April 27, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 139

ENCSU objects to appts in HE deptt DIMAPUR, APR 26 (NPN): Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) has expressed strong opposition to the appointment of seven posts out of 120 new post creation under the Higher Education (HE) department. In a press note, ENCSU president M Longre Chang and general secretary Wangnei C Jessuhu questioned the manpower rationalization committee (MRC) and HE department on what grounds those seven new appointments were made.

ENCSU also accused MRC and HE department of “manipulation” and indulging in “corruption” by depriving Backward Tribe (BT) job reservation policy. The union described as “illogical and baseless” the higher education directorate statement dated November 16, 2018 that recent re-designation of posts of officers in the directorate was not a case of fresh appointment.

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CNC calls for spl prayer

DIMAPUR, APR 26 (NPN): Council of Nagalim Churches (CNC) Friday announced that all its units and regional churches would hold a special prayer moment in the first hour of Sunday Worship Service on April 28, 2019 in their respective Churches to show solidarity with the Sri Lankan Christians and citizens and share their pains, sorrows and grief that they received on Easter Sunday (April 21, 2019) from the “hands of God’s enemies”. In a statement, CNC general secretary Rev. Seksim Kasar therefore, requested all NSCN members to attend the prayer service.

CNC has also requested all the Churches, Prayer Groups and religious bodies to have a 10-minute solemn prayer moment in the beginning part of the Service for the tortured Christians in Sri Lanka and around the world. Meanwhile, CNC has expressed appreciation to the Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima, and Catholic Churches for the call to pray for Sri Lankan Christians.

Dimapur to hold mass social work every Sat

DIMAPUR, APR 26 (NPN): Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has informed all the citizens under Dimapur municipality that there would be mass social work for removal of stagnant water in respective households starting from this April, every Saturday from 7 to 8 a.m. The proposed mass social work has been ordered in view of the starting of the transmission period for Vector Borne Disease (Malaria, Dengue and Japanese Encephalitis).

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chants of “Modi Modi”.

Modi also laid stress on national security and said that new India gives a befitting reply to terror.

Rio, Conrad among NE leaders attend Modi’s nomination VA R A NA S I , A P R 2 6 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination papers for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat on Friday, accompanied by a galaxy of top BJP and NDA leaders in a massive show of strength for the country’s ruling alliance.

Alliance partners of NDA from North East accompanied Modi to the Collectorate as Modi filed his papers, seeking a second term in the Lok Sabha from the temple town. Northeast political leaders included chief ministers of Meghalaya- Conrad K Sangma, Nagaland- Neiphiu Rio, Assam Finance Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma and AGP president, Atul Bora among others.

The Congress on Friday questioned the presence of NDA alliance partners during the filing of nomination

by Prime Minister Modi, saying the BJP’s confidence had declined over the past five

Modi’s assets rise 52%

Narendra Modi is greeted by Nitish Kumar, Neiphiu Rio and other NDA leaders, at collector’s office in Varanasi, Friday (PTI).

years. “Hype, hoopla and rhetoric does not change the reality on ground. People of Varanasi will see through this propaganda. Today Modiji has accepted the fact that he works on- fakery and lies.

Truth will surely catch up with him on May 23,” Congress said. This year, he invited all his alliance partners because the party is realising that it will not get a majority and may have to rely on its allies,” said Congress spokesperson Rajeev Shukla.

Bihar chief minister and JD-U chief Nitish Ku-

Nagaland records most peaceful LS polls in country Correspondent

KOHIMA, APR 26 (NPN): With no violence being reported from any corner of the State, Nagaland has recorded the most peaceful Lok Sabha polls in the country so far. This was confirmed by Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG) and Ceasefire Supervisory Board (CFSB) chairman, Lt. Gen. (Retd) Shokin Chauhan.

Interacting with media persons at his office here on Friday, Chauhan also expressed happiness that various underground groups (UGs) have accepted the request to re-enter into and renew the ceasefire agreement.

He said on April 15, NSCN/GPRN (K) re-entered into ceasefire agreement, while NSCN (R) and NSCN (U) renewed the ceasefire. And as chairman of CFMG and CFSB, he

said he was bound to ensure that the groups did not violate the ceasefire rules.

Stating that he had completed eight months after taking over as chairman, Chauhan claimed to have reduced violence in the State and pointed out that there was no fighting in Nagaland. He said “monitoring of ceasefire was more important than the negotiation”.

On reports of extortions, Chauhan said when he asked the UGs on this during the review meetings, the latter explained that it was “voluntary tax donation” and denied any forcible collection.

As per the ceasefire ground rules, the CFMG and CFSB chairman stressed that the UGs should refrain from forcible extortions and intimidation of individuals and government officials.

mar, Union minister and LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan, Shiv Sena supremo Uddhav Thackeray and Shiromani Akali Dal patron Parkash Singh Badal were also present as Modi filed his nomination papers. BJP leaders, including party president Amit Shah, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and senior Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Sushma Swaraj, were also present on the occasion.

Modi, who reached here on Thursday and brought life to a standstill

as he held a seven-kilometre roadshow through the town.

The country, he said, is witnessing a pro-incumbency wave for the first time. He noted that the mood is festive from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and said party workers are the real candidates.

Modi said that he had worked honestly for good governance and the people had made up their minds that they want another Modi government. “During yesterday’s roadshow here, I have sensed the hard work of party cadre,” he said amid

Prime Minister Modi’s movable assets have grown by 52 per cent between 2014 and 2019, shows his affidavit filed on Friday in Varanasi. The affidavit was filed as part of the nomination papers that PM Modi submitted in Varanasi, the seat from where he is contesting the 2019 Lok Sabha election. Much of his movable assets come in the form of fixed deposits worth Rs 1.27 crore in the State Bank of India.

In the affidavit, Narendra Modi has stated that he has total assets worth Rs 2.51 crore. His movable assets are worth Rs 1,41,36,119 (Rs 1.41 crore) and unmovable assets are estimated to be worth Rs 1.10 crore. Modi’s movable assets have seen a rise of 114.15 per cent in comparison to the assets he owned in 2014 when he contested his first Lok Sabha election.

In 2014, Modi had movable assets worth Rs 65,91,582 (Rs 65.91 lakh).

CNTC red flags Zubza railway line project DIMAPUR, APR 26 (NPN): Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) has red flagged the Zubza railway line project by expressing apprehension that this could lead to a surge in influx of illegal immigrants into the State.

In a statement issued by its media cell, CNTC asked what precautionary measures will be implemented in light of the “chronic” immigrant problem the State faces. CNTC said Dimapur, with unabated influx of illegal immigrants as it is an Inner Line Permit (ILP)-free zone, has porous borders and a railway line, should have served as an excellent lesson for Naga people. “But our short-sightedness and craze for short-term monetary benefits has resulted in this present situation for which our coming generations are going to pay a very high price,” it cautioned.

The council called it a paradox that when there is a cry to implement ILP in all districts, the government has given its nod to this railway line, which will “act as a hindrance and again bring many complications” to ILP regulations.

CNTC stated that the amount received as land compensation and any type of anticipated and imaginary developments from this railway project will never replace the security and safety of the coming Naga generations.

Further, according to CNTC, the railway line seems to be economically not viable, susceptible to landslides and impracticable for such a short distance when a four-lane highway is already being constructed.

Though railways are believed to bring development, from the perspective of Nagas, it will threaten their existence and futures of their children will be at stake, it warned.

Pointing out that Nagas, along with other indigenous people of the NE, had risen up against the CAB recently, CNTC cautioned that this would all be futile if the railway connectivity becomes a reality as the railway will be transporting hordes of immigrants into interior parts of Nagaland.

Nagas really need to rethink on such projects before extending support as these could adversely affect them, it stressed.

School Education deptt officials DC Dimapur conducts spot warned against fraudulences verification of 4-lane project Correspondent

KO H I M A , A P R 2 6 (NPN): Obser ving the fraudulences being practised by some officials of the education department, principal secretary Menukhol John alleged that some officials are still preparing pay bills and slips of employees who have already retired or even expired.

He made this remark while addressing a one-day meeting of district educational officers (DEOs), assistant district education officers (ADEOs) and subdivisional education officers (SDEOs) held at Secretariat Conference Hall here on Friday for strengthening the department.

Cautioning strongly against the “unethical practice” by some officials, John hoped that this will not continue, even as he (Cont’d on p-7) asked them to do away

with all corrupt activities once and for all. He reminded them that they are employed in one of the most crucial departments for development of human resources.

While questioning the officials present as to how salaries can be drawn fraudulently, the principal secretary said the department is trying its best to find ways to solve the problems and issues that the department is confronted with constantly.

He also expressed concern over the poor performance of government colleges in the State and lamented that the performance index of the State has not improved over the years.

John remarked “We are very good in receiving funds and spending them, but when it comes to submission of monthly

expense report, we are very weak.”

He expressed astonishment that some officials are even deducting teachers’ salary for attending meetings at the directorate that, according to him, “demeans” the office itself.

War ning officials against extending contracts of ad hoc employees despite there being no extension in their service terms, he said, if any such instances come up in the future, the department will be compelled to deduct from the particular school or office to pay for the expenses incurred for the extended months.

Expressing his surprise over redeployment of employees without permission of the directorate, John warned that strict action will be taken against them.

Kevekha Kevin Zehol inspecting the four-lane road work.

DIMAPUR, APR 26 (NPN): To take stock of the status of four-lane road project, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Kevekha Kevin Zehol, Friday undertook spot verification from Patkai Bridge to Piphema.

According to a DIPR report, the purpose of spot (Cont’d on p-7) verification was to attend to

complaints received, assess progress/status of the works and also to get an overview with regard to cutting of the rocky mountainous portions.

DC was accompanied

by NHIDCL general manager and engineers, Nagaland contractors and suppliers union president, administrative officers, GBs and DBs.

Waste management report for Dimapur released State NCC cadets soar in sky for the first time Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, APR 26 (NPN): Dimapur City, with a population of around 1,22,834 is in dire need of efficient waste collection (Cont’d on p-7) and disposal and ignoring the danger of the piling up of tons of garbage generated each day, strewn across an open area in the heart of the city, can boomerang on people.

A startling revelation that came out or a report

by Living For Environment (LiFE) a group of young volunteers, who conducted a -24 day waste assessment exercise/analysis from February 12, 2019 to March 13, 2019.

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Nagaland Post in presence of DMC administrator Moa Sangtam, LiFE volunteers and others.

In his brief address, the Geoffrey Yaden lauded the efforts to bring out a comprehensive report and hoped LiFE will also take up similar work in other districts. He said clean cities in the region reflect the responsibility of their people. He hoped LiFE will influence citizens to be more responsible in creating a hygienic environment.

As per the report, the garbage generation in Dimapur was on the rise from around 1,00,000 kgs or 100 tons per day till June 2018 to 1,11,124.56 kgs or 111.12 tons per day.

The report also estimated that the rise in garbage generation would continue to show an increase by around 15,000 tons per (Cont’d on p-7) day.

NCC cadets with Wg. Cdr. Ganesh Sawant at Dimapur Airport.

DIMAPUR, APR 26 (NPN): It was a golden moment in the history of Nagaland as well as National Cadet Corps (NCC) when the first batch of five cadets flew a sortie each in Virus SW-80 aircraft of NCC here on Friday.

LV Thotnganing became the first Sr. Division cadet to fly a sortie in Virus SW-80 aircraft, while Senchumbeni became the first girl cadet of NCC Na-

galand to fly a sortie with Commanding Officer Wing Cdr. Ganesh Sawant of No. 1 Nagaland Air Squadron, NCC Dimapur.

It had been a long wait of almost one-and-half years for the NCC cadets of Nagaland. Though the two Virus SW-80 aircrafts that are of Slovenian origin had arrived at Dimapur airport in August 2017, flying by the cadets could not commence due to non-availability of a

taxi link from the aircraft hangar to runway at Dimapur airport. After completion of the taxi link in the first week of April, test flights of both the aircrafts were carried out. And once the aircraft were declared flight-worthy, April 26 was chosen as the D-day for the historic mission.

The cadets were given an air experience sortie wherein they also handled the aircraft control for the first time. All the cadets were thrilled to fly over Dimapur and get a bird’s eye view.

NCC officials said it was a proud moment for all the five cadets to be part of the first batch to fly this aircraft. It was one of the most memorable days of their lives and all of them are looking forward to get airborne once again. Now that the ball has been set rolling, more NCC cadets will be able to soar in the sky.

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Entrepreneurs training on potato processing

Dr. BK Yadav, IIFPT staff and participants after the potato processing training program held on April 23 and 24 in Guwahati.

DIMAPUR: A two-day ‘Potato processing and value addition’ training program was sponsored for ten individuals by the Department of Industries & Commerce (I&C) Nagaland in collaboration with Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).

A press release by the department stated that the

training at Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT) Regional Centre, Guwahati was sponsored with an aim to guide and help entrepreneurs gain knowledge and skills in potato processing.

During the training, professor and head, IIFPT, Guwahati, Dr. BK Yadav emphasized on the importance of food processing

and also gave a brief introduction to the processing of various food products available within the state.

During the two days training, senior research fellow, IIFPT, Guwahati, Avik Panda, demonstrated various products that can be processed from potatoes.

The training concluded with distribution of certificates to participants.

news in Brief SOUDA meeting: Shena Old Union Dimapur Area (SOUDA) has convened a meeting for April 27, 9 a.m. at the residence of union banker, Hekishe Achumi, Diphupar, Dimapur. All office bearers, executives and sector representatives have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

DUCCF general meeting: The Dimapur Urban Council Chairman Federation (DUCCF) has convened its general meeting for May 4, 3 pm at Tourist Lodge. All colony chairmen under Dimapur municipal area have been requested to attend the meeting without fail and bring their annual membership fees.

For further queries one may contact phone number 7005070868.

NSKH meeting rescheduled: The Northern Sumi Kükami Hoho (NSKH) meeting that had been convened for April 27, to be held at Hotel Silhouette Dimapur, has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. Every individual and well wisher has been requested to bear with the inconvenience.

Lord’s Quarterly Program in Kohima: Under the aegis of Chakhesang Baptist Church Ministers’ Hill Kohima (CBCMHK), Light House Prayer & Worship Centre (LHPWC), Tekhuba, Kohima will be observing the Lord’s Quarterly Programme (LQP) from May 3 to 5. The advance prayer group has been requested to reach the centre by evening of May 2 and attendees have been asked to bring their own bed rolls.

tee convener and advisor, WK Ritse announced the names of newly selected club office bearers for the tenure 2019-2021. The team will be led by Vizo Leah as president and Lhiwekhrolo Pradia as general secretary along with three

Ex-officer spends 6 years to compile 1.6 lakh words DIMAPUR: A new Lotha to English language dictionary with 1.6 lakhs words was compiled and released recently.

The author, Marius Yanthan, in a press release stated that he started work on the dictionary in 2013 and it took him six years to complete the first edition.

Marius further stated that this dictionary is the first of its kind and all efforts have been made to include all possible words in general use, in the written form and the conversational Lotha dialect. “… many Lothas, especially

Marius Yanthan. the present generation born and brought up in towns do not know how to speak in their mother tongue properly” he stated. Noting

this among other things, the author stated that the dictionary has been designed to meet needs of first time learners. “This is the first comprehensive Lotha-English dictionary out until now,” he added.

Marius Yanthan was born in Lakhuti village, Wokha. He graduated with honors in English literature from Dibrugarh Kanoi College, from Assam. He joined Nagaland Police Service through competitive examinations conducted by the Nagaland Public Service Commission and retired as an officer of the Indian Police Service.

The self published dictionary will be in stores this month, the release stated.

DIMAPUR: Responding to the news item “Mokokchung Police Arrest Habitual Burglar” published April 25, the Hakchang Village Citizens’ Union (HVCU) has clarified that Wongto Chollen, son of Binyimchong, had been banished and excommunicated from the village due to illegal activities since July 26, 2014. HVCU president, C Ajong and chairman, B Imtichuba, in a clarification stated that henceforth all cases related to, and arising out of, his activities “should not tarnish and demoralize the image and dignity of the village in any manner.”

Menyelhi Mero and members of Razhe Club, Pfutsero Town after their Annual Day & Tsükhenyie Festival held on April 26.

A press release by the club stated that the guest speaker lauded Razhe Club members for their charity works and endeavours for people’s welfare. Mero also spoke on the significance of the Tsüknenyie festival.

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RC celebrates Annual Day & Tsükhenyie festival

DIMAPUR: Razhe Club (RC) Pfutsero Town on April 26 celebrated its 14th Annual Day & Tsükhenyie Festival at Glor y Peak with village council chairman, Pfutseromi, Menyelhi Mero, as the guest speaker.

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other members and three members in the advisory board.

The program was led by president, Kedoutso Thahu and the secretarial report was presented by general secretary, Neikhape Chiezou.

CWWS Annual General Assembly held

National Vector Borne Disease Control Program (NVBDCP) Aboi observed World Malaria Day on April 25 at Aboi under the theme ‘Zero to start with me’.

(M Bonglang Phom)

DIMAPUR: The 43rd Annual General Assembly of the Chakhesang Women Welfare Society (CWWS) was held at Mission Centre, T. Chikri, Pfutsero under Phek district, from April 25 to 26.

A press release from CWWS stated that Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC) executive secretary, Rev. Khrotso Mero was the speaker on the first day and he spoke on the topic, “Women in a changing world: Navigating life with God”.

Students take part in a procession shouting slogans and carrying banners at The speakers on April the World Malaria Day observance in Wokha on April 25. (District Vector Borne 26 included Nagaland Officer, NVBDCP, Dr. Zathung Lotha) State Legal Service Authority secretary, Muzivolu T. Therie; Christian Volunteers, Thailand CCT coordinator, Rev. Dr. Shairon L. Bryant, and Nagaland Science & Technology Council scientist, Dr. Nesatalii Hiese.

Child rights meeting held in Kohima KVK Peren trainings on maize cultivation

DIMAPUR: District Child Protection Unit chairman and Kohima DC, Anoop Khinchi, convened a meeting of all concerned departments and stakeholders on April 25 at the DC’s office to discuss Child Rights and Child Protection issues. According to DIPR, the meeting was held to review the system in place to protect rights of children and ensure that they are not exploited in any way. Among the many issues related to child rights and child protection deliberated during the meeting included the need to focus on sensitizing the general public regarding prevailing situations and the need to take more concrete steps to ensure no child is exploited in any way or form. The meeting was attended by the Labour department, District Education Office, CMO, District Child Protection Unit, Child Welfare Committee, Kohima and Child-line Kohima.

DIMAPUR: Training programs on the package of practices of maize cultivation was conducted by KVK Peren at Jalukiekam, Phaijol and Jalukie B villages on March 27, April 4 and April 24 respectively. A press release from KVK Peren stated that resource persons of the trainings were Dr. Patu K. Zeliang, Dr. Babita Devi, Dr Moanaro from KVK Peren and Amos Newme from NERLP, Jalukie. During the program, management of nutrients, insects and pests were highlighted along

with demonstrations on cultivation practices in farmers’ fields. Farmers were also taught the importance and benefits of maize in poultry and pig- A four-day Learning Outcome in-service teachers’ training was conducted at gery farming. They were encouraged EBRC Ahthibung, from April 23 to 26. More than 90 in-service teachers of the to opt for commercial production so block participated in the training. (Chungminthang Singson) that they may supply their produce to the feed mill in Jalukie. 1.5 qt of hybrid maize varieties VHM 45 and VHM 53 were distributed to the farmers, which has the dual benefits of feed as well as fodder. 104 farmers were benefited by the training programs.

Catholic school teachers’ refresher course

Organizers, participants and resource persons of the annual refresher course for teachers of Catholic schools held on April 26 in Dimapur.

DIMAPUR: An annual refresher course for teachers of Catholic schools in Dimapur was held on April 26, under the theme “Profile of a Catholic School Teacher” at Holy Cross HSS auditorium.

A press release from Don Bosco principal Fr. PG Joshua, stated that teachers from Catholic schools -- namely Holy K Y M C

Child High School (HCHS), Assisi Higher Secondary School (AHSS), St. Clare Higher Secondary School (StCHSS), St. Paul Higher Secondary School (St. PHSS), Holy Cross Higher Secondary School (HCHSS) and Don Bosco Higher Secondary School (DBHSS) -- numbering altogether 350 teachers participated in the program.

Rev. Fr. Joseph Manipadam SDB, (secretary, CBCI Office for Education & Culture) was the resource person for the course.

The resource person elaborated on standards expected of teachers teaching in Catholic schools. He said that teachers were imbibed with sound moral values, kindness and dynamism enabling them to adapt to

changing times touching human lives entrusted to their care. Rev Fr P.J. Thomas, chairman of Holy Cross HSS, invoked God’s blessings; a welcome address was delivered by Fr. PG Joshua and a vote of thanks was delivered by St. Paul HSS teacher, Suman Kujur.

T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by HCHSS teacher, Edward Kasar.

Kashiho Sangtam offers condolences DIMAPUR: Minister for Soil & Water Conservation, Geology & Mining, NSMDC Ltd., V Kashiho Sangtam has offered his condolences to parents of the four young boys who drowned in the Zungki River on April 25. In a condolence message sent through PS to minister, Chopiba Z Thongru, the minister stated that his heart was heavy on learning of the tragic incident and said that it must be impossible for any parent to bear such a large measure of pain losing the young souls in the prime of their lives.

“I want you to know that I share your pain and grief at this difficult time” Kashiho added. Further stating that no words could console their hearts, Kashiho extended heartfelt condolences and sympathy to their families.

He also extended wishes for them to find comfort and peace and for the departed souls to rest in peace.

A surprise mock drill on earthquake preparedness to review the response mechanism in Dimapur district was organized by DDMA, Dimapur on April 12. The drill was conducted by 12th Bn NDRF at Global Open University, Sodzulhou village, Dimapur. (DIPR)

DGP Nagaland, T John Longkumer, addressed the India Foundation’s Election Study Programme on the topic ‘Security Challenges in Conducting Indian Elections’ at The Lalit, New Delhi, on April 26. In the picture is Longkumer receiving a memento from Vice Admiral (Retd), Shekar Sinha of the India Foundation. (NP) K Y M C

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WEATHER FORECAST April 27

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Guwahati Partly sunny; a thunderstorm 31 23

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Itanagar An afternoon thunderstorm

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Shillong A shower and t-storm around 22 17

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Dimapur An afternoon thunderstorm

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Tuensang A p.m. t-storm in the area

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Neiselie and Dinuo Kenguruse with other attendees of the memorial unveiling program held on April 26 in Jalukie.

DIMAPUR: A Memorial to Captain Neikezhakuo Kengur use, Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous), was unveiled at St. Xavier Higher Secondary School (SXHSS), Jalukie, Peren district in a ceremony organized by the Assam Rifles in collaboration with Ahthibung Region Club (ARC) on April 26.

A press release from ARC vice chairman, Henpu Kuki stated that Captain Kenguruse was an alumnus of SXHSS and he completed his schooling back in April 26, 1990. He was later commissioned as an officer into the Indian Army on December 12, 1998 into 2 Rajputana Rifles.

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Neiselie Kenguruse, father of Captain Kenguruse, motivated school children to study hard and never give up which, he said, is the only way to achieve success. He also thanked the Assam Rifles and SXHSS for organizing the event.

DIG 6 Sector Assam Rifles spoke about the courage and valour shown by Captain N Kenguruse living up to the traditions of the Indian army. The DIG further stated that Captain Kenguruse had sacrificed his life during operation Vijay, of the Kargil War, in the line of duty for the nation.

Due to his indomitable courage and valour, the battalion was able to achieve one of the most

daunting missions assigned to it. He was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, the second highest military decoration in India, for this act of gallantry.

The memorial was unveiled by his parents Neiselie and Dinuo who were chief guests of the event.

The unveiling ceremony was also attended by DC Peren, DIG 6 Sector AR, SP Peren, principal of St. Xavier Higher Secondary School, village heads of Jalukie, Athibung and Peren, and others.

Wreaths were laid by the guests at the memorial.

The ceremony ended with singing of the National Anthem.

SONDHD graduation & award ceremony

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, APR 26 (NPN): The 3rd Graduation Ceremony of the School Of Nursing, District Hospital Dimapur (SONDHD) with the Late Ketsovole Kire 17th Award Ceremony was held on Friday, at DHD Chapel Hall, Dimapur.

Altogether, 20 students graduated from the nursing school.

Exhorting the gathering, Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) principal director, Dr. Vikeye Losu, congratulated the graduating students for successfully completing their academic endeavour in the school.

He reminded the students that as they embark on a new life there will be many challenges ahead in their professions and he encouraged them to keep updating their knowledge to meet these challenges.

According to Dr. Vikeye, passing their course successfully does not equate to the end of their learning.

If one wants to continue rising, he said, one needs to continue learning.

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Graduating students taking oath at the program held on April 26 in Dimapur. (NP)

students to respect their uniforms, which he said represents what they are. “Wear it proudly and confidently” he stated.

In the Late Ketsovole Kire award ceremony section of the program, advisor for Rural Development, Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire, who gave the award away, spoke about how the award had been named in remembrance of his mother. He also congratulated the students and lauded the efforts of the tutors.

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Nicky, service to humanity is inborn in humans and

they like to take care of each other. On this subject, Dr. Nicky was of the view that theoretically nurses from South East India may be doing better but nurses from the North East seem to be more caring in the practical aspect. The award presentation was presided over by H&FW, Kohima deputy director Nursing, Shetoni Sema. A special number was presented by I Yimnyu Phom and friends.

At the program, the invocation prayer was said

by DHD chaplain Reverend Yhunlo Thoong; a welcome address was delivered

by SON DHD principal, Neipievo-ü and an acknowledgement speech was delivered by DHD nursing superintendent Kekhrongupeu.

Later, a vote of thanks was delivered by DHD medical superintendent Dr. Z Kheshito Zhimo and the benediction was offered by Dr. Toska.

A short speech was also delivered by Nagaland GNM topper of Nagaland, 2019 Khrozolü Ringa (recipient of the Late Ketsovole Kire award) and a speech on behalf of the passing out students was delivered by Mhalekhonuo.

KMC to resume issuing dog licenses

KOHIMA: Kohima Municipal Council will resume issuing pet (Dog) licenses under its jurisdiction from May 1 as per the Nagaland Municipal Act 2001 Part IV, Chapter VII, Section

179(1) (C). KMC administrator, Kovi Meyase has informed dog-owners under the KMC jurisdiction to obtain or renew their dog licenses to be issued every Monday from the KMC Office

and every Friday from the Dog Pound Office, KMC Chaii Parking (Old ministers Hill). Dog vaccination will be available every Friday at the Dog Pound Office.

YWCA Dimapur marks YWCA Day Plastic waste management KMC bans open garbage burning campaign in Mokokchung

Members of YWCA with the special students of Christian Higher Secondary School, Dimapur, on World YWCA Day, April 24.

DIMAPUR: Along with the rest of the world, Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of Dimapur celebrated World YWCA Day, with differently-abled students, on April 24.

Y WC A D i m a p u r secretary, Sungjemmenla Longkumer, in a press

release stated that the YWCA Dimapur president, along with the treasurer, Watila Belho, and five other members of YWCA of Dimapur visited a special class for special students of Christian Higher Secondary School, Dimapur and held a fellowship with them in

commemoration of the World YWCA Day. The event was sponsored by Watila Belho (NNC member) and it was also decided that the organization will continue to mark this day by visiting these students for the next three years to celebrate with them.

DIMAPUR: An awareness campaign on plastic waste management was organized by the Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) in collaboration with the Clean Mokokchung Campaign (CMC), in Mokokchung town on April 24 and 25.

A press release from CMC convenor, Lemaonen Imchen stated that the awareness campaign programs were held at Jubilee Memorial School, Queen Mary Higher Secondary School and Mayangnokcha Government Higher Secondary School, Mokokchung.

On both days, the MMC members led by W. Manpai Phom, ADC and administrator MMC, and CMC members visited the three schools.

The key note ad dress was delivered by W. Manpai Phom in all three schools. In his keynote address, the ADC gave a gist of efforts the MMC and

the State government were making to curb the problem of plastic pollution.

He also encouraged the students to work towards a cleaner and a plastic free environment.

The three resource persons, members of the CMC were Limasenla Jamir, assistant professor Jubilee Memorial College; Sashinungla Nathan, proprietor, Blossoms Pre-School; and Hannah Imchen, phonetics trainer.

The resource persons gave detailed presentations on the use of plastics and its harmful effects on the environment and on human health. They also laid stress on ways by which people can refuse, reuse and reduce plastics.

MMC and CMC members also put up posters on the school notice boards. The posters portrayed images showing the impact of plastic in the world, national and local contexts.

Kohima: The Kohima Municipal Council on Friday issued a notice directing citizens of Kohima to not burn waste or thrash in localities as per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. KMC Administrator Kovi Meyase in a press re-

lease asked citizens to not throw, burn or bury litter and waste such as paper, water bottles soft drinks cans, tetra packs, fruit peels, wrappers etc on the streets, open public spaces, drains, water bodies etc.

Citizens have also been

asked to segregate their wastes at the source and hand them over to local body authorized waste pickers or waste collectors. Fines will be imposed and action initiated against anyone found burning waste, the notice stated.

State NVBCP team visits Kiphire and Zunheboto

DIMAPUR: The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) from the Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, led by joint director, Dr. I Talitemsula Jamir, along with a monitoring team, visited aspirational district Kiphire as part of its Supportive & Supervisory Monitoring activity.

A press release issued

by Dr. I Talitemsula Jamir stated that the team, during the five days, covered Pung ro sub-division, Kiphire Sadar and also Seyochung sub-division.

A meeting was also held on April 23, at GA Guest House, Pungro with chairmen, representatives and stakeholders of nine wards where it was proposed that Pungro be adopted as a Model Town to reduce Malaria cases which were very high in the year 2018.

The team also took part in the World Malaria Day program at Seyochung

town on April 25, where state program officer, Dr. I Talitemsula Jamir exhorted students to take active part in the effort to eliminate Malaria.

Deputy director, Dr. Neisakho Kere also spoke on the occasion and impressed upon students and the people of Seyochung town that they need to contribute towards the Malaria elimination effort as was indicated by the World Malaria Day 2019 theme which s a y s ‘Zero Malaria starts with Me’.

The team also visited Aghunato block, Satakha Block, Pughoboto block under Zunheboto district on April 25 and 26, followed by a meeting held at DVBO office Zunheboto.

SPO NVBDCP highlighted the performance of all categories of staff under the program and also urged them to not be complacent because the program aims to eliminate Malaria by the year 2022.

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Miscreants torch school in Manipur

Catholic Youth Organisation in a condemnation note said “such barbaric act of vandalism on an educational institution is against the cause of humanity.”

The school has around 1400 students in the current academic year and recently a disciplinary action was initiated against six students but they were allowed to at-

tend the class as usual.

According to reports, one of them took to social media to malign the school and insult the teacher.

Manipur Catholic Youth Organisation (MYCO) while condemning the incident said, “such barbaric act of vandalism of an educational institution is against the cause of humanity which aims at peaceful education.”

It added that it was an unfortunate event that the temple of learning, the harbinger of hope could be so brazenly reduced to ashes by some “unscrupulous” people in the society.

The MYCO said that they will extend full support and cooperation to the investigating authority till the culprit is brought to justice as per law.

The Senapati District Catholic Union (SDCU) has also condemned the incident. Meanwhile, state IFCD minister Letpao Haokip today visited the school.

While strongly condemning the burning down of the school at the strongest term, the minister announced Rs 5 lakh and half of his monthly salary for reconstruction of the class rooms.

Ex-CM Mahanta-led group to file contempt petition against Shah

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how can one make such a comment?,” said advocate Dilip Choudhury.

“This is a criminal contempt and we are going to appeal to the top court to draw contempt proceedings against Shah. We are going to file the petition against Shah within ten days time,” said Choudhury while talking to media on Thursday.

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 remained one of the major poll issues in the Lok Sabha polls in Assam.

While the ruling BJP made it clear that they would bring the Citizenship Bill if they come to power, the Congress vowed to scrap the Bill if they are voted to power. The contentious Bill led to series of protests in Assam and other parts of the Northeast.

While protests have taken place in most of the states in the Northeast against the Bill, the BJP led Manipur government had also recently opposed the Bill.

Guwahati, Apr 26 (Agencies): Eight Rohingya women were apprehended by the police near the Vairenti police check gate along the AssamMizoram border.

Reports stated that the police were carrying out their routine checking of vehicles when they discovered that eight ladies were travelling without any valid documents.

On being grilled, the women revealed that they hailed from Myanmar and had entered India through the Tripura-Bangladesh border without any valid documents, Nor theast Now reported.

The women have been identified as Sharmila, Atrija, Chanbhar, Sheikhu, Tajmi, Nurkhayas, Toiba, and Rubina.

T h e wo m e n we r e travelling from Silchar to Mizoram in a vehicle bearing (No – AS 11BC 0951) and were apprehended on being suspected to be foreigners.

Scattered debris in the school torched by miscreants in Chandel district. (Social media)

Correspondent I M P H A L , A pr 2 6 : Miscreants burnt down Manipur’s second oldest Catholic school in Chandel district on Thursday night at around 9 p.m.

School authority and students suspected that the miscreants torched the St. Joseph Higher Secondary

Guwahati, Apr 26 (Agencies): For mer Assam chief minister Prafulla Kumar Mahanta-led Asom Andolan Sangrami Mancha has decided to file a contempt of court petition against BJP president Amit Shah for making public statements when there is case pending proceedings in the Supreme Court related to update of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam.

Mahanta said this while addressing a press conference at Guwahati on Friday and added that the petition will be filed in the Supreme Court within next ten days time.

“BJP national president Amit Shah had recently during some public meetings in West Bengal said that the works of update of the NRC will be stopped until the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 I is passed in both the houses of Parliament. How can he said that when the Supreme Court has fixed the July 31 dateline for the

School in Chandel district.

At least ten class rooms, all documents and files were reduced to ash.

The school authority had recently expelled six students and its was suspected that some people angry with the expulsion had committed the crime.

Father Jacob Chapao, the director of the Manipur

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authorities here in Assam to publish the NRC,” said Mahanta. He said that the organization have already engaged senior advocate Dilip Choudhury to file the petition.

“The BJP president had recently in some of the rallies in Alipurduar and other towns of West Bengal said that first Citizenship (Amendment) Bill will come, all refugees will be given Citizenship and then NRC will be implemented.

“This is contempt of the Supreme Court proceedings. When the apex court is monitoring the NRC update process and fixed July 31 as the dateline for completing the final NRC,

Two journalists attacked in Assam

Nalbari/Guwahati, Apr 26 (PTI/IANS): Two journalists, including a woman, have come under attack in separate incidents in Nalbari and Tinsukia districts of Assam, a police officer said on Friday.

Rajen Deka, a correspondent with Assamese daily ‘Dainik Asom’, was assaulted with sharp weapons Thursday night allegedly by BJP activist Ripul Deka alias Baba at Tegheriattari village of Nalbari, he said. “Rajen, who was on his way home, sustained serious injuries on his head, chest, wrist and arms. He is currently undergoing treatment at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital,” the officer said. The BJP activist, accompanied by some youths, managed to escape in an auto-rickshaw after the attack, he said.

“One of the youths, identified as Jintu Medhi, uploaded a post on social media Friday mor ning, threatening to kill the journalist. An FIR has been lodged against both Ripul Deka and Jintu Medhi in connection with the case,” he said. Condemning the attack, Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal asked DGP Kuladhar Saikia to K Y M C

speed up the investigations and ensure that the culprits were booked at the earliest. In another incident, Tinsukia-based television journalist Upasana Barua Goswami was assaulted by a group of four miscreants in a restaurant.

All four of them, identified as Pramod Gogoi, Pragjyoti Das, Dhananjay Dutta and Dwipan Sonowal have been arrested, a senior police officer said.

The journalist, employed with News18 Assam-Northeast, claimed that she visited a restaurant late on Thursday, where the miscreants tried to misbehave with her. “The men, in an inebriated state, tried to misbehave with me, but the owner of the restaurant immediately intervened. One of them suddenly slapped the female manager and others started attacking me and my husband. “I recorded the entire incident on my mobile phone and informed the police,” she added.

According to IANS, Sarbananda Sonowal said on Friday that the state government is committed to the safety and security of journalists. He described the attack on the two media

persons as highly condemnable and said the state government would take strict action against the perpetrators.

Sonowal also directed Assam Director General of Police (DGP) Kuladhar Saikia to take immediate steps in this regard. The Journalists’ Forum Assam (JFA) has expressed serious concern over the attacks and urged the authorities to take stringent action against the culprits.

“We reiterate our old demand for a special protection law to safeguard the scribes across India.

Moreover, we urge the me-

dia fraternity to get united and pursue quality journalism as it becomes need of the hour,” said a statement issued by JFA President Rupam Barua and Secretary Nava Thakuria.

ULFA-I kills fleeing members in Myanmar

Guwahati, Apr 26 (Agencies): Paresh Baruah-led proscribed militant outfit ULFA-I have reportedly killed three of its rebels in Myanmar for allegedly planning to escape from its bases in the neighboring country and surrender before security forces.

According to Northeast Now, the three ULFA (I) cadres–Lalit Asom, Ashwini Asom and Rhino Asom alias Rubul Moran–were killed for trying to flee from one of the outfit’s camps at Taga in Myanmar.

Intelligence officials said arrested ULFA (I) rebel Mridul Mahanta alias Nibir Asom revealed this before security agencies during interrogation. Mridul was nabbed by a joint team of Army and police in Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday.

“The incident took place 20 days ago when three ULFA (I) cadres were killed inside Myanmar by their own commander. The trio were escaping from the Taga areas of Sagaing region in the neighbouring country following an attack of the Myanmarese Army,” News 18 quoted an unnamed intelligence official as saying.

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Assam’s Goalpara begins first ever satellite survey of roads in NE states

A road being constructed under PMGSY. (IndiaSpend)

Goalpara, Apr 26 (Agencies): The Rural Road Division (RRD) of PWD in Goalpara district of Lower Assam has begun the first ever satellite survey of roads in Northeast to construct rural roads under the Prime Minister’s Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Phase 2.

Goalpara district was in the third spot in Assam vis-a-vis successful completion of rural roads under the PMGSY scheme 2018-19, Northeast Now reported.

It is because of this achievement that Goalpara district has been accorded priority in undertaking the survey.

A total of 99 roads will be taken up under second

phase of PMGSY wherein 539.05 length of roads will be constructed under the eight development blocks of Goalpara district.

Out of the 539.05 km under Balijana development block, 21 roads will be constructed measuring 109.539 kms. In the rest of the development blocks like Jaleswar, 54.95 km of roads will be constructed under the 10 Road Projects.

Similarly, in 13 Road Projects under Kahrmuja Development Block measuring 61.43 kms, 12 roads under the Krishnai Development Block measuring 59.99 kms, 13 roads under the Kuchdhowa Development Block measuring 59.70 kms, 12 roads under Lakhipur

Development Block measuring 82.661 kms, 6 roads of Matia Development Block measuring 40.350 kms, 12 roads of Rongjuli Development Block measuring 70.43 kms, will be constructed.

The information was given by Banajit Adhikary, Nodal Officer, PMGSY, in Goalpara district. “At least 15 to 20 kms of new road construction from each development blocks will be undertaken as per Phase-2 of PMGSY,” informed Padmananda Choudhury, Executive Engineer, PWD, RRD, Goalpara district.

The PMGSY was launched in India to provide connectivity to unconnected habitations as part of poverty reduction strategy.

Gauhati HC reinstates Nagaon DSP Sabita Das

Guwahati, Apr 26 (PTI): The Gauhati High Court on Friday set aside the suspension of Nagaon district Deputy Superintendent of Police Sabita Das, as Assam authorities failed to frame charges against her within the stipulated time in an alleged bribery case.

Justice N Kotiswar Singh reinstated the senior police official with her rank and post as the state government did not frame charges against Das within the threemonth period.

“The court set aside the suspension order. Her salary and other components will remain as earlier.

The detailed judgement is being drafted,” Additional Senior Government Advocate Dipankar Nath told PTI here.

Das had filed a writ petition on October 10 last year, after she was placed under suspension for an alleged bribery case in Nagaon district. She had claimed in the petition that she is a victim of departmental rivalry as she had raised questions over the “nexus of some of the police officials with criminals”.

Iftiquer Rafique, advocate of Das, said the government must serve notice and frame charges of any wrong doing by a public servant, who is facing disciplinary action, within the stipulated time.

“Forget framing of charges, even notice was not served to Das in these

months. The government failed to show any step taken in this case. So, the suspension order was set aside by the court,” he added.

Earlier, the court had ordered that Das be paid subsistence allowances, but she claimed she had not received it yet.

The complaint was filed against eight parties and the high court had issued notices to the Assam government, home secretary, home and political secretary, Director General of Police, Additional DGP (Administration), Additional DGP (Law and Order), Nagaon Superintendent of Police and Nagaon Sadar Police Station Officer-inCharge.

Das claimed in the petition that “she is a victim of departmental rivalry and the whole alleged complaint is an outcome of the intolerant attitude shown by the petitioner towards illegal activities of some of her subordinate officers, who are the blue-eyed boys of some of her superior officers”.

“The petitioner (Das) has every reason to believe that the complaint filed against her and the subsequent departmental inquiry is an outcome of the conspiracy done by some of the officials of her department,” the writ petition stated.

Das charged that the whole procedure of conducting the inquiry against her, based on which the

suspension order was issued, was “arbitrary and adopted with malafide intention”, making it liable for setting aside and quashing.

“The petitioner through her inquiry reports... has raised questions over the

nexus of some of the police officials with criminals, and also about undisciplined behaviour of some of her subordinate officers, but till date no action has been taken against those police officers,” she alleged.

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INFORMATION

It is to inform all the general public that selling and buying of land at Roni Old Village without the concern of three brothers Hushito Zhimo, Tokishe Zhimo and Katoyi Zhimo, S/o Sahoto Zhimo, Grandson of Ghuhevi Zhimo founder of Roni Old Village.

Henceforth, any individual, party purchasing land within the said area shall be doing so at their own risk.

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DC-571

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

WOKHA :: NAGALAND No.Judl-47/2017-18 Dated, Wokha the 22nd April, 2019

NOTICE Whereas, Shri W. Yanpvu Murry, husband of Late Smti Ruth Murry as permanent resident of Wokha Town, has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable him to draw all dues and benefits/ family pension from the Govt. pertaining to PPO No. NL/3195 and to close SBI AC No. 11766534156 in favour of his deceased wife Late Smti. Ruth Murry who expired on 06/04/2019.

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

Sd/Andrew C. Imti Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Wokha, Nagaland DP-3145

IN THE COURT OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT

HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA CAMP, DIMAPUR, NAGALAND NOTICE Dated Dimapur, the 25th April 2019 No.M-51/19/337-38: Notice is hereby given that Dr. N. Meyase -VrsNeinguzole Meyase resident of Kuda 'A' Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of the Assam Land Revenue Regulation Act 1886 have applied for Mutation of Land Described in the schedule below: The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invite Claim/Objection concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this court on or before 1 (one) month from the date of publication in local newspaper.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Dr. N. Meyase Village/Block No. Naharbari Patta No. 388, Dag No. 201/750, Area : 00B-04K-15Ls North : Bunyu Terhuja South : Dolhu Seyie East : Changkija West : Keling Kevekha Kevin Zehol, NCS Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur DP-3141B

KATOYI ZHIMO Youngerst son of Sahoto Zhimo

IN THE COURT OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT

HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA CAMP, DIMAPUR, NAGALAND NOTICE Dated Dimapur, the 25th April 2019 No.M-51/19/339-40: Notice is hereby given that Dr. Rutuo Meyase -Vrs- Neinguzole Meyase resident of Kuda 'A' Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of the Assam Land Revenue Regulation Act 1886 have applied for Mutation of Land Described in the schedule below: The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invite Claim/Objection concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this court on or before 1 (one) month from the date of publication in local newspaper.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Dr. Rutuo Meyase Village/Block No. Naharbari Patta No. 42, Dag No. 126, Area : 05B-04K-14Ls North : Rev. P Terhuja South : Dr. Rutuo Meyase East : Vihuto West : Nallah Riverside Kevekha Kevin Zehol, NCS Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur DP-3141A K Y M C

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SC raps RBI in final warning over annual report

New Delhi, Apr 26 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Friday gave the RBI “one last opportunity” to disclose annual inspection reports of banks as it just stopped short of issuing a contempt notice against RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, and ordered the Reserve Bank of India to diclose the wilful defaulters’ list under the Right To Information Act. The top court also ordered the central bank to withdraw its non-disclosure policy, which the court concluded is in violation of the apex court’s judgment in 2015.

Taking a serious view of the continued defiance, the court came down heavily asking the RBI to make full disclosure of its annual inspection reports on the financial health of banks, including position of NPAs, and also withdraw its disclosure norms as it came in the way of making public informations on the state of banks under the RTI. A bench of Justice

Supreme Court of India. (File) L. Nageswara Rao and Justice M.R. Shah said the banks are “duty bound to furnish all information relating to inspection reports and other material apart from the material that was exempted in para 77 of the judgement. Any further violation shall be viewed seriously by this Court.”

Pronouncing the judgment, Justice Nageswara Roa said, “Though we could have taken a serious view of the Respondents (RBI and the Banks) continuing to violate the direc-

tions issued by this Court, we give them a last opportunity to withdraw the disclosure policy insofar as it contains exemptions which are contrary to the directions issued by this Court.”

Referring to paragraph 77 of the December 16, 2015 judgement, the court said that the only exception that was carved out by the top court in its 2015 judgment was relating to the disclosure of information having bearing on “security of the State.”

Referring to the new disclosure policy that was uploaded by the RBI on April 12, 2019 replacing the earlier policy of November 30, 2016, the court said, “The respondents (banks) in our opinion, have committed contempt of this court by exempting disclosure of material that was directed to be given by this court.”

However, it recorded the submission by RBI that the new policy would be deleted from its website.

The top court by its December 16, 2015, judgement had said that banks and their apex regulatory body Reserve Bank of India could not withhold information on defaulters, losses and alleged illegalities of the banks by invoking the exception under the Right to Information Act. “The ideal of ‘Government by the people’ makes it necessary that people have access to information on matters of public concern. The free flow of information about affairs of Government

paves the way for debate in public policy and fosters accountability in Government. It creates a condition for ‘open governance’ which is a foundation of democracy”, the bench of Justice M.Y.EqbalAand Justice C. Nagappan (since both retired) had said in their 2015 judgement.

The RBI, as per 2015 judgement, was supposed to disclose the annual audit report of the banks, status of NPAs and action taken there on.

The top court by its 2015 order had asked the RBI to share information on the annual audit of the banks including on NPAs under the Right to Information Act. However, this was stalled after RBI introduced disclosure norms that blocked the disclosure of information on the financial health of the banks under the RTI. An RTI activist Subhash Chander Agrawal had moved the top court seeking contempt action against RBI Governor for not complying with its 2015 judgement.

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Andhra CM threatens Election Commission with legal action Amaravati, Apr 26 (IANS): Angry over the Election Commission preventing him from holding review meetings on ongoing projects, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday indirectly threatened the poll body with legal action to recover cost overrun.

Stepping up his attack on the Election Commission, Naidu alleged that it was usurping powers of a democratically elected government.

In a nine-page letter to the EC, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) lashed out at the poll body saying it was intentionally paralysing the state administration.

Stating that the review of ongoing projects like Polavaram and construction of the new capital city was required for completing of the works in a timebound manner, Naidu said the Election Commission would be solely responsible for the cost overrun and loss of time of these projects. “The people of

N. Chandrababu Naidu (File) Andhra Pradesh reserve the right to recover the cost overrun amounts from all concerned personally who come in the way of timely completion of these projects by initiating appropriate legal proceedings,” he wrote.

Naidu told the poll panel that since there was a gap of nearly six weeks between the conclusion of the elections and counting of votes, it was not constitutionally and legally correct to deprive the people of the state the right to be governed by their democratically elected government for five years.

He said since the electorate exercised their fran-

chise, the poll panel had no jurisdiction to stop any review meeting by him or briefing by the officers.

Naidu said the Chief Electoral Officer’s comments that the Chief Minister did not have powers to review the departments was surprising and shocking and alleged that the CEO was exceeding his jurisdiction.

“Comments by CEO were absurd and arbitrary and also belittle relevance and primacy of political governance in a democratic polity.”

Naidu also took strong exception to the CEO directing Additional Director General (Intelligence) not to report to the Chief Minister and wondered if Director (IB) and National Security Advisor were are also prohibited from functioning under the Prime Minister.

“Have you issued similar orders in other states? If not, why this discriminating orders in case of the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh?”

BJP most casteist party, says Akhilesh ‘Need a PM like him’: Tejashwi endorses Rahul at joint rally

Akhilesh Yadav (File) Lu c k n ow, A p r 2 6 (AGENCIES): The BJP is the most casteist party, dividing people on the basis of castes and spreading hatred among religions, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Friday.

“Like the British policy of “divide and rule, they [BJP] want to divide us and rule,” he said at an election rally in Jhansi. He charged Prime Minister Narendra Modi of accusing them (SP) of being casteist. Yadav was targeting the BJP for its allegation that the SP had favoured only the Yadavs and ignored the rest of the Backward Castes (BCs). In Jhansi, where the OBCs (Other Backward Classes) are in a sizeable number-sitting BJP MP Uma Bharti (denied ticket) is herself a Lodh OBC-- Yadav’s remarks appear to be an appeal for unity among the

BCs who are aggressively wooed by the BJP. Yadav said his party was wrongly defamed and accused of caste discrimination in distribution of welfare benefits, for instance, laptops. “We didn’t discriminate. The BJP says it was a government of Yadavs. The BJP people should tell us if there is even a single Yadav DM or SP in Uttar Pradesh,” said the former Chief Minister.

Referring to the members of the Dalit and OBC castes--Prajapati, Nishad, Ku r m i , Va l m i k i , Pa l , Rathore, he said that though these communities were more in numbers (in comparison to the upper castes), they were deprived of their due rights and honour.

“The election is also about this, that if we Samajwadis get an opportunity, we will count everybody [caste census] and provide

them rights and honour as per their population. There is is nothing wrong in this,” he said. The BJP had sought votes by levelling charges of cow slaughter during the SP tenure and promised that it would protect the cow. “It was to defame us, but later we came to know that the BJP is providing benefit to the (beef) trade in Pakistan and Bangladesh,’ he said.

To highlight the stray cattle menace in the State, Yadav mentioned an incident on Thursday of a stray bull ‘venturing’ into a makeshift helipad of the mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) rally in Kannauj.

It ran amok and injured two persons, including a policeman who desperately tried to grapple with it. Photos of the bull tossing the two men with its horns were widely shared on social media.

“What has BJP made Uttar Pradesh? [Stray] bulls are roaming around here and there,” he said.

Narrating the incident jocularly, he said the bull had come to the helipad with a darkhwast [plea] to register its pareshani [grievance] with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. It mistakenly entered the SP-BSP rally thinking it would find Mr. Adityanath there. But after creating a ruckus that lasted for 30 minutes, it left realising that it had come to the wrong helipad.

Patna, Apr 26 (AGENCIES): In a show of unity by the grand alliance, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday shared the stage with Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav for the first time in this election season, along with other coalition leaders, at Samastipur to canvass for Congress’s nominee Ashok Kumar from the reserved Samastipur parliamentary constituency, which will go to poll in the fourth phase on April 29.

In his speech, Gandhi attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and accused him of only patronising fugitive businessmen, while neglecting the country’s poor classes, including farmers. He also spoke of the Congress’s NYAY scheme - the common income scheme - one of the party’s main poll promises of giving Rs 6,000 each month to poor families to eradicate poverty.

On his part, Tejashwi praised Gandhi and said that the Congress president does what he says and the country needs a prime minister like him.

Praising Congress’s NYAY scheme, he described it as a programme that had the

potential to bring a turnaround in the country.

“Bihar would be one of the biggest beneficiaries of the scheme. Total 25 crore families will benefit, including 5 crore women by getting Rs 6,000 in their account, which would translate to Rs 72,000 a year and Rs 3.60 lakh in five years.

Has PM Modi given Rs 15 lakh? It cannot be given because it is not realistic,” Gandhi said.

He also asked the crowd whether they wanted a pro-poor government at the Centre or a capitalistoriented government run by the BJP. In the same vein, he accused the PM Modi-led government at the Centre of allowing fugitive businessmen like Mehul Chowksi and Nirav Modi - who had defaulted on repayment of loans worth thousands of crores - to leave the country. “We will take back the money from these defaulters and give it to the poor,” he said.

In many ways, the Samastipur rally was significant as Gandhi and Tejashwi were seen together on a stage for the first time since the campaign kicked off in March end.

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regarding the allotment of the Darbhanga seat.

The seat had finally gone to the RJD leaving the Congress red-faced with its candidate and sitting Darb-

hanga MP, Kirti Azad, being shifted to the Dhanabad parliamentary seat. The Madhubani seat was also a bone of contention between the Congress and the RJD as the regional party, a senior ally in the grand alliance, opted to give the seat to the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP). Congress’s senior leader and former minister Shakeel Ahmed is contesting from the seat as an independent, reflecting the contradictions within the grand alliance.

However, today, both Gandhi and Tejashwi shared a bonhomie on the stage.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 139 Dimapur, SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2019

Extortion industry

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okokchung Chamber of Commerce and Industry(MCCI)has taken a very courageous and principled stand in vowing not to allow the cancer of extortion to thrive in the town when the body at its meeting, resolved not to entertain extortion from any quarter and under whatsoever circumstances. MCCI had reiterated its resolve after a section of Mokokchung town’s business community received an extortion demand from a particular Naga Political Group(NPG) for an amount of Rs.10,00,000 that was ordered to be handed over on or before April 30,2019. By taking a clear and unambiguous stand on extortion, the MCCI has left no doubt about its stand and no space for those who have made extortion a thriving cottage industry of Nagaland.

Not long to also speak up was the voice of youths of the town represented by Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem(MTLT). The youth group also took serious note of the “demand letter” and deemed such practices as “detrimental to the growth of Mokokchung town” including its economy. MTLT has also vowed not to allow the peaceful environment of the town and its market economy to “rot under the fear of threats.”

Every right thinking and law abiding citizen will not only agree with the stand taken by the two organizations but would also demand a proactive approach by the state government to respond to such daily threats faced by people, especially those doing business.

Any responsible government will not look the other way when its citizens are subjected to threats from those who have made extortion a habitual profession.

Extortions have destroyed Nagaland’s economic progress and with increase of groups, the problem mounts. The problem of extortion in Nagaland has only brought about a symbiotic relationship between dubious business and extortionists. Many families trying to run business and which now also includes Nagas themselves, are harassed and threatened for money. At times, extortionists go to the houses of the victims without any sense of shame or fear of the law to demand money with threat of dire consequences.

It is only those who involve in illegal business who can afford to pay extortionate amounts demanded.

Those who are carrying out legitimate business with restricted profit margins live in perpetual fear. The situation in Nagaland has crossed the danger mark as anyone can pose as a member of any particular group and believe in the “right” to demand “tax” from even pan shops. The cottage industry had damaged not only the state’s economy but also people’s trust in their government. Prices of commodities in the market have sky rocketed since sellers who are forced to pay taxes to nearly a dozen groups have to pass on the burden to the end user or buyer. Evolution of crime has seen to it that extortion helped create business syndicates. This had led to massive protests in Dimapur- the capital of extortion of the north east- first under the aegis of Naga Council and later ACAUT Nagaland. Needless to say, having raised the expectations to lofty levels, the fight against unabated and unauthorized or illegal taxation seems to have ebbed.

The stand taken by the two prominent organizations of Mokokchung town reflects the deep concern of all right thinking and law abiding citizens. It is hoped that the district authorities including the apex tribe will seriously consider adequate measures.

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

The reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity is because it usually goes around wearing overalls looking like hard work. ~ Thomas A. Edison

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2019

Post-mortem

One Nagaland appeal: Against plastic pollution N ow that the election hullaballoo is over, it is time to for both the Government and the Public to face one of the emerging challenges with which we are being plagued today. It’s a challenge that is all pervasive and an undeniable reality to our survival.

There is global movement to address this challenge as the world is being gripped by an avalanche of plastic pollution. About 8.3 billion tones of plastic has been produced since the 1950s, which is roughly equivalent to the weight of a billion elephants. Where do these plastics go? Nowhere. Every single plastics ever produced still exists in some form or other today, negatively impacting our environment, soil, water, wild life, domestic animals, make verdant forests uninhabitable dumps, and ultimately effecting humans.

Nagaland does not have any specific data on its total waste generation. But from the scanty data collected, it is estimated that from Kohima, as per the KMC, around 80 tons of waste is generated everyday. That would be approximately 28,800 tons annually. Dimapur generates about 100 tons per day (DMC) and Mokokchung about 1800 kgs per day (MMC). These figures are only of the municipal areas. There is no data about the other 16 ULBs and the villages and rural areas where plastic pollution has penetrated as well. More than 95% of these non-biodegradable waste are plastic trash.( taking the yardstick of the Himalayan Clean Up Report of 2018). Most of these trash are multi-layered

plastics (mostly popular junk food, chip packets, sweets/biscuits wrappers, gums, gutka etc), Single use plastics /styrofoams (cups, plates, spoons, forks, plastic bags, ) PET Bottles (packaged water and soft drinks) Tetrapaks, (juices and milk), and others like cigarette butts etc.

LIFE, a Dimapur based NGO, has done the waste auditing/assessment of Chumukudima town, and of all the wards in Dimapur, with the support of the DMC. Their findings has been compiled and could be a good reference to a better understanding of the type and volume of waste that is being generated. Such efforts need to be lauded and Government could use these data for their plan of action on solid waste management for the state. Without an in-depth assessment of a situation there cannot be a practical attempt to a solution.

Nagaland a resource crunch state, does not have the means to handle and mange the waste that is being generated. The Kohima (Lerie) Solid Waste management (SWM) Unit, costing Rs.45 crores as loan from the Asian Development Bank is the only SWM unit in the state. The facility was commissioned in February 2016, but how effectively the Kohima waste are being tackled is yet to be visible.

Recently the Government had constituted a Kohima Solid Waste Management Authority (KSWMA), under the KMC, for taking up the operation and maintenance of the facility. We hope in the days to come there will be a visible facelift of Kohima to a really

Issues of urban growth in Nagaland

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Smart City, in every sense.

It is doubtful, whether such facilities can be replicated in other cities/towns of Nagaland, especially in the commercial city of Dimapur, where it is most needed. We may have to wait a long time. The setting of such facilities are not only exorbitant, but requires technical skills and competence, continuous power back up, adequate manual force and public supports for effective waste segregation at source.

In the meantime without any proper disposal mechanism, the waste accumulation is increasing at an alarming scale. In any case plastic waste can never be disposed, it can only be up scaled/recycled, that too only a very tiny percentage, the major junk of it will continue to remain in our environment. Major portion of the plastic waste are the “single use plastics”, such as the plastic carry bags, pet water/soft drink bottles, and Styrofoam dining items. All the garbage litters that we see around us, mostly comprises of these items. These are the waste products of a “throw away culture”. During festive seasons of marriages, and other celebrations these pile up are even more prominent.

More than 99% of plastics are produced from chemicals derived from oil, natural gas and coal- all of which are dirty, nonrenewable resources. A whole lot of carcinogenic, neurotoxin and hormone disruptive chemicals are the standard ingredients and waste products of plastic production. Many plastic items never disappear, they

just get smaller and smaller (micro-plastics). Many of these micro-plastics, are swallowed by farm animals or fish who mistake them for food and thus can find their way onto our dinner plates. Micro-plastics also been found in a majority of the world’s tap water.

These garbage pile ups are not only an ugly sight, but plastic waste causes a plethora of problems when it leaks into the environment. Plastic bags can blocked waterways and exacerbate natural disasters.

By clogging drains and providing breeding grounds for mosquitoes and pests single use plastics can increase the transmission of vector borne diseases like malaria/ dengue etc. There is evidence that toxic chemicals from plastics items transfer to animal tissues eventually entering the human food chain. Styrofoam products which contain carcinogenic chemicals like styrene and benzene are highly toxic if ingested, damaging the nervous system, lungs and reproductive system. The toxic in Styrofoam items can leach into food and drinks. Plastic when burned causes air pollution.

Water shortage is already a concern in many parts of the state, but this water is in great danger because of leaking plastics . If you’ve ever seen a garbage dump, imagine what happens every time it rains – then imagine that being in your drinking water.

Groundwater and reservoirs are susceptible to leaking toxic chemicals from plastic. Our rivers have become garbage dumps. Thus water and air, the most essential elements on which all life

depends, have become garbage cans. 99% of plastic also causes climate change (WWF) Everything suffers: tourism, recreation, business, the health of humans, animals, fish and birds— because of plastic pollution. The financial damage continuously being inflicted is inestimable. To clean up the plastic mess will be very expensive and unaffordable for want of resources and technical skills.

The Government of Nagaland, last November 2018, notified the ban on single use plastics, but this ban has remained on paper only. One does not see the reduction of any single use plastic anywhere.

The Budget Speech 2001819 of the Government of Nagaland, categorically states, that “the state will formulate an anti-plastic policy in a practical and a realistic manner” . but as of date there is no such policy. The recently notified Nagaland Integrated Solid Waste Management Policy (ISWMP) 2019, does have a section on Plastic Waste Management. Will this be promise of the above statement of 2018-19 budget speech? The Rules on plastic pollution will have to more elaborate, with strict penalties. Hopefully this crucial Policy will not gather dust in the government achieves as is the case of many policy documents.. The Government’s Budget Speech 201920 however does not make any reference on the issue of plastic pollution or solid waste management. For any policy to be made effective, adequate budgetary provision will be required. It is

time this issue of plastic pollution and waste management be taken as a priority sector in the government’s planning.

The Government alone cannot act in tackling this challenge. The public also need to realise that as consumers we need to reduce our plastic usage in our daily life., and make lifestyle changes from a throw away mentality to responsible consumers. Refuse plastic bags, by carrying reuseable bags for shopping.

Carry your own drinking re-useable water bottles.

Avoid using the disposable Styrofoam dinner aware in all evens/functions. Do not throw garbage in public places, drains, rivers etc. but segregate and responsibly dispose them. Changes must come from the people and as concerned citizens of the state we must demand from our lawmakers for stricter plastic regulation policies.

Extensive advocacy and awareness generation in spreading the harmful effects of plastic pollution at all levels is needed. In this the Church, which has the largest out-reach net work can be an effective means to be a part of this challenge and make it as one of their mission activity. After all loving the environment is also a Christian responsibility for God entrusted us with the care of His creation.

We all need to come together to make our world a better place. We must come to gather for the future of our children and the NEXT GENERATION. We owe it to ourselves and to the FUTURE. L. H. Thangi Mannen

Impact of AI and Robotics on society

he other day my ITO friend enjoy most. AI lies behind those time. We saw close encounters to transform the globe and impact persuaded me to look on algorithms from my purchases. of the third kind in Spielberg’s on the job market. nplanned town planning Artificial Intelligence (AI). Google Maps pin up my location film AI Artificial Intelligence We’re concerned of Sovietis not just a state issue but regional. North east What caught my attention is the wherever I go and also offers (Kubrick’s Story 2001). Also Star era Bunker to survive from AIregion is adversely affected by future of AI that impacts our satellite imagery, street maps, Trek – ‘The Next Generation’ pocalypse, the final destruction of poor town planning and with day-to-day life? We saw computer 360° panoramic views of streets (1994) has always been something the world. Does the vista unfold rapid urbanisation, the geogra- in 90s, grew up with MS Office real-time traffic conditions, route to learn on AI at our early days. in a progression of AI Technology phy of the region is also being Tools and learned Binary numbers, planning by foot, car, bicycle and It was another interesting movie and Machine Learning seemingly affected. Taking the case of flowchart only during Post Gradu- air. Personalised Virtual assistant ‘The Matrix’, where machine be- disruptive as the AI-threats itself ? urban dwellers in two urbanised ation only. We’re fascinated by apps Google Now, Alexa and comes self-aware and wants to end Mr Prabir is right on thinking AItown viz.Kohima and Dimapur, computers despite the odds. We’re Cortana could predict our needs. the world. Technology revolution hype; AI can serve as a valuable there are series of issues. To called computer savvy if we know After 8 IOS apps, Apple’s ‘Hey has many challenges. Unlike past, tool for Tax Auditors too. We’re playing Solitaire/Minesweeper, Siri’ have greatly facilitates the Auname a few, inadequate basic using floppy, drawing Paint and a tomatic Speech Recognition task which people worked for the hu- at the cusp of an AI revolution urban amenities like housing , bit Word/PowerPoint. Microsoft across any conditions. AirPods2 manity, now they thrust machine that’s all set to change our lives through reinforcement learning water supply, public transport Encarta was web search services is another revolutionary idea that to learn for the universe.

Sooner we’ll be enslaved by techniques. Machine Learning system and the major prevailing like Google. Today’s students transfer biometric data such as problems like clogged drainage, are net savvy, tech savvy and get heart rate, body movement and super-intelligent Robots. With is the beginning of the future of encroachment, air and water involved in the thinking process calories burnt. It designs technol- the availability of huge capaci- AI. A Robot now gets its Machine ties of Cloud, the enormous sum Intelligence. A Robot can be pollution, solid waste manage- of a flowchart in very early stage. ogy to one’s advantage. of collected data and algorithms ment and destruction of natural A flowchart is a type of diagram Using AI, self driving car based on neural networks, AI no taught deep learning like Autoresources have been detrimental that represents an algorithm. will be a reality soon. It’s argu- longer call a Sci-Fi subject. AI with mated Transportation to Cybrog for a healthy urban community The flowchart shows the steps as ably the poster boy for Google. Machine Learning could prove (brain communicate with a robotic life in the state. boxes of various kinds in order AI lies behind Airline Autopilot. to be a game changer for unique limb) Technology, hazardous jobs The poor drainage system by connecting it with arrows. In Marine Navigation, Autopilot operational efficiencies and could and climate change. Machine and waste management system The diagrammatic representa- could reduce fuel costs and in- disrupt every business sector from Consciousness is the final stage in the state is not only an eyesore tion illustrates a solution model crease transit times. Now people Banking to Transportation and of AI. Many are deeply sceptical but cause air, water and soil pol- to a given problem. Algorithm have the choice of going to an AI Health. Robotics and automated about AI but I’m awfully keyed lution which can lead to even is a set of rules to be followed in doctor over a human. To promote weapons will soon replace human up for the ever-burgeoning future death and out break of different problem-solving operations by a smarter learning, Intel is rolling in Armed Forces. Airport Robots of biologically inspired AI. The diseases. However, it can be computer. out Tech Learning Lab, where a are already a reality. Delhi airport world is focussing on the impact ascertained that the issues are Researchers find AI so fasci- student could have a guide for per- gets India’s first AI humanoid of path-breaking Machine Learndue to lack of adequate capital nating and made busy innovating sonalised based study. I undergone Robot ‘Rada’ to assist flyers. AI ing and Super Intelligent Robotics resources to address and handle across many domains. Google, stream test after selection to IAF. for drone is becoming increasingly on society. the problem on time and more on Microsoft tackles the most chal- But they’re no AI on those days. important for capable of killing Kamal Baruah, inefficient public service delivery lenging problems in computer Recently our daughter went for intruders along border. It’s going (kamal.baruah@yahoo.com) science. The tech giant has already Psychometric Test (interest based) system.

Taking a glimpse on the partnered up with various Univer- of her aptitude for choosing career pathetic prevailing condition of sities at Stanford, California, San planning. AI could help doctors the road in the state, it is another Francisco, and Chicago to invent and nurses by a Robot assisting ith reference to my article “The mystery of life and the Unimajor issue both the urban and a new computer system that pre- retinal surgery. verse we live in” which was featured in the local Papers on Being hacked is a pretty real rural dwellers face alike. On the dict the time-of-death of hospital April 25, 2019, I wish to apologize to the readers over the urban context, proper planning patients. It applied algorithm for threat in this day and age. Customon the road should be carried billion pieces of anonymous pa- ers of banking sector are to be name of Mary Magdalene as the mother of Jesus. The name should out in order to avoid heavy traf- tient data for findings. Now Google protected from cyber espionage. To have read simply as Mary because Mary Magdalene was another fic jam and wastage of time and claim, it can predict when you will protect business, it needs to be one woman close to Jesus but not the mother of Jesus. The error is deeply die. A medical database exists for step ahead of hackers at all times. regretted. resources.

Kaka D. Iralu Thus the need of the hour Russian people since early 2K. A Facial recognition for reading emois that municipalities and man- Russian kid could explain very well tions might help shoppers during agement agencies come with a to doctor about his past prescrip- negotiations or we go for creative comprehensive city plans and tion. That country has database control against assassination atcontain the burning issues for its citizen since birth. We’re tempt in Hollywood Face/Off. before it becomes too late. It pulled up once by a Paediatrician We also saw impact on political will be immensely beneficial for at Jamnagar for not carrying the system from events like Cambridge urban related studies in small last prescription for daughter. India Analytica. AI Algorithm Facebook start Aadhaar based digital plat- data led to biased decisions based town as well as for the urban form to empower residents with a on gender and race through US planners in the state to make unique identity to authenticate. It election. AI-powered autonomous Sir, a proper study on it, as no in- might help to connect our OVDs security systems become more susTime and again this newspaper have been covering issues and dividual or agency has carried with Medical records. ceptible to hacking when humans situations faced by the Dimapur Railway Station and it is quite disout any inclusive and intensive appointing to know that the only railway station in Nagaland is in a Today digital dependency has are out of the loop. research so far for the state of addicted most of our life style.

The advent of Super-Intel- despair condition. I hope the multiple coverages, so far, would attract Nagaland in this area.

No Smartphone for a day is a ligent Machines will surely have the attention of the concerned authority for progress and improvement Haidobabe Hingleu, Student, challenge for the modern world. a massive impact on society. The to the second largest revenue railway station under NFR. Thanks to Mass Communication, We encounter AI every day like big worry in today’s world is the the NP team for the prodigious effort by allowing the readers aware Amazon recommending a book weaponization of AI. Hollywood of the situation occurring in at Dimapur Railway station.

Patkai Christian College or Netflix suggesting a film that I is famous for Sci-Fi-movies of all Shilu Aier, (shiluaier19@gmail.com) (Autonomous) 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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Modi biopic: SC refuses to intervene

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Rahul’s to Patna ENCSU objects to appts HE deptt Nagaland records p-1) dated September 4, 2015. flight experiences (FromAsserting most peaceful LS “enough is ENCSU has, thereENCSU warned fore, demanded the respontechnical snag enough”, polls in country the authority not to play sible department to strictly

and give political mileage to one party, then Censor Board certificate has no relevance.

The top court also rejected granting permission to screen the promo of the film before its formal release.

Earlier, in a report to the Supreme Court, the Election Commission restated its decision to ban the release of PM Narendra Modi’s biopic during the ongoing polls. The poll body officers after watch-

ing the film opined that there is high probability that a particular political party will gain electoral mileage, if the film is permitted to be released during the ongoing polls.

Indicating the main reason for EC’s ban on the film, the EC in its report said it believes that the drama revolving around the lead character has the potential to tilt the electoral balance in favour of a political party, therefore, the poll body is justified in

its decision to release the film after the last phase of voting on May 19.

The Election Commission submitted its report in the court through its counsel Rakesh Dwivedi. The bench directed the EC counsel to also share the report with the film’s producer, who had moved the apex court challenging the commission’s decision to ban its release despite getting the nod of the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC).

The EC in its report said that the movie is pivoted on popularizing the character Narendra Modi, and also portrayed him as a leader with no-compromise approach.

“The content of the movie is uni-dimensional,” said a source.

Earlier, the poll body had said that release of the film is not justified after the model code of conduct has been put in place. The film producer has said that EC’s ban is simply overexaggeration.

PDR questions govt over LM&CP HoD’s release order

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New Delhi, Apr 26 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Friday refused to interfere in the Election Commission’s order imposing a ban on the release of a film on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ongoing elections.

After the the apex court order, the movie can be released only after voting in the last phase of elections is over on May 19.

The producer of the film contended before the court that the poll body order suppresses the right to freedom of expression, and that it also opposes the clearance granted by Censor Board, the authority which grants permission for public screening.

The bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said the clearance from the Censor Board could not be used an instrument against the EC order.

The bench observed that if the poll body is convinced that the film could tilt the balance, the film could influence voters,

D I M A P U R , A PR 2 6 (NPN): People for Democratic Rights (PDR) has questioned the state government over the “release order” issued to additional controller and HoD, Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection (LM&CP) department, who retired on March 31, 2019.

PDR through its media & publicity affairs claimed that release order was issued towards the end of March just before the officer retired.

The rights group said that the order was issued despite its request to the government to issue any such release order with conditions since the officer was under investigation by the then vigilance commission (now merged with Lokayukta) with regard to various irregularities in appointments, regularizations and promotions of individuals and staff in the LM&CP department.

Since the then vigilance commission was investigating issues in LMCP, the PDR has urged the Vigilance/Lokayukta to clarify whether it gave clean chit to the recently

EC in its report said that the movie is pivoted on popularizing the character Narendra Modi, and also portrayed him as a leader with no-compromise approach.

retired HoD and other retired and serving officers in the department, which prompted the government to issue the particular release order.

PDR also urged the government to clarify on what grounds the release order was issued and whether any conditions were mentioned in the release order.

The rights group said that justice was a far cry for the public “if an officer/s who is clearly seen breaking all office memoranda of the government can be given such a free run”.

PDR said it has been remaining calm over the ongoing investigation into LMCP and tourism departments since it respected the authority of the Vigilance Commission/ Lokayukta.

However, PDR said that the “quietness” should not be misconstrued as having forgotten the issue.

The group said it was only patiently awaiting the outcome of the investigation depending upon which any further steps could be taken.

New Delhi, Apr 26 (PTI): A chartered flight carrying Congress president Rahul Gandhi to Patna was forced to return to Delhi on Friday due to a technical snag, prompting aviation regulator DGCA to launch a probe into the incident.

Gandhi wrote on Twitter that the plane returned after experiencing “engine trouble” and also posted a video of the flight which shows him, the pilot and the co-pilot in the plane.

“Engine trouble on our flight to Patna today! We’ve been forced to return to Delhi,” Gandhi tweeted.

“Today’s meetings in Samastipur (Bihar), Balasore (Orissa) & Sangamner (Maharashta) will run late.

Apologies for the inconvenience,” he said.

Later, Gandhi addressed a rally in Bihar’s Samastipur where he shared the stage with RJD heir apparent Tejashwi Yadav for the first time after the general elections were announced.

“deceive game” towards the BT of Nagaland.

In this regard, ENCSU has demand that the higher education department immediately “proclaim null and void” all the seven appointments.

F u r t h e r, E N C S U accused the responsible minister and the state government of being insincere and not checking and monitoring the job reservation policy.

Reminding of reservation policy for BT which was passed and enacted in the Assembly in 1977, the union said that Governor of Nagaland had in a notification directed that 25% of all categories in both Gazetted and nonGazetted posts under the Government of Nagaland shall be reserved for the persons belonging to the six Eastern Backward Tribes of Nagaland. ENCSU also reminded of the latest Government Notification on Reservation for the BT

(From p-1) remove/drain stagnant wa- men/GBs to monitor the In an order, DMC ad- ter within their respective social work and authorized ministrator Moa Sangtam house compounds from them to impose a fine of Rs. New Delhi, Apr 26 has, therefore, informed all household utensils, flower- 500 if any household was (AGENCIES): The US residents of Dimapur mu- pots, drains etc. DMC has found with stagnant water declined to give India any nicipal area to completely informed the colony chair- within their compound. leeway in importing oil from one of its important regional partners Iran during a high-level visit by a State Department official.

Further, the lack of current data As more trouble is (From p-1) According to the report, Duncan on the municipal area affected the culbrewing for India’s relationship with the trans- Basti (including Tajen Ao Road) topped mination of accurate waste generation Atlantic alliance, India the chart with 5,880.3 kgs waste gener- data and an attempt to make a project has subtly displayed the ated each day. The estimate does not analysis.

DMC administrator, Moa Sangtam China card. It is opting to include the data from two colonies/ areas push upfront a possible as there was an issue with non payment also disclosed that such a comprehensive report on waste generation and analysis middle-of-the-year sum- of RST. mit meeting between the During presentation in the Dimapur is the first of its kind in the entire eastern Prime Minister and Chi- Municipal Council (DMC) office Fri- India. nese President Xi Jinping day, LiFE revealed that sanitary waste He said that the data prepared by as a certainty to indicate its (Diapers, napkins, pads) made up most LiFE and DMC was waste-specific and alternative options. of the dry waste with 924.01 kgs. In the will greatly facilitate collaboration with The meeting with US wet waste category, the list is topped by foreign firms on waste management.

State Department’s top of- garden waste at 1625.15 kgs.

Moa said that without specifying the ficial for South Asia Alice One key factor of the assessment has waste and type and assessment report, no Wells on Wednesday and been the unsystematic waste collection. company would want to invest or enter Thursday brought little joy The rooster was not up to date, with the into any collaboration. for Indian diplomats and sanitation vehicles covering areas not He said that the current report will bureaucrats on the Iran specified in routes or not covering areas also be shared with the State and Central oil issue. Wells referred to specified in the route. governments.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s categorical statement asking India and seven other countries to whittle their oil imports down to zero by May 2 while declining the extension of a special exemption to India.

Waste management report for Dimapur...

adhere to the policy and implement 25% reservation in the appointment of 120 posts.

The posts include two Joint Directors, three Vice Principal, two Deputy Director, three Assistant Director and 68 Assistant Professor during 2018-19, and 42 posts for the year 2019-20.

Besides, ENCSU has urged the responsible departments to maintain a separate register for effective implementation of the reservation for the BT to ensure transparency and accountability.

Insisting that the state government and the department strictly implement BT reservation “without any lapses and deprivation”, the ENCSU cautioned that in the event the department failed to adhere to the notification/office memorandum, the “department itself should know that by its action it invites its own situation.”

(From p-1) O n t h e M i d D ay Meal (MDM) scheme, he maintained that Nagaland was the worst performing State in the country in uploading reports on the Monitoring Automatic System (MAS), and pointed out that Kiphire and Zunheboto are the worst performers.

With the Central government scrapping the scheme for MDM kitchen, he suggested setting up local granaries with the help of the locals and asked the

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ADMISSION NOTICE FOR CLASS -11 (Arts Stream) 2019

1. Admission Form is being issued from the school office during office hours between 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 2. Direct Admission for HSLC qualified students on first come first basis.

3. Hostel for girls and boys available near the school.

4. Transportation is available.

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(From p-1) “However, whatever be case, there was absolute peace without any instance of firing from anywhere,” he emphasised.

He said he had travelled the length and breadth of Nagaland, meeting civil society groups, individuals, chambers of commerce of various districts and UGs and held successful meetings with all of them.

Mentioning that he follows ceasefire ground rules very strictly, Chauhan explained that the objective of monitoring ceasefire ground rules was to take away the element of violence. He expressed happiness that there was not a single incident of firing between the IM and Assam Rifles in any district of the State.

He informed newsmen that currently four groups are into cease-fire agreement – NSCN (I-M), NSCN (R), NSCN/GPRN (K) and GPRN/NSCN.

DEOs to ponder upon.

The principal secretary also informed the officials that, beginning from Mon, he will be touring all districts to inspect the challenges and the department’s activities.

Additional director Razouseyi Vese chaired the event and also delivered the welcome address, even as a power point presentation on government school reports from each district was also given during the meeting. It was also informed that the meetings will be held quarterly.

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WCSU OFFER 6 (SIX) MONTHS COMPUTER COURSE

Wokha Circle Students’ Union (WCSU) in its endeavor to support students and work for the upliftment of the students community is offering 6 (Six) months (CCA) Course at - Zagreous Computer Training Institute, Wokha for 20 (Twenty) students.

There will be one time registration fee amount of Rs. 1500/- only without any extra course fee.

Therefore, the Union informs interested students to avail the form and submit along with one passport and Xerox copies of Class 10 Admit Card. Class will start from second week of May 2019 onwards.

For further information contact – 9077392419, 9077392419, 7005327804.

(Jonjibemo Tsopoe) General Secretary, WCSU

(C. Longshithung Lotha) President, WCSU

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1. Audio Visual Learning System.

2. Qualified and Experienced Teachers.

3. Maximum Activity based learning.

4. Ambience Environment for Learning.

5. Neat and Clean Environment.

6. Tobacco Free School.

7. Secured School Campus 8. Co-Curricular Clubs : a) Peace Club b) Literary Club c) Cultural Club d) Eco. Club e) Quiz Club.

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Su doku

KAKURO

No. 3827 Yesterday’s solution No. 3826

No. 2853 Yesterday’s solution No. 2852

Across 1 Advantage of English knight in suit (7) 5 Female with one book that’s not true (3) 8 Get the total to make sense?

(3,2) 9 It’s a disappointment, being allowed soft feathers (3,4) 10 Fraud with numbersof Romans taken in by bad man (7) 12 Thirty days in Capri? Lovely! (5) 13 Consternation caused by vegetables I’d brought back (6) 14 Struck by slice of bread if given food? (6) 17 Last of citrus peel left over (5) 19 Piano finale not yet determined (7) 21 Trace garment one found by empty grave (7) 22 A cover said to be of use (5) 23 Route ends in New Guinea possibly (3) 24 While going back by river eat fish (7) Down 1 Birds used big nuts (7) 2 Pinch a little drink (3) 3 Kipling’s poem about large sea captured on celluloid (6) 4 Lab process in which small bird takes part (9) 5 Lower surface of stump (5) 6 Stopper was first to be handled badly (7) 7 Old man’s first in school for exam result (4) 11 Possibly I serenade clergymen’s homes (9) 13 Deny order was void (7) 15 Get fair wind in vessel (7) 16 Translate a paper that’s to be published (6) 18 Test contents of case, for example (5) 20 Government leader, getting on a bit, produces wealth (4) 22 Greatest boxer endless landed like a butterfly? (3)

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I, Viketuzo Peseyie son of Dr. Z. Peseyie am a bonafide citizen of India and that my name is written/recorded differently in my different documents both in my academic and official as Viketuzo Peseyie and Atuze Peseyie.

That these names written above are my names only and are of the same person i.e vide Regd No. 308/2019 dt. 22/4/19.

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Inconveniences caused to the members/devotees are regretted.

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A-Star VXI (2009) Reg. No (NL-01) Price - Rs. 1,85,000/(Negotiable)

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EPF was hiked to 8.65 per cent for the last fiscal from 8.55 per cent provided in 2017-18. The EPFO had earlier reduced the interest rate in 2016-17 to 8.65 per cent from 8.8 per cent in 2015-16.

After the Finance Ministry concurrence, the Income Tax Department and the Labour Ministry would notify the rate of interest for 2018-19. Thereafter the EPFO would give directions to its over 120 field offices to credit the rate of interest into subscribers’ account and settle their claims accordingly.

According to the EPFO estimates, there would be a surplus of Rs 151.67 crore after providing 8.65 per cent rate of interest for 2018-19 on EPF. There would have been a deficit of Rs 158 crore on providing 8.7 per cent rate of interest in EPF for last fiscal.

That is why the body decided to provide 8.65 per cent rate of interest for 2018-19.

The EPFO had provided a five-year low interest rate of 8.55 per cent to its subscribers for 201718.

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New Delhi, Apr 26 (PTI): The Finance Ministry has approved 8.65 per cent rate of interest on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) for 2018-19 as decided by retirement fund body EPFO, benefitting more than 6 crore formal sector workers.

“The Department of Financial Services (DFS), a wing of Finance Ministry, has given its concurrence to Employees Provident Fund Organisation’s (EPFO) decision to provide 8.65 per cent rate of interest for 2018-19 to its subscribers,” a source privy to the development told PTI. “The DFS has approved the proposal subject to fulfilment of certain conditions related to efficient management of the retirement fund,” the source said further.

Earlier in February, the EPFO’s apex decision making body Central Board of Trustees headed

by Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar had decided to raise the interest rate on EPF to 8.65 per cent for 2018-19, which was the first increase in the last three years.

The interest rate on

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a rise of 23 paise against the dollar over its previous close.

The rupee Thursday had slumped 39 paise to close at more than six-week low of 70.25 against the US dollar.

“Indian rupee recovered Thursday’s loss after Brent crude oil prices recedes from a six-month high of USD 75.60/barrel,” V K Sharma, Head PCG & Capital Markets Strategy, HDFC Securities said adding that since start of the April the correlation between Brent crude oil and USD/INR steadily rising.

On a weekly basis, the domestic currency saw a 67 paise decline.

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, slipped 0.08 per cent to 98.12.

Govt. Regd. An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company Required Boys/Girls Fooding & Lodging Free + Salary Qualification : 8th Pass Address : Dimapur Contact No : +91 6009164338

Mumbai, Apr 26 (PTI): After rising for the past many weeks, the country’s foreign exchange reserves declined by USD 739.2 million to USD 414.147 billion in the week to April 19, RBI data showed Friday.

In the previous week, the reserves had increased by USD 1.105 billion to touch USD 414.886 billion.

In the reporting week, foreign currency assets, which are a major component of the overall reserves, fell by USD 728.6 million to USD 386.033 billion.

Expressed in US dollar terms, foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation/depreciation of non-US currencies like the euro, pound and yen held in the reserves.

The forex kitty had touched a life-time high of USD 426.028 billion in the week to April 13, 2018.

Gold reserves remained unchanged at USD 23.303 billion, according to the data. The special drawing rights with the International Monetary Fund was down

by USD 3.2 million to USD 1.455 billion. The country’s reserve position with the Fund also decreased by USD 7.4 million to USD 3.354 billion, RBI said.

FinMin ratifies 8.65 pc interest on EPF for 2018-19

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Mumbai, Apr 26 (PTI): The rupee rebounded by 23 paise to close at 70.02 against the US dollar Friday after Brent crude oil prices receded from a six-month high of

USD 75.60/ barrel.

Fo r e x traders said the greenback’s weakness against key rivals ove r s e a s, sustained foreign fund inflows and heavy buying in domestic equities also suppor ted the rupee upmove.

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the domestic unit opened at 70.12 and advanced to a high of 69.97 during the day. It finally settled at 70.02, registering

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Forex reserves decline by $739 mn to $414.14 bn

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7.2 per cent estimated in the previous month.

“India’s economy has lost some of its momentum in the recent quarters on the back of weakness in the manufacturing sector.

Several factors are responsible for this deceleration, including tepid consumer sentiment and persistently weak growth in credit to small businesses.

“This broad frailty is expected to persist through 2019, as The EIU does not expect a strong turnaround in the economy, although India will remain among the fastest-growing Asian economies,” Shreyans Bhaskar, Research Analyst at The Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU), said .

India’s growth prospects, when seen in comparison with other regional economies, still remain relatively positive.

Business sentiment is expected to register a recovery in the aftermath of the general election, which will aid growth, he said.

The EIU provides country risk and industry analysis across 200 countries.

tunity”, there is not much that RBI could do but abide by the order and withdraw its 2016 application on non-disclosure policy for RTI query. Any laxity will invite contempt of court proceedings against the central bank.

The apex court, while directing the RBI to withdraw its non-disclosure policy, warned that any future violation of the transparency law would be taken “seriously”. The SC held that the RBI’s non-disclosure policy was in violation of a top court order passed in 2015, which directed the central bank to disclose information under the provisions of the RTI Act. Opinions were divided on whether internal assessment reports should be made public.

Former RBI Deputy Governor Rama Subramaniam Gandhi told IANS. “It is a standard practice all over the world that bank supervisors keep the inspection report confidential.

Public disclosures can undermine public confidence in the banks through uninformed and out of context interpretations.”

He also said that public disclosures will not help the banks recover money from the defaulters.

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make a downward revision to The EIU’s current forecast of 7.2 per cent real GDP growth in this fiscal year, to reflect the cooling economy.”

Both Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) earlier this month cut their 2019-20 growth projection for India to 7.2 per cent from 7.4 per cent earlier, blaming rising risks to global economic growth as well as weakening domestic investment activity.

In India, growth is projected to pick up to 7.3 per cent in 2019 (2019-20) and 7.5 per cent in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in its World Economic Outlook report which is a downward revision in its India growth forecasts of 20 basis points each in 2019-20 and 2020-21 from its outlook released in January.

The Indian economy grew 6.6 per cent in the December quarter, the slowest in five quarters, prompting the Central Statistics Office (CSO) to trim its 2018-19 forecast to 7 per cent in February from

New Delhi, Apr 26 (IANS): After being rapped by the Supreme Court, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to withdraw its 2016 policy of nondisclosure of information on big loan defaulters under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The move will allow the central bank to disclose the annual inspection reports of the banks and the list of wilful defaulters under the RTI Act. The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the RBI was duty bound to disclose information related to wilful defaulters.

The banking regulator has not officially responded to the SC order so far. Sources said the RBI would discuss the SC order to decide the next course of action on disclosure of information under the RTI Act. An email sent to the apex bank did not elicit any response.

The RBI also did not reveal whether it would straightaway share the information sought by the RTI applicants or will seek time to review the SC order before acting upon it.

According to another source, considering that the SC has said it was giving the RBI “one last oppor-

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New Delhi, Apr 26 (IANS): Indian economy will grow below its potential in 2019-20, said a report from the Hong Kong-based The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) while warning it is set to lower its own current estimate of 7.2 per cent for the country’s GDP growth rate in its next forecast round.

“The government’s continued expansionary fiscal stance will remain broadly suppor tive of growth. The new government will present its budgetary plans for the remainder of 2019/20; as it seeks to attract and retain coalition partners, fiscal consolidation efforts will be put on the backburner and public spending will remain strong, contributing to overall economic activity,” the EIU report said.

“However, given a generally weaker global economy and structural challenges such as high unemployment, the economy will continue to grow below potential in 2019/20. In The EIU’s next forecasting round, The EIU will therefore

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2019

RBI likely to withdraw nondisclosure policy under RTI

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political rivalry seen N Korea’s Kim says US acting in ‘bad faith’ India, US skip BRI; Xi says asSLfactor in Easter blasts it’s not a ‘exclusive club’

60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) being laid through the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

The CPEC, which connects Gwadar Port in Pakistan’s Balochistan with China’s Xinjiang province, is the flagship project of the BRI. The US also joined India in skipping the summit.

The Trump administration has been extremely critical of the BRI and is of the view that China’s “predatory financing” is leaving smaller counties under huge debt endangering their sovereignty.

In an apparent reference to “debt trap” criticism and China using BRI as a geopolitical tool to attain superpower status, Xi said BRI is “not an exclusive

SL bombings ringleader ‘died in attacks’ Lo n d o n, A p r 2 6 (Agencies): The alleged ringleader behind Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday bombings was killed in the attacks, President Maithripala Sirisena said. According to BBC, Sirisena said Zahran Hashim, a radical preacher, died at the Shangri-La hotel in the capital, Colombo.

He said Hashim led the attack on the popular tourist hotel, accompanied by a second bomber identified as “Ilham”. At least 250 people died in the wave of bombings on Sunday, which targeted churches and hotels in Colombo. Sirisena also said that Sri Lankan intelligence services believed around 130 suspects linked to Islamic State (IS) group were in the country and that police were hunting 70 who were still at large. The president did not clarify what role Hashim took in the Shangri-La bombing - one of six attacks on Sunday that terrorised Sri Lanka.

will entirely depend on the US future attitude, and the DPRK will gird itself for every possible situation,” Kim was quoted as saying.

The Kim-Trump summit broke down in late February without a deal, after cash-strapped Pyongyang demanded immediate relief from sanctions but the two sides disagreed over what the North was prepared to give up in return.

Russia has called for the sanctions to be eased, while the US has accused it of trying to help Pyongyang evade some of the measures -- accusations Moscow denies. Just a week ago, Pyongyang demanded the removal of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo from the stalled nuclear talks, ac-

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

The Seyochung Village Union Dimapur (SVUD) would like to express its deepest condolences at the sudden and unfortunate demise of Lt. Tsikhali, S/o. Mr. Yangpongse and Lt. Azise, S/o. Mr. Yangkhaba of Seyochung Village on 25/04/2019. The Union would also like to express its heartfelt sympathy to the family members of Lt. Apila, S/o. Mr. Lipongse and Lt. Suliba, S/o. Mr. Horise who lost their lives during the same tragic incident. Words cannot comprehend just how divest the loved ones must be feeling but we pray that our Almighty God give strength and solace to the bereaved families in this difficult time.

Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. May God rest their souls in eternal peace.

Lt. ANYEI WALLIEMP

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away”. Job 1:21 It’s been a year since you left for your heavenly abode and there has never been a day without the thought of you in silence.

We relish your compassion, humility and sincerity which are keepsakes, we will never part from.

The memory of your laughter brightens our days and provides hope for the future.

Your memories, as rich as treasures, will content our hearts and we will always cherish and miss you dearly.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

OFFICE OF THE

KIPHIRE TUENSANG DISTRICT SUMI STUDENTS’ UNION H.Q. Kiphire-798611: Nagaland

Motto: March for Unity

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Lt. YEVESALU KEDITSU

Born : 15. 08.1960 – Died : 16.04.2019 We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Yevesalu Keditsu would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and profound appreciation to each and every individual, friends, neighbours, relatives and well wishers who stood by us physically, financially and through prayers during her illness and sad demise.

Our special thanks to Chakhesang Baptist Church Dimapur, Chakhesang Colony Council, Doctors & Nurses of Faith Hospital, District Hospital Dimapur, Referral Hospital, Chiecha Kuda Union Dimapur.

We regret our inability to thank each and every individual personally although we sincerely pray that God Almighty blesses you all abundantly.

Husband, Sons, Daughter, Daughters-in-law, Grandchildren & Relatives.

LT. RANGBO (MERAYIM) 23/11/1929 – 23/04/2019 We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who stood by us during the prolonged illness and demise of Lt. Rangbo Longchar who passed away on 23rd April 2019. It is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless each and everyone of you abundantly.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born on: 05/06/1962 Died on : 11/04/2019

We the family of Late Yanbamo Kithan would like to express our profound and heartfelt gratitude to those who stood by us physically, financially, materially and spiritually during the illness and sad demise of our beloved husband/father on 11th April 2019.

We deeply appreciate and acknowledge the gestures of kindness and sympathy shown towards our family.

Though we are not able to give you anything in return, it’s our prayer that God will bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren and relatives.

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Loving wife, children, in-laws, grandchildren and relatives

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

Our collective hearts are heavy with sympathy as we convey thoughts of comfort and condolences to the grieving families of our departed brothers; 1. Azise, S/o Yankhaba, Seyochung Village 2. Tsikhali, S/o Yangpongse, Seyochung Village.

3. Apili, S/o T. Lipongse, Thangthur Village 4. Suliba, S/o Horise, Changchor Village We join with families of departed brothers with prayer in helping them get over the immense void left behind by the loss of our beloved brothers.

May the departed soul (s) Rest in Peace.

Sd/KAKIKA Z. CHISHI V. GRITO President, KTDSSU Gen/ Secy. KTDSSU

(ACHOBA V. ANAR) President, SVUD

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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Regd. No. HOME/SRC-7001

It is sad that four of our dear children have lost their lives in a tragic incident in Zinki River.

In this sorrowful time, we the Eastern Sumi Hoho would like to extend to all the bereaved family members our heartfelt condolences. May our good Lord give peace and comfort to all the bereaved family members and loved ones.

The Hoho also would like to appeal to all the Kiphire district citizens to be more cautious and refrain from going to Zinki River particularly during the monsoon season as many precious citizens have lost their lives in the past as well.

(Z. Robert He eto) G/ Secy Eastern Sumi Hoho

Born:1928 – Died: 23-04-2019 We the family of Late Pukhalu Zhimomi of Chisholimi, Village, Pughoboto extend our heartfelt gratitude to all friends, relatives, Churches, organization and well wishers who supported us with your physical presence, financial support and prayers during his illness till his last breath.

We express our apology for not being able to acknowledge you personally for your kind deeds but we pray that our Almighty Lord will bless you all.

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Loving Wife, Daughter and Family Members.

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Vladivostok (Russia), Apr 26 (AFP): Kim Jong Un has accused the US of acting in “bad faith” in talks on its nuclear arsenal, North Korean state media said Friday as he left Russia following his first summit with President Vladimir Putin.

Kim’s armoured train departed the Far Eastern port city of Vladivostok a day after talks that saw Putin back the North’s need for “security guarantees” in its standoff with the United States. The official Korean Central News Agency reported that Kim told Putin the US had adopted a “unilateral attitude in bad faith” at a summit with US President Donald Trump two months ago in Hanoi.

“Peace and security on the Korean peninsula

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Kim Jong Un, left, toasts with Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok, Russia on Thursday. (AP/PTI)

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY

OFFICE OF THE

Sd/(Vikato Yeptho) President Eastern Sumi Hoho

The Cabinet led by Wickremesinghe says neither he nor his ministers were informed of the intelligence received by the defense authorities. Sirisena is the head of state, defense minister, minister in charge of the police and head of the armed forces. He also chairs the National Security Council, which includes the heads of security agencies and departments. Traditionally the prime minister also plays an important role on the council.

According to Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne, Sirisena has not included Wickremesinghe in national security affairs since a dispute between them came into the open in October last year. This is an unusual departure from the protocol, he said.

Senaratne said that Sirisena was overseas when the attacks took place and even after that, the National Security Council refused to meet with Wickremesinghe as he tried to give them instructions.

Sirisena has also said that he was not informed of the intelligence received and vowed to overhaul the leadership of the defense forces.

LATE KELHOUSEVI MEYASE Born on 5/9/1965- Died on 23/4/2019 “THE LORD GAVE AND THE LORD HAS TAKEN AWAY, MAY THE NAME OF THE LORD BE PRAISED” JOB 1:21 We the bereaved family members of Lt. Kelhousevi Meyase would like to convey our deepest gratitude to each and every individual, organizations, churches and all well-wishers who stood and supported us physically, materially, financially and spiritually during his short illness and sad demise on 23rd of April 2019.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual personally but we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

We convey our special thanks to :1. Baptist Mission Church Kohima 2. Medziphema Town Church A 3. Dr. Ao Akum Kichu, Nurses and Staff of Eden Hospital 4. Dr. Pranjal Deka, Pancreas Liver Gastro Clinic, Guwahati 5. Kuda Kewhimiapfü Krotho 6. All Nagaland Electrical Field Workers Association (ANEFWA) 7. Officers & Staff of Generation Division, Kohima 8. Executive Engineer Generation Division, Kohima 9. Electrical Sub-division, Kohima 10. Khonoma Rüpfüno, Kohima 11. Khonoma Baptist Krotho, Kohima 12. Tribal Brothers Group 13. Krurhe Krotho 14. Nourhe Krotho 15. Pusolieba Youth Society, D’ Khel, Kohima 16. Seyie Auto Service staff 17. K. Seyie & Family 18. Aba Keyentsu 19. All blood donors Loving wife, sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren K-1023

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"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us, to let us know they are happy."

We the bereaved family members of Lt. YANIMO SEB, HC/GD 54th Bn SSB B.Coy of Chumukedima Ward -9, would like to express our deepest heartfelt gratitude to one and all those who stood by us physically, spiritually and financially during the illness and sad demise of our beloved who left for his heavenly home on 21st April 2019. We convey our special gratitude to: 1. Doctors and Nurses, NEIGRIHMS, Shillong.

2. Doctors and Nurses, CIHSR, Dimapur.

3. Rengma Baptist Church, Chumukedima.

4. Rengma Public Union, Chumukedima.

5. Kithagha Service Union.

6. NSUNYU Baptist Church .

7. All Rengma Churches Prayer Ministry.

8. 12th NDRF Bn. 9. 54th Bn SSB (BIJINI ASSAM) 10. Relatives, Friends, Neighbours and Well Wishers.

We regret our inability to thank each and every one of you individually, but your act of kindness will always be remembered and we pray that our Almighty God bless all abundantly.

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club”.

“Everything should be done in a transparent way and we should have zero tolerance for corruption,” Xi said. Xi said China will not engage in beggar-thyneighbour currency devaluation. China will continue to improve the exchange rate formation mechanism of its currency, the renminbi, and keep the exchange rate generally stable on a reasonable and balanced level, he said.

Xi said the joint building of the Belt and Road has opened up new space for the world’s economic growth and it has also created a new platform to boost international trade and investment, expanded new practices to optimise global economic governance, and made new contributions to improving people’s well-being in all countries.

China on Thursday signalled that it is seeking to address the concerns of debt financing with a promise of “sustainable financing” for smaller countries to ease debt burden. Concerns over BRI financing became vocal after China acquired Sri Lanka’s strategic Hambantota port on a 99-year lease as a debt swap in 2017.

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Beijing, Apr 26 (PTI): India on Friday skipped Beijing’s Belt and Road Forum (BRF) for a second time in protest as President Xi Jinping sought to ease growing global concerns over debt traps and regional hegemony by China using the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), saying his ambitious connectivity project was not an “exclusive club” and vowed complete transparency.

This time, the US also joined India in skipping the 2nd BRF. The BRI is President Xi’s signature global infrastructure policy. First announced in 2013, the project promises to build ports, roads and railways to revive the ancient Silk Road and create new trade corridors linking China to Asia, Africa and Europe.

In his inaugural address attended by 37 heads of state and governments besides officials from 150 countries and international organisations, Xi said China wants to build its trillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) based on “open, green and clean cooperation”. India once again boycotted the BRI summit to protest over the USD

COLOMBO, Apr 26 (Agencies): Government dysfunction and an intelligence failure that preceded the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka are traced to simmering divisions between the president and prime minister after a weekslong political crisis that crippled the country last year.

According to Fox News, the government has admitted to a “lapse of intelligence” after officials failed to act upon near-specific information received from foreign agencies. Suicide bombers exploded themselves last Sunday in three churches and three luxury hotels, killing 253 people and wounding 400 more. Authorities said eight Muslim militants blew themselves up at their targets while the wife of one of the attackers blasted herself on being rounded up by police.

The car nage has brought forth arguments that worshippers and holidaymakers fell victim to the rivalry and a lack of communication between the country’s two leaders — President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

cusing him of derailing the process.

On Thursday, Putin emerged from the meeting saying that like Washington, Moscow supported efforts to reduce tensions and prevent nuclear conflicts.

But he also insisted that the North needed “guarantees of its security, the preservation of its sovereignty”.

It was “what the North has been saying all along” said Kim Keun-sik, professor of North Korean Studies at Kyungnam University, adding that Putin’s support for Pyongyang’s stance was the “biggest prize” Kim won in Vladivostok.

Putin flew on to another summit in Beijing the same day, while Kim stayed in Vladivostok and had been due to take part in a series of cultural events.

But the mercurial North Korean kept officials in suspense about his post-summit plans. A wreath-laying ceremony was delayed by two hours on Friday morning, with an honour guard kept waiting and the red carpet rolled up.

Kim eventually showed up and the wreath was laid.

Solemn music played as he stood, hat in hand wearing a black double-breasted waistcoat.

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Infotainment

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Avengers: Endgame-experts predict huge returns

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here is good news for parents. If you are not particularly good at reading bedtime stories to your kids, just ask the Google Assistant on your phone to do so and you will be able to hear the famous tales from the Panchtantra or other books.

Whether you have an Android or an iOS phone, every time you say “Hey Google, tell me a story”, the Assistant tells you a tale. If you hear the “Truth Will Never Die” one day, it could be “Don’t be Greedy” next time, or “Don’t Trust Anybody” at some other time. Google introduced the “Tell Me a Story” feature in English in India, Australia, Britain and the US on Thursday.

“You’ll need to have the latest version of Google Play Books for Android or iOS installed to listen to all of these great stories,” Eric Liu, Product Manager, Google Assistant, wrote in a blog post.

“Whether you’re on the way to school dropoff or waiting for soccer practice to start, you can hear stories like ‘Let’s Be Firefighters!’ (Blaze and the Monster Machines), ‘Robot Rampage’ (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and more,” Liu added.

(IANS)

James Bond 25: Rami Malek joins cast

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scar-winning actor Rami Malek is to play a villain in the 25th official James Bond film - but the movie still does not have a title.

The cast and creative team have been unveiled at a launch event in Jamaica, with Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge confirmed as one of the writers.

The unnamed film, which will be released next April, will be Daniel Craig’s fifth and final outing as 007.

Malek won an Oscar for playing singer Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody.

The official plot summary mentions “a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology”.

Details of Malek’s character haven’t been revealed and he wasn’t at the official launch on Thursday, but he sent a video message confirming he will play a villain.

“I’m stuck here in New York in production but I’m very much looking forward to joining the whole cast and crew,” said the Egyptian-American actor, who is currently filming TV show Mr Robot.

“I will be making sure Mr Bond does not have an easy ride in this, his 25th

outing. See you all soon.”

After watching that, Craig joked that he was “scared” about what lay in store for Ian Fleming’s suave secret agent.

Bond will again be called upon to save the world from a shadowy adversary - all in a day’s work for 007.

The official plot summary reads: “Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is shortlived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help.

“The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.”

At the launch, producer Barbara Broccoli said Bond’s attitudes to women would move with the times. “The Me Too movement has had a huge impact - rightfully, thankfully - on society, and these films should reflect that, as everything we do should,” she said.

Craig told BBC News: “Bond has always adapted for the times. But you’re dealing with a character who is flawed, who has issues, and I think that’s something that’s worth still exploring and grappling with. “ O f c o u r s e, we wouldn’t be movie-makers or creative people if we didn’t have an eye on what was going on in the outside world.”

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iehard fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) across India thronged theatres to catch the action of “Avengers: Endgame”, which culminates over 11 years of storytelling about superhero adventures. Trade experts feel the action and drama of the final chapter will bring in a “tsunami” at the Indian box office, setting new records.

The movie, released in Hindi, English, Tamil and Telugu across 2845 screens in India, is likely to register an opening day collection of between Rs 50 crore and Rs 55 crore, and an opening weekend figure of around Rs 200 crore, predict analysts. “’Avengers: Endgame’ Marvel-ous. The hugely-

anticipated film exceeds the humongous expectations... Emotional, humorous, lots and lots of surprises in store... Get ready for a tsunami at the box office,” trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted. On online ticketing platform BookMyShow, the film clocked the highest number of advance tickets sold for a Hollywood film on BookMyShow and was on its way to hit 4 million in ticket sales on the first day of its release on Friday. The film hit a peak of 18 tickets per second on the first day of advance sales.

Ashish Saksena, Chief Operation Officer - Cinemas, BookMyShow, said in a statement: “The excitement around ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is unlike anything we have seen before.

4 out of 5 brands selling phones below industry price

Privacy violation hit FB; Can Artificial Intelligence formulate a decent metal song? three fresh probes initiated “R

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our out of five smartphone brands are selling their handsets below the average price of smartphones in India, a new report by CyberMedia Research (CMR) said on Thursday.

According to the “CMR India Mobile Pricing Index 2018”, in a hyper-competitive smartphone market, consumers are more demanding than before and seek more from their smartphone than before.

Whether it is the latest specs, or overall experience, consumers seek the best and are driving the smartphone upgradation cycles, which in turn, contributes to increased average sales value (ASV) of smartphones.

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hree countries have opened fresh rounds o f i nve s t i g a t i o n s against Facebook for users’ privacy violations and security lapses.

New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday announced a probe into Facebook harvesting email contacts for up to 1.5 million new users.

A Facebook spokesperson admitted last week that

The demand for tickets has been sky-high since advance bookings opened on BookMyShow, with cinemas adding new shows every day to match fans’ rising demands. Early trends on our platform indicate that ‘Avengers: Endgame’ will break all box office records for a Hollywood film in India.

“The opening day business is expected to hit Rs 55 crore and will likely cross Rs 150 crore in its opening weekend.”

The movie, helmed by Russo Brothers Joe and Anthony, features an ensemble of stars Robert Downey Jr., Brie Larson, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner and Scarlett Johansson. A muchawaited cinematic treat, the

film shook even advance ticket sales records.

Over 2.5 million tickets were sold in advance on BookMyShow, marking the highest ever advance ticket sales for a Hollywood film on the platform. Industry experts Girish Johar and Rajesh Thadani conjectured the opening day figure to the tune of Rs 50 crore. This is more than double of the opening day collection of Karan Johar’s ambitious Bollywood ensemble cast production “Kalank”, which has registered 2019’s highest opening for Bollywood at Rs 21.60 crore.

Trade analyst Komal Nahta told IANS that it may not be a surprise if “Avengers: Endgame” clocks even Rs 190 crore in the opening weekend.

In the first half of the day, Nahta had estimated the opening weekend collection to be around Rs 150 Crore. But then he said, “Every few hours, things change”. And for “Avengers: Endgame”, things are only getting better in the box office game.

“A lot of Bollywood makers may be shivering looking at the euphoria and opening of ‘Avengers: Endgame’. The film starts a new game for Hollywood in India, that’s for sure,” Nahta told IANS. (IANS)

Now, Google Assistant to read stories to your baby

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emails of 1.5 million people were harvested since May 2016 to help build Facebook’s web of social connections and recommend other users to add as friends.

“It is time Facebook is held accountable for how it handles consumers’ personal information,” James said in a statement.

“Facebook has repeatedly demonstrated a lack of respect for consumers’

information while at the same time profiting from mining that data.”

Irish data protection watchdog on Thursday opened a probe into the breach of “hundreds of millions” of Facebook and Instagram user passwords that were stored in plain-text on its servers, TechCrunch repported The Irish data protection authority will probe Facebook under the European GDPR data protection law, which could lead to hefty fines.

In Canada, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner said it will take Facebook to federal court to force the social networking giant to correct its “serious contraventions” of the Canadian privacy law.

(IANS)

We are still looking for equality, safety: Brie Larson

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scar winning-actress Brie Larson fronted Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first female-led film “Captain Marvel” that crossed the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office earlier this month. She says people, irrespective of the industry that they are part of, are still looking for equality and safety.

Talking about the evils in Hollywood that she would like to stand up against, Larson, also a director, told IANS here: “I think it’s kind of the same for every industry right now. From the conversations that I have had... we are still looking for equality and safety for everyone... to feel good, their work is appreciated, their minds and bodies are safe wherever they are.”

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brought about many changes in her life.

“I just feel like in particular, with the strength training and getting to be Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel) for a little bit, I feel like it changed me. It made me carry myself differently, more upright for sure and that has helped me move forward for sure. It was great to be able to share that character with the world and see that power can go through the screen to other people as well,” she said.

The “Room” actress does get affected by the characters that she plays on the big screen, and she has “little tricks” to be herself again.

“Whenever I start playing a character, I end up being somebody else for way more hours of the day than I am being myself. So, I usually try to come up with

some ritual so that at the end of the day, I am back to myself,” she said in a group interview here.

“Whether it’s brushing my hair back to the part that I always keep it at or putting on my favourite shirt or eating comfort food... something like that, that kind of brings me back to my centre because it’s true if I start working too much and play a character for too long, the only time I am with myself is when I am dreaming which is kind of odd. So, I come up with little tricks like that.”

This is also the reason why Larson likes to take “big breaks between movies”.

“That’s my time to kind of figure out what I want to keep. There are also a lot of things that I am ready to let go of.

“I don’t want to think that way or look the world that way anymore but I love it (playing different characters) because it has brought me such empathy for understanding maybe what it’s like to be in other people’s shoes. I’ll never really know what it’s like to be in other people’s shoes but it has allowed me incredible opportunities to see things from new perspectives.”

(IANS)

elentless Doppelganger” by Dadabots, an AI built by two Berklee College of Music graduates, is a never-ending stream of computer-generated death metal, but is it any good?

We asked Jack Saddler to have a listen…

Taken at face value, Dadabots – the endless YouTube stream of AIgenerated death metal – is the success story of two University graduates.

Zack Zukowski and CJ Carr created AI-software that uses a “recurrent neural network” to interpret music and learn patterns from the data it acquires, which in this instance, is death metal. By feeding it different segments of music, the AI learns to reproduce multiple detailed samples of riffs, solos and beats. Dadabots’ creators have previously released AI-created albums,

including one based on The Dillinger Escape Plan’s Calculating Infinity. It’s at least reassuring to know they’re bolstering the robot’s musical canvas with one of the most forward-thinking heavy releases of the last two decades.

While it’s unlikely that AI will be the go-to method of producing new chart

music anytime soon, it’s an interesting (and frightening) look at what the future of music could look like. Zukowski and Carr have said their next step is to create a form of audience interaction, so who knows where this concept could end up in, say, 2040.

“Relentless Doppelganger” has been live for

almost a month.

As for the verdict, that’s right here by Jack Saddler.

The Sound: As an endless stream, the music takes on various guises. Yet one thing is for sure: a human would struggle to write songs at this pace. Within 10 seconds of hitting play, a breakneck guitar solo resembling Slayer at quadruple the speed, coupled with the fastest blast-beat drums you’ll hear. “Relentless Doppelganger” doesn’t let up from here; features stop-start, fractured riffs that range from mathcore to meaty death metal; and is dragged along by ferocious pig-squealed vocals that give Corpsegrinder a run for his money.

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Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary

Shri Imdong Pongener & Smti R. Apokla Lkr 27.04.1994 - 27.04.2019

As you begin another year of togetherness, may you both be blessed with good health and long life so that you will spend many more years in love and happiness. We love you so much, Mom and Dad. K-999

From Loving Son & Daughter

Mr. L. Hevishe Assumi

Your 80th Birthday is a milestone that makes us realize that our love and respect for you grow stronger each day.

Happy Birthday to the best Dad ever!

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Real Madrid held 0-0 by Getafe

M a d r i d, Apr 2 6 (Agencies): Real Madrid’s dreary end to the season took another turn for the worse on Thursday as they were left holding on for a goalless draw away to Champions League chasers Getafe.

Just 48 hours before Barcelona are set to be celebrating a 26th La Liga title at Camp Nou, Madrid drifted to a stalemate that leaves them 15 points behind the soon-to-be champions and, on this evidence, with significant ground to make up.

It says something that Getafe were, in the end, disappointed not to win here, Sevilla’s 5-0 thrashing of Rayo Vallecano before kick-off meaning they stay fourth, only by virtue of a superior head-to-head.

Real Madrid were mathematically ruled out of the title race after Barcelona beat Alaves on Tuesday while Atletico Madrid look likely to finish above them too for a second consecutive year.

Zinedine Zidane has insisted La Liga will be the club’s “bread and butter” next season, their priority ahead of the Champions League after seven years with only one league title to their name.

But they have work to do, with very few of his squad showing many reasons to keep them this

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

summer and several more looking like they could well be replaced.“The shame today is we deserved more,” Zidane said. “We created chances, in the first half especially. I am not happy with the result, but with the way we played, our concentration, I am happy.”

Getafe still have a lot to play for. If they snatch a Champions League spot, it would be one of the greatest shocks La Liga has seen in years, perhaps even trumping Atletico Madrid winning the title in 2014.

Their average attendance here is just under 10,000 while the club’s wage bill stands at a little less than 40 million euros.

Madrid’s is close to 570 million.

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skewed wide of the far post with 62 seconds on the clock and Madrid hardly created a better chance for the rest of the half.

Gareth Bale started and was greeted by silence rather than the whistles that have accompanied him at the Santiago Bernabeu in recent weeks. But he looked low on confidence, a shadow of the player he can be.

Bale pulled back for Benzema, who could only find the hands of David Soria on the slide while Casemiro had an instinctive effort blocked from six yards. But Getafe were largely untroubled even if they lacked creativity, their best opening coming from a free-kick which Mauro Arambarri caught well but

Keylor Navas was equal to.

For 10 minutes, Madrid peppered the Getafe goal after the break. Soria came out quickly to deny Bale, pushed a Casemiro shot around the post and then saved from Isco, who should have scored after Dani Carvajal picked him out.

Bale and Brahim Diaz departed, replaced by Marco Asensio and Lucas Vazquez, but it was Navas that was called upon next, making two quick-fire saves to keep out Jorge Molina and Jaime Mata.

Mata wanted a penalty for a Carvajal push as Getafe looked more likely to find a late winner. It was not to be. Getafe’s Champions League dream hangs in the balance.

Kvitova through to Stuttgart Open semis Stuttgart, Apr 26 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : Wo r l d number three Petra Kvitova overcame a rocky start to beat Anastasija Sevastova in three sets and progress to the last four of the WTA tournament in Stuttgart on Friday. Latvia’s Sevastova sprung a surprise early on, breaking twice to take a 4-0 lead before going on to win the first set. Yet Kvitova came back to win 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 and reach the last four in Stuttgart for the third time in her career. “It was really difficult today, but I am very happy to be in the semi-final. I feel good and healthy,” said Kvitova after the match.

She will face either Victoria Azarenka or Anett Kontaveit in the semi-finals on Saturday.

3rd Quasar InterSchool TT tourney

Kohima, APR 26 (NPN): The Quasar Club Kohima in collaboration with Kohima District Table Tennis Association will be organising the 3rd Quasar Inter-School Table Tennis Tournament on July 25 and 26 at Indoor Table Tennis Stadium, Kohima.

For more details, interested schools have been asked to contact the organising committee at 8794881960 or 9077389751.

Sindhu, Saina crash out of Badminton Asia Championships

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Wuhan, Apr 26 (PTI): Indian shuttlers belied expectations in the Badminton Asia Championships, their campaign ending quicker than expected after PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal were knocked out in the quarterfinals here Friday.

In a men’s singles quarterfinal match earlier in the day, Sameer Verma too was shown the door after he suffered a 10-21 12-21 loss to second seed Shi Yuqi of China.

Taking the court first, London Olympic bronze medallist Saina put up a tough fight but could not avoid a 13-21 23-21 16-21 defeat at the hands of third seed Akane Yamaguchi of Japan. The match lasted an hour and nine minutes.

Saina, seeded seventh here, had needed just 38 minutes to get the better of Kim Ga Eun of Korea to enter the last eight round

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on Thursday.

Much was expected from fourth seed Sindhu but the Rio Olympic silver medallist was stunned by an unseeded local girl Cai Yanyan.

Sindhu looked a pale shadow of herself and was blown away 19-21 9-21 by Yanyan.

The world number six Indian went down in just 31 minutes against her Chinese opponent, who is ranked 11 places below the four-time world championship medallist.

It was Sindhu’s maiden loss against Yanyan.

The quarterfinal duel between Saina and Yamaguchi was a marathon one with both the players matching each other stroke for stroke till the first 10 points of the opening game before the Japanese won eight straight points to take the lead. It was a close affair between the

duo in the second game as well. Locked at 21 apiece, Saina struck two consecutive winners to level the contest.

Saina continued the good work and raced to a 7-2 lead in the decider which she later extended to 14-11 before Yamaguchi roared back into the contest to surge ahead 17-14.

The Japanese never looked back from there and closed down the contest by winning the decider 21-16.

After Saina’s ouster, the onus was on Sindhu to keep India’s flag flying but she was completely out of sorts on Friday.

Sindhu produced some fight in the opening game before losing it 1921. But in the second game Sindhu was completely outplayed by her lowerranked Chinese opponent, who just ran away with the second game after the initial seven points.

Asian Wrestling C’ships: Sakshi, Vinesh settle for silver Ole confident Pogba will stay at Man Utd

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KINSFOLK CLUB KOHIMA

Ref. No.PRC/01 Dated Kma, the 26th April ‘19 rd The 3 Kins Folk Premier League will commence on 27th April, 2019 at Jakhama Village Ground. Therefore, the Organizing Committee has requested all the concerned teams to attend the Opening Ceremony at 10:00 AM. Sd/- (ATULE SOLO) President K-1022

OFFICE OF THE

LONGJANGTSUR TELONGJEM DIMAPUR

CONDEMNATION

The Longjanglar Telongjem Dimapur strongly condemns the attack of a beloved mother of our community Mrs. Toshinaro (D/o. Lt. Rev. Ayutemjen) By Mr. Imtisungchet (S/o. Lt. Mr. Mahesh Mech and Mrs. Sashitsungla) of (Changki Village) residence at Aoyimkhum Dimapur on the night of 17 April 2019.

We are shocked at the tyrant treatment meted by the man who not only robbed the house but also attempted to murder her after the burglary. Such violent act upon a woman is highly unacceptable in a society like ours where women are treated with utmost respect. The union further requested the authority concerned to let the law take its course at the earliest and justice be served, as justice delayed is justice denied.

Meanwhile the LTD convey its sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Dimapur Women Police, particularly the investigating officer and her team for quickly apprehending the criminal.

Mrs. T. Angangla Lcr President, LTD

Mrs. Naro Jungla Secretary, LTD

her qualification round against Sevara Eshmuratova of Uzbekistan and the beat Emma Tissina of Kazakhstan in the quarterfinals before losing 4-8 against world champion Ningning Rong of China in the last-four round.

In the bronze medal play-off, Pooja lost 3-5 to Tserenchimed Sukhee of Mongolia in a close bout.

In the 72kg category, Kiran crashed out in the quarterfinals as she lost 4-7 on points at the hands of Zhamila Bakbergenova of Kazakhstan.

It was disappointment for India in the 65kg also as Navjot lost her quaterfinal bout but reached up to the bronze medal play-off where she was beaten by Aina Temirtassova of Kazakhstan.

The Indian team has so far won 12 medals (one gold, three silver, eight bronze) in the championships. The men’s freestyle wrestlers had won one gold, three silver and four bronze medals.

L o n d o n, Apr 2 6 (Agencies): Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is confident that Paul Pogba will still be at Manchester United next season but admits he cannot guarantee the French World Cup winner will stay.

Pogba fuelled speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid last month, suggesting Real were “a dream club for any player”, although he declared at the time he was happy at Old Trafford.

Both manager Solskjaer and United’s board want their £89 million clubrecord signing to stay, although they have acknowledged that circumstances could change.

“You can’t guarantee anything in football but yes I think Paul is going to be here,” Solskjaer told reporters on Friday.

“I can assure you that

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he is very determined to be successful at United.”

Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane this week described Pogba as a “big problem” for the club, suggesting that he was not committed enough to the team.

But Solskjaer said Pogba can cope with the scrutiny.

“That’s just the standards he sets, because when he’s creating chances, scoring goals, doing loads of

work... that’s just media, supporters, everyone looks to Paul. ‘Could you have done better?’”

“He’s done fantastic for us, he’s a human being as well and we’re all the same, we want him to do well. He’s a leader in that dressing room and on the pitch for us. Back to if I can guarantee, I would say ‘yes, I can guarantee’ but in life you can never (know), but he will be here as far as I’m concerned.”

OFFICE OF THE

DIMAPUR CHANGKI SENSO TELONGJEM DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

CONDEMNATION Dimapur Changki Senso Telongjem strongly condemns the barbaric act of Mr. Imtisungchet, (Kachari), S/o, Lt. Mahesh Mech and Smti. Sashitsungla (Changki), who on 17th April 2019 midnight broke into the house of Smti. Toshinaro, at Aoyimkum Village and attempted to murder her after committing burglary.

The Dimapur Changki Senso Telongjem further appeal before the concerned authority not to grant bail but to punish the culprit as per the law.

(Talimongba Amri) President DCST

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L o n d o n , Apr 2 6 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : G r i g o r Dimitrov, Stan Wawrinka and Milos Raonic have all been added to a growing list of star-studded names to play at Queen’s Club this summer.Dimitrov won the title in 2014, Wawrinka is a three-time Grand Slam champion, and Raonic is a former finalist and Wimbledon runner-up.

The trio join defending champion Marin Cilic, British No 1 Kyle Edmund, Nick Kyrgios and NextGen stars Stefanos Tsitsipas, Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime at the glamorous tournament in west London.

Big-serving Canadian Raonic said, “You have some of the best players in the world competing at this event on pristine grass courts, with a very homely feel, at a tennis club.

“I think it’s great to be in London at that time of year as well. I really have enjoyed playing well there in the past, and hopefully I can continue to do so.”

The tournament is set to take place from June 17to 23.

Vinesh Phogat

the repechage round where she had a comprehensive win over Jiae Choi of Korea in a victory by technical superiority decision to reach the bronze-medal play-off.

For Vinesh, it was moving up to a higher 53kg category from 50kg, in which she had won a

gold in the Jakarta Asian Games, after rejig of weight classes by the world governing body for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

She had competed in 53kg at the UWW Dan Kolov-Nikola Petrov tourney in Bulgaria last month and won a silver medal.

Vinesh had a disappointing start as she lost to Mayu Mukaida of Japan, who came through the qualification round. The Japanese was declared a 10-0 winner in a victory by technical superiority verdict.

But since her opponent reached the final, Vinesh featured in the repechage round where she beat Jo Cih Chiu of Taipei in a 6-0 victory by fall verdict.

In the play-off, Vinesh beat World Championships bronze medallist Qianyu Pang of China 8-1 to finish on the podium.

The best start among Indian women wrestlers on Friday was that of Pooja Dhanda in 57kg. She won

EASTERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE STUDENTS' UNION Padumpukhuri, Dimapur

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FELICITATION Office of the Eastern Christian College Students' Union (ECCSU) congratulates Mr. Hinoto P. Awomi former General Secretary of Eastern Christian College Students' Union (2015-16) for being elected as the President of Nagaland Students Union Delhi for the tenure 2019-20.

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Sakshi Malik

points against Thi My Hanh Nguyen of Vietnam was followed by a defeat against World Championships silver medallist Yukako Kawai of Japan in the quarterfinals in a victory by fall decision.

B u t s i n c e K aw a i reached the final, Sakshi got a chance to feature in

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X’ian, Apr 26 (PTI): Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik and Asian Games champion Vinesh Phogat settled for a bronze each as Indian women ended their campaign without a gold medal in the Asian Wrestling Championships here on Friday.

Both Sakshi (62kg) and Vinesh (53kg) lost their quarterfinal bouts but made their way to the podium through the repechage round as their victors reached the finals.

In the bronze medal play-offs, Vinesh beat World Championships bronze medallist Qianyu Pang of China 8-1 while Sakshi got the better of North Korean grappler Hyon Gyong Mun 9-6.

With the two bronze won on Thursday through Manju Kumari (59kg) and Divya Kakran (68kg), the Indian women wrestlers ended their campaign with four bronze medals.

For Sakshi, a qualifying round win on

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Mumbai Indians beat Chennai by 46 runs

MI bowler Lasith Malinga celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of CSK batsman Shane Watson during the IPL T20 match in Chennai on Friday. (PTI)

C h e nna i , A p r 2 6 (Agencies): It was touted as the El Classico of the IPL but the match ultimately turned out to be a one-sided affair as Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings by 46 runs at the MA Chidambaram stadium to move up to second place in the points table and take one step closer to qualifying for the IPL 2019 playoffs.

Mumbai Indians rode on captain Rohit Sharma’s first fifty-plus score this season and superb bowling performances from Krunal Pandya and Lasith Malinga to defend 155 at Chepauk and register

their second win over the defending champions this season.

This was also Chennai’s first defeat on their home ground after six matches in this edition.

Chennai Super Kings, who were without MS Dhoni in this game due to an illness, faltered in their run chase from the word go as they lost wickets at regular intervals on a slow and turning wicket and were eventually bowled out for 109 in 17.4 overs.

Shane Watson (8) departed in the very first over and was followed by standin skipper Suresh Raina (2) soon after. Ambati Ray-

tudu (0) flopped once again and so did Kedar Jadhav (6) and Dhruv Shorey (5) which ultimately led to their downfall.

Murali Vijay (38), Dwayne Bravo (20) and Mitchell Santner (22 not out) tried their best to get CSK closer to the target but departed in the process.

Lasith Malinga finished as the pick of the Mumbai bowlers with 4 wickets for 37 runs in 3.4 overs while Jasprit Bumrah and Krunal Pandya bagged two wickets each. Hardik Pandya and Anukul Roy also picked up a wicket each for the visitors.

The win helped Mum-

Natsumi FC lift Aphuyemi Cup

Champions of 1st Aphuyemi Cup, Natsumi FC with the trophy, special invitee, organisers and match officials on Friday.

Dimapur, Apr 26 (NPN): Natsumi FC lifted the 1st Aphuyemi (Football) Cup after defeating Pughoboto Town FC 2-0 in the final match at Pughoboto town local ground on Friday.

Er. Vikuto Sheqi,

JE RD, Ghathashi Block graced the final match as the special invitee. Addressing the gathering, Sheqi called upon the players to be humble and seek God in all their endeavour.

A brief report of the event was presented by Benja-

min A Swu, general secretary, Aphuyemi Football Club.

A short speech was also delivered by Akaho Assumi, vice president, AFC and vote of thanks was proposed by Kanito Kiho.

bai reach 14 points from 11 matches and topple Delhi Capitals from the second position in the table. Chennai continue to lead with 16 points from 12 games and need one more victory to qualify for the playoffs.

Mumbai also consolidated their head-to-head record against the Super Kings with their 16th victory in 28 matches. CSK have won 12 of those encounters and have the worst record against Mumbai in the IPL. Earlier, Rohit Sharma got to his highest score this season as he smashed 67 off 48 balls to help Mumbai Indians post 155 for 4 after being put into bat by Suresh Raina, who suffered his second defeat while leading the Super Kings this season.

Rohit was ably aided

by Evin Lewis (32) as the duo added 75 runs for the second wicket which laid platform for the rest of the batsmen to score big in the slog overs.

K o h i m a , APR 2 6 (NPN): The department of Higher Education will be organising the first inter-government college Olympics 2019 at Kohima College, Kohima under the theme ‘Bridging the Gaps’ from May 2 to 4.

Thirteen colleges will be taking part in the event.

The sporting activities include athletics track and field’s event, football and volleyball, badminton and table tennis.

Minister for Higher and Technical Education, Temjen Imna Along will grace the three-day event as chief host. The inaugural program will kicked off with an event called Olympic race from Old MLA junction to Kohima College, Kohima on May 2 at 6:30 am, followed by opening ceremony in the college.

Pooja, Amit win gold at Asian Boxing Championships

But the MI innings lost momentum as Lewis and Krunal Pandya (1) departed in quick succession. Mitchell Santner (2 for 13) and Imran Tahir (1 for 37) kept the scoring rate in check with some intelligent spin bowling till the 17th over.

But Hardik Pandya and Kieron Pollard’s power-hitting against the fast bowlers Deepak Chahar and Dwayne Bravo in the final two overs propelled MI’s score past the 150-run mark.

Hardik finished on 23 not out off 18 balls while Pollard remained unbeaten on 13 off 12 with the duo adding 33 runs for the fifthwicket.

Brief scores: Mumbai Indians 155/4 (Rohit Sharma 67, Evin Lewis 32; Mitchell Santner 2/13) Chennai Super Kings – 109 all out (Murali Vijay 38; L Malinga 4/37, Krunal Pandya2/7, J Bum- Pooja Rani defeats reigning World Champion Wang Lina rah 2/10) in the final of 81-kg weight category at the Asian Boxing

IPL 2019 Points Table Team P W Chennai Super Kings 12 8 Mumbai Indians 11 7 Delhi Capitals 11 7 Sunrisers Hyderabad 10 5 Kings XI Punjab 11 5 Kolkata Knight Riders 11 4 Rajasthan Royals 11 4 Royal Challengers Bangalore 11 4

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Ba n g ko k , A p r 2 6 (IANS): Boxers Pooja Rani and Amit Panghal gave India two gold medals at the Asian Boxing Championships here on Friday.

Pooja defeated reigning World Champion Wang Lina in the final to claim top honours in the 81-kg weight category. This was her third medal at this prestigious

tournament after a silver in 2012 and a bronze in 2015.

Meanwhile, Simranjit Kaur Baath had to remain content with silver after losing to reigning world champion Dou Dan of China in the finals of the 64-kg category. Last year, Simran had lost to the Chinese in the World Championships in the semi-finals.

In the men’s event, 2018 Asian Games champion Amit Panghal clinched gold in the 52-kg category after defeating Korea’s Kim Inkyu in a unanimous decision, thereby winning his second gold of the year.

The 23-year-old, who was participating in his maiden international competition since moving up to 52kg from 49kg earlier this year, had come into the tournament on the back of a gold at the Strandja Memorial Tournament in February.

However, national champion Deepak Singh, Kavinder Singh Bisht and Ashish Kumar had to settle for silver medals after losing in the finals.

While Singh lost to Nodirjon Mirzahmedov of Uzbekistan in the 49-kg category, Bisht went down fighting in the final of the 56-kg category against current Asian Games champion Mirazizbek Mirzakhalilov of Uzbekistan. Kumar also lost in his maiden final in the 75-kg category.

India finished the Asian Championships with 13 medals in total which included two gold, four silver and seven bronze. While the men won one gold, three silver and three bronze, the women bagged a gold, one silver and four bronze medals.

Shooter Divyansh secures Olympic quota Beijing, Apr 26 (PTI): India’s 17-year-old teenager Divyansh Singh Panwar Friday secured the country’s fourth Olympic quota place in shooting by winning a silver in the ISSF World Cup here.

Competing in only his second senior competition, Divyansh shot a total of 249.0 in the 10m air rifle event to finish a creditable second in the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup for pistol and rifle shooters.

In fact, he missed out on the gold medal by just 0.4 points, which eventually went to China’s Zicheng Hui, who shot 249.4. Grigorii Shamakov of Russia settled for bronze with a score of 227.5.

This is India’s fourth 2020 Tokyo Olympic quota after Anjum Moudgil and Apurvi Chandela (10m air rifle women) and Saurabh Choudhary (10m Air Pistol

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men) had secured berths in the earlier World Cups and last year’s World Championship.

Divyansh had quali-

fied in third position for the final with a total score of 629.2.

Among the other Indians in the fray, Ravi Kumar

finished 44th with a score of 624.1 while Deepak Kumar was placed 57th with 622.6.

“Feeling really proud to have won quota for my country. I have gained in experience from this final.

It was very tough with proven shooters, Olympians in fray,” Divyansh said after winning the medal and quota.

On Thursday, Divyansh partnered with Anjum Moudgil to beat the formidable Chinese pair of Liu Ruxuan and Yang Haoran 17-15 in 10m air rifle mixed team event and win the gold.

This was India’s third medal at the World Cup in China and they sit at the top of the medal tally.

The duo of Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary had on Thursday won gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.

Barca to push for £100m Rashford

Marcus Rashford

Ba rc e l o na , A p r 2 6 (Agencies): Barcelona are reportedly ready to push through a £100m move for Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford this summer.

The England attacker has just one year remaining on his current United contract and while the club are ready to reward him with a new £300,00a-week deal until 2024, that has not stopped the likes of Barca showing a firm interest in the 21-year-old.

A report in The Sun claims that Rashford is stalling on a new deal due to the current chaos at United, who have lost seven of their last nine games since Ole Gunnar Solskajer’s permanent appointment.

The report goes on to add that Barca are keen to take advantage of Rashford’s current stance, with the forward clearly not pleased after the midweek derby defeat to Manchester City.

Speaking after the game, he said, “We didn’t play like Manchester United. It’s not right. The bare minimum is to work hard and give all for the badge, the supporters, the club and yourself. It has been a tough road to get to where we are, to get there and not be putting up the same performances as we were in January is disappointing. We know what’s been going wrong, it’s mentality and willingness to run for your team.”

“Forget the league and top four, you don’t lose this game.

It’s that simple as a Manchester United fan. We never call each other out but we have to be real with each other. It’s a matter of trying to improve each other.

It’s more getting back used to doing it on the pitch. They [the supporters] know we can do it. Forget the top four and the Champions League. We have to get to the bottom of it and start playing like Manchester United for ourselves.”

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