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Vol XXIX No. 135
DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.00
Assam gears up for third phase of LS polls
PSG beat Monaco 3-1; clinch Ligue 1 title
US ends Iran oil waivers for India
northeast, Page 4
sports, Page 12
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Sri Lanka declares state of emergency 87 BOMB DETONATORS FOUND IN BUS STATION; DEATH TOLL TOUCHES 290; 24 ARRESTED
C O LO M B O, A P R 2 2 (PTI): Sri Lanka has enforced a state of emergency from midnight Monday in the wake of the deadly Easter blasts that killed 290 people and wounded more than 500 others, enhancing the counter terrorism powers of the security forces. The decision was made during a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) chaired by President Maithripala Sirisena. Sirisena also gave the military sweeping police powers starting Tuesday to deal with situations of breaches of security. The NSC has announced plans to impose a “conditional state of emergency” from midnight, said a statement from the president’s media unit. It said the measures would target terrorism and would not limit freedom of expression. “These will be limited to counter terrorism regulations. This is being done to allow the police and the three forces to ensure public security,” the statement said.
Nagaland, other states on alert after SL blasts Staff Reporter, DIMAPUR, APR 22 (NPN): After a string of devastating attacks in Sri Lanka that killed 290 people on Easter Sunday, security has been stepped up in sensitive locations across the country including Nagaland. Sources said that the Nagaland government has taken precautionary measures by directing the DGP to have a thorough review of state’s preparedness on preventing similar incidents in Nagaland. Directive was also issued to prepare an action plan to sensitize the public on preventive measures. Meanwhile, security in southern states, particularly in Churches and other religious places, has been strengthened following the attacks in Sri Lanka. Security has also been stepped up in sensitive locations in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru, and Goa, which is a major tourist destination, as a precautionary measure. According to reports, additional security arrangements in churches and other major religious sites have been made across the country.
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Lalitha, center, weeps over the coffin with the remains of 12year old niece, Sneha Savindi in Sri Lanka, Monday. (AP/PTI)
The government also declared Tuesday as a national day of mourning. According to the statement, Sirisena will seek international assistance to combat terrorism in the island nation. The intelligence unit has pointed out support of international terror groups behind the local terrorists, suspected of plotting the deadly Easter blasts. Around 290 people, including six Indians, were killed in the blasts that left more than 500 others injured, police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera said.
24 persons arrested Seven suicide bombers believed to be members of an Islamist extremist group carried out a series of devastating blasts that tore through churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, authorities said on Monday. Though no group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, police have so far arrested 24 people mostly members of a same group- in connection with the blasts. Government’s spokes-
man Rajitha Senaratne said local Islamist extremist group called the National Tawheed Jamath (NTJ) is suspected of plotting the blasts. “All suicide bombers involved in the blasts are believed to be Sri Lankan nationals,” said Senaratne, who is also the Health Minister. Speaking at a press conference here, Senaratne said the government was investigating whether the group had “international support”. “There may be international links to them,” he added. “A total of seven suicide bombers had carried out these explosions,” the government analyst’s department said. Health Minister Senaratne said the Chief of National Intelligence had warned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) regarding the probable attacks before April 11. “On April 4, international intelligence agencies had warned of these attacks. The IGP was informed on April 9,” he said. He demanded resigna-
tion of police chief Pujith Jayasundera in view of the major security lapse. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that an investigation must be launched as to why intelligence reports of the attack was not taken seriously. Meanwhile, as many as 87 bomb detonators were found on Monday at the Central Colombo bus station in Pettah area. The police initially found 12 bomb detonators scattered on the ground. A further search revealed 75 more, a police statement said. A safe house where the bombers had lived for nearly three months leading to the attacks was found in the south of Colombo suburb of Panadura. Sri Lanka Air Force said it found an improvised explosives device along a road leading to the departure terminal at the Colombo international airport Sunday night and safely defused it. Sri Lanka Monday ordered a new night-time curfew following the multiple attacks.
4-lane road project: NTUCT concerned over dust pollution DIMAPUR, APR 22 (NPN): Naga Tribal Union C h ü m o u k e d i m a Tow n (NTUCT) Monday expressed concern over dust pollution caused by ongoing construction work of NH29 four-lane particularly between Dimapur and Chümoukedima town. Stressing on checking dust pollution, the union claimed that the contractors were found least bothered about the “harassment” people were going through. NTUCT urged the responsible firm to adhere to their contract schedule wherein certain percentage out of total cost project must be reserved for proper and constant mechanism like spraying water in the working areas. “Human lives and comforts cannot be jeopardised just for the benefit of the contractors,” the union said. In a press release, NTUCT president Lhousito Khro and Joint secretary Akato Sümi said people living along the road were becoming more and more vulnerable due to dust pollution. The union cautioned that it would be “compelled to restrain” the
ECI orders re-poll at NDPP seeks public apology from Therie 31 Riphyim Old-III PS Correspondent
KOHIMA, APR 22 (NPN): Taking cognizance of the complaint filed by Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC), Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a re-poll at polling station no. 31 Riphyim Old-III under 37 Tyui Assembly constituency (AC) in Wokha district, though the date has not yet been fixed. When contacted, additional chief electoral officer (CEO) N Moa Aier confirmed the development and stated that ECI had informed the CEO office on April 20, adding that the matter of finalizing the date and time was under process. NPCC on April 11 had lodged a complaint with the CEO alleging violation of model of conduct by deputy chief minister Y Patton and demanded re-poll at the polling station. NPCC communication cell alleged that Patton had violated all election norms by displaying a BJP scarf at the polling station, which was prohibited on polling day, and also claimed that he was caught on camera entering the polling station with seven to eight voter slips and proceeding to cast votes on EVM. Later on April 14, Congress filed an FIR at Wokha police station against the deputy chief minister for his alleged violation of election model code of conduct and accused him of serious violation of the code.
DIMAPUR, APR 22 (NPN): Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) has expressed astonishment at the statement of Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) president K Therie that appeared in local dailies on April 19 in which he accused chief minister Neiphiu Rio, ruling coalition legislators and NDPP of going against Christianity and the principle of “Nagaland for Christ”. In a statement issued by its media & communication committee, the party demanded a public apology from Therie for making an oblique reference to Rio by stating that “We have a leader who believes in engineering defections by offering huge gratification to stick to the chair at all costs. He is responsible for the sins and defacing Nagaland for Christ”. It asked the NPCC president to clarify publicly as to what he means by “huge gratification” and on what grounds does he allege that the chief
minister has “defaced Nagaland for Christ”. These are very serious allegations levelled against the highest office in the State and the person responsible for making these “immature utterances” will and should be held responsible if he cannot provide the necessary proof for making such allegations, the statement added. NDPP clarified that it had in the past already made its stand very clear never to resort to politics based on religion and still holds the same stand today. According to NDPP, the statement of Therie, one of the most seasoned and veteran politicians in the State, only highlights the state of his mind and the precarious position that he holds considering the fact that he has decided to play politics on religious lines that goes against the very fundamental principles of the party he heads in the State. The ruling party charged the NPCC president of casting aspersions on the integrity of
the MLA, besides the speaker and the chief minister, without any documentary proof or evidence. Terming the accusation as nothing short of a criminal offence amounting to defamation, NDPP warned Therie that if he cannot provide evidence to substantiate his accusation, then he should be prepared to face the court as neither its leaders nor its members will take such insults that contravene various sections of IPC and CrPC. NDPP also rebuked Therie for relying social media to make the accusation that seven NPF MLAs along with two erstwhile NPP MLAs were paid Rs 5 crore each with the promise of portfolios, as was being circulated on various social media platforms. Asserting that at no point of time did Rio or any of its leaders try and entice the erstwhile MLAs of NPP, NDPP said the matter can be corroborated from the MLAs them(Cont’d on p-7) selves.
further progress of the ongoing work in the populated stretches unless the responsible firm addressed dust and its related effects. Stating that one cannot remain a mute spectator when people were suffering due to inhalation of dust particles, NTUCT said prolonged carelessness on the part of the contractors to contain dust could compel the union to take the firm to task for medical treatment and other related compensations. It said people were extending cooperation to the responsible firm and contractors for unhindered and time-bound completion of the project. However, NTUCT said the firm and contractors also needed to take care of certain areas while implementing the work including checking dust pollution, quality and breath of the road. Further, the union has urged the administration to issue proper advisory to the contractors or firms to effectively implement the issues it mentioned. Meanwhile, NTUCT has expressed gratitude to
DC Dimapur and ADC Medziphema for promptly issuing the order for immediate stoppage of riverbed mining. The union, however, lamented that the order was not honoured and implemented by those businessmen. NTUCT has, therefore, requested the responsible authority to personally verify particularly Chathe prayer centre and above and downstream of river Dzumha bridge (below SirhimaKuki Village area). It stated that “unrestrained” riverbed mining continually muddied the river and the spillage of lubricants and oils from the big and heavy machines were causing great concern specially those dependants in the downstream. The union also said that constant excavation of riverbed was causing concern for fishes and aquatic creatures whose natural protections were fast vanishing. Maintaining that it had nothing against the contractors mining in the river, NTUCT, however, said it cannot afford to deplete the present and future of both men and animals that needed clean water.
NEHUTA accuses VC of flouting rules DIMAPUR, APR 22 (NPN): North-Eastern Hill University Teachers’ Association (NEHUTA) has expressed concern that the incumbent vice-chancellor of North-Eastern Hill University has not convened “constitutionally mandatory meetings” of the University Court between 2015-18. In a memorandum addressed to the Prime Minister, NEHUTA president Prof.XP Moa and general secretary Dr. Prasenjit Biswas stated that not convening the Court amounted to an infraction in the very functioning of the University and undermining the office of the Visitor, who is the President of India. NEHUTA also said that not convening Court amounted to impropriety to the extent that Annual Accounts and audit report cannot be accepted. Without supervision
and approval of the Court, NEHUTA said the University cannot spend public funds and even if it spent the funds, accounts and audit reports could not have been accepted without Court’s approval. Expressing doubt whether meetings of the Court was not convened with some motive, NEHUTA said there were reports of violation of Financial rules in the process of tender and issuance of work order by the University during the period. The association has, therefore, sought the Prime Minister’s intervention in fixing the responsibility of violation of Act, statute and ordinance of the University to the level of violation of mandatory parliamentary oversight. NEHUTA expressed hope that the Prime Minister would intervene and take necessary action as deemed fit and proper.
NBCC, ABCC pained by serial blasts in Colombo churches Phase III polling across 15 states today DIMAPUR, APR 22 (NPN): Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) and Angami Baptist Church Council (ABCC) have expressed deep anguish at the serial bomb blasts that rocked churches across Colombo on Easter Sunday targeting innocent worshipers. In a statement, NBCC general secretary Rev Dr Z. Keyho remarked that it was beyond human reasoning and understanding that human beings could have so much hatred towards other religious group and innocents. “We may have different faiths and religious beliefs, but religion and faith have taught us to love and build a loving community. If we hate each other because we don’t belong to one faith and religion, how will the world survive and how can we live together if we try to eliminate each other?” he won-
dered. According to Keyho, the world needs more love and less of hate in a world already filled with hatred and animosity. He called for respecting each other, rather than instigate insecurity by creating an unstable world. “We cannot eliminate other faiths and threaten other communities by preserving one’s own religion and community and find peace,” he stressed. Keyho said whatever had happened on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka is not only shocking, but has grieved the entire world, especially the Christian community. He added that it must have grieved God as well. Mentioning that whatever has been committed due to hatred cannot be repaid with hatred, he said one can only turn to God for peace and comfort. Keyho conveyed to members of the Christian community in
Sri Lanka that “our hearts are deeply troubled and we stand in prayer with you”. “We share your grief and mourn together with the bereaved families and the community in your darkest moment. In hard time such as this, let us look to God Almighty for comfort and find our strength in Him to overcome evil with good,” he mentioned. NBCC has also urged its members and all Christians in Nagaland to continue praying for the bereaved families, the injured and those who are now suffering and are going through a difficult time. ABCC: Angami Baptist Church Council has condemned the bombings that killed at least 290 people in Sri Lankan Churches and Hotels on Easter Sunday, April 21. A press note from ABCC executive director, Rev. Dr. V. Atsi Dolie, stated that choosing the most sa-
cred day for Christians to carry out a coordinated attack was not just an attack against the Sri Lankan Christians but against all Christians in general. The ABCC stated that the attack was an unthinkable evil and no amount of reason can ever justify it. ABCC further appealed to all Christians in Nagaland to pray for the Sri Lankans as they have just witnessed one of the worst attacks in recent years. “Let us pray for God’s healing touch upon all those who are injured, His caring understanding upon the bereaved ones, and that the ‘wounded’ church will triumph over this horrific tragedy by His enabling grace”, the release stated. It also prayed that the Christians in Sri Lanka experience the assuring presence of God Almighty at this hour of grief, pain and loss.
NEW DELHI, APR 22 (IANS): People in 15 states will vote on Tuesday in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections scheduled for Tuesday which will see a maximum of 117 seats going to the polls in a single phase of seven-phased election. Voting will be completed in all seats of Gujarat, Kerala, Goa, Karanataka, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Karnataka, Kerala, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu with the third phase polls. The presidents of the two main political parties are in fray in the third phase with BJP chief Amit Shah making his Lok Sabha election debut from Gandhinagar and Congress President Rahul Gandhi contesting from Wayanad. BJP will aim to defend the 62 of the 117 third phase seats it won in 2014. This time BJP will be tested in its bastion Gujarat, where
polling will be held for all 26 seats, apart from Karanataka, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh, where the party had done well in 2014. In Karnataka, the saffron party faces tough challenge from the CongressJD-S combine. The BJP faces a strong challenge in Uttar Pradesh, as the third phase of Lok Sabha elections will be fought in the “Yadav belt”. In Maharashtra, the third phase of polling will be held in some NCP strongholds, including Baramati, Madha, Kolahpur and Satara. In Chhattisgarh, the BJP has sought to beat the anti-incumbency wave against its sitting MPs by replacing all of them. Congress is focusing more on local issues, telling the voters that its government has quickly delivered on its promises. Of the five seats in Bihar, BJP had won
only one in 2014 and it is again contesting one seat this time. JD(U), BJP’s ally in the NDA, is contesting three seats while the LJP is contesting one seat. As part of the grand alliance, RJD is contesting three seats, while the Congress and Vikasheel Insaan Party are contesting one seat each. In Odisha, the elections will witness a battle between several political heavyweights as well as former bureaucrats. In the four constituencies of lower Assam that will go to the polls on Tuesday, both Congress and AIUDF are seeking to gain votes by targeting the BJP over its stance in support of the Citizenship Bill. In West Bengal where it faces a multi-cornered challenge from the Trinamool Congress, the BJP and the CPI-M, the Congress will seek to at least retain the three seats it won in 2014. K Y M C
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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2019
Various organizations commemorate Earth Day
Faculty and staff of Government Polytechnic Kohima with students after their Participants, winners and KDLSA members after the painting Students working on their artwork during the Earth Day painting competition held at LCS conference hall, Kohima on April 22. competition organized by the Mokokchung MDLSA on April 22. Earth Day program held on April 22.
DIMAPUR: Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22 which was first celebrated in 1970. Events are organized in more than 193 countries coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network. GPK conducts various Earth Day activities: Government Polytechnic Kohima (GPK) observed “Earth Day” with various activities like drawing, essay and slogan writing competitions and a rally on the theme “Protect our species” on April 22. The event was supported by the Government of India, Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi. A press release from GPK media cell stated that Earth Day is observed to bring awareness about safeguarding the environment from inhumane activities that accelerate the rate of extinction of a countless numbers of species. Er. Keyiekhru Rhutso,
principal GPK, addressed the participants and gave away prizes to winners of the competitions. Judges for the various competitions were faculty members of GPK. Meriyani, Nyanbemo and Hikali won first, second and third respectively in the drawing competition. In the essay writing competition, Cholsenu Sophie, Lisi Y Sangtam and Hopisenu bagged the first, second and third prizes respectively. For the slogan writing competition, Imnuklong, Chubakumba and Lovi S Chikhe emerged in the first, second and third positions respectively. The Earth Day rally was conducted earlier in the morning. KDLSA: In commemoration of “International Earth Day”, Kohima District Legal Service Authority (KDLSA) organized a painting competition for school children at LCS
conference hall, Kohima under the theme “Protect our species” on April 22. A press release from NSLSA project relations assistant stated that panel lawyer Nagali Shohe gave a presentation on environmental laws, where she highlighted concerted efforts to protect the environment that was made under the leadership of the then Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. She further stated that in 1976, under the 42nd amendment of the Indian Constitution, provisions such as Article 48 (A) for protection and improvement of the environment and safeguarding forest and wildlife were added. Shohe also noted that Article 51 (A) involving fundamental duties for all citizens of India to protect and improve the natural environment, was added. She spoke on the prominence of Earth Day adding
that the first Earth day was observed in the year 1970 started by Gaylord Nelson and Danish Hayes as the first organizers. Medovituo from Ruzhukhrie Government High School was adjudged winner of the painting competition. Alovito Chophy from Chandmari Higher Secondary School and Thepfuthoutuo John from Ruzhukhrie Government High School bagged the second and third prizes respectively. Two consolation prizes were also conferred to Avino Koso from John Government Secondary School and Neiketouzo from Dr. N Kire Higher Secondary School. Three students each participated from eight different schools. The panel of judges for the competition were Legal Literacy Clubs (LLC) project coordinator Temsu Walling, KDLSA panel lawyer Asenla Walling and KDLSA panel lawyer
Aketoli J Yepthomi. The prog ram was chaired by panel lawyer Mhayani Kikon and earlier, a welcome address was delivered by Yangpila Anar. A vote of thanks was pronounced by Imsentila Pongen, panel lawyer KDLSA. MDLSA: The Mokokchung DLSA also organized a painting competition under the theme “Protect our species” with LLCs on Earth day. Altogether 78 students from nine schools participated in the competition -- Dilong Government School, Mayangnokcha Higher Secondary School, Children School, Imsutemjen Memorial Higher Secondary School, Government High School Mokokchung Village, N.I Jamir Higher Secondary School, Senayangba Higher Secondary School, Queen Mary Higher Secondary School, and Model Higher
news in Brief
Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya with Director General BSF, Rajni Kant Mishra on April 22 at Raj Bhavan Kohima. The DG gave a courtesy call to the Governor during his visit to the state. (PRO Raj Bhavan)
Sensitisation program and paper-bag making training in Medziphema: ADC Medziphema has informed the public that a program on community sensitisation program on the harmful effects of plastic use, together with a one day training on paper bag making will be held on April 30, 10 a.m. at Medziphema Town Hall, GHSS compound. Schools, Churches, community leaders, civil societies, youth organizations, student unions and other stake holders have been requested to attend the event for the benefit of Medziphema. Pre-Monsoon Preparedness Meeting in Mokokchung: In pursuance of a directive issued during the State Level Pre-Monsoon Preparedness meeting in Kohima on April 16, a District Level Pre-Monsoon Preparedness meeting has been convened for April 25 at 2:30 pm at the Conference Hall of ADC (Planning) Mokokchung to discuss Preparedness activities and also the State Wide Mass Social Work. Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung, Rajesh Soundararajan has informed all Heads of Offices of Mokokchung to attend the meeting without fail. (DIPR)
Dimapur Bongs welcome Bengali New Year 1426
AR ex-servicemen rally in Mon & Naginimora
A song being presented by Feriwala Band during the Dimapur Bongs New Year celebration program at Dimapur Railway High School on April 21.
DIMAPUR: Mon Battalion of Assam Rifles (AR) under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) organized Ex-Servicemen ESM Rally for Army and Assam Rifles in Mon and Naginimora on April 16 and 17, with an aim to provide a platform for interaction and to resolve issues faced by the veterans. Grievances from Ex-servicemen regarding their pension and allowances were noted and they were assured that these issued will be addressed soon. The event was attended by 60 ESM and 28 dependents AR distributes stationery items to AGPS students: Also on April 16, Phek Battalion of Assam Rifles, under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North), distributed free school uniforms and stationery items to students studying in Avangkhu Government Primary School (AGPS). Assam Rifles, in a press release, stated that 25 students along with their parents were present during the distribution. A lecture was also delivered where the students were encouraged to make the most of the educational facility to build a better future for themselves and society.
DIMAPUR: Dimapur Bongs organized its yearly New Year celebration program “Aahabbane” at Dimapur Railway High School on April 21. A press release from Dimapur Bongs president Gopal Debnath stated that the daylong program began early in the morning with members of the group spending time with children of St. Joseph Children’s Home, Dimapur. It culminated with a formal program in the evening. The closing program was attended by Atin Das, K Y M C
author & editor-in-chief of Dainik Jugasankha Silchar, Assam as the chief guest. Dr. Anup Kumar Dey, HoD English, Assam University (Diphu campus) was the guest of honour. Speaking on the occasion, Atin Das urged the attendants to safeguard Bengali culture and take pride in the rich history of the community, reminding them of the many great Bengalis like Rabindranath Tagore, Subhash Chandra Bose, and Swami Vivekananda. The Bengali New Year 1426, also known as “Poila
Baisakh” started on April 15 this year. During the celebrations, unsung heroes from different segments of society were honoured. The ceremony was also attended by Dr. Sujit Kumar Ghosh, chairman, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies, Kolkata as special guest. Community leaders and representatives from different organizations also attended the program. A folk song band called Feriwala Band also performed songs to entertain the audience.
Secondary School. Rishiben Walling of Queen Mary Higher Secondary School bagged the first position; Sentirenla Jamir from Imsutemjen
Memorial Higher Secondary School and Nungshibenla from Children School came in second and third respectively. The panel judges were
advocate Imtipokyim, Mokokchung Bar Association, Mapujungla panel lawyer MDLSA and Maongtula panel lawyer MDLSA.
Nature’s Ambassadors Nagaland (NAN), an NGO based in Dimapur, conducted a sticker campaign commemorating ‘Earth Day’ with an aim to create environmental protection awareness, on April 22. The campaign covered Dimapur town, Chumukedima town, Bhandhari town, Kohima town and Peren town, led by volunteers calling upon citizens to protect, conserve and save the environment. (NAN founder and chairman, T. Motsuthung Kikon)
Konyaks and Lothas of Kohima hold joint meeting KOHIMA: The Konyak Union Kohima (KUK), Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong (KNSK) Kohima, Konyak Students’ Union Kohima (KSUK), Lotha Hoho Kohima (LHK), and Lotha Eloe Ekhung Kohima (LEEK) held a joint meeting on April 18 at Circuit House Hall Kohima in regard to the unfortunate incident of April 12 at Lower Bayavü, Kohima where a minor girl of 13 year was physically assaulted by a Lotha couple. In a press release,
KUK president Dr. W. Phola Konyak and general secretary Khongjah Konyak stated during the meeting the members were briefed on the details of the incident by officials of KSUK and KNSK Kohima who, the press release said, were present at the time of the incident. The house discussed and shared views and opinions, and unanimously agreed to not take the unfortunate incident as a community or tribal issue. However, members of both the communities strongly
condemned the crime perpetrated on the minor girl child. Acknowledging the appeal made by the Lotha Hoho Kohima to resolve the issue as a humanitarian gesture, KUK also expressed its helplessness since the whole issue including the victim was out of the purview of KUK as the case was taken up by the Court of Law and the authority concerned. However, KUK stated that it would extend all possible cooperation wherever deemed necessary.
HIV&AIDS sensitisation program held in Tuensang DIMAPUR: A Synergy sensitization program and mass HIV & AIDS testing was carried out, in collaboration by DEF TuensangKripa Foundation-IDS, on April 16 in Tuensang. A press release from Tuensang SDPO, Dr. Pritpal Kaur stated that director of Kripa Foundation, Abou, highlighted the HIV Act 2017, OST treatment and the NDPS Act. Ketho,
a role model, spoke on SNM and facts of drug addiction by narrating his own life’s example. Special guest, Brigadier S. K. Sheoran, 7 Sec Hq AR, urged everyone to consider their own bodies sacred, and he asked parents to give quality time to their children. DC Tuensang, Mohammad Ali Shihab, also urged students to work hard instead of
taking drugs. SP Tuensang, Bharat encouraged them to be humane and be sympathetic to HIV patients. CKS president, Nungsanglemba, also spoke in the program and asked students to stay away from drugs and focus on their careers. The ENWO was represented by its vice president Asang. DEF, 12th IR, 3rd NAP, 164th NAGA TA,
school and college students, teachers, driver associations, students’ unions, administration, NGOs, CMO office and others attended the program. It was followed by mass blood sample testing and the results were given separately to maintain the privacies of every patient. The prog ram was chaired by Dr. Pritpal Kaur.
Medical camp conducted at BMSCH Kohima
KOHIMA: The 7th Bright Morning Star Children Home (BMSCH), Kohima annual medical camp was organized on Saturday. A press release from the BMSCH stated that the medical camp was conducted under the initiative of the IDEAL Charitable Society with an objective to provide free medical advice, promote health education and create awareness in the community about different health issues. It was also aimed at reaching out to different individuals such as elderly people and children from the community who are underprivileged and cannot afford their basic medical needs. Dr. Neiphrezo Soriinuo, junior dental surgeon and Neivizo, staff Nurse
Dr. Neiphrezo Sorünuo, Neivizo and others with children of BMSCH after the medical camp conducted on April 20.
were the speakers of the medical camp. Dr. Soriinuo spoke on the importance of a healthy lifestyle and later examined the children and also gave
them free medicine. Neivizo gave a message on symptoms and preventive measures against Diarrhoea. Aleno, superintendent, BMSCH presented
a brief report on the annual medical camp and a vote of thanks was proposed by IDEAL Charitable Society founding director Abi Angami. K Y M C
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WEATHER FORECAST April 23
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Agartala Hazy sun; hot
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Guwahati Hazy sun; very warm
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Hazy sun
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Itanagar Hazy sun
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Shillong A thunderstorm in spots
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Dimapur Hazy sun
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Tuensang A thunderstorm in spots
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Zunheboto Hazy sun
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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2019
I. Himato Zhimomi, Dr. K. Vikato Kinimi and others at the newly inaugurated Tenyiphe-I village sub-centre on April 22.
DIMAPUR: A new subcentre, under the department of Health & Family Welfare was inaugurated at Tenyiphe-I village on April 22. The inaugural plaque was unveiled by I. Himato Zhimomi, principal secretary, Health & FW Nagaland, who graced the event as chief guest. A press release from CMO, Dimapur, Dr. K. Vikato Kinimi stated that Himato Zhimomi told the gathering that the government was now prioritizing preventive measures at the sub-centre level unlike in the past, where health centres focused on curing aliments. According to Himato, all sub-centres will be up-
graded to Health & Wellness Centres where disease prevention will be the priority. He further stated that until new staff is appointed and posted at the newly inaugurated sub-centre, staff from other health units in the district may be rede-
health unit fully functional at the earliest. A short speech was also delivered by Nolesa Zhotso, head GB Tenyiphe village and Helie Kruse, chairman Tenyiphe VC. The function was chaired by K. James Yalie, VDB secretary. A vote of thanks was delivered by Lucy Sophie. Earlier, the inaugural prayer was led by pastor Razoukhul Tetso and the benediction by pastor Razouvolie Vimero. Other officials present during the function were Dr. Antoly Suu, deputy CMO, Dr. Rebecca, Dr. Imtiwabong, Dr. Chem, Dr. Heto, Kikolul, DPMU staff and BPM Chumukedima.
Sub-Centres to be upgraded to Health & Wellness Centres ployed to Tenyiphe-I village SC to make the centre functional at the earliest. Dr. K. Vikato Kinimi, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dimapur, also speaking at the program, assured the villagers that the district health department, with the help state officials, will make the
DIMAPUR: The launching program for a Skill Development Training on food processing, organized by CAN Youth and sponsored by Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), was held in the community hall of Darogajan village on April 20. Dimapur District GBs Association president, Khehovi Chophy was the special guest for the launching, who formally declared the month long training open. A press release from CAN Youth secretary, Kivitoli K. Sema stated that Khehovi Chophy lauded the organizers of the training and said it was a noble venture with a purpose to help others realise their dreams and succeed in life. He assured them that the GBs and the association would extend all possible support to organizations that show effort to train youths, dropouts and women. He also urged banks and other agencies to help those who are genuinely
Khehovi Chophy, members of CAN Youth and others at the skill development training launching program, Darogajan village, on April 20.
trying to be successful entrepreneurs. Khehovi also encouraged the participants to make best use of the skills they acquire during the training. Albert Gangte, branch manager, SIDBI Dimapur in a short speech said such trainings were a stepping stone to very successful
business ventures and the bank was willing to give opportunities to those who were equipped and committed to succeed as entrepreneurs. GB of Darogajan village, Projeshwar Langthasa and Jenpu Rongmei, chief functionary, CAN Youth also spoke on the occasion.
The training will be conducted by Krishna Gogoi, founder and director, Pathikrit Foundation, Jorhat and Botoshe Kasho. The launching program was led by Faihamti Longmailai, project coordinator 3E Space, CAN Youth and Kivitoli K. Sema proposed the vote of thanks.
Conference in Dimapur on Kidney afflictions
DIMAPUR: Nagaland Nephrology Forum (NNF) will be organizing NENCON 2019 on April 27 and 28, at Niathu resort, Chumukedima, Dimapur. A press release from NENCON organizing secretary
Dr. Manong Chohwanglim stated that the conference will be held for the first time in Nagaland in which eminent speakers from all over India will be participating. A wide range of topics on various disease affect-
ing Kidneys will be discussed. The conference will also be attended by a large number of doctors irrespective of their specialities from Nagaland and from different parts of the North Eastern states.
Under Trial Review Committee Free IT training in Kohima, IMPACT ministry conducts Mon discusses convict rehabilitation Dimapur, Wokha districts medical camp in Karbi Anglong
Thavaseelan K, Imnalensa and other officials after the UTRC meeting held on April 20 at District Jail, Mon.
DIMAPUR: District Legal Service Authority (DLSA) Mon conducted its monthly Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) meeting on April 20 at District Jail Conference Hall, Mon. A press release from NSLSA project relations assistant stated that UTRC secretary, Seyielenuo Mazhii, chaired the meeting.
During the meeting, it was reported that no convicts were released in pursuance of a recommendation by the UTRCs. The committee also recommended and endorsed two Under Trial Prisoners (UTPs) to DLSA Mon for counseling. As per the briefing in the meeting, it was also stated that 21
UTPs and 10 convicts were reported to be lodged in Mon district jail. The meeting was also attended by Mon district deputy commissioner Thavaseelan K, superintendent of Police Imnalensa, Temsumeren assistant public prosecutor and assistant jailor, panel lawyer and para legal volunteers.
DIMAPUR: Indian National Fellowship Centre (INFC), a Mumbai based NGO has worked out a school linkage programcomputer workshop between Nagaland and Mumbai and three teachers from Upnagar Shikshan Mandal (USM), a reputed educational society, will be conducting IT workshops in Kohima, Dimapur and Wokha districts from April 23 to May 9, sponsored by the Saraswat Cooperative Bank, Mumbai. A press release from PRO Raj Bhavan stated that in this connection, the Governor held a meeting with School Education director, Wonthungo Tsopoe and assistant director Nellayappan at Raj Bhavan for smooth conduct of the training. The formal launching of the training will be held at Dr. N. Kire Government Higher Secondary School, Kohima on April 23, 10:30 am by School Education advisor, KT Sukhalu. Governor P.B. Acharya will also grace the function. The visiting three teachers are Nidhi Poddar, Trupti Jadhav and Snehal
Health Mela conducted at Lilen village
Health workers and some patients who were part of the Health Mela conducted at Lilen Village in Peren on April 16.
DIMAPUR: A one-day health mela was held on April 16 at Government Middle School Lilen Village, Jalukie Block, also covering nearby villages, approximately 24 kms from District Headquarter Peren. A press release from Chief Medical Office (CMO) Peren, district media officer Pezanguno Celine Secii stated that it K Y M C
was the first medical camp conducted by the Health & Family Welfare Department in this area. The medical team was headed by Dr. Denis Hangsing, CMO and others including Dr. Yartenla, deputy CMO, Nurses, Ophthalmic assistant, paramedics, counselors and lab technician ICTC, IEC personnel, malaria surveillance worker, NHM staff,
ASHAs and AWWs. The Chief Medical Officer extended his heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the Nagaland Medicines Dealers Association for contributing free medicine for the Health Mela. The Village Council chairman also expressed gratitude to the Medical Team for conducting the camp in Lilen Village. Free health checkups
and free medicines were given along with the services of specialized Doctors. The Mela witnessed hundreds of people thronging the center. 367 patients availed free medical services with a total of 38 Gynae patients, 86 MD, 85 Pediatrics, 128 General and 30 dental patients. Under the Family Planning services, condoms, Mala N and EC pills were distributed. A total of 20 dental extractions were done, children were immunized, 13 ANC for pregnant women and counseling & blood test for HIV, malaria and Urine sugar test and RBS and HB test and vision tests- eye screening were also done Awareness IPC sessions and FGDs were also conducted. Counseling and health talks on family planning and adolescent health care, child health immunization, maternal health and HIV/AIDS were also part of the camp. Nutritional packages were also given to all pregnant women and lactating mothers.
Sambre from USM Mumbai. On the final day of the training, Hemant Raathi, representative of Saraswat Cooperative Bank, Mumbai (sponsor) will grace the concluding function at Raj Bhavan on May 8, 5 pm. The following is the schedule and training centres: Dr. Neilhouzhu Kire GHSS, Kohima and 15 other schools from April 23 to 26 (Contact 9612187199); Pranabanand Vidyapith School, Dimapur and 15 other schools from April 28 to May 1 (Contact 9402832637); Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Doyan and 15 other schools from May 3 to 6 (Contact 8811870609). Any teacher, who wants to participate in the training, besides the above mentioned schools, can avail this opportunity by informing the training centres and attending training in their nearby training centres of Kohima, Wokha and Dimapur or Raj Bhavan (Contact 0370-2243518.) The to and fro bus journey expenses and stay at the training centres will be taken care of.
Organizers of the medical camp and others after the event on April 19 in Karbi Anglong.
DIMAPUR: IMPACT Ministry, in partnership with Eden Medical Centre (EMC), organized a medical camp on April 19 at United Adivasi Village (UAV), Karbi Anglong. A press release from IMPACT Dimapur executive director, Sentiningsang Longkumer stated that the medical camp was conducted with the assistance of Eden Medical Centre
(EMC), where, a team of two doctors, a pharmacist and two nurses rendered their services. A total of 177 patients were treated, given consultations and medicines free of cost. Some patients were referred for further treatment to nearby hospitals. Earlier, a traditional welcome was accorded to the EMC medical team and IMPACT staff by Tilu
Bagh, GB of United Adivasi village. Lithungo Murry, treasurer of IMPACT thanked the medical team from EMC led by Dr. Kevi Swu & Dr. Takemba Ao. Sentiningsang Longkumer also expressed gratitude to Dr. Z. Mozhui of MH Hospital for his continued support, the GB, pastor and volunteers of UAV for the success of the camp.
TBBYF discipleship camp in Meriema
Participants of the TBBYF four-day discipleship camp held in Meriema from April 18 to 21.
DIMAPUR: Tsiesema Basa Baptist Youth Fellowship (TBBYF) organized a four-day discipleship camp at Mission Centre PBCC, Meriema from April 18 to 21 under the theme, “Set your minds on things above” Colossians 3:2. A press release from TBBYF president, Sedevilie Chietsii stated that speakers for the event were Hetuo Khrodi (travelling pastor
PBCC), Khriezovolie Suokhrie (member Koinonia Baptist Church), Medoneiu Usou (executive director, PBCC), Rokopra Mekro (associate pastor, Koinonia Baptist Church), and Lhoukuolie Khro (pastor Tsiesema Basa Baptist Church). The speakers dealt with various topics and most youth members committed their lives to Jesus Christ. K Y M C
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Assam gears up for third phase of LS polls above the age of 80, Sahu said. There are 147 all-women polling stations in the four constituencies, with Gauhati having the highest of 79 booths. There are a total of 125 model stations in the four seats. Prominent candidates in fray are two sitting MPs -- AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal in Dhubri and Independent Naba Sarania in Kokrajhar, state social welfare minister Pramila Rani Brahma of BPF from Kokrajhar and Congress MLA Abdul Khaleque. Gauhati has 17 candidates in fray, including five women, with the contest Polling officials leave after collecting Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and likely to be direct between other election material ahead of the third phase of 2019 Lok Sabha elections, at a two women candidates -distribution centre in Guwahati, Monday. (PTI) BJP’s Queen Oja and Con-
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IMPHAL, Apr 22: The Imphal-Churachandpur section of NH-150 was blocked for several hours on Monday after a bomb was found planted along the highway near Little Flower School, Imphal. The highway was opened after the bomb squad removed the hand grenade wrapped with black colour
37 dead persons cast vote in Arunachal: Cong GUWAHATI, APR 22 (AGENCIES): Arunachal Pradesh Congress has alleged that 37 dead persons exercised their franchise in the State on April 11 polls. “The BJP “brought back to life” 37 people for casting votes at the polling stations in Pating and Checki villages on April 11,” The Hindu quoted Tai Nikio, Congress candidate for the Nyapin Assembly seat in Kurung Kumey district said, as saying. According to Northeast Now, he further alleged the EVMs in the Nyobia circle of the district could have been tampered with as six booths did not have CCTV cameras. Elections were held to 57 of the 60 Assembly seats in the State. Three candidates won uncontested. “We have lodged complaints at the office of the chief electoral officer on the dead voters besides filing an FIR on blatant violation of election procedures,” M Tai said, demanding re-polling. “Our polling agents were barred from entering some polling stations. A few were also kidnapped and tortured. Bamang Jarjo, a polling agent, was threatened with dire consequences,” he said. The State’s election officials said the complaints were being looked into. K Y M C
Repolling has been ordered in five polling stations of Karimganj(SC) and Autonomous District (ST) constituencies of Assam where polling was held in the second phase on April 18, an election office spokesperson said on Monday. Repolling to the five constituencies - four in Karimganj and one in Autonomous district will be held on April 24, he said. The repolling has been ordered in the five polling stations as the printed data of the VVPAT slip was not
Manipur CEO PK Singh addressing a press conference on Monday. (NP)
the home constituencies of ministers and MLA of ruling BJP with maximum number of polling stations being in the home constituency of state chief minister, N.Biren Singh. Five of the 12 polling stations are in the home constituency of chief minister (Heingang) while four in the home constituency of BJP legislator L Rameshwor (Keirao), two in the home constituency of state forest and environment minister Th Shyamkumar (Andro) and one in the home constituency of works minister Th Bishworjit (Thongju). All in Imphal East district. Welcoming the ECI decision, CPI candidate Dr M Nara Singh claimed that the repolling has proved that there was no free and fair election in the state. Addressing a news conference at Manipur
Press Club, the CPI candidate further claimed it was the moral victory of people. He pointed out that almost all the polling stations where re-polls are to be held were in the constituencies of the ruling parties. The state government and the ruling party (BJP) should be held responsible and must be shameful for such electoral malpractices, Dr Nara said. Manipuri film actor RK Somorendro alias Kaiku who contested the election as independent candidate alleged that ruling party had used their muscle and money powers in the recently concluded elections. Manipur has two parliamentary seats, one of which went to polls on April 11 and the other on April 18.
Record cash seizure in NE during LS polls, STF set up Guwahati, Apr 22 (IANS): The seizure of illegal cash in northeast Indian states has broken all records and the Directorate of Income Tax has set up a Special Task Force (STF) to probe suspicious high value cash deposits and withdrawals in 68 banks in the region, officials said on Monday. While the Income Tax directorate had seized illegal cash amounting to Rs 1.21 crore during the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, the department has so far seized Rs 8 crore unexplained cash from the eight states of the region in these polls. “The Directorate has made cash seizure exceeding Rs 8 crore till April 22 this year, which is nearly 7
times the previous haul. This amount compares favourably even with many other jurisdictions, which have much higher tax revenue base than the northeast,” an official said. Principal Director, Income Tax Investigation for North East Region (NER), Sanjay Bahadur attributed this phenomenal outcome to timely preparation for the polls and identification of expenditure-sensitive locations in consultation with state authorities and police and to gathering of ground intelligence by Directorate investigators. “The limited manpower of about 150 officials was strategically deployed to set up an extensive network of
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The Lotha Students Union Chumukedima (LSUC) and Lotha Youth Organisation Chumukedima (LYOC) strongly condemns the cowardly and barbaric act meted upon one of its member Zachamo Humtsoe on the night of 16th April, 2019 by four person namely: Hinoto Zhimomi S/o Bohoto Zhimomi V/o Ghatashi, Hivibo Zhimomi S/o Bohoto Zhimomi V/o Ghatashi, Ghukikha Zhimomi S/o Bohoto Zhimomi V/o Ghatashi and Atomu Aye S/o Zhekhevi V/o Thichibami all presently residing in Thilixu Village Dimapur. The Four accused armed with steel knuckles, iron rod and AK 56(toy gun) intercepted the victim's car near the Chekiye gate at around 10 p.m., dragged him out and assaulted the victim inflicting serious injuries where his left eye sustained irreparable damage. Therefore, the LSU and LYO conveyed a strong message to the law enforcing agencies to take stern action against the four culprits. It also warns against any individual who tries to bail them out as they will be held responsible for any untoward incident in the near future. LSUC President Thungbemo Shitiri
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clear, the spokesperson said. The polling stations where re-polling will be conducted are polling station number 105 at Batoiya LP School, polling station number 134 at Gandarvakhani LP School, polling station number 152 at Atanagar LP School and polling station number 153 at Atanagar LP School in Karimganj(SC) seat. Re-polling will also be conducted at polling station number 136 at Upper Dillaji LP School of Autonomous District (ST) constituency, he said.
IMPHAL, Apr 22: Election Commission has ordered re-polling in12 polling stations of Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency, where the voting process was disrupted or stalled during the second phase on April 18. Eleven candidates are in the fray in this parliamentary constituency. The fresh polls will be held on April 24, an order of the ECI said and directed the returning officer and assistant returning officers to make necessary arrangements for the repolls. State CEO PK Singh told media persons that necessary preparations for the smooth conduct of the election in the polling stations where re-polls are to be held have been taken up by the concerned election authorities. He said that minimum one platoon of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will be detailed at each polling station. “In addition, there will be some extra security arrangement outside polling stations depending on the requirement,” he said. The CEO added that live webcasting will be done in the 12 polling stations during the re-poll. Interestingly, all the 12 polling stations where re-poll is to be held are in
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surveillance units to cover 112 districts and 12 Air Intelligence Units (AIUs) for interception of unexplained cash,” he said while praising active cooperation extended by CEOs, state police, the CISF, Assam Rifles, the CRPF, the BSF and banks in this intense effort to throttle the use of money power during the election process.
He said that the Special Task Force will be headed jointly by Subhrajyoti Bhattacharjee, Additional Director & Nodal Officer and Mrinal Das, Joint Director heading Air Intelligence Unit (AIUs), and will investigate thousands of suspicious high value cash deposits and withdrawals in 68 banks in the region.
GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ZUNHEBOTO NAGALAND
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ZBTO Dated the 02/02/2019
NOTICE CALLING OBJECTION FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE Smti Hukheli Chophy of DC Hill (West) colony under Zunheboto District has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate declaring the Her husband Late Heghoto Chophy has expired on 09/01/2019. It is hereby notified that if No Objection to issue this Certificate is received from anyone within a period of 30 (thirty) days w.e.f the date of publication in press, the Certificate shall be issued, and no further complaint will be entertained for the issue of the same. (Ajit Kumar Ranjan) IAS Additional Deputy Commissioner (HQ) Office of the Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto : Nagaland DP-2995
Hey Baby Nunu, We thank God for your birth ,May your life forever filled with blessing ,contentment and happiness as you grow up every day. Happy Bornday God blesses. With love, Angu &Ani.
DECLARATION I, Shri. Dr. HITOCA SUMI, Son of N. Hozheto Sumi, aged about 40 years, resident of H/No 384, Purana Bazaar, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the aforementioned address. 2. That I am the sole and absolute owner of a plot of land measuring an area of about 22B-03K-11Ls, Patta No. 321, Mouza No. 3, Dag No. 1/448 situated at Kushiabill, Dimapur, Nagaland. 3. That without the knowledge of the land owner i.e: Me, dealing in terms of sale or Mortgage of my land shall be doing so at your own risk and shall consider null and void to the extent to taking a legal action against anyone. 4. That this affidavit is made for the purpose of declaring the I am the sole and absolute owner of the above mentioned plot of land. That the statement made herein above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing is concealed therein. Solemnly affirmed and declared before me by the above named deponent on this the 22nd day of April 2019, at Dimapur, Nagaland. Deponent Sworn before me. Regd. No. 270/19 Notary Public Date : 22/4/19 DP-2990
GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MON : NAGALAND
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NZONTSU THYUTASANTA YIVON
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Whereas, an application has been submitted by Shri N. L. Wanmei Konyak with a 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 his brother deceased Late N. Wangba Konyak Ex Graduate Teacher, GHS Mopong under the establishment of SDEO, Tobu who expired on 05/02/2018 Objections are hereby invited from persons having objection or claim for withdrawal of the dues by the applicant within 30 (thirty) days with effect from the date of issue of this Notification. No petition will be entertained after the expiry of the given period. Deputy Commissioner Mon : Nagaland
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NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMANTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 374 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925). In the Court of Smti. Sharon Longchari Additional Deputy Commissioner Dimapur District, Nagaland Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Hentok Konyak Deceased, has been filed by Shri Hamjong Konyak relation son R/o H/No-720 Padumpukhuri Dimapur to draw his/her Landed Property etc, who expired of 07/08/2013, Landed Property, covered by Patta No - 796, Dag No - 186, Mouza No - 3, Block - Padumpukhuri AK 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 18/5/2019. Given under the hand and seal of the court this 17 day of 4/19 Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland DP-2984
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1. I, No. 75514 Y, Rank. Rfn/GD, Name. Anil Karki, son of Bahadur Karki, of 41 Assam Rifles, C/o. 99 APO do hereby solemnly declare and affirm as under :2. That I am presently serving at 41 Assam Rifles, C/o. 99 APO bearing No. 75514 Y, Rank. Rfn/GD, Name. Anil Karki. 3. That my name as well as my father's name (under mentioned) have been wrongly recorded in my service book and the same has been corrected as follows. S/No 01. 02.
Old Name (wrong) Anil Singh Shai Bahadur Singh Shai
Present Name (correct) Anil Karki Bahadur Karki
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4. That this affidavit is made to declare as a piece of evidence for all purpose. 5. That the statement made in paragraphs 1 to 4 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing false has been stated. Deponent Solemnly affirm and swear before me on this the 22nd day of April 2019 Notary Public Regd. No. 713/19, Date : 22/04/19 DP-2978
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Oyamo nzontsu thyutasanta ji tsungon 27th April 2019 lo 9:00 AM lo Community Hall jilo na khiala. Hoji tsukona Humtso yanchungi evantsovo hapoe evan tssovo topvuna thyutasanta shilo mmyanta oro tehtale to yivon nte ntsijanthokala. L. Khochamo Humtsoe Village Secretary, HVC
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The grenade which was found planted along NH 150 in Imphal.
polythene bag planted at the main entrance of the school at around 8 am. Troops of J&K Rifles on ROP duty closed the road at around 6 am after they discovered the explosive. Reports said that the troopers of J&K Rifles took up the precautionary measure by preventing movement of all kinds of vehicles after morning joggers informed them about a suspected object lying near the catholic mission school which has been under threat from a militant group. Today’s incident was the second in the recent time that a bomb was found planted near the school.
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BOULDER, SAND GRAVEL & METAL STONE SUPPLIERS' UNION Dist. Dimapur : Nagaland-797103 PRESS NOTE
The Boulder, Sand Gravel & Metal Stone Suppliers' Union (BSGMSU) Dimapur, Nagaland held a general meeting on 18th of April 2019 at its office and pass a resolution to collect a membership fee for the year 2019-2020. Therefore, all the members of BSGMSU are asked to pay their membership fee at its office on or before 10th May 2019. (Kughato Chophy) President BSGMSU
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ing personnel have been deployed in the third phase, Sahu said. There are 524 remote polling stations in the last phase, with Dhubri having the highest of 314, followed by 140 in Barpeta and 70 in Gauhati. Kokrajhar has no remote polling stations. Beside buses, the polling personnel are using boats to reach inaccessible areas on the river banks along with bullock carts, officials said. District election officers have also made special arrangements for people with disabilities and senior citizens, particularly those
Repolling in 12 booths in Inner Manipur
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Dimapur Tonphyaktsü rui Ekhung Nzontsü Thyuta santa tona lhishup esai ethan ethungta to unity college Compound lona tsungon 13.04.2019 lo khita thung nzyu 2019-22 tsukona nzontsu na emathata okupoe omying sekai elio shiang lhishup esai ethan ethung che vatacho. 1. Kipnülen : Mr. Mhonyamo Patton 2. Kipvulen Jokyim : Mr. Tsemomo Rangthang 3. Nzontsu Eranpvui : Mr. Orenyimo Kikon 4. Eranpvui Tepfü : Mr. Orenthung Tsopoe 5. Rang vai : Mr. R. Nzanbemo Jungio Shiang lo thepata opo tso nhuk tiying jiang lona thongtsoe den tsuk-tsuk, ethungche vatacho. (MHONYAMO PATTON) (ORENYIMO KIKON) Kipvülen Nzontsü Eranpvui D.T.E. D.T.E. M. 9862433524 M. 9774189784
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to ensure smooth conduct of polling, he said. Altogether 200 companies of security forces, both central and state, have been deployed, along with a minimum of one constable in every polling station, Sahu said. Patrolling along the Indo-Bangla border in Dhubri constituency, borders with neighbouring states, railway stations and other sensitive areas have been intensified, while strict monitoring of social media and cyberrelated crimes is being done at the district level, police said. A total of 38,308 poll-
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Guwahati, Apr 22 (PTI): Preparations are in place for the third and final phase of polling in four Assam Parliamentary constituencies on Tuesday, which will decide the fate of 54 candidates in fray. An electorate of 77,0622, including 38,15,335 male, 36,61,570 women and 157 of the third gender, will exercise their franchise in 9,577 polling booths, Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Sahu told PTI. Tight security arrangements have been made across the four constituencies -- Dhubri, Kokrajhar (ST), Barpeta and Gauhati,
gress’s Bobbeeta Sharma. In Dhubri, there are 15 candidates with the fight likely to be triangular between sitting AIUDF MP Badruddin Ajmal, AGP’s Zabed Islam and Congress candidate Abu Taher Bepari. There are 13 candidates in fray in Barpeta, and the contest is also expected to be triangular between Abdul Khaleque of Congress, Kumar Deepak Das of AGP and AIUDF’s Rafiqul Islam. In the Kokrajhar (ST) seat, a quadrangular fight is likely between sitting Independent candidate Naba Sarania, BPF’s Pramila Rani Brahma, Congress’s Sabda Rabha and United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) nominee U G Brahma.
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CJI showed ‘procedural impropriety’: lawyers VVIP voters in Gandhinagar: New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI): Two lawyers’ bodies of the Supreme Court on Monday disapproved of the manner in which Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi dealt with the sexual harassment allegations against him, calling it “procedural impropriety” and “violation” of procedures. As the apex court reassembled after the weekend recess in the backdrop of the stunning allegations by a former court staffer, the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association (SCAORA) urged the Full Court to take all such necessary steps as may be required in law to deal with the charges. The allegations by the woman, who had worked at Justice Gogoi’s home office in Delhi, dates back to October last year, days
SCAORA, the top court lawyers’ body, said in a resolution that the allegations against the CJI have to be dealt with as per the established procedure of law and law must be applied in each and every case
uniformly. The Supreme Court Employees Welfare Association on its part came out in support of Justice Gogoi, claiming that the allegations were “false and fabricated”.
The association, in a resolution, said it strongly condemned the “false, fabricated and baseless allegations” against the CJI which is aimed at maligning the institution of judiciary.
There is conspiracy to make CJI resign: lawyer to SC
Ranjan Gogoi (File) after he was appointed the CJI. After an emergent meeting of its executive committee, the SCBA said in a statement that without prejudice to any enquiry which may be initiated the full court should collate all the materials and facts with regard to the allegations from electronic, print, social media and other available sources for consideration at its next meeting. In a resolution, the
A lawyer made a sensational claim in the Supreme Court on Monday that there was a conspiracy a foot to make CJI Ranjan Gogoi resign by “framing him” in a false case of sexual harassment. Lawyer Utsav Singh Bains, in his affidavit filed in the case taken up by the apex court on Saturday as the matter of “great public importance touching upon the independence of judiciary”, has also claimed that he was offered Rs 1.5 crore by one Ajay to represent a former apex court woman employee and arrange a presser against the CJI at the Press Club of India here. Bains said he was shocked to hear the allegations and was willing to represent the complainant. “But when the said Ajay further narrated the entire sequence of events and facts of the case, the Deponent was not con-
vinced and found several loopholes in the said Ajay’s version of events,” the affidavit said. The lawyer then sought an interaction with the complainant to verify the claims, it said, adding that the meeting was denied which gave rise to the suspicion. “That, when the Deponent outright refused the said bribe of Rs 50 lakh offered by the said Ajay to frame the CJI, the said Ajay then increased the sum to Rs 1.5 crore to the Deponent following which the Deponent asked him to immediately leave his office,” the affidavit said. “The Deponent was informed by reliable sources that certain ‘Fixers’, who claim to be engaged in illegally managing Judgements in exchange for cash are behind this plot as the CJI has taken decisive action to crack down on such fixers,” the affidavit claimed.
Priyanka fumes at Irani for Odisha MLA held for attack on ECI team distributing shoes in Amethi
Priyanka Gandhi (File) back. “I have been an actor and it would be better if Priyanka ji stopped her acting. As far as the plight of those poor people who did not have shoes to wear, if she has even a bit of shame she should go and see for herself what the truth is,” ANI quoted her as saying. Priyanka also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi claiming that he has not visited a single village in his constituency. “Rajiv Gandhi used to visit areas of his constituency. Rahul Gandhi also visits villages. When I went to Varanasi and asked the people if Prime Minister has come there they said he has not visited a single village in the last five years,” she said. Amethi and Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh are scheduled to go to polls in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 6. Polling in Varanasi will be held in the last phase on May 19.
Bhubaneshwar, Apr 22 (AGENCIES): Pradeep Maharathy, six-time Odisha MLA and a Biju Janata Dal (BJD) nominee, was on Monday arrested on charges of leading an attack on an Election Commission of India (ECI) team, during a raid at his farmhouse. On being informed of the distribution of cash and liquor to influence voters, flying squad members comprising of a Magistrate, police official and others had gone to his farmhouse at Hunkeipur village near Pipili in Puri district to ascertain facts late on Sunday evening. As soon as they entered the farmhouse, followers of the MLA attacked them and beat them up. The squad members had to flee fearing for their life. “Maharathy himself rushed towards us and was seen directing his followers to attack us. We were severely beaten and had to flee from the spot,” Rabi Narayan Patra, the Magistrate leading the flying squad, told reporters at Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar. The MLA and his followers also smashed the recording camera of the flying squad. On Sunday night, Puri District Collector Jyoti Prasad Das and Superintendent of Police (SP) Umashankar Das had rushed to Pipili to take stock of the situation. After preliminary investigation, a complaint was formally lodged at the Pipili
Pradeep Maharathy (File) Police Station on Monday morning. The MLA was summoned to the Pipili Police Station for questioning and subsequently arrested. “We have enough grounds to arrest Maharathy,” said Puri SP Das on Monday.
Taking to social media before his arrest, Maharathy had, however, said that those who were guarding the farmhouse mistook flying squad as intruders in the night, which led to a scuffle. Maharathy, who is contesting the election from the Pipili Assembly Constituency on a BJD ticket, had been in the eye of the storm for wrong reasons in the past. Months ago, he had to step down from the Naveen Patnaik government after he praised a court judgment on the acquittal of a person accused of rape and murder.
Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and Arun Jaitley. (File) Ahmedabad, Apr 22 (IANS): What is common to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, BJP President Amit Shah, BJP patriarch L.K. Advani, Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel? All of them are voters in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency, most areas of which are in Ahmedabad city. The Prime Minister reached Gandhinagar on Monday evening where he will put up at the Raj Bhawan and is scheduled to vote at the Nishan School in Ranip area of Ahmedabad at 7.30 a.m. on Tuesday. Ahmedabad District Collector Vikrant Pandey on Monday inspected the polling booth at Nishan School and supervised the security arrangements for the visit of the Prime Minister. Modi had in 2014 and
in the Gujarat Assembly elections of 2017 come here to cast his vote. In 2014, the Prime Minister had got into a controversy for taking a selfie with party symbol Lotus in the campus of the polling station. He had also drawn large crowd of onlookers and supporters while he came to cast his vote in 2014 and 2017. He is likely to be welcomed by BJP chief Amit Shah, who is also the party’s candidate from Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency. Amit Shah is scheduled to exercise his franchise at Naranpura Sub-zonal Office at 9 a.m. Besides Modi and Amit Shah, Jaitley and Anandiben Patel would also vote in upper middle class areas of Ahmedabad, while Advani would exercise his franchise at a Hindi Government School
in the walled city area of Khanpur at 12.30 p.m. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala would both vote at their hometown Rajkot and Gujarat BJP President Jitubhai Vaghani at his hometown Bhavnagar, both in the Saurashtra region. Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel, who also hails from Gujarat, would vote at his Piraman village in South Gujarat’s Bharuch district while Gujarat Congress president Amit Chavda and former President Bharatsinh Solanki, the candidate from Anand Lok Sabha seat, would vote in the central Gujarat towns of Anklav and Borsad respectively. Leader of Opposition and Congress candidate from Amreli constituency Paresh Dhanani would exercise his franchise at Amreli town.
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New Delhi, Apr 22 (AGENCIES): An unusually combative Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra tore into Union minister Smriti Irani on Monday accusing her of insulting the people of Amethi by distributing shoes there. “The objectionable thing is that Smriti Irani ji came here and distributed shoes. This is not disrespect to Rahul Gandhi. This is insult to people of Amethi and Rae Bareli. People of Amethi and Rae Bareli have never begged in front of anyone. Whosoever has come in front of them, have come with respect. My family have realised that people made us. You have given power and love as well. You are the one who make us leaders,” she said at a Nukkad Sabha Rae Bareli. Priyanka Gandhi, before being appointed the Congress general secretary in-charge of eastern Uttar Pradesh in January, used to manage the election for Rahul Gandhi in Amethi and Sonia Gandhi in Rae Bareli. BJP has fielded Irani against the Congress president in Amethi for a second successive time. In 2014, Rahul had defeated her by a margin of over one lakh votes. Priyanka accused the BJP of making tall but empty promises and misleading voters in Amethi and elsewhere and charged them with neglecting the basic issues concerning the people. “There is huge difference between ground reality and their publicity hype. People are facing a hard time due to the BJP’s policies. From demonetization to GST, their policies destroyed lives of people. I have been visiting UP. I have seen the pain of the farmers who complain that stray cattle are destroying their fields. I have heard small traders complain of GST worries. I have seen youth lament about joblessness. They have stopped development works in Amethi,” she said. Irani was quick to hit
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Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 135 Dimapur, TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2019
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Vilifying a valiant cop
t became a national outrage, when Pragya Singh Thakur , an accused in the Malegaon blast, who joined BJP a day ahead then fielded as its candidate the next day for the Bhopal Lok Sabha constituency, blatantly spewed venom on late Hemant Karkare ATS chief of Mumbai Police, who was killed in 2008 while leading an ATS team against ten-hardcore Pakistani trained terrorists in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Karkare was awarded the Ashoka Chakra(India’s highest gallantry award in peacetime) posthumously in 2009. Pragya was given bail by the Bombay High Court in April 2017 on health grounds. According to the bail order, given by a Bombay High Court bench headed by Justices Shalini Phansalkar Joshi and Ranjit More, Pragya was given bail because she “suffering from breast cancer” and was “unable to walk even without support”. However, Pragya is fit enough to contest the election and which the court needs to take suo moto notice. Though discharged of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act(MCOCA), Pragya is still facing other criminal charges. Whether Pragya’s remarks will be put under very close scrutiny by the ECI is also to be seen. If Pragya’s insidious , vile and denigrating remarks against a national hero was as shocking; it was unbelievable that the BJP party chose merely to suggest that they were personal remarks. Pragya’s state of mind was clear when she did not even bother to offer apology to the family of late Hemant Karkare as well as the nation. It was also unfortunate that even Prime Minister Narendra Modi, instead of disapproving the remarks, defended BJP’s decision to field Malegaon blast-accused Sadhvi Pragya Thakur from Bhopal Lok Sabha seat. The Prime Minister in a television interview, said that the ticket to Thakur was an answer to those who branded 5,000 years of civilisation as terrorism. Eight former top police officers Sunday had strongly condemned the “despicable” remark of Pragya Singh Thakur that her “curse” killed Hemant Karkare, and demanded those who laid down their lives for the country be respected. The eight former IPS officers-former Punjab DGP Julio Ribeiro, former BSF chief and UP and Assam DGP Prakash Singh, former Kerala DGPs PKH Tharakan and Jacob Punoose, former National Police Academy (Hyderabad) DGP Kamal Kumar, former Maharashtra DGP Sanjeev Dayal, former Assam DGP and NSG DG Jayanto N. Choudhury, and N Ramachandran, ex-DGP Meghalaya-had rightly condemned the insulting remarks against the slain police hero. The case pertaining to Pragya and her accomplices was taken away from the Mumbai Police in 2011 during the UPA regime by the National Investigating Agency(NIA). The charge sheet was framed only in 2016 after the NDA came to power and by 2017 due to the NIA’s dropping of MCOCA charges, she was granted bail. Pragya Singh Thakur is another classic case of the politics of hatred, division and intolerance being witnessed across India. The BJP of the post-2014 period is not the same party. Today, those who make hate speeches and seek to polarise India through communalism are considered nationalists while those who are victimised and hounded are dubbed “anti-nationals”. Unfortunately, the “forces of emergency” as observed by L.K.Advani, have become more powerful. He also warned that these forces would impose another kind of emergency in the near future. Perhaps, the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections will reveal which path India takes.
DailyDevotion The Light That Never Fails
We all, with unveiled face, beholding…the glory of the Lord… —2 Corinthians 3:18 A servant of God must stand so very much alone that he never realizes he is alone. In the early stages of the Christian life, disappointments will come— people who used to be lights will flicker out, and those who used to stand with us will turn away. We have to get so used to it that we will not even realize we are standing alone. Paul said, “…no one stood with me, but all forsook me….But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me…” (2 Timothy 4:1617). We must build our faith not on fading lights but on the Light that never fails. When “important” individuals go away we are sad, until we see that they are meant to go, so that only one thing is left for us to do— to look into the face of God for ourselves. Allow nothing to keep you from looking with strong determination into the face of God regarding yourself and your doctrine. And every time you preach make sure you look God in the face about the message first, then the glory will remain through all of it. A Christian servant is one who perpetually looks into the face of God and then goes forth to talk to others. The ministry of Christ is characterized by an abiding glory of which the servant is totally unaware— “…Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone while he talked with Him” (Exodus 34:29). We are never called on to display our doubts openly or to express the hidden joys and delights of our life with God. The secret of the servant’s life is that he stays in tune with God all the time.
Quotes
I have learned that friendship isn’t about who you’ve known the longest, it’s about who came and never left your side. ~ Yolanda Hadid
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Once again another peaceful country is bombed
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n April 21, eight bombings targeting Christian churches and high end hotels in Sri Lanka have left over 200 dead and hundreds injured during the holiest of Christian holidays, thereby ending a decade of peace for Sri Lanka. Australian opposition leader Bill Shorten is quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald, saying the news was devastating. “It is a particularly despicable act to target worshippers at one of the holiest times of the year for Christians, Easter Sunday. An attack on any religion is an attack on all religions; it is an assault on our common humanity. We all share a responsibility to unite, condemn and defeat such an attack on our values and our way of life.” How have we as a civilization sunk so low? Ad-
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dressing terrorist attacks by capturing the perpetrators and administering justice does nothing to bring back the innocent victims whose lives have been taken. Are we now so accustomed to terrorist attacks that we resign ourselves to their inevitability, feeling powerless to prevent them? Over time, we have created a culture which in many ways condones and promotes terrorism; a culture that is xenophobic, glorifies violence, and instills fear of those who are different from us. Any culture that promotes hatred will surely continue to foster terrorist attacks, and no one is immune from them. The only way to stop these attacks is to shift our cultural values to peace and tolerance. One proven way for us to accomplish this is by utilizing a little known means of ending all
war and terrorism once and for all: Invincible Defense Technology (IDT). Invincible defense technology: a non-religious, humane and beneficial approach: The practical components of IDT are the non-religious Transcendental Meditation (TM) and the more advanced TM-Sidhi programs. When large groups of experts practice these programs together, a powerful field effect of coherence and peace is generated that spills over into the surrounding population. Extensive scientific research has repeatedly confirmed measurable decreases in war deaths, terrorism, and crime when IDT is utilized. Due to this research the non-profit organization Global Union of Scientists for Peace (GUSP) advocates this simple and
What one may not be serious
n Nagaland, any political party election Manifesto is taken for granted by voters for few reasons. The first is that the voters have no interest even to note what a political party has promised to do for the State in the next 5 years. The voter’s sole obsession is how much money can one loot during the election from one and from more than one candidate. The integrity and capability of any candidate never matters to a Naga voter. The future for the voter and for his/her posterity is non-issue. No voter sees tomorrow beyond the wad of currency notes, the thicker is the wad the shorter is the distance a voter can see. The thicker is the wad, the smaller the Living God becomes to a Naga voter. The other reason is that what a political party or a candidate promises during the election is not worth noting as nothing is fulfilled post election. Whereas, any candidate knows no amount of walking the talk during 5 years will be of relief to him from the menace of access milking of him and the better option for him is to embezzle as much as one can and be lavish during the election suits Naga culture. Whereas, the voters in other States of the country are very serious about the Manifesto of any political party when released during any election. The voters, though they may not be perfect, vote for the leader and for the party that had proved his/its worth in performance. The voters in these States vote for a better work programs so promised in the manifesto. The voters are convinced by the better speeches delivered by the capable candidates. The voters have the gut to reject the party or a candidate who failed to perform in the last term. On the basis of the physical achievement made by a party Govt. and by an elected member in the past 5 years, the voters either extent support or reject the party or the candidate. Such culture compels a party Govt. or an elected member to deliver goods to the general public in order to recapture power. On the contrary, in Nagaland, the performance of an elected leader or a Govt. is never the talk of the voters during any election. The Naga voters despise to remember the physical achievements of an MLA during the election. When an MLA has contributed maximum to the community, he will be discredited for the reason that he has not done anything for his individual voters. No voter remains happy and ready to extend support to such an MLA who made investments on community developments. This category of MLAs will face the most expensive elections as he can only please his voters with that wads of money as the reaction of the voter during campaign will be ‘you’re not bad at community developments but what have I gained personally?’ This Me, Me, I, I, for me, for myself, for my clan and for my tribe culture has destroyed Nagaland. This culture of greed and individualism has transformed Nagaland to be the most corrupt State in India retrogressing it to be the developmentally youngest State in NE. Yet, no matter how much I reiterate the exposures of the ills of the Nagas, such will never make a Naga Christian blush. Being immune from blush and feeling regret for the folly committed sans room for improvement. When there is no room in the heart of a person for regret, his/her life is bereft of contriteness which is the reason for stagnation without improvement. The Naga voters having no remorse for satanic culture of election is perilous. To continue such culture unabated is
serious, destructive and dangerous. Apart from Naga political culture, what may be the consequences post the ongoing parliamentary elections are a serious matter of concern. I had no intention to talk about the impending dangers before 11th of April, 2019 knowing that the Naga voters will not bother about what may adversely impact their future, and I considered such effort was futile. The first is the Citizenship Amendment Bill-2016. The BJP has included this issue in its manifesto of 2019. The BJP is determined to enact the CAB into a law whereby lakhs of Hindus in particular are brought from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan to India. In such an event of opening the floodgate for foreigners to migrate into India, our existing law as ILP will be found wanted in repelling the influx of those foreigners registered as Indians. Under the protection of CAB, the influx of immigrants will be Indian citizens and hardly illegal immigrants. Reiterating that the Art 371(A) has nothing to do with blocking the entry of Indians entering into Nagaland. Anyone using Art 371(A) as though the legal insulation for Nagaland from intrusion is misleading and undermining the ill-effect of CAB against Nagaland. To remain complacent and allow Nagaland to be flooded by outsiders is simple. To lack political will and have lackadaisical attitude towards the seriousness of the issue and allow the administration to make business with our protective laws is easy. Whereas, to detect and deport even illegal immigrants needs sincere attention, and to deport undeserved Indians from our land is harder as it involves legal encumbrances. The CAB will therefore have wide ramifications once enacted. Prevention is therefore better than cure. The second is that BJP has declared that Art 370 in the Constitution of India will be removed. We all know that Jammu and Kashmir was created as a State in Indian Union under Art 370 as Special Category State. My apprehension is when Art 370 is scrapped, Art 371(A) will be the next victim in the name of uniformity. In the event of removing Art 371(A), Nagaland will be exposed to all kind of vulnerability. Nagaland will not be able to survive under the category of ordinary status pertaining to land ownership. What BJP is intending to do is to implement the theocratic policy of RSS of levelling the Special Category States to the level of the rest of the States so as to have uniformity. The RSS’s theocratic policy is one nation, one religion and one language. India is made to remain restless under the regime of BJP led NDA during the last 5 years. The relationship between the Hindus and the other religious minorities faced its worse phase as the minorities remained under threat from RSS and its cohorts. The Nagaland local papers carried the observation of the Supreme Court dated 13.4.2019 in regard to dismissal of a plea of an RSS activist who sought permission to carry out religious rites in nine ancient Hindu temples in Ayodhya saying “You will never let this country remain in peace”. –Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Sanjiv Khanna. They added “There will always be something”. NCP Supremo Sharad Pawar said “ I am scared, nobody knows what Modi will do (to the country)”. If non-BJP Govt. is formed, hopefully better rationality will be maintained. If otherwise, who knows there can be surprises and shocks. Z. Lohe
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cost-effective approach for reducing social stress (see: https://www.gusp.org/ global-peace-summit). Invincible Defense Technology is Cost-Effective: Any military is capable of training and maintaining groups of experts in the advanced IDT strategy. This Prevention Wing of the Military would practice IDT programs twice a day in large groups, defusing social tensions. The collective consciousness of all populations will rise through the influence of greater harmony and peace. Those who have engaged in violence will no longer do so. Studies have shown repeatedly that this method works – and will continue to work as long as the peace-creating group is maintained. Implementation: IDT is not restricted to the military. Any large group of experts
trained in the advanced IDT techniques can accomplish the same goals of alleviating terror and violence by practicing this approach in groups twice a day. These groups could be comprised of congregations at places of worship, prisoners, the elderly in retirement homes, even schoolchildren. The important factor is that the techniques be performed by trained experts consistently in groups twice a day. In this way our cultural values will shift from violence and terrorism to peace and tolerance. Nothing Else has Worked: At this stressful time it is not enough for governments and militaries to take action. We have to examine our own values and honestly assess whether we are promoting peace and tolerance, or fostering hatred in our everyday speech
and actions. Learning the Transcendental Meditation technique and practicing it twice a day is a way to empower each and every individual to shift our global culture from hate to love. It is now up to each one of us to take responsibility for the world we have created by together consciously and intentionally creating a world of peace. Arlene J. Schar and Dr. David Leffler, USA Arlene J. Schar has served as Dr. Leffler’s Executive Assistant at the Center for Advanced Military Science (CAMS) since 2015. She has edited and co-authored many of Dr. Leffler’s articles. Dr. David Leffler served as an Associate of the Proteus Management Group at the Center for Strategic Leadership, US Army War College. Currently, he serves as the Executive Director at CAMS.
Education awareness
t this time of the year, it is not uncommon to see and overhear discussions of students in every corner about their choice of professional career options, colleges and places of interest. While it is good to maintain the enthusiasm of finding a good college; it is equally important to keep a balance and go cautiously about. Having just come out of the recent exam tensions, students have other pressures to face like expectation of families, teachers and even friends, which makes them vulnerable to be duped and cheated as most of them are facing such dilemmas for the first time. Our main objective is creating awareness to students and parents regarding various admission processes by some colleges, universities and agencies that targets students for admission only as they have to fill up their seats somehow, but without any genuine concern and interests for the students’ career. It is a known fact that every college/university will claim that they are the best among the rest, but it depends on the prior knowledge and wise discretion on the part of the students and parents to remain safe from disrepute and bad colleges. In this regard, we advise students and parents to authenticate colleges, check course affiliations, recognition status etc, before taking admissions for any professional courses in the colleges, so that the students’ career is not jeopardized. They are asked to remain careful and vigilant and not fall prey to the sweet-talk of various agencies who are trained to convince innocent and gullible ones. In the quest for good colleges most students are victimised and exploited .They are advised not to opt for colleges offering free education schemes/scholarships schemes/fee concessions etc as such institutes resort to different ways to get students only. We have found that some private agri & allied colleges in Dehradun are being managed without important facilities like libraries, labs , hostels ,classrooms , increased intake of seats annually without meeting the requirements ,some are overburdened with many courses in agri and allied subjects without producing quality results ,though it cannot be denied that some colleges are in top position with proper approvals and necessary infrastructures. We have learnt
that some new as well as old colleges in Uttarkhand with very less students are entrusting some students bodies in Dehradun to search students for admission to their colleges on commission basis. So, students should be careful while seeking admissions in agri and allied courses. During the past years, we have observed that many fraudulent admission, education schemes and admissions brought by agents and some student bodies, in collaboration with universities and colleges have duped many students and destroyed their career as experienced in the recent past and which is still fresh in our memories. At various education fairs good colleges are rarely present as they do not require publicity for admissions, whereas we have seen that majority of the participating colleges and universities are not up to the mark and some are on the verge of closing down their courses due to lack of students. Even if any good reputed colleges come, they never allot the best and top courses but offer only those in which students are not interested. On questioning they always respond that the best courses get filled up by the locals of their own state. So, if students visit such fairs to gain experience, which are conducted by some organisations or groups in the name of helping tribal students, they are earning money by selling their stalls to any ‘Tom ,Dick and Harry’ institutes, students should remain careful while selecting colleges. We have also witnessed that the concerned government department has been organising education fairs for spot admissions and recommending to students by giving a platform to some Private colleges and universities; we request them not to recommend or allot seats to students in such private colleges, especially engineering and allied courses without having proper knowledge of their real status, since it is a matter of life and death for student’s career. Some of these colleges which we have inspected are not upto the mark and do not have approvals also for some courses by the competent authorities. Moreover, such colleges are only looking for empanelment with the department. Recently one such college from Rajasthan informed us that the concerned department is charging hefty amount
for empanel registration. So, we request parents and students to be careful especially during admission season as such colleges will rush in to get students by any means. Since it is a well known fact, that good colleges gets their seats filled up without the need for publicity or offer educational schemes, fee concessions etc as they stand on their own reputation. We humbly request the concerned student bodies to check and stop such spurious admission activities that are being organised by agencies, colleges, organisations, govt departments etc in their jurisdiction especially during admission season, because they are doing for their own benefit in the name of helping tribal students. In case of any untoward admissions related incidents in the future, such agencies should take responsibility and not play blame game in the end by washing their hands off. This is a gentle reminder to students that degrees or certificates alone is not sufficient to have a satisfied career in life, it is important to have a degree with competence, which will be instrumental in serving as a footboard in achieving one’s dream profession .Hence , the importance of choosing college with prudence. Parents are advised to admit their children in colleges with hostel facilities, in order to maintain discipline and regularity in attendance and to avoid back logs in their exams. India Northeast Tribal Community Welfare Society (INTCWS) under its education wing, Libra Consultancy registered under Societies Act, Government of Nagaland H/RS.No.3935/2004,Notun Bosti, Dimapur have more than ten years of vast personal experiences in education field, inspection and survey of universities and colleges outside northeast states .Our society have inspected more than 401 universities, colleges and schools in India. We create free education awareness, counselling and admission for welfare of tribal students’ community undergoing professional courses since 2008. For any query or to avail free counselling, contact office at D. Block, opp Panchayat Hall, Kohima and Notun Bosti, Dimapur, 9612160086. Atsei Sekhose, Chairman INTCWS
Reader’s Post Sir,
For a safer world
It is most unfortunate and tragic that bombings took place in Sri Lanka killing hundreds of people and injuring countless others. Christians are being persecuted from different angles and religions and this is a very serious issue that Christians across the world has to take note. For those perpetrators it might be for martyrdom but think of the senseless death of people to fulfil their selfish goal. Christians need to pray devoutly for a safer world. Christopher Belho, Lower Agri Colony, 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.
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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2019
Contempt case: Rahul express ‘regret’
NDPP seeks public apology from Therie Foreign secy Gokhale (From p-1) The MLAs had on their own accord decided to merge with NDPP as their party NPP had refused to listen to their pleas of not fielding candidates for the Lok Sabha poll and by-election. However, since their requests were denied, the two MLAs decided to merge with NDPP after informing their party of their intention, the statement pointed out. Clarifying that as a democratic secular party it we will never resort to a politics of religion and neither succumb to “false, malicious and fabricated allegations”, NDPP asserted that it will continue to uphold the democratic secular institutions of this country and its people. It
reiterated its commitment to welfare of people of the State and not let development of the State be hampered by “malicious accusations” of opposition parties and their leaders. NDPP also strongly condemned the multiple bomb attacks on churches and hotels in Colombo that targeted innocent worshipers attending the Easter service. Mentioning that the world today holds no place for such senseless and mindless terror attacks that affects the very fabrics of peace and harmony amongst humanity, the party call upon all rightthinking citizens of the world to stand together in condemning such dastardly attacks on innocent lives.
raises issue of Azhar’s listing with China
New Delhi/Beijing, Apr 22 (PTI): Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale on Monday raised with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi the issue of Beijing blocking the latest bid at the UN to declare Jaish-eMohammad chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist while emphasising that both countries should be sensitive to each other’s concerns. “India has shared with China all evidence of terror activities of JeM and its leader Azhar,” Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in response to a question on whether ban on Azhar was raised during Gokhale’s ongoing China visit.
23 MPs in 3rd phase had below 75% attendance in LS
Patna, Apr 22 (AGENCIES): With his absence from Congress president Rahul Gandhi’s rallies in Bihar triggering speculation of a rift in the Mahagathbandhan,RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav Monday dismissed the conjecture and asserted he would share stage with Gandhi in the state in coming days. He attributed this to part of strategy so that leaders of the grand alliance cover more places during campaign. Gandhi addressed four election rallies so far in the state in Purnea (on March 23), Gaya (April 9), Katihar (April 10) and Supaul (April 20), but Tejashwi Yadav did not share the stage with the Congress president which was taken as a signal of fissure within the opposition alliance. “I will definitely share the stage with him (Rahul Gandhi) and you will see it in the coming days.
New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI): The country’s first Lokpal, the anti-corruption ombudsman, will work from a five-star luxury hotel in Delhi, officials said on Monday. The Lokpal chairperson, all of its eight members and support staff are being allocated space in the hotel premises, they said. “The office of Lokpal will work from ‘The Ashok’ hotel in Chanakyapuri here,” the officials said, adding that it would act as its temporary office. President Ram Nath Kovind had on March 23 administered the oath of office to Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose as the chairperson of Lokpal. The Lokpal’s eight members were administered
The Ashok hotel in Chanakyapuri. (File)
the oath by Justice Ghose on March 27. Former chief justices of different high courts, Justices Dilip B Bhosale, Pradip Kumar Mohanty, Abhilasha Kumari and Ajay Kumar Tripathi, took oath as judicial members of the Lokpal. Former first woman chief of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
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charged for saying she was “proud to be part of the Babri mosque demolition”. An election officer has ordered a First Information Report against her. Pragya Thakur, the BJP candidate for Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal in the national election, had said in an interview to television channel TV9 over the weekend that she was among the people who demolished the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992 and she was “proud” of it. “We had removed a blot from the country. We had gone to demolish the structure. I climbed atop the structure and broke it and I feel extremely proud that God gave me this opportunity. We will make sure that a Ram Temple is built at that site,” Pragya Thakur said. She was served notice for “creating mutual hatred or cause tension between different communities”, but unfazed, she said she “stands by” what she said.
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“Yes, I had gone there, I had said it yesterday too, not denying it. I had demolished the structure. I will go there and help in the construction of the Ram temple, nobody can stop us from doing that,” she said. On Sunday, she was reportedly told by her party to “avoid provocative statements”, sources said Monday. Pragya Thakur, who wears saffron robes and
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New Delhi, Apr 22 (IANS): As 117 Lok Sabha constituencies go to the polls on Tuesday, a look at the data on the sitting MPs’ participation in the Parliament shows that 23 out of the 76 candidates contesting elections in the third phase had lower than 75 per cent attendance. Those who attended most number of sessions in the Lok Sabha included Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members Kirit Premjibhai Solanki (Ahmedabad) and Ramesh Chandappa Jigajinagi (Bijapur) with 97 per cent attendance, according to data shared by PRS Legislative Research. Nationalist Congress Party’s (NCP) Supriya Sule (Baramati), Congress candidates Abhijit Mukherjee (Jangipur) and V.S. Ugrappa (Bellary), and the BJP’s Anant Kumar Hegde (Uttara Kannada) recorded 96 per cent attendance.
with ulterior motive to gag him in a political discourse in the ongoing elections. Gandhi said on April 10, his political statement and issues relating to court proceedings “unfortunately got juxtaposed and mingled with a political slogan being used extensively” by Congress party as well as by him for the last several months, “which is a matter of intense and frenzied public debate during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections”. In his 26-page affidavit, he said: “My statement was made in the heat of political campaigning. It has been used (and misused) by my political opponents to project that I had deliberately and intentionally suggested that this Court had said ‘Chowkidar Chor Hai’. Nothing could be farther from my mind. Gandhi said the statement made by him was not even remotely intended to do anything to “lower the majesty of this Court in any manner whatsoever”.
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Archana Ramasundaram, ex-Maharashtra chief secretary Dinesh Kumar Jain, former IRS officer Mahender Singh and Gujarat cadre exIAS officer Indrajeet Prasad Gautam were sworn-in as the Lokpal’s non-judicial members. According to the rules, there is provision for a chair-
person and a maximum of eight members in the Lokpal panel. Of these, four need to be judicial members. A high-level selection committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recommended the appointments of the chairperson and members of the Lokpal. Justice Ghose, 66, retired as the Supreme Court judge in May 2017. He had last served as member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The Lokpal Act, which envisages appointment of a Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas in states to look into cases of corruption against certain categories of public servants, was passed in 2013. Not less than 50 per
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his statement was “purely political” and was made to counter the “misinformation campaign” being led by senior BJP functionaries as well as the Government that the December 14 last year judgment gave a “clean chit” to the Modi government on the Rafale deal. He also referred to a media interview by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which he had said that the apex court had given a clean chit to the government in the Rafale deal. He maintained that there was no “slightest intention” to “insinuate” anything regarding the Supreme Court proceedings in any manner as he holds the top court in the highest
esteem. Clarifying fur ther, Gandhi said he had made the statement after filing his nomination paper on April 10 without “having seen or read the order” of the apex court passed on that day relating to the admissibility of certain documents related to the Rafale case in the review petition. However, on the issue of slogan ‘Chowkidar chor hai’, Gandhi in his affidavit re-affirmed his stand and belief and that of his party that Rafale deal is a “tainted transaction” and a “gross and brazen abuse of executive power and a leading example of the corruption of the BJP Government led by Prime Minister Modi, which deserves to be investigated thoroughly by a Joint Parliamentary Committee and proceeded against thereafter”. He maintained that criminal contempt petition filed by Lekhi is seeking to drag the court into a “political controversy for personal gains and political mileage”
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New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI): Congress President Rahul Gandhi expressed “regret” in the Supreme Court on Monday over his remarks in connection with the Rafale judgment, which the apex court had said was “incorrectly attributed” to it, saying it was made in the “heat of political campaigning”. The apex court on April 15 had given a categorical clarification that in its Rafale verdict there was no occasion for it to make a mention of the contemptuous observation that “chowkidar Narendra Modi chor hain” as has been attributed to it by Gandhi. The court had directed Gandhi to give his explanation on April 22 on a petition filed by BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi seeking criminal contempt action against him for his remarks. It is scheduled to hear Lekhi’s petition on Tuesday. Gandhi, who filed an affidavit in response to the apex court’s order, said
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the global practice, consul tations, debates and counter arguments. But the process would start soon. It could not be ascertained if the change in the policy rate cut practice of 25 bps could take shape this fiscal as the source said “there would be no rush decisions”. It is learnt that finance ministry also favours this idea though the gover nment would leave it to the RBI to do the due diligence and take a call. But the Finanace Ministry would be kept in the loop as any such decision’s impact would h ave effect on the overall economy and banks and the credit available for len dings to support growth . After throwing the idea at the MPC meeting in April 4, later in the recent “Governor Talks” programme on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington,
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These figures exclude liabilities to vendors and employees. Accordingly, the airline owes the largest chunk to its lenders at over Rs 7,000 crore (Rs 7,251 crore). The State Bank of India (SBI), itself, has an exposure of Rs 1,958 crore worth of working capital and term loan on its sheet. The nine lenders are led by the SBI. Another public sector lender Punjab National Bank, follows suit with Jet owing an outstanding of Rs 1,746 crore. Last week, Jet Airways announced temporary suspension of all its flight services as it failed to secure interim funding for maintaining even bare minimum operations. On its part, Jet in a
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The rupee Thursday had gained 25 paise to 69.35 against the US dollar after three sessions of losses. The currency market was closed on Friday on account of ‘Good Friday’. T h e d o l l a r i n d ex , which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, fell marginally by 0.06 per cent to 97.32. M e a n w h i l e, B S E Sensex settled 495.10 points, or 1.26 per cent, lower at 38,645.18; while the broader NSE Nifty tumbled 158.35 points, or 1.35 per cent, to close at 11,594.45. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs), however, remained net buyers in the capital markets, putting in Rs 73.08 crore on Monday, provisional exchange data showed. “FIIs in the last week continued pumping money into Indian equities, with foreign flows into Indiafocused ETFs maintaining the momentum. The Indian debt market though, saw net FII outflows,” Rajesh Cheruvu, the Chief Investment Officer of WGC Wealth commented.
scribers of Employees State Insurance (ESI) scheme also gives an idea of the level of employment in the formal sector. However, contrary the ESIC data, the retirement fund body EPFO’s latest payroll data showed that net employment generation in the formal sector almost trebled to 8.61 lakh in February compared to 2.87 lakh in the same month of last year. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has also been releasing payroll data from April 2018, covering the period starting September 2017. According to the latest data, the highest job creation was recorded in January 2019 at 8.94 lakh against the provisional estimate of 8.96 lakh released last month. D u r i n g Fe b r u a r y 2019, the highest number of 2.36 lakh jobs were created in the 22-25 years age group, followed by 2.09 lakh in the 18-21 years age bracket. The data showed that 80.86 lakh new jobs were created in the 18 months period from September 2017 to February 2019.
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also pressurized the rupee,” said Rushabh Maru, Research Analyst - Currency and Commodity, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers. The domestic unit drops to a month low due to a sharp increase in crude oil prices threatens to fuel inflation and boost the nation’s import bill. It touched 69.88, the lowest level since March 11, 2019, V K Sharma, Head PCG & Capital Markets Strategy, HDFC Securities, said. Reacting to reports on Iran sanctions, global benchmark Brent crude climbed to a multi-month high of USD 73.81 per barrel, a 2.56 per cent rise. “Oil extended gains today after the longest weekly winning streak in almost four years, as the US government was said to announce that it won’t renew waivers, allowing buyers to import Iranian crude. India is one of the countries that enjoy waivers. Brent crude oil prices rose as much as 3.30 per cent to USD 74.31 in earlier today morning...,” he added.
New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI): Job creation dropped by 1.73 per cent in February to 15.03 lakh compared to 15.30 lakh in the same month last year, according to the latest payroll data of the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). The data showed that during September 2017 to February 2019, nearly 3 crore new subscribers joined the ESIC scheme. The ESIC has been releasing payroll data from April 2018, covering the period starting September 2017. The ESIC provides health insurance and medical services to insured persons covering all those establishments which have 20 or more workers and all those employees whose monthly wages are up to Rs 21,000. According to the data, the gross new subscribers addition remained the highest at 19.81 lakh in July 2018. The data showed that 2.34 lakh women subscribers joined the ESIC scheme in February 2019 while around 12.69 men enrolled under the scheme. The number of sub-
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Mumbai, Apr 22 (PTI): The rupee Monday plunged by 32 paise to close at a twoweek low of 69.67 against the US dollar following a spike in crude oil prices on reports that the US will end waivers on Iranian oil imports. A fall in domestic equity markets also weighed on the rupee. A weak US dollar against major global currencies capped losses of the domestic currency. At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex), the rupee opened sharply lower at 69.78 and touched a low of 69.88 against the dollar in early trade. But it pared early losses later and rose to an intra-day high of 69.50. The domestic currency, however, failed to sustain gains and finally settled at 69.67 per dollar, down 32 paise or 0.46 per cent over its previous closing. The rupee had previously closed at this level on April 8. “The rupee has been under pressure today due to a sharp rise in crude oil prices in the international market. Profit booking in the domestic equity ... has
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New York, Apr 22 (IANS): US President Donald Trump announced on Monday he is ending the waiver given to India to buy Iranian oil and Washington has threatened sanctions if New Delhi does not comply with the embargo. Announcing the end of the waivers in Washington, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said: “Trump has decided not to reissue Significant Reduction Exceptions (SREs) when they expire in early May.” “This decision is intended to bring Iran’s oil exports to zero, denying the regime its principal source of revenue.” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo later told reporters that the countries that do not abide by the embargo will face sanctions. “Any nation or entity interacting with Iran should do its due diligence and err in the side of caution,” he said. Ending the waiver is a disappointment for India, which had hoped for an extension of the exemption
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beyond May 2 when it is scheduled to end. Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale had discussed extending the waivers when he met with US officials in Washington last month for the India-US Strategic Dialogue. When the US tightened sanctions on Iran in November, India and seven other countries were given the exemptions enabling them to continue buying oil. Asked if there would be wind-down period for the countries to complete pending transactions after the waiver ends next week, neither Pompeo nor other US officials addressed it directly only repeating that the
waivers end on May 2. To soften the impact on countries that lose the waivers, he said: “We stand by our allies and partners as they transition away from Iranian crude to other alternatives.” The US is increasing oil production and working with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to ensure that there is no disruptions in oil supplies as a result of ending of the waivers, he said. However, oil prices surged with first indications on Sunday night that the waivers would end. Brent crude, which serves as the benchmark for oil prices, surged more than 2.5 per cent to nearly $74 per barrel -- the highest in about six months -- on Monday. India was reportedly importing about 1.25 million tonnes of oil per month from Iran, about half of what it had been importing before the restrictions. Nearly 10 per cent of the total of 220 million metric tonnes of crude oil India imported during 2017-18
came from Iran. In May last year, Trump withdrew from the 2105 international agreement with Iran on de-nuclearisation that had ended sanctions on that country. When Trump re-imposed tough sanctions on Iran in November, he but gave six-month temporary waivers to continue buying oil to also China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, Italy and Greece. India’s vulnerability to US sanctions if it decides to continue buying Iranian oil will be through sanctions imposed on banks and oil tankers. Meanwhile, India is studying the implications of the US decision to end waivers granted to it along with seven other countries to buy Iranian oil without facing sanctions, government sources said Monday. In November, the US granted a six-month waiver to India, China, Greece, Italy, Taiwan, Japan, Turkey and South Korea to continue importing oil from Iran. The temporary waiver ends on May 2.
Pak launches country-wide anti-polio drive Islamabad, Apr 22 (PTI): Pakistan, one of the three countries where polio is still endemic, on Monday launched a country-wide campaign to administer anti-polio drops 39 million children under five years of age. The campaign aims to provide anti-polio medicine to children in all four provinces as well as Pakistan occupied Kashmir and GilgitBaltistan, said national coordinator of polio eradication programme Rana Safdar. “Our aim to reach 39 million children who are under five years of age,” he said. Safdar urged people to cooperate with polio teams to administer the drops to their children to fight against this crippling disease. More than 260,000 polio workers are involved in administering anti-polio medicine, he said. Pakistan is one of the three countries where polio remains endemic, along with Afghanistan and Nigeria.
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The protesters have demanded a transfer to civilian rule.
LONDON , APR 2 2 (AGENCIES): Sudan’s military government has told protesters to take down their road blocks in the capital, Khartoum. Demonstrators have been manning barricades leading to the military HQ, which has been the focus of the protests that helped lead to the ousting of President Omar al-Bashir. On Sunday, protest leaders said they had ended contact with the military council that removed the
president. They accused it of being composed of “remnants” of Mr Bashir’s regime. The military says it is committed to handing over power and will consider a joint military-civilian council. But it insisted that it was responsible for security in the country. “It can’t continue like this,” said the head of the military council, Lt Gen Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman Burhan. It was not clear if the protesters would respond
to the call. “We will carry on manning the checkpoints as usual,” 23-year-old demonstrator Kawthar Hasaballah told AFP news agency. “No one, not even the military council, will remove us from our places.” A mass sit-in outside the military HQ has been taking place since 6 April. Five days later Mr Bashir was overthrown and replaced by a military council that promised it would hand over power to civilians within two years.
Comedian wins Ukraine presidency Five killed as buildings collapse in strong Philippine quake Lo n d o n, A p r 2 2 (Agencies): Ukrainian comedian Volodymyr Zelensky has scored a landslide victory in the country’s presidential election. According to BBC, with nearly all ballots counted in the run-off vote, Zelensky had taken more than 73% with incumbent Petro Poroshenko trailing far behind on 24%. “I will never let you down,” Zelensky told celebrating supporters. Russia says it wants him to show “sound judgement”, “honesty” and “pragmatism” so that relations can improve. Russia backs separatists in eastern Ukraine. The comments came from Russian Prime Minis-
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ter Dmitry Medvedev, in a Facebook post on Monday (in Russian). He said he expected Zelensky to “repeat familiar ideological formulas” that he used in the election campaign, adding: “I have no illusions on that score. “At the same time, there is a chance to improve relations with our country.” Poroshenko, who ad-
mitted defeat after the first exit polls were published, has said he will not be leaving politics. He told voters that Zelensky, 41, was too inexperienced to stand up to Russia effectively. Zelensky, a political novice, is best known for starring in a satirical television series Servant of the People, in which his character accidentally becomes Ukrainian president. He told reporters he would “reboot” peace talks with the separatists fighting Ukrainian forces and volunteers in the east.
Manila, Apr 22 (AFP): At least five people were killed when buildings collapsed near Manila after a powerful earthquake set skyscrapers swaying and drove terrified locals into the street. Rescuers in one area were using heavy equipment and their bare hands to hunt for survivors in the rubble left by the strongest quake to strike close to the densely populated Philippine capital in years. Three bodies were pulled out of a shopping mall in the town of Porac,
while a woman and her grandchild were crushed to death in the town of Lubao, said Lilia Pineda, governor of Pampanga province northwest of Manila. “We believe there are still people trapped in the four-storey building,” Pineda said referring to the shopping mall, adding that up to eight people could be dead. “Our rescuers are telling us there are people in there shouting, begging to be rescued.” Rescuers, working under floodlights, pried at the flattened structure with a crane in the disaster-prone
nation. “It’s difficult because there is no power, so we’re still trying to get hold of a generator to be able to rescue the people inside,” the governor added. The quake, with a magnitude of 6.3, struck the region at 5:11 pm according to the US Geological Survey. “The Pampanga region took a direct hit,” civil defence spokesman Edgar Posadas told reporters, with a 17th-century Catholic church, an airport and a toll road in the area all reporting damage, while a landslide
struck another town. The quake that rumbled across the northern Philippines also caused skyscrapers to sway, as they are designed to do, in Manila. Thousands of travellers were stranded after aviation authorities shut down the secondary Clark Airport, which is located on the site of the former US military installation that lies about an hour’s drive north of the capital. “The damage is quite substantial,” Clark airport president Jaime Mezo said after photos emerged of a
heavily damaged terminal. Residents posted photos on social of media showing a collapsed ceiling and light fixtures swinging in the moments after the quake. The belfry of a 17thcentury Catholic church in Lubao, one of the region’s oldest, also suffered damage, Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato de la Pena told reporters. Manila office workers rushed into the streets as emergency alarms blared, and police said dozens were injured due to falling debris or building collapses.
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LT. SUPONGCHIBA (KHENSA) Born: November 1937 – Died: 19th April 2019 The family members of Late SUPONGCHIBA( KHENSA) take this platform to express our gratitude to thank each and everyone from far and near who had shared our grief and sorrow and had helped us financially, physically and with prayer support at the sad demise of our beloved on 19.04.2019. Your kind help had indeed assisted us to overcome the sad moment. May God bless you all for your kind deeds. From loving wife, children, in-laws, MKC-179 grand children and relatives.
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Late Sohanlal Sethi Words are inadequate to express our deepest feeling on this day, the 23rd day of April, 2014, when you left us for your heavenly abode five (5) years ago. Late Sohanlal Sethi was an iconic dynamic leader. A man, who feared none but God during his lifetime. He was an unbeatable heroic leader with great wisdom, determination, knowledge, power, enthusiasm and a man of strong ‘will’ like his parents always willing to walk that extra mile to achieve what he aspired for and that differentiated him from others and made him a successful person and a true social figure. He was a follower of all religion who devoted most of his time for various religious activities. He was a senior legal Practitioner and gave high education to his children, who are currently active in various fields of business, religious, social and humanitarian works. He served as Secretary for Shani Temple Dimapur, Secretary Jain Temple at Kezekhie, Kohima for more than 30 years, Working President of Shyadwaad Shikshan Parishad, Sonagir, MP, Secretary of Millennium Welfare Society, Old Market, Secretary /Treasurer for Old Market Panchayat, Dimapur and various other social works. Premlata Jain Sethi, W/o. Late Sohanlal Sethi We remember you!! Hemant Sethi, Kajal Sethi, Jayant sethi, Ritika Sethi, Vikash Sethi, Namita Sethi, Harshvardhan Sethi, Vibha Sethi, Rohit Kataria, Anamika Kataria and all sons, daughters, grand children and family members of K.L. Sethi sons and daughters, Dimapur.
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attling the spread of hate speech on social media platforms especially Facebook for long, the Sri Lanka government on Sunday once again “temporarily blocked” social media from spreading fake news in the wake of deadly suicide bombings in the island that killed 290 people. In a brief statement, the Sri Lankan President’s Secretary Udaya Seneviratne said the government has “decided to temporarily block social media sites including Facebook and Instagram in an effort to curb false news reports”. Several users in the country reported they could not access Facebook and its photo-sharing service Instagram, Google-owned YouTube and WhatsApp for most part of the day. Facebook spokesperson Ruchika Budhraja told TechCrunch that “teams from across Facebook have been working to support first responders and law enforcement as well as to identify and remove content
which violates its standards”. Google did not immediately comment. “It’s a rare but not unprecedented step for a government to block access to widely used sites and services,” said the report. Sri Lanka has been criticizing Facebook and its platforms for long when it comes to the spread of hate speech. The island country in March ordered Internet and mobile service providers to temporarily block Facebook and its subsidiaries WhatsApp and Instagram as part of a crackdown on online hate speeches. “These platforms are banned because they were
spreading hate speeches and amplifying them,” government spokesperson Harindra B. Dassanayake was quoted as saying in The New York Times. The claims are supported by non-profit Freedom House which found “hate speech against minorities continues to foment on various social media platforms, particularly Facebook”. Last May, a coalition of activists from eight countries, including India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar, called on Facebook to put in place a transparent and consistent approach to moderation. Activists argued that the lack of local moderators a” specifically moderators fluent in the Sinhalese language spoken by the country’s Buddhist majority -- had allowed hate speech run wild on the platform. The coalition demanded civil rights and political bias audits into Facebook’s role in abetting human rights abuses, spreading misinformation and manipulation of democratic processes in their respective countries. (IANS)
oinciding with the International Jazz Day on April 30, the Nagaland College of Music & Fine Arts (NCMFA) is all set to organize 1st Kohima Arts & Jazz Festival at Regional Centre of Excellence for Music & Performing Arts (RCEMPA), Jotsoma from 11 a.m. onwards.
Addressing a press conference in Kohima on Monday, project director of Music Task Force (MTF), Dr. Hovithal Sothu said the festival was aimed to promote local talent and musicians, give them a platform to perform. While added that the MTF will be celebrating different genres festival this year in the state
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so as to create more avenue for the young talents. The event is being organised by NCMFA supported by Music Task Force and several local restaurants. The festival will features indoor and outdoor stages of continuous music, fine art, crafts and food, inflatable castle for kids etc.
Vesato Theluo, managing director of NCMFA said it will be one of the first of its kind in the state to celebrate the festival. While said the festival was a celebration of the arts in a community for embracing and nurturing music, Naga indigenous art, choral and the visual arts. He further hoped this event will be annual event in the years to come so as to promote the jazz and local talents. On the festival, he said the stage is still open for interested artistes. During the day event, the festival is open for all, while for evening concert schedule at 5 p.m. will have an entry fee of Rs 2000 for donors and gallery with Rs 300. The tickets are available at Dream café, Radiant restaurant, Impact Centre point complex, Bible House, Music Garage, Unitex in Kohima. The concert will feature Tetseo Sisters, Blue Print, Virie, Nagagenous, NCMFA jazz ensemble, Mengu Suokhrie, Ameü. Üsou Zao & the choir, Chris Jazz Trio during the concert. (Correspondent)
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The latest episode of Game of Thrones was uploaded to Amazon early due to an “error”, the company has said. The second instalment of the eighth and final series was not supposed to be broadcast until Sunday evening. But some Amazon Prime members were able to watch it several hours before that. “We regret that for a short time Amazon customers in Germany were able to access episode two of season eight of Game of Thrones,” an Amazon spokesman said. “This was an error and has been rectified.” It may have been taken down soon after it was uploaded, but it was long enough for many fans to view the whole episode.
As a result, screengrabs and plot details started appearing online before the official broadcast - which led to fans worrying about accidentally coming across spoilers (which we obviously won’t post here). However, plenty of people had some fun with the leak. US singer Mariah Carey suggested that she was about to post some “major Game of Thrones spoilers” on Twitter... before going on to upload a picture of herself on the Iron Throne. This is the second week in a row that Game of Thrones has appeared online early. Last week’s launch episode was made available to DirecTV Now customers four hours early. A spokesman for AT&T, which owns the
service, said: “Apparently our system was as excited as we are for Game of Thrones tonight and gave a few DirecTV Now customers early access to the episode by mistake. “When we became aware of the error, we immediately fixed it and we look forward to tuning in this evening.” Writing in Forbes, Paul Tassi said: “HBO has to be tearing their hair out that this keeps happening, but this show is so popular and there are so many of these markets to manage, it does almost seem inevitable that something will go wrong. “At least we’re not dealing with people flatout stealing episodes like we saw in a breach a few years ago, but this is not great either.”
riram Raghavans muchapplauded directorial venture “Andhadhun” has grossed Rs 303.36 crore in China, making it the third highest grossing Indian film in the Asian country, says a trade analyst. Produced by Sanjay Routray’s Matchbox Pictures, the film starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu and Radhika Apte, among others, was released in China on April 3 under the title “The Piano Player” and has taken the Chinese box office by storm ever since. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted on Monday: “’Andhadhun’ crosses Rs 300 crore in China. Emerges the third highest grossing Indian film in China. Total: $43.45 million (Rs 303.36 crore).” He also shared a list of the Top 5 highest grossing Indian films in China. “1. ‘Dangal’, 2. ‘Secret Superstar’, 3. ‘Andhadhun’, 4. ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, 5. ‘Hindi Medium’,” he wrote. “Andhadhun” also won big at the Critics’ Choice Film Awards announced here on Sunday. It won in the categories: Best Film: “Andhadhun”, Best Director: Sriram Raghavan, Best Editor: Pooja Ladha Surti, Best Writing - Arijit Biswas, Yogesh Chandekar, Sriram Raghavan, Hemanth M. Rao and Pooja Ladha Surti. (IANS)
n the occasion of Earth Day on Monday, several Bollywood celebrities including Anushka Sharma, Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar took to social media to urge people to protect Earth and start caring for the planet for future generations. Anushka wrote: “This Earth Day, it is important for us all to remember that the Earth belongs as much to all the other species as much as it does to us human beings. Let coexistence be our motto. Let them thrive. Let them live. Let our Mother Earth flourish.” Using her voice for the good actress Dia Mirza, who is the face of many pivotal environmental campaigns across India and has worked towards the conservation of wildlife, appealed to people not to use plastic. She said: “Happy Earth Day! Just as our birthday celebrates the blessing of life, let this Earth Day be a reminder, that the only way we will survive is when we allow our planet to thrive. Protect wildlife, forests, reduce consumption and say no to single use plastics.” Bhumi tweeted: “We must remember that we have a responsibility towards our planet and the future generations. Climate change is real so let’s act now.”
Anushka Sharma and Arjun Kapoor. Arjun pleaded with netizens to do their bit for nature. “There is no other planet like Mother Earth. Protect it. Love it. Do your bit. Earth Day.” Actress Mallika Sherawat asked people to “go green”. Actor Sidharth Malhotra raised his concerns about the future generations. He said: “It’s scary that all this natural beauty might not even exist for our future generations if we don’t learn how to respect it and preserve it. Let’s
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racy as the amount of training data grows. They team involved 53 participants with PTSD ands 78 veterans without the disease. The random forest programme linked patterns of specific voice features with PTSD, including less clear speech and a lifeless, metallic tone, both of which had long been reported anecdotally as helpful in diagnosis. While the current study did not explore the disease mechanisms behind PTSD, the theory is that traumatic events change brain circuits that process emotion and muscle tone, which affects a person’s voice. “Speech is an attractive candidate for use in an automated diagnostic system, perhaps as part of a future PTSD smartphone app, because it can be measured cheaply, remotely, and non-intrusively,” said lead author Adam Brown from the varsity. More than 70 per cent of adults worldwide experience a traumatic event at some point in their lives, with up to 12 per cent of people in some struggling countries suffering from PTSD. (IANS)
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pledge to do our bit, doesn’t matter how big or small on this Earth Day.” “Fukrey” actress Richa Chadha took a moment to teach people the basics of gardening. “Last year, I decided to start growing at least some of the food I ate. In case some of you’re wondering how to maintain plants in an apartment, it’s totally doable. Get soil, learn basics of gardening, you can now order organic manure online, don’t put chemicals in your plants,” she wrote. (IANS)
ANAKIYIMSEN SUB-CENTRE INAUGURATED
On 18th April 2019 Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Chubala Aier and her team inaugurated the Sub Centre at Anakiyimsen Village under Mokokchung District. The CMO Mokokchung also advice and encouraged the villagers and the Village Council to maintain a good relation with the health personal for better tomorrow. The Anakiyimsen Village Council is deeply indebted to the Government of Nagaland and Department of Medical for meeting the long demands and needs of the General Public.
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Real Madrid back to winning ways
Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema celebrates with Marcelo after scoring a goal during their La Liga match against Athletic Bilbao at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid.
M a d r i d, A p r 2 2 (Agencies): Karim Benzema netted a second-half hat-trick as Real Madrid got back to winning ways with a 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Sunday. The Frenchman increased his tally to 21 league goals this season – the first time he has achieved the total since 2015-16 – and now has 10 goals in his last seven appearances for the club. Victory left Real, who had drawn with Leganes in their last outing, in third place on 64 points. They
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are 13 points behind leaders Barcelona and four behind city rivals Atletico. Zinedine Zidane once again left Gareth Bale on the bench, with Lucas Vazquez and Marco Asensio supporting Benzema in attack. They initially cut frustrated figures throughout an opening period of few chances, with the Bernabeu crowd voicing their frustration. However, the fans were soon serenading Benzema two minutes after the break when he opened the
scoring. Jesus Vallejo produced a brilliant last-ditch tackle on Inaki Williams and Real sprung a trademark counter attack, with Asensio leading the charge before centering for Benzema to nod in. “We all know how good Karim is and what he brings to the side, whether he’s scoring or not,” team mate Marcelo told BeIN Sports. “He’s one of our leaders. I’m delighted with the goals but I know Karim will be more happy with the
fact we have won. We really needed a win more than simply just scoring goals.” He doubled his tally 15 minutes from the end, heading in Luka Modric’s corner after a calamitous misjudgement from Bilbao goalkeeper Iago Herrerin. Substitute Brahim Diaz went close for the home side in the closing stages before Bale chipped a one-on-one over the bar. The Welshman made amends moments later, latching onto another error from Herrerin, who had rushed out of his box in an attempt to clear the through ball. H i s we a k h e a d e r dropped at the feet of Bale, who teed up Benzema to complete his hat-trick by firing into an empty net. “It’s always tough at the end of the season when you’re not playing for anything. We need to always get up for these games,” Marcelo added. “The first-half was tough, but we showed face and we were much better after the break than in the first period.” Bilbao have 46 points and stay seventh, three points behind Valencia – who play Real Betis later on Sunday – in the final Europa League spot.
Emery defends ‘consistent’ Shkodran Mustafi L on d on , A p r 2 2 (Agencies): Unai Emery jumped to the defence of Shkodran Mustafi despite the Arsenal defender’s calamitous mistake against Crystal Palace. Arsenal’s top four hopes were dealt a huge blow by Palace, who left the Emirates with a 3-2 victory. With the game at 1-1, Mustafi gifted Wilfried Zaha a goal as he made no attempt to deal with a long ball over the top in the hope his goalkeeper Bernd Leno was dealing with the situation. Zaha raced through to make it 2-1 and Arsenal never recovered. When asked about Mustafi’s performance, Emery said, “He can play very well. I prefer to speak about the consistency in the season. We are helping every player to play with a big performance. Today also when you can defend against Benteke and Zaha you can suffer more. Over the season I think he has been consistent.” Defeat to Palace leaves Arsenal still in fourth place and means there are only three points now covering the four teams chasing the remaining two Champions League qualification places with four games to go.
France reach sixth Fed Cup final
France’s Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic celebrate their victory over Romania’s Simona Halep and Monica Niculescu.
ROUEN, Apr 22 (Agencies): Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic led France to their sixth Fed Cup final as they won the doubles to seal the twotime champions’ dramatic 3-2 victory over Romania in their semi-final on Sunday. The two 25-year-olds defeated world number two Simona Halep and Monica Niculescu 5-7 6-3 6-4 to wrap up the tie in front of an enthusiastic home crowd in the Normandy city of Rouen, ending Romania’s dreams to reach their maiden final. France, who won the competition in 1997 and 2003, will visit Australia in the Nov. 9-10 final. Earlier on Sunday Aus-
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tralia, inspired by in-form Ashleigh Barty, defeated Belarus 3-2 in the other semi-final in Brisbane. Halep and Niculescu began in dazzling fashion, taking the opening set but the French pair replied in style, levelling the score after striking 25 winners in the second set. The French duo won on their first match point to seal the rubber and the tie as Niculescu thumped a service return into the net. Garcia and Mladenovic were playing together for the first time since they were defeated by the Czech Republic in the deciding doubles of the 2016 Fed Cup final. Halep had earlier given the Romanians a 2-1
lead as she needed all her skill and determination to battle past aggressive baseliner Garcia 6-7 (6) 6-3 6-4 in a thrilling encounter that lasted two hours and 21 minutes. The Romanians, who won their only previous Fed Cup tie against France in 1976, made it to the last four after upsetting defending champions Czech Republic in an epic quarter-final in Ostrava in February. Pauline Parmentier 6-3 2-6 6-2, who had won just one of her eight Fed Cup rubbers, beat Irina Begu 6-3 2-6 6-2 to send the tie to the decider with the Romanian struggling with an ankle injury in the third set.
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India ensured of four medals at Asian Boxing N e w Del h i , A p r 22 (IANS): In a highlyanticipated repeat of the Asian Games 49kg final, A m i t Pa n g h a l ( 5 2 k g ) knocked out the reigning Olympic gold medallist H a s a n b oy D u s m a t ov, while Kavinder Singh Bisht (56kg) stunned 2017 world champion Kairat Yeraliyev confirming four medals for India at the Asian Boxing Championships 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand, on Monday. In the fourth career meeting between Pangha and Dusmatov, the Strandja Cup gold medallist made it two in a row over Dusmatov with a deadly 4-1 blow to lay his hands on his second medal from this competition after a bronze in 2017. M e a n w h i l e, t h e Uttarakhand pugilist Kavinder Singh Bisht (56kg) dug deep to see off 2017 world champion K a i r a t Ye r a l i y e v o f Kazakhstan 3-2 in a hardfought match. The win over the two-time Asian Championships bronze medallist secured Bisht his maiden medal from this high-profile continental event. Sonia Chahal, 21, of Haryana showed a lot of maturity and calmness in her 3-2 win over Korea’s Jo Son Hwa. National champion Deepak (49kg) did not even have to enter the ring as he was given a walkover by Afghanistan’s Ramish Rahmani due to injury. K Y M C
Speaking at the inaugural programme, Deputy Programme Officer (DPO), DRDA Wokha, Nchumthung Ngullie said that one can learn the importance of team spirit through sports.
While stating that sports also help inculcate discipline in one’s life, he urged the participants to have positive attitude because as it gives determination to achieve targeted goals in life.
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20th Death Anniversary of Lt. T Simeon Longkumer (Molungyimsen)
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New Monger Students' Union (NMSU) would like to express its deepest pain and anguish at the demise of its former President Lt. Shikaho K, S/o Shri. Khenito, on 11 April 2019 at Eden Hospital, Dimapur, after prolonged illness. The Union has lost one of its brave and truthful leader. The Union prays that our Almighty God to give strength and solace to the bereaved family. Serichum Sangtam President, NMSU
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Players with match officials, organisers and chief match patron Satemmongla, District Education Officer before the opening match of 3rd inter school football tournament at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung on Monday. The tournament is being organised by Mokokchung District Football Association (MDFA) under the aegis of Mokokchung District Education Office and co-sponsored by Nehru Yuva Kenra. Altogether 9 schools are participating in the tournament.
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Apong Longchari passed away peacefully on the 16th of April 2019, an hour that we only imagined in an obscure and a very distant future. His life was short-lived yet he left an indelible footprint in our lives. He always held close to his heart all the love and support he had received from family and friends as a child growing up and during his prolonged illness. Your kind gestures brought him much happiness. Joint Director, Officers and staff, SIB, Ministry of Home Affairs, Kohima and Dimapur, Batch mates and Alumni NIT, Kurukshetra Haryana, Doctors and nurses of CIHSR_Hospital Dimapur, Diphupar Ao Senso Telongjem, Dimapur Changki Senso Telongjem, Changki Fellowship Diphupar and each individuals whose generous sympathy, constant prayer and selfless support has made our grief easier and bear, we acknowledge with sincere gratitude. Almighty's blessings be upon you all. DP-2992
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14 ASSAM REGIMENT Born : 18/11/ 83 – Died : 16/04/19 We the bereaved family members of Late TEMENDANGBA LONGCHAR would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, church, Society, neighbor, friends, well wishers and relatives who stood by us physically, emotionally, financially and through prayers at the sad demise of our beloved father. We take this opportunity to convey our special thanks to : 1. CO and all the Rank of 14 ASSAM REGT 2. 14 ASSAM REGT EX-servicemen and families 3. 165 MH Ranghapahar 4. 14 ASSAM REGT Women Society 5. 44 ASSAM RIFLE 6. Dimapur Chungtiayimsen Union 7. Dimapur Longsa Union 8. Dimapur Chungtia Union 9. Dimapur Chungtiayimsen Arogo Tsür We regret our inability to thanks each and every individual personally but we sincerely pray that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly. DP-2983
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We the bereaved family member ’s of Lt. ABOTO KIBAMI of Zutovi Village, would like to gratefully acknowledge and express our heartfelt gratitude and profound appreciation to each and every individual, friends, neighbours, relatives, churches, unions and well wishers who stood by us in various capacities at the sudden demise of our beloved on the 3rd of March, 2019. Though we are unable to thank each one individually, we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Loving Wife, Children and Family Members DP-2970
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Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan to go top
Delhi Capitals players Rishabh Pant and Colin Ingram celebrate victory over Rajasthan Royals at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on Monday. (PTI)
the opening wicket with Prithvi Shaw in only 7.3 overs. After a quiet first over, Dhawan cut loose and hammered Dhawal Kulkarni for a six over deep square and leg and a four. Having removed Kulkarni from the attack, Dhawan went down on his knee and whacked Shreyas Gopal
over fine-leg for another maximum, and then hit two successive fours. Shaw had luck on his side as Ashton Turner dropped him on 10, and the young batsman capitalised on that by hitting a few boundaries. After pulling Gopal for a four, Dhawan was stumped while going
Mbappe denies talk of Real Madrid move
Gomathi wins first gold in Asian Athletics C’ships
Jaipur, Apr 22 (PTI): Rajasthan Royals did not know what to bowl, where to bowl at Rishabh Pant, whose blistering 78 gave Delhi Capitals a six-wicket win and pole position in the IPL, here Monday. Shikhar Dhawan got DC off to a rollicking start with a barrage of fours and sixes, adding 72 runs for
Paris, Apr 22 (Agencies): PSG star Kylian Mbappe refuted talk he could join Real Madrid on Sunday. Mbappe continues to be linked with a move to Real Madrid, and those talks intensified after France legend Zinedine Zidane returned as the Liga side’s manager last month. Though Mbappe is happy to see his countryman back on the sidelines, he insisted he’d only be following his progress as a fan. “I am here, I am in the project,” Mbappe said of PSG on Canal Plus. “It’s good for Real Madrid if there is Zizou, but I will watch merely as an admirer.” With his hat-trick Mbappe became the first Ligue 1 player to score 30 goals in a league season since Jean-Pierre Papin did so in the 1989-90 campaign. The France star was happy to reach the milestone, and now has his sights set on going even further. PSG may have clinched the league title, but they fell
Kylian Mbappe
short of their ultimate goal again by falling to Manchester United in the Champions League last 16. They will at least have a shot to complete a domestic double against Rennes in the Coupe de France final next weekend, and Mbappe has said he would still be satisfied with that achievement. “We really wanted to take the title... so we are happy and it’s good preparation for next week,” Mbappe said. “We are disappointed for Manchester but football continues, it’s easy to say we have to move on but I will say it anyway. I will be happy if we win the Coupe de France and the championship.”
Doha, Apr 22 (PTI): Unheralded Gomathi Marimuthu gave India its first gold medal in the women’s 800m race as the country added four medals on the second day of the Asian Athletics Championships here Monday. The 30-year-old Gomathi clocked a personal best time of 2 minute 02.70 seconds in the half mile event to win a surprise gold for India. Shivpal Singh then added a silver in men’s javelin throw by sending the spear to a distance of 86.23m, his personal best. In the process, the 23-year-old Shivpal also booked a berth for the World Championships. Jabir Madari Palliyalil and Saritaben Gayakwad bagged a bronze each in men’s and women’s 400m hurdles respectively to swell the Indian medal tally. With the four medals on Monday, India’s medal tally stood at 1 gold, 3 silver and 5 bronze. India had won 2 silver and 3 bronze on the first day on Sunday.
down the wicket, and DC skipper Shreyas Iyer fell to a horrendous shot. But Shaw and Pant added runs in double quick time to help Delhi Capitals cross the line. While Shaw was content to play second f i d d l e w h e n D h awa n attacked, he opened up in the company of Pant, who found the fence regularly. It was a mature knock by Pant, who reached his half century in 26 balls. E a r l i e r, b l e n d i n g p a n a c h e w i t h p owe r, Ajinkya Rahane roared back to form with a scintillating century and propelled Rajasthan Royals to 191 for six. Rahane remained not out on 105 off 63 balls, decorating his knock with three sixes and 11 fours, while Steve Smith contributed 50 off 32 deliveries. To start with, Rahane drove Ishant through a crowded off-side field for a boundary, a shot that had his characteristic elegance written all over it. Stripped of captaincy last week following a string of poor results, the 30-yearold went into attack mode and smashed Axar Patel for a six and a four at the
Sawai Man Singh Stadium, which had a dash of pink. Seeing the flight early, Rahane danced down the crowd to hoist’s Axar ball over him and into the sightscreen. Unfazed by the sight of pacer Kagiso Rabada steaming in, he smoked the South African’s short of a length delivery down the ground for another maximum. Rahane soon brought up his second IPL hundred, the first coming seven years ago. He raised his bat to acknowledge the applause from the crowd and his dugout that was as relieved as the batsman himself. Meanwhile, Smith, who replaced Rahane as captain hours before the
start of their last match against Mumbai Indians, struck medium pacer Sherfane Rutherford for three c onsec utive boundaries to score his second successive half century of the season. And even as Smith and Ben Stokes gout out in quick succession, Rahane was going strong, swiftly hitting Morris for a boundary over mid-off. At the other end, Ashton Tur ner fell for a third golden duck. Brief scores: RR 191/6 (Ajinkya Rahane 105*, Steve Smith 50; Kasigo Rabada 2/37) DC- 193/4(Rishab Pant 78*, Shikhar Dhawan 54, Prithvi Shaw 42; S Gopal 2/47)
IPL 2019 Points Table Team P W L Delhi Capitals 11 7 4 Chennai Super Kings 10 7 3 Mumbai Indians 10 6 4 Sunrisers Hyderabad 9 5 4 Kings XI Punjab 10 5 5 Kolkata Knight Riders 10 4 6 Rajasthan Royals 10 3 7 Royal Challengers Bangalore 10 3 7
NRR 0.181 0.087 0.357 0.737 -0.044 -0.013 -0.470 -0.836
Pts 14 14 12 10 10 8 6 6
Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2019
5th Mokokchung AutoX & Moatsu Sprint from May 2
Mokokchung, Apr 22 (NPN): The Adventure and Motorsports Association Mokokchung (AMAM) is all set to organise the 5th Mokokchung AutoX and Moatsu Sprint from May 2 to 4 at Yimchalu village, Mokokchung. The annual autocross event will include two wheelers (motocross) this year besides the sprint event, said AMAM officials. Convenor of the event, Martoshi Jamir said that the event will be held in three categories namely, below 1300cc, above 1300cc and SUV category and the competition for motocross will be held in expert and novice class. He also informed that the total cash prize for the winners will be rupees 3.5 lakhs along with trophies and certificates. Over-all best timer award will be given to one driver who finishes with the best time irrespective of the category for autocross. The convenor further added that the points of the winners of 5th Auto-Moto X Moatsu Sprint 2019 will be added to the ongoing North East championship ranking. The event is sponsored
by Team Champions, a Champions Group entity owned by Vamsi Merla, FMSCI promoter. Team Champions will also participate in the event and will be showcasing their expertise in the auto racing world. Besides Team Champions, other sponsors for the event include PowerCem, Nagaland Minerals and Mines and others. Imkongmar Imchen, president, AMAM said the event will coincide with Moatsu festival and participants will be able to witness cultural and traditional festivity every evening. He also said that organising such events not only promotes motorsport but also promotes tourism in the district. Entry forms and supplementary regulations (SR) for the event will be available online for free at the official website www. amam.co.in and Bio Medical Pharmacy, below Imlong place Mokokchung. Filled formed can be emailed to amammokokchung@ gmail.com. For further details, interested persons can contact 9774762765 or 9436014199.
PSG beat Monaco 3-1; clinch Ligue 1 title
Paris, Apr 22 (Agencies): Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain celebrated winning the Ligue 1 title with a 3-1 victory against Monaco. After failing to regain their crown in the past three matches, drawing one and losing two, PSG’s sixth title in the last seven seasons was confirmed prior to Sunday night’s game after Lille’s goalless draw at Toulouse earlier in the day. It was not quite a party atmosphere at the Parc des Princes, owing to the fire this week at Notre Dame in Paris. PSG replaced the player names on the back on their shirts with the name of the cathedral while the front sported an image of the partially destroyed landmark. During the pre-match warm-up, Mbappe greeted Paris firefighters and their children on the pitch. Rony Lopes should have ruined PSG’s coronation by giving Monaco the lead after seven minutes but he scuffed his shot when through on goal, allowing Alphonse Areola to get a hand on the ball and make
Paris Saint-Germain players celebrate after clinching the Ligue 1 title.
a save. Mbappe punished his former club shortly afterwards, using his pace to get behind the visiting defence and on to Moussa Diaby’s perfectly-weighted pass before firing the ball past replacement goalkeeper Diego Benaglio and into the roof of the net. Monaco responded well to falling behind and a sustained spell of possession
inside the PSG half resulted in Aleksandr Golovin sending an effort narrowly wide. Mbappe missed a glorious chance for his second goal just after the half-hour mark but he made amends in the 38th minute with a tidy finish into the bottom corner of the net after exchanging passes with Dani Alves. Monaco were still a
threat and Gelson Martins worked Areola with a shot from the edge of the area that the goalkeeper had to push wide. The start of the second half saw the return of Neymar from injury, coming on as a substitute for Layvin Kurzawa. The Brazil star had missed three months with a fractured metatarsal but his comeback could
be timely with PSG in the French Cup final against Rennes next weekend. Mbappe saw an effort strike a post after 53 minutes but he would only have to wait another two minutes to get his hat-trick. The 20year-old had a simple tap-in from an Alves cut back to notch his 30th goal of the campaign. A goal-line clearance from Marquinhos denied Martins a goal for Monaco and the PSG defender was at his best again shortly afterwards to nick the ball away from Carlos Vinicius as he looked to shoot. Golovin could only head the ball over the crossbar when he should have hit the target at the very least but he got his goal with 10 minutes remaining, using his strength to hold off a defender before poking a low shot into the net from 12 yards. Thilo Kehrer could be an injury doubt for the French Cup final after the defender hobbled from the pitch holding his hamstring in the final minutes, leaving PSG to finish the match with 10 men.
Chümoukedima inter ward tourney kicks off
Players of the opening match with Thejavizo Nakhro, match officials and others. (NP)
Staff Reporter
DIMAPUR, Apr 22 (NPN): The 4th Inter Ward Tournament, organised by Chümoukedima Town Youth Organisation (CTYO) in collaboration with Chümoukedima Town Council (CTC), got underway Monday at local ground, Chümoukedima town. The tournament is being held under the theme, “Together we are stronger” Addressing the gathering as the chief guest, EAC Chümoukedima, Thejavizo Nakhro said that winning is important but what is more important is the process of
delivering true sportsmanship attitude. Games and sports are part and parcel of daily lives and is a very effective investment towards gaining prosperity, unity and strength, said Nakhro. “Let us play and accept to give our best and to compete not only with our opponents, but with our own inner capacity and play for the love of the game”, said the chief guest. The programme was compered by Zasevituo Doze and invocation was offered by Vikugha G Zhimo, associate pastor, Youth, SMC. A special number presented by Nana Secü, while oath
taking was initiated by games and sports secretary, CTYO, Vituoto Kuotsu. The tournament will conclude on April 27 with president, Chümoukedima Mother’s Association, Dievilhoutonuo Thakro as the chief guest. In the first match of the tournament, Ward 3 defeated Ward 8 by 3-0. Shohilo scored a brace while Hitelo one. The winner of the week long tournament will walk away with a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 along with running trophy while the runner-up will pocket Rs.25,000.
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