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9 hours ago
- Politics
Myanmar's military government enacts a tough new electoral law ahead of year-end vote
BANGKOK -- BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar's military government has enacted a new electoral law that imposes punishments of up to the death penalty for anyone who opposes or disrupts the elections it has promised to hold at the end of this year. The new law was published Wednesday in the state-run Myanma Alinn newspaper. It comes as the country continues to suffer from the turmoil that followed the army's seizure of power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021, which triggered widespread popular opposition. The military sought to justify its seizure of power by claiming massive fraud took place in the 2020 election, though independent observers did not find major irregularities. After peaceful pro-democracy demonstrations were put down with lethal force, many opponents of military rule took up arms. Large parts of Myanmar are now embroiled in conflict. The ruling military had said after its takeover that an election was its primary goal but repeatedly pushed back the date. The plan for a general election is widely seen as an attempt to normalize the military's seizure of power through the ballot box and deliver a result that ensures that the generals retain control. The new law, signed by Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, the head of the military government, says anyone who orates, speaks, organizes, incites, protests or distributes letters to disrupt any part of the electoral process shall be punished with three to 10 years imprisonment, as well as a fine. It also says that anyone who threatens, obstructs, abuses or severely hurts any personnel of the election commission, candidates or voters could be sentenced to three years to life in prison. It says whoever destroys or damages any equipment or materials used in elections, including ballot papers, or any related building or structure, could get five years to life in prison. 'If the action results in the death of a person, each person involved shall be sentenced to death,' the law says. Security committees will be formed to monitor the activities of internal and international organizations that may threaten security during the election period, it says. Critics have said the military-planned election will be neither free nor fair because there is no free media and most of the leaders of Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party have been arrested. The country's current security situation also poses a serious challenge to holding elections, with the military believed to control less than half the country. However, the military-appointed state election commission said in June that it would hold the elections in 267 of the total 330 townships, depending on the security situation. The National Unity Government, Myanmar's main opposition organization, and the powerful ethnic armed groups that have been fighting the central government for greater autonomy have said they would try to prevent the election. Padoh Saw Taw Nee, spokesperson for the Karen National Union, the main ethnic Karen fighting force battling Myanmar's army in the southeast, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the new law showed the military is tenacious in trying to hold the 'illegal and sham' election. 'We will continue with our own methods and plans regarding that election matter,' he said.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Cops catch resident using spy camera in Puri temple
Bhubaneswar: Puri police on Tuesday launched an investigation after a local was found capturing footage of deities inside the Jagannath Temple, using a spy camera. Use of mobile phones and cameras on the premises of the 12th century shrine is strictly prohibited. Some police personnel first spotted Abhijit Kar using his mobile phone during early morning 'Mangala Alati' ritual. Upon verification, they found footage of the shrine's interior on his phone. Following this, Kar was taken to Singhadwar police station for interrogation, where he admitted to recording footage through a spy camera concealed within the frame of his spectacles. Police removed the recorded content from his mobile phone and released him after securing a written undertaking. Temple servitors criticised the police's lenient approach. "On March 15, police authorities arrested a West Bengal tourist for photographing the deities with a spy camera. However, no action was taken in this case. These incidents occur frequently. We require stringent legislation to address the issue," said servitor Shyama Mahapatra, adding, "The latest incident reflects poor security checking at the temple entrance as the suspect's mobile phone could not be detected by cops. " The Bengal tourist had faced charges under BNS for deliberately committing acts that hurt religious sentiments. He was also booked under Section 30 A (4) (C) of Shree Jagannath Temple Act, which bars cameras in the temple. The Temple Act stipulates up to two months of imprisonment and a Rs 1,000 penalty for violations.
Hypebeast
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Porsche Teases Arthur Kar Collaboration for Carrera GT's 25th Anniversary
Summary Porscheis teasing a new collaboration withArthur Kar, the Paris-based founder ofL'Art de L'Automobile, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the legendaryCarrera GT. While full details remain under wraps, Porsche has confirmed that Kar will serve as Creative Director for a limited-edition capsule collection launching in September 2025. Inspired by the raw power and design of the V10 supercar, the collection promises to fuse Porsche's motorsport heritage with Kar's signature streetwear aesthetic. This marks the latest chapter in a creative partnership that began in 2021 with thecustom-built 968 L'Artand continued with a Tokyo-inspired capsule in 2023. 'Since it launched, the Carrera GT has always been my favorite car,' Kar shared. 'It's not just a machine—it's a totem of innovation, design and pure emotion.' While no products have been revealed yet, Porsche and Kar are positioning the project as a celebration of automotive culture through fashion. Stefan Buescher, CEO of Porsche Lifestyle Group, praised Kar's ability to blend car culture with youth-driven style, noting that his vision 'inspires both car and fashion enthusiasts.' For now, fans will have to wait and watch as Porsche and Kar gear up to unveil their tribute to one of the most iconic supercars of all time.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Time of India
Another female elephant ‘electrocuted' in state
Bhubaneswar: A nine-year-old female elephant was allegedly electrocuted in Dhenkanal district on Monday, marking the second such death in the state within 24 hours. The carcass was discovered on a private tick tree farm in Khajuriakata section under Hindol forest range. "Initial investigation suggests the elephant was electrocuted by a 240-volt wire," said Dhenkanal DFO Sumit Kar. The property owner has been detained for questioning. Forest officials conducted a post-mortem on Monday morning, with samples sent to the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) for detailed analysis. "While we await OUAT's confirmation on the exact cause of death, preliminary findings indicate electrocution," Kar told TOI. The electricity department has been informed about the incident and has filed a separate case under the Electricity Act. An 11-year-old female elephant was electrocuted in Naktideul area of Sambalpur district early on Sunday.
The Hindu
13-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Accessing Jarawa one of the oldest surviving hunter-gather tribes for census will not be tough: Experts
Conducting census among the six main indigenous tribes in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will not be tough as the Central Government has already made contact and are running several welfare measures for these tribes, said physician Ratan Chandra Kar, speaking exclusively to The Hindu. The Government has formally announced that the 16th Census of India will take place in two phases, with the reference dates set as March 1, 2027, for most of the country and October 1, 2026. This census will include the first nationwide caste enumeration since 1931. Dr. Kar who played an important role in providing healthcare to the Jarawa tribe of the Andaman Islands began his work with the tribes in 1998, combating a devastating measles outbreak in 1999 that threatened the tribe's existence. The Jarawas are one of the world's oldest surviving tribes and are mostly hunter-gatherers, living in nomadic bands of 40-50 individuals. 'Currently the population of the Jarawa tribe has grown from 260 to 647 which is good steady growth,'' he said. Explaining the population growth trajectory of the tribe he said that in the month of September 1998, Jarawas met the local population. 'At that time, their population was 260 and as of today, their population has increased to 647. This increase has been possible and achieved on account of the Central Government's successful attempt to establish meaningful contact with them, winning their trust and developing friendly relations,' he said. Dr. Kar added that the Government has been able to provide sustained, targeted, and proactive medical care as and when required and because of this 'we have successfully countered all such occurrences of new diseases/infections (measles, malaria, conjunctivitis, mumps, hepatitis, and others) without any significant mortality. The policy decision taken to provide proactive and preventive medical coverage without interfering in their own medicinal practices has led to this achievement of increase in population which currently stands at 647,' he explained, adding that this trust will ensure that officials get full access during the up-coming census activity. Tribes in Andaman and Nicobar Islands are the Great Andamanese, Onge, Jarawa, Sentinelese, Nicobarese, and Shompen. Speaking about the impact of Andaman Trunk Road (ATR) in terms of access and intrusion in the tribal settlement he said that the best chance of survival for the Jarawas is ``we leave them alone with minimal intervention''. 'The tribe doesn't suffer from any lifestyle disease including heart problems, diabetes, hypertension etc, deliveries are almost always normal and normal life span is up to 50 plus now. We only need to offer modern medical care as a supplement to their own system of natural medicine and immunity,' he said. Dr. Kar has suggested that the ATR while being the lifeline impacting few lakhs of people staying in South Andaman, Middle Andaman and North Andaman, brings Jarawas much closer to the local population. 'Regulating traffic movement through ATR will ensure that the balance of ensuring convenience of local population and keeping Jarawas at bay from local population. This is vital for their survival,' he added.
