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Cong sounds 2019 poll bugle

“The manner in which the Modi government is functioning, it can also pose a threat to democracy in the country. In the last few days, what happened in Indian Parliament is before the people of the country (to see),” he said, addressing the ‘Jan Akrosh Rally’ at Ramlila Maidan today.

Congress President Rahul Gandhi with former party president Sonia Gandhi and other party leaders during ‘Jan Akrosh Rally’, in New Delhi on Sunday. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, APR 29 (AGENCIES): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday launched his party’s campaign for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections through a mega rally organised at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan.

Speaking in front of a handsome crowd, Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of being “hollow” and speaking “lies” and said the “chowkidar” was silent on issues concerning judiciary, women’s safety, Dalits, youth, farmers besides corruption. In his nearly 30minute speech, the Congress president said that the PM’s recent trip to China was ‘agenda-less’ and slammed him for not speaking in Parliament on issues like Rafale jet deal with France

Tripura CM’s controversial remarks irk PM GUWAHATI, APR 29 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has summoned Tripura chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb over his controversial statements.

A senior BJP leader on Sunday said Deb has been summoned to meet Modi and BJP President Amit Shah on May 2 in the national capital. Deb, who took charge of Tripura last month, has made several remarks which have been triggered widespread criticism. He had stated that the Internet and satellite communication existed during the Mahabharata era. He also questioned the crowning of Diana Hayden as Miss World in 1997.

Deb also stated that mechanical engineers should not opt for civil services, but civil engineers should. He has also asked the educated youth to set up paan shops instead of running after political parties to get government jobs. He also advised the youths to not to waste their crucial time and instead milk cows for livelihood.

“Senior party leaders are miffed over the controversies triggered by Deb. Deb is just saying anything and everything. Modi will talk to him,” said a senior party leader on Sunday.

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“Since the new govt has taken up austerity measures, use coal tar mix very sparingly.”

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or unemployment.

Expressing confidence of winning the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections, Rahul Gandhi said that the Congress would win the next year’s general elections as well as all Assembly elections scheduled to be held before it.

Citing the Congress’s spirited performance in Gujarat, Gandhi said “you see what will happen in Karnataka”.

“I met him on the agrarian issues. But he did not listen to us,” the Congress president said.

UPA chairperson and former Congress president Sonia Gandhi also used the occasion to slam PM Modi while accusing him of “betraying” the people by not

keeping its promises. Sonia Gandhi alleged that corruption has taken ‘deeper roots’ since BJP came to power.

Continuing her tirade, Sonia charged the BJP-led NDA government of muzzling dissenting voices and dividing communities with an eye on electoral gains.

Speaking during the rally, former PM Manmohan Singh said that the Modi government is consistently undermining country’s Constitutional institutions.

“The manner in which the Modi government is functioning, it can also pose a threat to democracy in the country. In the last few days, what happened in Indian Parliament is before the people of the country (to see),” Manmohan Singh said.

Amit Shah’s stinging response

Soon after Congress’ ‘Jan Akrosh’ rally, BJP president Amit Shah responded to Rahul, Sonia’s charges in the same vein and termed the rally as ‘Parivar Akrosh rally’ (family wrath rally) in what was an apparent dig at the party’s dynastic politics.

In a series of tweets, Amit Shah described Congress as power hungry and demanded answers from the opposition party for not letting the Parliament work during the Budget session.

“A dynasty and their courtiers, who were sent out of state after state by ‘Jan Aadesh’ now pretend to represent ‘Jan Akrosh’.

Congress rally is nothing but a ‘Parivar Akrosh Rally’ which highlights their increasing irrelevance,” Amit Shah said.

Petroleum dealers Writ petition on alleged call for state-wide fund diversion by PDA govt indefinite strike Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, APR 29 (NPN): Petroleum dealers across the state on Sunday decided to call for an indefinite state-wide strike from April 30, in protest against the abduction of an oil tanker driver and helper on April 22 near new Helipong village under Tuensang district by armed miscreants.

According to reports, Kohima Petroleum Dealers Association (KPDA), Dimapur Petroleum Dealers Association (DPDA), Nagaland Tanker Transport Association (NTTA) and Oil Tanker Drivers’ Union (OTDU) decided to take recourse to the extreme step since those involved in the kidnap, including the authorities, had failed to provide information about the two victims and to have them released unharmed.

According to sources, all fuel outlets will remain shut and oil tankers will stay off the road during the strike.

It may be recalled that the unions on April 27 had issued a 48-hour deadline on the deputy commissioner (DC) Tuensang to ensure safe release of the abducted members-- Tula Ram Bura Gohain (driver) and Adman Surin (helper). However, till date their whereabouts remain unknown. Despite appeals made by various organizations to release the duo, there has been no positive development so far.

On Saturday, Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organization had requested KPDA, DPDA, NTTA and OTDU to extend the 48-hour deadline served on DC Tuensang taking into consideration the convenience of the public. ENPO general secretary Manlang Phom said the union was scheduled to hold a meeting with Tuensang district administration and police on Sunday to discuss the matter.

DIMAPUR, APR 29 (NPN): Taking legal recourse to put a spanner in the works, a PIL was filed before the Kohima Bench of Gauhati High Court alleging that the PDA government had attempted to divert Rs 15 crore provided under Special Road Development Programme (SRDP 2017-18) which had been secured by the previous NPF-led DAN government under then chief minister TR Zeliang.

The litigants- Jeange KN Konyak and Y Hetokhu Awomiclaimed that the funds for roads under SRDP fund 2017 were allegedly being diverted by the PDA government in a bid to claim credit. In this regard, the court listed the case for hearing on May 14 next.

The two petitioners claimed that the SRDP Fund 2017-18 was released to a work agency after necessary approval by the government, although it could not be formally released to the respective divisions due to election code of conduct coming into effect following announcement of Assembly election schedule to the State by Election Commission of India. Alleging that the PDA government replaced 15 projects after it came to power and that only two out of 17 projects were retained, the petitioners stated that Rs 15

crore, which was supposed to be released to various divisions, was parked with PWD (R&B) chief engineer’s (CE) office awaiting completion of the election process. They alleged that when Rio spotted the amount lying with CE, he “hastily directed” the department to move for re-appropriation. They said in record time within one week, the sanctioned and released fund was allegedly diverted to his village and a few other villages in Dimapur district to suit his interest. In addition, the litigants also alleged that Rs 5 crore was earmarked for supply of bitumen in the name of the chief minister’s son in-law.

They alleged that the amount was re-deposited to treasuries & accounts and drawn against those diverted projects.

The petitioners asserted that this lapse of procedural matter, both in planning and finance departments, goes to show the “stark reality of PDA government and its promise of bringing change to Nagaland”. Fearing that the fund in question would be liquidated if there was no court intervention, they claimed that similar changes were in the offing as the PDA government was in a hurry to empty the State exchequer as they know their days were numbered.

T.R. Zeliang asks Kire clan Power outage to substantiate allegations in 5 districts DIMAPUR, APR 29 (NPN): After the NPF legislature responded to the ultimatum served on it including leader of the opposition NPF and former chief minister, T.R. Zeliang over allegations of irregularities in RD fund allotments and also the undue favour shown on a particular village allegedly by principal secretary RD, Lhoubeilatuo Kire, NPF leader T.R. Zeliang has come out defending himself.

In a statement, Zeliang reaffirmed that NPF as a party will continue to play its role as a responsible opposition in the interest of the Nagas and that any attempt to silence it by roping one’s own village, clan or family “will be the greatest political evil” that the state would ever experience.

In a lengthy rejoinder,

Zeliang also clarified that the current issue was not between two people or between two clans/villages or NGOs, but between the R.D. department and the general MNREGS beneficiaries.

He said since NPF had provided sufficient clarification after making the allegation, it was now the “bounden duty” of the department to come out with clarification with facts and figures by now to put all doubts and confusion to rest. .

Zeliang also said he might have committed some mistakes in the past but admitted that he did not recall any action(s) that he had initiated against Lhoubeilatuo Kire “based on hatred or enmity some 20 years back” which was alleged by the clan.

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DIMAPUR, APR 29 (NPN): Department of power on Sunday informed consumers that power outages will continue in five districts- Tuensang, Mon, Zunheboto, Longleng and in Changtongya and Tuli under Mokokchung district, due to maintenance works to be carried out at 132/66/33KV Aolichen sub-station, Mokokchung from April 30 to May 5.

Informing of this in a press statement, Asst.

Engineer Mokokchung Transmission division said that during the maintenance works, all out-going feeders (132KV & 66KV) emanating from the substation will be required to be shutdown occasionally.

In this regard, power department has requested all affected consumers to bear with the inconveniences during the period.

UNTABA reiterates on boundary issue DIMAPUR, APR 29 (NPN): United Naga Tribes Association on Border Areas (UNTABA) has once again reminded the government of India and the negotiating parties that any political agreement without settling the crux of the issue (interstate boundary issue between Assam and Nagaland), should not be considered a final solution to the protracted Indo-Naga political problem.

In a statement, UNTABA chairman Hukavi T. Yeputhomi and general secretary Imsumongba Pongen speculated that unless the crux of the issue was settled in the right perspective the land between Brahmaputra valley and the Naga “country” may become a new “Middle-East”. UNTABA therefore, said any speculated outcome to the talks without Naga lands and the subsequent re-alignment of present political boundar-

ies according to the historical perspective should be brushed aside.

According to UNTABA, union home minister Rajnath Singh, minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju, interlocutor R. N. Ravi and some secretaries in the Home Ministry used to utter “intangible” statements on the status of the ongoing Indo-Naga political talks completely disregarding the basic political foundation made between the government of India and NSCN (I-M) and also with the Working Group of the 6 NNPGs. UNTABA said that the fact of the Naga political issue was “the inalienable rights of the Naga people over its lands” unilaterally allowed to be occupied

by Assam, by the GoI in spite of political agreements made with the Naga people during the Interim Government of India of pre-

Independent India in June 1947 (9 Points Agreement/ Hydari Ali Agreement) as well as after the declaration of independence of India as sovereign Nation in 1960, the 10 Points Agreement.

The agreements envisaged the right to transfer back all the Naga traditional and ancestral lands under illegal occupation of Assam back to the Naga people. “This is the crux of the matter of the emergence of Naga political struggle. Nothing more, nothing less”, it added.

U N TA BA f u r t h e r pointed out that the ongoing political talk was between Naga people and the government of India and not with the people of Manipur or with Arunachal. Therefore, it advised the government of India to be extremely cautious in allowing its functionaries to express their so called “tangible” solutions on the ongoing Indo-Naga political talk.

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Major change expected in party setup: State BJP unit

Ananta Mishra with former national BJP president Murli Manohar Joshi at New Delhi.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland BJP unit, after its successful poll battle, plans to make major changes in the organisational set up soon in order to re-strengthen the party at all levels.

Informing of this in a press note, BJP media cell convener, K. James Vizo said that the decision was in conformity of the recent visit of Ananta Mishra, sec-

retary (Org) to Delhi BJP headquarters from April 22-26, 2018.

Mishra met several BJP central leaders including the national BJP president Amit Shah, national general secretary (Org.) Ramlal, Nagaland Election in-charge & MoS for Home Kiren Rijiju and national general secretary (NE in-charge) for political

affairs Ram Madhav and submitted a detailed report of the party affairs and of the recently concluded election.

Vizo stated that the Central leaders expressed satisfaction with the State unit’s performance.

Meanwhile, as directed by the high command, Vizo said that the state unit will be organising a

training camp for the BJP Legislators, state, district and mandal level workers soon.

Ananta Mishra also met the former Prime Minister and the first BJP national president, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and former national BJP president Murli Manohar Joshi, he said.

During the meeting, Joshi recalled how the BJP faced stiff opposition during its entry to the state in 1985. However, Joshi said he managed to plant few activities with few workers and during his short stay in Kohima.

Today, he said the victory of BJP in Nagaland spoke volumes, that the people’s priority was development with high hopes on BJP. While congratulating and appreciating the people of Nagaland and all party rank and files for bring the victory, Joshi also recalled the immense contribution and participation of P.B. Acharya the then BJP North East in-charge and incumbent Nagaland Governor.

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N. Kikruma village dedication deferred

CRSU first General Conference

DIMAPUR: In view of the forthcoming by-election for parliamentary election in Nagaland, the programme for the dedication and inaugural function of North Kikruma village in Phek district has been deferred to June 8. North Kikruma village council chairman has regretted any inconvenience caused to participants of the programme.

Condolence

CUD mourns: Chen Union Dimapur (CUD) has expressed deep sadness and grief over the untimely demise of Anyei Walliemp (NCS), revenue officer, Kohima, at GNRC, Guwahati on April 27. CUD president Er.Chenlip Yakha Konyak in a condolence note said that the union was honored and blessed to have known him-- a dedicated officer with a promising future, committed to welfare of the community. “Remembering his wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts” the note said. The union extended its deepest sympathies to the family and prayed for God to give the departed eternal rest and also conveyed prayers to grant the family strength to bear the great pain and for peace during this sad time.

Er. Chengato Kath, the conference guest speaker, unveiling the monolith.

DIMAPUR: Chogin Range Students’ Union (CRSU) held its first General Conference at Tsosinyu Village under the theme “Be Prudent” from April 26 to 28 with Er. Chengato Kath, executive engineer, PWD (Housing) Division-1, Kohima as the guest speaker. He expounded on the theme and explained that a prudent person thinks ahead and prepares for the future.

Ramdi Thou, SDEO Tseminyu and Kisheto Kent, president, Rengma Students’ Union, delivered greetings during the inaugu-

ral function.

A tree plantation exercise and also community service were carried out on the third day of the conference, where around 200 saplings were planted during the morning session.

A valedictory function was held in the afternoon session where cultural items such as folk dance, folk tune and traditional attire were displayed by the students.

Dr. Kevi Swu exhorted the gathering during the function and encouraged the students to seek God first in order to excel in their lives.

Various competitions

such as debate, Rengma folk tale narration and games etc. were part of the conference. The Union Assembly was held on the first day of the conference where various resolutions were adopted, including recognition of meritorious students, where they will be acknowledged by the CRSU. Riga Khing and Michael Kath were selected as president and general secretary respectively for the tenure of 2018-21. The next General Conference will be hosted by Logwesunyu Students’ Union.

Organizations flay Apr 27 incident

District mental health programme (DMHP), district hospital Dimapur conducted a one-day medical outreach camp at Niuland PHC on April 26. Free health check-up with free medication were made available to patients. More than 70 cases including some general cases were registered.

As part of “Gram Swaraj Abhiyan” campaign, Central Bank of India, Wokha visited Longsachung village on April 24, to create awareness on PMJJBY, PMSBY insurance schemes and APY pension schemes. The programme was attended by village council, GBs and villagers.

DIMAPUR: DCYO and JTYO have condemned the alleged life attempt on Kengim Kulimbe on April 27 in Jalukie Town.

DCYO: Dobashi Colony Youth Organization (DCYO), Jalukie, president Ikiebam Hegeu, through a condemnation note, vehemently condemned the “uncivilised act” of some persons of “the life attempt on” Kengim Kulimbe on April 27.

DCYO called upon all right thinking individuals to condemn the barbaric and inhumane act meted out on Kulimbe, by intruding into his residence with ulterior motives. DCYO also claimed that one Itingtiebe, GB Peren Town, was seriously injured when he tried to intervene. The issue has greatly affected the peaceful environment in the colony, it said.

It therefore warned that in the event of such incidents being repeated in the future, DCYO will not be held responsible for any consequences.

JTYO: Jalukie Town Youth Organization (JTYO) also condemned the incident, wherein a group of people tried to “physically assault Kulimbe at his residence in Jalukie Town.”

Whatever the case maybe, JTYO said it strongly condemns such acts within its jurisdiction. In a press note, JTYO president Adabe Rao and general secretary, Adi Haihing appealed to both the parties not to disturb the harmonious environment and society at large in the future.

About a hundred cadets of 1NL Girls Bn NCC of Holy Cross HSS and Christian HSS took part in a trek to Chumukedima Peak on Saturday, under the theme, “Explore our Heritage” jointly organized by the respective school ANOs to observe the Swachhta Samaroh commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Ministry licence conferred to NPBCA education secretary, Mosha Chang by NPBCA executive secretary, Rev. Dr. Hukashe Zhimomi at NPBCA mission compound on April18.

NSSATA issue: more Gram Swaraj Abhiyan programmes at Shaki and Punglwa units extend support

(L-R): Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, GOI, Sunil Pant, PD, Thungdeno Mozhui and others with PMAY and free electricity connection beneficiaries at Community Hall Shaki village. (DIPR). Chubawati Chang ADC Peren speaking during the Gram Shakti Abhiyan programme at Punglwa Village Peren. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: At Shaki Village, Wozhuro block under Wokha district, advancing the Gram Swaraj Abhiyan programme initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a campaign was organised by Rural Development and Power Departments on April 28.

A DIPR report said that Deputy Secretary & Nodal officer, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Sunil Pant, who was present in the programme held at Community Hall Shaki village, said that the main objective of the campaign K

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was to find ways to improve living standards and eradicating rural poverty. In this way, the campaign intends to improve the overall social and economic well being of the rural populace.

The official closely interacted with the participants and discussed the schemes initiated by Modi. He heard directly from the villagers about their living conditions and well being and also sought their opinions whether the CSS programme were benefiting them.

The official commented that

he was impressed with the clean environment maintained in and around the village. Project Director, DRDA Wokha, Thungdeno Mozhui stressed on the importance of opening bank accounts and reminded the people that no cash transactions could be made in favour of concerned beneficiaries without them having opened bank accounts.

BDO, Wozhuro, Chumthungo Khuvung proposed the vote of thanks while Shaki village chairman delivered the welcome note.

Besides others, the programme was attended by officials from RD and power Departments, village council members and village elders.

As part of the Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, (Village Self-Governance Campaign) a programme of Gram Shakti Abhiyan was also held at Punglwa Village,Peren on April 28,with the nodal departments -RD and Power.

According to DIPR, Chubawati Chang, ADC Peren, in his keynote address, stated that the main concept of this self gover-

nance programme was to make the village strong and take the village forward, and to be provided with what was due to them. He contended that this programme could be successful only if the village functionaries cooperates with the government.

Keyirangding Heguy, PD, Peren, in his speech opined that the villagers were privileged to have the only RURBAN facility in the state. Later, he encouraged the villagers to avail of the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system introduced by the government, where Adhaar linkage with bank accounts of beneficiaries is a must. He also appreciated the cleanliness of the village and the cooperation of the village council and its members in developing the village.

Earlier, S. Yanpamo Odyuo, SDO power Jalukie, elaborated on the details of power facilities for the villagers such as Saubhagya (PMSBHGY), Integrated Power Development Schemes (IPDS) and Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY).

The Village Council Chairman VCC, in his speech, appreciated the government for the initiatives undertaken. The programme was chaired by Iteising, BDO Peren and a welcome note was shared by Kiengau Nda, BDO Jalukie.

DIMAPUR: Various Nagaland SSA Teachers Association units, have extended their solidarity towards the NSSATA central body’s ultimatum demanding their inclusion into the 7th ROP, regular payment of salaries from non-plan budget and release of 7th ROP inclusive pending salaries.

A press release from NSSATA Kiphire unit president, Tsapicho Sangtam and general secretary, K. Alipa Sangtam lamented that while protests or agitation by teachers would severely impact the routine functioning of government schools in the state, NSSATA Kiphire appealed to its members to be ready to undertake democratic protests if authorities failed to deliver on their demands.

Meanwhile, the Dimapur Sarva Sikhsha Abhiyan Teachers’ Association has also asked the DDOs to not disburse the salaries without provision of the revised pay.

The unit said that it would strictly adhere to the directives of the central team on the further course of action and has notified all members to participate.

NSSATA Zunheboto unit in a press release by president Kanato Chophi and general secretary, Hinoka Sumi stated that the unit was ever ready to cooperate to the call of the central team along with rest of the district units and would fight tooth and nail until justice was delivered to the NSSATA 2010-13 batch.

The unit has also appealed to NGOs/ civil bodies and the public to extend their support towards the genuine cry of the teachers.

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WEATHER FORECAST April 30

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Agartala A thunderstorm in the morning 30 23 Aizawl

A shower and t-storm around 27 18

Guwahati Couple of thunderstorms Imphal

Pleasant with variable clouds

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Itanagar A shower and t-storm around 25 18 Shillong Couple of thunderstorms

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Dimapur Variable clouds; a t-storm

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Kohima Mkg

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Tuensang A shower or t-storm in spots Wokha

PWD minister visits Noklak; Investiture ceremony 2018-19 inspects road repair works conducted at Sainik School Punglwa

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Minister Tongpang Ozukum accompanied by department officials inspecting the ongoing road works at Noklak.

DIMAPUR: Minister Public Works department, Tongpang Ozüküm visited and inspected the ongoing road repair works at Noklak on April 28.

A press release from the department stated that the minister was accompanied by superintendent engineer Er. Alangba, who also holds the current charge of additional chief engineer, the executive engineer (R&B) Tuensang, Er. Menanglep-

den, and the executive engineer (NH) Tuensang Er. Imkongakum Longkümer.

Tongpang Ozüküm also interacted with the Khiamniungan Tribal Council (KTC), where they expressed their gratitude to the minister and chief minister, Neiphiu Rio for initiating the work at Noklak. The KTC led by its vice president requested the state PDA government to give special attention to Noklak as it was

a new district.

Ozüküm also inspected the district PWD office at Tuensang and interacted with the officers and staff.

Earlier, the minister on his arrival at Noklak was received by advisor Hayeng along with his BJP party workers, the executive engineer (R&B) Noklak Er. Hinto and his subordinate officials, the ADC and EAC Noklak, DBs, GBs and other government officials.

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AAA committee visits Tetso College

Keneizhakho Nakhro, village leaders and others after unveiling the new village monolith. (NP)

Correspondent KO H I M A , A P R 2 9 (NPN): Khonoma Basa village (new village) under Kohima district was inaugurated by MLA 8th western Angami assembly constituency, Keneizhakho Nakhro in the presence of Khonoma village and Western Angami Public Organization leaders on April 28.

MLA Nakhro in his address expressed joy at es-

tablishing Khonoma basa, a new village in the western Angami constituency. Appreciating the village, Nakhro said Khonoma village was a very important and popular Naga village which also contributed much in the field of education for the Nagas. He also said that Khonoma village became a tourist attraction spot in the state not only because of its beauty but also due to the great hospitality of the villagers and he urged

the villagers to continue the good effort.

He asserted that the constituency and the Angami community were proud of a village like Khonoma due to its various contributions to the Nagas and the state. He also lauded the village and said that the village had produced many good players. He opined that the new village Khonoma Basa would prosper and grow in popularity among the Nagas by

ZSU-N holds 29th general conference

DIMAPUR: Zeme Students’ Union (N) held its 29th General Conference from April 24 to 26 at New Ngaulong under Kebai Area, District Peren, with Ramningle Pame, Education Chairperson, ADC Tamenlong, Manipur as chief guest and T. Lankosen Tsanglao SDO (Civil) Jalukie, as guest of honour.

The chief guest spoke about the need to wake up from the sleep of ignorance and lack of outside knowledge. He called on the gathering to unite and move forward without isms.

The guest of honour appreciated the work carried out in spite of shortcomings

The resource persons for the days wise session were: Dr. Tumda Newme, Alungle Zeliang, Deisam Pame and Herangia Pame.

They spoke on different topics and shared their views and thoughts with presentations.

On the last day, election of new office bearers for the tenure of 2018-2020, was held, with Aakam Pame as 2nd consecutive term for president, Amua Francis Pame, vice president, Deichungbe Zeme, general secretary and others.

The conference concluded with pomp and gaiety. Literary day, and music enthralled the attendees for

the duration of the day. The council adopted different resolutions to be implemented in the days to come.

The Organizing Committee expressed its sincere gratitude to the host villages and also to Ramningle Pame for coming and sharing her valuable time as the first women elected member in the decision making body among the Zeliangrongs.

The union also expressed its gratitude to all the generous donors, artists, resource persons and well wishers for continuously having supported efforts for the success of the conference.

AHVS distributes fodder and materials

STMS conducts teachers’ orientation

and spoke about the negligence in development. He said that the union’s motto ‘Education the only Key’ was fit for the Zeme people at this juncture as only education could bring changes and development.

The conference witnessed more than 200 student delegates and different social leaders from different areas. President, Zeme Students’ Union Assam, also shared a solidarity speech.

On April 25, the program showcase a Musical Nite with different popular Zeme artists like Namkamlak Pame, Pezet Newme, Angeule Disuang, and many more.

Animal husbandry and veterinary services distributed fodder and piggery shed construction materials to Kidima villagers under RKVY scheme on April 24. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AHVS) Department distributed fodder and materials for piggery shed construction to Kidima villagers under RKVY scheme which was led by Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, Joseph M. Angami K Y M C

IDIMAPUR: Investiture ceremony of Sainik School Punglwa (SSP) for the academic session 201819 was held on April 23 at the school premises.

Commanding officer 36 Assam Rifles, Jalukie, colonel, Nishit Murat Singh Thakur, accompanied by his wife Mamta Thakur graced the occasion as chief guest.

A press release from SSP stated that the guest was received by SSP principal, group captain, Sharad R Keskar. The chief guest in his address motivated the cadets that being in an institution like Sainik School and cadets put to train was a matter of pride and privilege.

He exhorted them to endeavour to be men who could stand all testing times. He complimented the principal and school staff for their commendable contribution to society.

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DIMAPUR: Three-member Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) committee, directorate of higher education, on April 20 made its first audit visit to Tetso College, Dimapur.

A press release by the administration department, Tetso College, Dimapur, said that the AAA committee included additional director of Higher education, Kohima, Dr. Anungla Aier, Kohima College, principal, Dr. Watijungshi and dean of social sciences, Patkai Christian College, Chumukedima, Dr. R.K Behera. The release added that the Tetso College would be going for NAAC re-accreditation in the next window.

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on April 24.

According to DIPR, with the inauguration of quarantine check post at Kidima (which borders Manipur) on March 27, the department of AHVS distributed fodder, piggery, materials for piggery shed construction for livestock

and economic growth of the rural areas in particular.

Free distribution to the villagers, technical supervision of scientific feeding and rearing of swine and interaction with the guests were the highlights of the programme.

DIMAPUR: St. Thomas Mission Society (STMS) conducted a one-day teachers’ orientation for MGM College and Higher Secondary teachers at MGM Hr Sec auditorium on April 24 with professor, Ramachandran Nair and A. G. Kannan from Kerala as resource persons.

A press release by MGM Hr Sec and College, Fr. P. S. Varghese said that during the day long faculty development programme, topics like effective teaching; teacher as mentor; etc were covered. The main intention of the training was to explain the role of teachers in the teaching learning process. The resource person gave a presentation on transforming teachers to transform India.

the grace of God. Khonoma village chairman Nisamezo and Western Angami Public Organization president, Lhouphrevilie Rino also addressed the gathering.

Earlier, the new village monolith was unveiled by the MLA, Keneizhakho Nakhro.

The programme was chaired by chairman organizing committee, Methaheto Chase, the dedicatory prayer was said by pastors, father, chethechist and deacons of Khonoma village, a welcome address was delivered by chairman Khonoma basa, Zasinguto Punyii, history of Khonoma Basa village was naratted by secretary, Khonoma Basa, Kekolhoukho Meyase. A special number was also presented by BKK ND kKEYA Khonoma, vote of thanks was proposed by vice chairman Khonoma basa, Vivoselie Meyase and the invocation prayer was said by Ulerhino Savino.

The chief guest along with his wife and school faculty decorate cadets at the investiture ceremony.

ny of school appointments.

40 cadets were reposed with the responsibility of school appointments, house captains and house vice captains.

The singing of national anthem in unison by

the school cadets and staff marked the culmination of the ceremony.

At the post ceremony, the chief guest presented a motivational lecture for the cadets and urged them to follow the school’s rules

and regulations. Major NS Angami, an officer from Nagaland and alumni of Rashtriya Indian Military College Dehradun and NDA, also motivated the cadets by sharing his life experiences in the Army.

PYS celebrates annual session & Tsukhenyie festival

Wepe Ritse and others at the PYS 69 annual session & Tsukhenyie festival.

DIMAPUR: Pfutseromi Youth Society (PYS) celebrated its 69th annual session-cum-Tsukhenyie festival on April 24 at the village community hall with registrar, co-operative societies, Nagaland, Kohima, Wepe Ritse, as the guest speaker.

A press release from

PYS stated that the guest speaker encouraged the people, particularly the youth, to preserve and inculcate the “good old culture and traditions”.

Ritse also expressed concern over the diminishing work culture in society and urged the youth to be actively engaged in differ-

ent fruitful and decent activities to keep themselves self-reliant.

Earlier, the guest speaker also unfurled the PYS flag; the programme was chaired by Kewekhro Mero while village council chairman, Menyielhi Mero extended Tsukhenyie greetings.

Foundation courses for NCS (P) and NSS

DIMAPUR: “The future of the people in the state is in your hands, and how you are trained and groomed at ATI will decide how you deliver the justice to the people,” said commissioner and secretary, Abhishek Singh (IAS).

He was speaking as a special guest at the Inaugural Programme for Combine Foundation Course for NCS (P) 2018 batch and NSS 48th batch at Multipurpose Hall, ATI on April 24.

DIPR reports that Abhishek Singh congratulating the officers and trainees for their success and said that the training was aimed at inculcating values significant for their careers.

Singh encouraged the Nagaland Secretariat Service trainees to focus on how to improve the functioning of the government and provide better assistance to society.

Lamenting over the poor work culture in some departments at the secretariat, he called on the trainees to work towards making a difference in such areas. Singh also encouraged officers and trainees to learn the basic skills and operation of computers, besides making optimum use of social media.

“The main objective of the training is to acquaint and inculcate in the trainees the spirit of good governance, and the basic knowledge of the political, social and economic

scenario in the state” said director, administrative training institute, R. Asenla Keitzar (IAS), delivering the keynote address. Assuring the officers and trainees of a comfortable stay at ATI, she promised them of the department’s support at every stage of

the training.

It is not your brilliance but the plan of God that you are in the place you are in, said additional director, ATI, Kevin Zehol (NCS), delivering the welcome address. Calling the 45 trainees fortunate, he expressed optimism that the trainees

will have fond memories to take back and cherish after their services.

The inaugural programme was chaired by additional director (Administration), ATI, kevin zehol (NCS). Additional director (training), L. Youdang Jamir pronounced the

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Chamling longest serving CM in India KO L K AT A , A p r 2 9 (Agencies): Sikkim Chief Minister and Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) founder Pawan Kumar Chamling on Sunday surpassed the record of former West Bengal Chief Minister Jyoti Basu by becoming the longest serving Chief Minister of any Indian state.

According to Indian Express, while veteran communist Jyoti Basu ruled West Bengal for 23 years from June 21, 1977 till November 6, 2000, Pawan Kumar Chamling became Chief Minister of the Himalayan state on December 12, 1994 and completed his 24th year in office on Sunday.

A Bhanu Puraskar (2010) awarded poet with pen name ‘Kiran’ and father of four sons and four daughters from two wives, Chamling joined politics in 1973 and became member of the Legislative Assembly in 1985. He founded SDF in 1993 and formed the state government next year toppling the 179-day government of Sanchaman Limboo.

Sharing a photograph of his five different oath taking ceremonies in Facebook, the Sikkim Chief

Pawan Kumar Chamling Minister wrote: “As I cross a personal milestone, I would like to remember all those who have been a part of this journey. First and foremost, my heartfelt gratitude goes to the people of Sikkim for reposing their faith in me by giving their mandate for five consecutive terms. On this momentous occasion, I also offer my homage to Late Shri Jyoti Basu ji, a great statesman for whom I have the highest respects and whose record stint as Chief Minister, I am fortunate to surpass.”

He also claimed that Sikkim got transformed from a poor backward state to a progressive state with high rate of economic growth under his rule. “Our initiatives such as organic farming, skill development,

Don’t run after govt jobs, milk cow instead: Tripura CM Deb Agartala, Apr 29 (Agencies): Days after sparking a controversy with his critique of model-actor Diana Hayden, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb is at it again.

Chief Minister Deb on Sunday advised the youths of Tripura to not to waste their crucial time and, instead, milk cows for livelihood. He also suggested the youth of the state, especially the educated section, not to run behind politicians for government jobs, rather become self-employed, ANI reported. “There should be a cow in every house. Why run after netas for government jobs? Milk is being sold at Rs 50 per litre. Graduates should get cows and milk it to earn Rs 10 lakh in 10 years. Instead of running after political parties,” the Chief Minister said.

He said while addressing a seminar organised by Tripura Veterinary Council on ‘The role of the vet-

erinary profession in sustainable development to improve livelihoods, food security, and safety’, on the eve of World Veterinary Day, at Pragna Bhavan here.

“The youth here runs after political parties for several years to get a govt job and wastes the vital time of their life, had the same youth instead of running after parties set up a paan shop he would have by now had a bank balance of Rs 5 lakh,” said Deb. According to him, any unemployed youth with a minimum amount of Rs 75 thousand borrowed from the bank and with a little self-effort, can easily earn at least Rs 25,000 every month, but the hurdle in this is the culture that has grown in Tripura during the last 25 years. He said that there are narrow-minded concepts like a graduate cannot opt for farming, start poultry, or piggery because if he does so, his class will go down.

cleanliness drives and many of our environment-friendly policies are being replicated in other parts of the country.

The life expectancy of our people has increased by a decade, from 62 years in 1994 to the present 72 years as per Government of India data,” he said.

“By ear-marking 70 per cent of the state budget for rural development, we set our target of alleviating poverty from rural areas, where 75 per cent of our population resides,” he added.

Though Chamling claimed growth, former Indian football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia, who recently launched his Hamro Sikkim Party in New Delhi, vowed to fight the 2019 Assembly elections on the planks of corruption, urban-rural growth gap and environmental degradation through dams. Bhaichung is enormously popular in the state and may emerge as a game changer with his hard-hitting issues.

Of the 32 Assembly seats, ruling SDF has 29 MLAs while opposition Sikkim Krantikari Morcha has only 2 seats. The lone independent MLA is a brother of the Chief Minister.

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BJP, Congress come together to rule district council in Mizoram Aizawl, Apr 29 (PTI): The BJP is all set to rule the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) in Mizoram with the support of six Congress members after the election threw a fractured mandate, a top state BJP leader said.

The CADC is an autonomous council for ethnic Chakma people living in South-Western Mizoram bordering Bangladesh and Myanmar. Joining of hands by traditional rivals, the BJP and the Congress, is an interesting political event.

The BJP leader said the saffron party, with five members in the CADC, would head the district council formed under the sixth schedule of the Constitution in 1972. State Sports Minister and Congress leader Zodintluanga had said on April 25 that a post-poll alliance was forged after local leaders of both the parties reached an agreement, and this would not have any bearing in Delhi or in the coming election to the assembly in the north eastern state.

BJP sources had, at that time, said the party may take action against its elected CADC members for forging the alliance with the Congress. Later, the party leadership agreed to the tie-up after the six Congress

members decided to join the coalition, the United Legislature party (ULP), as individual members leaving their party identity behind, the BJP leader said.

The ULP has elected Santi Jiban Chakma of the BJP as its leader and the Congress’ Buddha Lila Chakma as deputy leader and the former is tipped to become the Chief Executive Member, the administrative head of the Council.

Chakma has already staked claim to form the executive committee of the CADC and also met Governor Lt Gen Nirbhay Sharma to discuss the committee’s formation, he said. The Council exercises legislative, executive and judicial powers over allotted departments within the territory of CADC. Election to 20member CADC on April 20 last had thrown a mixed result. While the Mizo National Front (MNF) bagged 8 seats, the Congress won 6 and the BJP 5. Election to the Futuli seat was stayed by the Gauhati High Court.

Congress nominee from Futuli was earlier declared as elected uncontested after the MNF candidate’s nomination was rejected during scrutiny. The high court stayed the Returning Officer’s decision after the MNF nominee challenged it.

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Six shops gutted in Manipur’s Noney Correspondent

IMPHAL, Apr 29: Atleast six shops were engulfed in a major fire that broke out in a market complex in Manipur Noney district on Saturday night at around 8 p.m.

According to source, property worth lakhs of rupees were destroyed in the fire. No casualties were reported.

Rescue team from CRPF’s D/143 Battalion led by its second-in-command Awaadhesh Kumar and troops of 23 Assam Rifles stationed nearby the place assisted the residents of the area in dousing off the fire.

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Biren to launch ‘Go to Village’ on May 1 Correspondent

IMPHAL, Apr 29: BJPled coalition government’s ambitious new mission “Go to Village” is all set to be launched on May 1 in Manipur’s Thoubal district.

Chief minister N Biren Singh is planning to launch the new mission in all the 60 Assembly constituencies of the state simultaneously on Tuesday. In this regard, Thoubal district deputy commissioner H Rosita Devi has instructed the teams for the mission to prepare the hoardings,

pamphlets etc highlighting the schemes in local dialects for display at the venues. A total of 61 villages would be covered under this “Go to Village” mission in the district, she added. Under the scheme, the government aims to provide free gas connection under the Ujwala Yojana to 46,000 eligible beneficiaries under the mission and MLAs would be constructing 20 houses each in their respective constituency under this mission.

The DCs with consultation with the concerned MLAs would identify a

village each for every constituency which would be the venue of launching the mission.

The mission has been initiated to reach out to the people at the grassroots level and also to practically solve the problems and issues faced by the people.

Under this mission, camps would be organized at different villages to ensure enrolment of all the deserved villagers for government’s social security schemes and also to find out the area-specific needs of different villages.

Arunachal border residents grapple with connectivity Sarma announces development Itanagar, Apr 29 (PTI): At a time when the Union government is planning to set up seven advanced landing grounds in Arunachal Pradesh, besides upgrading the existing ones, people in this border state are still grappling with cellular connectivity issues.

In the mountain villages of Arunachal, people are greeted with a message from a Chinese mobile network, every time they turn their phones on.

The villagers, along the entire 1,126 km-long border in Arunachal, get signals from a leading telecom player in China, a source in the Army said here.

“The signals are strong enough to stretch up to 10 km on the Indian side,” he said.

The situation is similar for border towns on the west too, where Pakistani networks work better than their counterparts here,

the Army source stated.

The country’s mobile services are unable to operate in the border areas due to a central government policy, he said.

“The government allows only a limited number of towers of a certain frequency in the border areas. As a result, people here receive signals from Chinese telecom companies. They cannot access the network though for lack of a SIM card,” the source said.

People often get frustrated with the erratic network signals, said Joney Yaying, a resident of Zido village in upper Siang district of the state.

“Leave alone Internet banking, we cannot access Internet or WhatsApp like others in the country,” he added.

Pema Nyisur, another villager from Gelling village in the district, said mobile service providers have erected limited

number of towers in the border areas.

“If the telecom players do not install more towers, uninterrupted service will remain a distant dream for us,” Nyisur added.

Until a few years ago, Chamlang village in Anjaw district did not have landline connectivity, said Mailu Tega, a social worker.

The district, which has an ITBP post, recorded instances of Chinese incursion in the recent years.

In January, a top service provider had set up towers in some of the remote districts of the state.

Another telecom company is expected to expand its services in upper Siang district later this year.

These services, however, will not be extended to the border villages, Tega rued.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu earlier this week

said the Centre has sanctioned 1,800 towers at a cost of around Rs 1,800 crore in the border areas of the state to improve connectivity.

Admitting that people, as well as the Army men, are cut off from the rest of the world due to lack of mobile networks, Rural Development Minister Alo Libang, who represents Tuting-Yinkiong seat in upper Siang district, said the Centre should initiate measures to deal with the problem.

Responding to a question from PTI, Union minister of State for Communication (Independent Charge) Manoj Sinha said his ministry is aware of a connectivity problem in the border towns.

“We are also planning to provide satellite phones to the Army and other security agencies to cope with eventualities,” he said.

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Diphu, Apr 29: Assam health minister, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced a number of developmental packages for all-round development of Karbi Anglong autonomous council, while addressing a mammoth rally organized by district BJP at Sports Authority of India complex, Diphu town.

Before addressing the ‘Bikash Rally’, he inaugurated the new legislative and Information Technology building inside the complex of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council Secretariat, Members Hostel, Sports Complex and rehabilitation centre for hawkers in different places of Diphu town.

He also inspected the ongoing project of Diphu Medical College.

Reiterating the commitment made by Prime

Minister Narandra Modi, Sarma said that fruit of development will reach up to the last person at the grass root.

He announced that kin martyrs of Bodo-land and Karbi Anglong Autonomous state movement will be given Rs. 5 lakh, and special package for developing surface communication within autonomous area.

Sarma also said that each member of Autonomous Council will be given Rs. 10 crores for every fiscal for the development of their own constituencies.

The minister also announced to establish two universities for technical education within Karbi Anglong autonomous council territory within this financial year.

Age old pension for every senior citizen above 60 years irrespective of financial standing will also be given, Sarma said.

Rohingya influx to B’desh poses security challenge 526 recruits inducted into CRPF

Agartala, Apr 29 (IANS): The Rohingya influx from Myanmar to Bangladesh is a serious common security challenge for the entire region, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Harsh Vardhan Shringla said here.

“Rohingya influx from Rakhine state of Myanmar to Bangladesh is a serious and common security challenge not only for Bangladesh but for the entire region,” Shringla told IANS during an interview.

“Bangladesh has engaged itself to address the issue. They have taken up the issue with the UN. The Bangladesh government is also working through multilateral agencies besides bilateral negotiations with Myanmar.

“Bangladesh and Myanmar signed an agreement to repatriate the Rohingya Muslims. This is a humanitarian crisis even though the issue posed a common security challenge not only for Bangladesh but for all the countries of the region.”

Over 1.15 million registered Rohingya have been residing in the south-eastern part of Bangladesh, known as the Cox’s Bazar region, after they fled Rakhine to

escape a military crackdown on their villages last August.

To a question about extremist activities in Bangladesh, the visiting Indian envoy said that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina pursued a zero tolerance policy on terrorism.

“After the terror attack in Dhaka’s Holey Artisan Bakery cafe in July 2016, law and order agencies have been active against terror activities. No major incident has taken place since. The issue cannot be resolved overnight. This is a continuous process,” Shringla said.

The High Commissioner came here on Thursday and held a series of meetings with Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, Governor Tathagata Roy and other senior officials.

The visiting diplomat during his meeting with Deb discussed various issues like connectivity, people to people contact, hassle free movement of Indians to Bangladesh, trade and economic activities.

The Indian envoy said that Bangladesh has been promoting peace and security not only within its territory but ensuring regional

Harsh Vardhan Shringla and international peace and security.

About China’s rising cooperation with Bangladesh and investment in Dhaka, the diplomat said that India’s relations with Bangladesh were enduring and sustainable.

“India’s relationship and partnership with Bangladesh was based on cooperation, mutuality of benefit and respect for each other. People to people contact is very important,” Shringla said.

The High Commissioner said that 111 agreements have been signed between India and Bangladesh in the last ten years in different sectors. India has given $8 billion in three Lines of Credit to Bangladesh.

According to the envoy, total trade between the two countries in 201617 was $7.5 billion while

$3.3 billion worth Indian investment proposals are registered with the Bangladesh government.

He said that India is currently supplying 660 MW of power to Bangladesh from West Bengal and Tripura.

India has spent Rs 19.14 crore to create the infrastructure for the third International Internet Gateway in Agartala to get the 10 gigabit bandwidth from Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Limited.

For this, an optical fibre cable link has been established between Akhaura (along Agartala) and Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh.

Regarding the 2019 Bangladesh parliamentary elections next year, the Indian envoy said it was the country’s internal matter.

“Bangladesh has a vibrant democracy like ours.

The country is holding periodic elections. We look forward to a very free and fair process of election in Bangladesh.”

He said that IndiaBangladesh relations were based on common history, language, culture besides a common border of over 4000 km.

“Today we are enjoying the best ever relations.

During the past 10 years, relations have improved enormously. Cooperation, friendship and partnership are beneficial for both the countries.

“The countries have invested significantly to develop infrastructure along the borders to promote trade among the two neighbours.

The border infrastructure is being further developed to enhance trade and economic activities between the two nations.

“Currently 36 land customs stations (LCS) are operational along the IndiaBangladesh border. Further upgradations were being done along the Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura besides West Bengal borders,” he added.

Shringla said that to further improve the ongoing bus services between Dhaka, Kolkata, Agartala, Shillong and Guwahati, more steps would be taken to make the bus services more effective as it is inexpensive for people of both the countries.

Five Indian states West Bengal (2,216 km), Tripura (856 km), Meghalaya (443 km), Mizoram (318 km) and Assam (263 km) share the 4,096-km border with Bangladesh.

IGP Prakash D giving away the trophy to one of the recruits.

DIMAPUR, APR 29 (NPN): After 44 weeks of rigorous training at CRPF additional training centre GC Khatkhati, 526 recruits have been inducted into CRPF. The passing out parade of the newly recruits of the 2nd and 3rd batches was graced by IGP, NES Shillong, Prakash D, who took salute and reviewed the

parade on April 28.

Training of the newly recruits 2nd and 3rd batches started from June 1 and June 12, 2017.

The training was conducted under the guidance of principal ATC Shahnawaz Khan, DIGP & supervision of vice-principal ATC Sanjay Kumar, commandant. Awards of excellence (trophies) were also

presented to five trainees of the passing-out batch by the chief guest.

RT B h a i r av J y o t i Changmai (best in drill), RT Jyotish Sargiyari (best in BOAC), RT Rakibul Haque (best in weapon & tactics), RT Dhanjit Medhi (best in door training), RT Kartik Rabha (best in firing, best in out-door and best in over all training).

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KCR, Stalin, Mamata discuss Federal Front

K Chandrasekhar Rao having lunch with DMK leaders in Chennai on Sunday.

Act. The Act will continue in its original form. We will do whatever needed to protect the rights of SCs and STs. If need be, we will go for constitutional amendment too.”

Paswan, the Dalit face of the NDA government, has been leading a campaign in pushing the government to file a review petition in the Supreme Court against the March 20 Division Bench order that a government official or a civilian cannot be immediately arrested if a FIR is filed by a person belonging to SCs and STs. The Supreme Court had said that arrest under the Act was not mandatory and recourse to coercive action would be taken only after preliminary inquiry and sanction by the competent authority. The court said the arrest should be cleared by an official of the Superintendent of Police after a complaint is filed.

The government filed a review petition earlier this month seeking an immediate stay of the judgment but the court refused to grant any relief saying the ruling had been misunderstand.

Paswan, a key member of the Group of Ministers on the issue headed by Home Minister Rajnath Singh, said the government would adopt a similar approach on reservation in promotions in government and public sector organisations.

New Delhi, Apr 29 (AGENCIES): Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday sought support for the Congress and its president Rahul Gandhi, saying the democracy of the country is in danger with the Modi government consistently undermining its Constitutional institutions.

Launching an all-out attack on the government, he said it has failed to fulfil all its promises it made before coming to the power and it’s the time it should give an account of its works to the people of the country.

The former Prime Minister claimed the anger among all sections of the society has shot up in the last four years due to the rising threat to the safety and security of the people and the vanishing employment opportunities, which has left the youths worried.

Dr. Singh said the pessimism is on the rise across the country, the law and order situation is bad and the atrocities against the minorities, the Dalits and the women are rising, but the Modi government seems hardly perturbed.

“The manner in which the Modi government is functioning, it can also pose a threat to democracy in the country.

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Modi remains silent on issues that really matter, says Pawar Pune, Apr 29 (AGENCIES): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for “remaining silent” on sensitive issues like the gruesome Kathua and Unnao rape incidents.

He further censured the ruling BJP government, remarking that its leaders had an “utterly regressive attitude” towards women in general.

“It was said of [former] Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that he used to speak little. But Prime

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Minister Modi rarely speaks anything on issues that really matter,” said the NCP chief at a working committee meeting of party members held in the city.

Criticizing the politics of BJP leaders as “silly” and “puerile”, Pawar said that BJP leaders were join-

ing rallies to save the perpetrators of the Kathua crime.

At the working committee meet, which saw the election of former Maharashtra Home Minister Jayant Patil as the NCP’s new State President, Mr. Pawar made overtures to his estranged allies, the Congress, for contesting the 2019 Parliamentary and Assembly polls in unison.

“We are eager to ally with the Congress…but they should spell out their intentions clearly,” Pawar said.

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happened in Indian Parliament is before the people of the country (to see),” he said, addressing the ‘Jan Akrosh Rally’ at Ramlila Maidan on Sunday.

Accusing the Modi government of thwarting the Opposition’s ‘No Confidence Motion’ in Parliament, Dr. Singh said it did everything possible and conspired to stop it from being taken up in Parliament.

“It is clear from this that if the Parliament does not function, it can pose danger to the democracy in the country. Democracy is a gift of the India’s Constitution and we should all strive to strengthen it.

“Today such an atmosphere is being created where the Constitutional institutions are being insulted. I talked about the manner in which Parliament was not allowed to function and how the Budget was passed.

“The way the ‘no confidence motion’ by the opposition was not allowed to be taken up..., all this is posing a danger to India’s democracy,” he said.

The former prime minister said what has happened in the banking sector with Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi having taken thousands of crores of loans and run away from the country, is for everybody to see.

“This is affecting the health of our banks,” he said.

He said the price of crude oil across the world was falling while in India the prices of petrol and diesel were constantly rising.

He asked why this government was not working towards reducing the oil prices, which have put common man in great distress.

“The time has come that we support Rahul Gandhi in making this country a better place,” he said.

Talking about unemployment, he said it was on the rise as the Mod Government has not created the much-promised two crore job opportunities, leaving youths and students, who had taken study loans, a worried lot in absence of jobs.

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BHAGALPUR (BIHAR), APR 29 (PTI): Eight persons, including seven children aged between six and 12 years, were feared drowned in the Kosi river today after the boat they were travelling in, capsized, police said. The boat, carrying 15 people, capsized near Ramnagar Bind Toli under Nagra village panchayat of Naugachia police district.

Seven persons have been rescued, Naugachhia Superintendent of Police Nidhi Rani said. The incident took place at around 3 pm when strong winds swept through the area and the boat, which was being “ferried illegally and was overloaded,” toppled under the impact, she said.

New Delhi, Apr 29 (AGENCIES): The central government will issue an ordinance to uphold the rights of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes if the Supreme Court does not go back on its judgment deleting the provision of immediate arrest on complaints from Dalits, says Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, who asserts that the Constitution too will be amended if need be.

He acknowledged that the government had a problem of perception on the Dalit issue but felt this can be set right in no time if sufficient steps were taken.

“This anti-Dalit perception of the government can be changed in mere two days. The matter will be heard on May 3 in the court.

I have said that if the court’s verdict will not be in favour (of those who demand retention of the original provisions), we (government) will go for an ordinance and that too without a change of comma and full stop in the original SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act,” Paswan told IANS in an interview.

Asked whether the government will seek to nullify the court verdict if it does not change its order, he said: “Yes. We will not allow the dilution of the Act at any cost. Even a comma and full stop will be retained as in the

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Banerjee. We will also meet Chandrababu Naidu. We are good friends. The parties who are going to join us and who will leave us is a decision that will be taken in the future. I was lucky to have Karunanidhi’s blessings as he is one of the tallest leader of the country.”

Stalin added, “KCR met Karunanidhi and myself. We had lunch and had a discussion on politics.

KCR spoke on secularism and the federal front. There are certain parties in Tamil Nadu who have aligned with us and we will discuss KCR’s ideology with them.

After a discussion with the DMK’s high level committee, I will give an answer to KCR.” Asked on the ‘Third Front’, KCR said, “We have

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C H E N NA I , A P R 2 9 (AGENCIES): Telangana chief minister, K. Chandrasekhar Rao, who is attempting to stitch a coalition of non-BJP parties ahead of the next year’s Lok Sabha elections, on Sunday met DMK president M Karunanidhi at his residence and dined with MK Stalin while the two spoke to Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee over the phone.

Rao, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) supremo, stayed at Karunanidhi’s residence for a brief period while before proceeding to the house of DMK Working President MK Stalin, where the latter hosted him for lunch.

KCR said after the meeting, “We have been sharing ideas with Mamata

not proposed any third or fourth front. Who said there is a third front? It’ll be an alignment of farmers and India’s youth. The idea of third front has been created by the media.”

The TRS leader, who was welcomed by Stalin at the Gopalapuram residence of Karunanidhi, later left for the house of the Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, who also joined him in the same vehicle.

Earlier, the Telangana chief minister had met West Bengal Chief Minister and Mamata Banerjee as part of efforts to build a nonCongress, non-BJP federal front ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

On Sunday Rao said, “We had a telephonic conversation with Mamata Banerjee. and we are firm on the fact that India should be secular while the Centre should give more power to the state in the health, education, transport, urban and rural development sectors.”

Stalin too said that his party “endorsed” the efforts of Mamata Banerjee to bring together various parties against the BJP. The DMK and Congress are allies in Tamil Nadu and the two had faced the 2016 Assembly elections as part of an alliance.

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t has been on for several years, when media would speculate on the final outcome of the peace agreement with the words- “very soon” or “within the year” or even “a matter of time”, while hyping up process of the Naga political talks and the latest appearing in a national newspaper, is also no different. The report purportedly quoting the government of India’s Interlocutor to the Naga Peace Talks R.N. Ravi, seemed to suggest that the framework agreement is going to finally move with a nod from the cabinet then to parliament for enacting a bill that would fructify the agreement for practical implementation. The news report has also clearly reiterated that the talks would be confined to providing constitutional autonomy to Naga inhabited areas in Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. That was also a reiteration that both the issues of sovereignty and integration were not on the table. This has been known since 1997 – that changing state boundaries would be next to impossible- but the “open secret” was spoken out in clear terms only in 2003 by then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

The NSCN (I-M) had initially insisted that the solution would mean territorial integration of all Naga-inhabited areas, in Nagaland as well as surrounding states.

The genesis of the current process is credited to the efforts of former Congress Prime Minister Narasimha Rao which was given the thrust by his successor and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda followed by then prime minister late Inder Kumar Gujral, from 1995 to 1997.From 1999 till 2004 the then NDA government was engaged in making a lot of motion but no progress to the process. Informal talks between New Delhi and the NSCN (I-M) were held since 1997 but formal negotiations took off in 2003. The previous Interlocutor and former chief secretary Nagaland R.S. Pandey had given some form and progress. However after the change of guard under Narendra Modi, the next Interlocutor R.N. Ravi picked up from where Pandey left and fast-paced the process which resulted in signing of the framework agreement in 2015 a year after Modi came to power. Earlier, in 2009 then prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh promised to “solve” the Naga issue as soon as possible and within the tenure of the UPAII (2009-2014). To be fair to everybody, it would be in the fitness of things if there is greater transparency and less rhetoric by all, while dealing with the issue.

Of course there is concern, that given the fractious nature of various groups, there is uncertainty whether the agreement would find acceptance with all sections, particularly if the proscribed NSCN (K) remains outside the realm? One aspect which the government of India also needs to take into serious consideration, is the raids and summons conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on those who had to pay money/tax to the NSCN (K) as they have to do with all other factions. The NIA may have its objective against a proscribed organization but targeting the people makes bad strategy that contradicts the Centre’s goal to promote confidence among public. Even the media has been harassed for publication of press statements from the organization. There cannot be a dichotomy on solution- expecting assent while targeting dissent- as it also involves bringing all within the ambit of reconciliation to usher in peace from a broad perspective. The Naga issue also cannot be forced to fit into the election time table as it would be like having to marry in haste and then to repent at leisure.

DailyDevotion Gracious Uncertainty …it has not yet been revealed what we shall be…

—1 John 3:2 Our natural inclination is to be so precise– trying always to forecast accurately what will happen next– that we look upon uncertainty as a bad thing. We think that we must reach some predetermined goal, but that is not the nature of the spiritual life. The nature of the spiritual life is that we are certain in our uncertainty.

Consequently, we do not put down roots. Our common sense says, “Well, what if I were in that circumstance?”

We cannot presume to see ourselves in any circumstance in which we have never been.

Certainty is the mark of the commonsense life– gracious uncertainty is the mark of the spiritual life.

To be certain of God means that we are uncertain in all our ways, not knowing what tomorrow may bring.

This is generally expressed with a sigh of sadness, but it should be an expression of breathless expectation. We are uncertain of the next step, but we are certain of God. As soon as we abandon ourselves to God and do the task He has placed closest to us, He begins to fill our lives with surprises. When we become simply a promoter or a defender of a particular belief, something within us dies. That is not believing God– it is only believing our belief about Him. Jesus said, “…unless you…become as little children…” (Matthew 18:3). The spiritual life is the life of a child. We are not uncertain of God, just uncertain of what He is going to do next. If our certainty is only in our beliefs, we develop a sense of self-righteousness, become overly critical, and are limited by the view that our beliefs are complete and settled. But when we have the right relationship with God, life is full of spontaneous, joyful uncertainty and expectancy. Jesus said, “…believe also in Me” (John 14:1), not, “Believe certain things about Me”. Leave everything to Him and it will be gloriously and graciously uncertain how He will come in– but you can be certain that He will come.

Remain faithful to Him.

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ational and international predictions indicate over seven percent growth. It is commendable in the not so bright world scenario. India remains one of the fastest growing economies. But for decades and particularly during the past four years of efforts of the BJP-NDA government to create jobs, the scenario has not been that encouraging.

The jobs have not grown in proportion. The educated, skilled and unskilled youth are not finding as many opportunities as their numbers are swelling. It is apparent as the numbers of applicants multiply in lakhs or crores for even the lowly government jobs. There were lakhs of applicants for constables vacancies in UP or MP and now it is record 2.8 crore applications for 90,000 jobs Indian railways had advertised for.

This means the there are 311 applicants for one vacancy. That is 81.7 percent of the youth workforce – 18 to 30 age group – applied for it. Many of the applicants are working in private sector but the working conditions are stressful and abysmal. Thus there, it can be said, is severe under-employment.

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growing? That is not correct.

There have been 3.11 million ( 31 lakh) addition of workers between Spetember 2017 and February 2018, according to Employees Provident Fund (EPF) provisional data.

Experts say that many of them are existing workers but a massive government support to fund 12 percent provident fund contribution has put them on rolls. This improves data and more than that the working conditions of workers.

Chief economist of State Bank of India Soumya Kanti Ghosh says, “The data shows there was a good increase in jobs every month in the last six months which will now help fill the missing link for policy-making”.

It shows that in many cases data may not be revealing the reality. It is also true that the job growth is not yet in sync with the growing number of the unemployed force joining every year. It is also another strange aspect that jobs in the government sector despite all the brouhaha are only growing. The private sector is yet to come up to match it.

Another problem has been growing automation or labour displacing technologies. The information technology sector that was the

principal job giver during the ing the currency artificially past few years has adopted depressed has kept Chinese new software that reduces goods at an advantage. Even demand for additional hands. the recent US President DonThe automobile and other ald Trump’s move to slap $ sectors are also not adding 50 billion tariff on Chinese to the numbers. India has goods and consequent trade demographic dividend and war is triggered by Chinese fabulous opportunity for job policies. So Panagariya’s creation particularly as China suggestions are not easy to is slowing and wages there implement. The quarterly remain high, said former Niti employment survey (QES) Ayog vice-chairman, Arvind report released in February Panagariya, by the governjust before Shivaji Sarkar ment’s Labour he demitBureau reveals ted office in September last that just 64,000 jobs were year. added in eight selected secPanagariya admitted tors during April-July 2017 that job creation remains one down by 65 percent comof the biggest challenges for pared to the previous quarter. the NDA government and Compared to the base level then went on to paint a rosy estimate of total employment picture of the possibilities the of 2.52 crore as on 1 April Chinese slowdown has cre- 2016, the Indian economy ated for the Indian job mar- has added 4.8 lakh jobs in ket. He said that an average 15 months, an increase of Chinese worker draws about 2.3 percent.

Rs 5 lakh per annum in the The QES covers a sammanufacturing sector, which ple of 11179 units in Manis obviously making Chinese ufacturing, Construction, manufacturing unviable. He Trade, Transport, Education, also mentioned specific in- Health, Accommodation & dustries like clothing and Restaurant and Information footwear which are look- & Technology (IT)/ Business ing to set up manufacturing Process Outsourcing (BPO) plants outside China because sectors. These eight sectors of labour issues. make up about 81 percent of But what is unsaid employment in units with 10 despite that high govern- or more workers. ment subsidies and keepWhat is worrisome is

that the manufacturing sector saw a decline of 87,000 jobs in the April-July 2017 quarter as opposed to an increase of 1.02 lakh in the preceding quarter. Two low-yaing sectors witnessed the most increases making up for the massive dip in manufacturing jobs. These are education which saw an increase of 99,000 jobs and health where 31,000 jobs were added.

The latest QES report – the sixth since 2016 – confirms the extreme volatility and low rate of growth indicated by other estimates.

Finance Minister ArunJaitley had said in his Budget speech, that 70 lakh jobs are expected to be created this year.

CMIE noted that in 2017 – January- December, just 14 lakh jobs were added in overall employment – an increase of just 0.35 percent over a total base of 40.4 crore workforce, against official claim of an 11.7 percent increase.

According to CMIE, investment ratio has fallen from 34 percent in 2011-12 to 26.4 percent in 2017-18 and hence new investment proposal announcements have fallen from Rs.25.5 trillion to under Rs.10 trillion in the same period. Some of the reasons include the NPA

crisis of the banking sector and frauds committed by top bosses in the private sector.

Though the government is suffering in popular perception, it is not its creation.

The corporates have failed the country as per a written answer in Lok Sabha total bad loans as on March 31, 2017 had stood at Rs 6.41 lakh crore. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a statement said that 82 percent of loans had turned bad.

The applications for government jobs are an indicator that only about 60 percent of jobseekers get one. Another factor for such massive rush even for the lowly jobs indicates that job quality in the private sector is poor and Indian are terribly underemployed. Thus 40 percent of the youth do not find a job.

Even there is severe underemployment in the farm sector.

India needs a National Employment Policy. The skill development and Mudra type of schemes are at nascent stage. But the government needs to take up this challenge and call upon the large and small private sector to create quality jobs. The growth will not be meaningful if disparity increases.

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propos the allegations raised against me in the Media vis-à-vis MNREGS imbroglio in which abnormal fund-allocation under Dimapur District was exposed by the NPF Party, the version existing in public domain stands deficient if I do not clarify my standpoint.

In regard to MNREGS Fund allocation by RD Department, sufficient clarification was given by the NPF Party and if there was any shortcoming on the part of the former, its bounden duty is to come out with clarifications. Whatever the circumstances, the Naga Peoples’ Front will be a responsible Opposition Party and will continue to shoulder its duty in the interest of the Naga citizens, inside or outside the Legislative Assembly.

Attempt to silence the Opposition by roping in one’s own village, clan or family will be the greatest political evil, the State of Nagaland has experienced till date because in the present context, the conflict is not between two people or between two clans/villages or NGOs but is rather between

the concern Department and the general MNREGS beneficiaries, the facts and figures of which the Department should have figured out by now while putting all doubts and confusions to rest.

As a human being, I might have committed mistakes. Nevertheless, I fail to recollect any action/s taken against Lhoubeilatuo Kire based on hatred or enmity some 20 years back. I would like to know the kind of allegation that I, as Forest Minister during 1998-2003, had levelled against Lhoubeilatuo Kire as reflected in the statement of Kire clan appended by its President Dr. Kikrukuolie Kire and General Secretary Vilavotuo Kire which appeared in some local media on April 15 2018.

The nature of alleged action taken against the officer, who was a Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) at that period of time as stated in the statement, must be clearly spelled-out to avoid misperception and negative supposition because, as a matter of fact, I had never given any adverse remark, be it

in the ACR or in file noting.

As far as my memory goes, I remember only one thing which was in regard to his transfer and posting. On his personal request, Lhoubeilatuo Kire was transferred from Peren to Dimapur with additional charge of Kohima Divisions as DFO. In due course of time, complaints came from other officers reasoning that one officer should not hold dual charge of two Districts since the Department had sufficient officers. As such, he was relieved of Dimapur Division and retained as DFO, Kohima which was done following normal procedure without any adverse remark or allegation raised.

Beside this, if Lhoubeilatuo Kire has the impression that I had acted against him, he may come out with the kind of action or allegation I had initiated against him so that I will be in a position to clarify individually or openly, if the need arises.

T.R. Zeliang, Leader of Opposition & Leader, NPF Legislature Party

or every problem there is a solution.

However, the traffic jam problem in Kohima the State Capital seemed to have no solution. It is not wise to blame the traffic police, PWD(R&B) deptt, District Administration etc as everyone has a share in creating problems for it such as land encroachment, violating traffic rules, early closing of shops and health centres, indiscipline, selfishness and list goes on.....

We have to accept that there are practical problems to solve traffic jam as it is not an easy task. It needs lot of resources, public support etc. However, I just would like to appeal the concerned government departments to go a little bit beyond what they are doing with their best till date. As such, I would like to share some of my thoughts as listed below.

1. Strict Prohibition of vehicle parking (all type of vehicles) on the roadsides (24x7) both main town roads as well as colony roads – all equally important.

(Traffic advise we read: “You own a car but not road”) 2. Shops, health clinics etc to remain open till 8.00 pm so as to avoid rushes for shopping and health check up during day time.

3. Strict order for immediate disposal of dumped soils on the roadsides due to construction works both government and private.

4. Fixing responsibility on local bodies such as colony councils, GBs etc for strict enforcement in prohibiting of parking vehicles on all stretch of the roadside

Nagas and the new right

(From previous issue) leaning programmes earned jobs. He told them: leave the cal parties to welcome the The effectiveness of the Congress led UPA two ill-paid government jobs to elite of the new class into Modi’s campaign is that successive governments, the Mandal masses; come their midst. It was only the it does not allow even his but it also made the UPA and join the new economy RSS, otherwise reviled as opponents on the Left or to completely move away where there are more jobs monkey-army controlled by at the Centre to raise any from engaging itself with and more money. This new few Vedic Brahmins from aspiring class of people Nagpur, which recognized policy or ideological issue, economic Rightism.

UPA certainly failed which has since then been and accepted this new elite positively or otherwise. In the 2014 Lok Sabha election, to recognize the changing making money, acquiring into controlling its politics.

Modi launched an all-out times, or refused to recog- muscle and continuously Since then, it has been the saturation strike against the nize, or were too proud to growing in numbers is repre- rise and rise of the New manner of Manmohan’s recognize. A new aspiring sented today by Narerendra Right.

What does the rise of governance rather than the class by then had already Modi who began his politimatter of Manmohan’s gov- emerged in India. A class cal career around that time the New Right portends for ernance. He did not attack of progressive and enlight- when this class was growing the Naga people? In this fast any of the many measures ened majority who wanted up, beginning to get jobs and paced changing world, and with India as the context, taken up by the Manmohan industries, jobs, profits, and make money.

It is not as if Narendra pragmatism seems to be the government, which all could progress. This was a class be called Left-leaning, and that did not take kindly to Modi wooed the RSS or ad- catchword. Nagas, however, would have appealed the Centrism, ignorant or even opted its ideology to become can ill-afford to not think masses in millions. Instead contemptuous of Leftism Prime Minister. Far from about tomorrow even as we he attacked the UPA’s lax- and disdainful of traditional it, it was the RSS leaders take solace in pragmatism who were able to read the today. Yes, Nagas need to ity in its governance, the Rightism.

The rise of the New new writing on the wall, be pragmatic enough to not lack of law and order, and the prevalence of corrup- Rightist class began with recognize the new class that make the same mistake made tion. Without criticizing the PV Narasimha Rao who had emerged in India, and by the national Centrist and UPA’s mascot job guarantee as Prime Minister in 1991 quickly, change and adapt Left political parties. We the scheme, Modi made it to be liberated the economy from their own politics to woo Naga generation of today identified as a scheme that all ideological shackles and the elites of this new class. too belong to this new class decentralized corruption opened up the Indian econ- It was Narendra Modi, as as our aspirations are the from a corporate-and-con- omy to national and global leader of the New Right, same. But even as our aspiragressmen phenomenon at capital and market. Rao’s who wittingly or unwittingly tions remain the same, there the top to a contractors-and- genius was that he used his conditioned change to even is the great real danger of us congressmen phenomenon economic reform also to dif- the core ideologist moorings losing focus to our identity as a people. Without our at the panchayat level. Other fuse the social crisis that had of the RSS. What is surprising is identity, we are nothing but welfarist schemes, such as been created after VP Singh measures aimed at protect- brought Mandal into focus. that though most of the great a small rudderless boat in the ing those whose land was Even as Rao implemented social theorists and analysts vast deep ocean of India’s being acquired for industrial Mandal as a simple job on the Left and Centre of political firmament.

Our identity as a people and infrastructural use was reservation scheme, he also India’s intellectual world made to be seen largely gave out an assuring message had noticed the birth or unique in our own ways as roadblocks to develop- to the old caste-class elite rise of this new class, none can only be safeguarded ment and progress. Yes, Left who had all been agitated of them bothered to advise and preserved if we do not sounding slogans and Left about loss of government the leaderships of the politi- compromise on the nature Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this

both day and night in their respective jurisdiction.

5. Cash award worth `10.00 lakh for the best performing colony council so as to encourage competitive spirit in implementation of the order in their respective colony (Ward).

6. In case, any colony does not cooperate in implementing of orders, disqualify that particular colony council and notice be published in the Local Newspapers with order to elect new team of council members within shortest time.

7. Introduce online payment facilities for water bills, school fees, LPG booking, tickets booking for both private and govt vehicles etc, so as to avoid rushes on roads.

I have shared my humble views for traffic jam issue as which affect each and every one and the price people paid for it is very costly. Costly in the sense of consuming time, delay for hours or lost of life for those patient who needs immediate attention of doctors, consume extra fuel, more pollutions, anxiety etc.

If the problem has to be taken up seriously there are still some steps which can be taken by joint effort to reduce the traffic problem to some extent without having to rely on fund for development.

Of course, master plan involves huge fund is required but which is not at the disposal of the state government and it will take time. Why let us not do something to ease the traffic jam which will definitely help everyone.

E. Stephen Rikha, Kohima Town

of our Naga organization which is symbolized and represented by the crowing cock party. The crowing cock party has evolved over the years and has adapted to the changing times to be the only pan-Naga political party of today. Years and decades of toil and sweat by the elites of the party, past and present, has already nurtured and matured the party to a solid cadre based foundation which can never be formed or organized overnight. For the cadres of the party, being in power or not is not a consideration. Service for the greater good is the consideration and not overnight leadership. The Naga spirit of Christian unity is the manure that nurtures the identity of the party and thereby of the Naga people

wherever they may be in any part of the world.

As with everything under heaven, nothing but change is a constant. The New Right in India is on the rise and is ever strong.

But this is not to say that the New Right and its new elite are one monolithic class with homogeneity of values, ideas and interests. Sooner or later, change will come.

And when change comes, only a cadre and value based pan-Naga political party can stand up to the challenges that change brings. The history of the crowing cock party has already shown us that only it can square up with any challenges that can come from the Left, Right, or the Centre.

(Concluded) Benito Z. Swu

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People friendly

For common people wanting to meet officials at the various offices becomes a tiresome affair especially when the concerned officers are not punctual. There are many offices that need to start activating energy for the welfare of public. Be people-centric and friendly so that change as projected by government can truly come about.

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Commenting on the upcoming all-new Amaze which will hit the market next month, Goel said, “As far as Amaze is concerned, we believe that it’ll do better than the first generation”.

The first generation Amaze launched in 2013 had a cumulative sales of over 2.5 lakh units.

The new generation of Amaze is on a completely new platform developed basically for the Indian market, he added. “This will be a game changer for boosting our sales and enhancing technology that we offer in

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The compact sedan, which will be available in both petrol and diesel options, will be the first model in Honda’s portfolio globally to have CVT automatic transmission in diesel option. HCIL had already opened bookings for the sedan and the company is “seriously considering” offering introductory price for the first 20,000 customers, he said. When asked if the all-new Amaze will be exported, Goel said, “My anticipation based on the almost overwhelming bookings of the new Amaze, we would have our hands full with the domestic market.

“But in terms of exports we have been historically exporting to neighbouring countries and South Africa and some countries around South Africa. Depending on demand from the markets there we would be open to the markets there”.

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New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI): The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) aims to expand its sales network, including dealerships of its LCV Super Carry, by at least 10 per cent this fiscal, according to a top company official.

The company, which currently has a network of around 2,625 dealerships across the country, is also aiming for a double digit growth in the current fiscal.

“We are continuously increasing our sales network. This fiscal we plan to increase the number of outlets by at least 10 per cent,” MSI Senior Executive Director, Marketing and Sales, R S Kalsi told .

The company added around 350 sales outlets in 2017-18, he added.

The company would add outlets under its various retail channels like Nexa and Arena, besides enhancing the network for its light commercial vehicle Super Carry, Kalsi said.

(PTI): India has registered a 2.46 per cent rise in crude steel production to 26.363 million tonnes (MT) in the last quarter of 2017-18, as per official data.

The country had produced 25.729 MT during the January-March period of 2016-17, said the Joint Plant Committee (JPC).

I n Ja nu a r y 2 0 1 8 , India’s crude steel output stood at 8.778 MT as against 8.811 MT during the same month a year ago.

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During last month, the output stood at 9.079 MT, higher from 8.764 MT in the same month previous fiscal, according to JPC data.

Empowered by Ministry of Steel, Joint Plant Committee (JPC) is the only institution which collects data on the Indian iron and steel industry.

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Bangalore, Apr 29 (PTI): Honda Cars India, the wholly owned arm of Japan’s auto major Honda, is betting on its three new models to be launched this fiscal to beat the market growth.

The company, which posted 8 per cent growth in 2017-18 with 1,70,026 units, will be launching the all-new version of its compact sedan Amaze next month to kick start its product offensive for the year.

The company had sold 1,57,313 units in 2016-17.

“We have lined up three new models for this fiscal. We are very much geared up and determined to beat the market growth in terms of our sales plans for this fiscal,” Honda Cars India (HCIL) Senior Vice-President and Director Sales, Rajesh Goel told here.

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According to a senior official of stock exchange, many foreign brokerages have shown interest to participate in IFSC, however, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has not given approval to a single overseas brokerage.

Currently, close to 50 Indian stock brokers are trading on these exchanges and around 100 have already received “No-objection” certificate from the markets regulator.

A senior official of a foreign brokerage houses said that they are interested in setting-up shops in the country but there are lack of clarity over regulatory front.

He further said Sebi has allowed registered as well as non-registered foreign portfolio investors FPIs to trade in IFSCs under eligible foreign investor (EFI) category, however, it is not possible practically.

to start a payments bank in January last year, following which it set up two branches, on a pilot basis, at Raipur and Ranchi.

He said that a new regional office of the postal department would be opened in Jabalpur in the state.

He said that India Post had been adopting new technology in a bid to provide services at a faster pace and, as part of it, postmen were being provided with smart phones and hand held devices.

“So far, 15,000 such devices have been distributed to postmen in the country.

Soon 40,000 postal workers

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New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI): Several leading foreign brokerages have evinced interest in setting up operations in international financial services centre (IFSC) at Gift City, stock exchange officials said.

However, none of them have so far received markets regulator Sebi’s go-ahead, they added.

India International Exchange (INX), a subsidiary of BSE, has started operations in January last year. The National Stock Exchange launched its own operation five months later.

These exchanges allows foreign investors to trade using dollars in Indian equity and commodity derivatives.

Besides, they provide competitive advantage in terms of tax structure and supportive regulatory framework. These include benefits in security transaction tax, commodity transaction tax, dividend distribution tax

Honda banks on 3 new models to beat market growth

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will have such devices. This would enable faster delivery of all kinds of services,” he said.

Admitting that India Post’s parcel services were lagging behind due to the presence of private players, he said that a Parcel Directorate had been formed in the postal department to give a boost to this segment.

He expressed hope that the postal department would soon be self-reliant as far as revenue was concerned.

Speaking about milestones achieved by his department in the past one year, Sinha said, “A total of 62,000 out of 1.29 lakh post offices were networked under the Digital Advancement of Rural Post Office for a New India (DARPAN) project. New technology enabled services are being offered in rural areas through hand held devices,” he said. He said that over seven lakh passport applications had been processed through 187 passport seva kendras (PSK) operating out of post offices.

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BHOPAL, Apr 29 (PTI): Union Minister of State for Communications Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that as many as 650 branches of the India Post payments bank are likely to be operational across the country by next month.

He said that the work of system integration of the payments bank had been completed and processes mandated by the Reserve Bank of India would be completed within one week.

“It is likely that 650 branches of the India Post payments bank would start functioning from May,” he said at a press conference here.

The minister said that the launch of the postal department’s payments bank would enable more than 1.5 lakh post offices to become access points for people to avail banking services, adding that it would help the government’s plans of financial inclusion and direct transfer of benefits in remote areas.

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“The kind of major structural and fundamental reforms undertaken in the country so far are truly global, they are really big,” he said, adding that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) transformed the indirect taxation system in the country and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is transforming the way the country resolves its nonperforming assets.

Also, the RERA (Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act) has transformed the realty sector. Na-

BB+ to BBB- with a stable outlook on August 1, 2006.

Fitch had changed the outlook to negative in 2012 and then again to stable in the following year, though it kept the rating unchanged at the lowest investment grade.

While Moody’s had in November 2017 raised India’s sovereign rating from the lowest investment grade of ‘Baa3’ to ‘Baa2’ -- the first upgrade in almost 14 years -- and changed the outlook from stable to positive, S&P refrained from upgrading the rating from ‘BBB-’ citing high government debt and low income levels. S&P has maintained ‘BBB-’ rating on India since 2007.

Asked about the expectation from Standard and Poor’s, Garg said the Finance Ministry is in conversation with them. “We have provided all information to them. We will meet them again. Judgement is finally theirs,” he said.

New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI): The global solar sector witnessed total corporate funding of USD 2 billion in the first three months of 2018, a decline of 65 per cent over the previous quarter, as per a report by clean energy consulting firm Mercom Capital Group.

Total corporate funding, including venture capital funding, public market and debt financing, into the solar sector stood at USD 5.7 billion during the fourth quarter of 2017. Also, the funding during JanuaryMarch 2018 was 38 per cent lower than USD 3.2 billion raised in the corresponding period of 2017. “After a strong fourth quarter in 2017, financial activity slowed again in Q1 2018 to the post-tariff announcement levels of last year as uncertainties and a lack of clarity in the markets took a toll on investments. “The bright spot during Q1 was a record-high number of solar project acquisitions, proving that solar power generation is a sought-after asset class,” Mercom Capital Group CEO Raj Prabhu said.

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tional biometric ID Aadhaar has institutionalised how to deal with people’s identity.

He also cited the recently promulgated legislation on dealing with economic offenders fleeing the country.

“One thing I would like to stress is that the kind of reforms undertaken are truly phenomenal and big,” he added.

Fitch had on Friday retained India’s sovereign rating at BBB-, the lowest investment grade, with a stable outlook, saying weak fiscal balances continue to constrain its ratings. It had cited government debt amounting to 69 per cent of GDP in 2017-18 to buttress its point. The government had made a strong pitch with Fitch for an upgrade in ratings after rival Moody’s Investors Service in November last year gave the country its first sovereign rating upgrade since 2004.

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In an interview, Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg said Fitch’s action did not come as a surprise as the rating agency had in discussion earlier indicated its focus on level of government debt even though it had a very favourable view on India’s economy. “We truly believe, we honestly believe India deserves an upgrade. The performance, macroeconomics parameters everything has stabilised,” he said.

The government, he said, will continue engage with rating agencies and “try to convince” them of “achievement and real performance in the economy.”

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Kim vows to shut nuke test site in May

SEOUL, Apr 29 (Agencies): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to shut down his country’s nuclear test site in May and disclose the process to experts and journalists from South Korea and the United States, Seoul’s presidential office said Sunday.

Kim also told South Korean President Moon Jae-in during their historic summit on Friday that the North would have no need to keep nuclear weapons if Washington commits to formally ending the 195053 Korean War and signs a non-aggression pact with Pyongyang, the presidential Blue House said, AP reported.

While there are lingering questions about whether North Korea will ever decide to fully relinquish its nukes as it heads into negotiations with the United States, Kim’s comments qualify as the North’s most specific acknowledgement yet that denuclearization would constitute surrendering its weapons.

Seoul, which shuttled between Pyongyang and Washington to broker talks between Kim and President Donald Trump that are expected in May or June, has said Kim has expressed genuine interest in dealing away his nuclear weapons.

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cism because North Korea for decades has been pushing a concept of “denuclearization” that bears no resemblance to the American definition, vowing to pursue nuclear development unless Washington removes its troops and the nuclear umbrella defending South Korea and Japan.

The closure of the nuclear test site would be a dramatic but likely symbolic event to set up Kim’s summit with Trump. North Korea already announced this month that it has suspended all tests of nuclear devices and intercontinental ballistic missiles and plans to close its nuclear testing ground.

During their summit at a border truce village, Moon and Kim promised to work toward the “complete denuclearization” of the Korean Peninsula, but made no references to verification

or timetables.

Kim also expressed optimism about his meeting with Trump, saying the president will learn he’s not one to fire missiles toward the United States, Moon’s spokesman Yoon Youngchan said.

“Once we start talking, the United States will know that I am not a person to launch nuclear weapons at South Korea, the Pacific or the United States,” Kim said, according to Yoon.

“If we maintain frequent meetings and build trust with the United States and receive promises for an end to the war and a non-aggression treaty, then why would we need to live in difficulty by keeping our nuclear weapons?” Yoon quoted Kim as saying.

Adam Mount, a senior defense analyst at the Federation of American Scientists, said Kim’s comments were significant because they’re his most explicit acknowledgement yet that denuclearization means surrendering his nuclear weapons. “Questions remain about whether Kim will agree to discuss other nuclear technology, fissile material and missiles. However, they imply a phased process with reciprocal concessions,” Mount said in an email. “It is not clear that the Trump administration

will accept that kind of protracted program.”

Kim reacted to skepticism that the North would be closing down only the northernmost test tunnel at the site in Punggye-ri, which some analysts say became too unstable to conduct further underground detonations following the country’s sixth and most powerful nuclear test in September.

In his conversation with Moon, Kim denied that he would be merely clearing out damaged goods, saying the site also has two new tunnels that are larger than previous testing facilities, Yoon said.

Some analysts see Moon’s agreement with Kim at the summit as a disappointment, citing the lack of references to verification and time frames and also the absence of a definition on what would constitute as a “complete” denuclearization of the peninsula.

But Patrick McEachern, a former State Department analyst currently with the Washington-based Wilson Center, said it was still meaningful that Moon extracted a commitment from Kim to complete denuclearization, which marked a significant change from Kim’s previous public demand to expand his nuclear arsenal quantitatively and qualitatively.

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India, Pak must make peace too, like Koreas: Media

RI Y A D H , A p r 2 9 (Agencies): US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is using the Middle East leg of his first trip abroad as America’s top diplomat to call for concerted international action to punish Iran for its missile programs.

He’s also urging Saudi Arabia and its neighbors to resolve a long-festering dispute with Qatar that US officials say Iran is exploiting to boost its influence in the region, including in Yemen and Syria.

Pompeo met Sunday with Saudi King Salman, whose country, along with Bahrain, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, is embroiled in a row with Qatar that had hobbled Gulf Arab unity and frustrated the US as it seeks to blunt growing Iranian assertiveness.

The ex-CIA chief had arrived in Riyadh a day earlier, shortly after Iranianbacked Houthi rebels in Yemen fired missiles at Saudi Arabia’s southern city of Jizan, killing one person and underscoring what US officials said is a growing threat emanating from Iran.

Senior U.S. officials traveling with Pompeo blamed Iran for smuggling the missiles into Yemen.

They said the incident high-

Islamabad, Apr 29 (IANS): The leadership in India and Pakistan must emulate the Koreans and make peace, the Pakistani media said on Sunday. After praising North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and South Korea’s Moon Jae-in, the Daily Times said in an editorial that truly normalising ties between Pakistan and India was no less pressing than the Korea question. “When will the Indo-Pakistan leadership demonstrate the required maturity to break this impasse that has endured for 70 bleak years? It is in their respective national and regional interests to do so.

“Certainly, the peoples of both sides would benefit enormously. And while responsibility for this rests primarily with Islamabad and New Delhi - the international community must play a supporting role,” the editorial said. “In short, it is time to talk peace and to really mean it.” Although the Dawn newspaper felt that the tensions between India and Pakistan were fundamentally different to the issues between the Koreas, “yet a shared history and the common dreams and aspirations of a people with enduring cultural and other similarities across India and Pakistan make the quest for normalisation and peace in this region the noblest of goals.

In this photo released by Saudi Press Agency, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, is greeted by Saudi King Salman in Riyadh, Sunday. (AP/PTI)

lighted the importance of the Trump administration’s push to counter Iran in the region. Iran has also provided crucial support to Syrian President Bashar Assad.

“Iran destabilizes this entire region,” Pompeo said in brief remarks to journalists with Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir, taking no questions. While not mentioning Qatar by name, Pompeo also stressed that Gulf unity was “essential”.

Al-Jubeir said the kingdom “supports the policy of the Trump administration against Iran and to improve the terms of the nuclear agreement with Iran”.

Senior US officials, who were not authorized to preview Pompeo’s discussions with the Saudi leadership and spoke on condition of anonymity, said he would make it clear to the Saudis that the dispute with Qatar must end.

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by Kuwait and supported by the US, including former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, who Trump fired last month, have proven unsuccessful. The split gives Iran “room to play” and hampers cooperation on a wide array of other issues, including combatting violent extremism from the Islamic State and other groups, the officials said.

Syrian govt, rebels reach evacuation deal Egypt’s Sisi vows to eradicate terror in Sinai CAIRO, APR 29 (IANS): Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has vowed to accomplish the goals of the ongoing Sinai anti-terror operation as soon as possible and to fulfil Sinai comprehensive development project with over $15 billion by 2022.

In an event organised by the armed forces on Saturday, Sisi expressed gratitude to Sinai residents for enduring the hard times of the anti-terror security campaign in the peninsula, Xinhua news agency

reported.

“We are totally aware that terrorism also exists outside Sinai,” the president told a seminar organised by the military on the occasion of the 36th anniversary of Sinai Liberation Day. The Egyptian army in cooperation with the police started on February 9 a massive anti-terror security campaign named “Sinai 2018,” which left so far some 240 terrorists and about 33 soldiers dead.

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deal is the latest in a string of such agreements that have seen the regime retake areas near the capital after rebel withdrawals. Such a deal around Yalda could allow the regime to deploy forces on the eastern edges of Yarmuk after other units advanced towards the camp from the west, a Britainbased war monitor said.

Over the past two days, the army has retaken large parts of the district of Qadam on Yarmuk’s western flank, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights added.

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agency SANA said a deal had been reached to evacuate opposition fighters and members of their families from rebel-held areas east of Yarmuk.

SANA reported “an agreement reached between the Syrian government and terrorist groups in southern Damascus, in the areas of Yalda, Babila and Beit Sahem”, using its usual term for all rebels. The deal gives fighters the choice between leaving the area with their families or handing over their weapons and staying, SANA said. The reported

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DAMASCUS, Apr 29 (Agencies): The Syrian government and rebels have reached a deal to evacuate opposition fighters from an area of southern Damascus near the site of a regime offensive against jihadists, state media said on Sunday.

The announcement comes more than a week into a regime assault to oust Islamic State group fighters from the capital’s southern suburbs, including the Palestinian refugee camp of Yarmuk.

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Workshop on indigenous agricultural practices

Resource persons, participants and guests of the workshop.

DIMAPUR: As a part of the ongoing cultural exchange programme under the “Ek Bharat, Sareshtha Bharat”, a workshop on “Indigenous Agricultural Practices of Nagaland” was held on April 28 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Nagaland University (NU), Lumami A press release from nodal officer EBSB, NU, Dr. Baljit Singh Sekhon, reported that in his inaugural address, sr. scientist & head,

KVK, Dr. Rakesh Kumar Chaurasia, welcomed all the participants and associate professor, Dr. Vijaya Sundari, of Anthropology from Dr. Hari Singh Gaur University, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh.

SMS (agronomy, plant breeding & genetics), Dr. Visakho Shunyu, spoke on indigenous agricultural practices of Nagaland with special reference to jhum cultivation while Dr. Rakesh Kumar Chaurasia spoke on indigenous

breeds of livestock’s found in Nagaland.

Dr. Rakesh presented a brief information report of Mithun (Bos frontalis), Sumi-NE, a goat breed and Tenyi-Vo, a pig breed, registered as breeds by NBAGR, Karnal from Nagaland.

Later, the participants visited a KVK demonstration farm and interacted with the farm manager, Naropongla who gave insights on hill farming in Nagaland.

STv team visits F&ES Peren conducts vegetable village awareness class on fire & safety

DIMAPUR: Shalom Television (STv) channel Calicut, Kerala team led by its director, Reju paid a two-day visit to Kidima vegetable village on April 26 and 27.

A press release by P. Tepekrovi Kiso stated that Reju in his visit to Kidima vegetable village said that Nagaland has a great culture with natural beauty. He said that Nagas were good hospitality, peace loving and disciplined society wherein people are lovable and trustworthy. The director also described Nagaland as a historic place. He lauded Nagaland for using English as the official language which facilitates easy communication with other parts of the world.

The director said that their prime objectives were based on religion, spiritual, education and social activity with the present world.

St. Xavier School Kidima principal, Rev. Fr, Thomas Muttathil, in an interview said, working in the Angami area, he saw that people were humble, truthful and live a democratic and spiritual life.

He had seen leaders, who guide but do not command, which shows that the elders take care of the younger generation, he added.

Highlights of the tour were interviewing church community members, villagers, interacting with students, documentation of the historical places along with cultural activities, and photography of village monuments, Thokhwezu, the village view where 30 to 40 neighbouring villages are visible.

Legal awareness campaign in Eastern Nagaland DIMAPUR: Eastern Nagaland Women Organization (ENWO) in collaboration with Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) organized a 6-day legal awareness campaign throughout Eastern Nagaland covering four districts headquarters and sub-division starting from April 11 to 16.

A press release issued

by NSLSA public relations assistant stated that the campaign kicked off from Mon and Pungro with Konyak Nyupuh Sheko

Khong (KNSK) and Yimchunger Women Organization (YWO) on April 11 and proceeded to Aboi where a seminar was conducted with KNSK Aboi unit and then at Kiphire with Akheda Sangtamlaru Thsingmujang on April 12, at Shamator with Yimchunger Women Organization and at Longleng with Phomla Hoichem on April 13, at Tobu with KNSK Tobu unit, at Noklak with Khiamniungan Menyiu Hoikam on April 14 and at Tuensang with Changsao

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‘Health Mela’ at Sendenyu village

DIMAPUR: Peace Channel conducted teachers’ training program under the theme “Education for Transformative Life” on April 19 at Don Bosco Youth Center, Wokha with an aim to capacitate the teachers to impart education for transformative life, to train them to equip with leadership skills and for a peaceful classroom environment in the institutions.

A press release from peace channel desk stated that speaking on the occasion, peace activist, Garrol Lotha spoke on how peace education can be incorporated in the educational system for transforming lives. She said that peace education was the process of acquiring values, knowledge and developing the attitudes, skills, and behaviours to live in harmony with oneself, with others and with the natural environment. She also added that peace education can be use to impart knowledge and preparing youth to have positive outlooks towards life.

G a r r o l sha r e d the main objectives of peace education i.e. to appreciate the concept of peace, to address fears, understand the nature of conflict, provide information for their solution, develops intercultural understanding and to explore potential for a future without violence. She also stressed on the strategies that could be used to promote peace in times of conflicting situations. She encouraged the teachers to be role models for students by building a better rapport with the students. All together 7 teachers from four schools participated at the program.

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DIMAPUR: Under the aegis of National Health Mission (NHM), office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Kohima along with District Health Society (DHS), Department of Health & Family Welfare (DH&FW) conducted a “Health Mela” at Sendenyu village on April 27.

A press release from DHS Kohima stated that CMO Kohima, Dr. Ritu Thurr encouraged the gathering to avail all the services and also part take in the various group discussions for a healthy life style.

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Thangjam Setshang on April 15 and Longkhim with Akheda Sangtamlaru Thsingmujang on April 16.

The campaign was led by ENWO president, L. Ayong Chang, general secretary, Ruth, while legal aid counsel-cum-trainer NSLSA, Yimtsusangla Chang, represented the NSLSA. Topics like family planning, human trafficking, sanitation, health and domestic helper related issues were covered by the ENWO officials.

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concerned about logistical support, he said and as the village was a long way off from the state capital villagers should avail of all necessary facilities provided in the Health Mela. Thurr added that the village had been selected since there were quite a few health issues to be addressed. He also mentioned about the target group where children and pregnant mothers were given priority.

The CMO stressed on the community level where the VHC should take initiatives for Village Health & Nutrition Day

riage Restraint Act and Prohibition of Child Labour were focused on from a legal point of view.

While highlighting the Juvenile Justice Act, the gathering was encouraged to set up village level child welfare committee at the village levels.

Many other topics like Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005, Protection of Children From Sexual Offences Act 2012, Victims Compensation Act etc. were also introduced.

(VHND).

Gifts and nutritional packages were distributed to fully immunized children and pregnant mothers. ICTC screening was done to 16 clients wherein four clients were for ANC and one elderly woman with 100 year of age came to avail of the health services. Lab tests were done with free medicine and distribution of IEC materials. The programme was chaired by DTO, Dr. Asünü Sakhrie. Altogether 215 people turned out to avail of the health services at the Health Mela.

Teachers’ motivational camp at GMS Kma

DIMAPUR: Teachers’ motivational camp was held on April 27 at Government Middle School (GMS) Tholeibozou, P. Khel Kohima village organised and managed by school management committees of three schools.

A press release issued by SMC, GMS Keyake chairman, Dr. V. Rutsa stated that Rev. Fr. A J Sebastian SDB animated the

three sessions on leadership, teaching and supervision, and handling anxiety and panic disorders. The camp was organised with an aim to empower and build confidence to make the teaching experience enjoyable and fulfilling.

25 teachers from GMS Keyake, GPS Garüzou and GMS Tholeibozou attended the camp.

Seven nuns granted final profession DIMAPUR: Final profession was granted to seven nuns on April 21 at St. Joseph Catholic Church Viswema (SJCCV): Sr. Methasünü Agatha BS of Viswema village, sr.

M. Charou Elizabeth BS of Poumai tribe, sr.

M. Marina Therou BS of Poumai tribe, sr. M. Roselima Thamei BS of Rongmai tribe, sr. M. Roseline Dukru BS of Chakhesang, sr. M. Line Raymond BS of Poumai tribe and sr. M. Silvia Daphrou BS of Poumai tribe from the congregation of the sisters of little flower Bethany, who have committed themselves in

perpetual profession.

A press release by SJCCV organizing committee on final profession convenor, Vikhoneil Philip and secretary, Zhoto Stephen Naleo stated that the main celebrant DD bishop of Kohima diocese, most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil while administering the rite of perpetual profession encouraged the professed sisters to remain committed and steadfast to their call and commitment.

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chastity, poverty and obedience to their superiors and in their faith.

The main celebrant was accompanied by SJ, Parish priest, Mary help of Christian, Jakhama, Rev. Fr. Charles D’Souza; secretary to Arch Bishop of Imphal, Rev.Fr.Nicholas Kamei; secretary to Bishop of Kohima, Rev. Fr. Victor Renthungo Odyuo and a host of priest.

Earlier, the eucharist programme was presided over by sr. Sulahele Teresa BS and felicitation programme was chaired by sr. Melissa BS, a special number on Tati was presented by VCYA.

Students being trained on basic rescue manoeuvres and first-aid.

DIMAPUR: As a part of Fire and Safety week observed from April 14 to 20, Fire and Emergency Service (F&ES) unit of Peren led by Sevesto Vero and his team of 10 officers conducted an awareness class & mock drill at Ibaung Thou Memorial School, Jalukie on April 27.

A press release from F&ES unit Peren stated that the first session include class on various safety measures to be taken during

an emergency like—head, arm, and knee bandaging and various rescue operations such as stretcher rescue, shoulder rescue etc.

In the second session, functioning of four types of fire extinguishers water, PCP, foam and carbon dioxide were demonstrated with the participation of the students. Students were taught on how to extinguish different classes of fire like A class - wood, clothes etc, B class -oil fire, C class - gas

fire, D class - metal and electrical fire.

The session ended with a mock drill on house fires, operations of fire engines and a rescue operation by the whole team.

The class and mock drill in the school was the first of its kind. Headmaster, teachers and students expressed their sincere gratitude to Sevotso Vero and his team for conducting the class and mock drill in the school campus.

April coordination meeting held at Longkhim DIMAPUR: The monthly coordination meeting with head of office under Longkhim sub-division under the chairmanship of SDO (C) Longkhim, Shelley Katiry, was held on April 27 at DUDA Hall Longkim town.

According to DIPR, MLA, Muthingnyuba Sangtam thanked the officers for the peaceful conduct of the last general assembly election.

He urged all the officers posted at Longkhim Pro-Rural in collaboration with Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) organised to work sincerely for the project “Garbage to Gold” – a training on household level composting cum upliftment of the people distribution of materials – on April 26 at Old over bridge Colony, Dimapur. and asked them to be at their place of posting.

He assured them that he would look into the problems faced by the department in the days to come.

In the meeting Electrical department, Government High School, Police and Medical department presented reports of their activities and the problems face by them.

After the meeting Muthingnyuba visited CHC Longkim, PWD (R&B) office and BDO Office Longkhim town.

‘World Malaria Day’ observed in Kohima district DIMAPUR: National Vector borne diseases control programme (NVBDCP) under CMO’s office observed “World Malaria Day” under the theme, “Ready to beat malaria” on April 25 at ten villages under Kohima district.

A press release from CMO Kohima, Dr. Ritu Thurr stated that activities such as sources reduction and cleanliness drive were conducted at Mitelephe, Khonoma, Sechu Zubza, Nerhema, Rumensenyu, K. Station, Tesophenyu, Rengmapani, Tseminyu and Zisunyu villages.

E m i s e n l a DV B D consultant sensitized the villagers on the signs and symptoms of malaria and also on availability of blood test and free medicines.

The participants of the event were the surveillance workers, ASHAs, MTS and the consultant.

Advisor Youth Resources & Sports, Er. Zale Neikha, along with HoD, AHoD and officers of youth resources & sports department, inspecting the ongoing developmental works at Dr. T. Ao Regional Football Academy site at Seitekema ‘C’ village on April 26.

Road Safety week, initiated by DTO Zunheboto was held at Zunheboto under the theme, “Road Safety Life Safety” on April 27. Bharat Scouts & Guides Zunheboto assisted Traffic police personnel where they cautioned bikers without helmets, drivers to put on seatbelts and also distributed pamphlets at traffic point junction Zunheboto. School students from Love Dale Higher Secondary School and Cornerstone School participated in the event. (DIPR) K Y M C

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I will be ‘king’, not ‘kingmaker’: J&K cabinet reshuffle today Mumbai attack: Pak sacks chief prosecutor for ‘not taking govt line’ JD (S) leader Kumaraswamy BENGALURU, Apr 29 (PTI): JD(S) state President H D Kumaraswamy Sunday said he would not be a “kingmaker” and instead people of the state would bless him as “king” in the May 12 Karnataka Assembly polls, which he conceded was a “battle for survival” for his party.

Expressing confidence about the JD(S) coming to power on its own, the former chief minister said, he is asking people to give the party a “chance”, having seen the performance of both the BJP and the Congress.

“I’m completely confident about bringing in a government with majority, I don’t have an iota of doubt,” Kumaraswamy told PTI. Pre-poll surveys on the elections to the 225-member Karnataka House, that includes one nominated member, have projected a hung assembly with the JD(S) emerging as kingmaker.

Kumaraswamy said his target was 113 seats.

“I’m targeting 113, I have made preparations strategically, required to reach 113. So in my opinion ultimately I will succeed in reaching my goal. People will make me succeed, I have this confidence,” he said.

To a query, Kumaraswamy said, as per his current calculations, the JD(S)

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would comfortably reach the 97-105 mark and it is now working towards making up the remaining seats.

“I’m confident that we will not fall short... according to my calculation 97-105 comfortably I’m going to reach this time, another 7-8 seats I may fall short. For that I’m working out and I’m sure we will make it up,” he said.

Asked if he would not need support of other parties to make up for the numbers, he replied in the negative.

Ruling out any prospect of a hung assembly, he said, “It (situation) is not going to arise, I’m confident.”

Dismissing pre-poll surveys which predicted a hung assembly and projected the JD(S) as “kingmaker”, he said only after polls can such surveys have some clarity and “not at this stage.”

“Not kingmaker, people will bless me as a king, that full confidence is there,” he said, as he claimed that

there is an “undercurrent” in favour of the JD(S) across the state and people have “lost faith” in the BJP and Congress. Kumaraswamy said he is asking people for a “chance” for good governance, to address their problems or issues.

“You have given chance to both Congress and BJP, you have seen their work, and you have experienced it. Give me one chance; I’m going with this message,” he added.

Conceding that the coming assembly elections were a “battle for survival” for the JD(S), Kumaraswamy said, it is because for the last 10 years “we have been out of power.” He said, “all our workers are working very hard even without power. This time they want us to somehow reach the goal, for that they are sincerely working. Even I’m also working very hard to come back to power.”

“We want to come to power not for our selfishness.

There are several problems created by BJP and Congress in last ten years, I want to clean it. For that Karnataka very badly needs good governance...,” he added.

Responding to Congress President Rahul Gandhi’s allegation that JD(S) is the “B team” of the BJP, Kumaraswamy said in his opinion Siddaramaiah is BJP’s ‘B’ team.

JAMMU, Apr 29 (PTI): All arrangements have been put in place for the much-awaited reshuffle in the Mehbooba Mufti led Jammu and Kashmir government which would take place here April 30 (Monday) with the BJP expected to bring in some new faces.

J&K Governor N N Vohra will administer the oath of office and secrecy to those being inducted into the council of ministers at the convention centre at 12 noon, an invitation for the ceremony read.

Officials said the function is being held at the convention centre instead of Raj Bhavan as Jammu and Kashmir government has already shifted its base to summer capital Srinagar as part of the bi-annual ‘darbar move’, under which the government functions six months each in the twin capital cities.

The Civil Secretariat, the seat of Jammu and Kashmir government, and Raj Bhavan closed here on Friday and will reopen along with other move offices in Srinagar on May 7. Speculation was rife that PDP ally BJP, besides filling up two vacancies, is likely to induct some new faces in the council of ministers by dropping others. A senior BJP leader said was with BJP president Amit Shah who would hand it over to Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh who was in Delhi.

“We have no specific

number of those who are being inducted into the cabinet or dropped from the cabinet. BJP national president Amit Shah and party general secretary Ram Madhav have the list which will be handed over to Singh either tonight or tomorrow morning,” the BJP leader said.

The saffron party had on April 17 asked all its nine ministers in the PDPBJP government in the state to submit their resignations to enable bringing in new faces in the twoyear-old Mehbooba Mufti cabinet.

The party, however, had not forwarded the resignations to the Governor.

The BJP had been under pressure ever since two of its ministers- Lal Singh and Chander Prakash Ganga- took part in a rally in support of those accused in the rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Kathua. The two ministers subsequently resigned.

There is high possibility that one or two ministers of state (MoS) could be elevated to the Cabinet rank, keeping in view their good performance, sources said. It was not immediately known whether the PDP will also fill up the vacancy caused by the sacking of Haseeb Drabu as Finance Minister last month. Currently, the BJP has six cabinet ministers, including associate member Sajad Lone, and three minister of state in the J&K government.

LAHORE, Apr 29 (PTI): Pakistan’s Interior Ministry has abruptly removed the chief prosecutor from the Mumbai terror attack case for “not taking the government line”, an official said Sunday, in a major setback to India’s efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Ten Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists had sailed into Mumbai from Karachi and carried out coordinated attacks, killing 166 people and injuring over 300 in November 2008.

“The Interior Ministry has removed Federal Investigation Agency Special Prosecutor Chaudhry Azhar, who had been representing as chief of prosecution in the Mumbai attack case since 2009, from the high-profile case,” an official of the FIA privy to the development told PTI. Mr Azhar has been told that his services in the Mumbai attack case are no more required, he said.

“Azhar has only been separated from the Mumbai attack case. However, he will continue to representing the state in other cases like Benazir assassination,” he said.

Mr Azhar developed differences with the government over the “manner” the case was being pursued, the official said.

“The government has its own ‘special consid-

eration’ in this case and Azhar perhaps is not taking the government line.

He was keen to follow the high profile case by book,” the official tried to explain the possible reasons of the differences between the chief prosecutor and the ruling PML-N government.

When contacted, Mr Azhar only confirmed that he was asked to stop pursuing the Mumbai attack case.

“I am no more with this case,” he said.

The government offered no explanation of the decision, terming it a routine matter.

“It seems to be a routine matter. I will have to talk to the relevant persons to know the reason,” an official of interior ministry said.

The Mumbai attack case has entered into the 10th year but none of its suspects in Pakistan has been punished yet, showing that the case had never been in the priority list of the country that appears to be keen to put it under the carpet.

The weekly hearing in this case hardly takes place since the Anti-Terrorism Court has completed the statement of all (70) prosecution witnesses.

According to the prosecution, the case may not further proceed till

the Indian government sends its 24 witnesses to Pakistan to record their statements.

Pakistan has written to India in this regard.

India replied that Pakistan must put Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed on trial based on the evidence it had provided to it.

A number of Pakistani witnesses both official and private testified and provided evidence against the seven accused... but still the Pakistani authorities have been insisting on sending Indian witnesses for reaching a verdict in the nine-year-old case.

“The Mumbai attack case is being tried in an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad since 2009.

There has hardly been any such case in any ATCs in country taking more than nine years and still pending. The ATCs are meant for speedy trial but in this case the ATC is acting like that of a sessions’ court where a case is usually not decided in years.

“It appears that the state is not in a hurry to decide this case since the matter is related to its arch-rival India,” a senior lawyer said.

Had the authorities concerned here been serious, this case would have been decided years ago, he said.

Sasikala’s brother floats new outfit WB panchayat polls: TMC wins several seats uncontested AIADMK (Purathchi Thalaivi Amma), had fielded E Madhusudhanan.

Dhinakaran was later sidelined in the party by a section of the state cabinet, led by Chief Minister K Palaniswami.

T h e t wo f a c t i o n s led by Palaniswami and Panneerselvam also later merged even as it won the battle for the party’s “Two Leaves” symbol at the Election Commission.

Meanwhile, Dhinakaran sought to make light of his uncle’s move, saying the latter was driven by “anger and frustration”.

“He is speaking out of anger and frustration.

I don’t want to waste my time (by responding to his move),” he said when reporters asked about Dhivakaran’s new outfit.

Kolkata, Apr 29 (PTI): The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal won several seats in the three-tier panchayat polls today, after the State Election Commission (SEC) released the list of uncontested seats.

The SEC released the list after the last day for withdrawal of candidature -- April 28.

According to State Election Commission sources, of the 48,650 seats in 3,358 gram panchayats, 16,814 were uncontested and of the 9,217 seats in 341 panchayat samitis, 3,059 were uncontested.

In the 20 zilla parishads, 203 of the 825 seats were uncontested, they said.

The election to the

remaining seats will be held on May 14.

The Trinamool Congress had filed 1,000 nominations for the zilla parishads, followed by the BJP with 782. The CPI(M) and the Congress had filed 537 and 407 nominations respectively.

There were 134 withdrawals in the Trinamool Congress camp, followed by the BJP with 153 withdrawals, the CPI(M) with 79 and the Congress with 54.

For the panchayat samitis, the Trinamool Congress had filed 12,590 nominations, the BJP 6,149, the CPI(M) 4,400 and the Congress 1,740, the sources said.

Of these, there were 2,407 withdrawals by the TMC, 931 by the BJP, 558

CRPF gets SRE funds directly for works in Naxal areas, Kashmir

Security needed for unorganised workers: Kovind

NTP to focus on transition from physical to digital infrastructure

Guna (MP), Apr 29 (PTI): President Ram Nath Kovind Sunday emphasised the need to have social security for workers in the unorganised sector.

The president was addressing ‘Asangathit Shramik Sammelan’, a convention of labourers from the unorganised sector here.

“No society can progress without being mindful to the welfare of the working classes, the deprived and underprivileged sections. In the labour sector in India, the share of workers in the unorganised sector is over 80 per cent,” he said. Kovind said most of the workers of the unorganised sector are engaged in agriculture and construction. “There is a great need for social security for these workers,” the president said, adding that he was happy over the Centre’s move to create a ‘Social Security Code’ for such workers. Later in the day, the president addressed a function related to the ‘Mini Smart City Mission’ of the Madhya Pradesh government in the city.

Kovind said the Union government has launched the Smar t Cities pro gramme, as cities and urban centres make a huge contribution to the economy of the country.

NEW DELHI, Apr 29 (PTI): The national telecom policy in works will focus on complete transition of the country from physical to digital infrastructure, with norms to push availability of high speed and uninterrupted broadband services in mission mode, according to government sources.

The Draft National Telecom Policy 2018, slated for release on May 1, is likely to come up with framework for indigenisation of all the technologies in the broadband ecosystem to be used in the country and create 40 lakh new jobs in the sector.

The policy in works is likely to propose higher weightage to products and equipments that have been developed and manufactured locally with intellectual property rights residing in India for public procurement purposes.

“The NTP 2018 is being drafted to implement Digital India vision of the Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) in totality. The policy will see massive transition of the country from use of physical infrastructure to digital.

There is proposal to have National Broadband Mis-

Surat, Apr 29 (PTI): Three persons were arrested today in Bardoli town of Surat district for allegedly kidnapping and gang-raping a 14-year-old girl, the police said. They said accused Naresh Jaware, along with his accomplices, Akash and Chhotu, had, on Thursday, kidnapped the victim and raped her after taking her to a desolate place in Bardoli town. “The victim was returning home from a shop on Thursday evening when the trio approached her and offered to drop her home in an autorickshaw,” a police official said. “The autorickshaw took a detour and then the three forcibly took her to a building in a nearby market and raped her on the first floor there,” the official said.

Thiruvarur (TN), Apr 29 (PTI): The rift in the extended family of V K Sasikala, the jailed aide of former Tamil Nadu chief minister, late J Jayalalithaa, today spilled over with her brother V Dhivakaran floating a new outfit here.

Dhivakaran inaugurated the office of the “Amma Ani” here and said plans were afoot to open an office in Chennai also, even as he made it clear that he had nothing to do with his nephew T T V Dhinakaran’s recently launched Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK).

“Amma Ani” roughly translates into the “Amma faction” or “Amma team” and is named after Jayalalithaa, who was fondly

addressed as “Amma” (mother) by her supporters.

Dhivakaran and Dhinakaran were recently engaged in a war of words, even as it was believed that the two had strained ties for long.

Speaking to reporters here, Dhivakaran said today’s effort was more like “giving a new lease of life to Amma Ani”.

The erstwhile AIADMK faction, led by Dhinakaran, following the rebellion by now Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, was known as the AIADMK (Amma).

Dhinakaran had contested and won the RK Nagar bypoll as the AIADMK (Amma) candidate, while the faction led by Panneerselvam, the

CRPF personnel. (File)

New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI): In order to better equip the CRPF for operations in LWE affected areas and in the Kashmir Valley, the government for the first-time has allowed the force to directly utilise Centrally-sponsored SRE funds for building infrastructure facilities for its troops, officials said.

Faced with tardy pace of creation of camps, barracks and other living facilities in its main operations theatres, the Union Home Ministry has allowed the paramilitary force to directly draw from the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) funds after seeking

approval from respective states to whom this money is made available by the Centre.

The SRE scheme is granted by the Union government to Left Wing Extremism (LWE) hit and insurgency affected states of the country for the purpose of reimbursement of security-related expenditure like transportation, communication, hiring of vehicles, stipend to surrendered Maoists, construction of infrastructure for forces among others.

Creating good living facilities and providing modern weapons and gadgets to forces is the most

important measure when it comes to keeping high the morale of these men deployed in some of the toughest areas of operations, a senior official said.

There was a considerable delay in getting work infrastrucutre done by way of getting the funds from states for accomplishing these tasks and hence it was devised that the SRE amount could be directly utilised by forces like the CRPF to get their job done, he said.

The official added that the CRPF, designated as the lead anti-Naxal operations force of the country, recently got constructed

camps in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh from these funds while work is on to create these facilities in Sukma and Dantewada districts located in the worst-hit Bastar region of the state.

Sim il a rly, a g ood number of CRPF camps are being refurbished and fortified in Kashmir valley by directly utilising SRE funds, he said.

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has deployed about a lakh of its personnel for LWE operations and given the remote and interior locations of their camps, the jawans have to render their duties by availing less number of facilities as compared to any other location.

A good number of camps of the force in the Kashmir valley require upgradation and enhancement of security features like creating tall perimeter walls and multi-layered physical obstacles to keep them secure and prepared against terrorist raids.

The force has deployed about 60 battalions (about 60,000 personnel) in the valley for counterterrorist and law and order tasks.

by the CPI(M) and 301 by the Congress.

For the g ram panchayats, the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC had filed 58,978 nominations, the BJP 27,935, the CPI(M) 17,319 and the Congress 7,313, the sources said.

There were 7,033 withdrawals by the TMC, 4,490 by the BJP, 2,490 by the CPI(M)and 1,383 by the Congress, they added.

The Trinamool Congress had filed more nominations than the number of seats in all the three tiers.

“There are many aspirants for party tickets.

So many people have filed nominations. The TMC’s symbol will be allotted to only those who have been

sion (NBM) with objective to put India at par with developed nation in ICT development index,” an official source said.

India at present is ranked 134th in information and communications technology (ICT) development index.

“NBM will focus on providing high speed broadband connectivity for all with massive optical fibre network across the country. All social economic institutions like police stations, hospitals, schools etc in rural area will be connected by government under new NTP. The policy is being designed to leverage potential of telecom sector as a key enabler for other infrastructure sector including health, education, railways, roads etc,” the source said.

The officer added that Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha wants roll out of 5G in country at par with other countries.

“Therefore the NTP 2018 is proposed to have enabling guidelines to create entire ecosystem to support 5G. NBM will chart out roadmap to develop uninterrupted broadband service for mission critical application like

asked by the party to contest,” a senior Trinamool Congress leader said.

The party leadership termed the victory in the uncontested seats a victory of the masses.

State BJP president Dilip Ghosh alleged that due to the “unprecedented reign of terror” unleashed by the Trinamool Congress, the opposition candidates could “neither file nominations nor were they allowed to contest”.

“Our candidates were threatened with dire consequences if they did not withdraw, so some of them had to give in,” he said.

Senior CPI(M) leader Sujan Chakraborty alleged that the Trinamool Congress had turned the polls into a “farce”.

robotic surgery in rural area. There will be proposals to encourage use of big data, artificial intelligence, machine-to-machine communication in the draft,” the source said.

The officer said that spectrum harmonisation across several bands will be proposed for deployment of wireless broadband, and satellite connectivity will be used for connecting locations with tough terrains.

Globally commercial 5G services area expected to be rolled out in countries like South Korea and US by end of 2019 or mid2020.

“There will be focus on indigenisation of technologies. Phase Manufacturing Programme will be extended for telecom equipments and products.

Also, products having IPR residing in India and manufactured indigenously after research and development activity carried out locally will be given weightage,” the source said.

The NTP proposes to strengthen public sector units like BSNL, MTNL, ITI, TCIL by giving them larger role to pay in achieving objectives envisaged under it.

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3,292 NGOs yet to disclose foreign donations, says govt

NEW DELHI, Apr 29 (PTI): As many as 3,292 NGOs and institutes, including some top academic centres like JNU, IGNOU, IIT Delhi and Madras, besides the Infosys Foundation in Bangalore have not disclosed their annual foreign donations and expenditure for the last fiscal or previous years, the Home Ministry has said.

The ministry told the NGOs and institutes in a notice that after scrutiny of records for 2011-12 to 2016-17, it has been observed that the mandatory annual returns/ accounts for some of the financial years in the said period have not been found uploaded on the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act portal despite several opportunities were given to them to do so.

Those whose names figure in the Home Ministry list include Infosys Foundation, University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Panjab University, University of Rajasthan, Madras Christian College, Indian Council Of Agricultural Research, Indian Council of Medical Research, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and Madras, besides others.

As many as 3,292 NGOs and institutes have not disclosed foreign donations. (Representational)

The ministry said in the notice that those associations which have not filed the annual returns must file it immediately online.

“The status of submission of mandatory annual return will be reviewed after 15 days of issue of this notice (electronically/ physically) in respect of your association, being dispatched to your known addresses. If you fail to submit any of the missing return (s) within this period, appropriate action under Section 10 of the FCRA, 2010 would be initiated against your association for the said violation,” it said.

No organisation is allowed to receive funds from abroad unless it is registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).

It is mandatory under the law for such organisations to submit income and expenditure statement to the government annually else their registration is cancelled.

According to the FCRA, the renewal of registration for receiving foreign funds cannot be granted unless the annual returns are uploaded on the FCRA website by the organisation.

Executive Vice President of the Infosys and a trustee of Infosys Foundation, Ramadas Kamath, said the Foundation receives donations only from Infosys Ltd and does not come under the purview of the FCRA. He said the central government had bought in an amendment to the FCRA regulations to say

that even though the FII holding in the share capital of a listed Indian company is more than 51 per cent, the donations given by such a listed Indian company to any Indian charitable trust will not be considered as a foreign contribution.

Mr Kamath said this amendment was bought in by the government of India with retrospective effect and pursuant to this amendment, Infosys Foundation has written to the Home Ministry to derecognise Infosys Foundation under the FCRA provisions as it does not recieve any foreign contributions as per the amended act.

“The Home Ministry has to take appropriate administrative measures to derecognise Infosys Foundation from the purview of the FCRA in consequence to the retrospective amendments to the FCRA,” he said A senior IIT Delhi official said, “We have been pointing this out every year that there are procedural lapses in issuing notices on the FCRA licenses as far as IITs are concerned. We are exempted from registration under the FCRA as IITs are set up through an Act of Parliament and are audited by the CAG.”

Carcass meat racket: Police list eateries, stores

Ko lkata , A p r 2 9 (IANS): Intensifying its probe into the sensational rotten carcass meat racket, the city police was trying to prepare a detailed list of departmental stories and eateries where the meat was supplied, informed sources said on Sunday.

“We are now trying to prepare a roadmap of how the rotten meat used to be taken from the various dump yards to specific stories and eateries. We have got information from those already arrested about the stores and hotels and restaurants where the meat was supplied. We are preparing a detailed list,” said a source.

Police were also looking into an international angle, amidst suspicion that the rotten meat was supplied to neighbouring countries like Bangladesh and Nepal.

Earlier this week, police busted a racket involved in selling carcass meat and seized nearly 20 tons of carcass meat from a cold storage in central Kolkata.

Six persons were arrested in that case.

The racket used to collect carcass meat from different dump yards in and around the city and store it in the cold storage. From here it was later supplied to various cirt restaurants and departmental stores, police sources had said.

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Govt to demarcate ‘stem cell therapy’ from ‘stem cell drug’ New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI): To ensure unhindered access of ‘stem cell therapy’ for treatment by physicians, the Union Health Ministry has proposed to statutory distinguish it from ‘stem cell drugs,’ making the latter alone liable to the usual screening and trial runs stipulated for new drugs.

Apprising an international conference on stem cells of the government’s move, Drug Controller General of India S Eswara Reddy today said the Union Health Ministry has proposed amendments in the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 to regulate the Stem Cellbased drugs.

The proposed amendments would demarcate ‘stem cell- based drugs’ from the ‘stem cell therapy’ and ensure that the physicians using the latest medical technique in treatment is not legally inconvenienced.

Reddy was speaking at the 4th international conference SCSICON 2018 organised by the Stem Cell Society of India.

The proposed amendments to the Drugs and Cosmetics Rule, 1945, demarcating ‘stem cell drugs’ from the ‘stem cell

therapy’ have been incorporated in the Gazette of India published on April 4.

Explaining the proposed demarcation between the two key terms, Stem Cell Society of India president Dr Alok Sharma said the cells or tissues taken from the patients body and merely subjected to cleaning and separation for administering immediately without its manipulation outside the body is termed as ‘minimally manipulated stem cells.’

He said such ‘minimally manipulated stem cells’ would not be considered a ‘drug’ and, so, it would not fall under the purview of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rule, making it liable to statutory screening and trial runs, which the new drugs have to undergo.

Such ‘minimally manipulated stem cells’ would form part of the ‘stem cell therapy’ and fall under the purview of surgeons or clinicians as opposed to ‘stem cell drugs’ which would be a product or a drug, he said.

On the other hand, ‘more than minimally manipulated and substantially manipulated stem cells’ would be considered as ‘drug’ under the amend-

ed Drugs and Cosmetics Rule, 1945, he said.

Elaborating further, Dr Sharma said the cells or tissues taken out from the body and multiplied or subjected to genetic manipulation in the laboratory and subsequently stored for administering it to the same or another patient are termed ‘more than minimally manipulated stem cells.’

Such cells would be termed as drugs as per the amended Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1945 and, accordingly, will have to undergo the requisite screening and trials, stipulated for a new drug.

“The focus of the discussion in the conference was about the regulations for stem cell therapy in India. The scientists and doctors are hopeful about the future of stem cell therapy and welcome the new Indian Gazette,” said Dr Sharma.

“These changes are very progressive following the recent developments in countries like Japan, Korea and USA. This amendment will facilitate growth of cell therapies in India and will also make these therapies available to lakhs of patients who are currently suffering with incurable diseases.”

India has chance to re-emerge as ‘ISIS drug’ Tramadol comes under narcotics law regulation global powerhouse of education: Naidu

Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu unveils the plaque to inaugurate the new campus of the Central University of Kerala, in Kasargod on Sunday. (PTI)

KASARGOD (KERALA), Apr 29 (PTI): Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said the nation has a chance to re-emerge as a global powerhouse in the field of education, but for that changes in syllabus and improvement in infrastructure are needed.

Inaugurating the new campus of the Central University of Kerala at nearby Periye and dedicating it to the nation, he said India was

once known as ‘vishwaguru’ and people from across the globe used to come here to study and acquire knowledge and expertise in different domains. “However, the situation changed following foreign invasions and the British rule, and India lost its pre-eminent position in the field of education,” Naidu said.

The vice president said all higher educational institutes, including central

universities, have the onerous responsibility of transforming the country into the epicentre of knowledge and innovation.

“Today, the country has a chance to re-emerge as a global powerhouse in the field of education. But this requires reorienting the syllabus and improving infrastructure in the education sector with the sole objective of imparting world class quality education,” Naidu said. “We cannot adopt a ‘business as usual’ approach if we want to change the situation”, the vice president said, adding, “From private educational institutions to central universities and academic organisations, all must work in a mission mode to revamp the educational architecture in tune with the requirements of the 21st century to make India a leading nation education and innovation.”

NEW DELHI, Apr 29 (PTI): Tramadol, a painkiller pharma drug, has been declared a “psychotropic substance” by the Union government and its sale in the country will now be strictly monitored after the NCB said it was being internationally smuggled, and had possible supply links to the global terror group ISIS. The Union Finance Ministry, as per data accessed by PTI, has brought the drug under the control of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and a gazette notification to this effect was issued on April 26.

The Finance Ministry regulates certain sections of the NDPS Act like categorisation of pharma drugs as narcotic substances.

The synthetic opiate is known to be abused on a wide scale by terrorists of the so-called ISIS to suppress pain and boost strength during injury and

hence, is also known as the ‘fighter drug’ among international anti-narcotics authorities.

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), a national agency to coordinate drug law enforcement action by involving various state agencies, police and central departments, had asked the government in July last year to bring this drug under its “regulation and control” so that it could only be used for medicinal purposes and its abuse be checked.

“Tramadol, after the notification issued by the Department of Revenue under the Union Finance Ministry, will no longer be available freely over the counter in India.

“It will be regulated under the NDPS Act, which will empower the NCB and other law enforcement agencies to raid and prosecute those who prepare it without permission,” a senior official in the anti-narcotics establish-

ment said.

The latest notification will ensure that the availability of Tramadol is substantially reduced and regulated, and agencies like the NCB and police are able to keep a tab on its movement.

PTI had first reported on March 26 that the NCB has sought bringing Tramadol under the NDPS Act after it detected that it was being “diverted” illegally.

“Tramadol is used like codeine (another pharma drug). It is not covered under the NDPS Act, 1985.

It is a schedule ‘H’ drug under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and can only be dispensed under the prescription of a registered medical practitioner. “lt is also not included in any of the schedules of the 1971 UN convention on psychotropic substances. Internationally, it is banned in many countries and hence is often smuggled through India,” the NCB had said in its latest report released

in March.

The drug, the NCB had said, “is trafficked via courier and manual means to countries like the US and Canada among others.”

The NCB gave out these details on Tramadol while reporting on the ongoing and emerging trends of drug abuse in the country in the last year by “diversion” of pharma drugs and hence sought its regulation.

Official records state that huge quantities of Tramadol were seized in the country last year, including in July when over 30,000 tablets of Tramadol Hydrochloride were seized from the cargo terminal of the Indira Gandhi lnternational Airport (IGI) along with other pharma drugs.

In another instance, in October last year, the NCB seized 710 tablets of Tramadol from the house of a Lucknow-based medicine supplier. These were supposed to be illegally

dispatched to the United States of America (USA).

Large volumes of this drug have been seized by the NCB and other antinarcotics agencies in Punjab in the last few years, and it is suspected that these consignments were finding their way to the ISIS terror group-held locations after being diverted from the original overseas destination, the official said.

The Italian police last year had seized a huge consignment of this drug at the port of Gioia Tauro and it was suspected to be on its way to ISIS terrorists after reportedly being smuggled from the Indian shores, he said.

“The manufacture, transport and sale of Tramadol were required to be regulated to not only affirm India’s international commitment to fight drug crimes but also to wean away the youth who were abusing it within the country,” he said.

Brahmos set to become hypersonic Centre’s plan to use National Security Constitutional posts must be Guard in Kashmir faces opposition respected: HM missile system in next decade

In the last few years, the NSG was rarely used in anti-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir. (File)

NEW DELHI, Apr 29 (Agencies): The proposal to send the National Security Guard (NSG), a special forces unit under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), to Kashmir seems to have hit a roadblock with most of the half dozen forces deployed there opposing the idea.

The MHA had sought opinion from forces on the ground, especially the Army as they are always on the

forefront of all terror-related encounters, NDTV reported. “There is no immediate need to add a new force on the ground as there is already a thick presence of forces in the Valley which is why we are still mulling the move,” a senior ministry official told NDTV. The NSG recently sent a proposal to the MHA that they want a small unit of their house intervention teams (HIT commandos) to

be posted in the Valley.

The ministry also felt that as part of the counterinsurgency operations in Kashmir, it would help the elite commandos to prepare for insurgencies in other parts of the country. “They have latest equipment but they need practice on realtime basis and face real-life situations,” said a senior ministry official. “We have experience in close combats and such operations will

allow us to bring down the number of casualties,” a senior NSG officer told NDTV. According to him, the Valley being classified a terror-hit region, the focus should be on urban core operation, urban warfare and room intervention.

The NSG’s proposal is being considered by the MHA in the wake of security forces losing troopers in high-risk house intervention operations, used to neutralise holed up terrorists or fidayeens (suicide attackers) in densely populated localities. Usually, security forces try to tire out terrorists by continuous firing using highcalibre weapons. The rate of firing is such that the structure collapses or catches fire with the holed up terrorists being collateral damage.

The NSG wants to be stationed in Budgam and Srinagar. But even the local police are opposing the proposal. A few months ago, the NSG had trained commandos of the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) at its Manesar headquarters near Gurgaon for anti-terrorism operations.

Mirzapur, Apr 29 (PTI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh said Sunday that constitutional posts must be respected and their propriety should not be questioned, amid a raging debate over a demand by a few opposition parties to impeach Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra. “ O u r g ove r n m e n t gives full respect to constitutional posts and their jurisdictions. We must respect their decisions,” he said in response to a question by a reporter.

His reaction came in the backdrop of a notice submitted to Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on April 20 by seven opposition parties led by the Congress to impeach CJI Misra.

The unprecedented petition against a sitting chief justice had listed five allegations of “misbehaviour”.

On April 23, Naidu rejected the notice, saying the petition lacked “substantial merit”. He had held consultations with legal and constitutional experts before taking the decision.

Mumbai, Apr 29 (PTI): Brahmos, the fastest cruise missile in the world codeveloped by India and Russia, will be breaching the mach 7 barrier to become a ‘hypersonic’ system in the next decade, a top official said.

“We will require seven to ten years from now to become a hypersonic missile system,” Sudhir Mishra, the chief executive and managing director of the joint venture company Brahmos Aerospace, told PTI here over the weekend.

He said the missile, which currently travels at mach 2.8 or 2.8 times the speed of sound, will touch mach 3.5 soon and mach 5 in three years.

The current engine will have to be “tinkered” to achieve mach 5 and will have to be replaced to achieve hypersonic speed, he said.

The intent is to come out with a missile that will be able to deliver to the nextgeneration warfare, Mishra said.

He said Indian institutions including the DRDO, IITs and Indian Institute of Science are working on technologies which will help it achieve the goals and added

When BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile was test fired from Navy’s destroyer INS Kolkata on February 14, 2015 (Twitter/@DRDO_India)

that Russian institutes are also doing similar work.

He said the company, which has a majority 55 percent holding by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the remaining with Russia, has an order book of over Rs 30,000 crore at present.

Over the years, the basic missile system has been modified in a such a way that it can be fitted on various platforms, including ships, submarines, the Sukhoi-30 aircraft as well as land, for launch, he said.

Sharma claimed at present the missile system is 5-7 years ahead of the nearest competition from a development perspective.

“Today, this is the fast-

est cruise missile in the world. Nobody including the US has such a missile system,” he said.

Mishra said the engine, propulsion technology and seeker are developed by the Russians, while Indians do control systems, guidance, software, airframes and fire control systems.

Over 70 percent of the components are manufactured using private industry’s help, he said.

Mishra, however, also conceded that the missiles will be relevant for only 25-30 years and warfare will shift to newer tools like “high power lasers and high power microwave weapons” which will not require “kinetic weapon” systems.

UN team in B’desh pledges to work to end Rohingya crisis KUTUPALONG, Apr 29 (Agencies): A UN Security Council team visiting Bangladesh promised Sunday to work hard to resolve a crisis involving hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims who have fled to the country to escape military-led violence in Myanmar.

The diplomats, who visited the sprawling camps and border points where about 700,000 Rohingya have taken shelter, said their visit was an opportunity to see the situation firsthand.

Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations, Dmitry Polyansky, said he and his fellow team members would not look away from the crisis after their visit, though he warned that there were no simple solutions.

“It’s very necessary to come and see everything at place here in Bangladesh and Myanmar. But there is no magic solution, there is no magic stick to solve all these issues,” he said at a news conference at the Kutupalong refugee camp in the coastal town of Cox’s Bazar. The team members will conclude their threeday visit to Bangladesh on

Members of the U NSC team visiting Bangladesh raise their hands during a press conference at the Kutupalong Rohingya refugee camp. (AP/PTI)

Monday, when they leave for Myanmar.

The recent spasm of violence in Myanmar began when Rohingya insurgents staged a series of attacks on Aug. 25 on about 30 security outposts and other targets.

In a subsequent crackdown described by UN and U.S. officials as “ethnic cleansing,” Myanmar security forces have been accused of rape, killing, torture and the burning of Rohingya homes. Thousands are believed to have

been killed.

The diplomats, comprising representatives from the five permanent Security Council members — China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States — and 10 non-permanent member states, talked to some 120 refugees, including some rape victims.

Peru’s ambassador to the UN, Gustavo Adolfo Meza Cuadra Velasqez, said he and his fellow team members were ready to “work hard” and were

“very concerned” about the crisis.

The refugees are seeking UN protection to return home. The UN refugee agency and Bangladesh recently finalized a memorandum of understanding that said the repatriation process must be “safe, voluntary and dignified ... in line with international standards.”

Karen Pierce, the UK’s ambassador to the United Nations, said the Security Council would continue to work on enabling the refugees to return to Myanmar.

Death toll in Nicaragua protests rises to 42

‘No decision’

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People demonstrate demanding Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice-President Rosario Murillo, step down, in Managua.

M anagua , A p r 2 9 (IANS): The death toll in protests against the Nicaraguan government of Daniel Ortega rose to 42, officials said. “We have confirmed 42 dead and have not yet determined the status of three others,” Nicaraguan Centre of Human Rights (CENIDH) member Meyling Sierra told Efe news on Saturday.

Though other defenders of human rights have reported up to 63 deaths, based on official and nonofficial lists, CENIDH figures are more conservative since they include none

whose bodies have not been identified by their families or otherwise verified.

CENIDH warns, however that even its own number of 48 has been made more uncertain due to the “forced relocation,” considered a grave violation of human rights, since those who feel they are in danger must leave the city or even the country. “There is a forced relocation, above all of young people who took part in the demonstration -- they’re afraid of reprisals and won’t risk filing a complaint,” Sierra said.

The CENIDH member

said that even the families of those young people have been forced into hiding far from their homes. The crisis Nicaragua is going through has lasted 11 days, during which time Ortega has witnessed a massive reaction against his government, particularly after the ruling party’s shock troopers, directed by the Sandinista Youth and the National Police, used violence to repress the protesters.

Nicaraguans demand Ortega’s resignation and that of his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo, considering them repressive and corrupt violators of human rights, civil rights and the freedom of the people.

Though the possibility exists of a dialogue between the government and the private sector to overcome the crisis, with the mediation of the Catholic Church, the people do not feel identified with the process. The Nicaraguan clergy this Saturday called for a “pilgrimage for the love of Nicaragua,” at which thousands of people would ask for Ortega’s resignation from the presidency.

Washington, Apr 29 (AFP): US President Donald Trump has not yet decided whether or not to scrap the Iran nuclear deal, US National Security Advisor John Bolton said Sunday.

“He has made no decision on the nuclear deal, whether to stay in or get out,” Bolton told Fox News Sunday.

“He is certainly considering the framework, the four pillars that President (Emmanuel) Macron laid out in their meeting last week,” said Bolton, referring to efforts to supplement the Iran deal with additional measures to make it more palatable to Trump.

In 2015 the US, along with other nations, struck a deal with Iran to end a 12-year standoff over that country’s nuclear program.

Iran agreed to freeze its nuclear program in return for the lifting of punishing international sanctions, but Trump has criticized the deal as not going far enough.

Aus announces $379 mn funding for Great Barrier Reef

SYDNEY, Apr 29 (Agencies): Australia’s Great Barrier Reef will receive $379.10 million in new funding to restore water quality and protect the coral from starfish attacks, government ministers announced on Sunday.

Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg said in a televised interview that some of the money would go directly to farmers to modify their practices “to ensure that the reef doesn’t get the large amounts of sediment, nitrogen and pesticide runoff which is so damaging to coral and which helps breed this crown-of-thorns starfish.”

The Great Bar rier Reef, which can be seen from space, covers 348,000 square kilometres and was world-heritage listed in 1981 as the most spectacular coral reef on the planet, according to the website of the United Nations cultural body UNESCO. UNESCO considered putting it on the “in danger” list last year due to recent widespread destruction but voted against it, allowing Australia’s conservative government to dodge political embarrassment and poten-

Australia commits $379.10 million to restore Great Barrier Reef.

tial damage to the country’s tourism industry. A major outbreak of coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish has been destroying areas of the world heritage-listed reef, prompting a major cull in January.

The predator starfish feeds on corals by spreading its stomach over them and using digestive enzymes to liquefy tissue.

Agricultural run-off from sugar cane farms and cattle stations has also harmed the section of reef that is closest to shore, according to Bradley Opdike, a marine scientist at the Australian National University.

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“What happens with the sediment is it just smothers it, while higher nutrients cause algae to out-compete the corals,” he told Reuters by telephone on Sunday.

While the funding announcement was welcomed by scientists, some were skeptical on whether it would actually help.

Jon Brodie, a professor at James Cook University’s Coral Reef Studies Centre of Excellence said the funding was an extension of existing failed programs.

“It’s not working, it’s not achieving major water quality improvements,” he told Reuters by telephone

on Sunday.

However, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said that Australia was a world leader in managing and protecting its reef, as the government’s Reef 2050 plan had been approved by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee as being the standard for the rest of the world to follow.

“They look to Australia to provide the technical expertise the scientific research, and to give the best practice management of coral reefs and that’s what we demonstrate,” she told reporters on Sunday from Cairns on Australia’s east coast.

Don’t undermine Syria peace plan, warns Russia M o s c ow, A p r 2 9 (IANS): The foreign ministers of Russia, Turkey and Iran have issued a joint warning that they would not tolerate any attempt to undermine their plans to de-escalate and eventually bring about an end to the civil war in Syria.

Sergei Lavrov, Mevlut Cavusoglu and Mohammad Javad Zarif are the top diplomats for the three guarantors of the Astana peace efforts, a negotiation process distinct from that being held by the United Nations in Geneva.

Lavrov told the press during Saturday’s meeting that Russia, Turkey and Iran signed off on some concrete steps towards a solution in Syria but warned: “At the same time, we have made it very clear that we will confront any attempts to undermine our cooperation,” Efe news reported. Russia and Iran both back the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad, while Turkey lends its military support to the Syrian armed opposition, who nowadays are largely confined to northern provinces of the country near the Turkish border.

Recent US-led airstrikes against alleged chemical weapons factories following a suspected chemical gas attack near Damascus prompted ire from Damascus, Moscow and Tehran.

Trump threatens shutdown in Sept if no funding for wall

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WASHINGTON, Apr 29 (Agencies): U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to shut down the federal government in September if Congress did not provide more funding to build a wall on the border with Mexico. “That wall has started, we have 1.6 billion (dollars),” Trump said at a campaign rally in Washington, Michigan.

“We come up again on September 28th and if we don’t get border security we will have no choice, we will close down the country because we need border security.” Trump made a similar threat in March to push for changes in immigration law that he says would prevent criminals from entering the country. The government briefly shut down in January over immigration.

A $1.3 trillion spending bill, which Trump signed last month, will keep the government funded through the end of September.

A government shutdown ahead of the November mid-elections is unlikely to be supported by his fellow Republicans who are keen to keep control of the U.S. Congress.

Trump cited the hundreds of Central American migrants traveling in a “caravan” as one of the reasons for strong border security.

“Watch the caravan, watch how sad and terrible it is, including for those people and the crime that they inflict on themselves and that others inflict on them,” said Trump. “It’s a horrible dangerous journey for them and they come up because they know once they can get here they can walk right into our country.” Migrants, who include women and children, have said they fled their homes in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras because of death threats from gangs, the murder of family members or political persecution.

Pak set to launch space prog to keep an eye on India Islamabad, Apr 29 (PTI): Pakistan is set to launch an ambitious space programme during the next fiscal year with an aim to keep an eye on the Indian side and reduce its dependence on foreign satellites for civil and military purposes, according to a media report. Several projects will be initiated to develop self-reliance capacity and reduce dependence on foreign satellites, mainly the US and French satellites for civil and military communications.

The budget of the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Organisation (Suparco) for the upcoming fiscal year 201819 is Rs 4.70 billion which includes Rs 2.55 billion for three new projects, Dawn News reported.

Suparco has been regularly conducting activities each year to increase awareness of space technology and to promote its peaceful usage amongst students and the masses in Pakistan since 2005. The funding includes allocation of Rs 1.35 billion for Pakistan Multi-Mission Satellite (PakSat- MM1) and the country is also planning to establish Pakistan Space Centre in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad with the allocation of Rs 1 billion.

‘Largest ever’ child sacrifice cemetery found in Peru T ru j i llo, A p r 2 9 (Agencies): Archaeologists believe they have found the burial site of the largest child sacrifice ever recorded.

The mass grave, containing the skeletons of 140 children, was discovered in Las Llamas, near the city of Trujillo, northern Peru.

Experts believe the youngsters, aged between five and 14, were ritually killed in a ceremony about 550 years ago.

The site also contains the remains of around 200 llamas killed at the same time.

The religious leaders who carried out the killings are thought to have been part of the Chimu empire, a powerful society that predated the Incas.

It is thought the youngsters were sacrificed to appease gods who the Chimu people believed had unleashed destructive weather conditions on their society.

The floods and extreme events were actually products of the regular El

Nepal seeks addl air entry points into India Kathmandu, Apr 29 (IANS): Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli on Sunday urged the Indian government to grant new air entry points for his country.

His appeal comes a day after Nepal and India agreed to review a bilateral transit treaty to incorporate issues like providing Nepal access to the sea through Indian waterways.

Addressing provincial assembly members in Butwal, the Prime Minister said: “India has granted only one cross-border air entry point to Nepal. “So the only option we have now for international flights is Simara air entry point. But we need additional cross-border air entry points in the days to come, and for which, India should cooperate with us.”

Oli said he had taken up the issue during his meeting with Narendra Modi when he visited India earlier this month. Oli said his government wants to sign a deal with India to allow international flights to and from the Gautam Buddha Airport being built in Bhairahawa near the Nepal-India border.

Over 140 children were slain alongside 200 llamas as part of a ritual offering some 550 years ago.

Nino climate phenomenon.

Excavation of the site started in 2011, but the find has now been made public

by National Geographic, which helped finance the dig.

Gabriel Prieto, archaeology professor at Peru’s National University of Trujillo, said: “They were possibly offering the gods the most important thing they had as a society, and the most important thing is children because they

represent the future.

“Llamas were also very important because these people had no other beasts of burden, they were a fundamental part of the economy.”

The dig also unearthed footprints that showed how the children were marched to their deaths at the spot from the ancient city of Chan Chan, about a mile away.

A study of their anatomy revealed the killings were performed with a cer-

emonial knife and efforts had been made to remove their hearts.

Jeffrey Quilter, director of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology at Harvard University, said the site provides “concrete evidence” that large-scale sacrifices of children occurred in ancient Peru.

“Reports of very large sacrifices are known from other parts of the world, but it is difficult to know if the numbers are exaggerated or not,” he said.

Mr Quilter is part of a team which will analyse DNA from the children’s remains to see if they were related and to find out where they came from.

Several other ancient cultures in the Americas also practised human sacrifice, including the Mayans, the Aztecs and the Incas.

Chimu culture arose about 900 AD on the north Peru coast and was later conquered by the Incas in about 1470, fifty years before the arrival of the Spanish.

7 killed in Taiwan factory blaze

Emergency services personnel at the site of the factory fire in Taoyuan, Taiwan.

TAIPEI, Apr 29 (Agencies): Seven people - five of them firefighters - died in a fire that broke out late Saturday in an electronics factory in northern Taiwan, the local fire department said.

The infer no raged through the eight-floor building of a circuit board maker, located in an industrial district in Taoyuan City. Seven firefighters were trapped by large fallen objects as they tried to search for people inside the factory.

They were rescued early Sunday but only two survived. The two others killed were factory workers from Thailand.

Seven other firefighters were injured, five of them suffering burns from an unidentified liquid, according to the fire department. Traces of diesel and toxic chemicals were also found at the scene, it said.

The disaster follows a string of recent accidents in Taiwanese factories, raising questions about safety standards.

A huge fire broke out at a refinery of the staterun CPC Corporation in January, also in Taoyuan.

There were no injuries in that incident.

In December, six Vietnamese workers were killed in another Taoyuan factory blaze that erupted in the middle of the night.

The workers were found to have been staying in an illegal dormitory at the factory, highlighting the often sub-standard living conditions for migrant workers on the island.

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Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom meets the Pope

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few days after Katy Perry declared that she was “spoken for,” the “American Idol” host and Orlando Bloom have resurfaced as a reported couple in a grand way.

On Saturday morning, Perry and Bloom were spotted on a holy date in Vatican City, and snapped shaking the hand of Pope Francis during the “United to Cure” international conference.

The 33-year-old singer and the 41-year-old actor both donned black outfits in the presence of the Bishop of Rome and waited among the crowds to greet him inside the Paul VI Hall.

Later during the “Unit-

ed to Cure” ceremony, an intimate moment between the two was captured, showing Perry resting her hand on Bloom’s leg.

Perry documented the special outing on social media sharing several videos and photos on Instagram.

“Happy Saturday, everyone. I’m here in Rome at the Vatican about to speak on meditation,” Perry said in a video shared on her Instagram story, as she arrived at the Vatican.

In the video, the singer also revealed that her mother, Mary Hudson, joined her and Bloom on their Vatican City outing.

Perry’s recent visit to

the Roman Catholic capital is somewhat ironic following the news of the singer’s controversial estate case when Perry sought to purchase property from two nuns for $14.5 million in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles.

The long battle over the 8-acre convent between Perry and the nuns began in 2015. In March, Sister Catherine Rose Holzman, one of the nuns involved in the lawsuit filed by the singer, died after collapsing in court.

According to TMZ, the nun was in court for a postjudgment hearing that was related to Perry’s convent case when she collapsed.

Hours before her death, Holzman told KTTV, “We asked [local businesswoman Dana Hollister] to save us, to buy the property. She had nothing to do with forcing herself on us.”

She added: “And to Katy Perry, please stop.

It’s not doing anyone any good except hurting a lot of people.”

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French museum in Elne uncovers fake art in collection

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The Terrus museum in Elne in the south of France discovered 82 works originally attributed to the artist were not painted by him.

More than half the collection is thought to be fake.

The paintings cost about €160,000 (£140,000).

Staff at the museum were not aware of the forgeries until a visiting art historian alerted them. The council in Elne bought the paintings, drawings and watercolours for the museum over a 20-year period.

Eric Forcada, an art historian, contacted the museum in the town near Perpignan several months

ago to express his doubts about the authenticity of the paintings.

The museum assembled a committee of experts from the cultural world, who inspected the works and concluded that 82 of them had not been painted by the Elne-born artist. The news was announced on Friday as the museum opened after a renovation.

In interviews on Friday, the mayor of the Pyrenees town, Yves Barniol, said the situation was “a disaster” and apologised to those who had visited the museum in good faith. Terrus was born in 1857 and died in 1922 in Elne, although he lived most of his life in Roussillon, also in the Pyrenees. He was a close friend of painter Henri Matisse.

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Bob Dylan’s got his own whiskey line now

Greatest reunion would’ve been of The Beatles: Adnan Sami

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ollowing the news of Swedish pop group Abba recording new music after 35 years, singer Adnan Sami says that the greatest reunion “would have been, but could never be and will never be” is of English rock band The Beatles.

“The Abba reunion is being flouted as the most anticipated ‘ever’. I do agree, but I also feel that the greatest reunion would have been, but could never be and will never be, is of ‘The Beatles’!” Adnan, who shared a photograph of The Beatles, tweeted on Sunday.

The Beatles comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.

After their break-up in 1970, they each enjoyed success as solo artistes. Lennon was shot dead in December 1980 and Harrison died of lung cancer in November 2001.

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ob Dylan has launched $50-$80 (£36-£58) a bottle. h i s ow n w h i s k e y Every year, a limited ediline, called Heaven’s tion Bootleg Series will be Door. released in ceramic bottles The star filed for a decorated with the musitrademark on the term cian’s oil and watercolour “bootleg whiskey” in 2015, paintings. The first one will which caught the eye of be released next year and liquor entrepreneur Marc will cost approximately $300 Bushala and led to the new (£218). collection. The Heaven’s “Dylan has these qualiDoor line includes three ties that actually work well whiskeys, as the New York for a whiskey,” Bushala said.

Times reports – a straight “He has great authenticity. rye, a straight bourbon, and He is a quintessential Amerdouble-barrelled whiskey. ican. He does things the way In a statement to the he wants to do them. I think paper, Dylan said: “We these are good attributes for both [Dylan and Bushala] a super-premium whiskey wanted to create a collec- as well.” tion of American whiskeys He added: “For people that, in their own way, tell who are surprised that he a story. I’ve been travelling did a whiskey, I guess they for decades, and I’ve been don’t really know Dylan. able to try some of the best People who know him exspirits that the world of pect him to do things they whiskey has to offer. This would never expect.” is great whiskey.”

Meanwhile, the icon The label for the whis- has contributed to a new keys features the silhouettes compilation that turns clastheir series was about to pass of wagon wheels and crows. sic tracks into “same-sex “Gunsmoke.” But Bart just The standard line of Heav- wedding anthems”.

(NME) couldn’t help being Bart, en’s Door will be for sale for reminding everyone that the Dodge City Western did have Born 1911, all those radio shows. D’oh!

A century and 7 years old.

“The Simpsons” has won 32 6 children, 30 grandchildren, Emmy Awards, 34 Annie 6 great grandchildren and 25 Awards and a 2016 People’s Choice Award, according to years of successful GB. the show’s website. It was the “Your life is a boon to your first animated series to win generations.” a Peabody Award, and was nominated for an Academy Congratulations, Award in 2012 for the theatrical short “The Longest Day- Pao POKOI KHIAM care.”

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ow’s the perfect time to pick up a Lard Lad donut, crack open a Duff beer and have a woohoo moment. What else do you have to do? D’oh!

On Sunday night, the Fox network’s “The Simpsons” will become the longest running scripted show in primetime television history when it airs its recordbreaking 636th episode.

That’s just one more Dancers along with their instructors at Nritya Academy of Dance & Arts than “Gunsmoke,” the iconic (NADA), Dimapur, during the World Dance Day, Sunday. The academy is CBS Western drama with Marshal Matt Dillon that run by Neera Serbali and currently has 65 students.

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In true “Simpsons” fashion, the show took aim at “Gunsmoke” -- literally -in a gunfight battle between baby Maggie and Dillon at the end of last week’s show.

At the end of that episode, Homer told the children that

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Bale on target as Real labour to win

Gareth Bale scored a goal inside the opening 10 minutes to put Zinedine Zidane’s side 1-0 up against Leganes at the Bernabeu.

M a d r i d, A p r 2 9 (Agencies): Real Madrid survived a valiant second-half effort from Leganes as goals from Gareth Bale and Borja Mayoral were enough to secure a 2-1 win at the Bernabeu.

Zinedine Zidane made 10 changes to the side that beat Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals, but Real moved a point behind second-placed Atletico Madrid despite a belowpar display.

Casemiro was the only player to keep his place, and it was Bale who broke

the deadlock after just eight minutes, hooking in from close range. Mayoral swept in a second on the stroke of half-time, but Darko Brasanac deservedly reduced the deficit (66).

Unai Bustinza came close to equalising but his shot from an acute angle was superbly saved by Kiko Casilla, before Leganes captain Gabriel was sent off after the full-time whistle for dissent as Real laboured to victory.

Leganes will argue that Real’s two goals had an element of good fortune about them as Bale was

deemed marginally onside when he acrobatically hooked the ball over the line after Karim Benzema’s shot was deflected into his path.

The visitors had their moments in the opening 45 minutes as Miguel Angel Guerrero failed to guide the ball into the net on two occasions having made near post runs.

Mayoral came close to scoring before he did find the target as the young striker had a shot cleared off the line by Bustinza before Nordin Amrabat’s rising shot clipped the cross-

Juve down Inter for crucial title edge

Juventus players celebrate after beating Inter Milan 3-2 during a Serie A match.

MILAN, Apr 29 (Agencies): Juventus battled past ten-man Inter Milan with two late goals giving the champions a 3-2 win in the San Siro to reopen a fourpoint lead at the top of the Serie A table.

Inter looked as if they would pull off an unlikely victory as the hosts led until three minutes from the whistle despite playing over 70 minutes a man down after Matias Vecino was sent off on Saturday.

But Milan Skriniar turned the ball into his own net after 87 minutes with Gonzalo Higuain heading in the winner two minutes later. Maurizio Sarri’s Napoli travel to Fiorentina bidding to match the champions and keep their push for a third title after 1987 and 1990 alive.

Saturday’s defeat damages Inter’s hopes of Champions League football next season as they stay fifth behind Roma and Lazio with just

three games to play.

Douglas Costa fired in the opener for Juventus after 13 minutes following a cross from Juan Cuadrado.

Minutes later Vecino was shown red for a foul on Mario Mandzukic. Juventus thought they had scored a second just before half-time but the VAR showed Blaise Matuidi was offside when he found the net.

Mauro Icardi then headed in the equaliser for Inter seven minutes after the break for his 27th goal this season, and the hosts took the lead when the ball bounced in off Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli. But Juventus turned it around and after Skriniar’s own goal Higuain headed in from close range.

In a bizarre finish, Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri was sent to the stands for coming onto the pitch to celebrate.

Earlier ten-man Roma

warmed-up for next week’s must-win Champions League clash with Liverpool by easing to a 4-1 win over struggling Chievo to consolidate third place. Eusebio Di Francesco’s side are three points ahead of Lazio with Inter staying a further point back in fifth.

Edin Dzeko scored in either half with Patrik Schick and Stephan El Shaarawy also on target as Roma overran the side from Verona despite being a man down after Juan Jesus saw red ten minutes into the second half.

The hosts dominated even after defender Juan Jesus was sent off for fouling Inglese and Alisson saved the resulting penalty, with El Shaarawy and Dzeko adding two more within ten minutes. Inglese headed in a consolation goal for Chievo three minutes from the end, but they remain two points above the drop zone.

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bar. Real duly doubled their lead on the stroke of half-time as a short corner resulted in Mateo Kovacic’s ball into the box being flicked on by Bustinza into the path of Mayoral, who made no mistake from a yard out.

Referee Iglesias Villanueva appeared to signal a free-kick for offside before going back on his decision after consultation with his assistants, but Leganes put the setback behind them to dominate the second period.

Guerrero fluffed another glorious chance from Nabil El Zhar’s cross before the visitors deservedly reduced the arrears as the lively Amrabat got to the byline to cross for Brasanac to stroke home with ease.

Asier Garitano’s side had the opportunity to complete the turnaround but Casilla clawed Bustinza’s effort around the post in the final 15 minutes, and referee Villanueva infuriated the away side once more by blowing the final whistle just as El Zhar was about to shoot in stoppage time.

Captain Gabriel was shown a straight red card for his over-zealous protests, as an under-strength Real held on to all three points.

Lo n d o n, A p r 2 9 (Agencies): Jose Mourinho says he is open to an extended stay at Manchester United, but admits there is no way he can match Arsene Wenger’s longevity.

Mourinho longest stint was three years and three months at Chelsea. “I would see myself doing it but the new concept of media, social media, the pundit industry, the way people can express and influence opinion, it is too much pressure - not just for the manager - but also for the club,” said Mourinho.

“It is impossible for someone to resist for a long time, especially without any kind of success. To stay a manager, to have four or five years to try to get a trophy and to improve the team, I don’t think you allow that any more.”

However, Mourinho is adamant he has no intention of curtailing his role at Old Trafford, suggesting he has every expectation of soon eclipsing his three years at Stamford Bridge. “At other clubs, I was already thinking ‘what next?”’ added Mourinho.

“I had things I really wanted to do - I had to go to Italy, I had to go to Spain.

At this moment, there isn’t anything around the corner and I don’t want to do anything different to what I am doing now.”

Momota clinches Badminton Asia C’ships title

Ancelotti turns down Italy coaching job

SHANGHAI, Apr 29 (Agencies): Japan’s Kento Momota shocked Olympic gold-medallist Chen Long to be crowned badminton’s Asian champion in a stunning upset on Sunday.

The world number 17 Kento Momota had never previously won a game against Chen Long, but he floored the strong Chinese favourite 21-17, 21-13 at the Badminton Asia Championships in Wuhan.

Kento Momota, a compact left-hander, had Chen Long firmly on the back foot as he reeled off seven straight points to clinch the title in one hour when the world number three netted.

Momota clenched his fists in triumph and kissed the Japan badge on his singlet after his victory, which follows his straightsets dismissal of Malaysian great Lee Chong Wei in the semi-finals.

T h e 2 3 - ye a r - o l d ’s breakthrough follows a steady rise up the rankings, and comes after four previous defeats to Chen, a twotime world champion.

Earlier, China’s Wang Yilyu and Huang Dongping beat Indonesian top seeds Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir 21-17, 2117 in the mixed doubles final.

MILAN, Apr 29 (Agencies): Carlo Ancelotti has turned down the offer to take over as Italy coach, according to press reports on Sunday.

Italy have been without a permanent coach since Gian Piero Ventura was sacked after the fourtime champions failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in 60 years after losing to Sweden in a two-legged playoff in November.

Ancelotti, who was sacked by Bayern Munich last September, had met with Italian Football Federation (FIGC) officials in Rome last week.

But Corriere dello Sport reported that despite the 58-year-old be-

Lewis Hamilton (C) celebrating on the podium, besides Kimi Riakonnen (L) and Force India's Sergio Perez, after winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on April 29.

Baku, Apr 29 (Agencies): Lewis Hamilton has won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix despite trailing for 49 of its 51 laps. The Briton was the beneficiary of a late puncture to his teammate Valtteri Bottas and a Sebastian Vettel error in a chaotic race.

Hamilton won his first race of the 2018 season in dramatic style as his Mercedes teammate Bottas hit a piece of debris with two laps remaining, forcing him out of the race.

The British driver, and reigning champion, started second on the grid behind Vettel, who controlled the race for long periods after the leading pack avoided the chaos that marked the first couple of turns.

That first lap saw a

Dimapur, Apr 29 (NPN): Nizams FC continued to lead the table after match day 4 of the Case Premier League at Police Ground, Chumukedima on April 28.

Nizams FC came back from behind to beat Natak FC 3-2. A brace from Viketo in the first half send Natak FC two goals ahead.

Nizams FC regrouped after the break and reduced the margin through tactical switch as Akato scored to reduce the lead. Nizams FC was awarded a penalty. Pele

number of collisions involving Fernando Alonso, Sergey Sirotkin (Williams) and Esteban Ocon (Force India) and forced the retirement of the latter two.

Ferrari’s Kimi Raikonnen, who eventually finished second ahead of a jubilant Sergio Perez of Force India, was also affected while Vettel had to settle for fourth.

But the Baku race saved plenty of its drama for the end as well as the start. It all started when Daniel Ricciardo finished an ongoing battle with Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen for fourth by crashing in to the back of the Dutchman.

That was the end of the race for that pair and forced the safety car on

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ing offered the job he had decided to turn it down after taking a few days to consider his decision.

Ancelotti has also been linked with taking over as Arsenal manager when Arsene Wenger steps

Nizams FC top CPL table

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calmly converted to level the score. Nizams FC continued to dominate the proceedings and it was finally paid off when Akato scored the winning goal from outside the D box.

Meanwhile Teammate prevailed over Super Strikers 3-1. A brace from Lima Ao and Tsukjem returned them to winning ways. Kevichutou scored the consolation goal for Super Strikers.

Currently at the bottom, they need to buckle up as the face the league leaders next week.

down at the end of the season.

The Italian coach, who has also managed Chelsea, Real Madrid, AC Milan, Juventus, Roma and Paris Saint-Germain, has three Champions League titles

for several laps. When it eventually departed, the drivers were left with a four-lap shootout for victory. Bottas got off well but Vettel’s wheels locked as he attempted an overtake, moving Hamilton up to second and giving Perez his chance.

But there was another twist to come as Bottas hit one of several bits of debris on the track and punctured his tyre, allowing Hamilton to cruise through for the unlikeliest of wins. “It was quite an emotional race.

Valtteri deserved the win,” Hamilton said afterwards.

“It feels odd to be up here but I didn’t give up.”

The Briton now takes the championship lead after scoring points for the 29th consecutive race.

to his name as a coach. He has also won the league in Italy, France, Germany and England.

FIGC sub-commissioner Alessandro Costacurta - who was coached

by Ancelotti at AC Milan in the 1980s - has been appointed to find a successor to Ventura, and has said the deadline for the appointment remained May 20.

Among the other names being touted are Zenit St Petersburg coach Roberto Mancini, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte and former Leicester coach Claudio Ranieri, now in charge of French club Nantes.

Italy’s under-21 coach Luigi Di Biagio has been filling the position on an interim basis.

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CHENNAI, Apr 29 (PTI): India’s CA Bhavani Devi won a silver medal in the sabre event of the Tournoi World Cup Satellite Fencing Championship in Reykjavik, Iceland. The Tamil Nadu fencer went down 10-15 to USA’s Alexis Browne in the final on Saturday, according to a press note here.

She had beaten Parede Torres 15-9 in the quarterfinal and followed it up by getting past Guila Arpino of Italy 15-10 in the semifinal.

She posted a picture of herself with the medal on her Twitter feed. Bhavani Devi had won a gold medal at the Reykjavik tournament last year to become the first Indian to do so in an international fencing event.

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City hit century in West Ham rout

Gabriel Jesus (left) slotted a shot past Adrian to restore City's two-goal lead eight minutes into the second half in Stratford on Sunday.

L o n d o n, A p r 2 9 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : M a n chester City’s title-winning campaign reached new heights as a 4-1 victory at West Ham saw them smash through the 100-goal mark en route to a record-equalling 30th win.

Leroy Sane opened the scoring for the visitors at the London Stadium with a deflected 13th-minute strike before a calamitous Pablo Zabaleta own goal in the 27th minute saw City become the first club in Premier League history to hit a century of goals in two seasons.

Aaron Cresswell halved the deficit on 42 minutes with a sumptuous

Jesus in no rush over new City deal L o n d o n, A p r 2 9 (Agencies): Gabriel Jesus says he is no rush to open negotiations with Manchester City over a contract extension.

The Brazil international, who joined City in a deal worth £27m from Palmeiras in 2017, has three years remaining on his current deal but insists he is happy at the Etihad.

Jesus said, “The new contract offer was something that came from the club, but I didn’t think it was the right time to speak about it because we had big games still to play.”

“I decided I couldn’t think about it at that time because it wasn’t where my mind was at. Now, at the end of the season, I have still got a long time ahead of me, so I still don’t want to think about it.”

“When the time comes to talk about it, we will talk about it. I am extremely happy here, with my personal life and my achievements,” he added.

free-kick, but goals from Gabriel Jesus (53) and Fernandinho (64) saw City re-establish control and equal their highest goals tally in a Premier League campaign.

City need just one win and two more goals from their remaining three games to set the record for the most wins in a Premier League season and to surpass Chelsea’s record goals tally of 103.

West Ham remain 15th in the table, three points clear of the relegation zone, after a defeat which leaves boss David Moyes with three games to secure their top-flight status.

With survival yet to be secured, the Hammers were cautious in the opening exchanges but their reluctance to go after the champions proved costly as Sane’s curling effort took a wicked deflection off Patrice Evra on its way past a stricken Adrian in the home goal.

That kicked West Ham into gear as Manuel Lanzini drew a save from Ederson, but City were soon two to the good as a Declan Rice error, for the second week running, saw him turn the ball into the back of the net off former City defender Zabaleta.

The linesman came to Ederson’s rescue on

39 minutes when Marko Arnautovic’s effort was ruled out for a foul on the City ‘keeper as he dithered in possession in his area, but West Ham soon found the net.

After Ilkay Gundogan’s foul on Edimilson Fernandes was incorrectly adjudged to have been outside the area, Cresswell whipped the resulting freekick over the City wall to give West Ham hope before half-time.

That hope was extinguished within eight minutes of the restart, though, as Jesus released Raheem Sterling in behind before gathering the England forward’s cross, skipping inside Zabaleta and firing past Adrian from close range.

An apparent blatant foul by Cresswell on Sterling in the area went unpunished on 58 minutes, but City wrapped up their victory when Fernandinho converted their fourth on 64 minutes from Sterling’s precise cross.

West Ham travel to Leicester on Saturday before hosting Manchester United in their penultimate game of the season on April 10. Manchester City, meanwhile, will lift the Premier League trophy after their Super Sunday clash with Huddersfield.

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India finish 12th in Changwon World Cup NEW DELHI, Apr 29 (PTI): Indian shooters drew a blank in the men’s skeet competition as the country finished 12th at the year’s second ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun stage in Changwon, Korea on Sunday.

Sheeraz Sheikh, who had shot 49 out 50 to place 11th after the first day of qualifications on Saturday, shot rounds of 23, 22 and 24 to end in the 23rd place with a score of 118.

Two other Indians in the fray Smit Singh and Angad Bajwa shot scores of 116 each to finish 37th and 43rd respectively. Only the top six among 81 shooters in the fray qualified for the finals and 121 was the final qualifying score.

USA’s Vincent Hancock, a double Olympic and three time world champion, beat reigning Olympic champion Gabriele Rossetti of Italy to win the men’s skeet gold on the concluding day of the event.

The legend has so far claimed victory in both the World Cup stages this year and yet again equalled the world record score of 59 out of 60 shots in the final.

China topped the tally with four gold medals, followed by Russia with three and USA with two.

SRH beat Rajasthan Royals to go top

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s players celebrate after defeating Rajasthan Royals’ during IPL T20 cricket match in Jaipur on Sunday. (PTI)

Jaipur, Apr 29 (Agencies): Sunrisers Hyderabad again had their bowlers to thank as they defended 151 to beat Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs.

Captain Kane Williamson top-scored for the Sunrisers, hitting 63 off 43 balls, while England batsman Alex Hales made 45 at the top of the order on his IPL debut but a late burst from Jofra Archer (3-26) restricted them to 151-7, a below-par total on a decent wicket.

However, their muchvaunted bowling attack put in another sterling performance, Siddarth Kaul taking 2-23, and despite Ajinkya Rahane’s unbeaten 65, Rajasthan came up short.

The win takes the Sunrisers above Chennai Super Kings to the top of the IPL table, six points clear of the Royals who remain just outside the play-off places.

Despite losing Shikhar Dhawan early, the Sunrisers made steady progress through Hales and Williamson in the first part of their innings.

It could have been very different though as Archer found Williamson’s edge in the fifth over, only for Rahul Tripathi to drop a regulation chance at slip.

Hales and Williamson fell in consecutive overs as they tried to up the run-rate and from there the innings stuttered to a close.

In reply, Rajasthan looked to be cruising to vic-

tory as Rahane and Sanju Samson (40 off 30 balls) took them to 72-1 as they approached halfway.

Kaul removed Samson and when Yusuf Pathan (1-14) bowled Ben Stokes (0) in the next over, the Sunrisers seized control.

Jos Buttler holed out to Rashid Khan (1-31) and although Rahane batted through until the end, some typically tight Sunrisers bowling stifled Rajasthan and the visitors held on to win comfortably.

Brief scores: Sunrisers Hyderabad: 151/7 in 20 overs (Kane Williamson 63, Alex Hales 45; Jofra Archer 3/26) vs Rajasthan Royals: 140/6 in 20 overs (Ajinkya Rahane 65, Sanju Samson 40).

Sumit, Nikhat strike gold in Belgrade 14 Naga wrestlers to participate in 6th NTWPC

Sumit Sangwan, who won Gold at the 56th Belgrade Winners Boxing Championship, in action during the final match on Sunday.

NEW DELHI, Apr 29 (PTI): The fit-again duo of Sumit Sangwan (91kg) and Nikhat Zareen (51kg) was among the three gold-medallists in India’s stupendous campaign at the 56th Belgrade International Boxing Tournament in Serbia.

Himanshu Sharma (49kg), who defeated Alge-

ria’s Mohammed Touareg 5-0 in his final bout, was the third top spot finisher last night as India ended the tournament with three gold, five silver and five bronze medals in all.

Continuing his fine comeback from a wrist injury, Sumit, an Asian silver-medallist, defeated

Ecuador’s Castillo Torres in a unanimous 5-0 verdict to claim the yellow metal.

The 24-year-old later dedicated the triumph to his father Surender Sangwan.

Former junior world champion Nikhat, also returning to action after recovering from a shoulder injury, notched up a 5-0 win over Greece’s Koutsoeorgopoulou Aikaterini to pick up a morale-boosting gold.

Signing off with silver medals among women were Jamuna Boro (54kg) and Ralte Lalfakmawii (+81kg). While Jamuna lost to local favourite Andjela Brankovic 1-4, Lalfakmawii went down 2-3 to Turkey’s Demir Sennur.

In the men’s draw, Laldinmawia (52kg), Varinder Singh (56kg) and Pawan Kumar (69kg) had to be content with silver medals.

Laldinmawia was beaten 0-5 by Korea’s Kim Inkyn, while Varinder lost 2-3 to Brazillian Arilson Goncalves. Pawan was also defeated in a split verdict, going down 1-4 to Croatia’s Petar Cetinic.

Khawakhrie.

The team is being accompanied by NWA general secretary, Vekhozo as team leader, NWA vice president Mitwatei Hebwang as co-team leader and international bronze medalist Keduovilie Zumu as technical staff.

It may be mentioned here that NWA won 16 medals (7 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze) at the 5th Traditional Wrestling & Wrestlers and officials before their departure at Dimapur Railway Station.

Pankration ChampionKo h i m a , A p r 2 9 ibo, Kedalung, Bongtang Kusayi Tsutso, Vehuto ship (NTWPC) 2016 held (NPN): Fourteen Naga Phom, Bailout A Phom, Nakro, and Kekhriekuolie at Pune. wrestlers will take part in the 6th National Traditional Wrestling & Pankration Championship (NTWPC) 2018 scheduled to be held at Pune from May 2-5. The 14 Naga Wrestling Association (NWA) wrestlers are Menuosetuo Yiese, Vekutho Soho, Visedelhou Chusi, Kevikhrietuo Chusi, Kudupoyi Nakro, Neiphretuo Zhunyu, Shezove Therie, Herahungd-

Pliskova claims Stuttgart Open title

Karolina Pliskova celebrates after she won the final match against Coco Vandeweghe at the WTA tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany on Sunday. (AP/PTI)

Stuttgart, Apr 29 (Agencies): Karolina Pliskova sealed her first WTA Tour victory of the year as she defeated Coco Vandeweghe 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 in the final of the Stuttgart Open.

Pliskova trailed in the first set and then in the tiebreak, but she battled back on both occasions and

found life rather easier in the second.

Although a fall and subsequent lengthy stoppage did not appear to hinder Vandeweghe, a series of errors allowed her opponent to take control and claim her 10th career title.

After beating three players ranked in the top 10 earlier in the week - in-

cluding world number one Simona Halep - this was a step too far for the 16thranked Vandeweghe.

Pliskova’s serving had been key to her progression to this final, but she was broken in a first game that included three Vandeweghe winners.

The world number six broke back to love to draw level in the fourth game, though, and then won seven straight points to clinch the tiebreak when the first set went the distance.

Vandeweghe required a medical timeout early in the second after injuring her right hand in a painful slip, before finding the net to hand Pliskova a break and the lead.

The American cracked her racket in frustration when she missed an opportunity to break back and soon gifted away another service game.

Pliskova could not initially press home her advantage, failing to serve out the match before making amends just as Vandeweghe looked to be threatening a remarkable recovery.

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