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Sun ‘eclipses’ Indian Mars Orbiter for 15 days [ PAGE 8]
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Guidelines on forest Lewis Hamilton wins fire for all stakeholders Canadian Grand Prix [ PAGE 2]
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NEw DElhI, JUNE 8 (AgENcIEs): Travelling through Indian railways is about to get much more hygienic. The Railway ministry, in an attempt to keep up with Prime Minister’s ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ are launching a mobile application ‘Clean My Coach’, which will allow the passengers to message the cleaning staff to clean a particular coach while travelling, reports the Times of India. The service which will be rolled out for long distance trains will allow the passengers to lodge complains via a mobile phone or online and it will be attended within fifteen minutes.
NEw DElhI/IMPhAl, JUNE 8 (PtI): The Army recovered the second body of an insurgent, who was injured in an ambush on an Army convoy in Chandel district of Manipur on June 4, from a village close to Myanmar border. Security sources said the body was recovered in the jungles of Leibung village near the ambush site yesterday and bore three bullet wounds. It is suspected that KYKL (Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup) cadre was left behind in the village after he succumbed to the injuries while being taken back by the insurgents. Identification of the body will be performed at Imphal, a police source
said. The Army had earlier recovered the body of NSCN-K cadre on June 4. As per communication intercepts, it was a group of about 25-28 insurgents who had carried out the deadly ambush, claiming lives of 18 armymen. It is believed that the group has now divided itself into sub-groups of 4-5 men and are trying to make their way into Myanmar. It is feared that 2-3 groups could have successfully moved out even though security forces have launched an extensive combing operation. “There are two routes which can be used to get out of that area. Combing operation has started from both sides of the route and we hope to get
some of the attackers,” the sources told PTI. The Army believes that majority of the attackers came from KYKL and rest from Khaplang group of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) and the KCP (Kangleipak Communist Party). The Army is keen to carry out “joint operations” with Myanmar to take out “camps” across the border, the sources said even as they ruled out any “hot pursuit”. Hot pursuit is a term used when security forces cross borders in search of suspects who have crossed over. Security sources have admitted that there was an intelligence failure and that a “sense of complacency” could have crept in as no at-
tacks had happened in that area for long. According to initial reports, there were four vehicles moving in the Moltung area of Chandel district when the ambush took place. The insurgents had used “lathod guns” (used for firing grenades) along with automatic rifles. The first truck carrying about 5-6 soldiers also had barrels of fuel which exploded taking out the trucks behind it. The second truck was carrying about 18-19 soldiers while the rest of the about 46 member-strong convoy were in the other trucks. The bodies of majority of the soldiers were charred completely.
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Nagaland state Chief Minister, TR Zeliang today inaugurated the newly created Directorate of Municipal Affairs, terming it as an important stride in the state’s march towards progress and modernity. “Just as urbanization is an indication of the people’s march towards civilization, the creation of this new department of municipal affairs is an indication of our commitment to provide better amenities and good governance to our cities and towns,” the Chief Minister stated while addressing the inaugural function here at the Directorate of Municipal Affairs, below AG office, Kohima. Zeliang said that the Municipal Affairs Department has been created in order to administer proper functioning of municipalities in the state and transform them into vibrant urban local bodies. He further informed that the state government has empowered this new department to frame municipal rules, constitution of the state election commission, rules for conduct of municipal election, financial reforms of the municipalities etc. Asserting that municipalities would act as channels for city development, Zeliang said, the many challenges in the area of urbanization would be addressed by this new department. He termed the municipalities as the grass root level, instrumental for enabling good governance. Zeliang reminded that the state cabi-
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condition, the police added. A source from another hospital in Kohima stated that three of the civilians who were apprehended by the Assam Rifles came for CT scan, further indicating the severity of the assault meted on them. Other sources said the civilians were reportedly coerced to sign some documents stating that no harm was inflicted on them and that they were in good health at the time of their release.
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Five civilian were picked up on Sunday evening around 6-7 pm by the Assam Rifles from Old MLA Junction area on suspicion of being cadres. They were reportedly taken to their camp at D-Block colony where they were interrogated and brutally assaulted. From among the five civilians include two student leaders hailing from Khutsami village under Phek district, sources said. They were buying groceries after visiting relatives at a hospital. The other three civilians were in a maroon Bolero going to the market to buy eggs. The two student leaders and the other three civilians were not related to each other in any way, sources added. Meanwhile, the Bolero reportedly belonged to the personal secretary of a parliamentary secretary. The civilians were released only on Monday afternoon after the Chakhesang Students Union (CSU) intervened and secured their release. According to sources, the Assam Rifles alleged that the civilians and students were picked up on grounds of suspicion that they were NSCN (K) cadres out to ‘plant explosives in the area.’ The civilians were manhandled after they were taken into custody. According to a doctor of Naga Hospital Authority Kohima, the five civilians were brought to the Emergency Room (ER) in the morning. The doctor informed that one of
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One of the civilians, a student leader, who was assaulted by the Assam Rifles after he was taken into custody on suspicion.
the civilians had severe injuries on the head and the face and was in serious condition. He reportedly passed out right after he was brought in. The other civilians had swollen eyelids, lacerated lips, bruises and teeth knocked out. There was also indication that they were tied up before being assaulted, the doctor said. In a contradictory version, Kohima Police when contacted denied that the civilians were physically harassed in any way. A police officer said the civilians, four of them, were handed over to relatives ‘unharmed and in good health’ in the morning. Medical examination found them to be in fit
Meanwhile, the Khütsami Students’ Union (KSU) has strongly condemned the “inhuman act” meted out by the Assam Rifles. The KSU informed that one of the civilians assaulted by the AR is the union’s president. “On the 7th of June 2015 at around 6:30 pm a unit of Assam Rifle personnel took away our innocent student leaders to their camp without any prior information claiming that they (our student leaders) were from NSCN (K) thereby tortured them that whole night and released them only in the afternoon of Monday,” informed the KSU. The KSU lamented that the incident has brought “severe tension to the innocent family and the public leaders of the entire society.” “We cannot accept the theme “Friends of the hill people” to any uniform men if such tension were to be brought to the innocent student’s leader and to the innocent civilians in the near future,” it added.
DIMAPUR, JUNE 8 (MExN): The GPRN/ NSCN today refuted allegations by the National Investigative Agency (NIA) that Alezo Venuh (Chakhesang) and Kughalu Mulatonu were involved in the ambush on Indian Army personnel in Manipur on June 4. The two were implicated in an FIR filed by the NIA regarding the ambush,
which occurred in Chandel district of Manipur state. A press note from the MIP of the GPRN/NSCN stated that the NIA’s FIR implicating the two is a “malicious intent to malign the good image of two senior functionaries of NSCN.” “GPRN/NSCN and NSCN (K) are two separate parties. While the former is in ceasefire agreement with
the Government of India (GoI), the latter led by SS Khaplang have abrogated cease-fire agreement with the GoI recently,” it reminded. The GPRN/NSCN further said that despite the NSCN (K) claiming responsibility for the ambush, the NIA has “obviously chose the wrong reason incorporating the June 4 ‘Chandel incident’ with GPRN/
NSCN, who were neither part of it nor associated with the group in question.” “Instead of wasting their precious time implicating the wrong people, the NIA should rather focus its attention on NSCN (K) and its associate groups who had openly warned India of further attack with renewed coordinated efforts,” the GPRN/NSCN said.
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95% of the world has health issues
wAshINgtoN, JUNE 8 (IANs): In a shocking revelation, a major analysis of disease-burden worldwide has found that over 95 percent of the world’s population has health problems - with over a third having more than five ailments. Just one in 20 people worldwide (4.3 percent) had no health problems in 2013, with a third of the world’s population (2.3 billion individuals) experiencing more than five ailments, claimed the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2013 published in the prestigious journal The Lancet. Moreover, the research shows that worldwide the proportion of lost years of healthy life (disability-adjusted life years) due to illness (rather than death) rose from around a fifth (21 percent) in 1990 to almost a third (31 percent) in 2013. “In 2013, low back pain and major depression ranked among the top 10 greatest contributors to disability in every country, causing more health loss than diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma combined,” the study said.
Low back pain, depression, irondeficiency anaemia, neck pain and age-related hearing loss resulted in the largest overall health loss worldwide in 1990 and 2013. In 2013, musculoskeletal disorders (low back pain, neck pain and arthritis) and mental and substance abuse disorders (depression, anxiety, and drug and alcohol use disorders) accounted for almost half of all health loss worldwide. Importantly, rates of disability are declining much more slowly than death rates. For example, while increases in rates of diabetes have been substantial, rising by around 43 percent over the past 23 years, death rates from diabetes increased by only 9 percent. “The fact that mortality is declining faster than non-fatal disease and injury prevalence is further evidence of the importance of paying attention to the rising health loss from these leading causes of disability, and not simply focusing on reducing mortality,” said Theo Vos, lead author and professor of global health at Univer-
sity of Washington. Worldwide, the number of individuals with several illnesses rapidly increased both with age and in absolute terms between 1990 and 2013. In 2013, about a third (36 percent) of children aged 0-4 years in developed countries had no disorder compared with just 0.03 percent of adults older than 80 years. Furthermore, the number of individuals with more than 10 disorders increased by 52 percent between 1990 and 2013. “As the world’s population grows, and the proportion of elderly people increases, the number of people living in sub-optimum health is set to rise rapidly over coming decades,” the authors said. Large, preventable causes of health loss, particularly serious musculoskeletal disorders and mental and behavioural disorders, have not received the attention that they deserve. “Addressing these issues will require a shift in health priorities around the world, not just to keep people alive into old age, but also to keep them healthy,” the authors added.
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lack of water and electricity supply at the ISBT. He inquired from the line departments whether the two important infrastructures could be put in place and asked them to inform him the progress. After briefed discussions on the last meeting minute about the status and deployment of teachers in various government schools in the district DC asked DEO to submit a report on the same. The District Agriculture Officer, Nungsangkaba and Executive Engineer (R&B)
P.I Imnu Ao who were recently transferred to Mokokchung and new members in the meeting were introduced and welcome by the DC. Posters on earthquake with the slogan “Earthquakes do not Kill: Unsafe Buildings do” published by the Department of Information and Public Relations were distributed to all the members. DPRO, Mokokchung gave a briefing on impending and inevitable danger of earth quake and requested all the members to paste on the walls of all offices where all
the visitors could easily notice the posters. In the meeting, members were informed about road blockade imposed between Zero Point (Mariani) and New Sonawal on Mariani-Mokokchung road from June 8 in protest against, what the protesters claimed, BROs lackadaisical attitude towards repairing the deplorable road condition. However, the road blockade was reportedly lifted temporarily following assurance to undertake the repairing work on this sector.
YouthNet IMPACT 5000 BY 18: First Cut exposure trip kohIMa, June 8 (Mexn): A 10-day exposure trip to Hyderabad was organised by YouthNet for the winners of 'First Cut' the inter-collegiate entrepreneurship competition. A press note stated that the competition was held under the impact 5000 by 18 programmes (A joint program with the Government of Nagaland) in the month of February for students in colleges across Kohima and Dimapur to encourage young aspirations in business and to give them a taste of ground reality. The group of students visited and interacted with professionals from young corporate India and companies namely Deloitte and Aries Agro, and the prestiC Y K
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two YouthNet officials. One of the students commented, "It has been an eye-opening experience. We have learnt a lot and have a desire to succeed. Geoffrey Yaden was the chief mentor for the First Cut.
The state government has created a separate department of municipal affairs for administering the Directorate of Municipal Affairs and its functions with immediate effect. Chief minister T.R. Zeliang formally inaugurated this new department at a function held here this morning at the Directorate of Municipal Affairs, Below AG office Kohima. The Directorate of Municipal Affairs will look after the following charter of duties: Framing of municipal & town council rules, constitution of state election commission, conduct of municipal election,
financial reforms of the municipalities, transfer of powers and functions to the urban local bodies, finance commission/state grants to urban local bodies, master plan of municipal and town councils, all other CSS within the municipal and town council jurisdiction, HUDCO affairs pertaining to municipalities, purchase of machineries for the municipalities, street vendors, night shelter, slums, ISHUP. Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang wishes the department all success in their endeavor to fulfill the mission of the department to strengthen the urban local bodies of Nagaland, so as to provide better gov-
ernance, and better infrastructure and amenities in the municipal and town areas of Nagaland. Zeliang also hoped that the department shall endeavour to improve the revenue of the municipalities and make them self sustainable. Stating that the Dimapur Municipal Council is collecting handsome amount of revenue from toll tax collection, he said other municipalities can also try to do. “Such revenue should be used for improvement of municipal solid waste management and improvement of basic infrastructure and amenities in the municipal areas,” he said. Parliamentary secretary for municipal affairs
Forest fire is a recurrent phenomenon that is experienced in Nagaland during the dry and windy months. Such outbreaks are mostly man made, either set off intentionally in our jhum cultivation, also known as slash and burn cultivation or inadvertently due to carelessness or negligence or sometimes by miscreants or hunters. In the process, large tracts of forest land are destroyed, thereby adversely affecting not only local flora and fauna but also endangers human habitations situated around such outbreaks. At the same time, forest fires take a heavy toll on the state’s exchequer in terms of the huge logistics involved in organizing man-power and machinery to fight the destruction flames and subsequently for restoration of the affected areas. This is particularly pertinent to the fragile Dzükou valley on the 11th of March 2015. However, with concerted efforts, the fire was finally controlled after 4 days. Based on this experience, the following observations were made and recommended actions to be taken are:1. Check dams and reservoirs :- These are needed to be constructed for storing water for use by choppers during times of forest fire instead of collecting from distant places so as to save time and money. One suggested location is around Dzüü river and Zero point area near Chakhabama. Some minor check dams could also be constructed on perennial streams in and around the valley for manual fire-fighting utility. In this regard, action to be taken jointly by the department of Forests, Environment & Wildlife and by the department of Soil & Water Conservation. 2. Annual fire breaking task :- Before the onset of fire season, i.e between November – January, fire breaking works which means segregation of thick forests from various hillocks and ranges in order to avoid mass destruction during fire break-outs. In this regard, action to be taken collectively by the department of Forests, Environment & Wildlife and Fire & Emergency Services and local organizations (DC). 3. Construction of watch-towers:- Watch-towers could be constructed at strategic locations and local authorities or any responsible person/persons should keep strict vigil and take stringent measures against our-break of forest fires. Action to be taken by the department of Forests, Environment & Wildlife. 4. Requirement of basic equipment:- Equipments like machetes, spades, shovel, generators and pipes to pump out water from nearby available water sources, helmets & masks are to be provided to fight fire. Action to be taken by NSDMA and the department of Forests, Environment & Wildlife. 5. The department of Forests, Environment & Wildlife should draw up a long term action plan and make provisions for relevant infrastructural facilities at Dzukou as suggested above to be taken by the department of Forests, Environment & Wildlife. 6. The Forest department should frame rules and regulations for trekking and camping at Dzukou valley to avoid forest fire and to protect the biodiversity of the valley. The following points should form part of the regulation:i. Trekkers and campers to take prior permission from Forests department or concerned authority assigned to look after. ii. All entry points should be manned by personnel from Forests department in collaboration with the community volunteers or youth organizations iii. All entry points should maintain a log book to keep track of the movement of trekkers or campers on entry and exit. Details such as mobile numbers and address of visitors should be kept for reference. iv. Ceiling on the number of trekkers or campers at any given point of time should be prescribed by the Forests department. Actions to be taken by the department of Forests, Environment & Wildlife. Source :- Home Department, Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority Nagaland.
PeRen, June 8 (DIPR): The Peren District Planning and Development Board held its monthly meeting on June 8 at New HQ Peren DC Complex, under the chairmanship of DC and Vice chairman of DPDB Peren, Peter Lichamo. After reviewing the last month meeting minutes, the board discussed on the agenda proposed for construction of additional rooms and furniture at GHSS Peren, where headmaster sought for additional fund from common pool under LADP to meet the immediate requirement where the matter was forwarded to the higher authority for consideration. For upgradation of Government High School Jalukie (B) to Higher Secondary School, the Board entrusted the department to make detail report and
present it in the next Board meeting. In the course of discussion, the board also came to learnt that five schools were still without teacher, nine schools with single teacher and forty-six schools with two teachers in Peren district. Land Resource department presented power point presentation on departmental report. The DC and vice chairman acknowledged the LRD for sponsorship of teacher at GPS Ngaulong village under Special programme on Environment and Economic development (SPEED). Meanwhile the chairman also requested the other department to follow the good example and adopt village(s) for upliftment of the poor people. The chairman welcomed Nathan Konyak
AEO, Zhaphizo LSRO, Kelhouseu Sekhose Tourism Officer, Bisinle Kemp ARCS and Atoi Sema DAO to the board. He also appreciated the Head of Offices for taking active participation in the W.E.D on 5th June’15. This plantation drive should go on and we must not stop to act, he added. Gideon L Sumi District Employment Officer apprised the Head of Offices to submit the employees statement at the earliest, for the current year for further action. Later, Dr. Kadambari Bhagat (IAS) ADC Peren formally launched the RTI website of Deputy Commissioner‘s Office Peren. She added that Peren is the second district to have website after Dimapur. The Board also bid farewell to the outgoing ADC Peren Dr. Kadambari Bha-
gat (IAS). Peter Lichamo DC Peren appreciated and commented her as one of the most energetic, courage and adventurous officer. He further added that, she has won Best SVEEP campaigner in the country. Under her guidance district Disaster Management Plan booklet of Peren district was published. He also stated that her efficiency as an administrator was proven during her stint as the administrator of Peren Town Council. Her achievement as the district incharge of NERPAP was commended. Meanwhile, the chairman wished her bright future on behalf of the DPDB Peren. Dr. Kadambari, in her short speech credited her success to the Deputy Commissioner for his guidance and her team of officers for their co-operation.
Tuensang, June 8 (Mexn): Noksen RD Block and Longra VDB organised a programme with a theme ‘Green generation with MGNERGA’ at Longra village Tuensang district. The programme was attended by the village councils headed by its chairman, villagers and Ebou Chang BDO Noksen as a chief guest. The objective of the programme was to plant 5000 saplings, which includes fruit and flower bearing trees and some decorative plants along the roadside of the village to mark the world environment day with the help of the MGNREGA. Ebou Chang BDO, Noksen Block deliberated that the environmental problems are global crisis but
needs local remedy. He stressed that the development should be sustainable. Chang in speech emphasised on the usage of MGNERGA Fund to a productive means of investment where the villagers will be benefited with a wages and a durable assets as well meaning 'earn while you help others' which is the beauty of MGNREGA. The chief guest of the programme also enlightened the villagers that the biggest treat or challenge to a mankind today is not a fellow human but it’s man made ecological issues that will have a capacity of the human extinction in the coming future and it is a right time humans should act to minimise it, he added.
Public library at Unity Village inaugurated
MGMHSS create awareness on environment
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Naga United Society Students’ & Public Library was inaugurated at Charity Residential School, Unity Village, 5th Mile Dimapur by Parliamentary Secretary for Irrigation & Flood Control, Jacob Zhimomi on Monday. “There is a difference between a good collection of books and a collection of good books and this library has a collection of good books written by experienced persons in various
Parliamentary Secretary, Jacob Zhimomi inaugurates NUS Students’ & Public Library in Dimapur on Monday. (Morung Photo)
fields,” Jacob said after inaugurating the library. He further commented on the library stating that it
was a “perfect library per- make maximum use of the fectly suited for our society.” library in a positive way. He urged upon the students, Jacob said that knowlteachers and the public to edge was derived through
books but that wisdom comes from God and urged upon the people to take both knowledge and wisdom side by side without leaving the other. Principal of Charity Residential School, Rev. Dr. N. Khashito Aye expressed the hope that the library would benefit all book lovers and researchers since the books collected would suit their needs. The library was sponsored by Naga United Society Dimapur, Raja Rammohan Roy Library Foundation, Kolkata and Art & Culture Department, Nagaland.
TYO directives to conserve ecology Training cum demo on citrus special held at Pongching
DIMaPuR, June 8 (Mexn): Tsütuonuomia Youth Organization (TYO) in quest to safeguard and conserve the natural environment and ecology within its “traditional territorial jurisdiction,” has issued a notification in the interest and well-being of the public of Kohima denizens. TYO has imposed total ban on collection of flora and fauna, cutting of trees/ firewood, fishing, dumping of earth/waste, rearing of cows, hunting, extraction or tapping of water and water pipe connection without prior permission, etc. On events such as picnics and outings or any other form of social gatherings, TYO said that it would be allowed with the following terms and conditions: • The place/spot used should not be littered with any form of waste (bottles, plastics, papers,
eateries, etc). In addition, bottles should not be smashed and scattered. • It is advised that the collected waste should be taken away to proper places for clearances. • Nuisances in the way of quarrelling, fighting, stealing, damaging of public/private property, or for that matter, any other unethical behaviours, are sternly prohibited. • The time limit for any form of partying/gathering shall not exceed beyond 7:00 pm. The TYO firmly asserts that it will keep a close vigil with regard to the above mentioned. Defaulters will be strictly dealt as per the Organization’s code of conduct. Any complaint or report can be reached at 9402993189 (President Ruokuophrelie Belho) or 9436062292 (General Secretary Kevisevolie Solo).
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and economics & statistics R. Tohanba expressed happiness on creating municipal affairs as a full-fledged department and thanked chief minister T.R. Zeliang for showing great concern for the people and ushering developmental activities in the state. He also appreciated former minister for urban development Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu for his initiative. Later, municipal affairs secretary Imjung M. Panger, IAS gave brief account of the department of municipal affairs. Chief Secretary Pankaj Kumar IAS chaired the programme while municipal affairs additional director Dr. Toshimanen Ozukum proposed vote of thanks.
Guidelines on forest Peren DPDB focus on education Green generation fire for all stakeholders with MGNREGA DIPR Feature | June 8
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Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang and parliamentary secretary for municipal affairs and economics & statistics R. Tohanba and others during the inauguration of the new department of municipal affairs in Kohima on June 8. (Morung Photo) Kohima | June 8
Winners of 'First Cut' - the inter-collegiate entrepreneurship competition during the exposure trip to Hyderabad.
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Mokokchung, June 8 (DIPR): The monthly meeting of Mokokchung District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) was held on June 8 in the ADC (Planning) conference hall with DC and Vice Chairman of the DPDB, Sushil Kumar Patel on the chair. At the outset, the Vice chairman informed the members about the shifting of NST buses from the present station in the heart of the town to ISBT near Khensa Village. He said that immediate shifting is being hampered due to
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Participants with resource persons and others during the training for orange farmers held at farmer’s field of Pongching Village.
LongLeng, June 8 (Mexn): Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Longleng, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre conducted training cum demonstration on citrus special for orange farmers at farmer’s field of Pongching Village. It was informed during the training that yield loss due to deficiency of nu-
trients is often more than 50%, citrus is an important fruit crop, grown across the country and deficiency of micronutrients is very common resulting in yield and quality loss. In order to overcome the deficiencies of micronutrient in citrus plantation and ensure higher yield and quality leading to higher economic gains micronutrient formulation ‘Citrus Spe-
cial’ has been developed. K.Lily Rangnamei Senior Technical Officer (Horticulture) KVK, Longleng trained and demonstrated the farmers about foliar nutrition of citrus for higher yield and quality, Role of micronutrients, what is citrus special, when to spray and How to prepare and spray the citrus special. All together 11 orange farmers are benefited.
DIMaPuR, June 8 (Mexn): The MGMHSS observed World Environment Day on the theme “Seven Billion Dreams, One Planet, Consume with Care” to create awareness amongst the children about the importance of preserving the environment. The day started with an exhortation by the Principal, Rev. Fr. PS Varghese, highlighting the importance of each individual’s contribution to make a difference in preserving the environment. In the school assembly, Vice Captain Limeka Aye gave the opening speech followed by Majid Khan and AHM B.Paul. A number of competitions were held during last week simultaneously with cleanliness drive by the students and teachers in an around the school campus. Competitions such as Essay Writing, Painting for Primary and Upper Primary and speeches were conducted based on the theme. KG students observed this day as ‘green day’ by wearing green dresses and they took part in painting competitions as well. Special programmes were conducted for them in the school ground where parent also participated. To commemorate the day, programme concluded by planting saplings in the school campus by Principal.
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Flood situation Eighteen years on, Reangs deteriorates in Assam unwilling to leave Tripura AgArTAlA/AizAwl, JuNe 8 (iANS): It's been 18 long year since thousands of tribals who fled Mizoram following ethnic violence began living in seven camps in Tripura, and various initiatives to help them go back home have come a cropper. "After central and Tripura governments' pressure, the Mizoram government decided to take back the tribal refugees in a phased manner from June 8. Before that, the Mizoram government conducted an identification camp from June 2, but none turned up," Panisagar Sub-Divisional Magistrate Biplab Das told IANS. The Reang tribals, who locally call themselves "Bru", have lived in makeshift camps in northern Tripura since October 1997 when they fled western Mizoram after the killing of a Mizo forest officer triggered ethnic violence. North Tripura District Magistrate and Collector Santirai Riyan held a meeting with the refugee leaders at Kanchanpur on Sunday and persuaded them to return their homes in Mizoram. "The refugee leaders told me that they are not prepared to go to their villages in Mizoram. If they are unwilling to go back to their homes, we cannot ap-
For nearly two decades, the Bru (Reangs) have been living in six transit camps at Kanchanpur in North Tripura. (EPA File Photo)
ply force to repatriate the tribals," Riyan told IANS. According to Tripura Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Badal Choudhury, there are 5,286 tribal families comprising 31,223 men, women and children sheltered in seven camps made of bamboo and hemp in Kanchanpur and Panisagar sub-divisions under North Tripura district adjoining Mizoram. With a total population of around 1.1 million, Mizoram has 86,000 Reang tribals, according to the government of India's categorisation. Over two lakh
Northeast Briefs PM played 'partisan politics' by ignoring NE CMs: Congress New Delhi, JuNe 8 (PTi): Congress today accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of playing "partisan politics" by not taking with him the Chief Ministers of Assam, Tripura and Meghalaya for the recent visit to Bangladesh and told him that he does not represent only BJP when abroad. "The Prime Minister of India is expected to show more grace. .... He is not representing himself or BJP but Republic of India", party spokesman Anand Sharma told reporters. The AICC's attack came close on the heels of Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi had hit out at the Centre on the issue. "By excluding Chief Ministers of North East from Prime Minister's visit to Bangladesh is contrary to the spirit of cooperative federalism." "It seems as if neighbouring states of North East have no role to play in improving relationship between India and Bangladesh", Gogoi had said in tweets. At the AICC briefing, Sharma took a dig at Modi by remarking that the Prime Minister has tried to "rewrite" pages of history by not acknowledging the contribution of Gandhi in liberation of Bangladesh. Indira Gandhi has been awarded by the highest civilian award of Bangladesh in 2011, he noted. Besides, he accused the Prime Minister of being interested in signing a "truncated" Land Boundary Agreement by excluding Assam. Sharma insisted that it was because of "constant pressure" by Congress that government had to include Assam in LBA.
Son kills father in Aizawl AizAwl, JuNe 8 (PTi): A 22-year-old man killed his 55-year-old father in a fit of rage in south Mizoram's Saiha district on Saturday last, delayed police reports reaching here said on Monday. The reports said that K Lalchhana was clubbed on his head by his son K Lalthlamuana with a firewood during heated arguments. Lalchhana remained unconscious due to head injuries and succumbed after being taken to Saiha district hospital. Lalthlamuana was arrested the same day, booked for murder and remanded to judicial custody at Saiha district jail yesterday, the reports said.
Reang tribals also live in Tripura and other northeastern states. Refugee leader Bruno Msha said that the Mizoram government's plan to rehabilitate the repatriated refugees is faulty, impractical and unilateral. "We want a written agreement with the Mizoram government before the repatriation. Central government must be involved in the process," said Msha, general secretary of the Mizoram Bru Displaced People's Forum (MBDPF), the lone organisation of the refugees. He
told IANS: "We have on a number of occasions told the central and Mizoram governments that the refugees are willing to return to their homes in Mizoram if their 10-point demands, including security and rehabilitation, were met." In its six-page memorandum to central ministers who visited the refugee camps on February 14, the MBDPF accused the Mizoram government of discriminating against the tribals. The Mizoram government remains ambiguous on the refugees' demands, which also includes free
supply of food grain for two years, and allotment of land to them. Mizo organisations, including Young Mizo Association (YMA), have opposed the MBDPF's demands. Msha alongwith other junior leaders said that "the areas selected for rehabilitation of repatriated refugees in Mamit, Lunglei and Kolasib districts are not acceptable, as these areas are mainly in Mizo dominated areas". "Despite demands for decades, Mizoram government never gave us permanent land 'patta' (land deeds). If we do not have lands to cultivate, how would we survive after getting two years' free rations after repatriations?" the tribal leader said. The Mizoram government undertook several phases of repatriation since 2010 but these have met with limited success, partially because the refugee leaders have rejected the compensation package. As many as 8,573 tribals belonging to 1,622 families have returned to Mizoram since November 2010. "Those tribals who returned to Mizoram have been leading a miserable life there," an MBDPF leader said and demanded increase in rehabilitation and resettlement package to
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When the Indian government announces the launch of a military operation in response to an insurgent attack, it is an ominous piece of news in Manipur. Thursday's attack was one of the most deadly peacetime assaults on the army in almost three decades. A convoy of four vehicles carrying troops proceeding on leave was ambushed in a well-planned operation that employed rocket-propelled grenades. At least eight bodies were charred beyond recognition. Given the severity of the attack on Thursday that killed 20 soldiers of the 6th Battalion Dogra Regiment, the counter attack promises to be just as vicious. If recent history is anything to go by, the military operation could end up targeting civilians while achieving little. It is absurd to think that the perpetrators of Thursday’s attack would be sitting for the army to apprehend them. By now they must have
havoc in Arunachal Pradesh disrupting communication and throwing life out of gear. Road connectivity between Itanagar and Banderdewa via Karsingsa has been disrupted after a large portion of NH-415 (formerly known as NH-52A) was washed away near Karsingsa. The Hollongi-Itanagar road was also cut off due to the incessant downpour. "Combating the heavy and continuous rains is a difficult task. However, the department is working round the clock to restore the roads. But there is a major landslide near Karsingsa block point which may take some time," PWD Chief Engineer (Highways), Hage Appa said here. State PWD minister Gojen Gadi today inspected the Karsingsa sinking zone and directed the engineers to set a target to make the road fit for light motor vehicles within two days. Gadi, who was accompanied with a host of engineers said the Banderdewa-Itanagar road was the lifeline for the state capital and another vital link, the Itanagar-Hollongi road was also blocked and only the Nirjuli-Gumto was open. He apprised Chief Minister Nabam Tuki at Naharalgun and sought immediate funds for maintenance Rains wreak havoc work, to which Tuki asin Arunachal Pradesh Incessant rains in the sured of taking up the matpast eight days have wrecked ter with the Centre.
Gogoi flays PM on IndoBangla border issues guwAhATi, JuNe 8 (PTi): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not raising serious issues like infiltration, repatriation, smuggling and illegal trade with his Bangladeshi counterpart during his 2-day visit to that country. Gogoi said Modi's visit to the neighbouring nation exposed his lack of seriousness in tackling the important issues along the Indo-Bangladesh border as he did not raise them with his Bangladeshi counterpart, an official release said. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Lok Sabha election campaign made promisesontheseissuesandpeopleofAssam supported him by sending seven BJP MPs from the state," Gogoi said. "...but the Prime Minister is not at all serious in dealing with the problems. He made such promises only to garner votes and was never serious in im- A boy who lives in the streets plays with stones as he sits outside a garment plementinghispollpromises,"theCMadded. shop in Guwahati, Assam on Monday, June 8. (AP Photo/ Anupam Nath)
An organisation for the welfare of NE people in Karnataka DimAPur, JuNe 8 (mexN): A non-profit and non-governmental organisation, NEWAK has successfully working towards the interest and welfare of the North East populace in Karnataka since 2012. The North East Welfare Association Karnataka (NEWAK) officially came into existence on August 26, 2012 as a welfare body for the entire North-easterners in Karnataka aiming at goodwill trust, bond and integrity among the North-Eastern peoples, stated a press note from NEWAK president, Vezokho Resu. According to the president, it was formed on the heels of deadly assault
on a NE student in Bangalore as well a massive exodus of the North-easterners from Karnataka in mid-August 2012. Consequently, the organisation was formed to face the challenges and stand for interest of the NE people with full representative from different NE Societies existing in Karnataka Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura And Sikkim – as signatories. The main purpose in the organization, it further maintained, is to safeguard the interest of the Northeasterners for their allround development: be of their physical safety, edu-
cation, and professional interest etc. Most importantly, living in unity among the NE people and having good relationship with different groups of people living in the state of Karnataka. Further, it informed that matters regarding the welfare activities of the North-easterners since then has been assigned to the NEWAK. The main activities includes helping students for academic issues of students, tenancy, assault case, employment problem, death case and any legal matters. Concern individual can contact 9066 143171/9731722275/99161 07037 for details.
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Rs.150,000 per family from the stipulated Rs.85,000. Mizoram's Additional Home Secretary Lalbiakzama said in Aizawl that following the Supreme Court's directives of January 16 and the January 30 decision of the union home ministry in a meeting with Mizoram and Tripura government officials, it was proposed to repatriate all the tribal families from Tripura relief camps. "Mizoram government would go ahead with the planned roadmap for the repatriation of tribals back home from Tripura in spite of no one having turned up for the three-day verification process in north Tripura relief camps," an official release said in Aizawl. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and his deputy Kiren Rijiju visited the refugee camps on February 14 and held talks with the refugee leaders. They tried to persuade the tribals to return to their villages in western Mizoram. Tripura Revenue and Relief Minister Choudhury told IANS: "We urge upon the central government to ask the Mizoram government to take back their refugees." "A serious socioeconomic problem has cropped up due to the long stay of the refugees in Tripura," he said.
guwAhATi, JuNe 8 (PTi): The flood situation in Assam worsened today, with the death of one more person and nearly 65,000 people being affected. One person was killed in Lakhimpur district, State Disaster Management Authority said in its daily flood report. With this, the toll has gone up to two. Nearly 65,000 people are affected in 113 villages across Barpeta, Sonitpur, Dhemaji, Bongaigaon, Lakhimpur, Tinsukia, Darrang, Nalbari and Goalpara districts. Lakhimpur district bore the brunt with over 25,000 persons being affected followed by Sonitpur with more than 19,000. The authorities have opened two relief camps in Tinsukia district, the report said. Over 330 hectares of crop areas are under water and 60 houses have been damaged in the affected areas. A road bridge is damaged in Lakhimpur district, while three roads have been damaged in Sonitpur. At present the Brahmaputra is flowing above the danger mark at Nematighat in Jorhat district and Jia Bharali at NT Road in Sonitpur, the report said.
crossed over to Myanmar, given that is where they operate. Military operations in the past have often been retributive in nature. Operation Bluebird is a case in point. Launched on July 11, 1987, it is known in the North East as the infamous “Oinam Massacre”, considered to be one of the worst examples of human-right abuses in India. Civilians are tortured According to an Amnesty International report, civilians were maimed, tortured and raped after the military launched an operation following an attack by National Socialist Council of Nagaland militants on Assam Rifles’ Oinam outpost, 95 kilometres north of Imphal. Nine soldiers were killed and the militants escaped with large amount of guns and ammunition. Operation Bluebird was launched to nab the militants and recover the firearms. Instead, they carried out unprecedented excesses in Oinam and neighbouring vil-
lages for three months. The villagers were forced to make food for the soldiers till they exhausted their supplies. Reminiscent of Mizoram and Nagaland operations of the '60s and '70s, villagers were grouped into virtual jails and harassed. Pregnant women were allegedly kicked and abused and forced to deliver still-born babies as the soldiers watched. Men were hung upside down and women buried to their necks. The village headmen were blindfolded and executed with their hands tied behind their backs. Nobody knows how many people were killed because Oinam was put out of bounds for local authorities too. Even the chief minister couldn’t stop the excesses. The draconian Armed Forces Special Powers Act had never been used with such brutality as never before. The Act truly granted the army immunity from any prosecution.
57 Mountain Division of the Indian Army launched the ambitious Operation Summer Storm, the army called it a “huge success”. I had covered the operation. It was dramatic in the manner it was carried out but in no way a dramatic success. Only Twelve militants were killed and five camps were busted. In terms of number and weapons recovered, it perhaps did not justify the cost involved. Almost a decade ago, another such operation was launched in Lakhipathar in Assam, where the ULFA had killed some army soldiers. The operation they claimed was deep inside the jungle but they could not show any results. I was covering the operation and the military detained us illegally snatching our equipment. We were paraded in front of some villagers and were accused of being militant informers. The army has hardly ever admitted to the excesses they are accused of. But if it recognises the futility of retribution Operation Summer Storm this time, it should refrain from takAs recently as 2009, when the ing out its anger on civilians.
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Apple wants a lead role in streaming music
san FranciscO, June 8 (aP): Apple’s iTunes helped change the way music-lovers bought their favorite songs, replacing plastic discs with digital downloads. Now the maker of iPods and iPhones wants to carve out a leading role in a revolution well underway, with a new, paid streaming-music service set to launch this summer. With millions of listeners already tuning in to streaming outlets like Pandora and Spotify, analysts andmusic-industrysourcessayApple has been gearing up to launch its own service, aimed at winning back some of those customers and nudging longtime iTunes users into a new mode of listening. Apple is expected to announce the service at its annual conference for software developers, which kicks off Monday in San Francisco. In a keynote session, CEO Tim Cook and other executives are also expected to show off new features in Apple’s operating software for iPhones, iPads and Macintosh computers, as well as tools for building new apps for the Apple Watch. Analysts also expect enhancements to the mobile-payment service
subscribers and revenue. “Streaming media is increasingly important to the computer-using experience, so it’s important for Apple to have a role there,” said Creative Strategies analyst Ben Bajarin. About 41 million people globally now pay for streaming music from Spotify, Deezer and other outlets, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which says subscription revenue grew 39 percent last year to $1.6 billion. Overall download sales fell 8 percent to $3.6 billion. Apple Inc. bought the Beats headphone maker and music streaming service for $3 billion last year, but publishers’ data confirmed by royalty tracking company Audiam shows Beats Music had just 303,000 U.S. subscribers as of December, compared to 4.7 million in the U.S. for market leader Spotify. While Apple wouldn’t comment last week, a person familiar with its plans said Apple has an ambitious goal to sign up 100 million subscribers for a new streaming service that will cost $10 a month and compete with
known as Apple Pay. The world’s biggest tech company makes most of its money from selling handheld gadgets, like the popular iPhone, and other computer hardware. But Apple uses its annual World Wide Developers Conference to highlight the software, online services and apps that make those devices indispensable to consumers around the world. Along with a new music service, industry experts had been expecting Apple to announce a new streaming-video package and upgrades for its Apple TV service. But that may be delayed, according to reports by the New York Times and the tech blog Re/code, which said Apple is still negotiating with broadcasters and isn’t ready to announce the video service. That puts the spotlight on Apple’s music initiative. Analysts say the company needs to build a robust streaming business if it wants to maintain its central role in the popular-music ecosystem. Most recordings today are still sold through digital stores like iTunes, which opened in 2003. But those sales have declined, while streaming services are rapidly gaining
other on-demand services such as Spotify and Rhapsody. Beats users will be migrated over before eventually closing down, and buyers of songs and albums on iTunes will also be presented with the option to purchase a subscription instead. Along with a lengthy threemonth free trial period for the paid service, the company also plans to bolster its free offering, iTunes Radio, with a live online radio station featuring DJs like former BBC host Zane Lowe and artists Pharell, Drake, Muse and David Guetta. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because negotiations between the company and record labels were private. “They are very late to the game on streaming,” said analyst Van Baker at the Gartner research firm. But he said Apple can still catch up by making it easy for iPhone owners to use the new service. That’s a huge pool of potential customers: Apple sold 61 million iPhones in the last quarter alone. Aside from music, analysts expect Apple will tout improvements to other services like Apple Pay and Siri, the voice-activated
digital assistant for iPhones and iPads. Apple has also hinted it will release programming tools for its new smartwatch. Most apps available for the Apple Watch are extensions of apps that run on the iPhone. Independent app-builders like Jordan Edelson, CEO of Appetizer Mobile, are hoping Apple will release the code to build apps that interact directly with sensors and controls on the watch. “That would let us build some really cool experiences,” added Edelson, who said it could make the watch more appealing to consumers who aren’t sure now if they need one. Edelson also predicted Apple will introduce software that ties other products more closely together, such as apps that make the iPhone into a controller for television sets and other appliances. That’s a smart strategy, said Forrester Research analyst Frank Gillett. “Once you start organizing your life around Apple products, you’re less likely to ditch your iPhone and go over to Android,” he said, referring to the competing technology from Apple’s rival, Google.
Modi seeks quick boost to irrigation as drought looms
A farmer plants rice saplings in a paddy field against the backdrop of pre-monsoon clouds in Amritsar June 13, 2013. (REUTERS FILE Photo)
neW delhi, June 8 (reuters): India must quickly expand its irrigation network and improve water usage to offset the impact of less monsoon rainfall than usual, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, as the country braces for its first drought in six years. More than half of India’s farms lack irrigation and millions of farmers still depend on the vagaries of the monsoon rains that run from June to September, and hit the southern coast last week, five days later than expected. This year, the rains are forecast to be 88 percent of the long-term average, which could drastically crimp farm output. Modi asked officials to ensure quick results for farmers by reviewing administrative mechanisms, financial arrangements and technology use in irrigation, his office said in a statement. He also pushed for a brief, intensive effort to increase the number of farm ponds, adding that falling groundwater levels in some Indian states could force an urgent shift in crop patterns.
Flipkart caught cheating by customer 200+ companies visit LPU for placements in last session Facebook outrage leads to suspension of sellers
neW delhi, June 8 (Financial exPress): Flipkart, one of the more popular e-retailers in India, was left embarrassed after a customer caught it cheating. Not just
that, the customer posted the ‘evidence’ on Facebook on June 3 and that sparked instant outrage on the Internet with people giving their varied, often damning, views about e-com-
merce in general and Flipkart in particular. Defending its position, Flipkart issued a statement on June 6 stating that it is a marketplace that helps sellers connect with customers across the country. The company cracked down on the ‘cheating case’ and after carrying out an investigation of the incident and suspended the sellers. Meanwhile, the case evoked outrage on the Land of profusion, Internet and the general Has a laudable accountconsensus that was arrived there indicated that Side-lined with picturesque hills and mountains, Eye-catching landscape that impress every onlooker, customers are often duped with fake discounts being Ravine carpeted by orchids and lilies offered on products whose Encompasses splendor of situate. prices have been deliberately inflated. Pictorial Dzukou edged by Naga Hills Bestows with dazzling rare breeds; Here is what happened? Japfu peak on a lofty top In this Flipkart case in Give a panoramic view of Natives. particular, a footwear item Headgear denotes gallant indigenous; was pictured whose original Hues of attire bring familial exquisiteness. MRP was Rs 399, which was Oh! Nagaland -Switzerland of the East-! visible in the product picYou are my delight! ture itself, but it was being sold at a marked up price -Niekhoyi Rhakho of Rs 799. On Flipkart, the Stephen product was on sale at Rs
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Jalandhar, June 8 (agencies): Lovely Professional University has broken all its previous records with respect to placements during this session. This year, LPU has set record in North India with largest number of 610 engineering students’ got recruited by a single company, in a single day, on the single campus. Cognizant Technologies- leading IT Company visited the campus twice in a row within a span of nine months. In addition, international placements by Ritz Carlton Hotel USA, Qatar Airways Doha & Al Rakha Group Dubai at allowance up to Rs 22 Lakh also made LPU to clog up one of the highest placement packages’ record in the region. Other top salary offering companies remained Practo Technologies (Rs 7 Lakh), Josh Technologies (Rs 6 Lakh), LG Soft (Rs 5.5 Lakh) and more. In term of placement drives, about 200 placement drives were made by top brands including 100+ drives for technology & sciences’ students and 60 for business administration students. Under these drives, 2000+ LPU students have got placements in all sectors including Management, IT, Engineering, Banking, Agriculture, Consultancy, Architecture, Pharmaceuticals and more. Various campus placement drives made by different globally gi-
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LOCAL Tussle over shifting of Dimapur DC's office
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Chakhroma GBs Union pushes government to implement its decision Dimapur, June 8 (mexn): Amidst some groups opposing the shifting of Dimapur deputy commissioner’s office to Chumukedima, the Chakhroma GBs Union today urged the government to immediately implement its decision of shifting the same for the “wellbeing of the people of Dimapur and not be intimidated by a section of people who threatened the government with public riots and chaos on the street." Recently, Dimapur District Citizens‘ Forum (DDCF) had urged the government to keep in abeyance its order on the relocation. A press release from the union general secretary Atso Gwizan and president Thepfukeduo Kuotsu recounted that when proposal was made to carve out a separate district for Dimapur from the then Kohima district, the Angami people had opposed the decision as they did not want to be divided. “But as it was felt necessary by the government that a seperate district had to be created for Dimapur for easier administration, it was agreed after a series of negotiations to have a
seperate District for Dimapur with its Head Quarter at Chumukedima; hence the usage of the district´s official name as Dimapur District; Head Quarter Chumukedima is in use till date." However, according to the release, it was arranged that till such time the complex is ready, the DC office would function at the ADC office building in Dimapur for time being. Now, since the complex is completed and ready for use, the Chakhroma GBs Union maintained “it is only natural that the District Administrative Head (DC) should occupy his office and function from the headquarter and demanding for anything otherwise is perverse and stupid.“ It asserted that the headquarters complex at Chumukedima is not in a “far flung village area“ as some public organisations want to portray in the media nor is Chumukedima new to anybody in Nagaland or mainland India. “If the so called public organisations do not know, it is a matter of historical fact that the British established their first Administrative Head Quarter at Chümoukedi (called
by the British as Samoogoodting and now called Chumukedima) on their arrival to the Naga country." The first political administrative office and the first DC Head Quarter in the Naga soil is also at Chumukedima, it added. “Therefore there is nothing wrong if the government decides to set up the District Head Quarter at Chumukedi keeping in mind its historical importance and public convenience." Responding to the recent DDCF press release, the union questioned what “serious negative impact on the border dispute and the inherent right of the citizens“ will shifting the administrative office to Chumukedima cause when the British could exercise control over the Naga Hills and parts of Assam from their Head Quarters at Simagooting or the DC Kohima could administer the Dimapur area under the then unbifurcated Kohima District for so long without any hitch. The Headquarter complex, it said, is in a prime and central location which is easily accesible by all the
villages in the district. It is situated in a “vast conducively serene“ location, just about 5 minutes drive from the NH 29 and is within easy reach of anybody coming from any place without having to face the harassment of traffic congestions and noises. “With all the traffic congestions it is a matter of great inconvenience for a person from another village to reach the (present) office for any official work on time. If it is near imposible for person coming from a village in the outskirt of the Dimapur´s main town to get access to the main office of the District, what public welfare does it serve? It becomes 'revenue area' for only a few people who owns land and lease out within the office area,“ it stated. The union also stated that the complex at Chumukedima is the most appropriate site for the District Administrative Headquarter and “no one should try to stop the decision to bring the office to the place where it will benefit the majority of the citizens.“ It further reasoned that the majority of the indig-
enous Nagas are living in the villages and the town is inhabited mostly by people from outside the state. “So the question here is whether the district was formed for the welfare of the Nagas or for the non-Naga midle men (Dalals) to make money by cheating the ignorant Naga villagers who face great inconvenience to come to the office to do their office works? Seeing these things, one fails to understand what public interest and legitimate rights of the Naga people these public organisations are talking about.“ Further, the Chakhroma GBs Union urged the government not to be bogged down by the threats, but to go ahead with “whatever is best for the people“ and shift the DC office to its Headquarter in Chumukedima without further delay. It also asked the government to take serious note of the threat by the public organisations and take preventive steps. Meanwhile, it warned that it will not tolerate any move to disturb public peace and tranquility within its jurisdiction by any forum/organisation.
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Chief Minister TR Zeliang called on Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee at her office on June 8 to discuss several pending issues between the two States and other issues of mutual interest. He was accompanied by Er. Levi Rengma, Parliamentary Secretary, Housing, Temjen Toy, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, and Er. R. Temsu, Addl. Chief Engineer, Housing.
BSF conducts pre-recruitment training ZunheBoto, June 8 (mexn): As part of the 50th Raising Day celebration of Border Security Force (BSF), the 111 BN BSF launched a pre-recruitment training for local youths of Nagaland to make them aware about government jobs at its unit campus in Satakha. The training programme for the first batch began on October 20, 2014. The train-
ing programme for the 4th batch was held from May 7, 2015 to May 21, 2015, a press release informed. Both male and female aspirants attended the training, where physical training as well as theoretical knowledge for recruitment in government jobs/ CAPFs /Police Forces and Defence were imparted, the release said.
A total of 218 trainees underwent the pre-recruitment training, mostly comprising applicants for the post of constables (GD) in CAPFs being conducted by SSC during 2015. A total 203 trainees, including 26 girls, participated in PST/PET conducted in Kohima and Mokokchung from May 25 to June 3. Out of these, 134 candidates qualified in the PET.
Thomas K Rengma, reports of the General Secretary and Treasurer for the tenure 201215 were delivered by Atsang and Chadi respectively. The house also deliberated on the issue of the Cadre Review Committee instituted by the Govt. dated May 1 and expressed gratitude to government for hearing the Association’s plea on the matter. The members prayed that the committee
Morung Express News Mokokchung | June 8
The eight day intensive training programme called ‘Institute for Development of Leadership (IFDOL)’ organized by the Baptist Associations in Eastern Nagaland in collaboration with Clark Theological College (CTC) concluded at the CTC Multipurpose Hall this evening . The participants were conferred certificates by the Clark Theological College at the valedictory service which was attended by the executive secretaries of the six Baptist Associations of Eastern Nagaland. The eight day IFDOL, which commenced on June 1, included seventy five lectures from different resource persons drawn in from different fields. Altogether eighty five pastors from different Baptist churches of Eastern Nagaland participated in this third edition of the IFDOL programme. Executive Secretary of Chang Baptist Church Counil (CBLT), Ongmang, who was the main speaker at the valedictory programme, maintained to the participating pastors that “we are the chosen pastors and leaders in our generation.” He said that the pas-
will give their conscious efforts in looking into the Association’s grievances and come up with a positive result in the interest of public service. According to the press note from general secretary M Renthungo Tungoe, for the tenure of 2015-17, 7 office bearers were inducted during the meeting with L Tali Imsong (Industries & Commerce) as President.
Vidhya Bhawan School holds signature campaign Dimapur, June 8 (mexn): The Eco Club of Vidhya Bhawan School, Dimapur celebrated World Environment Day by initiating a signature campaign in the school with the pledge – “My Earth, My Duty. I will plant Trees.” Alhoulie Belho, Chairman, Kuda Village Council
encouraged the students to be environment warriors. He also participated in the signature campaign by signing first and making open for all to sign. Marking the day, other activities like drawing and painting competitions from Class 4 – 7 was conducted under the theme, ‘Clean
Environment, Green Environment”. Another group from Class 8 – 10 participated in a quiz competition on environment. All the activities were organised to create awareness amongst the students and the community as a whole. Everyone present participated in the signature campaign.
Govt designates AA, PIO and APIO under SCERT WED event organised in Botsa
Kohima, June 8 (Dipr): The Department of SCERT Nagaland in a notification informed that Government of Nagaland has designated the following ofOffice Secretariat Directorate District Offices/ DIETs Kohima
ficers as Appellate Authority (AA), Public Information Officers (PIO), and Assistant Public Information Officers (APIO) for performing function under section 5 & 19 of
the Right to Information Act, 2005 (Central Act No. 22 of 2005) in the Secretariat, Directorate & Districts/DIETs under SCERT Department, Nagaland.
Appellate Authority (AA)
Public Information Officer (PIO) F.P.Solo, Commissioner & Sedevikho Khro, Jt. Secretary, HE, H&TE, SE & SCERT Secy (SCERT) Vipralhou Kesiezie, Director Kegwalo Thyug, Reader
Dimapur Wokha Zunheboto Mokokchung Tuensang Mon Phek
Keruufeu Principal Alemla Jamir Principal Imlikokla Longchar Principal Yevito Sema Principal Dr. Nokrenchila Principal Limatoshi Ao Principal Shohulo Rengma Principal Atula Wai Principal
Assistant Public Information Officer (APIO) Andrew C. Imti Under Secy. (SCERT) Moalong Imty, Reader Vechisa Venuh Vice Principal Savilie-u Meru Vice Principal Nchumbeni Kikon Vice Principal Megowheno Khate Vice Principal Tianaro Vice Principal Akala Kin Vice Principal Rolland Vice Principal Chipeni Shitiri Vice Principal
Botsa, June 8 (mexn): Nagaland State Social Welfare Board (NSSWB), State Resource Centre for Women (SRCW) – Nagaland, and Mission Poorna Shakti (PSK) observed World Environment Day at Council Hall, Botsa, with the theme, ‘Consumption, Sustainability, and Production’. Resource person Neilhouphrelie, Sr. Sanitary Inspector, KMC gave a talk on “How to manage your waste.” Informing that Kohima Town itself produces 70 – 80 tonnes of garbage per day, he said KMC has an upcoming project to bring up a recycling plant, which is hoped to be commissioned sometime in December 2015. He said KMC has begun to distribute recycling bins and make people conscious of waste segregation, paving the way for recycling
practice to begin in Kohima. Neilhouphrelie further stated on the advantages of composting and, advised the young students present to make simple, practical changes in their lifestyles, such as learning not to litter where they go, plant trees, and carry jute or cloth bags instead of asking for plastic bags in shops. The KMC also distributed a flyer on the hazards of using plastic bags/plastics. Athisü from CHILDLINE-Kohima shared on “We are here for you”- an introduction of CHILDLINE, which is the first 24-hour free emergency phone service for children in need of care and protection. Vekhwusalü Dawhuo, PSK, chaired the session. Meneno V, SRCW, delivered the keynote address stressing on the theme. Ngopuni P of SRCW introduced the
concept of “My Tree.” Tree saplings were distributed to the students and the community, who committed themselves to ensure that each individual tree is not just planted, but nurtured, and to see that it grows into a full-grown tree. Ajabu Tungoe, PSK, introduced the “Eco Tree - A Green Pledge” to the students present and encouraged the students to take the Green Pledge and to sign the signature campaign. The programme was attended by representatives of the Botsa Village Council, Gaonburas, Student Union leaders, teachers and students from 4 schools in Botsa, district officials of government departments, SHG groups, ASHA workers, other community members, and PSK’s village coordinators.
Medical department staffs meet in Phek Ten nominated to supervise pheK, June 8 (mexn): Office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Phek conducted monthly staff meeting on June 8 at CMO conference hall here. The meeting was attended by the staff of all the different vertical programs under Health & Family Welfare department – National Health Mission, Integrated Disease Surveillance Program (IDSP), National Vector Borne Disease Control Program (NVBDCP), Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program (RNTCP), Immunization, District Aids Program Control Unit (DAPCU), and
Dr. K Vikato, Chief Medical Officer, Phek along with the staff pose for photograph after the meeting.
doctors from District Hospital Phek. During the meeting, Dr. K Vikato Kinimi, CMO, Phek asked all the program officers under different vertical programs to maintain attendance register strictly, which will be checked on
monthly basis and the attendance submitted to the CMO after end of the every month. He also urged all the staff irrespective of grades to be regular and sincere in their designated works. Dr. Vikato also mentioned to
the staff the importance of maintaining coordination between different vertical programs for better performance of the district. Interaction session was also conducted during the meeting, where the house decided to form a committee for management of sanitation to be headed by Dr. Lima (IDSP) as chairman and one member each from every vertical program. The next monthly staff meeting has been scheduled for July 8 and the absentees will be called for explanation, according to a release received here.
Swachh Bharat Mission in Mkg
moKoKchung, June 8 (mexn): On the advice of the governor of Nagaland, ten people have been nominated to supervise and manage the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) in Mokokchung district. The nominations were made during a meeting held on June 8 at Circuit House here, informed a press release issued by S. Supongmeren Jamir, Brand Ambassador of Swachh Bharat Mission, Mon and Mokokchung districts. The following are the nominated persons along with their designations: M.
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IFDOL training for Church leaders concludes
NDMSA holds general meeting Kohima, June 8 (mexn): The Nagaland Directorate Ministerial Service Association (NDMSA) held its General Meeting-cum-Induction of new office bearers on June 4 at CANSSEA conference hall, Kohima. The programme was chaired by Rosa Kithan, Asstt. Gen. Secy while the treasurer, D Chadi Angami said the invocation. After a welcome address by Vice-President
Dimapur
Bendangnukshi Longkumer – Chairman; Opangrenba – Secretary, Limalenden Longkumer – Information & Publicity Secretary; Imolemba Jamir, (President, Ao Senden) – Member; Moachila, (President, Watsü Mungdang) – Member; Jemdi Longkumer (President, AKM) – Member; Moasangba Jamir (President, MCCI) – Member; N. Bendang Jamir – Member; I. Imliyanger Jamir – Member. Meanwhile, Alemkokba I Jamir was nominated as secretary attached to Brand Ambassador of SBM, Mokokchung and Mon districts.
The participants being conferred certificates by CTC Principal & IFDOL honarary consultant Rev Dr Takatemjen at the Multipurpose Hall on Monday, June 8. (Morung Photos)
tors are the chosen and called by God to work for His glory and added that if one understands that he is a chosen person and fully commits himself then he will shine in his ministry. Recalling that he was once a political worker, Ongmang said that God showed him that being a political worker was not his true calling, and he chose God’s ministry instead. In this connection, he said that everyone is given an assignment by God, and “if we understand this assignment given by God and understands it, then we would bear much fruit and bring many lost soul towards God’s kingdom.” The CBLT Executive Secretary said that the villagers and the local churches have high expectations from the participating pastors. “If we show a changed
person through our words and actions (after attending this programme), then you would be a blessing,” said Ongmang. In this regard, he encouraged the participating pastors to be an instrument of God, to carry many seeds of the gospel, to make their body become a temple of God and to understand that “we are not of our own” so that the ministry grow. The USLB Executive Secretary, Rev C Lima, delivered the vote of thanks. Later, the IFDOL Programme Coordinator, Y Nuklu Phom and Rev Dr Takatemjen conferred certificates to the participants. A Lord’s Supper was also held at the end of the programme which was presided by KBCA Executive Secretary, Rev Noksa Chiu.
MEx FILE CSAUD informs Southern Angamis in Dimapur Dimapur, June 8 (mexn): Adhering to the directive of Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO), the Chakhro Southern Angami Union Dimapur (CSAUD) has informed all the Southern Angami citizens of Dimapur that SAYO directive will also be applicable in Dimapur district. A press release from CSAUD president Er. Nizal Tepa and secretary Vitho Zao requested the Southern Angami citizens to comply and uphold the SAYO directive. Action against defaulters, house owners, land owners etc. will be initiated as per SAYO directive, the release stated.
NSCN/GPRN discharges one Dimapur, June 8 (mexn): The NSCN/GPRN has discharged Anato Chishi, Under Secretary, Ministry of Religious Affairs, from both active and primary membership on health ground. “The order becomes effective on March 14, 2015,” informed a press release issued by MIP, NSCN/GPRN. “The services he rendered to the nation shall honourably be recorded and further wishes him early recovery and prosperous future,” it added.
Kohima traffic police fine 773 defaulters Kohima, June 8 (mexn): The Kohima traffic police during the period from January 1, 2015 to May 31, 2015, have penalized/challaned a total of 773 vehicles, consisting 215 heavy vehicles, 36 mini buses, 373 light vehicles, and 149 two wheelers for traffic violation, under various sections of Motor Vehicle Act 1988. A total amount of Rs. 1,67,300/- was realized from the defaulting vehicles, according to a press release issued by SDPO/PRO, Kohima police.
NSCN (IM) health ministry condoles Dimapur, June 8 (mexn): The health ministry of NSCN (IM) has extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of late Zuchobeni Tungoe, who passed away on June 7 after a prolonged illness. The deceased was employed by the health ministry as medical staff nurse since January 1, 2013, informed MIP, NSCN (IM) in a press release. “Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim will remain ever grateful for the service she has rendered to the nation,” it declared. It further prayed that Almighty God bless the family with strength to overcome the loss.
Transport department notifies Kohima, June 8 (Dipr): The Transport Department has informed that the Governor has declared the Commissionerate of the Motor Vehicle department headed by the Transport Commissioner, Nagaland as the Lead Agency for coordinating with all the line departments in terms of Engineering, Enforcement, Education and Emergency Care and to oversee effective implementation of the Nagaland State Road Safety Action Plan pursuant to the provisions of the Nagaland Road Safety Authority Act, 2013 with immediate effect.
CVC informs on land dealings Dimapur, June 8 (mexn): Chumoukedima Village Council (CVC) has cautioned all individuals, parties from buying any land (jungle area/ reserved area) under its jurisdiction without prior verification from the village council stating various unauthorised and illegal dealings have been reported. “Individuals/ party not adhering to this notification shall be doing so at their own risk,” stated a release issued by CVC chairman. The council further notified to all the plot holders under that prior to construction of any permanent structures along the approach road, NOC should be obtained from the village authority.
Kiphire DPDB meeting Kiphire, June 8 (mexn): The Kiphire DPDB meeting for the month of June will be held on June 11 at 10:00 am at Deputy Commissioner’s conference hall. All the members have been requested to attend without fail.
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The Power of Truth
The Morung Express TuEsDAy 9 JunE 2015 volumE X IssuE 156
‘Customary Law’ Today’s form of ‘customary law’ has ceased to reflect the indigenous community’s ethical philosophies and values. Through the formal and rigid nature of institutionalizing and legalizing, 'customary law' has become frozen in time, rather than reflecting the fluidity and uniqueness of the social discourse
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t was Professor Mahmood Mamdani who observed that, 'The political project of the [colonial] regime of "customary" laws was to fracture a racialized native population into different ethnicized groups. The basis of group distinction under indirect rule was both race and ethnicity.' This observation distills how the colonial project misappropriated traditional justice systems that effectively broke up community cohesion and negated the indigenous ways of life, worldviews and their intellectual and moral framework. Overall, the indigenous way of life, ethical conducts and worldview were negatively impacted by the colonial administration through classifying it as 'customary law.' The conduct of life was initially founded on the ethical philosophies that served to guide an indigenous political community on a day to day basis. The foundational concepts for this ethical framework were equality, restorative justice, shared responsibilities, collective interdependence and survival that provided the reference for human beings’ general conduct - in effect 'customary law.' As the State system in the post-colonial era became stronger, the colonial construct of 'customary law' became more defined and institutionalized under its legal system. This form of ‘customary law’ ceased to reflect the indigenous community’s ethical philosophies and values. Through the formal and rigid nature of institutionalizing and legalizing, 'customary law' was frozen in time, rather than reflecting the fluidity and uniqueness of the social discourse. The existing indigenous institutions of 'customary law' have ceased to be dynamic and distinct in their application. Their static character brings their relevance into question as they are failing to meet emerging needs and engage with present day issues. Rather than facilitating a dynamic ethical framework, today's 'customary law' has come to represent an outdated static parochial view of reality which is manipulated by people in power to support their own interests. Above all it has stopped facilitating restorative justice which discriminates against women, younger people and people of 'lesser privilege.' Since 'customary law' represents the power of a 'selected few' it contradicts the very values and democratic principles that once formed its core. In fact, it is also one of the institutions which have compounded the oppression of the marginalized through promoting hierarchical and patriarchic values. So where do we go from here? Echoing the words of Luigi Guissani is appropriate in that traditions are not handed over to us so that we become fossilized with them. Like our ancestors, we can develop tradition, 'even to the point of profoundly changing it.' To 'act with' what our ancestors gave us is a place to start by using traditions and their value by trusting our true history. Ironically, the more we run away from traditions and seek to modernize them, the more we become fossilized. 'Cultural dislocation has led to despair, but the real deprivation is the loss of the ethic of personal and communal responsibility,’ Alfred Taiaike states. It is time to redesign the concept of 'customary law' within an inclusive democratic ethical framework which embodies the needs and aspirations of today's indigenous community. Such redesigning needs indigenous peoples’ - men, women and the youth – full participation in open dialogue. This dialogue would put in perspective indigenous laws, customs, conducts and institutions within a democratic ethical framework so as to give a new dimension to the meaning of ‘customary law.’
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Nils Muižnieks, Michel Forst, and Dunja Mijatović
Sport cannot ignore rights
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n 12 June the first European Games begin in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. More than 6,000 athletes from 50 countries will run, fight and jump for medals, igniting the passions of millions of Europeans. We hope they will also stand up to halt the crackdown on human-rights defenders occurring in the country. In recent years, and particularly during the last 12 months, expressing dissent or scrutinising the powerful has become a very risky business in Azerbaijan. A great number of journalists and human-rights activists have been under immense pressure and lost their freedom at the hands of a political system intolerant of criticism. Three cases help understand the magnitude of the repression. The most symbolic is that of Rasul Jafarov, the head of a non-governmental organisation. He made a name for himself by organising a campaign called ‘Sing for Democracy’ in the run-up to the holding of the Eurovision Song contest, which Azerbaijan hosted in 2012. He had planned to organise a new campaign called ‘Sports for Rights’ ahead of the European Games to support democracy through sport. Instead, he has spent the last ten months in detention on charges that defy all credibility. In April he was sentenced to 6.5 years of imprisonment for tax evasion, illegal entrepreneurship and abuse of authority. Leyla Yunus—one of Azerbaijan’s most renowned humanrights defenders and one of three finalists for the latest European Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought—is also spending her days in pre-trial detention, charged with state treason, fraud, forgery and tax evasion. She is living in clear distress and with serious health conditions such as diabetes, Hepatitis C, and kidney problems. Her husband, Arif, is also since August in a prison of the Ministry of National Security. The couple have not been allowed to meet since their arrest. The third case is that of Khadija Ismayilova, a prominent investigative journalist who won in April two prestigious awards for her reports on corruption and for her fight for freedom of expression. She learned the news in Kurdakhani prison, where she has been kept since December. Initially accused of inciting suicide, new bogus charges of tax evasion, illegal entrepreneurship and abuse of authority were brought against her in February. On 14 May her pre-trial detention was extended for three more months. Criticism stifled This wave of repression also targets foreigners. Journalists, members of non-governmental organisations and UN officials have also experienced first-hand the callous arsenal of intimidation, harassment and obstruction the Azerbaijani authorities have put in place to stifle criticism. The Azerbaijani government defends its policy by arguing that all these cases concern unlawful acts committed by individuals. It says it is wrong to see political motivation behind the wave of arrests of human-rights defenders. We disagree. We have co-operated with these activists and journalists over the years and we know them well. They are far from being criminals. The reality is that the rule of law has been twisted to justify repression: criminal prosecutions have been initiated to punish those who dissent; legislation has been introduced to restrict the activities of non-governmental organisations; the police have been used to repress peaceful protesters. Practically all the partners of humanrights organisations have been detained, subjected to pressure to disrupt their activities or have fled the country as a consequence of the reprisals the authorities orchestrated against them. Calling a halt It is time to halt this, and sport can help. At a minimum, athletes should be aware of the social and political context in the country in which they will be competing. They might want to raise these issues with their hosts or local athletes and even use their popularity to support those who have been unjustly locked up. We hope that they will make the right choice and use the spirit of these games to help reverse the trend of repression against those who have done nothing other than promote human rights.
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A year in office, el-Sissi tries to rule Egypt as 1-man show
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he words of the pro-government TV talk show host left no room for debate. President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi is synonymous with Egypt, he lectured his audience, and Egyptians are either on his side or are enemies of the nation. "Whoever has a problem living in this country should grab his passport and leave," said the TV host, Tamer Amin, telling viewers no one should complain about price hikes, power outages or other problems. A year after the general-turned-politician took office in a landslide election win, el-Sissi largely has silenced political opposition and is trying to run the country as a one-man show, a far cry from the democracy millions dreamed of when they toppled autocrat Hosni Mubarak in a stunning 2011 uprising. A nation of some 90 million people, Egypt has had no parliament since 2012, political parties are quiescent and elections for a new legislature have been repeatedly delayed — meaning there's little concrete debate on policy. Laws simply are issued by the presidency. Police and powerful security agencies act with near impunity against opponents or those trying to engage in unwelcome political activity. Rights activists report a return of torture, abuses and arbitrary arrests surpassing even the 29-year Mubarak era. A strict law against protests in place since late 2013 effectively silenced street demonstrations. The judiciary also has backed the security agencies' heavy hand in ways unseen under Mubarak's rule. Courts hand out mass death sentences — about 1,500 so far by some estimates — against Islamists, thousands of whom are in prison in a nearly 2-year-old crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood. Secular and leftist pro-democracy activists are jailed as well, some given long prison sentences for even small, peaceful protests. "No one is certain now that we are on the right path or that there is hope at the end of a long tunnel," prominent analyst Abdullah el-Sinawy, known for being close to the military, wrote last week in a column that harshly scrutinized el-Sissi's legacy so far. El-Sissi "does not have a magic wand to solve the insurmountable problems," el-Sinawy wrote, but he said el-Sissi should do more to break with the Mubarak era. He pointed to how Mubarak-era businessmen have regained the power and impunity they enjoyed under the former president. El-Sissi became Egypt's most powerful figure when, as army chief, he led the July 2013 military ouster of the country's first freely elected president, Mohammed Morsi, after massive public protests against Morsi and the political domination of his Muslim Brotherhood. A bloody crackdown ensued, killing hundreds of Islamists. Praised by many Egyptians as a hero for "rescuing" the country from the Brotherhood, el-Sissi vowed from the start to bring security and repair the economy, saying outright that demands for rights and needless political debate cannot be allowed to undermine those goals. That message vaulted him into the presidency in elections, and he was inaugurated on June 8, 2014. He still seems to enjoy strong popularity among large sectors of the population who see him as the only figure strong enough to lead. What grumbling that has become public largely come from supporters like el-Sinawi, warning him that he needs to show progress and change. Some have debated whether el-Sissi supports the silencing of dissent or can't impose his will on the
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he vast majority of India’s 1.3 billion people live in its 630,000 villages. They have seen little or no benefit from the country’s economic growth. Over 80% do not have ‘approved sanitation’ according to UNICEF, and are forced to defecate in public. Village health care, where it exists, is poor and inaccessible. Education is basic, with large class sizes and schools lacking desks and chairs, let alone books. The caste system dominates all areas of life and, although the constitution of India prohibits discrimination based on caste, violent exploitation and prejudice are the norm. Add economic and gender divisions to this medieval Hindu social system and a multi-layered structure of separation begins to surface. At the bottom of the social ladder are girls and women from the Dalit caste (previously known as the untouchables), who are born into a life of exploitation, entrapment and potential abuse. As an International Dalit Solidarity Network (IDSN) report for the UN makes clear, “discrimination and violence systematically deny them opportunities, choices and freedoms in all spheres of life”. The police are negligent, discriminatory and corrupt, and village justice, as dispensed by the ‘Panchayat’, is archaic. The village council or Panchayat “consists of five members … [and] sits as a court of law”, adjudicating in cases which the Encyclopedia Britannica describes as relating to ‘caste’ offences. These ‘offences’ are trivial one and all, and range from a Dalit woman taking water from a well reserved for higher caste families, to breaching eating, drinking, or smoking restrictions to—God forbid—having a relationship with a man from a neighbouring village. The punishments meted out by the Panchayat are extreme, often
In this Sept. 20, 2014, file photo, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi confers with an aide before an interview with The Associated Press at the presidential palace in Cairo. A year after the general-turned-politician took office after a landslide election win, el-Sissi has effectively shut down politics and is running the country as a one-man show, a far cry from the democracy millions dreamed of when they toppled autocrat Hosni Mubarak in a stunning 2011 uprising. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo/File)
many centers of power in the Egyptian state, which he needs for support and which have their own agendas — like the judiciary, the media, wealthy businessmen and the security agencies. "State institutions are the most powerful and dangerous opposition to el-Sissi," read the headline of a column this week by Ibrahim Issa, a prominent commentator close to the government. "What the president says and what happens on the ground are two different things," Issa wrote in the Al-Maqal newspaper. Issa's assertion highlights the strength and resilience of Egypt's "deep state," the term many pro-democracy activists use for the powerful state bodies like the military, police and judiciary that have their own independent power and interests. El-Sissi is no outsider to the deep state, but his repeated demands for change and hard work and warnings that prosperity won't come overnight could run against those institutions' interests. El-Sissi has been able to bring some improvements to the economy. Egypt's relations with the United States and Europe have improved after a period of tension, a change attributed in large part to elSissi's stand against Islamic militancy in the region. El-Sissi's Egypt also has moved closer to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, bringing billions of dollars in badly needed aid. El-Sissi has accompanied his tough stand on militancy with calls for far reaching reform in Islam's discourse to weed out extremism and replace it with moderate practices. He has been a driving force behind ongoing efforts to create a joint Arab military force to fight extremism. Security has been more difficult to establish. Army and police are battling Islamic militants concentrated in the strategic Sinai Peninsula, and there are frequent bombings — usually small but sometimes deadly — against security forces in Cairo and other parts of the country. That "war on terrorism" has allowed a freer hand to security agencies and fuels the overwhelming message on television stations that now is not the time for dissent. Die-hard supporters in the media demonize critics, accusing them of treason or being on the payroll of foreign powers. One private TV channel has aired
recordings of private telephone conversations by political activists and rights campaigners, apparently leaked by security officials, to discredit them. TV hosts — or even shows — seen as insufficiently supportive of the government have been taken off the air. Non-governmental organizations, which had a relatively wide leeway under Mubarak, are now under heavy security scrutiny and in some cases have halted any controversial activities. Multiple international rights organizations have left the country. Prominent rights lawyer Negad Borai was questioned three times by prosecutors over the past two weeks because he and other activists drew up a proposed law against torture and sent it to el-Sissi's office for consideration. Two senior judges who were briefly consulted on the draft are likely to be disciplined by judiciary authorities. "Our predicament is deep. In Egypt, the only crime that goes unpunished is torture," Borai said. Some supporters of el-Sissi have called for the anti-protest law, which requires that any demonstration get prior police approval, be lifted or amended. But el-Sissi has staunchly stood by it. The law's proponents argue it prevents the constant protests that had disrupted life since 2011. After one court recently issued a rare acquittal of a group of activists charged under the law, prosecutors immediately appealed in a show of the state's zero tolerance policy. The activists had been charged because of a small Cairo gathering in January in which one participant — a young mother — was shot dead by police. "The inclination (by the judiciary) has consistently been to reach a guilty verdict, not acquittals," said Mohamed Abdel-Aziz, who represents the defendants. Further intimidating any critics, prosecutors now aggressively investigate almost any complaint raised by "concerned citizens" against people suspected of supporting Islamists, criticizing the judiciary, the presidency or religion — all potentially criminal acts. Flashing the four-finger sign symbolizing support for the Brotherhood, now outlawed and labeled a terrorist group, has led to trials and jail sentences. With authorities concerned about showing they back public piety even as they crack down on Islamists, writing irreverently on Islam or shows of atheism online have been a cause for arrest. El-Sissi's rise to power was accompanied by a wave of nationalism not seen in Egypt since the country's wars with Israel between 1948 and 1973. The sentiment has been kept alive with seemingly endless allegations that the Brotherhood is secretly favored by the United States or that secular pro-democracy activists are paid by foreign powers to destabilize Egypt. A populist with a knack for melodramatic gestures, el-Sissi feeds this nationalist sentiment with personal touches of his own and repeated warnings that Egypt faced a host of existential threats. His slogan "long live Egypt" often concludes his speeches — and has even been painted on his presidential plane. Meeting recently with party leaders, el-Sissi said parliamentary elections would be held by the end of the year, according to his spokesman. But he also told them he would be prepared to back a coalition encompassing all the parties, suggesting he does not want an opposition bloc in the next legislature. "The nation's legislative institution has disappeared, political party activism is suspended and no one is left on the scene except the president," wrote Cairo university political scientist Ahmed Abed-Rabbo in a recent article.
Dalit women and village justice in rural India Graham Peebles
Enjoyment of the rule of law requires judicial institutions which act with impartiality. For Dalit women in India’s villages, fat chance brutal and always unjust. Dependent The most common victims are Dalits, of whome there are an estimated 167m in India (16% of the population). They tend to be poorly educated, landless, with few employment opportunities and so dependent on the very people who mistreat them—men and women of the higher castes. It is a dependency based on vulnerability, allowing exploitation and abuse. Dalit girls and women are victimised and violated in villages, towns and cities up and down the country. The Dalit Freedom Network (DFN) records that they are murdered and burned alive, “raped, held captive in brothels and temple ceremonies, and forced to work as bonded laborers”, while young girls are kidnapped and trafficked into prostitution or trapped into domestic servitude. All because they happen to have been born into a particular family, in a particular place. Kessi Bai has lived in Thuravad village in Rajasthan for 21 years. In No-
vember last year the 45 year-old mother of five was accused, with no evidence, of murder, by a mob of villagers led by the village council. She was violently punished: stripped naked, her face was blackened with charcoal, her head was shaved and she was repeatedly beaten with wooden sticks. Her husband and son were locked inside their home while she was paraded for six hours around neighbouring villages on a donkey. The procession returned to Thuravad at around 8pm, she was t h row n f ro m the donkey and again beaten, before the police finally arrived. When I met this frail, desperately poor Dalit woman in December, she would not show her face and wept repeatedly. She has not left her house since the distressing incident. In a similar recent case in Utter Pradesh, the Daily Mail reports, “15 Other Backward Castes (OBC) villagers stripped five women of the Dalit community, paraded them naked, caned them and then put them on show on the highway because one of their daughters
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had allegedly eloped with a Dalit’s son”. And most shocking of this trinity of injustice: last January in the remote village of Subalpur in West Bengal, a 20 year-old Dalit woman who was “found in the company of a married man from another village”, was, the Guardian reported, “dragged out by her neighbours … tied to a tree then raped by up to 15 men as punishment for the illicit liaison”. The woman, known only as ‘W’, has since been regarded as a ‘woman of bad character’, who "‘spoiled the atmosphere of the village’ by going against local customs”. These medieval ‘traditions’ of suppression and division enforced by the Panchayats, which are widespread in India’s villages, support a deeply patriarchal society and have no place in any civilised country. Lacking The Panchayat is elected by villagers and is paid for by the Indian government—it is in effect the first level of local governance. All members are duty-bound to maintain communal harmony and to discharge their office, the official legislation says, in “a fair and judicious manner without fear or favour, affection or ill-will”. As with many areas of Indian life, however, what is universally lacking is the implementation of such liberally acceptable legislation. Complacency and corruption are two of the major obstacles to the observation of universal human rights and the realisation of democracy in India. If the government, under the leadership of the Hindu-nationalist Naredra Modi, wishes to build a truly democratic state, it needs to enforce its legislation on caste, ensure village Panchayats operate within the law and provide Dalit women with the justice and support they so badly need.
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PERSPECTIVE NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE
'THE CHALLENGE OF JOURNALISM … Is to Survive in the Pressure Cooker of Plutocracy' T A free press, you see, doesn’t operate for free hank you for allowing me to share this evening with you. I’m delighted to meet these exceptional journalists whose achievements you honor with the Helen Bernstein Book Award. But I gulped when [New York Public Library President] Tony Marx asked me to talk about the challenges facing journalism today and gave me 10 to 15 minutes to do so. I seriously thought of taking a powder. Those challenges to journalism are so well identified, so mournfully lamented, and so passionately debated that I wonder if the subject isn’t exhausted. Or if we aren’t exhausted from hearing about it. I wouldn’t presume to speak for journalism or for other journalists or for any journalist except myself. Ted Gup, who teaches journalism at Emerson and Boston College, once bemoaned the tendency to lump all of us under the term “media.” As if everyone with a pen, a microphone, a camera (today, a laptop or smartphone) – or just a loud voice – were all one and the same. I consider myself a journalist. But so does James O’Keefe. Matt Drudge is not E.J. Dionne. The National Review is not The Guardian, or Reuters TheHuffington Post. Ann Coulter doesn’t speak for Katrina vanden Heuvel, or Rush Limbaugh for Ira Glass. Yet we are all “media” and as Ted Gup says, “the media” speaks for us all. So I was just about to email Tony to say, “Sorry, you don’t want someone from the Jurassic era to talk about what’s happening to journalism in the digital era,” when I remembered one of my favorite stories about the late humorist Robert Benchley. He arrived for his final exam in international law at Harvard to find that the test consisted of one instruction: “Discuss the international fisheries problem in respect to hatcheries protocol and dragnet and procedure as it affects (a) the point of view of the United States and (b) the point of view of Great Britain.” Benchley was desperate but he was also honest, and he wrote: “I know nothing about the point of view of Great Britain in the arbitration of the international fisheries problem, and nothing about the point of view of the United States. I shall therefore discuss the question from the point of view of the fish.” So shall I, briefly. One small fish in the vast ocean of media. I look at your honorees this evening and realize they have already won one of the biggest prizes in journalism — support from venerable institutions: The New Yorker, The New York Times, NPR, The Wall Street Journal and The Christian Science Monitor. These esteemed news organizations paid — yes, you heard me, paid — them to report and to report painstakingly, intrepidly, often at great risk. Your honorees then took time — money buys time, perhaps its most valuable purchase — to craft the exquisite writing that transports us, their readers, to distant places – China, Afghanistan, the Great Barrier Reef, even that murky hotbed of conspiracy and secession known as Texas. And after we read these stories, when we put down our Kindles and iPads, or — what’s that other device called? Oh yes – when we put down our books – we emerge with a different take on a slice of reality, a more precise insight into some of the forces changing our world. Although they were indeed paid for their work, I’m sure that’s not what drove them to spend months based in Beijing, Kabul and Dallas. Their passion was to go find the story, dig up the facts and follow the trail around every bend in the road until they had the evidence. But to do this — to find what’s been overlooked, or forgotten, or hidden; to put their skill and talent and curiosity to work on behalf of their readers — us — they needed funding. It’s an old story: When our oldest son turned 16 he asked for a raise in his allowance, I said: “Don’t you know there are some things more important than money?” And he answered: “Sure, Dad, but it takes money to date them.” Democracy needs journalists, but it takes money to support them. Yet if present trends continue, Elizabeth Kolbert may well have to update her book with a new chapter on how the dinosaurs of journalism went extinct in the Great Age of Disruption. You may have read that two Pulitzer Prize winners this year had already left the profession by the time the prize was announced. One had investigated corruption in a tiny, cash-strapped school district for TheDaily Breeze of Torrance, California. His story led to changes in California state law. He left journalism for a public relations job that would make it easier to pay his rent. The other helped document domestic violence in South Carolina, which forced the issue onto the state legislative agenda. She left the Charleston Post and Courier for PR, too. These are but two of thousands. And we are left to wonder what will happen when the old business models no longer support reporters at local news outlets? There’s an ecosystem out there and if the smaller fish die out, eventually the bigger fish will be malnourished, too. A few examples: The New York Times reporter who rattled the city this month with her report on the awful conditions for nail salon workers was given a month just to see whether it was a story, and a year to conduct her investigation. Money bought time. She began, with the help of six translators, by reading several years of back issues of the foreign language press in this country…
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positive attitude helps you cope more easily with the daily affairs of life. It brings optimism into your life, and makes it easier to avoid worries and negative thinking. If you adopt it as a way of life, it would bring constructive changes into your life, and makes them happier, brighter and more successful. With a positive attitude you see the bright side of life, become optimistic, and expect the best to happen. It is certainly a state of mind that is well worth developing. A positive attitude leads to happiness and success and can change your whole life. If you look at the bright side of life, your whole life becomes filled with light. This light affects not only you and the way you look at the world, but it also affects your environment and the people around you. If this attitude is strong enough, it becomes contagious. It’s as if you radiate light around you. If you have been exhibiting a negative attitude and expecting failure and difficul-
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and began to understand the scope of the problem. She took up her reporting from there. Big fish, like The New York Times, can amplify the work of the foreign language press and wake the rest of us up. It was the publisher of the Bergen Record, a familyowned paper in New Jersey who got a call from an acquaintance about an unusual traffic jam on the George Washington Bridge. The editor assigned their traffic reporter to investigate. (Can you believe? They had a traffic reporter!) The reporter who covered the Port Authority for the Record joined in and discovered a staggering abuse of power by Governor Chris Christie’s minions. WNYC Radio picked up the story and doggedly stuck to it, helped give it a larger audience and broadened its scope to a pattern of political malfeasance that resulted in high-profile resignations and criminal investigations into the Port Authority. Quite a one-two punch: WNYC won a Peabody Award, the Record won a Polk. A Boston Phoenix reporter broke the story about sexual abuse within the city’s Catholic Church nine months before the Boston Globe picked up the thread. The Globe intensified the reporting and gave the story national and international reach. The Boston Phoenix, alas, died from financial malnutrition in 2013 after 47 years in business. So once again: How can strong independent journalism thrive when independent outlets can’t afford to pay reporters, writers or producers a living wage; or when websites ask them to post four or five items a day; or when they leave journalism school and take jobs logging algorithms at Facebook (what does that even mean?). What happens to a society fed a diet of rushed, re-purposed, thinly reported “content?” Or “branded content” that is really merchandising — propaganda — posing as journalism? And what happens when PR turns a profit and truth goes penniless? One of my mentors told me that “News is what people want to keep hidden, everything else is publicity.” So who will be left to report on what is happening in the statehouse or at the town hall? In the backrooms of Congress, the board rooms of banks and corporations, or even the open and shameless bazaar of K Street where the mercenaries of crony capitalism uncork bottles of champagne paid for by “dark money” from oligarchs and PACs? What happens when our elections are insider-driven charades conducted for profit by professional operatives whose spending on advertising mainly enriches themselves and the cable and television stations in cahoots with them? We know the answer, we know that a shortage of substantial reporting means corruption remains hidden, candidates we know little about and even less about who is funding them and what policy outcomes they are buying. It also means even more terrifying possibilities. As Tom Stoppard writes in his play Night and Day, “People do terrible things to each other, but it’s worse in the places where everybody is kept in the dark.” A free press, you see, doesn’t operate for free at all. Fearless journalism requires a steady stream of independent income. Allow me to speak from personal experience. After I left government in 1967 — including a stint as White House press secretary — it took me a while to get my footing back in journalism. I can assure you: I found the job of trying to tell the truth about people whose job it is to hide the truth almost as complicated and difficult as trying to hide it in the first place. Unless you’re willing to fight and re-fight the same battles until you go blue in the face, drive the people you work for nuts going over every last detail again and again to make certain you’ve got it right, and then take hit after hit accusing you of “bias,” there’s no use even trying. You have to love it, and I have. And still do. Forty years ago my team and I produced the first documentary ever about the purchase of government favors by PACs — political action committees. For the final scene, we unfurled yard after yard of computer printouts across the Capitol grounds, listing campaign contributions to every member of Congress – including several old friends and allies with whom I had worked during my time in government. You could hear the howls all the way to kingdom come. Even members of Congress who had just recently voted to create PBS were outraged. This and other offenses by kindred journalists in public television prompted Richard Nixon and his communications director Pat Buchanan to try to shut off the oxygen. Nevertheless, early in the Reagan years, we produced a documentary called The Secret Government. Our reporting exposed an interlocking network of official functionaries, spies, mercenaries and predators, ex-generals and profiteers working outside the legitimate institutions of government to carry out foreign
follies without regard to public consent or congressional approval. We followed that one with High Crimes and Misdemeanors about the Iran-Contra scandal. Republicans accused public television of committing — horrors! — journalism. Well into the next decade they invoked both documentaries as they threatened PBS funding. When we documented illegal fundraising by Democrats in 1996 – in a documentary we called Washington’s Other Scandal because it wasn’t about sexual antics in the White House – this time it was the Clinton administration that howled. But taking on political scandal is nothing compared to what can happen if you raise questions about corporate power in Washington. Working on a Frontline documentary about agriculture we learned that the pesticide industry was behind closed doors trying to dilute the findings of a National Academy of Sciences study on the effects of their chemicals on children. When word of our investigation got around the industry, they mounted an extensive and expensive campaign to discredit our reporting before it aired. A Washington Post TV columnist took a dig at the broadcast on the morning before it was to air that evening. He hadn’t even seen the film and later confessed to me that his source had been a top lobbyist for the chemical industry. Some public television managers were so unnerved by the blitz of misleading information about the documentary that they had not yet broadcast or even watched, that they protested its production to PBS with letters that had been prepared for them by the industry! We spent more than a year working on another documentary called Trade Secrets which revealed how big chemical companies had deliberately withheld from workers and consumers information about toxic chemicals in their products. We weren’t peeking through the keyhole; we had the documents. We confirmed that major American companies were putting human lives at risk. We showed what the companies knew, when they knew it and what they did with what they knew — they deep-sixed it. Our reporting portrayed pervasive corruption in the chemical industry and raised profound policy implications from living under a regulatory system designed by the industry itself. The attack on us was wellfunded, deceitful and vicious. To complicate matters, the single biggest recipient of campaign contributions from the chemical industry – over 20 years in the House of Representatives — was the very member of Congress who had jurisdiction over PBS appropriations. Fortunately, we hadn’t used any public funds to produce the documentary, the leadership of PBS again held firm, our report aired — and won an Emmy for investigative journalism. But remember: I had an independent stream of income – from a handful of foundations that believe democracy needs journalism, and from my sole corporate sponsor of almost 30 years, Mutual of America Life Insurance Company. Before Mutual, I had lost three corporate funders because of broadcasts that offended their CEOs, directors, customers or their cronies in high office. Now, I can tell you that losing your underwriter can send an independent producer to the showers, end your career and — more deadly — unconsciously distort your intuition about what is permissible the next time you think about producing another documentary. Self-censorship is all the more insidious when you don’t recognize that you have been infected. But Mutual of America had my back. Not once in almost three decades of reporting from the intersection where corporate influence touches political power did I have a single complaint from anyone at the company, even when I knew they were getting an earful from others. Consider yourself blessed if you are backed by capitalists with courage. Once upon a time the networks supported muscular investigative reporting into betrayals of the public trust. But democratic values lost out to corporate values when media giants merged news and entertainment and opened the throttle on what Edward R. Murrow called their “money-making machine.” Mind you, there was no “golden age” of broadcasting at any network, but there were enough breakthrough moments that we could imagine a future in which subjects treated in the books being honored here this evening — subjects that extend the moral reach of journalism — might be staples in the schedule. It wasn’t to be. And the challenge of journalism today is to survive in the pressure cooker of plutocracy. Where, in this mighty conglomeration of wealth and power, when for all practical purposes government and rich interests are two sides of the corporate state — where is the moral center of the commonwealth? How
does journalism serve the endangered ideals of democracy? Can we find the audience that will dive deep — the audience that rebels against being treated as a branded market identified by the price tag on it? How do we report on the creeping dystopia of a cynically frivolous society with a political class that has made an ideology of ignorance, demoralizes workers and disdains the future? Can journalists be both patriotic and subversive — will we cover those who seek to disrupt the workings of a dominant and ruthless over-class with the attention and enthusiasm we accord the powers that be — by whom so many journalists appear mesmerized? In an oligarchic era, you can be quickly marginalized by a corporate media and political class so comfortable in the extravagantly blended world of money, politics and celebrity that they don’t bark at the burglars of democracy, much less bite the hand that feeds them. Wrestling with these questions is unavoidable. It requires on the part of journalists a high tolerance for public or private cuffing, as well as qualities of inquiry, observation and understanding that are either supported by the organization you work for or assured by an independent stream of income. We still find great investigative reporting at certain legacy organizations. And the Web boasts some superb truth-telling. But everyone knows the digital future is precarious. As Clay Shirky once wrote: “That is what real revolutions are like. The old stuff gets broken faster than the new stuff is put in its place.” For an optimistic forecast of the possibilities I urge you to read the speech Martin Baron, executive editor of The Washington Post, delivered in April at the University of California, Riverside. For a dazzling trip to new media’s cutting edge, read the current edition of the Columbia Journalism Review, reported and written by 14 of the school’s own students. For a sobering perspective, consider the Knight Foundation’s recent third report on the status of nonprofit news ventures. Of the 14 nonprofits that it followed since the last report, three have been able to grow, four have cut staff and seven have held steady. Only one could be called a stand-out success — the Texas Tribune, with 42 full-time employees and an operating budget four times larger than any of the other organizations in the study. For the rest of the organizations in the study, however, the growth in staffing and traffic seem stalled, prompting the Columbia Journalism Review to say that if the report was a weather forecast, the prediction for nonprofit news would be partly cloudy with a chance of sun. In the face of such chaos and uncertainty, some of us have been talking a lot about how to pay for independent journalism. In moments of reverie we even imagine there are sympathetic billionaires worried about how other billionaires are buying up the political system and wonder if that concern runs deep enough to fund a multi-billion trust fund for investigative journalism – say, a new Carnegie or Rockefeller Foundation devoted exclusively to encouraging continuous scrutiny of how America is working — and for whom? Both Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller were rapacious capitalists who nonetheless invested much of their fortunes in the improving of democracy. Carnegie funded libraries all across the country — including one in my hometown of Marshall, Texas — to serve the public thirst for knowledge. Why not a modern Carnegie — even a Google – that would spread independent journalistic websites dedicated to the public’s need to know? We know that contributions from individuals, not institutions, make up most of American philanthropy, and we think some of that should be directed toward nonprofit journalism. An FCC report in 2011 found that if Americans spent one percent of their charitable giving on nonprofit media it would generate $2.7 billion a year. If community foundations put five percent of their spending toward local journalism it would generate $130 million annually. And if the foundations of the top new media corporations and their founders put five percent of their spending toward local accountability journalism it would generate $220 million annually. But we need more than money to sustain independent journalism. We need laws to ensure that reporters can protect their sources. We need to hound government at every level to respond to public records requests. We need stronger reporting requirements for corporations so that they can be held accountable. Above all, we need journalists and writers like those you honor tonight. They participate in what the iconic filmmaker John Grierson called “the articulation of our time.” No matter the technology employed, it is the deeply moved and engaged individual who can transcend the normal province of journalistic convention to see and speak truths others have missed in all that is hidden in plain sight. I am privileged to be in your company. Thank you again for inviting me. And congratulations to the recipients of the Helen Bernstein Award. Thank you for keeping the flame burning. The following remarks were made by Bill Moyers at the presentation of the Helen Bernstein Book Awards for Excellence in Journalism. The ceremony took place at the New York Public Library on May 26, 2015.
Positive Attitude Can Change Your Life ties, it is now the time to change the way you think. It is the time to get rid of negative thoughts and behavior, and start leading a happier and more successful life. If you tried to do so in the past and failed, it only means that you have not tried enough. Positive thinking is a mental and emotional attitude that focuses on the bright side of life and expects positive results. A positive person anticipates happiness, health and success, and believes he or she can overcome any obstacle and difficulty. Positive thinking is not accepted by everyone. Some, consider it as nonsense, and scoff at people who follow it, but there are a growing number of people, who accept positive thinking as a fact, and believe in its effectiveness. It seems that this subject is gaining populari-
“Arena of Mind” portrays a space for idea germination, a field where ideas from multi-disciplinary viewpoints fertilize the world of intelligence. The writers aspire to envision a new future by exploring the mind, discovering new seeds of insights and unleashing them to enlightenment.
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Counsellor St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama ty, as evidenced by the many books, lectures and courses about it. To use it in your life, you need more than just to be aware of its existence. You need to adopt the attitude of positive thinking in everything you do. The following story illustrates how this
power works: Allan applied for a new job, but he didn’t believe he will get it, since his self-esteem was low, and he considered himself as a failure and unworthy of success. He had a negative attitude toward himself, and therefore, believed that the other applicants were better and more qualified than him. Allan’s mind was occupied with negative thoughts and fears concerning the job, for the whole week preceding the job interview. He actually, anticipated failure. On the day of the interview, he got up late, and to his horror he discovered that the shirt he planned to wear was dirty, and the other one needed ironing. As it was already too late, he went out wearing a wrinkled shirt and without eating breakfast. During the interview, he
was tense, negative, hungry and worried about his shirt. All this, distracted his mind and made it difficult for him to focus on the interview. His overall behavior made a bad impression, and consequently, he materialized his fear and did not get the job. Jim applied for the same job too, but approached the matter in a different way. He was sure that he was going to get the job. During the week preceding the interview, he often visualized himself making a good impression and getting the job. In the evening before the interview, he prepared the clothes he was going to wear, and went to sleep a little earlier. On the day of the interview, he woke up earlier than usual, and had ample time to eat breakfast, and then to arrive to the interview before the scheduled time. Jim made a good impression and got the job. What do we learn from these two stories? Was there any magic used? No, everything happened in a natural way.
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With Lalu backing, Nitish will lead charge in Bihar 'To seek votes citing improved power scenario'
new DelhI/Patna, June 8 (IanS) After days of talks brokered by Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav, the Janata Parivar finally announced on Monday that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will lead the assembly battle in Bihar with the support of foeturned-friend Lalu Prasad. Mulayam Singh made the much-awaited announcement in New Delhi where Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad declared that no one from his family was keen on being the chief ministerial candidate. "It is the need of the hour that we all get united to stop the BJP," Lalu Prasad, who cannot run for office due to his conviction in a corruption case, told the media. "I assure secular powers... we are ready to make all sacrifices for this battle. I will drink poison but will defeat the communal forces," said the former chief minister. Mulayam Singh said: "I give special thanks to Lalu Prasad that he suggested Nitish Kumar's name for the chief ministerial candidate." Janata Dal-United chief Sharad Yadav was present.
Lalu Prasad and Nitish Kumar. (File Photo)
In Patna, Nitish Kumar affirmed his JD-U's alliance with the RJD. He said the Congress too would be part of the alliance to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party. "There is no difference or any dispute with the RJD and Lalu Prasad over the alliance. The JD-U and the RJD along with the Congress will contest the elections together," he said. Nitish Kumar said his meeting with Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday in New Delhi over seat-sharing was a positive one. The BJP and its ally, the
Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), dismissed the RJD-JD(U) alliance. BJP leader Rajiv Pratap Rudy said his party was on a strong wicket in Bihar and didn't care for Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad. "An alliance that is not cohesive has been announced and is set to collapse," he said. Another BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad recalled that the RJD-JD(U) alliance was trounced in the Lok Sabha election. "They have joined hands in frustration, they will learn their lesson."
LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan warned that the alliance was bound to break. "Someone should ask Mulayam Singh, which party he heads? Who is he to announce the chief ministerial candidate? It is a drama," said Paswan, who ditched Lalu Prasad and embraced the BJP before the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. Paswan claimed that the BJP-LJP combine would sweep Bihar in the election likely in September-October. Until Monday's announcement, there was in-
Patna, June 8 (IanS): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said he would seek votes in the upcoming assembly polls citing the improved scenario in the state's power sector. He comment came hours after the "Janata Parivar" - a combine of six political parties including Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United, Lalu Prasad's Rashtriya Janata Dal and Mulayam Singh Yadav's Samajwadi Party - named him as its chief ministerial candidate for the polls. The chief minister said he was happy that the power scenario has improved in Bihar and his government has been purchasing power from the private sector to ensure electricity for all. He recalled that in 2012 he announced that he would not ask for votes in the 2015 assembly election if his government fails to improve the power situation. "Power scenario has improved in the state in last nearly 10 years. It is for any one to experience it by travelling on the national highway to state highway and remote rural pockets, electricity is visible in villages on both sides of the roads.
tense speculation that Lalu Prasad was opposed to Nitish Kumar's projection as the chief ministerial face. But with the Congress and the NCP publicly favouring him, Mulayam Singh managed to persuade a reluctant Lalu Prasad to fall in line. Monday's decision will be followed by tough negotiations over who will contest how many of the 243 seats in Bihar. Asked about it, Lalu Prasad said: "We will sort out any differences that emerge."
According to the Bihar assembly website, the JD-U has 110 seats in the current house, followed by the BJP (86) and the RJD (24). In 2004, the BJP-led alliance won 31 of the 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar. Congress sources said party leaders C.P. Joshi and Ghulam Nabi Azad were in talks with different parties in Bihar. On Monday, the Congress said it was yet to decide its stand in Bihar. But spokesman Randeep Surjewala said: "We favour an alliance of anti-BJP parties.
Greenpeace member denied entry into India, says NGO new DelhI, June 8 (IanS): A member of Greenpeace International, Aaron Gray-Block, was "barred" from entering India despite having a valid business visa and necessary documents, the NGO said on Monday. The organisation has demanded an explanation from the ministry of home affairs. Gray-Block was travelling from Sydney and was not allowed to enter India at the Bengaluru airport on Saturday midnight. His passport was seized and he was put on a flight to Kuala Lumpur. "His passport was returned to him after he landed in Kuala Lumpur. He is now back in Australia. This is not the first time Greenpeace staff from other countries have been denied entry into India," a Greenpeace statement said. "No formal reason was given by the immigration officials for the decision and he was not officially deported," the statement said. He was travelling to India on an Australian passport to take part in a series of meetings with staff and to learn more about Greenpeace India's current campaigns, it added. Seeking a "full explanation" from the home ministry, Divya Raghunandan, Greenpeace India programme director, said: "Our colleague has a valid business visa, and yet he was prevented from entering India with no reason given. Greenpeace India activist Priya Pillai was stopped from flying to London in January. However, on March 12, Pillai was granted relief by the Delhi High court which quashed the look out circular issued against her. On April 9, Home Minister Rajnath Singh blocked Greenpeace India's bank accounts for which the environmental group had to seek interim relief from the Delhi High Court. However, on May 27 the Delhi High Court allowed NGO Greenpeace India to operate two of its domestic accounts, which were frozen by the central government. Javadekar denies government's hand Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday said his ministry valued partnerships with the NGOs and had nothing to do with alleged denial of entry to a Greenpeace member into the country. Reacting to reports that Aaron Gray-Block of NGO Greenpeace International was "barred" from entering India despite having a valid business visa and necessary documents, Javdekar said "We value NGO partnerships ...We have nothing to do with this, this is a different ministry doing for security reasons."
Only 7 firms can sell instant pastas, tests on all' Cash-for vote: TDP files multiple FIRs against KCR new DelhI, June 8 (IanS): Instant noodles and pastas with tastemakers of only seven companies are allowed to be sold in India, the food safety watchdog said on Monday, while also ordering tests on all approved variants and calling for the remaining "illegal" ones to be destroyed. The seven companies that have approvals for their variants of instant noodles and pastas with tastemakers are: Ruchi International (Koka), CG Foods (Wai Wai), Glaxosmithkline (Foodles), Nestle (Maggi), AA Nutrition (Yummy), Indo Nisin (Top Ramen) and ITC (brand not specified). "The safety of all other products in these categories has not been assessed as per the product approval procedures. As such, the same are unauthorised and illegal and cannot be intended for human consumption," said a letter from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Ordering tests on all the approved varieties, the letter written by chief executive Yudhvir Singh Malik to all the commissioners of food safety said: "As regards all the remaining food products, you are advised to ensure such products are recalled, removed from the market and destroyed." Speaking to IANS, the top food safety officer said tests on Nestle's Maggi and
‘Lazy’ mothers to blame for rise in Maggi noodles sales: BJP MLA InDore, June 8 (PtI): With many states banning Maggi noodles over mounting food safety concerns, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA has sought to blame ‘new generation mothers’ for rise in its sale, saying they have become ‘lazy’ and hence feed their children 2-minute noodles. “I don’t know why the mothers have become so lazy (that they feed their kids instant noodles)? Mothers of our generation used to serve homemade food like ‘paratha’, ‘halwa’ and ‘sivaia’ to their children,” Usha Thakur, a ruling party MLA from the city had said on Friday while justifying the ban on sale of Maggi noodles. Thakur’s remarks drew sharp reacsome other similar products had raised serious health concerns and that it was, accordingly, thought fit to conduct tests on all similar products for which approvals had been granted. Following tests on some samples of Maggi, the watchdog on Friday had ordered the recall of all the nine variants of Maggi panIndia and had asked Nestle to halt its production and exports. It had also issued a similar order on Nestle's oats noodles and tastemaker. While Nestle continued to contend that its noodles were safe for human and that the levels of lead were within permissible limits as opposed to the findings of some tests that purport-
Chowdary new CVC, Sharma new CIC new DelhI, June 8 (IanS): Former Central Board of Direct Taxation chief K.V. Chowdary has been appointed the new Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC), it was announced here on Monday. T.M. Bhasin, chairman and managing director of the public sector Indian Bank, has been appointed vigilance commissioner, an official release said. Seniormost Information Commissioner Vijai Sharma was named the new Chief Information Commissioner, said informed sources The post of CVC had been lying vacant since Pradeep Kumar retired on September 28 last year, while the post of vigilance commissioner was also unfilled since incumbent J.M. Garg completed his tenure on September 7 last year. Chowdary, a 1979 batch Indian Revenue Service officer, has also headed many high-profile income tax probes, including that of the 2G spectrum allocation case and the HSBC Geneva taxpayers' list. The appointments have been made for a term of four years from the date(s) on which the officials enter upon their office(s) or till they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier, the release added.
tion from Opposition Congress which said the woman legislator has disrespected mothers. “The BJP MLA, by dubbing Indian mothers as lazy, has shown disrespect towards them. For this, she must apologise to them,” Archana Jaiswal, a senior Congress leader, said today. “Her statement is laughable and has no basis,” said Jaiswal, a former State unit President of Mahila Congress. Thakur had also said the government’s banning Maggi noodles was a step in the right direction and served public health interest. “Instant food items like Maggi noodles should be boycotted,” the BJP legislator had said.
edly indicated otherwise several states also became pro-active by issuing their own ban orders. "Overseas and local manufacturers would be treated equally. More noodle brands including pasta and macaroni products will also start getting tested this week," Malik said. Asked if the brand ambassadors could be taken to task, he said: "As of now, we are not considering any action." The regulator also detailed the process involved in the recall of food products. "Ideally, consumers should be able to return the product at the retail outlet and get their money back if they have the bill with them. It is also Nestle's re-
sponsibility to let the consumers return their products, if they have kept the bill with them," he said. The regulator also plans to post a list of all approved noodle products on its web site and advise the state authorities to test them. "We understand Delhi, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu have already started testing other brands. We will list all the approved noodle products soon." He further said that Nestle had been asked to give the regulator an update on compliance first after three days and then regularly until the end. "Because we understand that it could take 10 days or more, we will be taking regular progress reports from the company."
hyDeraBaD/VIJayawaDa/ guntur, June 8 (IanS): Two Telugu states appear heading for a showdown over cash-for-vote scandal with TDP on Monday lodging police complaints against Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao in Andhra Pradesh, a day after an audio tape of his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N. Chandrababu Naidu' purported telephonic conversation surfaced. Alleging that phones of Naidu are being tapped by Telangana government, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government decided to take up the issue with the central government and complain about the police attitude in Hyderabad, the common capital. There was palpable tension between the two states amid reports that Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB)
of Telangana plans to summon Naidu for questioning. The row overshadowed celebrations of TDP government's first year in power. E.S.L. Naraimhan, who is governor for both the states, will be leaving for Delhi on Tuesday brief the central government of the latest developments. The development came a day after an audio tape of a purported telephonic conversation between Naidu and nominated Telangana legislator Elvis Stephenson was aired on some TV channels. TDP leaders lodged first information reports (FIRs) against Chandrasekhar Rao, officials of ACB and some TV channels. The complainants claimed that the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) government fabricated the audio
tape aired by some TV channels to implicate Naidu in a false case. Cases under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) relating to criminal conspiracy and forgery were booked. Meanwhile, TRS government has termed FIRs against KCR a cheap tactic and said this will not help Naidu to escape from law. He also dared Naidu to face a live lie-detector test. He was reacting to allegations he lured the legislators of TDP and other opposition parties to TRS with money. In another development, YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy decided to meet President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Tuesday to demand probe against Naidu. Jagan will also meet union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday, party sources said.
Delhi government revokes AIMPLB opposes 'Surya Namaskar' in schools 'two finger test' circular new DelhI, June 8 (IanS): Three days after issuing circular to hospitals to conduct two-finger test on rape victims and facing criticism, the Delhi government decided to revoke it on Monday. Speaking at the Delhi secretariat, Health Minister Satyendra Jain said the government had decided to completely ban the two finger test on rape victims. "Now two finger test is completely banned for sexual assault victims in Delhi. We are issuing a new notification in this connection today," he said, adding the 14 page-circular was misinterpreted. The circular was issued to hospitals on May 29 stating that Per Vaginal (PV) examination, also referred to as 'two-finger test', for rape survivors
can be conducted with their consent. A PV test involves insertion of finger into the rape survivor's private parts for assessment of internal injuries, use of force if any, noting any discharge and gathering of sample among others. Jain said the advisory (on twofinger test) was circulated on the basis of an expert committee report, formed under previous government in March 2014. Some social activists have been demanding a complete ban "on two finger test" for a long time. The Supreme Court in May, 2013 also had held that the test violates a survivor's right to privacy and had asked the government to provide better medical procedures to confirm sexual assault.
lucknow, June 8 (IanS): The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Monday decided to launch a campaign against the union government's move to make Yoga and 'Surya Namaskar' compulsory in schools across the country. The decision was taken in a meeting of the executive committee of the board which decided to constitute a committee - Majlis-e-Amal -to look into this particular matter and other issues related to 'taleem' (education) and if need be approach the apex court against the move of the Narendra Modi government at the Centre. AIMPLB spokesman Maulana Abdul Raheem Qureshi said that such moves by the Modi government were sowing the seed of insecurity among minorities, specially Muslims.
Sun 'eclipses' Indian Mars Orbiter for 15 days Bengaluru, June 8 (IanS): India's Mars mission spacecraft Orbiter got 'eclipsed' early Monday with the sun blocking the Earth from the Red Planet over the next 15 days, a senior space official said. "Orbiter has entered into a 15-day blackout period, as the Earth is blocked by the sun from the Red Planet till June 22, snapping our communication links with it (spacecraft)," an official of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) told IANS here. Orbiting around Mars since September 24, 2014, the 1,340-kg spacecraft is on an extended life after completing the six-month intended lifespan on March 24 by conserving the remaining fuel (37kg)
onboard. "As eclipses or blackouts are a cosmic phenomenon in the solar system, no cause for concern as the Orbiter has been put on autonomous mode in advance by sending the required commands from here to survive the eclipse phase," the official asserted. Admitting that it was first time when the deep space network at Baylalu, about 30 km from here, would be out of touch with the Orbiter for such a long time, the official said the spacecraft had been equipped and programmed to undergo the transition. "Though our command network will not receive or send any signal during the blackout, we will regain
control over the spacecraft after it comes out of the Martian shadow to contact us again," the official said. The space agency's track and command network centre in the city had tested the spacecraft's ability to survive a solar eclipse by simulating the conditions earlier. "As the Oribter is on a borrowed life, its longevity and ability to keep spinning around Mars at a safe distance from its hot red surface is a windfall for us," the official added. India created history by becoming the first country to enter the Mars orbit in maiden attempt after a nine-month voyage through the inter-planetary space from the Earth. India also became the first Asian country to have
entered the Mars sphere of influence (gravity) on maiden attempt, as a similar mission by China failed in 2011. The $70-million (Rs.450 crore) Mars mission was launched on November 5, 2013, on board a polar rocket from ISRO's spaceport Sriharikota off the Bay of Bengal, about 80 km northeast of Chennai. When launched, Orbiter had 855kg fuel but consumed about 800kg since then (Nov 5) for its orbitraising exercises undertaken during its nine-month long journey and on entering the Martian sphere. "The five scientific instruments onboard the spacecraft (Orbiter) will continue to collect data and relay them after June 22 to our earth stations for
analysis," the official said. Of the five payloads (instruments) onboard, Mars Colour Camera (MCC) has been the most active, taking stunning images of the Red Planet's surface and its surroundings, including valleys, mountains, craters, clouds and dust storms. "The camera has beamed many breathtaking pictures of the Martian surface and its weather patterns such as duststorms. We have uploaded some pictures on our website (www.isro.gov.in) and our Facebook account for viewing," he pointed out. The other four instruments have been conducting various experiments to study the Martian surface, its rich mineral composition and scan its atmo-
sphere for methane gas to know if it can support life. "As methane is an indicator of past life on Mars, the sensor is looking for its presence in the Martian orbit. If available, we will know its source in terms of biology and geology. The thermal infrared sensor will find out if the gas is from geological origin," the official added. Scientists at the mission control centre here monitor the orbital movement of the spacecraft around Mars and check health of its instruments round the clock. Orbiter takes 3.2 earth days or 72 hours, 51 minutes and 51 seconds to go around Mars once while orbiting at a distance of 500 km nearest and over 80,000 km farthest from its red surface.
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Study: Israelis & Palestinians would gain billions from peace Aron Heller
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Obama huddles over Mideast problems on summit sidelines
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sraelis and Palestinians would gain billions of dollars from making peace with each other while both would face daunting economic losses in case of other alternatives, particularly in case of a return to violence, according to a new study released on Monday. The RAND Corp., a U.S.-based nonprofit research organization, interviewed some 200 officials from the region and elsewhere during more than two years of research into the costs of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Its main finding was that following a peace agreement, Israelis stood to gain $120 billion over the course of a decade. The Palestinians would gain $50 billion, marking a 36-percent rise in their average per-capita income, the report said. In contrast, the Israeli economy would lose some $250 billion in foregone economic opportunities in a return to violence, and the Palestinians would see their per-capita gross domestic product fall by as much as 46 percent, the report said. The findings are in line with long-time arguments that peace is in the economic interest of both sides. “We hope our analysis and tools can help Israe-
In this Dec. 8, 2009 photo, an ultra-orthodox Jewish man passes by Palestinians sitting in a coffee shop near Damascus gate in Jerusalem’s Old City. The RAND Corp. nonprofit research organization published a new study Monday, June 8, 2015, indicating that Israelis and Palestinians would gain billions of dollars from peace. The findings are in line with long-time arguments that peace is in the economic interest of both sides. (AP File Photo)
lis, Palestinians and the international community understand more clearly how present trends are evolving and recognize the costs and benefits of alternatives to the current destructive cycle of action, reaction and inaction,” said C. Ross Anthony, co-leader of the study and director of RAND’s Israeli-Palestinian Initiative. The study looked into five different scenarios: a two-state solution, a co-
ordinated unilateral withdrawal, an uncoordinated unilateral withdrawal, nonviolent resistance and a violent uprising. Not surprisingly, the economic benefit for both sides dropped considerably in each of alternative down the ladder. Some of the elements of the nonviolent resistance scenario are already unfolding with Palestinians taking actions to put economic and internation-
al pressure on Israel. The study found that Israelis could lose $80 billion and Palestinians could lose $12 billion relative to current trends. But compared with a two-state solution, losses from the non-violent resistance scenario become even more dramatic: about $200 billion for the Israelis and $60 billion for the Palestinians. RAND teams are currently in the region, presenting their findings to
both Israeli and Palestinians officials. The study was funded by an independent donor and the think tank insisted it was not advocating, just providing tools for leaders to make good decisions. In reaching their conclusions, researchers devised a “cost-of-conflict calculator” that factored in issues like Israel’s defense budget, its trade relations and what it would cost to relocate West Bank
ELMAU, JUnE 8 (AP): President Barack Obama was huddling with allies Monday on the sidelines of an international summit to address pressing Mideast problems while trying to convince European leaders not to waver on sanctions against Russia in the face of fresh violence in Ukraine. Obama came to the final day of the Group of Seven summit under the strain of an intimidating list of global pressures and little signs of movement to address them among the world’s largest industrial democracies. Obama planned to meet privately with French President Francois Hollande, a sometimes skeptical partner in the talks with Iran over its nuclear weapons program, and Iraqi Prime Minister Haider alAbadi as he struggles against an increasing threat from Islamic State militants. Abadi, who has called for more help from the U.S. and its partners to confront the militants, also planned to address G-7 leaders during a closed session focused on terrorism. Obama spokesman Josh Earnest said settlers. For Palestinians, variable costs included potential destruction of property, freedom of movement and banking regulations. The Palestinians seek the West Bank and Gaza Strip as part of their future state, yet numerous rounds of peace talks have been unsuccessful. “A two-state solution produces by far the best economic outcomes for both Israelis and Pales-
Obama wants to look for “more efficient ways that we can offer assistance to Iraqi security forces”. Meeting on Sunday with British Prime Minister David Cameron, Obama said he wanted to address the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria and “assess what’s working, what’s not, and how we can continue to make progress there in dismantling the infrastructure that ISIL has built.” On another battlefront, in Ukraine, Earnest said Obama was urging European leaders to renew sanctions against Russia that are set to expire at the end of July. Obama wants the Europeans to leave the financial penalties in place until Moscow complies with the terms of a cease-fire agreement reached four months ago in Belarus. Some of the worst fighting since the cease-fire was agreed to broke out last week in eastern Ukraine. Obama’s meeting with Hollande comes as France at times has taken a harder line and expressed more skepticism than Washington on the Iran negotiations.
tinians,” said Charles Ries, co-leader of the study and an executive at RAND. “In a decade, the average Israeli would see his or her income rise by about $2,200, versus a $1,000 gain for Palestinians, compared with our projection for present trends. But that only works out to 5 percent for each Israeli versus 36 percent for the average Palestinian, meaning Israelis have far less and Palestinians far
more economic incentive to move toward peace.” RAND spokesman Jeffrey Hiday said copies of the study had been sent to officials on both sides of the conflict, including the Israeli prime minister’s office and Foreign Ministry and the Palestinian Finance Ministry. Israeli officials declined comment, while Palestinian officials could not immediately be reached for comment.
SKorea: 6th person dies of MERS virus G7 leaders agree to strive for low-carbon economy SEOUL, JUnE 8 (AP): South Korea on Monday reported its sixth death from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome as authorities were bolstering measures to stem the spread of the virus that has left dozens of people infected. A total of 87 people in South Korea have been infected by MERS since last month in the largest outbreak outside the Middle East. About 1,870 schools have closed and more than 2,000 people are isolated at their homes or state-run facilities after having contact with patients infected with the virus. An 80-year-old man, who tested positive for the virus last week while being treated for pneumonia, died Monday and became the country’s sixth death linked to MERS, according to a statement from the Health Ministry. Departing from its earlier policy, the government on Sunday disclosed the names of the 24 hospitals where the MERS patients have been diagnosed or had been treated before their condition was confirmed. This will allow people who have visited those facilities in recent weeks to report themselves if they are showing symptoms
KRUEn, JUnE 10 (REUtERS): Group of Seven leaders agreed on Monday to wean their economies off carbon fuels and supported a global goal for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but they stopped short of agreeing their own immediate binding targets. In a communique issued after their two-day summit in Bavaria, the G7 leaders said they backed reducing global greenhouse gas emissions at the upper end of a range of 40 to 70 percent by 2050, using 2010 as a basis. The range was recommended by the IPCC, the United Nations’ climate-change panel. They also backed a global target for limiting the rise in average global temperatures to two degrees Celsius (3.6 Fahrenheit) compared with preindustrial levels. “We commit to doing our part to achieve a low-carbon global economy in the long-term, including developing and deploying innovative technologies striving for a transformation of the energy sectors by 2050, and invite all countries to join us in this endeavor,” the communique read. G7 host Angela Merkel of Germany, once dubbed the “climate chancellor”, hoped to revitalize her green credentials by getting the G7 nations to agree specific emissions goals ahead of a larger year-end United Nations climate meeting in Paris. The leaders stopped short of agreeing any such immediate binding targets for their economies. Green lobby groups nonetheless welcomed
the direction of their agreements. “They’ve given important political signals, but they could have done more, particularly by making concrete national commitments for immediate action,” said Sam Smith, leader of the WWF Global Climate and Energy Initiative. “We had hoped for more commitments on what they would do right now.”
we should do everything to move forward the political process of Minsk,” Merkel told a final news conference of a two-day G7 summit in Bavaria. In the communique, the leaders said they expected Russia to stop its support for separatist forces in Ukraine and implement the Minsk agreements in full. The sanctions, they said, “can be rolled back when Russia meets these commitments.”
Leaders expect Russia to stop support for separatist forces in Ukraine
A teacher, right, checks temperature of a student as they wear masks as a precaution against Middle East Respiratory Syndrome virus at Midlong Elementary School in Seoul on Monday, June 8. (AP Photo)
similar to MERS-related illnesses, officials said. The government had earlier refused to reveal the names of those hospitals saying it would cause a disruption in services if people started avoiding them. The disclosure came two days after the government first identified one hospital at the heart of the virus’s outbreak in South Korea. Deputy Prime Minister Choi Kyung-hwan told a news conference Sunday that there was no reason to believe that the virus would
significantly spread further in the country. “So far, all the MERS cases have been hospitalassociated, and there has been no case of an infection in other social settings. We think we have a chance at putting the outbreak under total control,” Choi said. The virus has no vaccine, and health experts say it spreads through close contact with infected people and not through the air. The U.N. health agency has reported that there’s no
evidence yet in South Korea of “sustained transmission in the community.” Choi said the government will also strengthen its monitoring of the hundreds of undiagnosed patients who are quarantined at their homes because officials believe they might have contracted the virus. It includes tracking their whereabouts through cellphone signals. MERS was discovered in 2012 and has mostly been centered in Saudi Arabia.
The Europeans had pressed their G7 partners to sign up to legally binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Russia Sanctions The leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States and European Union took a firm stance on Russia and its involvement in the Ukraine conflict. Merkel said the G7 countries were ready, if necessary, to strengthen sanctions against Russia. The leaders want Russia and Ukraine to comply with a Feb. 12 ceasefire agreed in the Belarus capital Minsk that largely halted fighting in eastern Ukraine between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian government forces. “We are also ready, should the situation escalate, which we don’t want, to strengthen sanctions if the situation makes that necessary, but we believe
“Not Much Time” For Greece The leaders discussed the Greek debt crisis as a group and also in bilateral meetings during the summit at the foot of Germany’s highest mountain, the Zugspitze. Merkel said there was not much time left for a debt deal to keep Greece in the euro zone and that Europe was prepared to show solidarity if Athens implemented economic reforms. “We want Greece to remain part of the euro zone but we take the clear position that solidarity with Greece requires that Greece makes proposals and implements reforms,” she said. “There isn’t much time left. Everyone is working intensively. The day after tomorrow there will be opportunity to discuss it with the Greek prime minister. Every day counts now,” she said. Greece’s leftist government last week rejected proposals for a cashfor-reforms deal put forward by European lenders and the International Monetary Fund, but has yet to put forward its own alternative to unlock aid funds that expire at the end of June.
In sorrow, Obama & Biden put personal bond on public display Julie Pace AP White House Correspondent
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ew relationships in Washington are as complex as that of president and vice president, a partnership forged of political necessity and often defined by rivalry and competing self-interests. For President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, there have been trying moments since they took office more than six years ago. But the recent death of Biden’s son, Beau, has magnified a striking personal bond between Obama and Joe Biden, men from different generations and backgrounds. “Joe, you are my brother,” Obama said in a deeply personal eulogy at the younger Biden’s funeral Saturday in Delaware. “I’m grateful every day that you’ve got such a big heart, and a big soul, and those broad shoulders.”
Obama’s voice cracked throughout his remarks, a rare public display of emotion for a president with a typically cool demeanor. Biden, on the other hand, can overflow with emotion at even mundane White House events. The 53-year-old Obama and his 72-year-old vice president overlapped for a few years in the Senate, but they were not particularly close. After winning the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008, Obama picked Biden as his running mate in part because he hoped the Delaware senator’s 36 years in Washington would offset his own inexperience. Once in the White House, Obama showed his confidence in Biden by putting him in charge of meaty issues, including Iraq policy and the economic stimulus. Biden also would become the point person on Ukraine and gun control.
As the White House and Congress barreled toward a tax increase deadline in the closing days of 2012, it was Biden who called on his deep Capitol Hill relationships to avert a crisis, filling the void for a president who has struggled with the kind of personal touch that appears to come so easily for the vice president. But Biden’s free-wheeling style has caused headaches for the White House, most notably when he appeared to force the president’s hand on gay marriage in the months before the 2012 election. Biden said in a television interview that he was “absolutely comfortable” with gay couples marrying. At the time, Obama professed to still be “evolving” on the issue. Obama’s political advisers were frustrated that Biden had pushed the president to weigh in on an issue they had planned to avoid until after the
election. But Obama himself appeared far less exercised by his vice president’s misstep. “I think (Obama) understood before a lot of people that all of the value you get from having Joe Biden on your team, it just overwhelms a minor hiccup if he says something impolitic,” said Jay Carney, who worked for both Obama and Biden in the White House before leaving the administration last year. The closing years of an administration can be trying for relations between the president and vice president, particularly if the second-in-command is running for the top job. Even the ties between President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore, who were seen as close during most of their two terms in office, grew distant as Gore tried to separate himself from Clinton as he ran for president in 2000.
Biden hasn’t officially ruled out a presidential run in 2016, though there are few signs he is moving in that direction. More than Biden’s political or policy skill, aides say it’s the vice president’s closeness with his family that appeals to Obama. While Biden’s family is large and close-knit, Obama barely knew his father and was raised by his grandparents and single mother. “I think the president is just really drawn to the emotional power of the Biden family — the intensity of the commitment the vice president has to his family and they have to him,” Carney said. Biden largely kept his son’s health struggles private, but White House officials say Obama and the vice president had several conversations in recent weeks about Beau Biden’s recurrence of cancer. When Obama ad-
President Barack Obama hugs Vice President Joe Biden during funeral services for Biden’s son, Beau Biden on Saturday, June 6, at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo)
dressed the large crowd packed into a Roman Catholic church in Wilmington, Delaware, it was clear he was speaking not as a political ally but as someone
suffering alongside the Biden family. After sharing a long embrace with Biden, Obama said of his own family, “We’ve become part of the
Biden clan.” “The Biden family rule applies,” he continued. “We’re always here for you, we always will be — my word as a Biden.”
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CAN Youth and DDLSA organises World Environment Day
Eco Club of Highland Hall School, Dimapur along with officials from Nagaland Pollution Control Board celebrated World Environment Day at the school premises. After the programme, the students took a walk covering Old Showuba, New Showuba and Naga United village holding placards with slogans related to environmental conservation.
Participants with others during the World Environment Day event organised by CAN Youth in collaboration with Dimapur District Legal Service Authority.
Dimapur, June 8 (mexn): CAN Youth in collaboration with Dimapur District Legal Service Authority (DDLSA) organised World Environment Day on June 5 at Showuba Village Baptist Church with the students and village community. Gaitanglieu Gonmei, young agent of CAN Youth chaired the programme, Village Asst. GB Rejang delivered greeting and wel-
come address. Nelson Deb, founder of The Eco Hub Assam encouraged the community to make use of eco friendly materials and make village a plastic free village. Advocate Gloria, Senti and Levika from DDLSA were the speakers of the day. Around 200 people including student and village community attended the programme, which concluded with a tree planta-
tion drive. Zhove Lohe coordinator of the project ‘Discover Positive’ and General Secretary Samuel Walling of CAN Youth along with Nelson Deb founder of The Eco Hub, Assam conducted a training on Paper bag making to promote eco friendly bag as well as a life skill training to under privileged youth in the village, 20 youths participated in the training.
‘One World, One Environment’
ThekreJuma, June 8 (mexn): The World Environment Day was celebrated at Thekrejuma village with the theme “One World, One Environment”. The Team Leader, Village Adoption Committee Er Thepfusalie, EE Irrigation, Kohima and Village Council Chairman, Rüünguto Kruse released pamphlet on “Butterflies of Thekrejuma.” It was documented by the Eastern Green Tours and supported by VAC, DPDB, Kohima. It was followed by plantation drive around the Village Council hall, church compound, school and along the road sides. In this connection, a comic workshop was conducted for the children including drop out youth of the village on the same theme on June 3 by roping resource person from NU Limasenla Naro and the pictures were exhibited on June 5. “World Environment Day Volley Ball Trophy” sponsored by VAC, DPDB, Kohima was played be-
GHS Sarbura observed World Environment Day 2015 under the theme “Seven Billion Dreams, One Planet, Consume with Care.” The school organized literary activities, i.e. Extempore Speech and Cleanliness Drive. Head Teacher, L. Aienla addressed the programme by giving a short speech on World Environment Day and its importance and aims. A social work was conducted in the school campus.
Yimyu Ward Yimten assisted by Yimyu Ward development Committee conducted a plantation drive by planting 50 trees within the sector to commemorate the world environment day. DFO Mkg and Sericulture Officer Mkg presented the trees. In the same regard, the ward will undertake a massive plantation drive again on June 13 involving all the households within the sector by planting another 1000 trees within the sector jurisdiction.
Peter Lichamo Humtsoe, DC Peren District with collaborates of ‘Nagaland Alliance for Children and Women’s Right’, Peren Chapter during World Environment Day. Peren Catholic Church Association, Kuki Baptist AssociaThe Hills Area Development Organization (HADO) Mon initiated the Konyak Bap- tion, Nagaland, Kingdom Steward, Jalukie Town, Liangmai Baptist Church, tist Bumeinok Bangjum (KBBB) staffs in celebration of World Environment Day Nagaland, and Care-Centre for Environment and Rural Poor( C-Cerp) are the 2015 at its Mission Centre, Mon where all the KBBB Staffs actively participated. faith based Association and Partner NGOs of NACWR, Peren Chapter. The members carried trees plantation and cleanliness drive. Winner of comic workshop receives prize during the World The event was signified with the tree plantations in Mission Centre. Environment Day celebrated at Thekrejuma village.
tween elders, youth and junior teams and the trophy was lifted by elder group. Later, some documentary films were screened on the environment awareness related programmes.
A press note stated that the programme was organised jointly by Thekrejuma village, Village Adoption Committee, DPDB, Kohima and Eastern Green Tours.
Oriental College Kohima, NSS Unit observed the World Environment Day, with the theme ‘7 Billion Dreams– One Planet- Conserve with care’. The introductory session was held with Simon, EVS Teacher and Coordinator, Eco Club, where he deliberated the principles, mission and challenges of the Word Environment Day. Around one hundred sixty student, along with Principal and teachers, participated the programme.
Wokha Forest Division & Doyang Plantation Division jointly celebrated World Environment Day 2015 with the students of Government Higher Secondary School and the Bharat Scout & Guides of Wokha on June 5. An awareness rally was done where the students led by staff of the Forest Department walked from the High School junction to the main town and back to Forest Colony where a programme was held. About 8000 saplings of various tree specieswere distributed on the occasion of world environment day 2015 from the central Members of Eco Club, Queen Mary Hr. Sec. School participates in cleanlinurseries of both Wokha Division and Doyang Plantation Division. ness drive and tree plantation. The saplings were obtained from the Forest Department, Mokokchung. Students took a collective pledge to protect and preserve the environment. They also decided to launch awareness campaigns in the school in the form of posters and lecturers to sensitize their fellow students regarding the importance of the environment in human life.
Yimchalu Village observed World Environment Day on the UNEP Theme ‘Sustainable consumption and production’ organized by the village council. The village members gathered at the village gate and T. Nungsang, council member apprised the villagers on the significance and importance of World Environment Day and exhorted the gathering to contribute by each and everyone towards a cleaner and safer environment. After which, the occasion was marked by cleaning the whole village and planting around 300 tree saplings in and around the village.
Students and villagers participating in the plantation drive on World Environment Day 2015, Christ for the City International- Nagaland organized plantation and social work in collaboration with Nagaland Missions Movement, Churches and Northern jointly organized by Bethesda Youth Welfare Dimapur and Hayiyan Village Council. Angami Colony in Walford area in Dimapur on World Environment Day.
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e're nearly halfway through a great year for bigbudget movies and the best is yet to come. Cast your mind back to 2014, a year in which US box-office takings fell by 5% compared to the previous year. There were many memorable films, from Oscar winners like Birdman to highly anticipated adventures like Interstellar. But what 2014 lacked was a consistent stream of killer blockbuster titles. Sure, there was Transformers: Age of Extinction - 2014's biggest film - and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, the year's next highest-grossing movie. And superhero fans were well-catered for, with Guardians of the Galaxy topping a list that included Captain America, X-Men and Spider-Man. But we've come up with five reasons why 2015 is set to be a much bigger year for the blockbuster. So big, in fact, that 2015 has a good chance of becoming the biggest movie year on record.
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aran Tacker seems to be making the most of the high wave he has been riding. After his many television appearances, we hear that the small screen heartthrob is now all set to participate in a London-based radio chat show, which will be based on Bollywood news.
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kyfall was loved by critics and performed exceptionally well at the box office, becoming by far the biggest Bond ever in 2012. With Sam Mendes directing once again, and Daniel Craig in his fourth turn as 007, hopes are high that Spectre will repeat the critical and commercial success of its predecessor, and it might even go further. 5. Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
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Halley Laithangbam from Manipur was crowned Mister International India 2015. The 6-feet-tall hunk from Imphal west will now compete in the Mister International 2015 hunt to be held in Philippines in November 2015. (Source: facebook)
Talking about the latest project in his kitty the actor said, “This is a weekly show with a very famous London FM channel. I will be live on call with the RJs Sunny and Shay and will speak about all the latest developments in Bollywood.
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21, in which she will participate. "As an Ambassador for the British Heart Foundation, I wanted to do something different and exciting on behalf of this inspiring charity," said Middleton. "I'm really looking forward to taking part in the London to Brighton Bike Ride this month and am thrilled I was able to collaborate with Tabitha on this project to help raise additional funds and awareness for the charity." The summery silk tea dress, which features a pink and red floral print, costs £295, while the matching lightweight scarf will set you back £95. Both are available at tabithawebb.co.uk, as well as at Webb's Elizabeth Street, London, SW1 store. "I'm really honoured to be a part of such an amazing project. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Pippa throughout the designing process and we are delighted with the outcome," said Webb. "The dress is perfect for the summer - either worn with a denim jacket and pumps for a casual look or dressed up with heels for a special occasion."
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ith the UN declaring June 21 as the International Yoga Day as suggested by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a TV special, "The Story of Yoga" will trace the journey and popularity of the ancient Indian practice. A leading channel will air on June 21 an episode dedicated to yoga, covering its past and present. The programme will be an inspirational voyage, taking the viewers through a journey to rediscover the practice which has been there since ages. The show will capture yoga's journey to the west and its emergence into the modern society. An hour-long episode will be exploring the evolution, mysticism, spiritualism and cultural ethos of yoga. “'The Story of Yoga' is one of the most comprehensive narratives that provide an in-depth view on the evolution of yoga from an ancient practice to a lifestyle choice that’s making tremendous impact on people’s lives around the world,” Rahul Johri, the executive vice president and general manager, South Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said in a statement. The dedicated episode will give an elaborate view into prominent yoga schools, the lives of new age gurus and trends. Tracing the unique forms of yoga, exploring the traditional approach to the practice to understanding different philosophies and schools of yoga, the episode will touch all strings. Traversing through the length and breadth of India, navigating through the world, the viewers will get to rendezvous with avid practitioners of yoga and help understand the spiritual and healing powers of yoga.
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I signed up for this show, during my recent trip to the United Kingdom, and I am very kicked about it. Closer home, Karan will be seen hosting The Voice India, which is an Indian adaptation of the international show The Voice.
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here on Sunday. He was feted by dancing star Hrithik Roshan, who said that the son of actor Jackie Shroff reminds him of his days when he started off in the film industry as an actor in 2000. "We have one thing in common. We both have to fight genetics as our fathers are amazing dancers," Hrithik, son of actor-filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, joked before handing over the award to Tiger. The ‘Heropanti’ star
c t o r-p ro d u c e r Sohum Shah, who won acclaim for the role of a young stockbroker in the film Ship Of Theseus, is excited about a new initiative from his production outfit. The National Award-winning film (2013) is entering a new phase of existence, as it has been made free to watch and will be available for cinema lovers across the world. The film's raw footage and soundtrack spanning 34 hours have been put up online. Anyone can download all the source material from their website, edit the clips and make their own version of the film. "I hope this will be a great
has always been vocal about how much he respects Hrithik, but when it comes to dancing there are more actors who inspire the youngster. "Shahid Kapoor is technical and his dance moves are clean. Govinda is the smoothest dancer. I don`t think I can dance like him," said Tiger, who was nervous about joining the film industry. Having made a successful Bollywood acting debut with "Heropanti" last year, he says he didn`t expect to be appreciated by the audience. "There
resource for film students everywhere. This is our contribution towards keeping ideas free for everyone to use," said Sohum, who heads Recyclewala Films, with director Anand Gandhi. He further elaborated, "Once a film completes its process of getting made and reaching out to audiences, it becomes part of the culture. It can't be owned by anyone. It's for all of us to share in. In almost all cases, the footage just lies there in the archive. Our idea is to give public access to it, for free, and see what comes out of this." Sohum is currently wrapping up the final schedule of his production's next feature, the fantasy period epic, Tumbad, and will soon be seen in Vishal Bhardwaj's next production.
was so much pressure on me as I am a star`s kid. I didn`t want to join the industry. My father became an overnight star with `Hero` so, I was scared what if my debut film didn`t work," said the actor, who gives most of the credit to the film`s producer Sajid Nadiadwala. His father might be from the same industry, but Tiger says
Jackie doesn`t interfere in his work. "He has a different mind and I have a different mind. He doesn`t help me in choosing scripts," said Tiger, who is tied up with ‘Baaghi’, another production of Nadiadwala.
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Lewis Hamilton wins CAvS beAt WArriorS iN ot finals tied at Canadian Grand Prix NBA one game a piece Antonio Gonzalez AP Basketball Writer
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain gives his crew a thumbs-up from the podium after winning the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal on Sunday, June 7. (AP Photo) Jimmy Golen AP Sports Writer
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Lewis Hamilton quickly put his Monaco pit stop blunder — and everyone else in the Formula One field — behind him. The reigning world champion won the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, leading from the pole to the checkered flag with no threat from anyone except his Mercedes teammate, Nico Rosberg. Hamilton's problems in the previous race were also internal: A late strategic decision by his team cost him a chance at a fourth victory of the year. He made up for it the very next chance he got. "Did I need this?" he asked the cheering crowd after returning to the top of the podium for the first time since winning three of the first four races of the season. "I think so," he said with a smile. "I think so." A four-time winner on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve and the current leader in the Formula One standings, Hamilton finished the 70 laps on Montreal's Isle Notre-Dame in 1 hour, 31 minutes, 53.145 seconds — 2.285 seconds faster than Rosberg in the other Silver Arrow Mercedes. "Great to get back on the top step," said Hamilton, who expanded his lead over Rosberg in the championship standings to 151134. "It was a great race. I don't know how good it was to watch."
13th Late Imtitemjen Memorial Table Tennis Tournament in July Morung Express News Mokokchung | June 8
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The 13th edition of the Late Imtitemjen Memorial Table Tennis Tournament will be organized from 2nd to 3rd July at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex Mokokchung by the Mokokchung District Table Tennis Association. The tournament will have the following categories of events: Under 15 Single & Doubles (Boys), Under 21 Single & Doubles (Boys) Men’s Open Single & Doubles and Girls Open Single. The organizing committee will provide fooding and lodging for players participating from outside of Mokokchung District. Interested parties can avail the registration form from Assets (Near FAC Bus Stand, Mokokchung), Wallim Enterprise (Near FAC Bus Stand, Mokokchung), Greeting Craft (MTBA Basement) and NTTA Office, Kohima. The last date for submission of forms will be on 16 June 2015. For more information contact 9436439033, 9436400877, 9615849847.
Hamilton's only stumble was when he locked his brakes a few laps from the end, and other than that the main excitement was a groundhog wandering onto the track and then quickly scurrying back to safety. Rosberg briefly took the lead when his teammate pitted during lap 29, but Hamilton took it right back when the German stopped to change his tires a lap later. "I was pushing like mad to try to put the pressure on, but he didn't make any mistakes," said Rosberg, who had won the previous two races. "It was a good race. Unfortunately, I couldn't make it happen. But second place — still OK." Valtteri Bottas was third, giving Williams its first appearance on the podium all season, thanks to a spinout by Kimi Raikkonen in the 27th lap. Despite posting the fastest lap of the day — with an average speed of 126.7 mph (203.9 kph) — the Finn finished fourth, right ahead of Ferrari teammate Sebastien Vettel. The 2013 Canadian GP champion and No. 3 in the points race, Vettel started near the back of the pack after failing to make it out of the first qualifying session. He was pushed to 18th on the starting grid because of a five-position penalty for passing another car with the red flag out in practice. But the four-time F1 champion steadily moved up
and solidified his hold on third in the standings, with 108 points. Hamilton won three of the first five races this season and finished second two other times heading into the Monaco Grand Prix on May 24. He was leading there when a late crash brought out the safety car, and Mercedes called him in to change tires. Rosberg and Vettel passed him, and it was too late for Hamilton to retake the lead; he finished third, gritting his teeth all the way to the podium. Mercedes technical director Paddy Lowe apologized, but Hamilton insisted he was looking forward, not back. On Sunday, he said he was not discouraged by the strategic error because he knew he still had the fastest car. Asked if he was relieved to put overcome the Monaco mishap, he said, "I didn't feel I needed to be relieved." The day was not as good for McLaren, with both cars failing to finish. Jenson Button had a disastrous weekend, unable to get onto the track in qualifying and retiring 16 laps early on Sunday. Fernando Alonso was the first one out of the race, complaining that he lost power in the 44th lap. After the race, Alonso tweeted to Button a picture of the order of finish upside down. "Is this a bit better?" he asked his teammate. "Well, probably depends upon how you look at it."
The final buzzer sounded, and LeBron James wasn't done. As fans filed out of the quieting arena, James grabbed the ball and spiked it with all his might. He flexed his arms and pounded his chest, letting out a roar that echoed from California to Cleveland. James turned in a tripledouble to remember, Matthew Dellavedova made the go-ahead free throws in overtime, and the Cavaliers overcame a fourth-quarter collapse to outlast the Golden State Warriors 9593 on Sunday night to even the NBA Finals at a game apiece. James finished with 39 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists in 50 minutes, carrying Cleveland's depleted roster to victory on the NBA's toughest home floor. The Warriors had been 47-3 at ear-piercing Oracle Arena. Dellavedova made both free throws to put Cleveland up with 10.1 seconds to play. Curry air-balled a jumper
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, left, is guarded by Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala during the second half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 7. (AP Photo)
contested by Dellavedova, James got the rebound and hit one of two free throws with 4.4 seconds left. After James' made the free throw, Curry, without a timeout, raced up court and tried to pass ahead to Klay Thompson. But Iman Shumpert batted the ball away to seal
the Cavs' win. It was a pivotal point for the Cavs, who won their first finals game in franchise history. They were swept by the Spurs in their only other appearance in 2007, when James was just growing into the planet's best player. Cleveland was staring at a
major deficit again. Teams with a 2-0 lead have gone on to win 28 of 31 series. Now that's one thing the Cavs won't have to overcome. James is still left trying to carry Cleveland to its first championship in 51 years after Kyrie Irving fractured his left kneecap in
Game 1. Irving had surgery in Cleveland on Saturday to join sidelined starters Kevin Love and Anderson Varejao, both of whom had already been lost for the season with injuries. Cavs coach David Blatt went with the same lineup that won Games 2 and 3 of the Eastern Conference finals when Irving was out with an injured knee. He started Dellavedova in Irving's place, and the scrappy Australian corralled Curry as much as anybody has this season. Curry scored 19 points and shot 5 of 23 from the floor, including 2 of 15 from 3-point range, and had six turnovers. Klay Thompson tried to pick up the backcourt slack, scoring 34 points. But the Warriors went 8 for 35 from long range and shot 39.8 percent overall. The Cavs, who shot 32.7 percent, outrebounded the Warriors 55 to 45 — but nearly wilted late. James sat for just 52 seconds in the first half and got two quick breaks in the third quarter. He nearly had to stay on the sideline when Green hit him the face as drove hard for a layup in the fourth quarter.
Mezhiisietuo Sekhose: An emerging Football player from Nagaland
Kohima, June 8 (mexn): A young Naga lad Mezhiisietuo Sekhose is taking the game of Football seriously and expected to be an emerging player from Nagaland. Standing lanky at 5.4 feets and 55 kgs, draws inspiration from Jeje Lalpekhlua of Chennaiyin FC. “He really impressed me in the ISL” says the young boy Mezhiisietuo Sekhose definitely had big aim in life.” I want to get into small clubs outside Nagaland and slowly... Move into bigger clubs someday” says in an Facebook interview. Now at 17 years, currently in Nagaland Government run Sports Hostel Dimapur, plays “midfield”. Starting his football career at the younger tendering age of six, there is no looking back for this teenager. At the age of 14 joined Life Sports Junior Team, at fifteen played for Life Sports Football Club (LSFC) in the first edition of the Nagaland Premier League in 2012, was the youngest player in the club and also one of the youngest player in the first edition. His team finished 4th in the league table. Already played with the likes of Rennedy Singh ,former Indian National Football team vice captain and Thangboi Hoakip, the star of North East United Football Club , Mezhiisietuo Sekhose is currently working hard and wish to play for the country someday. He was part of Life Sports Football Club in 2012 that played with Shillong’s Lajong FC. So far he had donned the club’s jersey’s Veda Football Club, the second Season Nagaland Premier League (NPL)
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champions in 2013, captained his College Team(Oriental College) last year in the 15th NSF Martyr’s Memorial Trophy, 2014 and was also in Kohima Komets under 19 Football team last year “My favorite team is Royal Wahingdoh Football Club. There style of play its just amazing” says Mezhiisietuo Sekhose. But he expressed his sadness over the helm affairs of football in Nagaland. “I think the system needs to be improved in Nagaland”, he adds. The silver lining for him is that he affirms to bank of hard work, dedication and commitment and given an opportunity vowed to deliver.
Nadal drops to 10th in ATP rankings
PaRiS, June 8 (aP): Nine-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal's loss in the quarterfinals dropped him three places to No. 10 in Monday's ATP rankings, his lowest spot since April 2005, while champion Stan Wawrinka rose from No. 9 to No. 4. Novak Djokovic maintained a healthy lead at No. 1, despite losing to Wawrinka on Sunday in
the final at Roland Garros. That prevented Djokovic from completing a career Grand Slam. It was Djokovic who beat Nadal this year, ending the Spaniard's 39-match French Open winning streak. Wawrinka's 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory in the final — a year after he lost in the first round in Paris — gave him a second major title. He also won the 2014 Aus-
tralian Open. No. 2 Roger Federer, No. 3 Andy Murray and No. 5 Kei Nishikori did not move in the rankings. Serena Williams' third French Open championship and 20th Grand Slam title overall increased her margin at No. 1 in the WTA rankings. Lucie Safarova, the runner-up in Paris, moved from No. 13 to a career-best No. 7 after reaching her first
Grand Slam final. Timea Bacsinszky, who pushed an ailing Williams to three sets in the semifinals, climbed nine spots to No. 15, her top ranking. Maria Sharapova fell from No. 2 to No. 4 after losing to Safarova in the fourth round as the defending champion. Petra Kvitova went up two places to No. 2, while Simona Halep remained at No. 3, and Caroline Wozniacki at No. 5.
Indian team hits the nets in Mirpur on arrival
miRPuR, June 8 (PTi): The Indian cricket team got down to work soon after landing in Mirpur for the short series against Bangladesh, sweating it out in a gruelling two-hour net session at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. The side led by Kohli arrived by a morning flight from Kolkata and they hit the nets at the Stadium in the afternoon. India will take on the hosts in a one-off Test starting on Wednesday followed by a three-ODI series. "Since arriving here today, the boys wanted to practice and it was decided to train at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium as Bangladesh were training in Fatullah. Tomorrow, we will be training at Fatullah," BCCI's administrative manager Biswarup Dey said. Ever since Fatullah, which is in Narayanganj district, takes about an hour and half to reach from Dhaka city, where the team is staying, it was decided to hit the straps right away. The team manager confirmed that all 14 members are fit and Wriddhiman Saha, who has sustained a hit on the
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chest during the final training session in Kolkata is absolutely fine and also trained with other members. The Indian team will be concentrating on getting the bowling combination right. While Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Ravichandran Ashwin
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and Harbhajan Singh are almost certain to play, it will be up to Kohli and Team Director Ravi Shastri to decide whether India will opt for four or five bowlers. If they go with five, the tossup will be between speedster Varun Aaron and legspinner Karn Sharma.
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