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MKr Pillai removed as nagaland Police consultant Morung Express news Kohima | June 14

Director General of Police (DGP) Nagaland, LL Doungel today informed that the consultancy contract of retired ASP, MKR Pillai in the PHQ has been terminated with immediate effect. This comes following interstate raids conducted by the IT Department at Pillai’s establishments and amidst investigations into the huge unaccounted asour government gave us sets that were uncovered electricity without power? during the raids. This is unacceptable! “To allay any misgivings from the public we have deThe Morung Express cided to terminate his conwith immediate efPoll QuEsTion sultancy fect,” said Doungel. Pillai was Vote on www.morungexpress.com working at the PHQ as a conSMS your anSwer to 9862574165 sultant for Motor & Transport, where he also deals Should Nagaland state legislators use social with other matters such as media for interactive Modernisation of Police. dialogue with the public? “The decision has been made, which will be conveyed to the government Yes no others and government will issue the order,” said Doungel, who also mentioned that The Morung over the years the consultancy contract had been Express App renewed from “time to for Android time” but did not “know for how long.” phones is to media pernow available sonsSpeaking at his office on June 14, Doungel clarified that for free at questioning the stand of the Google the department and its silence over the Pillai case Play Store. might be imprecise, since

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The broader problem is ‘no one follows the rules’ Morung Express news Kohima | June 14

While the Nagaland government has chosen to remain comfortably silent on the matter, the IT raids have raised broader questions in a state that is plagued by allegations of institutional and political corruption that has no respect for the rule of law. However, for some, this case provides an opportunity to identify core systemic problems ailing Nagaland state. “The problem is nobody follows the rules,” stated a senior Police officer while interacting with the media on June 13. This case is “just a symptom of the the raid happened outside the State and was conducted by the Income Tax Department. “This is not a case of keeping silent. There is nothing to say also because it happened outside the state in Kerala and it is to do with the Income Tax department. We also have heard from the media that IT raids had been conducted in premises of Pillai’s property. We are also following up on it and we don’t have anything to do with the raiding,” the Nagaland DGP said.

problems in Nagaland,” the officer lamented and added that the problem is the system itself. The officer emphasized the need to adhere to the Nagaland Government Servant Conduct Rules, 1968, wherein two significant rules among the 34 rules and regulations issued on government employees were emphasized. One of the rules concerns the prohibition of government servants engaging in any trade or undertaking any employment other than his/her public duties or carrying on directly or indirectly any business or undertaking or using his/her position as a Government servant to help such business or

Action should be taken on the basis of certain evidences, Doungel stated, and further informed that, when the raid was conducted by the IT Department, the police department had no evidence. Therefore, disciplinary actions cannot be taken because Pillai is a retired police and is only a consultant in PHQ, the DGP said. “Disciplinary Action can only be taken on government servants and not somebody who has retired, so the most we can do is terminate his con-

undertaking. The other relates to the submission of an annual return of movable and immovable properties owned by a government employee. This rule, the officer pointed out, is rarely practiced by government officials. “If these two things are in place in Nagaland,” the officer stated that, “no government servant can have assets disproportionate to his income. These are things which should be followed but are not being followed. This leads to generation of unaccounted wealth.” “Ignorance of law is no defence or excuse,” asserted the officer. “Just because our

sultancy. That is what we have done. We don’t have anything to go by. Certain evidences of wrongdoings is required, we cannot simply register cases. Terminating his contract is as much we can do. Other than that what do we do? If it is established that there is a criminal act or offences then we can take cognizance of that but upto now IT has not shared with us. Till now we have no such evidences, they have not shared with us so until we have the evidences we cannot take up the case,”

system is rotten and compromised we think that within Nagaland we have no problems but when this system interacts with other systems then the problems emerge … and conflict comes,” the officer observed. “We think that we can get away but the other system will not allow you to get away,” the officer cautioned. The officer observed that the prejudices which are functional in Naga society have percolated in all government establishments, which has allowed the fusion of milk and water. Whereby in the process, no one is able to identify which is milk and which is water anymore.

he added. Despite the State Vigilance Commission giving suo moto cognizance to the case, the DGP stated that the area of focus is only on his Consultancy—on how he was appointed and the terms of his appointment-and not how he has amassed money. On a question raised regarding the Nagaland Police Truck that was found at one of Pillai’s property in Pandalam, Doungel said, “We’ll have to check from the detailment of the vehicle duties from the logbook

CNTC calls for thorough investigation into case DIMAPUR, JUne 14 (Mexn): The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) has demanded that a thorough investigation be carried out on all those involved in this case. A press note from the CNTC said that it would not be remain a mute spectator “when all these deeds of duping and double crossing acts of fleecing the resources meant for the state allotted by the centre are embezzled by some unscrupulo us outsiders.” It also questioned Pillai’s appointment as consultant to the state police. “Nagaland will never be allowed to continue as a gold mine and a safe haven for every outsider to be looted and plundered when many of its own people are thirsting for a decent and a proper livelihood,” it said.

to establish where and how it was there.” Pillai was appointed as a Consultant after retirement in 2009. The proposal for Pillai’s appointment, however, was not made by the Police Department, but by the Government. “There are so many areas of functions and dealings with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and that is why on this he had had a lot of contact officials in MHA. Over the years he must have developed those contacts. So it helps our cause, our projects. He

takes it up with officials in MHA. He facilitates the whole process. And the other officials jointly work together,” the Nagaland DGP stated. Doungel meanwhile refuted a report circulating in social media alleging that Pillai is currently staying at the DGP’s residence. “This is a very malicious rumor. Pillai has his own place. He doesn’t need to stay with me. What is there that he should come and stay with me. He visits now and then like any other department official,” he stated.

Landslides, flooding kill 156 people in Bangladesh & NE Khaplang remembered

DHAKA/GUWAHATI, JUne 14 (ReUTeRs): Heavy rains have triggered a series of landslides and floods in Bangladesh and neighbouring northeast India, killing at least 156 people over two days, and officials warned on Wednesday the toll could rise. Densely populated Bangladesh is battered by storms, floods and landslides every rainy season. The latest casualties come weeks after Cyclone Mora killed at least seven people and damaged tens of thou-

sands of homes. Landslides hit three hilly districts in Bangladesh's southeast early on Tuesday, killing 100 people in Rangamati, 36 in Chittagong and six in Bandarban, said Reaz Ahmed, head of the department of disaster management. Fresh landslides on Wednesday killed one person in the district of Khagrachari and two in the coastal town of Cox's Bazar, he added. The town bordering Myanmar is home to thousands of Rohingya Muslim

refugees and was just beginning to recover from Cyclone Mora. Ahmed said many people were still missing in the landslide-hit districts and the death toll could rise further as rescuers search for bodies. The toll included four soldiers trapped by a landslide during a rescue operation in Rangamati, he added. Shah Kamal, the secretary of Bangladesh's disaster ministry, said there had been no rain on Wednesday and rescue operations were in full swing.

"It is a great relief. Some areas in the district are still cut off but people are being moved through navy boats," he told Reuters by telephone from Rangamati. But weather officials in Bangladesh have forecast light to moderate showers accompanied by gusty or squally wind during the next 24 hours in places like Chittagong. In the Indian states of Mizoram and Assam, which border Bangladesh, at least 11 people were killed as incessant rains

flooded major cities. Authorities in Mizoram retrieved nine bodies, but about seven people were still missing after landslides caused several homes to cave in, the state's urban development minister said. India was ready to support Bangladesh with search and rescue efforts if needed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office said in a statement. Outside help might not be needed, however, two Bangladesh government officials said.

Desist from imposing dietary restriction: NPF CEC to Centre our Correspondent Kohima | June 14

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The Central Executive Council of the Naga People’s Front (NPF) in its meeting held today urged the Nagaland Government to apprise the centre towards desisting from imposing restrictions on the dietary habits of people. It asked that the centre ensure that the culinary preferences of the Naga people, along with their social, traditional, religious or customary practices are not infringed upon by any unilateral decision of the Central Government. The meeting urged the state government to constitute a Consultative Committee comprising of legal luminaries and invite all tribal bodies/ NGOs to solicit their views and opinions on the Nagaland Municipal Act and till elections to the Urban Local Bodies are held, to set up Advisory Committees in all the Urban Local Bodies so as to ensure that proper administration and supervision of civic activities in these ULBs are handled by local leaders.

nagaland state Chief Minister, Dr. shurhozelie liezietsu and others at the Central Executive Council meeting of the naga People’s Front in Kohima on June 14. (Morung photo)

It also resolved to request the Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commission of India to expedite the process of holding bye elections to the vacant seat of 10 Northern Angami I Assembly Constituency considering the crucial stage of the Naga political dialogue and the need for a strong and stable government in the state. The CEC of the NPF Central also placed on record its appreciation to the Chief Minister and Party President Dr Shurhoze-

lie Liezietsu for issuing a clarion call to the Naga people in his condolence message on Khaplang’s death to rally together with renewed vigour and determination to find a solution to the Naga political problem which is honourable and acceptable to all stakeholders. In this regard, the CEC appealed to all sections of the Naga people, especially the NSCN (K) leaders to heed to the call of the veteran leader, renounce violence of all forms and

resume the peace process with the Government of India without any further delay. It further termed the reaction of certain sections of national media to the CM’s condolence message as indicative of their “ignorance to the ground realities prevailing here in the far northeastern part of the country where people want cessation of violence and beginning of a new era of peace, harmony and progress.” The meeting also acknowledged Khriehu Liezi-

etsu for vacating his seat, paving way for the Chief Minister to contest in the bye election. It further noted that the party-led DAN Government had inducted a record number of party functionaries into the Government at various capacities and levels. The CEC also informed that the rank and file of the NPF Manipur State Unit had worked hard to return four of the party’s candidates successfully to the Assembly thereby ensuring a stable Government in the State of Manipur. It expressed happiness that the Manipur Chief Minister, N Biren Singh had inducted all the four NPF MLAs into his Government. “The present leadership in Manipur government has walked the extra mile to bring all sections of the society together and to march forward in peace and harmony through allround development. This gesture of the ruling dispensation is widely appreciated and the CEC calls for equal reciprocation by the people of the Hills districts,” the resolution stated. Related story on page 5

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Government of India urged to reach out to the NSCN (K) for ceasefire Morung Express news Kohima | June 14

A candle light service in memory of NSCN (K) Chairman, late SS Khaplang was held on June 14 at Old MLA Junction, organised by the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF). In a prayer invoked by H. Moba Konyak, Pastor Konyak Baptist Church, Kohima, the Pastor said the gathering was not to glorify the departed leader but to recollect his immense contributions to the Naga struggle for freedom. Sending out a clear message to the national media, Dr. Rosemary Dzüvichü, Advisor, Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) said, “Any leader, who sacrifices his life for the Naga cause, for us mothers, is a hero and cannot be labeled a terrorist.” Dr. Dzüvichü further stated that what really happens to outside media is different from what is within the negotiating table, and the people who seek peace. Appealing to the Government of India to reach out to the NSCN (K) for ceasefire, she acknowledged Khaplang’s leadership and his cadres who she said have fought for the Naga cause in the rough terrains of the Burmese jungle, denouncing all comforts of life, deprived of basic amenities and rights. “Let their lives be an example for all of us. It is within this kind of environment that gave birth to such a leader like Khaplang,” said Dr. Dzüvichü. “We are losing our visionary leaders, leaders who could make a change, leaders who could secure

The candle light service held in memory of late ss Khaplang in Kohima on June 14. (Morung Photo)

the future that we wanted. They had the potential to give us the future we wanted. But then looking at what is going on around us in Naga society, especially the overground Naga public, politicians and us standing here today, I think our leaders are dying because we are not worthy of being their followers,” said Neingulo Krome, Secretary General, Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR). Krome noted that Khaplang “provided the living space, the air to breath for every freedom fighter right from the start,” citing examples of how Khaplang sheltered the Naga cadres who walked to China, crossing the Chindwin river and traversing the jungles. Krome recalled that Khaplang was once offered the position of Chief Minister of the Nagas in Burma by the Burmese government but he denied that offer. “He refused to leave the hardships,” said Krome, who meanwhile also thanked Khaplang for admitting his mistakes. Meanwhile, lamenting that Nagas living in the eastern side are being neglected, he pointed to how

foreign companies are being allowed to exploit gold and other rich resources of the Naga areas in the east. “We think Burma is a remote jungle, but it provided a safe haven for the Naga movement and our leaders. Even if we get sovereignty one day in one hundred years or in ten years from now, the future of the Naga people has to go to the East. The future of the Nagas is in the East and for that we have to thank Khaplang for consolidating the Naga areas and having kept it safe for us,” he stated. Chuba Ozukum, President of the Naga Hoho also shared his experiences of meeting the late NSCN (K) Chairman and said he was a “true fighter, a visionary who stood for the conscience of a united Naga nation.” A solidarity message was also delivered by Subenthung Kithan, outgoing NSF President. Yangermongla I Pongen from Nagaland University paid tribute to the leader with the song ‘You are my Hero,’ following which the benediction was pronounced by Rev. Fr. Dr. Peter Salew, Parish Priest, Christ King Church Kohima.

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Longsa Eagle Club donates blood at IMDH Morung Express News Mokokchung | June 14

Governor PB Acharya with others during the law and order review meeting held at Raj Bhavan, Kohima on June 14.

Kohima, June 14 (mexn): A law and order review meeting with the Governor of Nagaland & Arunachal Pradesh, PB Acharya was held at Raj Bhavan, Kohima on June 14. The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretary of Nagaland, Pankaj Kumar, ACS & Home Commissioner, Temjen Toy, Commissioner & Secretary to the Governor, Piyush Goyal, IGAR, JD, SIB and security Officers of Nagaland. The Governor was briefed on the present law and order situation of the State, stated a press release issued by PRO to Governor.

Kevizatuo Miachieo inducted as State Information Commissioner

As Nagaland partook in World Blood Donors Day, members of the Longsa Eagle Club (LEC) turned up in huge number and donated blood at the Blood Bank of Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital (IMDH) here today. The noble gesture of the Longsa Eagle Club was done as part of the yearlong Golden Jubilee celebration of the club which will culminate on December, 2017, said a club member. The World Blood Donors Day, which was held on the theme 'Give the gift of life: donate blood', jointly organized by Blood Bank IMDH, DAPCU and Mokokchung Voluntary Blood Donors Association (MVDBA). At a short programme before the blood donation camp, the MS of IMDH, Dr Medem highly appreciated the Longsa Eagle Club for their noble understanding and coming forward to donate their blood which might save a patient's life. Saying that human blood cannot be replicated by any means, Dr Medem said that blood donation is the only means through which a patient can get their needed blood. He also urged the club members to get their registered so that they can continue to donate blood at

MS of IMDH, Dr Medem and other officials along with members of the Longsa Eagle Club before the Blood donation camp on the occasion of World Blood Donor Day at IMDH, Mokokchung on June 14.

regular intervals, and especially at times of catastrophes when the demand of blood is the highest. The convener of Golden Jubilee celebration organizing committee, Bendangwati highlighted about the Longsa Longsa Eagles Club and its different activities. he said that the club was established in the year 1967 with its headquarter in Longsa village of Mokokchung District consists of more than 700 hundred families spread across different towns in the state.

Seminar on Constitutional Provisions/Scheme of Women

(Right) Kevizatuo Miachieo takes oath as the new SIC at Raj Pughoboto, June Bhavan, Kohima on June 14. (DIPR Photo)

Kohima, June 14 (mexn): Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya inducted Kevizatuo Miachieo as the State Information Commissioner (SIC) at a programme held at Raj Bhavan on June 14. Governor Acharya administered the oath taking ceremony which was presided over by the Chief Secretary of Nagaland, Pankaj Kumar. The programme was attended by the State Chief Information Commissioner (CIC), Toshi Aier, ACS & Home Commissioner and other State Officials. A press note issued by PRO to Governor informed that Kevizatuo Miachieo served the Government of Nagaland and retired as Engineer in Chief (Power).

District Health Society under the Chief Medical Officer Tuensang conducted the demonstration on Hand Washing Technique and Health talk as part of the IDCF (Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight) programme. SDEO Tuensang Jongshimongla spoke on the importance of hygiene, where being hygienic can safe from many diseases. The Staff from Education Dept & DHS Tuensang where present during the programme. The IDCF will be carried on across the District till June 26.

14 (mexn): NPF Women Wing, Pughoboto Division organized village level seminar on Constitutional Provisions/Schemes of Women & Skill Development at Chisholimi Village, Ghathashi Town, Pughoboto Town and Asukiqa Village on May 23 and 24 and June 9 and 10. NPF Women Wing, Pughoboto Division in a press release satted that Qhetoli V Zhimo gave a brief introduction on the aims and objective of the seminar and the various development activities and success stories taken up by present Minister of Road & Bridges for the welfare and benefits of the people of Aphuyemi. Highlighting on Women Farmer’s Rights, she stressed that the women farmers deserve due recognition and rights and informed that one initiative to uplift the women farmers is the MAKAAM, or Mahila Kisan Adhikaar Manch (Forum for Women Farmers' Rights). She said that in North East – Assam, Mizoram and Nagaland (Sathakha and Pughoboto under Zunheboto District) were selected for availing

the benefits of MAKAAM. The beneficiaries can avail loans from NABARD bank and export their goods to other States, so that even the women can be self reliant and independent economically an financially. Speaking on Constitutional Provisions/Schemes of Women, Zheviholi Swu said that the Indian Constitution not only grants equality to women, but also empowers the State to adopt measures of positive discrimination in favour of women. A number of welfare legislation and schemes for women have been undertaken by the Government of India and she urged and challenged the participants to avail the benefits. Short Speech was delivered by Hetoli X. Swu. Skill Development’ on making of door mate, detergent and dish wash was demonstrated by Ghotoli S. Tsuqu. This was followed by interaction session between the resource persons and the participants. The facilitators of the programme were Khevili Wotsa and Yesheli Futhena. Khevili Wotsa donated bandages to all the participants.

As part of its year-long Golden Jubilee celebration, the club has earmarked different activities both at the village and also in the different towns, of which today's blood donation was one of such activity. The yearlong activities will culminate in December this year, said Bendangwati. The Ao Senden President, Imliyanger Jamir who is also a member of the Longsa Eagles Club was the first person to donate blood the blood today. The club members

residing in other towns and cities also donated blood in their respective towns to mark the event. The IMDH Blood Bank Incharge, Dr Chubala also highlighted about the significance of the world blood donors day also about the importance of blood donation at the programme. Representatives from the NSACS, NACO and Mokokchung Voluntary Blood Donors Association were also present at the programme.

Give blood. Give now. Give often PheK, June 14 (mexn): World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) was held at District Hospital Phek on June 14 with the theme “What can you do? Give blood. Give now. Give often.” Addressing the gathering, the guest speaker Dr. Limanukshi, Junior Specialist DH, Phek said the event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank the blood donor for their voluntary life saving gifts of blood. It also aims in encouraging all the people to strengthen the emergency preparedness of health services in their community by donating blood. He urges the participants to contribute by donating the blood in times needs and be prepared for any eventuality and emergency such natural and man-made disaster. He also shares the basics fact, components, myth and misconception about blood donation. This was followed by interactional session Earlier the program was chaired by Kuduvo Kezo DPO, DAPCU. IEC materials were also displayed and distributed to the participants. Various officials including health staffs and NGOs attended the program to mark the day.

International Domestic Workers’ Week observed

Children performing play on child related issues in Dimapur Railway station as part of observing International Domestic Workers’ Week.

DimaPur, June 14 (mexn): Assisi Centre for Integrated Development (ACID) with the support of National Domestic Workers Movement and NDWM-Child Right Movement, Nagaland Region is observing International Domestic Workers’ Week. A street play was performed at Super Market, Dimapur on the Rights of the Domestic Workers and their campaign for fixation of Minimum Wages. It was put up with the aim to spread awareness on the rising spate of child abuse

and prevent the same and also to campaign for Domestic Worker’s Right and inclusion of domestic workers in Schedule Employment. Implementation of social security schemes, inclusion in the schedule employment were exhibited through poster campaign and distribution of the pamphlets. Also in the Railway Station, a street play was performed by the members of NDWM-Child Right Movement. The aim of the play was to raise awareness about child rights, child re-

lated issues and the current scenario of children where their childhood rights, growth and development are deprived. The children hold placards displaying messages like- ‘Do a favor, avoid child Labour’, ‘Children Should have pens in their hands not tools’, ‘ Say no to child Labor’, ‘Enough is Enough, Stop Child Labor’, ‘No to child Labor, Yes to Quality Education’. After the play, Sunita Thabah called upon the people to fight against the child abuse in differ-

ent ways and made them aware the four rights of the children like Right to Survival, Right to Participation, Right to Development, and Right to protection. “Through these programmes, both domestic workers and CRM were given a platform to express their solidarity with each other and be the part of ILO in eradicating child labour by 2025 which was witnessed by public,” Sr. Pramila Lobo, Director ACID and State Coordinator NDWM said in a press release.

KVK Tuensang dist conduct training on soil and water

Rotary Club of Dimapur organised a seminar on GST (Goods & Services Tax) on June 10 at Hotel Acacia. Resource person was CA Bikash Agarwal from Guwahati, assisted by Advocate Rajesh Agarwalla. Additional Commissioner of Taxes, Oduyo also addressed the session. More than 150 traders, service providers, and accountants attended the seminar.

tuensang, June 14 (mexn): Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tuensang conducted trainings under soil conservation division on soil and water conservation technologies and maintaining soil fertility through crop rotations at Naveen Conference Hall, Tuensang on June 14 which was attended by 33 women who are actively involved in farming from Khiamniungan, Sangtam and DEF churches.

Participants during the training on soil held at Naveen Conference Hall on June 14.

Imtilemla, SMS (Soil Conservation) elaborated on how soil gets eroded on hilly terrains by water, its impact on soil fertility and simple methods/ways the farmers can adopt to retain soil and water in the field. She also explained about crop rotations which properly followed can make them self-reliant & sustainable, how to follow rotations of different crops of different families, benefits of crop rotations. Saren-

di Walling, SMS (Animal Husbandry) also trained the participants on the basic know-how of scientific poultry rearing and management. Earlier, on June 10, trainings on Integrated Nutrient Management in Paddy and Azolla in Terrace Rice Cultivation were conducted by the KVK at Tuensang village, which was attended by paddy farmers from Land K- khels.

'Tackle child labour through integrated approach' Sticker campaign on World Day against Child Labour

Self Help Groups of Diphupar-A village, under the Village Level Organisation held a cleanliness drive on Wednesday morning at the Diphupar Gate, Village Council hall, Central Jail and market area under the motto ‘Working together in success.’ Altogether, 30 SHGs participated in the clean drive. The SHGs divided themselves into 4 groups namely Ruth, Sara, Mariam and Hannah. A press release informed that the SGHs target to achieve a model village in the near future by organising different activities under the 4 groups.

DimaPur, June 14 (mexn): The World Day against Child Labour was observed in Dimapur at Assisi Hall under the theme, ‘In conflict and disasters, protect children from child labour’ on June 12 by Assisi Centre for Integrated Development (ACID) with the support of National Domestic Workers’ Movement – Nagaland Region. Rev. Fr. John Poji from NEISSR, who was the guest of honour, highlighted how child labour affects children and their childhood, informed a press release. Rev. Sr. Mary Dukru, councillor for the Provincial Superior of North East Province and also the Superior of the Assisi Campus, who was the chief guest said, “Our children are not aware of their rights; it is our duty to make them aware. Children are

meant to learn not to earn. We must tackle child labour through integrated approach where we all come together and fight against it, which is the worst form of social evil towards our children.” Assistant Labour Commissioner, Dimapur W. Tamwang Konyak stated, “We need to focus on the area from where children are brought down to Dimapur for education but are exploited.” He also mentioned that the new amended act on child labour had increased the age from 14 to 18. “The labour organisation launched the World Day against Child Labour in 2002 to focus attention on the global extent of child labour and the action and efforts needed to eliminate it. Children are the hope of future let us all play our part to make our children labour

free,” he added. Sr. Pramila in her welcome address said that a beautiful childhood is essential to create a more creative and beautiful world. “It is our onerous responsibility that we have to mould and shape their present conditions in the best possible way,” she said. Life cycle of a child’s survival, child development, child participation and protection was highlighted by Sunita Thobah, which was also acted out by both NDWM- Child Right movement Children and National Child Labour Project children. During the programme, children of National Child Labour Project, NDWM-Child Right Movement and ACID tailoring students performed some items which were witnessed by 300 participants.

Kohima, June 14 (mexn): The Labour department together with the CHILDLINE Kohima observed World Day against Child Labour in various locations of State capital Kohima under the theme, ‘In conflict and disastersprotect children from child labour’. The day was observed through various activities with active participation from children, informed a press release. The highlights included sticker campaign, distribution of IEC materials. The participants holding placards walked from different directions in the town and culminated at APO conference hall, Kohima, opposite Oking Hospital Kohima. Some of the placards read, “Say no to child labour,” “Stop child labour,

Participants at the World Day against Child Labour commemoration in Kohima.

they need our love and sympathy not our orders…,” “Child labour is a crime.” Every year on June 12, World Day against Child Labour is observed to bring together government employees and workers organizations, civil society etc. to call to attention

the plight of hundreds of millions of girls and boys, child labourers worldwide. This year, the day focused on the impact of conflict and disasters on child labour. For children in need of care and protection, one may call CHILDLINE toll free emergency phone outreach service 1098.

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Flood situation remains NEHU Teachers’ Association questions VC grim in Manipur valley

Shillong, June 14 (Mexn): The North Eastern Hill University Teachers’ Association (NEHUTA) has accused the university’s Vice Chancellor of indulging in “unethical and illegal” manipulation and falsification of decisions of the Executive Council of NEHU. In a General Body Meeting held on June 14, the NEHU Teachers’ Association strongly condemned, what it termed as, the “dubious role” played by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. S K Srivastava, to deprive the employees of NEHU the special Hill Area Special Allowance (HASA) With the Imphal River breaching embankments in many parts, Kairang area in Imphal East entitled to them by virtue of experienced one of its worst flood situations. (NNN Photo) Newmai News Network Imphal | June 14

Flood situation in many parts of Manipur valley continues to be grim even as water levels in rivers passing through the valley slightly receded. Kairang area in Imphal East district experiences the worst situation of flood with the Imphal River breaching embankments in many parts. Several houses have been inundated since last night. Locals were seen repairing the breached embankments today. About 150 households have been provided shelter at the camps. It is also reported that about 30 feet long stretch of Imphal River was breached at Chabung Kompany, Mayang Imphal around 12.30 pm today. Meanwhile, water levels along major rivers passing through Imphal slightly receded today. At 6:00 pm today, the water level of Imphal River at Minuthong receded to 787.725M. However, the water level of the same river at Lilong

still touched the 783.000M mark by the same time. The water level of Irilbung River at Irilbung was put at 786.900M at 6:00 pm today while the water level of Nambul River at Hump Bridge receded to 783.250M. At the same time, four sluice gates of Ithai Barrage (No. 2, 3, 4 and 5) have been fully opened since 8:20 am today. The water level at Ithai was at the 769.180M mark. According to records maintained by the IFC Department, the rainfall at Kangpokpi from 8:00 am yesterday (June 13) to 8:00 am today was 29.00 mm while the amount of rainfall recorded at Saikul was 15.00 mm. At Litan, 1.00 mm of rainfall was recorded for the same period while the rainfall recorded at Raj Bhavan was 2.00 mm. At Lamphelpat, rainfall was recorded at 2.50 mm and at Jiribam, rainfall was recorded at 11.00 mm during the same duration. Meanwhile, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren

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Beef became the centre of controversy once again with the town of Williamnagar in Garo Hills district of Meghalaya being witness to the Congress party led protest rally. The rally on Wednesday was against the Narendra Modi led NDA government for its alleged attempt to ban beef with the regulation on cruelty to animal act which forbids sale of cattle at animal market for slaughter. Minster of Education, Deborah Marak, Parliamentary Secretaries Cherak Momin and Sengnam Marak led a crowd of about 2000 to march the streets of Williamnagar and chanted anti-Modi and anti-Na-

Regd.No: 1523/2017 I, Smt. Viheli Yeptho, W/o. Nihoshe Hokugha Yeptho, R/o. H/No .L- 47, ‘L’ Khel Diphupar Village, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India. 2. That in my academic record's my name had been entered/recorded as K. Viheli Swu, D/o. Khumtsa Swu, whereas in my other official documents my name had been recorded as Viheli Yeptho. 3. That ‘K’ stands for Khumtsa, which is my father initial name, ‘Swu’ is my Title before marriage, and ‘Yeptho’ is my title, by virtue of marriage with Nihoshe Hokugha Yeptho. 4. That the name Viheli Yeptho, and K. Viheli Swu, refers to one and same person, i.e. me and my names. Henceforth I shall address/use my name as Viheli Yeptho, for all official purposes and correspondences. Deponent Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent Notary Public, Dimapur: Nagaland

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The central notification has turned out to be a major political issue in Garo Hills ahead of 2018 election with Congress leader slamming National People’s Party (NPP), an ally of the NDA. “BJP is making an attempt to make their inroad in Garo Hills with its partner NPP. We have to be alert and stop their movement and political vendetta,” added Cherak Momin. NPP chief and Tura Lok Sabha MP Conrad Sangma had earlier expressed reservation on the notification and had written to the Prime Minister arguing against the new regulation. He had argued that the new rules would have serious impact on the socio-cultural and economic condition of the people.

The VC’s move to strike down a legitimate incentive to the NEHU employees would be “extremely detrimental” to the interest of higher education in the region, for this will adversely affect the dynamic growth of NEHU as a premier institute of education, it added. The NEHUTA further insisted that the incumbent VC is going against the visionary steps of former Vice Chancellor, Prof. B. Pakem, who had, in order to develop NEHU as one of the best universities in the country, created a provision to attract and retain talents in the university in the form of HASA.

Manipur cabinet approves Journalists Welfare Scheme iMphal, June 14 (nnn): The Manipur Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Biren Singh today approved the introduction of the Manipur State Journalists Welfare Scheme. Financial assistance under this Scheme will be paid out of the interest accrued from a corpus fund of Rs. 5 crores. Under the scheme, Rs. 2 lakhs shall be provided to the family on account of death of the journalist and also to the journalist in case of permanent disability rendering him/her incapable of earning a livelihood. A sum of Rs 1 lakh shall be provided towards the cost of treatment of major ailments such as cancer, renal failure, heart ailments

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tional People’s Party (NPP) slogans for the regulations, which they termed as “infringement of the fundamental rights of citizens”. The rally termed the move as an attempt at indulging in Hindutva ideology aimed at creating a rift amongst the society. “Garos and many other communities in India eat beef. Those who consume meat do not belong to any particular religion. Modi government has interfered with people’s right to eat. Our government has passed a resolution opposing the centre’s notification. We have to send out the message to the centre that people of Garo Hills will not tolerate such actions of the central government,” said Deborah Marak.

view to attract meritorious teachers and staff and retain them in the university with the objective to promote an environment of quality education and research in the region. The association also cited the NAAC peer team during its assessment of the university strongly underlined the necessity of attracting and retaining talent in the university to emerge as a major institute of higher education. In this regard, the NEHUTA argued that the removal of HASA would “hugely hamper” the prospect of NEHU to become a highly competitive educational institute in the region.

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Post Disbursement Meet under SUI Scheme for Kohima district held

Kohima, June 14 (mexn): The first Post Disbursement Meet under Stand Up India (SUI) Scheme for Kohima district was held in Conclave Hall, LCS Building, Kohima town on June 13. It was organized by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Lead Bank Office (LBO) Kohima in consultation with Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), Dimapur for interacting with all the stakeholders regarding sharing of best practices and review of performance, problem solving, suggestions for improvement, etc. The SUI Scheme was formally launched by the Prime Minister on April 5 with the objective of encouraging greenfield enterprises under trading, manufacturing and services by SC/ST and women entrepreneurs with bank loan ranging from Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 100 lakh through Scheduled Commercial Bank Branches. Recognising the challenges faced by SC, ST and women entrepreneurs in setting up enterprises, obtaining bank loans and other support needed from time to time for succeeding in business, the SUI Scheme has created an ecosystem which facilitates and continues to provide a

Participants after the first Post Disbursement Meet under Stand Up India (SUI) Scheme for Kohima district held in Conclave Hall, LCs Building, Kohima town on June 13.

supportive environment through their web portal www.standupmitra.in According to a press release issued by Bendang Aier, Assistant General Manager, NABARD in Kohima district, an amount of Rs. 421.13 lakh (Rupees four crore twenty one lakh and thirteen thousand only) has been sanctioned by nine banks to twenty beneficiaries since inception of the SUI Scheme. This includes eleven women entre-

preneurs. The meeting was attended by officials from State Bank of India, Vijaya Bank, Central Bank of India, United Bank of India, Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI), Bank of Baroda and Bank of India along with their beneficiaries. Officials from District Industries Centre (DIC), Entrepreneurs Associates (EA) and Institute of Information Technology and JobOriented Training (IIJT) represented the Stand Up Help Centres

moKoKchung, June 14 (mexn): ATMA Ongpangkong South block organised a visit to Sütep Lenden Farm, Longkong Village on June 9 as part of Kisan Goshti with an objective to expose the farmers to new ideas and innovations, facilitating them in learning different farming practices. The farmers were exposed to Imnatoshi Longkumer’s

farm, a progressive farmer from Longkong village who has its own bio-gas plant ,hydro-generator, tapioca grinding machine all made indigenously by him. His multi-purpose farm consists of integrated mixed farming viz: horticulture, livestock, fishery etc which is an inspiration to the other farmers that associates with innovative

farming for more economic sustainability. A press note informed that the team was led by Talimeren (AHO), two ATMA functionaries. Altogether 10 farmers under Ongpangkong South Block attended the programme. Meanwhile, ATMA Ongpangkong South block conducted a demonstration on Oyster Mushroom Cultivation at District Horticulture Office, Mokokchung on June 12 with Imchalemla Assistant Horticulture Officer (AHO) as the resource person. She gave the farmers hands on live demonstration on the package and practices of mushroom cultivation and also briefed them on the precautions and measures to be taken in mushroom cultivation. Mushroom spawns and polybags were distributed to all the participants.

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ditional wears and also the folklores, which will ultimately move towards preserving one’s identity. Exhorting the students to be hard working, Mukam stated that every successful person has had to go through hard time to be an achiever. PS to Naiba Konyak Advisor for Geology & Mining, NBDA & NePED, Ngamlao Konyak also appreciated YSUK for organising such event. He highlighted the brotherly relation between the Konyaks and Yimchungers as well as the migration of Tobu area people from Langa. He emphasized on the

need for students from Eastern Nagaland areas to strive hard towards achieving success through merit instead of always depending on backward quota. Calling upon the youngsters to be role model for the society, he said a hardworking youth is one of the biggest achievements for any community. Folk dance, songs and display of modern Yimchungrü wear marked the inaugural session while various literary competitions including debate on the topic ‘role of youth in present Yimchungrü imbroglio’, Essay, Art and Quiz were also held.

Prospects of Honey Bee in Nagaland

Dimapur, June 14 (Dipr): The Lotha Baptist Churches Association (LBES) Women department, in a joint programme with the Niro Range Baptist Churches Women Department, comprising of seven villages, conducted one day women seminar at Niroyo Baptist Church on June 13. Women Secretary, LBES, Meribeni Ngullie speaking on the topic ‘past and present status of women’ stated that the women department has already covered eleven ranges/areas with the same programme, in the last six months. The purpose of the seminar is to encourage the womenfolk to come out of the shadow of the past and strive ahead, keeping in tune with the changing times in order to uplift oneself and the society as a whole, she said. Women Evangelist, LBES, Lanvano Kithan spoke on ‘contribution, support, coordination and administrative role of women in the church’. She stated that for the progress of the church and God’s kingdom, the role and responsibilities of women are increasing day by day, and therefore maintained that living a responsive life is the need of the time. APRO Bhandari, Lily J. Kikon who spoke on ‘economic empowerment and well-being of a woman’ observed that the two are essential and are dependent on one another for a woman to live a quality life and also to contribute for a progressive and healthy society. Even the quality of a society is shaped by the family, where a woman does not fail to channelize her priority despite the other binding responsibilities in life, she added. Women leader Longsachung Baptist Church, Mhono pronounced the vote of thanks.

Participants of the training on Honey Bee held on June 14 at dAo Conference hall, Kohima.

Kohima, June 14 (mexn): ATMA Kohima conducted district level training on ‘Prospects of Honey Bee keeping & awareness and sensitization on MAP and its importance with respect to Nagaland’ on June 14 at DAO Conference hall, Kohima. Vizonyu Liezie, DAO & PD (ATMA) in his keynote address briefed about Honey Bee, its utility and contribution to economy. “Nagaland being a biodiversity hotspot has numerous medicinal and aromatic plants yet to be researched out. Hence, awareness and sensitization on MAP and its importance with respect to Nagaland need to be shared,” Liezie shared. In the first technical session, Bodevi Shüya, Team member, NHBM shared on ‘The prospect of honey bee”. He said that before the introduction of scientific bee keeping, Nagaland could produce only 1100mt of honey, however with the adoption of scientific bee keeping, the production has gone up to 3000-4000mt but it is still short for marketing. Out of 100% bee population in a hive, only 14% is considstd code: 03862

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Kohima, June 14 (mexn): The Yimchungrü Students’ Union Kohima (YSUK) on Saturday held cultural and literary day on the theme ‘Exploring your identity’ at Jubilee Memorial Centre, Lerie here. Addressing the gathering as the speaker, Secretary Legal Cell & DAC Member BJP Nagaland, H. Mukam challenged the Union to mould up the younger generation’s thoughts towards exploring one’s identity and taking it forward. He also encouraged the young people to uphold the good traditional values and cultural practices while also making use of the tra-

Women seminar held at Niroyo Baptist Church

ATMA Ongpangkong South visit farms, conduct demo

the farmers during their visit to sütep Lenden Farm, Longkong Village on June 9.

(SUHC) of Kohima district. The programme was chaired by S. Sitlhou, Chief Manager and Lead District Manager (LDM) from SBI while Bendang Aier, AGM, NABARD welcomed the participants and shared the objective of the meeting. Interface with the stakeholders was moderated by S.P. Gangte, Officer-In-Charge, SIDBI, Dimapur and A. Temjen Jamir, GM, DIC, Kohima pronounced the vote of thanks.

YSUK holds cultural & literary day

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Trust can overcome all differences: Shürhozelie Our Correspondent Kohima | June 14

Chief Minister Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu today said that Naga People’s Front (NPF) being one of the biggest and oldest regional political parties in the State is bound to witness differences. Maintaining that trust can overcome all such differences, he however said “trust is not a request but has to be earned and proven.” Addressing the NPF Central Executive Council meeting here, Dr. Shürhozelie, who is also the NPF president, expressed that trust is very important in a political party and it is not to be spoken but felt. “NPF being the oldest regional party in the State, our party has a clear stand and we stand firm on it and continue to remain firm, and therefore this is the only viable regional political party in the State,” he

asserted. The CM therefore called upon party leaders not to indulge in distrust and suspicions. “We are all aware that there is no other alternative political party in Nagaland… Congress era is over and no chance to come back to power, BJP is in power in Delhi but here they are our alliance,” he said urging the party leaders to work towards strengthening the party. Accepting that in the past differences had cropped up, he said those are all over as the NPF dissidents have already formed new party and it is a clear case and no more confusion exists. Therefore, we must ensure that NPF march from strength to strength and bring the party back to power, he added. On Naga political issue, the CM was hopeful that something good would be achieved out of the ongoing dialogue. “Nagas have

Meetings & AppointMents Kohima DPDB meeting The Kohima District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting will be held on June 15, 10:00 am at DPDB meeting hall, Kohima. Therefore, all the district officers and the concerned members have been informed to attend the meeting positively.

SEBI seminar on investor education SEBI is organising a regional seminar on investor education for faculty and students at the graduate level on June 16 from 4:30 pm at Hotel Acacia, Dimapur to create awareness on savings, investment and financial market and its conditions.

Unison Society general meeting Unison Society will have a general meeting on June 16, 6:30 pm at Naga Hotel, Naga Hospital Colony, Kohima. Therefore, all members have been requested to attend the meeting.

already suffered a lot and we don’t want our future to face the same and therefore NPF has been advocating for solution of the Naga issue and our stand will continue till it is achieved,” he asserted. Further, he acknowledged the party legislators and leaders for reposing their faith on him to lead the government while on his part affirmed to reciprocate by upholding the party principle and decisions in taking it forward. Former Chief Minister and DAN Chairman, TR Zeliang emphasized on the need for the party and Government to remain together so as to survive and move ahead in unity, lest face the downfall. He also called upon the party leaders not to give importance to false rumours as it would create trust deficit within themselves. Stating that the challenge ahead for NPF is

immense, he said the biggest challenge is to build up the trust and achieve true reconciliation to take the party forward. “Let us believe and trust each other without any suspicion but let us move ahead with the spirit of unity,” Zeliang appealed. He also rubbished the rumour doing the round that he is going to join the BJP. Zeliang said till today no one has contacted him to join the BJP. “I have no intention to join BJP,” he stated. Minister for National Highway and Political Affairs G. Kaito Aye, Minister for Rural Development & REPA C.L. John, Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Imkong L. Imchen, Minister for Health & Family Welfare P. Longon and Awangbou Newmai, Parliamentary Secretary, Government of Manipur also spoke at the meeting.

ANDMSA urges CM to intervene in their demands kohima, June 14 (mexn): The All Nagaland District Ministerial Service Association (ANDMSA) on June 13 submitted a representation to the Chief Minister of Nagaland “due to the failure and lackadaisical attitude of the Committee for Framing of District Ministerial Service Rules towards the District Ministerial Service.” The representation sought the intervention of Chief Minister Shürhozelie Liezietsu in the three Charter of Demands of the association as “there is vast disparity in pay range and post held between the Directorate and

District Ministerial Service when the recruitment policy and criteria of both are same,” stated a press release from ANDMSA. The three Charter of Demands are: Amalgamation of Directorate and District Ministerial cadre into Common Ministerial Cadre; Creation of HA/Sr. HA in all the independent DDOs and SDHA to sub-divisions; Re-designation & elevation of DHA & Sr. HA post to that of District Superintendent Class-I Gazette and SDHA/ Accountant to that of Asst. Superintendent Class-II. The association had

ment. The Minister further stressed that people of Nagaland should know the importance of power and switch off lights when not in use. He also appealed to the citizens of Nagaland to cooperate with the Power Department to stabilize power consumption in the State. Kipili further said he will uphold the welfare of the department and try to keep things in proper channel while discharging their duties. He also expressed gratitude to the land owner for donating the land for construction of the substation. The Minister advised the department officers to cordially work with the land donor and encouraged the

phek, June 14 (mexn): Three years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP led Government was celebrated at Phek Town Hall on June 12 with DC Phek, Kovi Meyase as chief guest. The function was organised by BSNL, Nagaland SSA, NE II Circle in collaboration with BJP ST Morcha and BJP Phek district. The DC Phek stated that development and economic growth must be inclusive for all sections

of the people. Vezokho Chotso, NE Coordinator ST Morcha shared about the demonetisation which took place in the country and its resulting effect. The guest speaker, Dr. Vekhosehu Thingo, State Executive Member in his speech stated that India’s diplomatic build-up is taking place around the world and the network of India’s foreign relationship is being strengthened largely. Besides, India,

NPGN/NNC (NA): The NPGN/NNC (NA) also expressed sorrow at the death of the late NSCN (K) leader at this “crucial juncture”. It described Khaplang as “not only a dedicated patriot but the selfless torch bearer and a good stalwart of the Nagas who has sacrificed his entire lifetime for the cause of sovereignty of the Nagas.” NPGN/NNC (NA) added in a condolence note, “Although he is no more with us his noble deed for the Nagas shall never be erased from the history of Nagas’ struggle for freedom and the legacy he has left behind shall ever be honoured.” Led by the Collective Leadership, all rank and file of NPGN/NNC (NA) further paid homage and salute to the departed soul and extended condolence to the bereaved family members and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

kohima, June 14 (mexn): Nagaland State Governor, PB Acharya held a press conference in Kohima today and spoke on the initiatives for the Puroik community of Arunachal Pradesh. The Governor, who met the Puroik community at Papu Nallah, Arunachal Pradesh on March 5 this year, mentioned that agreements were made to create a corpus fund of Rs. 2 lakhs where the yearly interest will be used as financial incentives to the outstanding students of the community. Seeing the pitiable condition of the Puroik community and considering their history of being bonded labourers, Acharya expressed that though Arunachal Pradesh attained Statehood on February 20, 1987 “it is unfortunate that they have suffered slavery and were legally freed and made equal citizens by the Hon’ble Supreme in 1994 and the two High Power Committee constituted in 1998 and 2011.” Governor urged the members of the Puroik community to enrol themselves in Pradhan Mantri Je-

The compact substation at Naga Bazar, Kohima. (DIPR Photo)

Department to create more system of improvement in the department. Earlier, Er. Rokongutuo Suohu, EE (E) Kohima presented the technical report and said that the construction of the compact substation was done under North

East Council (NEC) with a cost of Rs. 3.77 crore. He pointed out that the construction work was supposed to be completed within 18 months but due to heavy rain and landslide in the area, the work was delayed.

Governor PB Acharya

evan Jyoti Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Suraksha Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana, and other Central and State Government’s welfare schemes, while advising the student leaders to create awareness on the various welfare schemes of the State and Central Government. The Governor also informed that the Alva’s Education Foundation at Moodubidirie in Udupi, Karnataka,

under the aegis of Indian National Fellowship Centre (INFC), Mumbai, has agreed to sponsor 4 students from the Puroik community for free General Nursing course. INFC Mumbai has also agreed to sponsor an Educational, Emotional cum Integration Home Stay in Mumbai and Pune/ Goa from June 4 to 16, it was informed. In the XI session of Sixth Legislative Assembly, Arunachal Pradesh on March 6, the Governor highlighted to constitute the Autonomous Puroik Welfare Board which was taken up by the Arunachal Chief Minister after the Assembly. Finally, the Board was constituted by the Department of Social Justice, Empowerment and Tribal Affairs, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh vide order No. SW-0419/2011 dated May 8, 2017. A meeting with the Deputy Commissioners in the Puroik community i.e, Kurung Kumey, Kra–Daadi, East Kameng, West Kameng, Papum Pare and Itanagar Capital Complex was held on May 12 at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar to gather ideas and visions to develop the Puroik community.

Nagaland observes ‘Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas Sammelan’ Our Correspondent Kohima | June 14

The main event of ‘Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas Sammelan’ for the state of Nagaland took place here today to mark the completion of three years of NDA government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was organized by Airport Authority of India (AAI) at NBCC Convention Centre with Chowna Mein, Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh as the chief guest. Mein said that North East is rapidly developing in all sectors under Prime Minister Narendra Modi led BJP Government in the centre. The Prime Minister, he said, has given special attention to the development of North eastern states which is quite visible from his statement that “India will only develop when North eastern States are developed”. He maintained that the

Chowna Mein, deputy chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh addressing “Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas Sammelan” event in Kohima on June 14. (Morung Photo)

problem of NE states are almost similar that is the connectivity and it can be solved only with the support of NDA Government in the centre. Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, Central government

is emphasizing on connectivity of NE region in all five fronts of road ways, railways, air ways, river ways and internet ways, he added. Highlighting various “people friendly schemes,

initiatives and bold & landmark decisions” taken by the Prime Minister such as demonetization, passing of GST Bill in both the houses of Parliament and doing away with the red beacons to stop the VIP culture, Mein said that the Modi led government is also committed for welfare and uplift of the poor, downtrodden, women, disabled, backward and tribal communities of the country. He called upon the people of Nagaland and party office bearers to spread the achievements and initiatives of the NDA Government so that it reaches to every nook and corner of the state. Stating that the NDA government is very much concerned and committed for the development of the NE states, he also appealed to all to strengthen the hands of Modi and expressed hope that the BJP will form the next government in Nagaland too.

under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi has taken bold clear-cut stand with our neighbouring countries, he added. BJP Phek Media Cell in a press release stated that earlier, introductory and welcome address was given by Rajaswara Rao, DGM BSNL Nagaland. Vote of thanks was proposed by P. Sasu, SDE BSNL Phek. A cultural presentation was presented by the women of the locality.

MEx FILE AR personnel seize liquor Dimapur, June 14 (mexn): 41 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (N) along with Police representative conducted a joint operation in 7th Mile, Dimapur on June 13 and recovered 707 cases of illegal Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL). The liquor were recovered from a godown belonging to one Asum, whose whereabouts could not be discovered, according to a press release from PRO, Assam Rifles. The recovered liquor was handed over to Diphupar Police Station, the release added.

Tribute paid to Khaplang Governor on initiatives for Puroik Community ERKSU: Eastern Region Khiamniungan Students' Union (ERKSU) has expressed condolences over the sudden demise of late SS Khaplang, Chairman of NSCN (K) on June 9 at Taka, NSCN (K) HQ. In a condolence message, ERKSU recalled Khaplang’s “unwavering and his brave stands” for the Naga freedom. “He was the man who loved his people and figure of all Nagas.” The union further expressed regret over the loss of the “great leader, who inspired the younger generation. A legend has died and a legend will be born again.” It meanwhile offered condolences to the bereaved family members.

Therefore, the ANDMSA has urged the Chief Minister to intervene into their case compassionately and use his good office and wisdom to deliver justice to the District Ministerial employees. Further, it requested all the district units to be ready for any consequences in the event of failure on the part of the Government to address their demands as decided on May 16, 2017. The press release was appended by Shilumenba Alinger, president, Inato Sangtam, vice president, and T. Limhachan Kithan, general secretary.

BJP Phek celebrates 3 yrs of Modi government

Power minister inaugurates compact sub-station at Naga Bazar kohima, June 14 (Dipr): The 5 MVA, 33/11 KV compact substation at Naga Bazar, Kohima was inaugurated on June 14 by C. Kipili Sangtam, Minster for Power. The Minister maintained that Power department in Nagaland is the most efficient and hardworking department. With new technology, he said, Power department is advancing in helping people in every corner. Stating that without the power sector, today’s generation can do nothing, he encouraged the department officers to work sincerely to promote the departmental activities as well as the State govern-

earlier submitted two representations to the Committee vide No. ANDMSAGEN-COR/1/2015 dated 03-08-2015 and 18-02-2016 and a reminder dated 1409-2016 and ultimatum dated 19-10-2016 to the Chief Secretary. “However, our request was not considered,” the release lamented. In this regard, the association had also decided to hold statewide agitation as resolved by the house in the Federal Assembly on July 24, 2016, but reconsidered the decision with a view not to harass the general public, it added.

Nagaland state BJP president Visasolie Lhoungu said the BJP led NDA government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 3 years on May 26, 2017. To celebrate the successful completion of 3 years and to mark the beginning of the fourth year, the government decided to organize Modi Fest or “Festival of Making of Developed India” for 21 days from May 26 to June 15. The Modi Fest is planned to disseminate the schemes initiated by the government to every citizen so as to enable the people to avail the facilities and benefits. He said Modi fest comprises of ‘Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas Sammelan’ (Together With All, Development for All). It comprises various aspects of reaching out to the public with information of government schemes and the implementation, interaction with public and offer-

ing a platform for the people to know and avail the schemes. In Nagaland, Lhoungu said, the programme is being held in 10 district headquarters, except Dimapur from June 10 to 15. In Dimapur, Modi Fest is being held from June 12 to 15 in which Modi promotional van traversed different areas, showcasing the government programmes through LED TV and other electronic media. He also highlighted the implementation of various schemes in Nagaland during the last three years. M. Zhimo, Airport Director, Dimapur Airport said AAI had been entrusted to organize Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas Sammelan in Kohima to propagate that development is not just for individual but together everyone should grow and that the message needs to be spread across the country.

DC Phek cautions phek, June 14 (mexn): The Deputy Commissioner of Phek, Kovi Meyase has informed that the 22nd Assam Rifles Phek is conducting small arm firing practice at firing range from June 12 to 17 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Therefore, all the public and nearby villagers have been warned not to venture near the firing range.

NCD invites to memorial service for Khaplang Dimapur, June 14 (mexn): Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) has invited all the tribal hohos and affiliated organizations – Naga Women Hoho Dimapur (NWHD), Dimapur Urban Colony Chairmen Federation (DUCCF), GBs Sadar Union Dimapur, and all other different communities to a special solemn memorial service for the late NSCN (K) Chairman, Khaplang on June 17, 1:00 pm at Town Hall, Super Market here. The programme is jointly organized by Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) and Eastern Nagaland People’s Organization (ENPO). A press release from NCD president, T. Bangerloba further informed all citizens to pay homage/prayer to the departed soul of late SS Khaplang. Expressing support to the programme, NCD told the leaders of organizations affiliated to it that atleast 25 people should attend the programme with respective attire/traditional dress.

New programme on AIR Kohima kohima, June 14 (mexn): All India Radio (AIR), Kohima is introducing new programme series to promote scientific temper and scientific awareness among the listeners. The programme titled ‘Life must go on’ will be aired every Saturday from 12:10 pm to 12:40 pm starting from June 17. Sponsored by Vigyan Prasar and Nagamese version by AIR Kohima, the series consists of 52 episodes.

NPGN/NNC (NA) mourns Dimapur, June 14 (mexn): The NPGN/NNC (NA) has mourned the sudden demise of Akhali Wokhami, wife of CAO Kiyelho Wokhami on June 5. In a condolence message, it acknowledged that her “unflinching support and guiding principle has encouraged our leader and the Government in general to stand firm and committed for the Nagas fight for the self determination.” All rank and file of NPGN/NNC (NA) led by Collective Leadership further conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

NSSATA Tuensang demands release of pending salaries Tuensang, June 14 (mexn): The Nagaland SSA Teachers’ Association (NSSATA), Tuensang unit has demanded release of pending salaries as per the written assurance No. NSSATA/ULT/01/06 given by the government on November 2, 2016. In a press release, NSSATA Tuensang unit president, Tochijung Chang and Member, Selongkyu stated that due to the failure on the part of the government, SSA teachers are facing untold miseries since their appointment. It also mentioned that they have been attending their duties at school in spite of the hardship faced. “However, if the concerned authority continues to threaten their rights and security, they would be left with no other choice but resort back to their own course of action,” the press release added. The unit further reminded the government to “respond to their plea and give chance to the teachers to teach at peace and not to protest.”

Quotes/slogans on clean election invited kohima, June 14 (Dipr): As part of SVEEP plan for Kohima district, quotes/slogans on the theme 'Clean Election' has been invited from all young electors of Kohima district in the age group of 18 to 21 years. Three best entries will be awarded cash prize along with citations during the National Voters' Day celebration on January 25, 2018. The quotes/slogans can be sent through SMS/ WhatsApp to 9402041751 from June 14 to 23 along with name, age, gender and address.

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express volume Xii issue 162 By eyingbeni Hümtsoe-Nienu

“No Land for Mothers in Motherland”

he second Sunday of May is observed as Mother’s Day in almost all churches in Nagaland. The church I attended that morning was comprised of a small congregation. The message of the male preacher that day struck me. Not only that but it has stuck with me all this while. Interestingly, the coming Sunday, June 18, is Father’s Day. Churches will again observe the day with as much celebrative mood as they did Mother’s Day. The connection between the preacher’s thought, on the day of celebrating motherhood and the imminent Sunday event of celebrating fatherhood, deserves serious introspection by all Nagas. The preacher boldly pointed out that we call our land as motherland but contradict ourselves by not letting our mothers (or women in general) to inherit land. They are landless in that sense, he said. His catchphrase was “there is no land for mothers in our motherland”. Needless to say, there are few families in urban settings that have apportioned private landed properties to their valued daughters. Few professional women, with financial resources, buy land for themselves. But those are exceptions of rare nature. The norm in Naga society is to limit land inheritance to the sons or male relatives of the father. Single women, unmarried or otherwise, allotted land for agricultural and live-in purposes do not count as inheritance, since it is transitory and they have no decision making authority over the plot. In majority of instances, the rights of single parentmother’s right to landed properties, especially residential houses, are packaged with restrictive unwritten rules such as forfeiture of the right once they decide to be married, denial to sell off the property at their discretion, and automatic termination of the entitlement upon their death. In some cases, divorcees and widows are forced out of family homes after the tragic event and left to fend for themselves despite their vulnerable situations. Access to land rights by women remains a critical challenge in the village context. The topic itself is a Pandora box that should not even come close to discussion. The Indian Village Directory reports that Nagaland has 243.48sqkm of urban area as compared to rural area of 16,335.52sqkm. This directly translates to the larger portion of land remaining inaccessible to mothers and daughters as of now. Any modification to the customary land holding practices by the Legislative Assembly will probably face even tougher and rougher opposition than they did on 33% reservation of seats in the Urban Local Bodies. But it is ironic that in a time when privatization of ancestral land by male members of clan and villages is becoming common, women, by customary practice, are largely deprived of land rights. I believe it is high time for Nagas to openly discuss land rights to its female citizens on the legislative level from justice perspective, within both traditional and modern set-ups. In the meantime, it appears like women’s prospect of inheriting land rests entirely on the positive attitude of the family patriarch towards his female relations. The most crucial question being, “If some fathers can give landed assets to female relations, why can’t all fathers?” Even in the Bible, a history of a people deeply entrenched in patriarchal culture, Zelophehad gave land to five of his daughters (Numbers 36) and so did Job: “…Job’s daughters; and their father gave them an inheritance along with their brothers” (Job 42:15). After all, does not land belong to God (Ps 24:1-2) and humans merely guardians of God’s property? This Sunday, as churches and families around the world celebrate Fathers’ Day, wouldn’t it make sense for fathers to remember to do justice to their task of providing a secure future to their appropriate female relatives by their willful sharing of landed properties? For only then will our motherland be truly a land of our mothers too. This is part of a series of ‘Guest Editorials’ run by The Morung Express. The author is faculty at Clark Theological College and teaches Christian doctrines and gender theologies. Comments can be sent to eyingtsoe@rediffmail.com.

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Why creating works of art is so fulfilling

ctivities such as colouring, doodling and drawing can lead to significant bloodflow in the section of the brain related to feeling rewarded, says a study by an Indian-origin art therapist. "This shows that there might be inherent pleasure in doing art activities independent of the end results," said Girija Kaimal, Assistant Professor at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For the study, 26 participants wore brain imaging headbands while they completed three different art activities. For three minutes each, the participants coloured in a mandala, doodled within or around a circle marked on a paper, and had a free-drawing session. During all three activities, there was a measured increase in bloodflow in the brain's prefrontal cortex, compared to rest periods where bloodflow decreased to normal rates. The prefrontal cortex is related to regulating our thoughts, feelings and actions. It is also related to emotional and motivational systems and part of the wiring for our brain's reward circuit. So seeing increased bloodflow in these areas likely means a person is experiencing feelings related to being rewarded. The findings, published in the journal The Arts in Psychotherapy, are compelling for art therapists who see art as a valuable tool for mental health. In fact, in surveys administered to the participants after the activities were complete, respondents indicated that they felt more like they had "good ideas" and could "solve problems" than before the activities. Participants even said they felt the three-minute time spans for art-making were not long enough. "There are several implications of this study's findings," Kaimal said. "They indicate an inherent potential for evoking positive emotions through art-making -- and doodling especially. Doodling is something we all have experience with and might re-imagine as a democratising, skill independent, judgmentfree pleasurable activity," she added.

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Joseph Chamie Inter Press Service

Overfed and Underfed: Global Food Extremes

lobal food extremes of chronic undernourishment and obesity have brought about a bipolar world of hundreds of millions of underfed and overfed people. Of the world’s population of 7.5 billion the proportions suffering from chronic undernourishment and those afflicted by obesity are similar, approximately 11 percent or together about 1.6 billion people. However, as with most global averages, the levels of both chronic undernourishment and obesity vary enormously among regions and across and within countries. Various indicators may be used to determine the levels of chronic undernourishment, including caloric intake, poverty, mortality/morbidity, weight and height measurements, child wasting and child stunting as well as composite indexes. In this analysis, the focus is on undernourishment, defined as a person not able to acquire enough food to meet the daily minimum dietary energy requirements over a period of one year. Almost all of the chronically undernourished, more than 800 million people, live in developing countries, primarily in Africa and Asia. The reminder of the chronically undernourished, about 15 million people, reside in developed countries. The populations of some 40 countries are facing serious food shortages. In a dozen of those countries no less than one-third of the population are suffering from undernourishment, including Haiti, Zambia, Central African Republic, Namibia, North Korea and Chad (Figure 1). Levels of undernourishment can also vary greatly within countries. For example, while the proportion undernourished in Nigeria is reported to be comparatively low among developing countries, about 7 percent, much of the population residing in its northeastern region is at risk of famine. India and China also have relatively low proportions undernourished, 15 percent and 9 percent, respectively. However, due to their very large populations those two Asian countries account for a large share of the world’s undernourished population, about 40 percent or 330 million people. Other countries having tens of millions of undernourished people include Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines and Tanzania. In four countries – Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen – the shortages of food have become extreme with more than 20 million people facing starvation and famine. In addition, the populations of countries with insufficient data on undernourishment are believed to be facing serious food shortages, including Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Libya, Sudan and Syria. More recently, crisis-stricken Venezuela is also experiencing widespread food shortages. With skyrocketing food prices, approximately 90 percent of the Venezuelans are

Source: United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). * Famine countries.

reported not able to afford to buy enough food and close to threefourths of them are estimated to have lost weight during the last year. At the other extreme of food consumption is obesity. In general, obesity is defined as excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to ones health. A common population measure of obesity is the body mass index (BMI), which is a person’s weight (in kilograms) divided by the square of his or her height (in meters). An index of 30 or more is in most instances considered obese. Close to 11 percent of the world’s population, or approximately 780 million people, is considered obese. High rates of obesity, typically more than 25 percent of people aged 15 years and over, are reported for the populations of many developed countries as well as for those of some developing countries. The highest rates of obesity, typically no less than 40 percent of adults, are observed in the small South Pacific island nations, including Kiribati, Samoa and Tonga. Other countries with high obesity rates among those aged 15 years and over are: the United States (38 percent), Saudi Arabia (34), Mexico (32), New Zealand (31), Hungary (30), Australia (28), the United Kingdom (27), South Africa (27) and Canada (26). In contrast, some of the lowest rates of obesity are found among Asian populations: Japan (4 percent), India (5), South Korea (5), Indonesia (6) and China (7). The country with the largest number of obese people aged 15 years and

over is the United States, at approximately 100 million. In second and third places are China (80 million) and India (50 million). Together those three countries account for 30 percent of the world’s obese population aged 15 years and over. As is the case with chronic undernourishment, obesity rates within countries vary considerably by gender, region, income and social group. In most countries, including Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey and the United States, women have markedly higher rates of obesity than men. Globally, approximately one in ten men and one in seven women are obese. Also among major social groups, for example in the United States, obesity rates can vary significantly. The highest obesity rate in the US is among black Americans (48 percent), followed by Hispanic Americans (42), white Americans (35) and Asian Americans (12). Since the obesity epidemic began, not a single country has seen a reversal of trends. While fewer than one in ten people in OECD countries were obese 1980, obesity rates have doubled or tripled in subsequent decades and are continuing to rise. Obesity levels are projected to be higher in the coming years, especially as obesity among children has increased substantially worldwide. Childhood obesity in the United States, for example, has more than tripled since the 1970s and now stands at about one in five school-aged children having obesity. Also, a recent report of

European countries found that obesity rates were higher in younger adolescents than in older adolescents. Childhood obesity is considered one of the most serious public health challenges as it puts those children at greater risk of type 2 diabetes, asthma, musculoskeletal problems and future cardiovascular disease, as well as school absence, psychological difficulties and social isolation. To effectively address childhood obesity, some argue that obesity must be considered a disease. The two food extremes – chronic undernourishment and obesity – are worldwide challenges, impacting the well being of more than one-fifth of humanity. Widespread chronic undernourishment, especially in Africa and Asia, has resulted in increased levels of misery, child wasting/stunting, morbidity and premature mortality. Many have concluded that the current food shortages encompassing approximately one billion people constitute the largest humanitarian crisis since the end of World War II. Also, as the obesity epidemic continues to spread globally, growing numbers of men, women and children are facing increased health risks, including cardiovascular disease (mainly heart disease and stroke), type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, musculoskeletal disorders, breathing problems and some cancers, often resulting in substantial disability and premature death. In addition to the serious health consequences, obesity has substantial economic costs, including medical care, job absenteeism, lower productivity and disability. Certainly, a great deal has been said, written and actions taken concerning chronic undernourishment and obesity. Numerous local, national and international organizations are focused on these two food challenges, having adopted various policies, recommendations and goals and established relevant programs to address the issues. In particular, the international community of nations has made commitments to eliminate hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition by 2030 and also to promote and protect health through nutritious diet, healthy eating and increased physical activity. Nevertheless, despite the expressed concerns, laudable goals, increased expenditures and commendable efforts, two critical questions concerning undernourishment and obesity remain largely unanswered. What to do when millions of people not able to grow or buy sufficient food become chronically undernourished? What to do when millions of people put on so much weight that they become obese? Until those two fundamental questions are effectively resolved, the global food extremes of chronic undernourishment and obesity are likely to persist well into the foreseeable future. Joseph Chamie is an independent consulting demographer and a former director of the United Nations Population Division

The villagers protecting biodiversity on the top of the world lü Zhi

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t was a chilly February day and Dangwen and his wildlife monitoring team were on patrol along the upper reaches of the Yangtze river. The river was frozen solid -- easy for poachers to walk over. That day they encountered 220 blue sheep, five white-lipped deer, and a line of otter footprints. On the infrared camera traps they had set up throughout the valley, three snow leopards appeared -- a mother and two cubs. Dangwen comes from Yunta, a village located in Sanjiangyuan, Qinghai Province on the Tibetan plateau. The 400,000 sq km Sanjiangyuan area serves as an important habitat for rich and unique biodiversity, and is a watershed of the three largest rivers in Asia: the Yellow, the Yangtze and the Mekong, which serve one billion people downstream. Dangwen isn't officially a researcher or an activist, but he has taken it upon himself to monitor local wildlife with a team of other villagers as part of a conservation project driven by the Shanshui Conservation Centre, a Beijing-based NGO. A mining company attempted to prospect the area almost a year before wildlife monitoring in the region started. The villagers were deeply disturbed because mining the mountains would go against the spiritual values of Tibet-

an Buddhism and threaten their safety. When the Shanshui NGO proposed the idea of organising villagers to monitor wildlife and protect their lands in 2013, Dangwen volunteered without hesitation. Having grown up in the village, he is familiar with the land, the river and the wildlife, and he is proud of the sacred mountains surrounding them. This is the fourth year that Yunta villagers have carried out this monitoring, patrolled the village to spot poachers, and managed rubbish to keep the land and rivers clean. Monitoring data shows that local wildlife populations, including snow leopards, are increasing. The villagers' conservation is officially authorised by the local government -- and the mining company never returned. Inspired by Yunta, four neighbouring villages began their own wildlife monitoring and anti-poaching patrols. With encouragement from local authorities, a village-based conservation network is being formed along the Tongtianhe Valley. Recognised as a conservation priority, the Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve was set up in 2003 and designated a national park in 2016. But the area faces big conservation challenges: Government agencies have limited manpower to manage

this vast area, and grazing rights at all its grasslands were given to households in the 1990s. This means that conservation would not be possible without support from local Tibetan communities. As Buddhists, these communities embrace the value of respecting nature and caring for other living beings. Their system of sacred lands is similar to modern protected areas. That makes them natural allies for conservation. Yunta's experience has proved that with proper training, villagers can become qualified conservationists. Essentially, they are providers of ecological services and should receive benefits from conservation in return. Based on this experience, a policy recommendation was made to the government, and the newly designated Sanjiangyuan National Park quickly responded. A total of 16,400 jobs as guards, with monthly salaries of around $260, are to be offered to villagers living inside the park -- one per household. The next step is to explore the possibility of reducing grazing in key habitats to allow wildlife -- especially large carnivores such as snow leopards -- to thrive, and to slow down grassland degradation. The Tibetan plateau is the last place in Asia to maintain an ecosystem that is relatively intact, and where large

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carnivores and ungulates roam freely. Many of these -- such as the snow leopard, the Tibetan brown bear, the Tibetan antelope, the wild yak, the Tibetan wild ass, the Tibetan gazelle, and the blue sheep -- are unique to the region. Maintaining this vast ecosystem is challenging because the local population of pastoralists is rapidly increasing. The human population of Sanjiangyuan has doubled since 1980. Meanwhile, global climate change may have added to pressures on the grassland. Is it possible, under these conditions, to protect the ecosystem successfully while supporting the cultural and economic well-being of Tibetan communities? After three decades of fast economic development, a better environment is becoming a higher priority. Several large ecological programmes have been initiated -- perhaps among the largest financial schemes in the world -- to pay for protecting and restoring forests, grasslands and wetlands. Public participation in conservation is now protected by environmental laws. Political will, the interests of society, and traditional values are all coming together. This makes us believe that coexistence between humans and nature is not just wishful thinking. Yunta offers a strong starting point. In arrangement with thethirdpole. net. Lü Zhi is a professor of biology at Peking University

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India’s ‘Smart City’ plan stumbles over slums The Trouble With

S Asia Regionalism

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a $15 billion plan last year to develop 100 ‘smart cities’ by 2022. The effort is supposed to revolutionize urban India, building wired cities and modern infrastructure. But not everyone is happy, especially the victims of progress The prospects for collective action remain as dim as ever Nimisha Jaiswal the land was urgently required, he said.

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rashant Kumar Das sat outside his home staring into the distance. A few hundred metres away a block of unpainted grey apartment buildings lay deserted. The 58-year-old lives in Bhubaneswar, a city in Odisha state about 400 kilometres southwest of Calcutta. ‘When they brought us here they told us they’d give us concrete houses in three months,’ he recalls. Behind him his selfbuilt house consists of tin sheets, discarded signboards and thatched wicker, with a line of washed clothes strung in front. Eighty other similar homes crowd around his. ‘It’s been over a year now and we haven’t even been assigned transit houses yet.’ Until last year Das lived in a brickand-mortar house he had built in Venkateshwar, one of the oldest slums in the city. Then in January 2016, Das and 80 other families were given $100, a plastic bag for their belongings and told to clear the area. A decision had been made to construct municipal offices at the site of the slum. They were driven to a deserted plot of grassy land behind the apartment complex and told to construct temporary shelters ‘for a few months’ until they could be assigned transit houses. Venkateshwar falls within the area earmarked for the first phase of Bhubaneswar’s Smart City project. India’s ‘Smart City Mission’, the brainchild of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to transform select cities across the country into models of technological and infrastructural innovation. Under the wing of the Ministry of Urban Development every Smart City is supposed to feature housing for all, comprehensive public transport, green spaces, walkable streets, dependable water, electricity and internet connectivity, and citizen-friendly governance. In 2015, 98 cities across the country took part in the Smart City Challenge by submitting proposals detailing plans. There were 20 cities shortlisted but Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, won the competition. Today, hoardings across the city still boast of this achievement. But the 300,000 slum-dwellers in this city of a million people are far from pleased. ‘They want to build up a new class, a city within a city,’ says Suresh Panigrahi of the Odisha Basti Basinda Mahasangha, a slum-dwellers’ rights group. ‘The corporate loot of land will take place under the Smart City project.’ ‘We made this city’ Like other major cities in India, Bhubaneswar has seen a steady stream of rural to urban migration over the last two decades. Most of city’s slum residents came in search of work, driven from small towns and villages by rural poverty and debt. This migration has sparked a steady rise in the illegal occupation of land and the chaotic construction of new slum housing. Many of these homes are made of bricks and cement. None of the tenants have legal deeds or the city’s sanction.

In Bhubaneswar a woman wanders through a deserted apartment complex built under the 15-year-old Basic Services for the Urban Poor scheme. The city and slum residents blame each other for the delay in assigning the 192 empty apartments.

Electricity lines and water supplies are ingeniously diverted from the main lines. Yet, the city’s relationship with the slums is symbiotic. The oldest slums house families that provided cheap the manual labour, workers who built the apartments, office towers and even the railway lines of the rapidly growing city. ‘They scold us for making illegal houses,’ says Ramraj Sharma, a slumdweller and activist. ‘But they don’t see that we’ve made this smart city with our own hands. We clean their homes, we make their food.’ Krishan Kumar, managing director of Bhubaneswar’s Smart City project and the city’s Municipal Commissioner, denies that the plan will leave slum-dwellers in the lurch. ‘We were certain that issues relating to social equity had to be addressed because the plan had been criticized for being an elitist programme. That is why we included slum redevelopment, social equity centres and affordable housing as part of the proposal.’ According to Kumar, half the people in the Smart City area are slum-dwellers and city administrators are determined that no-one should be uprooted. The plan includes four housing programmes aiming at building an ambitious 6,000 houses for 5,600 urban poor families. Kumar expects construction to begin in September. ‘The basic idea is that housing for all should happen quicker than 2022,’ Kumar explains. ‘This plan should lead to the improvement of the lives of slum-dwellers. They should feel happy about Smart City.’ Us against them So far, however, Bhubaneswar’s poor have little reason to embrace the Smart City plan. For the most part that’s because they have no inkling about what the plan is. ‘Smart City is about maintaining cleanliness in your home and on the roads,’ says Apna Rao, a 28-year-old resident of the Banphul slum. Nearby, gar-

bage lay strewn over an empty plot and a rooster picked its way through the crowd. Several women crowded around Rao, listening. Their skin had a yellowish cast, likely jaundice. ‘I hear about the plan when they say: “Oh, they’re demolishing something for Smart City”. That’s all I know,’ adds TN Behra, a 45-year-old from Sai Nath slum. When asked what they knew about the plan, residents from five different slums said they’d had no visits from city officials to gather their input about the Smart City proposal or to inform them about the changes they can expect under the plan. The communication gap between city administrators and slum-dwellers (coupled with rallying cries of activist groups across the political spectrum) has led Bhubaneswar’s poor to believe that the city wants to be rid of them because they don’t fit in the picture of rapid development. ‘There are illegal flats constructed nearby but those rich people keep sending city officials here instead, telling them to tear down the slum first,’ says Sai Nath resident Govindchandra Pujari. Sai Nath is one of the city’s older slums and has a strong history of resistance. Residents claim they received no notice from the city about the demolition. They’ve turned away demolition teams twice in two months. Smart City is not the first slum redevelopment scheme. Residents across Bhubaneswar are well aware of previous ‘housing for all’ plans. The previous government ran the Rajeev Awaas Yojana or Rajeev Housing Scheme, widely known as RAY. Under RAY thousands of slum houses were assigned numbers, so a record of ‘permanent’ residents could be maintained. Sai Nath claims to have been cheated of this right as well. ‘There is no record of this area,’ notes Pujari. ‘And when we ask for land title deeds, they turn us away.’ Meanwhile, Commissioner Kumar claims the Venkateshwar evacuation is not slum redevelopment in the usual sense. It was a ‘unique’ situation because

The 67 families had to be cajoled to move to a ‘temporary location’ but he insists they will be assigned transit houses soon. Prashant Kumar Das is not happy with the thought of a transit house. At 10 by 10 feet with a small window, the transit houses are definitely small. Slum-dwellers imagine them to be restrictive, taking away the option to expand their living spaces. Those who have moved into the transit houses, however, have found their way around these restrictions. ‘I like it here; there is free water, electricity and shelter,’ says Yana Janaki, a 65 year old woman who was relocated from Narayan slum seven years ago. ‘Why would I leave?’ When over a 100 families from Narayan were shifted to transit houses in 2010, 80 families stayed on to fight the move in the Odisha High Court. They won. Janaki was a part of the resistance but now she is satisfied with her new quarters. It is still just one small room per family, but several have erected tin sheds and constructed attachments to form a messy but larger living space. Herculean Task Despite mixed opinions, the rehousing of 300,000 people is a massive undertaking. ‘We are moving in a phased manner with the objective of starting 10,000 houses this year,’ says Commissioner Kumar. ‘We are trying to develop many houses in situ or close to the original slums so the lives of the residents are not dislocated.’ In February 2017, the state government began to look at hiring specialist NGOs to bridge the communication gap between authorities and slum residents. Indeed, documenting each slum resident and verifying their claims to subsidized housing could take years. At the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) office of Anand Patnaik, thousands of loose papers line tall shelves along the walls. They are documents from the RAY surveys conducted under the last government. ‘There are 24 slums under the Smart City plan,’ explains Patnaik. ‘I am sure those people have doubts. But there is nothing in those disorganized settlements, they live without any facilities.’ Patnaik mentioned 3,660 houses currently under construction, 120,000 houses to be completed under RAY and 902 transition houses that are to be assigned ‘soon’. Both BMC and Smart City officials are well versed with the statistics. And while 80,000 families fit deftly into their calculus, city authorities struggle to assign the few houses that have been built. The challenge is not lost on city authorities. When asked about the likelihood of completing the Smart City project before 2022, the BMC’s Patnaik smiled and said, ‘No comment.’ Nimisha Jaiswal is a freelance writer based in Delhi. She is a frequent contributor to New Internationalist.

Can Election Hacking Be Good for Democracy? Leaks are actually a fundamental step in the right direction toward a more democratic system John Martin

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ussia very likely interfered in the 2016 US presidential election and, more recently, in the 2017 French presidential election. This occurred primarily through the leaking of internal emails and messages related to campaign activities of particular candidates. Although the extent of the Kremlin’s involvement and the true effect of the leaks on the election results remain unclear, many have seen these hacks as an affront against true democracy. The hacks themselves, however, should not be treated as a threat, but rather as an intention to give advantage to one candidate over another. A more transparent electoral process creates more informed voters and deters corruption in political institutions, and the Russian leaks have actually achieved this. While the current one-sidedness of the hacks may potentially undermine the fair nature of our elections, it is a fundamental step in the right direction toward a more democratic system. The Hillary Clinton campaign suffered through numerous disclosures of internal emails in 2016, the two most infamous being the Democratic National Committee (DNC) leaks (Guccifer 2.0) and Campaign Chairman John Podesta’s emails. Their content quickly became public knowledge and sparked an array of criticism against the former secretary of state, such as the questionable practices of the Clinton Global Initiative. This phenomenon was mirrored in the French presidential election in early May, when tens of thousands of En Marche! emails were released online, detailing the inner workings of Emmanuel Macron’s team. This leak differed dramatically from Clinton’s in that nothing truly damning was revealed, allowing Macron to enjoy a relatively confident journey to victory. These leaks are both

widely believed to be the product of Russian influence, a claim that has become increasingly supported by the intelligence community. But voters have benefited from the leaks, and this should not be overlooked. Regardless of the biased political objectives that inspired the hackings, voters became more informed as a result. In addition to the Clinton Global Initiative revelations, Americans learned about potential collusion within the DNC to deride Senator Bernie Sanders’ campaign. In France, the notion that Macron had little to hide was further reinforced by the relatively uncontroversial nature of his emails, which arguably helped him perform better than the polls predicted on election day. Openness and transparency are cornerstones of any well-functioning democracy. They allow the public to make better-educated decisions and to hold their leaders accountable for corruption and wrongdoings. The Russian hacks created more transparency in the elections in the United States and France — a welcome development for both democracies. Can an election be described as free and fair when such leaks take place? Many would outright argue no. They claim politically motivated hacking undermines the democratic quality of the voting process.

Initiative merely because a foreign adversary provided them with such information would be retrograde to the spirit of democracy. The limitations of transparency should not be determined and regulated by government, regardless of the perceived “threat” of bias coming from an outside force. Naturally, politicians should be uniformly subject to the impact of open and disclosed information, even if this is not currently the case, but this is cause for increased exposure of political dealings instead of curtailing it. While Russia was the predominant force behind the leaks in these elections, a growing number of individuals and groups from a diverse array of political orientations can be expected to follow suit in coming years. The leaks against Clinton and Macron, as well as the CIA hacks against Donald Trump in March and the release of information on Marine Le Pen’s offshore machinations last year, demonstrate that no candidate is entirely immune from leaks and hacks. Known as the “declining half-life of secrets,” information is simply becoming harder to hide. Russia’s election hacking is ultimately, and inadvertently, part of a larger movement toward more openness and more accountability for our leaders that should not be ignored at the expense of nationalism-inspired fear. When an election occurs with secrets, one candidate wins. But, when an election is run on open information, the voters win. The voters did not entirely win the French and American elections, but they certainly came closer than ever before.

In some ways, they are correct. A foreign entity using its cyber resources to influence the outcome of an election is problematic, and when it targets one candidate disproportionately, it certainly reduces the fairness of the election. Less equality between candidates does not necessarily render an election less democratic. Nevertheless, when this inequality stems from dubious outside manipulation and selectively exposed truth, electoral integrity is compromised in some capacity. For some people this might not feel right, and that is understandable. The uncertainty that comes along with foreign influence may lead some to desire a return to a world where candidates’ unsavory dealings remain relatively safe behind closed doors, barring a few occasional whistleblower cases. This might feel more secure and more democratic than what occurred in 2016 and 2017, but achieving progress sometimes reJohn J. Martin is the global quires taking uncomfortable intermeditransparency fellow at Young ary steps. The targeted leaks admittedly Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP). represent a movement away from tradiHe earned his BA in International tional democracy, but they also constiRelations from New York University. tute a transition toward a newer, more *Young Professionals in Foreign Policy transparent form of elective government. is a partner institution of Fair Observer. Conversely, telling the American votThe views expressed in this article are ers to disregard what they knew about the the author’s own and do not necessarily financial dealings of the Clinton Global reflect Fair Observer’s editorial policy

Angel Sharma

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n May 5, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launched a satellite to boost telecommunication and broadcast services for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) members. Although Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka will enjoy expanded communication privileges funded and catalyzed by India, Pakistan decided not to participate in this joint venture. Pakistan’s decision speaks to the difficulty of regional cooperation in South Asia. An unclear understanding of multilateralism, an increase in nationalism provoked by historic bilateral relations, and Pakistan’s isolation (whether self-inflicted or regionally imposed), all contribute to the challenges of collective regional mobility in South Asia. South Asian countries must understand the longterm benefits of regional multilateral cooperation. In successful multilateral agreements, an even-playing field can assist all cooperating countries in developing their economies, promoting good governance, and supporting cross-border infrastructure projects. In South Asia, multilateral cooperation can support the development of stronger transportation systems, collective action against climate change, agricultural best practices, and contributions to scientific development. If the region can act collectively, South Asia is well posed to succeed globally with a diverse range of natural resources and human capital to match the needs of its growing economies. Unfortunately, collective regional goals have not been met despite decades of attempted cooperation. South Asia’s intra-regional FDI percentage is only 3 percent, compared to the Association of South East Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) 25 percent. Of course, SAARC was established a few decades after ASEAN and the political complexity of South Asia contributes significantly to the delay in its operational abilities. The need to maintain nationalistic pride has made South Asian nations less willing to compromise for fear of looking weak to their constituents. Deep political entanglements between India and Pakistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan, and Bangladesh and Pakistan, combined with embedded nationalism, has provoked mistrust, skepticism, and aggressive behavior between South Asian states in multilateral engagements. When India, the most developed country in the region, begets nationalism as cause to reactionary politics, smaller actors also use it to decline compromise, and the situation creates a repetitive cycle. For example, the Kashmir conflict dictates the dynamics between India and Pakistan, and India has often refused to compromise in SAARC negotiations with Pakistan as to not seem weak. This comes at the expense of economic stability for the entire region. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s decision to not participate in the regional communication initiated by India, albeit not a surprise, is a huge missed opportunity for the developing state. After the Indian army suffered large casualties in the Uri attacks from Jaish-e-Mohammad, a Pakistani terrorist organization, Pakistan did little in response to assist India, perpetuating animosity between the two neighbors. In retaliation, India, along with all the members of SAARC besides Nepal, refused to attend the 19th SAARC Summit in Islamabad to protest Pakistan’s inaction. Since then, collective animosity against Pakistan has deteriorated relations between Pakistan and the other regional organization members. The ISRO satellite was an effort to improve communication in participating countries and assist in coordinating disaster management efforts. Pakistan could have benefited from this partnership as Pakistan is prone to earthquakes and landslides. Instead, Pakistan decided to retaliate to the boycott against the Islamabad SAARC meeting by refusing to participate in the next major SAARC activity. Jaded by Pakistan’s political games, many SAARC members have been looking towards other regional cooperation initiatives that exclude Pakistan, such as the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi Sectorial Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) and the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal Initiative (BBIN). Following the stalemate of the 2016 SAARC summit, member countries have been significantly more proactive in BIMSTEC and BBIN and find themselves more optimistic of regional progress through these initiatives. Many BIMSTEC and BBIN member countries appreciate that Pakistan is not a member because the country poses several political and security challenges in achieving multilateral goals, as can be seen with SAARC. As India’s Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar stated earlier this year, “[SAARC] is an organization which has been made ineffective due to insecurity of one member.” Still, SAARC and other regional cooperation projects in South Asia will not be successful unless the participating countries understand the dichotomy between bilateral relations and multilateral cooperation as well as the best approaches to both. An all-encompassing South Asian regional cooperation without the second largest country in the subcontinent, Pakistan, is unachievable and can consequently hinder progress for all actors involved. Pakistan’s seclusion could deter its own development and a failed state in the region could cost more to Pakistan’s regional partners than trying to accommodate Pakistan’s participation in regional projects. South Asian regional cooperation will best function if all actors involved are active participants. Until South Asian nations can place more importance on regional cooperation than political rivalry, they will have a difficult time achieving true prosperity and security for the region. Angel Sharma is the South Asia Fellow at Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP). She works in the international development sector focusing on the rule of law and human rights at an international NGO. Angel received her MA in International Security from American University in 2016. The views and opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of any of the organizations with which the author is affiliated.

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BJP, opposition hold parleys on Indian Presidential election

New Delhi, JuNe 14 (iANS): The ruling and the opposition parties on Wednesday got going on the presidential election with the three-member BJP committee poised to meet Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Friday in a bid to evolve a consensus on the nominee. On the other side, opposition leaders held preliminary discussions on the issue but decided to meet again for detailed parleys after government makes public its choice of candidate. The BJP core committee met on Wednesday morning in the presence of party President Amit Shah, where senior ministers Rajnath Singh and M. Venkaiah Naidu, who form part of the three-member group were also present. Later, Singh and Naidu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed the strategy. Later it was disclosed that the three-member team, which includes Arun Jaitley, will meet Sonia Gandhi probably with the name the ruling side would like to field as part of efforts to build a consensus. The team will later meet CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury. Naidu spoke

Presidential poll: six file nominations on Day One

-Opposition Party leaders in a meeting to discuss about the candidate for the Presidential Election at Parliament House, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (UNI Photo)

to BSP leader Satish Chandra Mishra and NCP leader Praful Patel over phone. Among the names doing the rounds as possible NDA candidate are Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik. There is talk in the BJP circles that the RSS could pitch for another veteran Murli Manohar Joshi. A surprise could be in the form of Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu, a tribal from Odisha. Meanwhile, BJP's oldest ally Shiv Sena on Wednesday yet again made it clear that its "first choice" for NDA's presidential candidate is RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. Sena MP Sanjay

Raut said: "Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat is the most deserving person to be the President of India. Will they (BJP) speak to us regarding this? If you think he is not the deserving candidate, tell us why he is not the suitable candidate. Leaders of nine opposition parties, who form a sub-group, met in parliament house in the chamber of the Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad, who told reporters later that no names were discussed in their meeting. Azad said even as the opposition leaders were meeting, it has been disclosed that the three-member team constituted by BJP to hold discussion with op-

position parties for a consensus will meet opposition leaders including Gandhi. "No finalisation of name is possible," he said adding the sub group of the opposition parties will meet in the next few days and discuss in detail by when the government would have also discussed with the opposition parties its choice. Rashtriya Janata Dal Chief Lalu Prasad told the media that they would "remove" BJP. Among those who attended the meeting in Azad's chamber were Yechury, Sharad Yadav, (JD-U), Patel, Ram Gopal Yadav (SP), Mishra, Mallikarjun Kharge (Congress), Derek O'Brien (Trinamool Congress), and R.S. Bharti (DMK).

New Delhi, JuNe 14 (iANS): Six candidates filed their papers for the presidential election on the first day of nominations, officials said on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, the Election Commission issued notification for the presidential poll, setting the ball in motion for the July 17 election to the country's highest constitutional post. Those who filed nominations on Wednesday include K. Padmarajan from Salem in Tamil Nadu, who has earned the moniker of 'Election King' by contesting more than 150 elections. His name figures in the Limca Book of Records for being the "most unsuccessful candidate". Earlier, Padmarajan has contested against political bigwigs like J. Jayalalithaa, M. Karunanidhi, A.K. Anthony, P.V. Narasimha Rao, K.R. Narayanan, S.M. Krishna, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (in Rajya Sabha polls) and President Pranab Mukherjee in the presidential election. Others who filed their nominations were Anand Singh Kushwaha from Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, A. Bala Raj from Mahbubnagar in Telangana, Saira Bano Patel from Mumbai, Abdul Hamid Patel from Mumbai, and Kondekar Vijayprakash from Pune in Maharashtra. Lok Sabha Secretary General Anoop Mishra, the Returning Officer for the election, issued the notification that the nomination papers may be delivered by a candidate or any of their proposers/seconders not later than June 28. Voting will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 17 at places fixed under the rules. The vote count will be on July 20, four days before incumbent Pranab Mukherjee's term ends on July 24. The new President is set to assume office the following day.

AYUSH Ministry refutes media reports on pregnancy advice Morung Express News Dimapur | June 14

The Department of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy, or Ayush Ministry, refuted reports that it’s booklet “Mother and Child Care” had advised women against having sex during their pregnancy. The ministry said the words “no sex” do not feature in its document. The booklet was released by Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Yesso Naik during the National Health Editors' Conference on Yoga on June 9 in the run-up to the International Yoga Day. According to news report, the AYUSH Ministry

in the booklet advised pregnant women to “Abstain from sex. Do not eat nonvegetarian food and harbour spiritual thoughts.” “The ministry's lofty and pious advice, given in a booklet, includes that pregnant women should read life histories of great personalities, stay calm, and avoid anger or lust” IANS reported on June 13. "Hang some good and beautiful pictures in bedroom, which will have an effect on the (unborn) child also... during pregnancy, women have to do selfstudy, should have spiritual thoughts, should read the life histories of great personalities and should keep themselves in peace," the reported said quoting

the booklet. Medical experts, however, have contradicted what the booklet says, it added. Professor Alka Kriplani, Gynaecology Department head at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences here, said that unless there is a specific reason, a pregnant woman should continue with all activities she routinely indulges in, including sex, "unless there is a high-risk factor". Regarding consumption of non-veg food, she said fish and chicken are good for health while (red) meat increases cholesterol levels. Prof. Suneeta Mittal, Director and Head of Gynaecology at Fortis Research

Institute, agreed and said expectant women should continue to follow the same dietary pattern that they follow otherwise. "However, during the first trimester, we ask pregnant women to avoid drinking and smoking. In terms of dietary advice, we tell them not to consume too much fried food. But we don't give them any specific advice regarding nonvegetarian food. Whatever is their dietary pattern, they should continue with the same," she told IANS. Regarding sexual intercourse during pregnancy, she said it is best avoided during the first three months. In a PIB press release through on June 14, the

Ministry of AYUSH clarified that some reports which have appeared in the print and electronic media since June 13, 2017 concerning the publication ‘Mother and Child Care’ are “seen to be inaccurate, and some are even seen to misrepresent facts.” It further maintained that publication has been in distribution through the units of the erstwhile Department of AYUSH and CCRYN since 2013 and the report that it was released by the Minister of State (IC) for AYUSH in the recent past is incorrect. “Some news reports carry an assertion that the booklet puts forward the ‘prescription’ that ‘pregnant women in India’

should ‘say no to sex after conception.’ This is far from the truth. In fact, the words ‘no sex’ do not feature at all in the booklet,” it added. According to the Ministry, the booklet puts together relevant and useful information culled out from many years of clinical practice in the fields of Yoga and Naturopathy and contains general guidelines for pregnant women base on those principles. “The suggestion on page 14 of the booklet regarding avoiding certain types of food like tea, coffee, white flour products, fried and oily items and non-veg during pregnancy, is seen to have received selective attention, the Ministry further stated.

Oops! It is Spain-Morocco road shown as floodlit Indian border New Delhi, JuNe 14 (iANS): A glittering picture of an awe inspiring landscape -- what looks like a brightly lit frontier area -appears in the Home Ministrys new annual reports border floodlighting chapter. But this image is from the Spain-Morocco border over 7,100 km away, clicked by a Spanish photographer. The latest in the series of government bloopers appears on Page 40 of the Home Ministry's 2016-17 annual report, boasting of how the government had completed floodlighting

of nearly 1,944 km of the sanctioned 2,044 km along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat. The floodlighting of the borders is aimed at curbing infiltration attempts and cross-border crimes, it said. The project has been completed in Punjab, Rajasthan and Jammu where lights have been installed along the 495 km, 1,022 km and 186 km stretches respectively. The pending 100-km stretch is in Gujarat where restoration work on

a damaged floodlight area is underway. The details are followed by the brightly yellowlit picture -- captioned: "Floodlighting along the Border" -- of a long stretch of road that ends at a sea shore. One wonders where is the sea shore in Punjab, Rajasthan or Jammu and Kashmir. Perhaps in Gujarat? But then the landscape doesn't look like an Indian border and the caption also doesn't specify where and when the picture was taken. There is no credit for

the photographer who had clicked it or any website where it had been downloaded from. The bloomer was first reported by an online media platform "Alt News" that tracks fake news circulated on social media networks and other media platforms. Digging a bit deeper and doing an image search on Google revealed that the picture is of the tiny border stretch between Morocco and Spain (http://www. panoramio.com/m/photo/84403) clicked in 2006 by Spanish photographer

Javier Moyano. Spain in Europe and Morroco in Africa are separated by the Strait of Gibraltar -- a narrow strait that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. This is not the first time that a blooper has been committed in the name of government achievements. In 2015, the Press Information Bureau of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting shared a picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting flood-

hit areas of Chennai. The picture showed a seated Modi looking -through the circular windowpane of a chopper -- at rooftops and submerged streets. However, it appeared that the image was a photoshopped version of an earlier snap which in fact showed Modi surveying a flood-hit area which had hazy exteriors and the submerged expanse of Chennai. An embarrassed PIB promptly deleted the picture, but offered no explanation for the blooper.

Now states to be ranked on efficient water management New Delhi, JuNe 14 (iANS): States across India would soon be ranked on their efficient management of water resources as the NITI Aayog has developed a Composite Water Management Index to assess them and to encourage them to improve their rating. The new rankings would be released by the beginning of the next year, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Wednesday. The index would provide useful information for the states to formulate suitable strategy for better management of water resources, he said at the sidelines of a one-day national workshop on 'Tracking Management Initiatives for Water Security' here. "Water is India's most critical challenge and it is necessary to measure and monitor outcome based performance." Kant said it was the first time that such an outcome-oriented index was designed to rank states on their management of natural resources. A document released by the government policy think-tank on the new index explained that there would be 28 key performance indicators -- covering irrigation status, drinking water and other water related sectors -- on which the states' performance would be evaluated. "Critical areas such as source augmentation, major and medium irrigation, watershed development, participatory irrigation practices, sustainable on-farm water use practices, rural drinking water, urban water supply and sanitation, and policy and governance have been accorded high priority," it said.

SC to hear plea against ban on cattle sale for slaughter today New Delhi, JuNe 14 (iANS): The Supreme Court will hear on Thursday a plea challenging the Central government notification prohibiting sale and purchase of cattle at animal markets for slaughter on the grounds that it violates the right to free trade. Petitioner Mohammed Abdul Faheem Qureshi, who moved the top court on June 7, has also challenged the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Care and Maintenance of Case Property Animals) Rules, 2017 which provides for the seizures, recovery of the cost of transportation, maintenance and treatment of seized animals. The vacation bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice Deepak Gupta had on June 7 directed the listing of the matter on June 15 after counsel Sanobar Ali Qureshi, appearing for the Hyderabad-based petitioner had mentioned the matter urging for an early hearing. Faheem Qureshi, himself a lawyer, has contended that the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Regulation of Livestock Markets) Rules, 2017 and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Animals (Care and Maintenance of Case Property Animals) Rules, 2017, which bans sale of cattle for slaughter and other Rules Arestricts cattle trade respectively are arbitrary, illegal, and unconstitutional. He has contended that the rules violated his constitutional rights to practise any profession or to carry on any occupation, protection of life and personal liberty, freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion and protection of interests of minorities. The petitioner has challenged different stipulations of two notifications that came on May 23.

Majority of employees for unethical behaviour: Survey MuMbAi, JuNe 14 (iANS): Indian employees are increasingly justifying unethical behaviour at workplace with a majority believing the management would ignore it to accomplish revenue targets, an Ernst & Young survey said on Wednesday. "Inconsistency and ambiguity in encouraging high ethical standards and insufficient understanding of compliance programmes have increasingly led employees to justify unethical behaviour at the workplace," said EY's Asia-Pacific (APAC) Fraud Survey. The survey highlighted that ethical leadership has emerged worrisome in India and China alike, with 57 per cent stating that senior management tends to overlook dubious actions of employees to attain corporate targets. As many as 58 per cent of Indian respondents said they are willing to work for firms involved in a major bribery or fraud case, while 60 per cent said organisations are reporting financial performance better than what is. Justifying fraud, corruption and unethical behaviour, 78 per cent of respondents said bribery and corrupt practices occur widely while 31 per cent said they would offer cash payments to win or retain business. Seventy one per cent expressed their unwillingness to use whistle-blowing hotlines with 25 per cent saying there is insufficient protection for whistle-blowers while 15 per cent believe their report will not be treated confidentially. Also, seven per cent said they are afraid that reporting will have a negative impact on their careers, the survey noted. The survey was carried out between November 2016 and February 2017.

As India ages, over 61% of elderly will have no income security by 2050 Kinjal Sampat & Nandini Dey IANS/IndiaSpend

India's 860 million-strong working population (15-64 years), the world's largest, is beginning to age. Over the next 33 years, by 2050, 32.4 million Indians, or 20 per cent of the population, will be above 60 years of age. If pension continues to cover only 35 per cent of senior citizens as it does today, 20 million, or 61.7 per cent of India's elderly population, will be without any income security by 2050. The Centre pays Rs 200 per month under the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) to every Indian over the age of 60 and living under the poverty line (the ability to spend Rs 33 per day in urban and Rs 27 per

day in rural areas as per the Tendulkar committee on poverty line). The states are encouraged to add to this sum and are free to expand the coverage. Currently, states pay anything between Rs 200 and Rs 2,000 as public pensions. Should public pensions be universal or targeted? What should be the minimum offered by a public, non-contributory pension? From which age should it be granted? To find answers to these questions through opinions of older people, a study was conducted in Gujarat and Rajasthan by the Centre for Equity Studies (CES), New Delhi, in August-November 2016. The study, yet unpublished, collected opinions and experiences of 1,505 people above the age of 55 years across 14 locations.

The states were chosen because they represent two ends of the spectrum in the universalisation debate: Gujarat, 10th richest state in per capita GDP ranking, offers a targeted pension of Rs 400 only to the poor at the time the study was conducted (since then the amount has been revised to Rs 500), and Rajasthan, 23rd in the per capita GDP list, extends Rs 500 to (nearly) all senior citizens. The study found a wide and conclusive gap between pension policy and public opinion. Opinion across both states was unanimous that public pension should be extended to all elderly and should be initiated earlier than at age 60 years. The popular view was that Rs 2,000 was an adequate pension sum, which is four to six times higher than their present

entitlement. Gujarat pursues a narrowly targeted scheme whereby only the poorest senior citizens are entitled to public pensions. Rajasthan has near-universalised pension entitlements whereby women above 55 and men above 58 receive pensions as long as they are not entitled to pensions from any other source or are not taxpayers. Arguments against universalisation suggest that the cost of universalisation is generally lowering the entitlement for those who need it the most. Targeting allows for public funds to be utilised for those who need them the most. On the other end of the spectrum are arguments which propose that universalisation strengthens the moral-politico claim and the delivery of the public good

or service in question -- in this case, pensions. The results of the survey showed that public opinion is functioning independent of the policy on the issue of universalisation. Majority (83 per cent) of respondents from Gujarat were in agreement with those from Rajasthan (81 per cent). The public opinion is unequivocally skewed in support of universalisation. Older people living with families supported universalisation of pensions as much as those living alone. This is an important finding because till about 2007, the National Old Age Pension Scheme, as it was then called, considered destitution both a reason and a condition for being entitled to non-contributory, public pensions. Support for universalisation was observed in

similar proportion across gender. The support was also consistent across scheduled tribes, other backward classes and other castes. Pensions are an assurance of continuation of consumption levels required for dignified living in the face of reduction in income due to physiological atrophy and comparatively restricted incomegenerating opportunities. Beneficiaries above the age of 75 years were entitled to Rs 750 a month. These pensions did not allow elderly Indians working in the unorganised sector, who need public pensions the most, to retire. These entitlements don't support lowest official poverty line consumption levels of Rs 27 in rural and Rs 33 in urban per day. People across Rajas-

than and Gujarat voiced concerns about the amount of entitlement. Less than three per cent in Rajasthan and 13 per cent in Gujarat stated a figure equivalent to or less than Rs 750 a month was sufficient. Less than one-third mentioned a figure less than Rs 1,000 per month. How much did people think it took to ensure a dignified living? The average monthly "sufficient" pension amount in Rajasthan was Rs 1,875 whereas in Gujarat it was Rs 2,494, the study found. This amount is equivalent to half the minimum wage presently assured. The civil society group Pension Parishad has been making similar demands regarding amount of entitlement. Family/social support and the amount of pen-

sion desired by a beneficiary share a counterintuitive relationship. Elderly respondents singly taking care of themselves consistently quoted a smaller amount than the ones being taken care of by family. This fits in with field observations -- many older citizens expressed a desire to buy petty essentials such as notebooks or a fruit for a grandchild or to pay for the medical expenses of an ailing family member. They thought of their inability to pay for these small expenses as a personal failing. IGNOAPS initiates pensions at the age of 60 like many industrially advanced nations. But the average life expectancy here -- 68 years -- is much lower. Majority of people felt that pensions should be initiated at an earlier age.

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Fire engulfs London tower block, six killed, death toll likely to rise LOnDOn, June 14 (ReuTeRs): Fire engulfed a 24-storey housing block in central London in the early hours on Wednesday, killing at least six people and injuring 70 others in an inferno that trapped residents as they slept. Flames raced through the high-rise Grenfell Tower block of apartments in the north Kensington area after taking hold around 1 a.m. and witnesses reported some residents screaming for help from windows of upper floors and others trying to throw children to safety. More than 200 firefighters, backed up by 40 fire engines, fought for hours to try to bring the blaze, one of the biggest seen in central London in memory, under control. By mid-day, London police said six people had been killed and they cautioned the death toll was likely to rise. Police Commander Stuart Cundy said a “recovery operation” could take some time and there could be people in the building who are unaccounted for, though he would not be drawn on a figure. Fire-fighting crews still had to reach the top four floors of the building where several hundred people live in 130 apartments. The cause of the fire, which left the tower block a charred, smoking shell, was not immediately known. The block had recently undergone an 8.7 million pound ($11.08 million) re-

Firefighters direct jets of water onto a tower block severely damaged by a serious fire, in north Kensington, West London, Britain on June 14. (REUTERS Photo)

furbishment of the exterior, which included new external cladding, replacement windows and curtain wall facades. Plumes of black smoke billowed high into the air over the British capital for hours after the blaze broke out. Residents rushed to escape through smokefilled corridors after being woken up by the smell of burning. London Fire Brigade said the fire engulfed all floors from the second to the top of the 24-storey block. There were reports that some residents leapt out of windows to escape the flames. One woman lost two of her six children as she tried to escape from the block,

one witness said. “I spoke to a lady that lives on the 21st floor. She has got six kids. She left with all six of them. When she got downstairs there was only four of them with her. She is now breaking her heart,” Michael Paramasivan, a block resident, told BBC radio. Other witnesses spoke of children, including a baby being thrown to safety, from windows high up. Tamara, one witness, told the BBC: “There’s people, like, throwing their kids out: ‘Just save my children, just save my children!’”. “In my 29 years of being a fire fighter, I have never ever seen anything of this scale,” London Fire Brigade Commissioner Dany Cot-

ton told reporters.

estate which overlooks upscale parts of the Kensington area. Burning debris cascaded from the blazing building. “There was bits of building falling off all around me, I scalded my shin on a hot piece of metal that had fallen off the building,” said Jodie Martin, who lives close to the building and had gone to the scene to try to help. “I was just screaming at people: ‘Get out, get out’ and they were screaming back at me: ‘We can’t, the corridors are full of smoke’,” he told BBC Radio.

SAFETY QUESTIONS London mayor Sadiq Khan said the fire raised questions over safety of high-rise blocks like Grenfell Tower. The BBC reported that a political deal between the government of Prime Minister Theresa May and a small Northern Irish party could be delayed because of the aftermath of the fire. More than 12 hours after the fire broke out, the building was still smouldering, though the building was not in danger of collapse. Firefighters rescued RESIDENTS’ CONCERN large numbers of people Residents said they had some of them in their pyja- warned repeatedly over fire mas - from the 43-year-old safety in the block. block, a low rent housing London’s mayor Khan

said questions needed to be answered over the safety of tower blocks after some residents said they had been advised they should stay in their flats in the event of a fire. A local residents association had previously warned it was worried about the risk of a serious fire in the block. “These questions are really important questions that need to be answered,” Khan said. “What we can’t have is a situation where people’s safety is put at risk because of bad advice being given or if it is the case, as has been alleged, of tower blocks not being properly serviced or maintained.” Ash Sha, 30, who witnessed the fire and has an aunt in the building who managed to escape from the second floor, said the local council had recently renovated the tower. “They cladded the outside and insulated the inside,” Sha said. “The insulated material is very similar to sponge so it crumbles in your hand. This was just done to tart it up and match the nearby building.” The local council of Kensington and Chelsea, which owns the block, said it was focusing on supporting the rescue and relief operation. It said the causes of the fire would be fully investigated. Police closed the A40, a major road leading out of west London, while some parts of London’s underground train network were closed as a precaution.

US troops near besieged Marawi, but not fighting MARAWI CITY, June 14 (ReuTeRs): U.S. troops are on the ground near Marawi City in the southern Philippines, but are not involved in fighting Islamist militants who have held parts of the city for more than three weeks, a Philippines military spokesman said on Wednesday. The Philippines military has previously said the United States was providing technical assistance to end the occupation of parts of Marawi City by fighters allied to the Islamic State group, but it had no boots on the ground. “There are some U.S. personnel who are operating equipment to provide information on situation awareness to our troops,” Brigadier General Restituto Padilla told a news conference. “I do not know the exact number and the specific mission. They are allowed to carry rifles for self-defence. But they are not al-

lowed to fight, they only provide support,” he said. It was not clear how close to the battle zone the U.S. troops were. They were from a contingent of Special Forces based in the southern city of Zamboanga, the Philippines military has said previously. The U.S. embassy in Manila did not respond to a request for comment. A U.S. official in Washington, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the United States was providing a P-3 surveillance plane as well as intelligence gathering from a drone. That drone, however, crashed on Saturday after it lost communication links with its operator, the official said. On Wednesday, government forces attacked rebel positions in Marawi with bombs, tank fire and helicopter gunships, and plumes of smoke could be seen rising from the battered city. Some

sniper shots could be heard. Fighting died down in the afternoon when heavy rain fell. It was the 23rd day of fighting in Marawi, and there was no sign that it would end any time soon. “There will be no more deadlines,” said Padilla, referring to a promise by the military to clear the city by June 12, the country’s independence day. “It may take some time.” In Washington, a security official who is familiar with the region said the battle in Marawi appeared to be locked in a stalemate. “At the very least, it is not at all clear that government forces are presently winning or even gaining significant ground,” said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. “Islamic State demonstrated significant determination and success in capturing and holding Mosul in Iraq and their effort in Marawi is of a similar notable quality.”

HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS The seizure of Marawi has alarmed Southeast Asian nations which fear Islamic State - on the back foot in Iraq and Syria - is trying to set up a stronghold on Mindanao island that could threaten their region. Another Philippines military spokesman said troops had gained a significant advantage by taking control of eight high-rise building in the battle zone where the militants had set up snipers and machine-gun posts. “This is very important,” Colonel Edgard Arevalo told reporters. “We are in the final stage of our operation in Marawi. But we have to be very careful with our actions because there are still civilians in the area, they still have hostages and there are still people trapped in the firefight.The military said 290 people had been killed, including 206 militants, 58 soldiers

and 26 civilians. About 100 militants are in the besieged area, the military has said. There are also an estimated 300-600 civilians trapped or being held hostage in the city. Islamic State’s news agency, Amaq, said its fighters controlled twothirds of the city. Responding to the report, Lieutenant General Carlito Galvez, head of military command in Western Mindanao, told Reuters the militants controlled 20 percent of the town. “The truth is probably somewhere in between,” said the U.S. security official. The Philippines has been fighting twin insurgencies from Maoist-led rebels and Muslim separatists in the south for nearly 50 years. Critics say military action is not enough to bring peace t a region that has long suffered from political neglect and poverty.

Dennis Rodman hopes to open doors PYOnGYAnG, June 14 (AP): Dennis Rodman, the former NBA bad boy who has palled around with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, began sightseeing in Pyongyang on Wednesday during a trip he said he hoped would “open a door” for his former “Celebrity Apprentice” boss — President Donald Trump. Hours after his arrival the previous day, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson announced that North Korea had released an American student serving a 15-year prison term with hard labor for alleged anti-state acts. A plane carrying Otto Warmbier arrived late Tuesday at an airport in Cincinnati. His parents say he has been in a coma and was medically evacuated. Tillerson said the State Department secured his release at Trump’s direction, and a spokeswoman was firm in saying Rodman’s trip had nothing to do with Warmbier’s release. Rodman, one of the few people to know both of the nuclear-armed leaders, sported dark sunglasses and athletic wear as he left his hotel in a black limo Wednesday morning without comment. He is scheduled to meet North Korea’s sports minister before he leaves the country on Saturday. He was met by North Korean Vice Minister of Sports Son Kwang Ho at the airport, saying then, “I’m just here to see some friends and have a good time.” It was a relatively low-key arriv-

al after his four past trips since 2013 generated a lot of publicity — most of it unfavorable — and did little in terms of diplomacy. His current visit has already been roundly criticized by some for its timing, during high tensions between the U.S. and North Korea over its weapons programs and recent missile launches. “Well, I’m pretty sure he’s pretty much happy with the fact that I’m over here trying to accomplish something that we both need,” Rodman said in Beijing when asked if Trump was aware of the trip. Rodman said the issue of several Americans detained by North Korea is “not my purpose right now,” in remarks made in Beijing before the release of Warmbier was publicly disclosed. The University of Virginia student from suburban Cincinnati who publicly confessed to trying to steal a propaganda banner left North Korea on Tuesday morning, a foreign ministry official confirmed. Warmbier’s parents said in a statement to The Associated Press that they had learned only a week ago that their son has been in a coma since March 2016. In Seoul, South Korea, U.S. Undersecretary of State Thomas Shannon said “we pray for him and we pray for his family.” Tillerson said the State Department is continuing to discuss three other detained Americans with North Korea. Rodman has been criticized for failing to use his influence on lead-

Top House GOP leader shot at congressional baseball practice WAsHInGTOn, June 14 (AP): A top House Republican, Steve Scalise of Louisiana, was shot by a riflewielding gunman Wednesday at a congressional baseball practice just outside of Washington. Several other people were also believed to have been hit, according to a lawmaker who witnessed the shooting. Capitol Police said officers who were part of Scalise’s security detail returned fire and wounded the shooter, who was taken into custody. Scalise, 51, the No. 3 House Republican leader first elected to the House in 2008, was in stable condition and undergoing surgery at a nearby hospital. His injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. It was not known the condition of the others who were shot. President Donald Trump said he was “deeply saddened by this tragedy” and was monitoring developments. The shooting occurred at a popular park and baseball complex in Alexandria, Virginia, where lawmakers and others were gathered for a morning practice about 7 a.m. The team was taking batting practice when a gunshot rang out and chaos erupted, lawmakers on the scene said. “All of a sudden we heard a very loud shot. The gunman was over by the third base dugout with a clear view of the field,” the Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., told CNN. Scalise was fielding balls on second base when he was shot, Flake said. He said the congressman dragged himself 10 to 15 yards into the outfield to get further away from the gunman. Initial reports said that as many as 50 shots had been fired, but Flake said, “50 would be an understatement. He had a lot of ammo.” Katie Filous was walking her two dogs near the field when she heard “a lot of shots, probably more than 20.” She said the shooting “went on for quite a while.” Filous said she saw the shooter hit a uniformed law enforcement officer, who she said was later evacuated by helicopter. She said the officer had gotten out of a parked car, drawn a handgun and shouted something to the gunman, who then fired. Once the gunman was down, Flake ran to Scalise and tended to him. He said he grabbed Scalise’s phone to call his wife. “I just didn’t want her to wake up and learn the news,” Flake said. Rep. Mo Brooks, an Alabama Republican, said that Scalise had what appeared to be “a hip wound.” The Alabama lawmaker said he colleague “crawled into the outfield, leaving a trail of blood.” “We started giving him the liquids, I put pressure on his wound in his hip,” Brooks said. Brooks said two law enforcement officers were believed to be among the others shot. Texas Rep. Roger Williams says a member of his staff was also shot and was receiving medical attention. Williams did not say what condition the staffer was in. House Speaker Paul Ryan’s office said Scalise’s wounds were not believed to be life-threatening and that a member of the security detail was also shot.

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Former NBA basketball star Dennis Rodman, left, towers over North Korean children during his visit to Mangyongdae, the birth place of late North Korean leader Kim Il Sung on Wednesday, June 14 in Pyongyang, North Korea. (AP Photo)

ers who are otherwise isolated diplomatically from the rest of the world. He has generally brushed off such criticism as unfair because as an athlete and celebrity he shouldn’t be expected to solve difficult political problems. Americans are regarded as enemies in North Korea because the two countries never signed a peace treaty to formally end the 1950-53 Korean War. Thousands of U.S. troops are based in South Korea, and the Demilitarized Zone between the North and South is one of the most heavily fortified borders in the world. A statement issued in New York by a Rodman publicist said the for-

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'Big crisis' leaves South Korea Bangladesh break into Asia's top cricket rivalries football coach facing the axe

Qatar's Ro Ro (R) and South Korea's Hong Jeongho vie for the ball during the World Cup 2018 Asia qualifying football match between Qatar and South Korea at the Jassim Bin Hamad stadium in Doha on June 13, 2017. (AFP Photo)

Seoul, June 14 (AFP): South Korea coach Uli Stielike was facing the axe after a turbulent World Cup qualifying defeat to Qatar plunged the team into a "big crisis" on Wednesday. The Taeguk Warriors weren't the only team to drop points in Tuesday's qualifiers, with Japan also conceding a late equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Iraq. But after the 3-2 defeat in Doha -- South Korea's first to Qatar in 32 years -- the Korean Football Association turned on Steilike, whose team has also lost to Iran and China in Group A. "This is a big crisis. We've lost a game which we should have won. The possibility of us surviving in the qualifying rounds is now in limbo," KFA spokesman Cho Jun-Heon told AFP. "KFA may discuss the coach's position when it holds a meeting of its technical committee," he added. The technical committee is due to meet as early as Thursday, with the agenda likely to be dominated by discussions over Stielike, KFA officials said. South Korea, seeking their ninth consecutive World Cup appearance, are clinging to the second automatic qualifying spot, seven points behind already-qualified Iran and just one ahead of Uzbekistan. "I take full responsibility for this result," said Stielike after the game. "I am the one who makes the tactical decisions." Asked if he would consider his position, the German said it was not up to him. "I have to say this is not my decision, we have to wait and see," he said. - T-shirt protest Steilike may not be the only managerial departure after the game as Qatar coach Jorge Fossati strongly hinted at his resignation despite the shock win.

The 2022 World Cup hosts, caught up in a diplomatic crisis after its Gulf neighbours severed ties, may also be in breach of FIFA's rules against political statements. Players warmed up wearing Tshirts with an image of the country's emir, which has been adopted as a symbol of defiance by Qataris. Midfielder Hasan Al-Haydos also waved one of the T-shirts as he celebrated scoring the opening goal. No immediate comment was available from FIFA. While Qatar maintained their slim hopes of reaching Russia 2018, South Korea were dealt a further blow after striker Son Heung-Min suffered a suspected broken arm. Korean newspapers called for Steilike to go. The Sports Chosun said the game was a "disaster" and that the last two qualifiers against Iran and Uzbekistan were "matches before the gallows". "Stielike deceived fans. It's high time for him to leave," a Sports Seoul headline read. Japan's campaign also took a hit when they failed to beat alreadyeliminated Iraq, leaving them just one point clear of Saudi Arabia and Australia at the top of Group B. The Blue Samurai play Australia and the Saudis in their final two games in what is shaping up as a high-pressure climax to qualifying. The top two teams from each of Asia's two groups advance directly to the 2018 World Cup, while the two third-place teams go into a play-off series. Marcello Lippi's China also had a night to forget when an injurytime equaliser consigned them to a 2-2 draw with Syria, putting them on the verge of elimination. The United Arab Emirates are also in deep trouble in Group B despite Ali Mabkhout's stoppage-time strike which rescued a 1-1 draw with Thailand.

DhAkA, June 14 (AFP): When Bangladesh battle India in the Champions Trophy semi-final on Thursday it will be the consecration of a new Asian cricket rivalry. Few of the millions of Bangladeshis following at home expected Mashrafe Mortaza's side to reach the last four -- that they are playing India has made the achievement even more special and surprising to the players. Mortaza sent his family home last week and other Bangladesh players were doing their shopping in expectation of flying back, according to Bangladesh media. But sparkling batting by Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah helped Bangladesh to an epic win over New Zealand that saw them reach a first ICC tournament semi-final. Now Mortaza says the team have to brush aside pressure so they can play with a "free mind" against India to prove their worth. While India-Pakistan is one of the world's biggest sporting rivalries, Bangladesh are fast emerging as a worthy competitor. Bangladesh raged over umpire decisions when they lost to India in the 2015 World Cup quarter-final. They lost their World Twenty20 group match to India last year by just one run. In between, the Bangla-

Bangladesh's Mahmudullah celebrates victory in their ICC Champions Trophy match against New Zealand, in Cardiff, on June 9, 2017. (AFP Photo)

desh 'Tigers' beat India at home in a three-match oneday series. They have also beaten Pakistan and South Africa in one-day series to send them up the world rankings and earn theme place in the Champions Trophy for the world's top eight teams for the first time in 11 years. - 'Hungry and talented' Former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara said ahead of the tournament that Bangladesh are "a very hungry and talented bunch of players."

"What you see in Bangladesh right now is a growing confidence and enhanced game-awareness. It is learning how to win matches and that makes it very dangerous opponents." Mortaza's side only started believing in their chances after impressive displays in New Zealand, India, Sri Lanka and Ireland in the past few months. "We did not win a match in New Zealand but we played well there. We created chances in all our matches," said chief selector Min-

hajul Abedin. Bangladesh defeated New Zealand during a threenation tournament in Ireland before the trophy campaign. It was their first away victory against the Kiwis in 17 attempts. Against the Kiwis in Cardiff last week, Bangladesh raced to 268-5 from a tottering 33-4 to eliminate Kane Williamson's team. Luck also played a role with Bangladesh heading to almost certain defeat against Australia until rain washed out the match.

England then beat Australia and let Bangladesh into the semi-final with the hosts. "You could argue about the luck if we would have played badly. But we won a match while Australia and New Zealand failed to do so. Even to utilise the luck you need some base," said Minhajul. "The cricket we are playing, we deserve to be in the semis. We played well against New Zealand, we made 300plus against England but Australia failed to do so in the same ground against the same opponents," he said. Minhajul said Bangladesh would need everyone to be on top form against India to have a chance of making the final. Pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman, one of their most exciting talents, has failed to live up to expectations while youngsters Sabbir Rahman and Soumya Sarkar have struggled with the bat. Mustafizur, nicknamed 'Fizz', vowed to do justice to his reputation in the semifinal. "My cutters were not as effective here as in our home soil. There is no end of learning. And I’m still trying to bowl well in these conditions," Mustafizur told reporters. "We always believe that our pacers can do well against India. If everything goes right, it will surely happen."

Warriors, Cavaliers working on fourth NBA finals in a row

oAklAnD, June 14 (AFP): Stephen Curry was still smiling and laughing about Golden State's second NBA title in three seasons when he made it clear the Warriors think they are just getting started hoisting trophies. "We're obviously just getting started," the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player said. "This is something that we want to continue to do." The Golden State juggernaut rolled over Cleveland four games to one in the bestof-seven championship series, which ended with a 129120 Warriors home triumph Monday that brought NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant his first championship. "They have an incredible team. They beat us, but I'm pretty sure we'll be back and we'll be ready to battle again," Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving said. "You just pick yourself

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back up and you keep pushing and you keep going." It was an unprecedented third consecutive meeting between the clubs in the finals and both appear ready to continue their domination of conference rivals on the way to an annual showdown for the crown. "As far as that team, they're going to be here for a while," Cleveland superstar LeBron James said of the Warriors. "Pretty much all their big-name guys are in their 20s and they don't show any signs of slowing down. From my eyes, they're built to last a few years." Curry, Durant, 3-point sharpshooter Klay Thompson and forward Draymond Green are all under 30 and formidable starters. "It's encouraging. Quite encouraging," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. "It's fun to be part of this. It has been great

olitical migration has caused migraine headache to many leaders. The theory and practice of in and out is not new to politics. No sooner will the local dailies carry pictures and signatories of the so called leaders changing their affiliation to one party to another. Whenever I see such mismanagement of political disaster, it induces me to good laughter. Many leaders in villages and towns fool themselves with freedom of movement. With BJP at the centre, the Nagas are trying to find shelter inside the umbrella of the party. All members behave as though Narendra Modi is their only brother and true friend. Is it not a cynical political behaviour? They arranged meetings after meetings to praise Prime Minister and all his mighty works with all the best words found in the dictionary (off course he has done many good works). But I am sure Narendra Modi does not know them. In other words, do not behave as though you know him the best. He may not know your existence here on earth. Let what we speak in political meeting/rally reflect some sort of truth in/for one’s personal life. Political agendas of one place may not fit other places. Therefore, inculturation of politics is also necessary to attain its fullness. With the dawn of election, most leaders will then become heroes of Nagaland with name plates on the front and back of the vehicles,

three-year run, but we feel like we can carry this forward. We'll see how long." The Cavaliers will be searching for answers in the off-season after being dethroned, the Warriors avenging last year's loss when they squandered a 3-1 finals lead. Does Cavaliers general manager David Griffin look to star free agents or trade deals? Will he bring in more role players as he did with 3-point ace Kyle Korver in order to build a better challenge for the Warriors in the finals? How does he not compromise the squad needed to fight past rivals to reach the finals? "I know our front office is going to continue to try to put our ball club, put our franchise, in a position where we can compete for a championship year in and year out," James said. "Teams and franchises

are going to be trying to figure out ways that they can put personnel together, the right group of guys together to be able to hopefully compete against this team. So we will see, but I will get away from the game a little bit." "As far as being back on the basketball court, I'm going to take a while," he added. "I need to get off of my feet and let my joints and let my body kind of recover from being out on the floor for 14 straight years."

- 'Beat him to the gym' James could opt out of his contract after next season, so he will want to see some progress. That could involve moving forward Kevin Love, who was only 2-for-8 for six points in the final game. The Warriors figure to sign Curry to a five-year deal for about $205 million since he has taken less money in

Political migration Rev. Fr. G. L. Khing Kohima

“President, Secretary, General Secretary, Treasurer, Advisor, Senior Advisor, Most Senior Advisor, Junior Advisor, Political Advisor, Social Advisor, Personal Advisor, Home Advisor, Youth Wing, Men Wing, Women Wing, etc.” I think Capital letters will be more visible while printing the name plate. All parts of the vehicle may get dirty due to constant journey forpolitical campaigns, but the name plates are kept clean. By this they keep their identity clean. No doubt we are all for clean election. We clean the entire wealth and treasuries of the State. That is the real clean election we are aiming for. The Government is so rich during election season and act as beggar for another five years. The Government of Nagaland has banned the usage of name plates on vehicle some few years back (few exceptions). The Government bans, the Government re-implements. Thank God for banning the use of siren if not all vehicles will be going up and down like ambulance during election. I pray earnestly that even ‘Cow Wing, Buffalo Wing, Pig Wing, Chicken Wing” will find its place in some of the vehicles in Nagaland. At least make the animals happy before they are slaughtered during election. The party which

provides the best food and drink is the best party. Many voters will promise to die for the party, but do not know how to live for it. Without such hero name plates, how can the leaders travel in the vehicle? (boss/ saab ase to, olop to dekha bo lage to na) Without showing off to people, how will simple people know that President or Advisor is passing by? Without black goggles even at midnight how will people recognize him as a leader? And without chewing beetle nuts how do you expect people to get his smell? This is how we run the great show of election in most villages and towns of Nagaland. Those who wrongly claim themselves to be political leaders ridicule Nagaland in this manner. What if Congress forms the government in the next election at the centre? Many Naga political leaders will shift to the party. They will despise the former government as though the government has failed miserable and committed suicide in front of him. They will transfer themselves even at midnight to Congress. They will adopt Mrs. Sonia Gandhi and Mr. Rahul Gandhi as their beloved sister and brother respectively. Is this not a funny political life? We do not know how to enjoy politics. Because of

recent years to help finance a strong supporting cast. Durant might be asked to do the same -- take less than he might command elsewhere to allow Golden State to keep Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston without salary cap issues. It's such unselfish nature that has helped the Warriors flourish. "We don't even have to speak about it," Iguodala said. "That's the culture that we built and it's an amazing thing to see." And Durant knows James will soon be working on new ways to dethrone the Warriors. "He'll probably be back in the gym the start of July getting ready for next season, so I've probably got to beat him to the gym," Durant said. "I've got nothing but love and respect for him and I can't wait to compete against him again next season."

this, every election becomes a battle field, a burden on the head, a time to create more enemies. Ask any good souls regarding election, they will reply you with the same words, “Election ahile alchi ase, jakara bishi ulai jai. Bhat sat bi mon aram pra khabole napare.” Is this not a sad story of our own people? Instead of reaping the good fruit of election, Nagas are enjoying the curse of election. It has become an unending chain of tragedy. I am sure the resorts in Kaziranga are already booked for Naga political campaign and camping. Assam is a wet state. Why to camp inside Nagaland, dry state? It will be a dusty campaign. Political migration takes place in groups in the highest spirit possible in Assam. The spirits of Nagas are seen more in Assam than Nagaland. If a leader is truly committed to his party, he sacrifices his whole life for the good of the party. He commits himself for the cause of the party. He will rejoice in the happiness of the party and share its failure and sorrows. Such leaders are true leaders yet only few are found to be so. Good leaders live by convictions and principles. But people who only look for personal benefits will move about restlessly every day in search of green pastures. The more the money or profit, the more the pastures look green. A smiling face in front of the bundle of notes and a long sad face before a few coins may change the destiny of Nagas.

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Man arrested for uploading Deadpool to his Facebook page

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a mega entertainment event on June 16 Morung Express News

ederal prosecutors say a man was arrested in central California for allegedly uploading the Marvel film “Deadpool” to his Facebook page days after its February 2016 release. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California says 21-year-old Trevon Maurice Franklin was arrested Tuesday on a federal criminal charge of copyright infringement. The arrest follows an FBI investigation.

The office says the film copyrighted by the Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation was viewed more than 5 million times on Franklin’s Facebook page. It says Franklin used the screen name “Tre-Von M. King” to upload the film, which was one of the highest-grossing movies in 2016. If convicted, Franklin faces a statutory maximum penalty of three years in federal prison.

ome Friday, the Town Hall Mokokchung will be bustling with an event of a different kind where musicians, comedians, fashion models and dancers will take to stage at a mega entertain event dubbed as 'CONFLUENCE'. Organized by ITTN Ev e n t Ma n a g e m e n t Group, the CONFLUENCE

event will 'present the best of Naga artists to Mokokchung', proudly declares the event banners. Convener of the ITTN Group, Imlibenla Wati (Miss Asia Pacific Super Talent India 2016) disclosed that the CONFLUENCE will be a first of its kind event in Mokokchung town where the bests of the Naga talents, who are renowned in their

own field both in the state, national and even international levels, will take to the stage and entertain the audience. About the event, Imlibenla said that 'Confluence' as the words indicate means 'coming together' and here it means the coming together of talents to share, to inspire and entertain the people. The evening will feature 'mu-

Moanungsang (First Naga Idol 2006) Alobo Naga (Internationally renowned Singer) Tiameren Jamir (Gospel Singer) Samaro (Ao Gospel Band) Wabang Longkumer (Naga Orpheus Hunt 2012) Limayanger (Runner-up Naga Orpheus Hunt 2014) Hopong Naga (Up-coming standup comedian) Ramokla (a well-known Fashion Designer) with her elegant models Imye Longkumer (Country Singer) Soul Sisters (up-coming girls band) PopCornz dance crew.

sic, fashion, dance, comedy and surprising cuisines'. The show directors of the events are Opang Jamir (Super Model) and Adang Jamir (Choreographer) and the official

photographer will be Senti from Dimapur. The programme will be grace by Kriehu Liezietsu, former Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources and Sports and State Lotteries and Music Task

Force as the chief guest, Brigadier MS Sidhu Commander 7 Sector AR and Rebecca Changkija, a well known film & Director will be the guest of honour and special guest respectively.

Ali Fazal, Judi ‘The Terminator’ is back as an official board game Dench spread the message of Choose Love for Refugees

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Princess Diana secretly recorded herself describing despair at the state of her marriage to Prince Charles

ne thing that's gripping the world in growing tension is the plight of refugees across the world. While countries are divided on their stance on immigration and supporting laws for refugees especially owing to the ongoing Syrian civil War, one particular lady - Katherine Hamnett initiated a slogan of Choose Love and started a campaign entire proceeds of which will and are being contributed for the betterment of the situation of refugees. Several celebrities and artists from

ult science-fiction movie "The Terminator", starring Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead role, is returning as a board game. Published by Space Goat Productions and funded by a Kickstarter campaign, "The Terminator: The Official Board Game" is a strategy game played across two boards,

across the globe have come forth to support this unique initiative and now the newest duo to join this campaign to show their support are the lead pair of the upcoming Hollywood film - Victoria And Abdul. Ali Fazal and Judi Dench have come forward to show their support and recently did a shoot for the campaign. Speaking about it, Ali said, "It's commendable for Katherine to come up with such a unique thought to help and contribute to the current situation across the globe of the refugees. While the world is divided, it's great to see so many people come together and support this campaign. Judi and I shot for it soon after we wrapped up shoot for the film on London".

one in 1984 and one in the impossible odds of the 2029, reported Entertain- machine uprising. ment Weekly. Source: PTI One player takes control of all the forces of the Skynet machines: Hunter-killer flying machines, Terminator endoskeletons, and new robots. The rest of the players take the role of the human resistance, struggling against

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Ariana Grande

to receive honorary citizenship of Manchester

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rincess Diana secretly recorded herself describing her despair over the state of her marriage to Prince Charles, her biographer has revealed. Andrew Morton said that the Princess contacted him via a friend to offer him an interview with her for his upcoming book on the royal couple. In transcripts of interview conducted by Andrew Morton in 1991, Diana revealed she was extremely unhappy in her marriage and had attempted to commit suicide a number of times. The Princess said she developed the eating disorder a week after she became engaged - when Charles put his hand around her waist and commented on her weight. She said his remark, coupled with her anxiety over his affair with the then Camilla Parker Bowles, triggered the bulimia and gave her a way to release the "tension". Transcripts of the tapes published in the

Daily Mail reveal that when Charles proposed to Diana, the Princess was already aware of his relationship with Camilla. In the tapes, Diana said Camilla knew about the couple's private travel arrangements and would caution the princess against pushing Charles into doing certain things. "I couldn’t understand it," she said. "Eventually, I worked it all out and found the proof of the pudding, and people were willing to talk to me." She claimed she attempted to discuss the affair with Charles and even the Queen, but was met with a blank "wall" of silence. In the tapes Diana also describes her struggle to adjust to the public scrutiny her place in the royal family attracted. She described Buckingham Palace and the royal staff as cold and distrusted everyone around her, adding she often felt lonely once she left her own flat to move into the royal residences. Source: Telegraph.co.uk

riana Grande is to get honorary citizenship of Manchester under plans put forward by the city council. The council is proposing a new system to recognise outstanding contributions to the city. The US singer is in line to be the first recipient for organising the One Love Manchester concert in aid of victims of the bomb attack at her gig, in which 22 people died. An event to mark "selfless acts" after the blast is to be held, too. Under the proposals for the new scheme, honorary citizenship of Manchester could be granted to those from outside Greater Manchester. Council leader Sir Richard Leese, said many

people would already consider Grande to be "an honorary Mancunian". He said: "This seems a fitting moment to update the way we recognise those who make noteworthy contributions to the life and success of our city. "We've all had cause to be incredibly proud of Manchester and the resilient and compassionate way in which the city, and all those associated with it, have responded to the terrible events of 22 May with love and courage rather than hatred and fear." He said Ariana Grande had "exemplified this response". Some 50,000 people went to the One Love Manchester concert at Old

Trafford on 4 June, which raised almost £3m for victims of the Manchester Arena attack. Manchester City Council has also announced it would hold an event later this year to recognise the "great many selfless acts and demonstrations of community spirit in the aftermath of the atrocity". The authority said there was a need for a new system of honours in addition to the rarely-awarded freedom of the city, which will remain the highest honour the city can give. The freedom of the city has only been awarded four times this century. The plans will go before the council on 12 July.

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54, reveals she lost her two front teeth due to ‘stress’

he 54-year-old made the admission on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday. She even shared a photo of her without dentures although the snap only showed one missing. Demi explained: 'I sheared off my front teeth. I'd love to say it was skateboarding or something really kind of cool, but I think I think it's something that's important to share because I think it's literally, probably after heart disease, one of the biggest killers in America, which is stress. She continued: 'Stress sheared off my front tooth. But, in an effort to get ready for you, I wanted to make sure my teeth were in.' 'So you lost your front tooth?' Jimmy asked, incredulous. 'Both, actually, but the picture's only minus one,' she replied. The actress added her children were actually fans of the new look: 'They love seeing me without my teeth, because they think it makes me look more vulnerable and human.' 'I literally knocked it out,' Demi said of how her teeth went missing. 'I knocked it out. It was almost like it fell out and my warranty was up.' 'Thank God

for modern dentistry!' she raved. While the actress looked in be in high spirits for her interview, it's no doubt been a stressful time for Demi. Last month, Demi was hit with a wrongful death lawsuit by the parents of the 21-year-old, Edenilson Steven Valle, who died during a July 2015 party at her Beverly Hills home. He was found drowned in her backyard pool. The actress was out of town during the tragic accident. Her caretaker threw the party at Demi's house while she was gone. The majority of the guests left the party at one point but returned later to discover the male victim face down in the pool. Law enforcement sources claimed the victim could not swim and tripped over something and fell into the pool while everyone was gone. Valle's parents sued the trust that owned the property but left Demi out of it until recently, when they added her as a defendant. After the death, Demi released a statement describing it as 'an unthinkable tragedy.' Source: Mail Online

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Ronaldo denies accusations of tax fraud

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MADRID, June 14 (ReuteRs): Cristiano Ronaldo denied on Tuesday ever hiding any income from the taxman or committing any tax fraud in Spain, after prosecutors filed a lawsuit accusing him of defrauding tax authorities of 14.7 million euros ($16.5 million). The prosecutor's office said the Real Madrid forward had knowingly used a business structure created in 2010 to allegedly hide his image rights income in Spain between 2011 and 2014. This involved a "voluntary" failure to comply with his tax obligations in Spain, the statement from the office's economic crimes section said. The four counts of tax fraud were based on a report from Spain's tax agency, it said in a statement. Ronaldo denied the accusations through his representatives late on Tuesday. "There is no tax evasion scheme ... There has never been any hiding nor any intention to hide anything," Gestifute, the agency representing the player, said in a statement. Gestifute said it would publish documents to show the Portuguese player had not created such a structure and had instead used firms he had owned since his time at Manchester United that both British and Spanish tax authorities had been aware of. The agency also said

Real confident Ronaldo acted legally

panish soccer champions Real Madrid said on Wednesday they were confident their star player Cristiano Ronaldo, who faces accusations of committing tax fraud in the country, acted legally. "Real Madrid have full confidence in our player Cristiano Ronaldo, who we understand has acted in accordance with the legality regarding the fulfilment of his fiscal obligations," the team said in an official statement on its website. (Reuters)

the case could relate to different interpretations between the British and Spanish tax systems over where to declare some revenues but would in any case not constitute fraud. Ronaldo, who led Real Madrid to their 12th European Cup earlier this month, is the latest in a long line of soccer players in Spain - among them Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Neymar - to be caught up in cases over tax or transfers. Between 2005 and 2010, foreign players in Spain were protected under the so-called "Beckham law" allowing them to curb their taxes. But as the financial

crisis bit deeper, that exemption was lifted, paving the way for the cases. The prosecutor's office alleges that Ronaldo had defrauded the tax authorities of 1.4 million euros in 2011, 1.7 million euros in 2012, 3.2 million euros in 2013 and 8.5 million euros in 2014. IMAGE RIGHTS The prosecutor said that after Ronaldo signed a contract to join Real Madrid in December 2008 he ceded his image rights to a company called Tollin Associates Ltd, domiciled in the British Virgin Islands and in which he was the

only stakeholder. Tollin Associates then ceded his image rights to a company in Ireland called Multisports&Image Management Ltd which was responsible for managing them. Tollin Associates itself had no business activity, the statement said. "Ceding image rights to (Tollin Associates) was completely unnecessary and its only purpose was to create a screen to conceal the totality of his image rights income from the Spanish tax authorities," the statement said. The prosecutor's office filed the lawsuit against Ronaldo on Tuesday to a

court in the Madrid district of Pozuelo de Alarcon. In May, Spain's Supreme Court rejected an appeal by Messi and stood by a Catalan regional court's 21-month prison sentence for defrauding authorities of 4.1 million euros on image rights. He is unlikely to go to prison as under Spanish law sentences under two years can be served under probation. Spain's High Court last month cleared Neymar of fraud but he still faces a corruption trial in Spain in connection with the value of his 2013 transfer from Santos to Barcelona. He has denied wrongdoing.

Image rights a minefield for foreign footballers: tax expert LOnDOn, June 14 (AFP): Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo stands accused in Spain of evading 14.7 million euros in tax, highlighting the thorny issue in football of image rights. He is not the only player to have been caught up in the issue, with arch rival Lionel Messi having already been convicted of tax fraud in Spain. The problem comes from players not paying tax on image rights earnings in the country in which they play. Although it is perfectly legal to have income accrued through foreign image rights to be paid into a bank account in another country, there is an onus on the player to prove that money was earned abroad, according to Peter Fairchild, Tax Partner and Head of Sport at accountancy, investment management and tax group, Smith & Williamson. Fairchild, who is an expert in the field of image rights having drawn up guidelines for the British tax authorities eight years ago, told AFP the burden of proof is firmly on the player. "It has tripped up an awful lot of nondomiciled players," Fairchild said in reference to those who temporarily reside in a country separate to the one where they were born or grew up. "If a player has his salary taxed and part of his image rights going into a UKstructured company and part going into a non-UK company it has to all make commercial sense and (be) legal. "However, you have to produce an awful lot of evidence that the player has carried out his required duties for sponsors abroad -- such as aeroplane boarding cards, hotel receipts and hopefully diary entries proving there was a sched-

uled activity. These duties are over and above the usual employment contract. "For instance, African players returning to their country to carry out duties have to prove that they performed duties there and generated some sort of commercial return from those duties. "Only in these circumstances can income be paid abroad and should be non-taxable in the United Kingdom." - 'An absolute shock' Fairchild, who has 50 mostly Premier League players on his books, says tax authorities can be sceptical when they see how much of a player's image rights is paid in the UK compared to abroad. "They may well ask why is the split (say) 60-40 in terms of non-UK based income vs UK income? Why shouldn't it be 50-50 or some other split? "It seems to me the weighting should be more on UK based image rights and not foreign rights." Fairchild, though, says that quite a lot of the time it is not wilful law-breaking but ignorance that lies at the heart of the problem. "It does come down to a lot of agents who are involved aren't tax trained," he said. "I have a case with a Premier League club who signed a non-dom player last year and 100 percent of his image rights is presently paid offshore, which absolutely can't be right. "I met with his agent recently and it was an absolute shock to him and the player. "They genuinely didn't have an idea. Their stance was as a non-dom player if money goes offshore and if he doesn't benefit from it in the UK, then he doesn't need to declare it."

MPL: Dikwa gets hat-trick as MFC beats Mustangs Fans federation slams proposal Chelsea host Burnley in season opener

DIMAPuR, June 14 (Mexn): A hat-trick from Dikwa helped Morning FC register a crucial 3-1 victory over Mustang FC on Wednesday to move up one place in the leaderboard at the ongoing Morning Premier League being played at Kohima. The game started in a positive note for Morning FC with Dikwa striking

early for his team in the 14th minute. Mustang FC though managed to equalize with a goal in the 29 minute through Imo. But a dazzling performance by Dikwa proved to be decisive as he scored the second goal in the 33th minutes to give his team a 2-1 lead at half time. When the match resumed, Dikwa completed

his hat-trick in the 67 minute to seal the fate of Mustang FC as the match ended 3-1. With today’s win, Morning FC moved up a place to 7th position with 18 points relegating Morung United to 8th position in the leader board with 17 points. Mustangs end the week in the same position as last week at 9th position with 8 points.

Pakistan thrash England in Champions Trophy semi-final

for late Premier League games

LOnDOn, June 14 (ReuteRs): The Football Supporters' Federation (FSF) has warned that the proposed late evening Premier League matches could lead to "empty stands" as fans will struggle to attend games that are expected to start as late as 7:45 p.m. The changes were proposed to broadcasters and the league's governing body as they plan to increase the number of games that are broadcast live from 168 to 190 from the 2019-20 season, according to a report in The Times. "Too many games are already broadcast at times which make life difficult for match-going fans, with those having the longest journeys hit especially hard," FSF said in a statement.

"Broadcasters are reliant on the atmosphere generated by supporters which goes a long, long way to creating their attractive TV 'product'. "How do empty stands look? Yet broadcasters and the Premier League seem intent on scheduling games at times which are increasingly difficult for fans to get to." The organisation also said that BT Sport, one of the league's current broadcasters, were a "driving force" behind the proposal and criticised them for not mentioning it at earlier meetings with the channel denying the claims. The final decision on the new broadcasting deal will be made by the league's governing body in February 2018.

LOnDOn, June 14 (ReuteRs): Chelsea will open the defence of their Premier League title at home to Burnley when the season kicks off on the weekend of Aug.12-13. The full list of fixtures was released on Wednesday with Antonio Conte's side also slated for a follow-up game at Tottenham Hotspur, who will play all their home fixtures at Wembley while White Hart Lane is being redeveloped. Manchester City travel to newly promoted Brighton and Hove Albion on the opening weekend, while Manchester United play West Ham United at Old Trafford. Liverpool take on Watford, under the new management of Marco Silva, at Vicarage Road, while Spurs travel to Championship (second tier) champions

Newcastle United. The other Premier League newcomers Huddersfield Town will play their first top-flight game in 45 years at Crystal Palace as Arsenal open at home to Leicester City . Everton, who begin at home to Stoke City, face a testing opening to the campaign with games against Manchester City, Chelsea, Spurs and Manchester United before the end of September. The first weekend's fixtures are completed by Swansea City's visit to Southampton and Bournemouth's trip to West Bromwich Albion. Manchester United's first meeting with Liverpool, always one of the highlights of the season, will be at Anfield on Oct. 14. The first Manchester derby will be at Old Trafford on Dec. 9, the

same weekend as the Merseyside derby at Anfield. Huddersfield manager David Wagner will have a first competitive reunion with mentor Juergen Klopp at Anfield on Oct. 28. However, his side face a daunting end to the season with their final four games including trips to Manchester City and Chelsea, plus Everton and Arsenal at home. The festive programme is typically packed, with a full round of fixtures two days before Christmas. Spurs' games face further problems because of conflicting demands at Wembley and the club immediately announced that their home game with Burnley on Aug. 26 would have to be rescheduled because it clashes with the Rugby League Challenge Cup final.

Ten-man France down England in lively friendly Pakistan's Hasan Ali celebrates taking the wicket of England's Jonny Bairstow during the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Cardiff on June 14, 2017. (AFP Photo)

CARDIFF, June 14 (AFP): Pakistan booked their place in the Champions Trophy final with a crushing eight-wicket win over England in Cardiff on Wednesday. Set just 212 to win, Pakistan finished on 215 for two. Pakistan will now face title-holders India in Sunday's final at the Oval if their arch-rivals beat Bangladesh in Thursday's second semifinal at Edgbaston. Azhar Ali (76) and Fakhar Zaman (57) all but ended previously unbeaten tournament hosts England's slim hopes of victory with an opening stand of 118. But the real damage was done when England collapsed to 211 all out after Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed sent them in to bat on a used pitch. Paceman Hasan Ali led a disciplined attack with a superb return of three for 35 from his maximum 10 overs. Pakistan's openers then compounded England's misery to the delight of their supporters at a sun-

drenched Cardiff. Left-hander Fakhar hit a six -- something England didn't manage in their entire innings -- when a top-edge off fast bowler Mark Wood flew safe. The dashing Fakhar completed a 49-ball fifty to follow his 50 against Sri Lanka. Azhar, who pulled all-rounder Ben Stokes for six, followed him to the landmark in 68 balls. On a Cardiff ground where they chased more than 300 to beat England in an one-day international last year, Pakistan completed Wednesday's pursuit with a mammoth 77 balls to spare when Mohammad Hafeez pulled Ben Stokes for four. England did avoid a 10-wicket defeat when Jos Buttler stumped Fakhar off leg-spinner Adil Rashid and Azhar too fell before the finish, pulling Jake Ball into his stumps. But Pakistan had the game all but won at 173 for two. India thrashed Pakistan by 124 runs in the teams' Champions Trophy tourna-

ment opener at Edgbaston on June 4. But three days later Pakistan returned to the Birmingham ground to make a mockery of the rankings by beating South Africa in a bottom versus top clash. Pakistan then held their nerve in a three-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Cardiff on Monday -- a virtual quarterfinal for both sides. - No England fifty England didn't manage a single individual fifty in their innings. Joe Root top-scored with 46 and Yorkshire team-mate Jonny Bairstow, recalled in place of dropped opener Jason Roy, managed 43. Rumman Raees, in for injured fellow left-arm quick Mohammad Amir, took two for 44 on his ODI debut. England, who were 128 for two, lost their last eight wickets for just 83 runs. Pakistan had collapsed to 162 for seven chasing 237 against Sri Lanka but, two days on, there was no repeat of that batting slump.

LOnDOn, June 14 (ReuteRs): Ousmane Dembele fired the winner as 10-man France beat England 3-2 in an entertaining friendly on Tuesday after Harry Kane had scored twice for the visitors and France's Raphael Varane was sent off early in the second half. Winger Dembele sealed the victory with an angled shot from inside the box 12 minutes from fulltime after being nicely set up by fellow youngster Kylian Mbappe. England captain Kane put them ahead from close range from a low Ryan Bertrand cross before the 10-minute mark and levelled the game at 2-2 with a penalty early in the second half after Varane was sent off for bringing down Dele Alli in the box. France had fought back to lead 2-1 at halftime, after defenders Samuel Umtiti and Djibril Sidibe each scored their first goal for their country. The two efforts were similar, with Umtiti and Sidibe both following up to finish after saves by England goalkeeper Tom Heaton, first from an Olivier Giroud header, then from a shot by Dembele. Kane, who struck the late equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Scotland in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday, has now scored 11 goals in his past five appearances for club and country combined. It was not enough, however, to deny a spirited and daring French side. "We saw in that game the things

France's Ousmane Dembele in action with England's Gary Cahill. (Reuters Photo)

we're very good at and equally the things we need to get better at, like defending as a team and managing a result," England coach Gareth Southgate told a news conference. PROMISING TRIO France coach Didier Deschamps, who was criticised for conservative tactics in a 2-1 defeat by Sweden in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday, revamped his team to put exciting newcomers Mbappe, Thomas Lemar and Dembele in his starting lineup. The trio gave the England de-

fence a hard time on several occasions, notably Mbappe, who rattled the crossbar with a curled left-foot shot shortly before setting up Dembele for his maiden goal for France. "We scored a goal with 10 men against a good England side, which is quite an achievement," Deschamps told a news conference. "The players looked fresher and showed more initiative than against Sweden." Tuesday's match, which was attended by French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime

Minister Theresa May, was the first senior England fixture with a video assistant referee, who was consulted for Varane's red-card offence and the penalty that resulted from it. Prior to kickoff, fans at the Stade de France paid tribute to the victims of the recent militant attacks in Manchester and London. The Oasis song "Don't Look Back in Anger" rang out as the teams emerged from the tunnel, with fans holding up red and white placards to form the England flag.

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