April 2, 2018

Nagaland Post www.nagalandpost.com

Vol XXVIII No. 114

MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.00

Shashwat sent to 14-day judicial custody

Kerala beat Bengal to lift Santosh Trophy

Expelled Russians arrive home as Moscow warns against travel to UK

national, Page 7

sports, Page 12

international, Page 9

20 killed in Kashmir encounters

Manipur: IPS officer suspended, 5 held in missing arms case IMPHAL, APR 1 (IANS): Even as five persons have been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of 56 9mm pistols and 58 magazines from a Manipur Rifles camp, authorities have suspended four police officers including one from the IPS. Personnel Department authorities issued the order on Saturday night to suspend Kamjong Superintendent of Police H. Golmin, who belongs to the Indian Police Service, and Manipur Police Service officers K. Ajit, H. Basulal and Bikramjit.

The suspended officers cannot leave their stations without permission from the government. It is not yet known when the firearms and ammunition went missing. An FIR has been lodged.

Police said five persons have been arrested in the case and two pistols seized from them.

Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh, who also holds the Home portfolio, said one pistol was seized from an unauthorised person while the origin of the second pistol is yet to be established since its serial number had been tampered with.

The missing pistols are part of the 575 pistols bought by the government in October 2014.

This is it!

“If tax on zarda keeps increasing then it may become a valuable item for theft.”

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Security personnel patrol a deserted street during restrictions imposed after clashes which erupted following the Shopian encounters, in Srinagar on Sunday. (PTI)

Kachdoora village in the same district. “Three Army soldiers were martyred in these operations,” a police officer said.

Four civilians were also killed in Shopian-- one at Dragad and three at Kachdoora. Addressing a joint press conference at Awantipora in Pulwama district, Lt Gen A.K. Bhatt, Commander of the Army’s Srinagar-based 15 Corps, said: “Today is a very special day for all our security forces.

“We have killed eight terrorists in two operations...” he said, adding that the third operation was still going on in Kachdoora village - where eventually five militants were killed. Gen

Bhatt said two terrorists responsible for killing Lt Fayaz when he was visiting his family on a holiday had been eliminated. Fayaz, posted in the Rajputana Rifles in Akhnoor, was abducted and killed by militants in May last year, when he had gone to attend a family wedding, and his body was found the next day.

Jammu and Kashmir Police chief S.P. Vaid said that at Dialgam, a Senior Superintendent of Police made a special effort to persuade the terrorists to surrender.

He summoned the family members of the two terrorists in a bid to persuade them to give themselves up.

RSZ objects to hurdles in developing NH-2 DIMAPUR, APR 1 (NPN): Rengma Selo Zi (RSZ) has expressed its strong objection to any kind of obstruction from any quarter in the development of NH-2.

In a press release, RSZ president Kenneth Kath and general secretary Shatilo Kent said they were not only shocked but also dismayed by the recent developments where a group of land owners and contractors were reportedly having misunderstanding over works on construction of culverts etc.

Reiterating their strong objection to any disturbance in the smooth execution of the project within RSZ’s jurisdiction, they also reaffirmed the organisation’s stand to continue opposing such elements. While demanding that quality of work should not be compromised in any manner, RSZ asserted that they would

support land owners if they were denied their due share of compensation.

RSZ also appealed to all right thinking organisations and stakeholders to extend cooperation and display an accommodative spirit towards creating a congenial environment for development to take place.

RSZ further declared its “full and uncompromised cooperation” for developmental activities in its area.

RSZ reiterated that as a voluntary organisation, it was committed to public welfare activities and firmly stood for ushering development and smooth implementation of development projects. It also called for participation of all mass-based organisations to ensure that the mega project for development of NH-2 did not end up becoming a failure in the face of vested interests.

“Instead of surrendering, one of the holed up terrorists opened fire and the security forces had no option but to kill him.”

The officer said two civilians were also killed in the fighting. Six other civilians sustained bullet injuries, out of which two later succumbed to injuries..

IGP, S.P. Pani said Internet services had been suspended in all four south Kashmir districts. “Train services were also suspended as a precaution.”

Srinagar city, he added, was by and large peaceful.

Authorities have ordered closure of all colleges and schools in the Valley on Monday as a precaution.

NEW DELHI, APR 1 (AGENCIES): Several Dalit groups have called for a Bharat Bandh on April 2, Monday. The bandh has reportedly been called by the groups against dilution of Scheduled CastesScheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act provisions and alleged arbitrary arrests made under the same.

The bandh call was initially given by Dalit group Sanvidhaan Bachao Sangharash Committee at a press conference on Wednesday.

The call was later supported

by All India Adi Dharam Mission and All India Adi Dharam Sadhu Samaj, reported The Times of India.

The government has, however, made an appeal to the bodies to call off the Bharat Bandh. Taking to Twitter, Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Thawarchand Gehlot had said that the Narendra Modi government was committed to the welfare of members of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe.

He had also said that the government would file a review petition on the decision of the Supreme Court with regard to the Act.

Combined Sunrise Service held in Kma Correspondent

KOHIMA, APR 1 (NPN): Christians in their hundreds attended the Kohima Combined Sunrise Service held under the aegis of Kohima Baptist Pastors’ Fellowship (KBPF), to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ under the theme “Jesus paid it all” (1 Peter 2:24) at the scenic Kohima War Cemetery on early morning of Resurrection Sunday.

Speaking on the occasion, KBPF president, Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao said “As we come to celebrate the risen Lord, he intercedes for the wellbeing of our society”.

Pointing out that the occasion was not just an annual event, Rev. Phesao called upon every citizen, particularly people of Kohima, to humbly come and put their faith in the living God and let the power of the resurrected Lord transform each one of us as individuals, as families and as communities.

Rev Phesao went on “As we join with the rest of the global Christian community to acknowledge Jesus Christ as the risen Lord and Saviour, we should reaffirm our faith, in line with the scripture Isaiah 45:21-22

(Inset) Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao delivering the Easter message as thousands gather to celebrate the occasion. (NP)

where God declares that there is no other God apart from Him”.

Rev. Phesao reminded believers that Jesus was the answer for the world and only through Him could true change come. “We should not worship money, government, power or any other ideologies” he said.

Stating the significance of the crucifixion and resurrection, Rev. Phesao said that Jesus took the punishment “we deserve and offered us His righteousness and salvation for free”.

Church leaders also need to admit their sins and failures and for not being able to honor and please God as responsible shepherds and guides. He urged the people of God to confess their sins of wickedness, corruption, vices and immorality.

According to Rev.Phesao the people need righteous and God fearing people at all levels in society to lead diligently and govern in the fear of God. He called upon believers to forsake the foolish pursuits that used to consume their lives, stop condemning themselves and others for the past sins, relinquish the shame that they had harboured for too long and abandon their self-centred efforts to make themselves worthy.

“Let us call the name of the Lord in our generation, turn to God, humble ourselves to God in sincere repentance from our sins and wickedness and emerge as a community of faith that is genuine in our obedience to the word of God” he stated.

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Tribe recognition issue: RNPO Petrol price hits 4-yr high, diesel at highest level issues directive to all units DIMAPUR, APR 1 (NPN): Rongmei Naga People’s Organisation (RNPO) on Sunday issued directives to all its units, councils/frontal organisations in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland not to participate in the meeting called by Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN) at Jalukie town on April 3 2018.

RNPO media cell said none should attend the meeting “till such time the parallel bodies-- Zeliangrong Baudi and Zeliangrong Union is merged into one apex body, as per their joint declaration made at a consultative meeting (Zeliangrong Baudi and Zeliangrong Union) held at Imphal on May 27, 2017,” It also warned that any individual(s) from Rongmei tribe attending the meeting would be doing so on his/ her own accord and any outcome of the meeting will

have no official endorsement from the tribe as a whole.

RNPO said the directive was also issued in line with the unanimous resolutions adopted at the joint councils meeting of Zeme, Liangmai and Rongmei on September 22, 2015 at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur.

Further, RNPO also said that the directive was issued since no official circular/information of the proposed meeting was received

by RNPO nor Rongmei Council Nagaland.

On tribe recognition issue, RNPO said it differed with the ‘joint declaration’ of Zeliangrong Baudi and Zeliangrong Union for recognition of Zeliangrong as a single tribe. RNPO asserted that Zeliangrong Baudi or Zeliangrong Union was an organization and not a tribe and that they cannot

represent themselves as a tribe body in any apex tribal organization/government.

In this regard, RNPO made a declaration at the Rongmei People’s Convention in Tamenglong on January 9, 2018, it added.

While making it known that it was not against Zeliangrong organization working for peace, unity and welfare of the Zeliangrong people, RNPO however said it would be wrong if they claim as a legitimate tribe.

“An organisation is an entity comprising multiple people with different assigned responsibilities, whereas a tribe is a single people with distinct dialect, culture, costume and territory existing time immemorial. These two cannot be mixed up or misused in any endeavour,” it stated.

Fuel prices in state capitals AS on April 1 Agartala

`69.56 (Petrol)

`62.70 (Diesel)

Aizawl

`69.69

` 61.95

Gangtok

`76.70

` 66.30

Guwahati

`75.80

` 67.40

Imphal

`71.86

` 62.71

Itanagar

`69.76

` 61.97

Kohima

`72.21

` 62.98

Shillong

`73.15

` 64.40

NEW DELHI, APR 1 (PTI): Petrol price on Sunday hit a four-year high of Rs. 73.73 a litre while diesel rates touched an all-time high of Rs. 64.58 in Delhi, renewing calls for the government to cut excise tax rates.

State-owned oil firms, which have been since June last year revising auto fuel prices daily, on Sunday raised petrol and diesel rates by 18 paise per litre each in Delhi, according to a price (Cont’d on p-7) notification. Petrol in Delhi

now costs Rs. 73.73 a litre, the highest since 14 September 2014.

Diesel price at Rs. 64.58 is the highest ever, with previous high of Rs. 64.22 being on February 7, 2018. The oil ministry had earlier this year sought a reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel to cushion the impact rising international oil rates but finance minister Arun Jaitley in his budget presented on February 1 ignored those calls.

First-of-its-kind cancer drug effective in 93% of pediatric patients CVC to take Aadhaar route to WASHINGTON, APR 1 (AGENCIES): Two clinical studies have provided evidence suggesting that an experimental precisionmedicine drug called larotrectinib can fight softtissue tumors regardless of the patient’s age or the type of tumor.

The first study, published last month in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that 75% of the patients who had a genetic mutation in their tumors known as tropomyosin receptor kinase fusion, or TRK fusion, responded to treatment. After a year of treatment, 71 percent showed no signs of disease progression.

The Phase 1/2 clinical trial collected data from a pool of 55 patients, ranging in age from 4 months to 76 years, with 17 different types of TRK fusionpositive tumors. Six of the participants in the study

Efficacy regardless of tumor type Maximum change in tumor size (%)

S R I NAG A R , A P R 1 (IANS): As many as 13 local militants, 4 civilians and 3 Army personnel were killed on Sunday in different encounters in south Kashmir areas of Shopian and Anantnag. The mayhem triggered protests in many parts of the Valley resulting injuries to hundreds of people in clashes between protestors and government forces.

In one of the worst rounds of armed clashes between the security forces and militants in recent years, the fighting took place in two places in Shopian district and a third spot in Anantnag district in southern Kashmir.

During the fighting, a large number of civilians poured out of their homes, leading to more trouble.

The Army, the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force said a total of 11 militants, three soldiers and four civilians lay dead at the end of the day.

One militant was killed in Dialgam in Anantnag district while one person was arrested there, a police officer said.

Seven militants were killed in Dragad village of Shopian district and five in

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*Patient had TRK solvent front resistance mutation (NTRK G623R) at baseline due to prior therapy.* Pathologic CR Note: One patient not shown here. Patient experienced clinical progression and no post-baseline tumor measurements were recorded.

were pediatric patients at Seattle Children’s Hospital.

“Most drugs aren’t tested in children until they are much further along in the approval process, so including children this early in the process was very unusual,” Seattle Children’s cancer researcher Doug Hawkins, a co-author of the study, said in a report from the hospital.

Hawkins is also the senior author of a study published this week in The Lancet Oncology, focusing specifically on larotrectinib’s effect on children and adolescents ranging in age from 1 month to 21 years. The trial involved 22 experimental subjects — 15 with TRK fusion-positive tumors, and seven whose tumors did not

have the TRK-fusion mutation. (Two other patients who were enrolled in the study had no measurable signs of disease.)

Larotrectinib had no effect on the non-TRK tumors, but 14 of the 15 patients with TRK fusionpositive tumors responded to treatment. The other patient had an initial partial

response that was subsequently assessed as stable disease.

“Our results indicate that larotrectinib is tolerable, with responses observed in a high proportion of infants, children and adolescents with advanced TRK fusion-positive solid tumors,” the researchers reported.

They said larotrectinib could offer a new treatment option for some cancer patients who might otherwise face disfiguring surgery.

Lead study author Ted Laetsch, a cancer researcher at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, said the drug showed promise for treating any tumor with the TRK-fusion genetic mutation, which causes cells to grow uncontrollably.

“What’s unique about the drug is, it is very selective,” Laetsch said in a news release. “It only blocks TRK receptors.”

detect bureaucratic corruption

NEW DELHI, APR 1 (PTI): Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) on Sunday said since Aadhaar was being made mandatory for numerous financial transactions and property deals, it could be used effectively in tracking the ill-gotten wealth of corrupt bureaucrats.

The anti-corruption watchdog was optimistic that information made available through a person’s Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Aadhaar cards could help the CVC check if financial deals carried out by the card holder were within his or her means.

“We have prepared a concept paper. The idea is to prepare some kind of an operational procedure and if possible some kind of software so that once it is decided to investigate X, Y or Z, we can connect in a seamless manner with other departments to get the necessary details (regarding the person) using Aadhaar,” Central Vigilance Commissioner KV Chowdary told PTI in an interview.

He said data about financial transactions including those related to immovable properties and shares were available in various domain areas of Income Tax authorities, registration departments or Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and other government agencies.

With Aadhaar being made mandatory for some financial transactions, Chowdary said it would be in a position to get data from a few centralised agencies and use the information for the purpose of determining a transaction made by an individual and to probe disproportionate assets (DA). The CVC said CBI and other investigating agencies earlier did not have easy access to such data.

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ATMA conducts agriculture related activities across state

ATMA, Zunheboto

ATMA, Dimapur

ATMA, Kohima

ATMA, Niuland Town

ATMA Chunlikha/ Tseminyu Block

ATMA, Longleng

DIMAPUR: Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) has been conducting various trainings, field trips, demonstrations etc. to boost farmers output and income across the state.

Zunheboto: ATMA Akuhaito block, Zunheboto conducted a field day under the topic, “Horticulture Crops for Self Sufficiency and Marketing” on March 24 at Awotsakili village.

During the programme, resource person, Vikheto Assumi assistant horticulture officer, Zunheboto highlighted the importance of how horticultural crops were important in assisting rural farmers in Zunheboto district to be self sufficient in matters of food instead on being dependent on other nearby district or state markets for vegetables.

Yekatoli BTT convenor (SO) also attended the programme and total of 17 farmers participated in the field day.

It may be noted that

the village area being topographically located at the highway is ideally placed for marketing the produce of the village farmers. The horticulture department has also taken initiative of implementing “Vegetable Village” with a Self Help Group (SHG).

ATMA Zunheboto block also conducted trainings, demonstrations, field days and farmer mobilization programmes at Sheyipu and Newland village from March 14 to16, with BTM, Chubatsur Ao and ATM, Hitokali Zhimo as resource persons.

A demonstration was given on preparation of nurser y beds by ATM, Hitokali Zhimo, training on chawki rearing of silk worms and preparation of detergent was conducted with Chubatsur at Sheyipu village on March 14 and 15 respectively.

A field day on soil conservation practice in jhum field and farmers mobilisation programme initiated

by BTM, Chubatsur and

farmers friend Shitokhu at Newland (Tizu post) were conducted on March 16.

Dimapur: A one day farmer scientist interaction programme was organized

by Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Dimapur which was held on March 21, at Niuland town.

The programme was conducted to encourage farmers in adopting cultivation of crops organically.

During the programme, farmers and experts from ATMA, KVK and ICAR, Jharnapani discussed several topics like cultivation methods of fruits, spices and vegetables, vermicompost, FYM, biological method of pests’ management, IFS, soil management, Jhumming methods and Marketing prospects of Rabi crops.

ICAR, Nagaland centre, Jharnapani scientist (spices, plantation, medicinal & aromatic plants) Dr. Azeze Seyie, elaborated the cultivation methods of spices like black pepper, tur-

meric and ginger. She also emphasized on methods of pests management like use of yellow sticky fly traps, pheromone traps, application of neem oil, etc.

KVK-Jharnapani acto (soil science) James Kikon, laid special focus on vermin-compost, soil health management and Jhum cultivation methods.

Further, KVK-ICAR, Jharnapani ACTO (plant breeding) Kolom Rabi spoke about the Marketing prospects of Rabi crops and Farm Yard Manures.

He cited the examples and success stories of farmers from other districts and states based on marketing channels of seasonal crops.

KVK, Jharnapani ACTO (soil sc.) James Kikon, highlighted soil health management, vermin-composting and integrated farming techniques and its benefits.

Altogether, 37 farmers attended the programme.

The programme was chaired

by BTM, Nuiland block Demalu Hasnusa.

Kohima: Agricultural

Technology Management Agency (ATMA Kohima, Botsa block conducted a training on “Banana Orchard Management” on March 16 at Seiyhama Phesa village.

A press release by ATMA stated that ATM, Hainenle Tep gave a brief introduction about the climate requirements for banana trees and its cultivation practice.

She also spoke about the various aspects of banana orchard management and intercultural operations like desuckering, deravelling, earthing up, propping, mattacking, bunch covering and also on management practices of pest and diseases in banana. The programme was chaired by agriculture inspector, Teisovilie.

Demonstration programmes were also conducted at Gariphema and Seiyha Phesa villages on March 10 and March 16 respectively with ATMs Botsa block, Medokhrielie, Neitsizo Zumvü and

Hainenle Tep as the resource persons.

The resource persons gave demonstrations on cultivation practices of cucurbits, ginger, potato, french beans and plant protection measures of summer crops.

Method demonstrations were done on good seed bed preparation, optimum spacing, sowing time, weed management and applications of certain pesticides for plant protection. Altogether a total of 20 farmers attended both the programme.

N i u l a n d Tow n : ATMA Dimapur organised state farmers training on March 20 at Niuland Town for farmers, women farmers and SHGs based on the topics of “Integrated Farming System” and “mixed farming system”.

Resource person from KVK-ICAR, Jharnapani, James Kikon, ACTO (Soil Science) elaborated with special reference to agriculture, horticulture, fishery and livestock.

ACTO, KVK-ICAR, Jharnapani, Kolom Rabi

highlighted the advantages of mixed farming stating that it offers highest returns in farming as the by-products of the farm are properly utilized.

The programme was chaired by BTM, Niuland Block, Demalu Hasnusa, and was attended by around 35 farmers.

ATMA Chunlikha/ Tseminyu Block: A one day “Farmer Scientist Interaction Programme” was organised by ATMA Chunlikha and Tseminyu Block on March 20 at SDAO Office Tseminyu.

The resource persons for the programme were ACTO plant protection, K. Michael; ACTO Soil conservation, Zhietie and ACTO Agronomy, Imtisenla.

Pienyu spoke about the importance of trichogramma, a biocontrol agent, as an effective measure of controlling insect pests as it does not involve any chemical inputs. He also spoke on techniques involving utilization of Tricho cards and he advised the farmers

to emphasize on IPM. Imtisenla explained the usage and formulations of Butachlor -- a pre emergent herbicide for rice plant and on achievements of abhishek rice variety by Sri Technique.

Zhiete spoke on soil health card which contains parameters for macro and micronutrients needed for crops for optimum yield.

He also spoke on soil acidity and reducing acidity by addition of lime and also the effects on crops by the acidity in the soil. Gauzenlo spoke on feeding technique, balanced nutrition for pig farming.

During the interactive session, various points related to effects of salt on paddy, usage of lime and Butachlor on fields and methods of protecting crops from insects, weeds and diseases were raised.

Longleng: ATMA, Sakshi Block, Longleng conducted a ‘Kisan Goshti’ on Poultry Farming Practices on March 15 at Hongnyu.

SASRD, NU conducts farmers news in Brief NSS unit of SCGC Tuensang training at Hekheshe village organizes special camp

Participants learn to add value to their horticultural produce during the farmers training.

DIMAPUR: AICRP (VC), Nagaland Centre, SASRD, NU under TSP (Tribal Sub Plan) conducted a farmer’s training on “Value Addition of Horticultural Crops” at its adopted village Hekheshe on March 27.

A press release by SASRD: NU Horticulture i/c TSP AICRP (VC), professor Akali Sema stated that the inaugural programme was graced by Dr. Rokolhuü Keditsü, assistant professor, department of Horticulture, SASRD, NU and it was chaired by Dr. Moakala Changkija, K

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scientist, ICAR-AICRP (VC).

After the inaugural function, a technical session-I on “Preparation of Chilli Pickle And Brinjal Pickle” was conducted

by Dr. Rokolhuü Keditsü, assistant professor, department of horticulture, SASRD, NU. A technical session-II on “Squash and Jam Preparation” was also conducted by Dr. Rokolhuü Keditsü.

Dr. Moakala Changkija conducted the wrapup and fielded feedback from farmers where the farmers expressed their

hear tfelt g ratitude to AICRP-Vegetable Crops, SASRD: NU. The farmers were also given packages containing various items required during processing and also seeds of summer vegetable crops.

The vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Waluniba, Scientist, ICAR-AICRP (VC). The training was attended by 71 farmer participants from Hekheshe village. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Waluniba, Dr. Aastik Jha and Dr. Moakala Changkija.

DPO Kiphire informs: District Planning Officer (DPO) Kiphire has informed all concerned that the Kiphire DPDB meeting will be held on April 5, with the Prabhari Officer at DC’s conference hall. Timings for the meeting will depend on the arrival of the Prabhari Officer’s chopper, most likely by 9:30 a.m. All members have been requested to attend without fail.

NSUB informs: Naga Students’ Union Bangalore (NSUB) has approved and constituted “The Educational Admission Committee” to assist Naga parents and students who opt to seek admission for various courses in Bangalore. Any interested parents or individuals may e-mail niamgonmeis@gmail.com or sekhoseruovi@ gmail.com or call 919740279054 or 919513662087.

VK area public meeting: A mass general meeting will be held at 9 a.m. on April 5 at VK Town hall with public leaders and apex bodies of VK town. In a press note, VK Range Students’ Union (VKRSU) president, Toino K. Wokhami has requested all executives headed by president and general secretaries of VK area union of Dimapur, Kohima, Zunheboto, Mokokchung and Akuluto to attend the meeting without fail. The union has also invited Kahuto Chishi Swu Akukau (GB) of Hevishe village to attend the meet to clarify his misunderstanding related to the March 17 incident.

CL John condoles Hanghuh

DIMAPUR: Former minister and present MLA, C . L John has expressed shock over the demise of NPF party (Central), general secretary, B.P. Hanghuh Konyak, on March 31. In the condolence message, C. L John said that late Hanghuh was a citizen and public leader of Aboi area in Mon district, who had served NGOs and political parties in various capacities. John added that the departed was also a renowned sportsman who had represented the Indian National Football team in the national level. Calling him a sincere, hardworking, athletic and competent public leader of integrity and wisdom, John said that Hanghuh’s services will be remembered by one and all. Sharing his sympathy and sorrow with the bereaved family, he conveyed prayers for the departed soul’s peace and solace.

NSS volunteers at Government Primary School, Keshai during the three-day special camp.

DIMAPUR: A three-day special camp was organized by National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of Sao Chang Government College (SCGC), Tuensang from March 23 to 25, at its adopted Keshai village under Tuensang district.

A press release from SCGC Tuensang media cell, M. Shiu stated that NSS volunteers on reaching the village conducted social work followed by an interaction with village elders and apprised the villagers on the

purpose of their visit.

The volunteers organized another social work at the village cemetery. They also organized a drawing competition, for the primary students of the village, and prizes were given to the winners. A teaching on neatness and cleanliness was also imparted to the school children.

NSS volunteers also visited the houses of the aged, infirm and widows and extended their services by doing some household

chores. At strategic points in the village, the volunteers installed LED light bulbs. Later, the visiting volunteers attended the churche’s Palm Sunday service and presented a special number.

The NSS special camp was organized under the initiative of NSS Unit programme officer Nungsangtola along with three other faculty members.

Altogether, 28 NSS student volunteers took part in the camp.

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Churches observe Lent, Resurrection Sunday

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MGOS Church takes out the Easter Procession.

Parishioners during the Good Friday service held at Kohima local ground.

Washing the feet of the faithful during Holy Week.

DIMAPUR: Churches in Nagaland observed Resurrection Sunday to mark the day of resurrection of Jesus Christ.

MGOS Church: MGOS Church, Dimapur observed Resurrection Services on Sunday morning, 5 a.m to 9 a.m.

For Orthodox Christians, it was the culmination of 50 days lent which began on February 11.

This year Passion Week services from Hosanna to Resurrection were lead by Vicar Rev. Fr. P.S.Varghese along with Rev. Fr.Jojo Joseph from Kerala.

On Maundy Thurs-

James Daniel.

An Easter vigil mass was held at St.Francis de Sales celebrated by parish priest Rev. Fr. Richard Fernandes as worshippers prepared for Easter Sunday in Kohima.

St. Francis de Sales: Thousands of parishioners of St. Francis de Sales (SFS) participated at the Way of the Cross service held on Good Friday at Kohima local ground.

A press release from SFS stated that during veneration of the Cross, the unveiling of crucifix was presided over by parish priest of SFS, Rev. Fr. Richard Fernandes.

He exhorted the parishioners on the suffering of Christ, whose first words on his suffering was “Father forgive them, they do not know what they do”.

Fernandez underlined the words to emphasize the fact that Jesus forgave those who made Him suffer and appealed the crowd to pray for those who harm and persecute others.

Fr. Fernandes urged the faithful to not “lose hope and give up on faith in life when we feel we are abandoned” because Jesus did not lose hope even when He cried out to God after experiencing agonising pain on the cross.

A press release from SXCC stated that Rev. Fr. Thomas Muttathil, parish priest, in the introductory note of the Last Supper of the Lord celebration on March 29, said it’s observance was the remembrance of Jesus who sacrificed for Himself humanity.

The father asked the faithful to by joyful and happy in preparation to celebrate in a worthy manner. On Good Friday, Rev. Fr. Muttathil said that Jesus, the Saviour of the world, died on the cross for love. During Easter Vigil in his homily, Rev. Fr. Muttathil said Christ

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WEATHER FORECAST April 2

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hot with high clouds

36 21

Aizawl

A t-storm around in the p.m.

31 15

Guwahati Very warm with clouds and sun 35 16 Imphal

Sun through high clouds

32 13

Itanagar

Sun through high clouds

31 16

Shillong

A thunderstorm in spots

24 10

Kohima

Cloudy with a thunderstorm

26 10

Dimapur

Sun through high clouds

33 15

Mkg

Rather cloudy

29 10

Tuensang Not as warm Wokha

Sun through high clouds

Zunheboto Rather cloudy

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day, the Holy Paschal Service was conducted by Rev. Fr. Jojo.

On Good Friday, the service started with morning, third-hour, Noon, and ninth-hour prayers, procession, veneration of Holy Cross, meditation etc.

On Easter Sunday morning prayer started followed by the Easter Service and Holy Communion. Devotees from nearby areas and all church members participated with prayer and repentance.

After ser vice, the church organized a farewell program for two of its members: Varghese Mathew of SEWAK and

Dr. Chingmak with faculty and students of Sazolie College after the lecture.

DIMAPUR: Sazolie College, Jotsoma (SCJ), organised its 5th annual lecture with Rev. Dr. Chingmak Kejong, secretary, Eleutheros Christian Society (ECS), speaking on the topic, “defining change and becoming the change” on March 28.

A press release by SCJ principal, Dr. Kangzang Thou stated that Dr. Chingmak challenged the

students to dare to be different although it may be arduous and difficult.

He said that opportunity comes to people who are brave and urged the students to broaden their horizons. He encouraged them to be proactive and make the best of their present situation so they could develop themselves and bring positive changes in society.

Dr. Chingmak said that it was very important to live by the right principles in life and he also dwelt on the importance of cultivating the habit of giving and said “if we give, it will come back to us”.

Dr. Chingmak was accompanied by his daughter, Nuyong, who had recently finished her degree in Architecture from the US.

MTC Wka holds farewell, inauguration

T. Kikon with invitees and Mount Tiyi College faculty.

DIMAPUR: Mount Tiyi College (MTC) Wokha organised a Farewell -cumInauguration and Annual Prize Distribution Programme on March 28 at its conference hall.

A press release from the college said that the farewell programme was organised for outgoing 6th semester students and retiring staff, Hakao Tungoe. The programme also included annual prize distribution and the inauguration of UGC sponsored library, museum and conference hall.

Speaking at the programme as chief guest, ex-minister and founding member of MTC Wokha, T. K Y M C

Kikon, briefed the gathering about how the college was founded and the sacrifices and struggles faced during its initial days.

With the progress of the college, Kikon encouraged the students to take full advantage of the infrastructure and facilities available to them and work hard to become successful and responsible citizens.

The programme was led by HoD (education) and assistant professor, Sentimenla Jamir; invocation was said by 4th semester student, Meribemo Patton; the welcome address was delivered by MTC Wokha principal, Dr. Apeni Lotha;

speeches were given by students – Benchilo Lotha (2nd semester), Zaremo Tsanglao (6th semester) – and HoD (Sociology) and assistant professor, Rentsamo Humtsoe while special dedicatory songs were sung by 4th semester students and Liyingbeni Tungoe (2nd semester).

Other highlights of the programme included the release of the college annual magazine and English Department’s publication “Muse” ; words of gratitude was delivered by MTCSU general secretary, Mharonthung Patton and the closing prayer was said by Rose Ngullie (2nd Semester).

The programme was chaired by Vetsüzolü, assistant professor (Education). Dr. Kangzangding Thou, principal, gave the welcome address and Robin Temsü, HoD (History) gave the introduction.

Toshinaro Imchen, assistant professor (English) and Semester VI Boys presented a special number, while Nzanthung Kikon, chaplain, said a prayer.

DIMAPUR: Mukhami Village Council (MVC) has excommunicated Puloka Awomi, son of Abel Aswomi and Pikato Shohe, son of Hetovi Shohe for the alleged murder of late Lunkholal Singson, son of Helkhalal of Sirhima Village, Dimapur.

In a press release, MVC chairman and GB, Hokiye Assumi, stated that the village council had adopted three-point resolutions which include excommunication of the duo from the village for “life term” w.e.f. March 17, 2018. The council also resolved that in the event of their future presence within the village and its areas through any person or persons, liability of expulsion or excommunication shall be enforced as per the law of the land. MVC also resolved that the mortal remains of the duo shall not be brought to the village and its area.

Meanwhile, MVC, while vehemently condemning the murder, has also regretted that such act was committed by its citizens and urged all to condemn it. The council has further prayed that the Almighty grant solace and strength to the bereaved family and friends.

He concluded that Jesus fulfilled His mission after offering His soul to God saying “it is accomplished” and breathed His last. Fernandes said, “Jesus was sent to repent for sins and bring back people to God”. He further said as Christ suffered death and was resurrected fulfilling the mission given by God, believers were also called to fulfil the mission and goal God had entrusted everyone.

SXCC: St. Xavier’s Catholic Church (SXCC) Kidima observed the Holy Week from March 25 to April 1 at Kidima village.

died for “our” sins and He was alive.

Reverend Father C. Joseph from St Joseph College Jakhama was the main celebrant on Palm Sunday.

Sister A. Salomi, superior of Franciscan Sisters of Saint Mary of the Angels (FSMA) also gave a sermon and shared greetings in the joy and happiness of the risen Lord.

Sister Superior explained the meaning of Easter that had given joy and hope. She asked the faithful to receive the grace of generosity, love and forgiveness and experience this grace in day to day life.

Christ King Parish Kohima village celebrated Easter Sunday on April 1, wherein the main celebrant was Bishop Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima. During the Holy Eucharist, the parishers renewed their Baptismal promises.

Modern College Kohima celebrated parting social on March 28 at the college auditorium, under the theme “Let the Adventure Begin.”

DDLSA holds Koinonia Baptist Church consultative workshop conducts ‘Soul Ignite’ youth camp

DIMAPUR: Dimapur District Legal Services Authority (DDLSA) held a consultative/workshop with stake holders on various activities on District Legal Services Authority (DLSA’s) on March 24 at Dimapur District Legal Services Authority (DDLSA) front office.

A press release from Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Dimapur stated that various topics were discussed on how to implement the law effectively and also to provide legal aid by way of seminars and different provisions of law were also discussed.

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) District Hospital Dimapur, Dr. C. Tetseo emphasized on the topic of abuse of tobacco and also on ways to control, enforce and implement the sale of tobacco and other products to minors under the COPTA Act 2003.

Deputy CMO, district hospital Dimapur, Dr. Anitoli also gave an assurance that the DDLSA would work in cooperation with the enforcing agencies.

Representatives from

Childline Dimapur and SAKHI also gave a brief status report on the implementation of its projects.

Director, Prodigals Home, Ela also emphasized on the examination on Child victims under the POCSO Act, 2012, for creating child friendly environments when conducting medical tests on them.

Assisi Centre for Integrated Development (ACID) Director, Sister Parmila gave a brief report on registered domestic workers numbering about 1050 in Dimapur, and appealed to the NGO’s to work effectively and also to the DDLSA to provide legal aid by way of seminars for the domestic workers.

Principal district & sessions judge cum Chairman, DDLSA, Neikuo Kanuo gave the concluding remarks and assured of their legal aid on any issue.

The consultative/ workshop was conducted by advocate, Glory Sema who was also the moderator for the programme.

Attendees, resource persons and church officials at the youth camp.

DIMAPUR: A ‘Soul Ignite Youth Camp’ of Koinonia Baptist Church (KBC) began from March 28 and concluded on April 1 at Koinonia Prayer Centre, Tsiese Basa under the theme “Fight the good fight of faith…”(1 Timothy 6:11).

The resource persons were Rev. Zotuo Kiewhuo,

senior pastor, Neibalie Kiewhuo, associate pastor, Medotseilieii Kiewhuo, Rokopra Mekro and Menuosielie Üsou, evangelist, who spoke on different biblical topics.

The Praise and Worship was led by Kevichiituo Sopfiinu. A total number of 221campers (102 male and 121 female) with 13

officials was recorded.

Hundreds of youngsters accepted Jesus Christ into their life, of whom 14 were baptised. The Lord’s Supper was ministered by Rev. Zotuo Kiewhuo on Easter Sunday. Atsi Semou was the camp director and assistant directors were Tsupithong Yimchunger and Shan Humtsoe.

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IMPHAL, APR 1: Manipur Students’ Association Delhi (MSAD) has accused the BJP government in Manipur of unleashing a state-sponsored communal vitriol. It also alleged that social media platforms of the chief minister’s office were being handled in an irresponsible manner.

The student body demanded that the chief minister and its social media platforms stop their hate mongering politics at the earliest.

MSAD was reacting to the comments and replies on the social media platforms of the state chief minister’s office over the recent controversial statement of chief minister N. Biren Singh in Gujarat.

“There is no doubt that the RSS-BJP government of Manipur is unleashing a type of state-sponsored communal vitriol never ever seen in the history of Manipur.”

“This is extremely dangerous and poses an absolute threat to the identity and ethos of the people of Manipur,” said MSAD in a release and asserted that it was downright despicable. It called upon the people of Manipur let the government know that this behaviour would not

be tolerated.

The statement signed

by MSAD president, Veewon Thokchom reported that on March 30, youth of Manipur, from within and outside the state, came together to collectively critique and condemn the shameful speech given by Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh at Madhavpur Fair at Gujarat’s Porbandar on March 27.

They released a statement online in which Manipur students and youths called out chief minister N. Biren Singh as being a puppet mouthpiece of India’s Rashriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), “an imported mainland CasteHindu religious fanatic organization.”

The said statement condemned N Biren Singh for selling out the independent historical, political and cultural identity of Manipur to India’s fascist Hindutva ideology to keep his chief minister seat warm.

It further critiqued him (N Biren Singh) for slavishly merging (like 1949 when Manipur was forcibly annexed by the Indian state) the indigenous identity of Manipur into the Indian colonial (supremacist Hindu) discourse.

Manipur Students’

Association Delhi demanded an apology and reminded Singh that he, as Manipur’s chief minister and as a responsible Manipuri citizen, must hold himself accountable for threatening the identity of Manipur.

The collective statement was shared by a large number of Manipuri youths and students online on facebook and other social platforms, the statement added that as soon as it was circulated widely, MSAD started noticing a disturbing – though not surprising – combined attack from Manipur’s BJP supporters as well as trolls.

Student from different ethnic backgrounds of Manipur shared the statement online but Pangal (Manipuri Muslims) students were particularly attacked with vile communal comments, the released alleged while pasting screenshot of the facebook comments as evidence in the release.

In the screenshot, Pangal students protesting the threat on Manipur’s identity were being called thieves, drug dealers, ISI agents, Congress agents etc. and their indigenous identity was being questioned, the release added.

The release further

alleged of another disturbing attack, which took MSAD completely by surprise, where the official FB account of the Manipur chief minister sent a Pangal student a private message.

In the message, the chief minister questioned the indigenous identity of the Pangal student and accused him of trying to break Manipur.

From the message it was evident that the RSS-BJP government in Manipur was unleashing a type of state-sponsored communal vitriol, the Manipur Students’ Association Delhi alleged in the release.

Manipur Students’ Association Delhi, in the release, observed that the government must not harp hatred aimed at subjugating and annihilating the people of Manipur. The chief minister has a moral responsibility to the people of Manipur and he must be strongly reminded that he cannot play wretched communal politics, it said.

“MSAD, with a deep concern of the aforementioned emerging political turn in Manipur, demands that the chief minister and its social media platforms stop their hate mongering politics at the earliest,” the release added.

Missing Guwahati girl found in Mumbai Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI): A minor girl, who had allegedly fled from her home in Assam, was found at the Kurla railway station.

Two days ago, the girl, a resident of Guwahati, was spotted by Maharashtra Security Force (MSF) guard Anita Patil, a railway police official said.

As she looked scared, Ms. Patil asked her where was she from. When she couldn’t give a satisfactory reply, Ms. Patil took her to the Railway Protection Force officials. The girl said she had fled from her home in Guwahati, following which her family was contacted. She was handed over to the GRP.

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Awareness prog on financial services Correspondent

IMPHAL, Apr 1: Manipur Governor Dr Najma Heptulla Sunday urged women vendors of iconic Ima Keithel (women market) to avail financial assistance from financial institutions and insurance companies in line with the Prime Minister’s financial inclusion policy and women empowerment.

Speaking at an awareness programme on financial services exclusively held for women vendors of Imphal’s Ima Keithel, the Governor stated that Ima Keithel, which is the only market in the world run by all women, is a place where equality is preached and practiced.

G u wahati , A pr 1 (PTI): The Centre has released three months’ salary for the employees of Hindustan Paper Corp’s defunct Nagaon and Cachar paper mills amidst attempt to revive the units, an official release said.

“Following the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministry for Heavy Industries & Public Sector Enterprises released three months’ salary of the employees of Nagaon Paper Mill at Jagiroad and Cachar Paper Mill at Panchgram,” a release from Assam Chief Minister’s Of-

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fice said. It, however, did not mention the months.

The Centre has released the fund for paying the due salaries of the employees working at the two paper mills of the state, the statement added.

“On the other hand, the process of revival for the paper mills has also started,” the release issued last night, said.

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has been pursuing the matter with the Centre and held discussions with the Prime Minister and Union Minister for Heavy Industries

Assam police detain M’laya cop for ‘firing’

The bill also proposes punishment for sex on the pretext of marriage and stalking, and for second and subsequent offences, the prison term increases.

The Madhya Pradesh bill amplifies the present punishment under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code for rape and gang rape of minors.

In replying to a question regarding the rising incidents of communal violence in other parts of the country like West Bengal and Bihar, Ajmal who was in Dhubri on Saturday, said that the respective governments must deal with the situation with fists of steal in order to control the situation and also prevent the same spreading to other areas.

“On one hand, our Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Arab countries in order to strength the hand with Muslim counterparts while on the other, Modi followers in India are spreading hate speeches against Muslims and also attacking Muslims,” Ajmal said.

Ajmal also said that criminals should not be tagged with a particular religion or community.

GUWAHATI, Apr 1 (Agencies): An outing on Good Friday turned sour for a Special Force-10 constable who was detained by police in connection with a “firing” in the Morogdola area of Sonapur near here on Friday afternoon.

Sonapur officer incharge Utpal Roy said that locals upon hearing a gunshot had caught Sanjeev R. Marak, the SF-10 constable, along with three others who had accompanied him and brought them to the police station. “A 9mm pistol and 10 rounds of live bullets were recovered from their possession and an auto rickshaw, which the four had taken to the area from Byrnihat, was also seized,” the police officer said.

When contacted, JFK Marak, commandant (SF10), said departmental action would be taken against the constable. “He is on leave and was not authorised to carry the weapon or fire like that. Assam police had registered a case against him. So departmental action will be initiated against him,” said Marak.

Manipur-based black pottery gains intl prominence

Tripura institutes Deendayal award

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh paying tribute to deceased senior journalist Khelen Thokchom on Sunday. (NP) Correspondent

IMPHAL, Apr 1: Senior jour nalist, Khelen Thokchom, who worked as special correspondent of The Telegraph passed away early Sunday morning. He was 59.

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh was among others who joined the media fraternity in bidding a tearful farewell to the mortal remains of the deceased journalist at Manipur Press Club, Imphal.

The senior journalist breathed his last at RIMS hospital where he was rushed with chest pain after returning home from work late last night.

He was survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.

The body of the departed journalist was taken to Manipur Press Club in Imphal at around 9 am after performing religious rituals at his residence at Tera Tongbram Leikai in Imphal West.

While paying floral

Imphal, Apr 1 (Agencies): The Manipur-based indigenous Longpi Hampai pottery has started gaining prominence in the international markets owing to its intricate designs and technology used to produce them.

To promote the presence of the Longpi Hampai pottery across the country Mathew Sasa, a resident of Longpi Khullen started an outlet named Mathew Sasa Craft at New Delhi in 2007.

The outlet has represented the Manipur pottery art at the annual International Trade Fair, National Handloom and Handicrafts Exposition organised in the capital. Due to his efforts, Longpi Pottery has gained popularity not only in the country but also attained admirers from countries like Australia, Sweden, Germany and the United States.

The ancient art has originated from two Longpi villages in Manipur, namely Longpi Khullen and Longpi Kajui near Ukhrul district. It is mainly practised by Tangkhul community residing in the hill district of Manipur.

Longpi pottery is made from a mixed paste of ground black serpentine stone and special brown clay, which is found only in Longpi village. The pots are manually shaped, polished and sundried, potters collect the products and

tributes to the senior colleague, media fraternity observed a two minutes silence as a mark of respect to the departed soul.

Chief minister N Biren Singh, forest minister Th Shyamkumar, acting chief justice of High Court of Manipur N Kotiswar Singh, MLAs, political workers, leaders of civil society organization joined the tribute paying ceremony led by acting president of All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union.

heat it in a bonfire which takes a total of six days to be completed.

Sasa had acquired the skills of black pottery from his father Machihan Sasa who is himself a skilled craftsman and owns Sasa Hampai Pottery Training cum Production centre in Manipur.

Sasa said to be engaged in the art of pottery since 25 years along with his father.

“I used to help out my father Machihan Sasa after school and since then I got interested in making the pottery and I realized that God has given me the talent in art. Since then, I have been learning the art and have produced various pottery designs and art” Sasa told ANI. He further informed that his father had received National Awards Certificate in 1988 and Shilp Awards in 2008

by Ministry of Textiles as a recognition and acknowledgement for his contribution towards art and craft.

Machihan was also nominated for Padma Awards 2018. Under the flagship of Mathew Sasa Craft, so far around 40 to 50 youth from the region have been trained on Longpi pottery and currently, the organization is providing employment opportunities to seven school drop-out youth from the community.

institutions operating in the state to take a holistic look into the matter of credit support and strategize ways and means to help the vendors.

Drawing concern on the problems faced by the street vendors, the Governor said that the government and the public must address the problem together to bring an amicable solution.

During the awareness programme, RBI assistant manager Khoibi spoke on the role of RBI in financial services and grievance redressal while managing director of Manipur State Co-operative Bank (MSCB), A Subhash Singh spoke on credit linkage of women vendors.

Centre releases 3 months’ salaries of paper mill staff

Senior journalist Khelen no more Ajmal bats for stringent law to Dhubri, Apr 1 (Agencies): All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) supremo and parliamentarian from Dhubri, Badaruddin Ajmal on Saturday lambasted the Sarbananda Sonowal led government in Assam for the ‘deteriorating law and order situation’ in the state and alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP led government in the State has totally failed to curb the rising incidents of crimes like rapes and murder.

Ajmal also pleaded to enact a strong law in the state like Madhya Pradesh government which recently recommended handing down capital punishment for those accused of rape of girls below 12 years of age.

N o t a b l y, M a d h y a Pradesh is the first state in the country which recently has passed the bill that asks for death penalty or minimum term of 14 years rigorous imprisonment as punishment for those convicted in rape of girls below the age of 12 years.

For gang rape of minor girls, the minimum punishment has been increased to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment.

She emphasized that women vendors should reap full benefits from the Central government flagship programmes such as Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Loan Yojana,Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jan Suraksha Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana.

The Governor said that she has advised the state government to initiate action for taking up robust welfare measure as the welfare of the vendors is of paramount importance.

Dr. Heptulla further said that she had formal meetings with various representatives of financial

Longpi Hampai pottery

Ag artala , A pr 1 (IANS): The BJP-led Government in Tripura on Sunday announced the institution of two new awards, including the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya national integration award for social service. “The government has introduced Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya national integration award for outstanding performances in the field of social service and the Kalikinkar Debbarma award for excellent performance in classical music,” said Deputy CM Jishnu Debbarma.

He said Upadhyaya was an eminent Indian thinker, social worker and muchregarded politician while Debbarma was an eminent ‘sitar’ player hailing from Tripura. Debbarma said these two new awards, along with 12 other awards introduced by the previous Left Front government, would be handed out during the 12day 36th Agartala book fair beginning on Monday.

Anand Geete for releasing the salary of the employees as well as reviving the two units.

Sonowal thanked the Centre for releasing salaries of the employees weeks ahead of the Rongali Bihu festival in the state, the release said.

On February 1, the Assam government said that the Centre had decided to hand over the Cachar and Nagaon paper mills to a third party to revive the units at an estimated cost of Rs 1,800 crore.

Assam Commerce and Industry Minister Chandra

Mohan Patowary had said that although the management is likely to be handed over to a third party for the revival package, the ownership will remain with the Centre. The two units have a total staff strength of around 1,500 and installed capacities of one lakh tonnes each per annum.

The Nagaon unit’s last production day was March 13, 2017 with an output of 270 tonnes against an installed capacity of 300 tonnes a day, while the production at Cachar Paper Mill has been stopped since October 2015.

EFLU Shillong campus to offer Japanese & Mandarin courses Shillong, Apr 1 (PTI): The Shillong campus of the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) will soon offer two new foreign language courses within the next three months, Vice Chancellor Prof E Suresh Kumar has announced.

The foreign languages to be introduced are Japanese and Mandarin.

The Shillong campus is already offering certificate courses in German, Spanish, French and Russian languages, he said.

From the next academic session, the Shillong campus would be offering undergraduate degree in all the six foreign languages, he said. The reason for starting Japanese language course is in view of the immediate job market as Japanese companies have already started setting up offices in India, the VC said yesterday.

He said that people conversant in Japanese language would almost have a job ready for them in India besides getting an opportunity to work in Japan.

The same was the case for Mandarin, he said.

He also informed that EFLU, Shillong campus would be conducting ‘tester

session’ – during which a student would be fully oriented about the aspects of his/her choice of course.

This will help students choose the right subject for their future growth.

He said professors from the university will be visiting schools and colleges across Meghalaya and North East to conduct such ‘tester sessions’. Additionally, he said the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) and EFLU have agreed in principle to have exchange of faculties.

He also proposed to train teachers of Meghalaya in a scientific and systematic manner. This, the VC said, has been appreciated by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and the modalities will be worked out soon. The university will also be launching USR – University Social Responsibility – in line with the CSR, under which it will develop mobile app and have free content for general masses in its website.

Further, the university’s Shillong campus will adopt a nearby village on pilot basis during which it will train youths in language skills so that become employable or entrepreneurs.

CORRECTION

Referection to the information by Aoyimkum Lanur Telongjem Dimapur published on 1st April 2018 issue of Nagaland Post Page No. 4 issued by Secretary Moasunep should be read as Aoyimkum Village Council and not as published error is regretted.

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Cauvery issue: DMK calls for TN bandh Easter celebrated across India

Chennai, Apr 1 (PTI): DMK-led opposition parties in Tamil Nadu Sunday called for a state-wide shutdown on April 5 seeking constitution of the Cauvery Management Board (CMB) by the Centre.

DMK Working President M K Stalin, after a meeting with friendly opposition parties here, sought the support of all sections of society, including farmers and traders, for the bandh.

Tamil Nadu Congress president Su Thirunavukkarasar, VCK chief Thirumavalavan, state secretaries of the CPI (M) and the CPI K Balakrishnan and R Mutharasan, respectively, were among the leaders who took part in the meeting.

A “Cauvery Rights Retrieval Yatra,” will be held following the bandh, the DMK leader said. The rally would see participation of all friendly party leaders, Stalin said, adding that it will begin from the Cauvery Delta region. The details of the “long journey,” to secure the state’s rights in the Cauvery issue will be announced later following consultations with leaders of friendly parties, he said.

Black flags will be shown to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Cabinet colleagues during their Tamil Nadu visit.

This will be done to condemn them for not setting up the CMB, despite the order of the Supreme Court,

at Tirunelveli over the Cauvery issue and opposing detaining Stalin for his protest.

Meanwhile, following a flash protest at the Marina beach here yesterday over the Cauvery issue, security was stepped up in the local-

ity and entry to the area was under tight regulations. Fisheries Minister D Jayakumar told reporters that protests could be held in designated areas, but Marina beach was barred for holding agitations by the court.

AIADMK for no-trust move against Centre: Thambidurai Police detain DMK Working President M K Stalin on Sunday. (PTI)

the DMK leader said. Days ago, Stalin had said that during the proposed visit of Modi to Tamil Nadu on April 15, black flags will be shown to the prime minister.

Tamil Nadu has been pushed to hold protest demonstrations and agitations seeking to implement the order of the top court on the Cauvery issue due to the “collective negligence of the central and state governments”, a resolution adopted at the meeting said.

Opposition parties and other parties staged a protest in Chennai in Valluvar Kottam. Donning a green shawl as a mark of solidarity with farmers, Stalin told the gathering that several protests have been planned till the CMB was constituted. “Our protest will continue till the CMB is constituted. On behalf of all (friendly) parties we have planned to continue with our protest,” he said, adding that he will

not reveal the venue or date of protests now.

The protest, which was attended by a considerably large number of people, led to traffic congestion in the area for some time as the authorities were not informed about it beforehand. “Don’t change the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu into a region of stones. Implement the order of Supreme Court,” was among the slogans raised in the demonstration. Thanjavur is called the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu.

The leaders, including Stalin, were removed from the spot by the police and lodged at a nearby hall for sometime before being released. Opposing their removal from the protest spot, cadre of DMK and other parties sat on the road at Valluvar Kottam junction for some time in protest, causing traffic congestion. The DMK’s Rajya Sabha MP Kanimozhi staged a demonstration

In what appears to be a bid to shift the political onus on DMK on the Cauvery issue, senior AIADMK leader M Thambidurai Sunday said his party would consider moving a no-trust motion in Parliament against the NDA government if Congress supported it.

“Stalin says AIADMK should bring a no-trust motion (on Cauvery issue). We are ready to bring it,” he told reporters at the airport.

In the same breath, the Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker said Congress support was needed to facilitate such an initiative.

“Let Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi issue a statement (indicating support), they (DMK) are in alliance with them (Congress)... only if they (Congress) support, we will get the (requisite) numbers,” he said.

S e e k i n g t o m a k e h i s p a r t y ’s p o s i t i o n clear,Thambidruai, a senior AIADMK leader from Western Tamil Nadu, said such a no-trust move would however be only for the Cauvery issue.

“Only on the Cauvery issue... not for any other general issue. To urge constitution of the Cauvery Management Board, and since the Centre has failed to do that, we will consider that if other parties like Congress support it.”

Thambidurai’s assertion comes against the backdrop of Congress ruled Karnataka going to the polls next month, where Cauvery is an emotive issue like in Tamil Nadu. Days ago, Stalin had demanded that the ruling AIADMK support the no-trust move of the TDP to mount pressure on the Centre to set up the Cauvery Management Board.

DMK, the principal opposition party in Tamil Nadu, has been relentless in its attack on the ruling AIADMK over Cauvery.

The Stalin-led party said it would hold continuous protests like the one today at Valluvar Kottam here, till the CMB was constituted.

People attend a mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral Church on the occasion of Easter in New Delhi on Sunday. (PTI) New Delhi, Apr 1 (Agencies): Easter, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ, is being celebrated across the country Sunday.

The resurrection was announced at the stroke of midnight at churches and special prayers were held to mark the day.

Reports of celebrations have been received from different parts of the country including New Delhi, Goa, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Nagaland and Meghalaya.

In Kerala, special holy mass was held in churches early this morning to mark the day. Our correspondent has the details:

In Mizoram as well, a large number of people congregated at Churches.

Our correspondent reports that most of the shops and business establishments are closed as people are attending the church services.

Extending his greetings, President Ram Nath Kovind said, “The sacred day of the resurrection of Lord Jesus, brings joy and equanimity to our hearts.

May the message of Christ promote fraternity in our shared society.”

Vice President M Venkaih Naidu in his message said. “Let us celebrate Easter by being compassionate towards all human

beings irrespective of caste, creed or religion. May this festival bring peace and harmony in our lives.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his tweet said, “I hope this special day strengthens the bonds of unity, peace and brotherhood. May the noble thoughts and ideals of Lord Christ motivate people to serve and bring a positive difference to society.”

Information & Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani in her tweet said, “Easter symbolises life, hope & faith. May this day further the spirit of compassion and harmony in society. Wishing everyone a #HappyEaster!”

SC seeks reply of 10 states on rights Bodies of Indians killed in Mosul to arrive on April 2 violation of death row convicts Director General (Prisons) to respond to the communication sent by amicus curiae since it concerns human rights of prisoners who are in custody and who have been awarded death sentence,” the bench said.

The 10 states include Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Punjab, Delhi, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Bihar. The bench sought the replies of DGP (Prisons)

by May 8.

Mr Agarwal has written a letter to officials of ten states after Dr. Anup Surendranath, an assistant professor at National Law University at Delhi moved the apex court with an interlocutory application seeking intervention on the alleged violation of rights of prisoners. He had raised various

India loses contact with GSAT-6A satellite

Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit, right, India’s Ambassador to Iraq, watches while a casket holding one of 38 Indians is loaded on a truck to be transported from Baghdad’s main morgue to the Baghdad airport, in Iraq, Sunday. (AP/PTI) campaign. The militants are still carrying out insurgent-style attacks.

Dozens of mass graves have been found in areas held by the extremist group, which boasted about mas-

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Bengaluru, Apr 1 (IANS): In a setback for its space programme, India on Sunday said it lost contact with its communication satellite GSAT-6A, which was launched on board the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) on March 29.

“After the successful long-duration firings, the communication from the satellite was lost when it (satellite) was on course for the final firing (to place the satellite in its final geostationary orbit), scheduled for April 1 (Sunday),” the staterun Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a statement.

The satellite was to be placed in its intended orbit 36,000 km above ground level after manoeuvres from the space agency’s Master Control Facility (MCF) at Hassan in Karnataka, about 180 km from Bengaluru.

“Efforts are underway to establish the link with the satellite,” said the statement.

A f t e r a c o py b o o k launch from ISRO’s spaceport in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, the GSLV-MkII

concerns about violation of certain provisions of State prison manuals and human rights of prisoners especially, those have been awarded death penalty.

As a follow up to Dr. Surendranath’s application, Mr Agarwal wrote to DGP (Prisons) of ten states on March 13, seeking their responses on issues concerned. The top court had voiced concern on the issue of overcrowding of prisons across the country, saying prisoners have human rights and they can’t be kept like animals.

It had termed the situation as “extremely unfortunate” and said it is was “complete lack of commitment” on part of state government and union territories towards human rights of prisoners.

abducted 40 workers. One managed to escape, while the presumed remains of another have yet to be positively identified. Authorities are awaiting DNA samples from a first-degree relative.

The workers, most from northern India, had been employed by a construction company operating near Mosul. Around 10,000 Indians lived and worked in Iraq at the time.

The IS may have viewed the workers as polytheists deserving of death because of their Hindu or Sikh faith.

IS swept across northern and central Iraq in 2014, eventually seizing a third of the country. Iraqi forces backed by a U.S.-led coalition eventually drove the militants from all the territory under their control in a grueling three-year

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NEW DELHI, Apr 1 (PTI): The Supreme Court has sought response from 10 states on the issue of alleged violation of human rights of prisoners on death sentence.

The Director General of Police (Prisons) of the States have been also asked to reply on the issue of solitary confinement, legal representation, visitation rights of prisoners’ families and psychiatric consultation of death row convicts.

A bench of Justices M B Lokur and Deepak Gupta asked DGP (prisons) of 10 states to reply to the letter of Amicus Curiae advocate Gaurav Agarwal, who has raised the issue of alleged violation of prison manual and human rights of death row prisoners.

“We would require the

B a g h da d, A p r 1 (Agencies): The remains of 38 Indian construction workers captured and killed by the Islamic State group in northern Iraq were handed over to Indian authorities in Baghdad and will be flown home later Sunday.

Ambassador Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit said the bodies had been taken to Baghdad International Airport and would be flown back on a military flight, arriving in India on Monday.

IS abducted and killed the workers shortly after seizing the northern city of Mosul in the summer of 2014. Iraqi authorities discovered the remains in a mass grave last year after retaking Mosul, and positively identified the bodies last month.

The militants initially

sacring its enemies and posted videos and photos of many of the mass killings online. Iraq has only

managed to excavate a few of the sites due to a lack of funding and specialized staff.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 114 Dimapur, MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018

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All’s fair in politics

he ‘kiss-n-tell’ syndrome in the west has caught up with India as revealed in the latest data scam where Cambridge Analytic, a firm dealing in data programme, in the run up to the 2014 Lok Sabha election as well as subsequent assembly elections in India. The shocking revelation of a foreign firm involved with confidential data obtained through dubious means to benefit some political clients In India has sent shock waves across the political spectrum.

Cambridge Analytica is a British political consulting firm which combines data mining, data brokerage, and data analysis with strategic communication for the electoral process. The war of words began after Congress alleged that data of users who had installed the NaMo App on their cell-phones was being shared with an American firm without their consent. In turn the BJP has accused Congress of sharing users’ data with a Singapore-based firm, an allegation which Congress denied. This scandal erupted after whistleblower Christopher Wylie revealed that data firm CA harvested about 50mn Facebook users’ personal data to influence key events like the US presidential elections and Brexit. In playing out the dictum ‘attack is the best form of defence’ the BJP slammed Congress by using ‘nationalism’ with the allegation that the grand old party was compromising national security by approaching CA for 2019 LS polls. Returning the compliments, Congress panned BJP for using CA’s services for 2010 Bihar elections and 2014 general elections. All these war of words between the two political parties reveal that Cambridge Analytica was accessing Facebook data of users and deployed it to help politicians win elections. The revelations hit Facebook as campaigns were launched to delete Facebook profiles. The data theft allegedly by CA is perhaps the most unique plot against parliamentary democracy but with huge ramification. Data of users of Facebook or other accounts contain confidential information regarding the name, age, sex, medical history, hobbies, marital status etc. A person seeking a job may well be shunted out because the would-be employer has accessed his/her data containing the health or other information A company in possession of millions of psychographic profiles can strike deals with banks, insurance companies, advertisers, security agencies, private detectives and even with divorce lawyers. Data theft is a growing phenomenon primarily caused by system administrators and office workers with access to technology such as database servers, desktop computers and a growing list of hand-held devices capable of storing digital information, such as USB flash drives, iPods and even digital cameras.

Since employees often spend a considerable amount of time developing contacts and confidential and copyrighted information for the company they work for, they may feel they have some right to the information and are inclined to copy and/or delete part of it when they leave the company, or misuse it while they are still in employment. Political parties can use such data to exploit it to influence the minds through advertisements or framing questions for poll surveys. The Congress alleges that BJP had done it in 2014 elections through CA while BJP also said Congress was trying to use the same for 2019 elections. The stakes are indeed very high but there is no doubt that as far as use of media including technology as political tools is involved, the BJP has been miles ahead of Congress.

DailyDevotion Helpful or Heartless Toward Others?

It is Christ…who also makes intercession for us…. the Spirit…makes intercession for the saints…

—Romans 8:34, 27 Do we need any more arguments than these to become intercessors– that Christ “always lives to make intercession” (Hebrews 7:25), and that the Holy Spirit “makes intercession for the saints”? Are we living in such a relationship with others that we do the work of intercession as a result of being the children of God who are taught by His Spirit? We should take a look at our current circumstances. Do crises which affect us or others in our home, business, country, or elsewhere, seem to be crushing in on us? Are we being pushed out of the presence of God and left with no time for worship? If so, we must put a stop to such distractions and get into such a living relationship with God that our relationship with others is maintained through the work of intercession, where God works His miracles.

Beware of getting ahead of God by your very desire to do His will. We run ahead of Him in a thousand and one activities, becoming so burdened with people and problems that we don’t worship God, and we fail to intercede. If a burden and its resulting pressure come upon us while we are not in an attitude of worship, it will only produce a hardness toward God and despair in our own souls. God continually introduces us to people in whom we have no interest, and unless we are worshiping God the natural tendency is to be heartless toward them. We give them a quick verse of Scripture, like jabbing them with a spear, or leave them with a hurried, uncaring word of counsel before we go. A heartless Christian must be a terrible grief to our Lord.

Are our lives in the proper place so that we may participate in the intercession of our Lord and the Holy Spirit?

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Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means. ~ Ronald Reagan

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Mounting education cost threat to society

ducation is for the rich. That is the message being spread by private and government higher education institutions.

Fees are being continuously raised for the last over 20 years. Students are being forced to fund their education through debt. Over half of the students who graduate attain their degrees with high debt burden. The concept of welfare state is crumbling. Education is apparently no more the responsibility of the government.

Hue and cry is there over the 300 to 400 percent rise – Rs 5 lakh a year to Rs 26 lakh a year – over the sudden increase in demands by private medical colleges in Uttarakahand.

Such institutes elsewhere either also have increased the fees to an unaffordable level or are demanding such raise. In 2017, most elitist chief minister Chandrababu Naidu increased fees for post-graduate medical education by 100 percent – Rs 3.2 lakh to Rs 6.9 lakh. For the management quota it has been increased to Rs 24.2 lakh from Rs 5.25 lakh.

The irony is newly appointed doctors get around Rs 20,000 a month – Rs

2.40 lakh a year – in most institutions. Some even get a pittance of Rs 5000 to Rs 10,000 as institutions “do them a favour” by allowing them to gain experience.

The Uttarakahnd government allowed the institutions to raise the medical educations fees without putting a cap or a “whiff ”.

Private colleges are known to extort Rs 50 lakh to over Rs 1 crore as capitation fee, mostly in cash or donation to some trusts, for admission to post graduate degree courses. It has put even brilliant medical students at disadvantage as in the present case of Utttarakhand where students having high merit were given admission to undergraduate, MBBS, course.

The malaise is spreading all over. Just name a place, the state of affairs is the same.

Is not the state aware of it? They are. But most medical institutions are run by influential people with strong connections. Even as the students hail from average families – wards of teachers, government or private sector employees, who have average income of Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 5 lakh a year.

Expecting them to shell

out for a sudden increase of Rs 20 lakh a year and with arrears Rs 40 lakh is unbelievable. An MBBS is to cost over Rs 1 crore. Which bank would give such huge loans to such poor earners?

And how can the country keep health care affordable?

Such whimsical decisions are shattering the dream of Shivaji Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who wants the country’s youth to take a lead in the global system.

If the youth either cannot educate themselves for high extortionist fees or lackadaisical attitude of state governments or the institutions, the country would not achieve fulfil Modi’s dreams.

It has been happening for years. Almost all education institutions are being forced to have a cut in allocation and give undertaking that they would earn 30 to 35 percent of their budgetary expenses themselves.

This has led to increase in fees by even government-run institutions like IITs, IIMs, IIMC and NIFT. The IIT fees have been increased to Rs 2 lakh per annum from Rs 90,000 in 2017. The IIMs also increased their fees exponen-

tially. The IIM, Ahmedabad increased fee of its two-year diploma from Rs 18.5 lakh to Rs 19.5 lakh. All other institutions have increased their fees during the last few years and are continuing to hike even this year.

The pertinent question is whether education and more so technical education should be restricted only to the Sarkar r i c h . T h e wo r l d h a s seen how the UK and European Union are suffering for such decisions. The mounting debt burden is forcing students to take to devious means, even many taking to selling their body or resort to crime.

Is India trying to emulate them? The cost of education is increasing faster than the income of parents to afford the tuition fees of their children. It burdens the students with a sense of guilt as their parents toil hard and slip into penury.

It is a social crisis.

According to a Nielson Global Survey 2013 that polled more than 29,000 people across 58 countries in the Middle East, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America concluded that more than 78 percent re-

spondents agreed to the fact that higher education is vital. However, education cost is becoming a barrier for low-income families and a turning out to be a privilege for the high-income families only. The monthly expense on education was more than the global average in several developing countries such as Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines and Chile. India is not much behind.

The college graduates definitely earn more than the high school graduates do. However, as the value of a college degree is rising, the tuition cost of universities and institutions is increasing even faster, thus making it far beyond the reach of many deserving students coming from low-income families.

The KLEM database released by RBI on March 27 gives revealing data of job situation till 2015-16 in India. It shows that total employment shrank by 0.2 percent and 0.1 percent in 2014-15 and 2015-16 even as India’s gross value added (GVA) increased continuously since 2012-13.

For three years, between 2012-13 and 2015-16, total employment growth has been negative.

This speaks volumes.

While tuition fee structure is becoming irrational, job losses add to social stress.

The government is at its wits end to bridge the gap. Continuous inflation, many because of government rendered ser vices price structure, e.g. during the past about four years LPG cylinder prices have increased from Rs 350 to 750, has added to the miseries of the people and exponentially increased government expenditure. This has a political cost.

The government must have public discussion on how to reduce the fees and cost for education despite inflation. Regulators are apparently powerless as they are, as in Uttarakhand or Andhra, overpowered by state cabinet decisions.

An expensive education has social cost. India has been different till it took to globalization. Mounting costs on poor is not the solution. It will make education inaccessible to many who cannot afford to be burdened with such large loans. India has progressed through 1960s and 1970s because of its stress on affordable education – an age-old Vedic concept. It has to be made the bedrock of policy formulation.

Post-mortem Hornbill Festival - To reduce or extend or expand? Households after gathering steam

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(A macro-economic impact assessment)

ndia earned $27 Billion (Rs1,75,000 crore) from more than 1 Crore foreign tourists who visited the country in 2017. Out of 1 Crore foreign tourists to India, 2401 visited Nagaland hornbill festival.

According to the survey of 30 States and UT’s done in association with the World Travel & Tourism CouncilIndia Initiative (WTTC-II), among the North East States, Sikkim was ranked 22nd position in the list followed by Mizoram (23), Tripura (24), Assam (26), Nagaland (27), Manipur (28), Arunachal Pradesh (29) and Meghalaya (30).

Part 1 – How much is the return on investment for our local tourism industry?

More than Rs.10,000 – The average amount which a tourist from out of state will spend during hornbill festival when they visit Nagaland as indicated by a collective online assessment (The Naga Blog & Naga Discussion Group). This includes expenditure on local taxi, accommodation, local food, buying local handloom & handicrafts etc 2,401 foreign tourists, 38,700 domestic tourists and 2,02,113 local visitors visited Hornbill festival in 2017, an increase of around 115% from 2016.

38,700 + 2401 = 41,101 tourists 41,101 tourists x Rs.10,000 = Rs. 41,10,10,00 ~ Around Rs. 41 Crore money from outside enters our local economy.

In addition to local tourists 2,02,113 local visitors visited hornbill festival, if each local visitor also spend at least Rs.500, then 2,02,113 x Rs.500 = Rs.10,10,56,500 which means around Rs. 10 Crore gets circulated in our local economy.

IN 10 DAYS OF HORNBILL, A MINIMUM OF RS.51 CRORE IS INJECTED INTO OUR LOCAL ECONOMY. Let us assume that the Government of Nagaland allocates around Rs.5 Crore to Tourism department to organize hornbill festival to promote our tourism industry.

Investment (Seed money) – Rs.5 Crore Return on Investment for the local tourism industry – Rs. 51 Crore If we compare this outcome to the Biblical analogy as illustrated in Matthew 25:1430, we learn that the master rewarded the servants who multiplied the seed money(Talent).

A Talent was an ancient unit of measurement for weighing Gold and Silver. In today’s currency rates, 1 Talent would be equivalent to around Rs.8 Crores.

Par t 2 – WHO ARE THE BENEFICIARIES OF HORNBILL FESTIVAL? “Tourists come to spend money in exchange of a good memorable experience.”

Those who are smart and work hard will be able to get a share of their spending.

Those who sit idle and do nothing will not benefit from the hornbill economy. Hornbill is the only time when the state instead of depending on the central government for our livelihood actually attract and generate a lot of money from outside the state into our local economy.

COMPARED TO ALL OTHER TRADE & COMMERCE ACTIVITY IN THE STATE WHERE ECONOMIC BENEFICIARY IS THE NON-LOCAL, HORNBILL FESTIVAL IS THE ONLY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN THE HISTORY OF OUR STATE WHERE THE MAJORITY ECONOMIC BENEFICIARY ARE LOCAL NAGAS Beneficiaries in tourism industry are those who produce goods and provide services which attract tourists to spend their money through various entrepreneurial activities such as: Many Educated and unemployed youths during hornbill open food stalls during night bazaar and earn upto Rs.1-2 lakhs in 10 days.

Entrepreneurs including those villagers around Kisama such as Jakhama, Kigwema are now earning money by converting their houses into clean homestay accommodation and earn upto Rs. 50,000 in 10 days during the festival.

Hornbill is the only time where I have personally also witnessed that that the ladies from underprivileged section of our society who run the soft toy unit Ladybug earn upto Rs.1 lakh by selling soft toys made in Nagaland to tourists and local visitors.

Local taxis are fully engaged and record their highest incomes of the year Local musicians and entertainers also get booked for numerous shows besides the wedding season where some musicians earn upto Rs.1.5 lakh during this season Local handicraft, handloom and textiles by individuals and self-help groups Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any

witness the highest sale during hornbill Local food industry which includes our local food stalls and also local food products gets a massive boost during hornbill wherein our tourists and locals together consume large amounts of local food products Local writers, artists sell their creative products and many of them including the likes of Tase, Penjim Konyak etc get due recognition and increase in demand of their works There are several other beneficiaries including local masonries (Stone mistry), carpenters, bamboo craftsmen and those behind the scene who earn for their skill and services.

Those locals who don’t like to work and earn during hornbill but like to roam around like tourists and spend their money also contribute to our tourism industry.

SHOULD WE REDUCE THE NUMBER OF DAYS? It is wiser to take “informed” decisions based on facts, logic & data rather than taking decisions based on assumptions, imagination, emotions and feelings.

Logic - If a tourism industry based entrepreneur earns Rs.10,000 in 10 days, reducing to 5 days means will reduce his earning from Rs.10,000 to Rs.5000 (Reduction by 100%) Apply this logic to all other tourism based entrepreneurs - The taxis, food stalls, handloom & handicrafts, food product manufacturers, artists, entertainers etc and we realise that the Rs.51 Crore of money from outside which comes into our State will be reduced to around Rs.24 Crores if, (say) the festival is reduced from 10 to 5 days.

If there is any other reason to support reduction of number of days, then the same argument should be put forward with supporting logic, facts and data along with an economic impact assessment on our local economy.

THEN SHOULD IT BE EXPANDED TO OTHER DISTRICTS? Hornbill should definitely be replicated in other districts if we wish to build a tribal tourist circuit. The idea to shift music festival to Dimapur is a welcome step because now even the local entrepreneurs in Dimapur should be able to capitalize on this festival.

(To be concluded) Yanpvuo Kikon (Yan)

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of remonetisation in India

ousehold savings is crucial to gauge macroeconomic and systemic risks Households hold its financial assets mainly in the form of currency, deposits, debt securities, equities, mutual fund units, insurance and pension funds, and small savings. Liabilities are mostly in the form of loans and borrowings from banks, housing finance companies and non-banking financial corporations, the study said.

According to the report, financial assets of the Indian households are predominantly in the form of bank deposits, followed by life insurance — a pattern that got disrupted after note ban. It was back on track the next quarter as and when new currency notes were introduced in the system.

According to the report, financial assets of the Indian households are predominantly in the form of bank deposits, followed by life insurance - a pattern that got disrupted after note ban According to the report, financial assets of the Indian households are predominantly in the form of bank deposits, followed by life insurance — a pattern that got disrupted after note ban. It was back on track the next quarter as and when new currency notes were introduced in the system.

Demonetisation has led to a shift in the composition of households’ financial assets. By September 2017, currency holdings were down to 8.7% of GDP, compared to 10.6% in the pre-demonetisation quarter. The other clear trend is that households’ holdings of mutual funds have gone up, from 10.6% before demonetisation to 12.5% in September 2017.

Indeed, the fall in currency/GDP is mirrored in the rise in mutual funds/ GDP holdings of households. People have put their currency holdings to work in the financial markets, push-

ing them up.

According to the estimates of household financial assets and liabilities RBI, gross financial assets (GFAs) of households fell from 95.2 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) at the end of Q2 of 2016-17 to 89.2 per cent at the end of Q3 of 2016-17- the period when the note ban was announced. Much of this decline was due to the collapse of the currency with households. As the process of remonetisation gathered steam, households’ GFAs rose to 95.4 per cent of GDP at the end of Q1 of 2017-18 and much of the households’ financial assets (HFAs) are parked as bank deposits. Bank deposits in commercial banks account for almost half of HFAs as seen in the Table.

As seen in the Table, household MF assets have risen from 9 per cent of GDP in Q1 of 2015-16 to 12.5 per cent in Q2 of 2017-18. The currency with households has also recovered from the note ban shock, though not completely. It declined from 10.16 per cent of GDP in Q2 of 2016-17to 4.8 per cent in Q3 of 2016-17, recovering thereafter to 8.7 per cent in Q2 of 2017-18. On the other hand, as seen in the Table, household financial liabilities have risen to 25.8 per cent of GDP in Q1 of 2015-16 to 29.1 per cent in Q2 of 2017-18.

Compared to the rise in the outstanding amounts, the quarterly investment by households in financial assets is very volatile. The RBI report says, “Indian households are generally net savers and suppliers of financial resources for the rest of the economy.

However, net financial assets of the households turned negative…in the third quarter of 2016-17, reflecting the transitory effects of demonetisation.”

Prof Mithilesh Kumar Sinha, Finance Officer, Nagaland University, Lumami

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Is it charity of publicity ?

Charity is an act of doing something for others without seeking anything back in return. It is selfless service towards fellow humankind.

Anything done with a purpose of seeking publicity cannot be termed as an act of charity or benevolence.

The recent incident of fire at Y. Zhimo Colony on the 23rd of March 2018 is a case in point where around 35 families were affected. Many unions, groups, organizations, clubs etc. came forward to render help to the affected people cutting across caste, creed or community. While appreciating the fact that Dimapurians stand together in times of crisis, it also needs to be acknowledged that the grief of one section of our society should not be used for promotion and self glorification of some others.

Though it is a personal opinion, the very meaning of the term charity is distorted when used for any other purposes other than the act of giving without blowing trumpets.

Let us all keep the spirit of our people high and work silently for the betterment of all and wait for others to appreciate us both in the print media as well as social media. Don’t be impatient but be generous.

Timir Choudhury, Dimapur

of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018

Shashwat sent to 14day judicial custody

Union Minister of State Ashwini Kumar Choubey’s son and RSS leader Arijit Shashwat is taken away after he was arrested by the police near Mahavir Temple on Sunday. (PTI)

ers and surrendered before the police, led by Additional Superintendent of Police Rakesh Dubey.

His supporters were chanting slogans like Bharat Mata ki Jai, Jai Shri Ram and Vande Mataram. “I’d not fled anywhere...I was here and had gone to the Court,” Mr. Shashwat said.

“I’ve been falsely implicated in the case…I’m a political person…if chanting slogans like Jai Shri Ram and Bharat Mata ki Jai are a crime in this country, then I’m a criminal”, added Mr. Shashwat.

BJP ally Shiv Sena to go solo in Karnataka polls

MUMBAI, Apr 1 (PTI): The Shiv Sena would contest around 60 seats against its alliance partner, the BJP, in the next month’s Assembly polls in Karnataka, party MP Sanjay Raut said here Sunday. Earlier, the Sena had fielded candidates against the BJP in the elections held in Goa, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat last year.

“Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray had already announced that our party is going to contest elections independently and as a part of it, we have decided to go solo in Karnataka as well. We will contest around 50-60 seats but will support the Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES), which represents the Marathi people living in disputed areas between Maharashtra and Karnataka,” he told reporters. In a party resolution, Thackeray had announced that Sena would contest the 2019 Assembly and Lok Sabha elections on its own.

The Sena, the oldest member of the NDA, shares power with the BJP in the Union and Maharashtra governments. Maharashtra has been demanding handing over of Belgaum, Karvar and around 800 villages and hamlets currently in Karnataka, claiming that they are dominated by Marathi-

speaking people. The issue, festering since 1960 when the Centre adopted Linguistic Policy for formation of states, is pending before the Supreme Court. Raut also appealed to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis not to campaign for the BJP in the disputed areas in Karnataka. “In every speech given by Maharashtra governor, the state government mentioned resolving the issue with Karnataka. If Fadnavis campaigns in this disputed area for the BJP, it would send a wrong message in Maharashtra as this act would be perceived contradictory to the official stance of the state government on the pending issue,” he said.

Raut had recently demanded Belgaum and other border areas be declared a Union Territory. However, his comments did not go down well with a section of people who filed a police complaint against him.

Referring to the controversy, the Rajya Sabha MP said, “I was talking in the interest of 20 lakh Marathi people who reside there”.

Appealing political parties from Maharashtra to press for resolution of the Belgaum issue, the Sena leader said he was not bothered about a police case against him.

Indian laws inadequate to deal with data theft: Experts Singh. “Consequently, the third party transfers and cross border movement of personal data, the entire sharing ecosystem, is not adequately dealt with under the Indian IT Act. If any organisation is disclosing the personal information to third parties in India for data profiling or other such marketing and business purposes, there is no effective legal solution that is available,” he added.

Supreme Court lawyer Pavan Duggal said it would be a mistake to expect the IT Act to be a holistic one-point legal framework for cyber security as it was enacted 10 years ago. “... there have been dramatic advances in cyber security and also cyber security breaches, but the law has stood frozen in point of time in history,” the cyber law specialist told PTI. Going by Indian law, the data breach episode, which has attracted a probe by regulators and govern-

ments in several countries and also triggered panic amongst millions of internet users, is at best “immoral or unethical” but not illegal. “If you take Cambridge Analytica as an example, what they have done is mining of data and purchase of data with the consent of users by tricking them into giving their consent and taking off their data.

“So you may call this entire practice of data collection and data harvesting immoral and unethical, but according to Indian laws it is not illegal. It is not against the law of the land,” said cyber security expert Jiten Jain.

The Facebook-CA episode throws up a host of issues, added Rama Vedashree, CEO of the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), stressing the need for clarity about the roles, obligations and responsibilities of all stakeholders towards protecting data

and protecting individual privacy in the ecosystem.

“I won’t call it the way it is being positioned -- as a security breach or a data breach -- but possibly a breach of trust of the users who have shared their data because the data was used or harvested for some other purpose which the user was not not even aware of. I think that is the fundamental thing (here),” she said.

Biju Janata Dal MP Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda has filed a private members bill in Parliament and been passionately championing the cause for “sensible new regulations”.

“Using data for marketing and political campaigning purposes should be done legitimately, with the consent of people whose data is being used and also in line with a modern regulatory framework that protects privacy and enshrines accountability for misuse of data,” he said.

10 killed in Indore hotel collapse Indore, Apr 1 (IANS): At least 10 people were killed and two seriously injured when a four-storeyed rickety hotel building collapsed here after a car crashed into it, a police officer said on Sunday.

Deputy Inspector General Hari Narayan Chari Mishra told IANS that the MS Hotel near the crowded Sarvate bus stand collapsed on Saturday night. Search and rescue operations were going on, he added.

The state government has announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured.

The area was crowded on account of the Sunday holiday.

The dilapidated structure, said to have been 80 years old, came crashing down in seconds after a car hit it, burying the people staying in the hotel, some passersby and the shops under the rubble.

District Collector Nishant Warwade told the media that the district administration, municipal corporation, police, fire brigade and traffic police were carrying out a joint search and rescue operation. They have also called a unit of the National Disaster Response Force from Bhopal to help.

CBSE paper leak: Police arrest 3; govt suspends ‘lax’ board official NEW DELHI, APR 1 (IANS): Two teachers of a private Delhi school and a tutor at a private institute were arrested on Sunday over the CBSE Class 12 economics question paper leak even as one CBSE official found “lax” in the performance of duty was suspended from service.

Two accused Rishabh, 29, and Rohit, 26, taught mathematics and physics respectively at Mother Khazani Convent School at Bawana. The third accused is Tauqeer.

Human Resource Development Ministry Secretary Anil Swarup announced the suspension of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) official K.S. Rana and the institution of a formal inquiry against him.

“On HRD Minister Prakash Javdekar’s direction for swift action against culprits, the CBSE has suspended K.S. Rana, who was found lax in supervising examination centre 0859 with immediate effect. A formal inquiry has been instituted,” Swarup said in a series of tweets.

“Consequent to the arrest of two teachers of Mother Khajani Convent School, Mungeshpur, Delhi, and coaching institute head Tauquir by Delhi Police, for colluding to leak the Class 12 economics paper and

a probe carried out by the CBSE, a board personnel K.S. Rana was found lax in supervision,” he wrote.

Special Commissioner (Crime) R.P. Upadhyay told reporters here that the three accused arrested on Sunday morning had been sent in two-day police remand by a city court. “Though question papers were supposed to be opened 15 minutes prior to the start of exams at 10 a.m., the Class 12 economics paper was opened around half an hour or 40 minutes before the commencement time.

Its contents were shared on WhatsApp with a few students who later passed it on to others,” he said.

“The question paper was then forwarded to 26year-old Tauqeer, a tutor at a coaching centre in Bawana, by his friend Rohit following instructions from Rishabh,” Upadhyay said.

The police officer said a handwritten paper leaked a day before the examination was a “different case”, which is under investigation.

“As many as 915 students accessed the picture of the question paper received by various groups on WhatsApp,” the police officer said.

The CBSE has said that the Class 12 economics paper exam would now be held again on April 25.

Tribe recognition issue: RNPO issues directive to all units

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It reminded that during the meeting of the joint councils meeting at Hotel Saramati, attended by presidents and vice presidents of Zeme Council (NEI), Liangmei Council Nagaland, Rongmei Council Nagaland, Liangmei Council Manipur, Rongmei Council Manipur, Zeme Council Nagaland, Zeme Council Assam, Zeme Council Manipur, Rongmei Council Assam and RNPO expressed tech-

nical difficulties faced in the process of making Zeliangrong as one tribe and for which respective councils were to deal in matters of the tribe issue.

It was also agreed upon that any member of the respective tribe, having to do with or being called to any office of trusted social organisation, must seek the knowledge and recommendation of the respective tribes.

With regard to Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN)’s allegation that NSCN/

GPRN had divided the Zeliangrong people with the recognition of Zeme, Liangmai and Rongmei as tribes at the recent meeting of Tatar Hoho, RNPO maintained that this decision was taken following the memorandum submitted to the NSCN/GPRN for recognition as distinct tribe and not organization.

As such, RNPO said it welcomed and vindicate NSCN/GPRN’s decision taken in the interests of all Nagas.

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Beyond the global impact of the biggest-ever data breaches and the social media behemoth Facebook, the scandal brought to the fore the shortcoming of India’s laws to deal with ever advancing issues of online privacy and data theft in the country, say experts.

“India has the second highest number of internet users globally. However India’s Information Technology Act, 2000 and its amendments -- 2008 and 2011 -- are not well suited to deal with social media and internet related cyber-crimes,” said Jaspreet Singh, partner, Cyber Security, Ernst & Young.

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As data theft becomes the political buzzword pitching the ruling BJP against the opposition Congress, recent revelations on the issue have forced people to re-examine their everyday social media browsing habits, particularly on Facebook.

It started mid March with international media reports claiming that the profiles of 50 million Facebook users were harvested

by UK-based analytics firm Cambridge Analytica (CA) to influence the US presidential election and the pro-Brexit campaign as well as polls in other countries.

The resulting storm engulfed India too, with former CA employee-turnedwhistleblower Christopher Wylie claiming the firm extensively operated in the

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New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI): Hours after a local court in Bhagalpur rejected his anticipatory bail in a communal clash case, Arijit Shashwat, son of BJP MP and Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Ashwini Choubey, surrendered before Patna police on Saturday midnight. He has been sent to judicial custody for 14 days.

Mr. Shashwat reached the Hanuman temple near Patna railway station at midnight on Saturday along with over a dozen support-

Earlier in the day, local court of Additional District and Session judge (IV) Kumud Ranjan Singh in Bhagalpur had rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Mr. Shashwat.

On March 26, Mr. Shashwat had moved an anticipatory bail application against an arrest warrant issued against him by a local court. The warrant was also issued against eight others in a communal clash case lodged against them at Nathnagar police station on March 17.

Mr. Shashwat was allegedly leading a rally of saffron clad youths when violence had erupted in the communally sensitive locality of Nathnagar after people belonging to a minority community objected to loud music being played during the rally.

Several people, including some policemen, were injured in the clash while several shops and vehicles were set on fire.

Later, Mr. Shashwat while taking shelter in Patna, had said that he would not surrender before the court as he had done nothing wrong.

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New Delhi, Apr 1 (IANS): The Electronic Way (E-Way) Bill introduced under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime rolled out across the country from Sunday, on its second attempt at implementation following an earlier start in February.

The E-Way Bill, at present, applies to interstate transpor tation of goods worth over Rs 50,000 through road, railways, airways and vessels.

For intra-state movement of goods, the new system would be launched in two weeks’ time, Finance Secretary Hasmukh Adhia had announced on last week. GST Network (GSTN) Chief Executive Prakash Kumar said that

New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI): The government has sanctioned GST refunds worth about Rs 12,700 crore or 80 per cent of the eligible claims of exporters, an official said Sunday.

The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) had organised refund facilitation camps in field offices between March 15-31 to assist exporters in filling up refund claim forms and correct errors.

“IGST refund claims worth Rs 8,600 crore till January 31 were lying with the CBEC. Of this, Rs 7,700 crore worth claims have been sanctioned so far,” a senior official told PTI. With regard to those exporters who claimed refund of their input tax, the CBEC has sanctioned about Rs 5,000 crore, out of Rs 6,900 crore due till February end, the official added.

“The CBEC has sanctioned Rs 12,700 crore IGST and Rs 5,000 crore Input tax credit (ITC) refunds.

Together, this accounts for 80 per cent of the eligible claims lying with CBEC,” the official added.

About Rs 2,800 crore worth eligible refunds are pending which will also be cleared soon, he said.

Besides, states have issued refunds to the tune of Rs 2,500 crore to exporters who paid State GST

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of 2017 while West Bengal’s production for the month stood at 1.24 million kg, down by 23 per cent from 1.62 million kg produced in the same month of 2017.

Taking Assam, West Bengal and others together, the estimated crop during the month under review in north India decreased by nearly 15 per cent to 1.73 million kg as against 2.03 million kg produced in February 2017. In south India, including Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, the tea production was at 11.47 million kg in February 2018 as against 11.56 million kg produced in same month last year.

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K o l kata , A p r 1 (IANS): India’s estimated tea production in February 2018 stood at 13.20 million kg, down by 2.8 per cent from 13.59 million kgs produced in the same month last year, according to Tea Board India data.

According to estimated production data, the marginal fall in absolute term during February was mainly due to drop in the crop production in north India - which is actually east and northeast India.

In north India, Assam’s production for the month was stagnant at 0.46 million kg as compared to 0.37 million kg produced in the corresponding month

NEW DELHI, Apr 1 (PTI): India is now the second largest mobile phone producer in the world after China, as per information shared by Indian Cellular Association with Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.

“We are happy to inform you that with the strenuous and calibrated efforts of government of India, ICA and FTTF, India has now emerged as the second largest producer of mobile handset by volume,” ICA National President Pankaj Mohindroo said in a letter to both the union ministers on March 28.

ICA referred to data available from market research firm IHS, China’s National Bureau of Statistics and Vietnam General Statistics Office.

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cut rates in this monetary policy and hence we expect the RBI to keep the key interest rates unchanged,” Assocham said in a statement.

Currently, repo rate -- the short term lending rate at which RBI lends to banks -- stands at 6 per cent.

Consequently, the reverse repo rate is 5.75 per cent and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the bank rate stand at 6.25 per cent.

According to Kotak Mahindra Bank, the RBI is expected to be on an extended pause as inflation is likely to remain close to 4.5 per cent during 2018-19.

“We expect the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to maintain status quo as it awaits clarity on monsoon, sustainability of high crude oil prices post the winter squeeze, and global financial conditions,” it said in a note.

The Patel-headed MPC has two other representatives from RBI -- Deputy Governor Viral Acharya and Executive Director Michael Debabrata Patra. The three external members are Chetan Ghate, Pami Dua and Ravindra Dholakia.

bankruptcy, the state-owned telecom corporation had moved swiftly to recover the outstanding amounts through follow-ups and invoking available bank guarantees furnished by them.

The outstanding dues related to various arrangements such as inter-operator settlements like call connect usage charges, tower sharing and intra-circle roaming pacts. BSNL has said that while it has been able to recover Rs 32.2 crore, the net outstanding amount now stands at Rs 42 crore as of March 28, 2018.

The company has said it is exploring other options, including legal remedies, for recovering balance amount. It has also sought the government’s intervention for recovering the balance outstanding dues “by way of setting off any excess amounts of the company that may be available with the Department of Telecommunications”.

Aircel announced in February that it has filed for bankruptcy. The telecom operator had said that intense competition following the disruptive entry of a new player, legal and regulatory challenges, high level of unsustainable debt and increased losses had together caused significant “negative business and reputational impact” on the company.

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to take into consideration the rise in crude oil prices which temporarily touched USD 70 per barrel.

“We expect the MPC to keep policy rates on hold and maintain its neutral stance,” analysts at American brokerage Morgan Stanley said in a note.

Bank of America Merill Lynch (BofAML) also echoed the view, but added that it expects a rate cut in the August review if the monsoons are favourable.

“We expect the RBI MPC to strike a balanced tone on April 5, with March quarter inflation set to average 4.6 per cent, 0.50 per cent below their 5.1 per cent forecast,” it said.

After surging to a concerning 5.2 per cent in December, the headline inflation cooled off to 5.07 per cent in January and further to 4.4 per cent in February.

Even industry chambers are of the view that the central bank would opt for status quo as the government’s budget announcement to provide farmers 1.5-times of minimum support price (MSP) for their produce may jack up inflation. “This would leave very little leeway for the RBI to

New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI): State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has approached the Communications Ministry for recovery of its outstanding dues from the troubled telecom firm Aircel, which recently filed for bankruptcy.

The telecom PSU, in a letter to the Department of Telecom (DoT), has also said it is exploring options including legal remedies for recovery of its outstanding dues of about Rs 42 crore.

The move comes at a time when Aircel has filed for bankruptcy citing “troubled times” in the “highly financially stressed” industry.

When contacted, BSNL Chairman and Managing Director Anupam Shrivastava confirmed that the company had written to DoT, flagging the issue of outstanding dues of Aircel.

“As regards to recovery of outstanding dues, BSNL could recover Rs 32 crore from bank guarantees (BG) and balance will be recovered after reconciliation of some other BGs held by us or by BGs held by Government of India or through legal process,” Shrivastava told . Aircel did not respond to an e-mail query.

In its communication to the DoT, BSNL said that following Aircel and Dishnet Wireless filing for

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New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI): The RBI is likely to keep interest rates unchanged in its first bimonthly monetary policy review for 2018-19 to be unveiled this week as hardening global crude oil prices continue to pose a risk to domestic inflation.

This would also be the first monetary policy announcement after the Budget, which has slightly deviated from the fiscal consolidation roadmap.

The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), headed by RBI Governor Urjit Patel, is to meet on April 4 and 5.

Pressure has been mounting on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to cut interest rates in the wake of declining retail inflation and the need to fuel growth momentum.

However, the RBI will have to do a tightrope walk as globally interest rates are inching upwards.

Last month, the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point and signalled that it is on track to raise rates twice more in 2018.

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Pope urges end to ‘carnage’ in Syria

Pope Francis walks with the pastoral staff as he arrives to celebrate Easter Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Sunday.

Vatican City, Apr 1 (Agencies): Pope Francis called Sunday for an end to”carnage” in Syria and “reconciliation” in the Middle East in his traditional Easter message.

“Today we implore fruits of peace upon the entire world, beginning with the beloved and longsuffering land of Syria,” the pontiff said in the “Urbi et Orbi” (To the City and the World) address.

Appealing to the “consciences of all political and military leaders,” Francis urged “that a swift end may be brought to the carnage” as tens of thousands of pilgrims listened in St Peter’s Square and millions

watched the speech broadcast live around the world.

The head of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics asked that “provisions be made to facilitate access to the aid so urgently needed by our brothers and sisters, while also ensuring fitting conditions for the return of the displaced” to Syria.

As he spoke, a final deal was reportedly reached for fighters and civilians to leave the last oppositionheld pocket of Eastern Ghouta.

That would mark a major milestone in Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s efforts to regain control of territory seized by rebel factions during the seven-year

Netanyahu, Erdogan in war of words over Gaza-Israel violence London, Apr 1 (Agencies): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have traded barbs over deadly clashes on the Gaza border. According to BBC, sixteen Palestinians were killed on Friday after Israeli soldiers opened fire on some violent demonstrators.

President Erdogan accused Mr Netanyahu of being “a terrorist” on Sunday.

It came after Mr Netanyahu rejected Ankara’s “moral lessons” and accused Turkey of indiscriminately bombing civilians in its actions abroad. “The most moral army in the world will not be lectured to on morality from someone who for years has been bombing civilians indiscriminately,” the Israeli leader said on

Twitter. “Apparently this is how they mark April 1 in Ankara,” he added, in reference to April’s Fools Day. He has previously called Mr Erdogan someone who “bombs Kurdish villagers” in a reference to Turkey’s military operations in the Afrin area of Syria.

Mr Erdogan had earlier labelled the Israeli response on Friday an “inhumane attack”. “Hey Netanyahu!

You are occupier. And it is as an occupier that are you are on those lands. At the same time, you are a terrorist,” Mr Erdogan said in a televised address on Sunday. Clashes broke out after thousands of Palestinians marched to the border at the start of a six-week protest, dubbed the Great March of Return.

civil war which has left some 350,000 dead and displaced millions.

The 81-year-old Francis said the Holy Land was “also experiencing... the wounds of ongoing conflict that do not spare the defenceless”, singling out the conflict in Yemen where some 10,000 people have died since March 2015.

Praying for the “fruits of peace upon the entire world”, Francis then called for the “fruits of dialogue for the Korean peninsula”, that the “discussions under way may advance peace and harmony within the region.”

“May those who are directly responsible act with wisdom and discernment to promote the good of the Korean people and to build relationships of trust within the international community,” the Argentine pope said.

Febr uar y’s Winter Olympics triggered a fastmoving rapprochement that will see the North’s Kim Jong Un sit down with the South’s President Moon Jae-in in late April, with a US summit with President Donald Trump planned for May.

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Last eastern Ghouta rebels poised to surrender: Media AMMAN, Apr 1 (Agencies): The group in control of the last rebel bastion near Damascus appeared on Sunday to have agreed a deal for its fighters to make peace with the government or quit the eastern Ghouta enclave, Syrian state media said on Sunday.

Jaish al Islam, most of whose members are drawn from the area, has been defending the city of Douma against a monthslong onslaught by government forces.

If confirmed, its surrender or departure for rebel-held areas in northwest Syria would herald an end to large-scale conflict in the enclave.

State television and Syrian newspapers said information indicated that, under the deal, the group would hand over heavy and mid-sized weapons and acknowledge the restoration of state sovereignty over Douma.

Jaish al Islam had no immediate comment on the reports.

The government lost control of Douma, the largest urban center in the eastern suburbs of Damascus remaining in insurgent hands, in the early phase of Syria’s civil war, which is in its eighth year.

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agreement with Jaish al Islam would mirror others reached by insurgents following heavy bombing of areas under their control by government forces and Russian jets that has led to hundreds of casualties among civilians.

Late on Saturday, negotiators reached a deal to evacuate wounded Jaish al Islam civilians and fighters to Idlib in the northwest.

On Saturday it concluded a week-long evacuation of thousands of its fighters from areas it had controlled in other parts of the enclave.

Opposition sources say Jaish al Islam officials have been desperately trying to strike a deal that would bring Russian military police into Douma, and let the group keep a role in maintaining internal security but under the state’s overall jurisdiction.

Russia, a key ally of President Bashar al-Assad, has told the group it accepted such an arrangement but the Syrian government remained against it, a senior opposition source familiar with the talks said.

The Syrian army last week warned the insurgents to surrender or face a military assault to drive them out.

Expelled Russians arrive home as Moscow warns against travel to UK Moscow, Apr 1 (Agencies): Russian diplomats expelled from the United States arrived in Moscow on April 1, with post-Cold War tensions peaking in the wake of a nerve agent attack on a former spy in Britain.

A deepening crisis in ties between Russia and the West has over the past weeks seen the biggest wave of tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions in recent memory.

In further signs of tension, Russia warned its nationals on March 31 to think twice before travelling to Britain, where it said they could be singled out for harassment by local authorities.

By expelling 60 Russian diplomats, the U.S. joined a score of Britain’s allies in responding to the poisoning of former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in the English city of Salisbury on March 4.

Two planes arrived at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport on April 1, bringing home a total of 171 people -- the 60 diplomats and their families -- from Washington and New York.

Russian television showed passengers disembarking from a government plane while several buses waited to pick them up.

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Abbasi’s remarks came days after his meeting with Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar.

The meeting, and Justice Nisar’s subsequent referring of the prime minister as a supplicant, had irked Sharif, who later publicly asked Abbasi to explain his position on the meeting.

“It is a strange tradition that whosoever solves the country’s problems is dragged into the courts, removed from posts and attempts are made to push (him) away from the people,” Abbasi said.

This tradition is not Pakistan’s tradition. This tradition will not give respect to politics in Pakistan,” he warned.

Beijing, Apr 1 (PTI): A defunct uncontrolled Chinese space laboratory is set to re-enter the earth’s atmosphere tomorrow and expected to fall anywhere from Australia to the US, Chinese officials said Sunday.

China’s Tiangong-1 space station, which is falling towards earth, was reported to have been 179 km outside the earth’s atmosphere by Sunday noon (local time), China Manned Space Agency was quoted as saying by the Hong Kongbased South China Morning Post. The agency, however, did not provide an exact arrival time or likely landing site for abandoned eighttonne Tiangong, a Chinese name for Heavenly Palace.

ISLAMABAD, Apr 1 (PTI): Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that political decisions should be taken in polling booths, not courts, in an apparent reference to ouster of his predecessor Nawaz Sharif by the Supreme Court.

Sharif, 68, was disqualified as the prime minister by the apex court in the Panama Papers case in July last year under Article 62 for failing to declare a receivable salary as an asset.

“Let the voters make political decisions,” Abbasi said while addressing a crowd in Dera Ghazi Khan yesterday.

“Political decisions are taken in polling booths, not courts,” he was quoted as

The prime minister said the decisions of the people always prevail over court’s verdicts -- some of which, he claimed, are controversial or not accepted by history.

“We continued to work despite severe opposition and gave respect to your vote,” Abbasi told the gathering, outlining PML-N’s achievements since it reclaimed power in 2013.

“You made a decision in 2008 and you got Asif Ali Zardari, and what he did to Pakistan, you all know. But in 2013 you sent him back home; this was the people’s decision,” he said.

“The people then chose Nawaz Sharif, whose era saw unprecedented development.

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The decision to cut short the exercises seems to be aimed at maintaining the current climate warming relations with North Korea, which views the drills as a rehearsal for invading its territory, and amid plans for two historic summits between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and the presidents of South Korea on April 27 and the US in May.

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Seoul, Apr 1 (IANS): South Korea and the US started their annual joint exercises on Sunday, after reducing the duration this year due to the current rapprochement with North Korea, the Defense Ministry announced here.

Around 11,500 US troops and some 300,000 South Korean soldiers are set to participate in the first of the two drills, Foal Eagle, which will continue for four weeks, one month less than its normal duration, reports Efe news. This year, important strategic assets of the US, such as large-scale aircraft carriers or nuclear submarines will not be deployed in the exercises like in other years.

Seoul and Washington have stressed that the number of deployed troops and the intensity of the maneuvers are similar to earlier years and announced that naval forces of both countries will carry out the amphibious landing exercise Ssangyong (Double Dragon) on April 8. This drill will involve the US vessels USS Wasp - a ship carrying F-35B stealth fighter aircraft - and the USS Bonhomme Richard, Yonhap news agency reported.

The two allies will also carry out the two-weeks Key Resolve maneuvers, an exercise including computer-based simulations from April 23 with the participation of 12,200 US soldiers.

More than 150 Russian diplomats have now been ordered out of the U.S., EU members, NATO countries and other nations. Britain has said it is “highly likely” that Russia was responsible for the Skripal attack using the Soviet-designed Novichok nerve agent.

Russia has angrily denied any involvement.

The U.S. alleged the 60 diplomats were “spies” and sent them home from posts around the country and at the Russian mission to the United Nations, as well as closing Russia’s consulate in Seattle. However Washington has since said that Russia is free to apply to accredit more diplomats to

replace those expelled.

Moscow responded by expelling 60 U.S. diplomats and closing Washington’s consulate in Saint Petersburg on March 31.

U.S. President Donald Trump has often appeared reluctant to criticize Russian leader Vladimir Putin and has said the two could meet for a summit in the near future. “Now the consulate is closed but our work to improve Russian-U.S. ties is continuing,” the U.S. embassy in Moscow said on Twitter. Moscow also issued further retaliatory measures against Britain on March 31, demanding that London further slash its diplomatic presence.

Musk’s rocket design may put humans on Mars WASHINGTON, Apr 1 (PTI): SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has updated the design for a powerful rocket intended to propel a space vehicle that may help establish human presence on Mars. The updated design for the Big Falcon Rocket (BFR) was described in an article published in the journal New Space.

Musk not only provides details on the BFR’s updated design but, importantly, presents a plan for how to pay for it. He described the development of a huge carbon fibre tank that is capable of holding the cryogenic liquid oxygen needed to fuel the rocket, and the key to the SpaceX business case, how on orbit refuelling will take place.

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progress toward perfecting propulsive landing and achieving rendezvous and docking. He also detailed the changes to the vehicle as its design has evolved, and the dramatic differences in payload capabilities between previous and current versions of the vehicle and BFR designs. Musk summarised his vision and goals for a future manned Mission to Mars. “Elon’s description of the Big Falcon Rocket, along with the stunning recent success of the Falcon 9 Heavy indicates just how far SpaceX has come in establishing the elements needed to dramatically lower the cost for deep space exploration,” said Scott Hubbard from Stanford University in the US.

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A plane carrying Russian diplomats and their family members ordered to leave the U.S. is parked after landing at Vnukovo 2 government airport outside Moscow, Russia, Sunday. (AP/PTI)

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agaland beauty and Former Miss World Beauty India Imlibenla Wati has been invited as an official ambassador and a judge at the Miss Super Talent World 2018 scheduled to be held in Seoul Korea from April 29 to May 11.

Imlibenla Wati won Miss Nagaland at the age of just 17 in 2012, the youngest title holder.

Ever since, she has been climbing the ladder of success in the world of Fashion.

Wati was crowned Miss World Beauty India 2015 after winning the first-runner up title of Rubaru Miss India Elite.

After winning the Miss World Beauty India contest, Imlibenla made a mark even in the international beauty pageant, Miss Pan Continental being one of the finalists (top 9) and sub title winner of tourism and humanity. She was also selected to represent India at the Miss Asia Pacific World 2016 at Shanghai in China. In 2016, she

bagged the runners-up title at Miss SuperTalent of the World 2016.

She is the first Naga lady to represent India at the Miss World Beauty Queen in South Korea.

Besides her modelling career, she joined as a BA LLB (H) law student of NEF Law College in Guwahati.

Interestingly, in 2017, the beauty queen turned her gaze to politics when she was appointed the “NPF Ambassador for Clean Election.”

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‘Baaghi 2’ record opening of Rs 25 crore

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aaghi 2 ’, starring Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani in leading roles, is off to a phenomenal start at the domestic box office with a collection of approximately Rs 25 crore nett, according to a report on BoxofficeIndia.com.

The high-octane action flick has checked itself in the list of highest opening Bollywood films of all time. In fact, the film is now reported to be the highest opening by a young star, a record previously held by Ranbir Kapoor for the film ‘Besharam’, which had earned Rs 19.87 crore.

The film has also beaten Salman Khan’s ‘Kick’ and Hrithik Roshan’s ‘Bang Bang’, to take the 14th spot in the top 15 highest opening days of all time.

Tiger’s ‘Baaghi 2’ has managed to attain this stupendous feat without a big holiday like Eid, Diwali, Christmas, or other national holidays. Trade analysts are already predicting that the film will

be an ensured hit with its high opening numbers.

With a three day weekend, box office numbers are expected to rise further over the weekend and with no major movie up for release in the coming week, the cash counters are expected to go on ringing.

Although met with average critic ratings the film has managed to woo fans over with its fresh new pairing, hardcore action sequences, story and catchy songs. The film is touted to be perfect for those looking for their weekly dose of adrenaline and over-thetop action scenes.

Starring Tiger in the lead, the film follows his army man character’s journey to solve a mystery and find a missing child for his former flame played by Disha Patani.

Also starring Manoj Bajpayee, Prateik Babbar, Randeep Hooda and Jacqueline Fer nandez in a cameo, the film has been directed by Ahmed Khan.

ollywood megastar Aamir Khan and Zaira Wasim starrer Secret Superstar, which has previously broken many Box Office records in China, has now been released in Hong Kong. Secret Superstar released in Hong Kong on March 31 and in the first selected paid previews, it has started off on an impressive note. The movie has raked in HK$ 458K, which is fantastic considering the selected screens it was showcased in.

Aamir Khan and Zaira Wasim starrer Secret Superstar, which made a whopping collection of Rs 800 crore at the China Box Office, has now been released in Hong Kong.

After the figures from the selected previews of the film, it seems that just like China, the film will woo the audience of Hong Kong as well. The film has collected Rs 38.09 lakh just after the selected previews and seems like it is going to enjoy another glorious run at the Hong Kong Box Office.

Secret Superstar has been written and directed

by Advait Chandan and has been produced by Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao.

arhan Akhtar sings for the first time in Telugu for Devi Sri Prasad’s music. The song will be picturised on Mahesh Babu.

Devi Sri Prasad is fondly called Rockstar by Tollywood and it is not without reason - the composer’s songs have always been generously infused with foot-tapping energy; the kind that gets you to slightly groove even if it isn’t the newest thing in the music universe. The recently released “I don’t know” song from Bharat Ane Nenu is a testimony to DSP’s aforementioned skill.

On first hearing, “I don’t know’s” percussion, one is instantly reminded of a DSP song from the yore - ‘Adada Adada’ from Santhosh Subramaniam.

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‘Thabal Chongba’ cultural dance festival held in Dmu

with different sounds, the arrangement and structure sound tangibly similar. Interestingly “Adada” was sung by actor Siddharth, while “I don’t know” has been sung by Farhan Akhtar. This song is the first for Farhan in Telugu.

Bharat Ane Nenu stars Mahesh Babu as a Chief Minister for the first time.

While the teaser and other tidbits from the film have shown Mahesh Babu in a serious avatar, “I don’t know” seems to have been made in a lighter tone. Also, the song is said to be the introductory track for Mahesh Babu. Bharat Ane Nenu could be the documentation of Mahesh Babu’s character into a man of responsibility and promises - as the earlier single “The Song of Bharat” suggests.

cultural dance festival popularly known as “Thabal Chongba” was celebrated on March 31 and April 1, under the theme, “to preserve culture and indigenous festival” organised

by Dimapur Meetei Council (DMC).

A press release by DMC president, Sarat Thangjam and general secretary, L. Indrojit Singh stated that chief guest, Domel Achumi, president MES Builders and Sup-

pliers Association in his speech expressed happiness at the formation of the council. He asserted that he would always support the work of the council even in future. Guest of honour Bishnu Bhattacharjee, president, NPF minority wing (central) said that Meetei people were close to Bengali community and urged that such mega cultural events be held every year to preserve identity and culture of the community. The programme

discussion about the future of celluloid, at the Yash Raj studios in Andheri, with filmmaker Shyam Benegal, Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Kamal Haasan, and cinematographers Sudeep Chatterjee and Santosh Sivan, among other producers and directors.

“Both Chatterjee and Sivan confirmed that they will shoot their next movie on film. To me that’s encouraging news,” said Dungarpur, who has been leading a rather lonely struggle to preserve India’s film history, most of which is in the form of poorly preserved and poorly archived celluloid reels.

S a t u r d ay eve n i n g saw IMAX screenings of Dunkirk in Wadala and of Interstellar at Liberty, Marine Lines, both with Nolan in attendance. The visit will end with a conversation between Nolan and Dean at the National Centre for the Performing Arts.

Overall, Nolan said, the vibe has been positive and encouraging. “The dialogue shouldn’t be about digital versus cel-

luloid but about how they can co-exist,” he added, while addressing a group of journalists on Saturday evening. “Film has a special relationship with real life that the digital medium doesn’t.”

The colours are richer; every frame is something unique, like a snowflake, said Dean. “With celluloid, the experience is more organic.”

What is certainly more complex is the process of preservation, when you have a film shot on celluloid, and this is a challenge in India, Dungarpur said.

“Till 2014, we were still shooting almost exclusively on celluloid, and because of poor preservation, India had lost most of its film heritage and almost every film made in silent era.”

What we must preserve, Nolan added, is the technical knowledge that is needed to make a film on celluloid and encourage a new generation to make movies on celluloid. “As technicians and projectionists get older, they need to pass the knowledge,” he said. “In America, workshops are arranged to share this knowledge; Shivendra is doing the same here.”

He added that there are plans for an audiovisual component to this sharing of knowledge.

“We have to start getting recorded testimonies from people who understand this technology well and we also should get it in book form,” the filmmaker said.

he much-awaited GQ Style Awards 2018 were held last night and it was certainly a star-studded affair.

From Akshay Kumar, Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor to Huma Qureshi, Nushrat Bharucha, the who’s who of Bollywood came under one roof and sizzled at the red-carpet.

While Akshay looked dapper in a black shirt and blazer, Huma looked absolutely gorgeous in a black gown with purplish applique flowers.

Meanwhile, Nushrat opted for a shiny black gown but it was Alia Bhatt

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witnessed cultural troupes and dancers from different colonies of Dimapur The vice-president Oken Meitei and gen. secretary L. Indrojit Meitei jointly expressed gratitude to chief guest , guest o f h o n o u r, Jo n a t h a n Yepthomi and donors for their valuable contribution in cash and materials.

Further, the Council also thanked all the participants and the Youth Wing (Blue Tigers) for success of the programme.

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t would be very difficult for me to feel enthusiastic about getting up early in the morning if there were no real cameras on set,” says filmmaker Christopher Nolan, speaking during his ongoing visit to Mumbai with visual artist Tacita Dean.

They’re here to discuss what has become a pet cause of Nolan’s — the use of film.

At a time when awardwinning movies are being made on iPhones and handhelds, he believes it is more important than ever to preserve photochemical film. “I am here to interact with people who are part of one of the greatest film cultures in the world. We need present and future filmmakers to have a choice,” he said. “Everywhere in the world, filmmakers have to go through various obstacles to make their art a reality. So I think they should have this choice.”

Nolan (Dunkirk; Interstellar) and Dean were in Mumbai for the fourth edition of Reframing the Future of Film. The two Britons held the first edition of the event in Los Angeles in 2015. In Mumbai, it is a three-day event concluding on April 1, organised in association with Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, film-maker, archivist and founder of the Film Heritage Foundation.

Day 1 saw Dean hold a public lecture at the Bhau Daji Lad museum in Byculla. Day 2 held a lively

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by Nedret Taciroglu, the actress looked stunning and happily posed with her Shaandaar co-star, Shahid Kapoor on the red carpet.

Shahid too looked handsome in an all black attire.

Apar t from them, Isabelle Kaif, Jim Sarbh, Walusha D’Souza, Rahul Khanna, Nidhhi Agerwal, Rahul Bose, Surveen Chawla, and Arunoday Singh among others also made a stylish entry at the red carpet of the awards night.

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rince Harry and Meghan Markle have chosen white garden roses, peonies and foxgloves for their wedding day.

London-based florist Philippa Craddock will create the floral displays for St George’s Chapel and St George’s Hall on 19 May, Kensington Palace said.

Locally sourced foliage will be used, including from the gardens of the Crown Estate and Windsor Great Park.

Ms Markle said on her now-deleted Instagram account that peonies make her “endlessly happy”.

Soon after the couple started dating, Ms Markle posted a picture of a bouquet of pink and white peonies on Instagram.

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She captioned the picture: “Swooning over these. #London #peonies #spoiledrotten”.

In 2016, the American star posted a bouquet on Instagram, saying: “I bought these peonies for myself yesterday because they make me so endlessly

happy.

“Do something sweet for yourself today too. #treatyourself #simplepleasures #favoriteflowers.”

Ms Markle revealed in 2014 that her mother, Doria, had always called her “Flower”, adding that

it was her nickname “since I was a little girl”.

Ms Craddock, a selftaught florist, will direct a team from St George’s Chapel and Buckingham Palace to create the displays.

They will use flowers and plants that are in season and blooming naturally in May where possible, including branches of beech, birch and hornbeam, as well as white garden roses, peonies and foxgloves.

Kensington Palace said the designs will reflect the wild and natural landscapes from which many of the plants will be drawn.

The couple’s lemon and elderflower wedding cake will also be decorated with fresh spring blooms.

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before a mouthwatering opportunity to wrap up the title against United at Eastlands next Saturday.

For Pep Guardiola’s side to do it against Jose Mourinho’s men would provide an appropriate signature moment. The football City have played in this campaign has been simply breathless in its quality and the current 16-point advantage over secondplaced United is in no way flattering.

Everton were actually something of an anomaly for Guardiola – the only top-flight team he had yet to score a victory over since he took over at City.

However, the way City started at Goodison Park was only going to be one outcome. It did not take them long to assert their authority as they took the lead in the fourth minute thanks to an exquisite volley from Sane.

Aymeric Laporte sent David Silva scurrying down the left edge of the box and flicked the ball into the area before crossing and it was met by sweetly by the left boot of Sane who thumped it past Jordan Pickford.

Everton had a chance to equalise when Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s high cross picked out Bolasie, only for the winger to head over

Ibrahimovic scores twice in MLS debut

Los Angeles, Apr 1 (Agencies): Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced his arrival in Major League Soccer with two goals on his debut including an injury-time winner as the Los Angeles Galaxy fought back from three goals down to beat Los Angeles FC 4-3 on Saturday.

Ibrahimovic - who only arrived in California on Thursday - lashed home an imperious volley from 40 yards just six minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute to make it 3-3 and trigger pandemonium at the StubHub Center.

The Swede then headed home Ashley Cole’s cross in injury time to put Galaxy 4-3 ahead in an extraordinary finale that lived up to the hype that surrounded the veteran striker’s arrival from Manchester United.

It was the final act of a thrilling first ever derby between the Galaxy and expansion side LAFC, who had surged into a 3-0 lead early in the second half after two goals from Carlos Vela and an own goal from Daniel Steres.

Slack play from LAFC

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored just six minutes into his LA Galaxy debut against Los Angeles FC.

allowed Galaxy to pull a goal back through Sebastian Lletget in the 61st minute after dogged work from Servando Carrasco.

The home crowd then roared in appreciation in the 71st minute when Ibrahimovic made his entrance from the substitutes bench.

The 36-year-old superstar had an instant impact and was involved in the build-up which led to Galaxy’s second goal, headed in by Chris Pontius from Emmanuel Boateng’s cross.

Suddenly the Galaxy dared to dream of an improbable comeback, and

when Ibrahimovic thundered home his equaliser on 77 minutes the home side had drawn level.

LAFC had a chance to regain the lead when Costa Rican international Marco Urena hit the woodwork late on.

But instead it was Ibrahimovic who was determined to have the last word.

Former Chelsea and England inter national Cole stormed forwards down the left flank and crossed into the area, and Ibrahimovic guided home the header to launch his MLS career in the most dramatic way possible.

Shetty replaces Ghosh in CWG TT squad

CHENN A I , A p r 1 (Agencies): In a boost to Indian men’s table tennis squad, the Commonwealth Games Council and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) approved the Table Tennis Federation of India’s (TTFI) request to include Sanil Shetty in the squad in place of the suspended Soumyajit Ghosh, who has been accused of rape.

Sanil, who was initially named in the reserves, has already got the CWG accreditation and visa. On Saturday, the paddler left for Gold Coast with TTFI secretary MP Singh.

The Mumbaikar said he was mentally prepared for the event.

“I was mentally prepared for this and I’m glad that I finally got the nod.

We’ve a very strong team and we can win a lot of medals. Our paddlers have beaten some of the topranked players in recent times and our morale is quite high. We’ve always done well in CWG and we’re confident of coming back with more medals this time,” Sanil told TOI before leaving for Australia on Saturday.

Messi secures dramatic draw for Barca

Messi’s Barcelona team-mates charge towards him after the Argentine scores the equaliser to silence Sevilla.

Madrid, Apr 1 (Agencies): Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored in the final two minutes to earn Barcelona a dramatic 2-2 draw against Sevilla and extend their unbeaten record in La Liga to 37 games.

Sevilla took the lead in the first half thanks to Franco Vazquez’s closerange finish before Luis Muriel doubled the home side’s advantage shortly after half-time. It looked as though Sevilla would become the first team to beat Barcelona in the league this season before Suarez set K Y M C

up a nervy finish with an emphatic volley in the 88th minute.

Then just 55 seconds later, Messi swept a trademark strike from the edge of the box into the bottom corner to complete a miraculous turnaround.

Barcelona were belowpar for much of the first half but they went close to scoring twice in the opening 10 minutes.

However, after that bright start, Barcelona dropped off and Sevilla seized the initiative. Muriel mistimed his jump at the far

post to nod a header wide from under the crossbar before Joaquin Correa headed an effort into the ground and wide after being picked out by Jesus Navas. Sevilla eventually made their pressure count with 36 minutes on the clock as Vazquez turned in Correa’s cut-back from close range with a smart finish.

The hosts continued to carve out the greater chances at the start of the second half and deservedly went 2-0 in front after 50 minutes thanks to Muriel’s strike.

Sergio Escudero waltzed

into the penalty area untracked and lashed a shot at Marc-Andre ter Stegen with Muriel converting the rebound with a side-footed finish that took a nick off Umtiti on its way in.

Ernesto Valverde had no option but turn to Messi just before the hour mark with Ousmane Dembele making way.

As is so often the case, though, their profligacy came back to haunt them as Barcelona staged a remarkable comeback.

Substitute Paco Alcacer had the desired impact as he nodded a corner towards the far post where Suarez was lurking and the Uruguay striker smashed his volley high into the roof of the net to bring Barcelona back into it.

Less than a minute later they equalised as Messi ran onto a wayward cut-back by Philippe Coutinho and bent a wicked shot beyond the despairing dive of Rico and into the bottom right-hand corner of the goal to maintain Barcelona’s record as the only unbeaten team in Europe’s top five leagues this season.

BENGALURU, Apr 1 (Agencies): Sports minister Rajyavardhan Rathore will lead a seven-member delegation from the Union sports ministry to Commonwealth Games 2018 in Gold Coast, Australia.

The ministry, which had submitted a list of eight officials and the minister for the quadrennial event a few days back, got the approval from the Prime Minister’s Office on Saturday.

According to the letter from the PMO, signed by deputy secretary Vijay Kumar Mantri and addressed to secretary (sports) Rahul Bhatnagar, the ministry delegation will leave in batches with Bhatnagar set to leave on Saturday night. His tour lasts from April 2-7.

Rathore will be in Gold Coast from April 8-15 along with Dhiraj Singh (OSD). Inder Damija (joint secretary, sports) and SPS Tomar (deputy secretary, sports) have been given the April 4-9 slots while Sports Authority of India (SAI) DG Neelam Kapoor and Pankaj Rag (joint secretary, development) will be at the CWG venue from April 10-15. Earlier, there were reports that the ministry’s delegation could be restricted to a mere four.

Vince, Stoneman put Eng ahead of NZ Christchurch, Apr 1 (Agencies): James Vince and Mark Stoneman posted half centuries to give England a healthy 231-run lead with seven wickets in hand at stumps on day three of the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Sunday.

The pair put on 123 for the second wicket before both being dismissed in the final session as England reached 202 for three at close of play.

Vince made 76 and Stoneman a personal best 60 while Joe Root was not out 30 with Dawid Malan on 19.

New Zealand, who started the day at 192 for six, were all out for 278, allowing England to start their second innings 29 ahead.

Alastair Cook went early for 14, continuing a disappointing run for the opener in which he has totalled only 23 in four innings in New Zealand, and has been removed by Trent Boult each time.

But Vince and Stoneman put England’s innings back on track, helped by a benign wicket which offered little assistance to the bowlers. Stoneman, whose previous best was 56 in the third Test against Australia three months back, had an anxious moment on 35 when

James Vince (left) and Mark Stoneman touch gloves during their match against New Zealand.

given out caught behind, but the decision was overturned on review.

On 48 he was dropped

by Ross Taylor at first slip and he brought up his 50 with a nick off Tim Southee that sailed just past the outstretched arm of wicketkeeper BJ Watling to the boundary.

But on 60 his luck ran out when he tried beating the cordon once too often and another edge off Southee was pouched by a diving Watling.

Vince went in similar fashion when he nicked Boult to the sole slip Taylor who made no mistake with the second chance to fly his way.

Root and Malan carried England through until bad light stopped play three overs early and will face a further 14 overs on Monday

before the new ball is due.

The New Zealand first innings survived nearly 20 overs at the start of the day.

Watling advanced his overnight 77 to 85 before he was beaten by a demanding delivery from Jimmy Anderson which swung in towards the pads then nipped away to remove the off-stump.

Ish Sodhi had a brief stay for one, and Tim Southee, who had shared a 48-run stand with Watling, reached 50 -- his fourth Test half century -- when he was bowled

by Anderson.

Neil Wagner and Boult put on a rollicking 39 off 42 deliveries for the last wicket before Boult was out for 16, leaving Wagner unbeaten on 24. Stuart Broad finished with six for 54, the ninthbest return in his storied 115Test career, while Anderson took four for 76.

1st international half marathon for Clean India

G u wa h at i , A p r 1 (Agencies): Thousands of people from different walks of life and from different parts of North-East today vigorously participated in the 1st International Run of the region ‘Star Cement Bhaag North East Bhaag’ in support of a ‘Clean India’.

The run was flagged off by Assam Chief Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal in the presence of Bollywood sensation Bipasha Basu and several sports personalities, intellectuals and cine celebrities from Assam.

Several elite runners from several countries and from across India participated in this run which had races in three categories, viz., a Half Marathon, a 10km run, and a 4km run.

Total prizes of Rs. 69 Lakh were given out in this great Run. For the first time ever, to encourage participation, a unique concept of 50% discount on groceries was offered by Star Cement to all participants in this run at the Khanapara ground immediately after the run.

Urging people to make cleanliness an integral part of their life style, Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal said that a clean,

Runners taking part in the ‘Star Cement Bhaag North East Bhaag’ international marathon.

hygienic and healthy NorthEast is not only important for development of this region but also for the whole country. “I believe this run Star Cement Bhag North East Bhag in support of a clean India will help further in inculcating Swachhta as a habit among the people of the North-East”, Sonowal added.

Earlier, welcoming all the participants and guests, Chairman of Star Cement, Sajjan Bhajanka said “Star Cement has always been an integral part of this land and its people and when it comes to making changes for the good of society, we at Star Cement lead by

example. We believe that ‘Bhaag Northeast Bhaag’ which is North East’s first international Marathon puts Guwahati on the Indian and Global Map of Marathon Running events. The people of the North East have always loved sport and there are many who have won recognition at the National and International levels.

We expect this event to add another feather in the cap for

Guwahati, Assam and the North East at large.”

He added that “Many may argue that until the attitude and mentality of people changes no campaign can clean India. But I salute the spirit of the North East for their enthusiastic participation at this unprecedented level. This speaks volumes about the attitude and mentality of North-East towards Clean India.”

Funeral Service of Lt. Dr. H. Kughaka Sumi

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved

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One year has passed since you left for your eternal home but we still love and remember you dearly in Our hearts.

Loving Wife, son and relatives.

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from close range.

The Toffees winger immediately put his head in his hands: A lightning quick attacking move started by Ederson’s quick distribution enabled City to catch Everton’s midfield flat footed.

Kevin De Bruyne lifted a cross into the penalty area and Jesus powered his header – via the shoulder of Pickford – into the net.

Just before half-time the match was over as a contest when another quicksilver attack saw Silva burst down the left flank and his low cross picked out Sterling, who adroitly steered the ball past the hapless Pickford.

It was always going to be difficult for City to maintain the intensity in the second half and with a trip to Anfield in their minds they took their foot off the gas.

Everton were able to pull a goal back when Bolasie atoned for his earlier miss, receiving the ball from Calvert-Lewin and arrowing a low shot which went in off the post.

However, City tightened up in the remainder of the game. Three more points in the Manchester derby and it could be one to celebrate for a lifetime.

CWG 2018: Rathore to lead sports ministry team

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Man City edge closer to EPL title

Lo n d o n, A p r 1 (Agencies): Manchester City clinched a comfortable 3-1 victory over Everton on Saturday to give the leaders the tantalising prospect of being crowned Premier League champions with a win over bitter rivals Manchester United.

City secured the points at Goodison Park courtesy of goals from Leroy Sane, Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling, before Yannick Bolasie pulled a goal back for Everton.

Attention for City fans will now switch to the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool on Wednesday

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Acknowledgement

We the bereaved parents, wife and family of Lt. Dr. H. Kughaka Sumi, GPRN/NSCN, S/o Mr. Hotoi Chishi of Khehuto Village, wish to inform all friends, family of the most unexpected demise of our most beloved son on 1st April, 2018.

The funeral service will be conducted on the 2nd of April, 2018 at KHEHUTO VILLAGE, at 9:00 A.M. All who wish to pay their final respects are invited to do so.

2ND DEATH ANNIVERSARY

OF OUR BELOVED MOTHER LATE CHEKROVOLÜ RINGA

Nov 10th 1956 – March 5th 2018 Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure; you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measures.

The bereaved family of Late Akhala Ao (W/o Lt. lmtikaba Ao) acknowledges with deep appreciation and extends gratitude to everyone who stood with us in our time of deep sorrow at the demise of our beloved mother. We sincerely thank each and everyone for the overwhelming support, condolences and help rendered physically, materially and financially. We pray that God will bless all of you abundantly.

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2nd April 2016.

Azu, it has been two years since you left us for your eternal home. Things will never be the same again but the prayers you said over us have kept us going. Knowing that you are in a better place now, we remember and miss you on this day DP-2581

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Kerala beat Bengal to lift Santosh Trophy

Kolkata, Apr 1 (PTI): Kerala held their nerves to beat Bengal via penalty shootout as they clinched their sixth national football championships for the Santosh Trophy at the Salt Lake Stadium here Sunday.

Locked 2-2 after extra time, Kerala goalkeeper Mithun V put up a stellar show in the tie-breaker to help his side win 4-2.

Ankit Mukherjee and Nabi Hussain Khan missed the first two penalty kicks for Bengal as Midhun V thwarted both their attempts.

Tirthankar Sarkar and Sanchayan Samadder’s conversion did not help as Kerala scored through Rahul V Raj, Jithin Gopalan and Jestin George.

For the final kick, Jiten Murmu took on the gloves but Seesan S shot past him to deliver Kerala their first Santosh Trophy since 2004-05.

Kerala had beaten Punjab 3-2 with an extra time goal to win their earlier Santosh Trophy title in New Delhi in October 2004.

Kerala footballers jubiliate after winning Santosh Trophy by beating Bengal at Salt Lake in Kolkata on Sunday. (PTI)

Earlier Jithin MS gave Kerala a 19th minute lead before Bengal captain Jiten Murmu restored parity in the 68th minute.

After the regulation time stalemate, Kerala once again went ahead in the extra time when Vibin Thomas found the net with his 117th minute header.

Kerala had the numerical advantage in the last eight minutes when Rajon Burman was sent off in the 112th minute.

But despite the odds, Tirthankar Sarkar scored late from a curling free

kick in the 120+6th minute to take the game into the tie-breaker.

However, it was a heartbreak for Bengal as they failed to defend their crown as the Satheevan Balan coached-side kept a clean record to clinch their sixth title.

The hosts were on the attack straightaway as Sarkar had two free-kick chances from the left side of the area within the first six minutes.

While the first one was duly cleared by the Kerala wall, left-back Sreerag G

pulled off a goal-line clearance from a Monotosh Chakladar’s shot after goalkeeper Midhun V parried it away.

It was Kerala who broke the deadlock against the run of play when Jithin Gopalan intercepted a ball in the centre of the park and found Seesan S close by. He then showed some great vision to release Jithin MS on the run.

Bengal’s left-back Abhishek Mukherjee was off his position and with Sourav Dasgupta failing to track the winger, Jithin MS

brought up his fifth goal of the tournament by slotting home through goalkeeper Ranajit Majumder’s gates.

All attempts by Bengal forwards were thwarted by the southern side. Monotosh Chakladar attempted a header from a set-piece in the 25th minute but it was straight to Midhun.

Skipper Murmu tried his luck after the half-hour mark from long range but the ball went over the bar.

Bengal finally put their foot on the gas and scored when Chakladar headed down a long ball and substitute Rajon Barman broke through to feed the striker who found the back of the net with a delectable left-footer.

Visibly tired, both teams slowed down in the last 30 minutes.

In the 117th minute, Kerala took advantage of the extra man and Jestin George’s cross from the left was headed home by Thomas.

However, Sarkar had other plans when he converted from a free-kick from 25 yards in the sixth minute of injury time, taking the game to a shootout.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018

Sloane Stephens wins Miami Open title Miami, Apr 1 (IANS): Home-crowd favourite Sloane Stephens won a wild first set that featured eight service breaks and then rolled through the second set for a 7-6 (7-5), 6-1 victory over Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko in the final of the Miami Open.

The conservative, defence-minded strategy the reigning US Open champion adopted from the baseline proved to be the correct one against the 2017 French Open winner, who buried herself under a barrage of unforced errors on Saturday, reports Efe. The 12th-ranked Stephens took home the trophy despite an unattractive stat line of six winners and 21 unforced errors, while Ostapenko struck only 10 winners and committed a whopping 48 unforced errors in just 20 games.

The Latvian paid dearly for her lack of effectiveness of serve, as she put only 52 percent of her first serves in play and won only 39 percent of her first serve points.

That led to the fifthranked Ostapenko losing her serve on seven occasions throughout the onehour, 31-minute match.

Sloane Stephens beats Jelena Ostapenko for hometown title at Miami Open.

Stephens appeared headed to a relatively routine first-set win when she grabbed a 5-3 lead, but Ostapenko managed a rare service hold to narrow the lead to 5-4 and then evened the set in the following game by breaking the American’s serve.

The set came down to a tie-breaker, which Stephens won by retrieving Ostapenko’s powerful backhands and eliciting numerous unforced errors into the net.

Ostapenko kicked off the second set by breaking Stephens’s serve for the fifth time to take a 1-0 lead, but the American used her

superior consistency to run the table over the next six games and win her sixth career title and fourth on United States soil.

“I always play well in the US. I don’t know why but I think it’s because of you guys, so I want you guys to understand how much you help me when I’m out here,” Stephens told the fans during the trophy ceremony on Stadium court.

The title at this WTA Premier Mandatory tennis event is a special one for the 25-year-old American, who has struggled since winning her first Grand Slam title last September at the US Open.

Sindhu hopes to be fit in time for CWG Joshua defeats Parker to win fourth world title

NEW DELHI, Apr 1 (PTI): Struck by an ankle sprain prior to the Commonwealth Games 2018, Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu hopes to regain peak fitness before the start of individual events and assured India will return with multiple medals.

Sindhu had suffered a sprain on her right ankle while practicing at the Gopichand Academy on Tuesday but scans showed no injury to the bone or ligament, much to the relief of Indian contingent and fans.

“Preparation wise everything has been going on well for me. Of course, unfortunately, I sprained my ankle a bit but I think I should be fine by the time the Games starts, I hope

PV Sindhu

I will be completely fit by then,” the 22-year-old Indian told PTI. Four years ago, Sindhu had hoped of retaining

the women’s singles gold that Saina Nehwal won for India for the first time in the Delhi edition.

However, the yellow metal eluded her and she settled for a bronze after losing in the semifinals to Canada’s Michelle Li. A lot has changed since then and Sindhu is currently India’s top shuttler and a prime contender for the gold medal at CWG, given the field which is nothing compared to the Super Series tournaments that she plays throughout the year.

“Last time I had a bronze and this time I want to do well and give my best. I can’t tell a particular number but definitely we will get a lot of medals this time,” she said.

Cardiff, Apr 1 (Agencies): Anthony Joshua completed a composed points win over Joseph Parker as he was taken the distance for the first time in the unification clash in Cardiff.

The British heavyweight star added the WBO belt to his IBF and WBA ‘super’ titles as he produced a disciplined display against the rugged Parker to earn a wide unanimous decision with scores of 118-110, 118-110 and 119-109 at the Principality Stadium.

Joshua’s perfect run of 20 knockouts was ended

by Parker, who retained his reputation for toughness, but AJ moved one belt away from becoming the undisputed champion.

Parker was escorted by Sa-

PSG beat Monaco for fifth straight League Cup

Paris Saint-Germain players celebrate with the trophy after victory.

Paris, Apr 1 (Agencies): Kylian Mbappe played chief tormentor as Paris St Germain beat Monaco 3-0 to claim their fifth French League Cup title in succession on Saturday in a game where video refereeing played its part on Saturday.

PSG, who have now won their last 40 games in the French Cup or League Cup, prevailed through an Edinson Cavani double and a goal by Angel Di Maria, but it was France international Mbappe who caught the eye at the Matmut Atlantique.

The 19-year-old, who is set to be one of France’s key players at the World Cup, won PSG’s early penalty and set up both the other goals in a man-ofthe-match performance.

It is PSG’s second final victory against Mona-

co after they beat them 4-1 last year, but it will do little to erase the bad memories from another early exit in the Champions League after they were eliminated in the last 16 this season.

Portugal might sweat ove r m i d f i e l d e r Jo a o Moutinho’s fitness ahead of the World Cup after he was carried off the pitch on a stretcher with a suspected knee injury.

Clement Turpin, who will be one of the referees at the World Cup in Russia, used the video assistant referee (VAR) technology to award PSG an early penalty after Kamil Glik had brought down Mbappe.

Cavani converted it to put PSG ahead on eight minutes, underlining Ligue 1 leaders PSG’s superiority over the likely runners-up.

The Parisians were clearly a cut above and on

a lightning-quick counterattack, Mbappe’s delightful pass found Di Maria, who coolly slotted the ball past Danijel Subasic in the 21st minute.

Monaco had promising ideas but Thomas Lemar, Youri Tielemans or Rony Lopes were too clumsy in the box.

After being sent through behind the back of the PSG defence, Lopes’s chip shaved Kevin Trapp’s left-hand post 10 minutes before the break.

Monaco thought they had pulled one back in the 37th minute through Radamel Falcao, but Turpin disallowed the goal after VAR showed that the Colombia striker was offside when he headed past Trapp.

L e o n a r d o Ja r d i m beefed up Monaco’s frontline for the second half,

replacing Tielemans with Stevan Jovetic.

But PSG were still the more dangerous side as Julian Draxler repeatedly unsettled the Monaco defence, although the visitors had a great chance when Lopes’s powerful shot bounced off the crossbar.

Mbappe was a constant threat to the Monaco back four, setting up Cavani for another offside “goal”.

Monaco continued to push but Cavani beat Subasic from close range after collecting Mbappe’s through ball five minutes from time to ensure PSG remained unbeaten in national cups since early 2014.

PSG, who lead Monaco by 17 points in Ligue 1, play the French Cup semi-finals at Caen on April 18.

moan chiefs as he arrived for the biggest battle of a 24-fight career, followed by the home favourite Joshua, whose white robe was lit up by pyrotechnics while he strolled confidently towards his 21st opponent.

The hand speed of Parker was on show in the opening round as he pushed out probing jabs at Joshua, who edged forward menacingly on the front foot.

Joshua began to measure Parker with his own ramrod jab in the second, while the Kiwi was muscled to the ropes by a crunching combination in the third.

Forced onto his heels, Parker was kept at arm’s length by that thudding jab in the fourth, but he ripped a right hand through Joshua’s guard in the fifth and

Joshua misses a jab as Parker uses his superior speed to reassert himself in the fight after falling behind in the early rounds.

smiled after the bell. Parker charged out for the sixth, chasing Joshua to the ropes, and both traded big punches as a tense duel turned into a brutal encounter.

Crunching body shots from Parker slowed Joshua’s stride in the seventh,

although Joshua sparked to life in the eighth to land a searing left hand.

Parker’s raiding attacks continued to unsettle AJ, who was forced to hold in the ninth, but Joshua’s spiteful work opened a cut over his foe’s eye in the 10th.

Both men traded hooks in the 11th as Parker’s renowned chin held firm and Joshua resisted the urge to pursue a lastround knockout, controlling the last three minutes with his spearing jab to seal victory.

Referee clinic postponed to April 7 D i m a p u r , Ap r 1 (NPN): Kohima Town Club (KTC) football referee clinic which was slated to begin from April 3 at local ground, Kohima has been postponed to April 7.

The clinic was postponed due to engagement of Joy Chandra, licensed referee instructor, AIFF at the ongoing 2nd division league in the country.

Therefore, all participants have been requested to take note of the change in dates.

Meanwhile, KTC has convened a meeting on April 4 at 4:00 pm at local ground, Kohima. Therefore, all clubs who will be participating in the 2nd Kohima Football League have been asked to attend the meeting positively. For any queries, email at xr2004@ gmail.com or kohimatownclub@gmail.com.

2nd night cricket tournament D i m a p u r , Ap r 1 (NPN): The 2nd night cricket tournament, organised by Bengali Youth Generation, will be held from April 19 to 23 at DDSC stadium, Dimapur. Therefore, interested teams or clubs can contact 9774194123, 7005034248 or 8259800468 for more information.

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