April 17, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 130

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NPF suspends 7 rebel legislators

DIMAPUR, APR 16 (NPN): All seven rebel NPF legislators who had announced support to the ruling PDA candidate for the Lok Sabha election, have been suspended from the primary and active membership of the party by the NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu after recommendation from the party Disciplinary Action Committee (DAC). The seven suspended NPF legislators include-N. Thongwang Konyak (46 Mon Town A/C), Eshak Konyak (47 Aboi A/C), E.E. Pangteang (48 Moka A/C), B.S. Nganglang (49 Tamlu A/C), Toyang Chang (53 Tuensang Sadar I A/C), Kejong Chang (54 Tuensang Sadar II A/C) and C.L. John (45 Tehok A/C). In the order, NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu also ruled that while under suspension, the seven MLAs would continue to be bound by the whip of the party on the floor of Nagaland Legislative Assembly as per the existing law and judicial decisions of Supreme Court.

Citizenship Bill to be implemented by July: Ram Madhav

NPF MLAs (from L) E.E. Pangteang, Toyang Chang, (4th & 5th from L) Eshak Konyak, Kejong Chang, N PF legis lator CL. (extreme R) BS Nganglang and (4th from R) N. Thongwang Konyak with Neiphiu Rio. (File) John. (File)

Copies of the order have been sent to Chief Election Commissioner of India, chief electoral officer and speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly. According to the order, the party Disciplinary Action Committee had meticulously examined the replies to the show-cause notices served on them on March 26 and to which they filed their replies on April 1. After proper application of mind, the DAC recommended their suspension from the party’s membership, the order stated. Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu had noted that in their replies, the seven had “un-

ambiguously” admitted what was set out in the show-cause notice in reiterating their stand in siding with the political opponent of the NPF in the Lok Sabha election 2019. The NPF president stated that their attitude was “nothing short of wilfully defying the collective decision of the party” by supporting a candidate of a rival political party for the lone Parliamentary constituency adding this was sufficient to infer that that their decisions and movements were all antiparty activities. Further, the order pointed out that instead of expressing remorse for not

SCERT introduces DIKSHA to aid teachers

Menukhol John and Pranshul Jain launching the DIKSHA portal.

Correspondent Ram Madhav (File)

SILCHAR, APR 16 (AGENCIES): BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav on Tuesday announced that Assam’s National Register of Citizens will be released in July end and predicted that the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill could also become reality by then, Inside NE report stated. “The National Register of Citizens (NRC) to be released in July end. Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, will also come by then. Once both of these come; issues relating to foreigners will be resolved”, he was quoted as saying ahead of the election. Both the CAB and NRC continue to be pertinent issues in Assam, but the BJP leadership has remained steadfast in its resolve to implement the Bill despite opposition from many corners.

being able to adhere to the party’s collective decision and directive, the seven instead had demanded withdrawal of the showcause notices. The NPF president noted that their attitudes demonstrated that they held some hidden agenda to “further disintegrate the party which cannot be overlooked.” He also pointed out that NPF had convened a consultative meeting of all its MLAs, Central office bearers, Central Executive Council members, central frontals and cell office bearers, divisional presidents, working presidents and general secretaries on

KOHIMA, APR 16 (NPN): With the aim of aiding teachers in creating and using innovative tech-based solutions in classrooms, State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) introduced Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) here Tuesday. DIKSHA is a digital initiative of the Ministry of Human Resource Development, and National Council for Teacher Education, SCERT Nagaland. Introducing DIKSHA, principal secretary school

education and SCERT, Menukhol John, in his brief address, said it was a continuous process of development to support teachers in creating a vibrant method of teaching and learning. He said timeline cannot be given to introduce the same for other subjects, but exuded confidence that it would enhance the process of learning to the students. SCERT director, T Sekhose, asserted that SCERT has constituted different committees and would go into business of training master trainers upon the introduction of DIKSHA.

Sekhose disclosed that SCERT has identified two teachers from each EBRC. He said teachers, who were techno savvy, could be in a better position to contribute. Stating that as for now DIKSHA was just for class five students, Sekhose said SCERT would strive to create more contents for all subsequent classes. Resource person Pranshul Jain, team DIKSHA, MHRD project management unit, said DIKSHA was introduced to empower teachers and to make classroom more engaging for students. He said the textbook was introduced to assist teachers, parents and students for better learning. DIKSHA intends to enhance knowledge sharing for better teaching learning materials, encourage teachers for creation and curation of e-contents and create familiarity and comfort ability for teachers with use of technology, network and sharing experiences.

March 30 at its Central office, Kohima. Instead of attending the meeting, which was an opportunity for the seven legislators to explain their position, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu said that the MLAs rather chose to intentionally skip the meeting, and in doing so, forfeited their right to talk as inner party democracy and voluntarily giving their membership of NPF. He further charged them of wilfully ignoring and avoiding NPF Legislature Party meetings since March 25 without valid reasons despite being served show-cause no(Cont’d on p-7) tices.

‘EC has woken up now’: SC after 4 politicians banned from campaign NEW DELHI, APR 16 (PTI): The Supreme Court Tuesday expressed satisfaction over swift action taken by the Election Commission against various politicians, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and BSP supremo Mayawati, for their alleged communal speeches during campaigning saying the poll panel has now “woken up to its powers”. The apex court refused Mayawati’s plea challenging the EC on Monday banning her from campaigning for 48 hours. A day after EC found itself “toothless” against hate speeches, which had invited the ire of the top court, the poll panel told a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi that it has barred Adiytanath, Mayawati, Union Minister Maneka Gandhi and Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan from campaigning for varying hours. The bench, also comprising Justice Sanjiv Khanna, refused to consider Mayawati’s plea challenging the EC’s 48-hour campaign ban on her on the ground that it has been inflicted on

NPCC files FIR against Dy CM DIMAPUR, APR 16 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has filed an FIR against deputy chief minister, Y. Patton for alleged violation of election Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during the recently held Lok Sabha polls. In a press note, NPCC communications department stated that a Police complaint was filed at Wokha Police station against Patton, accusing the latter of serious violation of MCC. NPCC alleged that Patton, during the April 11 Lok Sabha polls, had entered a polling station under 37 Tuyi A/C, wearing political party scarf and criminal conduct of impersonation and forgery by indulging in proxy voting. Earlier, opposition NPF had also urged the sate chief Electoral Officer to take action against Y. Patton for violating MCC and the ‘clean election’ campaign. NPF pointed out that as per Election Commission rules, display of party election symbols in

any form is prohibited within the 200-metre parameter of a polling booth on the polling day. NPF also accused Patton of breaching the long demand for clean election- “one man one vote”- by casting votes eight times against the campaign being advocated not only by government agencies, but also by churches and civil society groups. However, Patton, categorically denied having violated any electoral norm, rule and model code of conduct as alleged. In a rejoinder, Deputy Chief Minister’s Office (DCMO) through its media cell questioned the authenticity and intent of the video clip purportedly showing Patton entering the polling station. Stating that this required scrutiny, DCMO cautioned that the cause of action and legal recourse arising out of the same was reserved. DCMO also clarified that Patton never indulged in any multiple voting but only cast his legitimate vote and not as alleged by NPCC.

Bassist, Benny Ramos

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today,” the bench said, adding that the petitioner may mention the plea in future if the need arises. EC Monday imposed a nationwide campaign ban on Adityanath for 72 hours and on Maneka Gandhi and Mayawati for 48 hours from Tuesday for their “provocative” communal remarks, which it said had the “propensity to polarise the elections”. A 72-hour campaign ban has also been imposed on Samajwadi Party’s Azam Khan for his alleged “khaki underwear” jibe against actor-politician Jaya Prada, who is his rival BJP candidate in Rampur Lok Sabha seat. The all-India ban on all four leaders -- two from the ruling BJP and two from opposition parties -- came into force from 6 am Tuesday. While Adityanath, Mayawati and Gandhi were found guilty of violating the model code, the EC said Khan not only violated the poll code, he also disregarded its November 2013 directive asking politicians to desist from “deeds or actions construed as being repugnant to the honour and dignity of women”.

Polls scrapped in Vellore LS seat after huge cash haul

VELLORE, APR 16 (AGENCIES): President Ram Nath Kovind has accepted the Election Commission’s recommendation to cancel the election in Tamil Nadu’s Vellore over excessive use of money power, days after a large sum of cash was seized from the warehouse of a DMK candidate. The poll panel had sent its recommendation to cancel polling in the Lok Sabha constituency Monday night, but his acceptance of it was a mere formality. Since the President signs the notification for Lok Sabha elections, it is only he who can rescind it. Vellore was to vote in the second phase on April 18. Polling for the two Assembly seats under the Vellore LS seat - Ambur and Gudiyattam - facing by-polls, will go ahead as planned on Thursday as the order was specific to Lok Sabha election, officials told News18. The EC’s recommendation was sent after cash seizures from the premises of DMK veteran leader and party treasurer Duraimurugan’s son Kathir Anand’s house in Vellore on March 29. On April 1, based on information that illegal cash was moved from a college owned by the Duraimurugan family to a cement warehouse in Vellore, a second I-T search was launched and Rs 11.53 crore was seized. “All the cash that was seized was stuffed in cartons and gunny bags neatly packed for distribution division and wardwise. The cash was shifted from Kingston college Vellore to a cement godown in the night between March 29 and 30...,” an I-T source had said.

Christian metal band ‘Whitecross’ rocks DDSC stadium NDPP welcomes CF extension

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“He’s used to play the role of a daku in films. Now he’s a star campaigner.”

her without being granted an opportunity to put forth her views. “File a Special Leave Petition or an appeal if you want. We are not commenting on anything now,” the bench told senior lawyer Dushyant Dave, representing the BSP supremo. EC has acted because of the apex court’s order and the ban is “extremely drastic” in view of the fact that she has not been heard and, moreover, she has prior scheduled public meetings, Dave said. The bench, which had summoned an EC official for Tuesday to examine the ambit of the poll panel’s to deal with hate speeches, said, “It seems you have got your powers. It seems you have woken up to your powers”. Senior advocate CA Sundaram, appearing for the EC, said, “We have found we have several powers” and listed out the action taken by the poll panel against some politicians. “Pursuant to the order passed yesterday, the Election Commission of India has taken action and the appropriate details of which have been submitted. No further order is called for

DIMAPUR, APR 16 (NPN): Whitecross, an American Christian metal band from Illinois, shook Dimapur’s DDSC stadium Tuesday evening with hard rock Christian songs for thousands of young crowd gathered there. The band members- Rex Carroll, Peter Stenlund, Benny Ramos and Michael Feighan- rendered heavy metal Christian rock music that thundered across the stadium and echoed across Dimapur city.

Vocalist, Peter Stenlund

Thunderous cheers from the crowd greeted the famous tracks of the band including “Attention please”, “Takes it to the limit”, “Looking for a reason”, “Top of the world”, “Prisoner” “We know what’s right”, “Signs of the end” and the like. The crowd was thrilled to listen to the band, geared up in acoustic instruments, playing one of their original songs “Simple man”. Alemtemshi Jamir, who was the guest of honour, in his speech, admitted that he was

Drummer, Michael Feighan

surprised by how metallic rock music was used to worship and praise God. He also thanked the Sky Entertaining Group for their hard work and initiative in making the concert a grand success. Alemtemshi also acknowledged that music is indeed the gift of God to mankind. After a dynamic drum solo, drummer, Benny Ramos, shared a short testimony about God and encouraged the young people not to give up their dreams. He said God’s love was much bigger

than any love and that God loves everyone. Other members of the band also shared their testimony of the word of God. The mostly young crowd not only got to enjoy their music but left with blessings of hope and love. Leading Naga musicians-Mengu Suokhrie, Jano Nyekha, Tokaholi, Brainstorm Island including Shillong-based Gospellers also performed. The concert was managed by Sky Entertainment and powered by the Nagaland Bamboo Timber Unit.

DIMAPUR, APR 16 (NPN): NDPP-led PDA has welcomed and appreciated extension of the ceasefire agreement by Government of India (GoI) on Monday with GPRN/NSCN and NSCN (R) for another year with effect from April 28, 2019 to April 27, 2020, along with the signing of a “fresh cease fire agreement” between Centre and NSCN/GPRN (K) with effect from April 15. In a communiqué issued by its media & communication committee, NDPP said this gesture of GoI and NNPGs proves that all negotiating parties are committed to resolving the decades-old Naga political issue. Stating that ruling coalition believes that the ongoing dialogue between the negotiating parties will ultimately result in a solution that will be honourable, inclusive and acceptable to the people and eventually bring lasting peace and settlement, NDPP stressed that it was also the desire of PDA that the negotiating parties would expedite the talks so that a final settlement

comes about at the earliest as the Framework Agreement was already signed on August 3, 2015 and that it was also now 22 years since the dialogues began in 1997. NDPP maintained that though the state government was only a facilitator to the ongoing talks, it is the commitment of the NDPP-led PDA to extend its fullest support and co-operation towards bringing about a permanent solution. With the coming onboard of NNPGs to the negotiating table, along with the ongoing talks and the signing of the Framework Agreement, NDPP said the PDA once again appeals for early resolution of the Indo-Naga peace process in line with the desire of the people for lasting peace. The party also gave a clarion call on behalf of PDA to the people of Nagaland as stake holders to continue upholding the all-important Naga issue, even as it assured its cooperation in extending support so that a final settlement that is honourable and acceptable is reached at the earliest. K Y M C

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Graduation programmes at Agape College, CTC

(L-R): Graduating students along with the faculty and staff. (NP) CTC board chairman, I. Meyionen Jamir, principal prof. Marnungsang, faculty members and Class of 2019. Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, APR 16 (NPN): Agape College conferred degrees to 25 students at its 25th convocation programme held at its chapel hall, Padumpkhuri Dimapur on Tuesday. The programme was held on theme “A life worth of gospel” (Philippians 1:27). 16 students received degree in master of divin-

ity, six in bachelor of theology and three in MA holistic child development. Earlier, speaker of the programme, executive secretary Phom Baptist Christian Association (PBCA), Tialemba Phom congratulated the graduating students and reminded them that as theologians, they should not seek for job but let the people and Church seek them. He also spoke about

the three componentshead, heart and hand, which should be obtain by theological students. He also reminded that theological studies was not just about reading the Bible and singing but should involve in understanding the subject matter. The conferring of degrees and award ceremony was presided by academic dean Anato Awomi and college prin-

cipal Dr. Samurl Venuh. At the programme, valedictory speech was delivered by Lipokkumla, M. Div II and dedication prayer by lecturer, reverend MK Dhar. E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme began with an invocation by college lecturer Toshimenla and welcome address by college board, chairman Dr. Moangwati Aier and scripture reading by lecturer, Bendangjungla

Ozüküm. CTC 44th graduation ceremony: Clark Theological College (CTC) held its 44th graduation ceremony on April 14 at Aolijen, Mokokchung, where 82 students were conferred with diploma and certificate. A press release from CTC media cell stated that, 12 Master’s students (MTh) from the department of Communication,

Christian Education and Christian Counselling, 64 Bachelor of Divinity (BD) students received diploma and six students received certificate of Church Music Ministry (CCMM). The graduation speaker was Prof. Rev. Dr. Limatula Longkumer, dean of Research and South Asia Theological Research Institute (SATHRI) of The Senate of Serampore College, Kolkata.

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news in Brief Easter Sunrise service: Easter Sunrise service will be on April 21 at 5am on the occasion of Easter Sunday at Kohima War cemetery. General Secretary Asia Pacific Baptist Federation Rev. Dr. Vesekhoyi Tetseo will be the speaker. Kohima Baptist pastors’ fellowship (KBPF) has invited every citizen of Kohima town to attend the service. EVC general public meeting: Eralibill Village Council (EVC) had convened a general public meeting on April 20 at 8 am at Council Hall Eralibill. EVC has requested all the citizens and residents to attend the meeting positively. NUVC patta renewal: Naga United Village Council (NUVC) Dimapur has informed its residents that the last date for patta renewal has been extended till April 30. NUVC secretary Ng. Sheh informed that the council office would remain close from April 19-21 on account of Good Friday and Easter Sunday. EVC: Eralibill Village Council (EVC) will be holding a general public meeting on April 20 at 8 am at its council hall. All citizens and residents have been asked to attend the meeting without fail.

DABA organizes medical camp

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo (DABA) in partnership with Kiphire Town Ao Baptist Arogo organized a medical camp at Ditanvong Village Baptist Fellowship under Kiphire district on April 16. A DIPR report stated that the camp was held on the theme “committing to Health care of God’s people”. Around 140 people attended the health camp. A team of doctors from Civil Hospital Kiphire led by Deputy CMO Kiphire Dr.Tinurenla and para medical staffs rendered their services at the camp. Medicines were also provided free of cost to the needy people.

Community hall inaugurated in Phek Book on ‘Secret of healthy CDB celebrates Bengali ‘Barshabaran’ long life’ in Ao dialect released

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Künesa Vero and others during the inauguration of Lower Ketouzou Khel Community Hall at Phek village on April 16. Correspondent

Kohima, Apr 16 (NPN): The Lower Ketouzou Khel Community Hall was inaugurated by Künesa Vero at Phek village on Tuesday. On the occasion, Vero called upon the people to make the best use of the building.

He was hopeful that the newly constr ucted building will bring the people together and become a house of public discourse in taking up various public welfare activities. Earlier, Phek Village Baptist Church, pastor, Nuchicho Venuh pronounced dedicatory prayer

while welcome address was delivered by Lower Ketouzou Khel, convenor, Puchove Lohe. The function was chaired by Phek Village Council, secretary, Vepichi Keyho while vote of thanks was proposed by Lower Ketouzou Khel GB, Khosahii.

Kohima, Apr 16 (NPN): A book titled “ Arishir Mongchen” (secret of healthy long life) authored by retired Deputy director Nursing Nagaland Meyisongla (80 years) was released by senior pastor Kohima Ao Baptist Arogo (KABA) Rev. M. Asangba Longkumer at Ura hotel Kohima on Tuesday. This is the second edition with 2000 copies, edited and published by Dr. Tali Imsong Ao and Dr. T. Temjen of Knowledge foundation. Speaking on the excerpt of the book, the author said that she was inspired to write this book as per the present context of the society, where many Naga men folk die early forcing womenfolk to live as widows. She said the book talk about how to live longer and healthier life especially for the men folk living in the rural areas. According

to her, in Naga society men folk usually live shorter life than women due to various unhealthy life style and food habits. She said this book tells about how to grow old gracefully and focus on the body changes of ageing. Meyisongla has also authored six books, the first has been published in 1987 also in Ao dialect “Anemia Alitsii asoshi tesayuba lesson Kar (a guide book for healthy living), Grow old gracefully in 2005, plants and medicine in 2006 ( Ao dialect), medicinal plants in English 2011, Medicinal plants in Ao ( 2nd edition) 2013, secret of healthy long life in 2014 (1st edition) and Arishir Mongchen (2nd edition). The launching programme was attended by members of Kohima Watsii telen ( Kohima Ao women organization), author’s friends and well wishers, family members, church members and others.

Members of Chatteswary Durgabari at the celebration of “Barshabran”.

DIMAPUR: Bengali New Year’s Day “Barshabaran” was celebrated at Chatteswary Durgabari (CBD) on April 15.

A press release from CDB general secretary Biplab Paul stated that, the programme was attended by distinguished

citizens of Dimapur town. N. Datta, one of the elders of the society spoke on the importance of the day, while Ganesh Sharma, prominent social worker urged the citizens to maintain their own culture and lauded the Durgabari members. Principal of PVHSS, Manoj Bhattacharjee in his speech asked every citizen of the society to maintain peace. There was also a small cultural bonanza after which vice president Mintu Mallick delivered the vote of thanks. Earlier, welcome speech was delivered by Biplab Paul, general secretary, CDB.

NSCN (I-M) condolence

DIMAPUR: NSCN (I-M) has expressed sadness over the passing away of Chenio Patton, at his native village, Akuk, Wokha region on April 16 after prolonged illness. NSCN (I-M) in a condolence message through its MIP stated that late Chenio of Lotha region had joined the Naga national service on March 13, 2002 and rendered selfless service for the Naga cause until his last breath in the rank of under secretary. NSCN (I-M) acknowledged the service rendered by him and that his name shall be recorded in the pages of Naga history. It further, MGM Higher Secondary School (MGM HSS), Dimapur conducted its students’ executive conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members election from April 6 to 15 as a way of giving the students political education & training and prayed that God grant them strength and courage to imbibe in them the true spirit of India’s democracy. Students from classes 7 to 12 were to withstand the hours of grief and that the departed Air Indigo Dimapur celebrated its 4th anniversary with the Children of Eliezer given the right to vote. 18 students contested for various posts. (MGMHSS media cell) soul rest in peace. Home of Hope (EHH), Unity village, Dimapur on April 15. (EHH chairman)

LASU, LANSK PDTTU general meeting-cum-election DNSU conducts surprise checking condemn assault

DNSU offcials, DATS & nodal officer, NTCP before burning tobacco products. (Khamjailung Kamson)

DIMAPUR: In its efforts to reduce tobacco consumption among the youths, especially among the students, the Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) conducted surprise-checking on shops as part of its first phase of action. In a press release member of District AntiTobacco Squad, & secretary Education & Statistics of K Y M C

DNSU, Tenyebinlo Himb stated that the team conducted surprise checking of shops and seized tobacco products were burnt and disposed in the presence of team leader, DATS and nodal officer, NTCP at the DMC dumping site, Sunrise Colony, Burma Camp on April 16. T. Tsenpemo Kikon, assistant commissioner of

Police (ACP) HQ Dimapur and team leader of District Anti-Tobacco Squad (DATS) lamented that despite of repeated warnings many vendors continue to sell tobacco products near educational institutions which he severely reprimanded and warned of punishment with punitive action as prescribed by law.

Further, Dr. C. Tetseo, nodal officer, National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) emphasised upon the COTPA Act 2013 under section 6 a & b and said that Tobacco was the biggest threat to the society. DATS and DNSU will continue to conduct surprise checking and appealed to all to extend unflinching support and cooperation.

DIMAPUR: Longchang Area Students’ Union (LASU) and Longchang Area Nyupuh Sheko Khong (LANSK) have condemned the assault on a 13 year old girl of Jakphang village on April 12 by a government servant. In a joint condemnation note, LASU president, Wangkhao Angtok, LANSK president Ngiplem Konyak and LASU publicity secretary, Shampa Bezo stated that, whatever the reason, the minor did not deserve such “inhuman treatment” and needed to be condemned by every right thinking citizen. The unions further requested the Nagaland State Commission for Child Rights Protection (NSCCRP) and Nagaland State Legal Service Authority (NSLSA) to take strongest form of action under relevant section of law so as to deliver justice to the victim.

PDTTU members with NTTU president at the general meeting-cum-election of PDTTU at Jalukie on April 16.

DIMAPUR: Peren District Timber Traders’ Union (PDTTU) general meetingcum-election of new office bearers (2019-22) was held at Forest Rest House, Jalukie on April 16. A press release from PDTTU sessional secretary, Johny Newme stated that, the meeting passed a fourpoint resolution, wherein a registration fee will be collected from all timber traders from Peren district. The union has also em-

powered the new executive team for setting up PDTTU office in Jalukie. It also resolved to accept suggestions of transportation of only sawed timber from Peren district in consultation with Zeliangrong Baudi, state government and NGOs. President Nagaland Timber Traders’ Union (NTTU), Kevise Sogotsu, who also attended the meeting, lauded the PDTTTU members for the free and open discussions on various

issues relating to the welfare of the union. Kevise also encouraged the new team to work with dedication to uplift timber traders and fight against injustice and corruption at various levels. The house nominated a new team of office bearers and executives to lead PDTTU for the tenure 201922. The new team is led by Ichieo as president, Johny Newme secretary along with five others, three advisors and three auditors. K Y M C

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WEATHER FORECAST April 17

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Agartala A t-storm around in the p.m.

38 25

Aizawl

Periods of sun; very warm

Guwahati A thunderstorm in spots Imphal

Clouds and sun; very warm

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Itanagar A thunderstorm in spots

27 19

Shillong A thunderstorm in spots

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Kohima

Some sun; a t-storm in spots

26 15

Dimapur Partly sunny; very warm

34 20

A thunderstorm in spots

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Tuensang A thunderstorm in spots

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Zunheboto A thunderstorm in spots

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Harmful effects of tobacco highlighted

DIMAPUR: With an aim to create awareness among the residents, Angamimiapfu Mechu Krotho (AMK) and DLCC organized a day-long programme on harmful effects of tobacco under the theme “choose life not tobacco” was held on April 16 at AMK building, Kohima. During the programme, resource persons highlighted on the ill effect of tobacco. A DIPR report stated that AMK president, Kevinourheno Seyie, who chaired the programme, said that smokeless tobacco has not only affected the health but also affects the economy. She said hard ear ned money is being wasted on tobacco. She therefore, called upon the people to quit tobacco for a healthy living and greener environment. District Nodal Officer NTCP, Dr. Arenla Walling, who too spoke on the harmful effects of tobacco, said that tobacco consumption lead to oral cancers and other major diseases. She pointed out that India has the highest number of oral cancer cases in the world and 90% of oral can-

District Nodal Officer, NTCP Dr. Arenla Walling speaking at the programme on April 16. (DIPR)

cers are tobacco related. In this regard, she urged the womenfolk present in the programme to spread the awareness in their concerned areas. She also thanked the AMK for their support and cooperation during various enforcement drives and trainings especially in the rural areas. Also speaking in the programme, social worker NTCP, Achila Walling explained the various legal pro-

visions under Cigarette and Other Tobacco Product Act (COPTA- 2003). She also reminded the gathering that smoking has been banned in all public places. Pa r t i c i p a n t s f r o m Chakhro Women Organization, Western Angami Women organization, Southern Angami Women organization and Northern Angami Women organization attended the programme.

Leadership skill development programme DIMAPUR: Peace Channel (PC) organised skill development programme on the topic, “Leadership and self exploration” at Sacred Heart School (SHS), Khuzama on April 15. A press release from Peace Channel Kohima, stated that, Alino S Chishi Kohima district coordinator, Peace Channel facilitated the session, wherein she said that life skills enabled the individuals to adapt to situations and people that leads to healthy and positive relationships. Activity was carried out on understanding skills and life skills where skills were categorised into literary, language, functional, vocational and life skills. During discussion session the club members shared different qualities of leadership. Another activity included SWOT analysis where the members were given time to reflect and write down their strength, weaknesses, opportunity, and threats. Previously, on April 6 capacity building on the topic, “gender and peace” was organised at Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School, Kohima. The programme ended with peace pledge and peace anthem.

Nagas in Cambodia hold meet

NACAM members after the meeting at Kampot City.

DIMAPUR: Naga missionaries in Cambodia held its 13th annual meet at Kampot city, located at the South West province of Cambodia. A press release from Nagas in Cambodia (NACAM), former advisor, Lipyingo Kikon stated that 34 members representing eight distinctive Naga tribes of Nagas from Nagaland and Manipur, currently engaged in various expressions of soul wining ministries across the kingdom of Cambodia, participated in the occasion. The gathering was also attended by highest number of NACAM members on record, fulfilling its foundational motto “con-

nected for His purpose”. Speaking in the main fellowship hour, Merenla Aonok quoting Numbers 20: 6-11, dwelled on the vital attitude and uncompromising spirit of obedience to God’s sovereign direction and call under all circumstances. On behalf of the former core official members of NACAM, outgoing advisor, Lipyingo extended appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to all its members for making 2019 NACAM meet a success. Some of the main highlights of the event were pleasure trip to a popular local resort in Kampot city and recreational kayaking. The members also orga-

nized a trip to a famous tourist attraction places. The new team of NACAM is led by Rocky Shimary as president, Atoka Swu as general secretary, Rekem Gangmei as prayer secretary and Hajanthung Ngullie as advisor for a term of two years. NACAM is an acronym for Nagas in Cambodia officially formed in 2007 with its motto “connected for His purpose”. Over the years, number of Nagas stationed across the kingdom of Cambodia and actively serving as missionaries in various fields of ministry have exponentially multiplied and accrued to 48 individuals including children.

Health mela conducted at Yaongyimchen village

Dr Imanmeren Phom DPO (RCH/UIP) delivering the keynote address during the short programme.

DIMAPUR: District Health Society (DHS) Longleng organized its annual health mela at Yaongyimchen village under Yachem block on April 15, also covering four neighbouring villages. A press release from

CMO Longleng, district media officer, Roseline stated that, Dr. Imnameren Phom DPO (RCH/UIP) encouraged the villagers to avail the services that were provided. He also gave specific instructions as to whom to approach and

where to proceed for the treatment. He also thanked the Yaongyimchen citizens for their tireless efforts. Medical superintendent I/C chief medical officer, Dr. Toshirenla spoke on the importance of health mela, the services

that were available and said that the aim of the health mela was not just to provide healthcare services but to create an environment where the whole community gets sensitized about health issues. Village council, chairman Yangpong in his short speech thanked the medical fraternity especially medical superintendent I/C chief medical officer, Dr. Toshirenla for leading the entire team and approaching their village for the health mela. He also appealed to the villagers to extend their cooperation throughout the programme. District media officer, Roseline and district community mobilise, Henmei conducted focussed group discussion on maternal health, family planning, breastfeeding, and child health. IPC sessions were conducted for lactating mothers and pregnant women. IEC materials, leaflets in local language

as well as in English were distributed for awareness and publicity. District Adolescent Club also presented a street play on ANC (Ante Natal Care). During the mela, free health care services were provided and awareness on different health issues, prevalent issues and their prevention were imparted to the villagers. A total of 488 OPD cases were registered. E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme chaired by Burnemla DEO (IDSP) began with an invocation by pastor Purtemsu from Alayong village. Short speeches were delivered by Yaongyimchen village, pastor, Nganlang and deputy CMO, Dr. Thungbemo Patton. It may be noted that Yaongyimchen village has no sub centre. In this regard, the village council and the citizens together funded a small community owned health centre in the village where first aid treatment is provided.

United Women Welfare Organization organized a cooking class on April 16 at Children’s Park, Supply Colony with Moamenla Yaden and Asenla Yaden as resource persons.

Intensive study on ‘Lokayukta’

DIMAPUR: Administrative Training Institute (ATI), Kohima conducted an intensive study and training on April 12 at ATI, Kohima as part of general topic on ‘Lokayukta’ for the NCS (EAC) probationers, 2019 batch. The resource person of the training was advocate and social activist, Kezhokhoto Savi. According to NVCO

media cell, Savi in his presentation dwelt on corruption, Lokpal and Lokayukta Act. He said that the establishment of Lokayukta in the state was the demand of the people to eradicate corruption in the state. He also defined Lokayukta as an anti-corruption ombudsman organization in the Indian states and stated that the origin

of Lokayukta can be traced back to the ombudsman in Scandinavian countries. The establishment of the institution of Lokayukta in the state was to provide clean, transparent, and accountable government of the people, he added. Savi remarked that the main objective of Lokayukta is to curb the menace of corruption within the state.

DIMAPUR: Kohima’s Chief Medical Office, under the aegis of NHM, along with District Health Society and department of Health and Family Welfare, conducted a training program in Community Action for Health (CAH) from April 2 to 9. A press release from CMO Kohima, Dr. Laso Lazar stated that the training highlighted mobilizing the community, institutional mechanisms strengthening, capacity building, monitoring and planning, public dialogue and evolving village level health plans. Resource persons for the training were Rokoseno Thapo (DCM) and Kungcham Dailiam (media officer). The Community Action for Health training provides a platform for community feedback and dialogue with service providers for grievance redressal. The participants for the training were VHC members, VHSNC members and ASHAs of the village. K Y M C

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Poll for Inner Manipur seat on Apr 18

ECI postpones 2nd phase of LS Polls RE POLL IN 19 POLLING STATIONS IN OUTER MANIPUR in Tripura East Correspondent IMPHAL, Apr 16: Campaigning came to an end at 4 pm on Tuesday for elections to Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency, voting for which will be held on April 18. Manipur has two Parliamentary constituencies, of which polling in the Outer Manipur (ST) Parliamentary Constituency was already held on April 11 with high voter turnout. The voting for the Inner Manipur PC will be held on Thursday (April 18) at 1300 polling stations spread over four valley districts covering 32 Assembly segments across the valley districts. Fresh poll to as many as 19 polling stations of the Outer Manipur PC will also be held on the same day. An order regarding re-polling in these polling stations was issued today (Tuesday). The 19 polling stations in which re-poll was ordered include 11 in Senapati district, four in Ukhrul district, three in Churachandpur district and one in Chandel district. The re-poll has been order after irregularities like casting of votes by a single person, casting above 100% votes, holding the voting at

non-designated location, voting despite non function of VVPAT etc. were found during verification based on complaints lodged by contesting candidates and their agents and video footage of the polling process. Meanwhile, the fate of eleven candidates in the fray in the Inner Manipur PC will be decided by a total of 9,28,626 voters which include 4,80,751 female, 4,47,843 male and 32 third genders. The constituency has 8,838 service voters. Of the 11 candidates are in the fray, candidates of ruling BJP, Congress and CPI were considered to be strong contenders. While Congress fighting to retain its seat is fielding new face (O Nabakishore, a former state chief secretary) by dropping its seating MP Dr T Meinya, the ruling BJP is fielding Dr RK Ranjan who had also contested election from the same PC in the last election in 2014. Ranjan ended with third position by securing only 92,443 votes out of 6,40,871 votes casted. By securing 1,97,428, CPI candidate Dr M Nara Singh who is also in fray this time was in the second position. The Congress candidate

Dr Meinya who had got a total of 2,92,102 voted defeated the CPI candidate. Till the last minute of the campaigns, political parties and candidates tried their best to woo the voters. The ruling BJP concluded its campaign with a series of rallies in Imphal West district where its star campaigners including chief minister, in a bid to woo voters criticised the Congress for the problems being facing by the people of the state today. They also tried their best to get votes by highlighting achievement of BJP-led coalition government in its two years tenure. Interestingly, the Congress concluded its election campaign with a grand party rally at Heingang in Imphal East district, the home constituency of incumbent chief minister N Biren Singh. On the other hand, CPI concluded its election campaign with a road show on the streets touching all the four valley districts under Inner Manipur PC. Thousands of supporters of CPI candidate Dr M Nara Singh took part in the road show in which leaders of other political parties supporting Dr Nara led the show. The road show kicked

started from his residence at Singjamei in the early morning and covered various places across the Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency. The CPI is in the electoral battle with “battle for existence of the indigenous people of the state” being its main poll plank. “It is a fight against the fascist regime, it is a fight for freedom of speech and expression and it is a fight for the protection of our culture, identity and land,” candidate Dr Nara said. Dr Nara, the consensus candidate of left secular parties has also got the support of state units of Janata Dal (United) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) at the last minute. He claimed that he got the wish of NPP leader and Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma over telephone today. Despite being the constituents of coalition government in the state, BJP and NPP have been engaging in a fierce battle of words during the entire election campaign in the state. NPP got the support of CPI to party candidate in the Outer Manipur PC in return for NPP extending its support to CPI in the Inner Manipur PC.

A G A R T A L A , A pr 16(Agencies): The Election Commission of India (ECI) has postponed the Lok Sabha election under the 2nd phase in Tripura East from April 18 to April 23. Informing this, the CEO of Tripura, Sriram Taranikanti told The Northeast Today on Tuesday that the decision to postpone the election was to take up more confidence building measures in Tripura East. “For that reason, we want to do more patrolling with our existing forces in the environment there and make it conducive for conduct of free and fair polls,” he said. He also confirmed the removal of the State Additional Director General of Police and sources informed that law and order will be directly reviewed by the DGP. Meanwhile, reports suggest that the polls was postponed in the view of the deteriorating law and order scenario following allegations of poll rigging and booth capturing by the BJP. The Congress and CPI (M) had earlier demanded re-polling in 464 booths of west Tripura constituency ahead of phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls.

M’laya appeals to SC to call off rescue

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SHILLONG, APRIL 16: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday said that the state government will appeal to the Supreme Court to call off rescue operation to evacuate bodies of 13 coal miners trapped inside an illegal 370-ft coal pit for 125 days now. Of the 15 people trapped, Indian Navy divers have retrieved two bodies so far, while three more bodies have been detected by the Navy’s Underwater Remote Operated Vehicle. Two of the 15 miners have been fished out by Indian Navy divers with the help of the underwater ROV (remotely operated vehicle) from the flooded rat-hole mine at Khloo Ryngksan village in East Jaintia Hills district. “We are still trying but it looks very difficult and we will approach and see if Supreme Court allows us to discontinue with the operations, but right now since it is in court it will be inappropriate for me to make any comments,” Sangma told journalists. The Chief Minister however said that the government will appeal to Supreme Court to call off the rescue operation. “We have been main-

Campaign for East Tripura Lok Sabha seat ends

Agartala, Apr 16 (PTI): Campaigning for the East Tripura Lok Sabha constituency, which will go to the poll in the second phase on April 18, ended at 5 pm Tuesday, Tripura Chief Electoral Officer Sriram Taranikanti said. East Tripura constituency is spread across 30 assembly segments and six districts and altogether 10 candidates, including those of the ruling BJP, Congress and the CPI-M are in the fray for it. Ruling BJP candidate Rebati Mohan Tripura, sitting MP Jitendra Chowdhury of the CPI (M) and Pragya Dev Burman of the Congress are among those contesting from the seat. Prime Minister Naren-

dra Modi, Congress president Rahul Gandhi and CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechuri campaigned for the respective party candidates in the high voltage canvassing. Dhalai district superintendent of police Sudipta Das told PTI that sufficient security deployment was made to ensure free and fair polling on April 18. “We have put central and state armed forces and Tripura Police personnel on duty round-the-clock and CCTV cameras will be installed in polling stations. There will be sector officers from both civil and police administration apart from flying squads,” Das said. Additional central para

Heroin seized in Mizoram, 1 held Aizawl, Apr 16 (PTI): The Mizoram police have seized 447 grams of heroin from a woman in Lunglei town and arrested her for possessing the contraband, police said on Tuesday. T h e va l u e o f t h e seized heroin, suspected to have been smuggled from neighbouring Myanmar, is Rs 17.50 lakh. Lalawmpuii, who was arrested on Monday night, has a history of being involved in large-scale trafficking of drugs, a police official said. “For years, we had been trying to nab the accused for being involved in drug-trafficking in south Mizoram,” he said.

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be held from 7 am till 5 pm on April 18. In an effort to reach out to the people, the BJP has promised pension scheme for farmers, National Registrar of Citizens (NRC) in the state, smart border fencing to stop illegal immigration, enactment of the Citizenship Amendment Bill and development of indigenous communities. Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb also stressed on fulfillment of HIRA (Highways, I-ways, Railways and Airways) and making Tripura a model state in poll campaigns. Congress has formed an alliance with Indigenous Nationalist Party of Twipra (INPT) an indigenous regional party.

They are contesting the poll with issues like scrapping of the Citizenship Amendment Bill, inclusion of Kokborok, the lingua franca of Tripura’s indigenous community in the 8th schedule and empowering Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous Territorial Council (TTAADC), which constitute two third of the

state territory and is home to tribals, who forms one third of the state population. The Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura ( IPFT), which an ally of the ruling BJP, will contest the Lok Sabha polls alone and has fielded N C Debbarma, who is also state revenue minister, as its candidate in East constituency.

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AFFIDAVIT

Date : 16/4/19

I, SAHJUL ISLAM, aged about 30 years, S/o ASRAB ALI, Permanent Resident of Vill/Town - BORHALOUKANDA, P.S. - BHURAGAON, Sub-Divn. - MORIGAON, Dist. - MORIGAON - 782127, ASSAM, and presently residing at H/No. 10, TOSHIHO VILLAGE, DIMAPUR, NAGALAND do hereby solemnly declare on oath as follows :1. That, I am a bonafide citizen of India and resident of above mentioned address. 2. That, I am legal guardian and head of the family of my following members : (a) FARUK HUSSAN (SON), Age-16 Years, (b) SAZI KHATUN (DAUGHTER), Age - 15 Years and (c) SULTANA KHATUN (DAUGHTER), Age - 12 Years. 3. That, we were never of "MURU" clan and furthermore, I undertake that neither I nor my aforesaid children shall use "MURU" surname in future in any manner and style which will invite legal and customary action against me. 4. That, the statements made above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing is false. I signed and verified this affidavit on this the 16th day of April, 2019 at Dimapur, Nagaland. Deponent Sworn before me by the deponent on this the 16th day of April, 2019 at Dimapur, Nagaland. Judicial Magistrate/Notary Public DP-2849

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NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMANTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925). DC-546

Happy birthday, Good morning my darling daughter Sangeeta Pandey on her birthday on 17th april 2019. Wishing you all the best and bright future ahead. From, Papa Sanjay Pandey, ama Dr Ranjana, brother Riyon, Rishi, fupu Sharda, dadi Nirmala & lovely max

I, Smti N Bangyei Konyak, D/o Shri No kho Konyak of Chenmoho village presently residing at Chingai ward PO/PS Mon District Mon in the state of Nagaland do hereby declares and affirmed as under :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a native of (KONYAK) Naga tribe. 2. That in my Service book my wife's name has been mistakenly recorded as Smti Bangyei Konyak. And my wife's date of birth is also mistakenly recorded as 16/12/1978. 3. Henceforth I would like to declare that my wife's legal name is Smti N Bangyei Konyak which is used in all her official documents. And my wife's actual date of birth is 23/11/1980 which is used in all her official documents and from today her actual name and her actual date of birth shall be used as mentioned. 4. That let this affidavit be handed over to the appropriate authority concern for necessary clarification and acceptance thereof. That the statement made in the above mentioned paragraph 1 to 4 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Deponent Solemnly declared and affirmed before me by the deponent on this 12th April 12, 2019 at Mon. Regd. No. 622/19 Magistrate Dated : 12/04/2019 Mon : Nagaland DP-2850(A)

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Regd No. 1955/19 Date : 16-04-2019 I, HUTSUNEYI NIENU, S/o, Shri. HUSUCHO NIENU of Upper Khomi, Dist. Phek, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India. 2. That my correct name is HUTSUNEYI NIENU however, in some of the documents including in Mark Sheet, Passing Certificate, & Convocation Certificate of Savitribai Phule Pune University, and in my HSLC Mark sheet, HSLC Pass Certificate, & HSLC Admit Card, and HSSLC Mark sheet, HSSLC Pass Certificate, & HSSLC Admit Card, and in my M.A in Theology documents and in M. Div documents my name has been recorded as HUTSUNYI NEINU which is a clerical error hence, the stated name represents the same person i.e. myself. 3. That henceforth I here with rectified the same and declares that my correct name will be HUTSUNEYI NIENU for all official references. DEPONENT Magistrate/ Notary Public

IN THE COURT OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP, DIMAPUR, NAGALAND. NOTICE Dated Dimapur, the 15/04/2019 No. M-57/19/41-42 Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti Lt. Viyito Shohe -Vrs- P. Toholi Sema resident of Sematilla Town/Village in the District of Revenue Regulation Act 1886 have applied for Mutation of Land Described in the schedule below :The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invite Claim/Objection to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this court on or before 1 (one) month from the date of publication in local newspaper. SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Lt. Viyito Shohe Village/Block No : 8, Patta No : 413, Dag No : 514, Area : 00B-03K-01Ls, North : Kanili Shohe, South : Road, East : Kakugha Sumi, West : Partha Basu (Kevekha Kevin Zehol), NCS Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur DP-2867 AFFIDAVIT

In the Court of Smti. Sharon Longchari Additional Deputy Commissioner Dimapur District, Nagaland. Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Bendangmeren Ao Deceased, has been filed by Smti. Hijila. K. relation wife R/o H/No 388, Padumpukhuri Village, Dimapur to draw his/her Family Pension, Bank Acct, Landed Property etc, who expired on 12-03-2019. Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this court within 30 days, on the said day of 17/5/2019. Given under the hand and seal of the court this 16 day of 4/2019. Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland DP-2854

I, Shri Nganyei Konyak, S/o Manzei Konyak of Chenmoho village PO/ PS Aboi District Mon in the state of Nagaland do hereby solemnly declares and affirmed as under :1. That I am a bona fide citizen of India and a native of (KONYAK) Naga tribe. 2. That in my Service book my son's name was mistakenly recorded as Shri N Pangkon Konyak. And his date of birth was also mistakenly recorded as 25/11/2002. 3. Henceforth I would to declare that my son's Legal name is Shri Pangkon Konyak which is legally used in all his official documents. And his actual date of birth is 27/10/2000 which is mentioned in all his official documents and from today his date of birth shall be used/mentioned as 27/10/2000. 4. That let this affidavit be handed over to the appropriate authority concerned for necessary clarification and acceptance thereof. That the statement made in the above mentioned paragraph 1 to 4 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Deponent Solemnly declared and affirmed before me by the deponent on this 28th March 2019 at Mon. Regd. No. 66/19 Magistrate Dated : 28/03/2019 Mon : Nagaland DP-2850(C)

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fruitful result and we do still hope if we can retrieve the bodies at least the family members can perform the last rites.” Several central agencies including the National Disaster Response Force and the State Disaster Response Force are still at the accident mining carrying out the rescue operation by dewatering the coal mines. However, the Indian Navy team had temporarily withdrawn from the search operation on March 1 following tension between India and Pakistan after the Pulwama terror attack.

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I, Shri Nganyei Konyak, S/o Manzei Konyak of Chenmoho village PO/ PS Aboi District Mon in the state of Nagaland do hereby solemnly declares and affirmed as under :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a native of (KONYAK) Naga tribe. 2. That in my Service book my son's name was mistakenly recorded as Shri N Wapa Konyak in my service book. 3. Henceforth I would to declare that my son's Legal name is Shri Wapa Konyak which is legally used in all his official documents. Therefore from today my son's name shall be used/mentioned as Wapa Konyak in all his legal documents. 4. That let this affidavit be handed over to the appropriate authority concerned for necessary clarification and acceptance thereof. That the statement made in the above mentioned paragraph l to 4 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Deponent Solemnly declared and affirmed before me by the deponent on this 28th March 2019 at Mon. Magistrate Regd. No. 69/19 Mon : Nagaland DP-2850(B) Dated : 28/03/2019

Fire breaks out at Arunachal; two injured TEZU, APR 16 (AGENCIES): Two people sustained injuries in a fire that broke out at Gandhi Market in Tezu last night, police said on Monday. After receiving information about the fire, a team of 25 battalions of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) rushed to the spot to carry out a rescue operation. The fire brigade team doused the fire within 3 hours with the help of ITBP and police. As per the officials, around seven houses and 12 shops were gutted in the fire. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

military force personnel were sent to the constituency after the first phase of polls in West Tripura seat on April 11, he said. Returning officer of East Tripura, Vikas Singh said strict security arrangement would be maintained in the constituency. The BSF has intensified vigilance along the Indo-Bangladesh border which would be completely sealed much before the beginning of polling, he said adding security escorts for candidates have been enhanced and some more arrangements would be made on election day. Poll personnel will reach their destination by April 17 and polling will

taining from day one that this operation is very difficult and even in the first few days when this happened we have shared that it looks like a difficult operation, but nonetheless government continued to work and agencies from throughout the country came in and help but we did not get the desired results,” Sangma said. Noting that Supreme Court has given direction that the operations must continue, Sangma said, “based on the Supreme Court orders the operations are continuing but we are not getting any kind of

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MAC CASE No. 2/2017. 1. Smti. Prabhwati Devi & Ors. Petitioner/Claimant. -VERSUS1. Md. Gutam Zinani @ Munna Khan. 2. New India Assurance Co. Ltd. Opposite Parties.

1. Shri. Shivum Katharia S/o Lt. K. Katharia of Burma Camp, Dimapur, Nagaland. (Owner of the vehicle NL 07/F-3614(Auto Rickshaw). Whereas Shri. Shyam Pradhan has instituted a compensation claim case against you for a sum of Rs. 5,74,998/- (Rupees Five Lacs Seventy Four Thousand and Nine Hundred Ninety Eight) Only. You are hereby summoned to appear before this Court in person or through pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the claim case on 9th day of May' 2019 at 10:00 O' Clock without fail. Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the claim will be heard and determined/taken up ex-parte in your absence. Given under my hand and Seal of the Court of this 29th day of March 2019. MEMBER Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Dimapur : Nagaland DP-2842(B)

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MAC CASE No. 2/2017. 1. Md. Gulam Zinani @ Munna Khan. Petitioner/Claimant. -VERSUS1. Shri. Shivum Katharia. 2. New India Assurance Co. Ltd. Opposite Parties.

1. Shri. Shivum Katharia S/o Lt. K. Katharia of Burma Camp, Dimapur, Nagaland. (Owner of the vehicle NL 07/F-3614(Auto Rickshaw). Whereas Shri. Shivum Katharia has instituted a compensation claim case against you for a sum of Rs. 3,90,700/- (Rupees Three Lacs Ninety Thousand and Seven Hundred) Only. You are hereby summoned to appear before this Court in person or through pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the claim case on 9th day of May' 2019 at 10:00 O' Clock without fail. Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the claim will be heard and determined/taken up ex-parte in your absence. Given under my hand and Seal of the Court of this 29th day of March 2019. MEMBER Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Dimapur : Nagaland DP-2842(A)

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Election Commission ban on Mayawati: SC refuses relief NEW DELHI, APR 16 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over the Election Commission’s action banning Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, BSP supremo Mayawati, Union Minister Maneka Gandhi and Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan from campaigning for varying periods. “It seems you’ve got your powers back,” says the CJI, adding, no interim orders needed at this stage. On behalf of Mayawati, senior counsel Dushyant Dave said the ECI’s action against her was “extremely drastic” and that the court should take up her plea at 2 pm as her meetings were already scheduled. But the court refused to entertain Mayawati’s plea against EC ban and asked her to file a separate petition. Castigating Adityanath and Mayawati for communal remarks made by them during campaign speeches, the Election Commission in

Mayawati (File) separate orders on Monday had barred them from campaigning for 72 hours and 48 hours, respectively. Holding Yogi guilty of breaking the model code of conduct through his speeches, the poll panel said: “Being the CM of a state, Yogi Adityanath has an added responsibility to not only uphold the basic tenets of the Constitution, including secularism, but also to display the same in his public appearances/ speeches as well.” Yogi has been pulled up for calling the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) a “virus” as well as for his April 9 speech in which he

had said, “If the Congress, SP and BSP have faith in Ali, we have faith in Bajrangbali (another name for Lord Hanuman).” The panel has barred him from holding public meetings, processions, rallies, roadshows and interviews, public utterances in media, etc, for 72 hours from 6 am on April 16. Meanwhile, the EC has censured Mayawati for 48 hours from 6 am on April 16 for her statement asking members of the Muslim community to vote for the SP-BSP coalition at a rally in Deoband on April 7. “Mayawati, being a senior leader, should have desisted herself from making statements that have the undertone and propensity to polarise the elections, which is not confined to the constituency where the statement is made,” the EC said. The order comes three days before phase-II of polling. Eight constituencies in UP go to the polls on April 18.

Transportation of EVMs creates flutter in Telangana

Hyderabad, Apr 16 (IANS): The transport of EVMs in Telangana’s Jagtial district created a flutter as the video went viral on social media but the poll officials clarified on Tuesday that the machines were used only for training the personnel. Ten Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were transported in an autorickshaw from the Jagtial Tehsildar’s office to a warehouse in Mini Stadium on Monday night but as the warehouse was locked they were brought back in the same vehicle. The video of this went viral on social media with some people raising doubts about the safety of the EVMs used for polling. The timing of the transportation created suspicions. Ja g t i a l i s p a r t o f Nizamabad Lok Sabha constituency, where as many as 185 candidates contested in the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls. Telangana’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Rajat Kumar, however, allayed the apprehensions and clarified that the EVMs which

were being transported were used for training the polling personnel before the voting on April 11. Kumar told a news conference in Hyderabad that the EVMs in the video were of M2 version machines while M3 EVMs were used for polling in the entire Nizamabad constituency. Jagtial District Collector S. Sharath sought an explanation from the concerned officials on why the EVMs were being transported at night. Stating that some old videos were also being circulated on the social media to create doubts with political motives, the CEO said that criminal cases would be registered against those posting such videos. He said a video in which an EVM was allegedly found at a home in Rajasthan in 2018 was being circulated by some people. He said a polling agent who clicked the picture in a strong room in Malkajgiri Lok Sabha constituency was arrested and sent to judicial custody.

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Shatrughan Sinha’s wife Poonam joins SP, will contest against Rajnath Singh

NEW DELHI APR 16 ( AG E N C I E S ) : A c t o r Poonam Sinha has joined the Samajwadi Party (SP). Poonam Sinha, the wife of Shatrughan Sinha, joined the Samajwadi Party in the presence of party leader Dimple Yadav on Tuesday (April 16). The Samajwadi Party has confirmed she will be fielded against Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh from Lucknow. She will file her nomination from the Lucknow constituency on April 18. On April 6, Shatrughan Sinha joined the Congress. He was earlier with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He will contest the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Bihar’s Patna Sahib on a Congress ticket. Ravidas Mehrotra from SP said, “Poonam Sinha ji will be the SPBSP-RLD candidate from Lucknow. She will file nomination on April 18. We appeal to the Congress that do not field your candidate from here so that BJP can be defeated.” Congress is unlikely

Dimple Yadav with Poonam Sinha. to field a candidate against Poonam Sinha. The decision to field Poonam Sinha as the joint opposition candidate against Rajnath Singh is seen as an attempt by the opposition parties to keep the Union Home Minister confined to his constituency. Earlier, a leader of the SP said, “There are four lakh Kayastha voters and 1.3 lakh Sindhi voters in

Lucknow, apart from 3.5 lakh Muslims. This will give a major push to her candidature.” Poonam Sinha is a Sindhi while her husband Shatrughan Sinha is a Kayastha. Rajnath Singh had won the Lucknow seat in 2014 garnering 55.7 per cent of the total 10,06,483 votes polled. He had won in all the five assembly segments of the constituency.

Bangladesh asks actor Ferdous Campaigning ends for second-phase Lok Sabha polls to return after campaign row Ko lkata , A pr 1 6 Sunday campaigned for Tri(IANS): In wake of a namool’s candidate Kanaia controversy over famed Lal Agarwal from Raiganj Bangladesh actor Ferdous in North Dinajpur district. Ahmed canvassing for a He was seen along with Trinamool Congress cantwo other Bengali actors, didate in West Bengal, the Ankush Hazra and Payel Deputy High Commission Sarkar. “Based on media refor Bangladesh has asked ports, he was asked whether him not to take part in the he participated in the camelection campaign in India paign or not. Ahmed told and return to his country. Ferdous Ahmed (File) us that he was there for the It was also suggested purpose of shooting and to the actor that he should resume his had participated in the (ongoing Lok shooting here after the election season gets Sabha election) campaign. It was not a over, an official at the Bangladeshi mis- right thing to take part in the election as sion said. Ahmed, a Bangladeshi national a foreign national. He was asked to go now working in Bengali film industry, on back,” the official told IANS.

Kartarpur Corridor: India, Pakistan discuss concerns Chandigarh, Apr 16 (IANS): Officials from India and Pakistan met at the Zero Line along the international border between the two countries in Dera Baba Nanak sector on Tuesday and discussed the technical and security aspects of the upcoming Kartarpur Corridor. Official sources said that officers from the two sides discussed the alignment of the Corridor which will be around 5-km long. Out of this, nearly 4.5 km will fall in Pakistan’s territory. The officials also discussed security arrangements for the Corridor which is expected to cater to hundreds of pilgrims from India who will be visiting the Sikh shrine inside Pakistan under a visafree arrangement. The Corridor is expected to be completed before November this year to enable pilgrims to travel to the Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara to mark the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev in November this year. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has been demanding visa-free “khule darshan” at the gurdwara for Indians of all faiths, from India and overseas, all seven days a week. The Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara in Narowal district of Pakistan’s Punjab province, located 4.5 km from the border near the Dera Baba Nanak town in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district, is significant for the Sikh community as it is here that Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev spent 18 years of his life and is his final resting place. The governments of India and Pakistan are trying to facilitate the travel of pilgrims to offer prayers at the gurdwara -- a demand made by the Sikhs for over 70 years.

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New Delhi, Apr 16 (IANS): The campaigning came to an end on Tuesday for 97 Lok Sabha constituencies spread over 13 states and Union Territories which will go to the polls on Thursday in the second phase of the mega seven-phase electoral exercise. Since poll timings vary in different seats, the campaigning period also ended at different times between 3 p.m and 6 p.m in different constituencies (except Madurai) -- 48 hours before the voting closure time. In Madurai, since the polling period is till 8 p.m. due to the famous car festival that day, campaign-

ing in the constituency was allowed till 8 p.m on Tuesday as well. The 48-hour period preceding the conclusion of voting is called the “silence period” during which any kind of political campaigning is prohibited. As the silence period began, the election rallies and street corner meetings ended in the 97 constituencies of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West

Bengal, Jammu and Kash- stituency each in Manipur, would also cast their votes mir, Manipur, Tripura and Tripura and Puducherry, in this phase. Puducherry. In the first phase, voting will take place in all 39 seats in Tamil Nadu. It will also cover 14 seats in Karnataka, 10 in Maharashtra, eight in Uttar Pradesh, five each in Bihar and Odisha, and three each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal. The electorate in five Assam constituencies, two Jammu and Kashmir constituencies, and one con-

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Vol. XXIX NO. 130 Dimapur, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2019

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raffic congestion in Dimapur has become a big problem because of constriction on movement of vehicles which now have to ply across one bridge as against three in the past. Traffic congestion is a perennial problem faced by those living in Dimapur but has worsened after construction work started for the proposed four-lane along NH 29 between Dimapur-Kohima and Moreh. In addition, the decommissioning of two bridges has added to the worsening traffic congestion. It may be pointed out that Dimapur is bisected by Dhansiri (Dima) river and travelling between the two sections require as many bridges. Vehicles from Kohima and Imphal or those from other places outside Nagaland which all pass through Dimapur, contribute to the traffic congestion. As stated, due to the ongoing construction as well as having only one out of four bridges fully functional, traffic jams have become a regular feature. There are four bridges that interconnect both sides of Dimapur of which only two are fully functional- one near Burma Camp and the other connecting Sangtamtilla and Sovima. The old Bailey bridge connecting Purana Bazar and Walford/Naga Arcade has been dismantled and a new RCC bridge is under construction. The other pre-World War 2 bridge at Kuda village (Full Nagarjan) is under serious threat from erosion and a new bridge is being constructed adjacent to it. Both the new bridges under construction will some more months to complete. The one between Purana Bazar and Walford/Naga Arcade area will take more than one year while the other at Kuda village could take lesser time. Till then, traffic congestion will continue between two sections of Dimapur till all the bridges are fully operational. The work for the four-lane National Highway 29 which began sometime in 2017 was to have been completed by September 2019 and according to National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL) the expected time of completion will now be March 2020. Some days it used to take even as long as two to three hours to travel between Dimapur to Chumukedima, a distance of around 12 kilometers. Normally, it used to take around 40 to 50 minutes. Even within the main city, sharp rise in number of vehicles, narrow roads and lack of parking spaces continue to pose a serious challenge. Though traffic jams cannot be avoided, what is also required is effective traffic management by the Traffic Police. In a majority of cases, traffic indiscipline is the main cause for traffic hold ups. A proactive involvement by the Traffic Police towards ensuring smooth movement would play an important role. The traffic scenario in Dimapur could do with centralised monitoring through CCTVs. Traffic control and monitoring using video sensors has drawn increasing attention recently due to the significant advances in the field of computer vision. The system consists of a scalable network of autonomous tracking units (ATUs) that use cameras to capture images, detect moving objects and provide results to a central sensor data fusion server (SDF). Each ATU is a powerful processing unit (PC or embedded PC), which periodically obtains frames from one of more video sensors. The video sensors are standard CCTV cameras, not necessarily of high resolution, equipped with a casing appropriate for outdoor use and telephoto lenses for distant observation. This is not a complicated system and could be considered so that Traffic personnel are constantly informed about the situation in any particular location.

DailyDevotion Can You Come Down From the Mountain? While you have the light, believe in the light… —John 12:36 We all have moments when we feel better than ever before, and we say, “I feel fit for anything; if only I could always be like this!” We are not meant to be. Those moments are moments of insight which we have to live up to even when we do not feel like it. Many of us are no good for the everyday world when we are not on the mountaintop. Yet we must bring our everyday life up to the standard revealed to us on the mountaintop when we were there. Never allow a feeling that was awakened in you on the mountaintop to evaporate. Don’t place yourself on the shelf by thinking, “How great to be in such a wonderful state of mind!” Act immediately— do something, even if your only reason to act is that you would rather not. If, during a prayer meeting, God shows you something to do, don’t say, “I’ll do it”— just do it! Pick yourself up by the back of the neck and shake off your fleshly laziness. Laziness can always be seen in our cravings for a mountaintop experience; all we talk about is our planning for our time on the mountain. We must learn to live in the ordinary “gray” day according to what we saw on the mountain. Don’t give up because you have been blocked and confused once— go after it again. Burn your bridges behind you, and stand committed to God by an act of your own will. Never change your decisions, but be sure to make your decisions in the light of what you saw and learned on the mountain.

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Life is tough, but it’s tougher if you’re stupid. ~ Unknown

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Political class and its establishments jubilant

n a world of power play those controlling the political apparatus and mechanisms believe in crushing the rights of humans particularly those who criticize the ways in which the ruling class abuse power by violating constitutional provisions and privileges extended to individuals and communities. The State which is apparently the invisible entity behind each government unleashes its mechanisms and apparatus to protect those who abuse power and subvert the constitution. The State in the name of ‘national security’, ‘confidentiality’, ‘official secrecy’, and ‘classified information’ invokes a number acts and in numerous ways clamps its draconian face upon its citizens. Further, in the name of ‘sedition’ anybody can be arrested and be put behind bars that needs absolutely no explanation—so ‘sacred’ and ‘absolute’ in its connotation and application. The arrest of Julian Assange by the British police a few days ago did bring huge relief to the political class especially the American political class across the political lines. His arrest after almost a decade for the ruling cliché a big ‘victory’ because the ruling classes with all its power could not touch him all these years. Somehow the ruling class pressurized the ruling class of Ecuador not to hold on to the asylum status extended to Assange, so that he may be arrested. This is what the powerful ruling class wanted. Julian Assange has created outrage to the political

establishment of the United States both to the Democrats as well as Republicans. Arrest of Julian Assange sends clear signals to those journalists not to meddle with the secrets of the State. The secrets that Assange leaked out have embarrassed the political establishment. In the case of Assange, we see a close proximity between ‘acts’ and ‘activism’ The leakage of passwords that unfolded so many files and cables that showed dastardly behavior of the state is now in the public domain. They are gruesome and horrendous. This is why the political establishments have been furious and wanted to take revenge because Assange exposed the unscrupulous behavior of the State. He is undoubtedly an activist journalist and the ruling class always wants the journalists to fall in line and follow their dictates. The political establishments want ‘true journalists’ meaning those who toe their lines and do not cross or expose their brute behavior and nature. Julien Assange exposed the true face of the American politics it plays across the world with its dirty and inhuman policies—all in the name of ‘democracy’ and ‘human rights’. Assange showed to the world the evil face of the American administration and its military strategies. The hand of the American state is very much present in whatever is happening in Iraq and Afghanistan and across the globe. Hundreds of classified information and in cables reveals

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anking of Roads” is defined as the phenomenon of raising outeredge of the curved road above the inner-edge to provide the necessary centripetal force of the vehicles to take a safer turn, and the curved road is called “Banking of Roads”. Here the word “Banking” has no connection with money. It is a word of Civil Engineering particularly for the Department of Roads and Bridges. The idea is, any mass that moves in a circular path undergoes centripetal acceleration, which is equal to V2/R. Therefore, Engineers design roads to be banked when the road is curved or circular for maximum safe velocity of vehicle around at such curve. Let’s put it in a simple layman’s word for easier understanding. On the crooked hilly, mountainous or valley regions, whenever a road is under construction, very often we come across many zigzag and serpentine turnings risky and uncomfortable for speeding vehicles. At such a curved road, as an Engineer/Contractor; when you stand on the spot to survey, and as you stand right in the middle of the road, and look back and forth; you find (1) To one-end, vehicle is to be driven forth round from your right-side to your left-side. And you find the gradient(slope) of the road on your right-edge which usually covers round a greater length is to be built up slightly higher than your left-edge (i.e. your left-bank of the road is to be built/banked a little lower than your right-bank) according to the degree of the curve. (2) Now, you turn back from where you stand, and look to the other-end. You find, vehicle

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is to be driven forth round from your left-side to your right. The gradient of the road on your leftedge which usually covers round a greater length is to be raised a little higher than your right edge (i.e. your right bank of the road is to be built a little lower than your left-bank). This is a great scientific discovery and a powerful concept of Engineering work on roadconstruction at every curve-turn on the hilly and mountainous areas in order to arrest and balance both the centripetal and centrifugal forces at such accident prone curves, to avoid slipping sideways when it is wet or raining and improve riding quality. And that, when a speeding vehicle comes across at such bad turnings, the balance of the bodies of the vehicle itself, and so also the balances of the bodies of all passengers in the speeding vehicle are balanced, comfortable and safe; and that skiddings and accidents do not occur. Wherever banked roads are built, enough water outlets/holes should be provided on the side of lower inner-edges to the drainages, so that even when there comes rain or flash-floods, the water do not store on the road like a pool, or flow like a river on the road causing damages to the roads. A newly constructed/blacktopped road on the Highway may look good, but if “Banking of Roads” are not properly built as per the required specifications, it is not a safe or standard road. The importance of building “banked roads” on the curves on the crooked hilly and mountainous regions, and so also in the labyrinthine valleys can never be overlooked. Zapra Chakhesang, New Minister Hill, Kohima

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the nasty war games and conflicts American administration carry out within and across the regions makes many to wonder in what type of world we are living. It shows that there’s no respect to human life and human rights— wherever one may live. The state could go to any extent to protect its interest and power. The political class may talk about Assange’s moral and so on in order to distract and deflect the world opinion. The morality of the American State has been unmasked and the information Assange provided to the world reveals the true nature and character of the State. Julian Assange is the torch bearer of promoting human rights. He went all out showing to the world that we live in a world of animosity and insecurity and so we should strive and struggle for a better world. We need to support Assange because he tried to protect the liberties of the people and showed to the world that the people have the right to know what the Government is doing and in the process he exposed the government for the crime committed and also planning to commit. It should be borne in mind that authoritarianism and autocracy gradually creeps in; bit by bit it would start consolidating. If we fail to recognize the moves then it would be too late because first the rogue state came for people like Assange, and if we keep quiet and do not speak out, then they would come for you and me. Dr. John Mohan Razu

e Nagas have faced lots of conflicts and have engaged ourselves in so many wars that we might’ve knowingly or unknowingly annihilated our own self- respect and humbleness in the crossfire. With two of the most important qualities lost, we’ve become nothing but apprentices to our own alter ego and pessimistic attitudes. Yes, we are the masters of our own land and it is our liberty to do whatever we feel is right, but this misuse of rights have once again given the opportunity to the outsiders to address us as savages and uncivilized beings even though we resent such attitude, we still behave in a way that we could term ourselves as beasts. It once occurred to me when I was a pedestrian strolling on the footpath of Dimapur town. There was a non-local man probably in his 40s (he had the looks of a married man) walking in front of me, and in front of him walked a Naga woman with her male accomplice. The path was a narrow stretch surrounded by crowds who were there to purchase goods or were out to catch some air. It was a peaceful two minutes’ walk when the woman in front would look back multiple times gazing fiercely at the non- local man who was in front of me walking. I thought she was bonkers because from what I can see, there was no unruly behavior meted out by the non- local towards her. Then all of a sudden, the lady turned back and accused the person saying, “Keep your hands to yourself ” and her male accomplice wasted no time to intervene and started

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t is crucial for the government to keep pushing towards more effective growth-oriented policy framing and implementation in India. The focus must be on creating both “hard” and “soft” infrastructure while facilitating effective debt usage. Hard infrastructure must see a continuation of the progress seen in areas such as highway construction and the gradual increase in participation of deep-pocketed institutional investors in owning assets. Soft infrastructure pertains to assets that help create demand for hard infrastructure assets. Airline businesses would be an example of soft infrastructure that is so essential for robust demand for airport assets. Ensuring that both hard and soft infrastructure asset creation pick up further pace is vital. The need to push along with creating new hard infrastructure assets such as airports, highways, energy generation & distribution etc. is evident given the trend of higher consumption. The critical aspect that needs to be kept in mind is a “sustainable” path of creation is much more likely to deliver long-term benefits than a rapid approach with pitfalls along the way. In layman’s terms, effective project planning, efficient project implementation and prudent usage of debt funding in the hard infrastructure creation process will be of vital importance. In the recent past, active participation by capital-rich large institutional investors in the highways and renewable energy sector in India shows the demand for such assets. That said, the two Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) highway auctions by the National Highways Authority of India

(NHAI) are symbolic that investors will be aware of both asset price and quality. While the first TOT auction saw a winning bid that was much higher than expected, the second auction had to be cancelled since the highest bid wasn’t where the NHAI expected the bid price to be. The key takeaway is that investors would be discerning regarding asset quality and pricing. The government must make sure that the investment momentum sustains while learning a few lessons from the TOT auctions. Creating soft infrastructure is as important as creating hard infrastructure. Soft infrastructure are assets that perhaps do not fit the traditional definition of infrastructure assets but are essential pillars of economic growth, primarily as soft infrastructure such as airlines create demand for hard infrastructure assets such as airports. The recent turmoil in the airline sector further emphasises the need to create policies that help boost the sector. While it is true that any industry is subject to the travails of the business cycle, and this is especially true for airline businesses, it is also essential that all steps from a policy perspective are taken to ensure that the sector can thrive. A vibrant airline sector translates into greater usage for airport assets, thereby boosting the demand for airport infrastructure. Higher demand for airport infrastructure from the investment community can hopefully translate into a robust infrastructure creation pipeline for the sector. One of the crucial linkages between efficient creation and operation of both hard and soft infrastructure is optimal debt us-

Bandh culture in Nagaland

f bandh can solve nagging problems, provide tangible solutions and create a tranquil society then let there be bandh ever where anytime across the state”. But the genuine causes behind such imposition remain a doubt in Nagaland with numerous abnormalities causing the common people to suffer miserably. In a welfare or democratic set up, every section of people have the right to articulate their views and vocalise their legitimate demands and issues provided it does not flout the law of the land. But isn’t undesirable that every contradictory issues

that arise in Nagaland between political parties, civil societies, workers, entrepreneurs etc. need to resort to bandh or general strike and trigger social disharmony, political instability, economic barrier and put state development at still? I don’t outrightly reject that all bandh are inalienable but unfortunately in Nagaland, it has become a sort of fashion to call a bandh even at the slightest issues, ignoring all the other available means of protest. In Japan, people work extra hours or time to protest against injustice. Also, in London protest are held at a particular place called Hyde Park without causing

to charge the falsely accused. I was left awestruck because the person accused did absolutely nothing and since he was senile, one could’ve easily pinned him down with a fist. I wanted to back him up, but we all know that we Nagas in all our modesty will try to create this “tribalistic atmosphere” forcing me to leave the falsely accused unattended. Did the lady really think she was of utmost beauty? Now don’t get me wrong, she looked ravishing, but what good does it do when her character and her looks doesn’t sum up to an equal standard. What a waste! To me, she was an epitome of “Pride and Prejudice” and like it or not, we all possess one of those qualities or both. Look at ourselves, we cry for freedom without the feelings or desires of oneness. We want to be comfortable without contributing to society while we expect a vibrant future. We wish to attain salvation with no desires to pray and fast. What does that mean? Do we even realize how pathetic we are at times walking in our own shoes and ever felt the need to change? I sure hope this to be an eye opener for all of us because life is just a speck of dust waiting to be blown away and never to be remembered. It doesn’t matter how we begin this journey of life, but what matters most is how it ends. Don’t be the person whose death will make everyone feel sorry, but be the person whose death will leave a lifelong legacy and be remembered forever. Thotchanmung Jamang, Wungram Colony, (thot1289@gmail.com)

trouble to the city dwellers. The scourge of bandh culture in Nagaland cripple the daily activities of the people, deserted the schools, colleges and govt. offices, precious lives are sacrificed, properties worth crores of rupees are destroyed and normal life comes to standstill. But the leaders of bandh organisers still proclaim it a success and peaceful one. The habitual bandh organisers must realise that it is pulling us backward in all spheres of life. They should spare a thought about the daily wage earner, vegetable and fruit vendors, pregnant women, sick person, students daily assignment,

foreign tourist whose RAP has expired etc. Banning is not a solution. There is a way to dialogue, negotiations, understanding and even a more efficient ways to tackle this problem without involving the whole citizens to drama So, how would the new generations tackle this problem? Isn’t enough pointing fingers at others? Let us visualize and rethink an alternate policy to nip this dreaded bandh culture in the bud before it grows into our nerves. Are you ready to make Nagaland a bandh free state? Kukhrunehu Sapuh, St. Joseph’s College (A), Jakhama

age. It is important to note that debt in itself is only as good as its usage, implying that prudent use of debt for businesses delivers value for the ecosystem. On the contrary, excessive debt usage, especially for businesses unsuitable for debt usage can lead to results that aren’t suitable. The assertion that “capital structure risk must be inversely proportional to business risk” is one that merits attention. The statement mentioned above implies that debt is more useful for businesses that have access to steady cash flows as opposed to companies that have higher variability of cash flows. So, in general, a utility business would be more suitable for debt usage than say a retail business. The caveat is that cash flow mismatches must be avoided. For instance, excessive debt servicing costs during production ramp-up periods when incoming cashflows for a utility business are low can render even suitable projects unviable. Therefore, debt usage within the context of both the cashflow profile of the industry and cashflow matching is an essential cog in the wheel to ensure economic expansion. Measures such as effective bankruptcy regulations and prudent lending that ensure better debt usage must be encouraged even further. The linkage between hard infrastructure, soft infrastructure and optimal debt usage is an essential one especially in the context of India’s need to expedite infrastructure creation, boost economic growth and create jobs. A renewed focus on infrastructure building and the linkages is the need of the hour. (IANS) Taponeel Mukherjee, (taponeel.mukherjee@development-tracks.com)

Reader’s Post

Keeping drainage clean

Sir,

The drainages outside private residences need to be cleared from time to time instead of just waiting for DMC to do the needful. Some of the drains that are connected to residences tend to fill up with a lot of garbage causing an outflow of dirty drain water. The mosquitoes find it most privileged to breed in such drainages which is left undisturbed. With the change of weather lately, it is appropriate to take preventive measures so people donot fall sick. Himato Assumi, Purana Bazar, Dimapur Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Cong accuses Modi of wrong info on affidavit Rohit, son of former UP CM dies Pawan Khera

ate omissions in Modi’s affidavit and take appropriate action under the Representation of People Act,” he said alleging that Modi has given “wrong information”. Rejecting the allegations, the BJP accused the Congress of levelling false charges against the prime minister and the finance minister. Through its official Twitter handle, the BJP said, “The caravan of falsehood moves on. There is a bankruptcy of issues in the Congress Party. Today’s election issue was that the number of the plot owned by the PM (his only asset) is now shown differently

‘UN owes India USD 38 million for peacekeeping operations’ United Nations, Apr 16 (PTI): The United Nations owes India USD 38 million, the highest it has to pay to any country, for the peacekeeping operations as of March 2019, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said as he voiced concern over the world body’s deteriorating financial health. In his report on improving the financial situation of the world body, he said, as of March 31, 2019, the total amount payable to troop- and police-contributing countries with respect to active peacekeeping missions was USD 265 million. Of this, the UN owes USD 38 million to India, followed by Rwanda (USD 31 million), Pakistan (USD 28 million), Bangladesh (USD 25 million) and Nepal (USD 23

million), Guterres said in his report. He said the arrears to troop- and police-contributing (TCCs/PCCs) countries could increase to USD 588 million by June 2019 “in the worst-case scenario”. The UN chief added that which troop- and police-contributing countries will or will not be paid depends on the cash position of the individual missions to which they contribute and is not determined by their individual capacity to shoulder that unfair burden. “That has created a paradox. The United Nations is now effectively borrowing for prolonged periods from troop- and police-contributing countries. Many of them are lowincome countries for which that imposes a significant financial burden.

numbered from what was shown earlier.” “Similar charge is made against the Finance Minister. There is a limit to trivialisation. Four plots purchased by four different persons were amalgamated into one on 25.4.2008. Obviously, the number of the amalgamated plot is different from the separate individual numbers,” the BJP said, The Congress charges followed a plea filed in the Supreme Court on Monday seeking setting up of a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the alleged non-disclosure in his election affidavits by Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the details of a plot allotted to him in Gandhinagar. The petition filed by Maharashtra-based Saket Gokhale has alleged that in October 2002, when Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat, he was allotted land in Gandhinagar as per the state government poli-

cy. Khera alleged that in 2012, when Gujarat went to polls, Modi omitted the mention of Plot 411 from his affidavit and instead listed a plot ‘401/A’, and declared himself a quarter owner. His next affidavit filed for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections also did not mention ‘Plot 411’ and rather lists ‘Plot 401/A’, matching his 2012 affidavit. In his declaration on the PMO website also in 2015, the prime minister has declared one-fourth ownership of ‘401/A’. Khera said the area of the plot has remained the same from 2007 to 2015, but the ownership has changed from being full owner of ‘Plot 411’ to one-fourth ownership of ‘Plot 401/A’. He claimed there is no plot listed as ‘401/A’ in the Gujarat revenue department’s land records for Gandhinagar, but the same plot is also listed in

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s 2014 affidavit. “Jaitley listed himself as a 1/4th owner of the same plot as PM Modi’s Plot 401/A,” he said. Khera also said publicly available land records state that Jaitley is the present and sole owner of Plot 401, but this record is discordant with previous filings Jaitley made to the Election Commission. “Intriguingly enough, in 2012, while the Supreme Court was hearing an appeal regarding land allotments to government servants in Gujarat, and BJP leader Meenakshi Lekhi, who was then the counsel for the state, submitted to the apex court that the Gujarat government had not made any fresh land allotments to MPs/MLAs or public servants since the year 2000. “Then how did Narendra Modi acquired this piece of land Gandhinagar,” Khera asked.

AAP and Cong will Gov greets Jain community form alliance in D I M A P U R , A PR 1 6 relevant and significant to Governor of Na- this day and called upon the end: Delhi BJP (NPN): galand, PB Acharya, has all to draw inspiration from Bhopal, Apr 16 (PTI): Former Delhi BJP chief Satish Upadhyay claimed Tuesday that despite the bickering between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress, the two parties will form an alliance for Lok Sabha polls in the national capital. The Congress and the AAP were fooling people with their allegations against each other, he said. “I feel both the AAP and the Congress are fooling people by levelling allegations and counterallegations. Ultimately they will contest the elections in alliance,” Upadhyay, joint in-charge of the BJP for Lok Sabha polls in Madhya Pradesh, told reporters.

extended greetings on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, which is being celebrated on April 17, 2019. In his message, Acharya said that the teachings of Lord Mahavira were

his life to spread love and harmony in the world. “On the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, I extend my heartiest greetings and good wishes to the people of the State and in particular to the Jain community,” governor stated.

Petrol price cut, diesel up

NEW DELHI, APR 16 (NPN): Following the daily revision in retail fuel prices, petrol prices fell by 5 paise across the country while oil marketing companies have raised diesel prices by 5 paise on Tuesday. In the national capital Delhi, petrol costs Rs 72.93 a litre as compared with Rs 72.98 a litre on Monday diesel is retailing at Rs 66.31 a litre, 5 paise increase from yesterday’s price, according to data from Indian Oil Corporation website. In Dimapur, a litre of petrol stood Rs. 70.54 per litre on Tuesday as compared with Rs 70.59 a litre on Monday and diesel was retailing at Rs. 63.75, 4 paise increase from yesterday’s price. In the state capital Kohima, a litre of petrol and diesel was Rs. 71.36 and Rs. 64.37 respectively on Tuesday.

New Delhi apr 16(Agencies): Rohit Shekhar Tiwari, son of late former Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand CM ND Tiwari, died of heart attack on Tuesday, according to reports. DCP South Delhi Vijay Kumar said Rohit Shekhar has been brought dead to Max Saket hospital in New Delhi. In 2014, ND Tiwari, who was dragged to court by Rohit Shekhar who claimed to be his biological son, finally accepted him as

(From p-1) Dr. Shürhozelie said this was another proof of voluntarily giving up membership from NPF by stopping from participating in any meetings of the party after openly associating themselves with the political opponent. It was also noted in the order that after being served with show-cause notice the seven MLAs continued to associate themselves with the PDA government and NDPP candidate for the lone Nagaland Parliamentary constituency. The

M U M B A I , A PR 1 6 (AGENCIES): The Bombay high court has ordered a compulsory holiday on Good Friday at Dadra, Nagar Haveli, Diu and Daman. The petitioner argued that there were only 2 per cent Catholics in the region and the principle of secularism did not depend on the population but on the sentiments of the minorities. The Central government told the court that there was a cap of 17 holidays in the year but it had no objection if the court were to order that one more day be added. A division bench of Chief Justice Pradeep Nandrajog and Justice N.M. Jamdar was hearing the petition challenging a notification issued by the collector of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Diu and Daman, making “Good Friday” an optional instead of compulsory holiday for government

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order stated this was “clear proof beyond reasonable doubt” that their conduct amounted to “voluntarily giving up the membership of NPF that cannot be condoned.” Further, in the order Dr. Shürhozelie disclosed that the party central office received a post-election report which informed that the seven MLAs “had wholeheartedly supported and voted infavour of the NDPP candidate in the Lok Sabha election” in total defiance of the NPF party decision.

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of his DNA for a paternity test after warnings by the Delhi High Court. The court had even authorised the police to enforce its order if needed. Following which, the former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh moved to Supreme Court against the test but failed to stop it. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his “deepest condolences at the untimely death of Shri Rohit Shekhar Tewari.”

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his son, putting an end to a prolonged legal battle on the issue. Shekhar, an advocate by profession, came to limelight in 2008 when he went to court against Tiwari claiming he was born out of an affair between the Congress leader and his mother. In 2012, Tiwari – who had quit as Andhra Pradesh Governor after a purported video of his sexual escapade was leaked - was forced to give samples

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New Delhi, Apr 16 (PTI): The Congress on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of giving “wrong information” in his earlier election about a plot in Gandhinagar allotted to him and urged the Election Commission to take action against him, but the BJP refuted the allegations and counter-accused the opposition parties of spreading “falsehood”. At a press conference, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera claimed Modi had declared in the affidavit that he was the sole owner of Plot 411, in Sector 1, a prime property in Gandhinagar, but later omitted that and gave details of another piece of land. “In the light of discrepancies in the affidavit, the Congress party demands that the Election Commission of India takes thorough cognisance of the seemingly deliber-

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for 4G service providers to achieve this figure. However, 5G technology can make it possible for telcos to acquire 500 million users by just three years from now, the Huawei official said. Another area where 5G has taken a march over the earlier technologies is that there are four manufacturers currently developing 5G chipsets for fast processing, whereas there were no chipsets for 4G in the initial years of its rollout. The Huawei Deputy Chairman said there are 40 5G handsets already in the market, even before any large scale launch of 5G services. The summit is being seen as a Huawei exercise to showcase its 5G technology prowess as operators across the world start buying spectrum in governmentcontrolled auctions to start services during later part of 2019 or in early 2020.

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Wipro shares closed at Rs 281.10 apiece, down 2.45 per cent from its previous close on the BSE. The company’s results for the fourth quarter and FY2019, along with the buyback plan announcement was made after market hours. Sanjeev Hota, Head of Research at Sharekhan by BNP Paribas, said the fourth quarter performance was “tepid” with revenues, margins and profit missing the estimates. “Further, guidance for Q1FY20 is weaker than our expectations owing to delay in order booking. Management sees stable demand environment with traction in the BFSI and consumer space. However, softness in the healthcare vertical continues,” he added.

Shenzhen, Apr 16 (IANS): Chinese telecom major Huawei Technologies on Tuesday raised the market demand projection for 5G services and forecast the figure of 2.8 billion 5G users by 2025 and 58 per cent global coverage by this ultra-fast spectrum based services. “The 5G subscriber base will touch 2.8 billion by 2025 and 58 per cent of population will be covered by this technology based services. A whopping 6.5 million base stations will be in use for supporting such huge subscriber base by the same time”, Huawei Technologies Deputy Chairman Ken Hu said, delivering the keynote address of the twoday Huawei Global Analysts Summit 2019 here. He also said that Huawei had made rapid inroads into markets across the world and it already has 40 contracts on 5G, till date, from various countries. Ken pointed out that 5G has been well accepted, and more quickly, in comparison with ther earlier generation 3G and 4G technologies. He quoted from report by Huawei which says it took 10 years for 3G-based telecom firms to get 500 million subscribers, and 5 years

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a bulk of Wipro’s topline rose 1.4 per cent sequentially to USD 2,075.5 million in March quarter, meeting its guidance of 0-2 per cent growth. However, for the June 2019 quarter, Wipro has forecast its IT services revenue to be between USD 2,046-2,087 million. “This translates to a sequential growth of -1 per cent to 1 per cent, excluding the impact of the divestment of our Workday and Cornerstone On Demand business which was concluded in the quarter ended March

31, 2019,” Wipro said in a regulatory filing. Earlier in the day, Wipro confirmed that a few of its employee accounts were affected in an “advanced phishing campaign”, and it has taken remedial steps to contain and mitigate any potential impact. It has also retained an independent forensic firm to assist the company in its investigation of the matter. Stating that it does not expect any legal ramifications from the breach, Wipro CEO Abidali Z Neemuchwala stated that the alert was detected about a week ago and that the company has informed the “handful customers” with whom it believes the said employees of Wipro were associated.

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New Delhi, Apr 16 (PTI): Software major Wipro Tuesday posted 38.4 per cent rise in net profit at about Rs 2,494 crore for March 2019 quarter and wooed shareholders with up to Rs 10,500 crore buyback plan, even as it projected a potential fall in IT services revenue for the June quarter. The Bengaluru-based company said its revenue from operations - under IND AS accounting norms - grew 8.9 per cent to Rs 15,006.3 crore in the period under review from Rs 13,768.6 crore in the yearago period. Its net profit stood at Rs 1,800.8 crore in the January-March 2018 period. IT services segment revenue - which accounts for

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New Delhi, Apr 16 (IANS): India’s civil aviation regulator on Tuesday advised airlines to keep air fares in check as Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu took stock of the situation in wake of Jet Airways’ troubles. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) met airline representatives on the spurt in air fares as Jet Airways struggles to stay afloat. “... airlines were advised to continue to monitor at their level and provide information to the DGCA to keep fares low as far as possible,” it said in a statement, adding that airlines’ repre. “DGCA will continue to monitor fare movement on daily basis and engage with airline for appropriate action,” the regulator said. Earlier in the day, Prabhu directed his Ministry officials to review issues related to high air fares, passenger rights and safety. “Directed Secretary @MoCA_GoI to review issues related to Jet Airways, especially increasing fares, flight cancellations etc. Asked him (Civil Aviation Secretary) to take necessary steps to protect passenger rights and safety; and to work with all stakeholders for their well being,” he said in a tweet.

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have almost equal revenue market share as of now, it said, adding any price-led aggression now can impact all adversely. Prices of prepaid plans of leading telcos have over the past six quarters converged at Rs 4 per GB and have stabilised over the past two quarters, Gandhi said. Profitability is expected to look up, with operating margins expected to rise 3.50 percent to 31 percent in FY20, the report said. Combined operating profit of Vodafone Idea, Airtel and Jio will increase 20 percent to Rs 56,200 crore from Rs 46,100 crore in the year-ago period. Explaining the dip in subscriber base that it foresees, it said while low teledensity will lead to increase in users, there is a dip in the urban areas as two-SIM discontinue the second connection. Network capex for the top three telcos is expected to moderate to Rs 84,00090,000 crore in FY20, down from Rs1 lakh crore in FY19. Improvement in bottomline and decline in capex, together with sizeable deleveraging plans will support a reduction in debt to Rs 3.1 lakh crore, by March 2020, the report said.

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holidays. 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, rose 0.04 per cent to 96.97. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, rose 0.13 per cent to USD 71.27 per barrel. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net buyers in the capital markets, putting in Rs 1,038.58 crore Tuesday, as per provisional data. Equity benchmark Sensex rallied about 370 points to scale a record closing high of 39,275.64 as investors’ sentiment got further boost from forecast of a near-normal monsoon and a bumper start of corporate earnings season. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty surged 97 points to close at a fresh high of 11,787.15. Meanwhile, Financial Benchmark India Private Ltd (FBIL) set the reference rate for the rupee/dollar at 69.5770 and for rupee/euro at 78.6489. The reference rate for rupee/British pound was fixed at 91.0860 and for rupee/100 Japanese yen at 62.16.

New Delhi, Apr 16 (PTI): After two years of battering from all fronts, the fortunes of the telecom sector may show some signs of revival this fiscal year, with revenue seen increasing by 7 percent on better pricing power and operating margin expanding by 350 bps to 31 percent, says a report. The turnaround will ride on an increase in average revenue per user (Arpu) by 11 percent, Crisil said in report Tuesday, adding the revenue growth will come despite a 4 percent reduction in the overall subscriber base. The agency said despite consolidation, a "protracted tariff war" has pushed Arpu to a decadal low and as a result of the same, the industry revenues have fallen by 20 percent in the past two years or by a whopping Rs 40,000 crore cumulatively. It can be noted that the September 2016 entry of the deep-pocketed Jio has been blamed for a lot of ails of the telecom sector, which resulted in massive profit erosions, forced consolidation and also bankruptcies. The agency said the tariffs have "bottomed out" in the industry now, pointing out to the stable pricing. The top three telcos

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Mumbai, Apr 16 (PTI): The Indian rupee Tuesday lost another 18 paise to close at 69.60 against the US dollar, marking its third straight session of decline owing to sustained demand for the greenback from importers and rising global crude oil prices. The local currency has depreciated by 68 paise in the last three days. Besides, strong dollar against its rival currencies built additional pressure on the rupee. However, persistent foreign fund inflows and heavy buying in domestic equities supported the

rupee and capped the losses to some extent. At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex) market, the rupee opened lower at 69.55 and fell further to touch the day’s low of 69.69. It finally ended at 69.60 per dollar, down by 18 paise against its previous close. The rupee on Monday had declined by 25 paise to close at 69.42 a dollar. “The strength in dollar index against basket of six currencies and delay of dollar inflow by Essar steel lead to weakness in the rupee,” said V K Sharma, Head PCG and Capital Markets Strategy, HDFC Securities. Moreover, there was caution in the market in a holiday-truncated week. Forex and equity markets will remain shut on Wednesday on account of “Mahavir Jayanti” while most of the major financial markets are closed on Friday for the start of the Easter

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Paris, Apr 16 (Agencies): Investigators sifting through the fire-ravaged Notre Dame cathedral in Paris warned of potential weaknesses in the remains of the building Tuesday, as experts warned it could take months just to identify the scale of the reconstruction task. While the building was assessed to be structurally sound overall, pictures showed gaping holes in the roof where the ancient vaulted ceiling had collapsed into the nave. French junior interior minister Laurent Nunez said experts had identified “some vulnerabilities” in the building, particularly in the roof, much of which has been destroyed, and part of the north transept. Some nearby residential properties were evacuated as authorities assess the scale of the damage from the blaze which engulfed the medieval landmark Monday night. Firefighters said it took more than nine hours before the flames were brought under control. It was not immediately known what caused the fire, which began on Monday evening in the attic, according to the Paris Fire Brigade. The cathedral, and its central spire - an area where the fire was first visible to onlookers - had been surrounded by scaffolding amid construction work. Scores of priceless artifacts were rescued from the flames, and will be taken to the Louvre museum for safekeeping. Paris prosecutors have opened an investigation, but on Tuesday Prosecutor Rémy Heitz said “nothing shows that it’s an intentional act,” and that the

Flames and smoke rise as the spire of Notre Dame cathedral is on fire in Paris, Monday. (AP/PTI)

start of the fire was “likely accidental.” Heitz also said that the investigation, which is in its early stages, is expected to be a long process. Lieutenant-Colonel Gabriel Plus, a spokesman for the fire brigade told CNN that internal security officers first heard the fire alarm at 6:20 p.m. local time and began to evacuate the cathedral, even though they didn’t see any sign of fire. Twenty-three minutes later, the fire alarm rang again, Plus said. That’s when the cathedral’s security officers noticed the flames. Firefighters were unable to save the cathedral’s 19th century spire, which burned to a blackened shell before finally toppling as thousands of Parisians who had gathered in the streets watched in horror. Two policemen and a firefighter

were sustained minor injuries, the brigade said. French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to rebuild the cathedral “because that is what the French expect, that is what our history merits, and this is our deep destiny.” “Notre Dame is our history, it’s our literature, it’s our imagery. It’s the place where we live our greatest moments, from wars to pandemics to liberations,” Macron said at the scene of the fire on Monday night. “This history is ours. And it burns. It burns and I know the sadness so many of our fellow French feel.” Pledges of funding to help the restoration work were flooding in on Tuesday, with more than $700 million in donations from French business leaders and businesses confirmed by Tuesday afternoon.

5 terrorists, cop killed in Pak shooting Peshawar, Apr 16 (PTI): Pakistan security forces raided a militant hideout in a residential compound in the northwestern city of Peshawar, triggering a 17-hour standoff in which a police officer and five terrorists were killed. The joint operation was carried out on the basis of an intelligence tip-off on the presence of terrorists in a three-storey building. The operation saw the exchange of heavy fire between security forces and terrorists, officials said. “Army and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police conducted a joint Intelligence Based Operation in Hayatabad Phase VII, Peshawar against a terrorist hideout,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) - the media wing of the military - said in a statement Tuesday.

4 dead in Canada shooting O T T AWA , A p r 1 6 (Agencies): Four people were shot dead in Penticton, British Columbia, on Monday and a suspect is in custody, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said in a statement. “Police have determined four people are deceased at three locations within a 5 km radius,” the statement said. “A man matching the suspect’s description turned himself into the Penticton RCMP detachment. The man remains in custody while the investigation progresses. Preliminary indications are this was a targeted incident,” the statement said. The initial shooting incident was reported at 10:30 a.m. local time. As police were en route to the scene, a second shooting was reported. The suspect in both shootings turned himself in about an hour after the first report, police said. K

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“During exchange of fire, five terrorists have been killed,” it said. An officer, identified as ASI Qamar Alam, was also killed while two others injured during the shootout which began Monday night, it added. The terrorists, wanted for attacks on a judge and additional inspector-general of police, were hiding in the three-storey residential building in a posh locality of Hayatabad township bordering Khyber district, sources said. The security forces blew up the main boundary walls of the house and entered the building. The militants were asked to surrender but instead, they opened fire on the security forces. Police said the suspects also threw grenades, which killed the officer.

G e n e va , A p r 1 6 (Agencies): More than 60,000 people have fled the crisis in Nicaragua over the past year, the UN said Tuesday, with neighbouring Costa Rica bearing the brunt of the refugee flow. The central American country has been gripped by a year of political unrest since months of street protests erupted last April against President Daniel Ortega’s government, leaving more than 325 people dead. The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) said that an estimated 62,000 people had fled to neighbouring countries -- 55,000 of them to Costa Rica. People “have resorted to irregular crossings to avoid detection, often walking for hours through difficult terrain, exposed to heat, humidity and the risk of malaria,” UNHCR said in a statement. Those seeking asylum in Costa Rica include “students, former public officials, opposition figures, journalists, doctors, human rights defenders and farmers,” the agency added. Gover nment talks with the opposition aimed at easing the crisis broke up last week without agreement on political reform in the crisis-torn country. Ortega’s leftist government has said it remains committed to breaking the impasse through dialogue. The United States and European Union have threatened Ortega with sanctions, while the opposition has demanded the release of all those detained during protests.

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No Brexit extension beyond Oct 31: Juncker Strasbourg, Apr 16 (IANS): The European Union is not likely to extend the Brexit negotiation period beyond the current - and already delayed - date of October 31, EU Commission President JeanClaude Juncker said on Tuesday. The Luxembourg politician told a European Parliament plenary that if the UK government fails to ratify the withdrawal deal -- an almost 600-page document negotiated with the EU -- before October 31 then it would crash out in a so-called hard Brexit. He warned that the UK must also prepare to take part in upcoming European parliamentary elections or face an earlier exit than scheduled, Efe news reported. “If the UK is a member on May 23, it must organize European elections, if it does not do so and the withdrawal deal is not ratified by May 22, the extension ends on May 31,” he said, adding that the stipulation was founded on a legal basis. The European Parliament becomes illegal if a member state fails to run in the elections and therefore has representation in the chamber. The UK has 73 MEPs. Juncker said the UK

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker delivers a speech during a debate on the outcome of the latest European Summit on Brexit.

government led by Prime Minister Theresa May could revoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, the mechanism that officially notified the EU of its intention to leave, if it wishes. May’s deal has been shot down in the House of Commons, the UK’s lower chamber of Parliament, three times. The Conservative leader was engaged in talks with the opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn in a bid to strike a consensus that would command a parliamentary majority. European Council

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President Donald Tusk said the UK should not be treated as a “second-class” member state during the extension period. “I am strongly opposed to the idea that during this further extension the UK be treated as a second category member state.” “I also advised members of the chamber not to let Brexit-fatigue affect their judgment. “I know that on both sides of the

channel everyone, including myself, is exhausted with Brexit. However, this is not an excuse to says ‘let’s just get this over with because we are tired’. “We must continue to deal with Brexit with an open mind and in a civilized manner. Because whatever happens we are bound by common fate and want to remain friends and close partners in the future,” Tusk added.

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The Proprietor and staff of Kay Kay Agency would like to express its deepest pain and anguish at the demise of Lt. Col. Dinanath Chauhan father of Lt. Gen. Shokin Chuahan (retd), Chairman CFSB/CFMG, on 11th of April 2019 at Military Hospital, Jakhama. He was a brave and dedicated solider, being fit and active even at the age of 93 (Ninety Three). In his demise the nation has lost a courageous and valiant solider. His memories will be cherished forever in our hearts. Dated : Dimapur Proprietor 13/04/2019 Kay Kay Agency

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 17th April 2018

3RD DEATH ANNIVERSARY

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22ND FEBRUARY 1991 – 17TH APRIL 2016

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Born: 1960 – Died: 01/04/2019 We the bereaved family members of Late Tepuson John Khatso would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, church, society, neighbours, friends, well wishers and relatives who stood by us physically, emotionally, financially and through prayers at the sad demise of our beloved father. We take this opportunity to convey our special thanks to: 1) Nagaland State Co-Operative Bank 2) Bethel Hospital Kohima 3) New Minister’s Hill Colony 4) Catholic Church Cathedral 5) Koinonia Baptist Church 6) Jakhama Village Council 7) Jakhama Union Kohima 8) Kuokelietshü 9) St. Mary’s Cathedral Higher Secondary School We regret our inability to thank each and every individual personally but we sincerely pray that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Loving wife, children & relatives K-948

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Late Yimkum(Akum) Sangtam The family members of Late Yimkum Sangtam express our heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone for being by our side on his untimely demise on the 9th of April 2019. Your prayers and kindness extended in various ways during our moment of grief was a source of comfort and solace to us. Your compassion is more deeply appreciated than any words can express. While we feel the inability to express our appreciation to each one of you, we offer our prayer to God Almighty to shower abundant grace upon all. Sister, brother and relatives DP-2847

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acebook and the Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) -- a consortium of public and private organisations -- on Tuesday announced a partnership to train entrepreneurs and create jobs across India. Phase one of this partnership, to be rolled out this year, will cover 10 states including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Jammu and Kashmir and Maharashtra, among others. The partnership is in line with Facebook’s commitment to train five million people with digital and entrepreneurial skills by 2021, the social networking platform said in a statement.

Women currently constitute 23 per cent of Internet users and six per cent of mass entrepreneurs in India. “When you give women and youth the skills and technology to improve their lives, we can equip them to unlock economic and social value for themselves and their communities,” said Ankhi Das, Public Policy Director, Facebook - India, South and Central Asia. GAME and its partners will assist small entrepreneurs build their businesses using digital platforms like Facebook and Instagram to aggregate demand, market products and acquire customers.

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The village council and people of Ungma convey our heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us during the just concluded Bye-Election and Lok Sabha Election, supporting us through prayer and providing assistance for peaceful conduct of the concluded Election 2019. Our special thanks to : 1. Hon’ Chief Minister Shri. Neiphiu Rio, PDA Minister and MLA’s. 2. Social Concern Committee ABAM Impur. 3. Ao Baptist Arogo. 4. Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung and Officials. 5. Superintendent of Police Mokokchung and Police Officials. 6. NAP (IR) 13th BN Commandant and all ranks. 7. NAP (IR) 15th BN Mahila Commandant and all ranks. 8. AR 31 BN Commandant and all ranks. 9. CRPF 236 BN Commandant and all ranks. 10. Govt. Election Officials. 11. Shri. Toshipokba Longkumer, Ex MLA. 12. Shri. O. Tinu Longkumer. 13. Shri. Alemjungshi Longkumer, INC Candidate. 14. Shri. Sharingain Longkumer, NDPP & PDA Candidate. 15. All well wishers. (ALEMTOSHI IMSONG) Chairman Village Council Ungma K Y M C

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“Imagine the power of a platform that can bring together communities of artisan clusters, agri-entrepreneurs or homepreneurs in the thousands to learn, collaborate and succeed,” added Ravi Venkatesan, Founder, GAME. GAME and Facebook will kick-off their engagement with a project empowering local communities of rural entrepreneurs -- using digital and physical modes, a landscape review and identification of solutions for women entrepreneurs and a grand prize challenge for innovative models that spur new business creation. With its ongoing programmes, Facebook has already trained over one million people across 150 cities and 48,000 villages with support from 50 partners. (IANS)

Salman goes back to his 90s’ look for ‘Bharat’

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uperstar Salman Khan’s latest poster from the forthcoming film “Bharat” is reminiscent of his looks in the 1990s. A day after he shared his grey hair and bearded avatar from “Bharat”, Salman on Tuesday shared a new poster featuring him in a much younger avatar. “ J aw a a n i h u m a r i Jaaneman thi! ‘Bharat’ ki jawaani,” Salman wrote. The look seems to be from the 1990s era. The “Dabangg” star is dressed as a circus artiste. A new poster showcasing his five different looks for the film will be unveiled every day. The film’s other cast members include Katrina Kaif, Tabu, Jackie Shroff, Disha Patani and Sunil Grover. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, “Bharat” will release on the occasion of Eid. (IANS)

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SAKIPHETO RANGE STUDENTS' UNION HQ-Sakipheto, Medziphema Town-797106, Dimapur Affiliated to Western Sumi Students' Union

FELICITATION The Sakipheto Range Students' Union would like to express our heartiest congratulation to Dr. Izheho Zhimomi Hd. Gb Sakipheto (Pherima B) who has been awarded the prestigious degree in "Doctor of Social Work" (Honoris Causa) by International Peace University, Germany (Accredited by Global Accreditation Council Germany) on Feb. 23, 2019. Mr. Vikishe Chishi of Sakipheto (Pherima B) village on being selected to the post of Assistant Director in census under Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India through UPSC. Er. G. Jekuto Sema of Medziphema Town on being promoted to Executive Engineer, Department of Road and Bridges, Government of Nagaland. May the Almighty God bless abundantly in their future endeavours. Shiluvi Ayemi Tonato Rochill Botovi Yepthomi President Finance Secretary General Secretary SRSU SRSU SRSU DP-2848

lion multi-platform viewers for the season seven finale. However, the season seven finale drew 12.1 million linear viewers, meaning this season’s premiere was down slightly in that measure. The last season premiered internationally on April 14. It will air in India on Star World on April 16. In addition, HBO NOW saw a jump of approximately 50 per cent in viewing when compared to last season’s finale and a 97 per cent increase when compared to the seventh season premiere. It also accounts for largest night of streaming activity ever for HBO. The season eight premiere was also the mosttweeted episode in series history with more than five million tweets on Sunday alone. (IANS)

Nimrat Kaur: One with everyone grieving for Notre Dame de Paris... can never forget the feeling of beholding the beauty of that sight when I first experienced it. Such a profound loss. Riteish Deshmukh wrote: This is a world tragedy Notre Dame -I have no words to express my sadness. To every Notre Dame lover - am so so sorry. Raveena Tandon: Terrible. Terrible. This is a horrible loss to history and ancient heritage. Swara Bhasker: Notre Dame heartbreaking! Tamannaah Bhatia: She’s been around for over 800 years not just as a testament of our history but also place for many that

found their peace, hope and faith in. This iconic monument is an inspiration to artists across the globe and it’s really sad to know that humanity has lost Notre Dame today. Boman Irani: The Notre Dame tragedy is hard to watch. The people of France must be devastated. We hope and pray that its restoration will serve to heal. Gul Panag: Waking up to visuals of the fire at Notre Dame. Rahul Dholakia: Centuries of art, history, culture; the heartbeat of Paris; now in flames. It’s a tragedy for the world, not just for France Notre Dame on fire. (IANS)

Joaquin is playing Jesus in new film but refused to do one thing

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oaquin Phoenix is playing Jesus in the upcoming film, “Mary Magdalene,” but he refused to perform one of the miracles recorded in the gospels. An early scene in the movie required the 44-yearold actor, who recently played Joker, to perform a miracle from John’s gospel, in which Jesus healed a blind man by rubbing mud in his eyes (portrayed by a woman in the film). “I knew about that scene from the Bible, but I guess I had never really considered it,” Phoenix told CNN. “When I got there, I thought, ‘I’m not going to rub dirt in her eyes. Who the f--- would do that?’ It doesn’t make

by Phoenix’s real-life girlfriend, Rooney Mara, the “first feminist.” The film was originally set for release in late 2017 but was repeatedly pushed back after The

Weinstein Co. was caught in the multiple accusations of sexual assault against producer Harvey Weinstein. IFC Films ultimately released it. (FoxNews)

FELICITATION any sense. That is a horrible introduction to seeing.” Phoenix took matters into his own hands, by simply licking his thumb and rubbing the woman’s eyes. No mud but he argues it doesn’t take away from the miracle Jesus performed. The film, set for release on Good Friday, looks at the story of Jesus from a more feminine perspective, as many biblical scholars have lableled Mary Magdalene, played

JOINT CONDEMNATION NOTE In a joint statement, the Konyak Students' Union, Konyak Union and Konyak Ngupuh Sheko Khong of Mokokchung condemned the inhuman act and brutal assualt on a minor child by one Rulanthung Ezung and his wife on 12 the April 2019 at Kohima. Further, it appealed the Law enforcing authorities to take stern legal action against the duo and to deliver justice to the victim without delay. Mr Khewang M. Mr Neangba Gen. Secy, KSUM President, KSUM

We the Kikheyi Village Baptist Church, G.B's, Village Council & Students' Union would like to congratulate Mr. T. Kuhoi Achumi, Pastor K.B.C. for successfully completing his Master of Theology from Baptist Graduate School of Theology and Mission (BGSTM) and also being honoured with the "Best Preacher" and "Best Academic Excellence" Award. We would also congratulate BGSTM for the successful academic session. DP-2846

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The Kohima Longjang Sangsodang Aier Telongjem is pleased to felicitate its bonafide member Er. I Lanusungkum Aier on being promoted to Senior Technical Director/Scientist-F in National Informatics Centre, Nagaland State. We praise God and take pride in the fact that he is also the first Naga to have achieved this position. We wish him further success and pray that he will continue to serve our society with diligence and integrity. Achet Aier Akang Aier Secretary President

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(Miss India 1st Runners up 1975), Miss Akuonuo Khezhie (Miss India Viewer’s Choice and fresh Face 2007), and Miss Imlibenla Wati (Multiple Title Holder including Miss Asia Pacific Super Talent 1st Runners up 2016) to name a few who had been inspiring. With the opportunity to represent the state and the rich heritage for the past two years Miss Kaheli Chophy and Miss Ruopfuzhano Whiso have been a symbol and personification of Naga women and helped Nagaland’s profile at the national stage, however, with little or no sponsors it has been a tough path to tread on. Therefore the ACME Club hoped to facilitate sponsors and support for Miss Marina Kiho and encourage the talented youths in various fields of fashion designing, makeup artist etc and various skills associated in this industry. (Acme club)

a m e O f Thrones” season eight premiered to record numbers in the US, HBO has announced. According to figures released by HBO, the season eight premiere drew 17.4 million viewers across all platforms (linear, HBOGO and HBO NOW), including 11.8 million who watched on the linear channel, reports variety.com. The number of viewers are expected to go up considerably once delayed viewing is factored into the final numbers. The season seven premiere, by comparison, averaged 16.1 million total viewers, including 10.1 million who watched on the linear channel and the rest coming from DVR and streaming. That also beats the previous series high of 16.9 mil-

s the news of a fire at the Notre Dame broke out, Bollywood celebrities like Rishi Kapoor, Nimrat Kaur and Arjun Kapoor among many others took to social media to voice their heartache on seeing the iconic cathedral in flames. A devastating fire that engulfed the Notre Dame, the 850-year-old Unesco world heritage landmark in Paris, was brought under control on Tuesday morning, while the Cathedral’s main structure as well as its two towers has been saved. The fire began at around 6.30 p.m., on Monday and quickly caused the collapse of the Cathedral’s spectacular Gothic spire and the destruction of its roof structure, which dated back to the 13th century. Here’s what the celebrities have tweeted: Rishi Kapoor: Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral will survive! It has the good wishes and prayers of millions. Arjun Kapoor: Devastated on seeing the fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral... a piece of history turn to ashes. Our hearts are with the people of France.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2019

GRATITUDE

The Health Centre Management Committee (HCMC) Sabangya PHC through this column would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Department of Health & Family Welfare Mokokchung for successfully organising a Reproductive Child Health Camp at Sabangya PHC on 13th April’19. We thank the following individuals and groups for their valuable services and generous support rendered towards the benefit of our community. May the good Lord bless you all. 1. Dr. Chubala Aier CMO Mokokchung 2. Dr. Kibangkumba Dy. CMO Mokokchung 3. Dr. Ayangla Saku DPO (UIP & RCH) 4. Dr. Tiasunep DVBO 5. Dr. AdemlaTinu Gynaecologist and team 6. Dr. Seiye Paediatrician 7. Dr. Tesizo Radiologist 8. Dr. Limayanger MO MMU and team 9. Chairman, Sabangya Compound 10. Rotary Club Mokokchung 11. Red Cross Mokokchung

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Struff beats Shapovalov in Monte Carlo opener India have strong side for WC: Dhawan

Monte Carlo, Apr 16 (Agencies): Canadian Denis Shapovalov endured a birthday to forget as he suffered a 5-7 6-3 6-1 defeat to unseeded German Jan-Lennard Struff in the opening round of Monte Carlo Masters. S h a p o va l o v, w h o turned 20, was coming off a spectacular run to the Miami Open semi-finals but struggled to rediscover his service rhythm as he finished with 10 double faults in his first clay court match of the season. The 15th-seeded Shapovalov fought hard to clinch the opening set but found himself immediately on the back foot when Struff claimed an early break point in the second set. Struff converted two more break point opportunities to seal the second set before a Shapovalov double fault allowed the German to tighten his grip on the match with an early 2-0 lead in the decider.

lead slip and won only one of the final 13 games in a 4-6 6-3 6-1 defeat by Argentine Diego Schwartzman. Earlier, Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut recovered from a set down to beat John Millman 3-6 6-1 6-1 and set up a second-round meeting with compatriot and 11-time winner Rafael Nadal. World number two Nadal will be playing his first match on Wednesday since injuring his knee at Indian Wells last month. If the 32-year-old lifts the trophy again on Sunday, he will be the first player to win an ATP Tour event on 12 occasions. “It’s the start of the important clay season for me,” Nadal told a news conference. “I hope to be healthy and I hope to be ready to Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff in action during his first compete well. This tournaround match against Canada’s Denis Shapovalov. ment is important for me, and I hope to be competiStruff, who won 72 in just under two hours. tive from the beginning.” percent of first-serve points, British number one Rafael Nadal expects completed the turnaround Kyle Edmund let an early intense competition for clay

court honours this season, with Novak Djokovic, top seed in Monte Carlo, aiming to gather momentum on his way to a personal sweep at the French Open by lifting his fourth straight Grand Slam title. Meanwhile, American Taylor Fritz profited from Jo-Wilfried Tsonga’s back problem, advancing 6-4, 2-0 on Tuesday when the Frenchman retired in the first round of the Monte Carlo Masters. Tsonga’s pullout after 57 minutes on court was a setback as he returns from 2018 knee surgery. The Frenchman, who turns 34 on Wednesday, reached the semi-finals here in 2013 and 2016 but did not compete on the clay last spring. He reached the semifinals last week in Marrakech, losing to countryman Benoit Paire. Taylor Fritz, ranked 65th, was making his Monte Carlo debut and ended a run of four first-round losses dating to February.

New Delhi, Apr 16 (PTI): India opener Shikhar Dhawan Tuesday said the selectors have picked a “very strong side” for the ICC World Cup starting May 30 in the United Kingdom. The MSK Prasadheaded selection committee Monday named a 15-member squad, which will be led by Virat Kohli, with Rohit Sharma being his deputy. “For the world cup we have a very good and a strong side and we are looking forward to the competition. We will perform really well once we get there,” Dhawan said at a event organised by Fortis Healthcare and Delhi Capitals to raise awareness for organ donation. Talking about his IPL side Delhi Capitals, who are currently placed second on the points table with five wins from eight games, Dhawan said the experience of coach Ricky Ponting and advisor Souran Ganguly is helping the side. “The support of the coaches Ricky Ponting and Sourav Ganguly... Their ex-

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perience as a captain along with the belief they instill in us is great. At the same time the young boys in our team are also getting mature.” “It has been a good season for us. It’s a clean slate for the Delhi franchise, new name, new adminstration, support staff everyone was new. Our team is strong and is a balanced side with the overseas and Indian players. The way we are performing is good.” Dhawan missed out on his maiden century of the season when teammate Colin Ingram hit a six to

give Capitals a seven-wicket victory, but Dhawan has no regrets. “I was not thinking of the century, it was more important to win the match. At that time it was important to hold on to my wicket and take the team over the line because we had lost a couple of matches from a winning position.” “People are only seeing that I missed my century by three runs but they should also see that I score a 97. If I have scored it once I can score it ten times more,” Dhawan said.

Man Utd second in attendance ranking Spurs still a threat without Kane, says De Bruyne L o n d o n, A p r 1 6 (Agencies): English Premier League club Manchester United have the second highest average attendance in world football, beaten only by Borussia Dortmund, according to new research. The CIES Football Observatory analysed the attendances of 51 national leagues in 42 countries and found that Old Trafford had an average attendance of 75,218 per game from 2013 to 2018, while Bundesliga challengers Dortmund topped the rankings with 80,230 per match. Premier League clubs Arsenal, Manchester City

and Newcastle United and Scottish Premiership sides Celtic and Rangers feature in the top 20. Remarkably, Sunderland, who are currently third in League One, have an average attendance per game of 39,249, which is higher than Serie A giants Juventus and Roma.

MLS Cup winners Atlanta United are the most popular non-European club, ranking 10th in the overall standings despite only being formed five years ago. Germany’s Bundesliga leads the way with an average attendance of 43,302 between 2013 and 2018 across the division. The Premier League came in second at 36,675 - a six per cent rise on the previous five years. Attendance in the Championship averaged at 18,526, while the Scottish Premiership saw an average attendance of 11,697 - a significant fall of 26 per cent in five years.

L o n d o n, A p r 1 6 (Agencies): Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne says it would be “disrespectful” to think Tottenham will be easier to overcome without the injured Harry Kane. England international Kane was substituted with an ankle injury during Spurs’ 1-0 win over City in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie last week. He is likely to miss the rest of the season after it was confirmed he suffered ligament damage to his left ankle – a repeat of the issue sustained against Manchester United in January that ruled him out for just over a month.

Lucas Moura filled the goalscoring void in style on Saturday, plundering a hat-trick as Spurs beat Huddersfield Town 4-0, and De Bruyne believes Mauricio Pochettino’s side will still pose a significant threat in the second leg at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. “Harry Kane is a wonderful striker, but it would be disrespectful to the other guys [to suggest it will be easier],” he told reporters. “They won against us without him when he went off last week and they have brilliant players. They won so many games without him before and they are still a very good team without him. Obviously, he’s a really good player, but it’s not

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going to change anything.” “It will be a great game – a good atmosphere and, hopefully, a good game. For us, it’s all or nothing.”

City and Tottenham meet again on Saturday in the Premier League, a day before title rivals Liverpool visit relegation-threatened

Cardiff City. Pep Guardiola’s side sit two points adrift of the Reds but with a game in hand and De Bruyne believes they will have to win all their remaining games – including a trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United next Wednesday – if they are to retain the title. “If we don’t win the Premier League, people are going to say it’s a failure,” he added. “Even if we don’t make it, I think we’ll still have had a great season. We’ll probably have to win every game to win the title from here, and we can only control what we’re doing, but we’re still there and doing really well.”

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KXIP beat Rajasthan royals by 12 runs

KXIP players celebrate the dismissal of RR’s Sanju Samson during the IPL match against Rajasthan Royals at I. S Bindra Stadium Mohali on Tuesday. (PTI)

M o h al i , A p r 1 6 (Agencies): Kings XI Punjab claimed their fifth win of IPL 2019 with a 12-run win over Rajasthan Royals at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium on Tuesday, despite Stuart Binny’s late blitz off 31 not out off 11 balls. Chasing 183 to win, Rajasthan managed 168/7. KL Rahul’s 52 off 47 balls and David Miller’s 40 off 27 balls set base for a big KXIP total, before Ravichandran Ashwin’s 4-ball 17 pushed KXIP further. In defence, skipper Ashwin led from the front with 2/24 in his four overs. Debutant Arshdeep Singh claimed 2/43 in his four overs, while Mohammad Shami returned 2/44. Rajasthan were off to a good start with Jos Buttler and newly-promoted opener Rahul Tripathi adding 38 runs in just 4.1 over before Buttler was undone by a slower one from debutant Arshdeep Singh. Sanju Samson and Triapthi then

drove the visitors with a stand of 59 runs for the second wicket in just 7.3 overs. But Samson’s wicket, taken by Punjab skipper Ashwin proved to be the game-changer as Rajasthan lost way in the middle after that. Rajasthan skipper Ajinkya Rahane, coming down the order, at No.4 in place of a dropped Steve Smith failed to maintain the early momentum. By the time Tripathi got out, caught by Mayank Agarwal off R Ashwin, Rajasthan had 66 runs to win off just 24 balls. With the asking rate over 11 runs per over, Bighitters Ashton Turner and Jofra Archer, perished – going for the the big hits. Turner’s IPL debut turned out to be dud as he departed for a first ball duck off Murugan Ashwin. Stuart Binny then got a four and six off Shami but Rahane struggled to get going, eventually falling to

debutant Arshdeep for 26 off 21 balls. Earlier, after being put into bat, Punjab were off to a good start with Chris Gayle and Rahul adding 38 runs in 5.4 overs. Gayle hit three sixes and two fours en route to 30 off 22 balls before falling to Jofra Archer, caught behind by Sanju Samson. Punjab slowed down a bit in the middle overs, with Rahul tied down despite a handy cameo from Mayank Agarwal. He scored 26 off

12 before falling to the leg spin of Ish Sodhi. Miller and Rahul then played out a dull passage of play before upping the ante. Rahul was third to depart with the score at 152 in the 18th over. He went for 52 caught at backward point off Jaydev Unadkat. Rajasthan got back in to the game with quick wickets as Nicolas Pooran (5) and Mandeep Singh fell to Jofra Archer, but a 4-ball 17-run cameo from skipper Ravichandran Ashwin helped Kings XI Punjab to finish well at 182/6. Dhawal Kulkarni’s final over went for 18 runs with Ashwin taking two fours and a six off Kulkarni. Archer finished with good figures of 3/15 in his four overs, while Kulkarni, Unadkat and Sodhi picked one wicket apiece. Both teams made three changes with debuts for pacer Arshdeep Singh (KXIP) and Ashton Turner (RR). Ish Sodhi and Sturat Binny got a game for RR while KXIP got in David Miller and Mujeeb ur Rahman. Brief Scores: Kings XI Punjab 182/6 (KL Rahul 42, David Miller 40; Jofra Archer 3/15) beat Rajasthan Royals 168/7 (Rahul Tripathi 50, Stuart Binny 31*; R Ashwin 2/24) by 12 runs.

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Arsenal beat Watford to go fourth

D i ma p u r , A p r 1 6 (NPN): The 6th edition of Frolic Cup will commence from April 23 at local ground, Medziphema. Therefore, interested clubs and teams have been informed to collect forms from Moon Store, Medziphema town, and Bright Printer Press, Chumukedima. The last date for submission of entry forms is April 18. For further information, contacted 9615268502, 8119959662 or 8974694974.

Mortaza to lead Bangladesh in World Cup

Dhaka, Apr 16 (IANS): Bangladesh on Tuesday announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming World Cup slated to be held in England and Wales. Mashrafe Mortaza will be leading the side in the showpiece event while Shakib Al Hasan will serve as his deputy. Middle-order batsman Mosaddek Hossain, who last played for Bangladesh in the Asia Cup last year, has made a comeback for the world cup. The Bangladesh selectors have also named pacer Abu Jayed in the squad. Jayed, who is yet to make his debut in ODIs, had impressed with his swing bowling during the Tests in New Zealand last month. Bangladesh will begin their World Cup campaign against South Africa at the Kennington Oval on June 2. Before that, they will play two practice matches against Pakistan and India on May 26 and 28, respectively. Apart from Bangladesh, New Zealand, Australia and India have also announced their squads for the prestigious quadrennial event starting from May 30.

Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action during their English Premier League match against Watford.

Lo n d o n, A p r 1 6 (Agencies): Arsenal have gone back into fourth place after edging past Watford, who had captain Troy Deeney sent off 11 minutes into the game. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gave Arsenal the lead inside ten minutes after Ben Foster’s attempted goal kick came off his leg at close range and ended up in the back of the net. Not long after, Deeney was given his marching orders by referee Craig Pawson after catching Lucas Torreira in the face with an elbow, and despite seeing plenty of chances in an entertaining encounter, Watford were unable to battle back for a point. The result has seen Arsenal keep a clean sheet away from home for the first time this season and puts them back above Chelsea into fourth on goal difference, while the Gunners also have a game in hand over the Blues. Watford began well at Vicarage Road but things soon went downhill as Arsenal took the lead inside ten minutes. It was a rare mistake from goalkeeper

Foster as he dwelled for too long on the ball with Aubameyang baring down on him and as he went to kick it away, the Arsenal striker got a leg in the way to send the ball ricocheting into the back of the net. A minute later and Watford lost their captain Deeney as he was shown a straight red card for an elbow into the face of Torreira. It took a while for the striker to make his way off the field as he remonstrated with the officials, but the decision was not to be overturned and Deeney will now miss the next three games against Huddersfield, Southampton and Wolves, subject to an appeal. It is sometimes said that teams play better with ten men and this certainly applied to Watford for the remainder of the half. Craig Cathcart went close in the 20th minute with a close range effort, but was denied by the leg of Bernd Leno. Alex Iwobi did test Foster not long after, but the goalkeeper acrobatically parried the Arsenal forward’s effort behind before Leno did the same at the other end to keep out

a curling Etienne Capoue free kick. Foster atoned for his first-half mistake early in the second period as he denied Arsenal a second. It was a strong counter-attack from the visitors, with Iwobi picking out Mkhitaryan at the back post, but his sidefooted volley was saved by the outstretched leg of the goalkeeper. The Arsenal midfielder spurned another glorious chance a few minutes later but powered the ball well wide of the upright. Watford continued to press in an open game and Adam Masina almost equalised in stunning fashion just after the hour mark. He let fly with a fierce drive from 30 yards out, which pinged off the crossbar before going wide. Wi t h t e n m i nu t e s to play, Andre Gray then rounded goalkeeper Leno but a sliding challenge from Ainsley Maitland-Niles saw his effort away at the near post. Despite plenty of late pressure from Watford, they were unable to take a deserved point from the encounter as Arsenal held out for a vital away victory.

PL title would trump CL glory: Pep Lo n d o n, A p r 1 6 (Agencies): Pep Guardiola says winning the Champions League would pale in comparison to another Premier League title with Manchester City. Guardiola was unable to claim a Champions League title at Bayern Munich and last won it eight years ago after guiding Barcelona to their second triumph in three seasons. “I know people say I came here to win the Champions League, but I didn’t come here to win the Champions League, honestly,”

said Guardiola. “I came here to play the way my team has been playing in the last 20 months. That is why I came here - to play the way I want to play and of course I want to win the Champions League.” “I was at a big club in Bayern Munich and after three seasons I won absolutely everything except the Champions League. It was a big failure. What can I say, I accept that...,” said Guardiola. “It pushes me better when you feel you have to win it. If not, it is not

enough but also at the same time you have to accept the other teams were better in this competition. A lot of big clubs are not here now in these stages, so what is important is how you handle things for 11 months.” “That is why I have said many times the Premier League, for me, is the most important title, showing every three days that you are there. Being there every time sends out a good message. What we need to do tomorrow is put our hurt on the pitch, our desire and after we will see,” he added.

Real Madrid held 1-1 by Leganes

Players of Real Madrid and Leganes fight for the ball during their La Liga match.

M a d r i d, A p r 1 6 (Agencies): Real Madrid took the Monday night slot reserved for La Liga’s lower teams and never really looked out of place as Karim Benzema’s goal was enough only for a 1-1 draw away to Leganes. Madrid delivered another thoroughly underwhelming performance at Butarque to remain 13 points adrift of Barcelona. Leganes might even have won the game after Jonathan Silva gave them the lead shortly before half time and while Benzema scored his 26th goal of the season,

the visitors never looked like finding a winner. Benzema has been, by a distance, Madrid’s most consistent player this season and he showed again why Zidane has already said the striker will stay. Chances were few and far between in the first half but Madrid could twice have taken the lead as Marco Asensio scuffed his finish after being put through by Isco and Raphael Varane’s shot was blocked after a goalline scramble. Leganes, though, were otherwise rarely made to feel uncomfortable and short-

ly before half time they took the lead. Real Madrid defenders failed to clear, instead allowing Martin Braithwaite to roll back to Silva, who guided the ball into the corner. Zidane strode down the tunnel at half time and his team emerged with greater purpose afterwards, with Benzema finding an equaliser six minutes in. Casemiro threaded a neat ball through to Luka Modric, who twisted and set free Benzema. His first shot was pushed out by Pichu Cuellar but only back to Beznema, who fired in the rebound.

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