April 20, 2018

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States asked to re-train cops on sexual offences Spl. Correspondent

NEW DELHI, APR 19 (NPN): Centre has directed all states and union territories to re-train their police officers on various aspects of sexual offences particularly those related to collection and preservation of evidence.

In a letter addressed to all the chief ministers, Union Minister for Women and Child Development (WCD), Maneka Sanjay Gandhi highlighted necessary steps for dealing with sexual offences and outlined various steps to be taken by the states/UTs in preventing and curbing the crimes against women and children.

States have been asked to issue instructions to all police officers that utmost priority is to be given to complete the investigation of cases of sexual offences against children strictly as per the timelines of Law. State governments have been directed to take strict action against those police officers who are found to be obstructing the investigation

NPA flays attack on Shillong Times editor DIMAPUR, APR 19 (NPN): Nagaland Press Association (NPA) has strongly condemned attack carried out by miscreants, at the residence of the editor of The Shillong Times, Patricia Mukhim in Shillong on April 17 evening.

In a condemnation note, NPA said that the sole intention of the attackers were to create fear in the minds of those serving the Fourth Estate.

NPA viewed that such attack on journalists in the country was an attempt to silence the voice of those, who speak for the truth, espousing the cause of democracy and a free society that believes in peace and dialogue. “Attacks on journalists are also a reflection of growing intolerance in the country”, NPA added.

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or colluding with the perpetrators of such cases.

“A quick and timely professional investigation is the only method in which a potential offender can be deterred but this can be done only by the states as the police department is the state subject,” Maneka stated.

WCD minister said that forming a special cell only for sexual offences, particularly for sexual offences on children would be a significant step in this regard. The minister has also offered help to state governments in establishing Forensic Laboratories, which can be used for forensic analysis of evidence in the investi-

gation of sexual offences.

Maneka has requested the states to generate awareness among the children in using the e-box set up under POCSO with child-help line number 1098.

She informed that till date 175 ‘One stop centres’ have been set up by the ministry to help those women who have no access to either police or medical facilities or unable to visit a police station in times of distress.

The letter also stressed that ‘Section 21 of the POCSO Act’ may be invoked in all cases wherever failure to report or record is noted.

According to Sect 21, any officer who fails to report or record the commission of an offence under section 19/20 of the Act is liable for punishment.

The minister also sought suggestions from the state governments on dealing with the crimes against women and children.

In the wake of recent rape incidents in Kathua and Unnao, the role of police as the first investigative agency has been questioned.

ECI recognizes NDPP, Cabinet decides to hold ‘Miniallots ‘globe’ as symbol Hornbill Fest’ in all districts

DIMAPUR, APR 19 (NPN): In a boost to the new party- Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP)- the Election Commission of India (ECI), has accorded recognition as a state political party besides being allotted “globe” as party symbol.

Disclosing this through a press release NDPP media & communications committee, said ECI had issued the notification vide letter F. No. 56/Review/LET/ECI/ FUNC/PP/PPS-II/2017, dated April 17, 2018.

The ECI notification pointed out that after reviewing NDPP’s poll performance in the recently-held Assembly election, the party was found to have fulfilled the conditions laid down in Para 6A (i), (iii) and (v) of the Election Symbols (Reservation & Allotment) Order, 1968, for recognition as a State party in Nagaland and accordingly recognised under the provisions of the Elections Symbols (Reservation & Allotment) Order, 1968.

ECI further informed that the request of NDPP for allotment of “globe” as reserved symbol had been

accepted and allotted it as the party’s symbol.

NDPP press release also explained that after its formation on May 17, 2018 and notified as a registered political party by ECI on October 13, 2017 by ECI, NDPP participated in the Assembly election held on February 27 this year.

NDPP said with popular support and mandate of the people, it was given the opportunity to be part of the People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) government.

Expressing sincere appreciation to ECI for passing necessary orders in a prompt manner as laid down by rules, NDPP said that despite being a new party it had crossed major milestones and reached significant landmarks due to “committed and loyal efforts” of its functionaries and popular support of the masses.

The par ty also expressed its deepest appreciation to citizens of the State and the electorate for reposing faith and confidence on party leadership and for supporting its ideologies and principles.

DIMAPUR, APR 19 (NPN): People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) cabinet has decided to hold ‘Mini-Hornbill Festivals’ in all the districts, coinciding with the respective tribal festivals.

The decision to this effect was taken during the cabinet meeting held on April 16, as follow-up to the chief minister’s proposal in his budget speech.

In this regard, respective tribal hohos have been tasked to organize the ‘minihornbill’, culminating to the main Hornbill Festival which is the “Festival of Festivals,” a DIPR report stated.

Accordingly, the cabinet has proposed to hold the mini-Hornbill Festivals district-wise.

Mokokchung (Moatsu festival in May), Zunheboto (Tuluni festival in July), Tuensang (Naknyuelem festival in July), Shamatore/Pungro (Medumneo festival in August), Kiphire (Mongmong festival in September), Noklak (Tsokum festival in October), Meluri (Yemshe festival in (Cont’d on p-7) October), Wokha (Tokhu

covering office rooms/corridors/toilets/office premises.

In addition to cleaning office rooms, Singh said jungle clearance on the front side, starting from road divider and surroundings upto gate 1 & 2 and parking area, has been assigned to NSSA and NCSA for overall supervision. NCCD has been asked to deploy staff for cleaning the outer toilet block behind the driver’s canteen.

In Dimapur, deputy commissioner, Sushil Patel informed that the social work will commence from 7 a.m. sharp in all the 23 wards. DMC has been directed to collect the garbage from all the wards. DC said that the district administration would strictly monitor and inspect all the wards during the time of social work.

DIMAPUR, APR 19 (NPN): Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) has noted with concern many complaints from citizens about alleged sale of expired products, especially packaged edibles, in shops of Mokokchung town.

MTLT vice-president Martoshi Longkumer and its grievance cell member Temsu Kichu stated in a press release, that MTLT has been receiving complaints from various quarters sale and purchase of edible goods having information about expiry period like “best before……(date)”.

The duo said MTLT members who are regular customers also experienced the practice where shopkeepers knowingly or unknowingly sold expired goods over the counters.

They said it was beyond doubt that sale of expired edible goods over the shop counter was prevalent.

MTLT pointed out that while the public of Mokokchung town may be aware of the matter since they were educated and also of businessmen from nearby areas and villages who bought such goods in bulk from such shops for sale in their respective areas.

They expressed fears that the general health and well-being of consumers buying such edible goods after expiry would imperil their health after consuming them. The signatories said MTLT had written to ADC Mokokchung, who is also the administrator of Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC), to take immediate stock of the situation and take corrective measures.

They said the health of general public was the utmost concern of every individual, group and government agency and the risk posed to public health due

BSNL employees demand rollback of STC

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Emong festival in November), Tseminyu (Ngada festival in November), Phek (Sukrunye festival in January), Dimapur (Mimkut festival in January), Kohima (Sekrenyi festival in February), Peren (Meileingi festival in March), Mon (Aoleang Monyu festival in April) and Longleng (Monyu festival in April).

In consultation with the tribal hohos, the DCs will fix the dates to hold the festivals, which will normally be for three days in district Hqs and one or two days in sub-divisional Hqs depending on the nature of the festivals, it said.

All DCs have been asked to constitute a committee with the involvement of Tourism department and Art & Culture department to organize the events, with two representatives each from the tribal hoho and from the community; nominated by the government.

DCs can also associate any other member as per requirement.

It has been proposed that the basic structure of the Festival will include cultural performances of

at least three villages, cultural performances from at least two other tribes, cultural performances from neighboring states and other states from mainland, handicrafts exhibition and music festival by local and outstation bands, sports, adventure sports and traditional sports.

It was also decided that the financial package for the three-day event will be Rs. 15 lakhs and Rs. 10 lakhs and 5 lakhs each for two-day and one-day festival. The committee will raise funds through sponsorships, as also grants from relevant ministries and departments of Government of India.

On the other hand, the best performers from the mini-Hornbill Festivals will be invited to perform at the annual Hornbill Festival held in December. Similarly, winners of the music events will also qualify for the final auditions of the Hornbill Music Festival.

A detailed action-plan for the mini-Hornbill Festivals will be prepared by the Tourism department, DIPR stated.

Home commissioner informs Sale of expired items rampant in Mkg: MTLT Rio calls on Rajnath Singh on state-wide mass social work

DIMAPUR, APR 19 (NPN): In view of the statewide mass social work to be held April 21, Home commissioner, Abhishek Singh has several guidelines, ac DIPR report stated.

Singh has directed district administrations to mobilise and co-ordinate the mass social work in their respective districts/sub-division/circle headquarters.

All government servants have been asked to take part in respective stations.

Local authorities have been tasked to chalk out action plans for clearing of culverts/drains/water loggings/streets/office compounds etc.

Offices located in Kohima will concentrate on cleaning their respective premises, while officers and (Cont’d on p-7) staff of the Secretariat will conduct the social work from 9 a.m. to 12 noon DIMAPUR, APR 19 (NPN): Nagaland Bar Association (NBA) has called for an urgent meeting of the executive committee members on April 23 at 11 a.m. at Correspondent its office chamber, Dimapur, to discuss matters related to KOHIMA, APR 19 (NPN): Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Under the aegis of Joint In this regard, NBA has re- Action Committee of Asquested all members includ- sociation/Union of Exing president and secretary ecutives and Non Executives of district units and High North East-II telecom circleCourt Bar to attend the BSNL, BSNL employees in meeting without fail.

Nagaland took out a protest march here on Thursday demanding rollback of Subsidiary Tower Company (STC).

Altogether around 140 employees of BSNL took part in the rally that began from the area manager BSNL office, New Minister Hill and ended at Raj Bhavan, where a memorandum was submitted to Nagaland Governor, P.B. Acharya.

According to joint convener of JAC of Associations and Unions of BSNL, Kelhoungunyu Neiu Vizo, the memorandum signed by “We had Look East, then circle secretaries stated that Act East. I felt ‘Love East’ the decision of the governwill make it meaningful.” ment to form a subsidiary

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BSNL employees march towards Raj Bhavan during the protest on Thursday. (NP)

tower company of the PSU was seriously agitating the minds of the employees, as hiving off 66,800 BSNL mobile towers to STC would jeopardise the future of BSNL and its employees.

The memorandum, also shared with the media, stated that about 1.25 lakh mobile base transceiver stations (BTS) were installed on these towers and that the decision of the Union cabinet that STC would function under the control of BSNL management was violated with the appoint-

ment of an IAS officer as the chairman and managing director of the STC, without the knowledge of the BSNL board. Alleging that formation of STC was nothing but to deprive BSNL of its tower assets, the employees warned that the existing mobile services and its future expansion plans would be seriously affected by such decision.

They said that it was a considered opinion of BSNL unions and associations that formation of STC would be detrimental to the PSU and

ultimately culminate in its privatisation through the route of strategic sale that would ruin its future.

Reiterating their strong opposition to formation of STC, the unions appealed to the Governor to recommend to Government of India to take immediate steps to roll back the decision for saving BSNL. Meanwhile, PRO Raj Bhavan said that the Governor had assured the BSNL unions and associations to forward the memorandum to the concern authority.

to sale and consumption of expired goods cannot be undermined. MTLT warned that negligence on the part of the authority in checking such anomalies will not be tolerated in any manner.

MTLT hoped tha t MMC would take the matter with all seriousness and educate the shopkeepers and customers on the issue, besides taking necessary corrective measures in a time-bound manner. It also expressed support for any punitive measure taken by the authorities concerned against defaulting business enterprises that compromised health of the public.

MTLT also reiterated that as customers and stakeholders, it would keep a strict vigil on sale of expired goods, and hoped that the authority would do its job and caution the business community to detest from selling such risky food products.

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Centre, GPRN/ NSCN agree to extend CF DIMAPUR, APR 19 (NPN): Government of India and GPRN/NSCN on Thursday mutually decided to extend the cease-fire agreement by another year with effect from April 28, 2018.

A statement jointly issued by MHA joint secretary, Satyendra Garg and GPRN/NSCN supervisor, Jack Zhimomi said that the cease-fire was extended “to bring about a lasting peace in the state of Nagaland with the involvement of the Naga people.”

“The cease-fire will be subject to adherence of the cease-fire ground rules (CFGR), mutually agreed and signed by the two sides,” it said, adding that the CFGR will also be subject to mutual review and amendment with the involvement of both the sides.

Neiphiu Rio during the meeting with Rajnath Singh on Thursday.

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NEW DELHI, APR 19 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister, Neiphiu Rio on Thursday called on Union Home minister, Rajnath Singh at his office chambers discussed with various issues concerning Nagaland.

Rio apprised Rajnath about the situation in the state and the issues on which the state government required the support of the

Centre, such as improvement of police infrastructure etc. During the meeting, the chief minister also apprised Rajnath Singh of the security situation in the North Eastern state, a spokesperson said.

The meeting was also attended minister of state for Home, Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, union Home secretary Rajiv Gauba and senior officers from MHA and Nagaland gover nment.

Former DTC member passes away DIMAPUR, APR 19 (NPN): Former Dimapur Town Committee (DTC) member and social activist, Lanu Longchar passed away in the wee hours of April 19. Several organizations have mourned the demise of Longchar.

SCD: Sumi Council Dimapur (SCD) has expressed shock on the sudden demise of Lanu Longchar, resident of Bank Colony and former member of the erstwhile DTC due to cardiac arrest.

In a condolence message, chairman of SCD, Kuhoi Zhimo said late Longchar was a public leader of repute and represented the Railway Colony area in the DTC. His oratory skill was popular amongst the public of Dimapur, particularly non-Naga community for his fluency to speak Hindi.

In his death, the people of Dimapur have lost a fatherly figure and pioneer and the void created by his departure will be difficult to fill,

SCD said. The council further conveyed condolences to the family members and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

MBF: Manik Bhatt a c h a r j e e Fo u n d a t i o n (MBF), Dimapur has also expressed grief at the unexpected demise of Lanu Longchar. MBF organizer, Monoj Bhattacharjee described late Longchar as a man of versatile personality, renowned and dedicated socio-political worker. The foundation shared its sympathies with the bereaved family members at this time of sorrow and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

PVHSS: Management including teaching and nonteaching staff of Pranabananda Women’s College and Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary School, Dimapur expressed shock at the unexpected demise of Lanu Longchar.

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Kaito to focus on progressive farmers

G. Kaito Aye speaking at his felicitation programme. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Minister for Agriculture and Cooperation, G. Kaito Aye, on April 19, said that his department’s main focus would be on progressive farmers “with cooperation to benefit the needy people.”

He was speaking at a felicitation program held for him by the Department of Cooperation at RCS

Conference Hall Kohima.

According to a DIPR report, speaking on the occasion, Kaito assured the staff and officers that under his leadership the department would be strengthened and would progress with all round development in the state to the benefit of the people. He sought the department’s cooperation

to make the department’s success story. According to Kaito, whatever little money the cooperative societies get should be used judiciously for the development of the people and he encouraged the department to serve the public with sincerity. He also said that many good schemes in the agri & allied sectors will

3 injured in vehicle accident Correspondent

KOHIMA, APR 19 (NPN): Three persons were injured in an accident at Sonorü river near Nagaland Civil Secretariat when the vehicle was returning from secretariat side Thursday afternoon at around 2 P.M. According to police preliminary reports the vehicle bearing registration No. NL01P 1235 (Mahindra TUV 300) first hit the retaining wall, then the wooden bridge and rolled below the road around 40 meters.

Fortunately all the occupants sustained only minor injuries.Sources said a medical examination was conducted and the report was awaited. The wooden bridge was constructed by 4th NAP battalion Thizama and was inaugurated on August 27, 2017. With today’s accident where the fragile retaining wall was knocked down, the risk of future Seen is the vehicle that met with an accidents along the stretch of road has accident at Sonorü river, Thursday (NP) increased even more.

Sericulture deptt revamps eri-farm

A press release from Extension Officer, eri-farm Wokha village, N. Tsenyimo Humtsoe stated that the department aims to promote opportunity for mulberry and eri rearing farmers.

He also said that the department would conduct all sericulture demonstration programmes in the said farm.

In this regard, he enFresh mulberry plants at eri farm, Wokha village. couraged all farmers to be dedicated and work DIMAPUR: Department ing the eri-farm compound towards promoting eri and of Sericulture has under- at Wokha village, measur- mulberry cultivation in the district. taken an initiative in clear- ing an area of 1 acre.

be promoted soon in the state.

Delivering a brief profile of the Department, Wepe Ritse RCS stated that the statutory functions of the department were registration, supervision, assistance, counsel, control of registered cooperatives societies; control over cooperative education and training; audit, inspection, arbitration and liquidation; development of cooperative movement and human resources; implementation of various schemes including NCDC and ICDP; recovery of loan etc. He also reported that there were 8011 registered primary Cooperative Societies, 7 state level Cooperative Federations and institutions and Marketing and Consumer Federation (MARCOFED) etc.

The programme was chaired by Secretary Cooperation, A. Chumremo Odyuo (IAS). Short speeches were delivered by Rokovisa Chase fom MARCOFED and President NSCFSA, K. Lirichum Anar.

Condolences

R. Tohanba: Former Parliamentary Secretary & Advisor has expressed shock over the demise of H. Hankiu Yimchunger, retd. SIS Shamator, on April 17, at Shamator after a prolonged illness. A condolence message from Tohanba said that late Hankiu Yimchunger leaves behind three sons, three daughters and thirteen grand-children. In his death the Yimchunger people in general, and particularly Shamator, has lost a great leader and created a vacuum that was difficult to fill, the note said.

Tohanba sent his condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

NGBF condoles: Nagaland GBs Federation (NGBF) has expressed pain and sorrow at the demise of its former member, GB, Zenevi Chase, on April 16 at Rusoma village.

In a condolence message, NGBF stated that late Zenevi was the finance Secretary of NGBF from 2007 to 2015 and the president of Kohima District GB Association from 2009-2015.

In his demise, NGBF said the GBs of Nagaland had lost a leader and a good human being. Further, the federation has conveyed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018

DC Dmu informs on Aadhaar enrolment DIMAPUR:Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Patel (IAS) through a press release has informed the general public of Dimapur district that some unauthorized shops/outlets, not authorized by the state government, were carrying out Aadhaar enrollment. According to DIPR, the DC has reminded the public that the state government has authorised Aadhaar enrollment to be carried out only in designated Enrollment Centres which are DC Office Dimapur, ADC office of Niuland and Medziphema, SDO (c) offices of Dhansiripar, Kuhuboto and EAC office Chumukedima where one can avail of the services free of cost.

Only correction and updating of Aadhaar details may be carried out in the shops/outlets.

The DC has advised the general public to not approach these shops/outlets for Aadhaar enrollment as his office cannot guarantee the successful generation of Aadhaar through these shops/outlets. He further directed the concerned individuals running such shops/outlets to immediately stop Aadhaar enrollment services failing which necessary punitive actions shall be initiated against them.

news in Brief DBGI 2015 batch meeting: All parents/guardians of Naga students DBGI 2015 batch Dehradun, Dimapur units have been requested to attend a meeting on April 28, 11 a.m at Nagaland Science Centre, near Super Market, Dimapur.

GB Union Dimapur Informs: In pursuance of the Dimapur DC’s order a meeting was held on April 19 at 1:30 p.m wherein the DC directed holding of Mass-Social Work on April 21 from 7 a.m onwards in all colonies under Dimapur district.

All GBs are directed to consult their Chairman in regard to this. District Administration will inspect all the colonies. GBs Union president, M. Y Ngullie and general secretary, Rangau, has requested all executive members and collectors to assemble at Super Market area at 7 a.m with “spade and belcha” to carry out the mass-social work in the area.

Mass Social Work in Wokha: Deputy Commissioner Wokha, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon (IAS) through a notification has informed all concerned that a mass social work will be carried out on April 21 all across the district starting from 7 a.m. All colony functionaries, government offices and private institutions are directed to mobilize the citizens/staff/students of their respective colonies/offices/ institutions and organize social work on the said day.

NCRC PR Hill Kohima monthly prayer meet: Nagaland Christian Revival Church (NCRC) PR Hill Kohima, Prayer Centre for Nagaland has convened its monthly prayer meeting, from April 27 to 29, 10 a.m and 4 p.m respectively. Services will be conducted in Tenyidie and Nagamese, Lord’s Supper will be administered on the Saturday morning service and a healing service will be held on Sunday evening.

Program committee NCRC PR Hill Kohima has invited everyone to come and share in the blessings of God. RSU informs on NLRC: The Rengma Students Union (RSU) has informed all concerned that issuing and renewing of Non Local Registration Card (NLRC) for the year 2018 will begin from April 23 to 30, 10 a.m to 3 p.m at the union office Tseminyu. The measure is undertaken to formulate census and to prevent the influx of illegal immigrants into Tseminyu. RSU has requested all the non locals residing within Tseminyu sub-division to collect NLRC in person with valid ILP and three passport photos without fail.

Lost & Found: NPGN/NNC (Non Accord), ministry of defence has recovered “one Discover (Black and Red Strip) bearing Engine No. JZUBUH886881 and Chasis No. ND2DSJZZZUPH66159.” The rightful owner may claim the same by producing authentic documents within 5 days.

The owner can contact 9383086288.

Dimapur police weekly crime report DIMAPUR: Dimapur police conducted raids and operations in and around Dimapur and registered various cases from April 16-19.

DC court junction: According to additional deputy commissioner of police Dimapur/PRO, Dimapur police conducted raids in around DC court junction on April 16 and seized 40 cases of assorted IMFL from a xerox shop.

In this connection, two persons namely Guarav Kumar (23) and Sunil Das (24) have been arrested.

Nagarjan junction: On April 17, Dimapur police conducted a raid in a shop located at Nagarjan

junction where only mineral water bottles were displayed. During the search six cases of IMFL were recovered. In this connection, one person Rahul Das (20), a resident of United colony Nagarjan Dimapur was arrested.

Purana Bazar: Dimapur police led by Amit (IPS) conducted surprise a raid in a shop located at Purana Bazar near Hollohon petrol pump and recovered 20 cases various brands of IMFL on April 18. In this connection, Rajendra Singh (37) from Sikar district Rajasthan, presently residing at Purana Bazar Dimapur has been arrested.

4th mile area: 41 Assam Rifle has arrested one ‘leacy’ NSCN (R), Robin Lotha (42) son of Rapemo of Old Aree village, PS Sungro under Wokha district on April 18 from 4th mile area for possession one point 22 pistol with two live rounds.

2 arrested: On April 18, GRPS personnel arrested two person namely Nengboi Haokip, wife of Yethum, resident of Lambulane, Jail road, Imphal West Manipur and Seijahao Haokip son of Otkhomang Haokip resident of Gamnom Veng Binda Part-3, Moreh, Chandal Manipur for possession of 270 bottles of phensedyl.

Dellai Gate: Based on specific information, Dimapur police arrested two persons from Dellai Gate on April 19 while extorting money from the truck drivers in the name of NSCN (IM) and NSCN (U). The apprehended individuals have been identified as Renben Lotha son of Nkhao Lotha, of Longki village, PS Khatkhati Assam (Karbi-anglong), member of NSCN (IM) and Lanuyanger Ao son of Sashirga Ao, of Aokong colony near Dellai gate, under West police station, member of NSCN (U). Cash amounting to Rs. 9390 along with tax coupon were seized from their possession.

Minister PHE, Jacob Zhimomi (centre) with Bora DG, drinking water, Government of India and Commissioner & Secretary PHED and officials after a review meeting on SBMG progress in the state. Phek district has also been declared as ODF district by the PHED department through the district collector on April 19.

LBCA hosts thanks giving for Lotha legislators Withee Bible College holds graduation ceremony

(Far Right) Executive secretary LBCA, Rev.Nyanchumo Lotha along with the newly elected legislators of Wokha district. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: Lotha Baptist Churches Association (LBCA) hosted a thanksgiving service at Mission Centre Vankhosung Wokha on April 19, to invoke God’s blessings upon the newly elected legislators from Lotha community to the 13th NLA. According to a DIPR report, the Deputy Chief Minister and in-charge of Home & National HighK

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way, Y. Patton thanked the LBCA for taking out the time and organizing such an event to felicitate the newly elected legislators. He stated that it was because of their prayer support and blessings that they could become leaders of the community in particular and of the Nagas in general. He urged them to continue to support them in their prayers so that they

could meet their aspirations for the upliftment of the community.

Patton also thanked the LBCA for actively participating in the process of clean and peaceful elections during the recently concluded election. On the government commitment of ushering in peace, prosperity and development in the district as well as in the state, he urged the church

leaders to support them in prayers and to guide them.

Advisor of Horticulture, Mhathung Yanthan, while thanking God for choosing him as a leader, also sought support and cooperation from the public to enable him to uplift the economic status of the community. He opined that, at this juncture the district required an able leader to take advantage of the blessed natural resources and fertile land.

He said that “we” need to exploit it technologically to its full potential to develop the district as well as the state.

MLA 38 Wokha A/C, Dr. Chumben Murry, said that state and the church must have a vision to work together and opined that “our” state was moving in the direction of a failed state. He urged that that should be avoided through collective responsibility and to change the mindset of the state to move forward.

Executive secretary, LBCA Rev. Nyanchumo Lotha invoked God’s blessing on the newly elected legislators of the district.

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, ARP 19 (NPN): Withee Bible College (WBC) organized its 14th graduation programme at its college campus, Darogajan, Dimapur, here on Thursday.

On the significant day, 32 students who completed their graduation in various courses- Diploma in Theology (5), certificate in Bachelor of Theology (1), Bachelor of Theology (13), certificate in Master of Divinity (1), Master of Divinity (10) and distance course in Master of Divinity (1), received their graduating certificates.

Annual awards in five disciplines were also awarded to outstanding students.

Jullie I. Awomi, (M. Div) won the Principal Award (Best academic excellence).

Best attendance in devotion (Rev. Dr. Vikheshe Chishi award) was bagged by Y. Yawing Konyak, (B. Th), Jullie I. Awomi, (M. Div) and Y. Chington Konyak, (M. Div).

Best chapel attendance (Kim Jon Won award) was won by Y. Yawing Konyak (B. Th), Jullie I. Awomi, (M. Div).

Late Hovili V. Chishi memorial award (best in preaching) went to Inakali V. Yeptho and Y. Chington Konyak. The Kakheli V. Chishi award (best discipline) was bagged

by Pulotoli K. Yeptho (B.Th).

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Dr. Rev. Mazie handing out certificates to the graduates. (NP) tor mission facilitators USA, Rev. Dr. Mazie Nakhro Angami.

In his graduation address, Rev. Dr. Mazie urged the graduates to first identify the inner person in themselves, in order to discover their purpose of life. “Your body and mind are important but you have to first discover the real person in you, which is the purpose of God”, he said.

He further asked the graduates, whether they were ready to carry out the assignment they had been

entrusted to them. He said that once they (graduates) realize the real purpose of life they would transcend earthly desires and witnessed God leading them on their way.

The awards and degrees were handed over to the graduating students by the founder and principal of the college, Rev. Dr. Vikheshe Chishi and Rev. Dr. Mazie.

The valedictory speech was delivered by Jullie I. Awomi (M. Div) while a special song was presented by the graduating class.

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Dimapur administration holds meeting on mass social work

Thanksgiving programme held for K. T. Sukhalu

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K. T. Sukhalu and others at the RMSA building inauguration.

DIMAPUR: Advisor for School Education, K. T. Sukhalu urged students to achieve optimum results while also stressing that students these days all over Nagaland were finding it difficult to handle the advancement of technology.

According to press release by NDPP Zunheboto region media cell, he was speaking at the RMSA building inauguration at Government Higher Secondary School, Zunheboto on April 19.

Sukhalu, in his speech said that coming back to his old school brought back a lot of memories. He expressed gratitude to the

school for moulding him to become what he was today. He also said that things were better in the 60s and 70s, unlike the present deplorable conditions owning to the negligence of the government.

He lamented that it was painful to see the pathetic condition of the school and he hoped that he would be able to knock down the old building and construct a new one. He also said that as a guardian of the constituency, he would be able to do positive things for the school.

Urging the students to take life seriously, he hoped that someday students from

the school would enter civil service and become IAS officers like him. He also lauded the teachers for being in a noble profession, and stated that their dedicated service to the young students was a service to God. The inauguration programme was hosted

by Mayamon, while welcome address was given by GHSS Zunheboto principal, Emilo Patton. She also submitted a representation to the Advisor on behalf of the school.

Earlier, the inaugural function was dedicated by Rev. Yevito Sümi, senior pastor, SBCZ.

A thanks giving prog ramme was held for K.T.Sukhalu, Advisor of School Education by 35 A/C Zunheboto at Kawoto village on April 19.

A press release from NDPP Zunheboto region, media cell stated that Sukhalu thanked several hundreds of his supporters and well-wishers who attended the programme.

He stated that his commitment, given to the people of 35 A/C Zunheboto before the election, was still unwavering. He reiterated his commitment to towards achieving progress and development in the constituency unflinchingly.

He also thanked the people of Zunheboto for the faith bestowed on him, and said that he would honestly and dutifully represent them in the state government.

Rev. Yevito Sumi, senior pastor SBCZ ministered over the thanks giving programme. Arikato Arkha, chief agent to 35 A/C chaired the programme and the vote of thanks was pronounced

by Vihoshe Muru, vice president, Sümi Hoho.

DC Dimapur presiding over the meeting for the state wide mass social work. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Patel convened a meeting of all HoDs, administrative officers, GBs, ward chairmen, DMC, civil societies and public leaders of Dimapur district in the conference hall of DC Dimapur on April 19.

According to a DIPR report, the meeting discussed matters pertaining to the proposed state wide mass social work fixed on April 21, as per a cabinet decision.

Sushil Kumar Patel, who chaired the meeting said that the social work would commence at 7 a.m sharp in all the 23 wards.

He instructed the HoDs to ensure that all the employees starting from grade IV under their respective departments participated in the social work compulsorily and also to maintain strict

attendance.

Patel also directed the GB union and ward chairmen to initiate and mobilise all the residents in their respective wards to participate in the social work. He said that the main objective of the social work would be clearing drainages before the onset of the monsoons and advised them to bring work tools accordingly.

Patel also directed the DMC to take the responsi-

bility of collecting garbage from all the wards. Sushil said that the district administration would strictly monitor and inspect all the wards during the social work.

In the meeting, a representative from Jain Samaj said that, on the proposed day, the Jain and Marwari communities would be cleaning Jain Temple Colony covering a stretch of approximately 1 km using their own machineries.

Fazl Ali College releases journal

DIMAPUR: Fazl Ali College (FAC) principal, S. Arenla Longkumer released volume 7 of the Fazl Ali College Journal, manned by the FAC Journal Division. According a press release from FAC, Media Cell, Dr. Lanurenla, the journal is a multidisciplinary publication of the College which is peer-reviewed and has been listed under the UGC approved lists of journals. Any private college desiring access to the Journal may email their addresses to facj@ journalist.com. The Journal Division also looks forward to Institutional subscription of the journal and queries towards this may be addressed to the same email id.

Multidimensional orientation programme held at MGMHSS

DIMAPUR: Second day of the three-day Rama Chandran’s child development multidimensional student’s orientation programme was organised by MGM Higher Secondary School, Dimapur on April 19 at the school.

A press release by MGMHSS principal, Fr. P. S. Varghese, stated that the orientation programme which included yoga, “Memory

Power Fun” and “Creative Programs” was held with Professor Rama Chandran Nair and A. G. Kannan from Kerala as resource persons.

The principal has further informed all concerned that a one day teacher’s orientation programme will be held on April 24 for the institutes under St. Thomas Mission Society.

Medical Camp at Mon and Longleng DIMAPUR: A medical camp in the District Hospitals of Mon and Longleng will be organised from April 22 to 26 by a team of Doctors under the banner of Indian National Fellowship Centre (INFC), Mumbai. The camp will be organised under the initiative of Governor PB Acharya.

The specialization of the visiting doctors includes Medicine, General Surgeon, Gastroenterology, Anaesthesia, Radiology, Physician and Maxillofacial Surgeon. The public have been advised to avail of their services during the camp.

In another notification, Medical Superintendent, District Hospital Mon has informed all concerned that a Free Medical Health Camp will be held from April 23 to 25 at District Hospital Mon. The Team of Doctors from Mumbai consisting of Dr. Rajan Lelekar (General Surgeon) as team leader, Dr. Suvarna Relekar, MS (General Surgeon), Dr. Sachin Manjrekar (Physician), Dr. Akshay Gosavi (Physician), Dr. Jinesh Dugad (Maxillofacial Surgeon) and Dr. Rohan Bartakke (Physician) will be conducting the Free Medical Health Camp. (DIPR) K Y M C

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Imphal, Apr 19: Sixtysix-year-old Khomdram Ghambir Singh missing for 40 years has been reunited with his family on Thursday after a YouTube video of him singing a popular Hindi film song went viral.

Gambhir, who served

the Manipur rifles for seven years, left his home in Imphal in 1978, and never returned. For four decades his family heard nothing.

Family members came to know about his whereabouts on April 21 after a clip showing a grey-bearded man singing a Bollywood song on a Mumbai street

3,300 kilometres away appeared online.

In it the singer identifies himself as Khomdram Singh of Manipur. A viewer brought the video to the attention of a local association in Imphal who informed Gambhir’s family. They recognised him as their missing relative and contacted

GUWAHATI, APR 19 (AGENCIES): Assam is soon going to set up 19 new cancer hospitals across the state, health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said at the launch of ‘Atal Amrit Abhiyan: Medical Benefits Under Cashless Mode’, a state healthcare initiative, here on Wednesday.

“The state government has tied up with Tata Trust to set up the cancer hospitals,” Sarma said. The group had announced in February this year that it is in the process of entering an agreement with the Assam government to set up cancer programmes across 15 districts, TNN reported.

The state government also announced a new scheme to provide medical assistance for the care of children suffering from birth-related defects. “For a paradigm shift in the healthcare delivery system in the state, the Assam government will soon launch the Samartha scheme.

SC ‘exposes’ Cong in Loya case; Rahul Tourism will help Tripura should tender apology, says Sonowal develop: chief minister

New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Thursday demanded an apology from Congress president Rahul Gandhi for allegedly trying to defame BJP chief Amit Shah, saying the Supreme Court’s dismissal of the pleas seeking a probe into the death of judge B H Loya “exposed” the “dirty design” of the opposition party.

He also said a “conspiracy” allegedly hatched by the Congress to frame Shah in a false case was “badly unmasked” before the people. “I welcome the Supreme Court order on judge Loya case. It has

exposed the dirty design of the Congress and Rahul Gandhi should apologise to the country,” he told reporters here.

The chief minister said Gandhi had led a delegation of opposition parties to President Ram Nath Kovind to seek a probe into the matter. The BJP chief minister said it has been the Congress’ culture to “mislead” people on every issue and try to take political mileage out of it. “The order will send a clear signal to those who try to defame political leaders through false cases,” he said.

The Supreme Court today dismissed pleas seeking

an independent probe into the death of the special CBI judge and ruled that he died of natural causes.

The petitions were a serious attempt to scandalise and obstruct the course of justice, the court said.

It dubbed the PILs into the death of judge Loya, who was hearing the high-profile Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case, frivolous and motivated litigations to settle political scores.

Loya had died of cardiac arrest in Nagpur on December 1, 2014 when he had gone to attend the wedding of a colleague’s daughter.

Agartala, Apr 19 (IANS): Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has said that Tripura will flourish swiftly if tourism is developed, and his BJP government will do everything to transform it into a model state in the next three years.

Speaking here late on Wednesday after launching a new English daily the “North East Colors”, he said Tripura has world class bio-diversity.

“To enjoy the eco-forest or rainforest, you need not go to the Amazon rainforest

in South America. Southern Tripura’s Dambur Lake is a better option,” Deb added.

“My government will work more, speak less. My government’s work will speak for itself. My government will not deceive the people,” said Deb, who is also the Tripura Pradesh President of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

The “North East Colors”, published by the state’s leading daily group “Dainik Sambad”, is the third English daily to be published from the state.

Manipur CM Biren lauds AR for combating drug menace

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh interacts with students, village chiefs in his office secretariat in Imphal on Thursday. (NP) Correspondent

Imphal, Apr 19: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh has lauded Assam Rifles deployed in Manipur for their role in combating drug menace in the State.

“I am glad to learn that villagers had agreed to cultivate lemongrass instead of poppy at around 250 hectares of land at Joupi area on the insistence of Assam Rifles.

I thank the paramilitary force for taking up such a commendable job,” the chief minister said.

The chief minister said this while interacting with around 50 students, two teachers and a few village chiefs from Joupi area in Chandel district at his secretariat on Thursday under the initiative of the

18 Rohingya refugees arrested

MOKA RANGE UNION DIMAPUR DIMAPUR-797112 : NAGALAND Theme : "Unity and Progress

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The Moka Union Dimapur, with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. E E Pangteang on being elected to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 48th Moka constituency.

We express our profound happiness and wishes him good health in all his future endeavour.

(Ebbe Kaihe) Gen/Secy.

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Kevizhapu Tetso Secretary Japfü Krotho

FELICITATION The High School Sah (Colony) Purana Bazar, East Dimapur take pride and honour to express our heartiest congratulations to the following persons for bringing laurels to our community.

1) Dr. Kishekha V. Achumi, S/o Vihoto Achumi for successfully completing MBBS. 2) Dr. Alivi V. Chishi, D/o Er. V. Vikheho Chishi (Retd.) for successfully completing Doctor of Homoeopathic.

The Colony wishes and prays, that the Almighty God grant them good health in all their future endeavours.

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FELICITATION

We the Dihoma Village Council would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Visasolie Lhoungu, President BJP Nagaland State on being appointed as Chairman, Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency (NBDA).

The Dihoma Village Council also take this opportunity in extending our utmost gratitude to Shri Neiphiu Rio, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Govt. of Nagaland for bestowing this privilege upon us. We pray our Almighty God bless them in their endeavours and we wish them both good health and success.

Thepfuneituo Yano Kechangulie Lhoungu Chairman Secretary Dihoma Village Council Dihoma Village Council

MOKA RANGE UNION DIMAPUR DIMAPUR-797112 : NAGALAND Theme : "Unity and Progress

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With immense pride and honour the Moka Union Dimapur, would like to congratulate Shri. A Nyamnyei Ex-Minister on being inducted as DAN Chairman under PDA Government.

The Union further expresses gratitude to Hon'ble Chief Minister for inducting him and wishes them good health in all their future endeavour.

(K. Longchi Konyak) (Ebbe Kaihe) President Gen/Secy.

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ZELIANGRONG MIPUI ORGANISATION PEREN DISTRICT : NAGALAND

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The Zeliangrong Mipui Organisation (ZMO) with immense joy and honour felicitates and heartily congratulates Dr. Ramdeu Lungalang, S/o Mr. & Mrs. Heigumbuing Lungalang retired teacher of Benreu Village on his achievement in the recently declared NPSC results 2018 as Medical Officer and bringing laurels and pride to the district and community in particular.

The Organisation (ZMO) wishes him a very bright future and greater success even in the days to come.

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With much love and prayers. loved ones.

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With utmost joy and pride, we the Japfü Krotho 6th Mile Area, Dimapur : Nagaland, convey our congratulations to Er. Krosü Rhetso, on being promoted to Engineer-in - Chief PWD, Nagaland : Kohima.

The Krotho further prays to the Almighty to grant him good health, wisdom and success in his future endeavour.

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The Kohima Phiro Ekhüng felicitates: 1) Shri. Y. Vandanshan Lotha, S/o Lt. Yanpamo Lotha on being promoted to the post of Director, Department of Employment, Skill Development & Enterpreneurship, Kohima.

2) Mr Z. Chonbenthung Ovung, S/o Zuthungo Ovung on his promotion to the post of Assistant Accounts Officer, Accountant General Office, Kohima.

The Ekhüng further wishes them for their future endeavours.

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With immense pride and joy, Diphupar Nkonchan Tonphyaktsu -rui Ekhung extend our heartiest congratulations to : 1. Shri. Yanthungo Patton.

"Hon'ble Dy. C.M (Home, National Highway, Govt. of Nagaland) 2. Shri. Mhonlumo Kikon MLA Advisor - Information Technology, Science Technology and New Renewable Energy.

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to Shri. Neiphiu Rio Hon'ble Chief Minister of Nagaland and leader of the democratic alliance for elevating Shri. Yangthungo Patton to the prestigious post of Dy. Chief Minister and inducting Shri.

Mhonlumo Kikon MLA as Advisor.

Nchumbemo Patton V. Chairman, DNTE

Secretary Atane Lohe

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(K. Longchi Konyak) President

The Village Level Organisation (VLO) SHG SEITHEKE BASA Dimapur, Nagaland Estd-2011 had inaugurated the office on 13/04/2018 by Mrs. Sashirenla Imchen, BDO Medziphema.

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Happy 58th Wedding Anniversary of

20-4-1960 to 20-4-2018.

Dear Baba and Ama ‘congratulations’ on your 58th Wedding Anniversary. As you celebrate love, trust, partnership, tolerance and tenacity towards each other, we salute you for fulfilling Hebrew 13:4 “Let marriage be held in honour by all”. May the Lord be gracious to you to live as long as you wish and love as long as you live. To God be the Glory for His abundant grace upon you.

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area of the state. They further informed that they had decided to cultivate lemongrass on the insistence of Assam Rifles.

Acknowledging the efforts of the paramilitary force for taking up such a commendable job, the chief minister said that the government will extend all possible assistance to the initiative taken up the village chiefs.

The chief minister said that alternative livelihoods like Mithun rearing, plantation of Agar and lemongrass etc. would be arranged for poppy growers.

I. Shijung Walling & Mrs. Temjenmenla Longchar (Dibuia)

KOHIMA : NAGALAND

Through the esteemed paper, Office of the Village Council Sunglup, the undersigned in cognizance to the needs and welfare of the village has called for a general meeting on the 21st of April 2018 at 9:00 a.m from the Community Hall.

Therefore, every bona-fide Sunglup citizens residing in towns and cities are requested to attend the general meeting without fail.

Tsanchumo Yanthan Council Secretary

year, six Rohingya refugees were arrested from Dharmanagar railway station in North Tripura district, 170 km from here.

Eight others were arrested from Khayerpur market area in West Tripura district, 10 Km from Agartala city, on November 29 last year. According to police, Rohingya refugees often sneak through Tripura to enter Indian soil.

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bound bus and arrested the refugees including 11 men, three women and four children.

“They came from Chittagong in neighbouring Bangladesh, but it is not clear which route they followed because they were giving confusing statements.

However, they said that they are Rohingiya refugees and were going to Vikashnagar in Delhi in search of jobs, where many other Rohingiyas were staying,” the SP said. On January 14 this

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Agartala, Apr 19 (PTI): Eighteen Rohingya refugees were Thursday arrested from Teliamura under Khowai district for entering the country illegally, police said.

India shares a 856 Km border with Bangladesh in Tripura. The arrested Rohingyas allegedly escaped from camps in Bangladesh and were heading to New Delhi. SP (Khowai district) Krishnendu Chakravertty said that acting on a tip-off, police raided a Guwahati-

Col Sachin Jain, commandant of 29 Assam Rifles.

During the interaction with the students, Singh encouraged them to work harder for the cause of the state and the country.

He advised them to stay away from drugs and other intoxicants, assuring them that government will put maximum efforts to address their educational and developmental needs.

Village chiefs taking part in the interaction informed the chief minister about their initiative to cultivate lemongrass instead of poppy at around 250 hectares of land at Joupi

TAMLU VILLAGE STUDENTS’ UNION FELICITATION

Ta k i n g h u g e p r i d e i n t h e tremendous success, we the Tamlu Village Students’ Union congratulate and extend our fervent gratitude to Dr. Chai-e Buchem, S/o Lt. L. Mokan Buchem & Mrs. Enong Phom for the laurels brought to the union by securing the post of Medical Officer (Class-l Gazetted) under Health and Family Welfare Department in the recently declared NPSC Technical Exam 2018.

The Union prays that Almighty God bless and guide you in all the way more throughout.

Chingpai Phom Angam L.N Phom President Gen/Secretary TVSU TVSU

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DIMAPUR DIBUIATSUR TELONGJEM AND

DIBUIA STUDENTS' UNION DIMAPUR FELICITATION The Dimapur Dibuiatsur Telongjem and the Dibuia Students' Union Dimapur is delighted and proud to congratulate MR. SUBONGTSUNGBA LONGKUMER, S/o Mrs. & Mr. I. Moa Longkumer for bringing laurels to the village community. He has Graduated Master of Divinity (First Class) from Discipleship Bible College, Dimapur on 11 th April 2018.

Besides the academic achievement, Mr. Subong has been the recipient of the following awards and prizes: 1. Edward Winter Clark Discipleship Award (The Highest DBC Award) 2. D. Haralu Academic Proficiency Award 3. Federated Theological Program of North East India Academic Excellence Award.

4. Old Testament subject Book Prize 5. New Testament subject Book Prize 6. Theology & Ethics subject Book Prize 7. Religion and Culture subject Book Prize 8. Christian Ministry subject Book Prize The Unions further pray and wish him success in all his future endeavour.

Sd/Dimapur Dibuiatsur Telongjem Mrs. Tiakala Lkr (President) Mrs. Merenkala (General Secretary)

Sd/Dibuia Students' Union Dimapur Mr. Aosanen Aier (President) Mr. Yupong Imchen (General Secretary)

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Khomdram Ghambir Singh arrives Imphal from Mumbai on Thursday to reunite with his family. (NP)

Imphal police who spoke to their counterparts in Mumbai. Officers then tracked Gambhir down to the suburb of Bandra where he was living rough. He arrived in Imphal by Indigo flight 6E874 at around 2.30 pm on Thursday and was received by hundreds of well wishers including Lok Sabha MP Dr T Meinya and MLA Dr Sapam Ranjan Singh.

Two policemen from Patsoi police station of Imphal West brought back Gambir and handed over to his family at his native village, Khumbong Mamag Leikai, in Imphal West district. Recalling his struggle for survival all these years after leaving home, Gambir said that he earned his livelihood by doing day to day available works. At Mumbai, he worked as salesman in a shop before engaged as a waiter in a hotel.

He was forced to begging by singing old Hindi songs on the streets in Mumbai after he met with a tragic road accident.

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SC trashes plea for SIT probe into Judge Loya’s death

NEW DELHI/ LATUR (MAHARASHTRA)/ HYDERABAD/ MUMBAI, APR 19 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking a SIT probe into the death of Judge Loya, who was conducting a trial in a case related to the killing of Sohrabuddin Sheikh, who was allegedly shot in a stagemanaged shoot-out.

Holding that there was absolutely no merit in the petition, a bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said that Judge B.H. Loya had met a natural death.

Dismissing the petitions, the court said in its judgment: “There is no doubt and it is clear from the statements of the judicial officers that Loya died of natural causes.”

Three of the judicial officers, the court said, had travelled with Judge Loya by train from Mumbai to Nagpur to attend a wedding reception. They stayed together at Ravi Bhawan, attended the function and during the day time they also visited the residences of a few judges. The judgment pronounced by Justice Chandrachud also took exception to the way the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed and that insinuations were made against the committee of administrators of the Bombay High Court and the judges of the Supreme Court in the course of the hearing of the matter.

“Sacrilegious allegations were made against administrative committee of the Bombay High Court,” it said. However, the court said that it was not initiating civil contempt against the

petition and Judge Loya had met a natural death.

Judge Loya was conducting a trial in a case related to the killing of criminal Sohrabuddin Sheikh in which one of the accused was now BJP President Amit Shah, who was then Home Minister in Gujarat.

BJP accuses

Lawyer Prashant Bhushan speaks to media person after the Supreme Court dismissed PIL seeking an independent probe into special judge BH Loya’s death, in New Delhi on Thursday. (PTI) petitioner for scandalising the judiciary. The court castigated the petitioners for making unfounded allegations against the judicial officers which were extraneous to the issue. It was intended to create prejudice against the judicial officers and scandalise the judiciary, the judgment said. “The PIL was misused with a political agenda that one man was behind everything. It is a matter of serious concern when court is faced with frivolous PILs and several genuine cases involving personal liberty of underprivileged are pending.”

“It is a travesty of justice in the guise of demanding independence of judiciary, as if there is a great danger to this institution,” the court said and stressed that the PIL was used to settle political scores.

“It gives a sense of anguish that the proceedings were converted to scandalise the judiciary bordering on contempt,” the court said.

The court said that

SC for fair trial in Kathua rape-murder case

NEW DELHI/ SRINAGAR, APR 19 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up Jammu lawyers for obstructing the filing of charge sheet in the Kathua minor rape and murder case even as they claimed they were protesting on a different issue.

“We are not concerned with anything, we are concerned with fair trial. You created a situation, police had to file the charge sheet at the residence of the magistrate,” said a bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud.

The lawyers insisted that they were protesting on a different issue that got mixed up with the filing of the charge sheet “Whatever may be the background (of the protest), the resultant action was wrong,” Justice Misra said as the court was told that the protesting lawyers have retreated and assured that there would be no obstruction in the trial of the rape and murder of the eight-year-old victim from the Bakerwal community in Jammu’s Hiranagar area.

Asking all the par-

ties to file their response about their incidence and the conduct of protesting lawyers, the court directed the matter for further on April 26.

Students clash with security forces

Students protesting the brutal rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Jammu’s Kathua district in January, clashed with the security forces on Thursday in north Kashmir’s Baramulla and south Kashmir’s Shopian districts.

The protesters hit the roads in Shopian town and Delina area of Baramulla pelting stones at the security forces, who responded with tear smoke shells to quell the protests.

The protests occurred despite the authorities suspending class work in educational institutions at many places in Srinagar, Ganderbal, Pulwama, Kulgam, Shopian and Anantnag districts.

After violent protests at over a dozen places on Wednesday, authorities had taken precautionary measures to avoid a face off between the agitating students and the forces.

there were “absolutely no grounds for such insinuations”.

Loya’s brother

The brother of Judge B.H. Loya on Thursday said he was resigned to his fate after the Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking a SIT probe into the death of the judge.

“We have nothing to say... Whatever has happened, has happened. What can we do now?” said Srinivas Loya, who lives in Latur.

He said when the Supreme Court had not heeded noted lawyers like Prashant Bhushan, “then what is our standing? We are very small people.

“The best is we will not say anything in the matter now. How will it help? We can do nothing further...

It’s futile,” the anguished brother said. Earlier in the day, a bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said there was absolutely no merit in the

The BJP on Thursday said the “invisible hand” behind the petition on Judge B.H. Loya case was of the Congress and its President Rahul Gandhi and they should apologise to the country for defaming the judiciary. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came down heavily on opposition parties after the Supreme Court dismissed the petition seeking a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the death of Judge Loya.

Addressing the media soon after the apex court pronounced its verdict over death of Judge Loya, who was earlier holding trial in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh staged shootout case, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said the petitions were filed with a political agenda.

“For sometime, a few people were trying to politicise the judiciary. The court has slammed the petitioners who were demanding a SIT probe into the death of Judge Loya,” he said.

Accusing the Congress of being the “invisible political power or a political platform” behind the petition, Patra said it was an attempt to settle political rivalry.

“Who held a press conference on January 12, 2018?

It was Rahul Gandhi. It will be true to say the invisible hand, the invisible body that the Supreme Court is talk-

CPI-M for review

Terming the Supreme Court’s decision in special CBI judge B.H. Loyas death case as “unfortunate”, the Communist Party of IndiaMarxist (CPI-M) on Thursday demanded that the case be heard by a larger bench of the apex court.

“The Supreme Court’s rejection of all petitions demanding an independent probe into the death of Judge Loya and holding such petitions as ‘scandalous’ by a three-member Bench is unfortunate,” the party, whose 22nd Congress is in session here, said in

a statement. “The circumstances of Judge Loya’s death raised several questions. The CPI-M holds that the matter should be reviewed by a larger bench of the Supreme Court,” it added. The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed petition seeking SIT probe into the death of Judge Loya who was earlier holding trial in the Shorabuddin Sheikh staged shoot out case.

Holding that there was absolutely no merit in the petition, a bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, said that Judge Loya had met a natural death.

Fadnavis welcomes

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court verdict in the Judge B.H. Loya case, rejecting PILs seeking a SIT investigation into his death. “This issue was raised three years after his (Judge Loya’s) death and was an attempt to make a hidden attack on BJP President Amit Shah,” he said in his reaction while attending some events in Nanded. “The Congress, the Communists and some media houses who were behind the whole campaign have been ‘totally exposed’ in the matter after the Supreme Court upheld the investigation report of Maharashtra government,” Fadnavis said.

The apex court on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking SIT probe into the death of Judge Loya who was earlier holding trial in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh staged shoot-out case. Amit Shah figured in the case but was later discharged.

Cong should apologise for ‘Hindu terror’ charge: Shah BENGALURU, APR 19 (IANS): Accusing the Congress party of indulging in vote bank politics, BJP national President Amit Shah on Wednesday asked Rahul Gandhi to apologise to Hindus for labelling them ‘terrorists’.

“In pursuit of vote bank politics, the Congress popularised ‘Hindu Terror’ and tried to implicate some Hindu activists in the Meccas Masjid blast case in Hyderabad over a decade ago, though a NIA court acquitted them,” said Shah at an event here.

The National Inves-

tigation Agency (NIA) court in Hyderabad on Monday acquitted all the five Hindu activists, including Swamy Aseemanand who were accused of triggering a bomb blast in the mosque that killed nine worshippers near the iconic Charminar on May 18, 2007.

“The Congress also tried to substantiate its charge by foisting false cases against Hindus and pressurising investigating agencies to implicate them in the blast case.

“Congress leaders, including P. Chidambaram,

Sushil Kumar Shinde and Digvijay Singh carried out ‘Hindu Terror’ campaign and tried to defame Hindus within and outside the country to appease a section of society,” recalled Shah.

With the court verdict exposing the Congress leaders by the acquittals, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief said if they don’t apologies even now, the people would punish them.

“The people of Karna-

taka are waiting to punish the Congress in the May 12 state assembly elections,” thundered Shah.

In the blast context, Shah recalled a conversation in which Gandhi told the US envoy Timothy Roemer that ‘Hindu Terror’ was a more worrying factor than Laskar-e-Taiba of Pakistan.

Roemer mentioned Gandhi’s remark in his report to the US State Department on August 3, 2009.

OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL

JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA

Sisodia calls Delhi LG ‘dictator’ NEW DELHI, APR 19 (IANS): Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday called Lt. Governor Anil Baijal a “dictator” and accused him of running a “parallel government” in the capital.

Sisodia’s outburst came after Baijail chaired a meeting to set up CCTV cameras in the city.

“LG Sir, please don’t be a dictator. This is an attempt to run a parallel government in Delhi. It is illegal. You don’t have power to call meeting on issues under elected government’s domain,” Sisodia tweeted.

ing about... is none other than Rahul Gandhi and the Congress,” he said.

“You people lost power because of your inefficiencies. And it’s the reason why you people are so jealous.

Rahul Gandhi should come out and apologize to (BJP President) Amit Shah, the country and judiciary,” he said. He said that all the petitions were politically motivated and were aimed at defaming Amit Shah.

“Today, he (Rahul Gandhi) got a befitting reply from the Supreme Court.”

He accused the Congress of using such tactics as they were not able to fight politically against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Shah. “The Congress has always promoted one family and when they are out of power they hatch such conspiracies,” he said.

Holding that there was absolutely no merit in the petition, a bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said Judge Loya had met a natural death.

YAKUKIE, KOHIMA, NAGALAND.

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Prescribed Qualification Graduate with Diploma in Computer Application (equivalent to ‘A’ Level course of DOCEACC) from a recognized institution.

OR ‘A’ Level certificate from DOEACC OR BCA from recognized University/Institution The details terms and condition of contract engagement and proforma for BIO Data can be had from the office of PRINCIPAL, JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, YAKUKIE, KOHIMA, NAGALAND Application along with Xerox copy of Proof of Educational qualification should reached to the undersigned on or before 05/05/2018.

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5 Niranjan Patnaik appointed new Odisha Congress chief BHUBANESWAR, APR 19 (IANS): The Congress on Thursday appointed Niranjan Patnaik as the party’s new state unit chief in Odisha where elections are due next year.

Three working presidents -- Naba Das, Chiranjiv Biswal, both MLAs, and Pradeep Majhi, a former MP -- were also appointed, a party release said.

Patnaik replaces Prasad Harichandran. Previously, Patnaik was Odisha PCC chief from June 2011 to May 2013.

According to the release, Congress President Rahul Gandhi also made several other key appointments in the Odisha unit to put the party in poll mode amid efforts by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to make inroads in the state.

Former MP Bhakata Charan Das has been appointed Chairperson of the Campaign Committee, for-

Niranjan Patnaik mer Union Minister Srikant Jena will head the Manifesto Committee, former state unit chief Jaidev Jena the Core Committee and former Chief Minister Hemananda Biswal will head the Disciplinary Committee.

The Coordination Committee will be headed

by Jitendra Singh, who is party in-charge of Odisha.

After being appointed PCC president, Patnaik said the Congress would fight for the interests of Odisha’s people with renewed vigour.

Kejriwal discharged in DDCA defamation case

NEW DELHI, APR 19 (IANS): A court here on Thursday discharged Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and suspended BJP parliamentarian Kirti Azad in a criminal defamation complaint filed by the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) and its then VicePresident Chetan Chauhan. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal allowed Kejriwal’s application for discharge, saying that there was not an iota of evidence that the DDCA or any official were personally defamed by his statement. Chauhan, in February 2016, filed a defamation case against Kejriwal and Azad and accused them of defaming the cricket body by passing “scandalous” remarks. Referring to Kejriwal’s interview to a news channel wherein he allegedly said that sexual favours were sought for selecting players, the complainant alleged that “false” charges were levelled against the cricket association. The plea claimed that Kejriwal’s “false” statements were immediately endorsed and repeated by Azad. The complainant said the accused (Kejriwal and Azad) had severely damaged the credibility and reputation of the complainant (DDCA) in the eyes of thousands of cricket lovers and citizens of India as well as internationally.

Bank guard’s weapon snatched

SRINAGAR, APR 19 (IANS): A group of unidentified attackers snatched the weapon of a bank guard in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district and fled on Thursday, police said. The unarmed assailants overpowered the guard of a J&K Bank branch in Pinjora village of Shopian and took away his 12-bore, cartridge-firing gun, a police official said. “Searches have been started to locate the weapon snatchers,” the official said.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER PHEK : NAGALAND

ADVERTISEMENT Dated Phek, the 19 April, 2018 No DCP/ESTT/DLRB/2010/94 :: Applications are invited from indigenous inhabitants of Phek district for filling up the following vacancies under the establishment of Deputy Commissioner Phek as shown below Item No. Name of Post No. of Post 1 LDA-cum-Computer Assistant 3 (Three) 4 (Four) 2.

IInd Grade-DB 3 Driver 1 (One) 4 Grade-IV 3 (Three) Minimum Maximum Item No. 1 Age as on 01/01/2018 21 Years 35 Years Item No. 2 Age as on 01/01/2018 25 Years –– Item No. 3 Age as on 01/01/2018 21 Years 35 Years Item No. 4 Age as on 01/01/2018 18 Years 35 Years Note:1. All the indigenous inhabitants of Phek District are eligible to fill up the post of LDA-cum-Computer Assistant in accordance with P & AR O.M No..AR-3/Gen-174/2007 (Pt) dated 04-06-2016.

2. 50% of the post are reserved for in-service candidates subject to their qualification in the exams wherever applicable.

3. Educational qualification for Item No. 1 (one) will be Class-12/ PU passed. The applicants should have Diploma in Computer Application.

4. For the post of Dobashi's and Grade-IV, only oral interview shall be conducted.

5. For the post of Driver, Medical Test, Practical Test and Oral interview shall be conducted. Candidates should posses a valid Driver's Licence (Light Motor Vehicle) 6. Application should be enclosed with 2 (Two) copies of recent passport photographs.

7. Application form alongwith syllabus can be availed from 25th April to 19th May 2018 from the office of the undersigned during office hours on payment of `200/- as form and examination fee.

8. Last date for form submission will be on 22nd May 2018. Admit cards will be issued thereafter from the Office w.e.f 29th May to 1st June 2018.

9. Incomplete documents and unsigned form shall be summarily rejected. List of rejected candidates will be put up in office Notice Board on 24/05/2018.

10. Written test shall be held on 2nd June 2018. *All candidates called for interview are required to produce the following certificates in original, namely: a. Educational Qualification Certificate b. Valid Proof of Age Certificate c. Scheduled Tribe (ST) Certificate d. Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate e. Backward Tribe Certificate f. Experience Certificate (if any) g. Valid Driving License (for Drivers) h. Diploma in Computer (for LDA-cum-Computer Assistant) i. For LDA's no other documents will be accepted for proof of age except Class-X Admit Card.

(SHANAVAS C.) IAS Deputy Commissioner Phek, Nagaland

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post

Post-mortem

Vol. XXVIII NO. 132 Dimapur, FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018

Chequered development

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espite having had a headstart in development among other states barring Assam, since Nagaland was the only state to have been formed out of Assam in 1963; the situation today is quite contrary since Nagaland is lagging behind. Other states like Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura etc became states years after Nagaland but today, they have achieved tremendous progress in many fields. Though development in Nagaland had undergone a series of changes during the past five decades or so, yet it has not been able to maintain the pace. There are various factors responsible in their own way and the net effect has led to progress grinding to a slow halt.

Development concept comes to the fore and in line with the progress in human resource and the information and technology revolution. The challenges of change comes also with increase in population, improved education and growth of consumerism.

To merely maintain a semblance of managing the status cannot lead to growth. Nagaland has been recipient of generous central funds since the late sixties and till the early 90s, development was progressing quite well. However, when corruption and extortion took centre-stage infrastructures that were so taken for granted like good road connectivity, uninterrupted power, water and health services began to take their toll. That’s why, the most vital and necessary infrastructures such as road communication and power still remain inadequate. Nagaland has made some meaningful progress during the seventies to eighties in the era of peace and progress due to the enthusiasm of the bureaucracy then and the public’s intense desire to move forward along with the rest of the country. The pace could not be sustained as the system began to give in to various pulls and pressures and all of which resulted in loss of purpose and inadequacy in matters of management. After having tried its best to promote trade and industry, the state suffered on account of poor governance and this resulted in grinding halt to government corporations such as the paper mill, sugar mill, veneer mill and similar ventures of the state government. There are lessons to be learnt from these experiences. The failures have only added to the problem of growing unemployment which should be taken seriously, otherwise the problems will multiply. The problem of unemployment is not in the fifty or sixty thousand registered as educated unemployed or a much greater number of unregistered drop outs. The problem is also not only the lack of economic foundation, where no viable industry exists nor the fact that most of the unemployed lack basic skills that make them unemployable; the issue lies with the system. If employment is about job then it goes no farther and which is like saying that getting salaries as babus and babunis is all that matters but which is like mistaking the wood for trees. What affects the economy is when the climate is vitiated and this calls for creation of a growth climate and removal of weeds of extortion, lawless elements, corrupt system. Somehow and quite disturbingly, the current social syndrome seem to suggest that people have to pass through a few more decades before the refiner’s fire brings out the best.

DailyDevotion Beware of the Least Likely Temptation Joab had defected to Adonijah, though he had not defected to Absalom. —1 Kings 2:28 Joab withstood the greatest test of his life, remaining absolutely loyal to David by not turning to follow after the fascinating and ambitious Absalom.

Yet toward the end of his life he turned to follow after the weak and cowardly Adonijah. Always remain alert to the fact that where one person has turned back is exactly where anyone may be tempted to turn back (see 1 Corinthians 10:11-13). You may have just victoriously gone through a great crisis, but now be alert about the things that may appear to be the least likely to tempt you. Beware of thinking that the areas of your life where you have experienced victory in the past are now the least likely to cause you to stumble and fall.

We are apt to say, “It is not at all likely that having been through the greatest crisis of my life I would now turn back to the things of the world.” Do not try to predict where the temptation will come; it is the least likely thing that is the real danger. It is in the aftermath of a great spiritual event that the least likely things begin to have an effect. They may not be forceful and dominant, but they are there. And if you are not careful to be forewarned, they will trip you. You have remained true to God under great and intense trials— now beware of the undercurrent. Do not be abnormally examining your inner self, looking forward with dread, but stay alert; keep your memory sharp before God. Unguarded strength is actually a double weakness, because that is where the least likely temptations will be effective in sapping strength. The Bible characters stumbled over their strong points, never their weak ones. “…kept by the power of God…”— that is the only safety. (1 Peter 1:5).

Quotes

Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley. ~ Theodore Roethke

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018

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Silence amidst perils

he unfortunate and conspicuous silence maintained by the churches of Nagaland over the forced imposition of Aadhaar by New Delhi, which had badly disturbed the normal life of the common people, is turning out to be the “modern wonder” of the state of Nagaland.

This “modern wonder” is undoubtedly the tragedy for the commoners in the state with the church, which had most recently become the leading voice for conducting India’s election in the state by initiating a “clean election campaign” conducting prayer program across the state, even fasting prayers for its success, just for the sake of electing 60 Naga politicians to become a partakers in the corrupt political system of India and in the process spoiling ourselves all together, choosing to remain silent as her faithfuls continues to suffer under the new innovative control program called Aadhaar initiated by our colonial captor. The Church perhaps is too concerned about the success of an imposed election and therefore chose to be never bothered by the suffering of the people. It has so far failed to stir the hearts and mind of the church.

Had the churches in Nagaland ever consider what this Aadhaar would achieve in the end, and what it would mean for her faithful believers. This is a case of a deliberate attempt on the part of the church in supporting its advancement because we cannot believe that the church would be ignorant on the terrible consequence that would befall upon humanity in the event of the successful implementation of the project in the country.

Although the Supreme Court of India indefinitely defer the deadline for linking

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one’s bank account, mobile number, pan card etc…, with Aadhaar which comes as sigh of great relief, thanks to the intervention of some of India’s learned counsels on behalf of the common people, nevertheless commoners continues to suffer as the arrogance from the side of government and private agencies increases in demanding for Aadhaar number for meeting their basic necessities. In other words, Aadhaar project is creating untold suffering, miseries and hardship for the life of the common people. Think of a condition of a Nagas in the village (an ordinary commoner) who has to go all the way from his village to the nearest town to process the formalities and fulfill the compulsion of linking his bank account with the Aadhaar just to save his hard earned money of a lifetime or to save his mobile number from deactivating. This has been done under extreme duress as he keeps receiving intimation of deadline. For the common people Aadhaar means inconvenience, fear and insecurity. Is there any institution or organization in our state who can speak for this people? The deceptive ploy of the government was that at first it encourages its citizens to open bank account under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) for financial inclusion with the prospect of receiving handsome amount of money by the account holders under the scheme once black money is recovered by the government.

Now instead of the reward, government is creating a system whereby even the meager amount in the account could be lose if the account holders did not link their account with Aadhaar on time.

Could anyone imagine the government of “a welfare

state” sending message to its citizens threatening to close down their bank account or deactivating their mobile number for not possessing a certain number that was imposed on them? This is the current state of affairs for the welfare state of India.

Unfortunately, here in the state of Nagaland, the implementing agency (the stakeholders of the state government) of Article 371 (A), under which Nagaland can be exempted, had been already bought by money

by New Delhi. The regime in New Delhi now freely asserts its superiority over us by purchasing the Naga politicians. Do not forget that they only want to control and extract resources from Nagaland under any pretext and nothing else.

Naga religion, culture and values will be sidestepped by them, if not desecrated like they did in Tripura, Tamil Nadu and UP by vandalizing statutes of Lenin, Periyar and Ambedkar. In future, who would guarantee the Nagas that our churches would not be desecrated, like they did in other parts of the country, and that too under the watch of the state government?

Naga culture and religion could be finished any moment by these forces by calling it foreign to India. And the things can turn worse as government will manage all these with virtually all the information of ours within their control under the given system making it impossible for us for any form of dissent or opposition. Unless we Nagas work out a plan of resistance to such dominance, we are heading for a doom.

The problem pose by Aadhaar is one thing; commoners’ worse nightmare is that the institution i.e. the Church which is supposed to

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lead the campaign against it turns mute. Do the Church needs to be reminded that the successful implementation of Aadhaar in the country/state would empowered and make government stronger and help in bringing all its citizens under its complete control, meaning it strengthen the kingdom of the world. And the churches in Nagaland are now participating in this ambitious plan of the world government by maintaining constant silence.

If the Church had the courage to write an open letter urging the people not to support a particular political party (BJP), which in fact only reflects her inability to remain equidistance from electoral politics, it makes me wondering what is stopping the church from voicing out at the time when her faithfuls are suffering as a result of the forced imposition of a project of this kind. It’s mighty strange that the church which appear to be so much concern about the rise of saffron power in the country and its impact are doing nothing when the regime are inventing such an innovative means to make an inroad in the state.

As the government of the day is determined to completely enforce Aadhaar upon its citizens, this is the trouble time for the common people. But this time also could be the best moment for the Church to do something good for her faithfuls.

The church cannot afford to miss this opportunity and at this time when her faithfuls needed her most. It’s time to take heed to the countless helpless cry of the commoners. Let the Church of Nagaland don’t permit to let the forces of evil to subdue the good.

Nsungbemo Ezung, Wokha Town, Nagaland, (ezung_n@yahoo.com)

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ape of women is not uncommon occurrences around the world. But Rape, in India, is different; for while in other parts of the World, rape is usually committed

by Sexual Predators and Sexual Deviants; in India, rape and sexual exploitation of Dalit women is seen as a sort of prerogative by many Upper Caste Hindu men; and North-Eastern women, with their Mongoloid Features and Western attire are viewed as easy sexual targets

by Mainland Indians. This leads to India topping the charts in Sexual Crimes.

But, even for India, where Rape of Women is hardly noticed by Mainstream Media, the case of the young rape victim is horrifically shocking. Where else in the world would you find an 8 year old girl, kidnapped, starved and drugged for days on end, repeatedly gang raped

by Lawmakers and Law Enforcement Officials, and raped and murdered in a Prayer Hall/ House, no less? Where else would you find Investigative Officers taking bribes to fudge the Investigation? Lawyers protesting in support of the Accused and trying to prevent the filing of Charges? Legislators, across states, defending the accused? The Head of Government of the Country keeping mum, until forced by Public and International Outrage, to issue a few grudging words of consolation? Only in the India of the R.S.S./B.J.P. The Moslem Fanatic is bad enough, perverting Islam to justify his acts of terrorism; but the Hindu Fanatic is worse, for he uses Hinduism to cloak his personal deviancy. If the Rapists and Murderers of the victim wanted to scare her Bakerwal Community into leaving the Area, they could have murdered her and left her body to be found; but no, they were just a bunch of Child-Raping pedophiles who used her to satisfy their Demonic Lusts. This was no ordinary rape, nor did it reflect bestiality, for even animals don’t do what these creatures did; no, they personified the very Devil Himself, when they raped and murdered poor little, innocent child.

The core Principle of every mainstream Religion in the world is Love and Respect for Humanity. Hinduism is one of the most tolerant of all religions; it seeks to assimilate and co-exist with other religions, rather than confront and convert people of other Religions. But the R.S.S., with its Agenda of Hindu Supremacy, bearing shades of Hitler’s Theory of Aryan Supremacy, has managed to bring out all that is bad in Human Nature in the baser elements of the Hindus of India. The rape and murder of the deceased child was nothing less than the Rape and Murder of Humanity itself; and that the R.S.S. /B.J.P. Leadership tried to defend it shows that they are nothing less than Desecrators of Hinduism.

Kahuto Chishi Sumi, Akukau, Hevishe Village, Khaghaboto Range, (kahuto107@gmail.com)

Dalit seeks to recover lost identity in Dalit theology

ppearance of the Dalit theology is a momentous occasion for the Indian Christians. It develops from the historical experience of the oppressed people. This is a community struggling against casteism and their desire for social justice. It emerged from the Christian Dalit Liberation movement who attempted to seek new identity for themselves based on their past which was steadily destroyed by dominant communities.

The source of documentation is in the agony and suffering of the Dalits in their search for self-identity for equality in the society.

Origin of Dalit Social structure of India is based on the fourfold caste system which resulted in inequalities and injustice. In religiophilosophical system the Dalits are placed as outcasts. They form the inner core of poverty ascribed in birth; declared ritually unclean and polluted which pushed them to live on the outskirts of their village.

Resulted Dalits became downtrodden, exploited, illiterates and marginalized for three thousand years.

Historically, Dalits are of the Dravidian race (which does not have caste division). Series of Aryans invasion in India from Northwest around 1500 BC, the invaders subjugated the Dalits, snatched their properties and branded them as outcasts. The Sanskrit word ‘Dalit’ came from the Hebrew root ‘dall’ which denotes ‘to hang down, to be languid, to be weakened, be broken, be low, and be feeble.’ It refers to a physically weak, psychologically impaired and insignificant position in society. They are a broken victim of the

man-made Indian society. They proudly called themselves Dalits since it’s not a title or name for outcasts but which expresses a state of centuries old oppressed which reduced them through systematic religious process in present quandary. On other words, it expressed hope to recover their lost identity.

Emergence of the Dalit theology Indian Christian theology’s dominant trails and theological thinking lies on the experience of mostly the upper class/ caste of recent converts.

Their writings are attached to Brahmanical culture and ideology of caste structures. These thinkers’ experiences/world views are different from Christian majority who came from no-caste or lower strata.

Consequently, it alienates the reality of the masses.

This Brahminic tradition in Indian theology further strengthens the caste system. So, from the 1970s, theological thinkers were concerned with the needs of theology for the liberation of poverty mass in which Dalit theology emerged.

Dalit theology Dalit theology is a theological reflection or responds upon Christian responsibilities to Dalits’ depressed condition.

In other words, theology develops out of authentic Dalits’ daily experience throughout the history and their aspiration for freedom. It appeared as a theology for counter culture to the brahmanical culture which served only the privileged sections.

It is the result of Dalit Christians’ reflection upon the Scripture in the light of their circumstance to serve

their interest.

Their methodology Dalit theology began from below as they developed theology from Dalitness which is the subject of exploration which initiated from context, horizontal relation and studied sociological dimension. Though it began from sociological prospective (religio-culture issue) yet it gave importance to philosophy of theological truths to understand series of presupposition to reveal the truth. As they don’t have any written history, they employed historical consciousness with the help of oral tradition (folk lore, myths) to aware the deplorable condition that it is not God’s given but man-made. Past history is a reminder that they were fuller human beings who enjoyed all the benefits as normal human beings. It prepared them to recover their lost dignity.

Dalit Christology In Dalit theology, Dalit Christology occupies a chief position. It’s not produced in class rooms or theological consultation rather it is developed through dialectical encounter between Jesus of faith and context of Dalits’ experiences. It affirms faith and praxis of dalitness of God in Jesus Christ. For the Dalits, the God about Whom the prophets spoke revealed in Jesus Christ is a Dalit God. They affirmed divinity and humanity of Jesus in His Dalitness. For them the genealogy of Jesus as the carpenter’s son exposed His dalitness. Incarnation ‘Word’ became flesh, dwelt among human symbolized His solidarity with the poor and the outcasts. The title ‘Son of Man’ implies dalitness of Jesus. ‘Son of

Man’ encountered rejection, mockery, suffering and crucifixion from the established Jewish religion prototypes the Dalits’ experiences. Dalits believes that Jesus’ attitude towards Samaritans demonstrated His care for the Dalit. They urged that Jesus totally identified Himself with the poor. Gospel is for them and Jesus Nazareth Manifesto is for their liberation (Lk 4: 16-29). Jesus’ was Dalit so he cleansed the temple so that they can enter in the holy place to worship. God who revealed in Jesus Christ is a servantGod - a God who served.

Jesus identified Himself as Isaiahnic suffering servant which is parallel to the Dalit community. Ultimately, Jesus’ Dalitness was also symbolized at the cross. On the cross He was broken, crushed, torn, and driven which is a fully parallel etymological term employed to Dalit. Like the Dalit who suffered outside the city, Jesus was hung on the cross outside the gate not on behalf of the victims but on behalf of Himself as a victim.

Jesus’ experience of forsakenness of God on the Cross is equal to the Dalit experiences of no presence of God’s love and justice for them. Resurrection of Jesus gave bright hope like Dalit waiting for a bright future.

Significance It is a systematic reflection on humanization actions done by and on behalf of Dalit in which God’s saving action underlies. It is concerned with the dignity of life on this earth, giving voice to the voiceless society. This theology calls mandatory solidarity with poor as necessary task in doing theology today. It

assumes religious pluralism which seeks to help solidarity to fellow Dalits despite of religious affinity in their common ideological struggle for dignity. It urges Indian theological thinkers to develop theology based on experience of Dalits which was ignored (unexplored/unnoticed) by earlier writers. As it seeks to confront continued oppressed ideology of dominant religious traditions the writers should docu-

ment without overlooking ecumenical concern for human community. An active commitment to peace and justice should be of integral concern for their theological enterprise. It provides opportunities for the non-Dalits to repentance their past participation in unjust structures, practices, attitudes produced and nurtured by the caste system.

Yumri Taipodia, (yumritaipodia2017@gmail.com)

Reader’s Post

Safety of women and children Sir,

What is the world coming to especially in India, where rape has become a common occurrence like taking a stroll around the park. What has gone wrong in the system that such evil criminal minded persons are allowed to get away even with murder? The recent rape cases are not different from the others except in the sequence of events. The victims all went through the most harrowing experiences that for those who survived would never be a happy child again. It is heart wrenching to think of the very young innocent 8 year old who was brutally raped and murdered. Raping her was not just enough but they had to ensure that she was properly put to dead by crushing her with a stone. It is so very painful even to think of it. Rape has been there in the past and rape will continue unless the country comes up with a stringent law to punish such rapists. The rapists are no longer ordinary and frustrated common men who toil and labour and vent out their frustrations by raping someone. The rapists are now educated men in uniform and working for the government. They are shielded by their political netas who need them for executing all sorts of nefarious deals for their benefits. As a mother, I feel the pain for the mothers of those raped victims and how they have to be rehabilitated again to live a normal life. Even in Nagaland, we hear of rape taking place as elsewhere in the mainland. Women and children are not longer safe even within their own compound. There may be many cases of rape that are not reported for fear of social stigma. It is time to ensure that even eve-teasing a girl-child in lewd ways should not be tolerated in our Christian society.

Renchilo Khuvung, PR Hill Kohima

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.

‘J&k have shown courage in face of many challenges’

JAMMU, APR 19 (PTI): Praising the people of Jammu and Kashmir, President Ram Nath Kovind has said that they showed courage, fortitude and resilience in the face of challenges arising because of multiple factors.

Speaking at a civic reception hosted in his honour at Amar Mahal palace in Jammu last night, Kovind said Jammu and Kashmir “is affected by ups and downs...and turmoil”, but India is proud of the people of the state and is confident of their ability to use economic and educational opportunities.

He appreciated the state government and the people for showing commitment to development.

Jammu and Kashmir is the epicentre of India’s culture and spiritual tradi-

Ram Nath Kovind

tion, the president said, adding, the people of different faiths following Mahatama Bhudh, Sufism, Shivism and Shakti prayers are part of this cultural legacy.

He talked about development-related works being carried out in the statye - including the longest road tunnel on Jammu-Srinagar national highway, Mata Vaishnodevi railway station at Katra, and setting up of an IIT, an IIM and

AIIMS. The president shared is memories about visiting Mata Vaishnodevi on foot and shopping at Lal Chowk in Srinagar.

He also talked about the children visiting him at Rashtrapati Bhavan from remote areas of Jammu and Kashmir.

Governor N N Vohra hosted a banquet at Raj Bhava n fo r P r esident Kovind and First Lady Savita Kovind last night.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and her deputy Nirmal Singh attended the reception and the banquet.

The reception was hosted on the lawns of the heritage palace of the erstwhile Dogra Maharaja.

President Kovind is on his maiden two-day visit to Jammu.

national/state

10 BJP candidates among 13 elected unopposed to UP legislative council LUCKNOW, APR 19 (PTI): Thirteen candidates, including 10 of the BJP, were today declared elected unopposed to the Uttar Pradesh legislative council.

Two UP ministers Mahendra Singh and Mohsin Raza, and the BSP’s B R Ambedkar, who lost in the recent Rajya Sabha polls in the state to the BJP, were among those elected, apart from one candidate each of the SP and BJP ally Apna Dal (S).

The BJP, which has 21 members after today’s poll result, is still far short of majority in the 100member Upper House.

“Today was the last date for withdrawal of nominations for 13 seats and since no one withdrew from the fray, all the 13 candidates were declared elected,” Returning Officer Ashok Chaubey said.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath pose for a photograph with the newly elected BJP MLC’s at Vidhan Bhawan in Lucknow on Thursday. (PTI)

After today’s election result, the SP has 55 members, BSP eight, Congress two, Apna Dal (S) one and others 12, while one seat is vacant.

Of the 13 seats for which results were declared today, seven were held by the SP, two each by the BJP and the BSP and one by the RLD. According to the Election Commission

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Kalyan Banerjee that the notification for extension was a violation of Panchayat Act’s section 46 (2).

Arguing their case, Banerjee said polling dates were chosen by the state government in consultation with the SEC, keeping in mind multiple factors including availability of schools and colleges, impending festivals and weather and claimed the more the election is postponed the more detrimental effect it would have on the state’s rural economy.

He said with the polling process stalled, the state’s rural economy has been hard hit as all ongoing projects have been halted and no new projects or developmental programmes can be started before the election is over, due to the model code

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more than one-third of the crimes against children are sex crimes,” it added.

The National Crime Records Bureau data of 2016 suggests that crimes against children in India have increased by 14 per cent from 2015.

As per a 2016 analysis of crimes under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, sexual offences accounted for one third of all crimes against children in India.

According to it, a sexual offence is committed against a child in India every 15 minutes.

(From p-1) Asserting that its achievements and success were due to the collective effort of the party’s entire rank and file, along with popular support of the people, NDPP said the actual credit for the party’s achievements belonged to the people as they were the real stakeholders and its “genuine high command”. NDPP also said it was fully confident that people of the State would not be influenced by false propaganda and spreading of lies by others as it had utmost respect for the wisdom of Naga people and vowed that it will continue to tirelessly work for uplift of all sections of the people based on truth and facts, besides relying on its motto “Deeds not Words”.

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NPA said such attack was an outright disrespect for the democratic values of peace and dialogue that the Fourth Estate represents, whether in Meghalaya, Delhi or Nagaland.

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The SP, headed by Akhilesh Yadav, had initially fielded two candidates, but withdrew one of them, paving the way for Mayawati’s party to field Ambedkar.

Ambedkar had lost in the recent Rajya Sabha polls despite the SP extending support to him after the BSP backed Akhilesh Yadav’s party in the bypolls to the Gorakhpur and Phulpur Lok Sabha seats which it won . The SP fielded its state unit president Naresh Uttam.

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KO L K AT A , A P R 1 9 (IANS): The Calcutta High Court on Thursday asked the West Bengal State Election Commission to submit affidavits detailing the steps it had taken following the Supreme Court’s direction to allay apprehensions about the Panchayat elections,and extended its stay on the polling process till Friday afternoon.A A single-judge bench of Justice Subrata Talukdar on Thursday completed hearing in the case and said the verdict would be given at 4.30 pm on Friday.

Justice Talukdar also asked the SEC Secretary Nilanjan Shandilya to submit affidavits regarding its issuance of the two notices on April 9 and Apil 10, first to extend the nomination time for the rural polls by a day and the second to cancel the extension.

The SEC had previously said it withdrew the April 9 notification following a letter of legal advice by state Additional Chief Secretary Saurabh Kumar Das and ruling Trinamool Congress’s Vice President

NEW DELHI, APR 19 (IANS): Crimes against minors have soared 500 per cent over the past 10 years in India, says a new analysis by Child Rights and You (CRY).

CRY has done a cumulative analysis which revealed a rise of sexual crimes against children to 106,958 in 2016 as against 18,967 in 2006.

“More than 50 per cent of crimes against children have been recorded in just five states: Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and West Bengal,” said a CRY statement.

According to the NGO, while Uttar Pradesh topped the list with 15 per cent of recorded crimes against children, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh came close at 14 and 13 per cent respectively.

“It is also a matter of grave concern that in 11 out of 36 states and union territories (UTs), more than 50 per cent of the offences against children are sexual offences and in 25 out of 36 states and UTs

(EC), the tenure of members 12, including SP national president Akhilesh Yadav and two ministers in the Adityanath government -- Mahendra Kumar Singh and Mohsin Raza -- will end on May 5 when they will complete six years.

The remaining 13th seat was held by former SP minister Ambika Chaudhary and it fell vacant when

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of conduct. State Congress president Adhir Chowdhury, a proforma addition in the case, claimed the SEC has been unable to maintain the dignity of its responsibility and failed in its duty.

He alleged that the SEC cancelled its notice to please the chief of the state ruling party and are now coming up with lame excuses to hide their mistakes.

Te r m i n g t h e H i g h Court as the last refuge for the opposition parties amid a politically adverse situation in connection with the rural polls, he appealed to the court to fix a guideline for the elections and supervise the entire polling process.

The opposition parties have moved the court, accusing the Trinamool of unleashing massive pre-poll violence against their party workers to prevent them from filing nominations for the polls ever since the process began on April 2.

The parties are also aggrieved with the SEC after the poll panel withdrew its earlier order of extending the filing of nominations by a day, within a few hours of issuing the order last week.

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India claims top spot for 2018 growth BENGALURU, Apr 19 (Agencies): India will claim the top spot among the world’s fastest-growing major economies this year, but rising trade tensions between the United States and China may restrain that growth, a Reuters poll of economists showed.

The recent tit-for-tat import tariffs imposed by the US and China have raised concerns about a full-fledged global trade war which could throw an otherwise-strong world economy off-course.

20 of 29 economists who answered an extra question said India’s economy will be hurt by the ongoing trade dispute.

“India runs the risk of being caught in the middle of the trade spat between the US and China,” said Hugo Erken, senior economist at Rabobank.

Erken said growth will take a hit if India takes sides as the side not chosen may retaliate by imposing duties. “The damage would especially be large if India

retaliated with an import duty on either US or Chinese imports,” said Erken, adding that such a scenario was unlikely.

However, not all economists shared that view. Nine respondents said India’s economy would benefit from the dispute.

“Though in the shortterm a trade war between US and China may impact global trade including India, in the long-term, India is likely to benefit as China will be forced to devaluate its currency to remain a dominant player in the world market,” wrote RK Gupta, managing director at Taurus Asset Management.

“In that scenario, India’s exports will be more competitive with China.”

The latest poll, taken April 11-18, predicted India’s economy will expand 7.4 per cent in the fiscal year that began this month.

That is in line with the International Monetary Fund’s projection, and is a slight upgrade from the

January poll.

For the next fiscal year, growth is expected to average 7.5 per cent, a touch lower than the IMF’s forecast of 7.8 per cent.

After growth slowed sharply for much of last year, India regained its status as the world’s fastestgrowing major economy in the quarter ending December 2017.

The slowdown was mainly driven by the government’s sudden decision in November 2016 to scrap high-value currency notes and a botched implementation of a goods and services tax (GST) in July last year.

But the impact of those moves has now faded.

“The investment cycle is recovering, and there is steady improvement in consumption,” noted Sonal Verma and Aurodeep Nandi at Nomura.

While India’s retail inflation has eased this year and hit a five-month low in March, it remained above the Reserve Bank of India’s medium-term target

of 4 per cent.

But increased government spending ahead of national elections next year is yet to kick in and that is expected to be inflationary.

Inflation is forecast to average 4.7 per cent in the fiscal year ending next March, and 4.9 per cent the following year, the poll showed.

The state-run India Meteorological Department has forecast a normal monsoon in 2018 - a boon for the farm sector that accounts for about 15 per cent of India’s $2 trillion economy and employs more than half its 1.3 billion people.

A normal monsoon would boost grain production and keep a lid on food price inflation, which tends to be volatile, but especially in India. The Reserve Bank of India has kept interest rates steady after a 25 basispoint cut to the repo rate in August last year. It is forecast to keep rates on hold until the second half of next year, according to the poll of almost 50 economists.

Rupee slips for 4th straight day M umba i , A p r 1 9 (agencies): The Indian rupee fell for the 4th straight day against the dollar as crude oil prices jumped to their highest level in 3 years.

The rupee was trading at 65.79, down by 13 paise against the US dollar. The Indian rupee opened 18 paise down at 65.84 against the US dollar Thursday.

Global oil prices jumped to their highest level since late 2014 after government data showed that US crude stockpiles had declined last week amid worries over the rising tensions in Syria.

The domestic currency was also pressurised by FII outflows. Foreign funds net sold equities worth Rs915.71cr yesterday, provisional data from exchanges showed.

RBI’s reference rate for the dollar stood at 65.68 and for Euro stood at 81.30.

While the RBI’s reference rate for the Yen stood at 61.21, the reference rate for the Great Britain Pound (GBP) stood at 93.98.

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Ambani at No 24 in Fortune’s world’s greatest leaders list NEW DELHI, Apr 19 (PTI): Richest Indian Mukesh Ambani and human rights lawyer Indira Jaising have been named

by Fortune magazine as the World’s Greatest Leaders of 2018. The Fortune’s 2018 ranking of the 50 Greatest Leaders released Thursday also has architect Balkrishna Doshi in the list which includes Apple CEO Tim Cook, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and football coach Nick Saban.

Ambani, who turned 61 on Thursday, has “in less than two years, brought mobile data to the masses -and completely upended the country’s telecom market”, Fortune said ranking him No 24 behind likes of South Korean President Mon Jaein, Chinese vice premier Liu He and French President Emmanuel Macron.

“Since Ambani, chief of the $47 billion conglomerate Reliance Industries, launched Jio - the first mo-

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bile network in the world to be entirely IP-based - in September 2016, the company has signed up a staggering 168 million subscribers.

“The secret? Offering dirt-cheap data and free calls (and plowing billions of dollars into the infrastructure that transmits them). The effect, dubbed ‘Jio-fication’, has driven India’s higher-price carriers to drop costs (if not run them out of business), and it fueled a 1,100 per cent rise in India’s monthly data consumption,” it said.

On Jaising, founder,

Lawyers Collective, Fortune said, “When the poorest in India need a voice, they find one in Jaising, a lawyer who has dedicated her life to battling injustice.”

Ranked No 20, she has fought on behalf of victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster, helped Syrian Christian women in India win property rights equal to their male counterparts’, and helped draft India’s first domestic violence law, it said.

Her work has recently led her to Myanmar, where she was appointed by the UN to lead an investigation into the persecution of Rohingya Muslims, it said.

The World’s Greatest Leaders list started only in 2015. The past lists featured global notables like Xi Jinping, Pope Francis, Jeff Bezos, Angela Merkel, Aung San Suu Kyi, Paul Ryan, Jack Ma, Milinda Gates, Gen HR McMaster, Sen John McCain, Janel Yellen, and Justin Trudeau.

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said could be because of hoarding ahead of elections.

Also, ATM cassettes had not been configured to dispense smaller sized Rs 200 notes.

An official said the government has ramped up printing of currency notes

New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI): PE investments witnessed a robust 46 per cent jump in deal values at USD 1.3 billion in March, taking the total tally for the first quarter of 2018 to USD 4 billion, up 76 per cent over the same period a year ago, says a report.

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ATMs yesterday and just 60 per cent working ATMs on Tuesday.

The shor tage has been blamed on the inadequate availability of Rs 2,000 currency notes, which sources in the government

money from the bank and the money needs to be deposited back as well. “If we (people) hold everything, then whatever supply we (banks) do, it will be insufficient for the country. So it is important that the currency is also recycled,” he said.

Commenting on the issue, Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha said the hype around currency shortage has been created to mislead the nation.

“I feel that it is unnecessary hype which has been created. Finance Secretary and RBI have said that there is no cash crunch in 80 per cent of the ATMs and there is enough cash available in RBI chest also. It is a political conspiracy to mislead the nation. People should remain cautious about such conspiracies,” he said.

Meanwhile, All-India Banks Employees Association (AIBEA) has threatened to launch an agitation saying bank staff was facing public anger due to the cash crunch. It blamed the government and the RBI for the situation.

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A woman counts the cash dispensed from an ATM in Allahabad on Thursday. (PTI)

and is operating all the four presses 24x7. The presses this week have been minting Rs 500 and Rs 200 notes without a break to meet an estimated Rs 70,000 crore of currency shortfall in the country.

On an average, the four presses of Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) operate for 18-19 hours daily with a 3-4 hour break. But since the time ATMs ran dry, the presses are operating 24X7, the official told PTI. Such overtime printing was last seen post demonetisation when the printing of new Rs 2,000 notes was fasttracked to meet the liquidity shortage in the market.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had on Tuesday stated that there is sufficient cash in its vaults and currency chests. “Nevertheless, printing of the notes has been ramped up in all the 4 note presses.”

Holding accountable those who are hoarding cash, Kumar said the money should be recycled, meaning that if people withdraw

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New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI): Currency crunch seen in many parts of the country in past few days showed signs of easing Thursday with 86 per cent of ATMs coming online, cash being transported to deficit areas and government presses working overtime to print new notes, officials said.

India’s largest bank SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar said the problem will be resolved by tomorrow.

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Meanwhile, government officials said that with special arrangements being made to transport cash to areas that during the last three days faced an “unusual spurt in demand”, 86 per cent of the 2.2 lakh ATMs were operational, dispensing cash. This was higher than 80 per cent operational

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Lo n d o n, A p r 1 9 (Agencies): US President Donald Trump says that if his planned talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un are not fruitful he will “walk out”.

At a joint news conference, he and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe said maximum pressure must be maintained on North Korea over nuclear disarmament, BBC reported.

Mr Abe is at the president’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida for talks.

Earlier, Mr Trump confirmed that CIA Director Mike Pompeo had made a secret trip to North Korea

to meet Mr Kim. He said Mr Pompeo had forged a “good relationship” with Mr Kim - whom the US president was last year calling “little rocket man” - and that the meeting had gone “very smoothly”.

The visit marked the highest-level contact between the US and North Korea since 2000.

Mr Trump is expected to hold a summit with Mr Kim by June. Details, including a location, are still being worked out.

Meanwhile, South Korean president Moon Jae-in is set to meet Mr Kim next

week.

Speaking on Thursday, Mr Moon said North Korea had said it was ready for “complete denuclearisation”, and called for “bold imagination and creative solutions” to ensure the Koreas summit and the Trump-Kim summit would succeed.

President Trump said at the joint news conference that if he did not think the meeting would be successful he would not go, and if the meeting went ahead but was not productive, he would walk out.

“Our campaign of maximum pressure will continue until North Korea denuclearises,” he added.

“As I’ve said before, there is a bright path available to North Korea when it achieves denuclearisation in a complete and verifiable and irreversible way.

It would be a great day for them, it would be a great day for the world.”

On trade, Mr Trump and Mr Abe agreed to start talks on “free, fair and recip-

rocal trade deals”.

Mr Trump said the US remained opposed to rejoining the Trans Pacific Partnership unless Japan and other parties to the trade pact offered “a deal that I can’t refuse”.

The US president did not exempt Japan from punitive steel and aluminium tariffs, as he has done for other US allies.

Turning to North Korea, Mr Abe said he had urged President Trump to help bring about the release of Japanese citizens kidnapped by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s.

Three US citizens are also being held in North Korea.

Mr Trump said the US would “work very hard” to try to bring the Japanese abductees home.

“We are likewise fighting very diligently to get the three American citizens back,” Mr Trump added. “ I t h i n k t h e r e ’s a good chance of doing it.

We’re having very good dialogue.”

3 girls injured in Pak acid attack Islamabad, Apr 19 (IANS): Three female students, including two sisters, suffered burns in an acid attack carried out by the sisters’ uncle for rejecting a marriage proposal in Pakistan’s Gujrat city on Thursday morning.

The girls -- students of the University of Gujrat -- were at a bus stop in Dang district when three men including the sisters’ uncle approached on a motorcycle and threw acid on them, Dawn reported. The victims suffered burns on their faces and were undergoing treatment at a hospital.

Dang police station SHO Ameer Abbas told the daily that the primary suspect was the uncle of the two sisters while another accused was identified as the uncle’s friend. They both managed to escape while the third suspect was arrested.

One of the girls had refused a marriage proposal which was the reason behind the attack, said police. Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Inspector General of Police Arif Nawaz asked for a detailed report on the incident and directed the police to arrest the suspects within 24 hours.

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Myanmar minister says conditions in Rohingya refugee camps ‘very poor’

Y A NGON , A p r 1 9 (Agencies): A Myanmar minister expressed concerns on Thursday about “very poor conditions” in Rohingya refugee camps in neighbouring Bangladesh, and said repatriation of the Muslim minority should start as soon as possible due to the coming monsoon season. The United Nations and rights groups say a Myanmar military operation in the country’s northwest in August has sent nearly 700,000 Rohingya Muslims fleeing to Bangladesh. Most live in flimsy, bamboo-andplastic structures perched on hills around Cox’s Bazar, in southern Bangladesh.

Fleeing Rohingya refugees have reported killings, rapes and arson on a large scale. The United States and the UN have described the military crackdown as ethnic cleansing, an accusation that Myanmar denies.

“Seeing is believing and we saw all the people in the camps are in very poor condition,” Myanmar’s Social Welfare Minister Win Myat Aye told reporters in the country’s main city, Yangon, after his two-day visit to

File: Myanmar’s social welfare, relief and resettlement minister Win Myat Aye speaks with Rohingya refugees as he visits Kutupalong camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, April 11. (Reuters)

camps near Cox’s Bazar.

“Our main thing is to start the repatriation process as soon as possible because the monsoon is very near and we are very worried for those who fled to Bangladesh,” he said. Myanmar said on Saturday it had repatriated the first Rohingya family. The Bangladeshi government and the United Nations refugee agency, however, said they had no knowledge of any such repatriation.

After months of fraught talks, Myanmar and Bangladesh agreed in January to complete a voluntary repatriation of the refugees within two years. Myanmar set up two reception centres and what it says is a tempo-

rary camp near the border to house the first arrivals. But a senior UN official who recently visited Myanmar said the country was not ready for the repatriation of Rohingya refugees. Win Myat Aye said Rohingya returnees would be entitled to apply for National Verification Cards (NVCs), which are part of the government’s ongoing effort to register mostly stateless Rohingya that falls short of offering them citizenship.

He said those NVC holders would be in turn be able to apply for citizenship in Buddhist-majority Myanmar within five months after they were “scrutinized according to the law”.

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port said, including recruiting some of the hijackers to the terror group.

Zammar fled Germany after the attacks and relocated to Morocco, where he was soon arrested in an operation involving CIA agents.

He was later handed

to Syrian authorities who, in 2007, sentenced him to 12 years in prison for being a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, according to German state broadcaster Deutsche Welle.

He was released from prison after the Syrian civil war broke out in the region and most hardline jihadists and Islamists were released. Zammar, among many others, is believed to have joined the Islamic State group.

The Kurdish official didn’t say if Zammar has been actively engaged in fighting for the terror group in Syria.

The Pentagon hasn’t yet confirmed the suspect’s capture, but reportedly said it was looking into it.

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PHOM SENIOR CITIZEN FORUM HQ. Longleng - 798625 : Nagaland SR.NO.HOME/SRC-7100, Dt. 27/06/2017

SINCERE GRATITUDE

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Under the aegis of Phom Senior Citizen Forum (PSCF), the Forum would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Nagaland, Shri. Neiphiu Rio for generous donation of One Ambulance, (Under MPLADS) to the people of Phom Community.

This will uplift the down-trodden people in the area to a great extend. Your remarkable and notable deeds, we remain highly thankful to you Sir. (Shri. Chingvih Phom) (Shri. P. Elüng Phom) Gen. Sevy., PSCF President, PSCF Regd. No. : 749/17

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(CORRECTION OF NAME)

Dated : 20/07/2017

I, Shri. Temsutoba Ao, S/o Late Moameren of Khar Village presently residing at Police Reserve DEF Mon solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a native of Ao Naga tribe.

2. That I am serving as a Havildar in Nagaland Police (DEF Mon) bearing Regt. No. 7987.

3. That my name is Shri. Temsutoba Ao, S/o Late Moameren.

4. That my name is erroneously/mistakenly entered as Temshituba/Tamsutuba/ Tamshituba Ao is my Service Book and other related documents.

5. That all these name belongs to one person only i.e me.

6. Henceforth I would like to declare that my name shall be used as Shri. Temsutoba Ao in all my official documents.

7. That this affidavits be handed over to the appropriate authority concerned for necessary clarification and acceptance thereof.

That the statements made in the above mentioned paragraph 1 to 6 are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing has been concealed by me.

Deponent Solemnly sworn and declared before me by the deponent on this 20th July 2017.

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Over 100 officers and soldiers from the Coldstream Guards were in honour guard outside the venue, wearing scarlet tunics and bearskins, as a 53 gun salute marked the formal opening.

Issues under discussion at the two-day summit included ocean conservation, cyber security and trade between the countries.

Prime Minister Theresa May told the leaders the summit would “take on some of the 21st Century’s biggest questions”.

Speaking in the ballroom, which was decorated with the flags of the 53 nations, May said: “There have

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NOTICE

Dated Kiphire the 13th April’ 2018

(KUMAR RAMNIKANT) IAS Additional Deputy Commissioner Kiphire: Nagaland

ment, out of the 53 member states, with the remaining attendees being Foreign Ministers.

In his speech, the 69year-old Prince said: “For my part, the Commonwealth has been a fundamental feature of my life for as long as I can remember, beginning with my first visit to Malta when I was just five years old.

AFFIDAVIT I, Shri. Raju Dey, S/o Late Niranjan Dey, resident of Solo Complex, Hazi Park Road, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby confirm the under mentioned facts :1. That my name is Raju Dey - It is true to my knowledge 2. That I am known as Raju Dey alias Jatan Dey and my date of birth is 15th August, 1959. It is true to my knowledge 3. That in all cases from now where my name appear as Jatan Dey will be read as Raju Dey. It is true to my knowledge.

I, Shri Raju Dey alias Jatan Dey, son of Late Niranjan Dey do hereby confirm that the statements made in paras (1), (2) and (3) are correct and true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature of Deponent

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No. Judl-47/2017-18/ /

NOTICE

Dt, Wokha the 18th April 2018

Whereas, Smti. Mary Yanthan, daughter of Late Shri. Khonimo Yanthan a permanent resident of Sanis Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable her to draw all dues and benefits/family pension pertaining to PPO No. NL/5483 and AC No. 11766576604 in favour of her deceased father Late Shri. Khonimo Yanthan who expired on 10/02/2018.

Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby asked to file claims/objections if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. No claims/objections will be entertained after the cut off date and Succession Certificate shall be issued.

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Dated Kiphire the 18th April’ 2018

NOTICE

Whereas Smti. Hokali, wife of Late Yangpongse Sangtam, Pensioner of Changchor Village, has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in order to draw/receive the payments of movable/ immovable properties of her husband Late Yangpongse Sangtam pensioner, who expired on 15/03/2018.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY 1. PEN/COM-29560/NL/S/27696, 2. A/C. 31478553927 from the Office of Treasury Officer Kiphire District.

Public are hereby asked to file objections/claim, if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. If no objection/claim is received within the stipulated time, succession certificate will be issued in favour of the applicant.

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CONDOLENCE MESSAGE LATE LANU LONGCHAR

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE LATE LANU LONGCHAR

I, on behalf of Manik Bhattacharjee Foundation, Dimapur convey my heartfelt grief at the unexpected demise of Late Lanu Longchar.

Late Lanu Longchar was a man of versatile personality, who was endowed with many humane qualities. He was a renowned and dedicated socio-political worker.

I fondly remember that he was a close associate of Late Manik Bhattacharjee and extended his utmost co-operation in all the humanitarian activities of Late Bhattacharjee, He was enthroned in the hearts of the people and his death has caused an irreparable loss for all and sundry. Language fails to express our grief at the loss of such a distinguished entity.

M. B. Foundation shares the grief of the bereaved family members.

May his soul rest in Heavenly abode.

Monoj Bhattacharjee, Organiser, M.B. Foundation, Dimapur, Nagaland.

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We, the Secretary, Principal and the Teaching and Non-teaching staff of Pranabananda Women’s College and Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary School, Dimapur are exceedingly cut to the quick at the sudden and unexpected demise of Late Lanu Longchar. It is like a bolt from the blue not only for us but also for the whole Dimapurians. Late Lanu Longchar was closely associated with our organisation, he was a man of the high composure and good nature. He was a dedicated social worker and was associated with many social organisations of Dimapur.

He was a keen well-wisher of our organisation- Bharat Sevashram Sangha. His death has created such a vaccum which can never be filled up.

We convey our heartiest consolation to the bereaved family members and share their grief from the core of our hearts.

May his Heavenly soul rest in eternal peace.

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been difficulties, successes, controversies, but I believe wholeheartedly in the good that the Commonwealth can do.”

She also thanked the Queen for hosting the event, calling her a “steadfast and fervent champion” of the Commonwealth.

The ceremony was attended by 46 Commonwealth heads of govern-

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, WOKHA : NAGALAND.

The old Boys and Girls of Punjab Agricultural U n i v e r s i t y ( PA U ) , Ludhiana, Punjab are called to a Get-Together at Dr. Kiyasetuo Vizo’s Farm, Upper Sanuorü below G.Rio School, Kohima on 21-04-18 at 11:00 am. All are requested to come.

Confirm Participation to Dr. Kiyasetuo Vizo.

Contact No.- 9436000434

Whereas Smti. Tserila, wife of Late Chotsase Grmin Dak Sevak Mail Carrier of Kisetong Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act. 1925 in order to draw/receive the payments of movable/ immovable properties of her husband of Late Chotsase Gramin Dak Sevak under the establishment of Office of the Sub-Post Office, Kiphire District, who expired on 14/12/2017.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY 1. GPF, 2. GIS, 3. FBF, 4. Pension Case 5. Any Other dues etc. From the Office of the Sub-Post Office, Kiphire District Public are hereby asked to file objection/claim if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this order. If no objection/claim is received within the given time, Succession Certificate will be issued in favour of the applicant.

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her father, King George VI, founded after the end of the British Empire.

The role is not hereditary and will not pass automatically to Charles, the Prince of Wales, on the Queen’s death. The Commonwealth leaders will make a decision on the succession on Friday, No 10 Downing Street said.

“It is my sincere wish that the Commonwealth will continue to offer stability and continuity for future generations, and will decide that one day the Prince of Wales should carry on the important work started by my father in 1949,” she told the leaders.

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Washington, Apr 19 (Agencies): Kurdish forces in Syria have detained a man who is believed to be a Syrianborn German jihadist suspected of recruiting some of the 9/11 hijackers to Al Qaeda, a senior Kurdish commander said.

The detainee, identified as Mohammed Haydar Zammar, who is his mid-fifties, was apprehended in northern Syria and was being interrogated, the commander told Agence France-Presse on Wednesday. His fate remained unclear, Foxnews reported.

The jihadist is best known for allegedly helping plan the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in the U.S., the re-

Lo n d o n, A p r 1 9 (IANS): Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has asked Commonwealth leaders gathered at Buckingham Palace for the opening of a major summit to appoint her son Prince Charles to succeed her as their head.

She said it was her “sincere wish” that Prince Charles takes over “one day”, as she opened the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) attended by 53 member countries in London on Thursday, the BBC reported.

The Queen said that her son should follow her and lead the organisation which

NOKCHASASHI Addl. Deputy Commissioner Wokha : Nagaland

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) In the Court of Smti Sara S. Jamir, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur District, Nagaland Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late T. Senti Amer, Deceased, has been filed by Shri Temjenkumzuk Amer, relation Son R/o Kashiram Village to draw his landed property etc, who expired on 07.02.2003, Covered by Patta No. 266, Dag No. 380, Mouza NO. 3.

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 18/05/2018.

Given under the hand and seal of the court this 17 day of 4/8.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ABOI : NAGALAND NOTICE

Whereas, an application has been submitted by Smti. Ngulaniü Konyak W/o Late Nyeiwang Konyak, Aboi Town with prayer for issue of Succession Certificate for drawal of entitled pension dues and any other outstanding dues from the Government of Nagaland on behalf of her deceased husband Late Nyeiwang Konyak, Ex-Minister of Nagaland, who died on 31/01/2018.

Objection are hereby invited from persons having objections or claims for withdrawal of the dues by the applicant within 30 (thirty) days w.e.f from the issue of this notification. No petition will be entertained after the expiry of period.

(HITO SEMA) NCS ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ABOI : NAGALAND DC-874

AFFIDAVIT

I, Shri. Megosatuo Secu, aged about 27 years, son of Shri. Kevikietuo Secu, presently residing at Rüzaphema Village, District- Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and declare as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India, belong to Angami Naga tribe in the state of Nagaland.

2. That my father's name has been entered and recorded as "Kietuo Secu" in my academic documents and records whereas in my Aadhaar Card bearing No-495694171096 my father's name has been entered and recorded as "Kevikietuo Secu".

3. That the above mentioned names "Kevikietuo Secu" and "Kietuo Secu" refers to as one and same person.

4. That this affidavit is made for the purpose of declaring that the names "Kevikietuo Secu" and "Kietuo Secu" is one and same person and also to enable me to approach the appropriate authority to rectify/clarify the same and also to put the record straight for all purposes and intends.

5. That the statements made from para 1 to 4 is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing is false.

Deponent Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent on this the 7th day of April, 2018 at Dimapur.

Regd. No. 204-2018, Date : 07/04/2018 Notary Public DP-3049 K Y M C

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Madhya Pradesh wins most film friendly state award M adhya Pradesh has bagged the Most Film Friendly State Award given by the central government for its efforts to ease filming in the state by creating a well-structured website, film friendly infrastructure and more.

The award, which was earlier conferred on Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, was announced on Thursday by the Chairman of the Jury and filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, read the official website of the Press Information Bureau.

The award will be presented by President Ram Nath Kovind on May 3 during the presentation of the 65th National Film Awards here.

“The jury members laud the continuing efforts of Uttar Pradesh and Guja-

rat towards creating a film friendly eco-system in their states and hope that they keep up the good work,” said Sippy.

“This year, Madhya Pradesh -- where a lot of filmmakers have shot over the years -- has won the award due to the ease of filming that the state offers along with excellent on ground support and filmic infrastructure, an informative website and incentives for filmmaking,” he added.

Madhya Pradesh beat 16 other states, including Delhi to bag the honour.

Uttarakhand has been given a Special Mention certificate to recognise the efforts made by the state towards creating a film friendly environment.

“The jury would like to acknowledge the sincere efforts made by Uttarakhand in this direction, despite it being a relatively new state with a difficult terrain and hence has been given the Special Mention,” said Sippy.

The jury for selecting the Most Film Friendly State Award 2017 comprised filmmakers like Nagraj Manjule, Raja Krishna Menon, Vivek Agnihotri and Uday Singh, Managing Director, Motion Picture Distributors Association.

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New mum Khloe Kardashian releases emotional statement

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hloe Kardashian welcomed her first child into the world last week, a baby girl called True Thompson. Despite recent ‘cheating’ rumours surrounding her relationship with Tristan Thompson, the basketball player was at the birth of his daughter.

Despite announcing her baby girl’s name earlier in the week, Khloe is yet to share any photos of her daughter, but the reality star has now broken her silence in an emotional statement.

Deciding to ignore the Tristan rumours, Khloe thanked her sisters for be-

ing the ‘ultimate mom mentors’, in an emotional post on her website.

In the post which was titled ‘Why my sisters are the ultimate mom mentors’, Khloe wrote, ‘It’s so comforting to know that I have sisters whom I can ask about anything that may come up.

She continued, ‘My sisters are all such phenomenal moms! I can’t say exactly what advice or skills I’ll be taking from them, but I’m going to remain awe-inspired by how they can handle it all. I hope that comes easily for me.

‘Even though I’m not big on taking advice – I don’t believe there’s only one-way-or-the-highway and we all have to adapt into our own routines – it’s so comforting to know that I have sisters whom I can ask about anything that may come up. Just by observing them as moms, I’ve already learned so much.’

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Brie Bella says she’ll ‘’Always Love’’ John Cena after Nikki Bella split

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ays after her twin sister, Nikki Bella, and Cena called off their engagement, the WWE star took to Instagram with her side of the story. Brie said there’s absolutely no truth to one report claiming she “wants to kill” Cena, and instead wishes nothing but the best for her almost brother-in-law.

“I’d never say this and I’ll always love @johncena like a brother,” she wrote on Wednesday. “He’ll always be family. My heart is hurting for he and my sister. #Truth.”

It marked the first time Brie has spoken publicly about their unexpected breakup. Meanwhile, John has taken to social media on multiple occasions with quotes that allude to the split.

A source previously told E! News, “John never really wanted to get married

in the first place but one of the biggest points of contention or disagreements they had through their relationship was that Nikki wanted to have kids and start a family and John didn’t. They were not on the same page in that respect.”

Problems between Nikki and John were “brewing for a while,” our insider explained, and said the Blockers star isn’t the “same person” he was at the start of their romance six years ago. (eonline)

Christina Aguilera stunned director Katy Perry launches Preview Ariana Grande’s new single ‘No Tears Left To Cry’ with performance as robot prostitute scented sandal collection

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hristina Aguilera was so determined to play a robotic prostitute in director Drake Doremus‘ futuristic new movie she chased down the role and stunned the filmmaker with an audition tape.

The moviemaker admits he hadn’t started working on his cast wish list when he first heard the pop star was keen to portray brothel worker Jewels in Zoe, which will be one of the highlights of this year’s Tribeca Film Festival in New York.

And he admits her commitment to the role impressed him so much he couldn’t imagine anyone else playing the part.

“I’ve been really fortunate to have people read for me over the years and for this movie,” Doremus tells Entertainment Tonight. “I’m just trying to make the best movie I can and I try to cast the best person for the role and she was the best person. She won the role.”

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inger Katy Perry has introduced a range of fruit-scented sandals for her Katy Perry Collections footwear range.

The 33-year-old is preparing for summer with her newest shoe range, which is a selection of nostalgic scented jelly sandals called ‘The Geli’, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Sharing an image of the brightly coloured shoes, which are available in lime, cherry, grape and strawberry scents, on the brand Forever 21’s Instagram page, Perry announced the footwear with the caption: “Walking on sunshine and fruits in new scented jelly sandals.”

The “Swish swish”

hitmaker is known for her quirky style and as well as her shoe collection, which ranges from glitter sneakers to high-heels with shark fins.

(IANS)

riana Grande is teasing new music for release on Friday (April 20). Hear a snippet of ‘No Tears Left To Cry’ below. The singer posted a clue on Twitter earlier this week. Returning to social media, Grande shared an upside down sentence which reads ‘No Tears Left To Cry’, along with the date 4.20.

The singer also previewed a short snippet of what appears to be the track on YouTube. Check that out beneath.

Grande also posted what appears to be the single’s artwork to Twitter.

Grande has been on hiatus from social media since the beginning of the year, and in the run-up to

posting the teaser tweet, she returned this week by posting a blue teardrop emoji, along with a second tweet reading “missed you”.

A new single would mark the star’s first new material since the Manchester terror attacks. Following the suicide bombing at her Manchester Arena concert last year, Ariana Grande responded to the tragedy by organising the One Love Manchester benefit concert, raising £2 million for charity.

She was later made an honorary citizen of the city.

‘No Tears Left To Cry’ may well be the first glimpse of a new album from Ariana Grande. As Variety reported earlier this month, the follow-up to 2016’s ‘Dangerous Woman’ is rumoured

to feature collaboratio Earlier this week Ariana Grande’s brother Frankie also hinted towards ‘No Tears Left To Cry’. He posted a mirror selfie in which he is wearing a jumper bearing the same words, upside down as with Ariana Grande’s teaser tweet. He also captioned the image with the same blue teardrop emoji. (NME)

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Real Madrid held 1-1 by Bilbao

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring a late equaliser during their La Liga match against Athletic Club Bilbao.

M a d r i d, A p r 1 9 (IANS): An outstanding performance by the goalkeeper Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane passed on during the January transfer window left the multiple European champions needing some Cristiano Ronaldo magic in the final minutes to avoid a loss to Athletic Club Bilbao.

With the domestic title out of reach, La Liga has become almost a distraction for Real Madrid as they pursue their third

consecutive Champions League crown, reports EFE news agency.

But the man guarding the Athletic goal here on Wednesday, Kepa Arrizabalaga, focused exclusively on the task at hand and the display he put on at the Bernabeu is likely to give Zidane second thoughts about his decision against signing the visiting goalkeeper when he had the opportunity.

The hosts got chances early.

The cross-bar repelled a thunderous header by Ronaldo, while Kepa made an initial stop against Marco Asensio before denying Cristiano’s rebound try.

In the 14th minute, Athletic’s Iñigo Cordoba spotted a gap in the Blancos defense and got the ball deep to Iñaki Williams, who beat keeper Keylor Navas to put the visitors up 1-0.

Real Madrid responded and Kepa continued to meet the challenge, stop-

ping Cristiano from close range and Marcelo’s effort from distance.

Asensio was the protagonist of the final play of the first half, racing down the field to catch up with a deep ball to the corner flag and beating the last defender to deliver the shot, only to see Kepa make the save.

Athletic had more of the ball after the break and it took a diving lunge

by Navas to prevent Williams from getting a second goal.

The home keeper then got help from Marcelo, who stood on the goal line to block Cordoba’s effort, before Raul Garcia hit the cross-bar.

Ke pa appeared to have sealed the victory for Athletic when he made a great save against Lucas Vazquez, but Luka Modric sent a ball into the crush in front of the visiting goal and Ronaldo managed to divert it into the net to save Real Madrid from an embarrassing home defeat.

The outcome leaves Real Madrid in third place, three behind cross-town rivals Atletico, who have a game in hand.

Atletico, coming away from a match at the Bernabeu with a point for the first time in 13 years, sit 12th in La Liga.

Four VAR officials, giant screen replays at WC: FIFA

10th Sumi Trophy from April 27 Dimapur, Apr 19 (NPN): Sumi Games and Sports Association (SGSA) will be organizing the 10th Sumi Hoho Trophy from April 27 to May 4 at Zunheboto.

The events will be held in three categories- football (men), volleyball (women) and badminton (men and women). For badminton, there will be four categories- Sub junior (u-15 boys and girls) doubles, junior (u-15 boys and girls) doubles, senior (19-39 men and women) and veteran (40 and above) only men.

In this, regard badminton players have been asked to produce Aadhaar for age verification.

Meanwhile, SGSA president Mughato Sumi has called for a meeting of all office bearers on April 21 at 10:30 a.m. at his residence, Dimapur.

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and can suggest that he comes to verify images on the sidelines,” explained Rosetti. “The VAR assistant number one will be in charge of following the match live while the review is taking place. VAR assistant number two will be specially in charge of off-side.”

Two specially-adapted cameras will be used to watch out for off-side players during the World Cup. A third VAR assistant will be in charge of supporting the VAR principal, focusing on the respect of protocol and to assure good communication between the whole team.

In addition to the VAR officials there will also be four technicians in charge of screens and camera angles with a FIFA representative present to relay decisions with explanations on giant screens.

“We have to remember that the very clear objective and the success of VAR will also depend on how it is understood,” said Collina.

“It’s about avoiding clear and obvious major errors. It’s not a question of refereeing the match with technology. The goal has never been to check every minor incident.”

DDFA congratulates Kivi Zhimomi Dimapur, Apr 19 (NPN): Dimapur District Football Association (DDFA) has congratulated Kivi Zhimomi for being selected by Northeast United Football Club to play in the Indian Super League (ISL).

Kivi is the first player from Nagaland to be selected for ISL. DDFA has wished Kivi Zhimomi success and bright future.

DDFA has also lauded Dimapur District Football Referee Association (DDFRA) for successfully conducting the recently concluded 1st Open Football Tournament 2018.

Open basketball tourney from May 7-12 Dimapur, Apr 19 (NPN): The 10th edition of the Open Basketball Tournament (OBT) organised

by Nagaland Basketball Association (NBA) and Suncity Kohima will be held from May 7 to 12 at local ground, Kohima.

Therefore, interested teams and clubs have been asked to contact 7085985392 for information. Restaurants, cafés, shops and entertainers wants to be a part of the event can also contact the same number.

Wozniacki aiming for second Grand Slam MONTE CARLO, Apr 19 (Agencies): Reigning Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki says she believes she can go “all the way” at next month’s French Open, but is wary of a possible early clash with the returning Serena Williams.

“I’m excited for the challenge and I definitely believe I can go all the way, it’s not going to be easy, but I believe in myself,” Wozniacki told AFP in Monaco.

“I’m playing so well and when I play my best tennis I’m really hard to beat.”

Wozniacki returned to the top of the world rankings with victory in Australia, but has since relinquished the number one spot to Halep.

She said that she was glad to no longer face questions about having been number one without winning a Grand Slam title.

Despite Halep being ranked the best player in the world, Wozniacki feels as though she is now seen as the player to beat.

“I don’t think it makes much of a difference whether I’m one or two, because I won in Australia and they know I’m the one with the last Grand Slam under my belt, so you definitely always have a target on your back,” she added at a sponsor’s event for tech start-up Lympo.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We the bereaved family of Lt. Lithunglo Patton, wife of Robemo Patton would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, families, churches, friends and well wishers who stood by us spiritually, physically and financially during the prolonged illness and at the sad demise of our beloved mother on 09 April 2018.

We are highly indebted, may our Almighty God bless all of you abundantly.

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We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, churches, neighbours, friends and well wishers who stood by us spiritually, financially and physically during the illness and at the sad demise of our beloved Late Senchumbeni W. Patton on 07/04/2018.

Though words are inadequate to thank each of you, we sincerely pray that the Almighty God richly bless you in return.

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Loving parents, siblings & relatives.

Caroline Wozniacki

“But I love that I can go into a French Open without too much pressure on myself.”

Unlike in the men’s game, where Rafael Nadal has won 10 French Open tournaments since 2005, no one female player has dominated on clay, with even Serena Williams finding only three of her 23 Grand Slam titles in Paris.

“I feel like there are no real clay-court specialists

on the tour right now and I think that makes my motivation even better,” said Wozniacki, who lost in last year’s French Open quarterfinals to eventual champion Jelena Ostapenko.

“I definitely think that I’ve improved (on clay), but over the course of my career I’ve won a few tournaments on clay before so it’s all about trying to get things to click and get that feel back.”

15th DEATH ANNIVERSARY Lt. Mhonbemo Tungoe

"You are near even if we don't see you...

And even if you are far away you are in our hearts, thoughts and in our live always..!".

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Loving family members.

Loving husband, daughters and relatives.

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“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race...’’

We are eternally grateful to all friends, neighbours and well wishers who shared our sorrow during the darkest moment of our life when our beloved father left this world quietly in his sleep to be with the Lord.

2 Timothy 4:7

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COVERCIANO, Apr 19 (Agencies): Four video assistant referees will be present at every game at the World Cup in Russia with replays to be shown on giant screens inside the stadiums, FIFA said on Wednesday.

“Everything will be centralised in a single location in Moscow and all referees will be based in Moscow,” explained FIFA’s referees’ chief Pierluigi Collina during a training seminar organised at Coverciano, near Florence.

Over the next two weeks two groups of 36 referees and 63 assistants will be trained for the World Cup in Coverciano, with workshops organised on the VAR system which will be used at the tournament for the first time.

Another former Italian referee Roberto Rosetti explained how VAR would work during the tournament. “There will be four VAR officials. The VAR principal will communicate with the main referee

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Man United ease past Bournemouth

Manchester United players celebrate after scoring a goal against Bournemouth.

L o n d o n, A p r 1 9 (Agencies): Manchester United returned to winning ways by consolidating their grip on second with a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.

Chris Smalling continued his rich vein of form in front of goal on his 150th Premier League appearance, finding the net for the third consecutive away game with the opener on 28

minutes.

Substitute Romelu Lukaku then wrapped up the points on 70 minutes as Jose Mourinho’s side warmed up for Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final with Tottenham by moving four points clear of third-place Liverpool.

David de Gea strengthened his claim for the Golden Glove with a 17th league clean sheet - a

career-high 21 in all competitions.

However, things could have been different for Eddie Howe’s side - who remain 11th in the table - had Luke Shaw’s goalpreventing challenge on Callum Wilson yielded punishment from referee Graham Scott.

With Sunday’s titledeciding defeat to West Brom clearly on United

Rio attends sports federations and state Olympic associations meeting

Neiphiu Rio at the ANSF and Olympic associations meet.

Dimapur, Apr 19 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio, who is also the president of Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA), Thursday attended the All National Sports Fed-

erations and State Olympic Associations lunch meeting at The Hotel Lalit, New Delhi. The meeting was also attended by International Olympic Committee (IOC) president, Thomas Bach

and president of Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC), Sheikh Ahmad Al-Sabah.

The chief minister along with advisor of Skill Development, Labour & Employment and Civil Administrative Works Division (CAWD), Kazheto Kinimi also called on the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh at office to appraise him on modernization and infrastructural development of all the district administrative headquarters in the state.

minds, Bournemouth started brightly and created the first opening inside 11 minutes, Jordon Ibe dragging a shot wide from the edge of the area.

It took the visitors 27 minutes to register an effort on target, Marcus Rashford drawing a decent save from Asmir Begovic after robustly dispossessing Nathan Ake on the right-hand touchline.

But Begovic’s resolve was broken a minute later when Ander Herrera’s divine pass released Jesse Lingard in behind the Bournemouth defence, and he squared for Smalling to tap home.

United went on to dominate the rest of the first period but had De Gea to thank for preserving their lead as Josh King’s rasping shot was parried clear before half-time.

Bournemouth pushed for an equaliser early in the second period and felt they should have had a penalty on 56 minutes when Shaw appeared to impede Wilson as he tried to convert King’s cross.

But referee Scott deemed the left-back’s challenge legal, and United made the most of their reprieve as Lukaku, eight minutes after coming off the bench, lifted the decisive second over Begovic at the end of a Paul Pogba-led counter.

Bournemouth travel to south-coast rivals Southampton on April 28, for a game which could go a long way to deciding each club’s fortunes. United, meanwhile, take on Tottenham for a place in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday before hosting Arsenal at Old Trafford on April 29.

Alonso banned for three games

L o n d o n, A p r 1 9 (Agencies): Marcos Alonso will miss Chelsea’s next three matches after an Independent Regulatory Commission ruled he committed an act of violent conduct against Southampton’s Shane Long.

The incident occurred in the 43rd minute of Chelsea’s 3-2 win against Southampton on Saturday when Alonso’s challenge caught Long.

Alonso denied the charge and further submitted that, if found proven, the suspension would be excessive. However, this was rejected following Wednesday’s hearing.

The ban rules him out of Sunday’s FA Cup semifinal against Southampton and the Premier League games against Burnley on Thursday, live on Sky Sports, and Swansea on April 28.

Referee Mike Dean did not book Alonso for the incident, which happened directly in front of fourth official Roger East.

The FA confirmed neither match official saw the incident, which was caught on video.

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PSG beat Caen to reach French Cup final

Mbappe scored a brace to keep alive PSG’s hopes of completing a domestic quadruple.

Paris, Apr 19 (Agencies): Paris Saint-Germain remained on course to win another domestic treble as it won 3-1 at Caen on Wednesday to reach the final of the French Cup. PSG clinched its fifth league title in six seasons on Sunday and has already won the League Cup. It will face third-division Les Herbiers on May 8 in a bid to win its third treble in four seasons. PSG dominated at Caen and Kylian Mbappe fired home

Edinson Cavani’s cross to give it a deserved lead in the 25th minute. Ismael Diomande equalized two minutes before halftime with a deflected effort and Cavani had a goal ruled out for offside shortly after the restart.

It took until the 81st minute for PSG to restore its lead with Mbappe scoring his second of the match from close range after another cross by Cavani.

However, it had to wait nearly five minutes before

referee Francois Letexier awarded the goal after reviewing video footage. Any hope Caen had of getting back into the match evaporated in the final minute as Diomande was shown a straight red card for a dangerous tackle on Javier Pastore.

Substitute Christopher Nkunku, who had been on the pitch less than two minutes, sealed the result in the fifth minute of stoppagetime, following a one-two with Dani Alves.

Panghal eyes Asiad medal after silver at CWG

NEW DELHI, Apr 19 (PTI): Not satisfied with a silver at the 21st Commonwealth Games, fast-rising Indian boxer Amit Panghal has set his sights on the Asian Games, saying it will be his big test and he would look to improve his speed.

The 22-year-old from Rohtak settled for a silver Amit Panghal medal after losing to Engfinal at Gold Coast. “I had land’s Galal Yafai in the men’s light flyweight (49kg) a good CWG. I worked

hard and I got a medal. Of course I had hoped for a gold but got silver and I am not satisfied by that, I will have to work on my speed.

My next target is Asian Games,” Amit said.

“But Asian games will be very tough and it would be a big test for me. I will prepare for that accordingly,” added the 2017 Asian Championships bronze medallist. Amit, who had

won the gold medal in his debut appearance at the national championships in 2017, said it is a big achievement for the Indian boxing contingent to return with nine medals at CWG. “If you look at the overall performance, it is the first time we have won so many medals at CWG. First time, all boxers reached the semifinals and it is a very big achievement.

ANHTU Kohima Unit sports meet Dimapur, Apr 19 (NPN): All Nagaland Hindi Teachers Union (ANHTU) Kohima Unit will hold its annual sports meet on April 21 at T.M School ground, L.Khel, Kohima. ANHTU Central Body president, Rometo Sema will grace the event as the chief guest while Hezheto Sema, advisor, ANHTU will be the guest of honour. All the hindi teachers serving under Kohima district have been asked to attend the meet compulsorily. Absentees will be dealt according to the resolution passed in general meeting, informed ANHTU Kohima Unit.

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