April 16, 2019

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SC raps EC over hate speeches Is EC ‘toothless’?

SC to examine poll panel’s powers NEW DELHI, APR 15 (AGENCIES): Supreme Court on Monday gave the Election Commission of India (ECI) exactly 24 hours to explain its lawyer’s submissions in court that the poll body is largely “powerless” and “toothless” to act against religious and hate speeches by candidates during the 2019 Lok Sabha election campaigning.

During the hearing, Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi even threatened to have the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) in the courtroom within the next half hour if the court did not get clear answers to its questions on the poll body’s powers under the law against candidates who spew vitriol.

It then said that besides sending a notice, an advisory and a criminal case can be filed only against such a leader. The top court then decided to summon a representative of the EC at

Weather alert for Nagaland DIMAPUR, APR 15 (NPN): Moderate spell of rain and thundershowers accompanied with strong winds would occur over Dimapur, Kiphire, Kohima, Longleng, Mokokchung, Mon, Peren, Phek, Tuensang, Wokha and Zunheboto between April 14 to 16, 2019.

According to Skymet Weather report, on and off light to moderate rain and thundershowers with one or two heavy spells were expected to over Nagaland and other North East states till April 17, 2019. During this period, chances of lightning strike, wind storms and violent thundershowers cannot be ruled out over most parts of the region.

Thereafter, the intensity of these weather activities would reduce over most parts of the region. But still few isolated pockets may witness spell of light rain and thundershowers. Recently, wind storm has damaged many houses in southern parts of Nagaland.

In fact, during next 24 to 48 hours, similar weather activities are expected in some more parts of the region.

Thereafter, gradually as rains will start decreasing such weather activities will also reduce.

This is it!

“He’s again challenging you to a debate. I think he’s run out of issues.”

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10.30 a.m. on Tuesday to examine the contention that the poll panel has limited legal powers to deal with hate speeches of politicians during electioneering.

The court found that the ECI had issued notices for hate speeches and campaigning for votes on the basis of religion in only three cases so far in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

The three include Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and BSP supremo Mayawati.

The ECI, represented by advocate Amit Sharma, said Adityanath had been issued an advisory. Mayawati, the ECI said, had asked for votes in the name of religion.

“So what about Mayawati?

She was supposed to reply to you [the ECI] by April 12...

Today is April 15. She has not replied. What does the law permit you to do in such cases? Answer us... What will you do now? What are you empowered to do?”

Chief Justice Gogoi asked the ECI. “We will issue an advisory... We may file a complaint,” Sharma replied.

Sharma tried to reason, saying, “There is a procedure...

We have to give them time

to reply.”

“So you are basically saying you [the ECI] are toothless and powerless against hate speeches. The most you can do is send a notice to the offending candidate. If the candidate replies, send him or her an advisory. Despite this, if there is violation of Model Code of Conduct, you may then file a criminal complaint... That is all? Those are your powers under the law?” CJI asked Sharma.

Sharma concurred that was “no other power” with the ECI. “We [the ECI] cannot de-recognise or disqualify the person. This is the only power,” he submitted. Hearing this, the court decided to examine in detail the issue of the ECI’s powers to deal with hate and defamatory election speeches, and violations of the Model Code of Conduct. It ordered an ECI official to be personally present in the court on April 16.

Sharma tried to explain that the ECI had “standing instructions” to act against hate speeches and the violation of the Model Code.

“What do you mean by ‘standing instructions’?

You are duty-bound... In

certain matters like this, time is limited. You have to act promptly. Whether the outcome is good or bad, you have to get into it immediately,” Chief Justice Gogoi addressed the counsel.

The court was hearing a petition filed by a Non Resident Indian (NRI) Harpreet Mansukhani, highlighting the increase in hate and divisive speeches in the name of religion in the Lok Sabha elections of 2019.

The petition had called for strict action against political leaders and party representatives spreading hatred on religious and caste lines through the media, especially social media platforms.

EC swung into action after the court’s observations and “strongly condemned” the four leaders for their remarks and barred them from campaigning.

EC barred SP leader Azam Khan and Union minister Maneka Gandhi for 72 hours and 48 hours respectively for their controversial remarks. EC also barred UP chief minister Adityanath for 72 hours and BSP leader Mayawati for 48 hours for their religious comments.

3 killed as massive storm sweeps Manipur

(L) Strong storm sweeps through Imphal valley. (R) A house completely destroyed by the storm on Monday. (NP)

Correspondent

IMPHAL, APR 15: Powerful storm that swept across Manipur on Monday morning has claimed the lives of at least three women and injuring several others including students, official said. The powerful storm that lashed most part of the state, both hills and valley areas, also destroyed houses, school buildings and uprooted trees and electric poles.

In Churachandpur district, two women died after the house they were taking shelter was destroyed by powerful storm. The deceased women were identified Nemdom (74) and Chenkholhai (50), both from the K Salemjang village.

Another woman, running a tea stall, died after a big banyan tree fell down on her tea stall in Kakching district. The deceased identified as Yengkhom Nungsitombi aka Memcha (56) was alone in her stall at the time of ill-fated incident.

The deadly thunderstorm swept at a speed of 40km per hour, according a source in the state meteorological department.

Over 50 people mostly students were hospitalised at various hospitals after they suffered injuries. Around 20 students of two schools in Bishnupur district were rushed to hospitals in the district. Some of the critically injured students were shifted to hospitals in Imphal.

The entire state was without power for some hours after electric poles were uprooted at several places. The power supply resumed only in the afternoon at several places, particularly in Imphal.

As per reports from various districts, the most affected area being Bishnupur and Churachandpur district and parts of adjoining Kakching district.

Even though, the powerful storm swept across the twin capital districts, there was no report of human casualty and causing major damages to property.

State chief minister N Biren Singh, who paid a visit to widely affected Kwakta area of Bishnupur district

bordering Churachandpur district, expressed his shock and pain at the death of three women and assured relief as per government norms.

Talking to reporters at the spot, Singh, who is bound by Model Code of Conduct, said that he would direct the state chief secretary and other concerns to take up all possible relief measures as per government norms.

Meanwhile, Manipur CEO PK Singh has advised all the DEOs to take up all the relief works, if undertaken, through the official machinery. “No candidate or political functionary or political party should in any way be involved in relief works/ measures,” he advised.

ADB to assist Nagaland in preparing quality DPRs GoI extends CF with GPRN/NSCN, NSCN

State chief secretary Temjen Toy, AHoDs, HoDs and ADB officials holding meeting. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR, APR 15 (NPN): Officials from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are in Nagaland to assist and guide the state in preparation of project proposals for external assistance for Nagaland.

ADB team led by Country Director, Kenichi Yokoyama, held a meeting with the state government officials led by chief secretary of Nagaland, Temjen Toy, at Chief Secretary Conference Hall Monday.

According to an official bulletin, this visit

was part of the ADB’s programme for India’s North East paradise unexplored supporting infrastructure planning and implementation for North Eastern Region Project Readiness Financing (PRF) and Technical Assistance (TA).

In a power point presentation, senior project officer (urban) Ashok Srivastava stated that the infrastructure development in North East Region (NER) was critical to promote rapid, inclusive and sustainable growth.

He said that poor in-

frastructure and limited connectivity have acted as roadblocks hindering the socio-economic development of North East region.

On Project Readiness Financing (PRF) for the Region, Srivastava said the bank would assist the states to prepare quality DPRs and build readiness of the infrastructure projects mainly on infrastructure sectors such as roads, urban and power.

One PRF may support multiple sectors within one state or multiple states covering single/multiple sectors, he said, adding that all North East states could access to this except Arunachal Pradesh.

Key activities under PRF (1) include preparation of DPRs, feasibility studies for prioritized projects, detailed economic and financial analysis including financial and operational sustainability preparation of social & environmental safeguard plans, advisory

support for advancing land acquisition and resettlement, environment-related clearance and shifting of utilities. Incorporation of innovate mechanisms and elements in the projects, advance procurement action, including preparation of bid documents, tendering and bid evaluations.

Key activities under PRF (2) include assist project authorities to set up institutional processes, guidelines and decision making system for project management and implementation pilot testing of a project design to test its validity and to make necessary design adjustments ahead of implementation under any ensuing project, development of specific public-private partnerships (PPP) project under transaction advisory services, support for project start up activities where EAs have capacity constraints.

(R); inks fresh truce with NSCN/GPRN (K)

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NEW DELHI, APR 15 (NPN): Government of India on Monday extended the Cease-Fire (CF), which has been in operation, with GPRN/NSCN and the NSCN (Reformation) for another year, while a fresh pact for suspension of operations was signed with NSCN/GPRN (K) headed

by Khango Konyak, the Home Ministry said.

According to the Home ministry officials, Centre had decided to extend the Suspension of Operation with GPRN/NSCN headed

by M.B. Neaokpao Konyak and N. Kitovi Zhimomi and NSCN (R) for a further period of one year with effect from April 28, 2019 till April 27, 2020.

Both the agreements were signed on April 15, 2019 on behalf of the Cen(Cont’d on p-7) tre by MHA joint secretary

Satyendra Garg. GPRN/ NSCN supervisor Jack Jimomi signed on behalf of GPRN/NSCN and the signatories for NSCN (R) were supervisor Dr. Amento Chishi and secretary Toshi Longkumer.

I n a p r e s s n o t e, GPRN/NSCN through its MIP stated that after thorough deliberation, both the sides decided to uphold the agreed ceasefire ground rules in letter and in spirit.

MIP said that GPRN/ NSCN was also represented by its member secretary Hotoi Awomi and members-John Lotha and Chenmjeim Konyok.

Meanwhile, NSCN/ GPRN (K) also entered into a “fresh cease-fire agreement” with the Centre from Monday for a period of one year with effect from April 15, 2019, MHA stated.

The new cease-fire agreement and revised

cease-fire ground rules were signed by Centre’s representative- MHA joint secretary Satyendra Garg and NSCN/GPRN (K) representatives-supervisor Newell Naga and member Michael Yeptho.

It may be recalled that after the split of NSCN (K) in 2018, NSCN/GPRN (K) led by Khango Konyak expressed desire to restore the cease-fire.

On December 17, 2018, the group held an “informal meeting” with government of India in Delhi to chalk out the differences that had cropped up after abrogation of the cease-fire in March 2015.

The meeting was held following NSCN/GPRN (K) led by Khango on December 6, 2018 declared to revoke its decision of unilaterally abrogating the ceasefire agreement with the GoI.

Implement ILP panel recommendations: NTC FY19 oil import could peak under Modi DIMAPUR, APR 15 (NPN): Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) Monday urged the state government to implement the recommendations submitted by the committee constituted to study extending Inner Line Permit (ILP) regime throughout the state of Nagaland NTC through its media cell reiterated its earlier submissions for effective mechanism and strong system to enforce BEFR and Foreigner’s Acts.

In a statement, NTC urged the state government to take up immediate steps for administrative enumeration of indigenous population in Nagaland within the ambit of Nagaland Indigenous inhabitants, vide notification dated April 28, 1977.

It stressed that enumeration of indigenous

population was required to maintain real-time data and issue one-time indigenous certificates that could also create a basis for all succeeding generations of the indigenous people for registration.

This will enable proper identification of aboriginal communities and individual domiciles in the State, it pointed out.

Calling for adoption of standard operating procedures for identification of migrants and strict enforcement of Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR) Act, 1873 and other related Acts for effective operation, the council also suggested that electronic devices be used to monitor and track movement of permit holders with strict regulations to prevent its misuse and exploitation.

As Dimapur serves as

a depot from where the illegal immigrants are supplied to other districts and as it has not been brought under the purview of BEFR Act, the council called for adopting a strong mechanism to enforce and curb illegal influx in Dimapur area with immediate effect.

It further suggested setting up necessary check points with proper infrastructure in all entry points with tourist and transitfriendly mechanism to regulate movement of migrants without causing “undue inconveniences”.

Further, in order to maintain consistency, the council urged the state government to set up a permanent cell under the home department to supervise and monitor the whole system and provide necessary trainings to personnel of enforcement agencies.

NEW DELHI, APR 15 (IANS): A late surge in oil prices is expected to increase India’s oil import bill to its five-year high. As per estimates, India could close 2018-19 with crude import bill shooting to $115 billion, a growth of 30 per cent over 2017-18’s $88 billion.

The latest estimates are based on increase in global crude oil prices from the second half of March, when prices reached a new high in 2019. Crude is hovering around $70 a barrel on the back of extended production cuts from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and Russia, and expectation of demand pick-up.

“The latest estimates suggest we could touch or cross $115 billion in oil imports in FY19. This is the highest level of imports in the five years of the Prime (Cont’d on p-7) Minister Narendra Modi-

“The dedicated cell should maintain link with all land registration authorities, license authorities and departments issuing permits/cards for various trade and commerce to bring all such documents, licenses and permits/cards within the ambit of Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act like the Nagaland Land and Revenue Act, 1978, Nagaland Indigenous inhabitants notification dated April 28, 1977 and other existing protective provisions in the State,” the council advised.

Meanwhile, NTC appreciated the government for constituting the committee headed by Abhishek Singh (IAS) that had worked tirelessly and submitted its report containing recommendations in the early part of this year.

led NDA government. The Modi government started with an import bill of $112.74 billion in FY15.

This, however, went down in subsequent years as the global oil prices crashed,” said an official source.

However, contradicting apprehensions, the Oil Ministry’s Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) in its latest assessment has made a conservative estimate of import bill growing by 27 per cent from $88 billion in 2017-18 to $112 billion in 2018-19.

Interestingly, PPAC’s estimates are based on the Indian basket of crude oil price at $57.77 a barrel and exchange rate at Rs 70.73 against the dollar. This estimate has long been breached with price of Indian basket of crude hovering at $70 a barrel. On the rupee front, however, there is some relief as the currency gained a bit

in March after running over Rs 70-71 to a dollar for most of January and February.

The oil import bill at over $115 billion will take it closer to FY13 and FY14 levels, when international oil prices had skyrocketed and hovered around $100 a barrel for most of the year.

This will push the FY19 crude import bill to the highest in five years of the Modi government, and very close to the UPA II level when the prices had breached all records to touch $140 a barrel.

If crude price rises $1 per barrel, the net import bill will increase by Rs 3,029 crore. And if exchange rate rises by Re 1 to a dollar, the net import bill will increase by Rs 2,473 crore.

The PPAC estimate is for January-March 2019. The Indian basket of crude oil averaged $56.43 a barrel in FY18.

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Lokayukta awareness program held All current Vigilance department cases now under Lokayukta

The Lokayukta awareness program in progress in Dimapur on April 15. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: A Lokayukta awareness program was held on April 15 in the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner Dimapur.

According to DIPR, Lokayukta of Nagaland, Justice Uma Nath Singh highlighted fundamentals of the Lokayukta Act and also spoke on provisions for filing complaints under it.

He said that com-

plaints can be entertained under Lokayukta under certain guidelines and provisions. Justice Singh also urged all the members to take effective measures in order to combat corruption.

IGP and director, Lokayukta, I. Meyi Onen, in his key note address said that the special feature of Nagaland Lokayukta Act 2017 was that prosecution

sanction will no longer be with the State government as far as Lokayukta cases are concerned. With the implementation of the Lokayukta Act, all cases under investigation by the erstwhile Vigilance department is now inherited by the Lokayukta.

The Lokayukta has been empowered under section 26 of the Act to issue the prosecution sanction,

he further added. Onen also maintained that the ushering in of Lokayukta should in no way dilute the Directorate of Investigation’s legal authority or operational effectiveness as far as criminal investigation of cases referred to them by Lokayukta is concerned.

Citing corruption and mal-administration as being two maladies affecting efficiency of administration, Meyi said that he felt Lokayukta will act as a powerful preventive influence to ensure speedy and impartial decisions in matters affecting citizens at large.

UPA Lokayukta, Mayanglima, was of the view that people participation was important to bring down corruption and to make the commissioning of Lokayukta effective.

The program chaired

by DC Dimapur was attended by HODs, administrative officers, NGOs, law students and others.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2019

More condemn assault on minor girl

DIMAPUR: Following reports on April 13 of an assault on a 13-year old minor girl by a government servant and his wife in Kohima, more organizations have come out in condemnation of the incident.

The victim was reportedly working as a domestic helper with the couple.

KSUD, KNSKD and KUD: Konyak Student’s Union Dimapur (KSUD), Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong Dimapur Unit (KNSKD) and Konyak Union Dimapur (KUD) have strongly condemned the assault on a 13 year old girl by a government servant and his wife.

A condemnation note issued by KSUD president Wangwan Konyak and general secretary, Konang Konyak stated that this kind of inhuman acts cannot be tolerated anymore in a civilized society.

The three unions also urged the law enforcing authority to punish the

culprits as per the law and appealed to all concerned citizens to not involve in such kinds of acts in the future.

AASU: Aboi Area Students Union (AASU) h a s ve h e m e n t ly c o n demned the assault on a 13 year old minor girl by a couple.

In a condemnation note, AASU president, Mankhat Kaihi described the incident as an inhuman and uncivilized act committed by the individual and his wife, although he was an educated government officer, which, AASU said, was beyond tolerance.

AASU also voiced resentment against such acts that imperil, and infringe upon, peace and tranquillity.

Aboi Area Students Union further urged and appealed to the law enforcing agency to deliver befitting punishment against the culprit.

news in Brief DIKSHA to be launched in Nagaland on April 16: The Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) will be launched in Nagaland from State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Kohima on April 16, 11 am. DIKSHA is an IT platform for quality intervention for teachers and teacher educators. It will aid teachers in creating and using innovative tech-based solutions in their classrooms.

WCSU elects new team of office bearers: Wokha Circle Students’ Union (WCSU) elected its new team of office bearers for 2019-2020 on March 30. The new team is led by C. Longshithung Lotha as president (9774234283), Jonjibemo Tsopoe as general secretary (9077392419) & Chijamo E.Tungoe as finance secretary (9612446132).

DDMA Kohima meeting on April 22: The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Kohima quarterly meeting will be held on April 22 after the DPDB Meeting (10 am) at DPDB Conference Hall, Kohima. The main agenda for the meeting is to update the District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP) for Kohima district. The DC has directed all concerned departments to come prepared with any valuable data or input to be incorporated into the plan. All members have been requested to attend the meeting in person without delegating other officers. (DIPR) DPDB Peren meeting on April 17: The monthly DPDB meeting for Peren district will be held on April 17, 11 am at the DC’s Conference Hall New Complex, Peren. All members have been informed to attend the meeting without fail. (DIPR)

164 NAGA TA renovates literature and storytelling Jakhama village water tank

NSU Kolkata elects office bearers NSA plenary talk on folk

The newly elected office bearers of Naga Students’ Union Kolkata and others in Kolkata on April 14.

KOHIMA: The Naga Students’ Union (NSU) Kolkata held its 53rd Parting Social & Election on April 14 at Shakespeare Sarani Road, Kolkata.

A press release from NSUK stated that office bearers were elected for the tenure 2019 – 2020.

Senior commandant, Central Industrial Security Force, Zhoponeyi Zuo

graced the occasion as guest speaker for the evening.

Dinenli Kath was elected as the union’s president, Melongsunep Longkumer as vice president, Vike C Nyuwi as general secretary, along with six others. The election commissioners were Keyie Ndang and Noklem Konyak.

The union has requested parents and relatives of students looking for admissions in the city to contact the union for proper verification and consultation. Students in and around Kolkata looking for assistance may contact the president at phone number +91-7044324514 and the general secretary at +91-8413839451.

DIMAPUR: Naga Scholars Association (NSA) organized a plenary talk on “Reviving folk literature and storytelling”, at School of International Studies (SIS), JNU, New Delhi on April 13.

A press release by NSA president, Dr. Zuchamo Yanthan stated that the first speaker, Dr. Walunir, associate professor, Amity University, spoke on “Trends and Issues in Folklife, Folklore and Folkloristics”. He posed the question whether “retrieving” folklore does justice or damage a living corpus of life and knowledge. He also stated that folkloristics needs to find ethical means to be relevant in the changing world.

The 2nd speaker Dr. Theyiesinuo Keditsu, assistant professor of Kohima College, presented “In our own Imagery: Indigenising Poetry in English through Folklore”. He rued that Nagas were still trapped in the “colonized mindset”, due to which they write about their past by using modern

Governor mourns Lt. Col. Dina Nath Chauhan

DIMAPUR: Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya has mourned the demise of Lieutenant Col. Dina Nath Chauhan, who passed away on April 11 in Jakhama.

A condolence note from Public Relations Officer (PRO) to Governor conveyed a message addressed to his son, Lt Gen (Retd) Shokin Chauhan, in which Governor Acharya

terminologies about which their forefathers would have no idea.

The 3rd speaker, Kaikho Ashuni, producer, Electronic Media Production Centre, IGNOU. Ashuni in her presentation on “Storytelling in the age of Digital Media” opined that writing alone cannot do justice to indigenous folklore and culture. She added that the digitally literate should use digital media to further the process of storytelling and not stay confined to written oral history alone.

The session was followed by discussions and feedbacks from participants and some reflections from the chairperson professor Nandini Sahu on the importance of folk literature and storytelling.

The rapporteurs were Solomon Zingkhai, Sachoiba Inkah and Lung Nathan. Earlier, a welcome address was delivered by NSA president, Dr. Zuchamo Yanthan and vote of thanks by Akhum David Longkumer.

Colonel KK Misra, Lieutenant Colonel Philips Stanley John, with Jakhama functionaries and others on April 13.

DIMAPUR: A water tank for villagers to have access to clean water was inaugurated by Commanding Officer, Colonel KK Misra,164 NAGA TA, Jakhama on April 13.

A press release from Jakhama Village Coun-

cil chairman, Dr. Nolesel Zhotso stated that the water tank was renovated by the 164 NAGA TA. The water tank will provide clean drinking water to 400 households in two colonies of Jakha town, Jakhama.

The function was at-

tended by Second-In-Command of NAGA TA Lt. Col. Stanley John, chairman of Jakhama Village Council (JVC), Jakhama village GBs,vice chairman of Town Council and president of the Jakhama Students’ Union.

HSY Tuensang organizes career guidance seminar

ecpressed his heartfelt condolences to all members of the bereaved family and prayed to the Almighty to grant strength and solace to bear the DIMAPUR: Hakushang Sector Youth (HSY) Tuensang irreparable loss. organized a career guidance seminar on April 13 at Hakushang Sector Community Hall with PGT GHSS Thangjam Tuensang, O. Akhum and M/S General Tuensang, Pangsha Chingmak as resource persons.

A press release from HSY Tuensang president, K. Limiwi Sangtam and general secretary, B. Kundang stated that O. Akhum, in his address said that youth should set life goals because without goals, people perish. Then, to achieve such goals, one needs support oneself with interest, a good attitude, aptitude and with integrity, he added. Akhum also encouraged the youth to set a “Smart” goal -- specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound.

Pa ng sha C hing m a k, speaking on career, dwelt on foundation and planning one’s own career and some examinations that could be cracked to build a career such as the UPSC, NPSC, NDA and JEE. He also encouraged dropout students to employ themselves Participants and resource person of the Tsithrongse Baptist Church Fathers’ Camp held from April 12 to 14. after learning from vocational DIMAPUR: Tsithrongse and the resource person was unsung, unappreciated and depends on the self and not courses.

Baptist Church (TBC) or- IEF missionary Chujang un-noticed but they are on someone else, since God The program was chaired ganized a three-day Fa- Ao. among the most valuable has given free will when He by HSY Tuensang, executive thers’ Camp, at Life Spring Chujang challenged assets of society. He added created man in His own secretary, Muthong; invocaCorner under the theme “A the campers speaking on the that the father is the key image. He further said “To tion was offered by assistant Fathers equality of being topic “The role of Father in person in a family for he live a life whether to choose finance secretary, Y. Naro; a with Christ” from April 12 a contemporary World”, oversees the most important right or wrong is within welcome note was delivered to 14.

“Family management” and organization in the world ourselves.” by president, K Limiwi; the A press release from “The responsibility of a -- the family. Chujang also TBC has thanked the vote of thanks was proposed TBC, secretary Yankhumpi Father”. The speaker also added that to transform campers, resource person by Haulim; and the closing Sangtam stated that 57 encouraged the campers a person’s life or to battle and participants for making prayer was said by fellowship campers attended the camp stating a good Father is between losing or winning the camp a success. secretary, Amen.

Tsithrongse Baptist Church conduct Fathers’ Camp

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Kuda Village Youth members distributing food supplies and drinking water to affected victims of a fire that broke out at SP colony, Kuda C Khel, Dimapur on Monday morning. (Kuda Village Youth)

Nagaland DGP TJ Longkumer along with IGP (Range) Sonia Singh held a Welfare Activities meeting at Chumukedima Police Complex with resident officers including Camp Commander DIG Aotemsu, on April 15. Decisions were taken to improve the Police Referral Hospital, to establish a Substance Abuse Detox Center and Creches for Mahilas in PHQ and other units and to organize the Police Sports and Duty Meet in November. (Nagaland Police) K Y M C

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the Lok Sabha election 2019 be a hung house?  Yes.  No.  Can’t Say.

WEATHER FORECAST April 16

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sunshine; hot, humid

38 24

Hazy sunshine; very warm

32 18

Aizawl

Guwahati Partly sunny; a thunderstorm 32 20 Imphal

Hazy sunshine

32 17

Itanagar Some sun, a shower or t-storm 28 18 Shillong Some sun, a shower or t-storm 26 14 Kohima

Some sun, a shower or t-storm 25 15

Dimapur Hazy sun, a t-storm; warm Mkg

34 20

Some sun, a shower or t-storm 25 15

Tuensang Partly sunny; a thunderstorm 18 12 Wokha

Some sun, t-storm; humid

25 18

Zunheboto Partly sunny; a thunderstorm 23 13

Members of CAN Youth and Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church with Moa Sangtam after the training program on paper bag making conducted at DSBC on April 15.

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, APR 15 (NPN): Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church (DSBC) was declared a plastic free zone on April 15 in an attempt to stop the use of plastic products in the Church premises.

The declaration was made

by Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) administrator, Moa Sangtam at a one-day training program

on paper bag making conducted at DSBC, Anwar Hussain road, near NST, Dimapur.

The program was organised by DMC, in collaboration with CAN Youth and Women Ministry.

During the declaration, Moa Sangtam stated that DSBC was the first Church which has declared itself a Plastic Free Zone and he encouraged other Churches

to follow suit. He also spoke about the hazards plastics pose to the environment and daily life and challenged the gathering to avoid using plastic bags.

Sangtam also stated that within a month or two, plastic bags will be strictly banned and he requested the public to cooperate with the DMC to make Dimapur a better and cleaner place to live in.

AR organize ESM rallies in four districts

MYO bans hunting, fishing and jungle burning

KOHIMA: Mengujuma Youth Organization (MYO) has informed the general public that it has banned hunting, fishing, jungle burning and collection of forest products within its jurisdiction (Mengujuma village area). A press release issued by MYO assistant general secretary, Ropfiisilie Seyie, stated that defaulters would be penalized a sum of Rs. 5,000.

It added that the MYO has also elected a new team of office bearers for the tenure 2019-2021 led by Viralhou Sechii as president, Kekuolhoubei Mor as general secretary, Meguo Seyie as vice president, along with three others.

Assam Rifles officers and attendees of the Ex-Servicemen rally in Noklak, one of four ESM rallies organized on April 15.

DIMAPUR: Assam Rifles battalions of Wokha, Shamator, Medziphema and Kiphire, under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North), organized Ex-Servicemen (ESM) rallies on April 15 in Wokha, Noklak, Medziphema and Kiphire, respectively.

Assam Rifles, in a press release, stated that the rallies were organized

NSF appoints election bodies

DIMAPUR: The NSF executive council has issued a notification with information about the appointment of an Election Monitoring Committee (EMC) and Election Commission (EC) for the 28th NSF general conference for elections of office bearers, 2019-2021 tenure.

A press release from NSF general secretary, Imtiyapang Imsong stated that the election monitoring

committee will be headed by Kelhuoneizo Yhome as convenor, and Daniel Tep and Komu Sha as members. The election commission will be headed by Mutsikhoyo Yhobu as convenor, and Eshuwo Krelo and Jungithung Yanthan as members.

Henceforth the committee and commission are empowered to implement all election related matters and enforce the election code of conduct.

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with an aim to connect with the ESM and also to inquire if they were facing any pension and welfare related issues.

Various concerns related to their pension and allowances were noted for rectification. The ESM were also informed about the Combined Rally being organised for ESM of

Army and Assam Rifles in Kohima for all districts of Nagaland on April 30.

In Wokha and Noklak the attendance was one Veer Nari, 12 ladies, 55 ESM and 23 veterans. In Kiphire and Medziphema the attendance was one Army Veteran, four Veer Naris and 37 ESM with dependents.

CAN Youth chief functionary, Jenpu Rongmei also delivered a short message during the declaration program, where he stated that CAN Youth has been organizing paper bag making training programs since 2015.

According to Jenpu, people are very keen to keep themselves as clean as possible, but unless they minimise or strictly ban plastic use, this cleanliness can never be achieved. He further encouraged the gathering to spread the message of plastics and the problems it causes.

T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired CAN Youth secretary, Kivitoli K Sema and the invocation was earlier offered by associate pastor, Women, DSBC, Khetoni Shikhu.

DSBC, senior pastor, Rev. S. Vitoshe Swu delivered short words of gratitude, where he thanked and acknowledged the DMC and CAN Youth for the program.

The benediction to close the program was said

by DSBC associate pastor, Children, Vishiho.

KJT organizes Progress and Advancement seminar

Rev. Dr Toshi Langu with members of Kohima Japukongtsür Telongjem after the seminar held on April 13 in Kohima.

DIMAPUR: A one-day seminar, under the theme “Progress & Advancement’’ was organised by Kohima Japukongtsür Telongjem (KJT) on April 13 at Jubilee Memorial Centre, Lerie Colony, Kohima.

A press release by KJT stated that resource person for the seminar, Rev. Dr Toshi Langu, said real

progress and advancement in the life of a person begins with self discovery.

“It means becoming aware of whom we truly are in terms of our abilities, capacities, potentials, talents, character and purpose in life,” said Rev Langu.

He also stated that self discovery empowers a person to confidently move forward and face

challenges in life.

Altogether 110 members of the Kohima Japukong Telongjem attended the seminar which consisted of two sessions and a discussion.

The program was chaired by KJT president, Chubasenla and Ayangla Aier and the invocation was said by KJT treasurer, W. Amongla.

DBHSS Kohima organizes Flower Show DIMAPUR: Don Bosco Higher Secondary School (DBHSS) Kohima organized its annual flower show on April 13 at the school auditorium, with proprietor of Naro Ki and partner at North Bengal Floritech Siliguri, Watila Longkumer as the special guest who inaugurated the event.

A press release from DBHSS Kohima stated that the special guest, in her message, said that students must work hard to achieve dreams they are passionate about with consistency and hard work.

The annual extravaganza was organized to keep children close to nature and foster aesthetics which, the press release added, has become urgently important as the world is losing natural areas and species in cataclysmic proportions. Students from

class 3 to 12, in traditional attires, participated in the display of a variety of flowers and their arrangements.

D. Atso Chase entertained the gathering with the traditional GEI-Ü presentation and Viwenuo Viviana Suohu of class 10 spoke on the miracles of ecology.

Local florists were invited as judges for nine categories namely, fresh cutting flower and dry flower arrangements, potted flowers, potted evergreen, cactus, succulents, bonsai, orchids and fruits carving.

Certificates and mementos were given to winners of different categories of the annual flower show.

Participants from 26 colleges, 14 hostels and university halls, institutions, schools and students from Delhi-NCR participated in

Watila Longkumer preparing to inaugurate the DBHSS Kohima annual flower show on April 13.

the event.

Around 7000 people, including the children and senior citizens, enjoyed the floral displays and fete.

Popular stalls included

educational exhibits on the Bio-diversity parks of Delhi; forest conservation: productivity and livelihood, as well as herbal and medicinal plants.

MYTO reaffirms resolutions

DIMAPUR: Medziphema Town Youth Organisation (MTYO) held a general meeting on April 14 at CYO Hall, Medziphema Town, attended by youths from all wards and colonies.

MYTO general secretary, Mhasilevi Kuotsu, and information secretary Kevisetso Rino, in a press release reported that meeting reaffirmed that the organization will abide by its

earlier resolutions. Citing a resolution passed earlier in September 2006, MTYO reaffirmed its decision to not let illigal immigrants reside in the jurisdiction of Medziphema Town. It further resolved that no outsider will be allowed to interfere or mediate in internal affairs of youth that pertain to Medziphema Town.

The MTYO will also continue to check liquor

outlets, drug peddlers, etc. in accordance to its rules and regulations and also, sternly deal with anyone who create disturbances under the influence of intoxicants.

Besides discussing many other matters, views and opinions were also shared in an open discussion of agendas during the meeting. The general secretary concluded the session requesting youth

officials of different wards to communicate necessary information and implement the resolutions.

T h e m e e t i n g wa s presided over by MTYO president, Asazo Talie.

The house also acknowledged the contribution of well-wishers who helped the youth throughout the years in different ways, and decided to organize another get-together of all the youth someday.

Health Mela conducted at Salomi village AR lecture on rain harvesting

The Health Mela medical team along with villagers during the health mela held on April 13 in Salomi.

DIMAPUR: District Health Society (DHS) Kiphire, under the aegis of directorate of Health & Family Welfare (NHM) Nagaland, organized a health mela at Salomi village on April 13.

A press release from CMO office, district media officer Atsali Thongtsar stated that the community K Y M C

was mobilized through Churches, VHCs, village council, and ASHAs, one week ahead of the health mela.

In the mela, a total of 324 OPD cases were registered, and 130 blood smears were examined and 10 sputum tests were collected. None of the samples returned positive

for examined diseases. A total of 58 patients were registered for eye screening, out of which four cataract and 30 refractive errors and seven cases with allergic conjunctives and one patient with VIT deficiency cases, were detected.

A total of 85 dental extractions and root stump were conducted. Screening of

diabetes, hypertension and other routine immunization, ANC/ PNC were also carried out.

DMO and BEE conducted IPC sessions on various RCH programs through focus group discussions and one to one communication.

Posters were pasted on the community hall and public places and IEC materials were distributed both in the local dialect and English.

The prog ram was chaired by Limawati DPM; a welcome address was said by deputy CMO Dr. Tinurenla Anichari; and the invocation was said

by Rev Pumba. A short speech was delivered by K. Korakumong VCC. DTO Dr, Hedungkiebe gave health talks. The medical team was headed by deputy CMO, SMO, DTO, MOs of various health units, along with all programmers under CMO establishments.

DIMAPUR: Phek Battalion (22 Assam Rifles) organized a lecture on “Rain water harvesting” at Akhen on April 15 with an aim to spread awareness on various techniques of rain water harvesting and methods of storing it.

According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), the locals were given firsthand demonstrations of the facility available at As-

sam Rifles camp Akhen.

40 residents from Akhen attended the lecture & demonstration.

The battalion also conducted a lecture at Ziphu to spread awareness on various schemes available under the Central and State governments to enable the local residents to reap maximum benefits from them. 25 residents attended the lecture.

Seemanta Chetana Mancha Purvottor Nagaland held its foundation day program on April 13 at Gorkha Panchayat Hall Kohima. (Thsapikyu Ayonger) K Y M C

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Confident of win in at least 12 Assam seats: Sonowal New Delhi, Apr 15 (Agencies): Reiterating the BJP’s commitment to take everyone along and protect the interests of indigenous people of the Northeast, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the saffron camp’s target of winning 21 of the total 24 seats in the region was a possible feat. As far as Assam was concerned, BJP candidates would win from at least 12 seats, or may be 14, a confident Sonowal said.

Regarding massive protests against the Citizenship Amendment Bill and if that could have an effect on polling, Sonowal said, “The last panchayat election in Assam had proved that the people’s mandate was in the BJP’s favour. People believe that if the BJP comes to power, their identity would be protected. We have taken up the implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord (which provides constitutional and administrative safeguards for the cultural, linguistic, social identity of Assamese people) on a priority. A high-level committee has been formed to work on the bill.” “By updating the Na-

Repolling in Meghalaya held peacefully Correspondent

Shillong, Apr 15: Repolling in Konarchar polling booth in the by-poll to Meghalaya’s Selsella Assembly constituency went off peacefully on Monday, an election official said. The re-poll was necessitated as the electorate of this polling booth cast their votes in the EVM meant for the Tura Lok Sabha seat poll instead of Assembly by-poll during polling on April 11.

Chief Electoral Officer Frederick Roy Kharkongor said the poll percentage for the Lok Sabha was recorded at 93.40 per cent while 93.12 percent for the by-election.

Konarchar polling station has a total of 712 voters.

Selsella constituency is part of the Tura parliamentary seat in the Garo Hills area in western Meghalaya. The by-election was necessitated by the death of sitting Congress legislator Clement Marak on October 8, 2018.

Marak’s widow June Eliana R. Marak is contesting the bypoll on the Congress ticket against the ruling National People’s Party Ferlin C.A. Sangma, the United Democratic Party’s Sayeedullah Nongrum and the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Adorsho Sangma.

Sarbananda Sonowal (File)

tional Register of Citizens (NRC), we are checking the total number of illegal immigrants in Assam. The process will be completed

by July-end,” he said.

Slamming the Congress for not doing anything for Assam and only bringing in corrupt practices, he said, “Senior party leaders, including Tarun Gogoi and former prime minister Manmohan Singh, have represented the state at the national level, but did nothing for it, unlike Prime Minister Narendra Modi who has ensured speedy development of the region.”

In fact, the grand old party had started updating the NRC, but left it midway. It was only after

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Tripura BJP LS candidate threatens police officer Agartala, Apr 15 (Agencies): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the Tripura West Lok Sabha seat, Pratima Bhowmik was at the helm of affairs in rampant violence and rigging during polling on April 11.

According to Northeast Now, a shocking video released by Tripura Infoway revealed how the BJP parliamentary constituency threatened a senior police officer with dire consequences when the police tried to prevent violence and rigging by BJP hooligans.

The BJP candidate was seen in the video footage issuing murder threats to additional superintendent of police (Urban) Kiran Kumar of Tripura Police.

In the video released

by Tripura Infoway, it was clearly heard, Bhowmik saying ‘Tereko hum abhi maar dalenge’ (I will kill you right now).

The exclusive report also claimed that Bhowmik has been openly threatening high level police officials from DGP to SPs with death threats, kidnapping of their family members and children if they do not cooperate with her drag smuggling racket.

The report alleged that Bhowmik runs a drug smuggling empire in Tripura under the patronage of the Biplab Deb government.

The report further alleged that Bowmik and state chief minister Deb jointly organized mass rigging in the first phase polling on April 11 last also unleashing brutal attack against all opposition leaders and workers.

The video that Tripura Infoway has in its possession claimed to be shot at 3 am in the wee hours of April 12 where the BJP candidate threatened additional superintendent of police (Urban) Kiran Kumar of Tripura Police at Chanmari area on the outskirts of Agartala.

Kumar was reported to be doing his duty to stop organized violence and looting by some criminals at the behest of Bhowmik.

Allegations of widespread crimes including murders are against the BJP leader who is contesting the Lok Sabha elections this time. The report further alleged that the after Biplab Deb assumed office of the chief minister, Bhowmik’s massive drug smuggling empire has grown manifold within this one year.

Manipur’s human rights activists propose Truth Commission Imphal, Apr 15 (IANS): Is it time for Manipur to establish a Truth Commission to look into its infamous extrajudicial killings and other serious human rights violations? A group of human rights activists and academics who met at Manipur University here last week said ‘yes, also proposing other solutions.

The stakeholders, who met during a day-long consultation on Application of Transitional Justice Framework for the Families of Victims of Extrajudicial Execution in Manipur here, discussed the pressing needs of families affected by these killings over the past few decades, a statement by the organisers said. The event was organised by Manipur

University, Human Rights Alert, Extrajudicial Execution Victim Families Association, Manipur (EEVFAM) and O.P. Jindal Global University.

The discussants also highlighted the immediate need for the establishment of a Truth Commission, payment of compensation to victims, strengthening the justice institutions including the State Human Rights institutions. Expediting criminal cases lodged against the perpetrators and ensuring accountability and uphold rule of law, were also some of the measures proposed.

The Acting Chairperson of Manipur Human Rights Commission, Khaidem Mani, encouraged the families of victims left

out from the CBI/SIT investigation to petition the State under section 357A of Criminal Procedure Code for compensation and to approach MHRC if they failed to get a remedy.

As per the statement, he also expressed his Commission’s willingness to function as the Truth Commission if such a mandate is granted by the apex court or the state government.

Participating in the consultation, the Manipur Human Rights Commission, the Manipur State Commission for Women and the Manipur State Commission for Protection of Child Rights assured the support of their respective institutions in seeking justice for the victims.

People celebrate Rongali Bihu by performing a traditional Bihu dance near the banks of Brahmaputra River, in Tezpur, Monday. (PTI)

Rival BJP, Cong candidates dance Parties use ‘Poila Baisakh’ Minor boy kills three in Tripura together to Bihu tunes in Assam to connect with people New Delhi, Apr 15 (Agencies): At a time when reports of Azam Khan – the Samajwadi Party candidate for Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur Lok Sabha constituency – allegedly making an offensive remark on Jaya Prada, his opponent from the BJP, are doing the rounds, a video of two rival candidates in Assam’s Guwahati Lok Sabha constituency dancing together to a Bihu tune is being shared widely on social media.

According to The Wire, the clip is of Congress’s Bobbeeta Sharma and Queen Ojha from the BJP. Several people from the state appreciated the gesture on Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp, terming it ‘good political culture’ of the state.

Though BJP’s Bijoya Chakraborty has won the Guwahati Lok Sabha seat thrice since 1999, it is for the first time that two women are challenging each other in a straight fight between the Congress and the BJP. The Asom Gana Parishad, as per its pre-poll alliance with the BJP, has left ten of the state’s 14 seats for the saffron party and the prestigious Guwahati seat

PM Modi ‘planned’ Pulwama attack, says ex-Mizoram Gov New Delhi, Apr 15 (Agencies): For mer Gover nor of Mizoram and Congress leader Aziz Qureshi has claimed that the ghastly terror attack in Pulwama that claimed the lives of 40 CRPF personnel was “planned” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ANI reported.

“This was done with planning (Pulwama attack), but people understand everything. If PM Modi wants to anoint himself by sacrificing the lives of 42 jawans then people will not let that happen. (Plan karke aapne ye karwaya taki apko mauka mile, lekin janta samajhti hai. Agar Modi ji chahein ki 42 jawanon ki hatya karke, unki chitaon ki raakh se apna rajtilak kar lein, janta nahi karne degi),” he said.

Qureshi further said that the BJP has failed to name its candidate against Congress leader Digvijaya Singh from Bhopal Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh as they

the BJP took over that it is finally nearing completion, he said.

The chief minister said the Prime Minister’s effort had made the land boundary agreement between India and Bangladesh possible and ensured riverine development and border fencing.

Now, the Israeli technology of remote fencing was also being introduced, he added. “We talk of development, protection and coordination and people have experienced that,” Sonowal said, adding senior cabinet ministers visit the region on a regular basis and schemes are being implemented on a timely basis.

While the Congress had looted Assam and only made speeches on poverty alleviation, the BJP had actually removed poverty, he added. When asked about rifts in the BJP-led North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) over the bill, he said, “We have clarified that we will take every ally into confidence and reach a consensus before taking any step. Our party is committed to protect the interests of indigenous people of the northeast.”

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Aziz Qureshi (File)

are afraid of losing. “BJP leaders are afraid of losing against Singh and now they are finding it difficult to field a candidate from Bhopal.”

He also claimed that Congress will win more than 20 out of 27 seats in Madhya Pradesh.

Accusing BJP MPs and MLAs of increasing unemployment in the state, Qureshi said: “The impotent BJP leaders have no right to seek votes from people in Madhya Pradesh. They have shut down the factories, following which unemployment has increased.”

is among them.

Upamanyu Hazarika, a Supreme Court senior lawyer and convener of the anti-immigrant platform, Prabajan Virodhi Manch, is another candidate trying to attract the majority Assamese khilonjia (indigenous) votes in these elections.

Even though two more phases of electioneering are to take place in the state, amid the seven-day-long celebrations of Rongali Bihu that marks the Assamese New Year starting from April 13, a wide part of the state is in a festive mood. In a subtle manner, both the Congress and the BJP candidates are trying to interact with voters at such sites.

The Latasil grounds of Guwahati city is the oldest venue for Bihu dance and celebrations. On April 14, Bobbeeta Sharma, accompanied by the former chief minister and Congress strongman Tar un Gogoi landed up there to take part in the festivity.

So did the BJP candidate, Queen Ojha. Together, they joined the public to groove to Bihu steps in tune with folk songs.

Sharma told reporters that Assam has had “an

interesting culture where social life is more important.”

“It is a public place and we are here to meet and greet people,” she said.

An octogenarian, Gogoi, who also displayed his dancing skills to the assembled crowd, said, “Despite election campaigns, people cutting across political lines are here, enjoying Bihu. We are criticising each other in poll rallies. It should always be like this.”

In 2017, the then newly-elected chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal was seen taking blessings from Gogoi at Latasil. Sonowal later tweeted saying, “It is our tradition to take blessings from our elders from the occasion of Bohag Bihu. With former chief minister Tarun Gogoi sir at Latasil.”

BJP’s Ojha too told reporters, “Through song and dance, we enjoyed with people and I also wanted people to see what I am as a real person, not politician.”

It was barely two weeks ago that Ojha had landed in a controversy for allegedly submitting a false certificate of her educational qualification in support of her nomination for the polls.

Hello Kaka Sanchobeni, Wishing you a very happy birthday..A cute baby girl like you is a gift on earth. Your sweetness brings sunshine after a turbulent storm.

Your laughter makes everyone smile.

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Dear Nourhe, Happy belated birthday.. may the good Lord bless you abundantly and wish you all the love , joy and happiness of which you deserved and may you live a rich long life filled with joy , wealth and health.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

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Agartala, Apr 15 (IANS): Before campaigning for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections ends on Tuesday, some candidates from Tripura East constituency used the ‘Poila Baisakh’ (Bengali New Year) on Monday to reach out to the electorate personally.

Tripura Congress President Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Burman, Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) candidate Jitendra Chowdhury and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nominee Rebati Tripura interacted with the people on Monday too.

The constituency, reserved for tribals, goes to the polls in the second phase on Thursday and the campaigning will end on 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Tribal leader Rebati Tripura, accompanied by the others, carried out a door-to-door campaign and exchanged new year’s greetings with the voters.

Academician-turned-

politician Rebati said: “I am a new entrant. So I have no time to relax. I am using my time to expand my relationship with the people.”

Deb Burman, a royal scion, told IANS: “Exchanging greetings and campaigning for the elections are going together. This is the best way to maintain social life and personal relationship.”

Sitting Lok Sabha member and CPI-M candidate for the Tripura East seat, Jitendra Chowdhury, campaigned in the mountainous Jampui areas, adjoining Mizoram.

“There is a very little time left. So we do not waste our time. Sharing good wishes and campaigning are going on together,” Chowdhury told IANS over phone from northern Tripura. Pragya Deb Burman of Congress said she was busy in exchanging greetings with the people while her brother and state party chief Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Burman was campaigning in the constituency.

Agartala, Apr 15 (IANS): A young tribal boy killed three people including a woman and injured another in northern Tripura after a brief altercation late on Sunday night, police said on Monday. “After some quarrel, a minor tribal boy killed three tribals with an axe at Paiseram Karbari Para village under Manikpur police station late on Sunday night,” Dhalai district police chief Sudipta Das told IANS. He said that the accused, now in police custody, might be a juvenile and that’s why they are not disclosing his details. The victims are Henabati Tripura, 45, Kenachan Chakma, 68, Subal Kanti Chakma, 45 while Priyalal Chakma was injured and admitted to a hospital.

The opposition Congress, however, accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of masterminding the incident to vitiate the atmosphere during the Lok Sabha elections.

“Days before the second phase of elections in the Tripura East Lok Sabha constituency on Thursday, the BJP has staged this incident as the murderer is a BJP activist,” Congress Vice-President Tapas Dey told the media.

DECLARATION

This is a rejoinder against the publication in Nagaland Post dated 0703-2016 on the usage of Clan title between Yepthomi and Mongzaru by the descendent of Ilithong/ Yangzithong.

That I Shri. G. Muvase disprove/nullify the usage of my name in the declaration that was made on 5th March 2016 at Tokiye Town Zunheboto District.

That I Shri. G. Muvase hereby declare that I belong to Mongzaru Clan as I am a descendent of Ilitong Mongzaru and not Yepthomi Clan as published.

G. Muvase Mongzaru Yagzitong Village

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The office of the Phenshünyu Lowjvü Students' Union take immense pleasure to congratulate Mr Tenyebinlo Himb, (Vice President, RSU, President, DRSU) for being elected as the Education & Statistical Secretary of Dimapur Naga Students' Union as the representative of Rengma Naga.

We are proud of his achievement and believe that his exceptional leadership skills would take the Union further into excellence. The Union further wishes him prosperity and success in his future endeavours.

Peter Lorin President, PLSU

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MOKOKCHUNG, NAGALAND

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Chief Judicial Magistrate Civil Judge Senior Division Kiphire : Nagaland

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FELICITATION

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JM/KPE/REGD. NO. : 181 Date : 1/4/2019

Dated 12.03.19

PUBLIC NOTICE

Whereas Smti. Lanuchila wife of Late Balie Angami has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act, 1925, in order to claim family pension against her husband Late UBC Balie Angami.

Therefore, public are hereby invited to file claims/objection if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. If no objection is received within the stipulated period, Succession Certificate shall be issued on her name.

Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung, Nagaland MKC-164

AFFIDAVIT 1. I, No. 163596P, Rank. HAV, Name. Karna Bahadur Thapa, residing at Purana Bazaar, Dimapur : Nagaland do hereby solemnly declare and affirm as under :2. That I am presently serving at 16 Assam Rifles, C/o. 99 APO bearing No. 163596P, Rank. HAV, Name. Karna Bahadur Thapa.

3. That name of my wife/spouse (under mentioned) has been wrongly recorded in my service book and the same has been corrected as follows.

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Old Name

Present Name

Relation

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NARMAYA THAPA

MAYA THAPA

Wife

4. That this affidavit is made to declare as a piece of evidence for all purpose.

5. That the statement made in paragraphs 1 to 4 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing false has been stated.

Deponent Solemnly affirm and swear before me on this the 11th day of October 2018.

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Divine Revelation Program Dated – 26th to 28th April, 2019 Venue – Khuochiezie (Kohima Local Ground) Time – Morning 10:00 AM & Evening 4:00 PM Theme – “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.” (Psalms 126:5) I. Speakers : 1. Rev. Dr. Imchayanger, Mission Director, NCRC 2. Rev. Zotuo Kiewhuo, Sr, Pastor, Koinonia Baptist Church & Principal, Kohima Bible College.

3. Rev. Dr. Bathkupar Dunai, Sr. Pastor, Now Generation Outreach Revival Assembly, Shillong.

II. Chairmen : 1. Pastor Yangulie Sanchu 2. Mr. Atou Thapo 3. Pastor Vezokho Vero III. Choir : 1. Gariphema NCRC Youth 2. Chesezu CRC Youth 3. Khezhakeno CRC Youth NB : 1. Twelve Prayer Warriors from various churches will come together and pray for this Convention 2. Invocation – Pastor Vineitha Nakhro, Pastor Khrievolhou Shijo, Rev. Zhowheyi Nyekha, Rev. Khrotso Mero & Rev. Viwelie Khezhie 3. The Nagaland Prayer Convention will be hosted through the freewill contributions from the Church members of NCRC P.R. Hill, Kohima, Nagaland. (Nagaland Prayer Centre) 4. Nagas from every tribe should come and pray for the Naga people as a whole.

5. Representatives from all National worker groups working for the cause of Nagas should come together and pray for peace and tranquility in our land.

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Contempt plea: SC asks Rahul to respond

New Delhi, Apr 15 (PTI): The Supreme Court Monday directed Congress president Rahul Gandhi to give an explanation by April 22 for “incorrectly” attributing his ‘Chowkidar Narendra Modi chor hai’ remarks to its verdict in the Rafale case and said it will consider a criminal contempt petition filed against the opposition leader.

The court gave the direction on the petition filed by BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi in which she has accused Gandhi of attributing some observations to the apex court which was not in the April 10 Rafale judgement on admissibility of certain ‘leaked’ documents as evidence. Stating that it will consider the criminal contempt petition, the court made it clear that the remarks made by Gandhi in public have been “incorrectly attributed” to the court. Posting the matter for further hearing on April 23, the court also said politicians should not attribute any findings or views to the court in their speeches.

Reacting to the direction, the Congress said it will provide an explanation to the Supreme Court while the BJP asserted that the top court has exposed Gandhi’s “lie”.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley accused Gandhi of “manufacturing” a court order for political propaganda and asserted that the ‘right to free speech’ is not ‘right to falsehood’. BJP chief

Rahul Gandhi (File) Amit Shah also attacked Gandhi for “lying” over the court order on the fighter jet purchase deal.

“The Supreme Court heard the (Rafale) case on a preliminary technical objection. The Supreme Court passed its judgement, and Rahul baba started saying the Supreme Court had rebuked the government on the Rafale issue. In reality, no such thing happened,” Shah said during an election rally in Gujarat.

Lekhi, a sitting Lok Sabha MP from New Delhi constituency, had moved the court, alleging that Gandhi attributed his personal remarks to the top court and tried to create a prejudice.

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Lekhi, told the court that a gross case of contempt was committed by Gandhi.

Rohatgi said Gandhi had come out in the public to make a remark that the “Supreme Court in its judgement said “Chowkidar Narendra Modi chor hain”.

The bench said, “You were right to the extent we

never said what has been brought in the petition. We will seek clarification”.

The Congress president had on April 10 claimed that the apex court has made it “clear” that Prime Minister Narendra Modi “committed a theft”.

He had made the comments while interacting with reporters in Amethi after filing his nomination papers where he is contesting against BJP leader and union minister Smriti Irani.

The apex court, which last December cleared the Modi government of allegations of irregularities over the Rafale deal with France, on April 10 said it will hear a review petition on the basis of some ‘leaked’ documents, referred to by the petitioners who have demanded a probe. It dismissed the government’s preliminary objections claiming “privilege” over them.

After the court decision, Gandhi had said, “I am happy and I have been saying so for months that India’s PM has given the Air Force’s money to (industrialist) Anil Ambani, and the SC has accepted it. The SC is going to investigate it.”

After hearing Lekhi’s petition, the top court gave a categorical clarification that in its Rafale judgement there was no occasion for it to make a mention of the alleged contemptuous observation that “Chowkidar Narendra Modi chor hai” as has been attributed to it

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Guj farmers protest; slams Modi’s crop insurance scheme New Delhi, Apr 15 (agencies): With Gujarat all set to go to polls on April 23, the failure of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, could spell out doom for Bharatiya Janata Party in the state, with farmers up in arms against the state government.

In the past two weeks, thousands of farmers have staged protests across the state over non payment of their claims. The problem has been particularly acute in Saurashtra and the North Gujarat region, which is currently witnessing a severe drought. The drought has spread across the areas of Surendranagar, Rajkot, Morbi, Junagadh, Porbandar, Jamnagar, among others where protesting farmers have organised rallies and submitted memorandum to the authorities.

Speaking to NewsClick, Arun Mehta of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) in Gujarat said, “There are over 3,500 farmers who are still awaiting compensation and are struggling to make ends meet. The farmers paid a premium of over 25%, however, now in the time of dire need, they are getting no returns. This is a total hand in glove approach, where the insurance firms are milking profits at the cost of the livelihoods of the farmers.

To us the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana is not a scheme but a scandal.”

The non payment of crop insurance is likely to emerge as a major election issue, when one looks at the total numbers of farmers seeking payments across

the state, which reportedly run in millions.

In 2016, private insurance companies collected Rs. 2,360 crore as premium for the entire state against which only claims worth Rs. 954 crore were settled.

However, farmers on the ground believe that private companies have not even approved 20% of the total claims submitted by the farmers in the region, perpetuating their suffering and minting profits.

Mehta added, “The crop insurance premium burden is shared 49% each by the State and the Centre, while the remaining 2% is to be borne by the farmers.” The companies have bailed out on farmers, who are the most vulnerable at the moment, coming from scarcity hit areas.

Prime Minister Modi’s most ambitious project, PMFBY, launched in 2016, was oriented towards providing crop insurance to farmers, that is, if the crop fails due to some non-preventable reason, such as weather calamity etc., then the farmers will be compensated for this loss.

But instead of coming up with a robust government-led compensation mechanism, the Modi government has turned the loss of farmers into a profit making enterprise, rife with delayed compensation, widespread complaints of delays in claim settlement and receipt of payment have been reported right from the first season when PMFBY was implemented. Delays of as long as three to four months were common.

Manohar Joshi seeks EC probe into circulation of fake letter in his name New Delhi, Apr 15 (PTI): Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi has sought an inquiry by the Election Commission into a fake letter being circulated in his name on social media and critical of the party’s leadership and Lok Sabha poll prospects.

The fake letter, addressed to another party veteran L K Advani, has been in circulation for last few days.

Demanding an investigation by the poll panel, Joshi has written to Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora that he has not written any such letter.

“My friends in media called me up and told me

Murli Manohar Joshi (File) that since yesterday a letter addressed by me to L K Advani Ji has been circulated on social media. I have read the contents of it and I am attaching them with this letter. I have not sent any such letter to Advani Ji. Kindly, immediately look into the matter and find the source

of the letter, through which it came to social media,” Joshi said.

Both Joshi and Adavani, who are among the founders of the party, had won last Lok Sabha elections in 2014 from Kanpur and Gandhinagar, respectively, but they have not got the party tickets to fight polls this time.

Joshi, the party’s third president, had said after being denied ticket from Kanpur that the BJP general secretary (organisation), Ram Lal, a Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) appointee, had conveyed him the party leadership’s decision that he should not be contesting the polls.

Cong taking help from RSS: Mamata Beldanga/Bhagwangola (WB), Apr 15 (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Monday accused Congress of taking help from RSS to win elections and urged to the people to defeat the “deadly” combine of the Congress, BJP and the Left.

The Trinamool Congress supremo recalled former president Pranab Mukherjee’s participation in an event of the RSS in its headquarters in Nagpur in 2018 and alleged that the organisation is campaigning for his son, Congress candidate Abhijit Mukherjee. “Don’t force me to open the Pandora’s box. The entire gameplan of the Congress will be exposed,” she told an election rally at Beldanga in Muslimdominated Murshidabad district.

“Baharampore Congress candidate Adhir Chowdhury’s tactics to win election with the help of the Left and BJP will not be successful this time ... People should not to vote for such a party with a dubious character,” Banerjee. TMC candidate for Baharampore Apurba Sarkar (David), who is contesting against Chowdhury, had defected from the Congress and joined her

party. “RSS is campaigning for Abhijit Mukherjee at Jangipur and Adhir Chowdhury at Baharampore, while the CPI(M) has already sold out to BJP,” Banerjee alleged.

“This tactics of the Congress-Left-BJP combine will be given a fitting reply by the people of Bengal. The Trinamool Congress will win all 42 seats in West Bengal by defeating this deadly combine,” she claimed.

Addressing another rally at Bhagwangola in the same district, Banerjee hit out at BJP for trying to gain political mileage by playing the religion card.

“The BJP is trying to divide the people in the name of religion. They are using it as a tool to divide the masses in Bengal ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. The culture of Bengal never supports the politics of violence,” she said.

The TMC supremo also cautioned people against RSS alleged bid to bribe the voters. Referring to BJP’s stand on implementing NRC in the country, Banerjee said she would not allow it in West Bengal.

“We are confident that we will foil this misadventure in the state,” she said.

Sub-sonic cruise missile ‘Nirbhay’ successfully test-fired

Balasore (Odisha), Apr 15 (PTI): India Monday successfully test-fired its first indigenously designed and developed long-range sub-sonic cruise missile ‘Nirbhay’ from a test range in Odisha.

The state-of-theart missile, which can be deployed from multiple platforms, was test-fired at 11.44 am from launch complex-3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chan-

dipur near here, sources in the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said.

It is the sixth development flight trial with an objective to prove the repeatability of boost phase and cruise phase using waypoint navigation at very low altitudes, the Defence Ministry said.

“The missile took off vertically, turning horizontally into desired direction,

booster separated, wing deployed, engine started and cruised all the intended waypoints. The missile demonstrated its sea skimming capability to cruise at very low altitudes,” the ministry said.

The entire flight was fully tracked by a chain of Electro Optical Tracking Systems, Radars and Ground Telemetry Systems deployed all along the sea coast.

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Shashi Tharoor (File) dent happened when Tharoor, sitting in the weighing scale, was waiting to see the ‘deeparadhana’ (aarti) being performed at the sanctum sanctorum,” Sivakumar later told reporters.

The iron panel of the weighing scale came down and hit his head,” Sivakumar added.

Tharoor was given first aid at the government general hospital here and then taken to the Trivandrum Medical College for detailed examination, party sources said. Television channels showed the former union minister getting into a car with a bandaged head and waving to onlookers wearing a blood-stained kurta.

A Medical College source told PTI that Tharoor is “keeping well” and his condition is “stable”.

“He is under observation.. he has no other serious health issues. But due to the flow of visitors, he has been shifted to ICU now from the observation ward,” the official said adding that the MP has to undergo a repeat scan.

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According to party sources, Tharoor, who is aiming for a hat-trick from Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency, sustained injuries on his head, which required six stitches.

The 63-year old MP also suffered a minor leg injury in the incident which occurred at a Devi temple here.

‘Thulabharam’ is a Hindu ritual in which a person is weighed against a commodity such as flowers, grains, fruits and similar articles in temples and the equal value or quantity is offered as donation.

Monday being the Malayalam new year day (‘Vishu’), Tharoor performed the ritual by offering sugar equal to his weight in the morning before embarking on his poll campaign.

He was accompanied by his family members and party leaders and workers, including MLA, V S Sivakumar.

While he was sitting on one of the pans of the weighing scale, the hook came off and its iron panel fell on his head, the party sources added.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 129 Dimapur, TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2019

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lections in India are turning out to be bitterly fought with vitriolic campaign speeches, tons of black money and manipulation of media which throw a big challenge for the Election Commission of India which has to enforce the Model Code of Conduct. The MCC came into effect when elections were announced on March 10,2019 and will remain in force till after May 19 when the last phase of polling. So far, the total value of cash, liquor, gold and other contraband seized during the ongoing electioneering is to the tune of around Rs.2500 crore. There has also been increasing number of complaints of violation of MCC in campaign speeches by politicians. Cases of blatant hate speeches by politicians are also on a steady rise despite the fact that all politicians are not ignorant about what constitutes violation of MCC. The credibility of ECI has come under scrutiny with people pointing out several instances of violations of Model Code of Conduct especially involving NDA functionaries. It may be recalled that a group of retired civil servants on April 8 wrote to President Ram Nath Kovind, expressing deep anguish about the erosion of people’s confidence in the credibility and the fairness of the Election Commission of India (ECI). They appealed to the President to ensure that the conduct of the constitutional body is independent, fair and impartial.

The civil servants cited example of the launch of the NaMo TV being broadcast across DTH platforms, terming the response of the poll body “lethargic”.

The letter mentions the instance when the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had termed the Indian Army “Modi ji ki Sena”. Yogi Adityanath continued with his communally divisive remark about ‘ Ali(Muslim)- Bajrang Bali(Hindu) during campaign.

In response, Mayawati had asked Muslims to vote for SP-BSP alliance. The EC has failed to exhibit fair and bold action in responding to violation of MCC. The Supreme Court had on April 8 issued notice to the Election Commission on a PIL seeking “strict action” against political parties for religion and caste-based remarks made by their spokespersons during the Lok Sabha polls. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi had asked the poll panel to respond to the petition by Sharjah-based NRI Yoga teacher Harpreet Mansukhani. This direction came after the EC counsel said the poll panel was “toothless” and “powerless” against hate/religious election speeches by candidates and political party leaders in violation of Model Code of Conduct. A senior advocate Sanjay Hegde, representing the petitioner, however, pointed out that the EC has ample powers under Article 324 of the Constitution to deal with hate speeches. The EC has to give a better excuse than expressing helplessness since it must first respond to complaints with a greater application of being free, fair and fearless. What complainants want is clear directions from the EC and not whether it has any power or not. If violators of MCC commit offence for the second time, then the EC should ban them from campaigning for the rest of the election. Those candidates who violated MCC in previous elections and who continued to do so in the subsequent elections should be barred from contesting. The EC should not be defensive about its powers but wrest the initiative to ensure that elections remain free and fair.

DailyDevotion The Failure To Pay Close Attention The high places were not removed from Israel.

Nevertheless the heart of Asa was loyal all his days.

—2 Chronicles 15:17 Asa was not completely obedient in the outward, visible areas of his life. He was obedient in what he considered the most important areas, but he was not entirely right. Beware of ever thinking, “Oh, that thing in my life doesn’t matter much.” The fact that it doesn’t matter much to you may mean that it matters a great deal to God. Nothing should be considered a trivial matter by a child of God. How much longer are we going to prevent God from teaching us even one thing? But He keeps trying to teach us and He never loses patience.

You say, “I know I am right with God”— yet the “high places” still remain in your life. There is still an area of disobedience. Do you protest that your heart is right with God, and yet there is something in your life He causes you to doubt? Whenever God causes a doubt about something, stop it immediately, no matter what it may be. Nothing in our lives is a mere insignificant detail to God. Are there some things regarding your physical or intellectual life to which you have been paying no attention at all? If so, you may think you are all correct in the important areas, but you are careless— you are failing to concentrate or to focus properly. You no more need a day off from spiritual concentration on matters in your life than your heart needs a day off from beating. As you cannot take a day off morally and remain moral, neither can you take a day off spiritually and remain spiritual. God wants you to be entirely His, and it requires paying close attention to keep yourself fit. It also takes a tremendous amount of time. Yet some of us expect to rise above all of our problems, going from one mountaintop experience to another, with only a few minutes’ effort.

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Human behavior flows from three main sources: desire, emotion, and knowledge. ~ Plato

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here are no pests, no weeds, in nature.

There are beings who get in the way of humans growing food, or destroying the habitat in order to take up residence and make service centres for these human populations. Billions of insects are killed by pesticides alone for this purpose.

Human beings have used insects as medicine in different human cultures throughout the world, but very little research was done to convert local use into proven, standardized medicine. Entomotherapy is a branch of science that uses insects for medicine.

The rise of antibiotic resistant infections has forced pharmaceutical research into looking for new resources. Many insects, used in alternative medicine, are now being tested for mainstream medical products. FDA, for instance, recently approved the flu vaccine, Flublok, which is derived from cells taken from the ovaries of the fall armyworm moth.

One insect alone, the honey bee, provides honey, pollen, royal jelly, propolis and an anti-inflammatory peptide melittin. Honey is applied to skin to treat scar tissue, rashes and burns, and as an eye poultice, for digestive problems and as a general health restorative.

It is taken hot to treat colds, coughs, laryngitis, tuberculosis, throat infections and lung diseases.

Apitoxin (honey bee venom) is applied through direct stings to relieve ar thritis, rheumatism, polyneuritis and asthma.

Propolis, used by bees as a hive insulator and sealant, is said to have antibiotic, anaesthetic, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Royal jelly is used to treat anaemia, ulcers, arteriosclerosis and hypertension.

Bee pollen is eaten as a health restorative.

Over a thousand protein families have been identified in the saliva of blood-feeding insects; these may provide useful drugs such as anticoagulants, vasodilators, antihistamines and anaesthetics.

Here are some lesser known insects who are used in human medicine : 1. The University of Miami is researching the use of the venom of the South American Devil Tree Ant in rheumatoid arthritis. Half the patients were injected with venom extract. The other half with placebos. Those who received the venom derivative showed dramatic reduction in the number and intensity of inflamed joints, and marked increases in their freedom of motion.

Patients who received the placebo showed no improvement. A U.S. patent is pending on the chemical.

Many native healers use ants. Black Mountain Ant extracts dilate blood vessels that supply the penis. The venom of the Red Harvester Ant was used to cure rheumatism, arthritis and poliomyelitis. The South American tree ant, Pseudomyrmex sp., commonly called as the Samsum Ant’s venom can reduce inflammation, inhibit tumour growth and treat liver ailments.

Even 3,000 years ago the mandibles of soldier ants were used as stitches.

The ant was agitated, and when it opened its jaws , it was placed around the wound to be stitched and the mouth allowed to close.

The ant’s body was then pinched away, leaving the

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It might be too late head holding the wound together.

2. Several African cultures use poultices made from ground grasshoppers as pain relievers for migraines. Neurologists hypothesize that grasshopper toxins stimulate the human central nervous system, and dilate blood vessels, increasing circulation. Powdered, sun-dried, grasshopper is turned into a tea for the treatment of asthma and hepatitis.

3. Across Southeast Asia, healers have capitalized on blister beetles’ healing powers since ancient times. Also known as “Spanish Fly,” the beetles represent humankind’s first remedy for erectile dysfunction. Blister beetle secretions reduce burning pain sensations commonly associated with urinary tract infections, insect bites, kidney problems, and burns.

Blister beetles secrete cantharidin, which is effective in treating severe viral infections, because it prevents viral cell reproduction, and may be useful in treatment of cancerous tumours resistant to radiation and chemotherapy. A number of research papers have been published confirming that cantharidin has multiple effects on cancer cells.

4. Emerging science suggests that silkworm extracts may have benefits, as dietary supplements, for

patients with heart disease and circulatory disorders.

Preliminary studies indicate they reduce serum cholesterol, and dissolve vascular plaque. Boiled silkworm pupae have been used

by Chinese medicine to treat apoplexy, bronchitis, convulsions and frequent urination. A bacteria that lives in the digestive system of silkworms contains a substance known as serrapeptase. This substance appears to offer pain relief for people with back injuries.

There are studies underway to see if they can also help with sports injuries.

5. Traditional Asian practitioners use centipedes to treat tetanus, seizures, and convulsions. Centipedes are dried, ground into a paste, and applied topically to sores and carbuncles.

6. Ayurveda uses termites, and their mounds, for ulcers, rheumatic diseases, anaemia, and pain.

In Africa Termites are used in asthma, bronchitis, influenza, whooping cough.

7. Spider silk is an ideal material to use in skin grafts, or ligament implants, because it is one of the strongest known natural fibres, and triggers little immune response. Spider silk may also be used to make fine sutures for stitching nerves, or eyes, to heal with little scarring.

8. The Jatropha Leaf Miner, a moth who feeds

on the Jatropha plant, is an example of an insect considered a pest who has medicinal value. The larvae of the insect are harvested, boiled, and mashed into a paste which is administered topically and is said to induce lactation, reduce fever, and soothe gastrointestinal tracts.

9. In southwestern Nigeria, an infected foot is treated by smearing and rubbing mashed mole crickets on it.

10. Locusts are eaten in post childbirth anaemia, lung diseases, asthma and chronic cough.

11. The May Beetle is used as a remedy for anaemia and rheumatism. The Peanut Beetle for asthma, arthritis, tuberculosis and the Palm Beetle for earache.

12. Cicadas are crushed and applied to migraine headaches and ear infection.

13. The Red Velvet Mite is eaten in urogenital disorders, and paralysis.

14. A mass of boiled Mealybugs was ingested to alleviate the affects of poisonous mushrooms and other fungi, or diarrhoea, and to clean the teeth and in the treatment of caries.

15. In the heads of cockroaches are chemical compounds that can kill Escherichia coli (E. Coli) and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), two harmful bacteria that are resistant to most drugs.

It was discovered that tissues, taken from the brains and nervous system of the insects, killed off over 90% of MRSA infections and E. coli.

16. Scientists from the Institute for Biomedical Research, Barcelona, have carried out successful in vitro tests, using

wasp venom, to kill cancer cells. Wasp venom contains Polybia MPI (from venom of the wasp Polybiapaulista), which shows anti tumour activity and kills only cancer cells, leaving the healthy cells around it.

17. Studies on caterpillar venom show that cecropins, which are a group of peptides isolated from the caterpillar blood of the Giant Silk Moth Hyalophoracecropia, have anti-microbial activity, and have been used as a potent anti-cancer agent against a variety of tumour cell lines. Cecropins are active against several mammalian lymphomas and leukaemia, and may offer novel strategies for the treatment of bladder cancer.

18. In 1993 Margatoxin was synthesized from the venom of the Central American bark scorpion.

Patented by Merck, it has the potential to prevent bypass graft failure. Scorpion venom extract has been shown to be able to detect and spotlight cancer cells, under a special light used during surgery.

All these insects are being killed in the millions everyday as pests. Unless we take action to protect and develop our environment sustainably, and get rid of pesticides/herbicides and poisons that kill them and us, the window of chance for the discovery of new medicinal agents will be closed forever. One day we will find that the millions of insects we have killed, through pest control, could have saved our lives.

By then it might be too late for them and us. To join the animal welfare movement contact gandhim@nic.in, www.peopleforanimalsindia.org

Post-mortem Resist fear, preserve freedom, stay human Plight of domestic workers in Nagaland

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omestic workers are not con- employment of minimum wages act, Fear is not a characteristic sidered as workers by the state they are not recognized by the state of democracy; no human mainly due to their unorganized government as workers. Though, the should live in fear.

Farida Nabourema, a nature of work, though the employers state government has registered domesTogolese activist, on TED and employees’ relationship is widely tic workers under the trade union act; Talks, notes four features established. Hence the concern is on what about the other benefits, where is that identifies the potenti- the regulation of domestic work with the safety and the security? The abuses ality of a society heading regard to decent working conditions of the domestic workers are violation towards authoritarianism. including working hours, weekly off, of human rights. Now it is high time The first being concentra- annual leave, health and safety at work, for all of us specially the state governtion of power in the hands protection from abuse and discrimina- ment to protect the domestic workers. of few. The second is the tion. Today in Nagaland, having dealt In Nagaland almost every household idea of leaders acting as with the plight of domestic workers has a domestic worker. If the govern“saviours” fighting an ex- for years we see that domestic workers ment does not protect them, then their ternal force. The third is have become the property or slave of plight will continue to suffer under the the instigation of fear. The the employers i.e. to say that their pay, employer.

The employer who treats their fourth is human cruelty. I safety, security etc. is at the mercy of domestic worker in an inhuman way the employers. leave the contextualization The incident that happened in should be punished, labour law should to the readers for the first three markers. As for the Kohima, wherein the couple assault- give a provision to recognize domestic fourth one, I pray we don’t ing a minor, who is about 13 years of workers as workers and their work as reach such a situation. But age, is heartbreaking, and the reality is work and protect them under the act, while we have some free- that this is just the tip of the ice- break. where contract is made between the dom, we need to remember Such similar incidents take place in triparty so that the domestic workers that someone paid for it Nagaland daily. The victim is a child will be protected. Just think of a home and it would only continue who is child labour. Where is the Law without the domestic worker. Then, if we as a people fight the to protect these minors? We the Na- why the state government is so slow in forces that try to take away tional Domestic Workers Movement protecting them and bring their work our freedom as human be- – Nagaland Region working for the under the schedule of employment, ings and enforce fear upon domestic workers in Nagaland come give them safety and security, pass a law us. Nabourema reminds us across similar and such incidents on a where domestic workers are protected. that no country is destined regular basis where our domestic work- State government has failed to recognize to oppression as no country ers are physically, sexually emotionally domestic workers as workers and their is also immune to the same. abused, their pay is not paid, and they work as work. Hear our cry for the We don’t have to wait for are made to work overtime. The plight domestic workers safety and security. some “leader” to comment of the domestic workers is Nagaland They are not slaves, to be treated badly. something vile as we have is very sad. Why? One important rea- They are workers who contribute a lot son is that the state government has for the economy of the state and the to prevent it.

The Church that propa- not yet recognized domestic workers nation.

The National Domestic Workers gates for Clean Election as workers and their work as work. movement Nagaland Region and the should speak now, the civil Though we work for their rights, justice, All Nagaland Domestic Workers Union empowerment, and dignity we can’t go societies that speak so much condemn the inhuman act. for our Naga Solution should to employers’ house and fight for their rights because our state government Sr. Pramila begin with this, mothers does not recognize them as workers, (National Domestic workers who cry for women’s rights Movement- Nagaland Region) should mourn this fear that they are not listed in the schedule of pervades among their children and families, and the elites who influence their thousands of followers from their exciting to mundane updates should oblige. I raise my ordinary voice with the belief on what Nabourema says, “It is the stories of resistance, the stories of defiance, and of resilience that inspire people to get Sir, The polling to the Lok Sabha 2019 has been completed for Nagaland state involve; not the stories of abuse and killing and hurt. and results to be declared in the month of May. Public have voted for their reBecause as humans it is only spective candidates but one wonders if at all, they took into consideration the natural for us to get scared.” ideology of the various parties that stood for the lone LS seat. I suppose many like me would have voted for a cause while many might have done so out of Let us rise above fear. compulsion. It is an irony indeed.

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f at all the video of our Deputy Chief Minister, Y. Patton, allegedly violating code of conduct by wearing a party symbol scarf into the polling booth and casting multiple votes is “inauthentic and illintent” as claimed by him, someone must be awfully good at editing videos to be able to put the BJP scarf around our minister’s neck as well as the multiple voters slips handed to him in the video; but of course who can prove he voted multiple times. I know it is not fair to cite this incident alone when it is just one of the many things that happens in Nagaland. But for me, this video came at a time when I was pondering about how dictatorial regimes unfold in societies. I had just returned from a training conducted by the Asian Indigenous Peoples Pact in Chiangmai, Thailand; an opportunity made possible by the Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights. In the training, an organization from the Philippines, during their presentation, mentioned how their elected representative, now the President, Rodrigo Duterte, became dictatorial abusing his powers and committing human rights violation. He is also known to have made misogynistic comments towards women rebels. Yes, it’s absolutely appalling, but what concerned me more was how such situation came to being. The very people who had the power to elect their representatives to power were now completely deprived of the same against the oppression.

Was it because people were not actually not educated of their rights? Was it because their institutions were weak? Was it because the people put all their hopes and responsibilities on “the savior”? Whatever it may be for the Philippines representatives who could not answer these questions of

mine, they have had a history of empowered people ousting dictatorial regimes and I believe they will again if required. Imagining a dictatorial kind of regime to take over Nagaland will be laughed off by many who think I am way too pessimistic, but I do believe we are on the verge of heading towards such authoritarianism. The fact that a video clearly showing the Dy. CM walking into the polling station allegedly “wearing a party scarf and casting multiple votes” is followed by a rejoinder for the authentication of the same, and everyone, except the opposition party, is silent about it, tells us much about the kind of fear we live under.

I have speculated the various reactions that might have occurred when this video reached people. Most have been angry and argued it on social media, dinners would have had discussions about how the act was too much but concluded that it was nothing new, while some would have laughed off at how this politician always pulls off stunts like this and get away with it, and there would be people who would be just numb about it because they see no hope. I do appreciate the fact that this video went viral, but the question is, has it helped to make anything better? Will it? What kind of message does it give to our younger generation, our children who are being taught to aspire, to change, to be who they want to be, to be ethical? What does it tell struggling parents who sacrifice for their children’s better tomorrow? What hope does it leave to the elderly who can only watch our society wane as their bodies do? I have also wondered what was going on in the minds of those who were lined up behind our minister outside the polling station and the staff at work.

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India better equipped than Pak: Dhanoa India, UK renew defence pact

New Delhi, Apr 15 (PTI): Technology was on India’s side in the Balakot air strikes, Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa said on Monday, asserting that the results would have been further tilted in the country’s favour if Rafale jets were inducted in time.

The Indian Air Force chief was addressing a gathering at a seminar on aerospace power of the future and the impact of technology.

“In the Balakot operation, we had technology on our side, and we could launch precision stand of weapons with great accuracy. In the subsequent engagements, we came out better because we upgraded our MiG-21s, Bisons, and Mirage-2000 aircraft,” he said.

“The results would have been further skewed in our favour had we inducted the Rafale aircraft in time,” Dhanoa said.

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The Air Force struck a Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist training camp in Pakistan’s Balakot area on February 26, in response to the February 14 Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed.

T h e Pa k i s t a n A i r Force retaliated the next day by unsuccessfully targeting various military installations in Jammu and Kashmir.

Dhanoa said in his speech, “In the proposed induction of the Rafale and S-400 surface-to-air missile

system, in the next twofour years, once again the technological balance will shift in our favour, like it was in 2002 during Operation Parakaram during the last stand-off.”

India inked an intergovernmental agreement with France in September 2016 for the procurement of 36 Rafale fighter jets at a cost of around Rs 58,000 crore. The delivery of the jets -- capable of carrying a range of potent weapons and missiles -- is scheduled to begin from September.

In October last year, India and Russia signed a multibillion dollar deal for S-400 ‘Triumf ’ long-range air defence missile systems.

It has the capability to destroy incoming hostile aircraft, missiles and even drones at ranges of up to 400 km.

The seminar on ‘Aerospace power in the 2040s: Impact of Technology’ was held at Subroto Park here

to mark the birth centenary of the late Marshal of the IAF Arjan Singh.

The event was hosted by the IAF along with the Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS), an autonomous defence research and analysis body.

“Among all arms of the military, technology affects us the most.. land forces mainly fight with men, naval and air force officers operate machines and in the Air Force this technology has to be packed in smaller machines and subject to extreme temperature and pressure conditions,” the IAF chief said.

And, air power is more sensitive to technological change, he said.

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman last week complimented the IAF for its “flawless execution” of the February 26 Balakot operation and subsequent thwarting of the Pakistani response while address-

ing top IAF commanders here.

At the event on April 11, Dhanoa emphasised on further enhancing the IAF’s capability in the field of space, cyber, artificial intelligence and drone technology to further boost its overall combat capability.

Various IAF veterans, at the seminar paid tribute to Singh, who led the Indian Air Force during the 1965 India-Pakistan war, died in September 2017 at the age of 98.

An icon in the country’s military history, Singh led a fledgling IAF in the 1965 Indo-Pak war when he was just 44 years old.

Bor n on April 15, 1919, in Lyallpur in Punjab in undivided India, his father, grandfather and great grandfather had served in the cavalry.

“This event is a fitting tribute to IAF Marshal Arjan Singh,” Dhanoa said.

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IANS): India’s defence cooperation with the UK is set to receive a boost with the two countries renewing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) amid their keenness to identify mutual capability needs and collaborate in the areas of defence and security.

The Defence Equipment Cooperation MoU renews the one signed on April 1, 1997, which was subsequently renewed on April 2007.

“The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding underpins the collaboration between our two nations, building on our defence ties, and ensuring our nations are able to combat emerging threats for generations to come,” said UK Defence Minister Stuart Andrew.

By collaborating and exploiting procurement opportunities together, both nations will be able to benefit from technological and

Stuart Andrew (File)

manufacturing capabilities and support long-term cooperation between their defence and security industries, a statement issued by the British High Commission said on Monday.

The pact was signed

by Air Marshal Richard Knighton on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence and Barun Mitra, Additional Secretary Defence Production in the Ministry of Defence on behalf of the Indian government, said the High Commission statement.

“As major world economies, Britain and India both

Jet cancels flights till April 18; PIL in SC for probe into PM’s assets as per poll affidavit board members to meet today

Mumbai, Apr 15 (IANS): Jet Airways’ troubles don’t seem to getting over anytime soon. With no funds coming from lenders, the beleaguered airline has extended suspension of its international operations till April 18.

“The interim funding has not been forthcoming thus far, and as a result we have extended cancellation of international operations through Thursday,” said CEO Vinay Dube in a letter on Monday to Jet’s over 20,000 employees.

Banks had earlier promised to pump Rs 1,500 crore into the airline Jet Airways management and lenders here on Monday held marathon meetings to resolve the financial crisis and the board will meet on Tues-

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day morning.

Dube said the airline had been working with lenders to secure interim funding for operations. The company management, he said would seek guidance from the board on the steps forward. “We will keep you updated on all the critical developments,” the CEO assured employees.

On Friday, the airline

cancelled international operations for April 12 to 15. On Sunday, it extended cancellation of Westbound flights -- to and from Amsterdam, London and Paris -- until April 16.

IANS had exclusively reported earlier in the day that Jet has stopped forward bookings for some of its international sectors, including those for east Asia.

The airline is operating only 7 aircraft in domestic sectors due to grounding of 80 per cent of fleet by lessors. It has resulted in cancellation of several hundred flights and passengers getting stranded at airports.

The unpaid employees of the airline have taken out silent marches in New Delhi and Mumbai.

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IANS): A PIL was filed in the Supreme Court on Monday alleging Prime Minister Narendra Modi has suppressed details on his assets in the election affidavits.

Saket Gokhale, a former journalist, who claims to be an independent consultant, filed the PIL alleging that the PM was the beneficiary of a questionable land allotment policy followed by the Gujarat Government since 1998.

As a consequence of this policy, the public lands were allotted to legislators at bare minimum prices.

According to the petition, in 2002, Modi benefited due to the policy, as he received prime land at a paltry price of Rs 1.3 lakh in the heart of Gandhinagar City (Plot No.411, Sector 1, Gandhinagar) on

Narendra Modi (File)

October 25. This Plot No. 411 was mentioned in his election affidavit in 2007, when Modi had contested the Gujarat assembly elections.

The petition said the land allotment scheme had got into controversy after the Gujarat High Court registered a suo moto case in 2000. On November 2, 2012, the Supreme Court directed the HC to consider the matter. The apex court intervened and stopped any further allotment of plots

and also ordered that no permission should be given to transfer plots already allotted without the approval of the High Court.

The petitioner claimed that in the election affidavits filed by Modi after court’s observation, Plot No. 411 simply disappeared. In the affidavit filed in 2014 Lok Sabha polls, and in the declaration of assets made as Prime Minister in 2015, 2016 & 2017, this plot is allegedly omitted.

According to the petitioner, the affidavits declare ownership of 1/4th share of Plot No.401/A in Gandhinagar, which is a “non-existent plot”. The petitioner said that Plot No. 401 is allotted as per the government policy to Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

The petition said: “Though, the said Plot

Nos. 401, 403 to 411 are ostensibly in the names of different owners, the said plots have been joined together (except plot no.402) and have a single compound wall with multiple structures constructed on the said land. The petitioner verily believes that all the said plots (having a single compound) is been held/utilized/occuppied for the use and benefit of Respondent No.3(PM Modi) and are in fact his benami assets.”

Contending that the alleged false affidavits by PM Modi violated the citizen’s right to have information about the candidate under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India, the PIL seeks a probe by a Special Investigation Team headed by a retired Chief Justice of India to investigate the alleged irregularities.

have a proud global maritime history, with impressive futures ahead,” Andrew said, according to the statement. At bilateral defence and security equipment talks in London last week, the two nations agreed to re-double efforts to identify mutual defence and security capability needs and collaborate on solutions, it said.

The agreement, which marks a step change in India and the United Kingdom’s defence relationship, comes after a visit by India’s Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba, to HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth last month. It also follows HMS Dragon’s visit to Goa in December last year, where the ship took part in the longstanding naval exercise, The Konkan Series.

In addition to the bilateral talks last week, UK and Indian industry met to discuss how they would forge deeper and broader partnerships to contribute to these efforts.

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(From p-1) NTC also appreciated Joint Committee on Prevention of Illegal Immigrants (JCPI) for maintaining sincere and pragmatic approach by providing all necessary and logistic support to the committee and monitoring the issues representing the indigenous population of the State.

According to the council, the onus now lies with the government to take necessary decisions and implement the most crucial issue confronting the indigenous people of the State. Urging the State government to boldly implement the recommendations submitted by the committee without further delay, the council stressed that what is required now is a political will to protect “our identity, rights, culture and privileges”.

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It said the immovable properties are located in Delhi and Panchkula and Sirsa in Haryana and a provisional order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) has been issued to attach them.

The ED’s money laundering case is based on a Central Bureau of Investigation FIR against Chautala for possession of alleged disproportionate assets.

“Chautala had acquired immovable properties at New Delhi, Panchkula and also constructed a residential house at Sirsa in Haryana out of the money received from undisclosed sources,” the ED said in a statement. “Investigation also revealed that Chautala was directly involved in acquisition and projecting various tainted properties as his untainted properties.

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WPI inflation spikes to 3.18 pc in March

New Delhi, Apr 15 (PTI): Wholesale price inflation rose to a 3-month high of 3.18 per cent in March on costlier food and fuel, government data released Monday showed.

The Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation was at 2.93 per cent and 2.76 per cent in February and January this year, respectively, and 3.46 per cent in December 2018. It was 2.74 per cent in March last year.

Inflation in the ‘food articles’ basket hardened to 5.68 per cent during March 2019 as against 4.28 per cent in February, as prices

of vegetables skyrocketed.

Vegetable inflation was at 28.13 per cent in March, up from 6.82 per cent in the previous month.

However, inflation in potato cooled substantially to 1.30 per cent, from 23.40 per cent in February.

Pulses and wheat witnessed some cooling in inflation at 10.63 per cent and 10.13 per cent, respectively. Also protein rich items such as ‘egg, meat and fish’ saw inflation fall to 5.86 per cent during March.

Deflation in onion was 31.34 per cent, while the same in fruits was

7.62 per cent during the month.

Wholesale inflation in the ‘fuel and power’ category, however, spiked to 5.41 per cent, from 2.23 per cent in February.

Inflation is diesel shot up to 7.33 per cent during the month from 3.72 per cent in February. In petrol, inflation was 1.78 per cent in March, as against a deflation of 2.93 per cent in the previous month.

The Reserve Bank of India, which mainly factors in retail inflation for monetary policy decision, had earlier this month cut interest rates by 0.25 per cent to 6 per cent, while projecting retail inflation to be at 2.9-3 per cent, mainly due to lower food and fuel prices as well as normal monsoon.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department Monday forecast that monsoon is likely to be “near normal” this year.

Data released last week showed retail inflation accelerated to 2.86 per cent in March from 2.57 per cent a month ago.

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New Delhi, Apr 15 (Agencies): Foxconn Technology Group Chairman Terry Gou said the iPhone will go into mass production in India this year, a shift for the largest assembler of Apple Inc.’s handsets that has long concentrated production in China.

Gou said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited him to India as his Taiwanese company plans its expansion in the country. Apple has had older phones produced at a plant in Bangalore for several years, but now will expand manufacturing to more recent models. Bloomberg News reported this month that Foxconn is ready to start trial production of the latest iPhones in the country before it starts fullscale assembly at its factory outside the southern city of Chennai.

“In the future we will play a very important role in India’s smartphone industry,” Gou said at an event in Taiwan. “We have moved our production lines there.”

India has become the fastest-growing smartphone market in the world, while China stagnates and Apple

loses share to local competitors such as Huawei Technologies Co. and Xiaomi Corp. Apple has been a minor player in India, in part because of its high prices, but local manufacturing would help the Cupertino, California-based company avoid import duties of 20%.

“For Foxconn, the China market for iPhones is saturated, and labor costs are three times higher compared with India,” said Karn Chauhan, a Gurgaon-based analyst at Counterpoint Research. “India is still an emerging smartphone market, it has a lot of potential domestically and could serve as an export hub for the region.” Gou also said on Monday that he plans to step back from daily operations to focus on broader strategy. The founder isn’t stepping down or relinquishing his chairmanship, said Louis Woo, special assistant to Gou. It’s not yet clear how Apple’s steps into India will affect its China operations.

China has been the company’s most important manufacturing base for years, home to Foxconn’s biggest facilities and hundreds of other partners.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2019

PMKVY skill development centre inaugurated in Dimapur

Kazheto Kinimi inaugurating the PMKVY skill development training centre in Dimapur on April 13.

DIMAPUR, Apr 15 (NPN): A new skill development training centre, National Institute of Professional Studies (NIPS) was inaugurated by advisor of Skill Development, Labour & Employment and CAWD, Kazheto Kinimi at Walford Colony, Dimapur on April 13.

Speaking at the inauguration programme, Kinimi called upon the youth of Nagaland to become independent and self reliant instead of looking only for government jobs. He also urged youth to avail training opportunities offered by the NIPS, which will impart free

training and 100 per cent job placement under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).

Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Nagaland director, C. Lotam Chang, who also attended the inaugural function, highlighted different Central schemes presently accessible in Nagaland. He also urged the educated unemployed to get themselves trained in various soft skills and take full advantage of the free training opportunities that the government was providing.

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The programme commenced with an invocation prayer by Vilopu Yeptho, pastor, Faith Baptist Church, Dimapur and the programme was chaired by Lothunglo Kikon.

The minimum educational qualifications required for the NIPS training are from Class 10 pass and above. On successful completion of the course, candidates will be offered 100 percent job placement across India.

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New Delhi, Apr 15 (PTI): India’s exports grew by 11 per cent to USD 32.55 billion in March on account of higher growth in sectors including pharma, chemicals and engineering, government data showed Monday.

Imports rose by 1.44 per cent to USD 43.44 billion during the month.

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On Saturday, the yellow metal had fallen by Rs 30 to Rs 32,820 per 10 gram.

In the last three trading sessions, gold prices have declined by Rs 250.

In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purities fell by Rs 200 each to Rs 32,620 and Rs 32,450 per 10 gram, respectively.

However, sovereign gold held steady at Rs 26,400 per piece of eight gram.

Silver ready slumped

by Rs 80 to Rs 38,100 per kg, while weekly-based delivery fell Rs 232 to Rs 36,988 per kg.

On the other hand, silver coins held flat at Rs 80,000 for buying and Rs 81,000 for selling of 100 pieces.

overseas market, sustained foreign fund inflows and heavy buying in the domestic equity market restricted the fall in the local unit.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net buyers in the capital markets, putting in Rs 713 crore Monday, according to the provisional data.

T h e d o l l a r i n d ex , which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.14 per cent to 96.83.

M e a n w h i l e, B r e n t crude futures, the global oil benchmark, fell 0.84 per cent to trade at USD 70.95 per barrel.

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New Delhi, Apr 15 (PTI): Gold prices Monday dropped by Rs 200 to Rs 32,620 per 10 gram, extending the falling streak for the fourth day, due to lacklustre domestic demand and weak global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

Silver also declined

by Rs 80 to Rs 38,100 per kg on decreased offtake by industrial units and coin makers.

Traders said gains in equity market reduced gold’s safe-haven appeal.

Sluggish demand from local jewellers and weak overseas cues also weighed on the precious metal.

Spot gold was trading lower at USD 1,287.10 an ounce, while silver was down at USD 15.01 an ounce in New York.

Mumbai, Apr 15 (PTI): The rupee Monday declined by 25 paise to close at 69.42 against the US dollar as forex traders turned cautious in a holiday-truncated week.

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex), the domestic currency opened at 69.07 a dollar and fell further to touch the day’s low of 69.46. It finally settled at 69.42 per dollar, down 25 paise over its previous close.

The rupee Friday had closed 25 paise lower at 69.17 to the US dollar.

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Sudanese protesters march with national flags at a rally demanding the transition to democracy. (AP)

KHARTOUM, Apr 15 (Agencies): Sudan’s main protest group on Sunday demanded the immediate handover of power to a civilian transitional government, saying it would keep up the street demonstrations which ousted former President Omar al-Bashir last week to achieve its aims.

According to Reuters, The Sudanese Professionals’ Association (SPA) called for the establishment of a transitional council which would be protected by the armed forces, adding it would exert “all forms of peaceful pressure to achieve the objectives of the revolution”.

The military council that replaced Bashir, who was ousted on Thursday by the military after three decades in power, announced a

raft of new decisions late on Sunday including the retirement of Defence Minister Awad Ibn Auf. Ibn Auf, and his deputy, resigned as head of the transition council after they assumed the positions following Bashir’s ouster.

The council also appointed Lieutenant General Abu Bakr Mustafa as intelligence chief, succeeding Salah Abdallah Mohamed Saleh, commonly known as Salah Gosh, who resigned on Friday.

It did not name a successor to Ibn Auf. The transitional council spokesman told a news conference in Khartoum on Sunday the military was ready to work with opposition groups to establish a new civilian government.

“The ball is now in the political forces’ court when it comes to the prime minister or a government,” Shams El Din Kabbashi said.

“If they are ready today to approve anything, we are ready to implement it,” he added.

Lieutenant General Omar Zain al-Abideen, another member of the council, said the opposition would have one week to submit their suggestions.

The head of the military council, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah alBurhan, had earlier said the council had invited the main opposition parties and protest organisers for a meeting.

But the SPA and other main opposition parties, which together make up a group known as the Forces for Freedom and Change, said they did not attend the meeting.

“We were not invited to this meeting ... we will submit our suggestions for the government to the military council,” a spokesman for SPA told Reuters.

A Reuters witness said the meeting was largely attended by unknown politicians and parliamentarians who are known to be loyal to Bashir’s party.

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Lo n d o n, A p r 1 5 (Agencies): Julian Assange used the Ecuadorean embassy in London as a “centre for spying”, the country’s leader has said.

Lenin Moreno also said no other nation had influenced the decision to revoke the WikiLeaks founder’s asylum after what he called violations by Assange.

President Moreno told the Guardian newspaper Ecuador’s old government had provided facilities within the embassy “to interfere” with other states.

Assange’s lawyer had earlier accused Ecuador of “outrageous allegations”.

President Moreno who came to power in 2017 - said of the decision to end Assange’s seven-year stay in the embassy: “Any attempt to destabilise is a reprehensible act for Ecuador, because we are a sovereign nation and respectful of the politics of each country.”

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born on : 04/04/1978 – Died on : 09/04/2019 We the bereaved family members of Lt. Mrs. Yapangnaro Imsong convey our deepest gratitude and appreciation to each and every individuals, relatives, neighbours, friends, churches, organizations, doctors and nurses of Eden Hospital Dimapur, NEIGRIHMS Hospital Shillong and well wishers for sharing our grief and comforting us through prayer, physically, materially and financially during her brief illness and sad demise of our beloved on 9th April 2019.

We deeply regret our inability to acknowledge each and every individual yet it is our humble prayer that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Loving Husband, Son, Daughter and Family Members.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

16th April 2016

(Born : 5th April 1956 – Died : 11th April 2019)

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Another year without you, Gone but never forgotten.

We love you a lot, but God loved you more.

We will surely meet you on the other shore.

We miss you.

Loving Wife, Children, Grandchildren and Family

We the bereaved family member of Late Nzano Yanthan, Ex-Women Chairperson, Airfield Colony, Wokha Town and pioneer of “Late Emi Women Football Trophy” Wokha, Nagaland, express our heartfelt gratitude to all who helped us through physically, financially and prayer support during her illness and untimely demise.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual, but it is our humble prayer that the Lord bless each one of you abundantly.

Loving husband, sons, daughters and grand children.

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containers of wood and kept in an old Chinese waste factory while the suspects prepared to sell it, Sun said.

China has cracked down on smuggling in recent years and implemented in 2018 a total ban on all trade in ivory products. The ban does not cover the semiautonomous port of Hong Kong, which remains a major transit point for endangered species products and other contraband. The financial center is now working toward a complete ban on the local ivory trade, slated to take effect by 2021.

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Late Tiamenla

Born on : 11.07.1948 – Died on : 16.04.2018

It’s been a year without you, since you left us to be with our Lord. We miss your loving presence at home every day, but your memories fill and warms our hearts.

“Roman 14:8 – For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord.

Therefore, whether we live or die we are the Lord’s."

ROBIN PATTON

Loving Daughter, Grandchildren & Relatives.

2 Timothy 4:7

We the bereaved family members of Lt. Hekhevi Achumi convey our deepest gratitude and appreciation to all who stood by us through your prayers, physically, materially and financially during his brief illness and sad demise.

Lt. Mrs. Yapangnaro Imsong

In Remembrance of Late Khenivi Kiba

Your loving family

Since the start of the year, customs officers have seized a total of 8.5 tons (7,711 kilograms) of ivory products through 53 investigations. An additional 129 cases involved the smuggling of other endangered animal products, including pangolin scales, shark fins and turtle shells.

The ivory seized on March 30 came from Nigeria and other African countries, said Sun Zhijie, head of the administration’s anti-smuggling bureau. It was shipped across multiple countries, hidden in cargo

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Of Our Beloved Father Lt. ZENEIVI CHASE

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BEIJING, Apr 15 (Agencies): China has seized more than 2,700 ivory tusks in what customs authorities are calling the country’s biggest smuggling case in years.

According to AP, China’s Customs Administration announced Monday that it confiscated nearly 7.5 tons (6,803 kilograms) of ivory on March 30. The illicit goods came from an international criminal group that has been smuggling ivory for some time, authorities said, noting that 20 suspects are now in custody.

“We have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to smuggling ivory tusks, as well as other products from endangered species,” Customs Vice Minister Hu Wei said at a news briefing.

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1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY

Loving Wife, Children and Grandchildren.

A view of the ivory tusks seized by China’s customs authorities in a joint operation on March 30.

Apo, 19 years have flown by but your love has always guided us to where we are today.

You are deeply missed.

We love you Daddy.

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He added: “We can not allow our house, the house that opened its doors, to become a centre for spying.”

On Monday, two leftwing German lawmakers, Heike Hansel and Sevim Dagdelen, and Spanish MEP, Ana Miranda, held a news conference outside Belmarsh prison, where Assange is currently detained.

They made a call for EU states to offer him asylum and prevent his extradition to the US. Ms Dagdelen, who is a member of The Left party, said the EU should “take action” to protect the “persecuted political publisher and journalist”.

Ecuador’s president also made references to Assange’s apparently poor hygiene following allegations made by Ecuador’s Interior Minister, Maria Paula Romo. Assange’s lawyer, Jennifer Robinson, disputed the claims when she appeared on Sky’s Sophy Ridge On Sunday. “I think the first thing to say is Ecuador has been making some pretty outrageous allegations over the past few days to justify what was an unlawful and extraordinary act in allowing British police to come inside an embassy,” she said.

She added that Assange’s fears of a US extradition threat had proved correct this week.

Remembering Daddy Dearest

San Francisco, Apr 15 (IANS): Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) that has dealt with a reputation for poor security for years, now makes PCs vulnerable even if it is just installed in them, a security researcher has found.

According to researcher John Page, an unpatched exploit in the web browser’s handling of MHT files (IE’s web archive format), hackers can use to both spy on Windows users and steal their local data.

“As Windows opens MHT files using IE by default, you don’t even have to run the browser for this to be a problem -- all you have to do is open an attachment sent through chat or email.

“This wouldn’t be an issue if it weren’t for the disclosure of the flaw. Page posted details of the exploit after Microsoft reportedly declined to roll out an urgent security fix, Engadget reported on Sunday.

“Your good deeds are still remembered.

Your act of justice is still praised, You’re deeply missed and forever loved”.

Chinese authorities seize 7.5 tons of smuggled ivory tusks

Julian Assange used embassy for ‘spying’: Ecuador President

Internet Explorer on PCs threat to users: report

16th April 2018 It has been a year since you left for Heavenly abode and we still mourn and regret losing you. A part of us went with you the day God took home.

For we know that you are at peace and happy on the other side, continue to pray for us till we meet again.

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However through this column we would like to convey our profound gratitude to : 1. Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church 2. DSBC, 12 Colonies Prayer Fellowship 3. Notun Bosti/ River Belt Prayer Fellowship 4. Notun Bosti/ River Belt Lhothemi Loka 5. Notun Bosti Sumi Council 6. Notun Bosti Council 7. Apollo Hospital, Guwahati 8. Doctors & Nurses of Eden Medical Centre 9. Khumushi ‘A’ Baptist Church 10. Khumishi ‘A’ Kughuko Kuposhukulu, Dimapur 11. Achumi Kuposhukulu, Nagaland 12. Thokihimi Village 13. Thokihimi Kuposhukulu, Dimapur 14. Western Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kughakulu 15. Western Sumi Hoho 16. Sumi Hoho 17. Sumi Council Dimapur 18. Western Sumi Totimi Hoho 19. Western Sumi Students Union, Dimapur 20. Dimapur Sumi Totimi Hoho 21. Dimapur Sumi Student Union 22. Sumi Literature Board 23. Sumi Kupuputsa, The Sumi Daily News 24. Sumi Christian Fellowship, Guwahati 25. Teens Up Faith Ministry, Notun Bosti 26. Bethel Prayer Home, Notun Bosti 27. Dimapur Bengali Baptist Church 28. Yimchunger Baptist Church 29. Dimapur Municipal Council 30. Naga Council, Dimapur 31. Public Action Committee (PAC) 32. ACAUT, Nagaland 33. Senior Citizen Forum, Dimapur 34. Yimchunger Tribal Council 35. Western Chakhesang Hoho, Dimapur 36. Sangtam Union, Dimapur 37. DUCCF 38. Naga Women Hoho 39. Dimapur District GB Association 40. The Assistant Director & Staff, SIB, Dimapur 41. Excise Narcotic, Dimapur 42. Westside, Klay Enterprises 43. All the Blood Donors 44. IMC Hall, Dimapur 45. Dimapur Traffic Police 46. Mr & Mrs. Tokheho Yepthomi, MP Lok Sabha 47. Mr & Mrs. H. Khehovi Yeptho, Advisor (Tourism, Arts & Culture) 48. Mr & Mrs. K Tokugha Sukhalu, Advisor (Education) 49. Mr & Mrs. H. Tovihoto Ayemi, MLA & Advisor

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Though we remain deeply indebted to you, we regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually. However, it is our sincere prayer that He, Almighty God, will bless you all abundantly in return for your priceless and good deeds.

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Game of Thrones: What did Whitecross arrives in Dimapur people make of its return?

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(Clockwise from left): Whitecross band members along with Sky Entertainment founder and director Yanren Kikon during the press conference at Sky Garden. Mengu Suokhrie, Jano Nyekha, Tokaholi, Brainstorm Island and Gospellers. (NP)

merican Christian metal band, Whitecross reached Dimapur on April 15 and is all set to perform for the denizens of Dimapur.

In a press conference with media persons at Sky garden, 7th Milestone,

Chümoukedima, Dimapur, members of the band said they were astonished with the music scenario here in India. Being in India for the first time, the band members stated that Indian music is very influential and had been very infectious to

them. They stated that it was amazing to see original music coming out from Indian musicians with such soul and love which makes it more infectious. They also said that they were very anxious and eager to hear and have fun to the music to be

played by the Naga artistes tomorrow.

When asked regarding if new songs or albums would be released, they stated that though they were less active for quiet sometime, they replied that they are hopeful of coming out

with some new songs.

They further disclosed that though the members have not decided or talked about coming up with new materials yet, all the members had reflected with positive responses and were eager to make songs involving different twist and keeping in mind to bring forth the best of what has been the sound of the band.

When asked why they chose to perform in Nagaland, they replied that it will be an amazing experience to perform here in Nagaland and also thanked the organizers and Fathers House Church for reaching out to them and paving the way for the concert.

They stated the band performing here in Nagaland maybe a once in a life time experience at the same time hoped that this would be the start of a new chapter. “We are as excited to be here, as you are to have us”, the band members replied. The band will be performing live at DDSC stadium, Dimapur on April 16, from 5 p.m. onwards.

Opening acts for the concert includes Mengu Suokhrie, Tokaholi, The Institute for Music Education, Jano Nyekha, Livingstone Higher Secondary School, Dimapur and Brainstorm Island.

Organizers have informed that tickets to the concert will be made available at the venue from 1 p.m. onwards. (Staff Reporter)

(L-R) Maisie Williams, Kit Harington, Sophie Turner and Isaac Hempstead Wright.

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ame Of Thrones retur ned for its eighth and final season on Monday morning after a near two-year absence.

HBO aired episode one of the fantasy epic simultaneously in the US and UK. Hardcore British fans had to stay up until 0200 BST to return to the Westeros winter for the first time since August 2017.

Secrets were revealed and families reunited as the battle for the Iron Throne intensified, with the ‘undead’ army inching ever closer.

According to The Sun, the show - which has been running since 2011 - was a “heady mix of dark gags and breathtaking moments and helped

the series opener to “live up to expectations”, while Variety added the GoT writers have done something new this time around; “Hitting the accelerator and delivering major plot developments, hurriedly, in its home stretch.”

One of the most eagerly-anticipated TV moments of the decade is expected to have drawn a huge audience.

According to HBO last month, 81 million people watched the trailer across all online platforms (including Twitter, YouTube, Facebook) in just 24 hours.

The show’s return lit up social media again early on Monday.

One fan online appeared to get a little hot under the collar about the

latest edition of the TV adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novel series.

Lauren Knight tweeted: “Freaking out over that Game of Thrones episode!!

So worth the wait! But why, why do we have to wait another week.”

Another remained ice cool, commenting: “Already waited a year and some change, how bad could another week be?”

Some fans even hosted public viewing parties, like the one below in New York, where the episode was screened at the more respectable hour of 21:00 EST. Many of the stars stepped out on Friday night for a screening in Belfast, where large parts of the series were filmed.

(BBC)

B supports fire Phoebe Waller-Bridge to enliven new ‘Bond’ film SC on Modi biopic: EC to Bigsafety campaign watch film, submit report ‘Chalo India’ “F

A scene from Modi’s biopic.

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he Supreme Court on Monday directed the Election Commission to watch the film “PM Narendra Modi”, a biopic on the Prime Minister, and submit it’s report in a sealed cover to the court by the end of this week.

A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, and Justices Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna, has scheduled the hearing of the writ petition filed by film producer, Sandeep Ssingh, on April 22.

When the court asked the poll panel counsel whether the poll body has already seen the film, senior advocate Mukul Rohtagi, appearing for the producer

submitted before the court that the poll body has barred the film’s release, without even watching it.

The bench then asked the EC counsel to watch the movie and submit its report to the court.

The Supreme Court scheduled the matter for next hearing on April 22.

The filmmakers had moved the apex court challenging the EC’s order delaying its release date.

The petitioners contended that the poll body order violated the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression guaranteed by the Constitution.

Last week, the EC is-

sued an order barring the screening of political films during the polls.

The film starring Vivek Oberoi was slated to release on April 11, the first day of polling for the seven phased Lok Sabha elections.

“Any biopic material in the nature of biography/ hagiography sub-serving the purposes of any political entity or any individual entity connected to it, which is intended to, or which has the potential to disturb the level playing field during the elections, should not be displayed in electronic media, including cinematograph during the operation of the MCC (Model Code of Conduct),” the EC said in its order.

Earlier on April 9, the apex court had rejected a plea filed by a Congress leader, Aman Panwar to stay the release of the biopic. It had also refused to consider the issue whether the screening would tilt the balance in the favour of a political party. The court had said let the EC decide the matter.

(IANS)

Amitabh Bachchan

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egastar Amitabh Bachchan has lent support to a fire safety campaign called Chalo India, urging citizens to be aware about fire hazards and precautions.

Chalo India is a movement towards fire safety, conceptualised by MadNCrazy Medianomics Pvt Ltd, and launched by the Maharashtra Fire Services Personnel Welfare Association. For the campaign, a song titled “Chalo India ab saath chalenge hum” has been created in which the “Pink” actor is seen appealing people to be alert while dealing with fire.

Amitabh urges people not to be careless, because negligence can turn fatal.

(IANS)

leabag” creator P h o e b e Wa l l e r Bridge has been roped in to lend her offbeat style to the script of the new James Bond film, known as of now as Bond 25.

According to The Guardian, Waller-Bridge has been specifically requested by actor Daniel Craig, who plays 007, to bring her wit and quirkiness to the screenplay.

Craig, who lives in New York with his wife Rachel Weisz, is a fan of “Fleabag”, which reached the end of its second series last week, and also of “Killing Eve”, which Waller-

Bridge developed.

Sources close to the film in the US said that while in New York she discussed with Craig how to improve the script of Bond 25, which the 007 actor felt needed some “polishing”, by introducing more humour and the offbeat style of writing she is best known for.

Before Waller-Bridge, there has only ever been one female writer - the IrishPhoebe Waller-Bridge to born Johanna Harwood, enliven new ‘Bond’ film who had been secretary to Harry Saltzman, the first Bond producer along with brought Harwood in to and for the second, From Albert Broccoli (Barbara’s help with the screenplay Russia With Love.

(IANS) late father). Saltzman then of their first film, Dr No,

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OFFICE OF THE

We , t h e L o n g j a n g Lanu Pangsong (9 Buba) Zunga convey our heartiest c o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o D r.

Imnameyu Imchen, son of Late S. Yapang Imchen & Mrs R. Alemla Ao of Longjang Village on being conferred the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Missiology from centre for Contemporary Christianity, Bangalore on the topic "A socio-historical and Missiological study on Prayer centres in Nagaland.

We wish and pray that the Almighty God bless you in your future endeavours.

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FELICITATION

In appreciation of their achievement, the Kulolau Murumi Kuposhukulu (KMK) on behalf of all the Murumi clan, would like to extend our heartfelt congratulation to Mr. Inavi Muru son of Tokiho Muru and Miss Vini Muru daughter of Shikato Muru for bringing laurels to Murumi Community by way of clearing M.Th (Children Education) and BD from East Theological College, Jorhat.

May the Lord God shower His blessing continuously in your Ministry and fulfil your committed mission in the days to come.

God bless.

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opefully this beatdown wasn’t staged too.

One of the Nigerian brothers that “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett allegedly paid to fake a racist homophobic attack on him has won the Chicago Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament.

Abimbola “Abel” Osundairo, who allegedly took $3,500 from Smollett to help stage the Jan. 29 incident, took home the “senior novice division” title Friday night following a technical knockout in the first round, according to the Chicago Tribune. The division is for less-experienced boxers between 21 and 35 who weigh 178 pounds or less.

Police arrested the brothers on Feb. 13 but cut them loose two days later after interviewing them.

Cops later charged Smollett with faking the incident, then suddenly dropped the charges.

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Dear Mom and Dad, As today is a special day, where we all are celebrating your 25th Wedding Anniversary with families, friends, loved ones and well wishers.

Having parents like you is the greatest gifts that we could ever get from God. Wish you more love, joy and happiness in your life.

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India’s World Cup squad announced

Four more wins will secure title: Salah Experienced Karthik trumps young Pant; Shankar gets in too London, A p r 1 5

Mumbai/New Delhi, Apr 15 (PTI): Dinesh Karthik Monday returned to India’s World Cup squad after 12 years, trumping Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s heir apparent Rishabh Pant in a selection move that will be debated for a long time.

The second wicketkeeper was the sole bone of contention for the marquee event starting in England and Wales on May 30 and the 33-year-old Karthik’s experience of 91 ODIs gave him the edge over the 21-year-old Pant, according to the five-member selection panel headed by MSK Prasad.

Karthik, the oldest Indian player in terms of international debut (three months before Mahendra Singh Dhoni in September 2004), was also part of the Indian squad during its disastrous 2007 World Cup campaign. He, however, missed the bus in 2011 and the 2015 editions.

In the squad that was announced Monday, Dhoni will be playing his fourth, expected to be the final, 50over World Cup. Kohli will play his third edition while Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar were all a part of the 2015 edition.

India captain Kohli’s pre-IPL statement that the cash-rich league will have no effect on the selections proved to be prophetic as Pant’s 245 runs in the T20 showpiece fell short of Karthik’s 111 runs.

Naturally, Prasad had to field the maximum questions on Pant’s omission and the explanation was Tamil Nadu stumper’s experience.

“It is definitely a case

which we have debated at length. In unison, we felt either DK or Pant will only come into the playing eleven if Mahi is injured.

So, at that juncture if it is a crucial match, a quarterfinal or a semifinal, keeping also matters,” Prasad told reporters after the announcement of the squad “That is the only reason why we went ahead with DK otherwise Pant was almost there,” he added.

It was a more or less predictable 15-member squad picked by the national selection committee with another notable inclusion being Tamil Nadu’s seam bowling all-rounder Vijay Shankar, who is expected to be used as a floater in the batting order, especially at number 4.

Shankar, with his “three-dimensional qualities”, took the slot which was speculated to go to

Ambati Rayudu before his dip in form in the home series against Australia last month.

But there was no debate on KL Rahul’s inclusion and he is set to be the third opener or a potential middle-order floater alongside Shankar.

As reported by PTI earlier, Prasad confirmed that Shankar is being seen as a potential number four candidate along with Rahul and Kedar Jadhav.

Ravindra Jadeja’s allround skills and his ability to be restrictive on dry wickets came into consideration during his selection in the 15.

With Hardik Pandya and Shankar to perform the duties of a combined fourth pacer, there was no place for an additional specialist speedster in the line-up.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be the back-up pacer

Smith, Warner return as Australia announce WC squad

David Warner and Steve Smith

Sydney, Apr 15 (IANS): Former skipper Steve Smith and deputy David Warner have walked their way back into the Australian team as the national selectors announced the squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup in England and Wales.

Having served their bans following the Sandpaper Gate fiasco in South Africa in 2018, the two have been currently playing in the Indian Premier League.

Aaron Finch will lead the squad. Josh Hazlewood is the only senior player left out as he is still working on his fitness after suffering a stress fracture in January.

Australia have picked

five pacers and two spinners in Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Jason Behrendorff, Jhye Richardson and Nathan Coulter-Nile, Nathan Lyon and Adam Zampa.

Starc and Richardson’s position will be assessed further as they recover from injuries.

Usman Khawaja, Finch, Alex Carey, Shaun Marsh, Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis complete the squad.

Interestingly, there will be a 14-member Australia A team that will be playing against county team during the World Cup and they will provide substitutes if any player in the World Cup team is injured.

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tion, chief selector Trevor Hohns said: “Given the depth of talent and competition for spots there were a number of tough calls we had to make to settle on our squad of 15.

“Unfortunately, from the recent squad which toured India and the UAE, Peter Handscomb, Ashton Turner and Kane Richardson have made way for the above inclusions (Smith, Warner and Starc), but all three have been included in the Australia A squad for the tour of England.

“Josh Hazlewood has also been named in the Australia A squad. Having not played at the highest level for some time, we feel this will provide him with the best preparation to get some quality cricket under his belt. Our focus is to have Josh back bowling at his best for the commencement of a big Ashes Tour.” squad: Aaron Finch (capt), David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith, Shaun Marsh, Alex Carey, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Jhye Richardson, Pat Cummins, Jason Behrendorff, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa and Nathan Lyon.

and Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami are expected to start in all the big games, fitness permitting.

However, Prasad said that Navdeep Saini and Khaleel Ahmed’s names were discussed.

It is expected that both the young fast bowlers will be travelling with the team to England as back-up, who could be drafted in if anyone from the pace troika of Bumrah, Shami and Bhuvneshwar get injured.

Squad: Virat Kohli (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma (vice-captain), KL Rahul, MS Dhoni (wk), Kedar Jadhav, Hardik Pandya, Vijay Shankar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Dinesh Karthik, Ravindra Jadeja.

(Agencies): Mohamed Salah thinks Liverpool will be Premier League champions if they win their remaining four matches of the season.

Salah scored a stunning goal to help secure a 2-0 victory over Chelsea on Sunday and move Liverpool back to the top of the table.

Liver pool are two points clear of Manchester City, who won 3-1 against Crystal Palace on Sunday and have a game in hand.

City boss Pep Guardiola says he trusts his City players to win each remaining game, but Salah thinks Liverpool will finish top if they beat Cardiff (A), Huddersfield (H), Newcastle (A), and Wolves (H).

“In my opinion, yes,” Salah told Sky Sports.

“We just need to focus on our game and hope Manchester City will lose points.

I did follow Man City to see the result, it can help us but also it can push us to perform better. You need to score, you can’t lose any points, I knew the result of Manchester City’s game.”

Evershine School sports meet underway

D I M APUR , A p r 1 5 (NPN): The annual sports meet of Evershine School Dimapur got underwayon Monday in the school campus. The meet was declared open by the chief guest Anthony Lotha, GB of River Belt Colony, Dimapur.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest said that discipline, time management, mental and physical fitness can be achieved by every person through sports.

CHSS Dimapur sports meet kicks off

Students line up to take part in traditional go-karting during CHSS sports meet.

Dimapur, Apr 15 (NPN): The annual sports week of Christian Higher Secondary School (CHSS) Dimapur got underway Monday with Tsidi, EAC Dimapur as chief guest. Speaking at the open-

ing ceremony, the chief guest highlighted the importance of team work.

He added that sports give opportunities to showcase one’s talent and that students should grab those

Inter boost Champions League hopes

Radja Nainggolan celebrates with Inter Milan team-mates after scoring a goal during their match against Frosinone.

ROME, Apr 15 (Agencies): Inter Milan recorded a 3-1 win away at relegation battling Frosinone on Sunday to strengthen their grip on third place in Serie A. Luciano Spalletti’s side were under pressure to deliver a result in order to avoid being dragged into a tight race for Champions League qualification, after AS Roma and AC Milan won on Saturday.

A header from Radja Nainggolan and an Ivan

Perisic penalty in the first half put Inter in control before Francesco Cassata pulled one back for Frosinone as they improved after the break.

However, Matias Vecino’s stoppage-time strike sealed a win that keeps the visitors five points clear of Milan in fourth place with six rounds remaining in the league season. Inter have 60 points, giving them breathing space from a tight-knit chasing pack of Milan (55), Roma (54), Atalanta (52),

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Torino (50) and Lazio (49).

Atalanta and Lazio both have a game in hand.

The second-bottom side’s hopes of producing an upset were soon dealt a blow when Nainggolan rose unopposed to head in a Danilo D’Ambrosio cross.

The visitors doubled their lead shortly before halftime when Raman Chibsah hauled down Milan Skriniar in the area to concede a penalty, which Perisic dispatched in composed fashion.

Frosinone were back in contention with just over an hour played when Cassata’s low strike from the edge of the box beat Samir Handanovic, despite the goalkeeper getting a hand to the shot. Inter striker Mauro Icardi headed over a great opportunity from six yards out, but Vecino put the result beyond doubt when he finished off a counter attack with a drilled shot in stoppage time.

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Words fail to adequately express our deepest gratitude to all who stood by us spiritually, physically and materially at the time of the sad demise of our most beloved Lt. VISOLIE ÜSOU. To all Churches, Organizations and Associations, Dignitaries, Villages, Families and Individuals, we are truly grateful for your kind deeds, prayers and support as we bade farewell to our dearly cherished father and grandfather who left us to be with our LORD on 23.03.2019. We remain indebted to each and every one of you. It is our sincerest prayer that our God Almighty blesses everyone ever so richly and reward each of you abundantly.

15-9-1933 – 15-3-2019 We the bereaved family members of Late MEYAPOKYIM LONGCHAR, Rtd. Dobashi, of Moayimti Village, District Mokokchung, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to one and all who stood by us, physically, financially and spiritually at the brief illness and demise on 15-03-2019 at Mission Hospital Jorhat, Assam. Though we are unable to thank each and every one individually, we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

“The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; May the name of the LORD be praised.”

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opportunities by giving their best. Four houses, Tornado, Hurricane, Sirocco and Typhoon, will compete in various sports disciplines including traditional go-karting race.

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Loving Wife, Children and Family Members.

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Loving Family Members

Lt. ALEMRENLA (Mopungchuket) Words are inadequate, but through this column, we the bereaved family members of our beloved Lt. ALEMRENLA (Mopungchuket) would like to acknowledge and express our heartfelt gratitude to every individual, family, friends, unions, neighbours, relatives and well wishers who stood and comforted us throughout her prolonged illness and sad demise on 12.04.2019.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually, but your continuous support will always be remembered and it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God will bless you all abundantly in return for your kind deeds.

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Believe we can win IPL: DC skipper New Delhi, Apr 15 (PTI): Having jumped to the second spot after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 39 runs, Delhi Capitals captain Shreyas Iyer Sunday said that his team is believing it can win the IPL title this time.

“We are believing so and it’s never too far,” Iyer said when asked if he thinks his side can win the IPL. Talking about the K Y M C

partnership he had with Rishabh Pant in Delhi Capitals’ innings, Iyer, who scored 45, said, “It started to slow down. Me and Pant had decided so that one of us will take the charge.”

Iyer’s 56-run partnership with Pant (23) for the fourth wicket took Delhi to a challenging total of 155 for 7 after being invited to bat.

“We got a little cameo from Keemo and Axar and

helped us get to that total,” he said.

Asked about the composition of the team, he said, “We have played together (Rabada and himself during U-19 days). It is good to be around each other.

It is easy to have that camaraderie. It is a positive thing to carry around. We are positive as well when we chase. We will be backing our abilities.”

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13-11-1981 – 09-04-2019 Words are inadequate to express our heartfelt gratitude to one and all, who have helped us in numerous ways, from the time of illness till the final journey of our beloved Late Shuli (Piho).

We regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually but assure you of our prayers for your acts of kindness.

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Mumbai Indians beat RCB by 5 wickets Bayern reclaim Bundesliga top spot

MI players Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock run between the wickets during the Indian Premier League match against RCB at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Monday. (PTI)

M u mbai , A p r 1 5 (Agencies): Lasith Malinga made a sensational comeback in the 2019 IPL and Hardik Pandya smashed an unbeaten 37 off 16 balls as Mumbai Indians defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 5 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday to move into the top-3 of the points table.

Mumbai Indians have now won 5 out of their 8 matches while Royal Challengers Bangalore have lost 7 out of their 8 games and continue to languish at the bottom of the table.

Rohit was destructive and had smashed 2 fours and 2 sixes in a quick 28 but he was done in by a superb delivery from Moeen Ali. However, the 70-run opening stand set the tone for the MI chase with a few aggressive batsmen yet to come.

Quinton de Kock (40) was looking to anchor the innings but Moeen Ali struck again to remove Rohit’s opening partner.

Sur yakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan ensured the hosts did not lose any of their momentum after a superb start by the openers.

Ishan was particularly threatening to take it away from RCB very quickly before Yuzvendra Chahal ended his stay at the crease.

Ishan Kishan’s 9-ball 21 included 3 sixes.

RCB managed to dry up the runs for the next 5 overs before Chahal struck in his last over to remove a well-settled Suryakumar Yadav. The asking rate was climbing steadily when Hardik Pandya walked out to join his brother Krunal in the middle. MI needed 31 off the last 3 overs but they had enough firepower to be-

lieve they would get home.

The pressure was on Hardik Pandya to finish it off for MI who needed 22 off 2 overs. But he hit Pawan Negi for a 6 and 4 to bring the equation down to 12 off 9 balls. Another 6 meant it was only a matter of time before MI wrapped up victory.

Mumbai Indians had won the toss and decided to bowl. Jason Behrendorff struck in the 3rd over of the innings to remove RCB skipper Virat Kohli for 8.

While AB de Villiers took his time to get in. Parthiv Patel smashed Behrendorff for 19 runs in an over to give the innings some kind of momentum.

Hardik Patel ended Parthiv Patel’s dangerous knock but AB de Villiers and Moeen Ali joined forces to add 95 for the 3rd wicket.

Moeen became the first of Lasith Malinga’s 4 victims when he was caught

by Hardik Pandya at deep square leg for a 32-ball 50.

Marcus Stoinis fell to Malinga four balls later and it was thanks to some lusty late blows from AB de Villiers tha RCB reached a score their bowlers would have felt comfortable chasing.

But Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock gave MI a rollicking start to deflate RCB who can barely afford to lose anymore if they still harbour hopes of making it to the playoffs.

Brief scores: MI: 172/5 (Quinton de Kock 40, Hardik Pandya 37*; Moeen Ali 2/18, Yuzvendra Chahal 2/27) beat RCB: 171/7 (AB de Villiers 75, Moeen Ali 50; Lasith Maling 4/31) by 5 wickets.

IPL 2019 Points Table Team P W L NRR Chennai Super Kings 8 7 1 0.288

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Delhi Capitals Mumbai Indians Kolkata Knight Riders Kings XI Punjab Sunrisers Hyderabad Rajasthan Royals Royal Challengers Bangalore

10 10 8 8 6 4 2

8 8 8 8 7 7 8

5 5 4 4 3 2 1

3 3 4 4 4 5 7

0.418 0.244 0.350 -0.093 0.409 -0.587 -1.114

Bayern Munich players celebrate after scoring a goal during their Bundesliga match against Fortuna Duesseldorf.

BERLIN, Apr 15 (Agencies): Champions Bayern Munich eased past hosts Fortuna Duesseldorf 4-1 on Sunday with winger Kingsley Coman scoring twice, to go a point clear at the top of the Bundesliga.

The Bavarians are on 67 points, with Borussia Dortmund on 66 after their 2-1 win over Mainz 05 on Saturday, and five games left in the title race. RB Leipzig are in third place on 58.

There were some bad news for Bayern, however, with keeper Manuel Neuer taken off in the 53rd minute with a calf muscle injury.

Bayern, in no mood to experience another 3-3 draw against Duesseldorf from earlier in the season, did

not underestimate them this time and pressed high from the start.

It paid off when Coman found space to cross into the box, Thomas Mueller failed get a foot on it and the ball sailed past keeper Michael Rensing into goal in the 15th minute.

Bundesliga leading scorer Robert Lewandowski came close to adding another one in the 23rd but his free kick from the edge of the back flew narrowly wide.

Despite more than 60 percent possession, the visitors struggled at times with an agile and hard-working Duesseldorf defence until Coman struck again four minutes from halftime for his fifth goal of the season.

The Frenchman drilled in Joshua Kimmich’s cutback, his 11th assist this season and the league leaders picked up after the break where they had left off with Serge Gnabry slotting in from a metre out in the 55th to give them a three-goal cushion.

Bayer n, chasing a record-extending seventh straight league title, could have scored several more in the second half but Rensing, a former Bayern keeper, made a string of superb saves. The hosts got a late consolation goal with a Dodi Lukebakio penalty from a Mats Hummels handball but Leon Goretzka scored Bayern’ fourth in stoppage time.

AIFF, I-League clubs meeting put on hold Garin wins US Men’s Clay Court championship

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IANS): All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel was expected to meet the seven I-League clubs - Quess East Bengal, Mohun Bagan, Minerva Punjab FC, Aizawl FC, NEROCA FC, Gokulam FC and Churchill Brothers - between April 10 and 15, but that has now been postponed and no date has been decided as of yet.

Speaking to IANS, AIFF general secretary Kushal Das said that the meeting has been postponed. “For the time it has been postponed. A new date may be decided on,” he said.

Officials of the unified

I-League clubs have also informed IANS that they are yet to hear from the AIFF about the proposed meeting.

Earlier, during the agitation of the I-League clubs, Das had written to them saying: “I am sending this communication on behalf of Patel. He will meet the clubs to discuss the road map for Indian football as communicated to me by the clubs on 20th March between 10th to 15th April (tentatively 14th April).”

In fact, after being nominated into the FIFA council, Patel had himself told IANS that he will not break the promise of meeting the clubs. “We will find

a solution to the problem.

The work is in progress. You should know, I am in the middle of elections. I have national election in hand and till today had this FIFA election. I promised to meet them (the clubs) after 11th.

I will meet them. I have already told them about it,” he had said.

The AIFF boss had said that Indian football would remain his biggest priority despite being elected to FIFA. “My responsibility is Indian football.

This position I have gained today would be also to use and help Indian football. I have to use this opportunity to take it to greater heights,” he had said.

H o u s t o n, A p r 1 5 match. I think I am playing (Agencies): Christian my best tennis right now.”

Garin of Chile won the US Garin got the decisive Men’s Clay Court Chamservice break for a 4-2 thirdpionship for his first ATP set lead when, ripping a blisWorld Tour title, beating tering forehand approach Casper Ruud of Norway 7-6 shot, he coaxed Ruud into (7/4), 4-6, 6-3 at River Oaks popping up a backhand volCountry Club. ley he easily put away. Garin Nearly six years after then easily served out in cool winning the French Open and breezy, but sunny conJuniors title, the 22-year-old ditions. “I’m disappointed Garin finally broke through because it was a very close on the tour, spoiling Ruud’s match and one break in the bid to become the first Norlast set went his way,” Ruud wegian winner. said. “I had some chances “Casper’s a really solid at 2-all. I tried to stay agplayer,” Garin said. “His gressive and play my game. forehand is getting better I made a couple of unforced every day. It was a really inerrors, but I can’t be too distense match. What I did well appointed because I went for today was to keep playing Christian Garín with the US Clay Courts Championship trophy after defeating Casper winners and it was a great my game, every game of the Ruud in the final. match overall.”

Alexis Sanchez

Nemanja Matic

L o n d o n, A p r 1 5 (Agencies): Alexis Sanchez and Nemanja Matic are part of a 22-man Manchester United squad which has travelled to Barcelona ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final second leg.

Sanchez, who scored 47 times in 141 appearances during three seasons with Barca between 2011 and 2014, has not played since being taken off with a knee injury in United’s 3-2 victory over Southampton on March 2.

Matic, who has been dealing with a muscular injury, has not played since United’s 2-1 win over Watford on March 30.

Luke Shaw has also travelled with the squad, despite being suspended for the game at the Nou Camp after picking up a yellow card in last week’s 1-0 defeat to the Spanish league leaders at Old Trafford.

Italian defender Matteo Darmian is also in the squad but Eric Bailly and Ander Herrera have both

been left out.

United will be aiming to come from behind for the second time in a row in Europe’s elite club competition, having seen off Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 despite trailing by two goals after the first leg.

Marcus Rashford’s last-gasp penalty sealed a memorable 3-1 victory at the Parc des Princes last month, although the United striker is wary of putting too much emphasis on that result.

He said, “We’ll always take confidence from that but we also understand that it’s not PSG, it’s a different match, a different atmosphere, it’s a completely different ball game.”

“We go there confident but if we’re going to win it’s probably going to be different to how we did it in Paris. For us now we need to forget about the past. We know we’ve done it before, but all the focus has to be on how we’re going to do it again because they’re a strong team.”

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Alexis Sanchez, Matic return for Barcelona trip

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