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International Day of Yoga celebrated in Nagaland [ PAGE 2]

Rosberg gets the jump on Hamilton [ PAGE 12]

Are naga father ready to shed their masculinity?

A course at the ‘Father School’ might show the way Morung Express news Dimapur | June 21

“I neither bothered to attend church nor had a proper relationship with my wife and children, but after attending the Father School (FS), my life changed for good,” declared Tia Jamir from Kohima who testified with confidence that his foray into the FS has been a life changing experience. “In a nutshell, I would have been a divorcee if it wasn’t for father school,” commented another graduate from Mokokchung as a matter-of-factly, summing up how his life has been impacted by FS. According to the New York Times, the Father School (FS) has been making Korean fathers “emotionally aware” since 1995, when it started at Duranno Bible College in Seoul, with a mission to curb “the growing national epidemic of abusive, ineffective and absentee fathers” and counter the traditional categorization of an “authoritarian” father. It reached United States in 2000 and exploded since then. By 2011, nearly 200,000 men have graduated worldwide. The wave reached Nagaland in 2009 when the Ao Baptist Church Association (ABAM) brought the resources person from South Korea and trained the pastors of two of its biggest churches, Mokokchung Town Ao Baptist Church (MTBA) and Kohima Ao Baptist Church (KABA). Since then, the two churches, apart from its own congregation, have conducted FS in more than 30 churches respectively and over 2000 students have graduated collectively. It includes not only Ao Churches but many other communities as well. All expenses related to the course are borne by the Church.

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National Cadet Corps (NCC) members perform at a mass yoga session to mark the first International Yoga Day at Delhi Public school in Dimapur, nagaland on sunday, June 21. Photo by Caisii Mao

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Mixed response to Yoga Day in Nagaland Morung Express news Dimapur | June 21

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DIMAPUR, JUNE 21 (MExN): Vito Awomi, a journalist for the Nagaland Post, passed away in a tragic road accident on June 20. Late Vito joined as trainee photographer in 2012 and showed keen interest in his assignments and never shirked work. Later, Vito picked up reporting and editing. A press release from the Editor and staff of Nagaland Post expressed deep shock and grief at the untimely death of Vito Awomi. “The entire staff will miss his friendliness and his ever cheerful and smiling face that always greeted everyone. We share the deep sorrow and grief of the family members and can only pray that the Almighty God grant them strength and solace to overcome the darkest hour of their lives. May the departed soul find everlasting peace and rest,” expressed the press note. Meanwhile, the Nagaland Press Association has also expressed sadness at the demise of late Vito Awomi. In a press note, the NPA said Vito was a “dedicated and sincere photojournalist and was always ready to carry out the assigned duties. His death is a loss not only to the Newspaper, where he was attached to, but also to the Association, where he was a member.” The NPA further conveyed condolences to the bereaved family.

Despite the department of School of Education, Nagaland issuing a notification directing all schools in the State to observe the International Day of Yoga on June 21, the day witnessed little or no enthusiasm from citizens. Save some private-run educational institutions, state-run schools in particular ignored the government’s call for observing the day and remained closed as is normally the case on Sundays. The day falling on a Sunday in a Christian dominated state proved to be the not so surprising reason behind the poor response. One state government official, who wished to remain anonymous, said that as a Christian believer it would be inappropriate to observe such a day on a Sunday. Further, the official said that it is apparent the State government in its enthusiasm to implement a Central government initiative has overlooked the lack of yoga guides or experts; if at all the observance of the day is intended for bodily and mental well-being. The Director of School Education, Za-

veyi Nyekha, while admitting the poor response from schools, said, “It is unfortunate the day fell on a Sunday.” Besides the day being a Sunday, according to Nyekha, most government schools are in the midst of the annual summer break at present. “As a government servant I had to issue the notification (to schools),” Nyekha said, while adding that the directive, which was published in the newspapers, was not an imposition per se. Queried on how the department intends to popularise yoga in schools, he replied that it cannot be implemented immediately without the help of guides or experts. The State government and the School Education department’s notifications informing citizens of the Yoga Day received much criticism from Naga civil society, including the NBCC. One government teacher termed the government notifications as “unrealistic… that belittled the democratic principles which uphold individual choices.” Practicing yoga is an individual choice, the teacher said, while stating, “The Nagaland State government seems to be so keen to please the Central government.”

UntABA to approach sc soon on border dispute Morung Express news Longchem | June 21

The United Naga Tribes Association of Border Areas (UNTABA) conducted a joint meeting with the Japukong Senso Senden and discussed about the interstate border issue with the village representatives from the Japukong range under Mokokchung. The UNTABA meeting which was held on Saturday with the Japukong Senso Mungdang gains significance because the border issue affecting the various villages in the range. “Take my head but I will not give my land, not an inch,” declared the Chairmen of the Saring-Nukpu village. Public leader, Chubati Longchar, while speaking at the programme, advised the UNTBA to pur-

sue the issue and added that the people are with the UNTABA. UNTABA chairman, Hukavi T Yepthomi, while talking with media persons, disclosed that the Association will be approaching the Supreme Court to resolve the border issue. He disclosed that the UNTABA will be petitioning the Supreme Court within the next weeks. Yepthomi expressed hope that the Association’s appeal which is based on the historical rights of the Naga people will be appreciated by the Supreme Court of India. Others who spoke at the programme were village representatives, who expressed their support to the UNTABA initiative and the historical rights of the Naga people to their lands.

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students of the Father school washing the feet of their wives as a part their course signifying services to God and humanity at Kohima Ao Baptist Church. The school was held from June 17-21 for the four affiliates of KABA and 117 students ‘graduated’ today.

Talking to The Morung Express, a pastor in KABA, Rev. Asangba Longkumer informed that it was one of its biggest “mission challenges” targeted at fathers tailored into a five-day programme covering A-Z of a father’s duty. For MTABA, with the theme “Lord I am a father,” the church has trained 12 local resources persons who help impart the church mission. MTABA Pastor Temsuwati commented that the FS has helped in changing lives of many fathers. “They are attentive and more sensitive to family issues and their relationship with their wives and children have become stronger,” he stated. According to Rev. Longkumer, among other things, the course teaches fathers how to share spousal responsibilities, building intimate relationship with children and wives, creating a new and healthy family culture, and become a person of integrity in the society through biblical as well as secular experiences. A graduate, Wati Ao explained that initially, as a full bodied Naga, there were inhibitions among many regarding the activities imparted at the schools, but as the course progressed, these inhibitions melted away. “We were made to realise that

that both the partner has equal responsibilities in a marriage. For instance, I always consider about looking after the children or waking up early in the morning a women’s duty.” Besides, forget about saying ‘I love you” saying ‘Thank you’ or giving a simple hug to our spouses is quite unusual among the Nagas, but such gestures improve family relation considerably, he confessed from his own experience. Another graduate, Meren of Aliba village feels blessed after being a part of the FS. Apart from quitting drinking and taking tobacco products, he believes his health problems were also ‘cured’. “When I was working in the stone quarry, a big stone rolled down. The person besides me yelled but could not escape fully. I broke my leg and back. But I thank God that I am still alive,” he revealed in his testimony. For Tia Jamir, who graduated from FS in 2009 and working as a counsellor for three years now, the biggest transformation was his life and how it changed the relation with his wife and children. “They were studying outside. I never bothered to enquire how they were coping. Only my wife used to deal with my children,” he admitted

adding that he connects emotionally with them now. “To see the happiness on others learning that I have changed is the biggest blessing,” he maintained. At the concluding night, in one of the most emotional acts, the students were told to wash the feet of their wives as a gesture of love and biblical significanceofserviceshown by Christ. We became willing participants and almost all the congregation teared-up, they all attested. With a tug of sentimentalism, the FS is often faulted as “childish” by others. But students and trainers believe that this notion may rise from the perceived notion of a traditional stoic Naga male. However, they affirmed that transformation decisively outweighs other concerns. Scientific studies too have shown FS Program improves quality of marital and family relationship. Given the positive impact it generates, both MTABA and KABA have fully packed schedules in the coming days. Rev. Asangba informs that the target is to reach 10 Ao churches and 3 other churches per year and the schedule for next two years is almost fully booked, including Sumi Baptist Church, Dimapur and Pochury Baptist Church, Kohima this year.

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nsnA agitation from June 26 Sumi frontal orgs condemn our Correspondent Kohima | June 21

In protest against non-fulfilment of its demand, the Nagaland Staff Nurse Association (NSNA) has decided to launch an agitation starting June 26. “This time round, the agitation will be continuously in phase manner till the demands are implemented,” informed NSNA President, Catherine and Secretary, Tovili. The NSNA has demanded that the state government introduce two distinct channels in the functions of the Staff Nurses. These include allowing B.Sc. Nursing Staff Nurses/Diploma Holders to the line of teaching/tutoring or functions as specified in Sl. No. 5 to 9 of Schedule II of the Nagaland Nursing Service Rules, 1988; and allowing General Nursing Staff Nurses to the clinical line.

The association lamented various irregularities with regard to promotion of only B.Sc. Nursing Staff Nurses/ Diploma Holders, and the lack of promotion scope for the General Nursing Staff Nurses. As such, it urged that gradation of typists, stenographers etc. under the state of Nagaland should be granted to the General Nursing Staff Nurses. “We are fully aware that the public, patients in particular, will face difficult times but we are compelled to press forward for the cause of justice,” the association said; adding that the department would be held entirely responsible for any health care lapses or consequences that may arise during the period of agitation. It may be recalled that the first phase of agitation of the NSNA was held from November 24 to 26, 2014. It was called off after the Nagaland state

government appealed to the association for more time to address their grievances. The NSNA has said that a committee constituted by the department to suggest amendments to the Nursing Service Rules: to study into details the various demands made by the Nagaland Staff Nurse Association had covertly proposed amendment to the existing 1988 Service Rules simply to enhance service advancement of the BSC Nursing/Diploma holders. As such, it completely rejected the report committee. The association further informed that the Minister for Health & Family Welfare, after taking stock of the demands of the NSNA, had in a meeting with the representatives of the association, given assurance that the department would consider the demands of the association in whatever way possible. “It is highly regretted that

the assurance given by the Minister has almost vanished into thin air. The departmental officers, the Directorate as well in the administrative department, who are supposed to be examining the issue are showing ‘so near yet so far’ attitude to the representatives of the association. The representatives are kept in the dark inspite of assurance of the Minister till-date. This is very unfortunate,” the NSNA stated. “The Association comprising of more than 500 members is not demanding amendment to the existing 1988 Service Rules. The existing 1988 Service Rules provide equal opportunity of promotion for all Staff Nurses. The Association is raising its voices to the department as to why promotion is given only to BSC Nursing/Diploma Holders in gross violation of the existing 1988 Service Rules,” it added.

‘illegal activities’ of NSCN (K)

Censures NSCN (K) for taxation & shutting down of mobile towers in Zunheboto DIMAPUR, JUNE 21 (MExN): Several Sumi frontal organizations under the aegis of the Sumi Hoho held an Emergency Meeting on June 21 and deliberated on the issue of alleged “taxation demand and shutting down of mobile towers by the NSCN (K) government under the command of Lt. Col. Isaac Sumi.” Officials from the Sumi Hoho, Sumi Kukami Hoho, Sumi Totimi Hoho, Sumi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu and Zunheboto Town Youth Organization, through a joint statement, condemned what it termed are the “unlawful activities of the NSCN (K).” The statement reminded that people living in Zunheboto district are already facing “untold difficulties” due to the non completion of the SARDP road.

“Adding more to the sufferings, the shutting down of the mobile towers has completely blank out and cut off Zunheboto from the rest of the world,” it lamented. The emergency meeting resolved “not to tolerate such unlawful and unjustified instances at the cost of the public services” and further resolved to stand firmly against any “unlawful activities by any groups or individuals in the larger interest of the people living in Zunheboto district.” While agreeing to reactivate the mobile networks, the meeting further sent out a message to the functionaries of the Naga political groups “not to interfere in any developmental activities in future.” It also reaffirmed the January 7 Sumi Baghi Hoho Resolution Number 3 stating “If and when any act of violence or desecration is inflicted upon Sumi individual or community in the coming days, the entire Sumi populace will retaliate.”

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International Day of Yoga celebrated in Nagaland

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‘Yoga is not a religion’ 24 schools from across North East take part

NCC cadets do yoga on International Day of Yoga in Mokokchung on June 21. Morung Express News Mokokchung | June 21

More than 150 NCC cadets from three different schools in Mokokchung joined the world to mark the first International Day of Yoga at Multi-purpose Sports Complex, Mokokchung. The 25 National Cadet Corps (NCC), Mokokchung commemorated the day by organizing a one hour yoga session for the NCC cadets of Mokokchung. Dr. Imtila Sangtam, a Gold medalist in Health Sciences, who was the yoga instructor, comment-

ed “Yoga is not a religion. Yoga is a holistic approach to health and well-being.” She said that Yoga, if practiced seriously, has many health advantages and that it helps in curing incurable diseases. But we Nagas are too lazy and busy. Dr. Imtila Sangtam, who also runs a Yoga Wellness Centre in Tuensang, has been into Yoga since she was 25 years old. She did her Masters in Yoga therapy from Divine Peace Foundation, Kolkata and has been giving trainings across the North East states. “Our physical wellness and spirituality go

hand in hand. You can’t go to Church or pray if you are not well. An hour of Yoga won’t hamper your day’s schedule. Practise yoga and maintain a disease free family,” she added. The instructor was accompanied by co-instructor Chubasangla from Mokokchung. Cadets from Mayangnokcha Hr. Sec. School, Queen Mary Hr. Sec. School, and Dilong High School, Mokokchung participated at the programme. The yoga session was organized by the 25 NCC Mokokchung with the directives from the NCC headquarters, New Delhi.

Students from various North East states perform yoga during the International Day of Yoga at Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur on June 21.

Dimapur, June 21 (mexn): Along with the rest of India, 24 schools from various North East states today participated in the International Day of Yoga at the Green Lawn of Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur. The participating schools, which included 16 from outside Nagaland, were attending the ongoing 2 days Indian International Model United Na-

tions (IIMUN) Conference. The rest of the participants were NCC cadets from various schools in Dimapur, including Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec. School. According to a press release, the programme, conducted by the National Cadet Corps (NCC) in collaboration with Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec. School, witnessed a record number of participants numbering more than 1200 students.

The instructor for the yoga session was Kelhouzasie Lawrence, a Diploma holder in Yoga Science from the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi. The gathering of students and teachers were firstly made to meditate through a prayer of their own faith and religion, the release said. Then, they were imparted the basics of yoga, followed by step by step performance of the

different positions of yoga. It concluded with a session on laughter yoga. Dignitaries present on the occasion included the chairman of Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec. School, Andrew Ahoto, the Commanding Officer of 24NL INDEP Coy, NCC, Col. S. Bharadwaj (SM), Sara S. Jamir, Deputy Secretary, Dept. of Youth Resources and Sports, Govt. of Nagaland and Holshe Khrie,

Sepaktakraw Coach, Dept of Youth Resources and Sports, Govt. of Nagaland. Khuniho Sema, ABSI, Nagaland Police, along with 11 other personnel, was also present on the occasion to look after the security during the event. The organizers have thanked the Commissioner of Police Dimapur Liremo Lotha (IPS) for providing security and the medical team from Chief Medical Officer’s office.

CME on common liver diseases held

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Images from the second edition of ‘Naga Market’ held on June 20 at Naga Shopping Arcade in Dimapur. Food stalls, Naga handicrafts, handloom, and local vegetables were available at the market, besides games and entertainment. Organised by Survival Nagaland, the ‘Naga Market’ aims to promote dignity of labour and work culture in Naga society. (Photos by Imojen I Jamir)

MHC Cathedral observes Father’s Day

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Kohima, June 21 (mexn): Mary Help of Christians (MHC) Cathedral observed Father’ Day on June 21 with solemn Eucharistic Celebration officiated by Rev. Fr. Carolus Neisalhou, Vicar General, Diocese of Kohima. Rev. Fr. Binoy concelebrated with him. In his homily, Rev. Fr. Neisalhou said, “We need to accommodate Jesus in the boat of our life,” according to a press release. “All of us are making an expedition across the sea of time to the shore of eternity. Thus, it is natural that, occasionally, we all experience different types of

A father receives a gift during the celebration of Father’s Day at Mary Help of Christians (MHC) Cathedral.

violent storms in our lives: physical storms, emotional storms, and spiritual storms. We face storms of sorrow, doubt, anxiety, worry, temptation and pas-

sion,” he added. “We, Naga men have a masculine pride, like ‘Moi, Mota Aseto” (I am a man). To show his courage, he drinks, smokes, quarrels,

with the pride he alienates God and others. It is only Jesus who can still these storms in us, and liberate us to ‘let go, and let God.’ We need to trust in God and make right things happen in us,” the Vicar General stated. Earlier, Florence Luho anchored the short felicitation program. Vizovono Janet gave a speech on behalf of the parishioners, ACWA, ACYA and Roviseno Rosy presented the special item. Zekrol Michael spoke on behalf of the fathers. Pocket metal crosses were the special gifts presented to more than 200 fathers, it was informed.

Sub-center inaugurated at Zukihe

Dimapur, June 21 (Dipr): The much awaited Sub-center at Zukihe village under Nuiland sub-division was inaugurated by Mission Director, National Health Mission Nagaland Dr Sukhato A Sema on June 20. In his address, Dr. Sukhato said the government is providing various schemes and facilities, but many people ignore and completely depend on the government. He called on the villagers to change the mindset of complete dependence and urged them to maintain the sub center as their own property. The Sub-center was set up

keeping in view the remoteness and the problem of transportation, it was pointed out. He stated that the Subcenter will go a long way in serving the needs of the people and the surrounding areas, especially during cases of emergence. He further urged the staffs to be regular and work with dedication, while assuring support from the department. He also called on the villagers to have regular check up in order to prevent communicable disease, proper vaccination in order to promote positive healthcare system.

Earlier, the Mission Director was accompanied by Additional Director NHM Dr John, CMO, Deputy CMO Dimapur, Deputy Director Kriezetou, Dr Lanu, Dr Kavito, Dr Toshimenla, Dr Tail, Dr Avika and GB Asukiqa village Hetoi. The village council chairman thanked the department for setting up the Sub-center and assured the authority to work as per the direction of the department as well as the needs of the people. The Sub-center was first set up on 2006 and was functioning from the residence of the GB.

“Through Humanity to Peace” INDIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY (CONSTITUTED UNDER ACT XV OF 1920) NAGALAND STATE BRANCH KOHIMA – NAGALAND

INVITATION

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The Indian Red Cross Society, Nagaland State Branch (IRCSN) cordially invited all the Founding members, Patrons, Vice Patrons, Life Members and well wishers to attend the 29th Annual General Meeting of the Society. Business Session -23rd June 2015 at 11:00 AM in the Conference Hall, Red Cross Complex. Ceremonial Function- 24th June 2015 at 11:00 AM in the Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Kohima, where Hon’ble Governor of Nagaland & President, IRCSN and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Nagaland & Vice President, IRCSN will grace the occasion. Sd/Mrs. Abeni TCK Chairperson, IRCSN

Sd/Dr. Kepelhusie Terhüja General Secretary, IRCSN

Kohima, June 21 (mexn): Use of alcohol is increasing day by day in Nagaland and the situation requires immediate attention, Dr. WC Nyuthe, Senior Medicine Specialist, NHAK stated in the press release. Owing to the consumption of alcohol many cases of Hepatitis B & C cases are very common in the state resulting in chronic liver diseases, he added. Therefore, with a view to eradicate and manage the alarming cases of liver diseases, the Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima Department of Medicine organised a Continuing Medical Education (CME) on “Common liver disease encountered in hospitals” on Saturday evening at Japfü Hotel,. Dr. BN Choudhury

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Participants listen to the resource person during the Continuing Medical Education held at Japfü Hotel on June 20.

MD, DM (Gastro.), AIIMS, New Delhi, who was the resource person, stated that in India, alcoholic liver disease is becoming the most common cause of liver disease though there is no documentation till date. He informed that 288,000 new Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infections occurred

in India in 2014 and related deaths are estimated to be as high as 96,000 every year. Hepatitis C is caused by infection with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and represents a major global health burden. He also stated that chronic hepatitis-B (CHB) is an important global dis-

ease; more than 400 million people chronically infected with Hepatitis B virus. 75% of those infected with HBV are Asians. 40% of CHB develop long term complications, liver failure, HCC, it was informed. Doctors from both private and government hospitals attended the CME. C

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With regard to the photo story on lychee fruits which appeared on Page 2, June 20 issue of this paper, the photo courtesy should be read as Temjen Longchar and not as published. The inadvertent error is regretted.

SDCF Changtongya meeting Changtongya, June 20 (Dipr): Sub-divisional Department Co-ordination Forum (SDCF) meeting will be held on June 24 at 11:00 am in the office chamber of SDO (C) Changtongya. All head of offices and members of the SDCF under Changtongya sub-division have been re- Villagers of Laruri under Meluri sub-division of Phek district on their way to jhum field. Agquested to attend the meet- riculture is the main occupation of the people of Laruri village. Having 173 households with ing positively. 440 population, Laruri lies 117 km from Meluri. Morung Photo/Chizokho Vero

The Hammock Resort: A place to visit in Wokha Our Correspondent Kohima | June 21

Good news for those travelling along National Highway-2 through Wokha. The recently opened The Hammock Resort or The HR at New Wokha village undoubtedly qualifies as a must visit place and is a boost to tourism industry. The farm resort located at 84.5 km on NH-2 towards Mokokchung is about 3 km from Zero Point, Wokha town. Spread about 3 acres, the resort is run by Hammock Resort Group (HRG). New Wokha village created out of the parent Wokha village is a small elongated fertile hamlet along the NH-2. It is situated at the foot of Mt. Tiyi, believed by ancestors to be the abode of souls from Wokha and

The Hammock Resort situated at New Wokha village.

surrounding districts. The resort offers hygienic restaurant, catering service, and limited accommodation. It has 150 seating capacity conference hall with LCD projector and sound system, a 500 plus seating capacity outdoor

gathering with stage and 3000 watts sound system. Other facilities of the resort include ancient Naga kitchen based picnic facility, children’s park and angling (for members), event management for trainings, other occasions, parties,

trekking base camp, outdoor resting sheds, gazebos and car wash, interactive educative programme (PowerPoint presentations on leadership, health, farming and career), 15KVa generator backup. According to the resort’s

brochure, the department of tourism provided fund for the construction of wayside restaurant, the trekking base camp, public toilet, the resting shed and a gazebo. Since the fund made available could cover only the intended infrastructure, available financial resource was supplemented with local investment. The materials for the children’s park were provided by the social welfare department. The HR future plans include expansion of children’s recreation facilities and a shallow swimming pool for club members, more eatery kiosks and cottages in Lotha Naga motif for tourists and to tie up with others for promoting tourism in the district. The HR can be reached at hammockresort@gmail.com.

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Over 40 percent Indians deprived Bodo insurgent group NDFB of basic rights: Justice Thakur (S) join hands with UNLFW guwAhAtI, June 21 (PtI): In bad news for security forces, Bodo insurgent group NDFB (S) is believed to have aligned with UNLFW, an umbrella organisation of terror groups in the north-east, responsible for the recent ambush in Manipur that killed 18 soldiers. Intelligence inputs suggest that Army's continued operations in difficult and inaccessible jungles of Chirang District in Assam have forced the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Songbijit) terrorists to flee from their hideouts. The operation was intensified after over 70 peo-

AgArtAlA, June 21 (IAnS): Over 40 percent Indians were deprived of certain basic rights and opportunities, Justice Tirath Singh Thakur of the Supreme Court has said here. "Over 40 percent out of 1.25 billion Indians are acutely deprived of certain basic rights and opportunities," said Justice Thakur, who is also the executive chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). Delivering his speech at a symposium here on Saturday night, the apex court judge said: "Over 40 percent of Indians are liv-

ing below the poverty line. They also are surviving with lack of literacy, lack of basic opportunities and scopes besides economic deficiencies." He said the NALSA and State Legal Services Authorities were working to provide various legal services and conducting awareness programme for the benefit of the people specially those are deprived, tribals and scheduled caste. "As a rule, judges are governing the justices and legal matters, but a father also must do justice to his children, a husband or a

Assam Flood worsens again

North East celebrate International Yoga Day

guwAhAtI, June 21 (PtI): The flood situation in Assam deteriorated today with over 19,000 people reeling under the waters in more than 60 villages across the state. Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said in its daily flood report that more than 19,100 people were affected as of now in 62 villages across Barpeta, Dhemaji, Tinsukia, Morigaon and Lakhimpur districts. Till yesterday, around 15,300 people were affected in 72 villages under five districts across the state. The highest number of people were hit in Lakhimpur district with over 9,200 persons still suffering due to the floods, followed by Barpeta with around 6,100 people being affected at present, the ASDMA said. Over 1,600 hectares of crop areas were under water currently. The death toll in the first wave of floods in Assam remained at three - one each in Bongaigaon, Lakhimpur and Baksa districts. The Brahmaputra was flowing above the danger mark at Nematighat in Jorhat, the ASDMA added.

DImAPur, June 21 (AgenCIeS): The North East along with the rest of the world observed International Yoga Day on Sunday by participating in mass performances at various places across the states. The UN has declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga after a draft resolution establishing the Day was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 member states. ASSAM Assam health and family welfare department organised a programme to celebrate International Yoga Day at Sarusajai Indoor Stadium in Guwahati from 6.45 a.m. onwards. Different organisations and institutions also organised mass yoga performances at Latasil Play ground in the city, Assam Veterinary college play ground at Khanapara, Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra and at other places of the city and the state. Yoga Guru Devajit Nath demonstrated different yoga asanas to the participants and thousands of participants fol-

wife must do justices to each other, a parliamentarian or a legislator must do justice to the people of their constituencies and a minister do justice to all his subjects," he said. "All of our target must be to support neglected people of our society. Injustice cannot be tolerated in our system," Justice Thakur said, adding that poverty should not be an impediment in providing justice to the weaker section of society. NALSA's executive chairman said it was a challenge to make disadvantage and illiterate peo-

lowed him for about 35 minutes to make the programme a success. Yoga performances were also organised at different districts of the state to celebrate the international day. Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Sarbananda Sonowal participated in the yoga performance at the Veterinary college playground at Khanapara. Lok Sabha MP from Guwahati and BJP vice president Bijoya Chakrabarty took part in the yoga performance at the veterinary college play ground. Hundreds of schoolchildren from different schools in Assam's Kamrup district also participated in a yoga programme at the Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati. MANIPUR In Imphal, the International Yoga Day was celebrated at the Indian Medical Association (IMA) hall at Lamphelpat. It was organised jointly by the Directorate of AYUSH, government of Manipur and State Health Society. Manipur health and

Trafficked Assam girl rescued new DelhI, June 21 (tnn): The crime branch of Delhi Police on Saturday rescued a 15-year-old girl who was trafficked from Assam to Delhi on the pretext of getting her a job. "We received information from SSP, CID (Assam) about a girl, who had been trafficked to Delhi by one of her own family members. A team led by Dinesh Kumar Gupta, DCP (crime), with the help of an NGO took swift action and rescued the girl,"said Ravindra Yadav, joint commis-

sioner of police (crime). According to police, the girl was allegedly brought to Delhi on the pretext of getting her a job. She was then handed over to a placement agency, LG Enterprises, in Shakurpur area. During investigation, the team along with the NGO checked the records of all the placement agencies in Delhi. It was found that the girl was employed as a domestic help in West Enclave area. She was rescued and sent to an NGO, Nirmal Chhaya, by the order of Child Welfare Committee.

Assam police declines to share info on witch hunting under RTI guwAhAtI, June 21 (PtI): The Assam Police has declined to share information sought under the RTI Act on witch hunting in the state, citing an exemption provision for its CID wing, though the state government tabled the same data in the Assembly 10 days after. The RTI application was submitted to the SPIO of the Home Department on March 13 this year and the final reply came from the CID wing of Assam Police on May 26. It took the concerned authorities 74 days to give the final reply against the prescribed time frame of 30 days for providing information under the RTI Act. "...I am directed to inform you that this organisation is exempted from the purview of Right to Information Act 2005 as per section 24(4) of this Act vide Government of Assam, Notification No PLA384/2005/54 dated 8th March, 2006," Superintendent of Police (CID) said in its reply. The RTI application was forwarded to the Assam Police by the Home Department asking to reply to the queries related to witchhunting incidents across the state and the steps be-

ing taken to prevent such unfortunate cases. Just 10 days after the RTI application was filed, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rockybul Hussain on March 23 had informed the House on behalf of the Home Minister that at least 77 persons had been killed and 60 others injured in witchhunting incidents across Assam since 2010. In a written reply to a query by BJP MLA Prasanta Phukan during the last Budget Session, Hussain had said these persons had been murdered due to superstitious beliefs between 2010 and February, 2015. Out of the 77 persons killed, there were 35 women and of the injured 60 people, 46 were women. During the said period, a total of 93 instances of witchcraft had been reported from across the state, the minister had said. Hussain had also informed the House about the measures the government was taking to prevent this deadly superstitious belief and said the Additional Director General of CID had prepared a draft anti-witch hunting bill as per the direction of the Gauhati High Court.

ple aware of their rights in a country where legal literacy percentage was much below the expected level. "There is a commitment to ensure that poor people have equal access to justice. We have been devising our own ways to reach out to them. In this mission, students are our ambassadors," Justice Thakur said. Tripura High Court Chief Justice Deepak Gupta said that according to a survey conducted by a Guwahati-based NGO, over 86 percent of tribals were not at all aware about the legal aid services.

family welfare minister PhungZathan Tonsing while inaugurating the program here called upon the people to practice yoga for improving physical, mental, moral and spiritual well being and stressed that yoga was not a religious practice. The International Yoga Day was also celebrated at seven other places in different districts of Manipur organised jointly by Bharat Swabhiman Trust (BST) and Patanjali Yoga Samiti according to a press release issued by BST, Manipur. TRIPURA The International Yoga Day was celebrated across Left-ruled Tripura with numerous events organised to mark the occasion with full enthusiam, including a colourful procession in the capital. The day was observed jointly by the state's health and family welfare and sports and youth affairs department. The main function was held in Agartala where thousands of schools students, NSS, NCC cadets, police personnel, volun-

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, State Legal Services Authority's executive chairman and Tripura High Court Judge Utpalendu Bikash Saha were among others who spoke at the symposium, organised to spread the legal knowledge among the students, youths and others. The NALSA has been constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, to provide free Legal Services to the weaker sections of the society and to organise Lok Adalats for amicable settlement of disputes.

tary organisations and people from all walks of life organised a colourful procession followed by performance of yoga asanas at the Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan complex. On the occasion, a seminar was also jointly organised by state's health and family welfare and sports and youth affairs department. ARUNACHAL PRADESH Arunachal Pradesh joined the celebration of International Yoga Day with a large number of people turning out for the programme at Indira Gandhi Park here despite the rain. Governor Jyoti Prashad Rajkhowa, students and teachers of different educational institutes, faith groups, government officials and citizens participated in the event under the guidance of Yoga instructor Nagesh Singh of Patanjali. Greeting the participants and organisers on the occasion, the Governor said Yoga was essentially a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle science which fo-

cuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. "It is an art and science for healthy living," he said and called upon the people to incorporate Yoga as part of their daily life. Yoga, he said, provides physical and mental well being of the people and that is why it has been gaining popularity both in the East and the West. He said Yoga is not a religion but a way of living, aiming for a healthy mind in a healthy body. It aims to achieve this through a series of physical and mental exercises, he said. (With inputs from IANS & PTI)

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ple were killed in various attacks by NDFB(S) last year. The Army has apprehended or neutralised several members of the insurgent group. "Due to this fact, the NDFB (S) has aligned itself with UNLFW, an umbrella organisation of North East terrorist groups, which is likely to boost the group's sustenance," Army sources said. The Army had this week arrested a top member of NDFB (S) Central Council from Tukrajhar, Chirang District, in a joint operation with Assam police. The individual, who was identified as Sumanta Basumatary was the Joint Secretary

(Home) of newly-formed Central Council of NDFB (S) and trained in Bhutan. The Central Council has 23 members. His responsibility included coordination of terrorist activities, internal discipline, media interaction and propaganda, the sources said. Basumatary was very close to the outfit's new Vice President G Bidai and is believed to be the "brain" behind the killing of adivasis on December 23, 2014 in Kokrajhar district. Thereafter, he fled to Bangalore and had recently returned to Chirang, the sources said, adding his arrest is a major blow.

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Global brands stretched by India’s food safety record

MUMBAI, JUNE 21 (REUTERS): At a McDonald’s plant outside Mumbai, 200 workers walk through air dryers and disinfectant pools, then get to work making the day’s 25,000 patties from chicken painstakingly sourced in a country with one of the world’s worst food safety records. To safeguard its multibillion-dollar brand, McDonald’s says more than 100 checks it applies across its international operations are then carried out after that. India’s tainted water, patchy cold storage network and a retail sector made up of tiny local grocers present a major risk for international food brands, whose reputation can suffer globally from one local slip. This can mean educating hundreds of small, often illiterate, farmers - critical in a fragmented farming sector that in some cases still uses “night soil”, or hu-

A staff member prepares French fries at a McDonald’s restaurant in Mumbai February 10, 2015. (REUTERS Photo)

man faeces, for composting. “There are thousands of farmers you need to reach out to, each with maybe an acre, two acres of land,” said Vikram Ogale, who

looks after the supply chain and quality assurance for McDonald’s India. “Think of a situation where you have 1,000 farmers and ... you have to educate them, convince them.”

But even that is sometimes not enough. Swiss food group Nestle is currently battling India’s biggest food scare in a decade and an unprecedented branding crisis in the

country, after regulators reported some packets of its noodles contained excess lead, a finding the company disputes. Its woes have laid bare the risks of operating in a country where it is difficult to build a watertight supply chain, and where state food safety infrastructure is minimal, at best. Nestle, like other major brands conscious of the damage a food scare can create, says it carries out extensive testing and manages parts of its procurement processes electronically so ingredients, milk for example, are tagged and traceable. It steam sterilises spices and transports edible oil in stainless steel tankers to avoid metal contamination. It uses external audit firms to check suppliers. Wal-Mart, which operates as a wholesaler in India, says its checks mean rejecting 10-11 percent of produce daily.

TRACE ELEMENTS While all major international firms producing packaged food or fast food say they use trusted suppliers, most acknowledge their suppliers often rely on other providers, who then sub-contract to others and so on, making it a daily struggle to control the source of every last ingredient. Nestle, for example, buys much of its spices from a supplier that itself sources spices from over 10,000 farmers. Spices like turmeric and chilli powder have in the past been connected to lead poisoning, though there is no evidence that is the source of Nestle’s woes this time. McDonald’s imported its french fries from the United States until about seven years ago, while it sought out farmers and educated them on hygiene and best practice. But not all ingredients can be easily imported,

and the need to keep costs low inevitably pushes firms to source locally, forcing them to constantly educate and check standards of suppliers, and suppliers’ suppliers. McDonald’s says it can trace all its ingredients, but for many, that is a challenge in a country where one in five food samples tested by the government is found to be contaminated, adulterated or mislabelled. “International brands have standards, but what they can really control is from when they have access to the raw materials,” said Umesh Kamble, a supplier in Mumbai, who sells his products to restaurants in the country. Nestle is now pushing ahead with India’s first ever national recall, pulling some 27,400 tonnes of its popular Maggi noodles off India’s shelves, a process that will take at least 40 days. But India’s understaffed

and under-resourced government infrastructure has left it in bureaucratic limbo. It is still awaiting the full results of government tests and details on how they were carried out before it can fix any glitch or rebuild its brand. At Nestle’s plant in Moga, Punjab, food analysts at its best-equipped lab in the country are unable to explain the discrepancy between internal tests and those run by the government that found high quantities of lead. Since the scare began in May, it has tested 833 Maggi noodle samples at independent accredited labs, and 1,857 samples at its own high-end facilities. The tests, representing 165 million packets, revealed nothing out of the ordinary. “We are in the dark ... We are not privy to how they (the government tests) were done,” Satish Srinivasan, the 49-year-old head of Nestle’s Moga factory, told Reuters.

Only 10 days left to exchange your pre-2005 currency notes Xiaomi Mi4i review: A good budget flagship NEW DELHI, JUNE 21 (PTI): Only 10 days are left to exchange pre-2005 currency notes, including those of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denominations, at banks as the deadline to do so is ending on June 30. Seeking cooperation for withdrawing pre-2005 currency notes from circulation, the RBI has asked the public to deposit the old design notes in their bank accounts or exchange them at a bank branch convenient to them. The earlier deadline was January 1, but later the Reserve Bank had extended it till the end of this

month. All pre-2005 notes continue to remain a legal tender. These notes can be exchanged for their full value at bank branches. It is easy to identify pre-2005 notes. The currency notes issued before 2005 do not have the year of printing on the reverse side. In notes issued post 2005, the year of printing is visible at the bottom on the reverse. The rationale behind the move to withdraw banknotes printed prior to 2005 is to remove them from the market because they have fewer security features compared with banknotes printed after 2005,

RBI said. It is standard international practice to withdraw old series notes. Post-2005 notes have added security features and help in curbing the menace of fake currency. Over164crorepre-2005currency notes of various denominations, including of Rs 1,000 were shredded in regional offices of Reserve Bank in 13-month period ending January. The face value of the shredded currency notes was around Rs 21,750cr. As per the details given in Parliament in March, 86.87cr pieces of Rs 100, 56.19cr pieces of Rs 500 and 21.75cr pieces of Rs 1,000 were shredded.

India’s 1st A/C DEMU train launched in Kochi KocHI, JUNE 21 (PTI): Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today flagged off India’s first diesel electric multiple unit (DEMU) train service with an air-conditioned coach here. The Angamaly-Ernakulam-Tripunithura-Piravom train service is expected to help in reducing traffic congestion in the state’s fastest growing city. “It is for the first time in a DEMU service, we have provided air conditioned service. We want to increase it further,” Prabhu said at a function in Ernakulam Junction. Top Railway officials said the AC coach provides reclining type comfortable cushion seats for 73 passengers similar to air-conditioned chair car of intercity express trains. Other coaches of DEMU train are provided with

bench type cushion seats and large windows with glass shutters. The train is equipped with bio-toilets and fully vestibule for free movement of passengers between coaches. Prabhu said the DEMU after the inaugural service would be withdrawn temporarily and replaced with MEMU (mainline electrical multiple unit) train till the completion of renovation work of Harbour Terminus and Old Railway Stations. He assured that the DEMU launched today would itself be restored once the renovation work was completed. Kerala Power Minister Aryadan Muhammed, K V Thomas, MP, and Hybi Eden, Congress MLA, were among those who attended the function

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fter taking the Indian smartphone by storm, Xiaomi, the Chinese handset manufacturer finally decided to launch a phone from India and thats how the Mi4i -- the latest from Xiaomi’s stable spread wings from Delhi. The phone has already sold over 1 crore units worldwide, let us take a look at the device which came into the market for Rs. 12,999-Design: The Mi4i, which has a ultimate-grade polycarbonate body, is reminiscent of the Apple 5C. The phone has a uni-body design and looks simple yet elegant. Like most rival flagships which Xiaomi targets, the phone has a nano-SIM slotat the side with power, volume rocker keys on the side. The battery on the device is not removable. It will be available in Black, White, Orange, Light Blue, and Pink colors. Display: The device comes with a 5-inches capacitive display unit that supports a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels at a density of 441 PPI. Interestingly,

there is a sunlight display feature that livens up the screen as soon as the sensor on the front panel of the phone detects abundance of light. In short, expect the best display in the price band with lots of fun with the user interface (UI). Hadrware and performance: For such an appealing price tag, the Mi4i packs solid heat. The smartphone ships with a 1.1GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor along with a 2GB RAM module. The phone did not stutter even though we try and ran multiple apps. In the gaming department, the phone got heated up a little after heavy games ran on it for a duration of 3 hours or more. As for benchmark score, the phone tops most of its predecessors in India.There were no issues of call drops and the speaker produces decent sound during calls or while watching movies or playing music. Camera and Battery: The Xiaomi Mi 4i ships with a 13-megapixel rear camera that uses a F2.2 5-stacked lens and a 5MP front shooter that has a F1.8 lens along with 180

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degress wide angle support. Both the cameras perform excellent under good-light conditions but low-light and night photography is not up to the mark when it comes to rival brands. The rear camera is backed by a dual LED flash. Interestingly, the camera identifies the gender and age of a person. The feature is not accurate but makes using the camera fun. In terms of battery, the phone rocks. Its 3,080 mAH battery is good enough to support one day after medium usage. On standby, the phone can go on for at least a week. Storage and Connectivity: This is where Xiaomi’s move could dishearten users. The phone has no option for expandable storage although it has a 64GB variant. After having such great specs, this could be a buzzkiller for casual gamers and music lovers. In terms of connectivity, there is a Wi-Fi and a Bluetooth 4.0 module. The phone operates with two SIM cards which are 4G LTE enabled. Operating System and user inter-

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Female Fusion Voice contest concludes DIMAPUR, JUNE 21 (MExN): A seminar on the theme “Women’s look in culture through music” held on the sidelines of the grand finale of “Female Fusion Voice Contest 2015” organized by Mind Blowers ClubSunday evening at Hotel Saramati, deliberated on the role and responsibilities of women in the modern world. “The pressure put on women in today’s society is immense and I admire any female out there who doesn’t let the high demands and expectations get them down. In my experience I have learnt that we, as women, should not let the likes of ‘perfected’ images or ‘criticism’ affect us and it has come as such a relief to me to realize that being different and imperfect is far more interesting

Participants of “Female Fusion Voice Contest 2015” along with judges, organizes and resources persons at the grand finale of the contest held at Hotel Saramati,Sunday night.

than being a ‘perfect’ person,” said Dr. Arenla Aier, principal, Sakus Mission College Dimapur, one of the resource persons of the seminar. Stressing on the im-

Governor summons Assembly Session kohIMA, JUNE 21 (MExN): Governor of Nagaland PB Acharya has summoned the ninth session of the Twelfth Nagaland Legislative Assembly to meet at 9:30 am on July 21 in the Assembly Hall, Kohima.

PGSU Kohima Campus parting social on June 24

portance for women to embrace one’s own individuality, Dr. Aier added “I believe that being yourself and feeling happy as yourself- just the way you are signifies the word ‘beauty’.”

Director, Department of Social Welfare, Nagaland, Merang Aier, said in today’s world women have become major contributors in all areas and informed that women are

the bread earners in 25 % families around the world. The director also said women are the “most underutilized” human resources in the world. Both the resource persons also encouraged Naga women to venture in the field on music to realize their dreams and potentials. Representatives from Dimapur Watsii Telonjem and Naga Women Hoho Dimapur also spoke in the seminar. In the grand finale of “Female Fusion Voice Contest 2015, Miss Benjungsala, a class IV student of Holy Cross School emerged the ultimate winner. The show was hosted by Zehourie Avi Kechu, a model and former Miss Teen Popular Nagaland 2011.

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IYD celebrated despite opposition

our correspondent Kohima | June 21

Along with the rest of the world, Nagaland today observed International Yoga Day. Despite strong criticism and opposition from different organizations, Yoga sessions were conducted on Sunday morn-

ing in the state. Meanwhile, according to DIPR reports, International Yoga Day was observed at Kohima in various locations including Little Flower Higher Secondary School, St. Mary Cathedral, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, St.Paul, Phesama and Indoor Badminton Stadium

from 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM. In Little Flower Higher Secondary School, volunteers from the NCC girls participated in the Yoga day. In the Indoor Badminton stadium, a programme was organised by the Patanjali Yog Samiti, Kohima where 120 participants took part in the programme.

Training & demonstration on ‘Aloe-vera soap making’ DIMAPUR, JUNE 21 (MExN): A Training and Demonstration programme on ‘Aloe-vera soap making’ was conducted by ATMA Dimapur, Kuhuboto Block on June 19 at Pukhato Village with Kiyeho from AKIVI MPC Society as a resource person. During the event, he outlined the importance of aloevera and its usage for skin care. He also added that the aloe plant has long been re-

vered as a medicine for various skin ailments ranging from dryness to burns, and also known to be a strong detoxifier which helps in clearing away all possible substances that could add to the aging of the appearance. He concluded by giving a live demonstration about the preparation of aloe-vera soap. According to press note from Akavi V Holo, ATMA Block Technology Manager,

kohIMA, JUNE 21 (MExN): The Post Graduate Students’ Union (PGSU) Kohima Campus, Meriema will be organizing its 23rd annual parting social function on June 24 at the State Academy Hall, Kohima. The event will be graced by Yitachu, Minister for School Education & SCERT as the Chief Guest and Dr. Watijungshi Jamir, Principal, Pfütsero Government College, Phek as the WokhA, JUNE 21 (MExN): A one day senGuest of Honor. sitisation programme on Dairy Entrepreneurship Development (DED) was held on June 19 at CVO Office, Wokha, a press release received here informed. Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Director, Dr. RT Ezung, while delivering the keynote address stated animal rearing needs kohIMA, JUNE 21 (MExN): The first Kohima will power, labour and effort. He added that the District Congress Committee executive meeting department has tied up with NABARD for senwas held at its office on Friday June 19. Accord- sitisation programme in the State covering five ing to a press release from KDCC, newly elected districts, of which, Wokha is the third. The director told the 41 entrepreneurs/ president, Kevi Vizo, expressed commitment to strengthen the party and therefore sought collec- farmers gathered from different blocks under tive cooperation from all party men and women. Wokha district that sexed semen facilities/ The members present at the meeting also ex- stock is readily available. He insisted on buildpressed their trust and cooperation to work un- ing trust bank for availing loans in running or der the leadership of the newly elected president. setting up of their unit/project. Frozen Semen Bull Stations, Wokha which KDCC further congratulated NPCC President K Therie and extended its commitment to give full was set-up way back in the year 1981-82 with a total project cost of Rs. 6 lakhs is in a deteriocooperation towards him.

Kuhuboto Block, altogether 30 farmer SHGs participated in the training and demonstration. The programme was chaired by Yimobendang, ATM (ATMA), Kuhuboto Block and welcome address was given by Wochamo, A.O & BTT Convenor (ATMA), Kuhuboto Block. Vote of thanks was concluded by Bendangsenla, ATM (ATMA), KuhubotoBlock.

In commemoration of International Yoga Day on June 21, 111 Battalion BSF also along with the rest of the people of the country observed the same at BN HQ Satakha, Nagaland under the supervision of Sh Nitin Gupta,2IC/Offg. Commandant 111 BN BSF. All troops present at the BN HQ as well as all CI Posts participated in the event at their place of deployment.

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Nagaland celebrates father’s day our correspondent Kohima | June 21

rated condition and the department has plans to revitalize the semen station. This will benefit the people of Mokokchung, Zunbeboto apart from Wokha, the director informed. Also assuring farmers to resume operations of the milk chilling plant, the director asked the farmers to supply sufficient milk for smooth running of the plant. Naro, Asst project manager NABARD, stated that only genuine farmers should approach and apply for the scheme and urged the farmers to form Joint Liability Group (JLG) for opening of bank account, under which the bank will allow/permit to open either jointly or individually. The bank recovery duration will be from 3 to 7 years, she informed. Dr. IP Khala, Addl. Director & Managing Director NLDP also delivered a short speech. In a short interaction session the farmers lauded the department and NABARD for organising the sensitisation programme.

Students as well as other participating at the International Yoga Day organized by M Ghana Nirmala, Secretary-cum-Organizing Commissioner, Hindustan Scouts & Guides (HSG), at Holy Cross Higher Secondary School, Dimapur, assisted by Scouters, Abraham and Hao. Yoga was taught to people from all age groups. The HSG has decided to continue the service to public on all Saturdays.

Public SPace Dimapur Town Sadar Sumi GBs issues rejoinder

he Dimapur Town Sadar Sumi GBs activities of the DMC. To recall another in- works in both the constituencies without issues this rejoinder to the article, stance, the Muslim Council Dimapur has the slightest favouritism. “An appeal to the CEO DMC” writ- awarded its ‘Appreciation Award for Town In the midst of such unwarranted deten by Hirato Chishi Swu, Dimapur which Development’ to the DMC. Only this two structive criticism, we full heartedly laud appeared in a section of the local dailies on are mentioned since it is the most recent. the DMC Administrator, H. Atokhe Aye June 19. At such times when appreciations ga- and his staff for relentlessly working for the DMC jurisdiction covers areas of 1 Di- lore for the DMC, the likes of Hirato vent- welfare of the citizens. We appeal the DMC mapur I AC and 2 Dimapur II AC where the ing out hypocritical diplomacy hidden by not to be discouraged by such spiteful reCouncil has been vigorously taking up vari- sweet words such as “I do appreciate the marks but continue to render its commitous developmental works since the begin- works carried out by you, which none of ted services to the citizens as the rest of the ning of this year without any favouritism. the past predecessors has done” only to people except persons like Hirato are well Almost every NGO and civil societ- be followed by scathing words like, “most aware of the wonderful works carried out ies are appreciating the DMC headed by of the repairing works have been taking by the DMC. its Administrator, H. Atokhe Aye for its place in the constituency of your younger Fathers of Dimasa community of Bamunpukhuri- 2 village during commendable services. During a recent brother who is the present sitting MLA,” Chairman, Hokuto Zhimomi Fathers' Day celebration at the village community hall on June 21 meeting of ACAUT and Dimapur District shows hidden malicious intent to tarnish Dimapur Town Sadar Sumi GBs of Kohima observed Fathers' faith in Jesus who is with us all the GBs and Chairmen Federation at Ana-ki the good image of the DMC Administrator, Day today along with rest of the time will gives us the solution.” Conference Hall, Dimapur, the house was H. Atokhe Aye. As evident, the DMC has General Secretary, Daniel Swu world with Reverend Father He further explained that unanimous in lauding the developmental been carrying out various developmental Dimapur Town Sadar Sumi GBs Raymond D’ Souza SJ, Direc- Jesus himself rebuked his Apostor of Eden, Khuzama, India tles for being afraid of sinking as main celebrant at Church at water due to their wavering premises. faith in spite of witnessing so The Reverend Father Ray- many miracles by him. agaland's most beauty So it is easy to judge that Naga- Jaisalmer of extreme Rajasthan species in some parts of unsuitmond in the introduction of the “People those lose faith is her green Forest that land economic solution lies on to extreme North East, has the able locations and unfavorable Fathers’ Day asked the faithful would increased problems and people have been en- wood/tree farming. writer seen the public individu- climatic areas. Let us take it as an people to honour and pray for destroy would be the end,” he joying its resources, getting orTo cite some few exam- ally and privately planting so experiment that we need to give their fathers, and continues to added. ganic food and fine health. We ples: a) Thousands of Carpen- much of trees than in Nagaland! more effort to find out the most be bless by God. A special number was pre- all are proud to see the standing try Units are established in the So as, most of the Naga individ- suitable species of trees for the A father’s constantly worries sented by Kidima Catholic forest in our way but many pass state with locally available raw- uals whether rich or poor have zone in the days to come. That the value of wood/timabout provision for children’s Youth Association followed by by without valuing the forestry. material of wood and a high one's own share of land or field and family’s management, the fellowship meal. Franciscan Though we are blessed with percent of unemployed youth in respective villages. This is ad- ber will keep on rising as long Reverend maintained adding Sisters of Saint Mary of the An- ample forests but the new gen- are earning out of wood skill. ditional advantage that every as the earth exists. So Nagaland St Francis Xavier's Church Ki- that day to day life is not an easy gels (FSMA) and large number eration turned a blind eye to the b) Generating Crones of rupees citizen of Naga can plant tree can avail the opportunity and prepare for further tree farmdima task where one has to face the of faithful people joined in the depleting forest resources. Yes- annually by exporting wood to according to our capability. A few decades ago a move- ing as we have every potentialThe St Francis Xavier's challenges like quarrel, temp- daylong celebration stated a terday, we blamed Jhum Culti- other part of India. c) Building Church Kidima under Diocese tation and anxiety. “But having press note from received here. vation as the Mother of Forest standard houses and etc with ment came to Nagaland for plan- ity and right for trade. To plant Destruction but today through local wood without much cost tation of trees under the support some number of trees is not a the marriage of Jhum Cultiva- in every part of Nagaland. of some Allied Departments hard task, everyone whether tion with Tree Farming is the Nagaland state has the pre- like Forest, Wasteland Develop- Govt. employee, businessman, best way to give birth to Timber. eminent provision for Tree plan- ment Dept (Presently known as cultivator or even student can SBC reaved family and pray that his soul rest in peace The "destructive force of jhum tation as Article 371A of India Land Resource Development) plant without engaging much cultivation is Transformed into Constitution has clearly men- and Canadian Project Agency. labours. Trees don't sleep; they The Sumi Baptist Convention has expressed with his maker,” SBC added. a generative force of wood pro- tioned that the land and its re- For that we are truly grateful to grow day and night, so as our its shock to learn the sudden demise of Holoto duction" by tree farming to- sources belong to the people of those departments for the suc- economy will grow without Tsuqu in a tragic accident on June 20.In a press WASU condolence, the SBC director, Rev.Khehovi The Western Sumi Students' Union (WSSU) gether with the production of Nagaland; therefore, Naga indi- cessful projects in many parts of sleep if we plant trees. Hencevidual or community may plant Nagaland. However, now we are forth, we must continue plantShohe informed that Lt. Holoto had served as has mourned the sudden demise of Thahekhu normal agriculture rice. We believe that Agricul- trees as much as one can and bothered about discontinuation ing trees and remain top private the office coordinator at SBC office after the Ghami Kiphimi Kuqhakulu (TGKK) President, completion of his M.Th program till his last Filoka Chishi and Information and publicity ture is the main occupation of sell out the products without of scheme/project for further tree farming in India. breath and was an obedient man of God and secretary, Vito Awomi and two others at a tragic Nagaland and rice is the major seeking the permission of any farming of trees by both the congifted with music. accident on June 20. In a press note issued by its produce but till today no one in authority that many other states cerned departments and indiVedayi Nyekha “ In his demise, we have lost committed fu- president, Atokiho Sumi, the union conveyed its Nagaland builds his House or of India cannot do. Record is the viduals. It should not be discourSecretary ture Sumi Christian leader.The Sumi Baptist deepest condolence to the bereaved family and purchase even a Tata Nano car proof that nowhere in India; not aged by seeing the sickly Gomari Nagaland Timber Convention conveyed its condolences to the be- prayers of peace for the departed soul. from the sale of his rice product. from Ladakh to Kerala, not from trees or the slow growth of certain Traders’ Union (NTTU) Nagaland along with the rest of the world today celebrated father’s day. In state capital Kohima, large number of people thronged churches holding special mass and services to offer prayers for fathers as well as acknowledged them through songs, messages and offering gifts. The Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June every year in recognition of the contribution of fathers and fatherly figures and also to celebrate paternal bonding Father's Day is considered extremely important as it help acknowledge the contribution of fathers to individual families and to societies as large. Besides observance of Father's Day provide children an opportunity to express love and respect for their fathers. The sentiment goes a long way in strengthening father-child relationship and consequently in the emotional development of a child.

Forest is a major source of Nagaland economy

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express MonDAy 22 JunE 2015 voluME X IssuE 169 By Along longkumer

Bend it like Yoga

his morning’s newspaper headlines across India and probably Nagaland too will be about the United Nations International Day of Yoga, the first of its kind event, a huge public spectacle indeed. The BJP led government at the Centre has been on mission mode to showcase the day, the main event at Rajpath in Delhi with 35,000 officials, soldiers and students participating and not to forget the cost—around 300 million rupees. With over 650 of India’s districts participating, it would have been an expensive affair both in terms of time, resource and people involved. All this is happening thanks to the personal initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi whose call for the adoption of 21 June as International Day of Yoga was readily accepted by the United Nations. In fact it is a good addition to the UN programmes and for India, it’s an acknowledgement of its heritage. On the event itself, there is nothing wrong in having a Yoga day, only that the event is being imposed here in Nagaland and that too on a Sunday, considered sacred for Christians. As such, the many benefits of yoga notwithstanding, the manner in which the Yoga day was imposed by the State government was most inappropriate, especially given the sentiments of those religious minorities who have their own beliefs, conviction and reservation, which needs to be respected. For instance, some Muslim organisations say yoga is essentially a Hindu religious practise and that chanting “Om” or performing Surya Namaskar (Salutation to the Sun God) is against Islam. Closer home, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has alleged that the practice of Yoga, “apparently projected as secular, is deeply rooted in religious beliefs and practices of Hinduism”. It is not only the Church but some section of civil society in Nagaland too have reservation on making the participation in Yoga day mandatory and that too on a Sunday. Of course it is a coincidence that June 21 this year falls on a Sunday, which is nobody’s fault. But coming to the larger point of taking a principled stand as a Christian State and people’s participation thereof, the Nagaland Tribal Council (NTC) has rightly observed that “the Nagaland government’s enthusiasm to devotedly celebrate” the day has once again exposed us to our wavering style of Christianity. Of the 60 elected MLAs, not even one has had the moral courage to publicly take a stand against the manner in which an attempt was made to impose the Yoga day and that too on a Sunday. When even the Government of India had “categorically stated that participation in June 21 International Yoga Day is not mandatory and cannot be imposed on any citizen”, just what could have been the reason why our political leadership in the government has wilfully ignored public sentiment as represented by the Church and civil society. Perhaps it’s quite understandable that money and political favours from Delhi is more important than our Christian principles and therefore we have to compromise our moral principle as Christians in order to please our political masters in Delhi. For our ruling dispensation in Nagaland led by the Chief Minister, there is a lesson to be learned from others. The Goa government, which in fact is led by the BJP, made a U-turn on the compulsory participation of schoolchildren in the face of opposition from ministers and legislators from the minority community. This decision was announced by Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar himself after a meeting of the State Cabinet. “They can do it (Yoga) on a Saturday or Monday in their schools. It does not have to be on a Sunday only,” Parsekar had said. Catholics account for 26 percent of the Goa’s population. And to learn that Nagaland, a 99% majority Christian State, did not have any legislator who was Christian enough to take a stand that participating at a Yoga event on a Sunday was not right, is indeed most embarrassing. Here was a Hindu Chief Minister in Goa who had the courage to state that yoga day was not compulsory in schools and even assuring that none would be punished if they don't hold Yoga Day in their schools. Unfortunately, schools in Nagaland were notified to submit reports along with photographs of the celebration Yoga Day on Sunday to the Director of School Education for further submission to the Government. Is this a threat to our education system that if you don’t participate on Yoga Day, one will be penalised? If the Goa CM, a Hindu, could come out and assuage the feelings of the Christian minority, why not the CM of a majority Christian State do likewise to honour the sentiment of the Church and the lakhs of believers? This is a sad commentary of the fraud that we have become in our spiritual life. Our leaders it would seem will do anything to appease for wealth and power. (The writer is a former Editor of the Morung Express and presently serving as a board member. Feedback may be sent to alongnews@yahoo.com)

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Antonio Guterres UNHCR Chief

Don't shut gates to those fleeing war

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ifteen years into a millennium that many of us hoped would see an end to war, a spreading global violence has come to threaten the very foundations of our international system. More people fled last year than at any other time in our records. Around the world, almost 60 million have been displaced by conflict and persecution. Nearly 20 million of them are refugees, and more than half are children. Their numbers are growing and accelerating, every single day, on every continent. In 2014, an average of 42,500 people became refugees, asylum-seekers or internally displaced persons, every single day. These people rely on us for their survival and hope. Yet, even as this tragedy unfolds, some of the countries most able to help are shutting their gates to people seeking asylum. Borders are closing, pushbacks are increasing, and hostility is rising. Avenues for legitimate escape are fading away. It is time to stop hiding behind misleading words. Richer nations must acknowledge refugees for the victims they are, fleeing from wars they were unable to prevent or stop. And then wealthier countries must decide on whether to shoulder their fair share, at home and abroad, or to hide behind walls as a growing anarchy spreads across the world. For me, the choice is clear: either allow the cancer of forced displacement to spread untreated, or manage the crisis together. We have the solutions and the expertise. It won't be easy or cheap, but it will be worth it. History has shown that doing the right thing for victims of war and persecution engenders goodwill and prosperity for generations. And it fosters stability in the long run. The world needs to renew its commitment now to the 1951 Refugee Convention and its principles that made us strong. To offer safe harbor, both in our own countries and in the epicentres of the crises, and to help refugees restore their lives. We must not fail.

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Michael Caster

Inside Myanmar: students test the sincerity of democratic transition

n Myanmar, as university students around the world begin to exalt their summer freedom, a national student movement continues to demand greater political freedom. At the end of May 2015 Myanmar’s parliament was still discussing proposed amendments to a National Education Law put forth by a coalition of student groups. The students have expressed their concern over the lack of academic freedom and the centralized control inherent in the law, which was passed in September 2014. Since its adoption, students and other activists have been campaigning around the country. In many ways, the struggle around education reform can be seen as a prism through which to assess the sincerity of democratic transition in Myanmar today. It began in March 2014 with the release of the draft law. Later, a national coalition of student groups issued an 11 point manifesto. They demanded, among other things, student representation in enacting education legislation, teaching that ensures the freedom of thought, multilingual education for ethnic minorities, inclusion of children with disabilities, and the expansion of compulsory education from primary school to middle school. In November 2014, students in Yangon, the capital, issued a statement explaining that if the government failed to negotiate within 60 days there would be nationwide mobilization. With little progress toward their demands, on January 20, 2015, they held true to their word. Several hundred students from Mandalay and elsewhere began marching the some 400 miles to the capital to demand negotiation. Less than a week later the government agreed to hold four-party talks. As a show of faith several of the groups marching on Yangon agreed to halt their processions. However, after only a few days the talks stalled. More than 250 civil society organizations pressed for their resumption and several protests were staged around the capital in solidarity with the marching students. Sustained pressure appeared successful in midFebruary when government negotiators surprisingly agreed to the students’ demands. A few days later a new version of the law was sent to parliament for discussion. Throughout the months of demonstrations students overwhelmingly maintained nonviolent discipline with one noting: “we don't have any weapons, not even a needle, so if there is a crackdown we will just have to bow our heads and face it.” A tradition of student activism These students are following a long tradition of student-led nonviolent civil resistance dating back to pre-independence Myanmar. Not long after General Ne Win’s March 1962 coup, students at Yangon University began demonstrating against the military dictatorship and the sudden loss of academic freedom. In early July that year, the military cracked down savagely, massacring between 100 and 1000 students and dynamiting the student union building, the epicentre of student activism since the colonial period. There would be no student unions again until 2010. In 1974, following the death of U Thant, the United Nations Secretary General from 1961 to 1971, the regime denied him a burial with honours. Thousands of students and monks seized his body and marched to Yangon University, where they buried him close to where the student union stood. The armed forces soon drove tanks onto the university campus and exhumed his body. Upwards of 4,500 students were arrested in the ensuing melee, and some 100 were killed. Student mobilization was salient in the betterknown 1988 pro-democracy movement from March to August. In Unarmed Insurrections, Kurt Schock calls this period the “Rangoon Spring” — Rangoon is the former name for Yangon — in reference to the 1968 Prague Spring, a brief period of political liberalization in Czechoslovakia that ended with military intervention. Amnesty International even established a short-lived office in Yangon at this time. But by September the state responded with pure brutality. The military assumed control under General Saw Maung and the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC). More than 3,000 were killed by the end of the month. Human Rights Watch's Asia Director, Brad Adams, has called the ongoing impunity for these mass killings an unaddressed wound challenging the rhetoric of reform. The inspiration and guidance of what became known as the 88 Generation would inspire incremental episodes of resistance and repression that followed. And in 2007, scattered demonstrations that began in April spread around the country reaching around 100,000 demonstrators in Yangon on September 24. This episode is known as the Saffron Revolution, in reference to the overwhelming presence of bright orange and red-clad Buddhist monks among the demonstrators. The spread of images, made possible by social media, of police and military savagely beating monks contributed to the international outcry and condemnation of the regime. In addition to monks, students made up sizeable numbers, as new student organizations such as Generation Wave, inspired by the 88 generation, began to organize and innovate strategies of resistance. The government loses patience Despite a long tradition of student-organized civil resistance, those who began in November 2014 exhibited a stark difference with their predecessors. They were engaging in collective action in an ostensibly democratizing Myanmar. In November 2010 Myanmar held its first general election since 1990, although they took place amid concerns of intimidation and corruption, as well as laws that strongly favored the military. International election monitors and foreign journalists were banned. Anyone serving a prison sentence was barred from party membership, a questionable regulation in light of the more than 2,000 political prisoners. In April, Lieutenant General Thein Sein resigned from the military and formed the 'civilian' Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), absorbing several military organizations. USDP won vast Parliamentary representation. A week later Aung San

Suu Kyi was released from house arrest, although she is still banned from running in the 2015 election. In the years following, Thein Sein released hundreds of political prisoners and has presided over certain welcome legislative reforms. In response, the United States and European Union have restored diplomatic relations and lifted decades of economic sanctions. In light of this narrative of political liberalization, one would have hoped that the negotiation of a National Education Law would comport with Thein Sein’s attempts to maintain legitimacy by appearing more sympathetic to political reform. Unfortunately, after the student’s preliminary successes at convincing the Parliament to review their demands, the trajectory began to take a familiar arc. In February 2015, even as positive negotiations were under way in the capital, several hundred security personnel were being deployed along the route of those marching south from Mandalay. Kyaw Thet, a student from Pathein, about 60 miles from Yangon, told The Irrawaddy: “if they shoot, we will be hit… We have no plans to back down, but we want to say there is no benefit to anyone if violence is used against students. If the government agrees to our demands, we will call off our strike and go home.” Despite the agreement at the four-party talk, it soon became clear that the Parliament would not welcome student representatives. A few days later the government warned that action would be taken and Minister of Home Affairs Lieutenant General Ko Ko cautioned the organizers that demonstrators would be considered a threat to national stability. On February 16 two foreign freelance journalists were expelled from the country for documenting protests. In early March, police in Letpadan, about 85 miles from Yangon, surrounded the students marching from Mandalay. A tense standoff ensued with students demanding to continue, and the police, who outnumbered them 5 to 1, refusing to abandon their blockade. In Yangon, police assaulted a small group of activists on March 5 who had gathered in solidarity with those at Letpadan. Then, despite the authorities and students appearing to have reached a consensus in Letpadan, violence erupted on March 10. In a move that was widely condemned by human rights organizations and governments, police and hired thugs, armed with truncheons and riot gear, mercilessly beat back the some 200 assembled students. Some passed out and others were badly cut from barbed wire or suffered broken bones, some were dragged into trucks, chased into the fields, or later snatched from their homes at night. The police also chased away journalists from documenting the abuse but evidence quickly spread through traditional and social media, such as the “We Support Myanmar Students” Facebook page, which, at the time of writing, has generated more than 25,000 likes. Soon afterwards, the Ministry of Information claimed to have arrested 127 people. By truncheon or by gavel, the law as a repressive tool The police violence at Letpadan, although thankfully low in casualties, bears a striking similarity to the state-sponsored violence of previous military governments. It is a disturbing return to past tactics of repression, says Human Rights Watch. But what seems equally, if not more troubling, is the instrumentalization of domestic law as a repressive tactic. This is part of what Thomas Risse and Kathryn Sikkink call a tactical concession. Repressive regimes will make certain concessions such as signing international treaties, passing new legislation, or releasing a few political prisoners. They do so to attempt to gain a little standing in the international community, to get human rights organizations off their backs, while not necessarily fully implementing such reforms. What this often means is that repressive regimes favour political crimes and show trials over mass killings or disappearances. It is a midpoint between traditional state repression and rule-consistent behaviour. Of the 127 people arrested over Letpadan some 70 were later charged, such as Po Po, who had evaded initial detention but was rounded up in the weeks following. After the crackdown, the 20-year-old history student Po Po had gone home, where she was arrested on April 8 and brought to the infamous Insein Prison, while many others were held at Tharrawaddy Prison. Most of them have been charged with violations of the Penal Code and Peaceful Assembly Law, some facing the possibility of 10 years in prison. Enraged by the

audacity of the state, activists and students in 11 cities around the country carried out protests in solidarity with the detained, prompting further arrests and charges of violating the outdated Penal Code. The previous UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Tomás Ojea Quintana, has called for the abolition or amendment of the antiquated Penal Code, in many ways identical to when it was first enacted in 1860, to ensure that it complies with international human rights standards if there is to be a transition to democracy. Assessing Myanmar’s transition should be based on far more than the upcoming election. As we move closer to the November election we should remain cognizant of the growing numbers of activists behind bars who have done nothing more than engage in nonviolent civil resistance. In testimony to premature talk of transition, the number of political prisoners since Thein Sein’s much touted amnesty at the end of 2013 has actually increased by nearly 600 percent, according to some figures – the vast majority of whom have been placed behind bars for their parts in various nonviolent campaigns, for violations of the Penal Code and the 2011 Peaceful Assembly Law. This law requires, in Article 18, that organizers obtain permission from township police chiefs five days prior to any demonstration and for any slogans or signs they intend to display. Each violation is prosecutable based on township, which means the students marching from Mandalay could theoretically be charged with a violation for each township they passed through without prior permission. As an indicator of scale, there are 33 townships in Yangon alone. A coalition of more than 50 activists and civil society organizations have been campaigning for years to amend Article 18. The group includes the 88 Generation Peace and Open Society and Generation Wave. “I would say that Article 18 is related to everything, every issue. Because when people are repressed, while people’s rights are violated, they must have the right to express themselves.” Over an avocado smoothie at a roadside café in Yangon I speak with Moe Thway, co-founder of Generation Wave, one of the more active student movements that came out of the Saffron Revolution, about the detrimental impact of the Peaceful Assembly Law. “My worry about Article 18 is the first rank. It is the most important thing because it is the freedom of expression.” The freedom of expression is a fundamental right enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which in Article 20 also recognizes the freedom of peaceful assembly and association. Reform must come from below Students have been mobilizing around the country, seizing the right of free, peaceful expression and assembly by protesting, marching, sending open letters, engaging through social media, and negotiating with the state. Those who have been beaten and detained are engaged in active civil resistance to renegotiate the meaning of political participation in a changing Myanmar. In many ways, it is about more than just the National Education Law. In their expression of resentment toward the state, and in the level of national coordination unachieved in decades, the opportunity for civil society to influence social or political policy in Myanmar is great, even in the face of Thein Sein’s demonstrably thin commitment to democratization. While much of the international attention regarding democracy in Myanmar remains focused on whether Aung San Suu Kyi will be allowed to participate in the elections in 2015 or who will be the next president, the real hope for transition in Myanmar arguably rests with the burgeoning civil society seizing every political opening to demand accountability. The movement around the National Education Law has managed to do what few in Myanmar have achieved since independence: to create a lasting national, cohesive social movement united around a core set of grievances and demands. Students, monks, and other civil resisters will continue to face repression from the state. But Myanmar’s desire to reconnect to the world after more than two decades of isolation also guarantees that the state will be forced to make increasing tactical concessions, leaving further openings for civil resistance. Michael Caster is a graduate student at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Previously he worked in human rights advocacy and civil society development in Asia. He holds an MA in Conflict Studies and Human Rights from the University of Utrecht in The Netherlands.

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22 June 2015

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The Story of the Lion

Context of Indira's Emergency which changed Indian politics Saeed naqvi

Mirembe! by Babu Ayindo

will tell you a story I have told and retold so many times. Every time I retell the story, it feels fresh, like a new story, fashioned by the urgent questions of the day. This story sometimes cries to be told and at other times prefers to be silent, like the books in the library. This story that I am about to tell you was first told me to by my grandmother, Josephina Ongecha Nyo’ Tenda. This was many years ago when I was a teenager. In fact, grandma narrated this story several times and every time she told us the story, it sounded fresh and assumed a new sound. This is story of the Lion. And, like my grandmother used to say, when you hear this story, you must retell it – in your own way. And, in case you do not like the story, then create your own story. When it came to stories, my grandmother did not believe in copyrights. A story must be told and retold so that it connects to other narratives that rise from the embers of the dying fire to the promise of the new sky. This, my dear listener, is the story of the Lion. A story that may not have an ending. The last time I heard this story in our rural home in western Kenya it just rained. The grass thatched roof was wet. Dana Josephine Ongecha Nyo’ Tenda had prepared – as usual you might say – a sumptuous dinner for all her grandchildren. In the menu, there was, of course, ugali (made from maize meal and millet), chicken and vegetables from pumpkin leaves. This meal, I tell you, was heavy. It is the kind of meal that inspired both laziness and quick sleep. It was after dinner. It was dark outside except for a few fire flies lighting up the homestead. I remember my grandmother, her eyes sparkling, the embers illuminating her beautiful chocolate skin, retelling this story... Long time ago, when the earth was still young, all the animals in the forest of Kwetu would gather every evening to sing, dance and celebrate who they were – who they were not. Any of the animals that arrived at the arena first would lead the song. Today, it would be lizard, tomorrow, the elephant and, once in a while, even the cockroach got to lead the dancing circle. And, so it was for hundreds and hundred of seasons... But one day, as the animals gathered for their daily dance at the arena of the village of Kwetu, the Lion arrived late. No animal gave much thought to his late arrival as he had done that before. But today, as the animals were dancing in q clockwise fashion, Lion did not join the circle, instead he jumped into the middle of the circle and began moving in an anticlockwise direction. That day, fear entered the vocabulary of the animals in the forest as the they all could not return the gaze from the fiery eyes of the Lion. Through a loud roar, Lion summoned Ma’ Giraffe and demanded in yet another thunderous roar that Ma’ Giraffe prepare him breakfast the following morning. This had never happened in the written and unwritten history of the animals of the village of Kwetu. So, Ma’ Giraffee scampered around asking

the other animals “did you hear what Lion has just asked me to do? Prepare him breakfast! Who does that in this village?” But the rest of the animals scampered away. The warthog said he Ma’ Giraffee should just obey the Lion because Lion might have chosen here because of her height. “Where do want me to get your breakfast from?” Ma’ Giraffe asked Lion. Lion smiled, that cynical smile that comes through his mane, and with a calm voice told Ma’ Giraffe: “use your common sense, prepare one of your children for me.” The following morning, Ma’ Giraffe followed her common sense and did as she had been told. She slaughtered one of her children and took it to Lion’s cave. Lion was pleased with himself and the universe around him. That evening, as the animals gathered in the arena of Kwetu village, the mood was somber. None of them wanted to take the lead in starting the song until the monkey decided to take the risk. Swinging from one branch to another, monkey began the song. In the fullness of time, the song gathered rhythm and momentum. But then, the Lion arrived late again and repeated his act. This time, he looked at Ma’ Buffalo straight in the eye and told her in a thunderous roar: “tomorrow morning, bring me my breakfast. If you have any doubts on how to go about it, please consult Ma’ Giraffe.” As Ma’ Buffalo sought help from other animals, the rest of the animals darted away. Warthog told Ma’ Bufallo to just follow Lion’s instructions since she might have been chosen because of her size and color. So, Ma’ Buffalo, like Ma’ Giraffe, prepared one of her children and took the meat in a banana leaves to Lion’s cave the following morning. On the third evening, Lion seemed to have grown greedier. This time he chose the smaller Ma ‘rabbit but asked – no ordered – her to prepare all her nine children since they were “rather small.” Unlike Ma’ Giraffe and Ma’ Buffalo, Ma’ Rabbit did not ask for support from the rest of the animals even as they scurried away as usual. She sat silently on her own for a while then slowly walked home to her nine children. On the following morning, Lion waited at this cave but Ma ‘rabbit did not show up on time. Lion was bubbling with rage. He told himself he would only be patient until the sun had made a third of its journey. So, near midday, Lion stepped out of his cave, consumed by both anger and hunger. He swore to himself that he would eat any animal that resembled a rabbit. Such was his rage that he decided that any animal whose meat he did not enjoy he would bite them anyway. As the animals heard Lion roaring about they all hid away. The rage and hunger of the Lion was evident in his pace. He seemed to be walking with his mouth and stomach than his legs. But as Lion walked past the great big Mugumo tree, near the arena, he heard some

sobs. He knew that the huge Mugumo had beautiful spaces where Ma’ rabbit and her children liked playing and hiding. He peeped and, sure enough, he saw Ma ’rabbit sobbing. As soon as Ma ‘rabbit saw Lion she explained: “Oh Great one, I prepared all my nine children and even added some onions, garlic and tomatoes because I love you and respect you Baba. Then on my way to your cave, another Lion, of the same shape and size as you are, grabbed the banana tray and ran away. “Another Lion grabbed my breakfast?” “Yes, Baba, he did forcefully!” “Where did this other Lion go?” Ma’ rabbit pointed towards the river. With rage, Lion sped towards the river. “I will teach that insolent, recalcitrant Liona lesson – a lesson for all other animals!” He stumbled with rage towards the bank of the river. He looked around the valley. There was no other Lion. He looked across the river. No other lion. Turned around, no lion. Was Ma’ rabbit playing a trick? He roared but no other Lion appeared or responded. Then just then, he smelled the water and looked into the waters of the Taswira River meandering river and saw the “other” Lion. He roared in anger looking into the river. And, the Lion in the river opened his mouth wide, shook his mane and roared back in a loud silence. Lion holleredat the other Lion and for all to hear: “You cannotget away with stealingmy breakfast just like that and then still have the audacity of mimicking every action I do! I will teach you, and any other animal that thinks like you, a lesson. A lesson you and your generations to come will never, never forget. I will show you that I am not only in control of the land but also what lies above and below it.” Then with rage, Lion looked at the image in the river one more time, roared and then jumped into the river. Of course, there was no other Lion in the waters. Worse still, he could not swim and he began to drown. He held himself against a branch, some twigs and a rock. He could only keep his mane above the fast flowing water of river Taswira. When he looked at valley, just above the bank he saw Ma ‘rabbit smiling and calling on the other animals to assemble. Ma’ Girraffe and Ma’ Rabbit were already there. All Ma’ Rabbit’s children were also assembling, afraid to join the dance or look towards the downing Lion. Lion pleaded with Ma ’rabbit to save him. But they were all singing and dancing their favorite song of who they were – and who they were not – but in a slightly different tune. In tears, Lion pleaded with the animals in a subdued roar: “please save me, save me, stop your talking, song and dance. This democracy of yours is not necessary when I am drowning. Save me, drop me a branch, drop me a rope, please save me and I promise to do anything – anything – you want!” Dear reader, the ‘problem’ with this story is that I never got to hear the ending of the story. Twice I head this story and whenever my grandmother would reach this part of the story, all of us grandchildren would have dozed off from the heavy dinner and fatigue. But is it not possible for you and me to find a possible ending to the story? Should the animals drop the Lion a branch or a rope? Or, what else should the animals of Kwetu village do with their Lion?

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f course there was an Indian, regional and global context in which Indira Gandhi declared a state of Emergency on June 25, 1975? The 70s were a decade of fierce contest between the West and the Soviet Union. The Cold War was going badly for the West - Vietnam, Angola, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Nicaragua had all returned Communist governments. The June 14, 1976 cover of Time magazine had a menacing photograph of Italian Communist leader, Enrico Berlinguer with a headline in thick, red fonts: The Red Threat. Franco and Salazar had died, leaving Spain and Portugal exposed to the blandishments of the Left. Secretary general of the French communist party, George Marchais was a formidable force. Baath socialists in Baghdad and Damascus, pro-Soviet regimes in Algeria and Libya - all tended to give the balance of advantage to Moscow, even though the US had scored a major victory by having Anwar Saadat sign the peace accord with Israel in 1979. Stand-alone comedians in Washington continued to titillate the audience on detente which, at that stage was going badly. A standard joke was: “D©tente is like going to a wife swapping party and returning home alone.” The US had learnt its lessons in Africa, West Asia and Latin America. In many countries listed above there were either nascent or full blown communist movements or anti American regimes like the ones in Baghdad, Damascus, Tripoli and Algiers. The Shah of Iran’s Secret Police, Savak, dreamed up a plan to eliminate the Left - Khalq, Parcham and a latent Shola e Javed - from around the establishment in Kabul. Accidental death of a trade union leader, Mir Akbar Khaibar, resulted in the plan being exposed. Communists, Aslam Watanjar and Abdul Qadir of the Afghan armed forces, acted pre-emptively. They trained their tanks on President Daud and his close supporters who were killed in the palace. Nur Muhammad Taraki of Khalq became prime minister. This happened in April 1978. In Islamabad, Zulfiqar Ali BhuttoÂ’s judicial assassination inaugurated the era of Zia ul HaqÂ’s Islamism. The Ayatullahs came to power in Tehran in 1979. Where was India in all of this? It turns out that the intense east-west contest of the 70s may well have begun in India. In 1969, Indira Gandhi split the congress along ideological lines. The right wing, business friendly party bosses, the Congress (O), searched for and found like-minded groups they could coalesce with - Jana Sangh (which later became the BJP), RSS, (BJP’s ideological mentors), Socialists (in their anti communism, close to all the groups listed above), and the professional Gandhians, Hindu and austere. This coalition acquired urgency because Indira Gandhi had begun to lean directly on the Communist Party boss, S.A. Dange. Colleagues like Mo-

han Kumaramangalam, P.N. Haksar were strong leftist influences on her. Global moves, counter moves were on. Henry Kissinger was plotting a Washington, Beijing, Moscow triangle. Just then the Indo-Soviet Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation was signed. With Soviet help, India liberated Bangladesh. On the one hand, India was now in a vice-like grip of the Soviet Union, on the other, Secretary General of the Communist party in Bihar, Jagannath Sarkar, had taken up the land question with sufficient success to worry the Congress. Between the Deendayal Upadhyay Institute in Jhandewalan, Gandhi Peace Foundation and Ram Nath Goenka’s apartment in the Indian Express building, a scheme was hatched to resurrect Jaya Prakash Narayan as a counterpoint to Indira Gandhi who seemed invincible after the Bangladesh operations. Anti Vietnam war youth movements at Grosvenor Square, London, the barricades in Paris building upto the Kent State university shooting in 1970 which killed four anti Vietnam (Kampuchea) war protestors, were far away to infect youth movement in India. And yet, by 1973 a powerful youth movement was taking shape in Gujarat ignited by students. They were protesting against inadequate hostel facilities. Mysteriously, the dissolution of the state assembly became a prime demand. The Congress (O) leader Morarji Desai went on indefinite hunger strike. The assembly was dissolved. Agitationists had tasted blood. JP, of course, had visited Gujarat to pick up tricks he might employ in the Bihar agitation which initially targeted the country’s most innocuous chief minister, Abdul Ghafoor. JP invited Morarji Desai to be chairman of the Sangharsh Samiti (Action committee). The senior most RSS leader Nanaji Deshmukh, was its convener. It was Naanji Deshmukh and his RSS cadres on whose shoulders the Bihar movement was carried. JP had very kindly invited me to stay with him in his family house in Kadam Kuan. I therefore had a ringside seat on the JP movement. Peter Hazlehurst of The Times, London, described Indira Gandhi’s politics in a pithy phrase: she is a little left of self interest. It was her dependence on the left and the Soviet Union that the JP movement sought to bring under strain. Relentless pressure was kept up, first by a successful Railway strike in May 1974 led by the firebrand George Fernandez. The Allahabad High Court judgement of June 12, 1975 unseated her from parliament for misuse of office during her election to parliament. On June 25, an unnerved Indira Gandhi, imposed the Emergency. When elections were held in 1977, the electorate trounced Indira Gandhi. The coalition woven by JP during the Bihar movement came to power in Delhi as the Janata Party under Morarji Desai. Atal Behari Vajpayee, L.K. Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi became ministers. Indian politics had taken a turn it was not going to recover from in a hurry.

PoLL rESuLTS

Is the Indian national media reporting on North East issues further alienating the people of the North East region?

Some of those who voted YES had this to say: • Yea.. true. Whenever the issues related to NE or Nagaland is reported on national medias they don't have second thoughts about what they wanna say on the issue and straightly start attacking this regions as Hostiles influenced by Pakistan or China and doesn't take the time to portray the real news. They even justify the AFSPA and the works of the arm force in raping and killing of innocent people in the regions. • Yes, There is a practical bias. • A BIG "YES". The amount of hate filled comments by mainland indians towards the people of northeast on social media sites says it all. • Yes. they report what they want and not what is • Yes they report without verifying facts on the ground. To us the Indian media seems like a mouthpiece of the Indian state even our local media seems to be following this trend where issues that effect the rich and powerful are conveniently ignored for fear of reprisal. • 100 n 100% yes... they are... and that is another reason why people outside northeast are facing problem. • Yes, everytime itz completely filled wt biased report with an exaggerated amount of negativity • Yes. Media reporting should always be based on the truth, objective and free from bias, and investigative in nature. However, the Indian media houses seem to be promoting a kind of 'arm chair journalism' wherein they are writing stuffs about the NE region without doing proper background check. This can hurt not just the sentiments of the NE people but further spoil the diplomatic ties with countries like Myanmar and China. However, in this case the role of the media channels both print and multimedia needs to be consider as well. The media channels in NE region are the major sources of news feeds for the media channels in mainland India. Therefore, NE media channels are also in a way

responsible if misinformation is occurring. we Nagas never hated or fight agaisnt any outsider • yes. in fact even the march 5 incident was bias. (the story was twisted) which is a total rubbished one need not read much into it to figure it out. and can be considered as another disaster. They • Yes. Never came across such one sided media did not include what could/would be the story all reporting or journalism. Journalism is supposed about but directly hit out without taking proper into be based on truthformation. Such is one findings-facts. But out negative background of here in India and even the national medias toin NE region the media day which easily make seems to be absorbed us felt upset, neglected in half baked news. This and rejected towards the would result into long whole nation. I should term problems for usadd that the Indian methe common people, the dias need to grow up whole Indian masses more and give enough are being fed wrong/bifocused and importance ased news, so imagine to the real issues instead the consequences of bilof making up their own lions of people mislead story spreading tension. into wrong information. • Yes. National media We are at grave danger. seems to be at the helm • yes. very true. The out of manufacturing 'episcome of the report and temic violence' wherein news about the norththe 'other' is further 'otheast in the national meered.' Media should rathdias happen to be miser create platforms to leading. I cannot say generate a dialogue that every time or all the will for instance enhance time but I can say, most the peace process. of the times. They way • Yes ! These Indian Nathey report an incidents tional Media have done or case or issue is very enough damage to our immature. it carries lots state .Speaking in today YES no OTHER of misinformation which context the role played easily could lead to a communal tension or clash in by media house is a controversial issue where a pluralists society like India. For example.. march they are more concerned with the means to gain 05 incident in Dimapur... In one of the news chan- more and more profit rather than focusing on realnel they quoted the headline that read, "The angry ity . Many a times , these National Media coverof the Nagas towards the outsiders" where in reality age of their reports are unauthentic and fabricated

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which often confuses people and leads to the formation of false perception regarding certain incidents or situation. They play the role of a manipulator to influence the minds of the people . They tend to "Sensationalise" any event when it comes to Negative impact on N.E . I wish that our own folks should recruited in these National Media and tell to the world what is right and what is wrong, so that in the days to come people will not point us with the wrong perspective. Some of those who voted NO had this to say: • The Indian media is partly to blame, but let us face the fact. Its people from the northeast region who are also to blame. The people that speak on television from the northeast are making a fool of themselves and presents this region as being very raw. • Why wait for delhiwallas to call us up? Why not we take the news to them. Isnt it obvious that we do not even get a minute of news time. So instead of waiting and blaming them, lets take the news to them. • Northeast should have been people to represent the issues of the region to the Indian media. If not, we will continue to be crucified on national tv. Some of those who voted OTHERS had this to say: • It’s not only national media alone that portrait NE Negativism. What about 5 march'15 lynched incident report by the North east media. Likewise, there are several cases where NE has been projected in pessimistic outlook both by regionally and nationally. • Please, unbiased reporting at home first. • Before u seek this answer plz note that first of all media is Sick in nagaland. For instance the current Photo session that went viral of our VVIPs which was also in some national print media, the media fraternity in nagaland is still blind on this issue. So before we point or question someone of what they should do for us, stop expecting someone and get our job done.

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Millions mark International Yoga Day

New Delhi, JuNe 21 (iANS): It was an unprecedented demonstration of India's soft power as tens of thousands across the world, besides millions in India, performed yoga on Sunday to mark the inaugural International Yoga Day (IYD). A recordbreaking 37,000 people, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took part in the main early morning event at Rajpath in the heart of New Delhi. Yoga was performed at events across the world -from New York to Trinidad and Tobago, from the Maldives to Australia, from Tel Aviv to Moscow, from on board Indian naval ships to the high Siachen glacier, at schools and at innumerable residential localities -- all to mark the IYD on June 21. The mega event at Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard and the surrounding green expanse that connects Rashtrapati Bhavan, the presidential palace on Raisina Hill, with the World War I memorial India Gate, was replicated across state capitals, cities, towns and rural areas in the country. Modi described the event as the start of a new era for training the human mind for mind-body balance, peace and harmony. Modi, who himself did the asanas among the crowd of yoga performers at Rajpath, said yoga was not only an exercise to make the body flexible but a path for inner development. "It marks a new era of training of human mind

Kerala CM holds weekly 'durbar' on yoga day KottAyAm, JuNe 21 (iANS): Kerala Chief Minister Oomen Chandy did not do yoga on the International Yoga Day on Sunday and rather chose to hold his routine public 'durbar'. Around 500 people gathered outside Oomen Chandy's ancestrol home early morning. But they

wanted to apprise their leader with their grievances and requests instead of asking him to perform yoga. The Sunday morning 'durbar' is a practice that he has been following for several decades. Around 6.30 a.m., Chandy drove into his home but without any security cover because

he has been in the midst of his electorate in Puthupally constituency ever since he was elected from there way back in 1970. Asked if Chandy would not do yoga, one of his aide replied helping people in solving their problems makes him more energetic than performing yoga.

Hundreds turned away from yoga event New Delhi, JuNe 21 (iANS): Hundreds of people were disappointed after being denied entry to the International Yoga Day venue at Rajpath on Sunday. Most of them said they were not aware that passes were mandatory for the event. Pokraram Bishnoi, 70, from Jalore in Rajasthan tried his best to enter the venue but failed. Not to be discouraged, Bishnoi and a couple of his companions started performing yoga at the Rail Bhavan Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center front, performs yoga along with thousands of Indians on Rajpath, in New Delhi square. Soon several others who too had on Sunday, June 21, as they take part in a mass yoga program to mark the first International Yoga Day. (AP Photo) for peace and harmony," said Modi, attired in a while full-sleeve loose white shirt and white lowers, with a scarf in the saffron, green and white colours of the Indian flag thrown around his neck. Over 200 million people across India would mark the day at official events, AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik said. Events were held in the morning hours in 192 countries, organised by the Indian missions and yoga centres. As the sun rose on the globe, the yoga events began kicking off, with the eastern most countries sending in their pictures. India is seeking to notch a few records with

the mammoth event, closely monitored by officials of the Guinness World Records at Rajpath. Among the multitudes doing yoga were US ambassador Richard Verma, Nepal ambassador Deep Kumar Upadhyay, Afghanistan's Shaida Mohammad Abdali and members of the foreign diplomatic corps and foreigners studying in India. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Lt Governor Najeeb Jung and Delhi former top cop Kiran Bedi were among the prominent personalities who joined in the yoga. Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar and Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth were

present but did not join. Senior officials of joint secretary rank and above from the Prime Minister's Office and other ministries were present. Remarking at the sea of people, Modi said: "Did anybody ever think that Rajpath can become Yogpath?" Modi did all the 35 asanas listed in the Common Yoga Protocol performed on Sunday. A group of yoga experts did the yoga exercises on a stage, beamed to the crowd via around 25 large screens, with instructions in Hindi and English. Modi is a keen yoga enthusiast on whose proposal the UN last year an-

nounced holding of IYD on June 21. The one-anda-half-hour event, which began at 6.45 a.m. after Modi's arrival, ended at 8 a.m., and just escaped the sharp pre-monsoon showers that drenched the capital soon after. As the event got over, the sky became overcast as strong gusts of wind shook the tree branches along the Rajpath boulevard. Droplets of rain fell -- and in 20 minutes it poured. A strong security arrangement was present around the Rajpath and only those with special invitee cards were allowed in. Groups of people who did not have entry passes did

Tribal woman gang-raped Increased superintendence in Bengal, four arrested KolKAtA, JuNe 21 (iANS): A tribal woman was allegedly gang-raped after being abducted from a marriage party in West Bengal's Birbhum district, police said on Sunday. Four people have been arrested in this connection. The incident happened Friday night in Tantipara of the district, some 180 km from Kolkata. Following a complaint by the victim, police on Saturday night arrested four people. According to the complaint, about six to eight people abducted the woman who had come to attend a marriage in the village and took turns to rape her. "We have arrested four people in this connection. The accused today (Sunday) were presented before a court which sent them to nine days' police custody," said Additional Superintendent of Police Ananda Roy.

over CBI not needed: CVC New Delhi, JuNe 21 (Pti): There is no need for increased superintendence over the CBI in the aftermath of allegations against its former Director Ranjit Sinha meeting the accused in coal blocks allocation and 2G scam cases, Central Vigilance Commissioner K V Chowdary said today. His views assume significance as the Supreme Court has been seeking CVC's assistance in various cases being probed by the CBI. There have also been instances of differences of opinion between CBI and CVC over closure of coal blocks cases. "As and when the need arises or as per the direction

of the Supreme Court, we do it (exercise superintendence)," Chowdary told PTI in an interview. He said the CBI is performing duties mandated to it under the law with the help of professional officers. The CVC exercises superintendence over CBI in investigation of corruption cases. Asked about the apex court seeking the Commission's assistance in probing alleged meetings of Ranjit Sinha, with accused in coalgate and 2G cases, Chowdary said the CVC would be filing its reply to the Supreme Court. The SC had termed the meetings as "inappropriate" and sought CVC's assistance in probing those.

Death toll from tainted Blind, cerebral palsy-affected liquor in Mumbai reaches 94 candidates can use scribe: UPSC mumBAi, JuNe 21 (AP): Ten more people died in Mumbai from drinking tainted liquor, raising the death toll to 94 in the worst such incident in India in more than a decade, police said Sunday. The 10 men died late Saturday, three days after drinking the cheap liquor in Malvani, in Mumbai's Malad suburb. Around 40 others were being treated in hospitals, including 15 in critical condition. Eight officers and constables of the Malwani police station have been suspended on charges of connivance and negligence, said Deputy Commissioner Dhananjay Kulkarni. No further details were given. Devendra Fadnavis, the top elected official of Maharashtra state, of which Mumbai is the capital, has ordered an inquiry into the cause of the deaths. Police have collected samples of the spurious liquor and have sent them for analysis. Deaths from illegally brewed alcohol are common in India because the poor cannot afford licensed liquor. Illicit liquor is often spiked with chemicals such as pesticides to increase its potency.]

Sri Lankan navy arrests 26 Indian fishermen ColomBo, JuNe 21 (iANS): The Sri Lanka navy arrested 26 Indian fishermen and seized three Indian fishing trawlers allegedly for poaching in Sri Lankan waters, the navy media unit said on Sunday. The navy said the Indians were arrested on the sea north of Point Pedro late on Saturday and they were brought ashore on Sunday, Xinhua reported. The arrested fishermen and trawlers were brought to the Kankesanthurai harbour in the north of the country and handed over to the officials of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Kankesanthurai. Indian fishermen continue to fish in Sri Lankan waters despite warnings from Sri Lanka that they will be arrested. Earlier this month, the Sri Lankan navy arrested 14 Indian fishermen while they were allegedly poaching in the country's waters in the northern sea. The government said last month that Sri Lanka and India will, in the spirit of goodwill and understanding that exists, continue to engage in dialogue on the fishermen issue to seek satisfactory short-term and longterm solutions. Consultations between the two governments on these issues have taken place at various levels over time and are continuing, the statement said.

New Delhi, JuNe 21 (Pti): Candidates suffering from blindness, locomotor disability and cerebral palsy can use scribes to write civil services preliminary and main examination, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has said. Such candidates will also get compensatory

time of 20 minutes per hour for the exam. "However, blind candidates and candidates with locomotor disability and cerebral palsy where dominant (writing) extremity is affected to the extent of slowing the performance of function (minimum of 40% impairment) will be

allowed to write the examination with the help of a scribe in both the civil services (preliminary) as well as in the civil services (main) examination," as per the UPSC's notification. However, those appearing in IFS will get additional 60 minutes for each paper.

yoga at a nearby ground. Over 1,400 women training to join Delhi Police did the yoga asanas as did senior citizens. Muslims, some wearing the skull cap, took part with enthusiasm. There was an 11-year-old Mohd Aseem from a government school in Vivek Vihar who said he enjoyed doing yoga. The US envoy said he found the yoga session "excellent". The envoy of Burkina Faso, Idriss Raoua Ouedraogo, who has been practising yoga for over 27 years and is a teacher, said he was delighted to have been at Rajpath. Former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Raj-

been denied entry joined them. Jeetendra Choubey and Ram Akhilesh Singh from Ali Gaon near Badarpur in south Delhi told IANS that he had been getting messages about Sunday's event on his mobile phone for the past 10 days. "But when I reached here early in the morning, I was refused entry as I did not have an entry pass," said Choubey. "Common people should have also been allowed to enter just like during Independence Day and Republic Day functions."

apaksa hailed Modi. "As a practitioner of yoga, I commend PM @narendramodi for his efforts at the UN," he tweeted. Indian soldiers did yoga at the Siachen glacier, the world's highest battlefield at 5,400 metres altitude, and in Ladakh and Kargil, besides at all major stations. The Indian Navy, observing "Yoga across the Oceans", had ships stationed in international waters, from the Mediterranean to the South China Sea, and the crew performed yoga. Many Muslims turned out for doing yoga, despite the month of Ramzan hav-

ing begun and many of them being on fast. Later addressing an international conference on yoga here, Modi asked people to embrace yoga for "highest divine perfection" and to combat greed and violence. He said that while yoga may have originated in India, it draws energy from the millions who practice it around the world. Doing yoga regularly helps to reduce greed, violence, cost of healthcare and conflicts within communities and between nations, he said. The Art of Living said some 50 million people across 132 countries did yoga on Sunday with the spiritual group.

RSS affiliates in arms against Modi government on land bill New Delhi, JuNe 21 (Pti): As the Modi government struggles to get the land bill passed, key RSS affiliates have slammed as "detestable and unacceptable" several provisions in the ordinance brought by it replacing the Land Acquisition Law passed by the UPA dispensation. They have pitched against the proposed legislation of the NDA government in its present form and insisted on incorporation of the consent clause and social impact assessment in the new law. Swadeshi Jagran Manch, an RSS outfit, has also demanded that change of land use not be allowed and land not developed for five years be returned to the original owners. Another RSS affiliate, Bhartiya Kisan Sangh, has called for consent of at least 51 per cent of farmers being taken before land is required. In its written submission to the Joint Committee of Parliament looking into the bill, Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has said the 2014 Land Ordinance replaced the 2013 Act, passed by the UPA government, "in undue hurry" and the re-promulgated Ordinance contains several "detestable and unacceptable" sections even after incorporation of several amendments. Joining forces with opposition parties, the Manch said, "SJM is of the considered view that the LAAR Act 2013 passed by the

Parliament unanimously was replaced by LAAR (Amendment) ordinance 2014 in undue hurry. "Re-promulgated LAAR (Amendment) ordinance issued on April 3, 2015 contains several detestable and unacceptable sections, even after incorporation of several amendments that have been included in 2015 ordinance under intense public pressure," Manch's national co-convener Ashwani Mahajan said in its submission before the panel. The Manch said as per internationally established practice, a project could be undertaken only after making social and environmental impact assessment, something which is followed by World Bank even for roads built by its funding. "Why the same should not be followed by Government of India in construction of Public-Private Partnership infrastructure projects? "This well-established practice has been violated in the new ordinance, which is against natural justice for those affected by proposed land acquisition," Mahajan said. The Manch said, "Swadeshi Jagran Manch demands from the government that ? Consent of farmers ensured before land acquisition on any kind. Have a comprehensive assessment about need, social and environmental impact of the land acquisition before actual acquisition.

Will remain healthy for 20 years more: Dalai Lama DhArAmSAlA, JuNe 21 (iANS): Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Sunday said he would remain healthy at least for 20 years more. "I will remain healthy at least for 20 years more and this is what doctors told me," he said in his address on his 80th birthday at the hilltop Tsuglagkhang temple close to his official palace at McLeodganj near here. The remark by the 80-yearold pontiff, the global face of the Tibetan exile movement, is being seen as a dig at China on not to worry about his successor. The Nobel laureate has already clarified that he would decide at 90 whether or not he should have a successor and will leave "clear written instructions on the succession". The Tibetan system of recognising reincarnation is an authentic mode of investigation based on people's recollection of their past lives. Explaining that he was no superhuman, the Dalai Lama, known for his simplicity and typical jovial style, said: "I am just a simple Buddhist monk. I try to do my best all the time. I am 80 years old now and I have lived my entire

Exile Tibetan Buddhist nuns watch their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on a television during an official prayer ceremony to celebrate his 80th birthday in Dharmsala on Sunday, June 21. The Dalai Lama was born on July 6 according to the Gregorian calendar but his birthday this year falls on June 21 according to the lunar calendar followed traditionally by Tibetans. (AP Photo)

life practising the knowledge and I will continue to practise it till I am physically able." Thousands of Tibetan exiles, foreigners and Indian dignitaries joined in the birthday celebrations here. Crowds began to assemble since morning at the temple for the birthday celebrations. "Special prayer sessions were held for the perfect health and

long life of our spiritual leader the Dalai Lama," Tsering Wangchuk, a spokesperson for the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), told IANS. The Dalai Lama, revered by the Tibetans as a 'living god', attended the prayers. According to a Tibetan tradition, a person's 80th anniversary bears special significance and is celebrated as a momentous life

milestone. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki, who specially came to attend the celebrations, said: "I hope your life will inspire us to make the world a better place." He invited the Nobel Peace laureate to visit his state to bless the people. Two union ministers, Culture and Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma, and Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju, who is also from Arunachal Pradesh, attended the ceremony. "The bond shared by Tibet and India is centuries old. This time-tested relationship is based on culture, mutual trust and affection," Rijiju said. A representative from Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling's office read out the chief minister's greeting. Lobsang Sangay, the democratically elected leader of the Tibetan people, said: "Nobel laureates call Your Holiness as the super laureate. But lesser known are your other contributions. Your Holiness, you are a true democrat. Deeply loved and respected by your people, you have empowered us with democracy

and hope." The Dalai Lama will be in the US when he turns 80 on July 6, but Sunday was his official birthday, according to the Tibetan lunar calendar. In 1989, the Dalai Lama won the Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent struggle for Tibet. He was awarded the US Congressional Gold Medal in October 2007, even in the face of protests by China. Born Tenzin Gyatson on July 6, 1935, in Taktser hamlet in northeastern Tibet, the Dalai Lama was recognised at the age of two as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama Thubten Gyatso. He fled Tibet after a failed uprising against the Chinese rule in 1959, and based his Tibetan government-in-exile here in Himachal Pradesh. The government is not recognised by any country. The Dalai Lama has been following a 'middle-path' policy that seeks greater autonomy for Tibet rather than complete independence. However, the Chinese view him as a hostile element bent on splitting Tibet from China. India is home to around 100,000 Tibetans.

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State of fear: Survivors tell of life under IS rule

ESKI MOSUL, JUnE 21 (AP): When the Islamic State fighters burst into the Iraqi village of Eski Mosul, Sheikh Abdullah Ibrahim knew his wife was in trouble. Buthaina Ibrahim was an outspoken human rights advocate who had once run for the provincial council in Mosul. The IS fighters demanded she apply for a “repentance card.” Under the rule of the extremist group, all former police officers, soldiers and people whose activities are deemed “heretical” must sign the card and carry it with them at all times. “She said she’d never stoop so low,” her husband said. Buthaina Ibrahim was an outlier in her defiance of the Islamic State. It would cost her dearly. The “caliphate,” declared a year ago, demands obedience. Untold numbers have been killed because they were deemed dangerous to the IS, or insufficiently pious; 5-8 million endure a regime that has swiftly turned their world upside down, extending its control into every corner of life to enforce its own radical interpretation of Islamic law, or Sha-

In this photo released on March 7, 2015 by a militant website, which has been verified and is consistent with other AP reporting, a member of the Islamic State group holds the IS flag as he dismantles a cross on the top of a church in Mosul, Iraq. (AP File Photo)

riah. The Islamic State is a place where men douse themselves with cologne to hide the odor of forbidden cigarettes; where taxi drivers or motorists usually play the IS radio station, since music can get a driver 10 lashes; where women must be entirely covered, in black, and in

flat-soled shoes; where shops must close during Muslim prayers, and everyone found outdoors must attend. There is no safe way out. People vanish — their disappearance sometimes explained by an uninformative death certificate, or worse, a video of their beheading.

“People hate them, but they’ve despaired, and they don’t see anyone supporting them if they rise up,” said a 28-year-old Syrian who asked to be identified only by the nickname he uses in political activism, Adnan, in order to protect his family, which still lives under IS rule. “People feel that nobody is with them.”

The Associated Press interviewed more than 20 Iraqis and Syrians describing life under the group’s rule. One AP team travelled to Eski Mosul, a village on a bend in the Tigris River north of Mosul where residents emerged from nearly seven months under IS rule after Kurdish fighters drove the extremists out in Janu-

ary. IS forces remain dug in only a few miles away, so close that smoke is visible from fighting on the front lines. Another AP team travelled to the Turkish border cities of Gaziantep and Sanliurfa, refuges for Syrians who have fled IS territory. The picture they paint suggests the Islamic State’s “caliphate” has evolved into an entrenched pseudo-state, based on a bureaucracy of terror. Interviewees provided AP with some documents produced by the IS ruling machine — repentance cards, lists inventorying weapons held by local fighters, leaflets detailing rules of women’s dress, detailed forms for applying for permission to travel outside IS territory. All emblazoned with the IS black banner and logo “Caliphate in the path of the prophet.” Adnan described the transformation that the Syrian city of Raqqa underwent after the Islamic State took it over in January 2014. At the time, he fled, but after a few months of missing his family, the 28-year-old returned to see if he could endure life under the extremists. He lasted for almost a year in the city, now

the IS de facto capital. He spoke to AP in the Turkish border town of Gaziantep. The once colorful, cosmopolitan Syrian provincial capital has been transformed, he said. Now, women covered head to toe in black scurried quickly to markets before rushing home. Families often didn’t leave home to avoid any contact with the “Hisba” committees, the dreaded enforcers of the innumerable IS regulations. IS fighters turned a soccer stadium into a prison and interrogation center, known as “Point 11.” The city’s central square was referred to by residents as “Jaheem” Square — Hell Square, an execution site where Adnan said he saw the corpses of three men left dangling for days as a warning. Armed members of the Hisba patrolled the streets, cruising in SUVs and wearing Afghan-style baggy pants and long shirts. They sniffed people for the odor of cigarettes, and chastised women they considered improperly covered or men who wore Western clothes or hair styles. Adnan said he once was dealt 10 lashes for playing music in his car. In this world, the out-

spoken Buthaina Ibrahim was clearly in danger. The sheikh tried to save his wife, sending her away to safety, but she soon returned, missing their three daughters and two sons, he said. In early October, the militants surrounded the house and dragged her away. Not long after, Ibrahim received the death certificate. A simple sheet of paper from an “Islamic court” with a judge’s signature, it said only that Buthaina’s death was verified, nothing more. He has no idea where her body is. Delivery from IS came to Eski Mosul at the hands of Kurdish fighters. Amid the joy over liberation, many residents discarded documents from the Islamic State. But Ibrahim is keeping the death certificate as a connection to his wife, “because it has her name on it.” A former soldier in the village, Salim Ahmed, said he is keeping his repentance card. IS might be gone, but the fear it instilled in him is not. “We live very close to their front line,” he said. “One day, they might come back and ask me for my repentance card again.”

Netanyahu gives cool reception to French peace initiative Not friends yet: Japan, S Korea mark 50-yr treaty JERUSALEM, JUnE 21 (AP): Israel’s prime minister said Sunday he will “fiercely reject” any international proposals meant to bring about a solution to the conflict with the Palestinians. Benjamin Netanyahu made the remarks ahead of a visit by French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius. France has said it will propose a resolution in the United Nations Security Council with a framework for negotiations toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “The way to reach an

agreement is only through negotiations and we will fiercely reject attempts to impose international dictates,” he told his weekly Cabinet meeting. Netanyahu said that attacks against Israelis will continue with any international proposal that does not take Israel’s security concerns into account. Early Sunday, a Palestinian assailant stabbed and critically wounded an Israeli policeman in Jerusalem’s Old City. The policeman shot the attacker, critically wounding him, before collapsing and be-

ing rushed to a hospital. On Friday, a Palestinian shot an Israeli hiker to death in the West Bank. Fabius is coming to the region to sound out leaders about a planned Security Council resolution that aims to restart peace talks after a more than year-long lull. Palestinian officials and French diplomats have said the proposal would call for basing the borders between Israel and a future Palestinian state on the lines that existed before Israel captured the West Bank, east Jerusalem and Gaza Strip

in the 1967 Mideast war. It also would set a 2-year deadline for an agreement. Israel rejects a return to its pre-1967 lines, saying they are indefensible. It also opposes deadlines. Two decades of talks brokered mainly by the United States have failed to produce a two-state solution. The latest peace push, led by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, fell short in April 2014 after nine months of tense negotiations and the gaps between Israeli and Palestinian positions remain vast.

Why we get Al Jazeera urges Germany to release its journalist DOhA, JUnE 21 (IAnS): Al Jazeera has most-watched, has taken the brunt of this,” less sleep urged Germany to immediately release its acting director general of Al Jazeera netAhmed Mansour, detained at a work Mostefa Souag said. “Other counnow than our journalist Berlin airport on the request of the Egyp- tries must not allow themselves to be tools authorities. Mansour, the senior Al of this media oppression, least of all those ancestors did tian Jazeera Arabic TV journalist, was detained that respect freedom of the media as does WAShIngTOn, JUnE 21 (IAnS): Access to artificial light and electricity has shortened the hours of sleep humans get each night, says a study. “Everything we found feeds what we had predicted from laboratory or intervention studies, where researchers manipulate certain aspects of light exposure. But this is the first time we have seen this hold true in a natural setting,” said lead author Horacio de la Iglesia, biology professor at the University of Washington. The researchers compared two traditionally hunter-gatherer communities that have almost identical ethnic and sociocultural backgrounds, but differ in one key aspect - access to electricity. They wanted to see if, all other factors aside, electricity would impact people’s sleep during an average week in both the summer and winter. They found this rare scenario in northeastern Argentina, with two Toba/Qom indigenous communities living about 50 km apart. The first has 24-hour free access to electricity and can turn on lights at any time, while the second has no electricity, relying only on natural light. In their usual daily routines, the community with electricity slept about an hour less than their counterparts with no electricity. Though this study took place from 2012 to 2013, the sleep-pattern differences observed between the communities can be seen as an example of how our ancestors likely adapted their sleep behaviours as livelihoods changed and electricity became available, de la Iglesia said.

at Berlin’s Tegel airport on Saturday while trying to board a Qatar Airways flight from Berlin to Doha. In a phone call, Mansour told Al Jazeera that he would remain in custody until Monday when he would face a German judge who would decide on his case. Mansour was sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison by Cairo’s criminal court in 2014 on the charge of torturing a lawyer in Tahrir Square in 2011. He has denied the charges. In October 2014, Interpol rejected Egypt’s request for an international arrest warrant against him. “The crackdown on journalists by Egyptian authorities is wellknown. Our network, as the Arab world’s

Germany.” “Ahmed Mansour is one of the Arab world’s most respected journalists and must be released immediately,” Souag added. Describing his client’s arrest as politically motivated, Mansour’s lawyer Saad Djebbar said: “This is a ploy to terrorise Al Jazeera journalists and paralyse Al Jazeera from doing its work.” Three Al Jazeera English journalists were wrongly accused of colluding with the banned Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, the Doha-based state funded broadcaster reported. Peter Greste was released in February without charge after 300 days in detention, while two of his colleagues face a retrial.

ATTENTION CENTRAL GOVERNMENT PENSIONERS / FAMILY PENSIONERS The Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare will hold an Awareness Programme on 'Pensioners' Portal' & 'SANKALP' at Kohima from 09.30 A.M to 1.00 P.M on 26th June, 2015 at: KENGURUSE HALL, 19 ASSAM RIFLES, NEAR DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OFFICE, KOHIMA (NAGALAND) Central Government Pensioners and family pensioners are cordially invited. You are required to bring a copy of Pension Payment Order (PPO) for registration. For any clarification please contact Pensioners' Portal Cell, Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare, New Delhi (Ph.: 011-24644847; 011-24641627) Sd/-RENBONI MOZHUI Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of Nagaland Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms (PENSION CELL)

TOKYO, JUnE 21 (AP): Foreign ministers from Japan and South Korea held a rare meeting Sunday on the eve of the 50th anniversary since their countries normalized relations marred by Japan’s colonization and World War II conquest. Yet, the ties between the most important U.S. allies in Asia are so low that one hoped-for outcome of the meeting is an agreement for the countries’ leaders to just show up at Monday’s ceremonies in their respective capitals, instead of exchanging written statements. “It’s a grave situation, and what’s more serious is that Japan’s diplomacy toward South Korea has turned harsher against the backdrop of public sentiment,” said Junya Nishino, a political science professor at Keio University. Yun Byung-se’s visit Sunday was the first by a South Korean foreign minister since 2011. Yun and his Japanese counterpart, Fumio Kishida, shook hands but made no comment during the several minutes of media coverage at the outset of their highly sensitive talks. They were expected to discuss Japan’s sexual enslavement of Korean women and other outstanding issues related to wartime history. Yun is set to meet with Japan’s

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday before attending anniversary events in Tokyo. According to a poll by Japanese newspaper Asahi and South Korea’s Dong-a Ilbo, published Saturday, more than half of the respondents in both countries say their image of the other side has worsened in the past five years. The poll also found that 87 percent of South Koreans feel strongly about better relations with their neighbor, compared to 64 percent in Japan. “Trust between Japan and South Korea has been largely lost, and it’s not easy to restore it right away,” said Nishino. Abe and South Korean President Park Geun-hye have yet to hold fully fledged bilateral talks since taking office in 2012 and 2013, respectively. Washington has been concerned about its allies’ strained relations. They are rooted in Japan’s colonization of Korea, from 1910 to the end of World War II. The relations improved in the late 1990s, following Japanese apologies, cultural exchanges and a Korean pop culture boom in the 2000s, but nosedived a few years ago largely because of differences over their shared history. Many Koreans still remember Ja-

pan’s 35-year colonization as the era of brutality and humiliation, during which they were forced to use Japanese names and language while their pride, heritage and sense of identity were severely threatened. After ties were normalized, three more decades passed before Seoul officially allowed Japanese films and other popular culture back into the country. A downturn started in 2012, when then-South Korean President Lee Myung-bak visited a cluster of Seoulcontrolled islets also claimed by Japan. As public sentiment soured, ethnic Koreans in Japan, many of whom descendants of forced laborers, became target of racial insults by right-wing extremists. Anti-Korean books and magazines have become bookstore staples, while Korean pop idols who once dominated Japanese TV shows have largely disappeared, and many shops in downtown Tokyo once known as Korea Town closed. Nishino said the deterioration in relations could also be traced to South Korea’s rising economic clout and international profile, which have touched a nerve for many Japanese, who have lost confidence in their own leadership amid economic slump and political disarray.

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COPA AMERICA: Argentina beats Jamaica Murray beats Troicki to reach Queen's final Paraguay, Uruguay advance to quarters

LA SERENA, juNE 21 (AP): Defending champion Uruguay and Paraguay drew 1-1 in their last group game and both advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals on Saturday. Jose Maria Gimenez put Uruguay in front in the 29th minute on a header, and Lucas Barrios leveled with his own header a minute before halftime. Both teams had chances in the second half, though neither grabbed control. The game was a rematch of the 2011 final in Buenos Aires, where Uruguay won 3-0. The draw suited both teams, though defender Gimenez said that was never the intention. "There was a lot to play for â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the prestige, wearing the national team shirt," Gimenez said. "None of the teams here are playing for a draw, nor to lose." Edinson Cavani, Uruguay's leader with Luis Suarez banned from the tournament, has done little so far. He had at least three clear openings to score. On his best chance, Cavani was stopped in the 68th by Paraguay goalkeeper Justo Villar on a point-blank shot. Paraguay has had a strong tournament, drawing with Uruguay and Argentina. "I'm very happy to show off the strength that Paraguay has," Argentinaborn Barrios said. "It's an important team, and we've shown that right from the first match. We are stronger than ever." In Group B, Paraguay has five points, and Uruguay four. Argentina, on four, also advanced before its late game against Jamaica. Bolivia and Chile advanced on Friday from Group A, with Group C matches wrapping up on Sunday. The quarterfinals begin on Wednesday. Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after scoring against Jamaica during a Copa America Group B soccer match at the Sausalito Stadium in Vina del Mar, Chile, Saturday, June 20. (AP Photo)

VINA DEL MAR, juNE 21 (AP): Argentina defeated Jamaica 1-0 in Lionel Messi's 100th game with the national team on Saturday, securing first place in its Copa America group. Striker Gonzalo Higuain scored an 11thminute winner for the title favorites, which had already secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the South American tournament. Argentina reached seven points with the victory in Group B, two points more than Paraguay, which earlier in the day drew Uruguay 1-1 in La Serena. Defending champion Uruguay ended with four points but advanced as one of the besttwo third-place finishers.

Jamaica, eliminated before the match began, finished the tournament with zero points and no goals scored. By finishing first in the group, Argentina will get to play the quarterfinals against the secondbest third-place finisher in all three groups. Argentina is trying to end a 22-year title drought. It hasn't won a significant trophy since the 1993 Copa America in Ecuador, when Messi was only six years old. "We reached the first goal, which was to advance in first place," Messi said. "We played a great first half and we could've scored more, but in the second we didn't have the same intensity, everything was slower.

In the knockout matches we can't let that happen." Messi put in a lackluster performance in his milestone match. His most significant chance came in the 56th, when his lob shot from the top of the area was barely stopped by the outstretched arms of Jamaica goalkeeper Dwayne Miller. The mediocre performance didn't affect Messi's popularity, though. After the final whistle, Jamaican striker Deshorn Brown was seen taking a selfie with the Barcelona star before the teams left the field. Argentina outplayed Jamaica from the beginning at the Sausalito Stadium. It created a series of scoring chances, especially in

the first half, but had difficulties capitalizing on the opportunities. Twice it hit the crossbar of goalkeeper Miller. "The second half was boring," Argentina coach Gerardo Martino said. "We were in control but didn't have enough quickness to be able to threaten Jamaica or any other rival. If we play like this in future games we will be in trouble." Higuain, in his 50th match with the national team, scored the winner with a right-footed strike from near the penalty spot, turning in front of three Jamaican defenders before sending a low shot into the net after a pass by Angel Di Maria. Jamaica, focused on the upcoming Gold

Cup, tried to push forward near the end but it wasn't enough to get the equalizer. "In the first half we had too much respect for Argentina, the second-best team in the world," Jamaica's German coach Winfried Schafer said. "The players were nervous facing Messi, Di Maria, (Javier) Mascherano." The Argentines won the previous four Copa Americas played in Chile, the last in 1991. The World Cup finalists hosted the South American tournament in 2011, but Messi and his teammates were eliminated by eventual champion Uruguay in the quarterfinals. Argentina lost consecutive Copa America finals to Brazil in 2004 and 2007.

Andy Murray of Britain plays a return to Viktor Troicki of Serbia during their semifinal tennis match at the Queen's Championships in London, Sunday, June 21. (AP Photo)

LONDON, juNE 21 (REuTERS): London (AFP) - Andy Murray successfully completed the first part of his hectic Queen's Club schedule as the world number three reached the final with a 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) victory over Serbia's Viktor Troicki. Heavy rain on Saturday had forced the suspension of Murray's semifinal in the first set and left the Scot needing to do double duty on Sunday to win the Wimbledon warm-up event for a record-equalling fourth time. The 28-year-old will be playing his fourth Queen's final -- and his first final on grass since his historic Wimbledon triumph in 2013 -- when he faces South Africa's Kevin Anderson in a match scheduled to start not before 1425BST. It will be Murray's 50th tour-level final and his fifth of a season which has included titles in Madrid and Munich and runners-up finishes at the Australian Open and the Miami Masters. Anderson will be well rested after blitzing his way into his first Queen's final with 34 aces in a 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 6-3 win over French seventh seed Gilles Simon on Saturday, taking his tally for the tournament to 96.

But Murray isn't too concerned about his busy schedule as he has already won twice in a day this year, seeing off Lukas Rosol and Roberto Bautista Agut to clinch the Munich title last month. "I'll see my physio, get stretched out, get some food and shower. I enjoy playing big servers. My return has always been the strongest part of my game," Murray said. Murray has now won all seven of his meetings with Troicki, who was unable to exact revenge for some scathing criticism from the Scot over his refusal to take a drugs test in 2013. Branded "unprofessional" by Murray and given an 18-month ban that was eventually reduced to a year, Troicki had managed to rebuild his career impressively, rising to 25th in the rankings and reaching the Stuttgart final last week. But Murray was beginning to dictate the tempo on Saturday before the rain arrived at 3-3, just after Troicki needed a medical time-out when his shoulder had popped out and back in again after an awkward stumble. On the resumption of play on Sunday morning, Murray immediately broke

with a fine drop shot and then sublime lob on the run for a 4-3 lead. Troicki, playing in a pair of brightly coloured sunglasses, looked tentative as he tested out his injury and a woefully miscued smash into the net was followed by a double fault to gift-wrap the first set for Murray. The Scot had dropped just two points since the restart, but there were signs he may have got a little overconfident when he indulged in a rare spot of banter with the crowd, shouting 'ta' in response to a cry of 'good shot' from a spectator. Soon after that moment of levity, the twotime Grand Slam winner found himself in trouble as he drilled a backhand into the net to give Troicki a break in the fifth game. The rude awakening jolted Murray back to his 'A' game and he broke back for 4-4 when Troicki dumped a volley into net. Troicki was still a danger with his big serve and clever ground-strokes and Murray had to stay on top form as a high-class second set peaked in the tie-break when the Scot won a majestic match point to seal his morning's work in just over an hour.

Ward beats Paul Smith in Shah spins Pakistan to thumping win in Sri Lanka long-awaited return to ring

OAKLAND, juNE 21 (AP): As soon as Andre Ward found his stride following his lengthy layoff, the fight quickly came to an end. Ward made a triumphant return to the ring and delighted his home crowd when he stopped England's Paul Smith in the ninth round Saturday night in a nontitle fight. "It took some time to get the ring rust off," Ward said. "I started with the jab. I wanted to come out big bang and get a first round KO but I have a great coach and he told me to take my time and the knockout will come." Ward (28-0, 15 knockouts) was fighting for the first time in 19 months because of a protracted legal dispute with his former promoter, the late Dan Goosen. He dominated from the start against the former British champion Smith (35-6), winning every round on all three judges' scorecards. Smith's corner threw in the white towel to stop the fight in the ninth round with Smith's face covered with blood. "I know there's another level I can be at where I'm not thinking about anything," Ward said. "There's another level of sharpness and being crisp that I have. ... I felt like I did good tonight but I know I have better." Smith spent most of the fight in defensive mode, trying to block Ward's many punches instead of throwing many of his own. Smith did stagger Ward with a big right hand in the seventh, but Ward responded with a flurry and Smith was cut late in the round. "I know what he was trying to do," Ward said. "He was trying to lure me in then hit me with the big right hand. He hit me with a couple of good shots but

GALLE, juNE 21 (REuTERS): Yasir Shah claimed seven second innings wickets in a spectacular display of leg-spin bowling to destroy Sri Lanka as Pakistan crushed the hosts by 10 wickets in the first test to go 1-0 up in the three-match series at Galle on Sunday. The 29-year-old spinner, who had claimed two wickets in the first innings, took a career-best 7-76 in the second before Pakistan chased down the 90-run victory target in a little over 11 overs to register their first test win in Sri Lanka since 2006. Openers Mohammad Hafeez (46) and Ahmed Shehzad (43) scored briskly to seal the victory even after rain had washed out four sessions of the contest on the first two days at the Galle International Stadium. While Shah was the wrecker-in-chief, paceman Wahab Riaz claimed 2-46. Dimuth Karunaratne Andre Ward, right, punches Paul Smith during the fifth round of a cruiserweight boxing (79) was the highest scorer match in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, June 20. Ward won when Smith's corner threw in the for the hosts who folded towel in the ninth round. (AP Photo)

he didn't hurt me." Ward landed more big punches in the eighth as blood started dripping down the left side of Smith's face. The round ended with a stare down between the two fighters to the delight of the partisan crowd of 9,016. Another cut opened in the ninth as Smith's face was covered with blood before the fight was called at 1:46 of the round on a technical knockout after trainer Joe Gallagher threw in the towel. "Smith was taking unnecessary punishment," Gallagher said. "Andre kept cutting open that cut over his eye. Blood was pooling over his eye. It was a war we didn't want to continue." Smith said he thought he broke his nose on Ward's final combination before the fight was stopped. "The towel couldn't have come soon enough," Smith said. Ward had not fought since winning a lopsid-

ed unanimous decision against Edwin Rodriguez to defend his WBA super middleweight title in November 2013. The absence from the ring stemmed from the dispute with Goosen, who died in September 2014. The fight was just Ward's second since beating Carl Froch in December 2011 in the Super Six super middleweight tournament final. Ward also dealt with a shoulder injury that forced him to the sideline before the dispute with Goosen. After Goosen's death, Ward reached an undisclosed settlement with the promoter's family and signed with Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports. He was using the fight against Smith as a tuneup to work off some of the rust that had accumulated. "I'm just so happy to be back in the boxing ring," Ward said. "It's been a long time. It was creeping up on two years." Smith weighed in for

the 172-pound fight at 176.4 pounds on Friday. ESPN reported Smith's weight was 184.4 pounds at a second weigh-in Saturday. "It was a genuine mistake," Smith said. "I apologized to the team. My fault." The bout brought out some big names, including NBA MVP Stephen Curry, who carried Ward's title belt into the ring before the fight. Curry got a thunderous ovation a day after the Golden State Warriors' championship parade. Seattle running back and Oakland native Marshawn Lynch, boxer Miguel Cotto and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick also were on hand, although Kaepernick was booed loudly by the East Bay fans who usually back the Raiders. The co-feature between junior featherweights Antonio Nieves (12-0-1) and Stephon Young (13-0-2) ended in a split draw.

for 206, leaving Pakistan to score only 90 in the final session to win the match. After Sri Lanka resumed the final day on 63-2, Shah struck with the first ball of the day with nightwatchman Dilruwan Perera offering no shot to a ball that went to hit his off-stump. Karunaratne and Lahiru Thirimanne (44) then added 69 runs for the fourth wicket to steady the ship before wheels came off Sri Lanka's innings.

Thirimanne, who hit Riaz for two boundaries in the same over, edged the bowler to slip where Younus Khan took the catch. Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews looked in discomfort against Riaz but was unlucky to be adjudged caught out at short leg. Mathews immediately sought a review, convinced he did not nick it and replay did not suggest any edge either but the original decision stayed, prompting the

batsman to leave the field shaking his head. Karunaratne then succumbed to a rush of blood, charging out to Shah only to miss the ball and get stumped, a poor way to end an otherwise patient innings. Shah dismissed Kithuruwan Vithanage to complete his only second test five-for and Sri Lanka soon came apart. The teams move to Colombo for the second test starting on Thursday.

Phelps wins 200 butterfly at Pro Swim meet

Michael Phelps swims during the finals of the Men's 200M Butterfly in the evening session of Day 3 at the George F. Haines International Swim Center in Santa Clara, Calif. on June 20. (Photo: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports)

NORTh CAROLINA, juNE 21 (REuTERS): Michael Phelps took a positive step forward in his attempts to make the U.S. team for the Rio Olympics when he posted his fastest time in the 200 metres butterfly since he launched his

comeback. The 18-time Olympic gold medallist clocked 1:57.62 to win the event at the Pro Swim Series meet in Santa Clara, California, though he was still three seconds slower than the fastest time of the year set

by Japan's Daiya Seto. "I would have like to have finished a little better but we have been doing things in workout that I haven't done a long time in butterfly," he said in a poolside interview. "Having that confidence back helped

me." Seto clocked 1:54.56 last month. The American is coming off a high-altitude training stint and said he did not know whether he would even try to qualify for the event for next year's Rio Olympics. "We haven't really seen much progression in this event over the last couple of years," said Phelps, a two-time Olympic champion in the event. "I came into tonight wanting to do 1:57 and I did it. I'm not sure what's going to happen over the next year, but I'm just happy to do that (1:57) because I think it's going to help me a lot in the 100." The 29-year-old, who retired after the 2012 Olympics but launched a comeback last year, will not contest August's world championships in Russia, due to a drink driving conviction last year.

Entertainment Alia Bhatt, Sonakshi and Anushka raise their voice against Yulin Dog Meat Eating Festival

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ndian film fraternity members like Sonakshi Sinha, Kunal Khemmu, Anushka Sharma and Alia Bhatt have come forward to urge their fans to sign a petition asking the President of the People's Republic of China to ban the Yulin Dog Meat Eating Festival. Just like their Hollywood counterparts, Bollywood celebrities have come out in support of the petition on Change.org, which has requested that "the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region government must cancel the 'Dog Meat Festival' that is held on June 22 in Yulin". "As foreigners who have great respect for the Chinese people and Chinese civilization, we are saddened to learn that the Yulin 'Dog Meat Festival' still exists in a modern civilised society. We believe that this event has no place in the 21st century," the petition reads. Indian celebrities have taken to social networking platforms to raise their voices against the festival, which involves beating, boiling and burning dogs alive. "This has GOT to STOP!! Share, RT, create awareness and sign the petition. #StopYuLin2015," Sonakshi tweeted. Anushka Sharma shared: "Animals don't As per reports, over consumption annually. have a voice. YOU do! HELP while singer Anushka Man- stop the inhumane killing end this CRUELTY . Sign d chanda tweeted: "Please of dogs for this dog meat 10,000 dogs are killed at PETA (People for the Ethipetition #StopYuLin2015", sign & share this petition to festival #StopYuLin2015." this festival for human cal Treatment of Animals),

a global non-profit corporation animal rights group, that undertook an Asia undercover investigation to reveal the gruesome reality of the Yulin 'fest' to the world, is appreciative of celebrity support to the cause of stopping the practice. "From Bollywood to Hollywood, celebrities are speaking out against the butchering of dogs in China, leading to widespread awareness and international condemnation of this atrocity, thereby adding immense pressure on China to spare the animals' lives and to relegate this cruel festival to the history books," Poorva Joshipura, CEO, PETA India, told IANS. "PETA is also asking consumers to help by choosing not to buy leather as Chinese dogs are also used to make belts, gloves and other products sold on to unsuspecting consumers around the world," Joshipura added. Their investigation revealed "deeply disturbing" facts about how dogs are bludgeoned to death in China so that their skin can be turned into leather gloves, belts, jacket collar trim, cat toys and other items. At the slaughterhouse, one employee told the investigator that the facility bludgeons and skins 100 to 200 dogs a day, read a description of a video on the official PETA website.

Joe Manganiello “waited four and a half years” for Sofia Vergara to be single

he 'Magic Mike XXL' star, who is now engaged to the 'Modern Family' actress, admits he jumped on a plane to take her out to dinner as soon as he heard she had split from ex-fiancé Nick Loeb last year. The 38-year-old actor said: ''The [editorial director] of PEOPLE [magazine], Jess Cagle, knew I'd had the hots for Sofia for years, and emailed me saying she had just become single. I immediately got in touch with [her co-star] Jesse Tyler Ferguson and was like, 'Jesse, I don't know what her emotional state is, but you gotta tell her I want to take her out.' ''He gave me her number, I called and she was like, 'I'm shooting this movie in New Orleans. Why don't we go out when I

Pamela honoured by royalty in Italy for her work protecting wildlife

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amela Anderson has been honoured for her work protecting marine life. The 47-yearold star has been visiting Italy this week and on Saturday was officially named 'Countessa de' Gigli' by self-declared royal Prince Stefan of Montenegro. The former Baywatch star took to her official Pamela Anderson Foundation Instagram and shared the moment, saying simply: 'Santa Margherita, Italy Countessa de' Gigli' Stefan Cernetic's royal roots are questionable, however, even though he is described on his website as 'the head of the family that ruled Montenegro, Albania and Serbia from the XIV century to the second half of the XVIII century.' At the ceremony, which took place in Genoa, Italy, the blonde bombshell could be seen in a cream wrap dress with her blonde locks styled in bouncy curls. She knelt before the prince who

laid a sword on her shoulder as he declared her Countess of Giglio. Montenegro hasn't had a monarchy since 1918 and 55-year-old Stefan has been described by one website as a fake whose 'claimed links to European Royalty are obscure and not to be relied upon.' Pamela didn't seem to mind though and the Barb Wire star happily accepted the honour, with her sons Brandon, 18, and Dylan, 17, also receiving knighthoods. The occasion was explained on her website: On Monday, October 20th, 2014 Pamela Anderson was awarded The Dame of Grand Cross of the most prestigious knighthood title of Constantine Order of Saint George by Prince Cernetic, the hereditary Prince of Montenegro for her courageous contribution to the protection of marine life and the conservation of wildlife.

Olivia Culpo confirms split from Nick Jonas

livia Culpo has confirmed her split from Nick Jonas after almost two years of dating. The 23-year-old shared a message with fans on Friday night, speaking about her broken heart. 'Your heart just breaks, that's all. Heartbreak is hard but you find more and more things to be grateful for every day,' Olivia wrote on Instagram, along with a photo of a Los Angeles sunset. She added: 'One of those things is all of you. Thank you all. Yes I'm going to be okay and I love u guys so so much. Every day is a blessing.' That evening she was also spotted enjoying a girls' night out with friends as she tried to get over the break-up, and was spotted arriving

for dinner at Gracias Madre in West Hollywood. The beauty queen started dating the Jonas Brothers star, 22, after meeting at the 2013 Miss Universe pageant (Olivia won the title the previous year). Nick is yet to comment on the split, instead posting a photo which showed him performing on stage two hours after Olivia's message, and the words: 'Indianapolis you were awesome thanks for having me.' The couple sparked rumours of a split last week, when they were both in New York City but not seen together. A source told Dailymail. com that the two stars - who were last seen together in mid-May at the Billboard Music Awards - had booked to stay in separate hotels.

get back?' I was like, 'No way. I waited four and a half years for you to be single. I'm not going to miss my window.' ''I got on a plane to New Orleans and took her out. Best decision ever.'' Joe also credits the 42-year-old beauty for helping him to hone his moves from the sequel of the stripper film. He said: ''I studied ballet. And I'm marrying a Colombian woman. Any family dinner turns into a dance party.'' Despite being known for his ripped muscles, the former 'True Blood' hunk claims he eats what he likes when he isn't working. He told Britain's Glamour magazine: ''When I'm working out for a job, I push myself. But when I'm off, if I wanna have fried chicken and waffles three times a day, I'll do it.''

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Colin Farrell: I was once a mistaken attempted murder suspect

uperstar Colin Farrell has confessed he was once a mistaken suspect in an attempted-murder case. The 39-year-old actor talked about the terrifying ordeal on "The Tonight Show", starring Jimmy Fallon, during a game called "True Confessions", reported People magazine. "I was supposed to bring my mother to the airport. I was in Sydney, Australia, and I was pulled in by the cops and they showed me a photo fit of a pencil sketch of the guy that had attempted to murder this other gentleman, had beat him up and

left him in his own apartment and set the apartment on fire and split, thereby leaving the guy to burn to death and it was 'me.' "They said, 'What do you think about that picture?' And I went, 'I, I, I think I'm in trouble'," he said. Farrell said at the time he was just a teen who liked to party. "I was there for about six hours and then, thankfully, a friend of mine had kept a journal, and that particular night and that particular time, we were at a party on the other side of town, doing ecstasy," he added.

Rosberg gets the jump on Hamilton Rampant Germany, gritty

China advance into quarters

Second placed Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, left sprays champagne on the winner Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg of Germany, as third placed Williams driver Felipe Massa of Brazil, center, looks on, following the Formula One Grand Prix race, at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, southern Austria, Sunday, June 21. (AP Photo)

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SPIELBERG, JuNE 21 (REuTERS): Nico Rosberg won the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix for the second year in a row in a Mercedes one-two finish with team mate Lewis Hamilton on Sunday. Hamilton's overall championship lead was cut to 10 points, after eight of the 19 races, with the Briton starting on pole position but beaten crucially into the first corner by the determined German. The victory was Rosberg's third of the season, to Hamilton's four, and left him on 159 points to his team mate's 169. "I will try from now on," grinned Rosberg when asked why he did not drive every race like that. Any hopes of a thrilling chase to the end were dashed when the double world champion, who finished 3.8 seconds behind, collected a fivesecond penalty for a pit lane infringement on the 35th of the 71 laps. "Nico did a fantastic job today. He was quicker during the race, I had a bad start which lost me ground," said Hamilton in podium interviews conducted by former F1 racer Gerhard Berger. "I was pushing as hard as I could."

Brazilian Felipe Massa finished a distant third for Mercedes-powered Williams after holding off Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, who had lost crucial seconds on his one pitstop when the wheel gun jammed on his right rear tyre. "I just managed to keep the line and not make any mistake and just use a little bit of experience," said Massa, who started on pole last year, after his 40th career podium. Vettel's team mate Kimi Raikkonen and McLaren's Fernando Alonso collided and crashed into the barriers at the second corner, bringing out the safety car for five laps as the wreckage was removed. The McLaren ended up on top of the Ferrari, fortunately without hitting Raikkonen's head or hands, and perched on the barriers. SCARY MOMENT Alonso, who had started on the back row of the grid after collecting a 25-place drop following engine and gearbox changes, said the collision with his former Ferrari team mate had been a scary moment. "The start was very good. Kimi had a lot of wheel spin out of turn two. We were

overtaking him and he lost the car on the left. I was on the left. I could not see anything. I looked in the mirror and saw a car under my car," he said. "I jumped quickly to see he was OK. I saw he was so I was happy," added the Spaniard, who waited for Raikkonen to get out of the car before they walked away together. Williams's Valtteri Bottas finished fifth, ahead of 2015 Le Mans 24 Hours winner Nico Hulkenberg in a Force India and Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado seventh for Lotus. Max Verstappen, the 17-year-old Dutch rookie, was eighth for Toro Rosso after struggling to control his car on worn tyres at the end and Mexican Sergio Perez made it a double points finish for Force India. Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo grabbed a consolation point for the unhappy hosts with 10th place on a cloudy day with occasional sunshine but none of the rain some had hoped for. Only 14 cars finished the race, with both the Honda-powered McLarens out of action after just 10 laps in another dismal afternoon for the former champions.

England win thrilling series

LONDON, JuNE 21 (REuTERS): Jonny Bairstow bludgeoned a brilliant 83 not out in Durham to lead England to a three-wicket win over New Zealand on the Duckworth-Lewis method on Saturday, earning a 3-2 victory in the fivematch series of one-dayers. In a rain-affected final game, Bairstow's classy knock and a hard-hitting 41 in 30 deliveries from Sam Billings helped England chase down a revised total of 192 from 26 overs with six balls to spare. New Zealand hit 283/9 off 50 overs and looked to be heading for a comfortable victory after takplayers celebrate with the trophy after winning the series at the end of the one day ing several early wickets. England international match between England and New Zealand at the Riverside cricket ground, Wicketkeeper-batsman Chester-le-Street, England, Saturday, June 20. (AP Photo) Bairstow, replacing the injured Jos Buttler, then produced an innings worthy of a thrilling series that yielded more than 3,000 runs for the first time in a fivematch ODI encounter. England, who won the toss and opted to bowl, broke through in the first over when New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum (6) played on to a delivery from Steven Finn. Martin Guptill (67) and Kane Williamson (50) then shared a stand of 94 before Ben Stokes dismissed the pair and the Kiwis were reduced to 155/4 when leg-spinner Adil Rashid bowled Mitchell Santner (2). Grant Elliott was on 35 when he was stumped and the tourists looked to be in trouble when leftarm seamer David Willey removed Ross Taylor (47) and Luke Ronchi (2). New Zealand finished with a flourish when Ben Wheeler blasted a quickfire undefeated 39 that included 16 runs off the last three balls of the innings. After a rain delay England's reply got off to a dismal start with spinner Santner removing Alex Hales (1), Joe Root (4) and Eoin Morgan (0) to reduce the hosts to 20/3. Stokes (17) quickly came and went and New Zealand were in complete control when opener Jason Roy was dismissed for 12 to leave his team 45/5. An unflustered Bairstow, however, turned the game around with his 60-ball innings.

EDMONTON, JuNE 21 (REuTERS): Two-time champions Germany and a resurgent China reached the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup after contrasting victories in the first matches of the knockout phase of the competition on Saturday. Germany crushed Sweden 4-1 in Ottawa with Celia Sasic scored in each half against a disappointing Swedish side. Anja Mittag and Dzsenifer Marozsan also found the target for the pre-tournament favourites. A 12th minute goal from Wang Shanshan was all that separated China from a lively Cameroon with some resilient defending ensured a place in the last eight for the 1999 runners-up. The knockout phase continues on Sunday with Brazil taking on Australia, France up against South Korea and hosts Canada facing Switzerland. Germany's resounding victory against a traditionally strong Sweden sent a clear message that Silvia Neid's team have a real chance to go all the way and join their male counterparts as world champions. "Every German player seems to be comfortable with the ball ... we had a hard time defensively," said Sweden coach Pia Sundhage. "If you want to win that kind of game when Germany is playing well you need everything to go your way and unfortunately it did not," she said. Neid found no need for false modesty about the performance of the 2003

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Germany's Celia Sasic (13) and Sweden's Amanda Ilestedt (14) look for the ball during the second half of a FIFA Women's World Cup soccer game in Ottawa, Ontario, on June 20. (AP Photo)

and 2007 champions. "We were clearly the better team and that's why we won ... I think (Sweden) did well but we didn't allow them to make much of it," she said. "We played well but we're not world champions yet ... we're human beings, not robots," she said. China's win came without their head coach Hao

Wei on the bench as he served a one-match suspension but his assistant Chang Wei Wei was delighted with the way his players stuck at their task. "They were resilient and brave. They were like warriors for 90 minutes," he said. China will face the winner of the match between the second ranked

U.S. and Colombia in Edmonton on Monday with Cameroon counterpart Enow Ngachu thinking the Chinese could produce an upset if they meet the United States in the next round. "They defend very well and looking at the way they defend I think they have chances to beat the United States," he said.

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