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The chief danger in life is that you may take too many precautions

Sister Nirmala: An able bearer of Mother Teresa’s legacy

Water quality is deteriorating, reveals survey

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reflections

By Sandemo Ngullie

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Economic growth failing to help world’s poorest kids

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Childline 1098 launched in Kohima

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“Child abuse starts from our own house. Every child has the right to live a dignified life. We cannot rob them of their childhood,” said Dellirose M Sakhrie, Secretary, Department of Social welfare during the Yes. i am the chief of power launching of Childline 1098, department. What is your Kohima on June 23 in Kohima. complaint?

Most cases of child abuse involve domestic helpers who The Morung Express are trafficked from other states, Sakhrie while also pointPoll QuEsTion noted ing out the trend of Inter-disVote on www.morungexpress.com trict trafficking where the trafsMs your answer to 9862574165 ficked children mostly come from Eastern Nagaland.

Do you feel any positive vibe since the formation CHILDLINE1098, a nationof the ‘opposition-less’ al 24 hour free phone emergenNagaland government? cy outreach service for children in need of care and protection Yes no others is a project of the Ministry of Women & Child Development. It was launched in collaboration with the Nagaland Voluntary Health Association (NVHA).

Sakhrie pointed out that the Morung Express news problems children face in modern society are complex and Dimapur | June 23 manifold in nature, involving A major fire was averted health, education etc. “We have at Naharbari, Dimapur children who are in conflict and on June 23 after flames in contact with conflict. Many engulfed a vehicle repairs of these are kept in the closet for centre. No human casu- fear that it will mar the family or alty was reported but fire- the clan,” mentioned Sakhrie, men informed that four who also emphasized the need vehicles were destroyed for the community as well as in the blaze. According government officials working in to the Fire & Emergency such programs to be sensitive to Services (F&ES), the fire the issues children face today. erupted at Saramati MoFurther stating that the tors, located along NH 29, government alone cannot Naharbari. It was around 6:30 am. The flames raged for about an hour before firemen could bring it under control. Four fire trucks and 12 firemen were pressed into service, the F&ES informed. Electrical short circuit was KOHIMA, JUNE 23 (MExN): suspected to have caused The Nagaland Public Service the fire though it could Commission (NPSC) has innot be ascertained. Loss formed that the Combined of property, including the Technical Examination (CTE) four destroyed vehicles, for Civil Engineering (degree) was estimated at around paper 2 has been re-scheduled to be held on July 21 at 9:00 am.

Rs. 30 lakh.

A press note from the NPSC stated that the examination for the particular paper, which was scheduled to have been held on June 22, was cancelled beMorung Express news cause a packet (No 22) containing the question booklets (Sl Dimapur | June 23

Fire at motor repairs shop

naga children playing around a monolith in Tenning under Peren district. Childline 1098, a national 24 hour free phone emergency outreach service for children in need of care and protection was launched in Kohima today. (Morung File Photo)

tackle the situation, Sakhrie expressed the need for the participation of local bodies and said, “It is the collective responsibility of all the stakeholders, the community as a whole.”

Daisy Mezhür, President, NVHA while giving the introductory message posited on the support of people and not charity. Avik Mitra, Sr. Program Coordinator, CHILDINE India Foundation, Kolkata gave an introduction on CHILDLINE on its roles activities.

The Society Director, ICPS, Nagaland pointed out reasons why people in Naga society do not come forward and report cases. The Director said that one of the biggest reasons for this is the hesitant attitude of people who do not want to get directly involved and the ignorance of the people in approaching the right authority.

“There are so many child related issues that is growing at an alarming rate,” stated the Director.

Subonenba Longkumer CHILDLINE Nodal officer, Dimapur (initiated in 2011) stated that the CHILDLINE Dimapur has received more than 6000 phone calls in three years. The helpline, he informed, took up 600 cases. “Many people say that there is no child related problems in Nagaland, that we don’t have child labour in Nagaland. But what is happening in Delhi, it is happening here in Nagaland. Lots of things are happening here. The only problem is we are not sensitive to the issue. We are not listening to the grievances. There is no heart at all to see children in need of us today,” stated Longkumer .

The program was graced by Dellirose M Sakhrie, Secretary,

Department of Social welfare as the Chief Guest with Mezhi Sorhie, CHILDLINE collaborative organization Kohima. Special renditions were performed

by Children of Kohima Orphanage Destitute Home and CHILDLINE Kohima. A prayer was invoked by Magdaline Ezung, Pastor, Faith Harvest Church, Kohima.

CHILDLINE 1098 is national 24 hour free phone emergency outreach service for children in need of care and protection linking them to services for long term care and rehabilitation. Any child or concerned adult on behalf of the child can dial 1098 to access emergency assistance. It functions under the aegis of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. It is operational in 330 cities/districts in India.

NEW DELHI, JUNE 23 (AP): Global resolve to rescue impoverished children from lives of squalor, disease and hunger has fallen short, with economic development in many countries still leaving millions of the most vulnerable behind, according to a UNICEF report released Tuesday.

The data show a bleak situation: The world’s poorest children are almost twice as likely to die before their 5th birthday as children from wealthier homes, and the proportion of those dying within days of being born is even increasing.

“This is outrageous,” UNICEF’s Executive Director Anthony Lake told reporters in a teleconference highlighting the report’s assessment of U.N. development goals laid out in 2000 for targeting poverty, hunger, gender inequality, illiteracy and other areas. While the world has seen unprecedented economic growth in the last 25 years, the benefits have rolled out unevenly with nations focusing on national data averages that can obscure enormous inequalities between the rich and the poor, the report says.

So while the number of people living in extreme poverty has gone from 1.9 billion worldwide in 1990 to 1 billion today, 47 percent are still younger than 18. And while 46 million more children are in primary school, the 58 million still out of school are five times more likely to be poor, the report shows.

That means poverty is likely to endure for millions of people, ultimately limiting the full potential of economic growth, Lake said.

In India, the problem is particularly bad despite more than a decade of robust economic expansion, with 50 percent of the coun-

try’s 1.2 billion people younger than 24, and 60 percent living in poverty on less than $2 a day. Children living in grinding poverty can be seen almost everywhere — sleeping on sidewalks, begging at traffic intersections or relying on state-run lunch programs to provide their only full meal for the day.

That poverty also drives children into dangerous situations like early marriage or unsafe jobs just to secure a bit of food or help their families. Last year, India was both honored and embarrassed when child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi won the Nobel Peace Prize for decades of work against child labor and slavery.

If nations don’t start focusing on their most vulnerable, another 68 million children will die before they are 5 by 2030, while another 119 million will be chronically malnourished, the agency warned. Open defecation, which in India alone leads to pathogenic diseases that kill 700,000 children every year, will also remain a vicious public health threat.

The report noted some progress toward improving public health among the poorest children, with chronic malnutrition decreasing 41 percent worldwide since 1990 and under-5 mortality dropping by more than a half. In addition, maternal mortality has fallen 45 percent, while more than 2 billion gained access to cleaner drinking water.

But the violent conflicts in Africa and the Middle East and natural disasters like Nepal’s massive earthquake in April or Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines in 2013 can stymie or even reverse progress if countries do not have stable institutions that can withstand such shocks.

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CTE Civil Engineering Paper-II Urban transformation: cities exam rescheduled for July 21 are the modern mission fields

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One electrocuted in Dimapur

In a tragic incident, one person was killed after coming into contact with a live electric pole in Dimapur on June 23.

The incident occurred at Duncan Basti, near Cornerstone Higher Secondary School bordering Bor-Lengri. The deceased was identified as one E. Nyakhu (25 years), who hailed from Yangkhao village in Mon district, and was resident of Bor-Lengri.

According to the police, the person was electrocuted after touching a pole, which was leaking electric current. A case was registered to investigate aspects of negligence, the police added.

Meanwhile, the Power department said that the fault causing the leakage of current was rectified.

The deceased reportedly got into contact with a GI pipe erected to support a weakening electric pole.

No 600151-600200) was “found damaged.” The NPSC claimed that this was “most likely due to casual handling during transportation.”

It further said that “having detected the partially damaged packet,” the Controller of Examination brought the matter to the notice of the candidates and asked them to verify the same.

The candidates after verifying the damaged packet, according to the NPSC, found that “all the 50 (fifty) booklets with seal were

intact.”

The candidates however requested the Commission for reexamination of the concerned paper through a written representation. This was agreed to by the NPSC “in order to maintain complete transparency and fairness.”

The NPSC further clarified that neither the candidates nor the UCEAN had alleged of any tampering or leakage of question paper except “...one envelope containing the question booklets was found loose.”

Governor Acharya accused of ‘saffronizing’ education

GUWAHAtI, JUNE 23 (IANS): Hundreds of Congress workers on Tuesday held a demonstration in front of Raj Bhavan here and shouted slogans against the governor, who is holding the additional charge of Assam governor besides of Nagaland.

The ruling Congress in Assam has urged President Pranab Mukherjee to either restrain Assam Governor PB Acharya or relieve him of his additional responsibility.

The party alleged that some of the recent statements of the governor have lowered the sanctity and dignity of the office of the highest constitutional authority of Assam.

The Congress leaders also sent a memorandum to President Pranab Mukherjee and said that Acharya has not only

been discharging his duties in Assam like an agent of a particular political party but “also trying to saffronize” education in Assam.

“Like on June 20, Acharya while addressing a public rally in Silchar said that during the 60 years of Congress rule in India, the party had exploited and looted the country more than the Mughals and British during their rule in our country,” the memorandum pointed out.

“The derogatory statements against an 129-year-old political party, one of the oldest political party in the world, is not only an insult to the martyrs and champions of the freedom movement in our country. The APCC condemns such unwanted, irresponsible and politically motivated statements of governor,” said APCC spokesman and for-

mer Assam minister Ripun Bora.

He said the acting governor of Assam has been behaving like a spokesman of an opposition political party by violating the constitutional conventions.

“The governor has recently nominated 10 members to the Court of Dibrugarh University in the capacity as chancellor of the university. However, contrary to the established norms that these persons should have strong academic and good social reputation, at least four of these nominated members do not have any such background except that they all have RSS background,” Bora said.

Since he assumed the charge of the state, the governor has been at loggerhead with the Congress-ruled state government, particularly with Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.

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ditional approaches of mission and ministry need to be drastically replaced by more relevant, contextual and innovative approach.

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“Traditional form of ministry has changed. In today’s world, mission talk is not about going to the most remote part of rural areas to spread God’s word. Cities have become the modern mission fields,” informed Rev Dr Atul Aghamkar, Director for National Center for Urban Transformation, to pastors here in Dimapur.

Addressing a seminar on “Urban Transformation” at Dimapur Ao Baptist Church conference hall on Monday, Rev Aghamkar explained why it is pertinent for the Church to focus on cities as mission fields.

“We are accustomed to sending missionaries to the uttermost parts of the world, but today, the uttermost parts are drawn to our cities as a result of migration,” he stated.

Giving reasons with the ‘push’ and ‘pull’ dynamics of migration, Rev Aghamkar said people are ‘pushed’ out of their environment due to a number of reasons such as economic; occupational, governmental, natural, political and educations and domestic factors.

Furthermore, people are ‘pulled’ into the cities due to industrial, educational and occupational factors.

“Migration is changing the shape of our cities. People from villages, towns, smaller cities are migrating to cities.

God is bringing numerous people to our door steps,” he said adding that God’s plan for the cities is to transform and make them instruments of transforming nations.

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Rev Dr Atul Aghamkar addressing a seminar on urban Transformation in Dimapur.

In such scenario, it becomes imperative for the Church to initiate relevant, contextual and innovative approach in order to reach all the sections of the society, he said.

Talking on Nagaland context, Rev Aghamkar pointed out that Dimapur is one such urban city which has rapidly transformed into a cross cultural urban-agglomerated city with dawn of the new suburbs, slums and industrial belts along with the indigenous and the cantonment region.

He said Dimapur falls under the category of class II tier city with over 3 lakh people and the socio-cultural as well as religious diversity is more evident in Dimapur than in other cities of Nagaland.

On the role of the urban church in a city like Dimapur, Rev Aghamkar stated that it is pertinent for the Church to manage time to understand the pulse of the city, its people and recognize the diversity of people and their culture and also the emerging segment of people.

He also maintained that tra-

“Ministry should not only be confined to the four walls of the church. We must develop more partnership; expand vision in such a way that there is network with different likeminded churches and organizations. Networking is the buzz word in the today’s mission world,” he stated.

Rev Aghamkar also suggested networking with different professionals like teachers, IT professionals, doctors and others in the urban mission field.

To understand the city as a mission field, he also pointed out that the Church would need to come out of the “Baptistmal mode” if it plan to reach out to other section of the society.

“Our primary mission should not be to make them Baptist or a tribal Christian but disciple of Christ,” he averred.

On nominal Christians

Rev Aghamkar also said Nagaland Churches must take steps to address the growing nominality in the Church and work towards a renewal of the masses, develop strong discipleship and mission plans.

“Nominality is a product of mass conversions. It does bring a lot of people who profess themselves as believer in Christ into the Church. But they are not Disciples of Christ. They are not nurtured,” he said.

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Water quality is deteriorating, reveals survey RECOMMENDATIONS

“Drains are not dumpsites, avoid clogging of drains”: One of the clogged drains in Dimapur.

The Nagaland Pollution Control Board conducted a survey on various drainage stations in Dimapur city during the month of April 2014 to study the water quality and the threats it posed to the people. (Photo Courtesy: Nagaland Pollution Control Board)

NPCB releases publication on Status of Drainage Water Quality in Dimapur city Morung Express News Dimapur | June 23

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In the recent years, Dimapur city has grown with the migration of people from both within and outside Nagaland due to the various activities, it provides to earn ones living. This population growth has given rise to pressure on the infrastructural development of the city.

One of the environment impacts is the drainage. With no proper sewage system, waste water finds its way to the natural depressions and “nullahs” leading to the river Dhansiri thereby polluting it.

Status of Drainage Water Quality in Dimapur City was carried out by the Nagaland Pollution Control Board to know the level of degradation of drainage water and find ways to mitigate water pollution, informs Amenba Yaden, former Chairman of

Nagaland Pollution Control Board.

The objective of the survey is to study the water quality of the drains and its polluting sources, and the impact of the drainage system on the environment and discuss about the possible solutions that can be brought to the drainage system.

The survey was conducted on the different-interconnecting drains in Dimapur city. Nagaland Pollution Control Board has been monitoring the water quality of the river Dhansiri for some years and has observed that the level of pollution has increased. Significant drains were chosen and 15 water samples were collected from the various locations with town area being the main sampling sites. The survey was done on the various drainage stations in Dimapur city during the month of April 2014 to study the water quality and the threats it posed to the people.

According to the Nagaland Pollution Control Board (NPCB) publication, the survey concludes that there was a large difference between the quality of the wa-

Special camp on dairy development today

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Dimapur, June 23 (mexn): A special camp for District Dairy Development Programme (DDDP) on Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (DEDS) organised by the Department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, Govt. of Nagaland will be held on June 24 At DIMUL Complex (7th Mile) At 11:00 Am. The special camp is Central Sector Scheme (CSS) which is implemented through NABARD in collaboration with Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Department and various Commercial Banks and Insurance Companies.

The various activities/ is-

sues relating to implementation of the scheme shall be highlighted in the special camp by officials from the department, The NABARD, the lead Bank SBI, The NSCB Ltd and various Banking institutions including Insurance companies.

All the genuine Dairy Farmers / Entrepreneurs in the District have been therefore requested to attend the camp and avail the opportunity. Under Dimapur District the camp is being jointly organised by the Department of Veterinary and Animal husbandry and the Dimapur District Cooperative milk Producers' Union Ltd, DIMUL

Following are some of the measures which can be practiced so that the drainage system in our city can be improved.

1. The first major step in having a better drainage system in our city is to realise the fact that "Drains are not dumpsites” and so we should not resort to throwing plastic and garbage to the drains. This can only be done by creating mass awareness regarding the use of plastics and the damages it pose to the environment.

2. A city requires an integrated network of drainage system and not just individual drains at various points. Therefore, it is important that a detailed study and scientific plan is done to drain out surface runoff during rainy season.

3. We should give enough space for the water to flow easily, so encroaching the drainage areas should be avoided.

4. If the surface water is allowed to flow without being stagnant, it has the ability to purify itself naturally in the long process with the bacteria's and oxygen acting on it.

5. Surface treatment may be done to improve the water quality of the river Dhansiri.

6. The concerned departments who take care of the waste in our city should carry on their duty diligently so that when it rains, it will not carry the wastes to the drainage system.

7. Every person should take upon them the responsibility to do their part in improving the conditions of the drainage instead of merely depending on the municipal council to take care of it or pointing fingers at them.

8. We can also put into practice the Polluter Pay Principle as directed by the National Environment Policy 2006, where the polluter is identified and they are made to pay for the damage done to the environment.

9. Direct discharge of latrines to the drains should be prohibited.

10. There is no immediate solution to improve the quality of the drainage; however, we can all take measures and steps to reduce polluting the water which in the long run will show effective results.

ter in the main city and the water away from the city. The main reason for water quality deterioration is due to the various human activities. The illegal dumping of the waste on the drainage system which clogs the water from flowing and as a result it becomes stagnant and a breeding site for mosquitoes which poses threat to the health of the people living around it. Many cases have been reported by people living around it taking medical aid due to various health issues such as allergy, malaria, fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, etc.

“The question arises as to what possibly could be the reason for these health issues?” asks NPCB, while adding that the answer lies in the air they are breathing, the water they are drinking and the sanitation of the surrounding areas. The status of the water quality deteriorates as it flows and reaches the heart of the city such as the drainage in Circular road and the drain at the back of civil hospital.

It also added that there are no

major industries in Dimapur that can cause serious contamination, which means that the pollution is due to domestic wastes and municipal waste that are dumped into the “ullahs.”

The NPCB study suggest that the reasons attributed to the present scenario of drainage systems in Dimapur city can be due to lack of proper network of drains, use of drainage systems to dumb garbage, use of non-biodegradable plastics hindering the flow of water easily.

Encroachment of the natural “nullahs” has reduced the capacity of the surface water to drain off during monsoon rains causing floods in the lowlying areas. The natural “nullahs” and existing drains are clogged due to direct disposal of wastes/ garbage such as bottles, plastics, debris etc., into the drains. The poor quality of the workmanship in drain construction causes the walls of the drains to collapse and block the drains. Drains without covers in the side drains within the city are filled with garbage and water flow is hampered.

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Summer Bible camp at Awakening Bells Center concludes Kohima, June 23 (mexn): Awakening Bells Center (ABC), a therapeutic community for children affected by conflict and trauma, Seithogei, Kohima held a Bible Camp from June 18 to 20 with the theme ‘Unique in God’s Eye’.

A press release issued by Neidonuo Angami, Awakening Bells Centre (ABC) Kohima stated that a group of young enthusiastic leaders from Flame Life Realm Ministry (FLRM), who also sponsored the event with study materials and food, run the camp. All together 30 children participated in the three-day camp. Thejangulie, a theologian, a gifted teacher and preacher, led the FLRM

team. The mothers of the young leaders of FLRM supported the programme by preparing the meals during the camp. The programme included bible studies, music, choreography, skits and deep spiritual and psychosocial inputs. The children learnt biblical teachings and other important life skills.

Building children’s selfesteem and confidence and enabling them to express their ideas and aspirations freely and openly in a safe environment is an important aspect of ABC’s commitment, and this camp fully embraced this approach. The camp was a huge benefit to all the participants including volun-

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teers and staff of ABC. The support of the families of the Flame Life Realm Ministry is unprecedented.

Awakening Bells Center is extremely grateful for their physical presence and their generous contributions throughout the camp.

ABC has expressed gratitude to Flame Life Realm Ministry for reaching out to these children with their best gift of sharing the gospel and relating it to the everyday life. “Such an experience is not only refreshing but penetrates deeply and grows gently into maturity in the course of time. It is indeed an act of sowing the gospel in prime season,” added the Awakening Bells Center.

PHED minister visits Kohima water supply project

PHED minister Tokheho Yepthomi and others during the visit undertaken on June 23.

Our Correspondent Kohima | June 23

Minister for PHED Tokheho Yepthomi today made a field visit to the project site of augmentation of water supply to Kohima town by pumping from Zaru (Dzüü River) source.

He was accompanied by parliamentary secretary Khekaho, PHED secretary Anenla S. Longchari, PHED chief engineer Er Kevisekho Kruse, contractor Vilelie Khamo and

a host of officers of the department and public leaders.

This project, involving two stages pumping , with an estimated cost Rs. 46 Crores was taken up by the Department beginning from 2012 , after other options could not be materialized due to water source related disputes and , is designed to provide an additional supply of 3.8 million litres per day .

The various items of civil constructions , elec-

trical and pumping units installations including the work items at the 2nd stage pumping site and pressure break point at Kigwema village are on the verge of completion.

Later, Er Kruse said the minister has personally taken stock of the progress of the work and to take up the matter with the Government for early release of required funds so as to get the project completed and commissioned at an early date.

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Nagaland Chapter of IIMUN 2015 concludes

Dimapur, June 23 (mexn): The first ever Nagaland Chapter of the Indian International Model United Nations (IIMUN) 2015 was held at Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur on June 20 and 21 with 16 schools from Nagaland and other North Eastern states participating as student delegates.

A press note stated that the inaugural function was held at the Auditorium of Livingstone Foundation Hr Sec School, Dimapur on 20 June with Yitachu, Minister of School Education, Government of Nagaland, as the chief guest and Andrew Ahoto, Chairman of Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec. School as the host. Important dignitaries present during the inaugural function were Aman Baldia, Vice President of IIMUN, Vedant Haran, Director General of IIMUN North Eastern Region, CP Alexander, Pro-Vice Chancellor of ICFAI University Nagaland and Yeangao, Deputy Manager, ICFAI University Nagaland.

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Delegates and officials of Livingstone Foundation Hr Sec School during the first ever Nagaland Chapter of the Indian International Model United Nations (IIMUN) 2015 held in the School.

The student delegates participated in debate sessions across the two days under three Committees of IIMUN Nagaland Chapter viz., the Security Council (SC), Human Rights Commission (HRC) and Lok Sabha in which they deliberated on current political and social issues like Human Rights, Juvenile Rights and Armed Forces Special Powers Act. The general mode of

conducting the sessions was the representation of various Countries and Ministers and Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha) by the delegates who were issued specially made Placards which contained the names of Countries or portfolios and names of Ministers or MP’s which the delegates represented.

The students had hands on experience on the working of world bodies like the Se-

curity Council and the legislative proceedings as carried out in the Lok Sabha.

A special team of Executive Body members had come from Sarla Birla, Guwahati to look after and chair the proceedings of the committees. The team consisted of Indrajeet Hessa, Hrithik Modi, Vedant Patusary and Mehul Pasari.

It was also revealed by Aman Baldai that all the issues deliberated during

the event would be given due importance and the consensus of the student delegates would be sent as a report to the UN Office at New York as well as to the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.

The two-day event of the IIMUN Nagaland Chapter concluded with the closing ceremony with the Chairman of LFHSS, Andrew Ahoto and his wife, Ani Yepthomi giving

away presentations, certificates and awards to the best delegates from all the Committees of IIMUN Nagaland Chapter.

The closing function was brief and was marked by several dance and song items by the students and teachers present during the occasion. The Best Delegation Award was given away to Delhi Public School, Numaligarh, Assam.

Nagaland conducts State Level Bal Bhavan Competition Our Correspondent

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Students of Sinai Educational Centre engaged in cleaning the surrounding of the Centre on June 23. The social works was oragnsied as part of the ongoing ‘Gloria Patri’ cleanliness drive, which is conducted with the slogan ‘Cleanliness is good.’ The ‘Gloria Patri’ team calls upon every individual to embrace the city as their own and practice the sense of ownership by doing their bit in keeping one’s area clean; on their own or by arranging cleanliness drives in their own communities, localities, etc.

Several school children today exhibited their enormous talents at the platform of the state level Bal Bhavan competition on creative performance, creative arts, creative writing and creative scientific innovation organized by social welfare department at Nagaland Bal Bhavan, (Highland Park) here. Social welfare joint secretary Z.Nyusietho Nyuthe in his inaugural speech was all praise the enormous talents of children in many fields. He said there is no dearth of talent in Nagaland. Stating that hard work and honesty is a key to success, he said we can do like others if one cultivate hard

Asula present special number during state level Bal Bhavan competition in Kohima on June 23. (Morung Photo)

work and honesty.

He also stressed on the need to have perseverance to achieve the desired goals. If one plans well, he said “what is there we cannot do.” Nyuthe also stated that we could expand and internationalize if we put our effort.

Social welfare director T. Merangtsungba Aier said the state level competition is designed for children be-

tween the age group of 5 to 16 years to facilitate and develop artistic potential.

He said Bal Bhavan offers a free environment to children for expressing their ideas through the different medium like dance, drama, music, puppetry, art etc. and of experimenting with different types of opportunities. He said such platform is opened to them to enhance their imagination

and realizing their own artistic potential.

It also aims to expose the children to the various techniques of theatre craft while also instilling in them basic human values through drama and also teach them the importance of working in harmony, besides inculcating in them a feeling of appreciation and respect for performing arts and artists.

Creative performance Music: Ist- Nukshikumla, Mezhur Higher Secondary School, 2nd- Sentienla Kohima Ao Baptist Church. 3rd- Ruopfuvinuo CRC AG Colony and Nokying Cherry Blossom. Dance: Ist- Shilpa Ghosh Little Flower Higher Secondary School (General Category) and Ist Aripong Cherry Blossom (Differently abled category).

Creative art Craft: Ist- Thangkam, Cherry Blossom and Rakovenai Cherry Blossom. Painting: Ist Ruokuozetuo Medom Mezhur Higher Secondary School. 2nd- Hanchulo, Don Bosco HSS School. 3rd- Taochila Mezhur Higher Secondary School. Painting (Specially abled category); Ist Suveinai Cherry Blossom, 2nd- Wikimkaniu Tabitha Enabling and 3rd- Verasu Yhobu Tabitha Enabling.

Creative writing Poem; Ist- Vivotsono Sorhie Mezhur Higher Secondary School, 2nd- Kevichano Don Bosco Higher secondary School and Vipino Model Higher Secondary School. Story: Ist Kekhrie-u Coraggio School, 2nd Emanuel Kayina Cherry Blossom, 3rd- Sungjemtula Minister’s Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School.

Creative scientific innovation Model making; Ist- Tiatemsu Cherry Blossom. Project- Ist Tangmong Cherry Blossom.

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Northeast Briefs

Hand grenade kept at Manipur BJP leader's house

imphal, June 23 (pti): Unidentified persons allegedly kept a hand grenade in the residence of vice-president of the BJP's Manipur unit Manoharmayum Boris Sharma in Imphal East district, the police said today.

Who kept the hand grenade in Boris Sharma's residence yesterday and why was not immediately clear, the police said. The BJP leader's residence had been the target recently also when three live bullets were kept inside.

Maggi banned in Meghalaya ShillonG, June 23 (ianS): The Meghalaya government on Tuesday banned Nestle's Maggi noodles in the state. Commissioner of Food Safety Y. Tsering said the government banned sale of Maggi noodles in the state for 60 days after Chicken Maggi and Maggi 2-Minutes Noodle (Chicken) tested positive for MSG which is prohibited for use as additive in pastas and noodles as per regulations.

"MSG has been declared as unsafe under section 3(1)(zz) of the Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006," Tsering said.

"Therefore, under relevant clauses of the Act, manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution and sale of Maggi manufactured by Nestle has been prohibited initially for a period of 60 days," the official added. Earlier, the Meghalaya government had sent 47 samples of Maggi to the Public Health Laboratory in Guwahati for testing. The government has also sent packaged food samples of products from ten different companies for test to ascertain if these food items were safe for human consumption.

Huge quantities of arms, ammo recovered in Assam Guwahati, June 23 (pti): Huge quantities of arms and ammunition were recovered during a search operation by the security forces in Assam's Goalpara district today. Acting on intelligence inputs about the presence of ULFA and GNLA militants, a joint team of the army and police launched the search operation at Gosaigadhowa area of the district this morning, a defence spokesman said. Security personnel searched a house where they suspected the militants to be hiding and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition.

The recovered items included two hand grenades, a Chinese grenade, a gelatin stick, a TNT slab, three 7.65 mm pistol and medicines, the spokesman said.

Rhino killed by poachers near Orang National Park tezpur, June 23 (pti): The body of a bullet-riddled rhino with its horns removed was found by forest guards in Sonitpur district of Assam this morning.

The adult male rhino was allegedly killed by poachers last night and its carcass was found by patrolling forest guards at Nichalamari area under Dhekiajuli police station, Sonitpur (West) Divisional Forest Officer Narayan Mahanta said today. The rhino came out from Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park in search of food and was suspected to have been killed by poachers near a paddy field fully covered with water. Mahanta said a joint search operation has been launched by both forest and police personnel in Nichalamari area to nab the suspected poachers. Two bullet marks were found in the rhino's body and it was covered with water. This is the third rhino killed in Orang this year.

Tripura deploys team to tame wild jumbo aGartala, June 23 (tnn): The Tripura government has employed a team of experts and two elephants to domesticate a seven-year-old wild male elephant in Sepahijala zoo, forest minister Naresh Jamatia said on Monday. Addressing the media here, Jamatia said the elephant, brought in from the foothills of the Kalajhari range of South Tripura, is the first to be captured in the state in many decades. "The elephant has been damaging crops in the area for the last six months after being separated from its herd.

Finally, we called elephant expert Subrata Palchoudhury of West Bengal to capture it," Jamatia said.

The animal, once tamed, will be used in tourists safaris organized by the zoo, he added. Forest officials from Assam will also be called in to domesticate it, Jamatia said. According to the minister, Palchoudhury and wildlife experts captured the elephant on June 12 from Laxmansardarpara. According to last year's animal census, Tripura has around 58 elephants in the Longtarai and Atharamura hill ranges, said conservator of forest (wildlife), Prasenjit Biswas.

from his ancestral business, started his own unit five years back.

"Mainly the Muslim people consume sewain and there is extra order as the Ramadan season has already started. We mainly sell our product of sewain in the state ; and some of the product also goes to Bangladesh.

This season we shall earn around rupees five to six lakh," said Tanoy.

At present workers in the unit are busy and working extra hours as orders are flooding in.

The unit has been playing a very important role in empowerment of women by providing them employment opportunities.

"Here ten to twelve women are engaged beside ten men. We are producing sewain for the occasion of Eid. Throughout the year there is demand of sewain but it is more during the time of Eid," said Chaya Rani Dey, a worker.

Meantime, Mira Saha, another worker said: "We are now engaged in sewain making and the money we are earning here helps in running our families. Sewain is mainly in demand during Eid as Muslims prefer it during

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Lakhs throng Kamakhya temple for Ambubachi fair Guwahati, June 23 (ianS): The annual 'Ambubachi fair' began at the historical Kamakhya temple here on Tuesday in the presence of lakhs of devotees who have thronged the temple to participate in the ritual.

Since Monday night the temple authorities have kept the doors of the temple, a famous Shaktipeeth dedicated to Goddess Durga, shut as part of a custom maintained during the Mother Goddess' annual menstrual period. The doors will reopen on Friday morning when the devotees will be allowed to visit and worship the Mother Goddess. During this period, Hindus do not worship and farmers do not plough their land.

Known as the 'Mahakumbh of the East', the four-day festival witnesses lakhs of devotees and tourists thronging the temple from different parts of the country and abroad every year.

All the temples of the state will remain closed during this period of Ambubachi.

Temple authorities say an estimated two lakh devotees have already arrived while more are expected in the days to come.

The administration in collaboration with the Kamakhya Debuttar Board (the administrative wing of the temple) has made elaborate security arrangements.

"We have put up temporary tents to accommodate pilgrims

A Sadhu or Hindu holy man performs yoga on the steps of Saubhagya Kund, a holy pond, at the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati, Assam on Tuesday, June 23. Hundreds of Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, have arrived for the five-day festival to perform rituals at the temple during the annual Ambubasi festival that began Monday. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

besides permanent shelters in the temple to accommodate them. Hygiene is a big concern during the period as there will be a huge turnout of people," said Kamrup (Metro) Deputy Commissioner M. Angamuthu.

"We have set up enough temporary public conveniences in

the temple complex to address this concern and people, including volunteers, have been engaged to maintain cleanliness and hygiene round the clock during this period," he added.

"Besides, a sufficient number of security forces have also been deployed in the temple to main-

tain law and order during the festival, he said.

"Lakhs of devotees have also been camping in different parts of the city. Elaborate security arrangements are being made to ensure smooth conduct of the festival," said a Kamakhya Debuttar Board official.

Assam flood situation remain grim Guwahati, June 23 (pti): The flood situation in Assam deteriorated today with over 30,000 people suffering under the waters in more than 45 villages across the state.

Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said in its daily flood report that more than 30,500 people were affected as of now in 46 villages across Barpeta, Dhemaji, Morigaon and Lakhimpur

districts. Till yesterday, over 27,000 people were affected in 72 villages under five districts across the state.

Highest number of people were hit in Lakhimpur district with nearly 26,000 persons still suffering due to the floods, followed by Barpeta with more than 2,300 people being affected at present, ASDMA said.

Authorities have closed down all three relief camps in Tinsukia today.

Nearly 1,200 hectares of crop areas are under water currently, the report mentioned. The death toll in the first wave of floods in Assam remained at three - one each in Bongaigaon, Lakhimpur and Baksa districts.

At present, the Brahmaputra was flowing above the danger mark at Nematighat in Jorhat, while Sankosh was flowing above danger mark at Golokganj in Dhubri, the ASDMA said.

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Four militants flee Assam jail Guwahati, June 23 (ianS): Four Karbi Peoples' Liberation Tigers (KPLT) cadres, serving prison terms in the District Jail at Diphu in Assam's Karbi Anglong district, managed to escape, jail authorities said on Tuesday.

"The incident took place on Monday night around 11.30 p.m. when guards noticed some of the iron railings of a prison were broken and four KPLT cadres missing," the jail authorities said.

"The four -- Joy Tisso, Charan Sing Teron, Harison Teron and Dutta Ingty -- were found missing," said the prison officials.

The jailbreak has raised concern as some of the top leaders of militant outfits like the United Peoples' Liberation Front (UPLF) are lodged in the District Jail, Diphu.

Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has directed Assam Director General of Police Khagen Sharma to strengthen security in all the jails across the state following the jailbreak in Diphu prison.

Sharma has been asked to take all necessary steps to strengthen security in and around all the jails across the state and to initiate measures in right earnest to prevent recurrence of such incidents in future, an official said.

Gogoi also asked the state DGP to institute a probe into the jailbreak and take strong disciplinary action against the officials responsible for the serious security lapse leading to the jail-break.

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I, Shri. Khekuto Sema S/o, Q. Sema Rio Eralibill Dimapur: Nagaland, is hereby issuing a public notice that I am the genuine and absolute land owner covered

by Patta No. 376, Mouza No. 1, Block No. 6, Dag No. 299/614 situated at DTC ward No. 5 Dimapur. However, it is learnt that some unscrupulous elements are going about the market with a fake Patta in respect of my aforementioned said land. Hence, any person whomsoever, dealing/ transacting in any business against the said land without my concern by way of Agreement/ Mortgage/ Sale Deed, etc. shall be doing so at their own risk.

(KHEKUTO SEMA), Ph.No. 9612598788

BHEL commissions 250-MW thermal unit new Delhi, June 23 (pti): State-run equipment maker BHEL today said that it has commissioned a 250 MW unit of NTPC's Bongaigaon thermal power plant in Kokrajhar district in Assam.

"Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has achieved one more milestone by successfully commissioning a 250 MW coalbased thermal plant in Assam. The unit has been commissioned at the upcoming Bongaigaon Thermal Power Station (TPS) in Assam," BHEL said in a press released.

According to the state-

ment, BHEL is executing the main plant package contract for setting up three coal-fired units of 250 MW each at Bongaigaon thermal power station of of NTPC. Once the project is completed, it will become the highest rating coal-based power plant in Northeast India.

Bongaigaon plant is located at Salakati near Bongaigaon in Kokrajhar district of Assam.

The sets supplied by BHEL are considered as the workhorse and backbone of the Indian power sector.

These sets have been performing much above the

national average as well as international benchmarks.

BHEL has so far contracted 251 sets of this rating class.

In 2014-15, BHEL surpassed the capacity addition target set by the government for utility projects by 19 per cent. The trend is continuing in the current year as well with eight sets having already been commissioned by the company in FY 2015-16, the company said.

BHEL is the market leader in the Indian power sector with almost two out of three houses in the country being lit by power generated by BHEL sets.

Traditional vermicelli makers busy preparing for Eid aralaia, June 23 (ani): With the onset of the holy month of Ramadan, the workers engaged in vermicelli manufacturing are busy and working extra hours to fulfill the orders placed for the item.

Muslims in India prepare special delicacies made of vermicelli or 'sewain' as it is commonly called to serve guests on Eid, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Moreover, sewain forms an intrinsic part and sells like hot cakes during the holy month of Ramadan, as people prefer to eat them as they break their fast.

Traditional vermicelli was prepared mostly at home but now it is bought from the market to cope with the fast life.

Dayananda Food Products Industries is a sewain manufacturer that was established five years back at Nagicherra, 14 km east on the outskirts of Agartala.

Beside sewain, the unit also produces papad.

According to Tanoy Saha, owner of the unit, who after completion of his degree in Microbiology from Bangalore and with some experience

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CORRIGENDUM

No.dte/Tech-A/24/2014/ In continuation of this office Notification of even number dated: 6th June 2015, this is to inform all candidates of NSEE re-examination scheduled to be held on the 4th July 2015 for the State reserved seats of MBBS/ BDS, the Admit Cards for the said examination shall be issued on the 2nd and 3rd July 2015 and not as notified earlier.

The said Admit Cards shall be issued by Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE).

(Er. Arjun Singh), Additional Director

goVErNmENt of NagalaNd

officE of thE dirEctoratE of tEchNical EducatioN NagalaNd; Kohima

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Dt.Kohima, the 23rd June 2015

NOTIFICATION The Common Selection Board has provisionally selected NSEE 2015 candidates for undergoing studies in various medical and allied degree courses for the session 2015-2016. Selection list is posted on the Department notice board.

Candidate provisionally selected for B.V.Sc. & A.H, B.Sc. Agri, B.Sc. Horti, B.Sc. Fishery, B.Sc. Seri, B.Sc. Home Science are hereby informed to submit their acceptance/refusal letter to the office of the undersigned on or before the 27th June 2015 in order to meet the time frame of the concern university.

Candidate provisionally selected for other courses may submit their acceptance/refusal letter to the office of the undersigned on or before the 6th July 2015. Candidates who do not submit their acceptance letters by cut off date will be deemed to have declined their allotment and their seats will be offered to other candidates.

(Er. Arjun Singh) Additional Director

NagalaNd Board of School EducatioN Kohima

NOTIFICATION NO.17/2015

Dated Kohima, the 23rd June 2015

NO.NBE-35/Ex-NSEE/2015-16:: It is hereby notified for information of all concerned that the Nagaland State Entrance Examination (NSEE) 2015 (second part) is fixed to be held on 4th July, 2015. The detailed programme is given below: Date 4th July, 2015

Day Saturday

Time 10:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m.

Note: i. Admission cards shall be issued on 2nd & 3rd July 2015 in the Office of the NBSE. ii. Candidates are informed to collect the admission cards personally. iii. The signature in all the required places i.e. forms, counterfoil of the admission card, attendance register, etc. must tally. iv. The examination fee of Rs.500/- (Rupees five hundred only) is to be paid during collection of admission card. v. As proof of identity, the candidate must produce the original admission card of the HSSLC or HSLC Examination while collecting the Nagaland State Entrance Examination Admission card and also have it in their possession in the examination hall. vi. No admission cards shall be issued on the day of examination. vii. In case, candidates cannot collect the admission card personally, they must give letter of authorization along with a photocopy of their HSLC/HSSLC admit card.

Examination Centre: Baptist High, Kohima.

Candidates are advised to visit the Office website www.nbsenagaland.com for finding out their Roll number and Rules and Instructions pertaining to the examination and other information.

(Mrs. Asano Sekhose), Chairman

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India to more than double capital injection in state banks to $3 billion

MUMBAI, JUne 23 (ReUteRs): India plans to inject about $3 billion into state-owned banks this fiscal year and could double that amount next year in a push to boost capital and help lenders meet the global Basel III regulatory requirements, Finance Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi said.

The planned capital infusion into the state lenders, which account for more than 70 percent of all outstanding bank loans, is more than double an earlier estimate of 79.4 billion rupees ($1.25 billion) made in the government’s budget for this fiscal year. It was unclear, however, what impact the increased funding would have on the fiscal deficit, which the government has targeted at 3.9 percent of GDP.

“What we are aiming at is an infusion of about $3 billion in the current year and perhaps twice as much in the next year,” Mehrishi told news local news channel CNBC-TV18, during a visit to the United States with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

Shares of most staterun banks rose on the news, with Punjab National Bank (PNBK.NS) gaining as much as 4.9 percent.

A slowing economy and stretched corporate balance sheets have led to a surge in bad loans at Indian banks. State-owned lenders have amassed bad loans at a faster pace than their privately owned peers, raising doubts about their ability to meet tougher global regulatory capital requirements.

Rating agency ICRA

estimates non-performing loans at state banks this fiscal year to rise to between 5.3 percent and 5.9 percent of total loans from 4.4 percent in the year that ended March.

Morgan Stanley estimated this month the government would need to inject $15 billion across all state banks “urgently” to achieve a common equity tier 1 ratio of around 10 percent.

Mehrishi said the government could finance the increased funding through off-budget means, but gave no further details.

It was also not immediately clear if the government would require banks to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for grants.

When it announced its previous plans for the $1.25 billion capital injection, the

government had said the top most profitable banks would be eligible.

Mehrishi and finance minister Jaitley are in the United States to promote investment in India.

Proposal to boost cashless economy, tackle tax fraud Meanwhile, the government has unveiled plans to cut transaction costs for electronic payments, to spur retailers and consumers to use less cash, as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s drive to pull more people into the formal economy and boost public revenue.

India is among the most cash-intensive economies in the world, with a cashto-GDP ratio of 12 percent, almost four times that of markets such as Brazil,

Mexico and South Africa, global payments company MasterCard estimates.

Many small Indian businesses and consumers now prefer cash, to avoid high transaction costs of up to 3 percent on electronic payments, as well as to escape sales tax.

In a draft proposal posted on the finance ministry website late on Monday, the government recommended tax concessions to reduce the cost of credit, debit and online payments.

The proposals will be implemented gradually after June 29.

If successful in increasing card payments, the new measures will be a boost for global and debit card companies MasterCard, Visa and American Express, as well as domestic rival RuPay and mobile

payment banks.

“It is a big economic reform of the Modi government that will ease conducting business by consumers and merchants,” said A.P. Hota, chief executive of RuPay’s parent, the National Payment Corp of India (NPCIL).

NPCIL, with 165 million cards, expects a jump in business once transaction costs are lowered, including those on state-run Indian Railways and retail petrol pumps, he said.

Finance Ministry officials said the central bank and telecom operators had already been consulted on the new plan.

Consumers could get an income tax rebate for electronic payment of a proportion of their expenses, the draft said.

FSSAI orders recall of 4 protein supplements

Volkswagen launches new model of mid-size sedan Vento

new delhI, JUne 23 (PtI): Food safety watchdog FSSAI has ordered recall of four protein supplements -- Mulmin Pro, Mulmin Syrup, Mulmin Plus Capsule and Mulmin Drops with immediate effect.

In separate orders for each product, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed Jagdale Industries “to stop the manufacturing or sale or distribution or import etc...of the product with immediate effect”.

The similarly worded orders addressed to the company, FSSAI has asked it to recall all the four supplements.

“You are further directed to recall all the existing products from the market under intimation to FSSAI as the authority does not recommend approval for the product,” FSSAI said last night.

The decision to recall all these products has been taken on the basis of recommendations made by the scientific panel for functional foods, nutraceuticals, dietic products and other similar products.

On June 5, FSSAI had ordered recall of all nine approved variants of Maggi instant noodles from the market, terming them “unsafe and hazardous” for human consumption.

Micromax unveils Canvas Selfie Lens new delhI, JUne 23 (IAns): European automobile manufacturer Volkswagen on Tuesday launched the new model of its mid-size sedan Vento, which comes with the option of 4 engines types.

“We are confident that the product will continue to appeal to our customers and will play a key role in further expanding the Volkswagen family in India,” said Michael Mayer, director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India.

According to the company, the 1.5 TDI DSG variant is priced between Rs.10.91 lakh and Rs.11.64 lakh; the 1.5 TDI is ranged from Rs.8.93 lakh to Rs.10.47 lakh; the Vento 1.2 TSI DSG starts from Rs.9.68 lakh to Rs.10.42 lakh; and the 1.6 MPI costs between Rs.7.70 lakh and Rs.9.24 lakh (ex-show-

room Mumbai excluding local taxes).

The company elaborated that the 1.5-litre four-cylinder TDI turbo-diesel engine produces 105 PS of power and 250Nm of torque, clocking a fuel economy figure of 21.50 km per litre.

The 1.2 TSI engine produces 105 PS of power and 175 Nm of torque, delivering a fuel economy of 18.19 km per litre. The 1.6 MPI engine produces 105 PS of power and 153Nm of torque, with a fuel efficiency of 16.09 km per litre.

The company pointed that the new Vento comes fitted with an anti-lock braking system in comfortline and highline versions.

The electronic stability programme and hill-hold function are featured in the DSG variants, while dual front airbags are standard in all the types.

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World Bank announces $500 million for Nepal KAthMAndU, JUne 23 (IAns): The World Bank Group on Tuesday announced a financial aid of up to $500 million to Nepal for reconstruction following the April earthquake.

The announcement was made ahead of an international donor conference here on Thursday, The Himalayan Times reported.

According to the government, the April 25 temblor caused damage worth $500 million to physical infrastructure and assets. The official death toll is 8,832. Hundreds of people are still unaccounted for.

The World Bank aid will consist of $200 million for housing reconstruction in poor rural areas and another $100 million for the government’s budget and to strengthen the banking system.

The bank said an additional $100-200 million will be redirected from existing World Bank projects in Nepal and invested in reconstruction efforts.

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Facebook can spot you even if your face is covered new YoRK, JUne 23 (IAns): You cannot hide from Facebook, no matter what you do. An experimental algorithm out of Facebook’s artificial intelligence lab can recognise people in photographs even when their faces are not fully visible.

Instead it looks for other unique characteristics like hairdo, clothing, body shape and pose, reported New Scientist.

“We humans can already recognise people with these cues quite well. People have characteristic aspects, even if you look at them from the back,” Yann LeCun, head of artificial intelligence at Facebook, was quoted as saying.

The research team pulled almost 40,000 public photos from Flickr - some of people with their full face clearly visible and others where they were turned away - and ran them through a sophisticated neural network.

The final algorithm was able to recognise people’s identities with 83 percent accuracy.

However, the ability to identify someone even when they are not looking at the camera raises some serious privacy implications. The fact that you can still be identified even if you hide your face, would be a cause of concern for many people.

The results were presented at the Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition conference in Boston, Massachusetts recently.

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You’re such a huge part of our life that fills us with so much happiness and we thank God for bringing you this far. We hope you have a special day.

Love Adi Moa, Akum, Onen, Toshi & everyone at home.

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Technical edu, illegal immigration, CSU apprehend ILP defaulters with taxi driver Naga Pol issue: NSF top agendas

NSF officials during the press conference held at NSF office in Kohima on June 23.

Morung Express News Kohima | June 23

The new team of Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) held a press conference on June 23 at the NSF office where they highlighted their agendas for the next two years of their tenure.

Issues such as technical education, illegal immigration, and the Naga political issue were noted as the top priorities.

“In every tenure, the officials of NSF have an agenda so likewise we the new officials have some few agendas which we want to highlight,” stated newly elected President Subenthung Lotha during the press conference.

Lamenting over the fact that despite being one of the oldest states in the North East, Nagaland lags behind in terms of technical institutions while most states have their own engineering institutions, Lotha stated that pursuing technical institutions will be one of the agendas for the team. The lack of such in-

stitutions in the State lead to students suffering while pursuing further studies, he maintained.

He also stressed on tackling the issue of illegal immigration, which he said, has become a serious threat to Naga society. “To control the influx, we need to have one voice and one stand.”

Meanwhile, on Naga political issue, he said NSF has played a vital role since its inception. “With serious and full dedication, our new team want to work in this issue. Our predecessors have sacrificed immensely and contributed towards this cause and we want to keep alive that legacy,” the president asserted.

The NSF team also assured to carry forward the border issue with sincerity and honesty. “Another agenda is to strictly monitor the functioning of the Nagaland House in metropolitan cities,” mentioned Boveio Poukai Duo, General Secretary, adding that in many cases the Nagaland House has not been able to

A Nostalgia; Lord is the sole ownership of the Naga territory

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hen Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called him my son”. (Hosea 11:1) The Biblical text written above is generally assumed to have written in 755 B.C.710 B.C. The truth of the biblical statement has a relevancy to the Naga context.

No Nation exists without demarcated geographical entities. The existence of a Nation is manifested by its National flag and a Nation bereft of its paramount element is a non- existed entity. The conceptualization of the Naga terminology is of Shan of Myanmar linguistic character, which means ‘pierce ears’. In the passage of the Naga exodus from the Far East, in Mongolia, the Naga ethnic group confronted the Shan of Myanmar whereby a bloody feud ensued. The bracelet weaseled out from the tusks of elephant worn by the Naga warriors is a consequences of the big game trophy over the Shan of Myanmarese.

The tattoo signature on the maidens chin were imprinted as to showcase the maidens ethnicity, should any eventuality arises, in the form of kidnapping by the Shan people. The emphasizes that the sole ownership of the Naga territory is of the Lord is further justifies from the fact that in the eventful year of 1872, the Holy spirit reveals to an American missionary that the land he set to embark on a mission-oriented journey, is under the stewardship of the Lord Christ, and the covenant made thereupon was only second to the covenant regarding New Israel.

The Naga topographical settlement betwixt the geographical boundaries of the Aryans, the Chinese and the Burmese is a no man’s land and which was further elaborated by Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, to Mullick (My years with Nehru).

The very emancipation further justifies the revelation of the Holy Spirit regarding the Naga territory , as the Indian and the Chinese civilization in tandem with the Myanmarese have no entity and authority over

the territorial domains of the Naga ethnicity.

It was only in the year 1918, a new realization of the Naga ethnic identity comes to light and by 1920, the formation of the Naga Club has given birth to submission of the famous memorandum to Simon Commission which greatly determines the fate of the Naga destiny. The Naga club petitioned the British – India government to relegate the Nagas to decide their own future in the line of the pre- British occupation of Naga country. In the eventful day of the 24th of March , 1955, the first Indo- Naga conflict was erupted as a result of the Yimchungrüs warriors mounted up a meticulously planned brazen attacks with traditional machetes on the Indian army soldiers, stationed at Huker village. In the years that followed, in the 22nd of March 1956, the National Government was installed in the Rengmas territory and unanimously adopted the rainbow spangled national flag with a star superimposing in the left corner.

The ceremony of the formation of government was dedicated by reading out the biblical chapter from Mathew 6;33. The Star signifies the everlasting presence of God over the Naga Nation. (Refer Mathew 2; 2).

The rainbow signifies the unwavering bounds between God and humanity. ‘I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth’.

(Genesis 9; 13). In conclusion, the Naga national leaders have to assume the greater role of national trust. By re-dedicating ourselves in the lines of the biblical manifestation as mentioned herein. “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land”. (2 Chronicle 17; 14) Maj. (Retd). Kewongkhum Yimchungru Kilonser.

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accommodate the students and especially people who go for medical treatments.

“We will try to make sure that the people who are in need should be accommodated,” added Duo. Centrally sponsored schemes such as mid-day meals, RMSA and the Nagaland University which still lacks various infrastructures will be monitored by the new team. Strategies and plans to take the next step on the mentioned issues will be informed in the coming days, added the team. The NSF is also planning to visit Delhi to meet the Home Minister, Prime Minister and the Ministry of Human Resource Development.

The press conference was addressed by the NSF President, Vice President Shikavi Achumi, General Secretary Bouveio Poukai Duo, Assistant General Secretary Kesosul Christopher Ltu, Secretary Social and Culture Boketo Kiho, Secretary Education Imtiyapang, Secretary Publicity and Info Menang Longchar.

Dimapur, June 23 (mexn): The Chakhroma Students’ Union (CSU) apprehended 6 Inner Line Permit (ILP) defaulters along with a taxi driver recently.

According to a press release from CSU president Rokovi Kruse, the taxi driver identified as Md. Silam uddin had been charging double the fare to transport the “illegal immigrants,” who are picked up from the train station and taken to Kohima while eluding police checking.

The union led by its president intercepted the taxi between Chumukedima Check Gate and New Chumukedima and managed to apprehend the migrants who were without

Morung Express News Mon | June 23

Director of Land Resources Mhathung Yanthan at Tuimei village in Mon district on June 23.

programme, where activities are taken up as per the need of the beneficiaries.

Expressing satisfaction on the success stories shared by the farmers on crop in the IWMP project,

the director assured, “If only the farmers are making benefit out of the activities of the department, the department is ever ready to give all possible support for the welfare of the farmers.”

Mhathung also advised the villagers to make good use of the IWMP project. “If the farmers are not showing any progress, the project may be allotted to other areas which are showing interest,” he added.

The director also visited IWMP projects at Lapa, Sangsa, Phuktong and Lampongsheanghah villages.

Renben Lotha, Joint Director, Puvil Kikhi, DPO, Beren, DPO and staffs accompanied the director.

Public SPace Thank You, ACAUT

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hrough this column, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the ACAUT for taking up the “Backdoor Appointments” issue. On 20 June 2015, in most of the local dailies, ACAUT exposed the ‘backdoor’ recruitment scam in RD department. Here, many arrogant people I am sure will be questioning the ACAUT “why only target RD department?” To them, I would sincerely request to bring to the notice of the ACAUT if they know any other department doing the same (because in a court of law, facts and evidences are required to substantiate your allegations and not just mere hearsay) instead of critiquing and pointing fingers at ACAUT who are tirelessly working to clean the SYSTEM for the benefit of many deserving educated unemployed students/Nagas (you cannot expect ACAUT to clean all the department at a time/ in one go).

To the ACAUT, I have full faith in you that you will stick to your words and

demands, unlike the ‘Useless” organization called NSF. I am using the word “Useless” because whose responsibility is it anyways in the first place to check ‘backdoor appointments’ when THOUSANDS of Naga educated unemployed students’ career are at stake? I want to remind the NSF about my article which appeared in Nagaland Post on 15 February 2014. Here, on 29 November 2013 in most of the local dailies, NSF also took up the “backdoor appointments” issue for 36 Departments in which 724 posts (36 posts under Grade-1, 137 posts under Grade-2 and 551 posts under Grade-3) were appointed through “backdoor” in between 31 October 2009 to 31 December 2011, most of them being non-technical post.

Subsequently the NSF gave “25 days ultimatum” to the state government to requisition them to the NPSC for open recruitment, failing which it would initiate any mode of agitation.

For the information of the readers, the 2014 NPSC

MEx FILE Staff nurses asked to prepare for agitation

(Civil Services) non-technical exam was conducted just for 71 posts (more than 15,000 students applied).

Today as I write this article, 569 days have already passed since the NSF’s “25 day ultimatum” to the government and with no sign of any agitation in sight, I was just left to wonder whether this organization is still functioning or not.

I hope and I am sure the ACAUT will not bow down to any pressure and will stick to their demands; I am eagerly looking forward to see some development, come 10 July 2015 when their “20 days period” to the state government expires.

Here, I would like to thank Miss. Limayinla Jamir, one of the 18 yet to be regularized RDO, appointed on contract in 2012, who resigned (I am sure it must have been a tough decision on your part). I would also like to request the other 17 yet to be regularized to step down/resign on moral grounds and those on deputation, the government should immediately issue orders reverting them back

ANCSU appeals for timely release of post-matric scholarship Dimapur, June 23 (mexn): The All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) has appealed to the director of Higher Education for timely release of post-matric scholarship for 2014-2015. ANCSU general secretary Katho P Awomi and Education Secretary Benjong Longchar in a letter addressed to the director stated that the appeal had been made “as assured by the esteemed department at the meeting held on August 7, 2014 to take affective actions for timely release of scholarship to the students without any delay.”

NNC/FGN joint meeting Dimapur, June 23 (mexn): All concerned authorities and eligible representatives of the Naga National Council (NNC) and the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) have been informed that the monthly NNC/ FGN joint meeting will be held on June 29, 10:00 am at TPC Kohima. Therefore, all authorities and representatives of NNC/FGN have been requested to positively attend the meeting. This was informed in a press release issued by Thihü Khamo, Assistant Secretary, FGN.

YAA meeting on June 30

to their respective parent departments and fresh exams conducted by NPSC through open competitive exam as demanded by ACAUT. The same yardstick is also applied even to those 18 regularized.

Lastly, when all this is over/when the above demands are achieved, I would like to request the ACAUT to go even before 2000 and demand that the same yardstick be applied to those appointed through “backdoor” before 2000 so that fair treatment is applied to all and the government should also not just revert/ terminate the services of the “backdoor” appointees from 2000 to 2015 but all (my simple calculation says there are 74 RD blocks in Nagaland, 16 BDO’s appointed in 2012 through NPSC and the above 18+18=36, i.e.

36+16=52, so before 2000 “backdoor” appointees are also countable) in the RD Department.

Thank you ACAUT, may God bless you all.

Rayi Vadeo Zekiezou Colony, Kohima

Shamator, June 23 (mexn): Yimchungru Akheru Arihako (YAA) has convened meeting on June 30, 10:00 am at YAA treasurer’s residence, HQ Shamator.

Therefore, all the YAA officials, YAA Advisors, Planning Committee, History Committee and Building Construction Committee have been asked to attend the same without fail.

DUCCF emergency general meeting Dimapur, June 23 (mexn): Dimapur Urban Council Chairman Federation (DUCCF) has convened an emergency general meeting, on June 24, 3:00 pm at Duncan Council Hall. All the chairmen have been requested to attend the same without fail.

ANDDDU meeting Kohima, June 23 (mexn): The All Nagaland Directorate & District Driver’s Union (ANDDDU) and District Head Quarter will hold its 21st general meeting on June 27 at CANSSEA Conference Hall, Kohima at 10:00 am.

Therefore, all the members have been requested to attend the said meeting positively.

DSLR photography workshop Kohima, June 23 (mexn): A one-day workshop on ‘DSLR photography’ organized by Canon Image Square in association with IIJT and Project Officer, Land Resources, Mokokchung will be conducted at the IIJT premises, Kohima on June 25 from 10:00 am onwards for the students of IIJT and invitees. The workshop will cover on how to handle a DSLR camera and its functions.

YAN condole demise of photojournalist

Dimapur, June 23 (mexn): Youth Association of Nagaland (YAN) has condoled the demise of Vito Awomi of Nagaland Post who died in a road accident on June 20. In a statement, YAN president Hetoi Chishi described Late Vito Awomi as young, sincere and energetic photojournalist. YAN prayed that God grant and Sato Therie to come comfort to family and colleagues and for the departed and testify with evidence soul to rest in peace. to their claims upon which ACAUT Nagaland will surePSDK condoles ly take up the matter.

Further ACAUT Na- Kohima, June 23 (mexn): The managing board, galand like to ask Mr. teaching faculty, and students of Public School Theyeveyi (head G.B) JaDzürüvü, Kohima (PSDK) have expressed shock at the lukiezangdi Village,Peren, death of Deepak Chetri, Hindi teacher of the school.

Relutso Tsoha,Zhoto(G.B) “Late Deepak Chetri was a dedicated and energetic and Sato Therie as to what do they mean by one true teacher who was very creative, for which the students Naga Nation? and in what loved him and liked to be always around him. He was way ACAUT is against very friendly and loving teacher,” stated a condolence Naga Nation? If you call message issued by PSDK headmaster Abalie Medoze. the demand and initia- Acknowledging that the school in particular has lost a tive of ACAUT to unite all very efficient teacher, the note wished that God bestow Naga political groups un- solace to the bereaved family. der one umbrella as anti nation, does that mean ZBC Kohima seminar for fathers you support factionalism?

Is factionalism not anti na- Kohima, June 23 (mexn): The Zeme Baptist tional? In fact it is the view Church, Kohima ‘Mipei Kangbau’ is organizing a semiof ACAUT that factional- nar for the fathers on June 27. Rev. Dr. Sanyu Iralu, Prinism is the biggest obstacle cipal, Shalom Bible Seminary, Sechu, and Dr. Buno Irato Naga National move- lu, Lecturer, Shalom Bible Seminary, Sechu will be the ment and should be done resource persons for the seminar. All the Zeme Baptist away with if we are to arrive Church, Kohima have been informed to participate in at any logical conclusion the seminar. Registration will begin by 10:00 am and the to this vexed Naga political programme will conclude by 4:00 pm after the meal fellowship, a press release informed. problem.

ACAUT Nagaland responds

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CAUT Nagaland once again reiterates its motives and its agendas to the people of Nagaland in light of the sinister attempt by some few individuals to build a false narrative around ACAUT and thereby discredit it.

The questions often posed to ACAUT have been clarified umpteen no of times and by now, by and large all have understood it, yet the persistence of few, whose selfish agendas are threatened by the initiatives of ACAUT Nagaland continue to pose those same questions repeatedly, perhaps on the notion that if a lie is told again and again it begins to look like the truth. However in the larger interest of the public ACAUT Nagaland will respond to those questions.

Thus on the question that if ACAUT Nagaland slogan is one Government one Tax? Which group should the people pay to

among the many factions?

ACAUT Nagaland stand has always been one Government one Tax however it does not mean we select or favour one group over other to pay tax but, it simply means that unless the NPG’s unite and become one, the public will not pay tax, as it encourages factionalism, it encourages syndicate system, it encourages turf wars and above all its against very tenets of Naga nationalism and aspiration.

Secondly on the question of, if ACAUT Nagaland is against corruption why does it not expose the rampant corruption in the state? On this matter ACAUT Nagaland would like to say ACAUT Nagaland is strongly committed to fight corruption and although ACAUT is aware of the rampant corruption going on, it is one thing to know and quite another to prove, evidence is must in

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Dimapur, June 23 (mexn): The Nagaland Staff Nurse Association (NSNA) has informed all the staff nurses (RNRM) without diploma and degree to prepare for the coming agitation on June 26 by wearing black badge during their routine duty. A press release appended by NSNA president Catherine and secretary Tovili informed that on the first three days of agitation, the nurses will wear black badge during their duty followed by three days mass casual leave and thereafter The six persons apprehended by CSU with the taxi driver. indefinite agitation till the government fulfills their demands. any valid documents, the tackling the demographic release added. threat. The union also cauThe defaulters were tioned the zonal taxi driv- One white gypsy recovered handed over to the police ers to refrain from abetting Dimapur, June 23 (mexn): The Operation Accheck gate in-charge TT the influx, while also warnceleration Dimapur Town (OADT) team of NSCN (IM) Among and a complaint ing of dire consequences if recovered one white gypsy bearing registration numwas also lodged against the caught in the act. CSU statber AS-06/6472, chassis number – 140180, and engine taxi driver. ed it will remain vigilant CSU has appealed to more so due to the calami- number – 147671 on June 22. Informing this in a press the authorities concerned tous practice of some mis- release, the OADT asked the rightful owner to claim the vehicle within 15 days from the date of this publication to devise better strategies in creant taxi drivers. by producing relevant and valid document. For further information, contact Interrogator Officer (I/C), OADT at 9856092155.

LR director visits IWMP projects in Mon district Director of Land Resources Mhathung Yanthan toured Mon district to supervise the progress of the Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP).

He visited most of the project sites and interacted with the beneficiaries and the villagers.

In his address at Tuimei village today, the director said, “It is time for us to change the mindset with the change of time and work towards sustainable development otherwise we will not be able to survive.” He highlighted that IWMP is a people centered

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order to check corruption therefore it is also our appeal to the people to come forth with evidences in order fight corruption together.

In response to the article dated 17th June 2015 with the caption “message to ACAUT” from GB’s of Peren. If one has been following the activities of ACAUT Nagaland from the beginning, one can see that ACAUT has been raising issues on matters of taxation by municipal/police and other governmental departments at check gates, ACAUT Nagaland has submitted representation to the chief minister, chief secretary and the Governor on this issue.

On the issue deductions of 40% and corruptions in MGNREGA schemes ACAUT Nagaland would like to request Mr. Theyeveyi (head G.B) Jalukiezangdi Village,Peren, Relutso Tsoha,Zhoto(G.B)

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express WEDnEsDAy 24 JunE 2015 volumE X IssuE 171

By Dr. Asangba Tzüdir

‘Breaking news’ Defamation & responsibility

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here is a growing culture of intolerance among the masses triggered by frustration of sorts against social evils and (mis) governance culminating in public rage and fury against any tangible target. Such attitude was prominently seen in the frustrated response of public in social networking sites to the recent photo leaks of some ‘doubtful’ Nagaland politician’s ‘private activity’. In what can be termed as a high decibel social media outrage, not only the politicians but the local news media houses were backlashed and virtually condemned for not exposing the ‘doubtful photos’ of objectionable private life of some politicians.

No doubt, a national media ran the ‘story’ with one of the pictures. Instantaneously, the local print media houses were criticised saying, “National media did what our local media should have done.” There are differences in motives of international, national, regional and local media. It may be an ‘internal policy’ for some media houses to hunt for ‘Breaking News’ and include such a report in every news edition or ‘Prime Time’ news. In this case, some media houses - local, regional, national, international – may appear to be desperate for ‘breaking news.’ This is irresponsible reporting on many counts.

Media is pitted within the danger of defamation, responsibility of reporting facts and moral obligation towards far reaching effects of any reporting. There is discursive curtailment of media activism by different levels of political agencies. Media, for that matter, anyone, can be charged with a lawsuit for defaming an individual or organisation irrespective of whether their ‘conduct’ was right or wrong. There are also ‘unwritten’ issues related to defamation beyond factuality and falsity irrespective of whether an ‘action’ is morally right or wrong. In the present issue, National media is beyond the ‘control’ and ‘interrogation’ of local politicians and so there seems to have been no issue beyond the fulfilment of their objective of reporting ‘breaking news’. Similarly, International media (BBC) was in a comfortable position to run ‘India’s Daughter’ because it is beyond the control of national legal and political agencies. Keeping such issues in perspective, it becomes important for local media houses to make authenticated report that comes under the scanner of local political agencies.

Media acts not only as an agency for reporting news items but also for intervention in serious political, social, economic and other concerns. Some issues and news items require immediacy of reporting like in the case of natural forecasts and calamities as cyclone, flood, earthquake, etc. to attract urgent public response.

Some news items calls for authentication and steady analysis of the same. Steadiness is the time bought by media to authenticate any news item and analyse consequences of such public information. Such steadiness of media in reporting cannot be held as delay, censure or otherwise. In the case of the recent leakage of doubtful photos of some Nagaland politicians, it becomes a responsibility for media houses to find substantial evidence as also study its far reaching consequences in the society.

Irrespective of ‘truth’ and ‘falsity’ of media reports, there are far reaching effects and consequences of media reporting. Reporting non-investigated news items and images will certainly flare confusion amongst readers and society in such a way that media houses will be in no position to manage the damage caused in social, economic and political domains.

Media houses are not expected to condemn or justify any incident; it only reports authenticated incidents. Further, a much greater responsibility rests on the citizens to give their opinions in response to such incidents in media. Besides, clear sighted thinkers and leaders are expected by media house and public to give responsible analysis and remarks of such reported incidents.

(Dr. Asangba Tzüdir is an Editor with Heritage Publishing House.

He contributes a weekly guest editorial to Morung Express.

Feedback and comments can be mailed to asangtz@gmail.com)

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Shooting victims united by ‘devotion’ to their church

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he victims of mass shooting in Charleston, South Carolina, were bonded in life by their faith and their close links to the historic African-American church where they worshipped, studied the Bible, and were killed. The six women and three men fatally shot at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church included a high school track and field coach, a studious Dallas Cowboys fan, a dedicated librarian and a state senator and preacher whose voice commanded respect. They opened up their Bible study class to a young white man who police later named as the suspect in their murders. Dylann Roof, 21, was arrested in Shelby, North Carolina, about 350 km away, on Thursday.

Clementa Pinckney, 41, senior pastor at Emanuel and a Democratic member of the state senate, was the most prominent victim.

Pinckney grew up in Jasper County, South Carolina, began preaching at age 13 and became a pastor five years later. With his tall stature and booming voice, he motivated and educated his congregation, colleagues said. “He had a very, very strong impact on this congregation and in this community,” said James Gilliard, acting steward at Campbell Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, where Pinckney served as pastor from 2009 to 2010. Pinckney had two daughters with his wife, Jennifer. He graduated magna cum laude with a degree in business administration from Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina. Reverend Sharonda Coleman Singleton, 45, was also killed, said officials with Charleston Southern University, where Singleton’s son, Chris Singleton, is a student.

She was also a member of Emanuel’s ministerial staff.

Singleton, who lived in Summerville, South Carolina, was a speech language pathologist at Goose Creek High School, where she coached the girls’ track and field team. Chris Singleton, who has a younger brother and sister, posted a photo of his mother and Pinckney to Instagram on Thursday morning. “It’s funny how I always told you that you went to church too much,” he wrote in the post. “You would laugh it off and say, ‘Boy you can never have too much of the Lord.’” Reverend Daniel Simmons, 74, who also worked at Emanuel, was the only victim who died at a local hospital rather than in the church. Simmons’ father was a pastor for 50 years and his mother was a member of the women’s Sunday school, according to an online obituary. He had three brothers.

‘WARM AND HELPFUL SPIRIT’ A second Allen University alumnus was killed in Wednesday’s shooting. Tywanza Sanders, 26, a 2014 graduate was a quiet but popular student who was dedicated to his education. “He presented a warm and helpful spirit,” the university said in a statement. On his Facebook page, he is shown in his profile photograph smiling and looking relaxed against the backdrop of a message that read, “Your dreams are calling you.” Reverend DePayne Middleton Doctor, 49, was killed while teaching Emanuel’s weekly Bible study class, said Dean Grile. Doctor, a single mother of four daughters aged 10 to 22, was adored at her workplace. “She was able to empathize with people,” Grile said. “Students just love her.”

Cynthia Hurd, a 54-year-old library manager, was also killed. Hurd was the sister of Malcolm Graham, a former North Carolina state senator and former Charlotte City Council member. Graham and his siblings grew up attending the church in which his sister died, he told local media.

The other three victims were named by Charleston Coroner Rae Wooten as Susie Jackson, 87; Ethel Lance, 70; and Myra Thompson, 59. No further information was immediately available about them.

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Why Threats to Civil Society Growing Around the World?

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histle-blowers like Edward Snowden and Julian Assange are hounded – not by autocratic but by democratic governments – for revealing the truth about grave human rights violations. Nobel peace prize winner, writer and political activist Liu Xiaobo is currently languishing in a Chinese prison while the killing of Egyptian protestor, poet and mother Shaimaa al-Sabbagh, apparently by a masked policeman, in January this year continues to haunt us.

CIVICUS, the global civil society alliance, has documented serious abuses of civic freedoms in 96 countries in 2014 alone. The annual report of the international advocacy group, Human Rights Watch, laments that the once-heralded Arab Spring has given way almost everywhere to conflict and repression while Amnesty International’s Annual Report 2014/2015 calls it a devastating year for those seeking to stand up for human rights.

In recent years, there has been a perceptible rise in restrictions on civic space – the fundamental freedoms of expression, association and peaceful assembly. While the reasons for the eruption of repressive laws and attacks on dissenters vary, negative effects are being felt in both democracies and authoritarian states.

It is increasingly evident that the dangers to civic freedoms come not just from state apparatuses but also from powerful non-state actors including influential business entities and extremist groups subscribing to fundamentalist ideologies.

This begs a deeper analysis into the extent and causes of this pervasive problem.

In several countries, laws continue to be drawn up to restrict civic freedoms. They include anti-terror laws that limit freedom of speech, public order laws that limit the right to protest peacefully, laws that stigmatise civil society groups through derogatory names such as ‘foreign agents’, laws that create bureaucratic hurdles to receive crucial funding from international philanthropic institutions as well as laws that prevent progressive civil society organisations from protecting the rights of marginalised minorities such as the LGBTI community.

In this situation, it is indeed possible to identify four key drivers of the pervasive assault on civic space. The first is the global democratic deficit. Freedom House, which documents the state of democratic rights around the world, has reported declines in civil liberties and political freedoms for the ninth consecutive year in 2015.

In too many countries, peaceful activists exposing corruption and rights violations are being stigmatised as ‘national security threats’, and subjected to politically motivated trials, arbitrary detentions and worse. There appears to be no let up in official censorship and repression of active citizens in authoritarian states like China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Vietnam.

Freedom of assembly is virtually non-existent in such contexts, and activists are often forced to engage online. But when they do so, they are demonised as being agents of Western security agencies.

Ironically, excessive surveillance and/or hounding of whistle-blowers by countries such as Australia, France, the United Kingdom and United States – whose foreign policies are supposed to promote democratic rights – are contributing to

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ope Francis' newly released teaching document is a wideranging look at what he calls an "ecological crisis" destroying our "common home." The document, or encyclical, titled "Laudato Si," (Praise Be), is at once a theological treatise, a public policy analysis and a heart-felt plea for personal change.

Here are some key excerpts from the document, which was made public on June 18: ON THE SCOPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESTRUCTION: "The earth, our home, is beginning to look more and more like an immense pile of filth." "These situations have caused sister earth, along with all the abandoned of our world, to cry out, pleading that we take another course.

Never have we so hurt and mistreated our common home as we have in the last 200 years."

ON EVIDENCE OF GLOBAL WARMING: "A very solid scientific consensus indicates that we are presently witnessing a disturbing warming of the climatic system. In recent decades this warming has been accompanied by a constant rise in the sea level and, it would appear, by an increase of extreme weather events, even if a scientifically determinable cause cannot be assigned to each particular phenomenon. Humanity is called to recognize the need for changes of lifestyle, production and consumption, in order to combat this warming or at least the human causes which produce or aggravate it."

ON THOSE WHO DENY ENVIRONMENTAL DESTRUCTION: "As often occurs in periods of deep crisis which require bold decisions, we are tempted to think that what is happening is not entirely clear. Superfi-

a global climate where close monitoring of anyone suspected of harbouring dissenting views is becoming an accepted norm.

The second driver – and linked to the global democratic deficit – is the worldwide obsession with state security and countering of ‘terrorism’ by all actors except the state. The decline in civic space began after the attack on the World Trade Centre in September 2001 when several established democracies introduced a slew of counter-terror measures weakening human rights safeguards in the name of protecting national security.

The situation worsened after the Arab Spring uprisings of 2011 as authoritarian leaders witnessed the fall of long-standing dictators in Egypt and Tunisia following widespread citizen protests.

The possibility of people’s power being able to overturn entrenched political systems has made authoritarian regimes extremely fearful of the free exercise of civic freedoms by citizens.

This has led to a severe push back against civil society by a number of repressive regimes in the Middle East and North Africa. Governments in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have stepped up their efforts to prevent public demonstrations and the activities of human rights groups.

Similar reverberations have also been felt in sub-Saharan African countries with long-standing authoritarian leaders and totalitarian political parties. Thus repression of civic freedoms appears to have intensified in countries such as Angola, Burundi, Ethiopia, Gambia, Rwanda, Sudan, Swaziland and Zimbabwe.

Activists and civil society groups in many countries in Central Asia and Eastern Europe where democracy remains fragile or non-existent such as Azerbaijan, Belarus, Hungary, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkey, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are also feeling the heat following governments’ reactions to scuttle demands for political reform.

In South-East Asia too, in countries such as Cambodia and Malaysia which have a history of repressive government and in Thailand where the military seized power through a recent coup, new ‘security’ measures continue to be implemented to restrict civic freedoms.

The third major driver of closing civic space is the rampant collusion and indeed capture of power and resources in most countries by a handful of interconnected political and economic elites.

Oxfam International projects that the richest one percent will own more wealth than 99 percent of the globe’s population by 2016. Thus civil society groups exposing corruption and/or environmental degradation by politically wellconnected businesses are extremely vulnerable to persecution due to the tight overlap and cosy relationships among elites.

With market fundamentalism and the neo-liberal economic discourse firmly entrenched in a number of democracies, labour, land and environmental rights activists are facing heightened challenges.

At least 29 environmental activists were reported murdered in Brazil in 2014. Canada’s centre-right government has been closely monitoring and intimidating indigenous peoples’ rights activists opposing large commercial projects in ecologically fragile ar-

eas. India’s prime minister recently urged judges to be wary of “five-star activists“ even as the efforts of Greenpeace India to protect forests from the activities of extractive industries have led it to be subjected to various forms of bureaucratic harassment including arbitrary freezing of its bank accounts.

The fourth and emerging threat to civic space comes from the disturbance caused by religious fundamentalist and evangelist groups seeking to upend the collective progress made by civil society in advancing the human rights discourse.

Failure of the international community to prevent violent conflict and address serious human rights abuses by states such as Israel and Syria is providing a fertile breeding ground for religious extremists whose ideology is deeply inimical to the existence of a vibrant and empowered civil society.

Besides, religious fundamentalists are able to operate more freely in conflicted and politically fragile environments whose number appears to be rising, thereby exacerbating the situation for civil society organisations and activists seeking to promote equality, peace and tolerance.

Current threats to civic space and civil society activities are a symptom of the highly charged and polarised state of international affairs. The solutions to the grave and interconnected economic, ecological and humanitarian crises currently facing humanity will eventually have to come from civil society through a reassertion of its own value even as political leaders continue to undermine collective efforts.

Beginning a series of conversations on how to respond to common threats at the national, regional and international levels is critical. Establishment of solidarity protocols within civil society could be an effective way to coalesce around both individual cases of harassment as well as systemic threats such as limiting legislation or policies.

Further, the international legal framework that protects civic space needs to be strengthened. The International Bill of Rights comprising the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) leaves scope for subjective interpretation of some aspects of civic freedoms.

It is perhaps time to examine the possibility of a comprehensive legally binding convention on civic space that better articulates the extent and scope of civic space, so essential to an empowered civil society. However, laws are only as good as the commitment of those charged with overseeing their implementation.

Importantly and urgently, to reverse the global onslaught on civic space and human rights, we need visionary political leadership willing to take risks and lead by example.

Over the last few years, analysts have noted with horror the steady dismantling of hard won gains on civic freedoms. Many thought things could get no worse. … but they did.

It is time to start thinking seriously about stemming the tide before we reach the point of no return.

Ending the persecution of Assange, Snowden and Liu Xiaobo could be a good start for preventing precious lives such as Shaimaa’s from being lost.

Science, Religion, Policy Associated Press cially, apart from a few obvious signs of pollution and deterioration, things do not look that serious, and the planet could continue as it is for some time.

Such evasiveness serves as a license to carrying on with our present lifestyles and models of production and consumption. This is the way human beings contrive to feed their self-destructive vices: trying not to see them, trying not to acknowledge them, delaying the important decisions and pretending that nothing will happen."

employment continue to shrink, is to practice a doublespeak which brings politics into disrepute."

ON TREATMENT OF PEOPLE AND NATURE: "A sense of deep communion with the rest of nature cannot be real if our hearts lack tenderness, compassion and concern for our fellow human beings. It is clearly inconsistent to combat trafficking in endangered species while remaining completely indifferent to human trafficking, unON BUSINESS AND concerned about the poor, or underTHE ENVIRONMENT: taking to destroy another human be"We need to reject a magical con- ing deemed unwanted." ception of the market, which would suggest that ON CREATION problems can AS A REFLECbe solved simply TION OF GOD'S by an increase LOVE: in the profits of "Our insiscompanies or tence that each individuals. Is human being is it realistic to hope that those who are an image of God should not make us obsessed with maximizing profits will overlook the fact that each creature has stop to reflect on the environmental its own purpose. None is superfluous. damage which they will leave behind The entire material universe speaks of for future generations? Where profits God's love, his boundless affection for alone count, there can be no thinking us. Soil, water, mountains: everything about the rhythms of nature, its phases is, as it were, a caress of God." of decay and regeneration, or the complexity of ecosystems which may be ON RELUCTANCE OF gravely upset by human intervention." WEALTHIER NATIONS TO CHANGE: "To ensure economic freedom "Many of those who possess more from which all can effectively benefit, resources and economic or political restraints occasionally have to be im- power seem mostly to be concerned posed on those possessing greater re- with masking the problems or concealsources and financial power. To claim ing their symptoms, simply making efeconomic freedom while real condi- forts to reduce some of the negative tions bar many people from actual impacts of climate change. However, access to it, and while possibilities for many of these symptoms indicate that

WRITE-WING

such effects will continue to worsen if we continue with current models of production and consumption."

ON FAILURES OF POLITICAL LEADERS: "It is remarkable how weak international political responses have been.

The failure of global summits on the environment makes it plain that our politics are subject to technology and finance. There are too many special interests, and economic interests easily end up trumping the common good and manipulating information so that their own plans will not be affected."

ON REDEFINING PROGRESS: "It is not enough to balance, in the medium term, the protection of nature with financial gain, or the preservation of the environment with progress.

Halfway measures simply delay the inevitable disaster. Put simply, it is a matter of redefining our notion of progress.

A technological and economic development which does not leave in its wake a better world and an integrally higher quality of life cannot be considered progress."

ON MORALITY, THE COMMON GOOD AND THE ENVIRONMENT: "We must regain the conviction that we need one another, that we have a shared responsibility for others and the world, and that being good and decent are worth it. We have had enough of immorality and the mockery of ethics, goodness, faith and honesty. It is time to acknowledge that light-hearted superficiality has done us no good. When the foundations of social life are corroded, what ensues are battles over conflicting interests, new forms of violence and brutality, and obstacles to the growth of a genuine culture of care for the environment."

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7 Is the Chinese autocracy outperforming western democracy?

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THE MORUNG EXPRESS

24 June 2015

NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE

The author suggests that China’s regime could put itself to a referendum – a democratic referendum against electoral democracy. He expects it would win that referendum

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n a new and important book, an eminent political scientist argues the case that the Chinese system is not only unique but also a morally justifiable alternative to democracy. He calls it a ‘political meritocracy’ and suggests that recent experience shows meritocracy to have so much promise and democracy so much difficulty that the balance is shifting in favour of meritocracy.

The experience in question is ‘the crisis of governance in Western democracy’ and ‘the success of meritocracy in China.’

The book is The China Model (Princeton University Press). Its author is Daniel A. Bell, a Canadian political scientist who for about ten years has been teaching at one of China’s élite universities, Tsinghua in Beijing, and who has become known as an original thinker about today’s China.

This is a challenge to be taken seriously. The author has a unique theoretical competence and is uniquely positioned to observe Chinese affairs. His book offers the most sophisticated defence to date of the Chinese system, wrapped into a trenchant criticism of democracy.

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The argument is taken forward in four main chapters. The first is about democracy, understood as the use of one-person-one-vote as the way to select political leaders. Various weaknesses and problems are identified in the use of this method that are so severe that it is a mystery why we are so wedded to it. These are summarised in a list of ‘tyrannies’: of the majority, of the minority, of the voting community, of the voting community and of competitive individualists. Because of these built-in problems, democracy is given a low mark for its ability to provide for good and effective governance.

The second chapter is about meritocracy as an alternative way of selecting leaders. In a meritocracy leaders are selected by being tested for their qualifications to hold (high) office according to specified criteria.

Governments wield great power over citizens and it is therefore important that we are governed by competent leaders. Potential leaders should be tested prior to ascending to high office, principally by public service examinations. The criteria by which they should be vetted are intellectual ability, social skills and virtue.

The third chapter deals with the problems of meritocratic selection. These are that a system of unchecked leadership may produce corruption and ossification of hierarchies and be without adequate legitimacy. There are solutions to the two first problems that are in principle fairly simple. The problem of legitimacy is more difficult. Overcoming it is possible, but requires not only better procedures but also innovations in the very system of meritocracy by infusing it with elements of democracy.

The fourth chapter considers three models of ‘democratic meritocracy.’ The first might be to introduce voting procedures that are arranged so as to make it more likely that wise leaders will be selected, for example by giving more voting power to the best educated citizens.

The second model is to combine meritocracy and democracy in central political institutions, for example by having assemblies of experts side by side with assemblies of elected representatives. The third model is ‘vertical’: democracy at the local level and meritocracy at the central.

The author believes the Chinese regime has taken bold steps towards central meritocracy and some steps towards local democracy, but also that it is only a matter of time before it will need to give itself more solid legitimacy by way of some kind of popular consent. That can be done, in part, by improving local democracy. But he also thinks more will be needed. He suggests that the regime could put itself to a referendum – a democratic referendum against electoral democracy. He expects it would win that referendum.

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This book offers a defence of the Chinese system that is unique in the strength of theoretical grounding.

It is authoritative, written by an acknowledged expert and published by a first-rate academic press. It is ambitious, aiming to shift the ground in our understanding of good government. It wants to persuade those of us who are defenders of democracy that we are wrong. It is aggressive, determined to correct both political theory and ‘western’ misconceptions about China.

So we must ask, is it right? Much is at play in that question.

Two arguments run side by side, one about meritocracy as an alternative to democracy and one about China and the emergence there of a model of democratic meritocracy that is ‘morally desirable and politically stable.’

(1) Is the argument theoretically persuasive as to meritocracy? The answer is, no. The reason is that it is misguided about democracy. The essence of democracy, it is suggested – ‘the one thing we agree about’ – is that political leaders are chosen by means of one-person-one-vote. But that’s wrong on two counts. The essence of democracy is an arrangement of power: that ultimate political power sits in the hands of the ruled, and not only that: in the hands of the ruled so that no single person or small group can monopolise ultimate power. One-person-one-vote is a method to assure that arrangement of power. Hence, the alternative to democracy is not meritocracy but autocracy, which is a different way of organising power.

The case for democratic government is twofold: that it, being under popular control, should protect citizens against oppression, and, that it being by consent, should be effective. That is a matter of how power is constituted. Power, however, merits no analysis in The China Model (not even as an entry in the detailed index). The danger of oppression gets no consideration.

In this Tuesday, May 26, 2015 photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, meets with senior officers of Zhejiang Military Area Command during an inspection tour in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province when Xi had a three-day inspection tour in the province. Rapturous crowds. Beaming workers. Pep talks for the troops. The TV coverage Thursday, May 28 of Chinese president's recent visit to the eastern province was a tour de force of Communist propaganda, showcasing what's seen as an emerging cult of personality around the country's strongest leader in decades. (Li Gang/Xinhua via AP)

Good government is seen exclusively as a matter of effectiveness.

The question of power is no theoretical abstraction in the Chinese case. The People’s Republic has already once imploded into extremities of oppression because a supreme leader, Mao Zedong, was allowed absolute power. In 1989, the regime turned the guns on a people demanding political opening up. That was possible because of the constitution of power. Presently, the new leader, Xi Jinping, is engaged in an aggressive concentration of power, in the country to Beijing, in Beijing to the Party, and in the Party to himself, a reconstitution of power that in light of Chinese experience must be considered dangerous. The China Model stands as a warning against any attempt to understand the Chinese state without an analysis of power.

The second way it is wrong is that democracies do not choose political leaders by one-person-one-vote.

They instead do it in ways that are intensely meritocratic. Lawmakers are elected by one-person-one-vote, but not other political leaders, not members of government, not judges, not regulators, not ombudsmen, not top civil servants, precisely the kinds of political leaders China is praised for selecting by meritocracy. And potential lawmakers must first get themselves nominated, which is done through mostly long and ruthlessly competitive processes which, ideally, filter out those not motivated for public service and those not competent.

The reason we at the end use elections is that citizens thereby deny their leaders uncontrolled power and retain the power to throw them out. There is no mystery at all in why we hold to one-person-one-vote.

The author underestimates the meritocratic element in democracy because he thinks political meritocracy depends on procedures of formal examinations, but that is – to use a Chinese-style put-down – formalism.

There are other meritocratic ways and the real meaning of formal examinations depends on the constellation of power. In an autocratic system, it is more near at hand to think of selection mechanisms as tools of control from above than as ways of open recruitment from below. In China now, the most important criterion by which lower level officials are passed for promotion is their performance in the maintenance of stability.

(2) Is the argument empirically persuasive as to the poor performance of democracy? The answer is, no. The matter is just settled at the start (p. 3) in a blanket statement about ‘the crisis of governance in Western democracies’ with no examination. In my judgement, and I here speak from the experience of much examination of the issue, there is no such crisis. There is a crisis in some democracies, notably in China’s nemesis, America. But that is not a crisis of inept leaders because of the absence of meritocracy. It, regrettably, sticks much deeper, a crisis of power so that the constitutional institutions are not able to perform their prescribed jobs.

In fact, the whole discussion of democracy in The China Model is an unfortunate distraction. The practical problem the author is concerned with (on e.g. p.

112) is how to fix the Chinese system given that electoral democracy is not a realistic possibility. It is a pity that he has thought it necessary to denigrate democracy as such, which is not necessary in order to make the case for a different model in China. It turns the book nasty: Bell is an admirer of the Chinese system for whom it is not enough that the friend succeeds, also foes must fail. There is a difference between criticising democracies for poor performance and dismissing democracy as such. If you want to do the latter, you need to do better than to build up a straw man and tear it down again.

(3) Setting aside the irrelevant half of the book, is the argument persuasive as to the success of the Chinese system? The answer is yet again, no. The author is right that many China watchers have underestimated the force of political reform in recent decades. He is probably also right that there is more reform to come. It is a good guess that the leadership will continue to tweak their administration enough to keep the party-state in place and in control.

But the thrust of these reforms are not about meritocracy, and the meritocratic promotion of leaders, such as it is, is no more than a detail in how the state operates. China is a system with an autocratic configuration of power and ‘reform’ presently means perfecting the power of control.

Anyone who wants to declare the Chinese model a success must face the facts. It is a plausible argument that the success of the model, for example economically and in the maintenance of stability, is such that the authoritarian price is one worth paying. It is plausible even to argue that this is a necessary price to pay in so big and complex a country as China. But it is not a plausible argument to declare success by pretending that the system is something other than it is.

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An advantage of democratic theory is that it offers a metric of successful governance. That starts with the individual and with his and her interests and rights. The purpose and responsibility of government is to give individuals protection and to improve their life chances.

The only metric of success in The China Model is economic growth and the resulting reduction in poverty.

That is contained in the democratic metric as freedom from poverty but is not taken to be the whole story.

Democratic success depends on the protection and promotion of freedom more comprehensively.

Since democratic values are ignored, that metric is not available in The China Model, and the author loses his footing. It is daring to hold up the Chinese model as not only effective but also morally desirable, but to try to do so without moral criteria is an impossibility. Like the crisis of democracy, the success of China is just postulated and not examined.

Skirting over the fact of autocracy in the constellation of power and persuading himself that there will be good governance when there is a meritocratic selection of leaders, the author falls into empirical descriptions that are just bizarre. About the force of meritocracy (p.

107): ‘Xi Jinping was ranked highest in an internal survey of national leaders and therefore selected as president.’ But that’s nonsense. Xi was elected president because he had already been elected secretary general of the party and he was elected secretary general of the party because of power machinations. We are asked to believe (p. 123) that when Xi Jinping says in a speech that the party’s cadres ‘must serve the people heart and soul,’ that’s what he really means. But the duty of cadres is to serve the party and ‘serve the people’ is a standard political perversion of language. ‘The success of meritocracy in China is obvious: Chinese rulers have presided over the single most impressive poverty alleviation achievement in history’ (p. 173). But that is neither obvious nor true. It is not obvious that poverty alleviation in China is a result of meritocracy (and ‘presiding over’ is more a sleight hand than a causal concept). The most impressive poverty alleviation in history is in China’s neighbours, South Korea and Taiwan, who have both (1) grown to high-income countries and (2) adopted democracy.

The author engages in a bit of linguistic perversion of his own, which is objectionable. While the tyrannical state in China is ‘democratic’ in its own way, the term ‘tyranny’ is reserved for the characterisation of democratic systems.

Censorship, corruption, repression, the absence of rule of law get their mention but count for nothing in the final assessment so that we get to this (p. 188) as a description of contemporary political reality: ‘The lower the level of government, the more democratic the political system, .. the higher the level of government, the more meritocratic the political system.’

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The People’s Republic has both defenders and detractors. The China Model seeks to mobilise ‘western’ political theory, even democratic theory, for the defence of Chinese authoritarianism. That is audacious, even triumphalist. But it is to try too hard and to do too many things in one go. It is possible to defend autocracy, but this attempt to do so by way of tearing down democracy fails. What we get, once the rhetoric is peeled away, is old wine in new bottles, with no ground shifting.

There is a tradition of respect for Chinese rule as the embodiment today of an ancient tradition, articulated for example in Henry Kissinger’s idea of the Chinese ‘civilisation state.’ This book falls into that tradition: while democracy is fleeting, the People’s Republic is the continuation under modern circumstances of Chinese Confucianism.

There is a tradition of respect for authoritarian effectiveness that leads both to an exaggeration of delivery and a glossing over of the human costs, articulated for example in Beatrice and Sidney Webb’s idea in the 1930s and 40s of Soviet communism as a ‘new civilisation.’ This book falls into that tradition. It imposes on China a theoretical construct and sees through that prism an empirical panorama to fit.

There is a tradition in China of foreign observers who see it from inside and find what they want, conspicuously so during Maoism, and who are less prescient in their descriptions than some of those who have kept their distance and observed with a colder eye.

This book falls into that tradition. Its attempts at empirical description are baffling, superficial and distortive.

Those who already admire the Chinese model may be reassured. Those who think China should be analysed by empirical scepticism need not reconsider. Defenders of democracy can stay the course.

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Life after college or university can be a difficult transition for anyone. While some aim to go for further studies, others may want to start working.

When it comes to job hunting, how does one begin? In Nagaland, there are thousands of educated unemployed, all looking out for the right job. For students who are soon graduating this year and ready to enter the work force, there is a lot more you need to know about facing interviews while competing against a roomful of others, and also finding a job that can not only meet your needs but provide work satisfaction. This week’s writer offers some tips for all job aspirants.

The Job Race

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ccording to a survey in 2014, 70% of hiring professionals opined that sending a resume online is preferred. Dropping off a resume in person gives employers the impression you are not comfortable with the electronic process or technology, and that reflects negatively on your adaptability and proficiency. A survey of what employers look for in a candidate shows that 36% want someone who can multitask, 31% want who shows initiative, and 21% want someone who is creative. While the average length of interviews is 40 minutes, 33% of 2000 surveyed bosses indicated that they know within the first 90 seconds if they will hire that candidate. How can they make such a decision in less than 2 minutes? In the same survey, respondents noted the following non-verbal mistakes as some of the reasons why you may be eliminated during the interview: 70% indicated the candidates were too trendy or fashionable, 67% indicated failure to make eye contact, 55% the way the candidate dressed, acted or walked through the door, 47% who had little or no knowledge of the company, 38% for lack of smile, quality of voice and overall confidence, 33% for bad postures,26% because their handshakes was too weak, 21% for crossing their arms over their chest during the interview.

Education that onereceivesultimately leads to one place; that is, the search for a job. Finding a job is not easy especially if it is for the first time.When dark clouds gather in the high skies, they are usually accompanied by lightening. In the same manner wherever there is education, it should be accompanied by wisdom. Students have to recognize such an association as an essential truth. For some it is quick and easy to get a job, while for others it is a difficult and a long process. Looking for a job right after graduation can be intimidating. Sometimes work is just one of those things you don’t want to deal with. Work can be stressful and affect the other areas of life. Job stress is more closely linked to health problems than finances or family issues. You must have heard about how competitive the job affair is. But remember there is never a small or big job. What is required is your hardwork.

It is important for you to work out what careeryou are interested in. Just because you have completed a law degree does not mean you have to become a lawyer. You may be interested in business, administration, journalism, social worker etc. With so many options, how do you narrow it down? Think of any work experience that you might have enjoyed. Perhaps you took an interest in writing articles or even engaged working in small teams. Even think of subjects, assignments, project works in your course that you liked and excelled in. Whatever your strengths are, apply for jobs with them in minds. Along with the job comes the work satisfaction. Finding a job we are passionate about isn’t easy as it seems. Life goes by quickly and before you know it, you may find yourself stuck in a not so great job, working for a not so great boss and wondering how you got there.

It so happens that you applied for many jobs and someone finally called you to set up aninterview.

You are ecstatic and you can barely wait for that moment.But then you realize you are not alone who is anticipating to get the job. There is a handful of people like you whoare anticipating as well. You have to make it through the job interview. And no matter how many times you go through a job interview, the fear never seems to go away. You never know what your interviewer will be like or what kind of questions he or she will ask. Also the endless possibilities of how you should present yourself, how you should answer, how you should dress.Your degree isn’t the only thing that matters.You should think about what skills you can offer, how much time you can commit to voluntary work, how pro-active you are etc.

You may encounter some hurdles along the way for sure; as carving a successful career is never that easy and the start is often the most difficult part of the entire process. But as the saying goes well begun is half done. The trick is to keep positive attitude and never say no to opportunities that might come on your way; read the advertisement you are applying to; use common sense; be polite, courteous and smile;be self-confident; know a bit more about the department or the institution; don’t be late; check your body posture and dress for the occasion, don’t badmouth other people, be a good communicator.

One should be wise to sharpen their presentation skills if they wish to land their dream job. “degree of Thought is a weekly community column initiated by Tetso College in partnership with The Morung Express. degree of Thought will delve into the social, cultural, political and educational issues around us. The views expressed here do not reflect the opinion of the institution. Tetso College is a naaC accredited UGC recognised Commerce and arts College. For feedback or comments please email: admin@tetsocollege.org”.

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'Yoga opponents should go to Pakistan'

New Delhi, JuNe 23 (PTi): VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi today kicked up another controversy with her remarks that those who are opposed to Yoga should go to Pakistan and that they have "no right" to stay in the country.

The comments came by way of Vishwa Hindu Parishad's(VHP) response to All India Muslim Personal Law Board's (AIMPLB) opposition to yoga.

The Sadhvi also did not spare Vice President Hamid Ansari, saying the main celebrations in Rajpath here on the occasion of the World's First International Day of Yoga on Sunday was not the wedding of a politician's daughter that he needed an "invitation." "They should connect themselves with the traditions of India, culture of India...there is no need for any objection.

If they are objecting then they should go to Pakistan. People who are objecting to it have no right to reside in India," the fiery VHP leader said when asked about AIMPLB's opposition to Yoga.

The remarks came days after firebrand BJP MP Yogi Adityanath said that those

Muslim body attacks government over Yoga New Delhi, JuNe 23 (PTi): In a scathing attack on the NDA government, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has accused it of violating the Constitution of secular India and implementing the RSS agenda by introducing practices such as Yoga and 'Surya namaskar'.

Reaching out directly to Muslim organisations and Imams, the apex body representing Muslims in the country, also said the community should remain "cautious" as there are organisations that are "attacking" Islamic beliefs.

The AIMPLB slammed the government's move to push for yoga, saying it's a violation of the secular Constitution, which does not allow the promotion of religious activities by the government.

"In the present scenario, the government and under its garb several organisations and individuals are who are opposed to 'Surya namaskar' should "drown in the sea" amid protests

by Muslim groups over the drill during the Yoga Day celebrations on June 21.

"They have India's food and sing songs of Pakistan...

Yoga works like a binding factor. It is not related to a single religious belief...democracy does not tell you

today violating the Constitution," said Maulana Wali Rehmani, the working general secretary of the AIMPLB, in a letter.

In the letter sent to various Muslim bodies and individuals, Rahmani alleged that the celebration of the Yoga Day and introduction of 'Surya namaskar' and Vande Matram in the schools were aimed at implementing the RSS agenda.

He said it is not a mere coincidence that the International Yoga day and the death anniversary of the Sangh?s ideologue K B Hedgewar falls on the same day--June 21.

He accused the government of diverting peoples' attention from the real issues like price rise through such acts. He appealed to the people, institutions and the imams of mosques to raise the awareness about it.

Referring to Chapter 6 of the

to object India's traditions and cultures," Sadhvi Prachi said.

Th e Sa d hv i wa s slammed by the Congress.

"In a democracy, people have the full right to practice yoga or not," Congress spokesperson Sanjay Jha said, as he accused the BJP of forcefully imposing Yoga on people.

Gita, Rahmani said yoga and 'Surya namaskar' are Hindu religious practices and these are "against the ideology of Muslims?.

"Muslims should remain cautious as there are organisations that are attacking Islamic beliefs..," the veteran cleric said in his two-page letter.

He asked clerics to discuss these issues during Friday sermons, and prepare the Muslim community for a movement.

The letter said that at its working committee meeting in Lucknow on June 7, AIMPLB had passed a resolution against yoga, saying it was unIslamic.

Rahmani also sought opening of old mosques which are under government control for prayers, saying the body will approach the Delhi High Court if the permission to perform payers was not granted.

BJP distanced itself from Sadhvi's comments and said Yoga has nothing to do with religion.

"You can't call VHP a political party...VHP has its own agenda at social level," BJP spokesperson Nalin Kohli said.

AIMPLB has reportedly targeted the NDA government for propagating yoga,

surya namaskar and vande matram, saying they are part of "Brahmin Dharma" and "are against the ideology of Muslims".

It is reported to have come out openly against what it calls is the rising influence of "Brahmin Dharma and Vedic culture (that) are out to harm Islamic beliefs by all means".

The Board, which positions itself as a spokesperson of Muslim opinion in India and the chief custodian of Muslim personal law and the Shariat, has, for the first time, reached out directly to Muslim organisations, institutions and the imams of mosques in an appeal to close ranks against the forces of Hindutva.

A letter to these bodies and individuals was sent

by Maulana Wali Rehmani, working general secretary of the AIMPLB. Amid the controversy generated by BJP leader Ram Madhav's tweets questioning the absence of Ansari at the Rajpath event, Union Minister Shripad Naik yesterday cited protocol to say that the Vice President can't be invited to an event where the Prime Minister is chief guest.

"It was not the marriage of some leader's daughter that invitation card would be sent to him. The whole country was not given invitation card...," Sadhvi Prachi said.

"I am seeing this for several days that he(Ansari) is not taking any step towards the betterment of this country," she said.

CBSE to re-conduct AIPMT examination on July 25 New Delhi, JuNe 23 (iANS): The CBSE on Tuesday announced that it would re-conduct the All India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT) for medical and dental courses on July 25. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) "decided to re-conduct the All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Test - 2015 on July 25" following Supreme Court orders on June 15 and June 19, the board said in a statement.

It added that no fresh applications would be accepted for the examination and it would be a "retest only in respect of the candidates who had applied within the stipulated time from 01/12/2014 to 31/01/2015 with requisite fee".

The Supreme Court on June 19 gave CBSE time till August 17 to conduct the exam and declare the results of AIPMT. The court by its June 15 order had cancelled the AIPMT examination held on May 3 following the leak of the question paper and circulation of the answer keys through electronic devices across 10 states in the country.

72 Bihar school children fall ill after mid-day meal PATNA, JuNe 23 (iANS): At least 72 children fell ill on Tuesday after having their mid-day meal at two government schools in Bihar, officials said. Sixty children fell ill after consuming the meal at Mathia Middle School in Bhojpur, around 60 km from Patna.

In another incident, at least 12 children fell ill after having their mid-day meal at Musahar middle school in Aurai in Muzaffarpur, about 70 km from here. The children complained of uneasiness after eating, followed by vomiting and loose motions and were admitted to the sub-divisional hospital in Jagdishpur where the condition of four of them is stated to be critical, a district official said.

Later, all of them were shifted to the Sadar hospital in Ara. But in view of the deteriorating condition of four children, the district authorities have decided to refer them to Patna Medical College and Hospital for treatment."After treatment at the hospital, all the children will be discharged by evening," the official added.

Anybody who helps a 'bhagoda' is wrong, says BJP MP New Delhi/JAiPur, JuNe 23 (iANS): A day after union minister Nitin Gadkari dismissed charges against Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhra Raje of helping former IPL chief Lalit Modi, a Bharatiya Janata Party parliamentarian said "anybody who helps a bhagoda (fugitive) is wrong".

"Lalit Modi is an absconder and no one should help him. The government should file a case to revoke his passport," member of Lok Sabha and former union home secretary R.K. Singh told media persons here.

"Anybody who helps a bhagoda (fugitive) is wrong. He (Lalit Modi) should immediately be brought back as he is an offender. He should be ready to face the law," he added.

Backing Raje, Gadkari on Mon-

day had dismissed charges against her of helping Modi by saying she was "completely right legally, logically and ethically".

The BJP has defended External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj who is being accused of helping Modi in getting British travel documents on "humanitarian grounds" to travel to Portugal in 2014 after his Indian passport stood revoked.

R.K. Singh, an MP from Arrah in Bihar, also took a jibe at Mumbai's top police officer Rakesh Maria meeting Modi.

He said: "A police commissioner meeting an absconder is not correct."

Maria had met Modi in London in July last year.

The BJP refused to comment on R.K. Singh's remarks.

"Next question... I have not heard," union minister Prakash Javadekar told reporters when he was asked for BJP's reaction to R.K. Singh's remarks.

However, R.K. Singh got support from the Congress.

"R.K. Singh has only confirmed what the Congress and also other political parties have been saying all along that the BJP leadership is knee-deep in the Modi-gate scam," Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala told IANS. "The events over the last few days show that the needle of suspicion lies at the door of the prime minister. Now that the former home secretary affirms all that we have said, the prime minister needs to break his silence," he added.

Swaraj, Raje should quit on moral grounds: Pilot Meanwhile, Sachin Pilot, president of the Rajasthan unit of the Congress, said in Jaipur that Sushma Swaraj and Vasundhara Raje should resign on moral grounds. "We, as the Congress party, are asking for the resignation of Rajasthan chief minister and the foreign minister on legal, ethical and moral grounds," Pilot said at a press conference.

"So before any conclusive investigation is conducted and finished, it is very surprising that ministers are giving a clean chit to the people who have been alleged in these violations of law," Pilot said.

Raje is accused of testifying in favour of Modi's British immigration application in 2011.should be attached, if needed.

A child stretches arms to receive free food being distributed outside a Hindu temple, in New Delhi on Tuesday, June 23. A new report by UNICEF warns that economic growth is still failing to help millions of the world's poorest children. In India, there are countless children living with grinding poverty, sleeping on sidewalks, begging at traffic intersections and relying on government-run lunch programs that often provide their only full meal for the day. (AP Photo)

China blocked India's move at UN for Mumbai hooch tragedy St. Stephen's teacher's bail plea dismissed Delhi, JuNe 23 complaint, he also followed the single eyewitness to any of the action against Pak over Lakhvi's release kingpin arrested in Delhi New (iANS): A court here on Tues- victim to a metro station close incidents. He said there was no

uNiTeD NATioNS, JuNe 23 (hT): China has blocked a move by India in the UN to seek action against Pakistan for the release from jail of LeT commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, the mastermind of the Mumbai attacks, on the ground that New Delhi has not provided sufficient information.

During a meeting of the UN Sanctions Committee convened at India's request, a clarification was to be sought from Pakistan over Lakhvi's release while the Mumbai attacks trial was still underway but Chinese representatives blocked the move, official sources said.

In a letter to UN Sanctions Committee chairperson Jim McLay, India's permanent representative to the UN, Asoke Mukherjee, said last month that Lakhvi's

release by a Pakistani court had violated UN Security Council resolution 1267 dealing with terrorist entities and individuals.

In the past too, Pakistan has banked on China to block moves in the UN Security Council against terrorist groups based in Pakistani territory.

This time round, the Chinese representatives blocked the move against Lakhvi on the ground that India did not provide “sufficient information�, the official sources said.

The sanctions under Security Council resolution 1267 apply to designated terrorist individuals and groups associated with Al Qaeda. China is among the five permanent members of the sanctions committee which also has 10 non-permanent members.

FSSAI bans sale of Mulmin, a vitamin drops for children New Delhi, JuNe 23 (iANS): The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Tuesday directed manufacturers to totally withdraw from the market "Mulmin vitamin drops" prescribed for one-year-old children.

In a notice issued on June 19 to the company, the FSSAI asked the manufacturers to stop manufacture, sale, distribution and import of Mulmin drops and asked the company to recall the existing products from the market with immediate effect.

According to the FSSAI, the scientific panel for functional foods, nutraceuticals, dietetic products, had earlier asked the company to submit safety information and rationale for "pine bar" addition to the product, including the level of minerals in the product.

Significantly, the panel which considered the application along with the information supplied by the company recently observed that the applicant had reduced the composition of ingredients. Moreover, experts also noticed that the applicant had reduced certain nutrients like zinc in the process.

The scientific panel also observed that the product is meant for children of one year age and that unsupervised use of the product raises "safety concerns" for younger children. It also noted that the product is a combination of synthetic vitamins and minerals. Accordingly, the scientific panel recommended "rejection of the product" with immediate effect.

The no-objection certificate (NoC) was issued by the FSSAI for the product in 2012 for a period of one year. keeping in view the changes made by the company in the product, the FSSAI withdrew the NoC. The FSSAI has also asked for recall of all the existing products from the market, citing that it does not recommend approval of the product.

New Delhi/MuMbAi, JuNe 23 (iANS): The main accused in the Mumbai hooch tragedy, in which at least 102 people have died, was arrested in the national capital on Tuesday, Delhi Police said. The bootlegger, who is in his late twenties, was arrested from Seelampur area in east Delhi by a special Delhi Police team, Deputy Commissioner of Police Veenu Bansal told IANS. Bansal said that the accused would be produced in Karkardooma court and would be handed over on transit remand to Mumbai police, a team of which is in the national capital and has been informed about the arrest. In Mumbai, police spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner of Police Dhananjay Kulkarni identified the accused as Mansur Latif Shaikh alias Atiq. He is believed to be the main supplier of the killer brew which led to the state's worst-ever illicit liquor tragedy.

day dismissed an anticipatory bail plea of a St. Stephen's college teacher accused of molesting a PhD student.

Additional Sessions Judge Sanjay Garg dismissed the plea of Satish Kumar, an assistant professor in the chemistry department of the college.

On the victim's allegation, police registered a case against him on different charges, including stalking and sexual harassment.

In the FIR lodged on June 19, the complainant said Satish Kumar "sexually assaulted" her on October 15, 2013 inside a laboratory. According to the

to the college when she fled after freeing herself from him.

The victim also alleged that she was first harassed in May 2013 in the same laboratory. She said it continued despite her refusals. In her complaint, she also said that Kumar stopped guiding her in her research and kept a watch on her social media accounts.

The complainant also accused college principal Valson Thampu of siding with the accused.

In his plea, Satish Kumar termed the allegations levelled by the woman "concocted" and said there was not even a

need to arrest him as he was ready to join the investigation.

The public prosecutor and the victim's advocate, however, opposed the plea saying the allegation against Satish Kumar was "very serious" and he was at a dominant position.

Public prosecutor R.K. Tanwar argued that Satish Kumar has already tampered with some evidence with the help of the college principal. He said the police needed the accused's custodial interrogation as his mobile phone was required to obtain the call details and a thorough probe was necessary in the case.

Sister Nirmala: An able bearer of Mother Teresa's legacy

In this 2004 photo, Sister Nirmala, Superior General of Missionaries of Charity, speaks at the unveiling ceremony of a statue of Mother Teresa in Kolkata, India. The Indian nun who replaced Mother Teresa as head of the Missionaries of Charity died early Tuesday, the organization said. Sister Nirmala Joshi was 81. (AP File Photo)

KolKATA, JuNe 23 (iANS): Simple and unassuming, but gifted with tremendous inner strength born out of her deep spirituality, Sister Nirmala deftly carried on Mother Teresa's legacy by extending the footprint of the Missionaries of Charity in new geographies while ensuring strict adherence to the Catholic con-

gregation's core motto of serving the poorest of the poor.

Sister Nirmala, who succeeded the Nobel Peace Prize winner as the second superior general of the Catholic religious order on March 13, 1997, months before the Albanian nun's demise, passed away here early on Tuesday. She was 81.

During her 12-year stewardship of the Kolkata-headquartered Missionaries of Charity founded by the Mother in 1950, Sister Nirmala visited a large number of countries, opening new Houses and drawing more people to the religious order, which now has under its fold over 4.500 religious sisters and activities spread across 133 countries.

Born Nirmala Joshi at Ranchi in 1934 to a hindu Brahmin family that hailed from Nepal, Sister Nirmala was educated in a Catholic missionary school.

At the age of 17, while waiting at a bus stop, Sister Nirmala first felt "Jesus was alive in my heart".

Her inner turbulence continued for seven years, but the gory scenes of the Hindu-Muslim riots at the time of partition in 1947 proved the game changer in her life.

She came to Kolkata (then Calcutta), and met Mother Teresa, who had started her religious order takin care of the poor and the dying.

"It was inspiration at first sight," Sister Nirmala, who held a post-graduate degree in political science and was a trained lawyer, later recalled in an interview.

The 24-year-old converted,

becoming one of Mother Teresa's earliest disciples, and immersed herself in the MoC's services.

She was sent to supervise MoC's centres in Europe and the United States, besides Panama, but came back in 1976 to start the MoC's contemplative branch - that spent more time with the Eucharist as against the Active branch, which catered to the poor and the needy.

But with her advancing years, the mother turned frail and unwell, and Sister Nirmala was elected the MoC head on March 13, 1997. The Mother breathed her last on September 5 the same year.

It is believed the sisters who formed the electoral college opted for Sister Nirmala over nuns more experienced in administration for her holiness and deep spirituality.

"She carried on the Mother's legacy very well indeed. New houses were opened in many countries. She was diminutive, simple and unassuming, but very strong inwardly. When she spoke, she spoke with conviction. There was real power in her words," said the Archbishop of Kolkata, Thomas D'Souza.

Nirmala's strong mental

make-up came out beautifully during an interview she gave to Catholic World News over a decade back.

Asked about the problems the MoC was facing, Sister Nirmala laughed it away. "We cannot look at problems as 'problems'. Problems are gifts of God. If you look at them as problems, they will be problems, but if you look at them as gifts of God, they are challenges, and we always welcome challenges."

Sister Nirmala was elected as MoC superior general for a second term in 2003 and re-elected for a third term on March 13, 2009, but wanted to be relieved of the responsibility owing to illhealth and also expressed a desire to return to the contemplative life. Days later, the MoC held a second election, and chose the German born sister Mary Prema as Sister Nirmala's successor.

In recognition to her services to the nation, sister Nirmala was bestowed the nation's second highest civilian honour, the Padma Vibhushan, in 2009. But what endeared Sister Nirmala to all was her uncluttered view of people and the world and ability to find joy in the smallest of things.

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Bleak prospects for injured survivors of Nepal quake TRISULI, JUne 23 (AP): The powerful earthquakes that shook Nepal in April and May took more than 8,700 lives, but they also injured more than 22,000 people who are now struggling to recover from broken bones, lost limbs and other injuries, uncertain if they will ever be able to return to the lives they once knew.

For those who reached hospitals for immediate treatment, the government provided free surgery and initial medical care. But many are now discharged and on their own. Only a handful of big hospitals in Nepal have physical therapy facilities or experts who are able to teach rehabilitation exercises vital for the fullest possible recovery.

“They don’t do proper follow-up, which means basically the injury can bring like really long term impairments. And if they don’t get proper treatment and proper physical treatment then they will not

In this June 9, 2015 photo, earthquake survivor Ramesh Khatri,18, whose both foot were amputated undergoes physiotherapy at a hospital in Kathmandu.The powerful earthquakes that shook Nepal in April and May took more than 8,700 lives, but they also injured more than 22,000 people who are now struggling to recover from broken bones, lost limbs and other injuries, uncertain if they will ever be able to return to the lives they once knew.

(AP Photo)

be able to get back to their daily activities,” said Aurelie Viard, of Handicap international, a non-profit organization that has provided physical therapy,

equipment and treatment.

Viard acknowledged that the top priority for many is getting food and shelter. But for those who can benefit from physi-

cal therapy, “our work is to convince them that if they don’t do proper treatment now, they won’t be able to do it later,” he said.

Survival, not rehabili-

Doctors warn dangers of skinny jeans: Don’t squat Maria Cheng AP Medical Writer

Attention wearers of skinny jeans: don’t squat — at least not for long. Doctors in Australia report that a 35-year-old woman was hospitalized for four days after experiencing muscle damage, swelling, and nerve blockages in her legs after squatting for several hours while wearing tightfitting denims.

“We were surprised that this patient had such severe damage to her nerves and muscles,” said Dr. Thomas Kimber of the Royal Ade-

laide Hospital in Australia, in an email.

The patient, who was not identified, spent most of the previous day helping someone move, squatting for long periods while emptying cupboards. Clad in skinny jeans, the woman said they felt increasingly tight and her feet were numb as she walked home, making her trip and fall.

Unable to get up, she spent several hours stranded outside before getting to the hospital. Kimber and colleagues published a report about the case online Monday in the Journal of

Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.

Kimber said tight jeans have previously been reported to cause nerve lesions in the groin but not the kind of nerve problems in the lower leg and severe muscle damage they saw. He said squatting compressed the nerves in the lower leg, reducing the blood supply to the calf muscles and that the skinny jeans worsened the problem.

After being treated for four days — and having her jeans cut off — the woman still had some weakness

in her legs but walked out of the hospital and later recovered fully. Kimber doesn’t know if the woman still wears skinny jeans but warned her against the dangers of squatting in them.

“I think it’s the nonstretchy nature of jeans that might be the problem,” Kimber said, noting that tight pants with more elasticity wouldn’t be as dangerous since they wouldn’t squeeze nerves and muscles. He doesn’t wear skinny jeans himself, but not because of the medical risks: “I’m too old to get away with them!”

Cut out coal: Top doctors’ prescription for feverish planet Seth Borenstein AP Science Writer

Some top international doctors and public health experts have issued an urgent prescription for a feverish planet Earth: Get off coal as soon as possible.

Substituting cleaner energy worldwide for coal will reduce air pollution and give Earth a better chance at avoiding dangerous climate change, recommended a global health commission organized by the prestigious British medical journal Lancet. The panel said hundreds of thousands of lives each year are at stake and global warming “threatens to undermine the last half century of gains in development and global health.”

It’s like a cigarette smoker with lung problems: Doctors can treat the disease, but the first thing that has to be done is to get the patient to stop smoking, or in this case get off coal in the next 5 years, commission officials said in interviews.

“The prescription for patient Earth is that we’ve got a limited amount of time to fix things,” said

commission co-chairman Dr. Anthony Costello, a pediatrician and director of the Global Health Institute at the University College of London.

“We’ve got a real challenge particularly with carbon pollution.” He and others said burning coal does more than warm the Earth, but causes even more deaths from other types of air pollution that hurt people’s breathing and hearts.

Unlike its earlier report in 2009, which laid out the health problems of climate change, this report was more about what can be done to improve the planet’s health. It calls for cutting air pollution, more walking and cycling and less driving, better urban design, putting a price on the cost of each ton of carbon being used, improved health care planning for extreme weather and check-ups every two years on how the world is doing to get healthier.

The Lancet commission report came out days after an impassioned plea to fight global warming by Pope Francis and hours after President Barack Obama’s administration issued a report emphasizing the costs

of inaction on climate change and the benefits of doing something now.

In a companion posting in Lancet, World Health Organization director general Margaret Chan also compares fighting climate change to fighting smoking and saving lives.

Both Chan and the Lancet commission quote WHO studies that say by 2030 climate change would “be likely to cause about 250,000 additional deaths per year” around the world.

Poverty is the main problem and burning coal to produce electricity helps fight that, said National Mining Association spokesman Luke Popovich. He said, “it makes far more sense to support the technologies that make coal cleaner to use than to support policies that would deny its use to those who rightfully want the comforts of civilization.”

But Harvard School of Public Health epidemiologist Joel Schwartz called the Lancet study’s coal phaseout “a reasonable prescription for planet Earth. Burning coal has terrible health effects, is bad for global warming and it is destructive of the ecosystem.”

Barack Obama says US racism ‘not cured’ WASHInGTOn, JUne 23 (AP): President Barack Obama says the history of slavery and segregation is “still part of our DNA” in the United States, even if racial epithets no longer show up in polite conversation. He uttered the N-word in making his point.

In an interview, Obama talked about the debates over race and guns that have erupted after the arrest of a white man in the racially motivated shooting deaths of nine black church members in Charleston, South Carolina.

“Racism, we are not cured of it,” Obama said. “And it’s not just a matter of it not being polite to say nigger in public. That’s not the measure of whether racism still exists or not. It’s not just a matter of overt discrimination. Societies don’t, overnight, completely erase everything that happened 200 to 300 years prior.”

Obama’s remarks came during an interview out Monday with comedian Marc Maron for his popular podcast, where coarse language is often part of the discussion. The president uttering a racial slur aloud stirred controversy, especially on social media, and White House spokesman Josh Earnest said later Monday that wasn’t surprising.

Obama didn’t plan in advance to use the word to be provocative, Earnest said, but was simply making a point during a casual, free-flowing

interview. He said he didn’t recall ever hearing the president say the racial slur aloud before, but noted that it did appear in his book, “Dreams from My Father.”

The White House on Monday said Obama, would travel to Charleston on Friday to deliver the eulogy for the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, the pastor of the Emanuel AME Church and one of the victims of last week’s shooting.

First lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden also plan to attend. The Obamas knew the slain pastor, who also was a state senator and an early Obama supporter in the 2008 presidential campaign.

In the interview, Obama said while attitudes about race have improved significantly since he was born to a white mother and black father, the “legacy of slavery, Jim Crow, discrimination in almost every institution of our lives, that casts a long shadow and that’s still part of our DNA that’s passed on.”

Obama also expressed frustration that “the grip of the NRA on Congress is extremely strong” and prevented gun control from advancing in Congress after 20 children and six educators were massacred in a Connecticut elementary school in 2012.

“I will tell you, right after Sandy Hook, Newtown, when 20 6-yearolds are gunned down, and Congress literally does nothing — yes, that’s the

closest I came to feeling disgusted,” he said. “I was pretty disgusted.”

He said it’s important to respect that hunting and sportsmanship are important to a lot of gun-owning Americans. “The question is just is there a way of accommodating that legitimate set of traditions with some common-sense stuff that prevents a 21-year-old who is angry about something or confused about something, or is racist, or is deranged from going into a gun store and suddenly is packing, and can do enormous harm,” Obama said in a reference to suspect Dylann Storm Roof, whose purported 2,500-word hate-filled manifesto talked about white supremacy. Roof faces nine counts of murder in connection with Wednesday’s shooting.

Obama sat for the interview Friday in Maron’s Los Angeles garage studio — close to where the president attended Occidental College — and seemed to marvel at the absurdity of it. “If I thought to myself that when I was in college that I’d be in a garage a couple miles away from where I was living, doing an interview as president, with a comedian ... it’s not possible to imagine,” he said. But he said he did the interview because he wants to reach a nontraditional audience and “break out of these old patterns that our politics has fallen into” where “it’s not this battle in a steel cage between one side and another.”

tation, is uppermost in the mind of Sedar Tamang, who lost his left leg after it was crushed by a boulder.

The 22-year-old father of three, who lives in a tent

camp after his village was demolished by the April 25 quake, used to cut firewood and work in the corn fields.

Now he doesn’t know how he’ll support his family.

“I come from the mountains but I can’t climb and barely move in the plain areas. I have no idea what I am going to do and how I am going to feed my family,” Tamang said outside his blue and orange tent where he now lives with his mother, wife and children.

Nepal’s government has said it would help build houses destroyed in the earthquake but has not said anything about long-term treatment for the injured.

On Thursday, representatives from 53 nations and agencies are attending an international donor meeting in Kathmandu. Finance Minister Ram Sharan Mahat said Nepal needs about $6.7 billion for reconstruction but it is not seeking all that money from donor nations.

At the Trishuli District

Hospital, in a hard-hit area about 80 kilometers (50 miles) northwest of Kathmandu where staff are working out of tents because of damage to the hospital buildings, many people with orthopedic injuries are still coming in for treatment.

“Most of them would require physical therapy to recover fast and properly but we don’t have the expertise or facilities to provide such care for these patients,” said Dr. Rajendra Lama. “We can hardly cope and provide primary treatment for the people.”

Most patients are poor and uneducated and have no concept of physical therapy or other long-term treatment, he said.

One of Lama’s patients, 45-year-old Pemba Tamang, had his right foot amputated after it was injured in the quake. He says he has no family members to take care of him and worries what will happen when he is released.

Kanchi Maya, in the next bed, has multiple fractures in her right foot and a dislocated back.

“I can’t do anything.

I am not able to farm. I have lost my house and my farm,” she said. “I have trouble just standing up and moving, how will I able to pick up a shovel or harvest the crops?”

For many, even a full recovery is no guarantee of a livelihood.

In another tent camp, 13-year-old Bir Bahadur Tamang has a metal brace supporting his left shin while it heals. His village was mostly destroyed.

He and his family helped guide foreign trekkers in the Langtang Valley, but widespread damage to the area suggests that trekkers and tourists will stay away for some time.

“Doctors have said it will take seven months before I can stand up,” he said.

“I have no house, village to go back to or a school where I can study.”

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF EMPLOYMENT & CRAFTSMEN TRAINING NAGALAND: KOHIMA

NOTIFICATION

Dated Kohima, the 22nd June’2015.

NO.DET-7/20/2001 (Vol-V)/38: The result of All India Trade Test (Final) held in the month of January - March 2015, at Government Industrial Training Institutes, Kohima, Dimapur, Mokokchung, Mon, Phek, Tuensang, Wokha, and Zunheboto is hereby declared and the Roll Numbers of successful Candidates are given below: NCVT/ Govt. ITI Pattern Roll Numbers SCVT 1.Kohima SCVT Km- 01R1, 02R1, 03R1, 04R1, 06R1, 07R1, 08R1, 09R1, Conventional 11R1, 01PR1, 02P. NCVT 00140813000128, 00140813000129, 00140813000130, 00140813000131, 00140813000132, 00140813000133, 00140813000134, 00140813000136, 00140813000137, 00140813000139, 00140813000148, 00140813000150, 00140813000152, 00140813000013, 00140813000018, 00140813000023, 00140813000024, 00140813000025, 00140813000028, 00140813000029, 00140813000031, 00140813000056, 00140813000058, 00140813000059, 00140813000079, 00140813000158, 00140813000159, 00140813000161, 00140813000162, 00140813000091, st 1 Semester Regular 00140813000100, 00140813000101, 00140813000002, 00140813000004, 00140813000005, 00140813000006, 00140813000077, 00140813000106, 00140813000109, 00140813000120.

SCVT Km- 01, 02 ,03, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 53, 54, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 68, 70, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 94, 96, 97, 111, 112, 114, 116, 117, 118, 120, 123, 124, 127, NCVT Km- 121R2, 126R2.

1st Semester Repeater SCVT Km- 21R2, 34R2, 45R2, 50R2, 98R2, 101R2, 104R2, 106R2, 111R2.

NCVT Km- 118R1, 119R1, 120R1, 123R1, 125R1, 128R1, 131R1, 132R1, 136R1, 137R1, 139R1, 140R1, 142R1 , 143R1, 146R1, 147R1, 148R1, 150R1,151R1,169R1. nd 2 Semester Repeater SCVT Km- 03R1, 11R1, 17R1, 20R1, 23R1, 28R1, 34R1, 44R1, 63R1, 69R1, 76R1, 78R1, 93R1, 98R1, 99R1, 100R1, 101R1, 104R1, 106R1, 111R1.

3rd Semester NCVT -NILAUTOMOBILE SECTOR AAT02- 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, (Advanced module) 15, 16, 17, 2. Dimapur Conventional SCVT Dm- 01R1, 02R1.

SCVT Dm- 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 1st Semester Regular 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46.

APPAREL SECTOR(BBBT) APDT- 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13.

NCVT 00140813000033, 00140813000034, 00140813000036, 3.Mokokc00140813000037, 00140813000038, 00140813000040, hung 00140813000041, 00140813000042, 00140813000043, 00140813000044, 00140813000045, 00140813000046, st 1 Semester Regular 00140813000048, 00140813000049.

SCVT Mk- 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 53, 54, 55, 56.

SCVT Mk- 39R1, 44R1, 46R1, 47R1, 53R1, 54R1, 56R1, 58R1, 1st Semester Repeater 59R1, 60R1, 62R1, 66R1, 68R1, 69R1, 71R1, 74R1, 75R1, 76R1, 78R1, 84R1, 85R1, 86R1, 88R1, 92R1.

SCVT Mk- 38R1, 44R1, 46R1, 47R1, 49R1, 51R1, 53R1, 54R1, 2nd Semester Repeater 55R1, 57R1, 58R1, 59R1, 60R1, 62R1, 63R1, 64R1, 65R1, 66R1, 68R1, 69R1, 70R1, 71R1, 82R1, 87R1, 89R1.

SCVT Mk- 38, 39, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 3rd Semester 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 63, 64, 65, 68, 69, 71, 74, 75, 78, 79, 80, 85, 86.

4.Mon Conventional SCVT Mn- 01R2 1st Semester Regular SCVT Mn- 01, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 40, 48, 50, 54, 58, 59, 60, 61, 72.

SCVT Mn- 10R1, 30R1, 35R1, 37R1, 39R1, 41R1, 42R1, 46R1, st 1 Semester Repeater 47R1, 51R1, 52R1, 54R1, 55R1, 85R1, 88R1, 91R1.

SCVT Mn- 17R1, 20R1, 54R1, 59R1, 67R1, 69R1, 70R1, 73R1, nd 2 Semester Repeater 79R1, 86R1, 88R1, 89R1, 90R1, 91R1, 93R1, 95R1.

3rd Semester SCVT Mn- 85, 88, 90, 91, 93, 95, 96, 97.

5.Phek 1st Semester Regular SCVT Pk- 01, 15, 18, 19.

1st Semester Repeater SCVT -NIL3rd Semester SCVT Pk- 27, 30.

6.Tuensang Conventional SCVT Ts- 68R2.

SCVT Ts- 13, 15, 24, 27, 28, 29, 39.

1st Semester Regular 1st Semester Repeater SCVT Ts- 35R1.

2nd Semester Repeater SCVT Ts- 24R1, 30R1, 39R1.

3rd Semester SCVT Ts- 47, 49, 51.

7.Wokha SCVT Wk- 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 07, 08, 09, 10, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, st 1 Semester Regular 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37.

2nd Semester Repeater SCVT -NIL3rd Semester SCVT Wk- 15, 17, 18, 20, 21.

8.Zunheboto Conventional SCVT Zn- 31P SCVT Zn- 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, st 1 Semester Regular 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30.

Total appeared : 926 Total passed : 533 Passed % : 57.55 Note: i) Marksheet, etc, will be issued after 10th of July 2015 onward from respective ITI. ii) Failed candidates willing to appear the next exam may contact their respective ITI for information and submission of application form on or before 7th July 2015.

Sd/- MUTHINGNYUBA SANGTAM Director, Employment & Craftsmen Training, Nagaland, Kohima

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India looking to avoid 'Banglawash'

Mirpur, June 23 (iAnS): As the words 'whitewash' and 'minnows no more' are making rounds in Dhaka and around the country, India head into the third and inconsequential One-Day International tie against Bangladesh on Wednesday looking to salvage some pride and respect.

What many experts had written off as a cakewalk for the Mahendra Singh Dhoniled cricket team did not turn out to be so, as after a rainwashed Test match the visitors lost the first two ODIs to hand Bangladesh their first ever series victory.

In the first ODI, all was well for the team in blue as they were on track to chase down Bangladesh's 307 but with 95 for no loss, host skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza played his trump card as he brought in 19-yearold left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman. With his pace and swing, Mustafizur demolished the famed Indian batting line-up - India were skittled out for 228 in 46 overs.

Mustafizur again was the chief demolisher as he picked up figures of 6/43 from his 10 overs in the second ODI to restrict India to the total of a mere 200. The lanky pacer bowled brilliantly, mixing up his deliveries so that the batsman would not be able to guess his pace and that way he India’s captain MS Dhoni walks to the nets during a practice session ahead of their third one-day international cricket outfoxed both Dhoni and match against Bangladesh in Dhaka on June 23. Bangladesh Axar Patel. The batting department too for Banwill play against India on Wednesday. (AP Photo)

Team behind Dhoni, dressing room atmosphere same: Ashwin

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ndia off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has said that the team is standing strongly behind beleaguered skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and there is no change in the dressing room atmosphere despite the visitors losing their first-ever ODI series to Bangladesh.

Calling Dhoni one of the legends of Indian cricket, Ashwin said: "He is one of star cricketers. He has done so much for the nation. We can't really forget what he has done.

"You can't blame him for the whole team's performance. That's not fair. I would say we have failed as a unit, failed as a group. We need to grow up as a group.

To finish a season on a loss is not always bad. You can go back and work on whatever you need to work on," he insisted.

Although Ashwin admitted that India did not play good cricket, he said that the dressing room atmosphere is exactly the same as it has always been.

"I think we should be honest in admitting the fact that we haven't played very flamboyant cricket, and we have not come out of our shell. But as a whole, the dressing room atmosphere hasn't been anything short of anything it has been in

gladesh has looked solid, to say the least. The opening pair of Tamim Iqbal and Soumya Sarkar along with al-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has all played its part to get the better of the Indian bowlers.

On the other hand, even though the top order for the visitors contributed in the first ODI, there has been no stability in the middle-order with prolific right-hander Virat Kohli

the past. I think we are used to the fact that we do lose a few, but we win more, which has kept us in good stead.

"But going into this game (third ODI), we've really got to free the birds up and try and play as positively as we can," said the spinner.

The 28-year-old spinner heaped praise on Bangladesh and said they were on the rise.

"I think it's not legacy that we are looking to wash away. From my side, this is not the first team that Bangladesh will beat in the future. They are a good side, and on the rise. I think they will beat more teams.

They have beaten Pakistan. South Africa will come along, and they will fancy their chances against them. So I don't think it's like regretting a particular thing.

"You don't go into a game thinking, 'They beat me, now we are really angry and we want to smash them'. That's not how it works. It's international cricket, they have done their bit... So it's very important to respect the opponents. You can't go back and say that this is like an insult. It's not.

A good side has beaten us and we have to admit that," concluded Ashwin.

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scoring just one and 23 in two innings, and the likes of Ajinkya Rahane and Ambati Rayadu, who were given a game each, also failing to live up to their potential.

Head-to-head, Bangladesh have won just five of 31 encounters but in this series it has been the underdogs who have called the shots. With the win in the previous match, Bangladesh have already qualified for the 2017 Cham-

pions Trophy and would now try to seal an emphatic whitewash of India which will place them in the history books for sure.

However, it might just not be that easy as India would not give up without a fight and showing their neighbours that they still are the big daddies of world cricket. Even though it is a dead rubber, the match promises to be an engaging contest.

Former Brazil skipper Lucio signs for FC Goa

neW DeLHi, June 23 (reuTerS): Former Brazil skipper and 2002 World Cup winner Lucio has signed up as FC Goa's marquee player for the second season of the burgeoning Indian Super League (ISL), the club said on its Twitter feed on Tuesday.

The 37-year-old former Bayern Munich and Inter Milan defender had been playing at home with Palmeiras but will join up with Brazil great Zico, who is head coach of the club in the eight-team competition.

Goa, with a number of Brazilians in the squad, finished the inaugural season of the ISL second in the table before being knocked

out in the semi-finals on penalties by eventual winners Atletico de Kolkata, backed by a Spanish contingent.

Last year's headline signings, former Arsenal duo Robert Pires and Andre Santos, have been released by Goa ahead of the new season which begins in October.

"Lucio has been signed as the marquee player for FC Goa as he was strongly recommended by Zico," co-owner Shrinivas Dempo has been quoted as saying in the local media.

"We have also signed another Brazilian Andreas and are looking forward for more signings that will boost the squad."

Maradona's road to FIFA presidency filled with obstacles Paris becomes 4th city to join GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer

If Diego Maradona is serious about running for the FIFA presidency, he still has a lot of work to do just to get on the ballot.

The former Argentina soccer star with a history of on- and-off-the field controversy would need to persuade five of FIFA's member associations to nominate him and then pass an integrity check.

Maradona's desire to run for FIFA's top job was reported by Victor Hugo Morales, a journalist close to the retired great.

Morales, who hosts a show on the regional network Telesur, said on Twitter that Maradona told him he plans to be candidate.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter announced this month that he would be stepping down — four days after being elected for a fifth term — amid a U.S. probe into $150 million in bribes allegedly paid to top soccer officials.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro immediately called for Maradona

to replace him.

Maradona has been a high-profile supporter of Venezuela's socialist government and a sharp critic of corruption in soccer.

Maradona's long list of provocative incidents would seem to go against the image that soccer's world governing body will want to embrace as it digs out from its worst scandal.

Among other things: — Maradona has tax problems in Italy, where his debts total tens of millions of dollars accrued from his 1984-91 stint playing with Napoli.

—He was suspended for 15 months in April 1991 for testing positive for cocaine while playing for Napoli.

—He was banished from the 1994 World Cup for doping. He tested positive for five types of stimulants and diet pills after a groupstage match against Nigeria.

— He was accused of cheating when he punched in the "Hand of God" goal against England at the 1986 World Cup, where he inspired Argentina to the title.

— In 1994, Maradona fired an air gun at reporters

Diego Maradona (AP File Photo)

and was given a two-year suspended sentence. Last year, he slapped a journalist in the face and called him an "idiot" outside a theater in Buenos Aires.

— His tumultuous personal life has often been a target for local media in Argentina.

In the often mysterious world of FIFA politics, it is far from clear which five of the 209 member would choose to nominate Maradona and why they would do it.

Cuba is perhaps one country which could back him, having welcomed Maradona as a regular visitor to his friend Fidel Castro.

Venezuela is another ally because of Maduro's vocal support.

Still, FIFA's rules prohibiting political interference in soccer could complicate those potential nominations.

It is difficult to see Maradona's native Argentina nominating him, given the dire state of relations that existed between him and long-time federation president Julio Grondona, who died last July.

Grondona's allies and entourage still have influence and a request to support Maradona's nomination would likely be seen as an insult to the former strongman of Argentine football.

Maradona also appeared to wear out his welcome in the United Arab Emirates, the only country where he coached since leading Argentina at the 2010 World Cup. Many soccer officials worldwide still support Blatter and will not have forgotten Maradona's language toward the now-outgoing FIFA president during his recent re-election campaign.

"I think we have a good

chance to kick (Sepp) Blatter in the rear end — without a doubt," Maradona said in April.

Even if Maradona secured the required backers, his problems to get on the ballot paper would only just be starting.

FIFA election rules require mandatory integrity checks for presidential hopefuls within 10 days before they are officially accepted as candidates.

The checks are overseen

by FIFA's election monitor — audit and compliance committee chairman Domenico Scala — and performed by the investigation chamber of the governing body's ethics committee.

That panel is chaired by Swiss prosecutor Cornel Borbely, who succeeded his former boss Michael Garcia last December.

Scala could also rule on whether Maradona fulfils the basic election requirement of holding official positions in soccer for at least two of the five years before election day. Maradona's coaching spell with UAE club Al Wasl lasted just over a year in 2011-12.

race for 2024 Olympic Games

pAriS, June 23 (Ap): Paris declared its candidacy for the 2024 Olympics on Tuesday, becoming the fourth city to enter the race and setting out its vision for bringing the games back to the French capital for the first time in 100 years.

The Paris bid, which has been in the works for months, was formally launched in a ceremony at the headquarters of the French Olympic Committee that was attended by leading French athletes. "We believe that this bid and our goal to host the 2024 Games will excite, unite and enthuse the people of Paris, our entire nation and lovers of Olympic and Paralympic sport all over the world," bid chairman Bernard Lapasset said.

Paris joins Rome, Boston and Hamburg as declared bidders, with Budapest also expected to join the contest.

Paris has scheduled a second bid ceremony on Bastille Day on July 14, with French President Francois Hollande and other top political figures expected

to take part.

Paris hosted the Olympics in 1900 and 1924 and bid unsuccessfully for the 1992, 2008 and 2012 Games.

After being criticized for their perceived arrogance in their defeats to Beijing and London for the 2008 and 2012 Games, French officials have opted for a more cautious and humble approach this time, leaving government officials in a supporting role and making sure all the political hurdles were cleared before announcing a bid.

The bid announcement coincided with the annual Olympic Day, which celebrates the inception of the International Olympic Committee on June, 23, 1894 in Paris.

Paris has until Sept. 15 to submit its candidacy to the IOC, which will choose the host city in 2017. The infrastructure budget of the Paris bid has been estimated at 3 billion euros ($4.5 billion), with operational costs of 3.2 billion euros ($4.8 billion). The cost of

bidding is projected at 60 million euros ($63 million).

According to Lapasset, 60 to 80 percent of venues have already been built, meaning existing infrastructure would be at the heart of the project. The Stade de France, a new cycling track on the outskirts of Paris, the Roland Garros tennis stadium and many Parisian landmarks including the Grand Palais and Champ de Mars are likely to be used. The main construction requirements include an aquatics center, Olympic village and media center.

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo was initially skeptical about the costs and environmental impact of the Olympics and questioned whether France should bid for both the 2024 Olympics and 2025 World Expo.

Hidalgo is now one of the bid's most fervent supporters as a political consensus sweeps the major parties, with only some members of the Green Party remaining opposed, mainly for financial reasons.

Messi vs James again – now in Copa America quarterfinals SAnTiAGO, June 23 (Ap): Lionel Messi and James Rodriguez are about to meet again. They've left their clubs behind — Barcelona and Real Madrid — and this time Messi is wearing Argentina's blue and white and Rodriguez the red, blue and yellow of Colombia.

Of the four quarterfinals this week in the Copa America, Argentina vs.

Colombia on Friday is the most compelling. Argentina has won this title 14 times and, with Messi, Gonzalo Higuain, Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero, has the most talented attack in the game.

Colombia has won this title only once. But it's probably South America's fastest rising power, has an Argentine coach in Jose Pekerman and its own set of talented scorers including Rodriguez, Radamel Falcao and Jackson Martinez.

In other quarterfinals it's Chile vs. Uruguay on Wednesday, Bolivia vs.

Peru on Thursday and Brazil vs. Paraguay on Saturday. The South American championship is a miniWorld Cup. Five of the quarterfinalists reached

the last 16 in Brazil's World Cup. Three reached the quarterfinals and Argentina was the losing finalist against Germany.

Here's a quick look at the matchups: ARGENTINA vs. COLOMBIA Neither Argentina nor Colombia has put it together in group play. Argentina blew a two-goal lead, drawing 2-2 with Paraguay.

It has 1-0 victories against Jamaica and Uruguay, and was fortunate after Uruguay dominated the late play. Argentina coach Gerardo Martino knows many players are spent from long European seasons. The Champions League final between Barcelona and Juventus — with Messi on one side and Tevez on the other — was played just five days before the Copa America began.

"The failure to score and secure the outcome, it obviously beginning to generate some uneasiness," Martino said. Colombia barely advanced, although it did beat Brazil 1-0 for its only group victory.

"When you play poorly, you pay" said Rodriguez, who goes almost exclusive-

(LEFT) Colombia's James Rodriguez runs with the ball to take a corner kick during a Copa America Group C soccer match against Peru at the Bicentenario German Becker stadium in Temuco, Chile, Sunday, June 21. (RIGHT) Argentina's Lionel Messi trains with his team in La Serena, Chile, Monday, June 22. (AP Photos)

ly by his given name James, which he pronounces using Spanish phonetics — HA-mace.

CHILE vs. URUGUAY Host Chile is the sentimental favorite, and has been the most entertaining as it seeks its first Copa title.

Chile has scored 10 goals, twice as many as anyone else. The only blot is star

midfielder Arturo Vidal, who wrecked his red Ferrari while driving drunk last week. He got a four-month driving ban, but coach Jorge Sampaoli — another Argentine — kept him on the team.

Defending champion Uruguay has not been the same without Luis Suarez, who is banned from the tournament for biting Ital-

ian Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup. This leaves the attack to Edinson Cavani, who has been largely ineffective in the three group matches.

BRAZIL vs. PARAGUAY Brazil is without Barcelona star Neymar, who was banned for the rest of the tournament after losing his temper after a 1-0 loss

to Colombia. He kicked the ball at a Colombian player, appeared to try headbutting another and then accosted the referee, grabbing his arms and swearing at him. Brazil decided Monday not to appeal the four-match ban.

Brazil defeated Venezuela 2-1 on Sunday and played better than it had

with Neymar, using Robinho and Philippe Coutinho in attack. Brazil coach Dunga is bracing for Paraguay.

"It will be like a final," Dunga warned.

Paraguay was the losing finalist four years ago against Uruguay and has improved under Argentine coach Ramon Diaz, another Argentine.

"It's an important team, and we've shown that right from the first match," said Argentina-born Lucas Barrios.

"We are stronger than ever."

BOLIVIA-PERU These are the two big outsiders. But the winner will make the semifinals against Chile or Uruguay in the weaker half of the draw.

This bodes well for Chile, which has already beaten Bolivia 5-0. Peru has been better than expected, losing 2-1 to Brazil, drawing Colombia 0-0 and beating Venezuela 1-0.

NO BRASS Most executives of CONMEBOL, the governing body of South American soccer, have been keeping a low profile at the tournament.

Several, including CONMEBOL president Juan Angel Napout, have stayed away so far, fallout from the FIFA corruption scandal.

Venezuelan soccer head Rafael Esquivel remains in jail in Switzerland with six other FIFA officials, including two vice presidents.

Former Brazilian soccer head Jose Maria Marin is also among those in jail in Switzerland awaiting extradition to the United States.

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James Horner, oscar-winning Titanic composer, dies in plane crash aged 61

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atrina Kaif is going places. The actress has signed her first international film, co-starring Jackie Chan. The film is titled Kung Fu Yoga. The actionadventure will be directed by Hong Kong based filmmaker Stanley Tong. He had earlier helmed the Jackie Chan classic, Rumble in the Bronx. Katrina was born in Hong Kong. The 31-year-old actress will play an Indian professor at a Chinese university. Chan plays a Chinese archaeologist who enlists her help to unearth treasures from the Magadha era.

The two set out on a treasure hunt, which begins in the dynasty of King Bimbisara.

He ruled the Magadh empire from around 542 BC to 492 BC. He was known for his cultural achievements and was a great friend and protector of Gautam Buddha. "There are a lot of stunts in the film which is not surprising since it features Jackie Chan, a martial arts expert. What is interesting is that Katrina too will get to do many action scenes," says a source close to the development, pointing out that she did a lot of action in Ek Tha Tiger too.

The professor and the archaeologist will travel back in time and interact with the royals. "They will also fight off demons from their past," adds the source. In May 2015, the Chinese superstar had told a local newspaper that he is keen to co-produce and act in Indo-Chinese collaborations. His statement appeared after the two countries inked an agreement for co-productions in 2014 when Chinese President Xi Jinping visited India. The exchange was further strengthened when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a trip to China.

‘My Girl Just Changed the Entire Music Industry’

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amar Odom‘s “in a terrible place” after the deaths of his two close friends, Jamie Sangouthai and Bobby Heyward. Both died unexpectedly in the past several days, and now, Lamar, 35, “can’t get himself out” of the funk he’s in. His friends are extremely worried. “Lamar is in a terrible place and can’t get himself out.

Khloe is so concerned about him after two of his close friends died. Lamar’s friends have him under 24/7 surveillance since the death of Bobby,” a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. We can’t imagine the pain Lamar is feeling right now. Not only did he lose one good friend, but he lost two and both from drug-related deaths. Jamie, who appeared on the KUWTK spinoff Khloe & Lamar, died on June 14 from symptoms “associated with drug use” specifically Necrotizing Fasciitis and Chronic Intravenous Narcotism.

Necrotizing Fasciitis “is a skin disease and flesh eating disease, while Chronic Intravenous Narcotism is associated with dirty needles, injections and drug use,” Lt. Fred Corral from the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner told HollywoodLife.com in an EXCLUSIVE statement. Bobby, on the other hand, died of a reported drug overdose on June 20, less than seven days after Jamie’s passing.

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fter Apple senior vice president of internet services and software, Eddy Cue, announced that the singer’s open letter convinced the company to pay artists during that free trial period, the EDM maestro took to Twitter to praise his “girl” for changing “the entire music industry.”

Taylor took to Tumblr on Sunday to write a message that criticizes Apple’s streaming service, which she called “shocking, disappointing, and completely unlike this historically progressive and generous company.” She took a stance against Apple’s 90-day trial of free music streaming on behalf of every artist, writer, and producer in her “social circles” and argued that “three months is a long time to go unpaid, and it is unfair to ask anyone to work for nothing.”

Following the virality of Taylor’s letter to the company, Cue spoke to Billboard and admitted that her note convinced the company to change their course.

“When I woke up this morning and saw what Taylor had written, it really solidified that we needed a change,” he said.

“And so that’s why we decide we will now pay artists during the trial period.”

SonaM Kapoor: I use to bully boys

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ctress and fashion icon Sonam Kapoor has fond memories of her childhood, especially of playing on swings and bullying boys. While promoting a new venture, Go Bonkers, an indoor playground with many games like soccer, basketball, slides and more for children, in Mumbai, Sonam said: "I used to love slides and I use to bully boys. I would push them, beat them... I was quite naughty. I miss those days, they were so carefree."

Spread across a 2,000 sq feet play area for children, Go Bonkers is for children aged from 2 to 10 years. Along with the playhouse, Go Bonkers also houses a 500 sq ft in house café along with a 440 sq ft yoga room. Talking about the venture, Sonam said: "It is an indoor playground with yoga centre and a small cafe. It is for kids because nowadays kids are always busy with iPads, phones and internet, so they have very less physical activity.

This centre is designed for such kids." On the big screen, Sonam will next be seen in "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo" opposite Salman Khan.

Arnold lends voice to Satellite Navigation App

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ollywood hardman Arnold Schwarzenegger is to give drivers directions as the Terminator by Lending His Voice to a Satellite Navigation App. The actor has reprised his most famous role for a new movie, Terminator Genisys, and he has now recorded instructions in character as the cyborg for a traffic app called Waze. He says of the scheme, "From the first time I used Waze, I have wanted to lend my voice to it.

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ames Horner, the Oscar-winning composer of Titanic, has died aged 61 in a plane crash in southern California. A single-engine plane registered to Horner crashed near Santa Barbara on Monday morning. The identity of the pilot was not initially known, but Horner’s death was later confirmed by Sylvia Patrycja, his assistant, on her Facebook page, the Hollywood Reporter said.

“We have lost an amazing person with a huge heart and unbelievable talent,” Patrycja wrote. “He died doing what he loved. Thank you for all your support.”

The plane – a S-312

Tucano MK1 turbo-prop with two seats – crashed about 9.30am local time on Monday in the Los Padres national forest, said Mike Lindbery, a spokesman for the Ventura County fire service. No one else was on board. Horner was a trained pilot and before news of his death was released, Jay Cooper, a lawyer for the family, confirmed the plane was one of several the composer owned.

Born in Los Angeles in 1953 to a production designer, Harry Horner, and his wife, Joan, Horner trained at the Royal College of Music in London before returning to study

for a degree in music at the University of Southern California. After a composing career which began in the concert hall, Horner cut his teeth in Hollywood in the late 70s on The Lady in Red. He earned his first Academy award nomination for Aliens and went on to score more than 100 films, including the blockbusters Braveheart, Apollo 13 and A Beautiful Mind.

Horner won two Oscars for his work on James Cameron’s Titanic in 1997, one of them for Celine Dion’s hit song My Heart Will Go On, which he co-wrote with Will Jennings. The film has the bestselling orchestral

soundtrack of all time. He teamed up with Cameron again in 2010 to score Avatar. In a recent interview he talked about working on the director’s four plannedfor Avatar sequels.

Horner’s music will hold a special place among the hearts of moviegoers who grew up in the 80s watching such films as Willow, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and Star Trek II: the Wrath of Khan. Seth MacFarlane heralded his “spectacular legacy”. “I’m different from some other composers,” Horner once said of his own work, “because I don’t look at this as just a job. I see music as art.”

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The Terminator is the perfect machine to guide Wazers (users) to their destinations.

Every single day on social media fans ask me to record my movie lines, so now I get to bring this classic role and my charming Austrian accent into their cars." Users of the app can be guided by The Terminator for free and the system will also provide directions to cinemas showing Schwarzenegger's new movie.

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The 'Hotel Transylvania 2' voice actress admits that she gets frustrated with fake news about her, saying tha t she doesn't 'trust anyone.'

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hile stopping by "The Elvis Duran Z100 Morning Show" on Monday, June 22, Selena Gomez talked about her personal life which was affected by people and media. The 22-year-old beauty told host Elvis Duran that she had to be guarded and was dismayed by media which kept talking about old story of her.

Selena talked about the public pressure she was receiving as saying, "People are like, 'We want you to be better!'... And everybody's like, 'I want you to be healthy, I want you to be happy, I want you to be this.' And then the moment you're trying to find some sort of happiness, it's so crazy. It's not safe for anyone!"

"I have a right to say what I'm going to say," the "Come & Get It" songtress explained how

she handled the situation.

"If you're going to sit here and talk about my life, I have a right to say what I want and obviously I'm going to do it the way I wish to. But it is unfortunate, and you have to be guarded... I don't trust anyone..."

Staying on the same subject, the 50-year-old host also read one of Selena's Instagram posts with the "#strongisbeautiful" hashtag which expressed her frustration of scrutiny and fake news that some people and media made about her. She said that those who made the fake news were not her fans because her fans would know who she is. "If I was truly everything that people say I am, you would see it," the

"Behaving Badly" star said. "It's not like I can hide anything anymore!

My life is so public that I do take that into consideration. But I'm also a normal person, I'm a human being and I'm feeling things. I get sad, I getanxious, I get emotional, I get happy! Especially in my twenties, my gosh! I feel like I'm figuring out who I am and I'm constantly being... well not constantly, but I've been criticized for trying to live my life."

Selena was recently named the face of Pantene hair care product.

The "#strongisbeautiful" hashtag on her Instagram post was also intended to give a hint to fans that she was to be announced as the brand's ambassador.

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elebrity ambassador for the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), John Abraham, on Saturday lunched with Barlin, a Somalian refugee who is now an Indian social worker, Sri Lankan refugees Divya and her sister, currently residing in Tamil Nadu, the Rohingas from Myanmar and a few Afghani and Iranian refugees.

And the 42-year-old actorproducer is inspired to make a film about refugees in India because cinema is the best voice to express their plight. "India is a great country and we are accommodating as many people as we can. But Divya and her sister still had to seek special permission from the Tamil Nadu government to come and visit me today. The youth needs to be aware of such permissions that refugees need to seek," he pointed out, addressing

the little-known fact that refugees need special documentation.

John, who turned producer with Vicky Donor, is very clear that he wants to make mainstream cinema.

"My films too will be in the commercial format but I want to get a message across," he insists.

Back in 2006, John and Kabir Khan had shot a film in Afghanistan soon after the Taliban had been overthrown by the ISAF, a group of countries headed by the US. "While I was there, I saw a lot of Afghanis leave their country and flee to neighbouring countries like India. Since, then I've been inspired to make real-life stories," he reveals. His last production, Madras Cafe, explored the Sri Lankan crises, the assassination of our late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, and the plight of refugees in India today. "As an actor and producer, I will only do films that are close to my heart, film which carry a lot of weight and are meaningful," he asserts.

Bouchard finally finds USA, England through to rhythm to win on grass Women's World Cup last eight

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Eastbourne, June 23 (AFP): Canada's Eugenie Bouchard won only her second match since midMarch after struggling to find form, earning a 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 defeat of Alison Riske on Tuesday at the Eastbourne International.

The former top 10 player, now ranked 12th, at 2-10 over her last dozen matches as the form which took the 21-year-old to the Wimbledon title match as well as Australian Open and Roland Garros finals in 2014, disappeared in 2015.

Bouchard's secondround victory in one hour 40 minutes was her first on grass this season and could not have come at a better time, with Wimbledon starting in six days.

"It's good to finally get a win," said Bouchard, who was helped by two aces in the final game as she closed out the 42nd-ranked Riske, to take a 3-0 lead in that series at the WTA level.

"I had to try and stay with her, she was playing well. "I tried to stay clam at the end, enjoy the moment. I've really had some ups and downs this season.

"I've learned a lot about tennis, myself and life as a result." The seventh seed will wait for a third-round opponent from Swiss teen Belinda Bencic and 2014 titleholder Madison Keys, seeded 12th.

Bouchard is making her Eastbourne main draw debut after falling out of qualifying two years ago.

Two other seeds met upset fates in the second round, with Briton Johanna Konta extending her hometown win streak with a knockout of Russian fourth seed Ekaterina Makarova 6-2, 6-4.

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Canada's Eugenie Bouchard celebrates victory against Alison Riske of the US during day four of the women's International tennis at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, England, Tuesday June 23, 2015. (Gareth Fuller/PA via AP)

not to treat it differently, I do believe very much so that I do need to approach every match exactly the same with my same intentions and personal goals," said the number 146 wild card. "I'm just happy that I was able to do that today and I'm looking forward to my next opportunity to be able to do that again."

American Sloane Stephens eliminated Spanish clay ace Carla Suarez Navarro, seeded fifth, 6-1, 7-5.

Czech eighth seed Karolina Pliskova beat Australian Casey Dellacqua 6-4, 7-5 and German tenth seed Andrea Petkovic beat Caroline Garcia 6-2, 6-4 to level her summer grass record at 1-1.

UEFA break-even rule referred to Court of Justice

ZuRiCh, June 23 (ReuteRS): A legal complaint against UEFA's break-even rule 'Financial Fair Play (FFP)' has been referred to the European Court of Justice (EJ), the lawyers who brought the case said on Tuesday.

The EJ will be asked if FFP "violates the following EU fundamental freedoms: free competition, free movement of capital and freedom to invest, free movement of workers and free movement of services," said Jean-Louis Dupont and Martin Hissel in a statement.

The Court of First Instance also granted an interim measure to prohibit European soccer's ruling body UEFA implementing a second phase of FFP, the statement

added.

This would have reduced the permitted deficit for clubs from 45 million euros ($50.22 million) to 30 million euros.

"As counsels for the claimants we believe this Belgian judgment is the right answer to the FFP issue," said Dupont and Hissel. "Let’s have the highest EU court examining peacefully its EU legality."

The case was brought on behalf of players' agent Daniel Striani and football supporters from several clubs including Manchester City and Paris St Germain who were both sanctioned by UEFA last season for breaching FFP rules. UEFA is due to discuss the rules at its executive committee meeting in Prague next week.

Futsal Championship from July 16 to 18

kOhima, June 23 (mexn): Come this summer, the capital town Kohima will witness the 1st Futsal (Five a side) championship.

Organised by Rüziezou Colony Youth (RCY), D-Khel Kohima, the championship will be held from July 16 to 18 at D. Khel ground, Seikhazou, Kohima Village.

The entry fee is fixed at Rs. 2,000 per team and last date of form submission is July 11. Entry Forms

are available at Athi Shop, D. Khel, Kohima Village; Sports World, CK Arcade, Taxi Stand; Flexography, 1st Floor, Tokiye Complex, Razhii point, near HDFC Bank; Kiran Sports, MATO complex, near PHQ, PR Hill; and Spice’s Take Away, New Secretariat Road, opposite Vuto Motors. For more information, one may contact +919862646912/8794248738.

The organisers have

expressed their want to provide entertainment for sportspersons and sports lovers through the event.

RYC also stated that it was looking at the positive side and expressed hope that the championship will one day become a yearly event.

Prize money for the championship is as follows: Champions - Rs. 30,000; Runners-up – Rs. 15,000; Best Goal Keeper and Highest scorer - Rs. 2,500 each.

Ottawa, June 23 (aFP): The United States moved into the Women's World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over Colombia as England fought back to beat former winners Norway 2-1 to book their last eight spot.

Alex Morgan and Carli Lloyd on Monday both scored in the second half of a tough game for the second-ranked Americans at Edmonton against 28thranked opponents who played the second half a woman down.

Among the title favourites, the United States -winners in 1991 and 1999 -- next play China in Ottawa on Friday while England meet hosts Canada in Vancouver on Saturday for a place in the semi-finals.

Sixth-ranked England were trailing after Solveig Gulbrandsen headed in for 1995 champions Norway after 54 minutes in Ottawa.

But second-half goals from captain Steph Houghton and defender Lucy Bronze gave England their first win in the knockout round of the tournament.

"The names of these players, this team, will go down in English football history -- but make no mistake, this journey is not over," warned coach Mark Sampson.

"Canada have the home crowd, excellent players, an excellent manager, we need to produce another massive England performace to get though."

- Solo record In Edmonton, goalkeeper Catalina Perez was giving her marching orders in her first World Cup game following a diving tackle on US forward Morgan two minutes after the break.

Abby Wa mba ch stepped up to take the penalty but dramatically sent the ball left of goal, denying her a record-equalling 15th Women's World Cup goal to match Brazil star Marta.

Morgan finally broke through after 53 minutes with Lloyd getting a second 13 minutes later from a penalty after Megan Rapinoe was fouled inside the box by defender Angela Clavijo.

It was, however, a costly game for the Olympic

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United States' Lauren Holiday (12) and Colombia's Orianica Velasquez (9) chase the ball during first half FIFA Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer action in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Monday, June 22. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Norwegians release mockumentary assailing stereotypes Ottawa, June 23 (aP): Several Norwegian players teamed with Norway's national TV broadcaster NRK to produce a "mockumentary" addressing sexist stereotypes and critics who say the women's game is no match to the men's.

During the four-minute video, Scandinavian players — in mock seriousness — reveal to an "interviewer" how much they struggle at soccer.

Midfielder Emilie Have acknowledges how she sometimes forgets to use her feet and instead tends to pick

champions, with key midfielders Rapinoe and Lauren Holiday set to miss the China game after collecting yellow cards.

"We've dealt with injuries so I feel very confident in the players we have to be able to step up and help us advance," said US coach Jill Ellis.

Perez, 20, was replacing first-choice goalkeeper Sandra Sepulveda, who was sitting out the game after a

up the ball.

Goalkeeper Ingrid Hjelmseth complains the goal is too large, and says it would be easier with two keepers or, better still, three.

"We suck, plain and simple," veteran defender Trine Ronning says in the Norwegian-language film, which features English subtitles.

The Norwegians pretend to send FIFA suggestions on how to improve the women's game. Their proposals include smaller pitches, lighter balls and having players throw the ball off free kicks.

second yellow card. Perez pulled off three impressive saves in the first half. At the other end of the pitch, Hope Solo was rarely tested as she earned a US goalkeeping record 174th cap.

- Norway 'stressed' European runners-up Norway, Olympic champions in 2000 and World Cup winners in 1995, now head home despite the 11thranked side holding topranked Germany to a 1-1

They even produce a letter from FIFA President Sepp Blatter, who sums up his "response" to the proposals by writing: "HAHAHA these suggestions made my day. LOL." Posted to YouTube on June 15, the video has attracted nearly 270,000 hits.

"For me, it's good humor," Ronning said this week. "It was a way for us to tell the people that we don't care about it, because the product is very, very good, as it's been shown in many matches in this tournament.

We just have to joke about it."

draw last week.

Second-half substitutes Jill Scott and Jodie Taylor lifted English spirits after Gulbrandsen's opener, with Houghton equalising seven minutes later.

Bronze got the winner with 14 minutes to go with a powerful long range shot from 25 metres out.

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came stressed," lamented Norway coach Even Pellerud.

"Compliments to my English colleague who managed to do some nice tactical changes at half time."

In other quarter-final matches, Germany play France while Australia will meet either holders Japan or the Netherlands, who meet for their last 16 game in Vancouver on Tuesday.

Football transfer news LOndOn, June 23 (aP): Southampton signed Netherlands goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg on loan, while West Bromwich Albion bought and released midfielders on Monday as Premier League clubs shaped their squads ahead of the 2015-16 campaign. The 32-year-old Stekelenburg moved to Ronald Koeman's side from second-tier Fulham as cover for England international Fraser Forster, who is out with a serious knee injury and might not return until March.

Stekelenburg, capped 54 times by the Dutch, spent last season on loan at Monaco following Fulham's relegation from the Premier League. West Bromwich signed Ireland winger James McClean from third-tier Wigan for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal, while central midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu agreed to join newly promoted Norwich when his contract at West Brom expires on July 1. Aston Villa midfielder Yacouba Sylla has joined French side Rennes.

3rd Altrura Football Tourney underway

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Chumukedima, June 23 (mexn): The 3rd Altrura Open football tournament kicked off at Chumukedima Town Local Ground today.

Huzo Meru, Director of Operations, North-East Christian University (NECU) Nagaland and Former Principal of Shalom Bible Seminary was the Special Guest during the opening ceremony.

Organised by the Altrura Society, the tournament is being held under the theme “Goal for Peace.”

Members of Altrura Society along with Special Guest Huzo Meru and others during the Opening Ceremony.

In his speech, Meru acknowledged Altrura So- mended the society for their yearly football tournament from different parts of Naga- match was played between ciety’s effort “to serve and ambulance service towards for youth capacity building. land are participating in the Windfield FC and Amateur not to be served” and com- the poor and needy and the Altogether, 28 teams tournament. The inaugural Sporting.

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