Muslim cleric prayed to receive Jesus with Pastor Tariq, J.P. and Mark. “He was crying, like a big old ball of jelly. He grabbed me and hugged me,” J.P. recounts.

After J.P. returned to California, he called Pastor Tariq. He said he was going to meet the former Muslim cleric that night. “He wants 1000 Bibles in Urdu,” Pastor Tariq said. “His wife has received Christ as her Savior, she saw such a difference in him.” “It is clear to see how God was showing His favor and protection over our ambassadors as they ministered in Pakistan,” says J.P.’s wife, Diana. “God is moving in powerful ways amidst a country that desperately needs Him.” *name changed for security reasons

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The greatest discovery of the century (The Dead Sea Scrolls) Selie Visa

1. Qumran: Qumran is best known as the place where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered not so long ago. The discoveries were made in caves located in the cliffs a mile or so west of the NW corner of the Dead Sea, at a place known by the modern Arabic name of Qumran. It is located between Jerusalem and the major Dead Sea beaches and other places like Ein Gedi and Masada. There are about 230 natural Qumran caves in the area and ten artificial caves and they are all spread over a large area. There are caves discovered, which were partly collapsed. Some natural caves went deeper then anyone had thought. It’s the be believed, that there are caves, not discovered yet, which connects several places together in the wilderness outside the caves.

Remains dating back to the Iron Age have been uncovered at Qumran as well as walls, pottery and a cistern from later settlements.

2. The Essenes Jewish: Qumran was established during the Hellenistic Period c. 134-104 BC and remained inhabited up until c. 68 BC multilevel structures, reservoirs, pottery kilns and houses have been excavated in this era. It was during the Hellenistic Period that the Essenes Jewish sect settled here, isolating themselves from big city life and living as a communal monastery-like community. The community devoted itself to the study of the Bible. The life of the community was largely ascetic, and their practices included ritual bathing, sometimes referred to as baptism. The sect is thought to have eaten communal meals, studied sacred scriptures for most of the night, practice celibacy and they had their own calendar. From information found in the Dead Sea Scrolls scholars have managed to get a clear picture of the community’s way of life and beliefs. It is thought that about 200 people once lived here.

In later periods of history there were Arab settlements here and during the Bar Kokhba Revolution the rebels may have taken refuge here.

The Essenes Jewish sect were the ones, who hid the Dead Sea scrolls in the caves, right before the arriving Roman armies who killed everyone.

3. The story behind the discovery: The Death Sea Scrolls were discovered in A.D. 1947, by a shepherd gazing his flock in a wadi at Qumran. As the story goes, a shepherd of the Ta’amireh tribe left his flock of sheep and goats to search for a stray. Amid the crumbling limestone cliffs that line the northwestern rim of the Dead Sea, around the site of Qumran, he found a cave in the crevice of a steep rocky hillside. Intrigued, he cast a stone into the dark interior, only to be startled by the sound of breaking pots. Upon entering the cave, the young Bedouin found a mysterious collection of large clay jars. The majority were empty and upon examining the remaining few, he found that the jars were intact, with lids still in place. However, a closer look revealed nothing but old scrolls, some wrapped in linen and blackened with age.

The boy had stumbled upon the greatest discovery of the century, the Dead Sea Scrolls.

4. Ancient manuscripts: This discovery brought to the attention of the scholarly world late that year and early in 1948. The most distinguished scholars called the find “phenomenal and sensational.”

The scrolls (biblical, deuterocanonical, and non-canonical) come from the last century B.C. and the first century A.D. At least 382 manuscripts are represented by the fragments of Cave Four alone, about 100 of which are biblical manuscripts. These include fragments of every book of the Hebrew Bible except Esther.

Some of the books are represented in many copies. The documents, dated between 130 BC to AD 70, were fragments of a library which belonged to a Jewish monastic community.

Near the cliffs of the Dead Sea is the site of an ancient building known as the “Monastery,” which has yielded important data about the nature, size, and date of the Qumran community.

From the sect’s literature we know that the people of Qumran were Jews who had split off from the Jerusalem (or main) stream of Judaism. A complete copy of Isaiah written in Hebrew was found and it was much older than any other known manuscripts. In all, 40,000 fragments were discovered and these have been reconstructed into over 500 books. About 100 of these are copies, with duplicates, of the Old Testament. In a general sense these underline and emphasize the accuracy of the documents we already have.

5. Importance of the discovery: The Dead Sea Scrolls proved that the Old Testament and the Hebrew Torah were true and independently confirmed! But there are mysteries too. We can only speculate about the scrolls which were destroyed when the caves collapsed and the scrolls which may never be discovered. There are caves ending somewhere in the surroundings of the Dead Sea, Masada and the Qumran caves. Those caves are long and go on for many kilometres. Some of them led to Jerusalem, others are unknown.

The discoveries of Qumran are important for biblical studies in general. In the matter of the text of the Old Testament, however, the Dead Sea Scrolls are of great importance. The text of the Greek Old Testament (or the Septuagint) as well as the quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament, indicate that there were other texts besides the one that has come down to us (the Masoretic Text). In relation to the NT, the Dead Sea Scrolls furnish the background to the preaching of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ, as well as the writings of Paul and John.

Speaking on the reliability of the New Testament, F. F. Bruce said, “There is no body of ancient literature in the world which enjoys such a wealth of good textual attestation as the New Testament.

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As terrorists strike Dhaka, India calls for Three killed as speeding BMW quick adoption of global anti-terror pact hits auto rickshaw in Jaipur uNIteD NatIoNS, July 2 (IaNS): As terrorists struck a massive blow in the region Saturday, India called for quick action to adopt the long-stalled Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) and expressed disappointment that the General Assembly failed to push for its early adoption.

Speaking at the General Assembly while Islamic State terrorists were carrying out an attack in Dhaka's diplomatic enclave and taking hostages, India's Permanent Representative Syed Akbaruddin said, "The perpetrators of terrorist attacks as well as the States that support and sponsor or provide safe havens to terrorists or terrorist groups must be made accountable."

Urging all nations to adopt the CCIT by the next session, he said that India was disappointed that the resolution on Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy adopted by the Assembly failed to advance its early enactment. Adopting it "would show that the international community is determined and pledges

Indian girl among Dhaka terror attack victims NeW DelhI/DhaKa, July 2 (IaNS): A 19-year-old Indian girl, Tarishi Jain, was among the 20 killed by Islamic State terrorists in the siege on a cafe in the Bangladeshi capital, the Indian government confirmed, while an Indian doctor who was taken hostage is safe.

Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted that Tarishi was among the hostages killed in the Holey Artisan Bakery, a popular hangout for foreigners, in the high-security and affluent Gulshan diplomatic zone of the Bangladesh capital.

"Tarishi was 19 years old. She passed out from American School Dhaka. Presently, she was a student at

to take concrete actions on counter-terrorism by filling in the gaps that are there in the existing regime," he said.

The resolution lacked a sense of urgency as it merely called upon "all States to make every effort to conclude a comprehensive convention on international terrorism." Akbaruddin later explained to IANS that India's "disappointment was that we would have preferred stronger language" in the resolution about the CCIT, "basically

Berkeley," Sushma posted.

Earlier, she wrote on Twitter: "I am extremely pained to share that the terrorists have killed Tarushi, an Indian girl who was taken hostage in the terror attack in Dhaka."

"I have spoken to her father Shri Sanjeev Jain and conveyed our deepest condolences.The country is with them in this hour of grief," she wrote.

Sources in the Ministry of External Affairs said Tarishi's father has been running a garment business in Bangladesh for last 15-20 years.

An Indian doctor was also taken hostage but was among the eight people rescued on Saturday morning.

setting a finite time frame for adoption of CCIT." The convention was originally proposed by India 20 years ago and its draft has been deadlocked since 2012 because of differences on defining terrorism and terrorists. Certain countries claim they are "liberation movements" and "freedom fighters" and try to exempt those that they favor.

"No belief, justification, political cause or argument can be used to justify the acts of terrorism," Akbaruddin said in his speech

to the Assembly.

The failure to adopt the convention, Akbaruddin said, "signals that the exponential rise in terrorist activities around the world has left us untouched."

He reiterated India's suggestion to create a counter-terrorism czar at the UN to oversee the fight against terror across the organisation and "convey a clear signal that counter terrorism has a significant place on the UN agenda."

"Currently there are nearly 40 entities involved

in different ways in the fight against terrorism," Akbaruddin said. "It would, therefore, be useful to have a senior official or an entity to coordinate the entire range of activities and bring more focus to such activities."

In working towards an international framework to fight terrorism, he said that India has concluded more than 40 bilateral treaties on extradition and mutual legal assistance and has set up joint mechanisms to discuss counter-terrorism with more than 25 countries.

Masud Bin Momen, the Permanent Representative of Bangladesh, noted that at that very moment a situation involving "armed assailants" was unfolding in his country. He called for making adequate funds available for implementing counter-terrorism initiatives. The Assembly resolution asked member nations "to prevent the abuse of non-governmental, non-profit and charitable organisations by and for terrorists,." It urged these organisations to prevent attempts by terrorists to take advantage of their status.

The mangle remains of the BMV and Auto rickshaw involved in the collision.

JaIpur, July 2 (IaNS): A speeding BMW car, being driven by the son of a Rajasthan legislator, hit an auto rickshaw and a PCR van, killing three persons and injuring five here late on Friday night, police said.

The BMW was being driven by Siddharth Mehariya, son of an independent legislator, police claimed. "The incident occurred at around 1.151.30 a.m. near Saint Xavier School when a speeding BMW car first hit an auto

India must be aware of emerging international law: CJI

NeW DelhI, July 2 (IaNS): Chief Justice of India T.S.Thakur on Saturday said in the evershrinking world "we must be aware of the international law" and deal with the emerging scenarios. "We must be aware of what is happening in the world, prepare for it with an ability to deal with them," the Chief Justice said in his inaugural address at a seminar on 'Principles of The Engagement of Domestic Courts with International Law' held here.

The seminar was organised by the regional chapter of the International Law Association.

Thakur said in the globalised

world political borders may still have some relevance but the economic borders have become irrelevant. The speed and dimension with which international laws were emerging and shaping, they have gone beyond the comprehension of any nation, he said.

Referring to the conflict of jurisdiction of different countries, the Chief Justice said decisions of the courts in one country would lose their efficacy unless the regimes in other countries respected them. However, he said the duty of the Indian State to follow or conform to the international

Chief Justice of India T.S.Thakur

law has to be read harmoniously with the provision of the Constitution and the prevailing laws.

Giving an example, Thakur said the order of the child's cus-

Centre mulls hike in min pay after unions threaten strike

NeW DelhI, July 2 (IaNS): With various associations of central government employees announcing an indefinite strike from July 11 against the "meagre" pay hike announced in the 7th Pay Commission, the government is considering increasing the minimum pay up to Rs 20,000, informed sources said.

But the employees associations are adamant that the minimum pay should be increased to Rs 26,000. "Increasing the minimum pay upto Rs 26,000 as demanded by the employees union is not feasible in the present situation but the government is trying to find a way out," a top government official told IANS on the condition of anonymity. Shivgopal Mishra, General Secretary, All India Railway Men Federation and Convenor of the National Joint Council of Action (NJCA) also indicated that the government is mulling to increase the minimum pay, but said that

until the government comes out with a formal proposal the strike won't be called off.

NJCA is a front formed by six government staff unions, including Confederation of Central Government Employees (CCGE), All India Defence Employee Federation and National Coordination Committee of Pensioners Association (NCCPA), to oppose the hikes given by the 7th Pay Commission. The NJCA officer-bearers will meet on July 6 to decide whether they intend to go ahead with their earlier plan to observe nationwide strike from July 11. "As many as 33 lakh government employees, excluding the defence personnel, will go on strike if we do not get some kind of assurance from the government to reconsider the decision. The major contention is on the minimum wage, which we are demanding to be Rs 26,000," K.K.N. Kutty, President of CCGE and general secretary of NCCPA.

tody in favour of an NRI father could not be mechanically enforced by the Indian courts.

"US courts have a different approach. Can Indian courts ignore to a situation where the mother of a child was not represented in the US court and was incapable of doing so on account of paucity of means," the Chief Justice said, pointing out that in such a situation welfare of the child would weigh with the Indian court.

He said the Indian courts would not be guided by Hague (Child) Abduction Convention that provides for an expeditious return of the child abducted by a par-

ent and taken to another country.

Referring to the areas like ocean, space, refugee crisis and environment where international law has an important role to play, the Chief Justice said emerging economies including India could not be penalised for the 'greenhouse effect'.

It is the developed countries like America that have been emitting carbon, contributing to greenhouse effect. They must pay under the principle of polluter pays, Thakur said. "If you have an international law that polluter pays, then then those who have polluted must pay," he said.

President inaugurates smart model village pilot project

NeW DelhI, July 2 (IaNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday inaugurated a smart model village pilot project at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The President said in the last four years of his presidency this was the first time that he was having the privilege of interacting with several sarpanches and village-level functionaries at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

He called it a landmark initiative to replicate the experience in transforming the President's estate into a smart model town-

ship in five selected villages in Haryana. He complimented and thanked all stakeholders -- the central ministries, the government of Haryana including district and villagelevel administration, local bodies and governmental and other organisations.

Since assuming office, the President had been emphasising on the opening of Rashtrapati Bhavan to the people.

"However, today he felt that Rashtrapati Bhavan had been truly opened to the public since the village representatives were

present there," a release from Rashtrapati Bhavan stated.

Expressing confidence that this initiative would not remain confined to these five villages but spread to the entire country, the President said it is only the representatives of the villages who can transform this country.

The five villages which will be developed into smart villages under this pilot project are Dhaula, Alipur, Harichandpur and Taj Nagar in Gurgaon district; and Rojka Meo in Mewat district of Haryana.

rickshaw in which four persons including the driver were travelling. Then it hit a PCR van. Three persons sitting in the auto rickshaw were killed while 5 others including at least three policemen were injured," a police official told IANS. The persons in the BMW tried to run away from the spot, but policemen sitting in the PCR van caught one of them.

"We have arrested Siddharth under Section 304 of IPC (Punishment for

culpable homicide not amounting to murder) so far," police official said.

Siddharth, who denied that he was driving the car and that it was his driver who was at the steering wheel then, also said that the accident happened due to the fault of the auto rickshaw driver. He also said there were three persons in the car.

Police, on the other hand, claimed that there were only two persons in the car - Siddharth and one of his cousins.

3 workers killed in blast in RCF's Mumbai plant

MuMbaI, July 2 (IaNS): At least three persons were killed and three others injured in a blast in the Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilisers Ltd factory here on Saturday, officials said. A RCF spokesperson said that the blast at the factory in Chembur area of northeast Mumbai occurred around 4.30 p.m. in boiler No. 2 which had been shut down for inspection and maintenance. The blast killed three contract workers working on the boiler and three others were injured. The injured have been rushed to a local hospital for treatment. The RCF - a public sector 'Mini Ratna' unit - has ordered a probe to ascertain the cause of the explosion. The spokesperson added that two other adjacent boilers have not suffered any damage and all other plants at the Trombay factory are fully safe and operating. Top police, company and rescue officials are at the site to supervise the relief and rescue operations.

Case against Jharkhand BJP president for son's marriage to minor

raNChI, July 2 (IaNS): A case was filed in Godda district court on Saturday against Jharkhand BJP President Tala Marandi for allegedly getting his son Munna Marandi married to a minor girl. The case was also filed against Munna and Bhagan Baski, father of the minor girl Ritu. The case was lodged by a government official under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act. Jharkhand State Commission for Protection of Child Rights had directed the Godda district administration to submit a report and lodge a complaint against Tala Marandi and his son. In June, allegations surfaced against Munna Marandi who was accused of sexually exploiting a minor girl on a false promise of marriage. The minor girl on June 23 had lodged a complaint in the local court of Godda district alleging that Munna had sexually exploited her. By that time Munna was scheduled to marry one Mamata Hansda. But she refused to marry him following the complaint of sexual exploitation by the minor girl. Munna then married Ritu Baski, who as per her school records is just 11 years old. Police on Friday had registered an FIR against Munna. The FIR was lodged in Boarajora police station of Godda district after the court referred the case to the police.

UGC declares new list Pesticides linked to decline of bees of fake universities needed for crop diversity: Experts NeW DelhI, July 2 (MexN): The University Grants Commission (UGC), on June 30, declared a new list of fake universities which it said are functioning contravention of the UGC Act. UGC Secretary Prof. Jaspal Singh Sandhu said in a notification that these "self styled, unrecognised" institutions has been declared fake universities and they are not entitled to confer any degree and cautioned the public at large not to take admission in these universities.

In a list of 22 fake universities in the country, Uttar Pradesh figures as the state with the most such varsities with 8 universities followed by Delhi with 6 such institution.

UGC list of fake universities in India: 1. Maithili University/Vishwavidyalaya, Darbhanga, Bihar.

2. Varanaseya Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi, UP/Jagatpuri, Delhi.

3. Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj, Delhi.

4. United Nations University, Delhi 5. Vocational University, Delhi.

6. ADR-Centric Juridical University, ADR House, 8J, Gopala Tower, 25 Rajendra Place, New Delhi.

7. Indian Institution of Science and Engineering, New Delhi.

8. Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society, Gokak,

Belgaum (Karnataka) 9. St. John’s University, Kishanattam, Kerala 10. Raja Arabic University, Nagpur 11. D.D.B. Sanskrit University, Putur, Trichi, Tamil Nadu.

12. Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, 80, Chowringhee Road, Kolkata.

13. Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, 8-A, Diamond Harbor Road, Builtech inn, 2nd Fioor, Thakurpukur, Kolkata.

14. Mahila Gram Vidyapith/Vishwavidyalaya, (Women’s University) Prayag, Allahabad( UP ) 15. Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayag, Allahabad (UP) 16. National University of Electro Complex Homeopathy, Kanpur.

17. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Achaltal, Aligarh (UP) 18. Uttar Pradesh Vishwavidyalaya, KosiKalan, Mathura (UP).

19. Maharana Partap Shiksha Niketan Vishwavidyalaya, Pratapgarh (UP).

20. lndraprastha Shiksha Parishad, Institutional Area, Khoda, Makanpur, Noida Phase-II, (UP) 21. Gurukul Vishwavidyalaya Vrindavan, Mathura, (UP).

22. Nababharat Shiksha Parishad Anupoorna Bhawan, Plot No. 242, Pani Tanki Road, Shaktinagar, Rourkela.

KolKata, July 2 (IaNS): Widespread use of pesticides for enhanced crop yields has led to the decline of pollinators such as honey bees which are needed for increase in yields and quality of 84 per cent of the crops grown for human consumption, experts said here on Saturday.

"Because of pesticides most pollinators, including wild bees, are dying.

We don't have enough pollinators. We need to protect their nesting sites, food plants and nectar plants and without that crop diversity would be affected," Renee M. Borges, Professor, Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore said here.

Explaining the linkages of pollinator population with food security, she said: "Micro-nutrient diversity, especially in a largely vegetarian population as exists in many parts of Asia, requires crop diversity, not just rice and wheat.

"Crop diversity is directly linked with pollinator diversity. We can get

Are ayurvedic remedies really safe? New report says ‘herbal’ could be ‘deadly’

There have been reports in the US of acute lead toxicity from Ayurvedic medications produced in India

rice and wheat which are wind pollinated but vegetables, spices, horticulture, apples, peaches, strawberries, even tomatoes require pollinators."

Coupled with the pesticide use, the other factors leading to the reduction in numbers of pollinators are the destruction of nesting habitats for wild pollinators due to intensification of agriculture worldwide and alteration of cropping patterns and land use practices leading to loss of adult and juvenile food resources for pollinators, she said.

According to V.P. Uniyal, a senior entomologist with the Wildlife Institute of India, who is document-

ing pollinators in the Himalayan landscape, bees are key ecosystem service providers.

"A decrease has been described from crop lands.

Some 84 per cent of the crops grown for human consumption need bees or other insects to pollinate them to increase their yields and quality," he said quoting a Food and Agricultural Organisation statistic.

Although, introduction of pollinators is going in a "limited way" in some parts of India, Borges said more studies are needed to document the status of pollinators. "We hope to do statewide studies," she added.

WaShINgtoN D.C, July 2 (aNI): Still confused about the efficacy of ayurvedic remedies? Here’s something to help you take a call. While many believe that “herbal” is synonymous with “safe,” it turns out ayurvedic medicines can in fact be deadly. A 26-year-old student developed lead poisoning from taking Indian ayurvedic herbal medicine, write doctors in the online journal BMJ Case Reports. During a trip to India, he took the herbal medications to treat his low back pain. On returning to the USA, he began to use them regularly, but developed pain in the upper central region of his abdomen, weight loss, dark stools, nausea and vomiting. A blood test showed he was suffering from anaemia and a high level of lead in his blood.

No other source of lead exposure was evident, so doctors advised him to discontinue use of his four different types of ayurvedic medications. He was given morphine and medications for nausea and vomiting.

Treatment to remove excess iron, known as chelation therapy, was initiated, and within months the patient’s symptoms resolved. “This case follows similar reports in the USA of acute lead toxicity from ayurvedic medications produced in India,” wrote Dr Judith GreenMcKenzie, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. “Concern regarding the use of ayurvedic herbal medicines originates from their easy availability, increasingly international use and global reach, lack of focused scientific research and the possibility of abuse in an unregulated industry,” she concluded.

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Bangladesh: Militants kill 20 before commandos end siege DHAKA, July 2 (ReuteRs): Islamist militants killed 20 people, most of them foreigners, inside an upmarket restaurant in Bangladesh's capital, before security forces stormed the building and ended a 12-hour standoff on Saturday.

Islamic State said it was responsible for one of the most brazen attacks in the South Asian nation's history, but that claim has yet to be confirmed.

It marks a major escalation in a campaign by militants over the past 18 months that had targeted mostly individuals advocating a secular or liberal lifestyle in majority-Muslim Bangladesh.

The gunmen, who stormed the busy restaurant in Dhaka's diplomatic area late on Friday night, ordered all Bangladeshis to stand up before they began killing foreigners, a source briefed on the police investigation said.

Among the dead was the wife of an Italian businessman killed by a machete. She was found by her husband after he spent all night hiding behind a tree outside the cafe while the gunmen were inside, Agnese Barolo, a friend who lives in Dhaka and spoke to him, told Reuters.

Seven Italians were in the cafe when the attack started, including several working in the garment industry, Italian media have reported, while seven Japanese citizens were unaccounted for.

The killing of foreigners will likely shatter the confidence of the expatriate community in Bangladesh, many of whom work for multinationals in the country's $26 billion garment sector that accounts for around 15 percent of the economy. Bangladesh is the world's second largest apparel exporter after China.

Thirteen hostages were rescued, including one Japanese and two Sri Lankans, the army said.

"SHARP WEAPONS" Army spokesman Colonel Rashidul Hasan said he could not yet confirm the nationalities of those who had died. Most of them had been killed by "sharp weapons".

Hasan said initially that it seemed all the victims were foreigners but now the army believed some locals were among the dead as well.

Six gunmen were killed during the police operation and one was captured, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said in a TV broadcast

ers. Some 15 to 20 staff were working at the restaurant, the employee said.

The rescued Japanese man was eating dinner with seven other Japanese, all of whom were consultants for Japan's foreign aid agency, a Japanese government spokesman said. The fate of the other seven remained unknown.

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the Japanese aid workers "were giving their all for the development of Bangladesh".

We feel strong indignation at this inhumane, despicable act of terrorism, which has claimed many lives," he told reporters.

Bangladesh Border Guards are seen near Gulshan restaurant, after gunmen stormed a restaurant popular with expatriates in the diplomatic quarter of the Bangladeshi capital, in Dhaka, Bangladesh July 1. (REUTERS)

after the army concluded its operation to clear the cafe. Two police were killed in the initial assault.

Islamic State, which has claimed a series of machete attacks on minority groups in Bangladesh over the past year, posted photos of bodies and blood smeared across floors that it said were dead foreigners killed in the assault.

Police did not immediately confirm whether the pictures were from the site of the massacre.

Gowher Rizvi, an adviser to Hasina, told Reuters security forces had tried to negotiate with the gunmen.

SPORADIC GUNFIRE The hostage crisis began when security guards in the Gulshan district of Dhaka, popular with expatriates, noticed several gunmen outside a medical centre, Rizvi said. When the guards approached, the gunmen ran into a building housing the restaurant,

packed with people waiting for tables, he said.

Ali Arsalan, co-owner of the restaurant, said his staff told him the attackers yelled "Allahu Akbar" (God is Great) as they stormed the building, split between Holey Artisan Bakery and the O'Kitchen Restaurant.

The restaurant was regarded as a tranquil place that was safe to visit in an increasingly dangerous city.

Police said the assailants exchanged sporadic gunfire with police outside

for several hours after the gunmen attacked the restaurant around 9 p.m. on Friday.

A police officer at the scene said when security forces tried to enter the premises at the beginning of the siege they were met with a hail of bullets and grenades that killed at least two of them.

A cafe employee who escaped told local television about 20 customers were in the restaurant at the time, most of them foreign-

SPATE OF MURDERS Bangladesh has seen a spate of murders in recent months claimed by Islamic State and al Qaeda on liberals, gays, foreigners and religious minorities.

A Hindu priest was hacked to death on Friday at a temple in Jhinaidah district, 300 km (188 miles) southwest of Dhaka.

Local authorities say no operational links exist between Bangladeshi militants and international jihadi networks. They say two local militant groups, Ansar-al-Islam and Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen, have been behind the violence

over the past 18 months.

Ansar pledges allegiance to al Qaeda, while Jamaat-ulMujahideen claims it represents Islamic State.

"The bottom line is Bangladesh has plenty of local, often unaffiliated, militants and radicals happy to stage attacks in ISIS's name," said Michael Kugelman, South Asia associate at The Wilson Centre in Washington D.C., using an acronym commonly used for Islamic State.

Islamic State had claimed more attacks in Bangladesh than in Pakistan or Afghanistan, he said.

The restaurant assault also comes after Bangladesh hanged an Islamist party leader, Motiur Rahman Nizami, on May 11 for genocide and other crimes committed during a 1971 war of independence from Pakistan. That has drawn an angry reaction and some scattered violence from supporters.

Foreign diplomats and human rights groups have warned that Bangladesh's ongoing war crime tribunals and the government's pressure on the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have created a backlash domestically, according to Brad Adams, Asia director at Human Rights Watch.

Paracetamol in pregnancy may Taliban leader says foreigners must quit Afghanistan for peace up autism, ADHD risk in kids lonDon, July 2 (IAns): Taking common painkillers during pregnancy more often is likely to raise the risk of autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, especially boys, new research warns.

The findings also showed that pre-natal exposure to paracetamol raises the risk of autism spectrum diseases more in boys.

"The male brain may be more vulnerable to harmful influences during early life. Our differing gender results suggest that androgenic endocrine disruption, to which male brains could be more sensitive, may explain the association," lead author Claudia Avella-Garcia, researcher at Centre for Research in Environmental Epidemiol-

ogy (CREAL), a Spanish research organisation.

On the other hand, maternal intake of paracetamol increased the risk of ADHD in children of both genders.

Persistently exposed children in particular showed poorer performance in attention, impulsivity and visual speed processing.

"An increase in the number of symptoms that a child has, can affect him or her, even if they are not severe enough to warrant a clinical diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental disorder," Avella-Garcia added.

The exposed children were at higher risk of hyperactivity or impulsivity symptoms at age five.

For the study, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology,

the team recruited 2,644 mother-child pairs in a birth cohort study during pregnancy.

Paracetamol could be harmful to neurodevelopment for several reasons.

First of all, it relieves pain by acting on cannabinoid receptors in the brain.

Since these receptors normally help determine how neurons mature and connect with one another, paracetamol could alter these important processes, the researchers explained.

"It can also affect the development of the immune system, or be directly toxic to some foetuses that may not have the same capacity as an adult to metabolise this drug, or by creating oxidative stress," noted Jordi Julvez, one of the researchers from CREAL.

U.S. Attorney General to accept FBI findings in Hillary Clinton email probe wAsHIngton, July 2 (ReuteRs): U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, seeking to tamp down a firestorm over meeting with former President Bill Clinton, said on Friday she will accept the recommendations of career prosecutors and the FBI director on whether to charge Hillary Clinton for mishandling emails.

The United States' top law enforcement officer, however, stopped short of saying she would recuse herself from the investigation of the Democratic presidential candidate.

"I will be informed of those findings, as opposed to never reading them or never seeing them, but I will be accepting their recommendations and their plan for going forward," Lynch said.

She was responding to questions from a Washington Post journalist who was introducing a talk by Lynch at the Aspen Ideas Festival, a gathering of government, technology and other business leaders in Aspen, Colorado.

Republicans, including presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, have said a political appointee like Lynch should not be involved in the email investigation and that the Monday night meeting with Bill Clinton shows Lynch is too close to the Clintons.

With a regretful tone,

Lynch said on Friday she would not privately meet with Bill Clinton again and that she understood how the meeting "casts a shadow" over the perception of the Justice Department's probe into Hillary Clinton's email use.

The attorney general said she has received many questions about her role in the investigation and "whether someone who was a political appointee would be involved in deciding how to investigate."

Republican lawmakers have called for an independent investigation of Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while secretary of state, saying the Obama administration's Justice Department could not be free of bias.

In Washington, White House spokesman Josh Earnest told a daily news briefing that the investigation is being handled completely independently of the White House and President Barack Obama.

Lynch was appointed by the Democratic president and sworn in on April 1, 2015, well after Hillary Clinton left Obama's Cabinet in 2013.

Career prosecutors are not appointed by a president and may serve through different administrations. The FBI director is appointed by the president but is not part of his Cabinet and is considered apolitical.

Lynch said on Friday that she had already decided to accept whatever recommendations prosecutors presented her before her meeting with Bill Clinton.

The private meeting with the former president took place on Lynch's plane after she landed in Phoenix on Monday night. Bill Clinton was leaving the airport after a rally for his wife earlier that day.

Lynch told reporters earlier this week that she did not discuss the email probe or other matters pending before the Justice Department with Bill Clinton, calling their meeting "primarily social."

The FBI is investigating Hillary Clinton's email use and whether laws were broken as a result of a personal email server kept in her Chappaqua, New York, home while she was secretary of state, an issue that has overshadowed her campaign.

Trump on Thursday called Lynch's meeting "a sneak" and questioned the judgment of both Bill Clinton and the attorney general. In a tweet on Friday, the wealthy businessman said the meeting showed the U.S. political system was "totally rigged" and that Hillary Clinton had bad judgment.

"Bill's meeting was probably initiated and demanded by Hillary!" Trump said on Twitter.

KABul, July 2 (ReuteRs): The new leader of the Taliban called for an end to foreign forces' "occupation" of Afghanistan as a preliminary step to a settlement based on Islamic law that he said would bring unity to a country riven by decades of war.

In one of his first public statements, Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, who was named leader of the movement after the death of his predecessor Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansour in a U.S. drone strike in May, said agreement was possible if the government in Kabul renounced its foreign allies.

"Your support and siding with invaders is like the work of those abhorrent faces who in our past history supported the Britons and the Soviets," he said in a message ahead of next week's celebration of Eid, one of the major festivals in the Islamic calendar.

He said the Taliban had a programme aimed at creating an independent and united country under Islamic law and told the Western-backed government in Kabul that "the doors of forgiveness and tolerance are open".

"Our clear message is that we do not want a mo-

nopoly of power," he said "All Afghan tribes and races need each other."

The statement came two days after a suicide attack that killed more than 30 newly graduated police cadets and wounded dozens more and less than two weeks after more than 20 people were killed in separate attacks in Kabul and the northern province of Badakhshan.

NATO leaders meet at a summit in Warsaw on July 8-9 where they are expected to approve maintaining support for the Kabul government up to 2020.

The Taliban scored a

series of military successes last year after the withdrawal of most international combat forces and now controls more territory than at any time since 2001. But the fighting has come at a heavy cost, with 11,000 civilian casualties last year alone.

Peace talks broke down last year after it was revealed that Mansour had covered up the death of the Taliban's founder Mullah Mohammad Omar two years earlier.

Efforts to revive them in a framework backed

by Pakistan, the United States and China have so far failed.

The Taliban's political office in Qatar, which has been a key point of contact in behind-the-scenes exchanges, would "continue its efforts with a view to resolving the Afghan issue," he said.

Pledging to continue on the course set by Mullah Mansour, he promised to strengthen justice, help the injured and the poor and guarantee the rights of women under Sharia law.

He also told Taliban fighters not to harm Muslims or public facilities including hospitals, schools, bridges and public utilities and not to oppress areas under their control.

Isolated and lacking labor rights, Myanmar’s housemaids toil in silence yAngon, July 2 (MyAnMAR now): Khin Htar Kyu was in her late teens when she left her village in Wakema Township, in Myanmar's Ayeyarwady Region, with a younger sister to find work in Yangon in order to help her indebted family.

Upon arrival she took the first job she was offered and began work as a live-in housemaid with a family in Sanchaung Township. Four years have passed and the 23-year-old has rarely had a day off since. She usually works from 4 am to 10 pm to cook, clean and take care of the young children.

With this gruelling work, she earns US$85 per month and free meals and lodging.

“Sometimes, I want to take one day off during the week but I can’t,” Khin Htar Kyu said, adding that she even cares for her employer’s baby in the middle of the night. “I was happier as a farmer, I had a lot of quiet and freedom. I need not care about anything except my crops,” she said wistfully.

Across Myanmar, there are tens of thousands of girls like Khin Htar Kyu who leave their poor families to become a domestic worker for wealthier households.

They usually receive little pay and lack labor rights protection, according to women and child rights activists, who said the maids are often young - or underage - and vulnerable to various forms of abuse by their employer.

Naw Aye Aye Hlaing, programme manager with

Yangon-based NGO Women Can Do It, said workers usually don't complain about their situation as they are isolated in their employers’ homes and lack support when they want to report abuses.

“Myanmar has no special support group to help housemaids as they are seen as unimportant workers,” she said, adding that more must be done to ensure proper treatment of workers.

VULNERABLE AND UNPROTECTED Aung Myo Min, executive director at NGO Equality Myanmar, said many maids are children from poor families who cannot care for them. They are placed with wealthier households and provide free labor in return for a roof over their heads.

“Some of these children have a lower status than domestic workers - they just get a meal and shelter, not money, for their work,” he said, adding that such issues also relate to Myanmar’s longstanding problems with ensuring child rights and preventing child labour.

Maung Maung Soe, a lawyer in Yangon, told Myanmar Now that maids are often poorly fed, lack proper sleeping quarters and are regularly beaten.

Yet, court cases against abusive employers are very rare as maids lack legal avenues to complain.

“They have little legal protection as there are no (labor) laws to protect housemaids against em-

ployers. But if they are accused of stealing money from their employer they can easily be prosecuted,” said Maung Maung Soe, who has provided legal aid to abused workers.

Files at Yangon Regional Police Headquarters obtained by Myanmar Now show authorities recorded only eight cases of criminal abuse of maids by employers in the whole country between 2011 to 2015, four cases of which were in Yangon.

In only one case an employer was sentenced. Kyi Hla Myint, a man from Yangon’s Bahan Township, received three years in prison with hard labor in February 2014 for beating a 14-yearold girl, burning her hands with cooking oil, and locking her up in a room without food.

In 2013, a 14-year-old housemaid managed to file a complaint with police over beatings on her head, back, arms and chest by members of a family in North Dagon Township who employed her for four years. Three of them are now facing criminal prosecution at the township court.

complaint. Otherwise, it is very difficult for them,” said Maung Maung Soe. Aung Myo Min, of Equality Myanmar, said the government should draw up legal protections for domestic workers and inform them of their rights.

“Housemaids need to know how and where they can file complaints against abuses by employers,” he said.

Nyunt Win, deputy director-general at Factories and General Labour Laws Inspection Department, told Myanmar Now that the Ministry of Labor, Immigration and Manpower has held discussions with civil society organisations over drafting a law that would set a minimum age for domestic workers and provide basic labor rights, such as working hours and holidays.

He acknowledged the workers’ situation was currently poorly regulated.

Myanmar Now contacted several National League for Democracy lawmakers, but none had knowledge of the draft law to protect domestic workers.

LEGAL PROTECTION NEEDED Rights activists said the cases are merely a tip of the iceberg as many abuses go unreported because victims lack strength or knowledge to stand up to their employers, or because issues are quietly settled by employers.

“Only if housemaids have major injuries on their bodies can they have enough proof for a police

IMPROVING RECRUITMENT Bringing poor girls from rural areas to work as housemaids in wealthier households in cities and towns is a longstanding practice in impoverished Myanmar.

The process often involved relatives or neighbours of the girls who would connect them with wealthier families, but these days most maids are

placed with an employer by recruitment agencies or unregistered brokers.

One informal broker in Yangon named Moe Moe said she had helped ten families find a housemaid in recent years, earning about $30 in commission per worker. She said she ensures that both maid and employer are suitable and trustworthy. “I will have to face any follow-up problems, so I avoid strangers in this business,” Moe Moe said.

The Yangon Kayin Baptist Women’s Association has created an organisation called Protection for Women in Household Services that tries to ensure that girls are employed by families who treat them well.

Naw Phaw Wah, the director of the organisation, said her staff have helped about 100 maids find safe jobs and carry out regular visits to check on their working situation.

“The employers are warned once if housemaids are found to be treated badly. If they neglect our suggestions the organisation withdraws its housemaid,” she said.

Khin Htar Kyu said she desperately wanted to quit work as a maid, but she needs to send cash to her family and help them save up to $1,000 to regain control of their farm in Wakema Township, which they pawned to a wealthy neighbour.

“I cannot foresee the day when our family can get back their land and I can go back to the village,” she said.

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Williams, Troicki fined $10K at Wimbledon

lONDON, July 2 (aP): Serena Williams and Viktor Troicki were fined $10,000 apiece on Saturday at Wimbledon for unsportsmanlike conduct.

The biggest amount deducted from a player's paycheck was the $12,000 for Britain's Heather Watson, also for unsportsmanlike conduct.

The No. 1-seeded Williams' fine was from her second-round victory over Christina McHale at Centre Court on Friday.

She smashed her racket repeatedly against the turf while sitting in her sideline chair after dropping the first set, then flung the piece of equipment so far behind her that it landed in the lap of a TV cameraman.

Afterward, Williams said she knew she would lose some money and joked about having not yet met her quota for harming rackets this season.

“I've cracked a number of rackets throughout my career. I've gotten fined a number of times for cracking rackets. In fact, I look at it like I didn't crack one at

the French Open or Rome, so I was doing really good,” Williams said. “I don't want to go too long without cracking a racket. You know, I'm on track. I try to crack a certain amount a year. I'm a little behind this year, so it was good.”

Troicki, a Serb seeded 25th, was punished for his tirade against chair umpire Damiano Torella at the end of a five-set loss in the second round on Thursday.

“Worst umpire ever in the world! What are you doing? Did you see the ball?” Troicki screamed, also telling Torella: “You're horrible!”

The outburst was prompted by a call as Troicki's opponent, Albert Ramos-Vinolas, served for the match at 5-3 in the final set. At 30-all, RamosVinolas hit a serve that initially was called out by a linesman behind Troicki.

It was not clear, exactly, who changed that ruling, but Torella announced the score had become 40-30, crediting Ramos-Vinolas with an ace and pushing him to match point.

Later, speaking to a small group of reporters, Troicki said about Torella: “He has no experience, no knowledge about anything.

He's just sitting there, calling the score, not trying to watch the ball.”

The umpire gave Troicki a warning for unsportsmanlike conduct.

When play resumed, Ramos-Vinolas hit a serve that Troicki returned long with a backhand to end the match. After the two players met at the net for a handshake, Troicki approached Torella again, waving a hand at him and saying: “Do you know what you did?” three times.

Troicki carried on, then headed directly from Court 17 to the tournament referee's office to explain his displeasure.

“He should be also fined, if you ask me,” Troicki said about the chair umpire. “He should be the one who's fined. I'm not saying he cost me the match, but he cost me an important point which could have changed the outcome of the match.”

stroke for stroke: Michael phelps edges lochte at us swim trials

OMaHa, July 2 (aP): Matching each other stroke for stroke, Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte surged to the wall in almost perfect sync.

Phelps got there first, just ahead of the guy who's pushed him hard for more than a decade.

It was like so many races they've had before.

There's one more to go in Rio. In the latest epic of their longtime rivalry - and billed as the last showdown in their home country - Phelps edged Lochte in the 200-meter individual medley at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials Friday night.

“Ryan and I always have a great race with one another,” said Phelps, who plans to retire again after his fifth Olympics. “When we race each other, we bring each other to a different level.”

Phelps led from start to finish, but Lochte was right with him all the way. In fact, he seemed to pull even midway through the final lap, but the most decorated athlete in Olympic history managed to get to the wall in 1 minute, 55.91 seconds.

Lochte was next at 1:56.22 and had no complaints about the consolation prize: his only individual race at the Olympics.

“I knew going into this race it was definitely going to be a dogfight to the end,” Lochte said. “It's been a long journey, but the journey's not over. We still have another month to get ready and show the world that the U.S. is number one.”

Lochte, an 11-time medalist, injured his groin on the very first day of the meet, struggled in his next few races and was down Sachin Jaiswal, Mokokchung SDO (C) along with officials of the Volleyball for Peace Team, to his final chance to get players of 44 Assam Rifles and 164 Naga Regiment (TA) and others who attended the Volleyball a swim of his own at the for Peace coaching camp organized by Volleyball for Peace at Imkongmeren sport Complex Summer Games. on Saturday, July 2. Friendly matches were held to mark the closing of the coaching camp.

Now, that's out of the

Michael Phelps, left, checks his time in front of Ryan Lochte, right, after winning the men's 200-meter individual medley final at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, Friday, July 1 in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo)

way, which means Phelps and Lochte will get another crack at each other in South America.

As a three-time defending gold medalist in the 200 IM, Phelps will be the favorite.

But he knows Lochte won't be far behind, especially with a month to get over the groin issue.

“I don't know of another person in this world who brings out the best in me like he does,” said Phelps, who has 18 golds and 22 medals overall. “Neither one of us likes to lose.”

Phelps and Lochte actually had their first encounter on the way to the deck. Lochte, walking out right behind Phelps, stepped on the back of his sneaker.

“I gave him a flat tire by accident,” Lochte said.

“He's like, 'What are you doing, trying to mess me up?' I was like, 'No, no, no.”'

All was forgiven when it was over, Phelps and Lochte holding up their arms together on the deck while the sellout crowd roared.

Australia's Campbell breaks 100m freestyle world record

Paris, July 2 (aFP): Didier Deschamps' France will be wary of falling victim to the same trap that ensnared England as the Euro 2016 hosts take on rank outsiders Iceland for a place in the semifinals on Sunday.

France are vying for a record-equalling third European Championship title and go into their quarter-final as overwhelming favourites against a country with a population of just 330,000.

But Iceland, playing at their first major finals, have blown away any notion they were simply in France to make up the numbers. The North Atlantic island nation held Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their opening group game, then sent Austria home with a last-gasp 2-1 victory before stunning England by the same scoreline in the last 16.

Defender Bacary Sagna compared Iceland's remarkable run to that of Leicester City's fairytale Premier League title success, with both country and city boasting almost identical populations. "They are kind of the Leicester of Euro 2016," said the Manchester City right-back.

"They deserve to be there. They showed in the qualifying tournament that they could beat the big teams like Netherlands and Czech Republic. "It is a quality team and you must not underestimate them," he added.

France needed late goals to overcome Romania and Albania in the group stage, while Antoine Griezmann rescued Les Bleus as they rallied after falling behind in the second minute against the Republic of Ireland in the last round.

Sagna warned his team-mates they will eventually be "punished" if they fail to address their tendency to start matches

slowly as they head into the latter stages.

With Adil Rami suspended, Deschamps is set to hand 22-year-old Barcelona-bound Samuel Umtiti his international debut alongside Laurent Koscielny in defence.

N'Golo Kante is also serving a onematch ban with Kingsley Coman, Moussa Sissoko and Yohan Cabaye all candidates to replace the energetic midfielder who played such a huge role in that Leicester success. Having plotted Iceland's incredible rise alongside former Sweden boss Lars Lagerback, co-coach Heimir Hallgrimsson is again keen to look at his side's limited expectations as an advantage.

"There is a big difference in the pressure on Iceland and on France," said Hallgrimsson. "France cannot lose the game, it would be horrible for the French nation.

But the Icelandic people would be happy if we get a good performance against France. "You dream big. But we are realistic, we can play the best game of our lives and still lose against France."

Jon Dadi Bodvarsson, who scored against Austria at the Stade de France, expects the tournament hosts to give Iceland a much tougher time than they had against England. "I think this will be a more difficult game. France play with more tempo on the ball and therefore it might be harder to defend," he said.

"They have a very good change of pace and are quick. They have some good individuals and we just have to be ready for that." Iceland are sweating over the fitness of captain Aron Gunnarsson, who is nursing a back problem, but Lagerback on Friday said the Cardiff City midfielder -- the team's long-throw specialist -- should recover in time to line up against the French.

in Rio.” There was another sweep in the women's breaststroke, where Lilly King added a 200 victory to her earlier triumph in the 100. The 19-yearold from Indiana won in 2:24.08, while Molly Hannis claimed the second Rio spot at 2:24.39, giving the U.S. team yet another Olympic rookie.

Then again, it wasn't totally a night for the upstarts.

Anthony Ervin and Nathan Adrian were the top two qualifiers in the semifinals of the 50 freestyle.

The 35-year-old Ervin led the way in 21.55, while Adrian was second quickest in 21.60. Both men are already on the team, with Ervin still seeking an individual event to go with his relay duty and Adrian set to defend his 100 free title from the London Games.

Don't forget Cullen Jones, a silver medalist in this event four years ago.

The 32-year-old was third quickest in 21.93.

Katie Ledecky's bid to add another relay to her Rio program took a big blow

when she finished seventh in the 100 freestyle. Abbey Weitzeil (53.28) and Simone Manuel (53.52), a pair of 19-year-olds heading to their first Olympics, earned the individual spots. Olympic veterans Amanda Weir, Lia Neal, Allison Schmitt and Dana Vollmer took the next four spots to put themselves at the head of the 4x100 free relay pool.

Ledecky will likely have to settle for three individual events and one relay at these games. Her sprinting still needs a bit of work.

“I would've loved to have gone faster, but I'll take it,” she said.

Phelps has locked up two individual events for Rio, having already qualified in the 200 butterfly. He returned about 30 minutes after his victory over Lochte to post the sixth-fastest time in the semifinals of the 100 fly.

That was good enough to send Phelps to the final Saturday night - his final event of the trials.

Then it's on to Rio, where one more race with Lochte awaits.

public discourse

BrisBaNe, July 2 (reuters): Australian swimmer Cate Campbell broke the women's 100 metres freestyle world record at the Brisbane Grand Prix on Saturday, sending an ominous warning to her rivals at next month's Rio Olympics. The 24-year-old clocked 52.06 seconds to better German swimmer Britta Steffen's previous record of 52.07 seconds set seven years ago during the now-banned synthetic swim-suit era. The London relay gold medallist beat her previous personal best of 52.33 seconds to claim the first individual world record by an Australian since the supersuit period. "It happened when I least expected it. I still can't believe it happened," Campbell was quoted as saying in the Australian Associated Press. "People have been asking me when am I going to break a world record for the last three years. "Now they will stop asking me the question." After a few testing years with injury and illness, the world number one has her eyes firmly set on the gold at the Aug. 5-21 Rio Games. The Wokha District Badminton Association (WDBA) organized a special 2 weeks pre"Anyone who goes to the Olympics and says they are not paratory coaching for the selected players at WDBA Stadium under the supervision of after gold are kidding themselves," she added.

Coach T. Imtisungit Ao.

Hosts France wary of Iceland

It was the end for another defending Olympic champion.

Tyler Clary finished third in the 200 backstroke and called it a career, having missed out on a chance to defend the gold he won in London. He finished behind California Aquatics teammates Ryan Murphy and Jacob Pebley, who earned the two spots for Rio. Murphy grabbed the lead on the second lap and pulled away to win easily in 1:53.95, completing a sweep of the backstroke events.

Pebley held on for the second spot, touching in 1:54.77 to earn his first trip to the Olympics.

Clary was next at 1:55.33. He clung to a lane rope while Murphy and Pebley celebrated, before swimming over to congratulate them both.

“That's it,” Clary said.

“I couldn't be happier to be sending Team USA off with two backstrokers that I have a lot of respect for, and I know they are going to represent Team USA well

Lewis Hamilton on pole again for Austrian GP sPielBerg, July 2 (aFP): Lewis Hamilton sped through the rain and sunshine with perfect timing in his Mercedes on Saturday to secure pole position for Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix. In a dramatic and incidentpacked qualifying session, the defending three-time world champion judged his speed and tyre-selection to perfection in the changing conditions to claim the prime starting spot with a best lap in one minute and 7.922 seconds. It was his second successive pole in Austria, his fifth of 2016 and the 54th of his career.

His Mercedes team-mate and championship leader Nico Rosberg was second fastest, but the German will start Sunday’s race with a five-place grid penalty after a gearbox change following his crash in practice on Saturday morning. "That was a really fun session," said Hamilton. "The first time I have driven in the wet here. It’s incredible how fast it dries up. It’s like driving through fog!"

Rosberg, who will start from seventh, said: "It was very exciting and I must say a really unbelievable job by the team, even Lewis’s mechanics came to help on my car.

"It was very tight and an awesome effort by them all.

Lewis did a good job at the end. Second is ok, but five places will be costly for me but I will make the best of it."

Another German, Nico Hulkenberg, was third fastest for Force India, but faced a visit to the stewards’ office for an earlier infringement. If he survives that, he will start from second. Yet another German, four-time champion Sebastian Vettel, was fourth for Ferrari, but he also faces a five-place grid penalty for a gearbox change.

Briton Jenson Button timed his intervention to perfection also to take fifth place for McLaren Honda ahead of Finn Kimi Raikkonen in the second Ferrari. Australian Daniel Ricciardo was seventh for Red Bull ahead of Finn Valtteri Bottas of Williams, Dutch teenager Max Verstappen in the second Red Bull and Brazilian Felipe Massa in the second Williams. After all the penalties are applied, Hamilton is expected to start ahead of Hulkenberg on the front row with Button third in a McLaren. Hamilton is seeking to reduce Rosberg’s 24-point lead in the drivers' championship after eight of this year’s 21 races. Rosberg is seeking to complete a hat-trick of successive wins in Austria.

Oh Belief! Where art thou?

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hat could be the greatest cry of our generation today?

Would it be a partial deliverance from the struggles we face daily? Or would it be the socio-political problems we encounter at every nook and corner?Holistically speaking, I reckon that the greatest cry of our generation today is to ‘help our unbelief.’ A multitude of problems are apparent today, and the government, churches, and various organizations are working tirelesslyin order to eradicate the social evils in our society; but, how many of us are truly concerned about the ‘belief’ an individual possesses? Is not the absence of belief the root cause of every evil?

Less importance has been bestowed upon the people of other faith, even though Christians are fully aware that their misconceptions require thorough clarification. No doubt, reasoning and debating is the order of the day in the 21st century.

But there is an urgent need to integrate Christian reasoning into daily conversations and debate with unbelievers about the only Way, Truth and Life!

There are a host of ethnic groups in different parts of the world, where many people have been ill-treated over the course of time. In the past, when religious intolerance was practised, religion was used as a tool for war and many people were slaughtered in the name of religion. Racism is another factor through which many innocent lives were adversely affected; these scars are carried even today. The poor being oppressed and exploited by the richis a reality we know all too well; it is rightly said, “The poor are the lost and the lost are the poor.” The horrors ofdropping atom bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki is still seen through the eyes of the descendants of the ones affected by radiation. The nightmares of the World Wars are still fresh today; the wars between nations, tribes, states, brothers... are they notevident today? The victims of all these struggles are crying for deliverance – they cry for someone who can come and rescue them from their nightmares, and whisk them away from their miseries. They cry for love, peace, joy, deliverance and salvation.

Can you and I grant them their innermost desires? Which therapist, doctor or philosopher can offer an antidote for the problems in the world today? What are the means for eternal deliverance?

Our cry cannot be answered, fulfilled or satisfied by a finite being. It has to be an

infinite being – God alone can rescue us from the bondage of sins and the chains of evil which surround us!

There is a recurring theme which runs through the Bible that says God hears the cry of the people crying out to Him.Today, living in a world full of pain and suffering, there is an anguished cry in every soul for deliverance from their sorrows. If only we cry out to God, He will deliver us. He is the same yesterday, today and forever; His love everlasting and unconditional.

A wise statement made by a friend really inspired me; it says, “once we completely surrender our lives to Jesus, then everything in our life comes to order.” This statement intrigued me, and as I ponderedupon it, it led me to the realization that believing, knowing and walking with Jesus is the one true solution to the unbelief that hovers around our environment today.

Jesus Christ is the sole key who transcends space and time, lifts us high above the stormy seas and unlocks the unbelief of our souls and sets us free so that our eyes will be opened to the Truth and we will be assured with the fullness of our belief; this, in turn, is designed to ultimately lead us to salvation and eternal glory with Him. All anyone ever needs to do is to simply believe in Him. If we truly believe, we will love Him; if we love Him, we will keep His commandments; if we keep His commandments, we will reign as co-heirs forever. Since the beginning of time, every act of God has been for our good; all He wants in return is for us to believe in His Son. And it is not enough that we alone be saved.

Armed with this Truth, we are duty-bound to spread the fragrance of Christ to every unbeliever because our Lord has commissioned us this task of making disciples of every nation. Another divine chain reaction will occur here: with the belief in Christ, all things will start to work for the good of the individual; a committed person will influence his/her family; a saved family will radiate the beauty of Christ and bring their respective societies to believe.

Inevitably, love, joy and peacewill replace hatred, sorrow and terror. It is thus evident that a single person’s change of heart from unbelief to belief in Christ will convey innumerable blessingsand bring forth a glimpse of heaven on earth. May ‘I believe’ be the victory chant that resounds loud and clear among us!

Husezo Rhakho, Bible student.

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ation’s most coveted fashion event Lakmé Fashion Week is coming to Guwahati for its first ever model hunt in Northeast. The event is being jointly organized by Lakmé and IMG Reliance Pvt Ltd. Lakmé Fashion Week has provided as a launch pad for several successful faces of the industry such as Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif as well as internationally acclaimed models like Pooja Mor and Bhumika Arora, who have scorched the runways of New York Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week.

The auditions will be held in association with Northeast India Fashion &Design Council (FNDC) on July 4th at Terra Mayaa Lounge, Guwahati, sharp at 1 PM. The auditions will be judged by high-profile national fashion influencers, along with Sonalika Sahay and popular Assamese actresses, Nishita Goswami and Barsha Rani Bishaya. The results will be announced on the same day and the winning models will get a contract to walk the runway at the prestigious Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016 which is scheduled to take place on 24th-28th August in Mumbai.

Matthew McConaughey will return to teaching

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atthew McConaughey is set to return to teaching and will co-teach a film class at the University of Texas in Austin. The 46-year-old actor and "Hunger Games" director Gary Ross are set to co-teach a film class at the University of Texas in Austin alongside the college's lecturer Scott Rice, which will

see 30 junior and senior students go behind the scenes on their recent film 'Free State of Jones', according to Los Angeles Times.

In a post on the school's Facebook account, which introduced the school's new lecturer, the institution wrote, "He's in the movies.

He's on the field. Now, Matthew McConaughey is in the classroom." And this is

not the first time the "Fools Gold" star - who studied radio, television and film at the campus where he graduated from in 1993 - has stood at the front of the lecture theatre as he has taught a similar class at the faculty before, and gives regular pep talks to the Longhorns football team ahead of their competitive games.

Alobo Naga release new single ‘ChasINg ghosts’ ft MOTO

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China stops gambling on Taylor Swift's love life

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fter a long break Alobo Naga has finally released his long awaited new single "Chasing Ghosts" feat MOTO on 2nd July from his upcoming album. The promotion of the new single was hugely done on social medias before the release. People from across the world like France, Germany, USA, UK, Australia, Nepal, Isreal, Poland, New Zealand, Palau etc. came out to support the artiste by holding a placard and clicking picture, even Celebrities like Bhaichung

Bhutia, Meiyeng Chang, Prashant Tamang, Ronnie Lahiri, Renedy Singh, Benjamin Pintoo and many others came forward to support the artiste.

Right after the song was released 1st July midnight , there was a heavy traffic of downloads, from all parts of the world. And the song was trending on iTunes new releases because of the multiple downloads.

Alobo Naga's Chasing Ghosts also featured MOTO, a Germany based music-producer, composer and arranger specialized

in pop music production originally, from Nagaland.

He has been working as a freelancer in the music production business for several years now. He has worked with and for artists from all over the world.

The song is released through iTunes India and International, Hungama music, artistaloud, wynk, guvera, idea music hub, vodaphone music, voda re.1 store, reliance and many other online platforms.

Well wishers & fans can download the song from these sites.

Saif Ali Khan confirms wife Kareena’s pregnancy

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S pop singer Taylor Swift's love life has become the latest unlikely product on Chinese online marketplace Taobao, with buyers gambling on whether she will break up with rumoured boyfriend British actor Tom Hiddleston.

Hiddleswift "insurance" plans are priced at one yuan (approx Rs 10) at Taobao shops and offer to double the pay if the couple split up within periods ranging from six months to a year, a search by AFP on Friday showed.

Betting is illegal in Chi-

na other than in state-sanctioned lotteries, but online sellers seek to avoid the rules by describing their transactions as insurance against an event.

The Legal Evening News said last week that the schemes became available after reports of the Taylor-Hiddleston relationship came out, with the busiest vendor recording 543 sales in a month and one buyer paying 400 yuan.

Taobao, the consumerto-consumer platform of Chinese Internet giant Alibaba, negotiated with the vendors to take down the

items, the paper said.

An AFP search on Friday showed most of the plans had been removed, with only a few low-ranking shops still selling them.

"It's funny," said one buyer at a vendor that has had 17 "successful transactions".

Similar offerings have included bets on whether Patrick Stewart might grow hair for the next instalment of the X-Men franchise and if Katy Perry will win a Grammy in 2017, the Legal Evening News report said.

All those bets appeared to be off by Friday.

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ollywood star couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan are expecting their first child this year end. “My wife and I would like to announce that we are expecting our first child in December. We would like to thank our well wishers for their blessings and support and also the press for their discretion and patience,” Saif, 45, said in a statement.

Gossip mills were abuzz about the stork visiting the couple when Kareena, 35, and Saif recently went to London.

Also some of her pictures were flashed across media apparently showing the baby bump. However, on return from the trip when the media quizzed

op singer Katy Perry passed 90 million followers on Twitter, becoming the first person to ever do so. The social network celebrated the event by tweeting her with a fun graphic, which she immediately shared with the world, but not before adding a very Katy Perry-style comment: “Dang this is tight.”

Perry has become a global success and a household name in just a few years, and it is noteworthy that with only three albums under her belt, she is already one of the bestselling, best-charting, and most-followed artists of all time. While she has massive followings on all social channels, Twitter is by far her biggest audience. On Instagram, she has just over 51 million followers, and her Facebook account now has 71 million likes.

Katy isn’t just great at crafting a hit tune, she is also an incredibly savvy marketer and businesswoman. She wields her gargantuan social following wisely, promoting products and causes that are near and dear to her, as well as those that can help line her pockets. The banner photo on her Twitter profile page at the moment is a line of cat-themed nail polishes she helped create, and recent tweets see her promoting everything from an artist signed to her record label to

Kareena about it, she flatly denied.

Saif, son of Tiger Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore, tied the knot with Kareena in October 2012 after a five-

a partnership she has with Staples that supports teachers. After all, a pop star doesn’t make $135 million in a single year and land on the cover of Forbes without understanding the power of your social media.

The growth in followers that Perry’s account has experienced over the past few years is nothing short of meteoric. In fact, about one year ago (almost to the day), she placed first on Forbes’ Social 100 list. At the time, she had just over 71 million followers, and 367 days later, she is up by 19 million.

90 million followers is certainly an impressive feat, but there is no reason why Perry should see her numbers stall there. In fact, that total will likely climb even higher later this year when new music is expected from the superstar. It has been a few years since her last album dropped, and fans are anxiously awaiting what is sure to become one of the biggest pop records of 2016 and 2017.

Every time Perry has a new album and a handful of radio singles, she promotes them both heavily, and her label puts plenty of money behind the effort. With what is expected to be an intense promotional calendar ahead of her, her Twitter account could begin receiving even more attention than it already does.

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year courtship. Saif was earlier married to actress Amrita Singh and has two children -- daughter Sara and son Ibrahim.

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Zayn Malik's heritageinspired clothing collection

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he 'PILLOWTALK' hitmaker has released a 23-piece collection of tshirts, hoodies and sweatshirts inspired by his latest music release and his roots.

He said: "Everything was created with the idea that this is something I would want to wear. I wanted to approach this as an opportunity to extend my ideas as an artist, and to give fans another facet of who I am .. "My family is from Pakistan, so having artwork in Urdu has huge significance to me."

And the 23-year-old singer teamed up with illustrator Mark Wilkinson, who is best known for his work on Iron Maiden's cover art, for the collection and says it gave him a "license to do something exciting conceptually". He added to Vogue magazine: "Working with Mark gave me a license to do something exciting conceptually with a lot of colour and detail. The art we created gives a nod to the vintage rock-band

'Talking Tom' app partners with Kevin Spacey's comedy Film studio EuropaCorp and entertainment company Outfit7 are launching a global partnership between the upcoming Kevin Spacey comedy “Nine Lives” and the popular Talking Tom Cat app. It is the first time that Talking Tom has partnered with a feature film for a cross-brand integration since it was introduced in 2010 with a cat that responded to gestures made on smartphone and tablet screens, and could animate voice recordings, reports variety.com.

“I am thrilled with our Talking Tom partnership because of its seamless integration into the film,” said Tommy Gargotta, President of Marketing at EuropaCorp. “It lines up great not only with our story but with our core audience, and gives us the opportunity to connect with billions of potential fans in an authentic and creative way," he added.

The alliance, announced Friday, comes a month before EuropaCorp opens "Nine Lives", which also stars Jennifer Garner, Robbie Amell, Malina Weissman, Mark Consuelos, Christopher Walken, and Cheryl Hines. In the film, Spacey plays a workaholic father who suddenly finds himself trapped in the body of his family's newly adopted cat and must learn to reconnect with his family or remain a cat forever.

Outfit7 has upgraded the The Talking Tom app with a new "Nine Live" record button for users to record and share "second chance videos." Outfit7 also created content for all of its social media channels including graphics/videos with the cast and a special engagement video featuring Garner and Talking Tom. Additionally, the Talking Tom app and Tom cat character have been incorporated into various aspects of the film.

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T-shirts but with my own concept."

Meanwhile, the former One Direction star opted for his own design to wear to the Met Ball earlier this year and revealed it was inspired by a video game character. He shared: "I wasn't really sure what to expect. I know it's a big deal in the fashion industry.

Anna Wintour obviously runs the whole thing so it was an honour to even get to go. I was asked to design my own costume by Donatella Versace!

"It was cool. I had seen a few people hitting me online, saying negative things about it. But I enjoyed it because they were saying I looked like a dude from Mortal Kombat, and it was actually based on a character called Jax. He had metal arms and the theme was technology so I just took it from him ... It's a bit easy to just dress up in a suit. I like to do things that are a bit outside of that."

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Wales fight back to reach historic semi-final

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LiLLe, JuLy 2 (AFP): Wales and unsung hero Hal Robson-Kanu completed a stunning fightback to beat Belgium 3-1 in Euro 2016 on Friday and reach their first major tournament semi-final.

The victory in Wales' first ever participation in a European Championship finals sets up a mouthwatering duel between their talisman Gareth Bale and his Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo when the tournament's last British representatives face Portugal in Lyon on Wednesday.

Radja Nainggolan gave Belgium the lead in the quarter-final in Lille, but Ashley Williams brought Wales level before a dazzling strike from RobsonKanu, whose contract with English second-tier club Reading expired on Thursday. A late header by substitute Sam Vokes wrapped up a historic victory for Wales.

"Dreams, don't be afraid about dreams, because four years ago I was as far away from this as you can imagine and look what has happened," said Wales manager Chris Coleman, who succeeded his late friend Gary Speed as manager in 2012.

"If you work hard enough and you are not afraid to dream and not afraid to fail, this happens. It's sweet and

I'm enjoying it."

Coleman's men surpassed the Wales greats of 1958, whose quarter-final showing at that year's World Cup in Sweden had been the country's greatest previous footballing achievement.

But they will have to do without both Ben Davies and Aaron Ramsey after they received bookings that ruled them out of the semifinal.

Belgium coach Marc Wilmots will tough questions about his failure to achieve more with one of his nation's finest collections of players, who also fell in the last eight at the 2014 World Cup. He was missing three of his four first-choice defenders -- Vincent Kompany and Jan Vertonghen through injury, Thomas Vermaelen through suspension -- but with no other previous tournament-winners in this half of the draw, defeat represented a massive missed opportunity.

"We had a young average age. I think the players have potential. I'm not going to kill them," Wilmots said. "We could have played better. I can't explain why we kept dropping back."

- Williams joy Inside the first 10 minutes, Yannick Carrasco, Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard had all gone close for Belgium, while Rom-

elu Lukaku failed to make telling contact with a deep Kevin De Bruyne corner.

Robson-Kanu headed over for Wales and Bale hit the side-netting, but in the 13th minute Belgium went ahead when Nainggolan met Hazard's lay-off with a blistering 30-yard shot that whistled into the top-left corner.

Welsh indiscipline at the back was costing them as Davies, James Chester and Chris Gunter all picked up bookings, the former's yellow card ruling him out of the semi-final.

But their reaction to falling behind was exemplary and after Neil Taylor had been denied by Thibaut Courtois, Williams met Ramsey's right-wing corner with a thumping downward header to equalise in the 31st minute.

The Swansea City centre-back, criticised for some shaky group-stage displays, was a picture of joy, racing down the touchline to embrace Coleman and the Wales coaches and substitutes.

The goal seemed to unsettle Belgium and Wales ended the first half on top, with Williams heading another Ramsey corner over the bar and Courtois fielding Bale's low shot and a Robson-Kanu header.

Wilmots stiffened his midfield at half-time, sending on Marouane Fellaini

Poland, Portugal face UEFA disciplinary probes

Sam Vokes heads in the third goal for Wales.

for Carrasco, and his side made a flying start to the second period, with Lukaku, De Bruyne and Hazard all narrowly missing the target. But it was Wales who scored next with a 55thminute goal that lit up the

tournament.

Ramsey's lofted cross from the right found Robson-Kanu, who took Meunier, Fellaini and Jason Denayer out of the game with a sublime Cruyff turn before planting a shot past

Courtois.

In a taut finish to the game, Fellaini and Ramsey also received suspensionincurring bookings, the latter tarnishing perhaps his best ever Wales performance with a needless

handball. Fellaini headed wide and Williams was fortunate to avoid conceding a penalty for catching Nainggolan, before Vokes delivered the coup de grace with a stunning header from Gunter's cross.

PAris, JuLy 2 (AFP): Poland and Portugal's football authorities became the latest to come under scrutiny from UEFA as European football's governing body opened disciplinary proceedings against both federations on Friday.

Portugal progressed to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 with a 5-3 penalty shootout win in Marseille after the teams were tied at 1-1 after extra-time.

The Polish Football Federation (PZPN) face sanctions for the setting off of fireworks, crowd disturbances and a delay to kick-off. Meanwhile, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) could also be punished for the setting off of fireworks and field invasions by supporters as one fan ran towards superstar Cristiano Ronaldo after entering the pitch in extra-time. The FPF had already been cited

by UEFA when a fan ran onto the field to take a picture with Ronaldo at the end of their 0-0 draw with Austria on June 18th. Both cases will be dealt with by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body on 21 July.

Djokovic's 30-match Slam streak ends at Wimbledon

LONDON, JuLy 2 (AP): Novak Djokovic's 30-match Grand Slam winning streak ended stunningly Saturday with a 7-6 (6), 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (5) loss to Sam Querrey in Wimbledon's third round.

Djokovic had won the past four major titles in a row - and was halfway to the first calendar-year Grand Slam for a man since Rod Laver in 1969.

But things began looking bleak for Djokovic when the match began Friday and he dropped the first two sets against Querrey, an American ranked 41st. After play was halted by rain, a recurring theme in this contest and the tournament as a whole, Djokovic came back out

Saturday and played much better.

He took the third set, then went up a break in the fourth at 5-4. Querrey steeled himself there to break right back, then held to lead 6-5.

That's when Saturday's third rain delay arrived, following those at 4-0 for Djokovic in the third set, and at 1-all in the fourth.

When they resumed, Djokovic held serve to stay in the match and send the fourth set to a tiebreaker.

Djokovic went ahead 3-1, but Querrey hung in there, and on his second match point, a stray forehand by the big favorite sailed wide to end it.

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(LEFT) Novak Djokovic of Serbia gestures. (RIGHT) Sam Querrey of the U.S celebrates after beating Djokovic. (AP Photos)

Djokovic at any major tournament in more than a year: He was beaten by Stan Wawrinka in the French Open final in June 2015.

Since then, Djokovic won his third trophy at Wimbledon last July, his second at the U.S. Open in September, his sixth at the Austra-

lian Open in January, and his first at the French Open less than a month ago.

How surprising was this result? Djokovic owns a total

of 12 Grand Slam titles - including each of the past two at Wimbledon - while Querrey has never made it past the fourth round at any major. Plus, Djokovic entered this matchup having won 8 of 9 previous head-to-head meetings between the pair.

And compare the pair's past records at the All England Club: Both entered this matchup with the same number of losses at the event, eight, but the difference in wins was the not-insignificant tally of 54 for Djokovic to nine for Querrey. Now make that 10 for the 28-year-old Querrey, who smacked 31 aces against Djokovic, widely considered the top returner of his era - and perhaps any.

End of an era as United legend Giggs quits club

LONDON, JuLy 2 (reuters): Ryan Giggs is leaving Manchester United after 29 years at Old Trafford, the Premier League club said on Saturday.

The 42-year-Welshman played 963 games for United, winning 13 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues in a glittering career before hanging up his boots in 2014. He worked in coaching roles with managers David Moyes and Louis van Gaal after Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 but decided not to seek a role alongside Jose Mourinho who took

over the top job in May. “After 29 seasons at Manchester United as a player and assistant manager, I know winning is in the DNA of this club - giving youth a chance, and playing attacking and exciting football,” Giggs said in a club statement.

“It’s healthy to have high expectations, it’s right to expect to win. Manchester United expects, deserves, nothing less,” he added.

“This is why it is a huge decision for me to step away from the club that has been my life since the

age of 14. It has not been a decision that I have made lightly.

“However, the time feels right and although I have no immediate plans to step into management,

it is where I want to be.”

Giggs congratulated Portuguese Mourinho on his appointment.

“There are only a handful of proven winners at the very highest level and Jose is unquestionably one of them,” he said.

“My final thank you is to the fans. I cannot begin to tell you how much I will miss walking out at Old Trafford in front of you. It’s extremely difficult to say goodbye after 29 years. I have loved every minute both as a player and assistant manager.”

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Zlatan ready to create special memories at United

LONDON, JuLy 2 (reuters): Zlatan Ibrahimovic completed his move to Manchester United on a Friday with the flamboyant Swedish striker saying he was ready to create "more special memories" at the Old Trafford club.

United did not disclose any contract details but British media reported that Ibrahimovic had signed a one-year deal to join up again with the Premier League club's new manager Jose Mourinho.

United have not paid a fee to sign the 34-year-old, who was out of contract after leaving Paris St Germain.

"I am absolutely delighted to be joining Manchester United and am looking forward to playing in the Premier League," he said in a club statement. "I have thoroughly enjoyed my career so far and have some great memories. I am now ready to create more special memories in England," he added.

"It goes without saying that

I cannot wait to work with Jose Mourinho once again. He is a fantastic manager and I am ready for this new and exciting challenge."

Ibrahimovic has won titles in four different countries in a career which began with his hometown team Malmo in 1999 and has included spells at Ajax Amsterdam,

Juventus, Inter Milan, where he played under Mourinho, Barcelona and AC Milan.

He has scored 392 goals in 677 games and won a trophy in each season since 2001.

"Zlatan needs no introduction.

The statistics speak for themselves," Mourinho said. "Ibra is one of the best strikers in the world and a player who always gives 100 percent.

"He has won the most important league championships in the world of football, now he has the opportunity to play in the best league in the world and I know he will grasp this opportunity and will work hard to help the team win titles."

Ibrahimovic retired from internationals after Sweden's Euro 2016 exit last week, having won 116 caps and scored 62 goals. He left PSG, having made 180 appearances and netting 156 goals, after breaking the Ligue 1 club's all-time league scoring record and winning a second straight domestic treble.

Chairman Ed Woodward paid tribute to Giggs's contribution.

“Ryan’s place in the history of Manchester United is assured,” he said.

“He has been a constant presence at the club since 1987 and during his playing days, regularly delighted crowds; first with his dazzling wing play and later with his intelligence and ability to dictate a game.”

“He has tackled his coaching and management responsibilities with similar rigor and diligence.

Everyone at the club wishes him well in his new career.”

Dortmund accepts United’s bid for Henrikh Mkhitaryan

DOrtMuND, JuLy 2 (AP): Borussia Dortmund has accepted a bid from Manchester United for midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who would become Jose Mourinho's third signing as manager if the transfer is completed. Dortmund said it was agreeing to sell the 27-year-old Armenia international to the 20time English champions as he had only one year remaining on his Dortmund contract.

United is yet to announce a deal for Mkhitaryan, who is yet to agree on personal terms, pass a medical examination or receive a British work permit.

If the transfer is completed, Mkhitaryan will follow striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic and defender Eric Bailly into United since Mourinho succeeded Louis van Gaal in May.

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