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‘need to understand core issues of ne’ DAN govt has completed Morung Express news Mokokchung | May 26

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union Minister of state for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju in Mokokchung on May 26. (Morung Photo)

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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju today said that although governments over the last 60 years had “certain good policies” for the North East, a “deep understanding of the issues and the CITIZEN UMBRELLA problems of the NE region” was missing. “Merely rolling Wholesalers may contact CITIZEN UMBRELLA MANUFACTURER LTD. out economic and financial H.O.: 147, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kolkata-7 Ph. No. 033-2268-1396, 2271-2152 packages is not enough. We Fax : (033) 2271-2151 E-mail : citizenkolkata@gmail.com have to understand the feelings, we have to understand core issues closely,” said The Morung Express the Rijiju while addressing the celPOll QuEsTiOn ebration of the NDA governVote on www.morungexpress.com ment’s one year in power at SMS your anSwer to 9862574165 District Art and Culture Office Complex, Mokokchung. Are Christian churches losing influence in Naga The union minister further society as its voice is no stated that peace is a pre-reqlonger the dominating voice uisite for the North East region shaping social morality? to progress. “No matter how beautiful, no matter how rich, Yes no Others no matter how developed we are, if there is no peace in the society, then everything becomes meaningless.” Press statements, memoHe appealed to every secrandums, articles, reports tion of the “protesting people” and news related docu- to come to the negotiating ments should be sent to table and urged that nobody morung@gmail.com should choose the path of violence. “The only way, even if Editor, you have grudges, is to fight it The Morung Express democratically. We are a dem-

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Yogendra Kumar, iFs (Retd), former ambassador, Government of india during the lecture at nagaland university, Kohima Campus Meriema on May 26.

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Yogendra Kumar, IFS (Retd), former ambassador, Government of India today said there is clear recognition, both at the Centre and regional level, that the North East states should be fully involved in the shaping the central government’s ‘Act East Policy.’ This, Kumar reasoned is because the NE states are now at the centre of the policy. “There is need for all programmes of the government, under this policy, to have a regional aspect,” Kumar said, while speaking at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) organised distinguished lecture series on the topic “India’s Look East and Act Policy in the present international context and role of north eastern states.” The lecture was held at Nagaland University, Kohima Campus Meriema. Kumar further opined that the North

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju today said that he enjoys being with his Naga friends. “The people of Arunachal and Nagas are very close. We have a similarities, our attitude is same. Though I connect well with everybody, I connect with Nagas better. Nagas are very nice, very loving people,” he said. Describing the Nagas as “straightforward, loving, open hearted people,” he quipped that people in Arunachal Pradesh would

If you speak loudly, substantively, pointedly, nobody can deny your voice, urges Kiren Rijiju ocratic country.” “If you speak loudly, substantively, pointedly, nobody can deny your voice, you’ll be heard,” he said. “I am very candidly telling you that India is a very huge country. Indian Army, Indian forces, it’s too big and we are no less than anybody. We all make India,” he said. “If there’s violence in Nagaland, the Delhi people will not be affected, they will not feel the pinch but it is the people of Nagaland who will feel the pinch,” he added. Even thought the Government of India “normally takes care of the region,” the union minister observed that there was a “problem.” He further informed that the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi has discussed with him “about the roadmap on how to take the NE forward.” Rijiju added that the centre’s commitment for the North East and Nagaland is more than before. “We are not doing anything on piecemeal manner, so you’ll see that we’re not

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Eastern Council should be better engaged with the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). “The think tanks from the north eastern region should also be part of the think tank network of ASEAN.” Universities in the North East like Nagaland University should be part of the university network with ASEAN, he proposed. Kumar called for institutional arrangements with the MEA, whereby the latter should consider opening a branch secretariat at one of the NE state capitals to cover the entire region. The NE states, he added, also need to engage further in order to become drivers of this policy and take advantage of the same. Kumar informed that the centre has decided to upgrade India’s policy towards South-East and East Asia from ‘Look East’ to ‘Act East’. He said that since the launch of the ‘Look East Policy’, and with the opening up of Myanmar, the success of this policy hinges on the full involvement of the north eastern states. “The reason for that is that India’s influence with South East Asia cannot be tangible unless it takes advantage of the opening of the neighbouring economies with the help of various connectivity projects. Equally, this is critical to the growth of the north eastern states themselves who suffered the adverse consequences of partition in 1947 due to the disruption of road, rail and port links. It is here that a major effort is required so that the north eastern states can feel a sense of ownership of the LEAP and of being major stakeholders in this policy,” Kumar said. Kumar added that the current lack of involvement of NE states would perhaps continue until major infrastructure projects in the region become fully operational. “The inter connectivity within the region is also extremely critical for equal benefit to all the states,” he said.

making any announcements of small things,” he said. “Even when PM came to Nagaland, you must have seen he talked about roadmap for the whole region,” he added. Terming the previous ‘Look east Policy’ as a “policy without action,” Rijiju said that the NDA government has changed it into the ‘Act East Policy.’ “It was without any concrete action on the ground. That is why Look East Policy turned into Act East Policy which will be packed by complete action on the ground.” The union minister further lamented that despite the NE being an important part of the country; it has been treated as a “fringe region.” “NE was never a part of India’s bigger polity,” he added, and said that the NDA government has “taken a big role in understanding the core issues.” “One of the major decisions we have taken is that a group of 4 members of ministers was constituted as a committee where I am also a member. This 4-member com-

say, “You be friendly with Nagas, they’ll be good to you. If you’re bad to them, they’ll be worse,” garnering loud applause from the audience. He said that he would visit the “very beautiful, very sleepy town of Mokokchung” again, while regretting that he could not spare much time for the people on his current visit. Earlier today, the union minister attended meetings in Guwahati and Itanagar before landing in Mokokchung, from where he was scheduled to go to Aizawl for another meeting there. mittee has given a report to the PM and we have decided that every 15 days, a central minister must come to NE. You’ll now see ministers frequently coming to NE,” he informed. Rijiju then stated that even if India becomes a superpower, there would be no point if the NE region does not get benefit out of that achievement. “The country will completely grow only if every region and state also grows. At the end of the day, it is the prosperity of our region which counts.” In this regard, Rijiju assured that he is ready to help pursue any project proposal from the Nagaland government. On the achievements of the NDA government during the past one year, he referred to fast track courts, free legal services, inclusion of chapters on NE region in the UGC and CBSE curriculum, promotion of talented sportsperson from the region, cultural festivals in metros to showcase the NE culture, promotion of NE in the media, and sanctioning of rupees 500 crores for ‘telecom revolution’ in the NE region as examples. Later the union minister reportedly had an interaction with the 31 Assam Rifles, where he was briefed on the security situation in the state.

12 years rule of ruin: Cong

Dimapur, may 26 (mExN): destroy the social structure of the The Nagaland Pradesh Congress state and there was no respite for Committee (NPCC) on Tuesday the people despite change of guard steered clear from its eight legis- in Zeliang taking over as chief minlators who recently joined the TR ister a year back. It alleged that the state was Zeliang Ministry while pointing out that ‘even though the Congress without works programme for the past two which has brought MLAs may joined the governefmeefì peshave ve íelee !§!ê˛ˆÏ çyears l SÈyï˛y all developmental activities to a ment the Congress party has not. ’ Wholesalers may contact Wholesalers may contact grinding halt. It also CITIZEN UMBRELLA MANUFACTURER LTD. alleged that The eightMANUFACTURER legislators LTD. are currently CITIZEN UMBRELLA 147ñ Ù•ydy ày!¶˛ ˆÓ˚yí˛ñ ˆÜ˛y°Ü˛yï˛y ÈüÈ 700007 147, cenelecee ieebefOe jes[, JeÀueJeÀelee - 7 the VDBs and VCCs are asked to under suspension for going against Ph. No. 033-2268-1396, 2271-2152 Ph. No. 033-2268-1396, 2271-2152 Fax : (033) 2271-2151 Fax :blank (033) 2271-2151 sign APRs and cheques of theE-mail directives of the All India Con: citizenkolkata@gmail.com E-mail : citizenkolkata@gmail.com gress Committee (AICC) by joining various central schemes like MGNthe Zeliang government which has REGA while job card holders hardly get any wages. BJP, its arch rival, as an ally. In the face of such mis-goverReiterating that Congress will not agree to compromise with nance visible all over the state, the communal forces, a press state- Congress said the NPF led gov!§!ê˛ˆÏhang çl SÈ itsyï˛y head ment from the media cell disagreed ernment should than Wholesalers maycelebrate contact with the claim made by the Zeliang in shame rather CITIZEN UMBRELLA any worthgovernment that it is an all party thanksgiving without MANUFACTURER LTD. while achievement. inclusive government and termed 147ñ Ù•ydy ày!¶˛ ˆÓ˚yí˛ñ ˆÜ˛y°Ü˛yï˛y ÈüÈ 700007 The Congress also predicted the assertion was entirely wrong No. 033-2268-1396, minister ‘celebratbecause the Congress party had that the chief Ph. 2271-2152 Fax : (033) 2271-2151 ing a year inMail power while sailing not joined the government. : citizenkolkata@gmail.com Alleging that the past 12 years in a rotten boat loaded with all 60 of rule by the NPF led DAN govern- members of the house is destined ment has become the ‘lost decade to sink sooner or later given the for the people of Nagaland,’ the Con- precarious financial situation the gress termed the recent formation state is faced with.’ Meanwhile, taking a dig at the of so called opposition-less/ partyless government as just a ‘desperate BJP, the Congress maintained that ploy by the NPF to collectively share ‘unlike the BJP opportunistically waiting for Congress to act, it shall the burden of mis-governance.’ It scoffed at the NPF led DAN not wait for anyone but shall act acgovernment that it has completed cording to its conscience in line with 12 years ‘rule of ruin’ to completely its party principles and ideology.’

Nagaland and Mizoram are main distribution centres for arms in NE

GuWaHaTi, may 26 (aGENCiES): Illegal arms and ammunition from Myanmar are entering Assam and other states of the Northeastern region through several corridors including Bangladesh, with Mizoram and Nagaland becoming the main distribution centres, Assam Police directorgeneral Khagen Sarma said here on Tuesday. Sarma said despite most of the major insurgent groups getting weaker over the years, the illegal arms market in the Northeast continues to thrive, with smaller groups and criminal gangs pro-

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curing them. “The earlier sea routes for bringing arms and ammunition through Bangladesh have been abandoned. Now they are using land routes from Myanmar. While some arms sneak in through the Nagaland-Myanmar boundary and land up in Dimapur, some CITIZEN UMBRELLA come through Mizoram. Some arms are Wholesalers still trickling may contactin from CITIZEN UMBRELLA MANUFACTURER southern H.O.: Myanmar via Bangla-LTD. 147, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kolkata-7 Ph. No. 033-2268-1396, 2271-2152 desh,” the DGP said. Dimapur, the Fax : (033) 2271-2151 Assam DGP said emerged as E-mail :had citizenkolkata@gmail.com the main hub from where illegal weapons were being dispatched to different destinations.

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learning to drive the nst way

Morung Express news Dimapur | May 26

Planning to learn driving but still undecided on where to choose from the burgeoning training institutes around you? Why not head towards Virazouma (7th Mile Dimapur), where the Nagaland State Transport (NST) runs its ‘state of art’ Driver Training Institute (DTI). The NST officials declare that the institute is a “first of its kind” DTI in the North East where trainees not only learn to drive but also etiquettes expected from a responsible driver. A visit to the sprawling campus attests the claim to some extent. However, as a government initiative, things were not always this way. The institute was conceptualized in 2006 to impart ‘responsible driving’ with assistance from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India. But it struggled until a technical seminar with TATA Motors Ltd in November 2012 culminated into a joint venture and rescued the fledging institute. According to the DIT statistics, more than 2000 drivers have been trained at the institute since it started the course from 2010. “The institute in now running successfully” stated Bendangtoshi, Dy.

(LEFT) A trainee expernicing his ‘first drive’ in the Driving Simualtor Machine, the first of its kind in north East at the nsT Driving institute. (TOP) An instructor teaching maintainence of vehicles through one of the ‘Cut-Models’at the DTI. (BOTTOM) A trainee along with an instructor in a ‘Two-Steering Vehicles’ used for practical training at the DTI.

General Manager NST and the head of the DIT, adding that, “It is of paramount importance not only for the point of safety but for smooth functioning of escalating traffic in our state.” The institute offers training for Light Commercial Vehicles (MCV) and Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCV) at Rs 4500 and 4000 respectively. Hostel facilities are available free of charge for male candidates, though, they have to pay a mess fee of 3300 per month. Non-hostellers can travel for free in the NST staff bus which leaves for the Institute every morning at 9:20am from the old NST station, Dimapur. Classes run from Monday to Friday, while Saturday is set

aside for maintenance. There are 3 automobile engineers and 6-7 expert instructors who were trained at Jamshedpur. Vehicles for training include buses, LMV, Gypsy, Tata Magic and Tipper trucks. The driving track is the best in the state conforming to standard norms prescribed under the Indian Motor Vehicles Act, while different terrain tracks are also in place. According to the Bendangtoshi, the driving simulator used in the institute is the first of its kind in the NE. The institute also boasts of a two steering vehicle, one of only two in the state, the other being used by the home department. For theory and maintenance classes, students

learn from ‘cut models’ of different car models besides the basic road etiquette, health, legal and accident lessons, including learning signage and observance of traffic rules. A handbook on comprehensive traffic rules is also provided. Asu, a trainee from the fire department said that his training in the institute was poles apart from private classes he had attended before. In the theory classes, he was especially impressed with the simulator which put new trainees at ease and made them experience driving before getting into an actual car. Roukhouhelie Angami, another trainee from Kohima, compared the training here to earning a ‘Di-

ploma’ in driving and that for a person like him with limited schooling, the certificate would go a long way in opening up avenues. Though he drove a LCV before, Roukhouhelie confided that he was not very familiar with traffic rules, signage and maintenance. “I am confident that I will do no wrong in the road,” he said. Going forward, Bendangtoshi informed that he has several project in the pipeline “subject to approval by competent authority.” The DTI is planning to requisition various department and district administrations to offer refresher course or fresh training to their drivers. He further informed that training for women, which was open only for one month, will now be open for every batch beginning June, with dedicated instructors. Placement outside the state is also in pipeline in coordination with Tata Motors. A minimum age of 18 and Class VIII passed are the criterion for training eligibility. Bendangtoshi maintained that the training would be beneficial for school drop-outs with limited avenues as the certification from DTI will open opportunities. The next batch of training starts June 1 and registration on ‘first-come-first basis’ is open till May 30.

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SAAL EK, SHURUAAT ANEK JAC alerts minister about One year of NDA Govt completion photo exhibition in Kohima worsening road condition

Dr. T M Lotha along with others visit the photo exhibition made on the achievements of the NDA government on May 26 held at Ura Hotel, Kohima. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News Kohima | May 26

Commemorating the oneyear completion of the NDA Government, the DAVP, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting organized a photo exhibition of the achievements of the NDA government on May 26 at Ura Hotel, Kohima. The exhibition is held at the Ura Art Gallery which will held for the next seven days. Dr. T M Lotha graced the inauguration. Lotha in his speech stated that the Modi Government is

an inclusive government, which includes everyone in the society. Mentioning some of the achievements of the NDA such as the introduction of new schemes Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Make in India, PAHAL (Gas subsidy), Sukanya Yojana, AMRUT-Urban Renewal Mission etc, Lotha asserted that no one is discriminated in the government and that the schemes of the NDA government will slowly reach Nagaland. Further clarifying on Modi’s government, which has been labeled as communal, Lotha stated, “This

is a political propaganda and that the action of Modi’s government speaks louder than words, which can be seen through the various achievements of the NDA Government in 365 days.” Lotha cited the GDP growth rate of the country from below 5 percent to 7.4 per cent in one year and the decrease in the inflation rate from 10 per cent to 5 percent. Highlighting some more achievements, Lotha further shared about schemes for the poor, farmers, labourers, employment, rural infrastructures,

social welfare, minority welfare, fight against black money etc. He also added that within one year of the NDA government, “1700 old and unnecessary laws have been scrapped, the target of non-conventional solar, wind and organic power has been increased to 1 lac 75,000 MW, a programme to provide 24 hr electricity to all villages under Deendhayal Upadhyay Gram Jyoti Yojana was set up.” While stressing on the need for awareness among the people on the various schemes of the government, Lotha stated that, “some of the scheme are Digital India, which aims to provide broad band facility to 2,50,000 villages, USSTAD-to develop traditional skills of the minority sections, Earn & Learn-financial assistance to Madarsas students, SWAYAM scheme to arrange online exams for acquiring diploma and certificates of high quality, GIAN scheme to improve the quality of education, MUDRA bank for small businesses etc.” The inaugural was chaired by Sudipta Kar, Field Exhibition Officer, DAVP while short speeches were delivered by Pramod Singh, State BJP Executive member and James Vizol, BJP Spokesperson.

Dimapur, may 26 (mExN): The Joint Action Committee (JAC) for Dhobinala-Signal Angami-Thahekhu-Rangapahar Road has once again drawn the attention of Minister, PWD (Roads & Bridges), Nagaland on miserable situation faced by commuters due to completely depleted condition of the said road. The JAC, a committee comprising of representatives of 13 villages and colonies those have been affected by the worsened condition of the road, apprised the concerned time and again the plight of those

who commute on the road and urged the concerned department a number times to take up repair and maintenance works of the said road. The effected colonies and villages are Sema Tilla, Metha Colony, Xuvihe, Lhomthi Village, Signal Colony, Rio Colony, Signal Angami, Naga Gaon, Thahekhu Village, Sangtam Tilla, Y. Zhimo Colony, Kevijau Village and Phom Colony & Sericulture office area. Joint Action Committee Convenor K. Kakheho Yepthomi and Secretary Neichuvoto Kiso stated in a press release that for the

The Angami Catholic Youth Association (ACYA) held a music camp from May 22-24 at St. Francis De Sales (SFS), Medziphema. Altogether, 130 registered delegates from 38 villages along with resource persons and executive officials participated in the camp. The resource persons for the camp were Methodul James, Vitsu Peter, Teisovi Gerard, Vizomenuo Merlyn. R. Rocus Chasie Chasie spoke on the origin and source of the updated version (Tenyie Thuko) hymnbook and the revision of the hymnbook to the latest version. Master Instructor Kelhouzasie Lawrence also conducted yoga exercises.

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Kohima | May 26

Dimapur Mission Higher Secondary School (DMHSS) felicitated the successful students who secured distinction marks in HSLC and HSSLC Examination 2015 on May 25. The students as well as the subject teachers were felicitated with cash award and were blessed with special prayer by senior pastor of DABA, Rev. N. Tzüdir. DMHSS is run by the Dimapur Ao Baptist Church (DABA). Seen in the picture are the successful students along with Rev. N. Tzüdir, the Chairman of the School Governing Board, Lanulemba Jamir, other Board members, the principal and subject teachers. C M

PHED minister Tokheho Yepthomi today said it is the bounden duty of the department to give quality water to the people and called for effective operation of water testing laboratory in the state. He said the department should be in position to provide water supply to Kohima and Dimapur, and not forgetting other areas, adding that this will be his top priority. Stating that PHE is the most important department as it deals with human life, he said “it is our responsibility to give the best service to enable the people to maintain healthy life.” Addressing the PHED officers and staff at the intro-

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PHED minister Tokheho Yepthomi with PHED officials during introductory programme in Kohima on May 26. (Morung Photo)

ductory meeting here today, the minister said this time he is not prepared to go anywhere as chief guest except the projects related inauguration purpose. On constraint of the department to implement various schemes

due to non-release of funds, Yepthomi informed that he will take up the matter with the finance department and chief minister so that the department would be in position to carry forward the central schemes.

Kohima | May 26

The tourism department as-

BDO Jakhama Kho Thapru with the Village Level Organisation members at the launch- sured transparency and acing of Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission programme at Khuzama Village Council countability during a visit by held on May 25. (DIPR Photo)

the Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, C Apok Jamir at the Directorate on May 26. Stating that the tourism department in Nagaland is still at its infant stage, Angau I Thou, IAS, Secretary Tourism and Art & Culture welcomed the young energetic, dynamic leadership of Jamir. Thou emphasized the need for the department to be streamlined and asked the staff present, “Are we doing justice to our work?” while also requesting them to introspect and Members of Peace Club of All Saints Higher Secondary School, Peren organised a voluntary find out where they are at work at Peren Civil Hospital. The main objective of the voluntary work was to spread aware- fault and give their cooperation and transparency ness on cleanliness to the masses.

to the Parliamentary Secretary. Exhorting the office staff on the need to put forward the department and improve the inflow of tourists in Nagaland, Thou urged for transparency and accountability at all levels. KT Thomas in his speech stated that the Parliamentary Secretary was a whiff of fresh air for the tourism department and hoped that the visionary leader will bring changes in the department. “The secret of success will only be if the department creates a whiff of fresh air for the whole of the state. It will depend on your performances,” stated C. Apok Jamir who expressed the importance of the tourism department which can project the right perspec-

Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, C. Apok Jamir.

tive in the national as well as global arena. Asserting that the department requires creativity and self commitment to the people in Nagaland, Jamir requested the officers deputed in different districts to identify the potentials for tourism and generate resources for the people in

DC Dimapur launches Swachh Bharat

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Expressing dismay over the encroachment of government quarters and department land by the public, he made an appeal to the officers to have a sense of belonging and protect the government properties.

Stating that officers and staff of PHED are efficient in their conduct, he also said that sincerity and dedication has to go along with efficiency to live upto expectation of the people. Yepthomi also called upon the officers and staff to put head together and work for the people. Earlier, Er.Kevisekho Kruse, Chief Engineer, PHED and Water & Sanitation Support Organization (WSSO) director Er.K.G Sumi gave the overview of PHED and WSSO respectively. The function was chaired by Anenla S.Longchari, IAS, secretary PHED while vote of thanks was proposed by Er. Walter Longchar, Addl. Chief Engineer, PHED, Nagaland.

Dimapur, may 26 (Dipr): The Dimapur District Swachh Bharat was launched at the NRL, Petrol Pump near City Tower junction, Dimapur on May 26. Delivering the inaugural speech, Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur Kesonyu Yhome, IAS said that Swachh Bharat is not only a campaign but is a way of life. The main objective of the launch, which was initiated by Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi earlier is to keep our homes, surroundings clean to make our country a clean India. Yhome called upon the people to initiate the campaign individually by cleansing one’s innerself to make the Swachh Bharat campaign a success both within and outside.

To begin with, even small gestures like picking up of small paper and plastics should be practiced, he stated. On the occasion the DC also led the gathering on taking a pledge. President Naga Council Dimapur, Pangerluba in his short speech called the Swachh Bharat Campaign as a historic start. He called upon the citizens of Dimapur to take the campaign vigorously and set example to other districts. Saying that “Cleanliness is next to Godliness” he called upon the people to keep in mind the Swachh Bharat Campaign and cultivate regular work culture. The programme was attended by Government officials and employees, Naga Council Dimapur, Muslim

those areas. Officer concerned should give their heart and soul and work towards the best interest of the area, added Jamir. “In today’s era, everything boils down to economics,” said Jamir who stressed that the department should create economic potentialities in rural areas and awareness among the people. Highlighting that one of the guidelines to attract tourist, is a congenial and harmonic environment, Jamir noted that the guideline is the key to economic sustenance which needs to be informed to the people so that changes is seen in most rural belt in the society. While adding that Tourism Department is the brand ambassador of the state and need for in-

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Tourism Dept assures transparency and accountability

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the potholes with sand gravel but whatever repair works public had done have already worn out due to severity of the road condition. “As the of now the road condition has gone from bad to worse and already, small cars are unable to ply in some stretch of the road,” added the JAC. Therefore, on behalf of the entire population of 13 effected colonies and villages, the JAC makes sincere appeal to the minster and department concerned to look in the matter, “as the problem being faced is genuine.”

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first time, the JAC wrote a memorandum to the then minister for PWD (R&B) on 17/04/2014 followed by several appeals to take up the repair/maintenance works in the interest of the public. “However, more than a year has elapsed and till date, there has been no positive response from the concerned department.” Also, in a bid to improve the worsening condition of the road, the JAC with support and cooperation from the residents of the colonies and villages had initiated and conducted rounds of mass social works filling

crease inflow of tourists, Jamir urged the staff to take a concrete commitment of their responsibility, dynamism and creativity and pro-activeness in their responsibilities. “It is our property, it is our priority,” concluded Jamir who hoped that the department paves the way for other department for a committed functioning. Welcome address was delivered by Additional Director, Tourism, K.T. Thomas while vote of thanks was proposed by Deputy Director Akhale Vizol. Director, Tourism, Purakhu Angami chaired the programme while Assistant Superintendent, Temjenyula invoked blessing. A special number was presented by Tourism voice.

BLO’s training in Mkg conducted

mokokchuNg, may 26 (Dipr): In connection with Purification and Authentication of Electoral Roll, a training of Booth Level Officers was conducted at Town Hall Mokokchung on May 26. While delivering a short speech at the training programme, SDO Civil, Mokokchung Limlila asserted that it is important to focus in our responsibilities by doing justice to our duties, and urged upon the BLO’s to give their best while executing their duties so as to come up with clean Electoral Roll. The training was attended by around 180 BLO’s of the District.

CL John to inaugurate NSVDBA Watch Tower

kohima, may 26 (mExN): Minister for Rural Development and REPA, CL John will inaugurate the Nagaland State VDB Association (NSVDBA) Watch Tower at Kutsapo Village under Phek district on June 2. The Watch Tower is being erected to commemorate the first Village Development Board at Kutsapo village. Vice President, NSVDBA, will chair the inaugural programme while Deputy Commissioner, Phek, Murohu Chotso and Rural Development Department will deliver speeches. President, NSVDBA, A. Tali Pongener, will present Genesis of VDB Association and construction of Watch Tower and introVolunteers participate in the cleanliness drive at Dimapur during the launching of the Swachh Bharat held on May duction of new NSVDBA officer bearers by joint secre26. (DIPR Photo) tary, NSVDBA, Medovie Koza. The Nagaland State VDB Council Dimapur, Mar- Urban Council, Dimapur besides other public. ADC the vote of thanks was de- Association has requested all Project Directors, Block wari Community, Petro- Chamber of commerce & Dimapur, Elizabeth Ngully livered by Revenue Officer, Development Officers and district office bearers of VDB leum Dealers Association, Industries, college students chaired the function while Dimapur, Henok Buchem. Association to attend the function.

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Manipur beefs up security ahead of DoNER Min visit Our Correspondent Imphal | May 26

Security has been beefed up in Manipur capital Imphal with police and administrative officials put on alert in view of the high-profile visit by Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DONER) Dr Jitendra Singh and a team from Ministry of Home Affairs consisting of 31 MPs from the Parliamentary Standing Committee to the state. Official sources informed Tuesday that the MHA team is likely to arrive here on May 27 in a threeday visit to Manipur while Dr Jitendra Singh on May 28 in a one-day visit to the state. The MHA delegation’s itenary is expected to include Moreh town in Chandel district. The delegation is likely to hold a security review meeting with top Assam Rifles officials there.

10 NDFB cadres killed, over 300 nabbed in five months: DGP guwAhAtI, MAy 26 (IANS): During the fivemonth security operation against the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants, 10 members of the outfit have been killed and over 300 cadres and linkmen arrested, an official said. Assam Director General of Police Khagen Sarma, revealing this on Tuesday, said the continued operation against the outfit also resulted in substantial improvement of the law and order situation in the hill state. "We have also recovered over 100 sophisticated arms, including factory-made weapons, and 62.5 kg of explosives during our operations all these months in different locations of the state," Sarma said. Assam Police in association with the central paramilitary forces and the army launched the operation against the NDFB faction, which is opposed to any peace talks, after the outfit massacred over 70 civilians, including women and children, in three districts of Assam on December 23 last year. Giving the report card on five months of the operation, the DGP told the media that the operations were continuing and 343 cadres have been arrested so far. Of these, 204 were active cadres and the rest were over ground workers and sympathisers. After the December 23 massacre, the central government ruled out any talks with the NDFB faction and sent additional companies of security forces to assist Assam police in its operation against the militants.

Dr Jitendra Singh is likely to oversee the ongoing national projects in the State during his proposed visit. Another team of Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers is also expected to visit the State soon, they said. Meanwhile, security forces have nabbed three underground members including an overground worker during counter-insurgency operations from different parts of the State in the past four days. On May 23, a hardcore cadre of the proscribed Kanglei Yaon Kanna Lup (KYKL) was arrested by a combined team of Imphal West Police commandos and 40 Assam Rifles from Lilong Chajing area in Thoubal district. The next day, a combined team of Bishnupur District Police commandos and 6 Assam Rifles held an overground worker of the

banned Revolutionary People’s Front/People’s Revolutionary Army (RPF/PLA) in Ithing area in Bishnupur district. The same day, one active member of the proscribed People’s Revolutionary Party of KangleipakProgressive (PREPAK-Pro) was nabbed by a team of Imhal West District Police commandos from Jiri Parking in Wahengbam Leikai in the district. In a separate incident, a Manipur Rifles jawan was arrested by a team of Narcotics and Affairs of Border (NAB), Manipur along with 48 gm of heroin on May 25. He was identified as Md Abdul Basit, 32, a resident of Yairipok in Thoubal district. Two drug peddlers, in yet another incident, were held by a team of 22 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector along with 4 kg of opium worth Rs 2.05 lakh from Imphal’s Sugnu area on May 25, police sources said.

stitute of Health and Medical Science (NEIGRIHMS) hospital, told IANS. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader was in hospital since he was arrested on May 11 from Golf Link area on charges of illegally entering India. He was admitted to the Meghalaya Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (MIMHANS) and later shifted to the Shillong Civil hospital. The civil hospital's cardiologist D.J. Goswami later referred Ahmed to NEIGRIHMS, a govern-

guwAhAtI, MAy 26 (IANS): Intelligence agencies have tracked the movements of Paresh Baruah, the self-styled commander-in-chief of the anti-talk faction of ULFA, in China, Assam Police chief Khagen Sarma said on Tuesday. The director general of police said the Paresh Baruah faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) still has camps in Myanmar along with other militant outfits of the northeast region. The elusive ULFA leader recently sent video clippings to the media in Assam depicting how the outfit had celebrated Rongali Bihu. Sarma

posed uranium project in Meghalaya failed to materialize due to pressure from the state government, he said: "I don't think the state government has been much involved in that." "In fact, some of the states have the apprehension that if projects like these come up, there will be some hazards, which we are trying to brush aside. This is happening in other states also like in Maharashtra. They have the apprehension that if a new project is launched, there will be cancer all around, which usually does not happen," he added. The proposed opencast uranium mining in Meghalaya's West Khasi Hills district has been hanging fire since 1992 after several groups expressed fears of radiation effect on human health and environmental degradation. The Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) had pegged Kylleng Pyndengsohiong Mawtha-

said the 'central committee' members of the anti-talk faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), including its 'chairman' I.K. Songbijit, were also holding up in Myanmar. On smuggling of arms, the DGP said arms arrive in the northeast from Myanmar. "Earlier, militants were using sea routes. However, now they and other criminals use the land routes to smuggle in arms," he said. He said arms were smuggled through Manipur and Mizoram from Myanmar, while sometimes arms are first taken to Bangladesh and then brought to the northeast.

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ment-owned super-specialty hospital after a kidney test report was found to be unsatisfactory. Ahmed, the communications minister and parliamentarian during the government of BNP leader Khaleda Zia from 2001 to 2006, was arrested after people alerted the authorities about some suspicious movements by a man in and around that area. Ahmed - the joint secretary general and spokesman of the BNP - claimed he was kidnapped by unidentified people from Ut-

Still studying uranium project in Meghalaya: Minister ShIlloNg, MAy 26 (IANS): Union Minister of State for Atomic Energy Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday that his department was still studying the proposed mining of uranium ore in Meghalaya. "The issue (uranium) has come up but the department of atomic energy is still studying it because this requires a lot of planning and spade work," he told journalists here. Pointing out that the department is exploring new areas of uranium reserves in India, he said: "Earlier on, the concentration was mostly on the conventional areas, mostly in south India. But among the new areas, it is not only Meghalaya but Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh where they see the possibility. But this takes time, it requires budget, research, and there are also security concerns." Singh stated that such uranium mining) should be carried forward with caution. Asked if the pro-

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Bangladesh leader discharged from Shillong hospital, in police custody S h I l l o N g, M Ay 26 (IANS): Salahuddin Ahmed, a former Bangladesh minister and spokesman of the opposition BNP who was arrested here in the northeastern state of Meghalaya, was on Tuesday discharged from hospital but taken into police custody. "Ahmed was with us for his heart and kidney ailments, and today (Tuesday) he was discharged from the hospital after his health condition was evaluated," A.G. Ahangar, director of the North East Indira Gandhi Regional In-

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bah project in Meghalaya for Rs.1,100 crore. The ores are spread over a mountainous terrain in deposits varying from eight to 47 meters from the surface in and around Domiasiat, 135 km west from here. The UCIL plans to produce 375,000 tonnes of uranium ore a year and process 1,500 tonnes of the mineral a day. In the past, Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma said that his government would not bulldoze the uranium mining project in the state after various civil society groups including political parties opposed on health and environmental grounds. However, Jitendra Singh said scientific studies even in the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre on those working there, found no adverse health effect. "We need to do public awareness for this... there is no obvious health hazard reported so far. No scientist himself has suffered," he said.

tara area in Dhaka on the night of March 10. He said he does not remember how he came to Meghalaya. Meghalaya Police on Tuesday took Ahmed into custody after he was discharged from the hospital. Police have registered a case against him under the Foreigners Act on charges of illegally entering India after he failed to produce his travel documents. He also did not have any papers to prove his identity and citizenship. "Ahmed is in police custody now after hospi-

tal authorities discharged him. He will be interrogated at the Sadar police station," East Khasi Hills district police chief Mariahom Kharkrang told IANS. Kharkrang said Ahmed will be produced in court on Wednesday. Last week, Ahmed's counsel S.P. Mahanta submitted a petition in a lower court seeking bail in the case filed against him for illegally entering India. Mahanta said Ahmed needs bail as he wants to go to another country for better treatment.

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NE to become food sufficient soon: ICAR chief AgArtAlA, MAy 26 (IANS): The northeastern region, which comprises eight hilly states, occupies eight percent of India's land area and is home to four percent of the country's population, is predicted to achieve food sufficiency in five to six years, a top agricultural scientist has said. "Powered by good climate, sufficient water and devoted manpower, the northeast region is expected to be a food sufficient area in five-six years," Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) director general and renowned agricultural scientist S. Ayyappan told IANS in an interview here. "With the collective efforts of the ICAR and states' agricultural experts, we could improve food production and productivity in all the northeastern states. The deficiency of foodgrains has reduced from 8.33 percent per triennium (three years) in 2012 to 2.51 percent per triennium in 2014." "In the last 10 years, rice production has increased by 26.11 percent from 5.4 million tonnes to 6.8 million tonnes, but the wide demandproduction gap that still exists in the dairy, fisheries and poultry sectors is

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a mattern of concern," said Ayyappan, who is also the secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education. Ayyappan, along with a host of top agricultural and allied sectors' scientists from across the country, was here for ICAR's 22nd regional council meeting. Experts, research scholars, vicechancellors of many agricultural universities, specialists in farming, horticulture, fisheries, animal resources, and educational institutions from across the country took part in the two-day session. Ministers and top officials of the eight northeastern states also attended the event. The ICAR chief said: "The northeast region can be a food surplus re-

gion by 2020-21 as the bad effect of climate change had not much impact here. Good rainfall, favourable soil conditions, a tropical situation and huge scope of organic farming could advance the food sufficiency effort." "As the region is a bio-diversity hot spot, rising food production and productivity made the effort much easier. However, the crisis of animal fodder is a very big concern in the region despite it being rich in animal resources." The agricultural scientist stressed the urgent need to stop 'Jhum' (slash and burn method of farming in the hill tops) cultivation by providing settled and alternative farming methods and increasing the skills of young farmers toward this. Tribals in the northeastern states practise 'Jhum' cultivation. This shifting form of farming usually involves cutting down of entire forests in the hills and allowing the slashed vegetation to dry on the mountain slopes prior to burning. Accepting the fact that there is a growing trend of people moving away agriculture sector, the scientist said that ICAR has been introducing new methods of agriculture with more profit.

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Brief India’s adequate food stocks to help contain inflation: CEA new DelhI, May 26 (reuTers): India’s adequate food stocks would help contain inflation, even if summer monsoon rains turn out to be weak, Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian said on Tuesday. The June-September monsoon season is vital for India as half its croplands lack irrigation, but a forecast of less rain than usual this summer due to the emergence of the El Nino has threatened farm output. Retail inflation in April cooled to a four-month low of 4.87 per cent on slower annual increases in food costs, government data showed earlier this month.

Tata Motors net profit falls 56 pct, misses estimates new DelhI, May 26 (PTI): Tata Motors Ltd, India’s biggest automaker by revenue, reported a drop in quarterly net profit due to a spike in costs despite steady sales of its luxury Jaguar Land Rover unit and an increase in demand for its cars in its home market. Tata Motors reported a 56 percent fall in net profit to 17.17 billion rupees ($268.3 million) for the JanuaryMarch quarter, compared with 39.18 billion rupees a year earlier. Net sales rose 4 percent to 672.98 billion rupees. Analysts had on average expected a profit of 40.95 billion rupees, according to Thomson Reuters Starmine.

Charter buying Time Warner Cable in $55.33 billion deal new yOrK, May 26 (aP): Charter Communications will spend $55.33 billion to acquire Time Warner Cable in a cash-and-stock deal that would instantly create one of the largest pay-television and broadband operators in the U.S. As part of the agreement, Charter will also buy Bright House Networks for more than $10 billion. Charter will provide $100 in cash and shares of a new public parent company equal to 0.5409 shares of Charter for each outstanding Time Warner Cable Inc. share. The transaction values each Time Warner Cable share at about $195.71. The companies on Tuesday valued Time Warner Cable at a total of $78.7 billion. Shares of Charter Communications Inc. are up more than 3 percent in premarket trading.

Sony launches two mediumrange Xperia smartphones new DelhI, May 26 (Ians): Sony Electronics on Tuesday launched two medium-range smartphones in the Indian market, the C4 dual and the Aqua M4, to expand its Xperia range in the country. The Xperia Aqua M4 will be available from Tuesday for Rs.24,990 and the C4 Dual will be available from mid-June. Sony didn’t disclose the price of the “C” series variant. The new devices were showcased in the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this year nad have nearly the same specifications. While the Aqua M4 is the first complete water-proof smartphone in the mid-range segment, the C4 boasts of having more camera modes that the rivals. “We are looking to reach the top in this price segment with our new releases and in the future Sony will release many more products,” Mukesh Srivastava, head at product marketing (Xperia devices), said during the launch.

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when Birla’s name had come out in a leaked HSBC list of Swiss bank accounts, he had declined to comment. A family representative declined to comment on the notification issued about Kochar, who is believed to be outside India. No contact details were available for comments from Masoods. Making public these names, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has asked them to file an appeal within 30 days before the Federal Administrative Court if they do not want their details to be shared with the Indian authorities under their ‘mutual assistance’ treaty on tax matters. In case of Birla and Ritika Sharma, whose details have been already shared by the Swiss authorities, the notifications also mention their addresses in India, but the information given to India has been withheld from the gazette. No further details -- other than their names and dates of birth -- were made public for

other “Indian nationals”. At least 40 such ‘final notices’ have been published in the Swiss Federal Gazette so far this month, while more such names are expected to be published going forward. The alleged stashing of wealth by Indians in Swiss banks has been a matter of great debate in India. The Indian government has been pushing the Swiss authorities for a long time to share information on the suspected tax evaders, while Switzerland has shared some details in cases where India has been able to provide some independent evidence of suspected tax evasion by Indian clients of Swiss banks. While there was no reply to queries mailed to the FTA spokesperson in this regard, these names are being published in the Swiss Federal Gazette in the backdrop of the Swiss government being flooded with requests on suspected black money hoarders in Swiss banks from various countries including India. As per these notices, the con-

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new DelhI, May 26 (PTI): The government has put the derailed economy back on track, contained inflation and improved investor confidence in the last one year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today while promising to do more in the coming days to meet “high expectations” of people. “Economic growth has been revived, and (India) is amongst the fastest in the

world. Inflation is substantially down. Fiscal prudence has been restored. Confidence is up. Foreign investments have increased. “This positive outlook is endorsed by major rating agencies and international institutions across the world,” he said in an open letter to citizens on achievements of his government on the economic front in the

last one year. The government, he said, has implemented the pending “bold reforms” like decontrol of diesel, raising Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit on insurance and defence and is moving ahead to roll out the Goods and Services Tax (GST). “One year ago, you had entrusted me with the task of building a new India and putting a derailed econo-

my back on track. We have achieved a lot,” he said, adding “this is just the beginning. There is much more to be done and I know your expectations are high.” The Indian economy is expected to grow at over 8 per cent in the current fiscal, up from 7.4 per cent in 2014-15. The fiscal deficit is budgeted to come down to 3.9 per cent of the GDP this fiscal, from 4 per cent a year ago.

Media honchos are the top paid CEOs in America new yOrK. May 26 (aP): Here are the 10 highestpaid CEOs for 2014, as calculated by The Associated Press and Equilar, an executive pay data firm: 1. David Zaslav, Discovery Communications, $156.1 million, up 368 percent 2. Leslie Moonves, CBS, $54.4 million, down 17 percent 3. Philippe Dauman, Viacom, $44.3 million, up 19 percent 4. Robert Iger, Walt Disney, $43.7 million, up 27 percent 5. Marissa Mayer, Yahoo, $42.1 million, up 69 percent 6. Leonard Schleifer, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, $42 million, up 16 percent 7. Marc Benioff, Salesforce.com $39.9 million, up 27 percent 8. Jeffrey Leiden, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, $36.6 million, up 179 percent 9. Brian Roberts, Comcast, $33 million, up 5 percent 10. Jeffrey Bewkes, Time Warner, $32.7 million, unchanged

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cerned persons can file an appeal before the Federal Administrative Court within 30 days, while providing the reasons and evidence in their support. Committing full support to India’s fight against the black money menace, Switzerland last week had said its Parliament would soon consider changes in laws to look into the possibility of sharing information in cases being probed on the basis of stolen data of Swiss bank accounts. Indian Parliament has recently passed a new black money law under which those found to be stashing illicit funds in foreign locations, including Swiss banks, would face strict penal action, including up to ten years in jail and a penalty of 90% of funds in addition to 30% tax levy. However, a one-time ‘compliance window’ will be provided before the law comes into force and this would let the persons with foreign assets to come clean by payment of 30% tax and 30% penalty.

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tion (FTA) with India including about Birla and Sharma of Blessings Apparel. These are in addition to the two other Indians -- Sneh Lata Sawhney and Sangita Sawhney -- whose names have also been made public in similar manner for being probed by the Indian tax authorities. In case of Sayed Mohamed Masood, being probed for a major ponzi scheme run from Mumbai through City Limousines, some details were shared by the Swiss authorities in the past. His accounts were also frozen a few years ago following a request from the Enforcement Directorate. Fresh details about him and about Chaud Kauser Mohamed Masood have been sought by the Indian authorities, as per the notifications published in Switzerland’s official gazette. There was no reply to queries mailed to Birla’s office, while repeated calls to Sharma did not elicit any response. Earlier also,

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Berne, May 26 (PTI): The names of these five “Indian nationals” have been made public in Switzerland’s Federal Gazette with regard to details sought about them by the Indian authorities. Industrialist Yash Birla, as also two Mumbai-based individuals behind City Limousines scam, are among five Indian nationals with Swiss bank accounts whose names have been made public in Switzerland’s official gazette with regard to ongoing tax probes against them in India. The other two are Gurjit Singh Kochar, son-in-law of late realty baron Ponty Chadha, and a Delhi-based businesswoman Ritika Sharma. The names of these five “Indian nationals” have been made public in Switzerland’s Federal Gazette with regard to details sought about them by the Indian authorities. Among these, some details have already been shared by the Swiss Federal Tax Administra-

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DuBaI, May 26 (PTI): Saudi Arabia is planning to build the world’s largest hotel with 10,000 rooms at a whopping USD 3.5 billion in the holiest city of Mecca. Designed by Dar Al Handasah group, the project has a total built area of 1.4 million square meter and will be set in the Manafia area in Mecca’s central zone, DesignMENA reported. The 45 stories tall Abraj Kudai hotel will be a spectacular structure comprising 10,000 rooms in 12 towers besides 70 restaurants and four helipads once completed in 2017. While 10 of the towers are intended to provide four-star accommodation, the remaining two will offer luxurious five-star amenities, said the hotel’s architect. “We are honoured to be trusted with such a challenge. Designing hotel interiors on such a massive scale, with no operators yet in place, requires complex programming and design resourcing,” said Andrew Lindwood, head of design at Areen Hospitality, which will design the hotel’s interior spaces. Funded by the Saudi Ministry of Finance, the hotel is aimed at accommodating the rising number of Muslims who visit Mecca and other holy cities during the annual pilgrimage. “We respond to such a challenge, without ever losing the creative essence needed to welcome and surprise the guests expected at Abraj Kudai,” Lindwood said. Modelled on a traditional desert fortress, the remarkable complex will house a bus station, shopping mall, food courts, conference centre and a lavishly appointed ballroom atop a 10-story podium.

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The Morung Express

Wednesday 27 May 2015

Survival Nagaland suggest NVCO condemns inflated onion price in Kma measures to strengthen ILP Dimapur, may 26 (mExN): Lauding the continuous efforts of the Dimapur and Kohima Police in cracking down on ILP defaulters, the Survival Nagaland today highlighted loopholes in the present system of ILP (Inner Line Permit) and suggested corrective measures. SN suggested that ILPs forms should have a bar-code number like train tickets and air tickets so every ILP forms issuing booth will maintain judicious and transparent record of number of ILPs issued for every month/year. This will check the dalal system and issuing form randomly without any limit or check, it said in a press release. It also stated that ILPs should be issued for a particular district only at a time and not for the whole state of Nagaland. “For example, if someone is applying to visit Kohima then it should be for Kohima district alone and must not enable the person to visit any district with that ILP. If the applicant wants to visit the other district(s), they should apply for the same.” The number of ILPs issued, it added, should be limited for a particular time

for a district and the state in general. This will enable the govt. machineries to keep a check on the unabated flow of illegal immigrants, according to Survival Nagaland. Further, it was proposed that renewal of ILPs should be based on the bar-code number initially issued and the guarantor should be allotted only limited number of forms so that no manipulation and tampering takes place. Each ILP issued should not be for more than 3 months, it added. The movement also put forward that contractors/ builders must be allowed to bring limited migrant labourers for a time-bound manner. Suggesting that the labourers must be made mandatory to leave as soon as their works are completed, SN said it has been found that many migrant workers brought by the contractors/ builders keep on staying even after the completion of works and apply for residential documents in Nagaland which has resulted in “abnormal growth” of illegal immigrants in all the districts of the State. Meanwhile, it advised that the ILP demarcation

area should be the one originally in the BEFR Act of 1873, the Dhanisri river or the New Field Check-gate. According to this Act, the state govt. has the power to bring or alter any area of the state under the purview of ILP, it said, adding all NGOs and apex bodies should demand for its immediate implementation. It was also suggested that a fixed rate of labour charge and daily wages should be fixed by the district administrations for skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labourers so local unemployed youths are not affected and deprived of their due share by the migrant labourers “who monopolise the market by their low charges thus driving out the local youths out of work by their low charges and again after driving out the local youths, they start demanding prices at their whims.” This, the SN stated, will not only curb the high demand of local labourers, but also not leave them jobless at the same time give equal share. “This is affecting not only the Nagas but many genuine Indian labourers like Biharis, Oriyas, Nepalis, Bengalis, Adivasis, etc.”

Dimapur, may 26 (mExN): The Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation (NVCO) has condemned the selling of onion (wholesale) at an inflated rate in Kohima. A press release from press & media cell, NVCO stated that some traders in Kohima were selling onions at a wholesale rate of Rs Rs.38/per kg which is more than the Kohima Municipal Council’s (KMC) retailer rate of Rs. 35 per kg. A complaint concerning the same was reported

to the president of NVCO on May 26. It was also reported that the retailers are charging Rs.40/- to Rs.50/per kg of onions against the KMC retailer rate of Rs.35/per kg. Condemning the conduct of the few “unscrupulous” traders involved in the unfair trade practices, the president of NVCO & Convenor ACAUT Nagaland (Legal Cell) Kezhokhoto Savi has appealed to all consumers to be more alert as a consumer. He urged the consumers not to

pay more than Rs.35/- per kg of onions to the retailers in Kohima markets. “It is confirmed that the prevailing Dimapur wholesale rate is Rs.24/- per kg of onion and there was no rise in price either wholesale or retail. No consumer should allow such artificial rise in price in the market so as KMC,” he stated. The NVCO further demanded that the rights of the consumers be honoured and appealed to the KMC to take stern action against the defaulters.

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MEx FILE NTC holds GoI responsible for border disputes

Dimapur, may 26 (mExN): The Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) has expressed concern over the land disputes between the Villages under Southern Angami Public Organisation and Mao Tribe Council. A press note from the NTC maintained that the border issues concerning Nagaland state are “constitutional and political issues and have to be addressed through article 3 and 4 of Indian constitution by the Indian parliament based on tradition and historical evidences for permanent settlement…” It further held the Government of India responsible for conflicts arising between the neighbouring states. The NCT called upon the tribes of Nagaland state to “stand firm on our traditional and historical possessions over the land, maintaining our rights over our inheritance.” However, it also urged them to be aware of superimposing the role of the competent authority, “which is no other than the State Government of Nagaland in matters of resolving boundary disputes with our neighbours and with the Government of India as the chief arbiter.” It cautioned that any “emotional, isting gaps, incubate ideas haphazard and private settlement without taking the and devise solutions specif- legal authority into confidence may give leverage to the ic to the needs of the North encroachers to legitimize their wrongful claims.” Eastern Region. It will also provide the way forward which will ultimately lead to Vety. & AH officers’ conference progress and prosperity of Kohima, may 26 (mExN): The officers’ conference the nation as a whole. of the department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, The summit will be at- Nagaland will take place on May 28 at the Capital Contended by delegates from vention Centre, near New Secretariat, Kohima at 10:00 the industries, academia, am. Parliamentary secretary for veterinary & animal government and innova- husbandry S. Chuba Longkumer will grace the confertors as subject experts and ence as chief guest, while L.H. Thangi Manen, commisparticipants from local sioner & secretary for veterinary & animal husbandry entrepreneurs, students, will be the guest of honour. The function will be chaired NGOs, public leaders etc. by Dr. R. Thungchamo Ezung, director veterinary & aniAround 2000 participants mal husbandry, keynote address will be given by addiare expected to attend the tional director Dr. I.P. Khala. All officers, both technical and non technical, working under the department have summit. been informed to attend the conference. Meanwhile, all the Technical Officers (Veterinarians) have been informed to attend the RRT Training on Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) on May 29 at 10:00 am at the same venue. Further, it was informed that it is mandatory for all officers to attend the conference and RRT training.

e-Naga Summit 2015 in Kohima today Kohima, may 26 (mExN): The State’s department of information technology & communication (IT&C) in partnership with Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) is organizing e-Naga Summit on May 27 at NBCC Convention Hall, Kohima from 9:00 am onwards. Chief Minister TR Zeliang will grace the summit as chief guest while minister for transport, civil aviation and IT & C P. Paiwang Konyak will be the guest of honour. The summit will witness

signing of MoU for setting up of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), ITes/BPO facility between Dr. Omkar Rai, DG, STPI, GoI and Government of Nagaland. The function will be chaired by Chief Secretary Pankaj Kumar. L.M. Jamir, member CII, managing director, Symbios Creations Pvt. Ltd will also address the Summit. Vote of thanks will be proposed by K.D. Vizo, commissioner & secretary for IT & C. This summit is envisioned to build the foundation required to identify ex-

Three arrested for ‘extortion’ New Market Youth Org felicitates students Dimapur, may 26 (mExN): The youth of Diezephe and Urra villages apprehended three persons identified as Abdul Noor, Md. Hukum Ali and Abu Sana Ali on May 24 on charges of extortion. A press release from PRO, Dimapur police informed that the three were produced at Sub-Urban Police Station along with the following items: 5 handmade wooden (dummy) gun, one knife, five camouflage pants, one pair of jungle boots, one khaki shirt, one berret cap, two live rounds of .12 bore calibre, cash of Rs. 665/-, and three mobile

phones. In this connection, a case has been registered at Sub-Urban PS and the accused persons remanded into police custody for further investigation.

DRFCB meeting with landowners

Two arrested in NDPS case On May 26, Women Cell of Dimapur police in a raid arrested two persons while they were packing contraband ganja in a house located at Walford, Dimapur. Approximately 44 kg of contraband ganja were seized from the possession of the two identified as Martin Shiek and Jamu Shiek. Successful students from New Market Colony with Kovi Meyase, Administrator, KMC, NMAP officials, NMYO and parents at the felicitation programme held on May 23.

58,000 capsules of SP seized

Kohima, may 26 (mExN): New Market Youth Organization (NMYO), Kohima on Saturday felicitated 55 students who passed their 2015 HSLC and HSSLC examinations at NMAP panchayat hall. A total of 33 and 22 students from New Market colony cleared HSLC and HSSLC exams respectively. Speaking at the felicitation programme as chief guest, Kovi Meyase, Administrator, Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) congratulated the students for clearing the exams and also

lauded them for brining honour and glory to their parents and colony. Stating that students are now venturing out to pursue their dreams, he called upon the students to have aim, vision and goal while pursing their dreams. He also encouraged the students to be more inquisitive in learning new things and work hard with sincerity, dedication and commitment to achieve their desired goals. Further, he emphasized on the need of learning computer. “Without computer knowledge, we can’t function

in this age of information technology,” he stated. He also requested the students to read more books saying reading books helps gain more knowledge, information, improve spelling and even writing. He also stressed on the importance of soft skill development and impressed upon the students to focus more on personality development. He also handed over certificate and a gift each to all the students. NMAP officials, parents and wellwishers attended the programme.

DDADU branch office inaugurated 98% pass in Sainik School Punglwa Kohima, may 26 (mExN): A combined team of Sechü (Zubza) police station and A/14 NAP (IR) seized 58,000 capsules of banned SpasmoProxyvon drugs worth Rs 5.8 lakh in the black market on May 26 around 3:30 am at NH-29. The drugs were found concealed inside the seat of a Manipur bound Tata Winger bearing registration number MN-04A-7867. In this con-

nection, two persons identified as Hafijudin and Syed Aliya Hassan were arrested for possession and transportation of the banned drugs, informed Atu Zumvü, SDPO/PRO, Kohima police in a press release. Meanwhile, a regular case vide Kohima Sechü(Zubza) P.S Case No. 0017/2015 U/S 13 (b) D.C Act was registered against the accused for conducting further investigation.

Dimapur, may 26 (mExN): The Dimapur District Autorickshaw Drivers Union (DDADU) opened its branch office at 5th and 6th Mile, Unity Village on May 26. The office was inaugurated by K Hokaito Zhimomi, President, DDADU and it will be maintained by Akato Chopi, vice president, a press release from the union president said.

The DDADU president in his speech requested the auto drivers to render quality service to the public and especially to the student community and the handicapped. He also urged the drivers to hand over any articles of the passengers found in their autorickshaws to the union office or branch offices. The function was attend

With drainages not receiving proper maintenance, roads in Dimapur are left flooded after a short shower of rain. Seen here is an image of a flooded road in GS Road after a short shower on Tuesday afternoon. The flooded road and the foul stench emanating from the overflowing drainage add to a harrowing time for motorists and passersby. (Photo Medovoi Medeo)

CMA condemns killing phEK, may 26 (mExN): The Chakhesang Mother’s Association (CMA) has expressed grief over the killing of Lisila Chakhesang, who was reportedly stabbed by her husband on May 18. “We unequivocally condemn the horrific crime. It was unjustifiable under any circumstances,” stated a statement issued by CMA president, Zaposhelü Venuh and general secretary Wecheteu Khape. Terming the killing reprehensible, the CMA further urged the authorities to act swiftly so “the perpetrator is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” The CMA

also asserted that “crimes against women are not ordinary crimes; they are social crimes which disrupts the entire social fabric.” In order to ensure that crimes like this are not repeated in future, it stated it is absolutely imperative for the government, civil societies and well-thinking individuals to work collaboratively. “Women must also take a proactive role in learning and exercising their rights as per the constitution and reach out, support and encourage victims to speak out.” Meanwhile, it extended condolences to the family of the victim.

by Kiyeto, GB, Unity Village; LP Therie, Head GB, Diphupar ‘B’; Akato Chopi, Sumi Community, Diphupar ‘B’ Chairman; CD Moses, GB Diphupar ‘B’; Velhuou Pheseo, GB Diphupar; Hokugha Zhimomi, GB Diphuar ‘B’; Anito N Choshe, SMC Chairperson, Diphupar ‘B’; Lunsoyim, President, NYO Diphupar ‘B’; Kiviho Zhimomi, Advisor, DDADU.

Skill development & enterprise training held Kohima, may 26 (mExN): The office of the Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Kohima, conducted skill development and enterprise training from May 12 to 14 as part of the 2nd phase district wise implementation of RKVY (20142015). Kethoneilhou, A.O Kohima, Seyievonuo, A.O

Kohima, Viwhetuo SDAO Tseminyu, the resource persons, spoke on “Crops Management”. B. Bumo Khiamniungan, Jt. RCS, Kohima chaired the programme, while Vikosielie Nagi, SICS Kohima, highlighted on basics of book keeping and management. The beneficiaries under Kohima cluster are

Kiruphema Bawe, Kiruphema Basa, Peducha, Mengujuma; Jakhama cluster – Sakhabama, Kezoma, Kezo Basa, Kidima; Cheiphobozou cluster – Seiyhama, Seiyha Phesa, Techüma, Tsiemekhuma Bawe, Tsiemekhuma Basa; and Tseminyu cluster - Nsunyu, Chunlikha, Likhwenchu.

Dimapur, may 26 (mExN): The Dhansiri River Flood Control Board (DRFCB) has convened an emergency meeting with the landowners residing near the Dhansiri riverbank from Kushiabill to Nagarjan Bridge on May 30, 10:00 am at its office chamber, Purana Bazaar, East Dimapur to discuss important mattera and pass resolution. DRFCB Chairman Hokheto Kiba in a press release has requested all landowners, office bearer and executive members to attend the meeting without fail.

Ex-servicemen and widow pensioners of Mkg informed Kohima, may 26 (mExN): Brig KK Roy Choudhury, SM, VSM, Secretary RSB and Director, Sainik Welfare & Resettlement has informed that Digital Life Certificate for ex-servicemen of Mokokchung district will be prepared on May 28 and 29 in consonance with National Informatics Centre (NIC), Mokokchung. In this regard, all ex-servicemen and widows pensioners have been requested to be present at Zila Sainik Welfare Office located in DC office premises, Mokokchung at 10.30 am on May 28 and 29 with Aadhar Card Number, Pension Payment Order Number, Bank Account Number and Mobile Number. Physical presence of the pensioners/ family pensioners is mandatory for biometric thumb impression, Choudhury said in a press release. “Digital Life Certificate is very important aspect for all Defence Pensioners to avoid disruption of pensions,” he added. Similar programme for other remaining districts will be organized in due course of time by the directorate in consonance with respective National Informatics Centre (NIC) located in various district HQs, it was informed.

NPF central office bearers’ meeting Kohima, may 26 (mExN): Naga People's Front president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu has convened the party Central Office Bearers (Parent Body) meeting on June 3, 11:00 am at the Central Office HQs. Kohima. Therefore, all the members concerned have been requested to attend the meeting positively on time.

Registered Rural Libraries in Dimapur informed

Dimapur, may 26 (mExN): The Registering Officer, Department of Art & Culture, Dimapur has informed all Registered Rural Libraries (registered up to 2013-14) under Dimapur district to collect library books from the new Registering Office of the Department of Art & Culture at Tenyiphe-I, near St. Joseph School, Chumukedima, from May 27 to July 27, 2015. Each recipient library has to bring their library round seal and president/ secretary/ librarian seal. Books will not be issued to unauthorized person Cadet Visikho Albert, topper or without official seals, the officer stated. of Sainik School Punglwa.

p E r E N, m ay 2 6 (mExN): Sainik School Punglwa secured 98% pass in the Class XII (CBSE) Examination-2015. Cadet Visikho Albert became the school topper by securing 87 percent. He scored highest marks of 85% in Physics, 93 % in Chemistry and 95 % in Biology. Meanwhile, Cadet Chvulo Kent scored same highest in Physics and Chemistry. Cadet Jingusie Nyuthe scored the highest of 76 % in Mathematics and 80 % in Computer Science. Cadet Moge Basar scored highest 95 % in English. The result was declared on May 25. Principal of Sainik School Punglwa has lauded the cadets and their parents for the “landmark” achievement and wished that God bless the students in their future endeavours and enable them to scale even greater heights.

Tenyidie annual seminar on May 28 - 29 Kohima, may 26 (mExN): The 45th Tenyidie annual seminar cum Ura Academy Platinum Jubilee Postlude Celebration will be held on May 28 and 29, at Ura Academy Hall, Mission Compound Kohima. Chief Minister TR Zeliang will be the chief guest, while president and colleagues of Chakhesang Public Organisation, Zeliang People’s Organisation and Rengma Hoho, will be the guests of honour. On May 28, the inaugural programme is scheduled at 10:00 am. Other features of the two-day celebration are cultural extravaganza, fashion show and singing competition. All the members of Tenyimia have been requested to attend the programme.

Transfer & posting of IAS/NCS officers Kohima, may 26 (Dipr): The Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms in a notification stated that in the interest of public service, the Government of Nagaland has ordered transfer & posting of the following IAS/NCS officers with immediate effect: Imkonglemba Ao, IAS, Commissioner & Secretary, APC & Horticulture is relieved of Horticulture Department; C. Merio Tsanglao, IAS, Secretary, Agriculture and Science & Technology is relieved of Science & Technology and will hold charge of Secretary, Horticulture Department; A. Wopen Lotha, Secretary, Home is transferred and posted as Secretary, Science & Technology Department.

IN-FOCUS

The Power of Truth

The Morung Express WEDnEsDAy 27 MAy 2015 voluME X IssuE 143 By Dr. Asangba Tzüdir

The Naga Caravan: The Presence of Absence

omplacently nestled in the present state of affairs of Naga Society, it has become quite a difficult proposition to envisage a future of our society even as the hope for a bright future slowly fades away into wishful thinking. Over the course of human history, many great and noble ideas have come up in the civilizing process of humanity but sadly the desired power to create unconditional peace, love, harmony and togetherness through such ideas have failed because humans failed to think positively, engage productively and understand the underlying truth within the idea. The resultant effect has seen a movement towards fragmentation and dispersal in all spheres of life rather than a confluence into a unified merger. Same thing seems to have happened to our Naga Caravan but with a greater degree of fragmentation. We know too well about the general Naga definition of a ‘good life’ embedded in materialism. As such there is a consequent engagement in the manufacturing of such a socially accepted idea of ‘good life’ through all possible means with the attitudinal trend of ‘the juice is worth the squeeze’ without care and concern for the other and its inherent consequences on the larger good of the society. But, a truly good life for the self and the other and for the good of humanity can only come about by honestly encountering with the question of what is it to be human and what makes each of us a human. Meaningful values like love, peace, truth, good, justice, equality, etc. have been on the tip of our tongues but not necessarily guided by the principle of the moral thereby failing to convey its underlying meaning and essence. It is so much present everywhere but without application and thus the presence of absence. We have rather wasted our resources in hypocritic talking about these values. For now it seems nothing more than beautiful words and quotes because we have only managed in putting politics into these values and translated them to politics of unity, peace, love, equality and so on thereby endorsing as willing slaves to the materialist caravan. The question of what is it to be human and what makes each of us a human is a political question, a legal question, a social question, a cultural question, a religious question and a moral question. From all these emerges the concept of peace, freedom, equality, justice, right, good, truth, morality, responsibility, theology, etc. These concepts not only provide impetus for a meaningful living but also form the platform from where power can emerge. This form of power is an essential ingredient to live and enhance a meaningful living and thereby a ‘qualified life’ for the individual and society. Nagas today seem to be traversing a trajectory of life wherein we have lost all sense of our existence, our life and thereby meanings. There is an urgent need to sincerely address the predicament that makes each one of us a human. We need to come together as a new community beyond the present trend and understanding of politics and religion and more so the materially calculated idea of ‘good life’. This ‘coming’ new and pure community should be beyond the scope and grasp of the current trend of understanding. In order to establish a new societal order and harmonious living, it is not necessary to destroy everything or to try building new paradigms. It will be more than enough to begin by displacing a ‘stone on the middle of the road’ or by replacing ‘corruption in our pockets’ with sensibilities of the meaningful concepts and turn them into values. But this small displacement seems so difficult to achieve for the Naga caravan that a possible solution becomes so difficult and this inability calls the need for a ‘messiah.’ For now our society is in desperate need of more than a messiah. (Dr. Asangba Tzüdir is an editor with Heritage Publishing House. Comments and feedbacks can be mailed to asangtz@gmail.com)

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Mazie Nakhro, Ph.D

sharing our story with others What does God say? “The breaker goes up before them; they break out, pass through the gate and go out by it. So their king goes on before them, and the LORD at their head” (Micah 2:13, NASB). The Naga Experience The Nagashad never submitted to any ruler before, not even the British. But when India was about to get her independence from her Colonial ruler, the Nagas were fearful that India’s freedom could mean Nagas’s bondage. Thus, the Nagas began to ask, why should we surrender our freedom to India now? So, in order to defend their way of life, the Nagas declared that they were an independent people and would be an independent nation on August 14, 1947, a day earlier than India’s declaration of independence. Then, to answer India’s continuing refusal to recognize the Nagas’ independence, a voluntary Naga plebiscite was conducted on May 16, 1951, and to which over 99 percent of the people reaffirmed their support for independence. The result was then sent to British India in Delhi and the United Nations in New York. Okay, so now what? Till today, what the Indian leadership has failed to understand is this: that the Nagas are a people with an indomitable spirit fostered by their ancestral sense of pride and honor…and that she (India) is guilty of suppressing that pride and violating that honor. We wish that the people of India would come to us, talk to us and try to know us. But unfortunately, they don’t. So, it is incumbent upon us to go to them. Although no Indian would enjoy hearing about their Army’s atrocities committed against our men and women in the past, many of them still do deeply care about justice, past or present. Thus, if a fair referendum were to be conducted among the Indian masses today on the rights of the Nagas, they would, I believe, overwhelmingly vote to treat us with justice. If what happened in Nagaland were to have happened in Africa, it would have become the hottest agenda item of the United Nations and possibly the aggressor country would have been boycotted. Or just like the ethnic Russians of Crimea got help from Russia, the Nagas could consider asking for China’s intervention. However, such action won’t be in the best interest of the Nagas or the Indians, but finding a mutually acceptable and honorable solution is. So, pray that both the people of India and the Nagas will do right thing for each other. Taken from the book “Breakfast with the King: The 100-Day Devotional” by Mazie Nakhro

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C O M M E N T A R Y

John Feffer Foreign Policy in Focus

The Problem with Young Dictators

he classic image of the dictator clinging to power, resisting the world’s entreaties to resign, and fending off internal attempts at ouster is that of an old man, stubborn and long past caring what others think. He’s been on the throne for so long that his name has become synonymous with the state — l’état c’est moi! — and his very longevity has become a stinging rebuke to his opponents. The rogues’ gallery of elderly dictators, while ideologically diverse, is united by two things: sheer cussedness and extreme avarice. Robert Mugabe, the current president of Zimbabwe, is 91 years old. Before they were toppled in the Arab Spring uprisings, the trio of Hosni Mubarak of Egypt (83 at the time), Zine El Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia (74 at the time), and Muammar Gaddafi of Libya (69 at the time) were all past retirement age. In Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov is 77 years old; in Sudan, Omar alBashir is 71; in Uganda, Yoweri Museveni is 70. Paul Biya has ruled Cameroon for nearly 40 years. He is currently 82 years old and world’s longest serving non-royal national leader. Cameroon is one of the poorest countries in the world. Biya has reportedly amassed a fortune of $200 million. Of course that’s peanuts compared to al-Bashir’s $1 billion, Museveni’s $1.7 billion, or Mugabe’s $3 billion. Political opponents of such leaders hope that age will eventually bring a certain degree of weakness or infirmity of purpose that will bolster efforts to dislodge the tyrants. Who can forget the moment on December 21, 1989, when the aging Romanian autocrat Nicolae Ceausescu realized that the huge crowd assembled in downtown Bucharest was not on his side? In his befuddlement Ceausescu suddenly lost his cloak of invincibility and turned back into the frail 71-year-old that he was. Even if these dictators remain determined to cling to power, surely sickness or even death will effect a change of regime. Perhaps only a few years or even months will pass before the laws of biology accomplish what the laws of politics have not. But what can you do with the exceptions to this rule of dictatorial decrepitude? Some autocrats are merely middle-aged, like Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus, who is only 60 years old, even though he seems to have been in power forever. Kim Jong Eun of North Korea is only in his early thirties and serves as a reminder that hereditary succession is one way that dictators (Eternal President Kim Il Sung in this case) can exert influence even after their death. Equally challenging is the case of Bashar alAssad. He’s been in power for nearly 15 years, which puts him in the top 25 of longest-serving leaders. But he’s only 49 years old (and has amassed only $550 million). His father ruled until he was nearly 70. Can Syria or the world endure another two decades of despotism from Assad the Younger? The Future of Syria According to recent news reports, Assad is now on the defensive in Syria’s four-year civil war, which has claimed the lives of more than 220,000 people, including 67,000 civilians and 11,000 children. Rebel forces have made significant territorial gains of late, including key cities in Idlib province. In midMay, rebels seized the Mastouma military base, one of the last Syrian Army holdouts in the area. You can see in this map from February that Assad’s forces controlled only a spit of territory in this section of Syria. Aleppo, another island of government control northeast of Idlib, may be the next focus of opposition forces. Assad continues to hold onto a large swath of the coast and the land between Idlib and Damascus. Although it retains only half of Syrian’s territory, the government has jurisdiction over a significant majority of the population. The opposition’s success seems to have resulted from greater coordination between the moderates and the Islamists. A new military formation, the Army of Conquest, has emerged in the Idlib region, consisting largely of Islamist factions including the al-Nusra Front. U.S.-supplied weaponry has also played a pivotal role. Another factor behind the recent military

uring a press conference in March, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga expressed concern over comments I had made during a program on TV Asahi, a major private broadcasting network: I had announced that I would no longer be appearing on the show after being subjected to “fierce bashing” from the prime minister’s office. According to the daily Asahi Shimbun, Mr. Suga said, “We will closely watch how the TV station handles the issue in line with the Broadcast Law” — a veiled threat to revoke the station’s license. On April 17, a special panel of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (L.D.P.) held a special meeting at party headquarters and summoned executives of both TV Asahi and NHK, a public broadcaster, to discuss two TV programs the party thought had been critical of the administration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. After I appeared on Tokyo MX TV, a local station, on April 25, an executive member of the L.D.P. reportedly told some journalists, “I heard that there was a TV station which allowed Mr. Koga to appear on a program. What a courageous TV station, I should say!” And so it is that the Japanese government tampers with the media’s independence. This is happening partly because of longstanding structural characteristics that govern the relationship between the media and the state in Japan. But the Abe government has been especially aggressive in using those to its advantage, and major segments of the industry are quickly internalizing its preferences. Instead of pushing back against Mr. Suga’s intimidation, for example,

Bashar al-Assad is not going to age out of office any time soon

advances is a Qatar-brokered compromise between Turkey and Saudi Arabia that enables greater external coordination in support of opposition forces. Meanwhile, rebels in the southern part of the country have also made gains. And the Islamic State (ISIS), despite aerial bombardment and a recent Special Forces raid by the United States that killed a top ISIS leader, has been on the verge of seizing Palmyra, a key city between Damascus and Homs (over in Iraq, ISIS has also taken the key city of Ramadi). Assad himself seems to be feeling the heat. His inner circle is getting fidgety: Three top intelligence people have been sidelined over the last few weeks. The latest, Ali Mamlouk, has been placed under house arrest on suspicion of plotting a coup. But don’t count out Assad quite yet. He still has the support of Iran and Russia. Hezbollah has ramped up operations along the Syrian-Lebanese border. And the raids conducted by the United States and other countries aimed at reducing the influence of ISIS may eventually take some pressure off the government in Damascus. “The regime lost an important provincial capital that was surrounded by opposition militias,” Syria expert Joshua Landis observed in response to rumors that Assad has told Alawite families to leave Damascus. “Morale has been damaged, but the regime is neither giving up the ghost nor preparing to abandon Damascus for some coastal Alawite enclave.” Assad is young. Perhaps he thinks that he can outlast the rebels. He no doubt believes that maintaining his rule over even a portion of Syria is preferable to ruling over nothing. His current predicament of enduring the opprobrium of the international community is a great deal better than suffering the fate of Ben Ali (in exile in Saudi Arabia), Mubarak (in jail in Egypt, for now at least), or Gaddafi (in an unmarked grave in Libya). An old dictator might give up, thinking that he doesn’t have much time left anyway. A young dictator, however, looks at all those years of exile, ignominy, and obscurity — not to mention the constant

fear of retribution — and may well decide to do just about anything to avoid that scenario. Syria’s Dirty War Outsider observers eager to write the epitaph for Assad are constantly looking for the tipping point: the key military victory for the opposition that will cause mass defections in the government army, inspire a palace coup in Damascus, or simply precipitate a cascade of losses as Assad’s forces fall back toward the capital. What’s happening in Idlib province doesn’t seem like that tipping point, but this wishful thinking is understandable. Assad continues to engage in outrageous cruelties, including the use of chemical weapons (as detailed by Annie Sparrow in a recent New York Review of Books article). The “anything but Assad” approach begins to look pretty good in this context. But of course most post-Assad futures look absolutely terrifying. The worst would be if the Islamic State’s “caliphate” took over the entire territory, killing its enemies, forcing millions to flee, and pillaging whatever of value remained. It’s to be hoped that once Syrian Sunnis are no longer a persecuted majority, members of this diverse community will no longer be tempted by the millenarian messages of ISIS militants. It’s not clear whether Syria would be in any better hands if the Nusra Front took over and turned the country into a hospitable place for their friends in alQaeda. Turkey and Saudi Arabia seem to be banking on the new Army of Conquest to topple Assad, and the Front is the major muscle behind the new initiative. The United States has been uncomfortable with the Nusra Front and prefers to provide arms and training to the so-called moderate opposition. But in wartime, and in a chaotic environment like Syria, “moderate” is about as meaningful as “patriotic.” What’s clear, however, is that the Obama administration believes that the ongoing rapprochement with Iran will do more to untangle the Gordian knot of Syria than a coherent strategy on the ground. Realizing this, Ankara and Riyadh have moved closer together to coordinate their anti-Assad efforts. In theory, some kind of multipartisan political formation could replace Assad, perhaps even leaving him in place as a figurehead for the sake of appearances during a transition period. But such a “political solution” has not gone anywhere, for Assad has resisted all pressure to compromise. The first chairman of the Transitional National Council, Burhan Ghalioun, puts it rather bleakly: “The talk is of a political solution in order to cloak a diplomatic vacuum and to nurture the illusion that something is being done at international level and that the people of Syria are not being abandoned, left to be massacred before the eyes of the world.” The Syrian National Council is supposed to be the government-in-exile that could replace Assad, whether he leaves voluntarily or is forced out. But the council’s a mess. It’s disrespected inside Syria, riven by disagreements, and incapable of showing leadership. It has a relatively new head, Khaled Khoja, who has promised to remedy these ills. But he’s got a tough row to hoe. So, if we are to expect a military stalemate for the near future, a stubborn and still young dictator refusing to compromise, and several bleak alternatives to the Assad regime, should we just make like the Obama administration and invest our geopolitical capital in a more promising portfolio? It’s tempting to assume that Syria will be a mess for as long as Iraq has struggled with internecine conflict and insurgency (12 years and counting), Lebanon suffered a civil war (15 years), and Afghanistan has been in revolt and rebellion (since the 1970s, the 19th century, or 330 BC when Alexander the Great attempted to pacify the region — depending on which historian you consult). But one thing’s for sure: Bashar al-Assad is not going to age out of office any time soon. He refuses to be ignored. One way or the other, we’re going to have to deal with the young dictator.

The threat to press freedom in Japan Shigeaki Koga NYT TV Asahi reprimanded the employees who had produced the TV program during which I criticized the government. And instead of invoking the antiinterference provisions of the broadcasting laws to resist questioning by the L.D.P., those TV executives complied with the party’s summons. In Japan, relations between the state and journalists are formally maintained through a network of reporters’ clubs, or kisha kurabu. There is a reporters’ club for each ministry, each local g ov e r n m e nt, each political party, each industry association. Membership in the clubs is generally limited to reporters at major media companies. Typically, only members are allowed to attend the press conferences, and only members have access to the organizations’ officials. In return for endowing reporters with this privileged status, the officials take it for granted that their organizations will get favorable coverage. And very often they do. Another problem is that the media

in Japan is not regulated by an independent agency. For example, it is the government itself — specifically the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications — that grants licenses to TV stations, and these are up for renewal regularly. Consequently, TV stations are under constant supervision and fear losing their right to operate if they challenge the government. Given Japan’s parliamentary system, this means that the ruling political parties themselves have a large influence over broadcasting. What’s more, there is virtually no separation of management and the newsroom at major media companies. A company’s chairman or president will often micromanage news coverage, or even the behavior of individual reporters. Few of them dare to challenge such intrusions because of the Japanese employment system: Historically, a job at a leading media company has meant security and a very high salary until retirement. Many journalists, recognizing

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that their bosses are obedient to the government and themselves eager to protect their own careers, hesitate to be critical of the government. Company loyalty trumps the professional ethics of independent journalism. This system hardly is new. It has been in place since before World War II, and an independent agency regulating the media that was established by the Allied forces during the occupation was abolished in 1952 by Japanese conservatives. But recently the government has applied pressure on the media to an unprecedented extent. Under the Abe administration, the top executives of major media companies go out for fine meals or to play golf with the prime minister and high-ranking government officials. And they are unabashed about making this known to the public. Last November, soon before the general election, the L.D.P. sent socalled request letters to major TV stations, enjoining them to ensure that their coverage would “not be one-sided” and with instructions on how to select topics to cover and commentators to interview. The party wrote to one station to complain that one of its programs had suggested Mr. Abe’s economic policies benefited only wealthy people — a view shared by many Japanese, according to opinion polls. How can the media act as a government watchdog under such conditions? The Abe administration’s treatment of journalists is worthy of an authoritarian state, not the liberal democracy Japan is supposed to be. Shigeaki Koga, a bureaucrat in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan from 1980 to 2011, is a writer and commentator.

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Legion of foreign fighters battles for IS John-Thor dahlburg and Misha dzhindzhikhashvili

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ne day this April, instead of coming home from school, two teenagers left their valley high in the Caucasus, and went off to war. In Minneapolis, Minnesota, a 20-year-old stole her friend's passport to make the same hazardous journey. From New Zealand, came a former security guard; from Canada, a hockey fan who loved to fish and hunt. And there have been many, many more: between 16,000 and 17,000, according to one independent Western estimate, men and a small number of women from 90 countries or more who have streamed to Syria and Iraq to wage Muslim holy war for the Islamic State. Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, the group's leader, has appealed to Muslims throughout the world to move to lands under its control — to fight, but also to work as administrators, doctors, judges, engineers and scholars, and to marry, put down roots and start families. "Every person can contribute something to the Islamic State," a Canadian enlistee in Islamic State, Andre Poulin, says in a videotaped statement that has been used for online recruitment. "You can easily earn yourself a higher station with God almighty for the next life by sacrificing just a small bit of this worldly life." The contingent of foreigners who have taken up arms on behalf of Islamic State during the past 3 1/2 years is more than twice as big as the French Foreign Legion. The conflict in Syria and Iraq has now drawn more volunteer fighters than past Islamist causes in Afghanistan and the former Yugoslavia — and an estimated eight out of 10 enlistees have joined Islamic State. They have been there for defeats and victories. Following major losses in both Syria and Iraq, the fighters of Islamic State appear to have gotten a second wind in recent days, capturing Ramadi, capital of Iraq's largest Sunni province, and the ancient city of Palmyra, famous for its 2,000-year-old ruins. There are battle-hardened Bosnians and Chechens, prized for their experience and elan under fire. There are religious zealots untested in combat but eager to die for their faith. They include around 3,300 Western Europeans and 100 or so Americans, according to the International Center for the Study of Radicalization, a think tank at King's College London. Ten to 15 percent of the enlistees are believed to have died in action. Hundreds of others have survived and gone home; their governments now worry about the consequences. "We all share the concern that fighters will attempt to return to their home countries or regions, and look to participate in or support terrorism and the radicalization to violence," Nicholas J. Rasmussen, director of the U.S. government's National Counterterrorism Center, told a Senate hearing earlier this year. "Just like Osama bin Laden started his career in international terrorism as a foreign fighter in Afghanistan in the 1980s, the next generation of Osama bin Ladens are currently starting theirs in Syria and Iraq," ICSR director Peter Neumann told a White House summit on combating extremist violence in February. One problem in choking off the flow of recruits has been the variety of their profiles and motives. Associated Press reporters on five continents tracked some of those who have left to join Islamic State, and found people born into the Islamic faith as well as converts, adventurers, educated professionals and people struggling to cope with disappointing lives.

hey say that ‘With great power comes great responsibility’. But in a democracy, ‘With great mandate, comes a great responsibility’. The unprecedented mandate given to the AamAadmi Party in the recent Delhi elections meant that expectations of Delhi’s citizens from the ‘new kid on the block’ were sky high. Now with the Delhi Government’s 100 day anniversary overlapping with one year anniversary of the Modi Government at the centre, many political pundits have taken out their yellow legal pads and drawn a point by point comparison of the performance showed by the respective Governments. It is amusing to note that even decades old political parties fail to get the kind of scrutiny offered to AAP ever since its inception. The AAP government in Delhi remains the most reported state Government in the country. While others may get bogged down by such intense scrutiny, AAP has happily taken it in its stride and involved the aamaadmi at every possible step of decision making. AAP’s 100 days journey has seen many hits and a few misses. A flashback of some of the major decisions taken by the Delhi Government in the past 100 days might just remind us why the people of Delhi chose AAP over others. 1031 rings all day long Political parties in India have a simple rule. Come to power, enjoy for 4 years, fulfil a couple of promises from the manifesto in the fifth year, make a new manifesto with same points for the next election! So when AAP got down to work from the very first day, it raised many eyebrows. AAP wasted little time in re-introducing the corruption helpline 1031 and get the ball rolling on its most critical election promise – eradication of corruption. The helpline got 12,731 calls in the first 24 hours of its operation. By the time the helpline had completed one month in operation in the first week of May, it had received over 1.25 lakh calls, resulting in 25 arrests, including that of a Delhi Police constable. As of writing this piece, more than 35 officials have been arrested and 152 suspended. The

The photo provided by Kakheti Information Center shows Muslim Kushtanashvili, right, and Ramzan Baghakashvili, left, said to be taken in Syria in 2015 and sent to their parents. As many as 200 young men have gone to fight in Syria from Georgia's Pankisi Gorge, the native region of Islamic State commander Omar al Shishani. (Kakheti Information Agency via AP)

"There is no typical profile," according to a study by German security authorities, obtained by AP. The study reported that among people leaving that country for Syria out of "Islamic extremist motives," 65 percent were believed to have prior criminal records. They ranged in age between 15 and 63. Sixty-one percent were German-born, and there were nine men for every woman. In contrast, John G. Horgan, a psychologist who directs the Center for Terrorism & Security Studies at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, found some common traits among American recruits or wouldbe recruits for jihad. Typically, he said, they are in their late teens or early 20s, though a few have been in their mid-30s. "From a psychological perspective, many of them are at a stage in their lives where they are trying to find their place in the world — who they are, what their purpose is," Horgan said. "They certainly describe themselves as people who are struggling with conflict. They are trying to reconcile this dual identity of being a Muslim and being a Westerner, or being an American." Some are driven by religious zeal to protect the caliphate, or Muslim theocracy, that the Islamic State has proclaimed in the one-third of Syrian and Iraqi territory now in its hands; others are thrilled by the chance to join what is tantamount to a secret and forbidden club. Still others appear to enlist mainly because others do. "What they have in common is that they are young, they are impressionable and they are hungry for excitement," Horgan said. Once recruits arrive in areas held by Islamic State, they appear to receive only rudimentary military training — including how to load and fire a Kalashnikov assault rifle. Nonetheless, they have been in-

volved in "some of the most violent forms of attacks" by the group, including suicide bombings and filmed beheadings of foreigners, said William Braniff, executive director for the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism, a multidisciplinary research center headquartered at the University of Maryland. Areeb Majeed, 23, from a suburb of Mumbai, India, joined Islamic State in May 2014 and fought for six months, killing up to 55 people and taking a gunshot to the chest. But all was not heroics. He eventually called his parents from Turkey and asked to come home, according to Indian newspapers. Majeed's chief complaint, officials from India's National Investigation Agency were quoted as saying, was that the group didn't pay him, and made him clean toilets and haul water on the battlefield. Often, though, the foreign combatants use social media to serve as "role models and facilitators for the next volunteers," Braniff said. "Before I came here to Syria, I had money, I had a family, I had good friends, it wasn't like I was some anarchist or somebody who just wants to destroy the world, to kill everybody," said Poulin, the Canadian ISIS recruiter. "Put God almighty before your family, put it before yourself, put it before everything. Put Allah before everything," the bearded and bespectacled transplant from Ontario urges in the video. Poulin's jihad ended last August; he was reported killed during an assault on a government-controlled airfield in northern Syria. But not, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corp., before he had recruited five others from Toronto to come fight for the Islamic State.

AAP in power: 100* not out

government. Health minister in the AAP Government, Jain can be seen conducting visits to the hospitals very often. He has also given his phone number and e-mail address to all the doctors in Government hospitals and asked them to get in touch with him ‘at any time’ for any matter which is related to patient care. In February, Delhi was hit by a major swine flu outbreak. The AAP Government put its best foot forward in perhaps its first big test after assuming power. The Government was quick to put Rs 4500 cap on the swine flu tests conducted at any private lab in the capital. In fact, a number of private labs were also served notices after they were found violating this directive. The Health Minister has committed to dr. Munish Kumar Raizada several reforms in the health care sector, notably increasing the bed capachandled by the Anti-Corruption Bu- any other political party, AAP contin- ity in hospitals, strengthening primary reau (ACB), which comes under the di- ues to stick its neck out and demand health care access and digitization of rect purview of the Delhi Government a CAG audit of the discoms to derive medical records. – thus enabling speedy resolutions. The their actual running cost and to see if willingness of the Government to stay they are actually running into any loss No more tobacco in Delhi At a time when the central Governtrue to its corruption free image is evi- at all. Within the first 100 days, the AAP dent. is starting to make holes in the Nexus ment has spent months discussing the The vibes of a corruption-free Del- between the power discoms and the ideal size of pictorial warning on the hi aren’t confined to the public offices well-established political class, which packs of tobacco products, the AAP Government took little time to ban the only. The Delhi secretariat has a new exemplifies crony capitalism. sale and purchase of chewable tobacco feel to it. A casual tour of the Secretariat in the capital. The Government also would offer you a view of several bill- Bringing Delhi’s Government kicked off a number of awareness camboards being put up by the Govern- schools back to life ment, which not only talk about the Delhi’s municipal schools are in a paigns to educate people regarding the Government’s zero tolerance towards despicable condition. Interestingly, ill-effects of chewable tobacco. While PM Modi is tagging celebcorruption policy, but also name the this fact is no secret. But that didn’t officials who have been found to be in- push any of the previous Governments rities on twitter to take forward the volved in such malpractices. to look in the school system in Delhi Swachh Bharat abhiyaan, it is the AAP and revamp it. After AAP came to pow- which seems to be doing him a favour Dipping Electricity & water bills er, Education Minister Manish Siso- by ensuring that Delhi gets rid of those One of the most striking features of dia took it upon himself to see Delhi’s red stained walls. Many other notable achievements the 100-day tenure of AAP government school system up close and personal. has been a large dip in electricity and A number of surprise inspections were of AAP have gone unnoticed, including water bills. Thousands of people have made and many teachers were found asking for people’s suggestion for the come out in the open and accepted missing from their duty. Such unprec- state’s budget, fulfilment of promises that their electricity bills have dropped edented steps have increased the ac- to the Auto Rickshaw drivers, digitizaby over 50% ever since AAP assumed countability on part of the teachers. A tion of government processes, asking power. number of mid-day suppliers were also for public’s suggestion on the city-wide At a time when discoms have ex- pulled up by the Minister for supplying Wi-Fi program and much more. If the pressed their desire to increase the low quality food to the kids. Such in- past 100 days are any indication, AAP electricity rates citing financial losses, spections have now become a routine Government seems on track to fulfil much of its pre-poll promises and the AAP Government has shown im- in the capital. more, with some time to spare. mense courage in taking the fight to The writer is a Chicago-based medical the discoms, which are run by some Ensuring capital’s well being doctor and assists in NRI affairs of AamAadmi Mr. Satyendra Jain has been a busy of the most influential families in the Party. Email: pedia333@gmail.com,

Musings froM ChiCago

“My village is under attack...”; “I need to go to war”. These are the words we will hear from the people around us every day. As urgent and panicky as it might sound, no war is happening in the real world but it is happening in the virtual world. Yes, there are clash of clans happening online, where the players are building communities, training troops for battle, attacking other players to earn gold and elixir. In this article, the writer who is an avid player himself tries to look at this epic combat strategy game Clash of Clans (COC) as a form of escapism from the real world.

Clash of Clans Mania anjan K Behera, assistant Professor, department of English

t was a humid afternoon at the dentist’s. My dad was in for a root canal procedure. Quiet shadows making vague movements could be seen through the frosted windows. The nervous silence that one finds in the waiting rooms of dental wards was however absent. The clamour of something like the clink of coins echoed through the room every few minutes. The other patients awaiting their turn peered curiously towards the source. It came from the direction ofa rather haughty young lady who was probably in her 20s sitting in front of me. She was busy with her smartphone and seemed unaware of her surroundings. How was she minting money right in the dentist’s ward? Curiosity got the better of me, and I strained my neck to spy on what exactly was happening on her phone. She sat there playing a game, oblivious to the worries of the other patients, unmindful of the pain the old granny she had come with was experiencing. The granny seemed perturbed, and from the way she winced periodically in pain, I feared the worst- she was here for an extraction. Suddenly, I could hear the painful dying groans of women coming from her phone. This obviously had an effect on the granny. Her eyes winced in fear of anticipation of the pain one always expects at the dentist’s. A victorious trumpet blew. The young lady smiled in accomplishment. She had won a war, while sitting beside her granny, at a dentist ward. I would later come to know that this game was Clash of Clans. Clash of Clans is a strategy video game released for Android and iOS platforms. It is a freemium game which means users do not have to necessarily pay money to play it. In Clash of Clans, the player assumes the role of the leader of a village set in the medieval ages. The player can attack the villages of other players for loot, and simultaneously upgrade the armiesas well as the defences of his own village to protect it from raids from other players. This game also allows users to join ‘clans’, chat with other players, and help each other with troops, and war with other clans. So what is it about this game that makes it so popular? I knew I had to try it. After three failed attempts of downloading the game, through a network that was supposed to be 3G, I finally had the game. Players are required to choose a username, and I named myself ‘Belfire’, the son of the mythical wizard Rumplestiltskin. When I play the game I am no longer an Assistant Professor of English, but a fierce warrior who can do anything to save the interests of his village. I know a friend who is the sweetest person ever, who wouldn’t even hurt a spider. Yet on this game, she is known as ‘Wicked Witch’, and is a ruthless warrior. Games like these form an escape from reality and the accomplishments I achieve by moving my fingers do bring a sense of fulfilment. It allows me to be a hero, and save the day. After all, isn’t that what we all want? And so it began. I started getting notifications at 2am“Your village is being raided by Mirea!” Who was Mirea and what had I ever done to her? Why was she raiding my village! A man who can never even get up at 6am to jog was now wide awake at 2am exacting revenge from Mirea for destroying his village. I learnt to attack other villages (might I add without the slightest feeling of guilt), and felt satisfaction as my warriors collected the loot. My village was constantly raided as well, and the notifications would come pouring in. If I did not open the game for too long, a notification would read “Come back, your warriors need a leader!” Oh how could I ignore such a plea! I found myself engaged in prolonged talks about war strategy with my friends. Gamers argue that it has positive aspects as well. It allows one to relive childhood mythical stories of gallant medieval wars, it fosters a sense of team spirit – crucial for winning clan wars, and tests the problem solving and reasoning skills of players on the basis of how well they are able to strategise. Each war is new, and each day is unpredictable! It is this unpredictability which makes the game appealing. Whenever I feel I am perhaps taking this game too seriously, I can just visit any one of the many Clash of Clans Facebook groups to participate in virtual discussions with other players. A clan search reveals more than 70 ‘clans’ existing in Nagaland alone‘Naga Warriors’, ‘Padampukhri’s, ‘Chumu Kings’ and many others. Clash of Clans, since its release in 2012, has become a part of pop culture. Clash of Clans is taking the mobile gaming world by storm, and as such, is possibly a revelation into the human psyche and our deepest desires. Maybe we are bored with modernism and democracy, and want to go back to the medieval ages; and maybe we prefer mythical heroes to real ones.Perhaps, the scariest thought is we prefer fantasy over reality. “degree of Thought is a weekly community column initiated by Tetso College in partnership with The Morung Express. degree of Thought will delve into the social, cultural, political and educational issues around us. The views expressed here do not reflect the opinion of the institution. Tetso College is a naaC accredited UGC recognised Commerce and arts College. For feedback or comments please email: admin@tetsocollege.org”.

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One Year Of Modi Government

'Vows cleaner India, but no clear path' People's expectations are high, much more to be done: PM open letter

New Delhi, May 26 (ap): Four months after becoming prime minister, Narendra Modi stunned Indians by picking up a crude straw broom and, holding it like a dance partner, gently sweeping at a small pile of green leaves on a New Delhi street. Modi, ever the darling of photo ops and grinning selfies, seemed to be calling for a cultural revolution, defying centuries-old hierarchies that make the idea of an official cleaning a street anathema in Indian society. By leading a new campaign called "Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan" or "Clean India Mission," Modi challenged those divisions while dignifying labor and elevating cleanliness as a nationwide goal. That was the first and last time the public saw Modi with a broom. As he passes one year in office, India is as filthy as it ever was with some of the world's most polluted air, rivers stinking with sewage and more than half the 1.2 billion population still defecating in the open. Despite lofty promises of a new pristine world filled with smart cities, sparkling waterways, solar panels and toilets for all, it is a mystery how Modi plans to get there. At the same time, environment experts say, the government is laying the groundwork to dismantle hard-fought laws for protecting the environment. With hundreds of millions mired in poverty, many believe economic growth at any cost is the only thing that matters. The latest budget slashed environment funds by 25%, with little outcry. Modi's approach embodies "the idea that like the West we will grow and clean up later," said historian Ramachandra Guha. "But we don't have access to colonies like Europe had," he said. India has a long record of making plans that come to nothing.

Previous governments also vowed better sanitation, cleaner rivers, renewable energy and various anti-pollution measures. Modi's promises on the environment include expanding solar power five-fold by 2022, ensuring everyone has access to a toilet by 2019, and cleaning the Ganges river of sewage and pollutants. The sanitation pledge alone requires building 70,000 toilets per day. The country is still 100 million toilets short of its goal while funds for sanitation were halved in the last budget. Environmentalists worry most about what is to come from Modi's government. They point to a mounting assault on environmental protections meant to check pollution, prevent unfair land-grabbing and establish legal rights for tribal communities to oversee the land they live on. One of Modi's first acts as prime minister was to form a committee that within three months issued a report recommending a wholesale shift in environmental regulation. The recommendations include eliminating independent pollution regulators and having industries police themselves.The Subramanian Committee report also suggests revising the mandate of India's environmental courts so that they consider only existing law and not scientific arguments and other considerations. While it's unclear which recommendations Modi's government will adopt, environmentalists believe it will embrace most of them within legislation soon to be presented in Parliament.Modi and many of his ministers have made clear they see India's environmental laws as roadblocks to economic development, holding up industry and halting infrastructure such as dams, highways and railways.

New Delhi, May 26 (pTi): On the first anniversary of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said people's expectations are "high" and there is "much more to be done" as he enlisted the work done over the last one year, ranging from "rejuvenating" the economy to initiatives for the poor. He said his government systematically went about addressing the challenges and its endeavour is to transform the quality of life, infrastructure and services. Presenting the report card of his year-old government in two open letters to the people, Modi

mentioned various measures and initiatives taken and said, "This is just the beginning. There is much more to be done and I know your expectations are high." He said he had devoted "every element of my body and spirit" in fulfilling with "fullest sincerity and honesty" the responsibility and honour entrusted by people a year ago in him of serving them as "pradhan sevak" (prime worker). "We assumed office at a time when confidence in India story was waning. Unabated corruption and indecisiveness had paralysed the government. People

had been left helpless against ever-climbing inflation and economic insecurity. Urgent and decisive action was needed," Modi said. Talking about his government's work, he said, "Runaway prices were immediately brought under control. The languishing economy was rejuvenated, building on stable and policy-driven proactive governance." He said the economic growth has been revived and India is among the fastest in the world. Foreign investments have increased," the Prime Minister said, adding "This positive outlook is

endorsed by major rating agencies and international institutions across the world." The government, he said, has implemented the pending "bold reforms" like decontrol of diesel, raising Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit on insurance and defence and is moving ahead to roll out the Goods and Services Tax (GST). He said the Indian economy is expected to grow at over 8 per cent in the current fiscal, up from 7.4 per cent in 2014-15. The fiscal deficit is budgeted to come down to 3.9 per cent of the GDP this fiscal, from 4 per cent a year ago.

Modi government trumpeting more than working: Cong New Delhi, May 26 (iaNS): The Congress on Tuesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Partyled central government for trumpeting more than actually working in the last one year. "This one year has been a government of self, selfies and selfishness. If the government would have done some work, they would not have needed to do so many rallies... their work would have spoken for itself," Congress spokesperson Randeep

Surjewala said at a press conference on Tuesday. Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad, meanwhile, questioned the government for not appointing heads to many institutions, where posts have been lying vacant. These include the Defence Research Development Organisation, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Indian council for Medical research (ICMR), as also the Chief Information

Commissioner (CIC) and Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC). "They are saying there has been no corruption... if you silence the police who will tell you if there is any stealing or looting happening?" said Azad. Stop making speeches, start action: Rahul Meanwhile, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop making speeches and start action.

In a hard-hitting speech, Gandhi, who arrived here on a two-day visit, time and again referred to the Modi government as a "suit boot government". "While I take this opportunity to wish the Modi government a happy first birthday, my advice to them is if this is the way they carry forward, then the farmers, labourers and the ordinary people will not allow them to celebrate five birthdays," he said in his address to a massive Youth Congress rally.

"The suit boot government is interested in protecting the interests of a few friends of Modi who gave him money for the elections. He wants to take land of the poor farmers and give it to his few friends," he said. "This government is only interested in headlines, it's 'no action, maximum oratory'," said Gandhi. The Congress leader also said that statistics point out that job creation has slowed down by 30%.

American media critical of Narendra Modi's first year in power New yORK, May 26 (pTi): As Prime Minister Narendra Modi- led government marks its first year in office on Tuesday, American media has taken a critical view of his accomplishments, saying his flagship 'Make in India' drive is "so far mostly hype", job growth remains sluggish amid "outsize expectations". "India's Modi at One Year: 'Euphoria Phase' Is Over, Challenges Loom," reads a headline in the Wall Street Journal of an article on Modi's first year as Prime Minister. "A year after Indian voters handed Narendra Modi a once-

in-a-generation mandate for change and economic revival, messy realities are sinking in," the WSJ report said. It said that Modi's 'Make in India' drive, aimed at supercharging manufacturing growth, "is so far mostly hype". The New York Times, in a news analysis, said Modi must face the reality that much of his agenda is still only potential."From abroad, India is now seen as a bright spot, expected to pass China this year to become the world's fastestgrowing large economy. But at home, job growth remains sluggish. Businesses are in wait-

and-see mode. And Modi has political vulnerabilities, as parliamentary opposition leaders block two of his central reform initiatives and brand him 'anti-poor' and 'anti-farmer'," the NYT article titled 'After a Year of Outsize Expectations, Modi Adjusts His Political Course for India' said. It said "most formidable of all is a problem" Modi has "made for himself: outsize expectations that he would sweep away constraints to growth in India, like stringent laws governing labour and land acquisition. The NYT quoted senior vice president at leading Indian gar-

ment exporter Orient Craft's Vimarsh Razdan as saying that the Modi government's "image became larger than they themselves. "They have become superheroes. And everyone knows superheroes don't exist," he said in the report. The WSJ article said that while Modi has swaggered across stages from New York to Paris to Sydney, helping put the country back on investors' maps, "on other key fronts, Modi has moved less decisively, frustrating investors who hoped for bolder change after last year's election." His government has avoid-

ed privatising state-run banks and companies, which could trigger unpopular job cuts. Despite vows to improve India's reputation for unpredictable tax collection, the government has hit investors with demands for back taxes they say they should not have to pay, it said. The leading US dailies did give credit where due to the Modi government, saying as he marks the anniversary of his swearing in, he can point to some accomplishments. The WSJ report said Modi has allowed more foreign investment in railways and defence and helped cut red tape.

contribution has been merged with domestic receipts contrary to the Act." The court was hearing a plea of Greenpeace India to de-freeze its international and national bank accounts which were blocked following a home ministry directive last month. The plea argued that the suspension of licence and freezing of accounts were completely "illegal and unconstitutional". The NGO told the court that the home ministry's actions showed evidence of "bad faith" and was an attempt to silence Greenpeace India because of its high profile campaigns in areas like coal mining, air pollution and the use of pesticides in agriculture. "Our staff and their families are facing an uncertain future," Greenpeace India said. The court would hear the matter on Wednesday.

A boy swims in a water body on a hot summer day in New Delhi, on Tuesday, May 26. Intense heat wave claims nearly 800 lives across India, mostly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, even as Delhi sizzled on Tuesday with the mercury soaring to almost 46 °C. According to the IMD, most parts of India will remain in the grip of high temperatures for the rest of the week. (AP Photo)

Rs.0 spent by 55% Lok Sabha MPs on constituencies New Delhi, May 26 (iaNS/iNDiaSpeND): A year after they took office, 298 of the 542 members of the 16th Lok Sabha have not spent a rupee from the Rs.5 crore that is set aside annually for them to develop their constituencies, according to data made available to IndiaSpend. Most ministers of the government figure in the list of members of parliament (MPs) who have not yet utilised their MP Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds, as the money made available to them is called, reveals an analysis of the data (until May 15, 2015) from the ministry of statistics and programme implementation. Among those who have thus far ignored their MPLADS funds: Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Lucknow), Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister Ananth Kumar (Bangalore South), Law Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda (Bangalore North), Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Kalraj Mishra (Deoria) and Water Resources

Minister Uma Bharati (Jhansi). Others who boast zerospending include Congress President Sonia Gandhi (Rae Bareli), Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi (Kanpur) and Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav (Azamgarh). Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s constituency Varanasi has utilised 16 percent of the Rs. 5 crore. The present Lok Sabha has 281 members from the BJP and 44 from Congress, the main opposition party. With 52 MPs, Uttar Pradesh tops the list of states with zero use of MPLAD money, followed by Maharashtra and Bihar. Parliamentarians from Tamil Nadu, Kerala and West Bengal do better with most recommending works under the scheme. What MPs can do-Modi, Shah have suggestions Drinking water, sanitation, electricity, roads, community shelters - these are the kind of things MPs can spend their annual fund on. Delivered in

ported oil, and plunging prices have cut the cost of government fuel subsidies, allowing the authorities to rein in a chronic budget deficit. It noted other "flurry of changes" that the Modi government introduced including deregulating prices for diesel, petroleum and cooking gas, and raising limits on foreign investment in the defense and insurance sectors to 49 per cent. Coalfield leases, found to have been sold at artificially low prices, were reallocated through a transparent process as were telecom spectrum allocations, it said.

Baijal on Manmohan Singh: Mixed response from parties

'Greenpeace India merging foreign contributions with domestic donations' New Delhi, May 26 (iaNS): The central government on Tuesday accused environmental NGO Greenpeace India of violating the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) by merging its foreign contributions with domestic donations. The ministry of home affairs also told Justice Rajiv Shakdher that Greenpeace India is utilising its foreign contribution for own administrative purpose. "There are several other accounts which have not been revealed and we are investigating that," Additional Solicitor General Sanjay Jain told the court. Submitting an affidavit, the government said: "It was found that Greenpeace receives huge amount of foreign contribution running into crores of rupees which is though deposited in FCRA account, is diverted to such other utilisation accounts in which foreign

His government has also deregulated fuel prices and permitted private competition in coal mining--"marketfriendly moves designed to attract investment." His administration has also helped open millions of bank accounts for the poor and created new pension and insurance programs. The NYT analysis said chief executives feel that since Modi came to power, India's business culture has "indeed changed". "By most measures, India's economy has had a good year," the NYT report said adding that India is heavily reliant on im-

tranches of Rs2.5 crore, the MPLADs money is meant to fund things that fall in between the administrative cracks. If the money is not spent in one year, it can be spent during another. Funded by the union government since it began 23 years ago, MPLADS works are recommended by an MP, approved by the district collector and implemented by local authorities. The collector must ensure the work is completed within a year. In August 2014, two months after the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance won the general elections with the "achche din" (good times) slogan, Modi and Rural Development Minister Birender Singh urged parliamentarians to use MPLADS funds to build toilets, in line with Modi’s programme to clean India. Despite these appeals, much of the MPLADS money is unspent, IndiaSpend‘s analysis reveals. Since the constitution of the 16th Lok Sabha in May 2014, the government has re-

leased Rs.1,757 crore for MPLADs, of which Rs.281 crore has been utilised. This means 16 percent of the money has been spent. As on May 15, 2015, Rs.1,487 crore is unspent, deposited with various district authorities. This under-utilisation was raised by T.C.A. Anant, secretary in the ministry of statistics and programme implementation at a meeting with state government officials in February. Parliamentarians from states like Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Assam and Rajasthan have spent less money than the national average. Those representing the northeastern states and Tamil Nadu have spent more than 35 percent of the funds. The BJP’s Dharambir Singh, who represents Bhiwani-Mahendragarh constituency in Haryana leads the pack of doers with 98 percent of his MPLADS money spent. Others who have used more than 80 percent of funds in-

New Delhi, May 26 (iaNS): Former TRAI chief Pradip Baijal's allegation that the then prime minister Manmohan Singh had "warned" him to cooperate in the 2G case or suffer "harm" elicited mixed reactions from political parties on Tuesday. Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury said he was a bit surprised with the timing of the revelations, as it coincided with the completion of one year of the Narendra Modi government in office."I don't know what is the reality. The judiciary will take care. The JPC report is there in the public domain and it can be compared with what he said then and what he is saying now," he told reporters. Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson M.J. Akbar said the former prime minister should explain "if he was protecting somebody? Was he protecting 2G dacoits on behalf of Sonia Gandhi or Rahul Gandhi?" The Congress, on its part, said it appeared that "Baijal has found a new memory". "I don't find it surprising... Baijal has found a new memory," party spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said. "We don't want to reply to his allegations," Surjewala told media persons here.Contending that Baijal was the person who introduced 'first come-first served' system of spectrum allocation, Surjewala said CBI has slapped fraud and cheating cases on Baijal.

Consult a doctor even before you plan a baby

clude BJP’s Kamalbhan Singh Marabi from Chattisgarh, and New Delhi, May 26 (iaNS): AIADMK’s Senguttuvan B. For any married woman planning a baby years later, the right Delays, blame and Rs.5,000 time to consult a doctor is now. crore in the bank Given the stress level and lifeParliamentarians have style related diseases, infertility blamed district authorities becoming increasingly common for delays in implementing among women, going for a checktheir recommendations, said up at the right age is crucial for Minister of Statistics and Pro- healthy motherhood, say doctors. gramme Implementation Gen. According to experts, early V.K. Singh (retd), during the diagnosis of infertility problems February meeting. can help the treatment methodHe asked district authori- ology. "Infertility has become a ties to be “more sensitive” and very common problem among “ensure expeditious imple- today's generation," said Hrimentation” with “probity and shikesh Pai, infertility expert at transparency” so that results Fortis Bloom IVF Centre, Fortis were visible, according to the La Femme Hospital, New Delhi. minutes of the meeting. Hormonal imbalance, thyroid, Referring to members endometriosis, PCOS (polycystic of 15th Lok Sabha utilising ovary syndrome), fibroid, cyst are 90 percent of their MPLADS common causes of female infertilfunds during their five-year ity, he pointed out. "However, with term (2009-2014) Gen. Singh the advent of advanced medical said that it is not very satisfac- technology the chances of attaintory for a scheme which has ing motherhood have become been in operation for more promising," Pai said. than two decades. Since MPTo highlight the importance LADS began in 1993, Rs.5,000 of regular health check-ups, Forcrore is unspent with various tis Bloom IVF Centre will organdistrict authorities. ise a 3 day free check-up camp for

women with infertility problems from May 27 to 29, said a statement from the hospital. Besides raising awareness about female infertility problems, the free consultation will coincide with the International Day of Action for Women's Health on May 28. "Early check up is critical as women are born with a fixed pool of eggs: one to two million at birth, 3,00,000-5,00,000 at puberty," Pai said. "It further goes down to 1,000 by the time she hits menopause. From 32, the ability to conceive per monthly cycle decreases gradually but significantly due to decreasing ovarian reserve, and goes down rapidly after 37," he cautioned. One in every 4 couples in developing countries had been found to be affected by infertility, according to a study conducted in collaboration with the World health Organisation (WHO) in 2004. In 2010, almost 50 mn couples worldwide were unable to have a child after 5 years of trying. The study by international researchers was published in PLOS Medicine.

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Asia’s migrant domestic workers rally to fight low pay and abuse BANGKOK, MAy 26 (ThOMsON ReuTeRs FOuNdATiON): Suay Ing was nine when she was first employed as a domestic worker, cleaning for a family and sleeping in their laundry room in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai for $10 a month. The eldest of four children of migrant construction workers from Myanmar, Ing was 14 when she was trafficked to Bangkok by a broker who promised her a job and abandoned her. Hungry and with no identification papers or money, the unkempt child finally found a noodle shop owner willing to hire her for 3,000 baht ($100) a month in exchange for working 12hour shifts with three days off a month. Over the next 14 years, he taught her to manage the shop, but also beat her, docked her pay and even denied her food. “Even if my staff did anything wrong, I had to take responsibility for it. He would say, ‘How do you want to be punished? Do you want to be slapped? Do you want me to take your salary?’” recalled Ing, who is now 31. Two years ago, she plucked up the courage to leave her abusive boss, turning again to domestic work, but this time, armed with greater knowledge of her rights, she got decent pay, days off and reasonable hours. Over time, Ing began sharing her experiences with other domestic workers and she now offers advice on how to find safe, fair employment with the Network of Migrant Domestic Workers. “I tell domestic workers to ask about their days off, about whether or not they will have their sal-

Migrant domestic worker Suay Ing, 31, wipes a window of a clinic in Bangkok, Thailand, May 25, 2015. (REUTERS Photo)

aries cut if they go home,” Ing said in a voice that speaks to her determination to keep others from suffering hardship. “If the domestic workers ask these questions, then the employers know they can’t take advantage of them.” Asia is home to 41 percent of the estimated 53 million domestic workers worldwide, most of them women who enjoy few rights, work excessively long days and earn far below the minimum wage, rights groups say. Under Thai law, domestic workers are entitled to at least one day off per week. Labourers have a right to an eight-hour workday and a minimum wage of 300 baht a day, but these do not apply to domestic work, which is not considered formal work. The MAP Foundation, a migrant rights group based in Chiang Mai, said most domestic workers it had surveyed are paid between 4,300 baht and 5,000 baht

($130-$150) a month and work up to 14 hours a day. “Thai society does not see domestic work as work, so the person doing housework is not a worker,” said Poonsap Tulaphan, director of the Foundation for Labour and Employment Promotion, a Thai organisation that helped set up the Network of Migrant Domestic Workers and its Thai predecessor, HomeNet. “No Rights At All” The Myanmar domestic workers’ labour woes in Thailand reflect a wider problem across Asia. Many migrant domestic workers come from the Philippines, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar, and work in neighbouring countries as well as the Middle East. Occasionally, cases of violence make the headlines, such as the 7-yearold girl from Myanmar who was enslaved for five years in Thailand, or the Indonesian maid, Erwiana Sulistyaningsih, whose em-

ployer in Hong Kong was found guilty in February of charges including grievous bodily harm. Abuse and exploitation in the Middle East has been so extreme that Indonesia recently barred domestic workers from working in 21 countries, media reports said. Activists say travel bans will only push women to migrate through illegal channels, putting them at greater risk of abuse. The best fix is to persuade governments to protect their citizens’ rights, says Elizabeth Tang, general secretary for the Hong Kong-based International Domestic Workers Federation. She said Asians have traditionally hired domestic workers from indigenous or ethnic minority groups, lower castes or poor families, and believe they are doing them a favour by doing so. “Employers tend to think, ‘You’re so poor. If I don’t give you work in my house, you will probably

die, you will have nothing to eat.’ These kinds of attitudes are deep rooted,” Tang told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Governments also need to tackle unscrupulous agencies that lure women into domestic work abroad and charge exorbitant fees amounting to six months of wages, Tang said. With poverty at home, many women have no choice but to pay, putting homes and property up as collateral to pay broker fees. “In Cambodia and Indonesia, they have no rights at all and earn about $30 to $60 a month. This is the main reason they have to leave their countries and go abroad, even if they don’t know what will happen to them ... because what they earn at home will get them nowhere,” Tang said. Organised And Informed Many migrant domestic workers land in their new countries of employment unable to speak English or the local language, and with no friends, family or money. Organised networks - such as the ones the Filipinas, Indonesians and Thais have set up in Hong Kong - have helped to give women support and information to protect themselves. In Thailand, for example, the Network of Migrant Domestic Workers says about 15 of its 75 Burmese members have at least one day off each week. “I have worked as a domestic worker for 20 years, but I never cared about rights because I never met anyone who told me that I have rights ... I just wanted money, and thought I had to work to earn money. But ... then I learned my rights.”

Iran begins closed-door trial of Washington Post reporter TehRAN, MAy 26 (AP): An Iranian security court on Tuesday held the first hearing in the closed trial of an Iranian-American reporter for The Washington Post who has been detained for more than 10 months, the official IRNA news agency reported. C o r re s p o n d e n t Ja s o n Rezaian, 39, is being tried in a Revolutionary Court on allegations of “espionage for the hostile government of the United States” and propaganda against the Islamic Republic, it reported. The report did not provide further details, but initial hearings in Iran usually see the prosecutor spell out charges. The Post has said Rezaian faces up to 10 to 20 years in prison. Rezaian, his wife Yeganeh Salehi and two photojournal-

ists were detained on July 22 in Tehran. All were later released except Rezaian, who was born and spent most of his life in the United States, and who holds both American and Iranian citizenship. Iran does not recognize other nationalities for its citizens. U.S. officials repeatedly have pressed Iran to release Rezaian and other jailed Americans, including during talks on the sidelines of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program. Iran and world powers hope to reach a comprehensive agreement on the program by the end of June. Salehi, wearing a traditional black Islamic veil, refused to talk to waiting reporters as she left the courthouse after the hearing. She looked upset and covered her face with the scarf as she departed in a

yellow taxi, sitting in the back seat next to an older woman. Last week, Rezaian’s lawyer said Salehi, who is a reporter for The National newspaper in Abu Dhabi, and a freelance photographer who worked for foreign media, also will stand trial. The photographer’s name has not been made public. The Washington Post has criticized Rezaian’s detention and the handling of the case. “There is no justice in this system, not an ounce of it, and yet the fate of a good, innocent man hangs in the balance,” Washington Post Executive Editor Martin Baron said in a statement. “Iran is making a statement about its values in its disgraceful treatment of our colleague, and it can only horrify the world community.”

witness said. Muhammad Bahar, of Perlis state police CID, said he could not confirm the state of the body or how long it had been there, but added the grave could contain more bodies. Malaysian authorities said on Monday they had found 139 graves, some containing more than one body, around 28 camps scattered along a 50-km (30 mile) stretch of the border in the northern state of Perlis. Thai Crackdown The grisly discoveries in Malaysia followed the uncovering of similar graves on the Thai side of the border at the beginning of May, which helped trigger a regional crisis. The find led to a crackdown on the camps by Thai authorities, after which traffickers abandoned thousands of migrants in overloaded boats in the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea. “We don’t know if there is a link between the Thai camps and Malaysia camps,” Phuttichart Ekachan, deputy chief of Thailand’s Provincial Police Region 9, told Reuters. “It is possible that because of the Thai crackdown some of the camps moved and some of them (migrants) then walked over or escaped to the Thai side. It is possible but it isn’t something we have been able to confirm.”

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Netanyahu offers to resume peace talks with settlement focus, official says

JeRusALeM, MAy 26 (ReuTeRs): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed resuming peace negotiations with the Palestinians but with the initial focus on identifying those Jewish settlements that Israel would keep and be allowed to expand, an Israeli official said on Tuesday. Peace talks collapsed in April 2014 over Israeli settlement-building in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, areas Palestinians seek for a state, and after Abbas angered Israel by reaching a unity deal with the Islamist group Hamas in Gaza. Asked about Netanyahu’s position, a spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said settlement activity had to stop altogether before peace talks resume and that all core issues of the conflict with Israel needed to be addressed simultaneously. In a meeting in Jerusalem on Wednesday, Netanyahu told Federica Mogherini, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, that some of the land Israel captured in a 1967 war would remain in its hands while other parts would be left under Palestinian control, the Israeli official said. “Therefore negotiations should be resumed in order to define those areas in which we can build,” the official said, quoting Netanyahu. The remarks were first reported in the left-wing Israeli newspaper Haaretz. With the inauguration two weeks ago of his new right-wing government following March elections, Netanyahu faces U.S.

and EU calls to re-engage with the Palestinians and also the threat of stronger pressure to curb construction in settlements, which most countries regard as illegal. Western diplomats have said Netanyahu -- who raised international concern by saying on the eve of the election that no Palestinian state would be established on his watch -- will now be closely scrutinized over his settlement policy. An understanding on settlements in peace talks would enable Israel to keep construction going without raising the wrath of its Western allies. It could also appease hardliners in Netanyahu’s government who want to see more construction. One Western diplomat familiar with what occurred at the meeting with Mogherini said Netanyahu’s proposal showed some change in his position, but not enough to restart peace talks. “Up until now, Netanyahu has refused to put any maps on the table, so in that respect it was quite substantial. He was talking about borders in one way or another, even if it was based around the acceptance of existing settlement blocs,” the official said. Another Western diplomat described Netanyahu’s proposal as creating “the illusion of progress”. “Netanyahu was trying to show that he is committed to peace and ready for negotiations, but he knows the Palestinians would never agree to begin on this basis,” the diplomat said.

New test to help early diagnosis of ovarian cancer WAshiNGTON, MAy 26 (iANs): Opening up the possibility for early diagnosis of ovarian cancer, scientists have identified genetic material that distinguishes its cells from normal cells. These genetic material includes six mRNA isoforms produced by ovarian cancer cells but not normal cells could be used to diagnose early-stage ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is very difficult to diagnose and treat, making it an especially fatal disease. “We were inspired by many studies aimed at using DNA to detect cancer,”

said first author Christian Barrett at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center. “But we wondered if we could instead develop an ovarian cancer detection test based on tumour-specific mRNA that has disseminated from cancer cells to the cervix and can be collected during a routine Pap test,” Barrett said. They identified six mRNA isoform molecules that have the tumour specificity required for an early detection diagnostic of ovarian cancer. In contrast to DNA, mRNAs

are complementary copies of the genes and carry the recipe for every protein that the cell will produce from the nucleus to the cytoplasm. Whereas a cancer cell might harbour just one or a few copies of a DNA mutation, but mRNA variants can occur in hundreds to thousands of copies per cell. For the study, the team analyzed mRNA sequence data from 296 ovarian cancers and 1,839 normal tissue samples. The study was outlined in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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In this April 11, 2013 photo, Jason Rezaian, an Iranian-American correspondent for the Washington Post smiles as he attends a presidential campaign of President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran. (AP File Photo)

Malaysian police reveal grim secrets of jungle trafficking camps BuKiT WANG BuRMA, MAy 26 (ReuTeRs): Malaysian police forensic teams, digging with hoes and shovels, began pulling out the remains of dozens of suspected victims of human traffickers on Tuesday from shallow graves discovered at a jungle camp near the border with Thailand. The government said it was investigating whether local forestry officials were involved with the people-smuggling gangs believed responsible for nearly 140 such graves discovered around grim camps in the country’s northwest. The dense forests of southern Thailand and northern Malaysia have been a major stop-off point for smugglers bringing people to Southeast Asia by boat from Myanmar, most of them Rohingya Muslims who say they are fleeing persecution, and Bangladesh. On Tuesday authorities took a group of journalists to one of the camps, nestled in a gully in thick jungle up a steep, well-worn path about an hour’s walk from the nearest road. Apparently abandoned in haste, what remained of the camp was little more than a tangle of bamboo and tarpaulin, but one police official, who did not want to be identified, said it could have help up to 400 people. The first body was removed on Tuesday afternoon, a Reuters

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Thousands of Rohingya Muslims are ferried by traffickers through southern Thailand each year, and in recent years it has been common for them to be held in remote camps along the border with Malaysia until a ransom is paid for their freedom. State news agency Bernama quoted Malaysia’s police chief, Inspector General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar, as saying that the camps were thought to have been occupied since 2013, and two were “only abandoned between two and three weeks ago”. Khalid told reporters on Monday that police had been “shocked by the cruelty” of the fenced camps, where he said there were signs of torture. The scale of the discoveries has raised questions about the level of complicity by officials on both sides of the border. Malaysia’s Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said on Tuesday that initial investigations revealed links between forest rangers and smuggling syndicates, Bernama reported, adding that some had been detained by police as part of the probe. “We suspect some of them were involved...but we are working with the forestry department in terms of enforcement as they are supposed to carry out enforcement in the area,” he was quoted as

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telling reporters at parliament. Recently Abandoned A large plastic water tank could be seen at the camp visited by Reuters reporters on Tuesday, suggesting a degree of permanence. A call to Muslim prayers could be heard drifting from a nearby settlement. An official said 37 graves had been found at the site, a few hundred meters for the Thai border. As the police teams began to dig, a large supply of body bags and white cotton shrouds was piled on the ground. On Monday evening, police had removed a badly decomposed body found unburied in a shack at one of the camps. Police said the unidentified person had been dead around two or three weeks. “The victim could have died and the syndicate did not have time to bury the body as they were rushing to leave the camp,” Bernama quoted local district police chief Rizani Che Ismail as saying. Residents in the town of Wang Kelian, on the Malaysian side of the border, said they were used to seeing migrants in the area. “They are often starving, not eaten for weeks,” said Abdul Rahman Mahmud, a resident who runs a small hostel. “They eat seeds or leaves or whatever they can find. It’s a real pity and it’s sad to see this.”

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Rüzhükhrie GHSS, Kohima GHSS, Tseminyu Mayangnokcha GHSS, Mokokchung GHSS, Mangkolemba GHSS, Tuli GHSS, Tuensang GHSS, Noklak GHSS, Shamator GHSS, Mon GHSS, Tizit GHHS, Phek GHSS, Pfütsero GHSS, Chozuba GHSS, Meluri

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england beat NZ by 124 Harden helps rockets stay runs in 1st test at lord's alive, beat Warriors 128-115

England's players hug Moeen Ali, centre, after he catches out New Zealand's Trent Boult to win the match, on the fifth day of the first Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's cricket ground in London, Monday, May 25. (AP Photo)

LONDON, MAY 26 (AP): England took a thrilling first test at Lord's when it bowled out New Zealand for 220 to win by 124 runs with 9.3 overs to spare in the final session on Monday. Six bowlers shared the wickets as the team produced a victory following a tumultuous buildup, including the sacking of their coach, in an engrossing match that was a gift to test cricket. Fortunes fluctuated daily, and swung England's way for good with terrific swing bowling at the start of New Zealand's second innings. The Kiwis lost their openers within the first seven balls, and Ross Taylor for 8, and in half an hour they were in survival mode. They stalled England for 62 more overs, and were finished off under lights, Stuart Broad taking his third wicket. "It was a real team effort," captain Alastair Cook said. "It's been a rocky road for us over the last two weeks but from the mo-

ment the team turned up (last) Monday morning and hacked away around Grove Golf Course, there's been a really good spirit. Just as the wickets on the last day were shared, so were England's match honors. They were coming off a loss in their last test in the West Indies, and in the interim saw coach Peter Moores sacked and inform batsman Kevin Pietersen banished again. But England was well-served as usual by Cook and Joe Root, and by allrounder Ben Stokes, the man of the match who used his middle-order promotion to score 193 runs and take three wickets, and new paceman Mark Wood, who claimed four wickets. The Kiwis have been unbeaten in test series since the last tour here two years ago, and won four of six series to rise two ranking places above England into third. Home advantage and history gave England a slight

advantage coming in, and while the 100th test between them was one of the most compelling, it ended like so many before. New Zealand, searching for just a ninth win over England, still hasn't won here in this century. The positive-minded New Zealanders would have fancied the target of 345 in 77 overs achievable an hour before lunch, but in a blink they were in tatters. Openers Martin Guptill and Tom Latham went for ducks, followed by Taylor at 12-3. There was a touch of deja vu about it all, which recalled New Zealand's debacle at Lord's two years ago. Back then, New Zealand earned a target of 239, only to be routed for 68. Panic seized them then, but not on Monday. James Anderson got the first wicket, his 399th in tests, though not another, and Stuart Broad, the bogeyman in 2013, took the other two. Kane Williamson and BJ Watling stopped the bleeding for 18

overs spanning lunch, until Stokes brought Lord's back to life by taking out Williamson and captain Brendon McCullum off successive deliveries. When an inswinger deflected off McCullum's pad and sent the bails flying, Stokes was enveloped by an ecstatic England, and the Bank Holiday crowd erupted. "I've never heard Lord's sound like that," Cook said. "Broady ran past me and said, 'This is amazing,' and it was." Greeted by six slips, Corey Anderson let Stokes' hat-trick ball fly outside off stump. Anderson went on to lash 13 boundaries and a six, and was seventh man out for 67. He had just lost his resolute partner for nearly 27 overs, Watling, who batted more than three hours with a sore right knee for 59, after 61 not out in the first innings. Their departures exposed the tail, but Mark Craig, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, and debutant Matt Henry delayed England for 12 more overs. "We scored over 720 runs and took 20 wickets, we ticked off a lot of things that normally lead to a test win," McCullum said. "At key moments we weren't quite able to come out on top. Sometimes you've got to give credit to the opposition for their courage and skill to be able to withstand the pressure you applied on them. Cook added nine to his overnight score until he gave a faint inside edge off fast bowler Boult, ending nine hours at the crease on 162. He's only 32 runs from eclipsing Graham Gooch as England's highest test run-scorer, which he will likely do at Leeds in the second test from Friday. Boult took all four wickets in 17 balls, for match figures of 9-164.

3rd Altrura open football tournament 2015 KOHiMA, MAY 26 (MExN): The Altrura Society (AuS) is all set to conduct its 3rd Altrura open football tournament by the 4th week of June 2015 at Chumukedima town local ground under the theme “Goal for Peace.” A total cash prize of Rs. 1, 70,000 has been set for this tournament. AuS president Mego-

silie Kruse said the tournament aims to popularize and promote sports activities among the youths in the rural areas and also to provide a platform to the youths to excel in bigger sports events. He thanked all the sponsors, patrons and others for their involvement towards the success of the tournament over the

years. AuS games & sports secretary Keniwelie Kin extended invitation to all the interested teams and clubs across the state to be a part of this tournament. He said the tournament would be a great opportunity for footballers to boost their talents and skills. Further information

HOUSTON, MAY 26 (AP): Houston's James Harden scored a playoff career-high 45 points while Golden State's Stephen Curry suffered a scary fall as the Rockets led from start to finish and beat the Warriors 128-115 on Monday to stave off elimination from the NBA playoffs. The Rockets scored 45 points in the first quarter — equaling a playoff record — to quickly get on top. They were up by 22 in the second quarter when league MVP Curry landed on his head in a nasty spill and missed about 12 minutes before returning. Curry's first field goal after returning was a 3-pointer that got Golden State within six points with less than 8-1/2 minutes remaining. But Harden, who had 17 points in the fourth quarter, scored the next seven points as part of 10 straight by Houston to push the lead to 114-98 and effectively end it, cutting the series deficit to 3-1. Harden's match-winning performance made up for a disappointing output in Game 3. Klay Thompson had 24 points and Curry added 23 for Golden State, which had been looking to secure its first trip to the NBA Finals since 1975 after routing Houston 115-80 on Saturday night to take a 3-0 lead in the series. Houston bounced back from a 3-1 deficit to the Los Angeles Clippers in the conference semifinals. But they face a much bigger challenge in this series, as no team in NBA history has won a playoff series after trailing 3-0. Houston's Dwight

Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) knocks the ball away from Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) during the first half in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs on May 25 in Houston. (AP Photo)

Howard had 14 points and 12 rebounds, and received a flagrant 1 foul early in the third quarter after throwing an elbow at Andrew Bogut's head. He would be suspended by accumulation of flagrant foul points if the NBA upgrades it to a flagrant 2 after review. "I hope not," Howard said when asked about that possibility. "But there's nothing I can do about it at this point. It's never my intention to hurt anybody on the floor. My reaction was to try to get him off me, but I can't react that way."

The Warriors made 20 3-pointers and Houston had 17 to set an NBA record for most 3-pointers combined in a playoff game. Curry was injured after he jumped in the air as Trevor Ariza was about to go up for a shot. Ariza saw him and stopped abruptly, causing Curry to be upended in midair when he crashed into Ariza's shoulder. His head hit the court and it propelled him up and back onto the floor where he remained for several minutes. Curry looked dazed as he was attended

to before slowly getting up and walking off the court. "It was all minor stuff compared to how it looked," Curry said. "But I'll get some good rest and be ready to go. Since it happened to now, nothing has gotten worse." Ariza didn't realize who it was that sailed over him until the play was over. "I was just trying to pump fake and get somebody off their feet," Ariza said. "I didn't know that he flipped over ... it wasn't intentional or anything like that."

Bayliss appointed England cricket coach

LONDON, MAY 26 (AP): England hired Trevor Bayliss as its new head cricket coach on Tuesday, and the Australian's first task will be to recapture the Ashes against his native country. The 52-year-old Bayliss never played international

cricket for Australia but has had success around the world as a coach. He led Sri Lanka to the 2011 World Cup final, won the Indian Premier League twice at the helm of Kolkata Knight Riders and has coached New South Wales,

the side he departs for England, to two Sheffield Shield titles in Australia. He has also won the Australian Big Bash and Champions League with the Sydney Sixers. "It is an honor to be appointed England coach," Bayliss said. England is currently

halfway through a two-test series against New Zealand, which it leads 1-0. Bayliss will begin his tenure with the opening Ashes test on July 8, in Cardiff, with England looking to avenge its 5-0 whitewash from 2013-14.

will be intimated soon through local dailies. Interested teams and Clubs have been informed to prepare and get ready for the tournament. For more information contact: Organizing Committee Chairman (AuS) 8575127849, General SecZUricH, MAY 26 (AFP): FIFA leaders retary (AuS) 9089696770 MANcHESTEr, MAY 26 ing by Manchester United TV. or e-mail: altrurasociety@ (iANS): Manchester United manAnd now the 63-year-old wants on Tuesday stepped up efforts to head off a vote called by Palestine to expel Israel gmail.com ager Louis van Gaal on Tuesday to add to his squad in the summer from football's world body claiming unsaid the club will challenge for the to ensure he can build a title-win- fair treatment of its players. English Premier League title next ning side. "When you see last Sun"Negotiations are still going on but season, but only if they spend wise- day against Arsenal what I have to they are very complicated," a top FIFA do to change I have to put players official told AFP. "There may not be a soly in the summer. Van Gaal spent heavily in his on other positions that I never play lution until the final hours," added the first season at United, bringing and that’s a pity because the bal- official, speaking on condition of anoAngel Di Maria, Daley Blind, Luke ance in our play was not good. We nymity. FIFA president Sepp Blatter has oziiri forest and part of summon was on 8th August 2011 at people will take its own course of Shaw and Marcos Rojo to one of the need two players in every position held talks with Israel's Prime Minister Dziiko valley which forms the central office of TPO. The TPO democratic action if there was no richest football clubs. Even though and then they can perform more Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian 30-35% of the total geo- took statements from both the par- response. But the Government of they did not win the EPL title, their easily," the Dutchman said. president Mahmud Abbas in a bid to preHe added: "The board has pur- vent the politically charged vote at a FIFA graphical area of the Mao ties at several occasions, but when Manipur still refused to pay attenfourth place finish ensured they people had been under its domain TPO was in its concluding stage of tion to the cries of the Mao people. qualify for the playoff round of the chased me to win the title and my congress on Friday. FIFA would not discurriculum says that. Of course I cuss the talks. But a spokeswoman for the since time immemorial. Mao peo- the case, SAPO sent withdrawal let- So the Mao people decided to take European Champions League. ple had been exploiting its rich ter to the TPO instead of their phys- its own course of action in the form "The board of Manchester Unit- want to win titles and I want to win governing body said "only Palestine can natural resources for religious, eco- ical presence in the court on 24th of public agitation. While the Mao ed shall say now we have to battle it for the fans but also for myself. withdraw the demand to suspend Israel "The biggest challenge is what from the agenda". Palestine, which has nomic and other purposes. It had August 2012, stating that it has lost council was planning a total bandh for the championship. It’s a fanbeen their hunting ground, fish- confidence with the TPO standing in Manipur to protest against Govtastic challenge but that’s also de- your ambition is and my ambition been a FIFA member since 1998, wants ing river, logging forest and various committee members. So on the ernment’s inaction, Information pendable on how we can purchase is to give titles but it is not easy. We world football's governing body to bar Istypes of canes for handicrafts. It is same day TPO resolved to drop the Centre for Hill Areas of Manipur very good players and how we can will fight till the end and I shall give rael from international competition over (ICHAM) came up to the office of the only forest and virgin land of the case from its court. improve our balance in our selec- everything in me to build a new its restrictions on the movement of Palestinian players. The matter remained silent un- the Mao Council on their own on Mao people and there is no question," van Gaal was quoted as say- champions team." tion, but a problem arose in the year til the last part of 2014 when SAPO 14th May 2015 to support the Mao 1985, when agroup of Environmen- penetrated into Koziiri valley with Council’s demand from the Governtalist including some from Manipur heavy machineries of earth movers, ment of Manipur, so also the United University veered off to the SAPO excavators, etc. constructing road, Committee of Manipur and AMUside of Dziiko valley and their hill felling trees, collecting firewood, CO. Mao Council does not support ZUricH, MAY 26 (AP): Prince Ali tigatory chamber of the independent campaign dirty tricks." tracks were arrested by volunteers logs, etc. They cut off the valley ap- their stand on Manipur’s territorial "In April, Prince Ali's campaign bin al-Hussein's FIFA election team ethics committee." Asked why the of Viswema people – handed over proach road constructed by the integrity. But their support of Mao says it rejected a potentially illegal of- ethics body was not informed, the team was contacted by ... (an) into Nagaland police and sent them to Mao people at two places at Raku- Council’s demand for peaceful Govfer to help him oust President Sepp prince's campaign team told the AP dividual who claimed the ability to Kohima jail for intruding into their kokubu with excavator and kept on ernment’s intervention for Koziiri Blatter in Friday's election and in- that it "did not want to do anything deliver 47 votes, in addition to what constructing the road which may encroachment into the Mao Land side of the valley. formed law enforcement agencies that could jeopardize the police in- appeared to be illegally obtained inThe matter remained dormant now at present be 9-10 km. long in by SAPO, is a very welcome gesture. vestigation." "Our goal was not to cre- formation relating to the financial about the approach. until in the year 2000, when volun- length. On their entry into the val- Mao people should not be misunThe challenger's campaign said ate a campaign issue, but to properly activities of Mr. Sepp Blatter," Quest teers from Viswema and Khuzama ley, the Mao people after much derstood as hoodwinking the valley Monday it was approached by an in- react to an approach made to us that said in a statement authenticated by constructed a rest house in the Ko- thought and deliberation decided people to fight their own brothers. dividual who offered details on Blat- appeared to involve criminal activ- the campaign's external communications advisers. ter's finances and claimed to be able ity," the prince's team said. Here the Mao people would like ziiri region south of Dziiko valley not to confront physically but to "The campaign referred the matOn Friday, Blatter, who has been to help deliver dozens of votes in the and Mt. Esii – the highest mountain peacefully and reasonably seek in- to invite the Naga brothers to personhead-to-head contest for the FIFA FIFA president since 1998, will face ter to Quest, instructed them to reject peak in Manipur. The rest house tervention from the government to ally hear the history of the Maos, the presidency. It did not identify the in- the first contested vote for the job the offer and to engage with relevant was demolished by Mao Volunteers stop the road construction. Conse- SAPO, see the geographical topogdividual. It said it rejected the offer since 2002. Prince Ali, whose brother law enforcement agencies. The inresulting into a very tense and ugly quently on 22nd November 2014 raphy with their own eyes and bring and informed police authorities, but is Jordan's King Abdullah, is the only dividual's claims to have obtained situation. But the intervention of government officials made a physi- about justice with God given wisdom did not disclose which country's law challenger after former Portugal great information illegally are now under Tenyimi People’s Organization and cal enquiry at the spot and report- because the concerned parties could Luis Figo and Dutch football federa- police investigation." enforcement was contacted. other Naga Organizations brought ed to the Government of Manipur, not come to terms with each other. Quest said the potentially illeHowever, the Jordanian prince — tion president Michael van Praag The Mao Council would also like but the road construction by SAPO the situation under control. a FIFA vice president — did not no- withdrew their candidacies last week. gal offers did not come from people The Tenyimi People’s Organiza- continued to be in full swing. So the to say that the Mao people do not Information about the alleged of- claiming to work for any of FIFA's 209 tify football's governing body of the tion (TPO) then convened a num- Mao people approached the Chief covet anybody’s land nor give any attempt to corrupt the election or that fer to help oust Blatter was released in member associations. ber of meetings for discussion and Minister of Manipur for immediate false witness against any neighbour. A new FIFA code of conduct was Blatter's purported private informa- a statement from Quest, a corporate Publicity Wing resolution over the issue between intervention and set the last date on intelligence firm run by former Lon- published three years ago in the wake tion was apparently being touted. Mao Council Mao Council and SAPO. The first 7th May 2015 after which the Mao "The FIFA administration has not don police commissioner John Ste- of a bribery scandal that saw Mobeen informed of any such matter," vens. Quest said it has been working hamed bin Hammam withdraw from Readers may please note that the contents of the articles, letters and opinions published do FIFA said in a statement to The As- for the prince's campaign in order to the ballot days before the 2011 FIFA sociated Press. "However, the body guard "against any threats to the in- presidential election, which Blatter not reflect the outlook of this paper nor of the Editor in any form. to deal with such cases is the inves- tegrity of the election process ... or won unopposed.

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the sets of his last film Gori Tere Pyaar Mein starring Kareena Kapoor and Imran Khan. Esha Gupta did an item number in the film. The actress and Punit formed a bond and things have been progressing ever since between them. Esha was been linked to Delhi socialite Feroze Gujral’s son Armaan, but the two have called it quits. Though initially Punit and Esha were just getting to know each other, they have grown much closer during the last few months.”

story, it was their common passion for bikes which cemented this beautiful relationship. Akshay is the founder of a custom motorcycle company, Vardenchi. The same company from where Sameera bought her bike. Hadn’t she faced issues with her bike, hadn’t she argued to meet the founder of the company; this couple would have never come close.

he actor and his wife Heard are accused of failing to declare their pooches, Pistol and Boo, to customs officials and follow through with proper quarantine procedures upon their arrival Down Under in late April (15), when Depp headed back to work on the set of the latest Pirates of the Caribbean sequel. The animals' presence was only discovered after the couple took the canines

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was opened by the “De Band” along with local artist singing the theme song “My Back Pages”. Wabang Longkumar and the Alpine Blues belted out popular hits like Tambourine Man, Blowing in the Wind, Lincense to kill, I shall be released etc. The host played the famous Nasal-twanged human rights champion’s hits like Love Minus Zero- No Limit, No Time to Think, Seeing The Real You, Abandon Love, Sara etc. Oreno Ngullie and Jane Patton belted out “To Make You Feel My Love” and “You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go” respectively

The symbolic act of cutting the Birthday Cake was done by Dr. Meribeni Murry and after which fans were given the opportunity to belt out their favorite songs. Dr. Nandan Phukan fromDylan Society, Guahati, Tokavi Assumi, Adl. SP Wokha and Mhao Ngullie were the three fans who took the stage during the slot for fans. Riders from Assam, Manipur, Mokokchung, Kohima and Dimapur also joined the event some of them reaching The Hammock Resort in advance and camping out to attend the celebration.

Homicide probe to be launched into B.B. King's death

cide investigation would be conducted along with the Las Vegas police department. Two of King's children, Karen Williams and Patty King, alleged that King was poisoned, ostensibly by two of his longtime associates including one who had power of attorney over his affairs, the Associated Press reported. "I believe my father was poisoned and that he was administered foreign substances. I believe my father was murdered," each woman said in statements contained in documents submitted to the AP by their lawyer. An attorney for King's

estate called the allegations unfounded and disrespectful, AP said. The women also claimed in news video posted online that members of King's family were prevented from visiting him by the two associates during his final days. King, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member who died in Las Vegas on May 14, had said earlier in the month he was in hospice care at his home after being hospitalized in April with dehydration related to diabetes. King's funeral was scheduled to be held on Friday in Mississippi. It was unclear whether the investigation would delay that.

to a local pet pampering salon, where employees shared images of the dogs on social media. Australia's Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce demanded Depp and Heard fly the pets out of the country by 16 May (15) or face having the Yorkshire terriers put down. They obeyed the order, but now Depp could face a stiff punishment for ignoring animal immigration procedures. His actions became the

top topic at a Senate committee hearing in Canberra on Monday (25May15), as government officials discussed the severity of the crime, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. Agriculture Department representatives were

grilled by senators for 40 minutes as part of the investigation, during which officials agreed the matter is "very serious" and confirmed the actor could face jail time or a hefty fine, which could top $250,000 (£156,250).

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evada officials said on Monday they would conduct a homicide investigation into the death of B.B. King who died this month at age 89, after two of his daughters leveled accusations that the blues great was murdered. The Clark County, Nevada coroner's office said in a posting on Twitter that it had taken jurisdiction over King's body, and that autopsy results would take a minimum of six to eight weeks. "Our coroner takes jurisdiction over #BBKing body, performs autopsy. Results:6-8wks min," it said, adding that a homi-

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DYLANITE celebrate decades of music by Bob Dylan

he 8th edition of Dylanite, birth anniversary of the legendary folk artist, Robert Allen Zimmerman, popularly known as Bob Dylan, was held at The Hammock Resort, New Wokha on May 24, 2015. This year’s edition of Dylanite is organised by De band in association with The Hammock Resort group clubbing with Dylan’s fans from Mokokchung. Dylanite 8 featured Wabang Longkumar, the winner of 2012 Naga Orpheus Hunt, who was accompanied by the Alpine Blues, a blues Band from Mokokchung. The show

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Johnny Depp is facing a possible 10-year prison sentence in Australia for illegally smuggling his two pet dogs into the Country last month.

he film director who was dating Sonam Kapoor in the past is now in a relationship with the Humshakals actress. Director Punit Malhotra has finally moved on from his previous relationship. The filmmaker began dating his leading lady Sonam Kapoor on the sets of I Hate Luv Storys. The relationship ended amicably two years after the film’s release. While Sonam moved on, Punit has found love again only now. This too began on

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Johnny Depp facing prison sentence for dog smuggling

Esha Gupta & Punit Malhotra Sameera are the new lovebirds in B-Town! Reddy blessed with a baby boy! ameera Reddy and hubby Akshay Varde’s love story has reached a new high. The couple, that got hitched in January last year, became proud parents to a baby boy on Monday. Earlier this year, Sameera was spotted with a baby bump, while she was returning back from her New Years’ getaway. Soon after, she had admitted that the baby was expected in the month of May but maintained a low profile through her pregnancy. While an announcement on little one’s arrival is yet to be made. Sameera’s sister Sushma Reddy spoke to a leading daily and said, “I can’t speak about it. Sameera herself will speak to you once she’s in a position to do so. Just give us threefour days.” Meanwhile, flashing back to the couple’s love

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Real players rally around sacked coach Ancelotti

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MADRID, MAy 26 (REuTERS): Some key players of Real Madrid have rallied around coach Carlo Ancelotti after the Italian was made the scapegoat for a season without major trophies and sacked on Monday. Top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo had already signalled his support for Ancelotti on Saturday, the Portugal forward saying he hoped to work with him again next season. President Florentino Perez decided, however, that "a new impetus" was needed and fired Ancelotti two years into a three-year contract. The decision, taken just a year after Ancelotti guided Real to their historic 10th European Cup triumph, prompted several important figures in the dressing room to show their appreciation for the coach on Twitter. Germany midfielder Toni Kroos added: "Thank you boss. It was a pleasure to work with you. I wish you all the best for the future." Colombian international James Rodriguez also thanked Ancelotti, saying he had "learned a great deal in a short time" from the 55-year-old. Perez, who has worked his way through nine coaches in two six-year stints at the helm of the world's richest club by income, said he did not mind the players advertising their affection for Ancelotti. Real's two captains, Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos, though have not made any comments yet. Perez said the club would reveal the identity of Real's new coach next week, with local media reporting Napoli's Spanish coach Rafa Benitez is the front runner. Ancelotti has said he plans to take a year out and will also have surgery in Vancouver, Canada to correct a neck condition that was causing tingling in his hands.

Easy start for Nadal at French Open Naga Blues ‘meet & greet’ on May 30 DIMAPuR, MAy 26 (MExN): Chelsea India Supporters Club – Nagaland Chapter also known as Naga Blues is organising a picnic cum friendly football match between Naga Blues Kohima and Naga Blues Dimapur on May 30 at Jakhama Local Ground at 11 AM. Hosted by the Naga Blues Kohima, the event will also be a time to “meet and greet” fellow members of Naga Blues. In this regard, CISC Nagaland has made a call to all the fans of Chelsea football club to partake in the event. Naga Blues is the official supporters club of Chelsea Football Club in Nagaland and is affiliated to Chelsea India Supporters Club – a gold tier supporters club which in turn is affiliated to the English Football Club in London. More information on the event can be found on the Naga Blues Facebook page.

(LEFT) Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki returns in the first round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Italy's Karin Knapp at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris. (RIGHT) Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates winning the first round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Quentin Halys of France at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Tuesday, May 26. (AP Photos)

PARIS, MAy 26 (AP): On his return to center court, nine-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal enjoyed a quiet Tuesday afternoon. Facing 18-year-old French wild-card entry Quentin Halys, the Spaniard was never really tested, progressing to the second round with a 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 win over his 296th-ranked opponent. Nadal, who lost his only match on the Parisian dirt when he was taken out by Robin Soderling in the fourth round in 2009, extended his impressive record at Roland Garros to 67-1. Although he dropped his serve once in the opening set, Nadal stayed in control until the final point. There were many question marks surrounding Nadal's form ahead of the tournament after he dropped to seventh in the rankings following a labori-

ous start to the season. He entered the tournament with five losses on clay, the first time he's had more than three in a year since dropping six back in 2003 as a teenager. His victory over Halys is unlikely to give him much indication about his current level, but at least it was a smooth start to the tournament. Because of his low seeding, Nadal could face top-ranked Novak Djokovic as soon as the quarterfinals this year. Carrying a 22-match winning streak into the tournament where he chases the only Grand Slam title missing from his collection, the Serb was up against Jarkko Nieminen later on center court. In women's play, Caroline Wozniacki made a strong start, too, against a far more dangerous opponent. The former top-ranked player from Denmark stopped Karin

Knapp's good run on clay this season with a 6-3, 6-0 win to reach the second round. Knapp arrived in Paris on the back of her second career title at the Nuremberg Open last week and with an 8-2 record on clay. But she was no match for the fifth-seeded Wozniacki, who made it to the quarterfinals at Roland Garros five years ago. After a very tight start in which they played four games in more than 30 minutes, Wozniacki limited her mistakes to nine unforced errors. "It was really close in the beginning, a lot of deuces and advantages. She obviously is playing really well," Wozniacki said. "So for me it was a tough first round, but nothing unusual from my other draws this year. I was ready for it and just kind of excited. I knew the longer we played the better for me, so I didn't mind at all."

Also advancing was two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, who struggled during three sets in her tupsy-turvy match with 80th-ranked Marina Erakovic before securing a 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 win. "It was very difficult today. It was quite a long match, a big fight," she said. "Sometimes I couldn't win my serve. But that's how it is in the first round of Grand Slams. I'm just glad I'm still in and still playing." In the men's draw, seventh-seeded David Ferrer clinched his 300th career match-win on his favorite surface with a 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 victory over 94th-ranked Lukas Lacko, and 2014 U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic breezed past Robin Haase 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 to win his first Grand Slam match this year. Cilic is playing in his first major of the year after missing the Australian Open because of a shoulder injury.

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