April 27, 2018 by Nagaland Post

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Over 30000 take part in mega mock drill

Rescuers evacuating injured persons during mock drill in Kohima (L) and Dimapur (R) on Thursday. (NP/DIPR)

Staff Reporter/Correspondents

DIMAPUR/KOHIMA, APR 26 (NPN): Over 30,000 people took part in the mega mock exercise on earthquake-- Nagaland Emergency Preparedness Exercise (NEPEx) 2018, held across the state Thursday by the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) Home Department in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to test the capability of the government of the Nagaland to respond to and manage disasters. NEPEx simulated the 1897 Shillong earthquake measuring 8.7 on the Rich-

Stop ‘teachers attachment culture’: ENSF DIMAPUR, APR 26 (NPN): Calling for immediate ceasing of the “teachers attachment culture”, the Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) has urged all the responsible legislators and departments to send those attached teachers back to their respective posting places. In a press release, ENSF president, Sepili Sangtam, and general secretary, Imtichoba Chang, said the call was being made in the interest of the students pursuing their studies in the government institutions. While the federation was “tirelessly working to do justice to the students”, the signatories said such “attachment culture” was victimizing the students and benefiting the privileged lot. “This practice is not acceptable and tolerable to the federation,” they said. ENSF leaders maintained that the teachers, who were considered to be the “nation builders”, should play a vital role in reforming and reviving the educational system by executing assigned responsibilities. However, they said observing the “rampant attachment system” presently going on, the federation was “not impressed with the government entertaining this practice.” (Cont’d on p-5)

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ter Scale, held at select locations across the state. In the mock drill, human casualties reported from across the 11 districts to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) were 133 persons dead, 234 persons seriously injured and 417 persons were minor injured. DDMAs also reported major destruction to infrastructure. The exercise started with sirens indicating the occurrence of tremors. Once the tremors stopped, evacuation drills were conducted in coordination with various agencies. The exercise was significant as the entire north eastern region is located

in the Seismic Zone V and earthquake could cause major damage in terms of lives and infrastructure. Kohima: In the state capital, the mock drill was conducted in 11 various locations including schools, shopping complex, hospitals and various government directorates. Immediately after sounding of warning sirens at 10am, people in schools and institutions/offices responded by method of “drop, cover and hold on” for two minutes until the siren was sounded for the second time. Similarly, the stakeholders vacated to safe places (pre-identified safe zone) covering their heads with their hands or

any hard object. The state staging area of mock drill was held at Solidarity Park below Civil Secretariat and the district staging area was at Kohima village ground, below Don Bosco Kohima. The simulation exercise was conducted at 56 selected locations including Hospitals, shopping malls, schools, offices, Market area, churches, post office, high rise residential buildings and major hazardous units. Senior officials from all the important departments such as NDRF, Health, Police, Fire fighting, Information & Public Relations, Transport etc attended the

By-poll for lone LS seat on May 28 Correspondent

KOHIMA, APR 26 (NPN): Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday announced the date for byelections for the lone Lok Sabha seat in Nagaland including three other parliamentary constituencies– one in Uttar Pradesh and two in Maharashtra. The by-polls for the Lok Sabha seats will be held on May 28 and results will be declared on May 31. According to Nagaland’s chief electoral officer Abhijit Sinha, the gazette notification in this regard will be issued on May 3. As per the election schedule, the last date for filing nominations is May 10 and scrutiny of nominations will be done on May 11, while the last date for withdrawal of candidature is May 14. He said the entire election process will be completed by June 2.

With the announcement of the by-election to the Nagaland parliamentary constituency, Sinha said the election model code of Conduct will come into immediate effect and will remain in force till the completion of the by-poll process. It may be recalled that former Lok Sabha member and chief minister Neiphiu Rio resigned as a member of parliament on February 17 after being elected unopposed to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly from Northern Angami-II Assembly constituency during the recently-concluded Assembly election. Meanwhile, the three top political parties in the State are yet to decide on fielding candidates for the ensuing Lok Sabha by-poll. The parties were of the view that ECI might ultimately forgo the by-polls as hardly 10 months remained for the parliamentary elec-

tion scheduled in 2019. When contacted, ruling NDPP party spokesperson Merentoshi R. Jamir informed Nagaland Post that it would be premature to comment and added that his will hold a meeting with its alliance partner BJP, before declare its decision in a day or two. Voicing the same view, State BJP said the outcome will be known only after the party sits with NDPP. On the other hand, though it was yet to formally decide, opposition NPF said it was also eying for the State’s lone Lok Sabha seat. NPF spokesperson Achumbemo Kikon informed this correspondent that nothing could be said before the party officials hold a meeting in this regard. However, he said there was a feeling within the party that chance should be given to younger politicians.

exercise. Following successful mock drill, NSDMA advisor, Phukayi Sumi, while addressing the press briefing at State Emergency Operating Centre (SEOC) at Kezhiekie Lotha Hoho Ki, expressed gratitude to all government machineries, officials from Assam and neighbouring states who participated in NEPEx. He said the mock drill was to know how much people were prepared and ready to face any mega disaster in the state. Expressing hope that mock drill would improve in the coming years, NSDMA advisor urged every citizen to join hands and cooperate to improve the exercise. He also advised the NSDMA to come out with more action plan in the future. Chairing the press debriefing, state chief secretary, Temjen Toy, said traffic was a major concern in Kohima town both in times of disaster and normal days. Based on today’s mock drill, he shared the need to improve communication system among various agencies, more sirens in various strategic locations and proper coordination.

NEW DELHI, APR 27 (NPN): Seen as a major development which could change the entire insurgency scenario in the North East region, the Narendra Modi government has pulled out all stops to “achieve a breakthrough” with the Naga political problem before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. According to The Indian Express (TIE), the Central government and Naga armed groups have agreed to finalise substantive portions of the peace accord which is likely to be signed before the monsoon session of Parliament. The newspaper disclosed that the final draft of the accord, expected to finally bring India’s oldest insurgency to a close, is now looking to jump the final hurdle: an agreement over the Naga demand for

a separate flag for the state. The government is also apprehensive about a violent reaction in the Manipur Valley to the signing of the accord. However, according to political analysts the issue of Naga flag is not a big deal since Kashmir also has its own flag and its own constitution. The BJP is clear that the nation should have only one flag, one constitution and one language. The boundary of states will not change, according to the report by The Indian Express though there is a clause to provide autonomous Naga territorial councils in Arunachal and Manipur; a common cultural body for Nagas across states under Naga Hoho (like the Sikh Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee which covers all states where Sikhs live). The likely agreement

will also have specific institutions for state’s development, integration and rehabilitation of non-state Naga militia and the removal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, the report stated. Government of India’s Interlocutor to the Naga Peace Talks, R.N. Ravi told The Indian Express: “Yes, we are pretty close to finalising the (Naga Peace) accord”. There is intense media speculation about the outcome of the final draft which is almost ready and it is only “a matter of crossing the Ts and dotting the Is.” It could be taken to the Cabinet before being signed in Delhi “in a couple of months if there is no slip between the cup and the lip”, TIE report had stated. Talks between Ravi and Naga groups, Naga National Political Groups

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DIMAPUR, APR 26 (NPN): Oil tanker drivers and helpers under the aegis of Oil Tanker Union, Dimapur (OTUD) staged a protest outside the office of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) depot at Kevijau Colony here Thursday demanding safe and unconditional release of a driver and helper who were abducted by armed miscreants on April 22. The driver, identified as Tula Ram Bura Gohain, and his helper Adman Surin were abducted near New Helipong village under Tuensang district. OTUD general secretary Bokavi Sema warned that oil tanker drivers and helpers might even enforce a chakka bandh until the two innocent driver and helper were released unconditionally. The union also threatened to ban all oil tankers from entering Dimapur until the two were released immediately. The union asserted no loading and unloading of oil tankers will be allowed at the IOCL depot till the (Cont’d on p-5) two were released. Bokavi

OTUD members protest outside IOC Ltd depot on Thursday. (NP)

said there was no confirmation on the whereabouts of the two and that the reason for their abduction was yet to be ascertained. OTUD appealed to Tuensang Police to take immediate and necessary action to trace out the abducted persons. The protestors held placards that read: “We want justice”, “Free our brothers immediately”, etc, while taking part in the dharna programme and condemned abduction of the two OTUD members. Pumps on strike in 4 districts: Ongpangkong Petrol Pump Co-operative Society Ltd, in a letter to Mokokchung deputy commissioner (DC), informed

that all petrol pumps like Essar, Indian Oil, Assam Oil and NRL at Tuli, Longnak, Zunheboto, Longleng and Tuensang remained shut from 1 p.m. on Thursday. The letter signed by Rongsen Kichu and Bendangwati, chairman and secretary of the society respectively, informed the Mokokchung DC that an ultimatum was served on Tuensang DC Wednesday to trace out the abducted persons. However, the letter lamented that no action had so far been taken. Therefore, the society was forced to shut down the petrol pumps effective from 1 p.m. on Thursday, the letter added. (Mkg Correspondent)

AZSU AMN declares tatar Police posts set up at Nagarjan bridge hoho decision ‘null and void’ DIMAPUR, APR 26 (NPN): All Zeliangrong Students’ Union Assam, Manipur and Nagaland (AZSU AMN) has declared the March 23, 2018 and the subsequent order on April 14, 2018 decision of the Tatar Hoho NSCN (I-M) trifurcating Zeliangrong family into Zeme, Liangmai and Rongmei as “null and void”. In a press release, AZSU AMN president, Nchaheing Kompoing, and vice president, Hulangbou, said the declaration was made at its 5th Dimki (assembly) session on April 20, 2018 at Lodiram Haflong, Assam. The signatories said that decision of NSCN (I-M) was done without consulting the Zeliangrong apex organisations and against the wishes of the Zeliangrong people. After threadbare deliberation, AZSU AMN assembly also resolved to extend its fullest support to the decision of Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland) general decision of April 13, 2018 at Jalukie and joint declaration of Zeliangrong solidarity day on April 1, 2018 at Chingmeirong, Imphal and 8 Dimki (assembly) declaration of ZB (AMN) on April 11, 2018 at Makuilongdi village, Senapati, that “Zeliangrong family as one people would remain united and reaffirmed the solidarity oath of our forefathers in 1934 and Keisamthong declaration of Zeliangrong as one people (Cont’d on p-5) on August 15, 1947.”

Renewed speculation over Naga solution Spl. Correspondent/Agencies

Abduction: Oil tanker union stage protest; threatens chakka bandh

(NNPGs)-- comprising the representatives of six Naga groups-- and NSCN (I-M) are currently taking place in Delhi. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, the report added. However, there is also another problem to these speculations which can come from other Nagalandbased armed groups. Most of the groups have been demanding that the Framework agreement signed between the Centre and the NSCN (I-M) be first laid on the table before they commit to it. Centre has also made its stand clear that it will sign “only one single accord with all of them”. Sources said the contentious issue of Naga autonomy has been settled amicably with India’s federal structure emphasising “shared sovereignty” between the states and the Centre.

Dimapur police personnel manning the Nagarjan bridge on Thursday. (NP)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, APR 26 (NPN): Dimapur Police has set up temporary posts at both ends of the decrepit Nagarjan bridge in order to prevent heavy vehicles from plying on the bridge and regulate traffic. The move comes after height bars, erected on both ends of the bridge to prevent heavy vehicles from plying over it, were reportedly brought down by a vehicle, following which Deputy Commissioner Dimapur had urged the police commissioner to deploy sufficient police personnel to regulate

traffic on the bridge. Speaking to Nagaland Post, Commissioner of Police Dimapur, Limasunep Jamir warned that any heavy vehicle found violating the order and plying on the bridge will be penalised. He said only light motor vehicles (LMVs) will be allowed to cross the bridge. While the police personnel will be conducting duty round the clock at both ends of the bridge, traffic police personnel too have also been deployed to regulate traffic, the police commissioner added.

RH demands inclusion of Assam FNR invites Rengmas under new adm set-up suggestions

DIMAPUR, APR 26 (NPN): Fearing that Rengmas living in Assam may be excluded from any new administrative set-up that might follow the final Naga solution, Rengma Hoho (RH) has reiterated its demand that Rengmas living in Assam should not be deprived of their right to maintain their own administrative and social system In a press note, RH president Kenyuseng Tep said the hoho was “apprehensive and perturbed” that the Indo-Naga political deal, which is the final stage, may exclude the Rengmas living in Assam from its ambit. He claimed that Rengmas were living in their own territory since time immemorial and are very much part of the Naga political movement since its inception. Tep recalled that the tribe had even submitted a memorandum to Sundaram (Cont’d on p-5) Commission against division

of the community under different administrative units, besides apprising Centre and Naga leaders of the Rengmas’ desire to live under one administrative roof. Stressing that Rengma Hoho was firm and committed to its stand, Tep said the apex tribal body has been supporting the ongoing Naga peace process hoping to get justice in the event of a final political settlement. Once again appealing to all negotiating parties not to neglect the Rengmas of Assam in any administrative arrangement in the event of a final agreement, Rengma Hoho warned that if justice is not done to its demand then it shall treat any agreement as betrayal and will challenge any settlement that subjugates the tribe. “Intentional political decision to dehumanise the Rengmas will not be accepted by us,” RH asserted.

DIMAPUR, APR 26 (NPN): Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), as part of the process of “Reasoning Together”, has sought constructive, valuable suggestions and thoughts on what are Naga shared values of belonging and what steps should FNR take to build public confidence and trust? FNR has also asked people to propose pragmatic steps of forgiveness, healing and reconciliation to take the Naga Concordant forward and also provide constructive criticisms and suggestions to empower the Naga reconciliation process. One could send suggestions, comments, criticisms and thoughts to email address nagareconciliation@gmail.com Meanwhile, FNR’s open public interaction on “Reasoning Together” would be held at The Heritage in Kohima on April 28, 2018 at 10 a.m. K Y M C

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018

Mega Mock Exercise conducted across Nagaland

Mon (DIPR)

Zunheboto (DIPR)

Phek (DIPR)

Wokha (DIPR)

Longleng (DIPR)

Peren (DIPR)

Tuensang (DIPR)

Mokokchung (DIPR)

Kiphire (NP) Correspondent/DIPR

DIMAPUR: Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) – Home Department conducted a state wide mega mock drill of Nagaland Emergency Preparedness Exercise (NEPEx) on April 26 to test the capability of the government of Nagaland to respond to and manage disaster. The drill was conducted in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Mon: Along with the rest of the district, and as directed by Home department, Mon District Disaster Management Authority conducted an Emergency preparedness Exercise on April 26 from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. The scenario of the Emergency Preparedness Exercise was initiated by the District Administration and all the line departments under Mon. The exercise was conducted assuming the occurrence of an Earthquake measuring 8.7 on the Richter scale, striking the state of Nagaland including Mon district and Mon town in particular. The exercises were conducted at Government Higher Secondary School, St. Mary School, District Hospital, Lucy’s shopping Complex, Police Church, NST garage, Wangkhao college and DRDA office. Staging areas were set up at Local Ground, Relief Camp at Badminton Stadium, Helibase at Helipad, and Incident Command Post, Operation Section, Planning Section and a logistics section was set up at DBs court. 20 volunteers from Government Higher Secondary School, 20 from St. Mary School, 50 from Konyak Baptist Church Mon and 20 volunteers each from Walo, Jahjon, Wagiem and Tanlao wards took part as Community First Responders. Incident Response K

System (IRS) during the Exercise were: P. Mono, ADC as Responsible Officer, Reny Wilfred (IAS) SDO (C) as Incident Commander, Lanu Aier, Addl. SP as Operation Section Chief, Thejakhrienuo, SDO (C) as planning Section Chief, Yanithung N. Ngullie, EAC as Logistic Section Chief and Tsenthungo Ngullie, EAC as Relief Operations Chief. Information Officer was DPRO, Liaison Officer was DPO DRDA and Safety Officer was SP Mon. All HODs and staff of line departments took part in the exercise. Earlier, on April 25, Mon District Disaster Management Authority conducted a Table-Top exercise based on the Incident Response System (IRS) of Mon district at DCs Conference Hall. This Mega Mock exercise was to test the capability of the district, in their management and timely response during the time of an actual disaster and to minimise the loss of lives and property. Similar exercises were also reportedly conducted at and Phomching & Aboi sub-divisions of Mon district. (Correspondent) Zunheboto: The Mega Mock Drill was held in Zunheboto under the chairmanship of ADC Zunheboto, Vekhoyi Chakesang. The programme was organised by Zunheboto District Disaster Management Authority (ZDDMA) under Nagaland Emergency Preparedness Exercise (NEPEx). Depar tments who took part in the drill included the Administration, District Planning, RD department, District Agriculture Office, District Welfare Office, Police, Medical, Food and Civil Supplies, NIC, NST, Treasuries and Accounts, Land Records and Survey, Election, Home Guards and Civil Defence, State Disaster Response Force, District Transport Office,

DPRO, 111 BSF, 5th Assam Rifles Zunheboto, Fire Services, PHED and PWD(R&B), Project colony youth volunteers, Government Higher Secondary School, Olympic Higher Secondary School. Khenito Chishi, District Commandant, Home Guards and Civil Defence, was the Operation Section Chief, Observer’s Report was given by Lhokiye Yepthomi, DESO Zunheboto. The drill was exercised simulating the 8.7 magnitude earthquake and its aftermath at five locations in Zunheboto town. Phek: An Emergency Operation Centre (EOC), consisting of logistics section, planning section, operation section and incident command post, was set up at Phek Local Ground for the exercise. Mock drill demonstration was conducted at different locations namely Bible Hill Colony Junction, Church junction Bethany-I Colony, Mission Compound Colony, Govt. Hr. Sec. School and Deputy Commissioner Office compound, Phek, where emergency response teams were sent to conduct procedural search and rescue evacuation of casualties to the nearest medical centre. Wo k h a : Wo k h a district also conducted mock drills at four locations, namely Mt. Tiyi College Wokha (Building collapse), Police point (Building collapse), Little Angle School (Evacuation drill) and WTC Shopping Complex (Fire incident). The siren was sounded at 10 a.m to signal the starting of the drill, after which the Community First Responders (CFRs) reported the incidents to officers present at the Emergency Operation Centre. Personnel from SDRF team and Fire & Emergency Services department reached the preidentified locations to carry out rescue operations assisted by the police, Assam Rifles, Medical team, Community First Responders and Trainers of Trainees (TOTs). 24 numbers of SDRF and 8 personnel from the fire department were present at the different locations to carry out the rescue and evacuation operation. A t Po l i c e p o i n t (building collapse) 10 casualties were identified out of which one was assumed deceased, 4 seriously injured, 4 with minor injuries and one “waking wounded”. At Little Angle School (BC) 3 schools students were res-

cued with minor injuries. At Mt. Tiyi college and WTC shopping complex, 10 casualties were rescued after which the patients were shifted by ambulance to local ground where a camp was set up to treat the casualties. Emergency Operation Centre was set up at DC’s conference hall, staging area at Wokha local ground, incident command post at ground rostrum, operation section, planning section and logistics section were also set up at local ground. Chairman, Wokha DDMA & Deputy Commissioner Wokha, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon (IAS) during the debriefing, thanked all officers, personnel and individuals who had been assigned different tasks for carrying out their responsibilities with sincerity and making the mock drill a grand success. The DC also said he was convinced that the district could handle any situation in times of disasters. He also opined that there were some grey areas which needed to be taken care of in the coming days. Longleng: Despite shortage of manpower and machineries, Longleng district conducted NEPEx (Mega Mock Drill) on earthquake and outbreak of fire along with the rest of the district. The mock drill was conducted at St. Joseph School and Phom Lampong School assuming an earthquake while at Treasury office, it was conducted assuming the outbreak of a fire. After the siren alarm was blown, the line departments along with required machineries, equipments, items and manpower rushed to the local ground. They setup their respective emergency camps to provide relief, shelter and first aid to the fire and earthquake victims. The Incident Commander & ADC Longleng, Temsuwati gave an emergency briefing to the rescue team and informed them about the three locations badly affected by the disaster. Fire & Emergency Services along with ambulances rushed to Treasury office to dose the fire and rescued the fire victims while the Police and 12th NAP (IR) rushed to Phom Lampong School and St. Joseph School to rescue the student victims. The rescue operation teams rushed back to the staging area, setup at local ground, to provide all necessary facilities to the victims.

Earlier, John Tsulise Sangtam, Deputy Commissioner & Responsible Officer, informed the Incident Commander about the areas in town badly affected by the earthquake. After all the rescue operations had been carried out successfully, the Responsible Person visited the relief & rehabilitation camp and interacted with the patients and rescue teams. Later he briefed the media and the gathering about the disaster and its effects on human lives and properties. He said that all transportation and communication systems were also badly affected by the disaster in the district and urged the concerned agencies to restore it for emergency purposes. The DC & RP also appealed to the NGOs and the Church to come forward to provide all necessary assistance to the victims and to restore to normalcy. He also highlighted the shortage of manpower, medicine and machineries and appealed to the concerned authorities to provide emergency facilities. Peren: Peren District Disaster Management Authority successfully conducted the state wide mega mock drill of Nagaland Emergency Preparedness Exercise (NEPEx) at Peren town. The Programme was conducted under the supervision of the District Administration, Peren where ADC, Chuba Wati Chang in his briefing spoke about the importance of NEPEx in the state. Further he said that Nagaland being vulnerable to many natural calamities, it was imperative to establish a scientific approach in responding to and managing disaster. He said that both the government and the public have to be prepared for any disaster which happens, usually, without warning. The Mega mock drill assumed an 8.7 magnitude earthquake. The drill began at 10 a.m after the siren was blown. The incident response system, operation, section, the planning section and the logistics system swung into action after a briefing by the responsible officer at the ADC office. The emergency operation centre (EOC) was set off at the local ground Peren. The enactment simulated road blockage from Jalukie to Peren, Peren to Tening and Jalukie to Athibung.

The total casualty as per the enactment and mock drill was: severely injured62, minor injuries-39 and deaths reported-50. The relief section distributed 200 bags of rice and 400 bottles of mineral water. Tuensang: District Disaster Management Authority, Tuensang successfully conducted Nagaland Emergency Preparedness Exercise (NEPEx) with gover nment agencies, school and collages and public. The Mock Drill was carried out simulating an earthquake of 8.7 magnitude on the richter scale with a scenario of mass causalities at bazaar area, fire and building collapse at agri office, high rise building rescue at youth resource office, search and rescue at residential areas and school evacuation drills. After the completion of the drill, a debriefing session was held at the staging area, chaired by EAC (Dev) Tuensang, Tsidi where closing remarks was given by Deputy Commissioner and Chairman DDMA, L. Jamithung Lotha.

Mokokchung: As par t of the Nagaland Emergency Preparedness Exercise (NEPEx), Mock Exercise was carried out in Mokokchung simulating an earthquake of 8.4 magnitude, resulting in collapse of buildings and a number of casualties in different locations. Imkongmeren Sports Complex was set up as Emergency Operation Centre (EOC), and the mock drill on rescue operations was carried out in four locations in the town: Edith Douglas Higher Secondary School, Longkumer Kilem, Alempang Ward and Post Office Area. ADC Mokokchung, W. Manpai Phom, who was the Responsible Officer (RO), during the debriefing thanked all the departments, Response Teams, Student Volunteers, Ward Authorities, Stake Holders and the Assam Rifles for their contribution in making the Mock Exercise a success. Around 500 individuals comprising of personnel from SDRF, Police, Assam Rifles, Students, Stalk Holders, Volunteer from different wards and Govt.

news in Brief CWUD 1st office bearers meeting: The 1st office bearers meeting of Chesezumi Welfare Union Dimapur (CWUD) for the year 2018 will be held on April 27, 10 a.m at the residence of its vice chairman, Vekhosayi Ringa at Seluophe village, Dimapur. All the office bearers have been asked to attend without fail. DOE annual general meeting: Dimapur Okotsoe Ekhung (DOE) has convened its annual general meeting on April 28, 9 a.m. at Lotha Hoho Ki Dimapur. All bona-fide members residing in and around Dimapur have been requested to attend the meeting. DDPA annual general meeting: Dimapur District Pensioners’ Association (DDPA) has convened its annual general meeting on April 28, 10 a.m. at town hall Dimapur. All registered pensioners under DDPA have been requested to attend the meeting. DAYO executive meeting: Dimapur Ao Youth Organisation (DAYO) has convened its executive meeting on April 28, 2 p.m. at the residence of its treasurer. All the executive members, advisors and unit presidents have been requested to attend the meeting. All unit presidents have also been asked to submit the membership registration as well as entrepreneurs enrolment during the meeting. CGA meeting: MLA and Chairman of the Committee on Government Assurances, Chotisuh Sazo has convened its first introductory meeting and adoption of the 92 main report of the committee on Government Assurances (2018-19) on May 18 at 11.30 a.m at the committee room, Assembly secretariat. Secretary Pangmla in a release has informed all the members of the committee on government assurances to make it convenient to attend the meeting without fail. Lost & found: A Platina bike bearing registration number NL-07 R 0864 has been found at Walford area, Dimapur, on April 26, and has been kept in the custody of the council. The rightful owner has been asked to contact the Walford area council along original documents of the bike on or before May 3.

Officials participated in the Preparedness Exercise. Kiphire: NSDMA, in collaboration with DDMA (Kiphire) and concerned departments, successfully conducted the NEPEx Mock drill at helipad ground. The mock drill was conducted at four locations: Loyola Hr. Sec. School, District Agriculture office, Kiphire Town council building and in a private residential building. The NEPEx Mock drill began with an emergency siren at 10 a.m, where people responded by way of “Drop, Cover and Hold” for two minutes and the exercise lasted for two hours. About 200 SDRF personal and 200 volunteers from various schools, depar tments, Bharat Scouts & Guides and volunteers from NCC Zisaji Presidency College participated in the Mega Mock exercise. Thousands from the public witnessed the mock exercise. The mock drill concluded with a vote of thanks from ADC, Kiphire, Kumar Ramnikant (IAS).

Condolences

WSTH mourns lt. Aheto Sema: Western Sumi Totimi Hoho (WSTH), in a condolence note from general secretary, Holi. V. Chophy, stated that the demise of Aheto Sema had left a vacuum which would be irreplaceable. WSTH further conveyed its deepest condolence to the wife, children and family members and conveyed prayers for the departed soul to rest in peace. FGN mourns lt. Kedulhinyi: Naga Army, Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN), ‘gen.’ Tavecho, Cin-C Naga Army, FGN extended heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family of Naga Army No. 14269 ‘col.’ Kedulhinyi, 13th Bn. 5th B’de. S/C. Naga Army. He expressed deep grief and shock over Kedulhinyi’s demise on April 26 at his native home of Zapami village, Chakhesang region, Nagaland. ‘Col.’ Tavecho stated that untimely demise of Kedulhinyi, son of Mezelo, Zapami village who had joined Naga Army on March 19, 1962 was a great loss and irreparable vacuum for nation and community. Late Kedulhinyi’s patriotic deeds and sacrificial service rendered to the nation would always remain alive in the history of the nation, stated the condolence message. He also prayed for the departed’s soul to rest in eternal peace. K

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WEATHER FORECAST April 27

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala A strong thunderstorm

33 23

Aizawl

A thunderstorm in the morning 29 16

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

31 19

A morning t-storm in the area

30 14

Imphal

Itanagar An afternoon thunderstorm

29 17

Shillong

Cloudy with a thunderstorm

20 13

Kohima

A stray afternoon t-storm

24 12

Dimapur A t-storm around in the p.m. Mkg

A morning t-storm in spots

Tuensang A shower or t-storm in spots Wokha

Sun through high clouds

31 18 28 13

A farewell programme for retiring NSS officers was held on April 25. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: During 2018, 23 officials of various ranks from secretary to under secretary of the Nagaland Secretariat Service Association have been released from service on completion of 35 years of service among whom one was on attaining the age of superannuation, as per an order of state P&AR department. A DIPR report stated that a farewell programme in honour of the NSS officers, organized by the president and the executive

council of NSSA, was held on April 25, at the Secretariat Conference Hall Kohima. The combined farewell programme for various officers from different departments was the first of its kind accorded to NSSA officials. Among the retiring officers were three secretaries, seven additional secretaries, ten joint secretaries, two deputy secretaries and one under secretary. On behalf of the retiring officers, C. Kikon, sec-

retary home gave a farewell speech. Kikon said that attaining retirement was the greatest achievement for a government servant. He acknowledged that this was all possible by the grace of God. Expressing satisfaction and happiness on attaining retirement, he also said that while in service one gives the best and prime of one’s life to serve the public. He said on retirement a person was free to do anything they chose, to be a contributing

member of society. Congratulating all his retired colleagues he also wished them well. On the occasion, Kikon also exhorted junior upcoming officers to work hard, earn good experience and efficiency so that they become assets for the state. Sweho Naleo, the senior most NSS official, with the retirement of his senior officials today, gave a speech on behalf of the NSS. He attributed to the retiring officers, the quality of having been the backbone of the association. “Your guidance and encouragement in the course of our journey as government servants has been made all the more worthwhile because of your mentorship”, he said. The programme was led by Kitto Swu, V.P. NSSA. Invocation was led by Imti Longchar and Johny Humtsoe, president NSSA gave the closing remarks. Special number and presentation with mementos were the highlights of the programme. Mass prayer was led by Ketoulhou Metha V.P NSSA.

DFO Kohima and school students in front of the Green Future Nursery at Tseminyu. (NP)

Correspondent Kohima: A forest nursery at Baptist Higher Secondary School Tseminyu was inaugurated by DFO Kohima, Rongsenlemla Imchen on Thursday. The Green Future nursery is an initiative of Kohima Forest Division wherein school students were given responsibilities to raise the seedlings with the help of technical and financial input from the department. The schools were selected on the basis of their involvement in conservation activities and also the activities of the Eco Clubs. For the first season, three schools were selected for raising Green Future

Nursery namely Baptist Higher Secondary School Tseminyu, GMS Botsa, GHS Kigwema. During the inaugural programme DFO Kohima Rongsenlemla Imchen thanked the school authorities and the students for their active participation in raising the nursery. She said that this initiative was started with the purpose of encouraging students to engage them in conservation activities and to elevate environmental responsiveness amongst the students for making them responsible agents of change. Likewise, the Green Future Nursery program of the division is also to gratify one of the main objectives of the department.

The nursery includes varieties of flowering and fruiting species which will be planted in and around the school premises and other areas in the coming weeks under the theme “Planting trees and hope for the future”. Gwasemo Apon, principal BHSS Tseminyu, appreciated the initiative of the department and thanked the DFO saying that such activities would enhance the capacity of the students with regard to conservation of nature. Jweni Semp, ranger Tseminyu, proposed the vote of thanks. The programme was attended by Forest Department staff, school authorities, churches and students.

NEISSR organizes flash mob ACP holds 24th convocation programme on anti-tobacco awareness

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Information for PwDs DIMAPUR: Persons with disabilities whose names were registered during the assessment camps organizes by DDRC and ALIMCO last year on October 31 and November 3 at Dimapur and Kohima respectively are informed that Aids and Appliances will be distributed to them at the following dates and venues: i) District Disability Rehabilitation Centre (DDRC), District Hospital Dimapur, on April 30, 9 a.m; ii) Government Higher Secondary School Raziikhrie, Kohima, on May 3, 9 a.m. District Hospital Dimapur medical superintendent, Dr. Z. Kheshito Zhimo has requested all registered beneficiaries to come to the above mentioned venues at the appointed date and time with their registration cards/ receipts to avail of the Aids and Appliances. For any queries, one may contact 8837208639/8974766427.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018

Members of the NEISSR flash mob hold up placards during the anti-tobacco awareness flash mob.

DIMAPUR: North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR) in collaboration with District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC) organized a flash mob on anti tobacco awareness at Dimapur railway station on April 24. A press release from NEISSR stated that, principal, Dr. Fr. C. P. Anto, while addressing the gathering, said that “gratitude is the best attitude which will take

to altitude”. He said that according to a survey conducted by GATS, around 57% of Naga population were consumers of tobacco products. He also said that the enforcing authority of the state government in collaboration with other organizations may work together to make Nagaland a tobacco free state. He invited the people to take an anti-tobacco pledge as it would spread

FNR organizes open interaction

DIMAPUR: Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) organized a public interaction at Elim Hall, DABA on April 25. This interaction was the first of more activities planned for the coming days dubbed “Walking the Naga Day.” The open public interaction was held under the theme “Reasoning Together” and welcomed public inputs to strengthen the Naga reconciliation process The event was moderated by James Khalong where FNR convenor, Rev. Dr. Wati Aier and members Dr. Aküm Longchari

and Niketu Iralu, gave introductory notes before the moderator opened the interaction session to the members of the public who were in attendance. Longchari asked if Nagas could have a shared future without forgiveness and pointed out that Nagas had become complacent. Niketu Iralu spoke about there being a need to restore health to the Naga struggle. The FNR members listened and responded to suggestions, inputs and comments of the people who actively participated in the interaction session.

awareness not only in Dimapur, but to reach the whole of the North East and even the national levels. This could then bring down use of tobacco drastically and health of the poor would improve, he said. He also thanked DTCC, Ajay Das, railway station master, R.K Patton OC, Shalom TV Channel, and social work students for the grand success of the programme.

DIMAPUR: Thirty two students of Agape College Padumpukhuri (ACP) Dimapur were conferred with degree certificates on Thursday, during the college’s 24th convocation programme. The programme was held under the theme “Walk by faith and not by sight” at the college chapel hall. Speaking at the programme as guest speaker, NBCC youth secretary, Reverend Vikuo Rhi congratulated the graduating students for marking the day as a celebration of their hard work and the beginning of real life. He reminded the students to not forget the people who had supported them through prayers and by sacrificing their comforts for their sake. Rhi encouraged the teachers asserting that the seeds they had sown were bearing fruit and thereby he encouraged them to continue to keep up their good deeds by moulding, shaping and equipping the upcom-

Conferred students along with the guest speaker and faculty members.

ing young generation. He also asked the parents, sponsors and church to continue not to give up. Vikuo also encouraged the juniors to follow the good examples laid down by the graduating students. “Work hard if you want to excel in studies, seek God’s will in whatever you do. Build a good and strong relationship with God and teachers because your stay here ends not very long

from now” he said. Meanwhile focussing on the theme, Vikuo pointed out that was a simple means to focus on God and not on worldly things. He asked the graduate students to continue to walk by faith and urged them to be dedicated, to commit their life and to humble themselves for the cause of a higher calling. “Be the salt and light to the world and not to let

the world trample you” he encouraged. Earlier, the welcome address was delivered by board chairman, Nungsang Aier, valedictory speech was delivered by M.Div-II student Khelito Awomi. Later, vote of thanks was delivered by registrar Anato Awomi. Various awards and prizes in different departments were conferred to the students.

BSF welcomes ultra-marathon runner

DIMAPUR: BSF 93 Battalion gave a warm welcome to ultra-marathon runner, Samir Singh (45), of Kanaheda Village, MP, on April 25 at Kohima. According to DIPR, Samir has been running the marathon from Wagha border since December 1, 2017 which was flagged off by K.K. Sharma, DG BSF and sponsored by Bollywood actor, Akshay Kumar. Singh covered the coastline and the entire borders of the nation in commemo-

ration of martyrs of BSF “Bharat Ke Veer”. According to a statement from BSF officials, DG BSF decided to support the run and provided necessary assistance, boarding and lodging, to Samir Singh and his team of 5-6 members enroute to wherever BSF was located. Samir will be running 80100 kms per day including nights. He has covered Amritsar, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Abohar, Sriganganager, Sirsa, Hissar and Rohtak,

till Delhi in one week. He reached Aizawl on April 16 evening and further reached Tuvai under Churachandpur district on April 21 and then to CC Pur town on April 23, Imphal on April 24 and reached Kohima on Wednesday. His next destination will be Itanagar, Guwahati, Gangtok, Patna, Bareilly, Dehradun, Shimla, Manali, Leh, Kargil, Srinagar, Jammu and the run will culminate at Wagha after DMC personnel clearing clogged drainage in Dimapur’s Midland area on April 24. five months.

Nagaland legislators call on union ministers

(L-R): BJP Nagaland unit delegation at former prime minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s residence. Toshi Wungtung with union home minister of state Kiren Kijiju.

DIMAPUR: A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Nagaland unit delegation led by secretary organisation, K Y M C

Ananta Mishra and BJP legislators, including minister for Higher Technical and Higher education,

Temjen Imna Along, adviser for Power, Tovihoto Ayemi and a host of party workers from the state

called upon the former prime minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, recipient of Bharat Ratna and the

first National BJP president at his official residence, Delhi on April 26. BJP Nagaland media cell

stated that, the delegation interacted with the former prime minister and his adopted daughter. M e a n w h i l e, P RO (IPR) Nagaland House New Delhi, stated that, Toshi Wungtung, advisor for I&PR, SCERT and Village Guard (VG) called on the union home minister of state Kiren Kijiju, Dr. Mahesh Sharma union minister of state (independent charge) for Culture, Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and Prakash Javadekar union minister of state (independent charge) for Human Resource Development in their respective offices in New Delhi on April 26. K Y M C

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Tax collections down by 1520% due to GST: Assam CM

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018

Fraud lawyer arrested, sent to jail

Bhaichung launches ‘Hamro Sikkim Party’

crore in 2017-18 from Rs 42,000 crore in 2015-16, while the capital expenditure jumped to Rs 12,800 crore from Rs 4,900 crore in the same period. “Assam got reduced share of central taxes under the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission on account of various reasons. Assam has significantly lower per capita income compared with national average and poor socio economic indicator,” he added. The Chief Minister urged the Commission, who is on a two-day visit to the state, to consider the efforts in controlling flood and erosion as the top priority. Stating that Assam faces challenges from insurgency and radical elements, he said: “This requires strengthening and modernisation of police

infrastructure. This area has suffered due to absence of any grant in the last Finance Commission recommendations.” Sonowal also requested the Commission to propose an inter-state and international border development programme in North East benefiting all states in order to reduce disputes among them. Welcoming the Commission, Assam Chief Secretary T Y Das said withdrawal of Special Category status to the state has put additional burden in implementing the schemes. “Though some corrective measures were taken, but no step has been taken to compensate the losses due to withdrawal of Special Category status,” she said, adding Assam’s per capita income is 63 per cent of the national average.

Dhubri, Apr 26 (PTI): An alleged fraud ‘lawyer’ who had no requisite degree but was practising in the Dhubri court in Assam was arrested and sent to jail Thursday. A senior advocate of the court suspecting Mintu Burman to be fraud lawyer had questioned him last evening and found out that he had passed the Class 12 examination and has no LLB degree and was yet practising as a lawyer in Dhubri court, police said. The lawyer and a colleague had lodged an FIR on behalf of Dhubri Bar Association lodged a complaint with the police yesterday. An FIR under IPC sections 419(cheating by personation) and 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) was registered against the man, police said. Barman was today produced before the court of the chief judicial magistrate here who remanded him to jail custody for 14 days.

Manipur betel leaves traders stage sit-in-protest

NDMA conducts mock exercise on earthquake in NE

Meghalaya government installs e-prison system in Shillong jail

Dimapur, Apr 26 (NPN): A multi-state mock exercise on earthquake was conducted by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in three North Eastern States of Tripura, Nagaland and Mizoram on Thursday to assess the preparedness and response mechanism of the State governments in a disaster situation. The exercise was conducted in collaboration with the respective State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs). The exercise simulated the 1897 Shillong earthquake measuring 8.7 on the richter scale, which had devastated the entire Shillong plateau and affected the whole of northeast. The simulation exercise was conducted simultaneously in all districts across the three States at select locations, including hospitals, shopping malls, schools and high-rise residential buildings to assess and improve the administration’s capacity in mobilising resources and reaching out to the affected communities swiftly.

Shillong, April 26 (PTI): As part of its initiative to modernise correctional homes in the state, the Meghalaya government Thursday installed a software at Shillong district jail to integrate information about its inmates. The software, developed by the Union government, aims to keep a tab on prisoners of all states. The e-prisons software will digitize the jail records and ensure transparency and accountability in the system, Home Minister James K Sangma said after launching the software here. “This humble beginning is a step towards digi-

Sarbananda Sonowal

the state government have shown an average increase of around 20 per cent annually in the last two years other than GST. It was possible because of better system and controlling corruption,” Sonowal said. He informed that the taxes subsumed under GST formed about 60 per cent of the state’s tax revenue and 50 per cent of its own revenue. Sonowal said that Assam’s budget expenditure has gone up to Rs 70,000

Betel leaf transporters, suppliers and traders staging a sit-in protest on Thursday.

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Apr 26: Traders of betel leaves in Manipur including transporters and suppliers on Thursday staged a sit-in-protest in Imphal’s Thangal Bazaar demanding action against the alleged brother of minister of forest and environment and his (minister) PRO of threatening the drivers who were transporting betel leaves. The traders alleged that on

April 25 night, when they were about to unload the betel leaves at the godown of RS Transport Agency, the two - Ravi and Ranjit, claiming themselves to be the younger brother of the minister and his (minister’s) PRO threatened the drivers. They also alleged that the Ravi took out a small weapon and threatened to shoot them. Not only this, the duo also drove away two loaded vehicles (NL-

05A 6808 and NL-07 A 6950), the traders claimed. The traders alleged that after Manipur High Court on April 19 lifted ban on betel leaves, they have been receiving threats on many occasions. “Many a time we have been tortured, harassed and threaten even after the ban had been lifted. If such thing is going on how we can earn our livelihood as a driver, they alleged.

NSCN (I-M) condemns Dimapur, Apr 26 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) has Thursday condemned the fabricated charges leveled against Khampai Wangsu of Niusa village, Longding district in Arunachal Pradesh by the Indian Army. Security forces have accused Wangsu of being a 2nd Lieutenant of the NSCN and was subsequently arrested from Old Laptang village in Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh on April 12 on false allegation, stated NSCN (I-M) in a press release issued by its MIP. While stating that there is no such individual enrolled in the NSCN, it stated that

such malicious accusation was a desperate attempt of the Indian Army to malign the image of the NSCN and gain cheap recognition and promotion from the Indian Army authority and the Government of India. NSCN (I-M) also stated that it has become the habit of the Indian Army to arrest and torture any Naga randomly on mere suspicion which amounts to clear violation of Article 9 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights where India is a signatory to it. After investigation by GPRN, it was learned that Wangsu was a former Arunachal Pradesh police-

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, WOKHA, NAGALAND Dated Wokha 24th April 2018 NOTICE No. Judl-47/2016-17/ Whereas, Smti Thungreni Lotha, wife of Late Shri Y. Senkathung Humtsoe, a resident of Wokha Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable her to draw all dues benefits/family pension from the Govt. and to operate AC No.11766589004 in favour of her deceased husband Late Shri Y. Senkathung Humtsoe, who expired on 18/04/2018. Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby asked to file claims/ objections if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. No claims/objections will be entertained after the cut off date and succession certificate shall be issued. Sd/- NOKCHASASHI Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Wokha, Nagaland K-1178

Notice inviting other claiments to representation to come forward (section 375 of indian succession act 1925) In the court of Smti Sara S. Jamir, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur District, Nagaland

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Kevizeto Rio, Deceased, has been filed by Smti Temsumongla Longkumer, relation wife, R/O Sovima Village to draw his/her family pension, Bank Acct,, Landed Property etc, who expired on 09.01.18, Covered by Village Council Sovima Patta Sl. No. 658, total Area 13688 Sq.ft. Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he / she desire may appear in this court within 30 days, on the said day of 27/05/2018. Given under the hand and seal of the court this 26 day of 4/18. Addl. Deputy Commissioner DP-3267 Dimapur, Nagaland

man, and was in possession of Rs. 5000 at the time of his wrongful arrest however, no pistol and ammunition were found from him as proudly claimed by the Indian Army, stated NSCN (I-M). While stating that the Wangsu was at the Khonsa IB (Inspection Bungalow) in Tirap district and not at all at Old Laptang village at the time of his illegal arrest as falsely claimed by the Indian Army, NSCN (I-M) stated that it was utterly dismayed by the Indian Army’s way of terrorizing the Nagas in the Eastern Nagalim regions of Tirap, Changlang and Longding

through wanton search and operation including extortion and harassment of women and men in group in the process. Not satisfied with its enormous power, the Indian Army is reported to be even using the extra power of the police force in its operation against Naga national workers in the Eastern Nagalim, it stated. While stating that the GPRN will not be a mute spectator to the policies and espionage strategy the paramilitary force of India is playing to derail the Naga solution, NSCN (I-M) cautioned that they “may have to retaliate if no options are open.”

AFFIDAVIT FOR NAME CLARIFICATION

Regd. No. 1242/18 Date : 25/04/2018 I, Kehoukhrieii Rio, W/o Mengutuo Rio and resident of Tuophema Village, Kohima ; Nagaland solemnly affirm and declare hereby : 1. That I am a citizen of India. 2. That, in some of my official documents my name has been entered as Kehoukhrieii Rio and in my other documents it has been recorded as Neiruo Rio. 3. That, Kehoukhrieii Rio and Neiruo Rio are my name and pertain to the same person. 4. That, I affirm, as of today for all purposes I shall be known and referred to by the name Kehoukhrieii Rio. 5. That the statements in this affidavit are true to my knowledge and nothing is concealed therein. IN WITNESS WHEREOFF, I sign this affidavit on this the 25th day of February 2018 at Kohima, Nagaland. Kehoukhrieii Rio, Deponent Notary Public K-1174

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, TUENSANG : NAGALAND (GAB/LR Branch)

No.LR-2/2018-19/907

Dated Tuensang the 23rd April, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Whereas this office has received Sale Deed made in Affidavit for change of ownership of Shri Shingnyu Khiamniungan, S/o Khuming has purchased a plot of land measuring 35 x 40fts against permit NO.73/TSG from Shri. Thongo Khim, S/o Tsongtsa of Pathso Nokeng. Notice is hereby issued that objection if any, may be written within 30 (Thirty) days time from the date of publication of this notice by any claimants to the office of the undersigned, otherwise change of ownership will be taken up after the expiry of the above mentioned period/dead line. Sd/- L. Jamithung Lotha Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang DP-3269

tization and modernization of prisons. It will be implemented in the correctional facilities across the state,” he said. The prisons should function as reformation centres, where inmates get skill development trainings, Sangma asserted. “The main emphasis of prisons should be the rehabilitation of its inmates,” the home minister insisted, adding that a central jail should be set up in the state to separate convicted criminals from undertrials. The state gover nment is committed to the modernization of jails and efforts are on to install

Bhaichung Bhutia

stand on the Gorkhaland issue. “There were one or two major issues regarding Gorkhaland I did not agree to. I did not support the TMC’s stand on the issue,” he said. Bhutia said his party would try to rise above the petty politics of caste and religion, and make the state graft free as it had become a safe haven for corrupt people under the present state government.

facilities for video conferencing in every prison, Sangma said. “Once the video conferencing system is installed, the prisoners can attend trials from the jail. The prisoners will also be entitled to free legal aid services,” he explained. Director General of Prisons R P Agarwal, who was present at the district jail on the occasion, said, the system will compile vital information about prisoners, jail officials and others involved with the criminal justice system. “It will facilitate and manage visits, jail administration and grievance redressals,” he added.

Man arrested for raping minor in Ghy Guwahati, Apr 26 (PTI): A 27-year-old man was arrested Thursday for abducting and raping a minor girl, along with one of his accomplices, in Guwahati, a police officer said here. The victim, a student of Class VII, was taken after she got down from her school bus around 2.30pm yesterday in Bharalumukh area of the state capital. The police nabbed the youth based on a complaint filed by her father in the matter, the officer said, adding that a search operation has been launched to nab the absconding accomplice. A medical examination has been conducted on the girl and the police are waiting for her report, the officer added.

Assam ministry expanded; seven ministers inducted Guwahati, Apr 26 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Thursday expanded his cabinet by inducting seven new ministers. The expansion of the ministry was done for the first time since the NDA government came to power in 2016. While four ministers are of cabinet rank, three are in the post of ministers of state. Siddhartha Bhattacharyya, Bhabesh Kalita, Sum Ronghang, Tapan Gogoi and Pijush Hazarika of the BJP, Phani Bhushan Choudhury of the AGP Regd. No. 265/18

Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi and CM Sarbananda Sonowal with the newly sworn-in Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of state with independent charge. and Chandan Brahma of the BPF were sworn in by Governor Jagdish Mukhi at a function at the Raj Bhawan. Of the seven, the MLAs

AFFIDAVIT

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, ZUNHEBOTO

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of the AGP and the BPF have previous experience as ministers in the previous governments in the state. The Sarbananda Sonowal ministry was sworn

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in on May 24, 2016 with 11 ministers -- the chief minister, eight Cabinet ministers and two ministers of state with independent charge taking oath.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

Date : 26/4/2018

I,Smti. Vitseinuo Kense, aged about 42 years, W/o Imkongnukshi, resident of H/No - 171, Signal Angami Village, in the district of Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly swear and affirm on oath as follows :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and resident of the above mentioned address. 2. That I have remarried on 23rd April 2014 with Shri. Imkongnukshi and solemnized at Signal Ao Baptist Church, Dimapur, Nagaland. 3. That out of my previous wedlock I am blessed with 2 (Two) Children namely : (a) Miss Sentisangla Aier, S/o Late Nungshiyanger Aier, aged about 13 years and, (b) Master Temjenwati Aier, S/o Late Nungshiyanger Aier, aged about 10 years. 4. That henceforth in all my children's edicational documents and correspondences their father's name shall be written and recorded as Shri. Imkongnukshi. 5. That this affidavit is made for the purpose to declare that henceforth in all my children's educational documents and correspondences their father's name shall be written and recorded as Shri. Imkongnukshi. 6. That the statements made from para 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material has been concealed therein. Deponent Solemnly sworn and affirmed by the deponent before me on this 26th day of April' 2018. Chief Judicial Magistrate First Class DP-3261

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ZUNHEBOTO

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Notice Calling Objection for the issue of Succession Certificate Shri/Smti Avili K Sumi of Shoipu Village, District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/Guardianship Certificate declaring that his/her wife/husband Lt. Khakhu Sumi, has expired on 03/01/2018. 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 issued of the same. Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto : Nagaland

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Notice Calling Objection for the issue of Succession Certificate

Smti Elilo of Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/Guardianship Certificate declaring that her husband Lt. James Lotha, has expired on 21/11/2017. 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 issued of the same.

Shri/Smti Holika Sema of Akuhaito Town under, District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/ Guardianship Certificate declaring that his/her wife/husband Lt. Ihoto Sema, has expired on 18/03/2018. 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 issued of the same.

Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto : Nagaland

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AFFIDAVIT

I, Shri. Tiken Zhimo, S/o Kikheto, resident of H/No 84 Naithu Khel, Sovima, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as follows :1. That, I am a bonafie citizen of India and residing at the above mentioned address. 2. That my actual and correct name is "Tiken Zhimo" which I use in all of my official documents and records, whereas in my High School Leaving Certificate Examination 2007 Roll No 0710369 Mark Sheet and Admit Card my name has been entered and recorded as "Tiken". 3. That this affidavit is made for the purpose to declare "Tiken Zhimo" and "Tiken" are of the same person and that is only me. 4. That henceforth my name shall be used as "Tiken" for all official purpose and intents. 5. That the statements given above are all true and correct and nothing is concealed there in. Deponent Solemnly affirmed and sworn before me on this 29th day of March 2018. Notary Public Regd. No. 1453/18, Date : 29/03/2018

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Guwahati, Apr 26 (PTI): Assam’s experience with the ambitious GST has not been good as collections have dropped by 15-20 per cent on month-onmonth basis, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said Thursday. Making his inaugural speech before the visiting 15th Finance Commission, Sonowal said, “The experience of GST till now has not been encouraging. There is an estimated 15-20 per cent loss when collections are compared with expected revenue on month to month basis.” Appealing the Commission to consider this aspect so that Assam does not suffer, he hoped that the situation will improve in future with introduction of e-way bill among others. “The revenue collection of various taxes under

New Delhi, Apr 26 (PTI): Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia Thursday launched his political party “Hamro Sikkim” here. He said he “felt like an outsider” in the Trinamool Congress. The party will be based in his native state Sikkim. Bhutia said that even after being part of West Bengal politics and playing for top Bengal clubs for years, he could not get rid of the “outsider” tag and now he had returned to his roots. “I was dropped from the top in the TMC. Let’s not forget that when I contested from Siliguri, there was an outsider tag on me as well. “I played in Bengal for many years, but the tag was always there. My commitment to the TMC was not there. I think it was unfair on my part to be in a party I am not commited to,” he said. “Now, I am going back. My family, my house, all are in Sikkim. I am the son of the soil. Now, I will be able to commit myself. I think I can contribute much more here,” Bhutia added. Soon after his defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections, difference of opinions cropped up between the TMC and Bhutia as he did not support the party’s

Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto : Nagaland

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AFFIDAVIT

Date : 23/04/2018

I, Ghokivi Saghu, S/o Kivilho Saghu, R/o High School Colony, Purana Bazar, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address. 2. That I am the Legal Brother of Mr. Nitoshe, who is serving at 7th Assam Regiment bearing Army No. 4378925A, Presently Posted at Delhi. 3. That I am one of the Nominees of my Brother Mr. Nitoshe. 4. That in all my official documents, my name has been entered/recorded as Ghokivi Saghu, F/N-Kivilho Saghu, whereas in my brother's service book, my name as a nominee has been recorded as Ghokivi, F/N-Kivilho. 5. That 'Saghu' is our Surname. 6. That the name Ghokivi Saghu F/N-Kivilho Saghu and Ghokivi, F/N - Kivilho refers to one and same person, i.e. me and my names. 7. That this affidavit is made to aver the above statement. VERIFICATION I, hereby verify that the content made in para 1 to 7 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and beliefs and nothing material is concealed therein. Deponent Solemnly sworn before me. Notary Public DP-3245

national/state

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018

Train rams into school van; kills 13

GORAKHPUR/ NEW DELHI, APR 26 (IANS): At least 13 students under 10 years were killed when a speeding train rammed into their school van at an unmanned rail crossing in Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh and halted only after dragging the mangled vehicle for some 100 metres. At least four students and the driver of the van, who Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath alleged had an earphone and was listening to music while driving, were among the injured, doctors and officials said. Two of them were in critical condition. The horrific incident took place around 7.10 a.m. at the Dudhi Behpurva rail gate when the children were headed to a Divine Public School and were hit by the Gorakhpur-Siwan Passenger at the Dudhi Behpurva crossing, 100 km from Gorakhpur. The injured were rushed to Pandrauna Hospital, about 30 km away. Indian Railways spokesperson Ved Prakash told IANS that the children died on the spot. President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives. “Shocked to lear n about the horrific accident... Thoughts and prayers with the bereaved families and with those injured,” the President tweeted. Modi conveyed his

to music on his earphones. “I spoke to the Railway Minister (Piyush Goyal) and have requested him to find a way out to ensure that such unmanned railway crossings be manned,” he said. He also said that there were questions about the age of the van driver and that a probe has been initiated into the tragedy. Gorakhpur Divisional Commissioner Anil Kumar has been asked to probe the incident. An official said that the Chief Minister ordered People gather around the mangled school van after it collided with a moving that school vehicles across the state be checked on train in Kushinagar on Thursday. whether they were following deep pain over the incident families of the deceased and nounced an ex gratia of Rs the guidelines prescribed for and asked the Railways and I pray for the early recovery 2 lakh each to the families such vehicles. Uttar Pradesh government of the injured,” Railway of the deceased. President, PM condole to take appropriate action Minister Piyush Goyal said After meeting the inPresident Ram Nath in the matter. in a statement. jured at the hospital, he said: Railway Board ChairT h e M i n i s t e r a n - “I am told that the van driv- Kovind and Prime Minister man Ashwahi Lohani on nounced an ex-gratia of er was wearing earphones Narendra Modi condoled Thursday said the Rail- Rs 2 lakh each to the kin while driving... This is a case the loss of lives of 13 school children in an accident at a ways were committed to of the victims, Rs 1 lakh to of pure negligence. “eliminate unmanned level those critically injured and “An inquiry has been railway crossing in Kushicrossings” but said people Rs 50,000 to those with inor ordered... The guilty will nagar in Uttar Pradesh on needed to be careful while injuries. He said he had face the most severe punish- Thursday. Thirteen school children were killed and six crossing the unmanned level ordered an enquiry into the ment,” he said. others seriously injured in crossings. “Basically, people incident. “We stand comCM visits spot the accident that occurred have to be careful. There is mitted to take all possible Uttar Pradesh Chief around 7.10 a.m. when the no substitute for that. We steps to avoid such accidents Minister Yogi Adityanath children were headed to cannot take any step that is in future.” foolproof.” An accident relief med- visited the accident site in school. “Shocked to lear n A North Eastern Rail- ical train from Gorakhpur Kushinagar. He also enway official said at least was dispatched to the site. quired about the treatment about the horrific accident 25 people, mostly children Adityanath visited the being given to the injured at involving a bus carrying innocent school children below the age of 10 years, accident site and the hospital a hospital. Adityanath later told in Kushinagar. Thoughts were in the van. to meet the injured children. “I am deeply anguished He directed the Divisional the media that prima facie and prayers with the beand pained by the loss of Commissioner of Gorakh- the accident appeared to be reaved families and with lives of young school chil- pur to conduct a probe into the fault of the van driver, those injured,” the President dren... My thoughts are with the incident. He too an- who apparently was listening tweeted.

Renewed speculation over Naga... (From p-1) Meanwhile, sources told the TIE that one issue still being negotiated is a “symbolic one”, wherein Naga groups are demanding a separate flag for the state. The Centre has, however, made it clear to the Naga groups that it will not be able to concede that demand in the peace accord. Besides Manipur, there will be an autonomous Naga territorial council in Naga-majority areas of Arunachal Pradesh but not for Assam. The accord also provides for a common cultural body for Nagas across states which will be statutory in nature. This body, which is envisaged as a socio-political platform, with “no political role”, will have representatives from all Naga tribes, the report stated. The accord also contains certain structural changes in the Nagaland legislature-- a bicameral legislature and increase in the number of parliamentary and assembly seats from the state. It will also lead to formation of some specific institutions for development of the state as a commitment from the Centre. The Naga armed groups will stand disbanded after the accord and the non-state armed militia who are eligible will be absorbed in central or state forces. Those who are not eligible will be rehabilitated by the government. The accord also promises the removal of AFSPA from Nagaland as a logical consequence of these actions. After the draft is finalised, the BJP, which is the ruling party in Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, will have to be brought on board. As the ruling party at the Centre, some sections of BJP have concerns about making too many concessions to Nagaland, a Christianmajority state. Sources said that with the general elections scheduled for 2019, the accord has to be signed before the monsoon session of Parliament so that it can be implemented in time. The accord will need some Constitutional amendments which will have to be passed by the Parliament and state assemblies after a due process. The more substantive issue before the Centre pertains to fears of a violent reaction in Manipur Valley where there is a genuine sense of insecurity about the deal. The Centre and Manipur government are exploring ways to assure residents of Manipur Valley (which has 60% of state’s population with 10% of state’s land) that their land will be secure. As of now, while anyone can buy land in the Valley, the sale of land is restricted in the hills, an area dominated by Nagas. A law for Manipur restricting the sale of land in the Valley could be announced simultaneously with the signing of the accord.

Over 30000 take part in mega mock drill Secondary School, drew the attention of the public. Many passersby were caught by surprise only to learn that it was mock drill exercise to assess the level of preparedness of the district in the event a disaster strikes. Earlier, exactly, at 10 a.m. soon the siren was sounded, DC Dimapur Sushil Kumar Patel called an emergency meeting at Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) located at the DC office. DC briefed the officials such as home guards, fire and emergency services and district administration for carrying out their tasks in the staging area (state stadium) which was led by ADC Dimapur, Sara Jamir, as the incident commander. Unlike last year, there was no pre-arrangement, and the disaster management team, fire services and medical team had to struggle hard to reach the site of incidents due to traffic congestion. The injured persons were later shifted to District Hospital, Dimapur after administering first aid on the spot. It was reported that no

(From p-1) The observers from National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) also shared their observations and stressed the need for improvement. Joint advisor NDMA, Dhirendra Singh Sindhu, said no mock drill would be perfect, adding that there was always room for improvement. He said every mock drill was to find the gap and how to resolve it. Singh suggested that more such mock drills should be conducted in the state to create awareness. He suggested that masses were also required to be involved in mock drill, saying during real disaster everyone needed to involve. The briefing was attended by members of NDMA, army officers, government officials, NSDMA officials and others. Dimapur: In the commercial hub of the state, the real time rescue operation of evacuation of victims at City Kart, Notun Basti and St. Mary’s Montessori Higher

prior traffic arrangements were made and SDRF/ rescue teams were also assigned their tasks on the spot from the staging areas, where all the resources were kept ready. Later, at the end of the exercise, debriefing was held in DC’s conference hall Dimapur, where ADC Dimapur, Sara Jamir observed that the mock drill was better than expected but admitted that the level of preparedness was not up to the mark when compared to a real live situation. She was of the view was that wireless system needed to be upgraded in certain areas. She also advised all the departments to update the available resources and machineries so planning and coordination could be worked promptly in the event of a disaster. Meanwhile, observers for Dimapur district commented that the mock drill was a huge success and lauded all the units for carrying out their tasks with professionalism. (More on p-2)

AZSU AMN declares tatar hoho decision ‘null and void’ (From p-1) Further, the assembly resolved to stand by the collective decision of NSCN leadership of Ato Kilonser Th. Muivah and Yaruiwo late Isak Chishi Swu directive and executive order of Yaruiwo dated June 30, 2011, which purportedly stated that “Zeliangrong region will remain intact”

should be honoured and upheld in letter and spirit. Meanwhile, AZSU assembly has urged the leadership of NSCN (I-M) and Tatar Hoho to revoke its order at the earliest as demanded by the Zeliangrong apex organisation in the greater interest of Zeliangrong people and for the unity of the Naga nation.

Centre returns Justice Joseph’s recommendation for reconsideration NEW DELHI, APR 26 (IANS): The Central government on Thursday asked the top court collegium to reconsider its recommendation for the elevation of Uttarakhand High Court Chief Justice K.M. Joseph as a judge of the Supreme Court. “The proposal for the reconsideration of the case of K.M. Joseph has the approval of President and Prime Minister,” said the letter sent to Chief Justice Dipak Misra by Union

Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. The letter also communicated the President’s nod for the appointment of senior lawyer Indu Malhotra as a judge of the top court. Top sources in the Law Ministry privy to the communication said the government has invoked both the principle of seniority and the proportionality in returning the recommendation of Justice Joseph for reconsideration more than three months after the top court collegium (on Janu-

ary 10, 2018) unanimously recommended his name for elevation. The sources also took pains to try to clear the “campaign” that the government was standing in the way of the elevation of Justice Joseph because of his judgment against imposition of President’s rule in Uttarakhand. Expressing “deep distress” over the “campaign”, the source asserted the government’s right to send back the collegium recommenda-

THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT AT GUWAHATI

(THE HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH)

N O T I F I C AT I O N

No. HC.XXXVII-13/2016/269/R.Cell Dated Guwahati the 25th April, 2018 On the basis of performance in the Main Written examination held on 22.07.2017 & 23.07.2017 and Interview/Viva-Voce dated 19.04.2018 and 20.04.2018, the Gauhati High Court has been pleased to declare the final result/select list, in order of merit and category wise for appointment in Grade-III of Nagaland Judicial Service pursuant to advertisement dated 8-11-2016. SELECT LIST Candidate selected under Unreserved Category : Sl. No.

Roll No.

383

Name of the Candidate

Gender

Category

WOKONO YHOSHII

Female

(ST) Angami

Candidates selected under Reserved Category : Sl. No.

Roll No.

139

BODUVE PETER RESU

Name of the Candidate

175

HOLIKA SUKHALU

232

KUMDILONG KESSEN

Gender

Category

Male

(ST) Chakhesang

Female

(ST) Sumi

Male

(ST) Rengma

201

JULIAN

Female

(ST) Kuki

228

KHRIEVONO SELETSU

Female

(ST) Angami

tion for reconsideration, contending that this right flowed from the 1993 and 1998 judgements by the benches of nine judges each. While sending back the recommendation for reconsideration, the government

Sl. No.

Roll No.

Name of the Candidate

Gender

Category

145

CHELIAM KHIAMNIUNGAN

Female

(ST) Khiamniungan

Wait list under Unreserved Category :

(From p-1)

Wait list Reserved Category :

Nil Sl. No.

Roll No.

Name of the Candidate

265

MOASENLA

306

QHETO A. CHOPHY

Gender

Category

Female

(ST) Ao

Male

(ST) Sumi

Wait list under Reserved Category-I Tribes (Konyak, Phom, Sangtam, Yimchunger, Chang and Khiamniungan) : Sl. No.

Roll No.

119

Name of the Candidate ANGUN KONYAK

Gender

Category

Female

(ST) Konyak

The Selected candidates shall furnish certificates, issued not more than 6 (six) months prior to the date of application, from 2 (two) respectable persons unconnected with his/her College or University and not related to him/her testifying to his/her character. The certificates will have to be handed over to the Registrar, Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench, Nagaland on or before 10-05-2018 during office hours. Inclusion of name of a candidate in the select list shall not confer on the candidate any right of appointment. The select list shall remain valid till the next select list is published or for 1(one) year from the date of declaration of result, whichever is earlier. The marks obtained by the candidates in the Main Written Examination and Viva-Voce have been uploaded in the Website along with this notification for information of all concerned.

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(M.K. Kalita) Registrar (Vigilance)-cumI/C, Recruitment Cell Gauhati High Court, Guwahati

has also flagged the nonrepresentation of SC/STs in the top court judges. The Law Minister’s communication to the CJI, the sources said, also held that Justice Joseph stands at number 42 in the seniority

No. : NU/BIOD/DBT/2018- 01

of High Court judges and there are 11 Chief Justices of different High Courts who are senior to him -- a clear suggestion that his elevation to the Supreme Court would be at their expense.

Dated: 24th April, 2018

Applications are invited from suitable and deserving candidates for the post of 01 (One) Junior Research Fellow under the project entitled “Collection, evaluation, documentation and conservation of banana genetic resources from north eastern region” under ‘DBT’s NER-Banana Program for the NE’. Sl. Name & Fellowship/ Duration Desired qualification No. no. of post consolidated pay Three years, co- M.Sc in Botany preferably Rs. 25000/- per 01. JRF (One) terminus with the end with NET qualified month+10% HRA of the project. candidate. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Hard copy of the application should reach to the Head, Department of Botany, Nagaland University, Lumami- 798627 on or before last date i.e 8th May, 2018. The soft copy of the application can be send to the email: romeomaibam@gmail.com. Candidates shortlisted will be intimate for interview through e-mail. DC-924

NAGALAND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION KOHIMA

NO.NPSC/ADVT/NON-TECH/1-2010

Dated Kohima, the 24th April, 2018

NOTIFICATION With reference to the Commission’s Advt. No. NPSC-2/2017 dated 05.08.2017, Addendum dated 20.09.2017 & 05.03.2018, this is to notify to all the concerned that the Examination Routine for NCS, NPS, NSS & Allied Services Mains Examination, 2017 is as scheduled below: DATE

TIME

VENUE

08.05.2018 General English

10:00 a.m to 01:00 p.m

NPSC Exam Hall

09.05.2018

General Studies Paper-I(MCQ)

10:00 a.m to 01:00 p.m

-do-

10.05.2018

General Studies Paper-II (Descriptive)

10:00 a.m to 01:00 p.m

-do-

Candidate selected under Reserved Category-I Tribes (Konyak, Phom, Sangtam, Yimchunger, Chang and Khiamniungan) :

Stop ‘teachers attachment culture’... Many schools, particularly in eastern Nagaland, they said were facing shortage of teaching staff and the federation has been pressing the government and the responsible department to appoint adequate teachers. They pointed out that every year the students in government colleges/schools were compelled to appear their end examinations without completing the prescribed syllabus owing to the shortage of teachers. “This is a serious matter that the government and the department have to consider and take remedial measures instead of nodding head to attach these few teaching staffs to assist the legislators or fill the gap in various departments,” the signatories stated. ENSF leaders have, therefore, appealed to the responsible authority to stop the “teachers attachment culture” to another colleges, departments or to any elected members. Meanwhile, the ENSF has warned all the teachers posted in eastern Nagaland “seeking political shelter without performing one’s assigned duty and drawing salary” that the federation would be forced to initiate its own course of action. The federation advised the appointed teachers to resign on moral ground if they were not willing to teach, saying there were many dedicated young Naga youths ready to serve in the given opportunity and contribute to the society.

PAPER

Note: 1. General Studies Paper-II (Descriptive) consists of Part-I & Part-II and candidates are required to answer in separate Answer booklet to be supplied by the Commission. 2. Candidates can download Admission Certificate by submitting the Transaction ID of their online application form at https://www.npsc.in from 1st May 2018 onwards. 3. Candidates requiring assistance can call up the NPSC helpdesk number 8259977429 (10:30 AM to 3:00 PM) on working days.

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Sd/KHRUPI SOTHU Secretary, Nagaland Public Service Commission Kohima

OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 139 Dimapur, FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018

Dubious godmen

t took nearly five years to finally bring him to justice after rape charges were levelled against self-styled godman, Asaram Bapu. The trial was held inside Jodhpur Central Jail where the Jodhpur Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe Court tried and sentenced Asaram to life imprisonment till death. Two other co-accused were each given 20-year jail term. The case against Asaram was registered in Rajasthan in 2013. It involved the complaint from a teenage girl from Shahajahanpur of Uttar Pradesh, who had accused Asaram of raping her at his ashram in Manai village near Jodhpur on the night of 15 August 2013. Asaram has another rape case pending as two Surat-based sisters had lodged separate complaints against the self-styled godman and his son Narayan Sai, accusing them of rape. In the years following his arrest, a number of the key witnesses in the case were attacked or went missing. In 2014, Asaram’s personal aide was shot dead, while another associate was killed in 2015 in Muzaffarnagar. Like father, like son; Asaram Bapu’s son Narayan Sai is currently in jail for sexually assaulting a woman at one of Asaram’s ashrams between 2002 and 2005. Sai has also been accused of sexually abusing eight other girls, some of whom were his followers. There is a history of ‘godmen’ in the country who have become centres of controversies over allegations, and sometimes convictions, of sexual abuse or rape cases. In 2008, Asaram was at the centre of controversy when mutilated bodies of two children were found near his ashram in Motera, Gujarat, on July 3. The most recent hyped conviction was that of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. He was convicted in two rape cases on August 25, 2017. Ram Rahim Singh had also been implicated in the alleged murders of at least two of his followers, as well as a journalist investigating his practices. The other well known scandal involved Swami Nithyananda whose face was plastered all over television screens when video clippings of him cropped up showing him purportedly engaging in sexual acts with a Tamil actress in March 2010. Then there was Shiv Murat Dwivedi alias Ichchadhari Sant Swami Bhimanand Ji Maharaj Chitrakoot Wale, who allegedly amassed wealth to the tune of crores by allegedly running a sex racket. He is also accused of running a website for flesh trade. On February 25, 2010, he was held with two air hostesses on account of running prostitution ring for almost a decade in the national capital. Another self-styled godman Santosh Madhavan alias Swami Amrit Chaitanya was arrested in 2008 on charges of rape of minor girls as well as cheating an NRI woman. The other well known godman was Kanchi Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswati, chief priest of the Kanchi Mutt, who was an accused in the murder case of one Sankararaman, a manager at the Varadaraja Perumal temple in Kanchipuram. The victim had been stabbed to death on September 3, 2004 in the Devarajasami temple. Another godman was Premkumar alias Ravi alias Swami Premananda of Premananda Ashram, located in Tiruchirapally, Tamil Nadu. He was accused of raping as many as 13 inmates and molesting two followers. The fact that Indian godmen have been in the news for the wrong things does certainly raise a lot of questions about the gullibility of the people and absence of monitoring by authorities.

DailyDevotion The Supreme Climb Take now your son…and offer him…as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you. —Genesis 22:2 A person’s character determines how he interprets God’s will (see Psalm 18:25-26). Abraham interpreted God’s command to mean that he had to kill his son, and he could only leave this traditional belief behind through the pain of a tremendous ordeal. God could purify his faith in no other way. If we obey what God says according to our sincere belief, God will break us from those traditional beliefs that misrepresent Him. There are many such beliefs which must be removed– for example, that God removes a child because his mother loves him too much. That is the devil’s lie and a travesty on the true nature of God! If the devil can hinder us from taking the supreme climb and getting rid of our wrong traditional beliefs about God, he will do so. But if we will stay true to God, God will take us through an ordeal that will serve to bring us into a better knowledge of Himself. The great lesson to be learned from Abraham’s faith in God is that he was prepared to do anything for God. He was there to obey God, no matter what contrary belief of his might be violated by his obedience. Abraham was not devoted to his own convictions or else he would have slain Isaac and said that the voice of the angel was actually the voice of the devil. That is the attitude of a fanatic. If you will remain true to God, God will lead you directly through every barrier and right into the inner chamber of the knowledge of Himself. But you must always be willing to come to the point of giving up your own convictions and traditional beliefs. Don’t ask God to test you. Never declare as Peter did that you are willing to do anything, even “to go …both to prison and to death” (Luke 22:33). Abraham did not make any such statement— he simply remained true to God, and God purified his faith.

Quotes

Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world. ~ Malala Yousafzai

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018

Post-mortem

Examining the morality of our actions

orality, in a general sense, defines the outlook of a society. It is the lens through which the world is viewed and understood. It defines what is considered to be good, beautiful, truthful, sacred, virtuous, ethical, good manners, and so forth. Much of morality, constituted by our certain beliefs and norms, is our own creation. They go on to constitute the morality of our society. Thus, moral ‘goodness’ or ‘badness’ is the product of our societal beliefs and norms. Certainly, each society has its own morality that is infinitely varied in its nature and in its sources. Yet, regardless of the differences in culture, language, race, religion, society, history, myths, and memories, there is one thing that is common to us all: our ‘Humanness.’ And as human beings, we share something ‘universal’ that transcends our man-made construction of social and cultural values and beliefs. Indeed, if we seriously consider the numerous divisions we have constructed, by classifying under the guises of religion, language, culture, tribes, traditions, we soon come to a realization that these are all but a human construct, an artificial division created to keep others at bay. However, our ‘humanness’ enables us to conceive something that transcends all the artificial divisions. This humanness uplifts our particular values, beliefs, traditions, myths, memories to what we know as ‘Moral.’ For it is quite unlikely for morality to exist, or even be conceived of, without this element of ‘humanness.’ Without this particular element of humanness, morality is unimaginable. There are some universally common values, beliefs, and principles, i.e. morals, based on this element of humanness that cut across the differences we have constructed. These morals, based on our collectively shared humanness, are universally valid. So, the obvious question then is: what are these ‘universal’ morals? Keeping one’s promises; not lying; being honest, kind, and generous; being able to sympathize and empathize with pains and sorrows of others; being genuinely helpful; not cheating to get ahead in life; not being selfish or greedy; not being biased against others because of their tribe, religion, race, etc.; and many more are morals based on this universal principle of humanness. After all, all of these moral codes are equally valued and esteemed

(From previous issue) We also find ourselves drenched in failure miserably in conveying the ‘rights’ gleaming in our minds because we fear for arguments besting our own, without consulting to measure our own narrow limitations and inversely in aspects, the broader reach of our right imagination, scattered in the nerve network of our universe, and in it, our human nature comprising just fraction of the infinite absolute. In areas where discourses have parched in deadlock and uncertainty looms, obstr ucting and encumbering further discourses, the following could perhaps shed perspective on how futile arguments has a potential of being drawn a conclusion regardless of the outcome: ~ In the present, in instances while instigating residual public statements having discoursed in different time-frame of the past (to avoid confusion and disproportion of present consolidation) in the matters of consummation or legitimacy, should have credential base of claim, as to reciprocate and certify the extent the concordant (for public consummation) were discussed, and having mentioned received-It’s

regardless of which society, culture, religion, tradition, or tribe, one adheres to. They remind us to see others as an ‘end’ and not as ‘means’ to an end. It is not the case that honesty and kindness are considered to be ‘good’ and ‘moral’ only in one society and not in others; or that selfishness and greediness are considered to be acceptable in one and not in another. These universal morals hold ‘without exceptions,’ for if it is wrong to break one’s promises, to steal, to be cruel, or to lie, then it would be wrong for anyone, at any time, anywhere to do so. There are no exceptions with regard to this universal moral principle. We cannot teach other not to “deceive,” while we exempt ourselves from such teachings. Rather, they entail some sentient of sincere duty, responsibility, and genuine care for the well-being not only toward ourselves but also toward others. And I think, in my opinion, this universal moral principle is lacking in Nagaland. Most people, myself included, in our state hardly bother to introspect into the underlying moral principles of their action. We ought to be aware of the motivations of our day to day practical actions. This is quite essential because our practical actions, for better or worse, go on to determine how we do thing, how we decide what works and what doesn’t, how we interact with others, and how we view the world; in other words, these actions determine the nature of our relations, good or bad, with others in the society; thus, establishing themselves as moral foundations of our actions. Let me provide some examples to elucidate on the essentiality of universal moral principles in our daily actions. Say, for instance (taking an example which is close to home), you have the authority to allocate a very lucrative government contract or select a candidate for an important position in a company/government. Numerous candidates applied for that specific contract/position. How will you select the candidate? Will you select the best candidate or the one who belongs to your tribe? Take for instance that you decide to select the candidate from your tribe. Now, the universal moral principle would mean that before you go ahead with your actions of selecting the candidate from your tribe, ask yourself if you are willing to accept this particular principle of your action (“selecting the candidate from

your tribe”) to become universal, i.e. practiced by everyone in Nagaland. If this principle of “favoring one’s own tribe by everyone in Nagaland” is acceptable for you, then go ahead with your decision. However, if you find this principle unacceptable then you should refrain from it. In another instance, say that you are doing well in life. The heavens have blessed you with affluent life with which you could help those who you see struggling and facing great hardships. Say that they came up to you asking for help and you decide not to help. But before you completely dismiss the helpless, you ask: “Will it be acceptable that those who are in need should not be helped?” Moreover, who knows one day, for you never know when you may be at the receiving end of lady fortune’s fickleness, you may be in a position when you may be in need of help. And when that day comes, will you not want to be helped. If you find it unacceptable that those seeking help ought not to be helped, then you should probably help, especially when you are in a position to help. The same universal moral principle is applicable in all aspects of our daily practical actions to which we conveniently choose to ignore such as in the misuse of public funds; cheating the poor and the rural people; lying; condescendingly speaking to other; not showing respect; speaking behind people’s back; conniving, manipulating, and deceiving; and many more. We don’t spare a moment’s thought to reflect on our actions. The issue here is that we should not lie not because we will be shunned, but because if everybody lied whenever it suits him/her, then fear, distrust, and suspicion will be the fate of human societies. Indeed, the present problem of the “trust deficit” in Nagaland has much to do with this. Or that we should not steal not because we will become unpopular, but because if everybody were to steal, then no one would be safe. In other words, this moral principle is the inner voice reminding us that we are the source of our moral laws. If lying, deceiving, and stealing are unacceptable to us then we should not engage in such behaviour. Behind this universal moral principle is the dictum, “treat others as you would wish to be treated.” Or as it is said, in the Holy Scripture, “Whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them.” But we hardly spare

a moment’s thought since we are consumed by things which in the larger scheme of things are superfluous. The universal moral principle communicates to us that we should do things not because we will gain something out of helping or being kind to others. Rather, we should do things because they are right. That we should not expect anything in return for helping others or for doing good deeds. Yet, we do not think about such moral principles. Of course, I am not stating that every person in Nagaland does not think of such moral implications, rather very few people do. However, this is not enough because when the majority of the people practices and accepts a certain belief, that particular belief becomes society’s ‘morality,’ even if the view of the majority is erroneous. This is why tribalism is rampant despite the fact that lots of efforts are propagated to minimize such divisive beliefs. It vindicates the fact that a majority of us cannot get past our tribal mentality. That is also the reason why ‘change’ in our society is hard to come by; and hence, this is why unbridled corruption and backdoor appointments ensue. Moreover, as in any society, we do have elements of people who have an interest or a stake in keeping ‘tribalism’ alive, especially for those who benefit, benefited, and are going to benefit from such spiteful mores. And the only way, in my opinion, to check tribalism, as well as numerous other problems, we face in our state is to apply the unbiased universal moral principle in our daily conduct. It is indispensable to remind ourselves that the essential characteristics of a society are determined by man’s moral nature. Our society, like any society in the world, is an organism that reflects our moral condition. We, therefore, are the source of our own morality. Whether a society is good or bad depends on the morality of its people. Hence, a good society reflects our moral maturity and veracity, while a bad society reveals our immature moral sentiments; after all, moral goodness is the product of our beliefs, norms, and values. I, certainly, do hope that my observations on the morality of our daily conduct are inaccurate, for they are thoughts of an armchair philosopher, who probably spends way too much time thinking about the ideal, the ultimate state of things. Dr. Salikyu Sangtam, St. Joseph University

Computer vision syndrome (CVS) ‘A threat to your eyes’

omputers are now an integral part of our life. They are now an essential component of all spheres of our lives- studies, work, leisure and even family time. This advancement of Technology has overtaken our lives to the extent that we wonder what our lives will be without it. With all its benefits come certain Health related issues, awareness of which is minimal. This increased Technology-driven lifestyle can have adverse effects on our Eye Health. As per research and findings by Specialists between 60% and 90% of people who work at a computer screen have at least some symptoms caused due to visual display screen. What is computer vision syndrome (CVS)? Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is a complex of eye and vision problems that result from prolonged use of Laptops, Tablets, Smart phones and Computers. They are usually caused by a combination of improper seating posture, poor lighting in the room, glare from the computer screen, sitting too close or too far from the screen, and uncorrected eye health disorders. How does it affect the eyes and its symptoms Computer Vision Syndrome is similar to carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive motion injuries you might get at work. It happens because eyes follow the same light path again and again. Long hours before the screens make the problem worse with the contrast, flicker and glare of the screen. As a result, high visual demands of computer and digital screen device viewing make many individuals susceptible to the development to the vision- related symptoms. In due course leads to eye strain and discomfort and you may have Blurred Vision  Double Vision  Dry, red eyes  Eye irritation  Headaches  Neck and back pain How to prevent the computer vision syndrome Computer Vision Syndrome can be avoided by taking the following simple corrective measures:  Make sure your seat is comfortable. A comfortable chair with support for your neck and back will help you avoid neck and shoulder strain.  Position the digital display so that your head is in a naturally comfortable position while using.  Ensure your visual display screen is properly placed. It should be 10 to 20 degrees below your eye level as measured from the screen’s centre, and about 20 to 26 inches away from your eyes.  Follow the 20-20-20 method. Look away from the screen every 20 minutes or so and look at something around 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Blink often to keep your eyes moist.  Use lighting that is neither too dim nor too bright. Also use anti-glare screens to minimize the glare from light sources.  Adjust the settings of brightness, contrast, and font size until your eyes feel comfortable. Prevention is better than cure Eyes are amongst the most special assets. You must take care of your eyes. It is best to consult an Ophthalmologist for any problem with your eyes or any changes in your vision. He will examine you and advice you on how to resolve the problems. At the slightest hint of any eye problem that your child tells you, it is best to get the child’s eyes examined at the earliest. The older you get, it is better to see your Ophthalmologist at least once a year. If you notice any changes in your vision please do consult an Ophthalmologist immediately and tell him your problems. He may prescribe glasses or contact lenses and explain you the Dos and Don’ts. Early detection can avoid a visual challenge. (DIPR feature by Tovikali, IA; source The National Society for the Prevention of Blindness)

On matters of practical discourses

due share of criticism… the manner of process and the points achieved while criticisms were exchanged, that even if there never were a conclusive assailment that could withstand and validate presentation upon further point of time - on either or all the quarters, had there been areas where the discussion albeit saturated but/or inconclusive had a track of manageable dilation of accounts that had been perceived or conceived among the parties during the trails, and could be produced (subtly/unsubtly, and could be substantiated) - thus relieving any doubts in any contingency point when to or at the least restating or addressing the significance of such claims, especially when being presented as a posit to be addressed about…in subjects that has more matured viewpoints and more progressed set of quantity and qualitative variables afflicted with general perception otherwise not yet evolved during the episode of past discourses, should be prioritized. ~ Relating to discussions about our slowly transitioning way of life: while labeling the significance of our culture and heritage as a prompt subject to be addressed in our political agenda would remain ex-

plicit and always measured for consent … is our sociocultural attributes threatened by the wave and dependence of modern technology and advancement? The answer is no, or at least not in the likeness of what’s beyond our control. Though, programs could be enforced by the state and social organizations to protect, record and retain our historical artifacts, specimens, narrations, souvenirs etc., to cling precariously and make a fuss over the degradation of our cultural bondages is exposing our innate capacity of ignorance in grasping reality. Every group of people creed has gone and goes through this phase of evolution of culture, traditions and heritage. For e.g. the Scottish men folk has transited from wearing kilts to pants, even we Naga has transitioned from loin cloth to modern brands of accessories. But, the cultures are preserved while the minds evolve and with it, our perception of reality, to inter-connect and relate with global growth of human civilization. Nagas cannot afford to retrograde more in the fine tune of current manifestation of our reality where people have been downsized to be pawns with no conscience for exploration and aspirations but to slumber

down and feed off from designs where questions aren’t sought but repressed as we have been for decades. The people being left out from the network of our own entitlement in establishing our future, recognizable apparently in the patterns of our reality which has made the people into imbibing a supposition of reality (defying and denying natural justice) where our rights have been made second to some… it is indeed unfortunate being succumbed and we have paid our dues. Where the stand of politics as a medium of production alone has been sensibly confirmed for comprehension and every section of Naga has their rights resided in all spheres of unprejudiced diversity for common growth - pertaining to the recent outcry of involving the people to also partake while a solution for the people is to be framed - by involving people’s representative to ensure liability and accountability to the people, if any section of people of Nagaland does not concur to this motion, it would be relevant to make a public statement regarding this context and explain to the people what the alternative measures and routes are, where and why without the involvement of the people,

could harbor better and effective prospects in the interest of the people. The minds of the Naga can afford systematic translation of collective effort for producing and designing modern features of civilization in our environment within our own interpretation; when enclosed by foreign elements we refrain from conjectures of chaos transcribed affinitive to sub-

limation but incipient of suppression in subtle realms; we seek for meaningful quest of understandable voyage in the stream of time, where equality triumphs parallel in curves and in helix, and synchronizes along with our pursuit for progress, and reaching out to humankind across the globe for common cause. (Concluded) T Y Tikhir

Reader’s Post

Encourage private sectors

Sir,

In Nagaland, it has become the standard norm to see an endless stream of congratulatory messages whenever a person gets a government job; whether gazetted or non gazetted, from family, friends, clans, khel, village, tribe etc. This is good. However, when it comes to the realization of a non government accomplishment such as the setting up a new business- a Workshop, a Grocery Shop, a Carpentry unit, Beauty Parlor, a Farm, a Piggery/ Poultry etc., we do not see any words of encouragement or felicitation. I believe the need of the hour for Nagas is to focus, pay attention and encourage the private sector businesses and overall entrepreneurship! We have all heard of Seyie Gas and now Seyie Autos is hitting the roads! I am happy to extend my heartiest congratulations to Seyie and his family of Maruti Suzuki Arena for this worthy achievement. Wishing this enterprise all future success! Dr. Neiphi Kire, Chairman, Kohima Village Council

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 FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018

ATMA conducts various activities across Nagaland

ATMA Tseminyu

ATMA Satakha block

ATMA Mangkolemba

ATMA Chuchuyimlang block

ATMA Tizit Block Mon

DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agency has been conducting a series of activities across the state to benefit farmers across the state. AT M A Ts e m i n y u block: ATMA Tseminyu block conducted demonstration on pig housing management at Piggery Farm School Tseminyu town with farm school teacher and proprietor, Hisinlo Tep. A press release from BTM Tseminyu block, Vibeilie Joseph Keretsu stated that farmers were shown practical demonstrations at the farm. Many related issues in pig farming were dis-

cussed with the farmer participants by the farm school teacher. Technical boost and support were supplemented by BTM Tseminyu block, Dr. Vibeilie Joseph Keretsu and VAS Tseminyu, Dr. Gwezenlo Tep. 18 farmers from nearby villages attended the programme. ATMA Satakha block: ATMA Satakha block, Zunheboto conducted a demonstration on nursery bed preparation on king chilly, okra and cultivation of cucumber on April 17 and 18 at Kivikhu and Vishepu villages respectively. A press release by ATMA stated that the re-

source persons for the demonstration were ATM, Lily Tungoe and ATM, Wanshom Konyak. Method demonstrations were also given on good seed bed preparation, optimum spacing, sowing time, weed management, selection of good variety seeds and application of certain pesticides for plant protection. During the training, a new Food Security Group (FSG) was identified with the group name Nipulou SHG with 10 members. Altogether 30 farmers and one SHG participated in the programme along with the officials and ATMA functionaries.

ATMA Mangkolemba block: ATMA Mangkolemba block, Mokokchung conducted training, demonstration, field day and mobilization of farmers from April 17-19 at Dibuia, Mongchen and Khar villages. A press release by AT M A M a n g k o l e m b a block, stated that the training and demonstration was conducted on the cultivation of maize and chilli. Resource person, ATM, Rongsenrenla, trained the farmers under the topic intercultural operation and cultivation technique of maize and different cultural aspects of chilli while resource per-

son, ATM, Amenla Jamir conducted a demonstration for the farmers. On the field day, ATM, Alemnungla discussed management practices of cardamom and coffee plantation. ATMA Mangkolemba block also organised mobilization of two Self Help Groups (SHGs) wherein “seed money” was provided to them. BTM, Limawapangla, encouraged the SHGs to use the “seed money” judiciously in furthering their work activities. The programme was chaired by BTM, Limawapangla. another press release from SDO and convener

soil & water conservation Mangkolemba block, Merentola stated that ATMA Mangkolemba block, also conducted a training and demonstration programme on the cultivation of maize and chilli at Dibuia and Mongchen village on April 19. ATM, Rongsenrenla trained the farmers under on the subject of intercultural operation and cultivation technique of maize and different cultural aspects of chilli. ATM, Amenla Jamir showed a demonstration for the farmers. Altogether 30 farmers benefitted from the training programme.

A field day on cardamom and coffee plantation was also conducted at Khar village on April 18, wherein ATM, Alemnungla discussed the management practices of cardamom and coffee plantation. Another programme was taken on mobilization of two SHGs. Seed money was also provided to “Sungtakba” SHGs group wherein BTM, Limawapangla encouraged them to use the seed money judiciously in furthering their work activities. The programme was chaired by BTM, Limawapangla. ATMA Chuchuyimlang block: ATMA Mokokchung, Chuchuyimlang block conducted a demonstration and field day programme on April 18 at Chakpa village. A press release from ATMA Chuchuyimlang block stated that resource person ATM, Chubaienla demonstrated the cultivation of field crops and conducted a field day on production technology of rice bean, wherein she highlighted climate and soil, field preparation, spacing and the correct time for proper intercultural practices for higher yields and proper field maintenance. A separate programme on mobilization of FIGs, CIGs and SHGs was also conducted wherein ATM, Lipoktila apprised the participants on concepts, activities and importance of group formation. She also encouraged the group, to work together to achieve a common goal. Seed money was given to Molungtok FSG group by ATMA for financing their initial start up. The programme was chaired by ATM, Lipoktila. Altogether 14 participants

attended the programme. Various seeds like maize, soybean, French bean and rice bean were distributed among the attendees. ATMA Tizit Block: ATMA, Tizit Block, Mon conducted a two-day training for farmers of Tizit Block at Lapa Village, with Block Technology Manger (BTM), K Mhonchumo and Assistant Technology Manager (ATM), Lensanok Tzudir, Mon as the resource persons. The programme started with a short inaugural session chaired by Yengmao Konyak, Farmer’s Friend, Tizit Block, who also said the invocation. In the technical session Mhonchumo discussed the need for use of organic pesticides for control of pests and diseases in solanaceous crops. Solanaceous crops which includes everyday fruits and vegetables like tomatos, potato eggplant, pepper, which are the queens of every kitchen, and therefore the use of inorganic pesticides could create bioaccumulation of hazardous chemicals in the long run. And thus the use of organic fertilizers and pesticides needs to be encouraged. In another session on April 19, resource person Lensanok spoke on the importance of nursery bed preparation and management of crops at tender stages, which could lead to a good yield and a better table food item. He also called on the farmers to stop using salt in their fields to conserve the top soil. According to the resource persons, solanaceous crops can be a very good medium of income and uplift their socio-economic status.

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ZION HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTRE Dimapur : Nagaland

Date : 28th April 2018 (Saturday) Time : 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Place : Zion Hospital and Research Centre For more information, please contact 03862-231864, 227337, 224117

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Free Fibroscan and Fatty Liver Screening Camp

JACK N JILL SHOPPING MALL Fresh recruitment of staff

1. Req. Category : Sales person, Warehouse, Housekeeping, office staff 2. Criterion : Min. 2/3 yrs working experience 3. Salary : Negotiable depending upon eligibility 4. Joining : as and when called for N.B : Interested candidates advised to submit the resume at Jack n Jill customer service desk OR may apply online at jack.n.jillshoppe.dmp@gmail.com DP-3221

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Admission Forms for Class XI (Science) & (Arts) is available at the School Office. Admission will be given on first come first serve basis. Admission will be based on HSLC Marks. Management reserves the right to admission. Science Stream for Boys and Girls : 1. English 2. Physics 3. Chemistry 4. Biology 5. Mathematics 6.Computer Science 7. Alt. English Arts Stream only for Girls : 1.English 2.Alt. English 3.Political Science 4.Education 5. History 6. Sociology 7.Economics 8. Computer Science Infrastructure and Facilities  Audio-Visual Classes with student-centered lesson  Multi-media enabled School Hall  Creative, meaningful morning Assemblies offering a platform for students to develop stage presence, Oratory and Musical skills  2 year hands on Certified Computer Course by the Computer Department, LSHSS  Air Conditioned Classrooms and Computer Lab  Special events and life skill oriented activities exclusively for Higher Secondary students  Dedicated team of Lecturers  Various clubs like Cookery Club, Sports Club, Literary Club, Music Club, Art Club etc  On demand Music classes offering Keyboard, Guitar, Drums and Vocal Classes  Parent – Teacher Interactions  Weekly Test and Remedial Classes  Reversed Osmosis cooled drinking water  Very clean environment Hostel facility also available (Limited Seats)  Air Conditioned Dormitories  Generator facility  Off Campus Playground with Children’s Park, State of the Art Basketball Court, Volleyball Court, Football ground and Table Tennis  Spacious Wash Rooms with 24 hours hot and cold running water  Nutritious planned food (Naga, Indian and Continental)  Sunday School & Sunday evening Fellowship for Spiritual Growth  Dorm – wise outings  Special Hostel events like Talent Night, Sports Day, Fresher’s Night, Hostel Picnic etc.  Teacher Supervised Study Halls  Tata Sky TV connections  Residential Teachers  Housekeeping Staff Students with ‘tattoo mark’ will not be given admission. Ph. 03862-248507

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all illegal activities. The director instructed the two concer ned range officers to gear up the patrolling routine to check hunting, fishing and logging inside the park. He cautioned the staff to be present at their duty stations without which protecting the park was impossible. He also encouraged the forest protection force to perform their duties with dedication. The director lauded both the principal secretary and PCCF & HoFF, department of environment, forest and climate change for providing facilities with TA for the forest protection force.

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DIMAPUR: Intanki National Park director inspected both range headquarter ‘A’ and ‘B’ at Beisumpuikam and Athibung on April 25 and handed over Bolero camper for patrolling duty, generator and water tanks to each range. A press release from Intanki National Park stated that while exhorting the staff to be sincere in performing their duties in protecting the National Park, the director mentioned that the authorities had provided facilities which were not received by other staff of the same department, the protection force in return should display excellent performances in protecting the park from

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Intanki national park receives materials

business

KAKURO

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No. 2496 Yesterday’s solution No. 2495

FOR SALE

INDIAN CHEF F & B MANAGER

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Contact : 8731825516

SCORPIO VLX

JOB VACANCY F. FOUNDATION URGENTLY REQUIRED

Model : 2013 Running : 30000 km only Colour : White Price : 7,50,000/Contact : 8119896644

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Location : Hotel Grand Tizu Notun Bosti, Dimapur Interview Date : 27th & 28th of April 2018. Contact : 8787601563

Bolero SLE-2013 Bolero SLX-2012

LAND FOR SALE

Chumukedima 'A' Village Teak Plantation 17 yrs. 31200 sq. ft. @ Rs. 60 per sq. ft. Ph No : 7005358225

20 M/F, Salary - 15000/- PM, Quali. : 10th Passed Contact with full Bio-data and photo Add : Ngovi Apartment, Kuda Village 'C' Khel Street No. 10, Dimapur : Nagaland Contact No : +91 9436673722

LAND FOR SALE 105 x 110 Rs. 280 per sq. ft.

WANTED

LAND FOR SALE

1. A Lady Helper for a Family.

at Near Signal Angami Ground (DBC) Contact No : 7085176544

at NIHOTO,

Location : 5th Mile, Dimapur Salary : Rs. 3500–4500/Per Month Fooding and Lodging Free Ph : 8974449797 9436830820

2. School Bus Driver

Salary : Rs. 7800/- Per Month Ph : 9436830820 8974449797 DP-3253 LOST NOTICE I, Dr. VIVOTUO MIACHIEO, have lost my M.V.SC Degree Certificate in the field of Veterinary Science (Gynecology) at the high school area. The particulars are1. Name : DR. VIVOTUO MIACHIEO 2. Regd. No. : 89-V-14(M) 3. College : College of Vety. SC., Khanapara, Guwahati 4. Field: GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS 5. Year: 1991 K-1181

LOST NOTICE I, Ms. YINGKHAO H. K O N YA K , a m a p p l y i n g f o r duplicate copy of Semester II Admit Card, as I have lost them. Name : YINGKHAO H. KONYAK F/Name : HAMWANG KONYAK M/Name : LEMEI KONYAK Class : BA II SEMESTER College : Wangkhao Govt. College, Mon. Roll No.:AH17380054 REGULAR ENGLISH (HONOURS) Regd No. :17380199 of 2017 Year : 2018 MC-03

LOST NOTICE I Shri. ABEN ODYUO have lost an Original land registration certificate (patta) issued by the office of the Chumoukedima Village Council, Chumukedima Town, Dimapur, Nagaland, bearing the following details : Name - ABEN ODYUO LOTHA CTC. House No-174. Ward - 8, Chumukedima Town. Village Registration No - 8259 of 2014. North -108 Nribemo South -106 Ronging East - 43 Vinod West - 39.5 Approach Road. Finders may please contact : 9077353126/7005505116.

Near Naga United Village. Rs. 110/- per sq. ft. (Any size available) Phone No : 9612714131

LAND FOR SALE

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Phone No : 9612457337 8731882828

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LAND FOR SALE 34 X 60 at Padumpukhuri,

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Near Monday Bazaar Price : 6 Lakhs Contact : 7085286145

LAND FOR SALE

8 Bighas, 4 lane touched Between Kohima & Dimapur Rs. 90 per sq. ft. Contact : 8837304390

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VACANCY

Contact : 9862435083

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URGENT SALE

Near Medical Hall

New Market, Dimapur

LAND FOR SALE 100 x 90, at Khushiabill Price : 10,50,000/(Ten lakhs fifty thousand) Contact : 8413031858

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Contact No : 9862583522

SHOP FOR SALE

LAND FOR SALE 26 BIGHAS at Eralibill Dimapur Rs. 60/- Per Sq.Ft. Contact No. : 9774463573

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Model - 2009, 2010

Swift - VXI - M - 2006

Mumbai, Apr 26 (PTI): Gold prices turned weak at the bullion market here Thursday on slackened demand from jewellers and retailers even as the metal strengthened overseas. Silver, too, declined by Rs 70 per kg - a sign of softness in orders from industrial units. Standard gold (99.5 per cent purity) fell by Rs 30 to finish at Rs 31,295 per 10 grams from Wednesday’s closing level of Rs 31,325. Pure gold (99.9 per cent purity) also moved down by the same amount to close at Rs 31,445 per 10 grams from Rs 31,475 earlier. Silver (.999 fineness) slipped by Rs 70 per kg to conclude at Rs 39,405 as against Rs 39,475 yesterday. Globally, gold prices hovered near five-week lows as higher US bond yields and a stronger dollar dampened interest in bullion. Spot gold was up 0.1 per cent at USD 1,324.95 an ounce at early trade.

LAND FOR SALE 10 Mins drive from TK Service, NH-29/ 2½ Mile. Plot attached with Approach Road, 148 @ 1 sq. ft. (Fixed/ No Broker) 9077385251/8730951986

LAND FOR URGENT SALE at New Showuba Near Noune Resort Junction Rs. 95 per sq. ft. Any Size available.

Contact No : 9077442648 9862586625 DP-3183

LAND FOR SALE

Location : Bamunpukhuri B, Near Govt. Middle School (less than 5 kms from Zion Hospital) Area : Plots available from Rs. 5 lakhs onwards. * Approach road and drainage to every plot * All are Plots JCB levelled Price : Rs. 110 per sq. ft. # 9436622166/7005204949

For further details, contact : 7630831439 DP-3208

LAND FOR SALE

1. At Xekiye Village Area 4 Puras Rs. 30/- per sq. ft. 2. At Naga United Area 1½ Bighas Rs. 160 per sq. ft. Contact No : 9436016104

at Naga United Village Dimapur, which is just a kilometer away from daily bazaar. Any size will be available @ Rs. 115 Per sq. ft. Negotiable. No Broker.

Residence for sale both House & Plot at Seithekima-A, 1000 mtrs from 4 lane Area : 90/200 approx Price : 29,00,000/- Nego Genuine buyer only Mob # 7085283665

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Su doku

No. 8851 Yesterday’s solution No. 8850

Across 7 It’s a small world (5,6) 8 Drilling is uninteresting (6) 9 River skirting the end of Birnam Wood (6) 10 Purchased a branch on time (6) 12 Song and dance advertisement (6) 13 Output of mine some prospector exploited (3) 14 Team about to take on inventor (6) 16 One member’s allowed out for shellfish (6) 18 Invent cosmetics (4-2) 20 Take no notice of developing region (6) 22 Team-leader, chef, explorer (7,4) Down 1 Some ammonia found in military stores (4) 2 Noise constrained by English final (6) 3 Bring hot nuts from seaside resort (8) 4 Coins put into it may be lost (4) 5 Thin layer, round, neither vegetable nor mineral (6) 6 See great variety in accommodation aboard ship (8) 11 Red canon joining the artillery (8) 12 Sign able to confuse some Europeans (8) 15 See about shelter, being ready for bed (6) 17 Half a minute at present for fish (6) 19 Have in mind a scale drawing (4) 21 Gardening tool for a dissolute fellow (4)

FOR SALE Alto LXI

WANTED A COOK For a Restaurant in 4th Mile. Accommodation Included. Salary Negotiable

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2018-19. The gradual recovery in industrial production (IIP) bodes well for the economy, reflecting a possible strengthening of domestic demand and a further build-up in global trade activity,” it said. The Indian economy grew 6.6 per cent in the last fiscal as it battled the lingering effects of demonetisation in 2016. Deloitte’s growth forecast for this fiscal is conservative compared to that of the Reserve Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which projected India to grow 7.4 per cent, and Asian Development Bank and Fitch which estimated growth at 7.3 per cent.

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New Delhi, Apr 26 (PTI): India’s economic growth will accelerate to 7.2 per cent in the current fiscal buoyed by manufacturing activity even as rising oil prices and high government debt remain a challenge, Deloitte said Thursday. The agriculture sector is expected to grow higher than the estimated 2.1 per cent in the current fiscal year on account of positive prospects on Rabi harvest and a normal monsoon, contributing significantly to the national GDP, said the India Economic Outlook Report 2018. “India’s growth prospects remain promising and Managing Director, Ford India Anurag Mehrotra during the launch of New Ford the economy will continue to grow at 7.2 per cent in Freestyle in New Delhi, on Thursday. (PTI)

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also protect consumer interest,” he said adding the government is collectively addressing the issue. Oil prices is “under our close watch,” he said. Earlier this week, a senior finance ministry official had stated that a cut in excise duty was not advisable if the government was to stick to the path of reducing budgetary deficit. The government is targeting reducing fiscal deficit to 3.3 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP) in the current fiscal, from 3.5 per cent last fiscal. “Every rupee cut of excise on fuel will result in a loss of Rs 13,000 crore to the government,” the

Petrol in the national capital now costs Rs 74.63 a litre, the highest since September 14, 2013, when rates had hit Rs 76.06. Diesel price at Rs 65.93 is the highest ever. India has the highest retail prices of petrol and diesel among South Asian nations as taxes account for half of the pump rates. The government had raised excise duty nine times between November 2014 and January 2016 to shore up finances as global oil prices fell, but then cut the tax just once in October last year by Rs 2 a litre. Subsequent to that excise duty reduction, the Centre had asked states to also lower VAT, but just four of them - Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh reduced rates while others including BJP-ruled ones ignored the call. In all, duty on petrol rate was hiked by Rs 11.77 per litre and that on diesel by 13.47 a litre in those 15 months that helped government’s excise mop up more than double to Rs 2,42,000 crore in 2016-17 from Rs 99,000 crore in 2014-15.

every year, India still has a long way to go before the world’s fastest-growing major economy can cope with the country’s demographic bulge. “Unemployment is a serious issue in India, and we must be worried over the implications,” N.R. Bhanumurthy, an economist at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, a Delhi-based think-tank, said. Modi won the 2014 election promising to revitalise the economy and create strong jobs growth, but some critics have accused his government of making exaggerated claims over just how well the economy is doing. India’s growth stuttered after the government’s decision to take high denomination bank notes out of circulation overnight in late 2016 in a bid to make the country less reliant on cash transactions and flush out money that was being kept out the taxman’s sight. The implementation of GST last year also knocked growth, and caused some companies to shed jobs.

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official had said. “Fiscal considerations are far higher than one or two rupee price impact on consumers. One or two rupee increase doesn’t impact inflation,” he had said. The central government levies Rs 19.48 a litre of excise duty on petrol and Rs 15.33 per litre on diesel. State sales tax or VAT vary from state to state. In Delhi, VAT on petrol is Rs 15.84 and Rs 9.68 a litre on diesel. Pradhan blamed geopolitical reasons for the spike in international oil prices, which is getting translated into increases in retail selling price of petrol and diesel. Listing the reasons, he said oil cartel OPEC has agreed to continue with output squeeze while the situation in Venezeula, Iran and Syria were contributing to the spike. State-owned oil firms, which have been since June last year revising auto fuel prices daily, have kept prices unchanged for the second day today. This after petrol price was hiked by 72 paisa a litre in last 10 days and diesel by a rupee.

NEW DELHI, Apr 26 (Agencies): More than three million workers joined the country’s state-run social security fund, Employees Provident Fund (EPF), in six months through February, giving Prime Minister Narendra Modi some ammunition to defend his record on creating jobs ahead of a general election due next year. A new data series on payrolls released by the EPF for the first time on Wednesday, however, gives an incomplete picture of how many new jobs are being created in the non-farm sector. The provisional data showed 4,72,075 employees were added to the state-run social security fund in February, and 6,04,557 joined in January, bringing the sixmonth total to 31.1 lakh. “The data shows there was a good increase in jobs every month in the last six months, which will now help fill the missing link for policy-making,” said Soumya Kanti Ghosh, chief economist at the country’s largest lender, the State Bank of India. As nearly 15 million join the workforce

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New Delhi, Apr 26 (PTI): Amid unabated rise in petrol and diesel prices, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Thursday said the government is concerned about the pinch to consumers but a balance has to be struck between their interest and fiscal needs. He was, however, noncommittal on the government’s cutting excise duty to soften the blow of rising international oil prices which have pushed petrol price to 55-month high of Rs 74.63 a litre and diesel to a new high of Rs 65.93. “We are concerned about pinch... We are concerned about the price rise,” he told reporters on sidelines of an industry event. Declining to say as to what the central government was doing to address the issue, Pradhan said the states should cut sales tax or VAT on petrol and diesel to ease the burden. Asked if his ministry has sought a reduction in excise duty, he said working “piecemeal” will not help. “Let’s see things more holistically. We have to manage the fiscal balance and at the same time, we have to

MUMBAI, Apr 26 (Agencies): In a bid to grow its deposits, HDFC Bank has hiked interest rates on term deposits by up to 100 basis points (1 percentage point). Following the increase, the bank is offering a flat return of 7per cent on all maturities of over one year, while senior citizens can earn up to 7.5 per cent and bulk depositors (Rs 1 crore and above) get even more. With a deposit base of 7.9 lakh crore, HDFC Bank has a marketshare of 7 per cent of the country’s bank deposits. SBI had increased deposit rates by up to 50bps in February. Other banks are also expected to hike their deposit rates. This is because deposit growth is not keeping pace with the expansion rate in credit. According to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), bank deposits, as on March 30, 2018, stood at Rs 115 lakh crore — an increase of 6.7 per cent as against a growth rate of 15.3 per cent in the previous fiscal. Against this, bank advances grew 10.3 per cent to Rs 87 lakh crore, higher than 8.2 per cent in the previous fiscal. An increase in deposit rates results in higher lending rates as well, since the marginal cost lending rate (MCLR) is now linked to the change in cost of funds.

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Macron expects Trump to drop Iran nuclear deal

Lo n d o n, A p r 2 6 (Agencies): French President Emmanuel Macron has said he may have failed in efforts to persuade Donald Trump to stick to an international nuclear deal with Iran. “My view is... that he will get rid of this deal on his own, for domestic reasons,” Mr Macron said at the end of a three-day state visit to the US. Mr Trump has until 12 May to decide on the deal, which aimed to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. He has been a strong critic of the accord, calling it “insane”. On Wednesday, Mr Macron used similar language to describe frequent shifts in the US position on global issues, including climate change and the Iran agreement. “It can work in the short term, but it’s very insane in the medium to long term,” he is quoted as

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telling reporters following a question and answer session with students at George Washington University. Under the terms of the agreement, reached under Mr Trump’s predecessor Barack Obama, Iran agreed to limit its controversial nuclear programme in return for an easing of economic sanctions. Mr Macron made changing the US president’s mind on Iran a top priority for his visit but ended up admitting there was a “big risk” Mr Trump would

‘Wolf pack’ gang jailed for sex attack in Spain Lo n d o n, A p r 2 6 (Agencies): Five men accused of gang-raping an 18-year-old woman in Spain have been convicted of sexual abuse but acquitted of the more serious crime of rape, in a case that sparked a national outcry. All five have been sentenced to nine years in jail. They filmed their attack during Pamplona’s San Fermín bull-running festival in July 2016. The group and their victim can appeal. Dozens of protesters outside the court criticised the verdict, shouting: “It’s rape, not abuse.” Several demonstrations have been called against the verdict and in support of the victim. The five, in their late 20s and originally from Seville, and the victim, from Madrid, were not present when the judgement was read out after a five-month trial, which was held behind

closed doors to protect the woman’s identity. Under Spanish law, the charge of sexual abuse differs from rape in that it does not involve violence or intimidation. The men, who have been in custody since 2016, have also been ordered to pay the woman €50,000 ($61,000; £43,500) in compensation. Videos of the late-night encounter between the men and the young woman showed how the five men had wandered the streets among other drunken revellers before two of them led her into the basement block of flats by the hand. According to a police report, the men - who belonged to a WhatsApp group called “La manada” (wolf pack) - surrounded the woman in a small alcove, removed her clothes and had unprotected sex.

abandon the deal. He agreed with Mr Trump that any deal should include a wider agreement on Iran’s influence in the Middle East and should cover the country’s nuclear activities longer term, as well as its ballistic missile programme. He said he would work with Mr Trump to build a “new framework” in the Middle East - and especially in Syria. His comments came at the end of a state visit in which the two leaders discussed differences on global trade and the environment, including the possibility of the US rejoining the Paris climate accord. Earlier on Wednesday, Mr Macron used a speech to the joint houses of the US Congress to denounce nationalism and isolationism, in what was seen as a thinlyveiled attack on Mr Trump’s America First agenda. Warning of “big prob-

lems” if Iran resumed its nuclear programme, Mr Trump on Tuesday said a “bigger” deal was possible but it must be built on “solid” foundations. The current deal, he said, was “insane”. “They should have made a deal that covered Yemen, that covered Syria, that covered other parts of the Middle East,” he said. The US president has long complained that the accord - signed by the US, Iran, Russia, China, France, the UK and Germany - does nothing to halt Iran’s support for militant groups in the region such as the Lebanese Shia Muslim group Hezbollah. Mr Trump is also demanding that signatories to the pact agree permanent restrictions on uranium enrichment, a key part of any nuclear programme. Under the current deal these restrictions are set to expire in 2025.

Iran urges Muslims to unite against US

Islamabad High Court disqualifies foreign minister Khawaja as MP

T e h r a n, A p r 2 7 (Agencies): Iran’s supreme leader called on Muslim nations to unite against the United States, saying Tehran would never yield to “bullying,” state television reported yesterday. “The Iranian nation has successfully resisted bullying attempts by America and other arrogant powers and we will continue to resist... All Muslim nations should stand united against America and other enemies,” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said. Iran’s top authority criticized Trump for saying on April 24 some countries in the Middle East “wouldn’t last a week” without U.S. protection, Dailynews reported. “Such remarks are humiliation for Muslims ... Unfortunately there is war in our region between Muslim countries. The backward governments of some Muslim countries are fighting with other countries,” Khamenei said.

Islamabad, Apr 26 (IANS): In a blow to the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) ahead of general elections, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday disqualified Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif from Parliament for life for holding a work permit of the United Arab Emirates. The court announced its verdict on a petition stating that Asif did not mention his foreign employment in his nomination papers, the Pakistani media reported. Asif vowed to challenge the ruling and said he had never concealed his foreign work permit, the Express Tribune reported. A three-member special bench ruled that Asif had been proven dishonest under the country’s Constitution because he did not fulfil constitutional requirements for a public office holder to disclose his all assets and sources of income. It also stated that he was not even qualified to contest the 2013

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general elections. The disqualification petition was filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Usman Dar, who lost elections to Asif in 2013, Geo News reported. As per the petitioner, Asif was not entitled to be a Member of the National Assembly nor a federal minister under the unlimited term employment Contract between him and International Mechanical and Electrical Co (IMECO), a company in Abu Dhabi. Asif was hired as a fulltime employee of IMECO on July 2, 2011 and held various positions, including those of the legal adviser

and special adviser, the petition stated. It further said that since Asif did not declare the salary from the firm in the nomination papers while contesting the 2013 elections, he was not eligible to be elected as a member of the National Assembly. The petitioner said that Asif ’s work permit was renewed on June 29, 2017 and is valid till June 28, 2019. Asif admitted being employed as a legal advisor as stated in the employment form, however, he stressed that the business relationship between the company and the respondent was in accordance with the law. He said his association with the foreign firm did not relate to the national security or any matter which may be in conflict with his official functions as the Foreign Minister. It was not clear if Asif would have to step down from the post as Foreign Minister following the denotification from the Election Commission.

Kim Jong-un to cross border for landmark Korea summit between Mr Kim and US President Trump by early June. Mr Kim is set to cross the military demarcation line - a clearly defined marker of the official land border between the territories. He will, however, remain within the Demilitarised Zone. Seoul has war ned reaching an agreement aimed at ridding Pyongyang of its nuclear weapons will be “difficult”, because North Korea’s nuclear and missile technology has advanced so much since the sides’ leaders last met more than a decade ago.

Lo n d o n, A p r 2 6 (Agencies): Kim Jongun is set to become the first North Korean leader to cross into South Korean territory since the end of the Korean War in 1953, as final details are put in place for the summit. South Korea said President Moon Jae-in would personally meet Mr Kim at the border at 09:30 (00:30 GMT) on Friday, BBC reported. The historic summit will focus on the North’s recent indications it could be willing to give up its nuclear weapons. Talks are also proposed

The heavily guarded Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) divides the two Koreas - the concrete border line stretches between the buildings.

“The difficult part is at what level the two leaders will be able to reach an agreement regarding willingness to denuclearise,”

South Korean presidential spokesperson Im Jong-seok said. The meeting - the third of its kind following sum-

mits in 2000 and 2007 - is the result of months of improving relations between the two Koreas, and paves the way for a planned meeting between Mr Kim and US President Donald Trump. Mr Kim announced last week that he would suspend nuclear tests for the time being. The move was welcomed by the US and South Korea as a positive step, although Chinese researchers have indicated that North Korea’s nuclear test site may be unusable after a rock collapse following its last test in September. As well as addressing Pyongyang’s nuclear

ambitions, the leaders are expected to discuss a path to peace on the peninsula to formally end the 1950-53 Korean War, and a series of economic and social issues. South Korea and the US say they are suspending annual military drills for a day while the summit takes place. The meeting - the third of its kind following summits in 2000 and 2007 - is the result of months of improving relations between the two Koreas, and paves the way for a planned meeting between Mr Kim and US President Donald Trump.

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The Jalukie Pumling Nko (JPN) and the Old Jalukie Village Council (OJVC) once again caution all concerned involved in selling and purchase of land in the guise of holding land ownership by exploiting the age old territory defended by our fore fathers. The proceedings of such illegitimate activities shall not be tolerated at any cost and whosoever involved in such dealings shall be doing so in their own volition. The JPN and OJVC also caution dereliction of responsibilities by the concerned authority for fragmentation of fast progressing Jalukie Town into pieces by issue of plot permit to private individuals within the land that is mean for Government offices, quarters, roads and pavement areas. The JPN and the OJVC call upon all right thinking citizens and the concerned department(s) authority to voice out their injustice for justice without any reservation to build a vibrant Jalukie Township. Obviously, Jalukie Town is a freely donated land by the OJVC and is governed by a firm foundation of MOU/Agreement as a result any land issues should be redressed with mutual understanding to avoid misconception in future. Besides, for any development works based on pioneers records or whatsoever in the general interest should be cooperated without any hindrance.

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Bose shies away from Standpoint presents Priyanka roles that involve misogyny Temsuyanger’s QUINTETTE

tandpoint is pleased to present QUINTETTE, a new solo exhibition by Temsuyanger Longkumer, a Londonbased multimedia artist from Nagaland. Featuring printmaking, painting, sculpture, and time-based art, QUINTETTE brings together five projects exploringthemes central to the artist’s practice, including sociocultural traditions in ethnic societies, and the correlation between communities in the microbial world and its own. In the artist’s childhood home of Nagaland, skulls of buffalo slain during festivals and rituals are proudly displayed outside

Sarah Jessica Parker sued by jewellery designer

jewellery designer named Kat Florence is suing actress Sarah Jessica Parker over a deal gone bad. Florence claims that the actress signed a multi-million dollar endorsement agreement in 2015 to promote and assist in the advertising of a new gem collection, reports aceshowbiz.com. In legal papers obtained by a portal The Blast, the jeweller alleges that Parker failed to live up to her end of the deal, and became difficult as the two women attempted to schedule the launch party for a high-end shop that would sell their designs. Florence claims she and Parker entered a five-year deal that would have netted the “Sex and the City” star $7.5 million, but the actress quickly made it clear she wouldn’t be able to attend a planned launch party in London for five months because she was shooting TV drama “Divorce”. “She refused to attend other events claiming her scheduling was too hectic. In addition, she refused to do interviews in relation to the jewellery line,” Florence said. (IANS)

dwellings to commemorate the events and considered invaluable assets of the household. Drawing inspiration from these treasured decorations, Superstars is a series of sculptural portraits celebrating the lives of individuals whose interactions have left a lasting impression on the artist. Made with an array of materials and objects, these symbolic portraits are an attempt to pay homage to their encounter. At the centre of Living Impressions lies the issue of cultural traditions disappearing in the face of constant technological and societal change. Using narrative storytelling, with a mosaic of ancient

wisdom and new technology, a fleeting moment from the life of a village chief is captured and preserved through projection onto three-dimensional reconstructions. More recent works in the exhibition explore the relationship between the microscopic world – the politics and diplomacy between neighboring cells, the battles waged, fought, spread, repelled – to that of the external world outside of the skin. A delicate balance is at play between the external structure of Longkumer’s terracotta sculptures and the multiplying cells growing around and inside them; referencing the spread of ideologies, belief systems, and their viral or divisive effects on people. The movement of lines, light and marks on the mono prints evoke both the individual energy of a single organism and the greater world they help to form. This chain of events is echoed within the paintings, created with the materials used to make the prints. Using an element of chance to work intuitively, the existing marks left from another event inform new happenings, creating a unique story of their own.

Kim Zolciak Has ‘Stopped Filming’ for ‘Don’t Be Tardy’

im Zolciak is stepping away from the cameras. The 39year-old reality star has “stopped filming” for Don’t Be Tardy, multiple sources tell Us Weekly exclusively. “Kim and her team have halted all production for Don’t Be Tardy while her lawyers have been working around the clock to investigate and deal with the final episode of the Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion,” one source says. A second insider adds, “Kim has pulled the plug on filming. She’s very upset about the entire situation.” The news comes just days after Bravo aired part 3 of the explosive RHOA season 10 reunion. At the end of the Sunday, April 22, episode, Zolciak called host and executive producer Andy Cohen into the bathroom to express her frustration over the way she was treated by him and castmates NeNe Leakes, Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore, Cynthia Bailey, Sherée Whitfield and Porsha Williams. “How much can a person take? There wasn’t even one positive question for me,” Zolciak told Cohen, 49, who responded, “There was nothing positive,

unfortunately, in your story from the season. It was all combative.” After the reunion was filmed, Us exclusively revealed that the Bravo personality is done with RHOA. “Kim and Bravo agreed she wouldn’t come back,” a source told Us. “None of the girls will film with her. They refuse.” (Whitfield, 48, also will not return.) Zolciak — who shared a Snapchat video on Wednesday, April 25, of herself getting an IV infusion of iron amid the Don’t Be Tardy drama — was one of the original stars of RHOA. She appeared in seasons 1 through 5 before returning as a friend of the Housewives in this year’s 10th installment. Her spinoff, Don’t Be Tardy, premiered in 2012 and wrapped its sixth season in December. (Usmagazine)

mother to a 26year-old man or a sex worker, actress Priyanka Bose has slipped into various characters. She says she has to love what she does, and on-screen roles that revolve around misogyny don’t fit the bill -which is why she will never play such characters. “Roles that involve misogyny are something that I will never do, simply because I personally oppose it,” Priyanka, best known for featuring in the Oscar-nominated film “Lion”, told IANS in an email interview. She played a sex worker in “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani” and “Sold”. The upcoming film “Ascharya F#*k It” will again show her as a sex worker. Doesn’t she feel like she has been typecast? “Not really. It’s the nature of the business. I give my best to every role that I get. Only, of course, I have to love what I am doing... only then can the best come out of my perfor-

mances,” said the artiste, who has played “small but impactful, very meaty and powerful” roles in Bollywood films like “Love Sex aur Dhokha” and “Johnny Gaddaar”. “If I don’t feel it, I won’t do it. I’m not bound by duty, I’m bound by whether I’m going to be good at it or not. In addition, of course, the script has to be good for me to keep working.” “Ascharya F#*k It”, backed by Yoodlee films, Saregama India’s movie production venture, revolves around the lives of a prostitute, her pimp who loves her, a Bollywood superstar and his driver. Is India ready for such bold films? “Although I cannot answer that on behalf of the audience, I think it is high time that they embrace such content. The art and thought behind such content is worth witnessing,” said Priyanka. “Ascharya F#*k It” is inspired by the works of controversial writer Saadat Hasan Manto. She is will be seen in another film, which is also an adaptation of a novel. “I enjoy reading prose and poems a lot. Short stories are my favourite and I love reading children’s books a lot too,” said the actress. (IANS)

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The Huge World Premiere of ‘Avengers: Infinity War’

ron Man came out a little over 10 years ago, and now, 18 films later, we have what is seeming to be the most epic of conclusions. The star power that’s joined in is A-list, to say the least. Everything that has been done in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been leading up to this film, and before the premiere, even the cast didn’t know the ending. That’s right, the cast was only given their parts and lines. They know what happens to their character, but not the rest of them

and certainly not the ending. It kind of reminds me of Empire when the cast read one thing in the script, and Mark Hamill was told that Vader is his father. The cast couldn’t even tell each other (despite I’m sure them all trying to get something out). As you can imagine this lead to some interesting fan events and before this premiere, with reporters asking questions and the Actors themselves not knowing how to answer. Infact in this video when it was recorded only three people have seen the

film for sure (Directors the Russo brothers and Marvel President Kevin Feige). In the above video walk the purple carpet of the premiere and hear from Scarlett Johansson, Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Chris Hemsworth, Sebastian Stan, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chadwick Boseman, Don Cheadle, Mark Ruffalo, Elizabeth Olsen, Tom Hiddleston, and Josh Brolin as well as President of Marvel Kevin Feige and Directors Anthony And Joe Russo. (Hollywood.com)

The Libertines are curating a festival this summer

t has been announced that The Libertines will headline Kent’s Wheels & Fins Festival this summer, also curating its lineup for a day. Wheels & Fins Festival runs from September 7-9 at Joss Bay Beach in Broadstairs, with The Libertines headlining the Main Stage during the Sunday leg (September 9). Tickets can be found here. According to a press release, the band will be “curating a fantabulous cornucopia of musical delights”, although no acts have yet been announced. In a tweet, the band described themselves as “dead excited” and said that they would be “inviting a load of incredible artists to come and play throughout the day”.

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The Libertines are also teaming up with local charities Aspirations Centre and Pie Factory Music for their performance. As well as Wheels & Fins, this summer will also see The Libertines make UK festival appearances at Y Not, Kendall Calling and Victorious Festival. Wheels & Fins Festival is just up the road from The Libertines’ new hotel/ studio The Albion Rooms in Margate. Drummer Gary Powell recently spoke to ~INME~I about the band’s summer plans, The Albion Denmark and I’ve been us, it’s about the quality. put it together and Bob’s Rooms and what to expect here writing and trying to It should be pretty easy for your uncle.” from their next album. run a record label. With us to have a few drinkies, (NME) Of progress on their new LP, Powell said: “Pete and Carl have got together and they’ve been writing together. But John is in

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018

ICC converts 50-over CT into World T20 SSP inter-house basketball c’ship

ardson said today at a media conference at the end of the meeting. There will be a 2019 and 2023 ODI World Cup, effectively scrapping the very concept of Champions Trophy, a tournament which was described as irrelevant by several critics given the presence of a fullfledged quadrennial World Cup. “Well the BCCI representative attended the board meeting and the vote was passed unanimously. So I don’t think that’s an issue,” said Richardson. However Richardson’s rationale behind the changes were contradictory in nature. When asked that ICC International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive David Ko l k ata , A p r 2 6 (PTI): The ICC Thursday decided to convert the 2021 Champions Trophy scheduled in India into a World T20 event, finally scrapping the eight-team ODI tournament, the context and relevance of which has been questioned repeatedly. At the end of its fiveday board meeting, ICC Chief Executive Dave Richardson said the global body has “unanimously agreed” that the 2021 meet in India would now be a 16-team event in the shortest format. R i c h a r d s o n’s a n -

nouncement meant that BCCI representative Amitabh Chaudhary also voted in favour of the change after the initial opposition to the move. This means that only for the second time ever, two ICC World T20 events will take place in two years - the 2020 edition in Australia and the 2021 edition in India. The first time it happened was 2009 (England) and 2010 (West Indies). “The 2021 Champions Trophy in India will now change to World T20. It fits into our strategy of growing the game,” Rich-

AITA nominates Yuki, Bopanna for Arjuna award NEW DELHI, Apr 26 (PTI): The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has nominated country’s top singles player Yuki Bhambri and doubles expert Rohan Bopanna for the Arjuna award. AITA Secretary General Hironmoy Chatterjee confirmed that they have nominated the two players. “Yes, we have recommended them,” said Chatterjee. Yu k i r e c e n t ly r e claimed his place in top-100 after a string of impressive performances, achieving his career-best rank of 83. “It’s an honour to be nominated. It’s acknowledgment of my hard work,” said Yuki. Bopanna, who had won the French Open mixed doubles title last year with Canadian Gabriela Dabrowski, was nominated last year after the deadline had passed. Since only one athlete is presented the award from one discipline, most likely it will be Bopanna who will bag the award if a tennis player gets it this year. K Y M C

tober 7, 2018. However, the official match dates haven’t been announced as yet. The last edition of the AFC U-16 finals was held in Goa in 2016 and Asian Football Confederation’s general secretary Dato Windsor John lavished praise on the success of tournament. “The AFC U-16 championship has a long and a broad history. The last edition in India was not only a huge success on the field but it is also regarded as the defining

Winners of the basketball championship with their trophy, medals and certificate.

D i m a p u r , A p r 2 6 between Melak house and graced the occasion as (NPN): Inter-House Bas- Doyang house. In a tough chief guest. He presented ketball Championship of match, Melak beat Doyang the medals and certificates Sainik School Punglwa by 41 – 29 points. Melak, to the winners. He also 2018-19 concluded on who also won the sub ju- gave away the best player a high note with Melak nior category, was crowned award to the deserving house winning the junior the overall basketball cham- cadet and overall trophy to and overall inter-house pion. Doyang and Patkai the winning house. basketball championship. house claimed second and Addressing the cadets, The Inter-house basketball third position respectively. the chief guest said that championship was played Cdt Rokozobei Nisa coordination, initiative and in two categories - junior of Melak house was ad- team work are the major ICC Chief Executive David Richardson on Thursday hoped that cricket would and sub junior category judged the best player in part which contributes tojunior category. Gp Capt wards a win and makes a become a part of the Olympics from the 2028 edition in Los Angeles if all the cricket from April 19-25. The final match for Sharad R Keskar, principal, difference between winner playing nations were united on this. Stating that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is already late in formally junior category was played Sainik School Punglwa and runners-up team. applying to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to include the gentleman’s game in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Richardson said they would continue talks with the IOC emphasising that cricket can add value to the Olympic Games. “...Assuming that we can get all of cricket united in a desire to be a part of Olympics, then I think we would have a very good chance in persuading the IOC that cricket is a sport that can add value to the Olympics going forward,” Richardson toldreporters On the final day of a week of ICC meetings here. “The Olympics are going be held in Paris in 2024 and in Los Angeles in 2028. Already we have missed the boat for applying to the IOC through the front door to get the right to participate. We can go to Paris, talk with them and continue the talks in Los Angeles in due course and hopeful by 2028 we will have cricket in the Olympics,” he said. Participants of the friendly football match organised by Assam Rifles. The official said the ICC’s decision to engage more nations in global cricketing events through the T20 format would help them move an application to the IOC for Dimapur, Apr 26 (NPN): Mon Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) conducted a friendly football match at Lungwa village on April 21. The the right to participate in the Olympics. He also said the ICC has to resolve an issue with the Board of Control for Cricket match was followed by informal interaction with the players and spectators by Assam Rifles troops over tea and refreshments. Altogether 22 local youths took part in the match. in India (BCCI) and the Indian Olympic Association to take the issue forward.

Cricket might be part of Olympics by 2028

Assam Rifles organise football match

Shooters Manu, AFC U-16 finals: India clubbed Om finish fourth with Iran, Vietnam & Indonesia at ISSF WC

NEW DELHI, Apr 26 (PTI): India have been clubbed with strong contenders Iran, Vietnam and Indonesia in Group C of the AFC U-16 Championship Finals, scheduled to be held in Malaysia from September 2018. The official draw for the championship was held at the AFC headquarters in Kuala Lumpur today. India had qualified as second-best team from the AFC U-16 qualifiers in Nepal 2017, where the young guns had held defending champions Iraq to a 0-0 draw in the last match of the group. I n t h e o t h e r t wo matches, India had accounted for Palestine 3-0, while they were held on to a 2-2 draw by hosts Nepal in the other match. This is India’s third qualification to the AFC U-16 finals from the last four editions. The tournament will be held in Kuala Lumpur from September 20 to Oc-

teas keeper said. When asked if the 50-over World Cup and Champions Trophy looked similar, then how different would be the World T20 in 2020 and 2021, Richardson called the situation a “little bit unfortunate”. “Unfortunately that’s just because of the schedule how it works. There would not have been an option I suppose of moving the T20 into 2022. “But going forward in the future, every two years World T20, every four years the World Cup and don’t forget the ODI League building up to each World Cup,” he concluded.

moment for football and youth development in the country,” he said in his address. Reflecting on the draw, Indian team head coach Bibiano Fernandes said that the team will “take one match at a time”. “We have been drawn against some of the best youth teams in the region. We respect our opponents. But we will take one match at a time. The aim of all the participating teams is to make it to the semifinals,” he stated. As per the norm, the four semi-finalists will earn a ticket to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Peru 2019. Bibiano felt the exposure tours being provided by AIFF for the team to prepare in the best possible fashion has been adding to the confidence of the boys. “The exposure tours have been a huge help. It is helping the team to gear up for the big challenge. We will aim to play to our strengths,” he maintained.

Changwon, Apr 26 (IANS): Manu Bhaker and Om Prakash Mitharval failed to reach the podium as India finished fourth at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup here on Thursday. This is the third fourth place finish for India at an ISSF World Cup. Manu and Om finished fizzled off after a promising start to fourth in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event on the concluding day of the event. The pair had earlier shot a qualification world record in the event, shooting a combined total of 778 to claim the record by a point from the German couple of Christian and Sandra Reitz, who took silver after qualifying in fifth place. The Chinese pair of Xiaojing Ji and Jiayu Wu won gold in the event with a world record score of 487.7 in the final. Serbia’s Damir Mikec and Zorana Arunovic took bronze.

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Oxlade-Chamberlain to miss WC

L o nd o n , A p r 2 6 (IANS): Liverpool FC midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will miss the remainder of his club season and also be unavailable to play for England in the World Cup due to a knee-ligament injury, the English Premier League (EPL) outfit have announced. The 24-year-old sustained the injury after an attempted challenge on AS Roma defender Aleksandar Kolarov in the 18th minute of Tuesday night’s Champions League semi-final first leg at Anfield stadium, the club added, reports EFE news agency. Oxlade-Chamberlain was carried off the field on a stretcher, while Liverpool went on to win

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the game 5-2. “The extent of the injury means OxladeChamberlain is set to miss the remainder of the campaign for Liverpool, as well as the World Cup finals in Russia with England,” Liverpool said in a statement on Wednesday. “Oxlade-Chamberlain will now begin a rehabilitation programme to enable him to reach full fitness again as soon as possible, returning to action next season.”

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We the bereaved family members and relatives convey our heartfelt gratitude to each and every person who stood by us at the demise of our beloved mother Late Agni Maya Chettri. We thank each and every individuals for your prayers, physical, mental, comfort, material and financial support. We are unable to repay you back Born : 1934 but it is our earnest prayer Expired : 17-4-18 that God Almighty bless you abundantly. The final rituals (Shradha) will be held on 29/04/18 (Sunday) at Borlengri Block-2. All are requested to attend the Shradha ceremony with family & friends from 2:00 pm onwards.

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often claims about safeguarding longer formats but then is increasing cashrich T20, he reasoned; “I don’t agree with that it’s contradictory. In the end we are going to end up with maximum of 12 Test teams.” “The Champions Trophy in a way was too similar to the World Cup, always quite difficult to differentiate. Why you are having a World Cup and then a Champions Trophy? It was difficult. “And don’t forget a 13-team ODI league is a huge step in making sure the 50 over format has much more context going forward,” the former Pro-

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We the bereaved family members of Late Takonungsang Longchar, would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to all individuals, relatives, neighbours, friends, organizations, Hospital fraternity, church members and well wishers sacrificing your precious time at the sudden demise of our beloved on 21st April 2018. Though we are unable to thank each and every one of you personally, it is our earnest prayer that God Almighty bless you all abundantly. Loving parents, siblings and family members. MKC-08

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018

Real beat Bayern in CL semi-final 1st leg SRH pip KXIP in tight clash

minutes later as Jerome Boateng limped off with a groin injury but they continued to test Real Madrid despite the disruptions. Mats Hummels volleyed just over the bar after a header across the box from Lewandowski before Raphael Varane was forced to turn a stinging shot from Muller behind for a corner in the pick of the chances. B u t Re a l M a d r i d pulled a goal back with just a minute of the first half to play. Dani Carvajal’s header whistled through the area before finding Marcelo, who found the corner with a sweeping volley. Substitute Asensio Real Madrid’s Marcelo (C) celebrates scoring his side’s 1st goal with teammates during punished a Bayern error the UEFA Champions League semifinals match against Bayern Munich.

Munich, Apr 26 (Agencies): Real Madrid came from behind to seize a 2-1 Champions League first-leg lead over Bayern Munich courtesy of goals from Marcelo and Marco Asensio either side of half-time. Bayern had the better of the chances throughout the game but could only find the net once as Joshua Kimmich (28) opened the scoring at the Allianz Arena. But the current holders got themselves back

into the game just before the break with a fine strike from Marcelo (44) before Asensio (56) put them in front as the visitors capitalised on a Bayern error. Real Madrid will take two crucial away goals into Tuesday’s second leg at the Bernabeu, while Bayern could be left to rue their multiple missed chances. The game began at breakneck speed and Bayern could have scored within seconds, but Thomas Muller could not control Robert Lewandowski’s

ball back across the face of goal. They suffered a blow not long after though as Arjen Robben was forced off in the eighth minute with an injury, being replaced by Thiago. As the pace evened out, it was Bayern who opened the scoring in the 28th minute. Real Madrid loanee James Rodriguez slotted in Kimmich down the right of the box and he drove a shot over Keylor Navas. Bayern were forced into a second change five

1st Nizheto Awomi memorial TT c’ship

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K o h i ma , A p r 2 6 (NPN): The 1st Nizheto Awomi Memorial Table Tennis Championship commenced on April 25 at TT Indoor Stadium, Kohima. The three-day tournament is being organised by Quasar Club in collaboration with Kohima District Table Tennis Association (KDTTA). A total of 48 players including six female are taking part in the champi-

onship. 25 players will be competing in men’s category while 17 will compete in boys category. The inaugural function was graced by Rato Pusa, additional director of Youth Resources and Sports. In his address, Pusa underlined the need to promote indoor games, particularly badminton and table tennis, in the State. He said that the chief minister is serious in promoting games and sports, and therefore urged the sportspersons

to give their best effort to achieve at higher level of competitions. He also urged the organisers to conduct similar tournaments even in remote districts, particularly the non-performing districts in the field of sports. Except Kohima, Dimapur and Mokokchung, the other districts are yet to shine in the field of sports, said Pusa. The chief umpire for the tournament is Lhoulievi Belho.

Bayern charged by UEFA

Bayern Munich have been charged by UEFA over a pitch invasion and displaying an offensive banner in Wednesday night’s defeat to Real Madrid. French winger Franck Ribery and Real’s German midfielder Toni Kroos were approached by a number of supporters who came onto the pitch at the end of the first leg of the Champions League semi-final at the Allianz Arena. UEFA said the pitch invasion charge, and the one regarding the illicit banner, would be heard by its control, ethics and disciplinary body on Thursday, May 31. Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes said his side “gifted” their opponents goals in Real’s 2-1 win. Joshua Kimmich had given Bayern the lead early in the first half but Marcelo and Marco Asensio have handed Real the advantage heading into the second leg at the Bernabeu. “Madrid have a great advantage after the victory, but we lost undeservedly,” said Heynckes.

WUHAN, Apr 26 (PTI): Commonwealth Games gold medallist Saina Nehwal and Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu produced dominating performance to progress to the women’s singles quarterfinals of Badminton Asia Championship on Thursday. Top seed Kidambi Srikanth and world number 10 HS Prannoy also advanced to the last eight stage in men’s singles in contrasting fashion. Saina, a London Olympics bronze medallist, continued her impressive run as she kept a tight leash on China’s Gao Fangjie, outwitting her 21-18 21-8 in a 40-minute clash. The former world number one will now face unseeded

Korean Lee Jang Mi, who saw off Thailand’s former world champion Ratchanok Intanon. Third seed Sindhu, who won a silver at the Commonwealth Games, too notched up a commanding 21-12 21-15 win over another Chinese Chen Xiaoxin in another pre-quarterfinal match. She will take on either seventh seed Korean Sung Ji Hyun or Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrungphan next. Srikanth, however, did not have to break any sweat as his opponent Hong Kong’s Wong Wing Ki Vincent retired at 2-7 in the first game to hand over the quarterfinal spot to the Indian, who had held the world number one spot for a week

Hyderabad, Apr 26 (Agencies): Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a tight 13-run victory over Kings XI Punjab in Thursday’s low-scoring IPL match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal. The result saw Hyderabad leapfrog Punjab and Chennai Super Kings to second position. An under-strength Sunrisers bowling attack capitalised during a panicked Punjab pursuit, which reached an insufficient 119 all out in the face of a relatively small 133-run target. Kings XI openers Lokesh Rahul and Chris Gayle pledged plenty with a brisk 32 and 23, respectively, but ultimately underdelivered. The departure of Gayle, who had wielded a century against Punjab less than 10 days ago, was particularly disappointing. The introduction of

Afghanistan legspinner Rashid Khan (three for 19) was key for the hosts, who were minus the services of the injured Billy Stanlake and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Khan removed Rahul and middle-order maestro Karun Nair, while seamers Basil Thampi and Sandeep Sharma tolled at regular enough intervals. The visiting full 10 wickets, in fact, perished for a mere 64 runs. Earlier, seamer Ankit Rajpoot all but justified captain Ravichandran Ashwin’s decision to bowl first by clinching three key wickets inside the opening five overs. Rajpoot exploited challenging conditions superbly, removing openers Shikhar Dhawan and Kane Williamson - and wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha - in quick succession. Right-armer Rajpoot’s

telling five for 14 weighed in as the best figures recorded at this year’s competition so far, as the home side were restricted to just 132 for six in an innings littered with missed opportunities. The visitors endured a torrid time in the field, dropping several catches at a venue notorious for questionable floodlighting. The talented Manish Pandey took advantage of three reprieves, gathering an 11th IPL half-century. He was well supported by allrounder Shakib Al Hasan’s complementary 28 and the veteran Yusuf Pathan’s unbeaten 21 - and finished on a fighting 54 from 51 deliveries. Brief scores: SRH132/6 (Manish Pandey 54; Ankit Rajpoot 5 for 14) beat KXIP-119 all-out (KL Rahul 32, Chris Gayle 23; Rashid Khan 3 for 19) by 13 runs

BCCI recommends Dravid for Dronacharya

A n ka r a , A p r 2 6 (Agencies): The Turkish Football Federation has submitted a bid to UEFA to host Euro 2024. The TFF declared its interest in hosting the tournament in March 2017, and submitted its dossier ahead of UEFA’s April 27 deadline. Germany’s football association (DFB) submitted a bid earlier this week. If there are no further entries, bids from Germany and Turkey will be evaluated by UEFA with a written report published by September this year. The host nation will be decided by a UEFA vote in Nyon on September 27 this year. France were awarded the 2016 European Championships by a single vote ahead of Turkey when Michel Platini, who previously managed France and played for Les Bleus 78 times, was president of the European football governing body.

Kolkata, Apr 26 (PTI): The BCCI has recommended former India captain Rahul Dravid for the prestigious Dronacharya award and once again nominated Virat Kohli for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna honour. L e ge n d a r y o p e n e r Sunil Gavaskar’s name has been recommended for Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award. CoA chief Vinod Rai confirmed Dravid’s nomination for the Dronacharya award. “Yes, we have sent a number of nominations in various categories to the government. Rahul is the BCCI nominee for the Dronacharya award,” Rai told PTI. Dravid has been nominated for successfully guiding the India U-19 team to World Cup title early this year. Under his guidance, the Colts batch of 2016 played the finals. He

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this month. The 25-year-old from Guntur will face three-time Olympic silver medallist Lee Chong Wei on Friday. Srikanth had beaten Lee en route India’s gold medal at the mixed team championship of the Commonwealth Games but the legendary Malaysian was quick to exact revenge when he beat the Indian for the individual gold at Gold Coast. Prannoy, who had reached the quarterfinals at All England Championship, meanwhile, bounced back from a game down to eke out a difficult 16-21 2114 21-12 win over Chinese Taipei’s Wang Tzu Wei. Prannoy, who missed out of a medal at the Com-

Sunrisers Hyderabad players celebrate dismissal of KXIP batsman Chris Gayle during an IPL match at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad on Thursday. (PTI)

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Badminton Asia C’ship: Saina, Sindhu reach qtrs

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10 minutes into the second half when Rafinha lost possession and allowed Lucas Vazquez to burst down the field before playing in the Spaniard, who swept home past Sven Ulreich. Bayern continued to see the better of the chances, though, with Lewandowski forcing a fine save from Navas, and he should have netted an equaliser in the 88th minute with only Navas to beat at the near post, he could only put his attempted chip over the goalkeeper wide. But the Germans could not make their attempts count as Real Madrid held out to take a handy advantage into next week’s second leg tie.

monwealth Games, will meet second seed Son Wan Ho of Korea. Singapore Open champion B Sai Praneeth, however, went down 12-21 12-21 to Olympic champion Chen Long, seeded third. Young men’s doubles pair of Arjun MR and Ramchandran Shlok too found the going tough against the top seeded Chinese combination of Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen, losing 11-21 19-21. Women’s doubles pair of Meghana Jakkapudi and Poorvisha S Ram also was no match for seventh seeded Thai pair of Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajong and were outdone 9-21 9-21 in just 23 minutes.

Kohli recommended for Khel Ratna, Gavaskar for Dhyan Chand

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has worked with India A team also and is the bridge between international and junior cricket. BCCI had stopped sending nominations for Dronacharya awards due to multiple coaches at times

claiming credit for a player’s success. “It happened when a former India opener had signed two nominations where coaches claimed that the player worked under them. From then, we had

‘Messi can trademark name for sports goods’

B RUSSELS, A p r 2 6 (Agencies): Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi may register his name as a trademark for sports equipment and clothing, the EU’s second highest court said, as he was famous enough to overcome phonetic similarities with Spanish bicycle clothing brand Massi. The case reached the EU General Court after the Spanish brand successfully complained to the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The EUIPO said that Messi and Massi were almost identical visually and phonetically and some would find it difficult to the tell the two apart, but the court disagreed. “Mr Messi is, in fact, a well-known public figure who can be seen on television and who is regularly discussed on television or on the radio,” the court said on Thursday. Widely considered one of the world’s greatest soccer players, Lionel Messi, 30, scored his 600th professional goal last month and is the all-time highest scorer for both Barcelona and Argentina’s national team.

stopped sending nominations,” a senior BCCI official said. “However when Rajkumar Sharma (Kohli coach) got Dronacharya award, it was a personal nomination. He was not BCCI nominee. For someone of Rahul’s stature, we have decided to depart from convention,” the official added. As per Kohli’s nomination for Khel Ratna, it has been learnt that BCCI has nominated the Indian captain him for the second time. Kohli’s name was sent in 2016 but being the Olympic year, the three stars of Rio, PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik and Deepa Karmakar were conferred with the award. As far as Gavaskar is concerned, his contribution in Indian cricket as a player and then as a critique has been unquestionable.

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The Nagaland sepaktakraw women team with their medals. The team won bronze medal at the 8th Sepaktakraw Federation Cup (Men and Women) held from April 20 to 22 at indoor stadium, Punjab University, Chandigarh.

3rd ACYA sports meet Dimapur, Apr 26 (NPN): The Angami Catholic Youth Association (ACYA) of St.Francis de Sales (SFS), Parish Kohima will be organizing it’s 3rd ACYA sports meet on April 27 and 28 at D.Khel ground and IG stadium, Kohima under the theme, “ I have fought a good fight. I have run the race.” In this regard, ACYA, SFS has invited all its youth members, well-wishers and friends to the two-day sports event.

New York, Apr 26 (Agencies): Patrick Vieira has welcomed talk of a return to Arsenal as a replacement for manager Arsene Wenger. The former Gunners midfielder is currently in charge of New York City and has led them to the top of the Eastern Conference in MLS. His work in America, and the fact his contract expires in November, has led to suggestions he could be in the frame to replace Wenger at the Emirates. When asked about a potential return to Arsenal, Vieira told The Times, “I know what people are saying, and I’m really happy about that. It’s an honour to be mentioned with Arsenal - I love the club. I played my best football there and made my name in the game.” “I am always going to have a deeper relationship with Arsenal. That is not enough to coach that team but I’m ready to coach any side in Europe. I don’t want this to be perceived that I want to go because I don’t want to leave.” But, if the question is as simple as, “Are you ready to manage any teams in Europe? Then I would say Yes. I am ready.”

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