April 28, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 140

DIMAPUR, SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.00

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US imposes sanctions on Pak; may deny visas too

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Oppn take EVM woes to EC

NEW DELHI, APR 27 (AGENCIES): Opposition parties on Saturday approached the Election Commission alleging the display of party name only under the BJP symbol on EVMs during a mock poll in West Bengal’s Barrackpore constituency. However the poll panel has maintained that the same insignia was used for the party in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

A delegation comprising senior Congress leaders Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Ahmed Patel and Trinamool Congress’ Dinesh Trivedi and Derek O’Brien met Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora and demanded that either all such EVMs be removed from the remaining phases of elections or the names of other parties be added too. The EVMs display the party symbols, name of the candidates and their photographs.

“On EVMs, the letters ‘BJP’ are visible under the party’s symbol. No other party’s name is there. Either remove all machines which mention the BJP clearly or all other parties’ name should be added in all such machines. Till then the use of these machines has to

be stopped,” Singhvi told reporters after meeting the CEC. Former Railway Minister Trivedi, who is also a sitting MP from Barrackpore, said this was a “clear fraud on the people” and an attempt to “hack EVMs.” He also showed purported photographs of the EVM where the party symbol of lotus included the words BJP.

DCF condemns bomb attacks in Sri Lanka

NSCN (I-M) says ready to fight IS if they launch terror attack

DIMAPUR, APR 27 (NPN): Dimapur Christian Forum (DCF), Nagaland has strongly condemned the bomb attacks in churches and hotels across Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday.

Sri Lanka on Thursday had revised the death toll to around 253 from 359, saying there was a miscalculation due to the severity of the explosion and many body parts. In a press release, DCF president Moses Murry and secretary Fr. CP Anto said the Forum held its emergency meeting on April 27, 2019 at Bishop’s House Dimapur and voiced out strongly in support of Sri Lankans rights to peaceful life. The forum also said that it stood in solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka at the most painful moments of sadness and distress.

DCF also conveyed deep condolences to those who have lost their dear and near ones and prayed that Lord Jesus Christ grant eternal rest to the departed souls and a speedy recovery to those injured in the tragic event.

The Forum also appreciated the Sri Lankan Christians who stood as model and exemplary not to react and revenge but showed to the world what Christ’s love, forgiveness and reconciliation.

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“Yesterday [Friday] the commissioning of EVMs was going on in my constituency. We saw the name of BJP clearly written under its lotus symbol. My party people pointed this out and we requested the returning officer to stop the commissioning. “We approached the state election body also.

But the CEO could not take a decision saying elections are

already going on,” he said.

Meanwhile, EC in a letter to the chief electoral officer of West Bengal, said that it received a complaint regarding the use of party’s name in ballot and that the same symbol was used by the BJP in the 2014 elections. “There is nothing to suggest that it reflects the name of the party,” the EC letter said.

EC hesitant to act against PM, says Chidambaram

Election Commission of India (EC) has been soft on monitoring the electoral expenditure limits of campaign rallies addressed

by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram asserted on Saturday.

Speaking to reporters in Mumbai before the fourth phase of polling for Lok Sabha, he contended that the EC had failed to fulfil its duties of being bipartisan and was reluctant to take action against Modi for his speeches and expenditurerelated violations.

Claiming that the spending on several rallies of the Prime Minister had likely crossed the Rs.10 crore

GUWAHATI, APR 27 (AGENCIES): NSCN (I-M) has said that it was ready to protect its people if Islamic State (IS) carry out terror attack in Nagaland. According to News 18 report, the group, after the serial bomb blasts in Sri Lanka sounded an alert on its arms wing ‘Naga Army’ and their intelligence.

Executive member of the steering committee of NSCN (I-M) V Horam said the group was ready to defeat the Islamist terrorist organization. ‘‘Our Naga Army is ready to defeat the ISIS. A strict order has been issued and our intelligence wing is active,’’ Horam told News 18. “If outside forces want to disturb peace, we won’t sit quietly. We will defeat such forces. That’s why we have alerted our Naga Army,’’ Horam added.

Out of 1.978 million populations in Nagaland,

P. Chidambaram (PTI)

mark, in violation of the regulations, Chidambaram said EC was “simply reluctant and unwilling to take action against the BJP.” Maharashtra Congress leader Ashok Chavan alleged that the BJP’s Suresh Prabhu, had likely been carrying cash in the guise

88 per cent are Christians.

The census of 2011 recorded the state’s Christian population at 1,739,651, making it one of the three Christian-majority states in India along with Meghalaya and Mizoram.

On April 22, Nagaland chief secretary Temjen Toy had also directed the DGP to review the preparedness in case a similar incident happens in Nagaland.

Directive was also issued to prepare an action plan to sensitize the public on preventive measures.

Security has also been stepped up in sensitive locations in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru, and Goa, which is a major tourist destination, as a precautionary measure. According to reports, additional security arrangements in churches and other major religious sites have been made across the country.

of a box of mangoes, but no action had been taken.

“Prabhu was carrying election inducements instead of mangoes,” said Chavan.

A d ay a f t e r M o d i claimed that the Congress would be decimated to below 50 seats, Chidambaram said feedback after the first three phases of voting in 303 constituencies indicated that the party had gained significantly. The voters had rejected the ‘false narrative’ of the BJP, he averred. “He (Modi) dreams even when he is sleeping, and even when he is awake. We cannot stop him from doing so,’’ he said, adding that as a single party Congress was level with the BJP.

Defamation case: Bihar court summons Rahul

PATNA, APR 27 (PTI): A court here Saturday directed Congress president Rahul Gandhi to appear in person next month in connection with a defamation suit filed against him by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi.

Chief Judicial Magistrate Shashikant Roy passed the order taking cognizance of the allegations made by the deputy chief minister, who had taken exception to Gandhi’s remark “all thieves have the surname Modi” at a political rally.

The Congress president had made the remarks in Kollar district of Karnataka seeking to underscore the alleged laxity of the Narendra Modi government in pursuing corruption cases against diamaintaire Nirav Modi and former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi, both of whom have fled the country.

On Friday, the Bihar deputy CM appeared before the court alleging that since he shared the same surname, he felt humiliated and ridiculed by the Congress chief ’s remark and that it was tantamount to defamation.

Political leaders raise pitch as campaigning ends for 4th phase NEW DELHI, APR 27 (AGENCIES): On the last day of campaigning for the 4th phase of the Lok Sabha elections, leaders across the spectrum made a strong pitch to woo voters.

While Prime Minister Modi campaigned in Uttar Pradesh unleashing a strong attack on the Mahagathbandhan, BJP president Amit Shah spearheaded the campaign in Jharkhand and Odisha. The opposition also went all out with Congress president Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka leading the charge in Uttar Pradesh.

Trinamool chief Mamata and other opposition leaders also campaigned aggressively.

M od i : A dd r e ssing election rallies in Kannauj, Hardoi and Sitapur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the SP-BSP-RLD alliance in Uttar Pradesh.

Dubbing the alliance as ‘mahamilavati (highly adulterated) opportunists’, Modi said in Kannauj that he doesn’t believe in politics of caste.

Later in Hardoi, he slammed the Congress, blaming it for showing scant regard for Babasaheb Bhim-

Gandhi also assured the people that implementing the minimum income guarantee scheme, Nyay, was possible. Rahul Gandhi also accused Modi of not wanting to fill 22 lakh vacant government posts.

Priyanka: Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination seeking re-election from Varanasi, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Saturday accused him of not visiting a single village there.

“The prime minister travels across the globe, undertakes boat rides in Varanasi, but he has not visited the villages in his parliamentary constituency,” she said during a roadshow in favour of Congress’ Unnao candidate Annu Tandon.

Mamata: West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee Saturday came down heavily on BJP calling it “the greatest danger for the country like 440 volts”.

People should reject BJP and should refrain from casting any vote in favour of the party, she said at poll meetings in Hooghly and Howrah districts during the day.

NDPP slams NPF, Cong’s ‘communal’ remark Suspended IAS officer to DIMAPUR, APR 27 (NPN): Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDDP) Saturday slammed the opposition Naga People’s Front (NPF) and the Congress for terming NDPP as “communal” and “non-secular and reminding how the present stand of both parties contradicted with their past associations with BJP. Responding to NPF and Congress, NDPP central secretary (CEB) Paul Angami termed the accusations as “totally absurd and questionable”.

He took a dig at the opposition NPF of “double standard”, in having had alliance with BJP for many years and the Congress for joining the then T.R. Zeliang-led DAN government where BJP was coalition partner to form “ an opposition-less government”.

NDPP also slammed NPF for its “double speak”,

as clearly evident when the party condemned NDPP for its alliance with the BJP in Nagaland but on the other hand, NPF continued with its alliance with the BJP in Manipur.

NDPP also pointed out that the NPF party president, when asked about his party’s alliance with BJP in Manipur, claimed that it was “in the interest of the Naga peace process.”

If that was so, NDPP asked whether NDPP alliance with BJP was also not in the interest of Naga peace process?

“It is evident by these facts that the NPF and the Congress has lost their political decorum. Had they been responsible political parties, they should have challenged the NDPP-led PDA government on developmental grounds, instead of playing the religious card to garner votes,” Paul stated. (Full text on p-6) Earlier, NDPP had

demanded a public apology from NPCC president K. Therie for making an oblique reference to chief minister Neiphiu Rio by stating that “We have a leader who believes in engineering defections by offering huge gratification to stick to the chair at all costs.

He is responsible for the sins and defacing Nagaland for Christ”.

It asked the NPCC president to clarify publicly as to what he meant by “huge gratification” and on what grounds does he allege that the chief minister has “defaced Nagaland for Christ”.

These are very serious allegations levelled against the highest office in the State and the person responsible for making these “immature utterances” will and should be held responsible if he cannot provide the necessary proof for making such allegations, the statement added.

Dengue now a year round phenomenon: experts NEW DELHI, APR 27 (AGENCIES): Dengue is no longer confined only to the monsoon season and sporadic cases of the disease have been noted during summer as well.

Delhi has so far recorded 650 cases of dengue already this year and experts claim that at least 50 cases have been recorded in every city.

Dengue caused in the summer is attributed to the storage of water in water coolers and also to keeping water in containers for birds and other animals to drink during the summer.

“Travelling to foreign regions with high humidity and rain showers is also found to cause the transfer of virus from foreign regions to our country,” explained Dr Farhan Shaikh, an expert on the management of dengue and pediatric critical care.

Dengue outbreak during the summer is sporadic

rao Ambedkar and pointed out that his government has dedicated cashless payments app BHIM in his name.

Modi wrapped his day-long visit to UP with a public meeting in Sitapur.

Amit Shah: BJP president Amit Shah Saturday slammed the UPA government, alleging that former prime minister Manmohan Singh kept “silent” when terrorists from Pakistan beheaded Indian soldiers.

“But, now for every bullet fired from across the border, the response is given with double the force,” he told a rally in Jharkhand’s Daltonganj town.

In Odisha, BJP chief accused Congress leaders of advocating soft approach towards separatists.

Rahul Gandhi: Hitting back at Prime Minister Modi for accusing the Congress of doing “nothing” while in power, party president Rahul Gandhi said Saturday nobody had committed the “foolishness” of demonetisation and the “Gabbar Singh Tax” in the last 70 years.

Addressing rallies in Raebareli and Amethi constituencies of Uttar Pradesh,

in nature and not endemic as is seen during the monsoon season.

Even though majority cases are noted during monsoons, dengue has pretty much become a year-round phenomenon. Climate change does not play a major role in this. Storing water and then leaving it unattended is what allows mosquitoes the environment to breed.

Water in urban tanks, pot trays, drinking water bowls for animals and birds, etc. make for perfect breeding op-

portunities for mosquitoes.

It is essential to practice the weekly dry day and ensure that all containers and trays are properly dried. That is the best method of prevention.

Mutation causes the nature of the virus to change every year. So while the virus might affect the brain in majority cases through one particular year, it can affect the liver in majority cases through another cycle or cause more hemorrhages through another cycle.

Hence, it depends on the virus and the ability of the practicing physician to identify the trend and accordingly administer treatment.

Diagnosis of the other organs of the body also becomes important to ensure that there is not much damage.

95 per cent of dengue cases can be managed at home, however only if the patient visits the physician

at the right time and follows their advice in terms of medication and rest. Dengue management is symptomatic and requires proper treatment, sufficient fluid intake, and a fair amount of rest.

However, if signs like persistent fever, drowsiness, and bleeding are noticed, then hospitalization becomes critical to ensure complete care primarily because the virus is found to affect other organs as well and that requires experts to come together to manage the disease.

One needs to prevent mosquitoes from biting them to prevent the disease. Wearing long sleeves and long pants, using EPA registered mosquito repellants, using a mosquito net, and avoiding areas with standing water during mornings and evenings can greatly reduce the likelihood of occurrence of the disease.

move to court against EC

MUMBAI, APR 27 (AGENCIES): Suspended IAS officer Mohammed Mohsin said he had not violated any rules and was unaware of the charges against him.

Mohsin who was suspended by Election Commission on April 16 for checking the chopper of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said, “I acted strictly as per the letter and spirit of the ECI guidelines. I have not violated any rules and I have not done anything wrong. This is why I asked for a copy of the report against me, but they have so far not shared this. I am fighting this case in the dark,” quoted Asian Age. Saying that he was not at the spot when the incident happened and was not aware of what happened at the helipad, Mohsin claimed he had only read media reports, which he can neither con-

firm nor deny. Narrating the event, Mohsin said he had visited the helipad where the chopper of Prime Minister was parked. As per his duty as an observer, he advised the team and left the place.

Then he went to the venue of the function and sat in the police control room. There he was joined by the collector. He said, when he was sitting in the DC’s office, he got a call from the Deputy CEC asking if he had ordered for frisking to be carried out, which Mohsin denied. All of a sudden he was suspended at around 11.30 p.m.

Announcing that he would fight in the court of law, Mohsin said “I am a career bureaucrat with 22 years of service. I don’t belong to any party. I go by rules.”

Though EC revoked his suspension, it recommended the state government to carry out disciplinary action against Mohsin.

HSLC, HSSLC results to Meghalaya CM be declared on May 2 justifies attending DIMAPUR, APR 27 (NPN): Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) Saturday announced that the provisional results of the HSLC and HSSLC Examinations 2019 would be declared in the late afternoon of May 2, 2019.

In a notification, NBSE chairman Asano Sekhose informed that the results would be available in three modes: internet, SMS and printed format.

To check the results on the internet, one could visit the following websites www. nbsenagaland. com, www.indiaresults.com, www.exametc.com, www.knowyourresult.com, www.ExamResults. net, www.jagranjosh.com, results.amarujala.com and www.newsnation.in To get the HSLC result through SMS, one can type NB10 <space> ROLL NUMBER to 56070 or RESULT<space>NBSE10<space>ROLL NUMBER to 5676750 and for HSSLC, one could type NB12<space>ROLL NUMBER to 56070 or RESULT<space>NBSE12<space>ROLL NUMBER to 5676750. For printed form, the provisional Result Gazettes would be issued to all the registered institutions of the Board. The results would also be available on the notice board of the Office.

Meanwhile, heads of registered institutions have been informed to collect the marksheets, pass certificates and other documents from May 3-7, 2019 during office hours.

Modi’s nomination

S H I L LO N G, A P R 2 7 (AGENCIES): Meghalaya chief minister and NPP president, Conrad Sangma Saturday justified that his decision to accompany Prime Minister Narendra Modi to file his nomination in Varanasi Friday saying: “We have been very clear on our stand and we have been working with the NDA.” Conrad said there is no doubt about the relations between National People’s Party and the BJP-led NDA alliance. “I don’t know why opposition is making this an issue. Obviously we have been fighting with the Congress in the past. There is no doubt about that..But that does not mean that we accept everything that is said in the coalition or everything that the NDA and BJP put on us,” Conrad said.

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Noke Wangnao visits ATC Diphupar Promises smart phones for all Anganwadi workers and supervisors

Noke Wangnao with other officials of the Social Welfare department during his visit to Anganwadi Training Centre, Diphupar.

DIMAPUR: Social Welfare, Home Guards and Civil Defence advisor, Noke Wangnao visited the ongoing ICDS-CAS training for master trainers for supervisors and Anganwadi workers from all over Nagaland, on April 26 at

Anganwadi Training Centre (ATC), Diphupar.

A press release from Child Development Project Office Dimapur, Robert Odyuo stated that the advisor promised smart phones to all 3980 Anganwadi workers and the

167 supervisors (a total of 4147) of Nagaland so that they may monitor the Rashtriya Poshan Abhiyan in real-time.

Noke encouraged the trainees to work hard and tirelessly to make the project successful. He also in-

spected the office of DPO (ICDS), DWO, CDPO (R) and the growth monitoring devices to be used to address malnourishment, anaemia and stunting among children (0-6 years), pregnant women, lactating mothers and adolescent girls.

Interacting with Dimapur district social welfare officers, the advisor encouraged them to work hard and also thanked them for their service to the people. He said, Nagaland being a consumer State, the department functions on funds from the Central government, and he is making all effort to bring sufficient funds for the department.

He also visited the Central Store at Purana Bazaar and the Vocational Training Centre for PwDs, which is under construction, Noke was accompanied by Social Welfare secretary, Sarah R. Ritse; director, T. Merangtsungba Aier; additional director, Tulula Ponger and other department officials.

Program on girl child in Peren DIMAPUR: District Administration, Peren, conducted an Orientation program for the Girl Child through its District Level Centre for Women in collaboration with One Stop Centre at the Children Home on April 25. The orientation was held to take the objectives of the Mahila Shakti Kendra forward.

A press release from Women Welfare Officer (WWO), Heiraiteilei, stated that Case Worker, Lucy, delivered a speech on the One Stop Centre and its newly set up office.

Heiraiteilei, spoke on the “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” (BBBP) scheme stating that the District Level Centre for Women, Mahila Shakti Kendra, was envisioned by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and it will be attached to the DC office to provide a foothold for BBBP activities and to monitor and evaluate successful implementation of schemes.

T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by One Stop Centre counsellor, Grace; and a vote of thanks was delivered

by District Coordinator, Lungngaulie.

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Police follow train ticket trail to murder case resolution

DIMAPUR: A Dimapur Police team, investigating a murder, solved the case when they followed the trail of a train ticket found in the purse of the female victim whose body was found at 6th Mile area Dimapur, on March 11, 2019.

ADCP & PRO, Dimapur Police, in a press release reported that on April 25, Dimapur Police apprehended the accused Islam Uddin (36 years), son of Giyas Uddin, Barawar village, Murajar. His present address is Sarupathar in Golaghat, Assam. The victim was later identified as Islam Uddin’s wife, 28 year old Rashida Khatun.

A single Current train ticket led the Police on an investigation trail to Sarupathar and Uriamghat in Golaghat district where the identities of the victim as well as the prime accused were established.

On interrogation, the accused confessed that on March 10, under the pretext of visiting his friends and acquaintances in Dimapur, he and his wife boarded the

and then bludgeoning her with a stone. The accused then fled to Assam. Islam Uddin, in his confession revealed that marital discord was what led him to commit the murder.

A case has been registered at Women Police Station for further investigation.

Dimapur Police arrest three

The accused, Islam Uddin.

Avadh-Assam Express train from Sarupathar. In Dimapur the accused then hired an autorickshaw and took her to 6th Mile. The accused led the victim on foot further into interior areas of 6th Mile on the ploy that they were going to his friend’s house. On reaching a secluded paddy field, he murdered the victim by strangling her

Dimapur Police, on April 26, arrested three persons and seized 198 rounds of 9 mm calibre ammunition, one Maruti Gypsy (NL 07 CA0351), and Rs. 2020 cash from their possession.

According to the Police PRO, the arrested persons have been identified as NSCN (I-M), ‘maj’ Ningkham Angkang (36), present address Half Nagarjan, Lane- 17, Dimapur; Mahesh Yadav (38); and Manoj Thakhur, both residents of Dhobinullah, Near Army Supply Road, Dimapur.

A case has been registered against them at East Police Station.

Various organizations offer condolences

ENPO: The Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization (ENPO) has deeply mourned the sudden and untimely demise of finance member of ENPO, S. Kamlong Phom, on April 26 in Guwahati.

In a condolence message, ENPO through its media cell described late Kamlong Phom as an active and committed social worker of the grassroots for his tribe in particular and Eastern Nagaland in general. ENPO said that he shall be remembered for his endurance and selfless contribution towards the people of Eastern Nagaland. ENPO conveyed deep condolences to the be-

reaved family members and prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.

YTC: The Yimchungru Tribal Council (YTC) has expressed deep sadness over the untimely demise of Kamlong Phom, member of finance committee (ENPO) who passed away on April 27 in Guwahati.

YTC information & publicity secretary, in a condolence massage said that it would be difficult, especially for the Eastern Naga people, to fill his place because an un-measureable personality had vanished. It further conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for eternal rest

of the departed soul.

NPF Kiphire: The Naga People's Front (NPF) Kiphire division has expressed grief at the tragic incident of April 25 where four young students lost their lives in the Zungki River.

A condolence note from NPF Kiphire division president, Justin Khatomong T offered heartfelt condolences to all the bereaved family members. It stated that no words could suffice to console the pain of the loss. Extending their deepest prayers and sympathy, NPF Kiphire division prayed that the Almighty God shower His solace on

all the bereaved families and also prayed for the departed souls to rest in peace.

SASU: Seyochung Area Students' Union (SASU) has expressed deep pain over the demise of the four brothers, Tsikhali, Suliba, Azise and Apili on April 25.

In a condolence message, SASU president, K Chumseli Anar described the four as men of simplicity, kindness, meekness, and generosity and as down to earth persons. SASU expressed grief at the huge vacuum created by their demise. The union offered its condolences to the bereaved families and prayed

that God grant eternal rest to the departed souls.

NSCN (I-M), USR: NSCN (I-M), United Sangtam Region (USR) in a condolence message expressed sorrow over the tragic drowning incident at Zingki River in Kiphire on April 25, where four students lost their lives. Caretaker CAO, USR, NSCN (I-M), Thronglise Sangtam conveyed deep condolences to the bereaved families and lamented their losing their children in such a tragic manner. He also prayed that God give them strength and courage during this hour of grief and for the departed souls’ peaceful rest.

A National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) team from the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, as a part of their two day tour of supportive and supervisory monitoring activity in Zunheboto district on April 25 and 26, visited Mount Carmel Orphanage home, Sukhalu, Zunheboto. The team also visited six health units and interacted with the community and ASHAs. (DMO Zunheboto, Shekho Sophie)

Nagaland Prayer Convention underway in Kohima

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Prayer Convention, a divine revelation program, being held under the theme "They that sow shall reap in joy" (Psalms 126:5) hosted by NCRC PR Hill, Kohima began on April 26 evening at Khuochiezie (Kohima Local Ground).

In a press release, the convention committee, through its media cell stated that the speaker, founder and senior pastor Koinonia Baptist Church & principal, Kohima Bible College, Rev. Zotuo Kiewhuo, quoting from the book of Hebrews Kohima Battalion of Assam Rifles organized an interaction session with veterans 12:1-2, questioned Christian believand their dependents in Kohima on April 6 to express solidarity and to assist them ers if they were looking to the cross resolve concerns. 14 veterans and their dependents attended the event. (AR PRO) or the things of the world. He stated

that if they would look to Jesus, their lives will never be the same again. The service was led by pastor NCRC PR Hill, Yangukie Sanchu; the opening hymn was led by Vizovol Zhotso accompanied by pianist, Keviphrelie Linyü; invocation was pronounced by Vineitha Nakhro from Western Angami Prayer Centre, Jotsoma; Gariphema NCRC, Chesezu CRC, Khezhakeno CRC and Koinonia Baptist Church choir gave chorale presentations; Neilhou Sopfünuo presented a solo.

The praise and worship will be led by Authetic worship in the threeday prayer convention, involving more than 100 volunteers, 53 coun-

The Nagaland Prayer Convention in progress at Khuochiezie (Kohima Local Ground) on April 26.

sellors and 12 prayer warriors. The and also pray for Nagaland. Special organizing committee has invited prayers for healing and deliverance one and all to attend the program will be offered in every service.

Health Mela conducted at Yongkhao NStCB mangers’ conference KUD holds general meeting

Villagers crowd the registration section of the Health Mela organized on April 25 at Yongkhao, under Tobu block in Mon.

DIMAPUR: To promote good health and emphasize on benefits of healthy living, a Health Mela was organized on April 25 at Yongkhao, under Tobu block.

A press release from media officer NHM Mon, Leeyan Chemshy stated that Chief Medical Officer Mon, Dr. Kechongol Sophie, in his speech said that roads make a crucial contribution to bring important social benefits. They are of vital importance in order to make K Y M C

a nation grow and develop, he added. He said that one of the core barriers between the health department and Yongkhao is the road condition.

The camp was assisted by eight doctors along with eight nurses, one lab technician, one opthalmic assistant, one store keeper and the District Programme Management Unit (DPMU) staff.

A total of 556 patients turned up for the camp,

which included 26 dental cases, 134 pedia, 197 general cases, 84 PMR, 40 ophthalmic cases, 22 IUCD insertions, 22 ANC, and 31 children were immunized.

District Health Society Mon has extended its appreciation to doctors of Naga Hospital, Kohima led by the managing director and medical superintendent for contributing medicine samples and also thanked the students’ union and village leaders.

DIMAPUR: The Nagaland State Cooperative Bank (NStCB) held its annual branch managers’ conference under the theme, “NStCB to a New Height” on April 26 at the NStCB head office.

A press release by NStCB stated that the conference was organized to review the Development Action Plan (DAP-2018-19) in which the Bank has earned a profit of Rs 907.03 lakh.

The conference also set a profit target of Rs.1500 lakh under DAP-2019-20.

Chairing the meeting, vice chairman of the Bank, Kekhwengulo Lea, expressed optimism that the bank’s professional work force shall take the competitive market as a challenge and as an opportunity to elevate its profits in the coming year. He said that the

DAP was a major yard stick to elevate financial parameters of the bank, including its profitability and he called upon the employees to work harder to bring the bank to new heights by achieving the latest DAP projection.

Board of directors, Thsapongkyu Sangtam, LN Ngullie, Zandi Domta, Dr. YY Kiokon and Nungsang Aier; and assistant general manager, NABARD, RO Nagaland, HC Biswas, were present and exchanged ideas in the conference.

The keynote address was delivered by managing director, R Lipoktoba Aier; general managers, Abhijit Kumar Deb, Ningsangwaba, Bendangnungsang and D Sale, initiated the DAP proceedings; a welcome address was delivered by D Sale and a vote of thanks by general manager, AK Deb.

EBRC Khensa teachers training

DIMAPUR: Educational Block Resource Center (EBRC) Khensa, Mokokchung conducted a 4-day in-service teachers training for elementary government teachers from April 23- 26 with senior SDEO Mokokchung gracing the inaugural function. A press release from EBRC Khensa coordinator stated that the training was conducted on need based topics like learning outcomes of subject wise child psychology and code of professional ethics for teachers.

All together 136 teachers attended the training taught by five resource persons.

The KUD team led by James Vizo along with Dr Neiphi Kire, after the General Meeting held at Tenyiphe-I village Council Hall, Dimapur on April 27.

D I M A P U R : Ku d aw h i Union Dimapur (KUD) held its general meeting at Tenyiphe I village council hall with chairman Kohima Village Council (KVC), Dr. Neiphi Kire as special guest on April 27.

A press release from KUD secretar y, David Sekhose stated that Dr. Kire, laying stress on the challenging issue of Illegal Bangaladeshi Immigrants (IBIs), said that the KVC, under his leadership, has taken drastic steps to eradicate the menace. He added that it was high time every individual, irrespective of community, fight together before it is too late.

He said Nagaland was a small state with a limited area and if Nagas keep accommodating illegals, the Nagas may become a minority in their own land like in Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh.

He called upon the gathering to cooperate with the KUD because, he said, unity is the root for the prosperity of everyone.

Coming to other subjects, Dr. Kire also opined that book knowledge and degrees should be given the topmost priority to churn out educated and responsible persons. He said that preserving one's own tradition and customs as well as

the mother tongue should be given equal importance.

He later released the newly printed constitution of KUD. James Vizo president KUD, speaking on the occasion, highlighted the aims and objectives of the organization.

The meeting adopted various resolutions for the KUD’s welfare. Short speeches were delivered by Lhouyielie Mephfü, David Sekhose and Mhasikhotuo Phewhuo. Thejanuo Kire and Kudawhimiapfü Mechü Krotho presented a song and Diphupar youth presented a choreographed performance.

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World Veterinary Day observed in Dimapur

in the State. According to Dr. Longriniken, there is a need to educate the general public on the importance of animal husbandry and also to respect the rights of animals. He also added that in the past veterinarians were considered lower in status to other professionals, but he asserted that one day, veterinarians will become one of the most demanded professionals, provided they work with sincerity and dedication.

Special guest, AH & VS and Women Resource advisor, R. Khing, stated that a veterinary doctor treats a patient that cannot share their problems and pains. But yet, they have to be able to analyse and solve their patient’s problems. He opined that to be a veterinary doctor was one of the most difficult professions.

He also encouraged the new veterinary graduates to not only seek white collar

jobs, but dedicate their service and knowledge to the upliftment of farming and animal husbandry.

Associate professor, SASARD, Dr. Catherine Rutsa, also gave a short speech on the theme “Value of Vaccination”. She stated that vaccines are possibly one of the most prized tools in a veterinarian’s kit box.

She held that in the history of modern medicine, both human and in livestock vaccines have emerged as the most powerful tools to protect against deadly diseases.

Short speeches on responsibilities of veterinarians in Forest, Civil and Police services was delivered by DFO, Peren, Dr. Sentitula; ADC, Jalukie, Dr. Tinujongshi Chang; and Commandant, 11 IRB Ruzaphema, Dr. Mukim Shiu, respectively. NSVC president, Dr. Aomangyang Walling also delivered a brief note on the IVC act and NSVC rules.

The program was compeered by Dr. Esther Krocha and Dr. Khriesamhazo and invocation was said by Police Baptist Church pastor, Chumukedima, Manen.

Special numbers were presented by Thunglamo Ngullie and Dr. Gwazenloi Tep and a vote of thanks was delivered by NVA president, Dr. Ilang.

Resting Shed & Gathering Place inaugurated at P Khel Kohima

Foundation stone laid for Don Bosco Indoor Stadium

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WEATHER FORECAST April 28

(Temperature in ºC)

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Agartala Partly sunny; hot

38 26

Aizawl

Mostly sunny; less humid

30 20

Guwahati Showers and a heavier t-storm 32 22 Imphal

Hazy sunshine

32 18

Itanagar Showers and a heavier t-storm 27 20 Shillong Showers and a heavier t-storm 25 16 Kohima

A p.m. thunderstorm in spots

25 16

Dimapur Showers and a heavier t-storm 33 21

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25 16

Tuensang Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm

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A morning shower or t-storm 25 19

Zunheboto A p.m. thunderstorm in spots

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Staff Reporter D I M A P U R , A pr 2 7 (NPN): Dimapur celebrated World Veterinary Day under the theme “Value of Vaccination” on April 27, at Rhododendron Hall, Chumukedima, Police Complex.

The program was organized by the Nagaland Veterinary Association (NVA) and sponsored by the department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Nagaland.

Addressing the gathering as guest of honour, advisor Law & Justice, Border Affairs and Treasuries & Accounts, Dr. Longriniken encouraged the gathering to work for betterment and upliftment of the economy of the State and also work for those engaged in farming and animal husbandry.

He also stated that the value of animals and veterinary medicine as a profession has increased a lot

R. Khing. (DIPR)

Khriehu Liezietsu and others after inaugurating the P. Khel Kenei Peli 12 Resting Shed & Gathering Place on April 27 in Rücienu. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, APR 27 (NPN): An inaugural program for “P. Khel, Kenei Peli 12 Pru & Dahou (P. Khel Happy Peli 12 Resting Shed & Gathering Place),” was held on April 27 in Rücienu under the theme “Where Joy and Peace prevails.”

The program began with an invocation said by BRC Keyaki, deacon Kiyadeilie Mere, followed by a presidential address by Peli

president, Kevidezo Rutsa.

P Khel council chairman, Kruyie Pienyü exhorted the gathering where he challenged everyone to learn the virtue of working hard and stop giving the indigenous people’s revenue and jobs to outsiders.

He encouraged parents to educate their children to work and teach them that there is no shame in hard work.

Pienyii also mentioned that the resting place was

constructed for everyone including tourists. He welcomed people to have fun there as long as they do not break the law and pollute or dirty the venue inappropriately.

G u e s t o f H o n o u r, Khriehu Liezietsu, MLA, also congratulated the Peli on the occasion.

Minister of Higher and Technical Education and state BJP president, Temjen Imna Along also sent his greetings and best wishes.

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Deputy Commissioner, Kevekha Kevin Zehol, on April 24, laid the foundation stone for a Don Bosco Indoor Stadium in the presence of parents, students and the school management board. The site of the stadium was blessed by salesian provincial of Dimapur province, Fr. Jose Kuruvachira SDB. A press release from Don Bosco Dimapur stated that rector, Fr. CT Varghese SDB, in his welcome speech stated that the stadium will not only be used for students of the school but also for youth of Dimapur.

The planned stadium will include state of the art facilities for basketball, lawn tennis, badminton and table-tennis. The aim of the project is to promote games and sports among students at the school level and youngsters in Dimapur.

The stadium construction is to be aided financially by parents, past pupils and well wishers of the school.

FAC Mon action plan meeting DIMAPUR: Farmers Advisory Committee (FAC) Mon district held a seasonal meeting on April 26 at the ADC’s Guest House, Mon. The program was inaugurated by SDO Civil Mon, Chumlamo Humtsoe.

A press release from ATMA Mon deputy project director, Subenthung Odyuo stated that speaking at the program, Humtsoe told the farmers to work with dedication in order to improve their socio-economic statuses. He also said that Nagas need to utilize their God gifted land which is sufficient for all of man’s needs, provided one works hard and utilizes the land judiciously.

In the program, Subenthung Odyuo called upon the District Farmers’ Advisory Committee to come forward with their ideas and suggest topics of training and capacity building.

In the technical session, “participatory planning was conducted to make SWOT analysis of their respective villages,” which was followed up with their suggestive action plans for their villages.

T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by BTM Angangyang block, Nemchaba Jamir, invocation was said

by ATM Chen, Vikotso, a vote of thanks by BTM Wakching, Roseline Pusa and benediction was offered

by BFAC Mon member and youth pastor L/ Sheanghah village, Naiwan K.

(L-R) Vishü Rita Krocha, Ita Alley and Dr. Jano Sekhose releasing the book on April 27 in Kohima. (NP)

KO H I M A , A P R 2 7 (APN): ‘Love Struck’, a romance fiction novel, written by 28 year old Ita Alley was officially released by Dr. Jano Sekhose, professor department of English Nagaland University, at LCS Building Kohima on Saturday.

This is the twentieth book published by PenThrill Publication House based in Kohima.

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Dr. Sekhose, speaking during launch, described the novel as a ‘birth of readers’ in critical discourse of literature. She explained that it implies a right for readers to give their own interpretation to the book.

Love Struck, she said, is a book which will relate very well with contemporary youth, and the various accounts in the story will help in growth of the work.

The author, Alley, said she enjoys reading books of all genres which inspired her to start writing when she was a Higher Secondary student.

Eventually she started writing short stories, and one of her stories ‘The light of fireflies’ appeared in the Baptist College Kohima Literature Festival 2018 book ‘Sharing stories’.

PenThrill publisher, Vishü Rita Krocha, ap-

preciating the author’s creativity said “it is really important that we tell and write our own stories because in one way or the other, we have lived in it, and we know best the story of our lives.”

Through her first novel, she said the author had creatively captured the current scenario of Naga society where more and more young people are venturing into different kinds of enterprises, subtly touching upon the craze for government jobs.

It also speaks for the many estranged relationships that people around the world have experienced in their lives.

Giving a brief review of the novel, Dr. Adenuo Shirat Luikham, associate professor, Don Bosco College, Kohima said love is the driving force that sets the tone of the novel.

‘Love Struck’ is available at Crossword, Bible House, Chapru in Kohima and Fusion Store and OM Books in Dimapur, and online through ilando.

Stone pulling ceremony in Mishilimi

Participants strain at ropes attached to a stone at the stone pulling ceremony in Mishilimi on April 27. (NP)

Correspondent MISHILIMI, APR 27 (NPN): As a prelude to the 100th year of Christianity in Mishilimi celebrations scheduled for 2021, Churches of Mishilimi village on April 27 organized a traditional stone pulling ceremony which saw the participation of thousands of people, covering around 5 kms via Pughoboto town.

The stone, donated by Er. Vikuto Pulumo Sheqi, will later be erected at the compound of Baptist Church, the first Church in Mishilimi, established

in 1921.

The ceremony was attended by thousands of people from Mishilimi village under Pughoboto sub-division in Zunheboto district.

Mishilimi is one of the biggest and first Christian villages in Zunheboto district and is credited with spreading the gospel of Christ among the Sumis.

Shikhuli Sheqi, wife of Tuyizubonu from Mishilimi village, was the first woman evangelist from the Sumi community. She was an evangelist from 1938 to 1956.The first person to receive baptism was Pilitha

in 1921.

The dedicatory function of Saturday’s program was chaired by Head GB, Tokiye Wotsa and the Almighty’s blessing was invoked by Rev. Vitoshe Wotsa.

M i s h i l i m i Vi l l a ge Council chairman, Khulu Wotsa also addressed the gathering.

All Churches in Mishilimi are uniting to mark the significant milestone in a befitting manner.

The village is also one of the pioneers of the Nagaland Christian Revival Church (NCRC) in the State.

PTCSU conducts 9th phase sanitation drive

PTCSU members and students with the litter they collected during the sanitation drive conducted in Phek Town on April 27.

DIMAPUR: Phek Town Chakhesang Student’s Union (PTCSU) conducted its 9th sanitation drive with students of Christian Home School and Government Middle School Kerehuba Phek on April 27.

A press release from PTCSU stated that in short briefing held prior to the commencement of the

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cleanliness drive

DIMAPUR: Mon Battalion (35 Assam Rifles) organized a weapons display at Navodaya Government School, Chenwetnyu and Chenmoho Mountain School, Chenmoho on April 18.

According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), the display was organized to motivate youth to join the security forces.

Career counseling was also given to help students opt for a profession based on their interests. 34 students and six teachers witnessed the weapon display.

Also, Kiphire Battalion (7 Assam Rifles) conducted a cleanliness drive under the theme “Clean & Green Nagaland” at Kekhegwo village on April 16.

According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), during conduct of the drive, various activities, including mass cleaning of roadside areas, public places etc., was carried out in coordination with the local populace of Kekhegwo village. 20 residents participated in the drive.

drive, PTCSU president, Veçhihu Khamo appreciated the huge number of students that turned out from both schools.

He advised the students to cultivate the habit of cleanliness as a daily activity in order to facilitate a healthy environment. He also stated that cleanliness is not the responsibility of

only sanitation personnel and government departments, but of everyone.

PTCSU general secretary, Kewetso Khape also highlighted what Phek town had achieved in cleanliness.

He claimed that Phek town was ranked the 23rd cleanest town in India and the top cleanest town in the

State. He also stated that this meritorious achievement was due to the collective effort of every citizen of Phek town.

The drive commenced after a prayer pronounced by PTCSU assistant women coordinator, Muguvelu Soho.

The drive was conducted from Clock Tower till Bible Hill junction Phek town.

Fruit trees planted along Changlangshu-Monyakshu road DIMAPUR: Changlangshu Drivers Union (CDU), under the guidance and support of BDO W. Moba, initiated a drive to plant fruit trees along the road that connects to Monyakshu circle on April 25 and 26.

A press release from CDU stated that the drive was organized to help restore ecobalance augmenting the afforestation drive being conducted

by Biodiversity Management Committee Changlangshu.

The press release added that besides providing basic protection against accidents, the fruit trees will also give fruits to travellers. The union collected around four hundred saplings of jackfruit, mango, guava, litchi, pear, orange, lemon and some other valued trees.

The union fenced the planted saplings with bamboo in order to protect them from herbivorous animals. CDU has urged travellers and citizens to care for the newly planted saplings so that everyone may Members of Changlangshu Drivers Union planting reap their benefits when they fruit tree saplings during the drive conducted on mature.

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Catholic school arson case; RIMS doctors, students protest attack on colleague’s residence two KSO volunteers arrested Correspondent

IMPHAL, Apr 27: Doctors and PG students of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal suspended their Out Patient duties for a few hours on Saturday in protest against bomb attack at the residence of one of their colleagues.

Suspected militants had exploded a hand grenade at the residence of Dr Thokchom Chito, head of cardiothoracic department RIMS in Imphal’s Thangmeiband on the night of April 24, around 11.40 pm.

Except damages to the main entrance gate and a car

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IMPHAL, Apr 27: With the arrest of two functionaries of the tribal student body, Manipur police has pointed its needle of suspicion towards Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Chandel district in the burning down of St Joseph Higher Secondary School, Sugnu in Chandel district on April 25 night.

“During preliminary investigation, involvement of the volunteers of KSO is highly suspected,” Manipur police IGP K Jayanta Singh said, in a statement.

In connection with the arson, two KSO functionaries have been arrested, he said, identifying the arrested functionaries as David Jamminlen Baite (30), education secretary of KSO, Gunnpi Block Chandel district ,and its information secretary, Thangkhanlal Haokip (26).

The involvement of volunteers of the KSO was substantiated by KSO’s ultimatum pasted at the gate of the school, of which a copy was recovered by the police

investigating, he said.

“During further investigation, it is revealed that KSO demanded the school authority to revoke the suspension of six students suspended on ground of indiscipline which the school authority denied.

This resulted in KSO issuing a dictate of closure of the school with effect from April 25,” the IGP said.

The school authority did not concede to the demand of the KSO and continued to resume normal classes which prompted the KSO to burn the school, he alleged, in the statement.

The investigation of the case was on, he added.

On the other hand, taking serious cognizance of the incident, United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) set a week time for the culprits involved in the arson to surrender to the armed outfit under suspension of operation truce with the government.

The armed outfit urged all the persons involved in the burning of the school to come out and confess to

the school authority within one week, as per a statement issued to the media.

If those involved in the barbaric act abscond then the organization will conduct enquiry and award befitting punishment, it warned.

St Joseph higher Secondary School, the second oldest catholic mission school in Manipur was burnt down by miscreants on the night of April 25, reducing its 55 old history into ashes.

Meanwhile, Thadou Students’ Association (TSA) joined the chorus condemning the school arson act and urged the authority of the government to take up stringent action to all those responsible in the burning of the school.

“Such barbaric, shocking and reprehensible incident should be condemned by all right thinking citizens and all responsible should be brought to justice at the earliest and the state government must take stringent actions against them”, TSA said, in a statement.

parked in the front courtyard of the house, no human casualty was reported in the blast.

Registering a strong protest against the bomb attack, doctors and PG students of RIMS hospital staged a protest in front of Out Patient Department

(OPD) today.

“Doctors are there to treat victims of bomb blasts, not to become victims, don’t harm your life saver,” the protesting doctors and medical students mentioned in the placards displayed during the protest.

Other placards dis-

Guwahati on alert after SL terror attack

GUWAHATI, APR 27 (AGENCIES): Though Guwahati is nowadays considered peaceful from the terror-threat perspective, the same always remains a concern for the security agencies. Now, after the dreadful Sri Lanka terror attack, the security agencies have sounded alert even in Guwahati.

The Commissioner of Police, Kamrup (Metro), Deepak Kumar said, “All the suspected areas in the city are under surveillance and we are alert to any untoward situation.”

A senior IPS officer of Assam Police, in condition of anonymity, said, “There is a Jihadi threat in Assam as Jihadi motivators were arrested from Assam earlier and some boys of Assam have even joined terror outfits outside. It is a matter of concern.”

A senior official of Assam Police revealed that Popular Front of India (PFI) has set its roots in Assam which is another matter of concern.

PFI is known as an

Islamic fundamentalist organisation in India and since its inception, the organisation has been accused of various anti-social and anti-national activities. It is suspected by the security agencies that the PFI is a radical Islamist outfit with links to the banned Students’ Islamic Movement of India (SIMI).

Due to the fact that PFI started its organisation in south India, after the Sri Lanka terror attack, the Indian security forces are keeping a strict vigil on all the suspected radical groups.

Also, a few months ago the Special Task Force of the Kolkata Police arrested a Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) operative from Kerala in connection with the 2014 Burdwan blast case and the suspect – Abdul Motin – hails from Assam’s Barpeta district, where the JMB once had a sleeper module. The relation of such organisations from Assam to places in south

India is worrisome and after the Sri Lanka incident, the security agencies should scrutinise the activities of all the suspected groups minutely, expressed a retired Assam Police IPS officer.

Intelligence inputs regarding a possible terror attack in Sri Lanka were shared by Indian agencies with their Sri Lankan counterparts earlier this month, as per media reports. After the National Investigation Agency completed its probe into an Islamic State-inspired module planning to kill prominent leaders in south India, input was sent through diplomatic channels to the island nation after a thorough investigation.

In 2018, a missing young man from Assam was suspected to have joined terrorist outfit Hizbul Mujahideen in Jammu & Kashmir after a photo in which he was seen holding an automatic rifle surfaced. It also prompted his mother to say that the government should shoot him dead.

AFFIDAVIT

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I, Shri. Pihoto Sema, S/o Lt. Ghotoi Sema, resident of H/No. 820, Naga United Village Dimapur, Nagaland do, hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That I lost my Plot of land Patta covered by Patta No. 420, issued by Naga United Village Council, Dimapur.

3. That I lost and dated 18th day of around November 2017, and could not trace it till now.

4. That this affidavit is made to declared the above plot of land Patta bearing No. 420, I lost somewhere Naga United Village and could not trace it till and and I also claim the concern authority to issue duplicate copy of the Plot of land Patta.

5. That the statements made from para 1 to 4 are all true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been concealed therein.

And I signed this affidavit on this 12th day of February 2019 at Dimapur, Nagaland.

Deponent Solemnly affirmed and declared before me by the deponent.

TOHOSHE SUMI Notary Public Regd. No. 798/2019 Advocate Dimapur, Nagaland Date : 27/04/2019 Dimapur, Nagaland

DECLARATION

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Regd No. 541/19 Date : 26/04/2019 I, LOSA GANGMEI, W/o Lt. GAIRACHUNG GANGMEI, R/O NB-15 NAGABAZAR, KOHIMA –NAGALAND, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare that the information given below is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material has been concealed therein.

1. L. SANNY otherwise known as SAPE, S/o S. Lokho, permanent resident of Song Song Village, Mao, Manipur is not my son. That He does not have any rights whatsoever in any of our inheritance, be it movable and immovable property.

2. L. SANNY/SAPE is/was never an authorized person to execute any documents on my family behalf and if anything is done through him, we have never given the permission to do the same.

3. That the undersigned have no knowledge about him and his whereabout. Whatever is/ was said / done/ executed/ transacted through him will not be binding on me and to my family members. Any information furnished by L. SANNY/SAPE both in oral and written about my family and my family’s properties such false information or concealment of the facts shall be liable to be summarily withdrawn and cancelled.

4. Whoever execute any documents or enter into an agreement with L.SANNY/SAPE may do so at their own risk. Therefore, anything done through him will not be binding/ liable upon me, my family members and properties.

It is further undertake that the documents submitted by me for ownership proof is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material has been concealed therein.

Notary Public (LOSA GANGMEI)

Dated:25th April 2019.

Feast Exchange and Joint Meeting between Longsa and Surumi village took place with Surumi as the host. A large number of citizens of around 600 persons including the members of Longsa Village Council and Surumi village Council participated at the event. Shri.

Vinoto Chishi, Pastor invoked God's blessing for the programme while Shri. Hotoshi Awomi, Proprietor, M. V. School delivered the welcome speech. Traditional folk songs were presented by the Surumi and Longsa Village Council members, short speeches were delivered by selected dignitaries of the two villages where was emphasized that the tradition of Aksu, practiced through the ages by the forefather should be strengthened and bonded further as it was not only a bond between two villages but two tribes.

The vote of thanks was delivered by the Chairman, Surumi Village Council and the programme concluded by Mr. Supong, Pastor, Longsa Baptist Church who presented Holy Bibles to the three Churches at Surumi as a symbol of God's blessing and pronounced the benediction.

A joint meeting of the two village councils along with prominent citizen took place where it was decided that the Meremtu Forest should be declared as a Bio-Diversity Sanctuary and a committee would be formed to work out the modalities of the project.

Sd/Sd/(T. YASHIKABA TATAR) (L. IMDONGER TATAR) Chairman Secretary Longsa Onger Salang Longsa Onger Salang

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Dr Akoijam Ibohal added, triggering a blast at the residence of the doctor has created panic among doctors in serving the people. It will be hard for a doctor to treat patents amidst threat.

He further appealed to the attackers not to repeat such heinous crime while also asserting that the recent bomb attack was not the first time which doctors were targeted by suspected militants.

Dr Akoijam Ibohal also drew the attention of the state authority to investigate the incident and takes necessary legal action against the culprit(s).

Dear Ajekivi, Just yesterday you were born and we had you in our arms holding deliecatly, and today you are one .

Well this really is an amazing day for us. Happy birthday day cute baby longlong.

Best wishes from your loved once.

Hello Riya, A very Good morning and wishing you a happy new born day. May God bless you through out your life and give you success in your every work. Have a nice day!

From your Papa and Mummy.

Hi Ifo, Many many happy returns of the day, wishing you blessed happy birthday.may you be filled with Love, Joy and Happiness and may God bless you with abundance and bless you with the best things in your life. Once again happy birthday.

With PrAy chota Bhai iLoBo. "HELP AGE INDIA"

SUMI DIMAPUR ELDERS FORUM (SDEF) Dimapur : Nagaland Affiliated to Nagaland Senior Citizens Forum (NSCF) on 12.04.2016 Motto: "Respect and care for senior citizens"

PITHI TSA

Sumi Dimapur Elder's Forum (SDEF akukuputsa Atsala 29th April 2019. A-a Ino Xushepu Chishi Akini pighiu ki, 4th Mile, Diphupar Opposite to Police Station. Ado : 9.30 a.m.

Akimiji : 1. Alakhu mpeni kikile 2. Senior Citizen Registration (Ghuzui Shohe) General Secretary, SDEF, Dimapur DP-3177

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MOKOKCHUNG, NAGALAND No. JUDL-17/2019/20 Dated Mkg – 24th April 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE Whereas Smti. Toshinungla has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act, 1925, in order to claim family pension against her deceased husband Late Nungshimeren Ao of Ungma village.

Therefore, public are hereby invited to file claims/objection if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. If no objection is received within the stipulated period, Succession Certificate shall be issued on her name.

Sd/- Deputy Commissioner MKC-182 Mokokchung, Nagaland

APPRECIATION The PPO (Podinakup Public Organization) appreciates Dr. Robin Mozhui, CMO, Wokha and his team for conducting the Free Health Mela on 23rd April 2019 at Lotsu Village. The health mela carried out by this esteemed medical team proved to be beneficial for the entire Podinakup people.

Also through this column, the office of the PPO give heartfelt gratitude to Shri. Mhathung Yanthan, Advisor for Horticulture, Govt. of Nagaland for showing his deep concern for the Podinakup people by extending financial assistance to the medical team and rendering logistic support during the entire course of this health mela.

(R.C. Ovung) Chairman DP-3157 PPO

OFFICE OF THE

ATO AREA GB'S ASSOCIATION H.Q. NIHOKHU Niuland Sub-Division, Nagaland

REVOKE ORDER

The Judicial Board, Advisor and Ato Area G.B's Association, held a meeting on 17/03/2019 in regard to lift the suspension order, which was passed in 17th March meeting and after a deliberate discussion the House unanimously decided to lift the exile/ suspension Order for five years to Late S. Hetoyi w.e.f 9th April 2019. Hence the Revocation Order is hereby published in the daily vernacular as per the resolution passed by the Judicial Board, Advisors and the Ato Area G.B's Association.

Hence, we have fully clarified the Revoke Order to S. Hetoyi Village and the public in General. We have no Objection to the public in regard to participate in any Apex & Organisation in this regard.

Chairman Ato Area GB's Association HQ. Nihokhu

Vikato Khukishe General Secretary A.A. G.Bs A.

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St Joseph Higher Secondary School torched in Manipur, two KSO leaders held.

Doctors and PG students of RIMS, Imphal protesting against bomb attack at doctor’s residence on Saturday.

played at the protest site read : “Stop attacking doctors,” “Stop hurting doctors,” “Stop bomb attack on doctors”, “Let us live a peaceful life,” etc.

The protest was staged under the aegis of RIMS Teachers And Medical Officers’ Association.

General secretary of the association, Dr Akoijam Ibohal urged all concern not to indulge in such heinous crime of attacking the house of doctors.

“Doctors are life savers, allow us to serve the people,” he said urging settlement through talks if there was any misunderstanding with the doctors.

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Mumbai LS poll: Over 40k cops deployed Mumbai, Apr 27 (PTI): Over 40,000 security personnel, including 14 companies of Central paramilitary forces, will be on duty on Monday for Lok Sabha polls in Mumbai’s six seats, an official said Saturday.

Polling will be held in 10,073 booths at 1,492 locations in the city, with election authorities declaring 325 of these booths as “critical”, the official added.

A police communique said security has also been beefed up against the backdrop of the multiple bomb attacks in Sri Lanka on Easter that killed over 250 and injured 500 people.

The police release said a slew of anti-terror measures have been put in place with personnel from Force One, Quick Response Team, Assault Teams, Anti Terrorism Cell being deployed in the metropolis.

Cyclonic storm: Limited chances of rainfall over TN C h e n n a i , Apr 2 7 (AGENCIES): There is limited chance for rainfall over Tamil Nadu as cyclonic storm Fani may not make landfall close to Tamil Nadu coast, according to Meteorological Department.

S. Balachandran, Deputy Director General of Meteorology, Chennai, said the cyclonic storm ‘Fani’, which is centred over southeast Bay of Bengal, 1,240 km southeast of Chennai, is likely to become severe cyclonic storm by April 28. It is likely to reach near north Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh coast by April 30 evening. The system is moving at a speed of 18 km per hour.

There may not be any heavy rainfall activity over the State. The weather models indicate that only light to moderate rains may occur in few places of north coastal areas on April 30 and May 1. “Any direct impact of the system depends on its movement. It is now not favourable to make landfall close to Tamil Nadu coast.

If it comes closer up to 200-300 km off Tamil Nadu coast, we can have moderate rains,” he said.

Rahul Gandhi (PTI)

bareli and Amethi,” Rahul Gandhi said.

“Where are Anil Ambani, Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi - in jail or outside?” he asked.

Rahul Gandhi also accused Modi of not wanting to fill 22 lakh vacant government posts. “Some 22 lakh jobs are vacant in the government. Modi did not want to fill these vacant posts and only wants to help his friends. We will give these 22 lakh jobs in one year and 10 lakh jobs in panchayats,” he said.

Referring to demonetisation, Rahul Gandhi said the Congress would put back money in the people’s pocket. “Modi has taken away money from your house, lied, fooled you and made you stand in queues, telling you that it is a fight against corruption and black money. He fooled the country and took money from

your pocket for a ‘chor’ (thief) like Anil Ambani,” the Congress chief said.

“Have you seen ‘Hindustan ke chor’ Anil Ambani, Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya standing in a line?” he asked the gathering.

Rahul Gandhi said when people get money, they would start making purchases. “After demonetisation, you stopped purchasing and factories stopped manufacturing, giving rise to unemployment. Our ‘Nyay’ will give jobs,” he said.

The Nyuntam Aay Yojana (Nyay) is the Congress’ ambitious scheme that assures up to Rs 72,000 a year or Rs 6,000 a month to 20 per cent of India’s poorest families.

“Whatever we do is well thought-out. It’s impossible to give Rs 15 lakh in every bank account as the economy will collapse. But giving Rs 3.60 lakh individually is possible in five years with Rs 72,000 per year,” the Congress leader said.

He also spoke about the Congress’ manifesto promises. “If a farmer of Raebareli takes loan of Rs 20,000 and is unable to repay, he is sent to jail. From 2019, when our government will come to power, no farmer will be sent to jail in such cases,” Rahul Gandhi said.

Rajnath Singh visits ailing Mulayam at Lucknow residence

Rajnath Singh (R) with Mulayam Singh Yadav. (File)

Lu c k n ow, Apr 2 7 (IANS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh called on Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav late on Saturday evening to inquire about his health.

Mulayam Singh had been admitted to the SGPGI here for about two hours after he complained of weakness. An official release said that the veteran leader had fluctuating sugar levels. Rajnath Singh went

to Mulayam Singh’s private residence at Shaheed Path and stayed there for about 30 minutes. The two leaders, both former Uttar Pradesh Chief Ministers, are known to share a warm rapport. Rajnath Singh, who is contesting again from the Lucknow Lok Sabha constituency, faces the party’s Poonam Sinha, the wife of actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha, in the contest.

BJP betrayed me, says wife of late MP Vinod Khanna New Delhi, Apr 27 (AGENCIES): With tears in her eyes on the second death anniversary of Bollywood star and four-time MP from Gurdaspur Vinod Khanna, his wife Kavita Khanna feels “let down” by the BJP. “I feel betrayed. I also feel that the wishes of people who wanted me as their MP were ignored by not fielding me for the Gurdaspur constituency in the ongoing Lok Sabha election.

Feeling dejected with the BJP decision, she, however, said she will not fight election from any other party. She claimed that she had been approached by various parties but didn’t show interest in joining them.

When asked will she campaign for actor Sunny Deol, the BJP nominee from the constituency, she said, “I have not been approached by anybody for the campaign.”

Asked will she campaign if the Bollywood actor asks her to, she replied “I can’t say”.

She also said she was promised the ticket from

Gurdaspur by senior leaders in the BJP. “They had told me to be ready to fight the election. Gurdaspur people saw in me their favourite leader Vinod Khanna, but I was denied the ticket at the last moment.

The local people felt bad too and approached me to fight as an independent candidate.... I want to be honest to say I felt hurt.

The party has the right to do so but the way it has been done I feel abandoned and rejected,” she said.

She said she knew PM Modi since 1999 and had high admiration for him. “I would like to be part of his vision for the nation and believe I can contribute to BJP and support the Prime Minister,” she added.

Currently, the Gurdaspur constituency is represented by Congress MP Sunil Jakhar who won the seat in the 2017 bypoll after the death of Vinod Khanna in April that year.

Kavita was among the frontrunners for the BJP ticket during the 2017 bypoll too, but the party chose businessman Salaria over her.

New Delhi, Apr 27 (AGENCIES): Delhi Police have filed a case against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gautam Gambhir for holding an election rally without permission.

The FIR was filed against Gautam Gambhir after the Election Commission asked the Delhi Police to register an FIR against the cricket-turned-politician for violating the Model Code of Conduct after he reportedly held a public meeting without permission. East Delhi Electoral Officer K Mahesh on Saturday had asked Delhi Police to register an FIR against Gautam Gambhir for rallying without permission from the commission in Jungpura on April 25.

Gautam Gambhir is BJP’s candidate from the East Delhi constituency.

Earlier, Gambhir landed in a controversy after

AAP leader Atishi filed a complaint against the former cricketer and BJP candidate Gautam Gambhir for allegedly enrolling as a voter in more than one constituency in violation of the Representation of the People Act (RPA).

The complaint had alleged that Gambhir, the East Delhi BJP candidate, has enrolled “deliberately” and “illegally” as a voter in at least two separate constituencies here -- Karol Bagh and Rajinder Nagar. The plea, filed by advocate Mohd Irshad on Thursday, further alleged that Gambhir has provided false information in his nomination papers, accompanying affidavit and other documents preceding voter screening and registration in order to be seen as qualified to contest elections and potentially secure membership of the Parliament.

Police vehicle transports food packets to BJP rally in Kashmir S R INAG A R , Apr 2 7 (AGENCIES): A video of an armoured police vehicle transporting food packets and water bottles to a BJP rally in South Kashmir’s Anantnag parliamentary constituency has emerged on social media, spurring the authorities to launch an investigation.

Jammu and Kashmir police claimed that the armoured vehicle, which was actually meant to transport security officials responsible for protecting political dignitaries at a rally addressed by BJP national secretary Ram Madhav, had been misused.

“Today, a video wherein a police vehicle is seen being utilised for distribution of food items in a political party rally at Anantnag surfaced on social media,” a police statement read.

“The vehicle in question

was deployed for ferrying escort personnel of a protected person. The vehicle has been withdrawn from the said protected person, and the vehicle driver has been attached. An inquiry has been ordered into the matter.” The incident drew a sarcastic remark from National Conference leader Omar Abdullah. “Well done @JmuKmrPolice.You have always helped the needy & this is another example.

You have set aside your obligations under the election code of conduct to help a political party in need but please confine it to drinks/ food.We hope you will not be as generous with bogus voting,” he tweeted.

The three-phased Lok Sabha poll in Anantnag will run from April 23 to May 6. The BJP’s Sofi Yusuf is contesting the poll from

the constituency against former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ghulam Hassan Mir of the Congress and Justice (retired) Hasnain Masoodi of the National Conference.

Ram Madhav has expressed confidence that his party will win over three of the six parliamentary seats in the troubled state. “Today, BJP has become a mainstream party in Kashmir.

We will work for peace and development in the region,” news agency ANI quoted him as saying. Meanwhile, party president Amit Shah promised at a Jharkhand rally that Article 370 -- a legislation that provides Jammu and Kashmir with special status -- will be withdrawn if the Narendra Modi government is voted back to power.

Odisha can develop if BJD govt is thrown out: Amit Shah Morada, Apr 27 (PTI): BJP president Amit Shah Saturday said that Odisha can develop only if the “corrupt and inefficient” BJD government is thrown out.

Addressing a rally here in the tribal dominated Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha constituency, Shah said people across the country have resolved that Narendra Modi will become the Prime Minister again.

“However, it is not enough for the people of Odisha if Modi becomes the prime minister again unless the inefficient and corrupt Naveen Patnaikled Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government is thrown out,” Shah said.

“I have already addressed election meetings in 261 Lok Sabha constituencies. From east to west and north to south, I could hear

Shashi Tharoor summoned over ‘scorpion’ remark

Gadkari faints during campaign rally in Maha

New Delhi, Apr 27 (PTI): A Delhi court on Saturday summoned Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on June 7 on a complaint over his remarks that an unnamed RSS leader had compared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to “a scorpion sitting on a Shivling.”

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal was hearing a criminal defamation complaint filed against Tharoor by Delhi BJP leader Rajeev Babbar, who has said his religious sentiments were hurt by the Congress leader’s statement.

Tharoor had claimed in October last year that an unnamed RSS leader had compared Prime Minister Modi to “a scorpion sitting on a Shivlinga”. He had termed it as an extraordinarily striking metaphor.

Heat wave in Guj to continue for three days: Met deptt Ahmedabad, Apr 27 (PTI): Temperatures soared in many parts of Gujarat Saturday and the heat wave will continue over the next three days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

The maximum temperature in Ahmedabad touched 43.6 degree Celsius, 2.3 degrees above normal, and was very likely to touch 45 degree Celsius in coming days, local IMD centre said. Temperatures in most parts of the state are likely to rise by 2-3 degrees in the next couple of days, with heat wave conditions likely to prevail in north and south Gujarat as well as Saurashtra-Kutch regions till Monday, the IMD said.

Surat, Valsad and other cities in south Gujarat are likely to witness “severe heat wave conditions” Sunday, it said. Scorching weather will also prevail in Banaskantha, Sabarkantha and Surat till Monday, it said.

The heat, though tolerable, could cause “moderate health concern for vulnerable people, that is, infants, elderly, and people with chronic diseases”, the Met department said.

Shirdi, Apr 27 (PTI): Union minister and senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari fainted on stage Saturday evening during an election rally near Shirdi in Maharashtra.

He soon recovered and later walked to his car.

Gadkari was campaigning at Rahata near here for Shiv Sena candidate from Shirdi Lok Sabha seat Sadashiv Lokhande.

After finishing his speech, Gadkari fainted while walking back to his seat on the stage.

His security guard as

people chant Modi, Modi,” he said.

It is clear that the whole country has resolved to make Modi the prime minister once again, the BJP chief claimed.

Claiming that the rising popularity of BJP is giving sleepless nights to BJD, Shah said that the people of Odisha must vote the BJP to power, both at the Centre and in the state, for speedy

development.

Speaking about chit fund scams in the state, the BJP president said, “All those involved in chit fund scam will be jailed within 90 days when the BJP forms the government in the state.”

Similarly, many BJD leaders and officers were involved in the multi-crore mining scam, he said, adding, they will be brought to book also.

Hitting out at Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Shah asked people whether they want “tired and corrupt chief minister who is unable to speak Odia language to continue or replace him with a strong leader”.

Shah also hit out at previous Congress-led UPA Government accusing it of having failed to deal with Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.

walked to his car.

Later in the evening, he visited the famous Saibaba temple here.

A local BJP leader said he underwent a medical check up before leaving. Gadkari had suffered fainting bouts on stage earlier too.

On December 7, 2018, he fainted during a convocation ceremony at Rahuri agricultural university in Nitin Gadkari (File) the state. He later attributed it to low sugar levels. well as BJP’s Ahmedna- help.

The BJP leader is congar candidate Sujay Vikhe Within a few minutes, Patil and state minister the road and transport min- testing the Lok Sabha elecRam Shinde rushed to his ister recovered and later tion from Nagpur.

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Raebareli/Amethi (UP), Apr 27 (PTI): Hitting back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accusing the Congress of doing “nothing” while in power, party president Rahul Gandhi said Saturday nobody had committed the “foolishness” of demonetisation and the “Gabbar Singh Tax” in the last 70 years.

Addressing rallies in Raebareli and Amethi constituencies of Uttar Pradesh, Gandhi also assured the people that implementing the minimum income guarantee scheme, Nyay, was possible.

“In the past 70 years, the foolishness of demonetisation and Gabbar Singh Tax (Gandhi’s coinage for the goods and services tax or the GST) was not done by anyone,” he said at a rally in Unchahar town of Raebareli district, where United Progressive Alliance chairperson and his mother, Sonia Gandhi, is seeking re-election.

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Post-mortem Policy of ‘live and let live’ Sorry state of affairs

Vol. XXIX NO. 140 Dimapur, SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019

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critical issue that has not been linked to development is cleanliness and waste management which have become critically urgent with regard to Dimapur city and also other premier towns in the state. According to a report compiled after a 24-day study, a group of young volunteers of Living For Environment (LiFE) in collaboration with the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC), waste generated

by Dimapur city is on the rise. The report stated that till June 2018 the average daily generation of waste was around 1,00,000 kgs or 100 tons. This showed an upward trend as indicated by the survey from February to March 2019 when 1,11,124.56 kgs or 111.12 tons of waste were generated. The report also revealed that waste generation showed an increase of around 15,000 kgs per day. Dimapur city is growing in an unplanned manner despite the fact that the state government had during the early 70s prepared a master plan for its growth. The challenge before a fast-growing consumerist world is on how to solve the ever growing piles of garbage which pose serious threat to the environment. Though the state government has declared to effect a plastic-free state by 2019 there is much to be done. The ban includes polythene used as carry bags of all sizes and thicknesses, as well as thermocol, disposable plastic plates, bowls, cups, straws, cutlery, and pouches.

Much of the contents of the piles of trash are mainly polythene bags, the consequences of a consumerist society that refuses to look for bio degradable items. Tackling this problem calls for proper waste management, a system not unknown but somehow not given the importance it deserves. This is to be seen in the other problem caused by burning trash.

The fumes contain a lot of toxic chemicals that has the potential of causing grave health hazards. The DMC has been undertaking a challenging task of garbage collection but it has proven to be a daunting task. As stated in the report, the city generates a little of one hundred tons of waste everyday.

This is not a small matter considering the fact that thousands of tons of garbage are dumped at a site located in the heart of Dimapur. Waste dumped at the site included various household items including chemical and organic. Waste treatment techniques can include -treatment techniques act to reduce the volume and toxicity of solid waste. These steps can transform it into a more convenient form for disposal. The treatment can be undertaken in various ways such as - thermal treatment-incineration, gasification (decompose waster by exposing them to low oxygen and very high temperatures) and open burning (inexpensive but does not prevent harmful chemicals and gases from polluting the atmosphere). Kerala – dubbed “the Venice of the East” for its network of backwaters and coastal lagoons where tourists can rent houseboats – has addressed the problem by introducing a decentralized waste management system. States which have achieved progress in waste management owe much of their success to awareness and response from the people. It is time that the municipal bodies in all towns take up effective management of garbage disposal which will go a long way in maintaining and enforcing public hygiene.

DailyDevotion What Do You Want?

Do you seek great things for yourself? —Jeremiah 45:5 Are you seeking great things for yourself, instead of seeking to be a great person? God wants you to be in a much closer relationship with Himself than simply receiving His gifts— He wants you to get to know Him. Even some large thing we want is only incidental; it comes and it goes. But God never gives us anything incidental. There is nothing easier than getting into the right relationship with God, unless it is not God you seek, but only what He can give you.

If you have only come as far as asking God for things, you have never come to the point of understanding the least bit of what surrender really means. You have become a Christian based on your own terms. You protest, saying, “I asked God for the Holy Spirit, but He didn’t give me the rest and the peace I expected.” And instantly God puts His finger on the reason– you are not seeking the Lord at all; you are seeking something for yourself. Jesus said, “Ask, and it will be given to you…” (Matthew 7:7). Ask God for what you want and do not be concerned about asking for the wrong thing, because as you draw ever closer to Him, you will cease asking for things altogether. “Your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him” (Matthew 6:8). Then why should you ask? So that you may get to know Him. Are you seeking great things for yourself? Have you said, “Oh, Lord, completely fill me with your Holy Spirit”? If God does not, it is because you are not totally surrendered to Him; there is something you still refuse to do. Are you prepared to ask yourself what it is you want from God and why you want it? God always ignores your present level of completeness in favor of your ultimate future completeness. He is not concerned about making you blessed and happy right now, but He’s continually working out His ultimate perfection for you— “…that they may be one just as We are one…”

(John 17:22).

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019

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uture of any country/society is solely dependent on the system of education.

Educated country/ society shall progress/develop, and move on in all facets successfully. I’m not talking about the literacy rate, but the system of education. Hardly many can candidly distinguish between literate and educated. If I were to ask: Are you literate? Without any hesitation, the response shall perhaps be ‘YES”. While on the other, for this question: Are you ‘educated’? The answer would not be that overwhelming and many tend to hesitate. Why is it so? Our system of education believes in imparting three Rs—reading-(w) riting-(a) rithmatic.

Philosopher-pedagogue Paulo Freire calls any education based on 3Rs is like ‘banking system (parrot type)—taught to repeat whatever ‘all knowing teacher’ who thinks that his/her pupils do not know anything and so dump the things whatever he/she knows in such ways that the curricula/ syllabi asks for. Hence, our system of education is geared towards examination/grade oriented and thus determines pupils on the basis of the grades secured. There are thousands and millions of postgraduate, PhD holders, engineers and doctors who are unemployed and working in some fields that are unrelated for paltry salaries.

We have the highest rate of un-

employed young people at present than ever before. Another glaring example is: ‘Make in India’ did not take-off because our system of education is not ‘innovationpropelled’, rather ‘exam-oriented’ and ‘grade-triggered’.

One common thread that weaves some of the prominent educationists such as Paulo Freire, John Dewey, Ivan Illich, Jiddu Krishnamurthy and Ken Gnanakkan is that “Education should be for life and ought to unfold about the learners and the things around them—meaning”—integrated wherein parts by all means should belong to whole. Do not compartmentalize, but integrate. Instead, our system of education continues to compartmentalize and fragment. Our educational system has never been premised on ‘problem posing’—rather straightaway look for answers without knowing how to solve the problem and therefore, ‘Why” and ‘How’ are absent in the thought process of the students.

So, it fails to push the learners to get engaged in the actionreflection-action systematization and dynamic process. It believes in providing ready-made answers by offering ‘guides’.

Entering or embarking on ‘critical inquiry’ and ‘critical application’ has never been the tools of our educational system, rather ‘spoon-feeding’ and ‘knowledgedumping’ happens to be the hall-

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years ago, Nagas have made their position very clear to the then Simon Commission of British India, that; “We cannot be thrust to the mercy of those who could never subjugate us but leave us alone to determine for ourselves as in ancient times”. Till today, Nagas are upholding this legacy and we celebrated the same on the 31st of October 2018, marking the 100th Year of Naga Club which was formed at the end of the 1st World War in 1918 and who made this submission in a memorandum to the Simon Commission in 1929.

And again 72 years ago, Nagas declared their Independence on the 14th of August 1947 when British left the Indian sub-continent, just one day before India too declared her Independence. However, by early 1950s, Government of India started sending Military troops to Nagaland when Nagas refused to join the Union of India by conducting Plebiscite on May 16, 1951 where 99.9% voted for an Independent Nagaland, which was followed by 100% boycott of the first Indian Parliament Elections in 1952.

Thereafter, acts of genocides were committed on the Naga people through all kinds of gross human rights violation and military atrocities.

And in order to give unlimited powers to those military personals operating in Nagaland with full impunity, Government of India enacted various draconian laws, including the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act of 1958, which gives sweeping powers to “Shot and kill” any person which the United Nations is well aware of. This Act is still in force today, in the midst of ceasefire agreements and political talks.

Having said that, Government of India entered into a 1st Ceasefire Agreement with leaders of the Naga National movement in 1964, which the Government of India unilaterally broke off after 8 years and hell was let loose again on the Naga people. But Nagas stood their ground for their rights, and re-vigorously continued to resist the Indian military occupation for decades, to rather die in dignity than to live in humiliation.

Fortunately for the Nagas, by 1990s the world was not so

ignorant about our situation anymore which made various international communities, the various instruments of the United Nations, Amnesty International and many others started raising questions on the human rights situation in Nagaland with some of India’s own top army Generals, admitting that military solution was not possible, the Government of India entered into the 2nd Ceasefire which came into effect on the 1st of August 1997 with political negotiations that have addressed every substantial issues during the last 22 years. We are eternally grateful to all concern for this achievement. Over the years and till date, Government of India has subsequently entered into more Ceasefire Agreements with almost all Naga Political Groups, thus creating conducive atmospheres for arriving at a political settlement. Therefore, NPMHR as a human rights organization of the Naga people, which have followed the whole peace process closely, and have been briefing and updating the United Nations Indigenous Peoples Forums, such as the then United Nations Working Group on Indigenous Populations (UNWGIP) ever since the Ceasefire came into place and even before that, the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPF1I) ever since the Session in 2002 and until now, UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous People(EMR)P) , the Human Rights Council and others, would like to impress upon the dignitaries, members and delegates of the le Session of UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, that the Indo-Naga issue has reached the finest moment for a political settlement that would recognize the rights of the Nagas as a distinct people, if Government of India is sincere and committed, since it only requires a “Political Will” now.

However, should the talks break and ceasefires are abrogated; we pray that the United Nations and the International Communities will hold the Government of India accountable for its insincerity and for habitually going back on its own words time and again.

Neingulo Krome, secretary general, Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR)

mark of our system of education.

Therefore, there is dearth of superskills and innovation know-how in our country. This is why India has more semi-skilled and unskilled people having many degrees added next to their names. Therefore, approaching education as a commodity shall certainly make those who run the institutions richer and richer, because education is thus considered as a commodity and not as a tool arousing critical consciousness.

India is young, comprising of young generation that constitutes more than 52 per cent of our population. Nonetheless, can this young India take the country to further heights? Narratives and slogans are good to garner votes, but in reality, where are we now and what type of India we want or do we need?

We live in a world of skills and super-skills, because only those countries and societies that are engaged in innovations can survive in the competition-based economies.

What do we need with knowledge?

Does our knowledge help in creating something useful in terms of a product or something that takes further? We may be proud of the fact that some parts or regions of the country are fully literate and in that too we have failed. So, this is the time that we ponder over and give serious thought to our system of education.

Dr. John Mohan Razu

am overly excited like most of the Indians at the statement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a poll rally in Rajasthan on April 21. Modi asked, “Is India’s nuclear arsenal for Diwali?” The crowd burst into chanting his name hearing this and applauded in approval.

Modi continued to stoke up jingoistic feeling saying, “The NDA government has instilled fear in the minds and hearts of terrorists. We hit terrorists getting right into their homes.

Now, India is no more afraid of Pakistan threats.”

Admittedly, in handling the terrorism issue, Modi has done something special and impressive admittedly unprecedented as well. What is that different step taken by India under Mod’s government to combat terrorism? It is nothing but hitting the terrorists getting right into their homes. Yes, this is the unique style of Modi to combat terrorism. He has to be congratulated for that type of modus operandi.

Where did he get this kind of ‘tit for tat’ strategy? Rather than trying to answer, I would like to say that this strategy being pursued by Israel. As it is known, Israel is surrounded by hostile countries. Once, Israel was highly perturbed and disturbed by terrorist attacks which were very common and they put an end to it by resorting to retaliatory measures.

Once a terrorist attack carried

out by certain terrorist group in the Israel soil, immediately the army would collect details of which group was behind it and who were behind it.

Instantly, the army would carry out retaliatory measures including punishing those who are parents/wives/children of the terrorists. So, this kind of deterrent punishment has in a way reduced terror attacks in Israel.

Taking India’s cue from Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was brave enough to retaliate the Pulwama terror attack. Yes,’ an eye for an eye’ or ‘a tooth for a tooth’ that worked well. There are two things required towards this strategy: first it is the acquisition of knowledge of the strategy to strike back and second it is the determination to carry out this strategy in the practical way. Here, Modi has succeeded on both the fronts.

But at the same time we must pond over the consequences of a possible escalation of tension between the two countries, which may further lead to a deadly war.

So, it is advisable that both the countries should cooperate together to achieve greater developments in these regions. It is better for both the countries to pursue a policy of ‘live and let live’, which alone is ideal for a lasting relationship.

T K Nandanan, Kochi, (nanduthejus@gmail.com)

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n adherence and in regard to the very motto and principle of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party i.e ‘ Facta Non Verba’ (deeds not words), we, the NDPP members are disciplined enough not to blather around.

We are rather busy in putting our minds and energy on innovative developmental ideas and progressive works which, shall benefit the people in general. Unlike our opponent parties which are always engaged in ‘mud- slinging’ and worthless paper wars, instead of playing the role of a healthy opposition. We are rather more interested in bringing about positive changes and proving it by example.

But, they simply do not seem to stop trying to misguide the masses with their blatant lies and concocted propagandas. Hence, I, not only as an NDPP worker but, also as an observing bonafide citizen, would like to present some facts and raise some questions through this esteemed column.

It is not a new thing that the NPF and the Congress party in Nagaland have always tried to sail the ‘boats’ of their political fates on the ‘waters’ of propagandas and deceit. Come elections, and their chanting of fake slogans and false promises gets the loudest. Their paper wars take full acceleration.

And their propagandas and circulation of hoax and fabricated lies reaches its peak.

Ever since the advent of the 2018 general elections in the state, and the BJP severing ties with its old ally, the NPF to forge a grand new alliance with the NDPP, their frustrations knew no boundaries.

Subsequently, a tag of ‘communal’ and ‘non-secular’ was given to the NDPP by the NPF and the Congress, which was quite double standard. Because, if alliance with the BJP was the issue then, what was the NPF doing with the BJP for all those years?! Next to join the band wagon was the Congress. Now the question is; if the Congress too felt the BJP as a non secular party, then why did it allow it’s eight MLAs to join the then T.R. Zeliang led DAN ministry to form an opposition less govt., of which the BJP was a part and parcel of ?.

Now, coming to the issue of the ‘communalist’ tag attached with the BJP, I have some doubts and questions. Is it that the BJP’s central leadership is sending leaders from Delhi to rule over Nagaland? Or, is the state BJP importing candidates from outside the state? Are not the 12 out of 12 BJP legislators very much Naga in blood and Christians in religion?

So, where does the question of BJP being communal or anti-Naga come from? Accordingly, how can anyone in his /her right mind dub the NDPP as communal or non-

secular because of its alliance with the BJP? The NDPP is purely a regional party which is nationalist in outlook. The formation of this new party is nothing short of a political evolution, as its formation was necessitated due to the continuous political turmoil that hovered over the state during those four chaotic years of misrule of the NPF led DAN govt. Which can be rightly described as the ‘Dark Ages’ in the history of Nagaland politics.

It was then, the NDPP emerged with a new hope, to provide stability and to bring about positive changes which were nil in those four years. Soon enough it joined hands with the BJP and other likeminded parties and people, to provide a stronger and stable govt. in the shape of the People’s Democratic Alliance.

The NDPP led PDA govt., unlike its opponents, is committed and more focused on performance rather than engaging in blabbering and spreading rumors. Its credentials can be witnessed in it’s very first year of governance which is marked by all round developments. How better can it be explained when seven legislators of the PDA’s arch rival NPF itself admirably acknowledged the remarkable and tremendous changes brought about in the state by the PDA govt. under the dynamic leadership of the Chief Minister Shri. Neiphiu Rio. Furthermore, they openly expressed full support to the PDA’s consensus candidate Shri. Tokheho Yepthomi in the recently held Lok Sabha elections, defying their own party’s directives, which is nothing short of statesmanship. We salute the courage of these seven legislators, who had proved by example that, for a true politician the people comes first, then the party.

The NPF and the Congress has so far termed the NDPP and its allies as; communal, non- secular, anti-Naga, anti-Christians, evil and what not. It makes one wonder, whether they are political parties or religious bodies?!

Now that the elections were in the air, the Congress, which has been kept away from the people’s mandate, and the NPF which is gradually losing ground, again became sonorous with their usual propagandas of communalism and non-secularism. It’s perhaps because they have nothing else to talk of. Obviously, what have they achieved so far to talk of ?!

The double standard of the NPF is not a new thing, and which is clearly evident in its double talk. Here they are cursing the NDPP for its alliance with the BJP, whereas, they are themselves in alliance with the BJP in Manipur. What hypocrisy is this?

When asked about it, the NPF’s president bluntly stated that, they are doing so in the interest of the Naga peace process. Now, what do they want to point out? Is the NDPP’s alliance with the BJP in Nagaland against the interest of the Naga peace process? If they do it, it’s right but, if we do the same thing it’s wrong?! How absurd and hypocritical is that! They describe the NDPP’s alliance with the BJP in Nagaland as an ‘evil’ and ‘unholy’ marriage. What do they mean by that? Is it that the NPF’s alliance with the BJP in Manipur a ‘white wedding’? What mockery is this!

It is evident by these facts that the NPF and the Congress has lost their political decorum.

Had they been responsible political parties, they should have challenged the NDPP led PDA govt. on developmental grounds, instead of playing the religious card to garner votes.

The people are the best judge, so I leave it to the masses to decide.

Who is communal in reality? The NDPP led PDA which sought votes on basis of its performance?

Or, the NPF and the Congress which sought votes by spreading communal divide and playing with the people’s religious sentiments?

God bless Nagaland!

Paul Angami, Central Secretary, CEB, Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party

Reader’s Post Sir,

Civic sense

The time and effort made by the government and respective municipalities to improve infrastructures for public welfare seems to be dampened by public who have no civic sense. Look around and see the neatly painted walls or whitewashed road dividers and you can see it splattered over with paan spittle juices creating such an ugly sight. When will people learn to really understand that ‘cleanliness is next to Godliness’ and start having civic sense.

Hotoli Y, Model Village, Dimapur

Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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155 flights delayed as AI’s software shuts down Akhilesh accuses BJP of spreading lies

on Saturday.

During this time period, thousands of Air India passengers were stranded at airports globally as the airline staff was unable to issue a boarding pass to them.

Air India’s PSS is owned and managed by Atlanta-based SITA company.

Lohani said that “till 10 am total 85 flights were delayed” because of PSS shutdown. “Because of the 85 flights that have been delayed, a ripple effect will take place throughout the day,” he said, adding that

Avoid ‘non-essential’ travel to SL, India issues advisory

New Delhi, Apr 27 (PTI): India on Saturday issued an advisory asking citizens not to undertake non-essential travel to Sri Lanka in view of the recent wave of bombings in which over 250 people were killed.

In the advisory, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said those making emergency trips to the country should contact the High Commission of India in Colombo, the Assistant High Commission in Kandy as well as Consulates in Hambantota and Jaffna for any assistance.

“In view of the prevailing security situation in Sri Lanka in the aftermath of

terror attacks on April 21, Indian nationals intending to travel to Sri Lanka are advised not to undertake nonessential travel,” it said.

“In case of those undertaking essential/emergency travels, they can contact the High Commission of India in Colombo or the Assistant High Commission in Kandy / Consulates in Hambantota and Jaffna in case of requirement of any assistance,” the MEA added. The MEA said Sri Lanka has beefed up security in the country but a nation-wide emergency, including night-time curfew, has been in place which may affect travel within Sri Lanka.

a “few flights will also be cancelled because of this delay”.

Later in the day, the airline’s spokesperson clarified that a total of 155 flights would be delayed for an average duration of two hours till 8.30 pm.

The average number of flights that Air India group, which also includes subsidiaries Alliance Air and Air India Express, flies daily is around 674.

It is mostly the domestic flights that have been affected the most due to the software shutdown, Lohani clarified.

K annau j, A p r 2 7 (IANS): Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday accused the BJP of diverting the people’s attention from real issues affecting them by “spreading lies”.

Kicking of a 20 kmlong road show from Gursahiganj area to Chibarmau with his wife Dimple Yadav, who is seeking re-election from Kannauj, he said: “BJP people dos not work as they only know how to divert the attention of people from the real issues by spreading lies.”

Hitting out at the Narendra Modi government’s November 8, 2016 demonetisation decision and “faulty” implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the former Chief Minister said: “Due to demonetisation and GST, people have only lost and did not gain anything.”

He said the perfume business in the town and the potato farmers of the district were affected due to the government’s steps and “now people will decide their (Modi government) fate in this election”.

Dimple Yadav, who also addressed party sup-

Alliance playing caste card to loot people: Modi New Delhi, Apr 27 ( AG E N C IE S ) : P r i m e Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lashed out at the alliance between the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and called it an arrangement of convenience between opportunists.

In his address at an election rally in Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh, PM Modi claimed that the BSP supremo Mayawati had betrayed her own ideology by allying with the “people who were opposed” to the Dalit ideologue BR Ambedkar.

His apparent jibe was at the Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav who has entered into an alliance with Mayawati and the Ajit Singh-led Rashtriya

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Lok Dal (RLD) for the Lok Sabha elections in the state. “The BSP has formed governments in the name of Babasaheb, but I want to tell the truth about how much respect Mayawati has for him,” he said.

“Today, to defeat Modi, who has she gone and joined hands with?

Who is she asking votes for? Those people who

never left an opportunity to insult Babasaheb. Those same people have now become respectable for Mayawati,” he said.

“People seeking votes in the name of Babasaheb Ambedkar have not learned anything from his life. Mayawati is seeking votes for those who oppose Babasaheb Ambedkar,” he said.

He said that such things only happen in a situation when the sole purpose was to get the chair. “This is so because their politics is based on caste. They do not care about the country. This alliance of opportunists wants a helpless government. Its mantra is jaat-paat japna, janta ka maal apna (Talk

caste and loot the people’s money),” PM Modi said.

At the same time, he took on the previous UPA government and said that before he became the PM, there used to be only two companies that used to make mobile phones.

“Today, within five years, there are more than 125 factories in India that are making mobile phones,” he said.

“Phones are a matter of daily use, they are today our strength. It has made the lives of farmers, servants and labourers much easier. Five years ago, not everyone had a smartphone, internet connectivity was minimal, and phone calls were expensive,” he claimed.

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maj Party and the Rashtriya Lok Dal workers braved the heat to support their leaders, showering them with flower petals.

Dimple yadav is recontesting against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Subrat Pathak, whom she had defeated in 2014.

This was the fourth road show by the SP leaders before the campaigning ended ahead of the fourth phase of elections.

Dimple Yadav had conducted a road show soon after filing her nomination papers from Kannauj on April 6, along with her husband and actor-turned-politician Jaya Bachchan.

She also held a road show on Wednesday and Friday in the city.

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Hitting out at the BJP government, she said: “The BJP government was stalling the projects of the earlier government in the town.”

Citing schemes like Dial 100, 108 services for pregnant women and the 1090 women power service launched by the Samajwadi Party government in the state, she alleged that the BJP government was destroying them.

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New Delhi, Apr 27 (PTI): Thousands of Air India passengers had a harrowing time at airports across the world on Saturday as its 155 flights were delayed due to the shutdown of its check-in software for more than five hours due to a technical snag.

The national carrier’s chairman and managing director (CMD) Ashwani Lohani said that the passenger service system (PSS) software, which looks after check-in, baggage and reservation, did not work from 3.30 am to 8.45 am

When asked if SITA would be compensating the airline for disruption in its operations, the CMD replied that “we will have to take a look into it”.

SITA regretted the inconvenience caused and said it had experienced a complex system issue during server maintenance early morning which resulted in operational disruption to flights.

“We have now fully restored services at all airports where Air India were affected. Our priority remains, as always, to ensure a stable system where customers can conduct business efficiently and effectively, and we are undertaking a full investigation to understand the root cause and prevent a recurrence,” SITA said in a statement to PTI. Many passengers vented their ire on social media on Saturday morning. A Dr Sonal Saxena tweeted at 7.20 am, “Utter chaos. Air India systems not working at Delhi since 3 am. All flights grounded and delayed. No checkins and boarding.”

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“International departures will not be facing much problems...There will be delay in one or two international flights. One Delhi-Shanghai flight is getting delayed by about 1.5 hours. The flights that are departing for Europe are largely running on time,” he said.

About affected passengers, the CMD said that the airline is trying its best to inform them through social media and its call centre. “But as the magnitude is so big, it is possible that our call centre is not able to handle the volume,” he said.

The passengers who will miss their flights will be given hotel accommodations or they will be rescheduled in a different flight of Ai r India or of an another airline, he said.

Lohani said that SITA is currently looking into what caused the shutdown.

“They are checking if it was because of virus or for any other reason. They are still searching for the root cause,” he said.

No other Indian airline apart from Air India uses SITA’s PSS software.

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Uber is set to hit the road RBI to issue new Rs 20 notes soon Passenger car sales for the year’s biggest IPO stare at a downhill journey

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It also contains a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at the centre, with micro letters ‘RBI’, ‘Bharat’, ‘India’ and ‘20’, along with with a guarantee clause, Governor’s signature with

Salient features of the note: Obverse (Front) 1. See-through register with denominational numeral 20 2. Denominational numeral 20 in Devanagari 3. Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at the centre 4. Micro letters ‘RBI’, ‘भारत’, ‘INDIA’ and ‘20’ 5. Windowed demetalised security thread with inscriptions ‘भारत’ and RBI 6. Guarantee clause, Governor’s signature with promise clause and RBI emblem towards right of Mahatma Gandhi portrait 7. Ashoka Pillar emblem on the right 8. Mahatma Gandhi portrait and electrotype (20) watermarks 9. Number panel with numerals growing from small to big on the top left side and bottom right side.

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million tonnes as of April 1, up nearly 30 per cent from the same time a year ago.

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M umbai , A p r 2 7 (Agencies): India has raised its import duty on wheat to 40 per cent from 30 per cent, the government said late on Friday, as the world’s No. 2 producer of the grain tries to support local farmers.

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New Delhi, Apr 27 (Agencies): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that it will shortly issue Rs 20 denomination banknotes, in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) series, bearing the signature of the central bank’s governor Shaktikanta Das. “The Rs 20 note will be g reenish-yellow in colour. The new banknote has a motif of Ellora Caves on the reverse, depicting the country’s cultural heritage,” a statement by the RBI said.

All the banknotes in the denomination of Rs 20 issued by the RBI in the earlier series will continue to be legal tender, it clarified.

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Interest income increased to Rs 7,856.54 crore as compared to Rs 5,742.98 crore earlier.

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delivery, autonomous cars, electric scooters, bicycle rentals — from London on Monday to New York on Tuesday, and then the company’s hometown of San Francisco on Thursday.

The projected IPO value is slightly lower than some early projections.

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That also happened to be the price at which the CEO and at least four deputies would earn a substantial performance bonus. Instead, Uber is currently aiming for $84 billion, or $91.5 billion on a fully diluted basis, though that number could change depending on demand.

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MUMBAI, Apr 27 (Agencies): India’s stuttering passenger car market may shrink by up to 7% by 2021 as diesel cars become costlier and the country’s biggest car maker completely stops selling diesel cars by next year. Industry experts and executives said that Maruti Suzuki’s decision to stop selling diesel cars after April 2020 may pull down annual passenger vehicle sales by 200,000-250,000 units or 7% by FY21. The world’s fourth-biggest passenger vehicle market may grind to its slowest growth rate in seven years in FY20 and sales could dip in 2021, they added.

Experts such as Gaurav Vangaal, country lead, production forecasting at IHS Markit, said sales volume will get affected in 201920 due to withdrawal of a number of models from the market and the transition to Bharat Stage VI emission norms. “The Indian light vehicle market is forecast to grow by 3-4% in 2019 while Maruti Suzuki is expected to grow by 2-3% in 2019.

IHS was forecasting for flat growth in India for 2020, but with the market leader pulling the plug off diesel completely, the slip in market growth could be higher than anticipated,” Vangaal said.

“Maruti may be able to

San Francisco, Apr 27 (Agencies): Over the past decade, Uber Technologies Inc. proved itself to be one of the most prolific young fundraisers ever. It pulled together more than $20 billion from private investors. After burning through more than half that amount in just the last three years, Uber will soon see whether it can recreate that magic on the stock market.

The ride-hailing company entered the final stretch of the ultimate capital-raising exercise on Friday, when it disclosed details of an initial public offering expected to net the company and its backers another $8 billion or more.

Executives and bankers plan to hit the road next week to promote the stock to public investors and then ring the bell on the New York Stock Exchange floor on May 10, when the shares start trading, according to a plan obtained by Bloomberg.

Uber Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi and his lieutenants will be joined by longtime allies from Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. on the roadshow, which starts Monday. Over the years, the two banks helped Uber arrange private debt offerings, convertible loans and equity sales. The company will take its expansive pitch — car rides, food

Promise Clause and RBI emblem towards the right of Gandhi’s portrait.

On the right side of the portrait are -- an Ashoka Pillar emblem and electrotype (20) watermarks.

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Bombers kill 15 in clash with SL forces

Sri Lankan police on patrol in Colombo.

One of the largest diamonds ever found in Botswana GABORONE (BOTSWANA), APRIL 26 (IANS): One of the world's largest diamonds weighing a whopping 1,758 carats has been found in Botswana, a mining company said.

A Canadian company running the Karowe diamond mine in central east Botswana said the retrieved stone was one of the largest diamonds ever to have been unearthed and the largest ever in the southern African nation, reports Xinhua news agency.

The huge diamond that was retrieved on Thursday weighed nearly 352 grams and measured 83mm x 62mm x 46mm.

"Lucara's technologically advanced, XRT diamond recovery circuit has once again delivered historic results," said Eira Thomas, Lucara's CEO. According to Lucara, since the new XRT plant was established, some 12 diamonds exceeding 300 carats have been sourced.

This includes two stones that weighed over 1,000 carats.

Lucara owns 100 percent of the Karowe Botswana mine and is a leading independent producer of large exceptional quality Type IIa diamonds, the company said in a statement. Botswana is the world's leading producer of high quality diamonds.

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US imposes sanctions on Pak; may deny visas too

Washington, Apr 27 (PTI): The US has imposed sanctions on Pakistan after Islamabad refused to take back its citizen deportees and visa over-stayers from America, warning that it might withhold visas of Pakistanis beginning from its senior officials.

The State Department on Friday said consular operations in Pakistan remained “unchanged” as of now but as a result of such a sanction mentioned in a Federal Register notification dated April 22, the US might withhold visas of Pakistanis beginning with its senior officials.

Pakistan is the latest to join the list of 10 nations that have been imposed with sanctions under a US law according to which countries refusing to take back deportees and visa over-stayers will be denied American visas.

Notably, eight of these countries have been slapped with such visa sanctions under the Trump administration. Two of them Ghana and Pakistan have been included in the list this year.

The other countries include Guyana in 2001, the Gambia in 2016, Cambodia, Eritrea, Guinea, and Sierra Leone in 2017, Burma and Laos in 2018.

Under Section 243 (d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Secretary of State is required to dis-

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continue granting immigration or non-immigrant visas to a nation upon receiving notice from the Homeland Security Secretary that the country has denied or is unreasonably delaying accepting a citizen, subject, national or resident of that country.

The State Department tried to downplay the impact of the sanctions on Pakistan.

“Consular operations in Pakistan remain unchanged,” a State Department Spokesperson told PTI when asked about the federal register notification.

“This is a bilateral issue of ongoing discussion between the US and Pakistani governments and we are not going to get into the specifics at this time,” the spokesperson added.

Former Pakistan Ambassador to the US, Hussain Haqqani, feels this will make things difficult for Pakistanis.

“This measure will create hardship for Pakistanis

COLOMBO, APRIL 27 (agencies): Six children and three women were among 15 people killed when suicide bombers blew themselves up during a shootout with security forces in Sri Lanka’s Eastern province, police said Saturday.

The security forces continued their hunt for members of the local terror group National Thowheeth Jamath (NTJ) which was behind the deadly Easter Sunday bombings in which 253 people were killed and over 500 injured.

Police Special Task Force (STF) personnel and Army troops were engaged in the gun battle with an armed group at a house in the Saindamarudu area in Kalmunai city, about 360 kms from Colombo.

The heavily-armed

men opened fire on troops, leading to the shootout on Friday night. A civilian, who was caught in the gun battle, died. Three men are believed to have set off explosives during the violent clashes.

“A total of 15 bodies recovered, six men, three women and six children. At least four suspected suicide bombers are dead and three others who were injured are in hospital,” a police spokesperson said.

The curfew imposed in the Muslim-majority areas of Kalmunai, Chavalakade and Sammanthurai would continue until further notice, the police said.

“When the police was doing a joint search operation in Sainthamuruthu, gunfire was directed at them,” police spokesman

US slaps sanctions on Venezuelan minister, judge

Workaholic Japan to go on unprecedented 10-day break

Washington, April 27 (IANS): The US Treasury Department said it has imposed sanctions on Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza and a Venezuelan judge.

Jorge Arreaza and the female judge, Carol Padilla, were put on the blacklist of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Xinhua reported on Friday, citing a statement issued by the US Treasury department.

As a result of the sanctions, all property and interests in property of those sanctioned targets that are subject to US jurisdiction will be blocked, and US persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them, the statement noted.

The US has been pursuing a policy of economic sanctions and diplomatic isolation against the Venezuelan government in support of the opposition leader Juan Guaido. The OFAC last week targeted Central Bank of Venezuela and its director Iliana Josefa Ruzza Teran. In response, Arreaza called US economic and financial sanctions that impact the whole nation represent human rights violations on a grand scale.

Tokyo, Apr 27 (IANS): Japanese workers, known to be workaholics with frequent cases of "karoshi" or death by overworking, will from Saturday begin an unprecedented 10-day break with special days off combined with traditional Golden Week.

The Golden Week of holidays, held every year around the same dates, is the longest generalized annual work break for many Japanese and lasts about a week, reports Efe news.

However, this year several national holidays falling close to the celebrations marking the abdication of Emperor Akihito and the succession to the throne of his son Prince Naruhito have led to an unusual accumulation of

Ruwan Gunasekera said.

A suicide blast took place and the body of a terrorist with a T56 assault rifle was found at the site.

The police said that 20 more people were arrested in connection with the April 21 bombings.

Officials also seized one kg of explosives near a railway station at Wellawatta, a popular south Colombo suburb.

The curfew was lifted for other areas at 4 AM on Saturday.

At the security council meeting held last night, it was decided that search operations to crackdown on extremist terrorism must continue until the threat is completely eliminated.

Security has been improved at hotels, schools and public places.

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non-working days.

"Summer holidays or the end of the year are usually longer than the Golden Week. It's crazy that we have so many days now," 24-year-old Eita Uchida, based in Tokyo, told Efe. The 2019 Golden Week will begin on Saturday and the period of holiday will end on May 6.

The days off will include the Showa Era Day festivities (April 29), the abdication day (April 30), the ascension to the throne (May 1), Constitution Memorial Day (May 3), the Greenery Day (May 4) and Children's Day (May 5).

May 2 will be a holiday because, according to Japanese law, any day falling between two holidays becomes a day off. Mon-

day - May 6 - will compensate for Sunday, a practice common in Japan.

During the Golden Week, schools and businesses are closed along w i t h s t o c k exc h a n ge, banks, hospitals and public offices.

At the same time, tourist spots, shopping centers, stations, airports and restaurants are expected to experience a huge rise in footfall.

Japan's leading travel agency, JTB Corp, estimated that a record 24.7 million Japanese will take advantage of this unusual series of holidays to organize travels of more than two days, something that had been prevented by the strict Japanese labour law.

The company expects

REMEMBERING YOU ON YOUR 1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY

LT. VISU TOSO (28TH APRIL, 2O18)

“You saw me before I was born.

The days allotted to me had all been recorded in your book, before any of them ever began.”

Psalm 139:16 Time passes. Memories fade.

Feelings change. People leave.

But HEARTS never forget.

Loving nieces & nephews.

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6.6 million Japanese will travel to a foreign country, a seven per cent rise compared to the previous year,

who want or need to travel to the US and could have been avoided if Pakistani authorities had not ignored American requests to respect their legal requirements for deportation,” Haqqani told PTI, days after the federal register notification.

He said Pakistan’s refusal to accept its citizens deported from the US is not new.

“Pakistan’s refusal to accept every Pakistani citizen deported from the US is not new. It seems the US is no longer willing to overlook a wide range of official Pakistani behaviour. Bonhomie has been replaced by sanctions and restrictions based on Islamabad’s policy decisions,” Haqqani said.

While the law in this regard has been under existence since 1996, it is only in the last several years that there had been increasing demand from lawmakers towards its enforcement against countries that had refused to accept deportees and visa over-stayers.

In the last few years, India has been taking such deportees on special planes at regular intervals.

The Trump administration after coming to power had said that it would strictly enforce such provisions by denying visas to people from those countries that refuse it accepting deportees and visa over-stayers.

Majority Americans oppose Trump’s impeachment: poll

WASHINGTON, APRIL 27 (IANS): A majority of Americans have said they opposed calls for Congress to launch impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump in the wake of Special Counsel Robert Mueller probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election, a new poll revealed.

The Washington PostABC News poll released on Friday said that 37 per cent of Americans favoured the process that could lead to impeachment, a slight dip over the past month, while 56 per cent said they opposed the idea, about the same as a month ago.

Support for impeachment is higher among Americans younger than 40 than among those older.

It is highest among African Americans, 69 per cent of whom say they favour it.

T h e s t r o n ge s t o p position to impeachment comes from white evangelical Christians, white men without college degrees, white mainline Protestants and white Catholics.

House Democrats are grappling with the question of how to proceed in light of Mueller’s findings and the public release of the redacted report, which detailed multiple examples of potential obstruction of justice.

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with Hawaii, Southeast Asia and Europe being the most popular destinations.

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(Born in 1932 – Died on 20.04.2019) Words are inadequate to express to all our friends, neighbours, relatives and well-wishers who stood by us physically, financially and through prayer support during the sad demise of our beloved father Mr Tepfukha Kapfo who left this earthly world on 20th April 2019.

We conveyed special thanks to; 1. Shri Neiba Kronu, Minister of Planning & Coordination and Land Revenue.

2. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Staff, Kohima.

3. Govt Higher Secondary School Staff, Pfutsero Town.

4. Pfutseromi Village Baptist Church.

5. CYE, Pfutseromi Village Baptist Church.

6. Kapfomi Clan of Pfutseromi & Lekromi Villages.

7. Orient Club, Pfutsero Town.

8. Dr. Ditsolo Mero 9. Dr . Neikhrolo M Kezienuo 10. Dr. Neisatuo Mero We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual personally who had been a source of blessing to us throughout his journey. It is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God blessed you all abundantly.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servants" Daddy Dearest You have left us grieving and broken hearted. Yet we find peace and solace in the fact that you have gone home to be with the lord.

We the bereaved family of Lt. M.O. Mathew express our profound gratitude and appreciation to all our neighbours, relatives, friends and well wishers who stood by us at the sad demise of our beloved father.

We acknowledge with humility your acts of kindness spiritually, physically and financially.

We would like to convey our special gratitude to M.G.O Church Dimapur, Kevijau Baptist Church, Dr. Athikho, Dr. Manong and all Doctors & Nurses of Zion Hospital Dimapur.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each of you individually but can only pray for Blessings of our Almighty God on all who stood with us during our darkest moment.

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Video editing workshop concludes

Make love, not war: Stan Lee in ‘...Endgame’ cameo A A cameo by Stan Lee has been a staple in films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and the latest film “Avengers: Endgame” has turned out extra special as it is the last cameo that the Marvel Comics patriarch shot for.

Lee had shot a number of walk-on bits for upcoming movies before his death at 95 last November. “Avengers: Endgame” directors Joe and Anthony Russo have said that the one that features in the movie is the last one he shot, reported ew.com.

It comes just as Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) and Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) venture back in time to the year 1970 for one more chance at nabbing the Tesseract and the Space Stone contained therein.

Then the audience can hear Steppenwolf ’s song “Hey Lawdy Mama” released that year, and see a white muscle car with a psychedelic bumper sticker declaring: “Nuff said”.

That was just one of Lee’s catch-phrases from his messages to readers of Marvel Comics.

The audience can see Lee not as the spry old-timer, but as a grinning, bushyhaired hippie rambler, with a beautiful lady by his side and the gas pedal pressed to the floor. Joe explained to ew.com: “It’s sort of the hippie era, and Stan’s cameoing as a hippie and it’s the free-love era. He’s saying, ‘Make love, not war!’

Visual-effects artists used the same technology they deployed to de-age Michael Douglas in 2015’s “Ant-Man”, strip decades

off Kurt Russell in 2016’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”, and briefly turn Robert Downey Jr. into a teenager in 2016’s “Captain America: Civil War”.

The directors did not speak of the specifics of the technique, but by scanning Lee’s face, they could Photoshop away the years and make him look half his age.

“It seemed like fun when we originally had the idea, before Stan passed.

Oh, what did Stan look like in the ‘70s? It’s the last Stan Lee cameo that made it to film,” Joe said.

“Can you believe it?”

Anthony added. Fans aren’t particularly impressed by the cameo as they were expecting more. “Stan Lee cameo could have been extended and handled better.

Deserved more,” tweeted one user, while another wrote: “It should’ve been bigger and more epic.”

For some fans, it was plain emotional. (IANS)

six-day video editing workshop was organized by Dreamz Unlimited in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH from April 22 to 27 at Dimapur.

Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) functionaries from 11 districts of Nagaland attended the training.

The training was facilitated by Dreamz Unlimited director Tiakumzuk Aier and Cinematographer and Editor Imtiakum Aier.

The objective of the workshop was to equip the participants with editing skills which would enable them to produce their own videos on various burning issues related to agriculture, biodiversity and climate change and therefore making an impact in the society.

This workshop is a consolidation of a participatory video project done with the women farmers and ATMA functionaries last November 2018, which is a tool for community led learning and teaching. The intent is to empower the participants with not only video making skills but also the editing skill which is an integral part of making videos on relevant issues.

The participants expressed that this skill will help them in making videos on success stories in the field of Agriculture which will be a powerful tool for technology dissemination.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019

Dead to outnumber the living on Fb in 50 years

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f Facebook continues to expand at current rates, the number of deceased users could reach as high as 4.9 billion before the end of the century, making it the world’s biggest graveyard, predict researchers from the University of Oxford.

The dead may outnumber the living on Facebook within 50 years, a trend that will have grave implications for how we treat our digital heritage in the future, said researchers from the Oxford Internet Institute (OII), a part of the university.

The analysis predicts that based on 2018 user levels, at least 1.4 billion members will die before 2100. In this scenario, the dead could outnumber the living by 2070.

“These statistics give rise to new and difficult questions around

who has the right to all this data, how should it be managed in the best interests of the families and friends of the deceased and its use by future historians to understand the past,” said lead author Carl Ohman, a doctoral candidate at the OII. The analysis sets up two potential extreme scenarios, arguing that the future trend will fall somewhere in between.

The first scenario assumes that no new users join as of 2018.

Under these conditions, Asia’s share of dead users increases rapidly to account for nearly 44 per cent of the total by the end of the century.

“Nearly half of those profiles come from India and Indonesia, which together account for just under 279 million Facebook mor-

talities by 2100,” the researchers said.

The second scenario assumes that Facebook continues to grow by its current rate of 13 per cent globally, every year, until each market reaches saturation.

Under these conditions, Africa will make up a growing share of dead users.

“The management of our digital remains will eventually affect everyone who uses social media, since all of us will one day pass away and leave our data behind,” said Ohman. The predictions are based on data from the United Nations, which provide the expected number of mortalities and total populations for every country in the world distributed by age, and Facebook data scraped from the company’s Audience Insights feature.

Facebook should invite historians, archivists, archaeologists and ethicists to participate in the process of curating the vast volume of accumulated data that we leave behind as we pass away.

“This is not just about finding solutions that will be sustainable for the next couple of years, but possibly for many decades ahead,” added study co-author David Watson, also a DPhil student at the OII. (IANS)

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s many as 180 finalists for the Mrs India Worldwide competition, from 15 countries, have arrived in the city of Taj for a grooming session.

The contestants will be groomed in different aspects of the competition by celebrities for three days. The competition will be held in Greece in October.

Did Banksy join climate activists?

The stencilled street art appeared at Marble Arch where climate activists had been based.

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peculation is mounting that Banksy was at Extinction Rebellion’s London protests after the appearance of a mural at the group’s Marble Arch base.

The stencilled street art of a girl along with the words “From this moment despair ends and tactics begin” was found on a wall overnight.

The site had been occupied by climate activists for nearly two weeks until protests ended on Thursday.

Banksy has not con-

firmed if he was behind the work.

Extinction Rebellion’s branch from Bristol - where many believe the graffiti artist is from - tweeted they thought he created the mural while protesters were at Speakers Corner for Thursday’s “closing ceremony”.

Some Extinction Rebellion protesters who remained at Marble Arch overnight said they were “100% sure” it had been created by the elusive graffiti artist.

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The participants, in the 23-50 age group, had been shortlisted from different cities of India and places like Singapore, Dubai and Germany, said Haut Monde India Group Chair-

man Bharat Bhramar.

Celebrity hairstylist Sylvie Rodgers is giving contestants beauty tips and actress Farheen Prabhakar is training them how to face camera. Make-up artist Khushboo Khan, Shahmeen Malik, Mrs India Worldwide 2017 Neha Deshpande, celebrity photographer Rony Kaula, choreographer Ajay Bisht, anchor and VJ Vandana Vadhera and Mrs India Worldwide 2018 Keerti Mishra Narang have also joined the grooming session.

Anita Bhandari, event’s chief coordinator, told IANS: “This is the ninth year that the event is being organised, for married Indian women in India and those settled abroad.”

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Name : Sukhazhe Chishi Born in 1924 Joined 1st Assam Regiment in 1952 A/no : 4334028 Rank : L/Havildar 19 years of service, retired in 1971.

Worked as Dobashi for 28 years.

Families : 8 children 36 grandchildren 3 great grandchildren With love, honour and gratitude to our Lord and Saviour for the blessed gift of our beloved Grandfather. As you have completed 95 years of life's journey, we pray that the Lord will bless you as you continue to be a blessing to others around you.

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HAPPY 31st WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MR. VISHITO KINIMI & MRS. EUNICE KINIMI

TO THE WORLD A COUPLE BUT TO US A SACRIFICING PARENT EMBODYING THE PERFECTNESS OF TRUE LOVE. DP-3117

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019

ISSF WC: Abhishek shoots Hales banned for drug use Assam swimmer to cross Catalina Channel gold; books Olympic berth

Beijing, Apr 27 (PTI): Leading the final from beginning to end, Abhishek Verma secured India’s fifth Olympic quota place in shooting, winning the 10m air pistol gold medal at the ISSF World Cup here Saturday.

Shooting in his maiden International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup final, the lawyerturned-shooter led the field throughout the men’s 10m air pistol event to clinch the top spot with a total score of 242.7.

Ru s s i a ’s A r t e m Chernousov took silver with a total of 240.4 points in the eight-man final. Korea’s Seungwoo Han finished with a bronze after shooting 220.0 in the final.

Son of a sitting judge, Verma showcased his class in what was only his first ISSF World Cup final.

The Indians have sealed five quota places

for the Tokyo Olympics so far with young Saurabh Chaudhary clinching one in 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in New Delhi earlier this year. With this, India have clinched both their quotas in this event.

In the Chinese capital on Saturday, Verma shot a total of 585 points to qualify for the final at the fourth spot. He was the only Indian who progressed to the final with Shahzar Rizvi and Arjun Singh Cheema finishing 32nd and 54th respectively.

Verma was on the job from the word go, evident from a score of 97 in his first qualifying series. He shot a 100 in the fourth and finished with 98 and 97 for a qualification round score of 585, his best in a short international career.

The total placed him in a comfortable fourth place in the 97-strong field.

‘Man Utd game is like a final’

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Lo n d o n, A p r 2 7 (Agencies): Chelsea’s crucial Premier League clash at Manchester United on Sunday is “like a final” for the London club as both sides seek a top-four finish, winger Pedro has said.

Chelsea are currently fourth in the standings with 67 points, three points ahead of Manchester United. With Arsenal separating the two clubs in fifth place with 66 points, neither side can afford to drop points with three league games to go.

“It is like a final for us,” Pedro told Sky Sports.

“It is so important to reach the top four. We need to win in Manchester but we know it is difficult to play

there. They have very good players and are a very good team. Maybe they are not in a very good moment, or in very good form, but we need to fight together to win this game.” However, Chelsea are yet to win away at a top six club this season. They have lost four games, conceding 13 goals and scoring only one, and face a United side hurting from a 2-0 midweek humbling at the hands of Manchester City.

Maurizio Sarri’s side were also handed a blow when impressive young winger Callum HudsonOdoi ruptured his Achilles in the 2-2 draw with Burnley, prematurely ending his season. But Pedro said he was ready to step up. “It’s a pity for us. He (HudsonOdoi) is a very good young player for us and is important for us,” Pedro said. “I can only hope that he gets well as soon as possible.

Now we have to continue without him until the end in these five games.”

Guwahati, Apr 27 distance. which separates southern (Agencies): Former “We plan to cross the England from northern International Swimmer channel on August 15, France and links to the Elvis Ali Hazarika is going 2019. I am dedicating this southern part of the North to attempt to cross the Cat- swim to Abhijeet Nath and Sea to the Atlantic Ocean alina Channel, USA, by Nilotpal Das, who recently last year in the month of swimming approx 20 miles lost their lives in a fateful June. to the shores of Mexico, incident last year,” said Hazarika became the along with Rimo Saha Elvis Ali Hazarika. first Northeastern swimfrom West Bengal.

It may be mentioned mer to cross around 29 Addressing the media here that former Interna- km of the Channel notat Guwahati Press Club on tional swimmer Elvis Ali withstanding a water temAlex Hales Saturday, Hazarika said Hazarika brought laurels perature of 12-degree centhat the swim is going to be to the region by becom- tigrade to 11 centigrade in month suspension.

The Guardian quoted a relay between the swim- ing the first ever swimmer the middle of the Channel a spokesperson for Hales mers, each being given a from Northeast to swim 29 in about 10 hours and 15 as confirming that he had particular time period and km of the English Channel minutes. been suspended “following an off-field incident last year”.

“He will be joining the squad in preparation for next week’s games and will be available for selection. Whilst the issue is not cricket related, Hales accepted that it was right that he was suspended.

He is now fully focused on returning to cricket and is committed to working tirelessly for both NotWinners of the wrestling competition with officials and organisers. tinghamshire and England throughout the summer. D i m a p u r , A p r 2 7 Mero emerged as the cham- third positions respectively.

No further comment will (NPN): The Pfutseromi pion while Chiekhro Kapfo In Group C, Sepe be made on this issue,” the Youth Society (PYS) as and We Dienu bagged Medo came in the first spokesperson added. part of Tsiikhenyie Festival the first and 2nd runner place, Zeku Medo bagged Hales is still expected organised Naga wrestling up. Metshetsho Ngachu the second position and to attend England’s train- competition on Saturday emerged as the winner in Kozo Mero came in third ing camp in Cardiff this with Visizo Mero, 1st class Group B while Zhiekulo place. Altogether 62 wresweekend. contractor as special guest. Kapfo and Rhite Kapfo tlers took part in the comT h e d eve l o p m e n t In Group A, Wekhroto bagged the second and petition. comes as yet another blow for Hales, who was fined and suspended last year after he and Ben Stokes were involved in a brawl outside a Bristol nightclub in September 2017.

The 30-year-old has scored six centuries and 14 half-centuries in 70 ODI games for England.

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Park Daehun of Korea topped the field with a 586.

The final eight comprised names such as former Olympic champion Pang Wei of China, world championship silver medallist and world number two Artem Chernusov of Russia as well as experienced campaigners and multiple ISSF medallists like Oleh Omelchuk of Ukraine and Yusuf Dikec of Turkey among others.

Verma, however, remained unfazed and pulled off a comfortable victory in the end. In the day’s other events, Manu Bhaker was the best-placed Indian shooter after the precision stage of the women’s 25m pistol qualifications round.

She shot 291 to be four points behind the leader in 14th spot while Asian Games champion Rahi Sarnobat’s effort of 288 put her in 29th place. Chinki Yadav shot 284 to lie in 57th spot.

All three Indians in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) event also comfortably sailed through their elimination round and will shoot the qualifying round on Sunday, which is also the concluding day of competitions.

On Friday, Rajasthan’s 17-year-old teenager Divyansh Singh Panwar on Friday secured India’s fourth Olympic quota place by winning silver in 10m air rifle event.

L o n d o n, A p r 2 7 (IANS): England batsman Alex Hales has been banned for three weeks from cricket for recreational drug use.

Earlier this month, it was announced that Hales had “made himself unavailable for selection for personal reasons”, stepping away from both Nottinghamshire and England selection as the new season got underway.

However, The Guardian reports that he is currently serving a 21-day ban after failing a second drugs test of his career, which has also resulted in him being fined five per cent of his annual salary. While the exact date of the notice handed to Hales is unknown, it is believed he will have served his 21-day ban before England’s ODI against Ireland on May 3.

No official statement has been issued by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) regarding this matter.

At the start of every season, all professional male cricketers under the ECB’s jurisdiction, along with centrally contracted female players, are subject to hair follicle testing.

The testing of hair follicles means banned substances can be detected up to three months after their consumption.

Players that fail a recreational drug test for the first time are not named.

However, under ECB’s rules, a second positive test results in an automatic 21-day ban from all cricket and a third brings a 12-

The Aichisaghemi Community Kohima would like to express its gratitude to all those who have contributed towards the Community physically, morally, spiritually and financially during the celebration of its 25th Anniversary which was held on 26th April 2019 at State Academy Hall Kohima, words cannot express our gratitude to all.

May the good Lord bless each and everyone abundantly. The Community would also like to specially express our gratitude to Rev. Dr. Z.K.Rochill, Secretary Incharge Bible Society of India for his blessings and dedicating the Jubilee Souvenir and also to Shri. Khehovi Yeptho, Hon’ble Advisor, Tourism, Art & Culture, Govt. of Nagaland for gracing the function as a special guest.

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I, Shri Zachamo Humtsoe am constrained to give this rejoinder against the misleading article by one Hogukha Yeptho, Chairman, Ghathashimi Welfare, Dimapur on 26.04.19., in order to clarify the facts in the matter of Mr. Hinoto and Mr. Zachamo that happened on 16.04.19.

That night I pulled up my car in a traffic jam, it so happened that Mr. Hinoto's car also pulled up just behind my car. The traffic police on duty instructed me to move my car a little backwards, in the space between my car and Hinoto's car in order to give way to oncoming traffic. As I backed my car towards Hinoto's car as per the direction given by the traffic personnel, it infuriated Mr. Hinoto and we had a verbal exchange. Therefore the question of Hinoto's car breaking down due to impact does not arise, as there was no impact whatsoever at the time.

I left the scene as the traffic personnel directed me to leave.

On my way home, as I reached T.K. Service station some guys signalled me to stop, but sensing trouble I kept on driving. To my horror a car appeared behind my car and started banging my car repeatedly. I had to stop due to heavy damage to my car.

Suddenly it was Mr. Hinoto Zhimomi who came rushing to my side and hit one of my eyes with the barrel of the gun he was holding, making me visually impaired in one eye. The question of my refusal to roll down my window is false as my window was kept open the whole time and also the question of me being in an inebriated condition is also not true as I was sober the whole time.

My left eye was damaged by the barrel of Hinoto 's gun and not by the breaking glass, as stated.

However, the matter was settled between the two parties amicably on 23.04.19 and also mutually agreed not to go to the press and publish about the incident in the media in order not to escalate the situation.

It is so demeaning to know that a person in the like of Mr. Hogukha Yeptho, who is holding such responsible post as the chairman of Ghathashimi Welfare Society, Dimapur, would stoop so low as to twist the facts of the matter, when he himself was present on 23.04.19 as a mediator and also signed on the agreement bond as one of the witness.

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RR beat SRH to keep play-off hopes alive Sandhu, Jeje recommended for Arjuna

RR wicketkeeper Sanju Samson stumps SRH’s batsman Manish Pandey during their IPL match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday. (PTI)

Jaipur, Apr 27 (PTI): Rajasthan Royals defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets to end their home campaign on a winning note and theoretically keep alive their play-off chances in the ongoing Indian Premier League here Saturday.

Opting to bowl in a must-win match, Rajasthan first restricted Sunrisers to 160 for eight and then chased down the target in 19.1 overs.

By virtue of this win, Rajasthan have now moved to the sixth position in the eight-team standings with 10 points from 12 games.

But to stay in contention for a play-off berth, Rajasthan first must win their remaining two away games against Royal Challengers

Bangalore on April 30 and Delhi Capitals on May 4 and then hope for favourable results from other matches.

Despite the loss, Sunrisers have just managed to hold to their fourth place in the table with 10 points from 11 games.

Chasing 161, Liam Livingstone (44 off 26) and Ajinkya Rahane (39 off 34) got Rajasthan off to a flying start with the former taking the attack to the opposition.

The duo raced off to 78 off 55 balls for the opening wicket, picking up 60 runs off the first six powerplay overs before Livingstone perished.

Livingstone was in a murderous mood as he didn’t spare single Rajasthan bowler and struck four

boundaries and three sixes during his explosive knock before departing in the 10th over, edging one to Wriddhiman Saha behind the stumps off Rashid Khan’s (1/30) bowling.

An over later Rajasthan suffered yet another blow in the form of Rahane, caught

by David Warner at longoff off Shakib Al Hasan (1/26).

Then Sanju Samson (48 not out off 32) and skipper Steve Smith (22) held fort and shared 55 runs in 5.3 overs to take Rajasthan within sniffing distance of win before the latter departed.

But by that time the damage had already been done for Sunrisers as Samson and Ashton Turner

Neymar banned for three CL matches

Neymar

Lausanne, Apr 27 (Agencies): Neymar was suspended for three Champions League matches by UEFA on Friday for insulting match officials following Paris Saint-Germain’s shock exit from this season’s tournament to Manchester United.

The Brazil star missed the 3-1 Champions League second leg last 16 defeat on March 6 through injury, but told match officials “to go fuck yourselves” on social media after watching on from the sidelines at the Parc des Princes.

Neymar was found guilty of “insulting/molesting acts against match official”, European football’s governing body announced in a statement.

The 27-year-old, who will now miss half of PSG’s group stage matches in the Champions League next season, was angry with the award of a decisive injurytime penalty which Marcus Rashford scored to send United through.

“It’s a disgrace. They get four guys who don’t understand football to watch a slow motion replay in front of the TV,” Neymar wrote in Portuguese on Instagram after the game.

Neymar was reportedly so enraged by the decision to give the penalty that he had to be restrained by PSG staff to stop him entering the referee’s dressing room.

In June last year, Neymar’s teammate Gianluigi Buffon was handed a threematch suspension after a tirade against referee Michael Oliver following his former club Juventus’ similarly dramatic quarter-final defeat by Real Madrid.

Former PSG defender Serge Aurier was the first player to be banned by UEFA for comments made on social media in 2015. Neymar’s ban comes on the eve of his return to PSG’s starting line-up after injury for Saturday’s French Cup final against Rennes.

completed the formalities with ease.

Earlier, Steve Smith won the toss and decided to bowl. Kane Williamson returned to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad after Jonny Bairstow left Sunrisers Hyderabad to report to duty for England as they begin their World Cup preparations.

In the absence of Bairstow, Williamson walked out to open with David Warner but he perished to a googly from Shreyas Gopal.

Manish Pandey, who came close to his 2nd IPL hundred against Chennai Super Kings 4 days ago, was in fine touch again and hit a second successive fifty and added 75 for the 2nd wicket with David Warner.

Warner was in line to score a record-breaking 6th fifty in a row in T20 cricket but he was spectacularly caught by Steve Smith after he hit a length ball from

Oshane Thomas over exta cover.

David Warner’s dismissal for 37 triggered a middle-order collapse. Manish Pandey became Shreyas Gopal’s 2nd victim before Varun Aaron and Jaydev Unadkat rattled the SRH lower-order with some quick wickets.

Varun Aaron, Oshane Thomas, Shreyas Gopal and Jaydev Unadkat picked 2 wickets apiece but Unadkat was the pick of the bowlers with the best economy rate.

Rashid Khan hit Varun Aaron for a 4 and a 6 off the last 2 balls of the innings to give SRH a fighting total Brief scores: Sunrisers Hyderabad 160/8 (Manish Pandey 61, David Warner 37; Jaydev Unadkat 2/26) Rajasthan Royals – 161/3 (Sanju Samson 48*, Liam Livingstone 44; Shakib Al Hasan 1/26)

BCCI reschedule IPL playoff timings

Committee of Administrators (CoA) on Saturday decided that the playoffs of the 12th edition of Indian Premier League will start from 7.30 pm instead of the scheduled 8 pm start. Speaking to IANS, a BCCI executive said that dew will be an important factor down south while the host broadcasters, Star Sports, had already requested for an early start as the playoffs will be followed by an elaborate presentation ceremony.

“We have the playoffs in the south where dew is a huge factor. Also, Star had written to us to prepone the timings.

If you realise, there is the case of an extended presentation ceremony after the playoffs. Keeping all this in mind, it was felt that we should bring it forward,” the official said.

6th Frolic Cup

Fury FC, Kohima Eagles register wins D i m a p u r , Apr 2 7 (NPN): Fury FC beat Cross Road United 12-0 at the ongoing 6th Frolic Cup at Medziphema town local ground. Rhitso scored 5 g o a l s, R h a t o b e a n d Thanglenhao scored 2 goals each and Nyithung, Paolenlal and Lalminthang scored a goal each.

Earlier in the first match, Mechiebadze Boys beat Pihema Youth Organisation by 4 goals to 2. Zhovi scored 2goals for Mechiebadze while Keneivilie and Megovilie scored a goal each. The goals for PYO were scored by Vizobito amd Ketholezo.

In the last match of the day, Kohima Eagles defeated Starlit FC by 6 goals to 1. Goal scorer for Kohima Eagles were Khwetelhi Thopi (4 goals) Menguzelie, and Johny Ritse. The consolation goal for Starlit FC was scored by Haotinmang.

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

New Delhi, Apr 27 (IANS): All India Football Federation (AIFF) has recommended the names of Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Jeje Lalpekhlua for the prestigious Arjuna award this year. It was confirmed

by AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das on Saturday.

Despite the parent body’s recommendations, the question, however, remains whether the star goalkeeper and the striker would be third time lucky?

The federation had been pushing the cases of the two footballers since 2017 but the Arjuna award committee continued to ignore their claims.

In 2017, the AIFF rec-

score at 3-0, Juninho Bacuna’s long-range effort forced Alisson into a fine save.

But the home side’s superiority showed as the game wore on, Mane adding his second when he directed Henderson’s cross to the back post back across goal before Salah tapped-in from Robertson’s cross to seal another impressive three points.

Match results Southampton 3 – 3 Bournemouth Fulham 1 – 0 Cardiff City Watford 1 – 2 Wolves Crystal Palace 0 – 0 Everton

West Ham stun Tottenham 1-0 over Manchester United in midweek, it took a mere 15 seconds for Liverpool to take the lead against Huddersfield as Keita’s pressing of defender Jon Stankovic presented the ball to Salah just outside the box, who then slipped in Keita to finish.

Salah could have doubled their lead two minutes later when he raced through on goal, forcing Lossl into a fine save, before the visitors

came within a whisker of equalising - Stankovic almost atoning for his error at the opposite end of the pitch when his pass toward the corner of goal was deflected just wide of the post.

Rather than being daunted having fallen behind early, Huddersfield began to show a threat of their own up front with Isaac Mbenza’s pass across the six-yard area just evading Steve Mounie.

But, as Liverpool began to exert their authority a powerful drive forward from Virgil van Dijk saw Andy Robertson fed on the left and his exquisite cross was nodded in by Mane - earning the full-back his 10th Premier League assist of the season.

With the Reds dominating possession, captain Jordan Henderson blazed over from 15 yards out but Salah brought Anfield to its feet just before the break as

side Stabaek. He holds the unique record of becoming the first Indian footballer to play a competitive match in a European top division league when he was fielded by his club in the away encounter against IK Start in 2016.

Jeje, on the other hand, is an exceptionally talented striker, whose performance has often been overshadowed because of Chhetri’s presence as his co-forward.

Inducted in the national team by then coach Bob Houghton in 2011, the 28-year-old from Mizoram has 23 international goals to his credit.He currently plays for Chennaiyin FC in the ISL.

Ko h i m a , A P R 2 7 (NPN): India’s Lenien Jamir and her Japanese partner Harune Shikemasu ended runners up at the J5 Colombo/ International Tennis Federation (IFT) Juniors Circuit Week -1 tournament held in Colombo from April 22 to 28. Lenien and Harune lost to top seeded Chinese duo of Qianyu Liu and Qinglin Zara 6-3, 6-4 in the final.

Earlier in the quarter finals, Lenien and Harune beat Reshma Maruri (India) and Navara Weerawansa (Sri Lanka) in straight sets of 6-2, 6-3 in a rain interrupted match.

The pair then beat Chinese players Jai Yi Dong and Xiaotong Zhao (6-1, 6-3) in the semi final.

In girls single, Lenien lost to Korea’s Yujin Kim in straight sets of 7-5, 6-1 Lenien Jamir (right) and her Japanese partner Harune Shikemasu with their trophies and in the quarter final. certificates after the final match in Colombo.

he latched on to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s ball over the top, timing his run perfectly before chipping the ball over the on-rushing Lossl.

Jan Siewert’s side started the second half brightly, earning two big chances when Grant missed the opportunity to tap the ball into an empty net before Mounie took too long to steady himself after being put through on goal, allowing Liverpool’s defenders to recover.

And, when the linesman flagged Daniel Sturridge for offside to keep the

Sadio Mane is congratulated by Liverpool team-mates after he scored a goal during their EPL match against Huddersfiled.

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ITF Juniors tourney: Jamir, Harune end runners up

Liverpool hit five past Huddersfield; return to top of EPL L o n d o n , Apr 2 7 (Agencies): Liverpool maintained the pressure on Premier League title rivals Manchester City with a convincing 5-0 victory over already-relegated Huddersfield on Friday night.

Naby Keita scored the hosts’ fastest-ever Premier League goal after 15 seconds before Sadio Mane (23) netted his ninth league goal of the season at Anfield and Mohamed Salah lobbed Jonas Lossl shortly before the break.

Huddersfield tried to work their way into the game with Steve Mounie and Karlan Grant coming close to applying a decisive touch, but Mane’s (66) second header of the game and Salah’s 21st league goal of the season in the 83rd minute saw Jurgen Klopp’s side sweep to a 10th consecutive win.

The result means Liverpool re-establish their twopoint lead over Manchester City, who travel to Burnley on Sunday and will still secure the league title if they win their remaining three matches.

Having seen City move top of the league by winning their game in hand

ommended the two footballers along with then Indian women’s team captain Bembem Devi but only the last named was conferred with the award. Sandhu and Jeje’s names were sent again last year but they did not receive the approval.

Both Sandhu and Jeje are the national team’s longest serving footballers after Sunil Chhetri, who have received both Arjuna and Padma Shri. Sandhu is the only second footballer (the other being Sunil Chhetri) in India to play the Asian Cup final rounds twice in 2011 and 2019.

Currently with Bengaluru FC, Sandhu had previously played for Norwegian

West Ham ended Tottenham’s 100 per cent record at their new stadium with a shock 1-0 victory in the Premier League.

Michail Antonio scored the only goal of the game, the first Spurs have conceded in their five games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, finishing superbly from Marko Arnautovic’s fine assist (67).

Spurs, who rested Jan Vertonghen and made four changes overall, went closest to levelling in stoppage time as sub Vincent Janssen saw a header cleared off the line

by Fabian Balbuena.

The result leaves Tottenham third, four points clear of fifth-place Arsenal, who go to Leicester on Sunday.

Spurs are also three points ahead of Chelsea in third and six clear of Manchester United in sixth, with the two sides also playing each other on Sunday.

Even with the win, West Ham remain 11th, two points off the top half.

Injured Osaka pulls out of Stuttgart Open

STUTTGART, Apr 27 (Agencies): World number one Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the WTA tournament in Stuttgart due to an abdominal injury.

The 21-year-old Japanese was scheduled to play a semi-final tie against Estonian eighth seed Anett Kontaveit on Saturday evening but announced in the afternoon that she would be unable to play.

Osaka said that she had to roll out of bed on Saturday morning after picking up the injury during her quarter-final win over Donna Vekic on Friday.

“I couldn’t lift my upper body. I don’t expect that I will be able to serve,” she said.

“It’s an ab strain, something that I’ve had before. Thankfully, because I’ve had it so many times I am able to tell what it is and I know what to do.”

“I never want to withdraw, especially in a semifinal, so I am sad,” she said.

Osaka said she had broken the news that she was in pain to her team af-

Naomi Osaka

ter her dramatic comeback against Croatia’s Vekic on Friday. “We were in the gym to cool down and they were all happy.” she said.

“I was like er, I have some bad news, and sort of sprung it on them that I was in pain. They were cool about it, so I am grateful to them.”

Osaka, who reached her first semi-final on clay in Stuttgart, said that she might have jinxed herself by talking about injury ahead of the tournament.

“They say you can speak things into existence.

I feel like I do that a lot.”

Yet having reached the last four of a WTA tournament for the first time since winning the Australian Open last January, Osaka said she was happy with how things had gone in Stuttgart.

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