April 9, 2018

Nagaland Post www.nagalandpost.com

Vol XXVIII No. 121

If Oppn unites Modi may lose Varanasi seat: Rahul

Arsenal win; Chelsea held by West Ham

70 killed in suspected Syria chemical attack

national, Page 5

sports, Page 11

international, Page 9

NPRAAF asks Centre to monitor CSS in Nagaland Pushes for setting up of CBI office DIMAPUR, APR 8 (NPN): A five-member delegation of Nagaland Public Rights Awareness & Action Forum (NPRAAF) had met central officials at Shastri Bhawan and Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi between April 2 and 6 and demanded monitoring of central schemes.

NPRAAF information & publicity cell, said the delegation apprised the Central government officials of dismal implementation of Centrally-sponsored schemes in Nagaland without following Government of India (GoI) guidelines in most cases and without transparency and accountability, all of which allegedly resulted in massive misuse of public funds.

The delegation urged the officials to monitor the Centrally-sponsored schemes to ensure that no such schemes were implemented in the State without following proper GoI

Swarajya magazine apologizes to former CM Zeliang DIMAPUR, APR 8 (NPN): In response to the ultimatum by former chief minister and opposition leader T.R. Zeliang served on the editor of Swarajya magazine over the report filed by associate editor Jaideep Mazumdar, the magazine has issued an apology on Sunday.

Jaideep Mazumdar had filed a report titled ‘NIA’s Naga terror funding probe reveals insidious role of top bureaucrats, politicians and Church leaders’ on April 2 in which he accused the church and T.R. Zeliang of collecting money for Naga nationalist group.

The magazine in its apology wrote “While checking and verifying the sources, we found that much of what was stated in the article was not true.”

“Swarajya sincerely apologises to T.R. Zeliang, leader of the opposition in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, for any aspersions that the article may have cast on his honour and integrity,” it stated.

The magazine further stated that they have taken down the article from the website and also had Google delete it from its cache.

This is it!

“Nobody gives alms anymore. Think I’ll shift to extortions. More money and more respect.”

K Y M C

MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.00

guidelines. The forum also informed the senior officials that its members would remain in touch with respective Central ministries to report any deficiency and corruption in implementation of public welfare schemes.

According to the press release, NPRAAF delegations would meet officials of the Home Ministry and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in May this year to apprise them about the real picture of development in both the departments in Nagaland so that every fund sanctioned to the State was properly scrutinised, unlike in the past.

Meanwhile, NPRAAF informed the public that it was fully pursuing its demand for setting up a CBI office in Nagaland and that it would be meeting the Central investigation agency’s joint director in Guwahati in this regard.

The forum said it saw no reason why a CBI office could not be set up in Nagaland when all States,

including Union Territories, had CBI branch offices.

The forum stated that politicians and bureaucrats had a mistaken notion that CBI had limited legal jurisdiction in Nagaland and that, without cabinet sanction, it (CBI) could not take up cases directly. However, the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 vested all power to CBI to carry out its duty anywhere in India, even in a State like Nagaland, and that it could investigate, arrest, prosecute and sentence corrupt persons, the release pointed out.

NPRAAF would explore possibilities to provide land to establish CBI office in Nagaland if the State government was not willing to facilitate the process for any reason, the release declared. Reiterating that its crusade against corruption would continue in order to safeguard public interest, the forum pointed out that unless the corrupt were arrested and put behind bars, it would be very difficult to stop corruption.

Cong to observe nationwide ‘fast’ today NEW DELHI, APR 8 (PTI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi will lead a protest at the Raj Ghat here on Monday (April 9) as part of a nationwide “fast” of the party to protest against the Narendra Modi government and non-functioning of Parliament.

Congress workers will hold a day-long fast at all state and district headquarters to protest against the BJP government and promote communal harmony and peace across the country.

In the national capital, Gandhi will sit with Delhi Congress chief Ajay Maken and party workers to protest against the government and its failure to hold discussion in Parliament on key issues such as the CBSE paper leak, the multi-crore PNB scam, Cauvery issue and Special Category Status to Andhra Pradesh.

The Congress will also take up issues related to alleged dilution of the SC/ ST Act, farm distress and disillusionment among the youth. The BJP has also announced that its MPs will observe a fast on April 12 to protest the impasse in Parliament.

Govt mulls engineering college for Nagaland Correspondent

KOHIMA, APR 8 (NPN): Higher and Technical Education minister Temjen Imna Along has asserted that the State government was seriously considering setting up a full-fledged engineering college in Nagaland.

Talking to media persons on the sideline of the ongoing 4th Regional Workshop on Technical Education for Directors and Principals of North Eastern States here, Imna Along said a detailed study was on to convert Atoizu Polytechnic into a full-fledged engineering college.

Stating that the Higher and Technical Education department needed some more time to deliberate on the matter, he added that the matter had been taken seriously by the department and that it was seriously working on it.

On the delay in establishing polytechnic college in Wokha district despite laying its foundation stone many years ago, Imna Along said the department was trying to find out the reason for the delay and why it could not be started in time.

The minister also denied allegations of poor infrastructure in the State’s polytechnics and asserted that the existing infrastructure was good enough.

Claiming that the three polytechnics in the State were functional and that another one was inaugurated recently in Seithekima, he informed the media that two more polytechnics would be inaugurated within this month – one each in Tuensang and Pfutsero.

Imna Along also assured that the polytechnics would be made functional during the PDA govern-

ment’s tenure, and that the government would ensure that contractors were on their job. He said a policy on technical education would be drafted with the help of chief minister Neiphiu Rio. On the issue of nonpayment of salary to teachers during the previous regime, Imna Along declared that he would ensure that such a situation was not repeated.

Meanwhile, the second day of the workshop deliberated on the action taken report on the third regional workshop, activities of National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training and Research, Kolkata and challenges in achieving excellence through accreditation.

It also discussed implementations of accreditation and pathways to build excellence in technical education.

4-lane road work: MTYO accuses firm of causing dust pollution in Medziphema DIMAPUR, APR 8 (NPN): Medziphema Town Youth Organisation (MTYO) has accused ECI Engineering and Construction Company Ltd currently engaged in executing four-laning of Dimapur-Kohima road of causing dust pollution in Medziphema area.

In a press communiqué issued by its president Asazo T Kuotsu, vice president Pekhoubikho Yalie, general secretary Mhasilevi Kuotsu, legal adviser Visa Vüprü and information & publicity secretary Kevisetso Rino, MTYO explained that it was compelled to publish grievances of the people, particularly of the hazardous dust pollution caused from the ongoing four-lane project works due to continued lackadaisical and self-centred attitude of the ECI company, which was working between Patkai bridge and Piphema.

Claiming that public leaders had repeatedly appealed to the company for watering the whole stretch of road under construction, they alleged that till date the company barely watered

CBSE in clear, centre grappling with mafia in education: official

The under construction highway blanketed in dust. (Pic: MTYO) the area once or twice a day and in a haphazard manner, for which the road dried up within minutes of spraying water. The organisation demanded that the company as a responsible contractor must abide by rules of the contract order and take responsibility, even as a humanitarian obligation, to water and keep the whole stretch of road-cutting works free from dust at anytime of the day even The press communiqué observed that ECI had not taken effective action of wa-

tering the length and breadth of road-cutting areas despite repeated appeals by various public leaders and organisations of Medziphema since the work began late last year.

It added that representatives of Medziphema Village Council, Medziphema Town Mechü Krotho, MTYO, Chairmen’s Forum, Medziphema area villages and ward 4 and 5 of Medziphema town had already approached the contractor and submitted written requests to take necessary

steps to contain dust pollution.

MTYO further claimed that it had discussed the matter with ECI officials and even submitted representations to them on a number of occasions, but everything had fallen on deaf ears till today.

The organisation alleged that dust pollutionrelated diseases had taken a heavy toll on the denizens, particularly children, and added that the matter could validated from the town’s

NSO delegation meet NSCN (K) leaders; calls for peace at border

NUSU (L) serves ultimatum on NU

DIMAPUR, APR 8 (NPN): Myanmar-based Naga Students’ Organisation (NSO) on Sunday informed that a delegation undertook a journey to NSCN (K) camp to share grievances of inhabitants of border areas as per public request and in view of the prevailing situation along the international border.

According to a press note issued by NSO president Mankhat Konyak, the students’ delegation also included representatives of four gateways– CheraAwangkhu, Punyu-Pangsha, Throilu-Chen Mohu and Hazik-Laju– to convey the grievances of border tribes.

NSO said, along with border inhabitants, it too was optimistic that NSCN (K) would consider and lis(Full report on p-7) ten to the cry of their peo-

NEW DELHI, Apr 8 (Agencies): Amid huge anger over the leak of the CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board exam papers that has left lakhs of students across India angry and confused, the government’s top education officer said the mafia and the rot in the education department runs deeper than in the coal mining industry.

Union Education Secretary Anil Swarup, an IAS officer who was previously the Coal Secretary, told NDTV, “In coal, the mining was underground and the mafia was above that.

In education, the mafia is underground. We are grappling with that.”

Swarup defended the chief of CBSE, Anita Karwal, who has been facing flak ever since the question paper leaks were reported.

ple and that peace would prevail within no time.

Similarly, the organisation also urged governments of both India and Myanmar to maintain peace. It pointed out that Nagas of Myanmar, especially those residing near the international border, were dependent on markets on Indian side for their basic needs.

NSO, however, alleged that for the past couple of years the border inhabitants were being harassed by security forces in the name of operation against NSCN (K), which, according to it, was not a “mature move”.

Naga Students’ Organisation further urged security forces on the Indian side to respect the Central government’s decision on ‘Free Movement Regime’ along the international border.

EVM skeletons: Contradictory numbers from EC, suppliers raise questions on polls MUMBAI, APR 8 (IANS): Indiscriminate acquisition of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) by the Election Commission, inexplicable mismatch in numbers of machines from producers and buyers, and insecure transportation have emerged as major concerns from official replies to Right to Information (RTI) queries.

Mumbai RTI activist Manoranjan S. Roy -- who painstakingly pursued the matter for nearly a year -said the RTI responses may have severe repercussions on the conduct of free, fair and credible elections in the country. Terming the revelations “extremely grave”, Roy said the poll panel and the EVM manufacturing companies need to be asked to explain these discrepancies as it “affects the very foundation of the Indian democracy and its election system”.

Used in India since 1989, the EVMs -- com-

prising a Balloting Unit (BU) and a Control Unit (CU), and recently, Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) -- are currently manufactured by only two PSUs -- Electronics Corp of India Ltd (ECIL), Hyderabad, and Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), Bengaluru.

Roy’s RTI queries revealed that from 1989-90 till May 15, 2017, the Election Commission procured a total of 1,005,662 BUs and 928,049 CUs from BEL, plus another 1,014,644 BUs and 934,031 CUs from ECIL. An RTI query to the Union Ministry of Law and Justice showed that the government received intimation of purchase of 1,395,306 BUs and 930,716 CUs in 2016-17.

BEL said on June 9, 2017, that it supplied 125,000 CUs and 190,000 BUs to EC, from 2010 to 2017. ECIL said it provided 222,925 BUs and 211,875

VVPAT

CONTROL UNIT BALLOT UNIT

CUs to EC from 2010 to 2017, and another 497,348 BUs and 307,030 CUs for the same period.

According to Roy, against the figures provided by the EC on the number of EVMs received, BEL and ECIL have submitted data with huge differences in the numbers they have supplied, at times ranging from several thousands to lakhs of EVMs, raising questions on “where the excess number of EVMs are going, what is being done with them”.

Roy says all this “indi-

cates something very suspicious is going on between these organisations”.

On the questions of payments too, major discrepancies came out in the figures from 2006-07 to 2016-17.

Against the EC’s “actual expenditure” of Rs 5,360,175,485 (spent) on EVMs, the BEL RTI reply said it received from EC a payment of Rs 6,525,644,000 -- a difference (excess) of Rs 116.55 crore. On the mode of transportation, the capacity of trucks vis-Ã -vis the di-

mensions of the EVMs, BUs and CUs -- figures provided by both BEL and ECIL also were way off.

“In many instances, the transportation details are at complete variance with the purported capacity of the trucks vis-Ã -vis the EVM dimensions and the carrying load of the containers that are disclosed,” Roy said.

“According to the standard calculations, a 32x8x8 feet container can accommodate 199 BUs or 261 CUs, and a 20x8x8 feet container can take 124 BUs or 163 CUs, but the BEL says it has dispatched between 320 to 400 units per container. Were extra machines dispatched to EC? If so, what happened to them,”?asked Roy. Even on the question of voter and candidates capacity of the EVMs, the figures thrown up points to non-standardisation from both the manufacturers.

“Between 1989 and

2000, the ECIL EVMs capacity was 64 candidates and voter capacity 3,902. It was modified in 2014-15 to accept 384 candidates but only for 2,000 voters. In 2014-15, its EVM’s capacity was for 60 candidates and 8,000 voters. But the capacity of VVPAT EVMs was a mere 1,500 voters,” said Roy. BEL said in its reply that, till 2005, its EVMs had a capacity of 3,824 voters which was later reduced to 2,000 from 2006. At present, their EVMs have capacity for only 16 candidates.

“There is absolutely no logic or standardisation applied.

Who authorised these design changes,” Roy asked.

Roy has filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court, seeking directions to all parties to provide all records/documents pertaining to EVMs, setting up of a suitable probe panel to ban use of EVMs till the logical outcome of the probe.

(Cont’d on p-7)

DIMAPUR, APR 8 (NPN): Nagaland University Students’ Union (NUSU), Lumami has set April 13, as deadline for the Nagaland University to resolve the “genuine grievances” faced by the students’ community.

Failing to resolve the issue within the given deadline, the NUSU (L) president, K. Chumseli Anar and general secretary Esther Lohe warned that the union will be compelled to go ahead with a “Gandhian peaceful demonstration”. The demand of NUSU (L) was immediate resumption of eight buses services during weekly outings and bus service to girls’ hostel. The union also demanded that Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to remain in station immediately, medical facilities in the university must be improved and health service provider to remain open even during national holidays and weekends.

AICC restrains NPCC

DIMAPUR, APR 8 (NPN): All India Congress Committee (AICC) secretary in-charge of Nagaland K. Jayakumar has asked the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) to restrain from taking any action against Congress veteran leaders I. Imkong and Ayangba Aonok till further notice. This was stated in Jayakumar’s letter dated April 2, 2018, in which he not only advised NPCC president K. Therie to not take any action against the two but also asked the NPCC to send all details of the cases to AICC for further action. It may be noted that on March 12, NPCC had suspended I. Imkong, former minister and former NPCC president, and Ayangba Aonok, NPCC working president, for their alleged anti-party activities.

NPCC said that the party’s Executive Committee resolved on March 10 to take disciplinary action against the duo, following which showcause notices were issued to them.

K Y M C

state

2

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2018

C&SS organises awareness news in Brief programme on ‘Child Rights’

Assam Rifles observes World Health Day at Zunheboto

LMRSU union assembly: Lotha Middle Range Students’ Union (LMRSU) has convened its union assembly on April 16, 9:30 a.m at the Lotha Students’ Office (LSU) building, Wokha. All the affiliated unit presidents of LMRSU have been directed to attend the assembly session either in person or through representative without excuses. Attendance will be strictly maintained and penalty will be imposed against erring units. For more information one may contact 9089077371/ 8731826341.

Wokha DPDB meeting: Chairman DPDB Wokha and Advisor of Information Technology, Science and Technology & New and Renewable Energy, Mmhonlumo Kikon has informed all concerned that the monthly District Panning and Development Board meeting will be held on April 11, 11 a.m at DC’s conference hall, Wokha. All board members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

SXCC Kidima observes ‘Solemn of Divine Mercy’

Attendees, delegates and officials of the programme.

DIMAPUR: Family Counselling Centre (FCC) under Care & Support Society (C&SS) Mokokchung organised a one-day awareness programme on “Child Rights” at multipurpose hall, Imkongmeren Sports Complex on April 7.

A press release from C&SS, managing director, Imchawati Kichu stated that advocate Purnungsang, Dr. Arenla (Child Welfare Committee) and T. Asula

Imsong, protection officer (NIC) were the resource persons for the programme.

They discussed the topics “Child Rights” and their rights to survival, protection, their rights to development, rights to participation and protection from child abuse, child labour, child trafficking, sexual abuse etc.

The resource persons also discussed issues on child discrimination wherein it was noted that child protec-

tion units had been made available to provide care and protection to children in all districts of Nagaland.

They urged the public and students to join hands and make Mokokchung district a child friendly environment.

The programme was chaired by Yangerienla FCC (counsellor) and the invocation was said by assistant teacher, Bendangla. Imchawati Kichu, delivered the vote of thanks.

DIMAPUR: St Xavier’s Catholic Church (SXCC) Kidima, celebrated “Solemn of Divine Mercy” with Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Thomas Muttathil as the main celebrant, on April 8 at its church premises.

A press release from SXCC Kidima, stated that Thomas asked the faithful to enjoy the grace of the Lord. He also spoke on the history of Christian persecutions by Jews, Romans

and gentiles.

He also told the large gathering to work and sacrifice for their family with the love for Christ and to lead good lives without materialism. He said that reading the Holy Bible would build the power of forgiveness and enable strong families and communities.

Bethany sisters also joined the “Solemn of Divine Mercy”.

State JD(U) delegation meets Nitish Kumar release from JD(U) general secretary Kitoho S. Rotokha the team was accorded a warm welcome at Patna Airport and later felicitated at the residence of the Bihar JD(U) president who is also a sitting MP, in the presence of many members of the Bihar JD(U).

A dinner was also hosted by the chief minister Nitish Kumar which was followed by a discussion.

The Bihar chief minister congratulated the delegation and expressed pleasure at the party’s performance in the last elecThe Nagaland JD(U) delegation being welcomed at Patna Airport. tions.

Although only one Dimapur: A Janata Dal is also national president Aye could not join the (United) Nagaland team of the party. Nagaland programme due to sudden candidate of the party won, within a short span met with Bihar Chief Min- Agriculture & Coopera- ill-health. ister, Nitish Kumar who tion Minister, G. Kaito According to a press of time, the party having

fielded 13 Candidates, five of these candidates finished in the second position in the polls, he noted.

He assured the delegation that he would use his office to strengthen the party and make it a role model for the rest of the NE States.

He also said that although Kaito was a lone JD (U) minister he was one of the senior most legislators in the present assembly, therefore the chief minister expressed hope that Kaito would perform efficiently and deliver good governance for the people.

He wished Kaito good health and success and promised to extend all possible help in his capacity as the national president.

An officer delivers a lecture at the programme.

DIMAPUR: Zunheboto battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) organized a lecture & awareness programme on the occasion of “World Health Day” at Zunheboto on April 7.

According to AR

PRO, the aim of the lecture was to spread awareness and educate local youth of various villages on the importance of good health.

The lecture also covered aspects relating to prevention of HIV/AIDS, drug abuse and its aftermath.

This camp was organised by the medical team of the battalion led

by Regimental Medical Officer, Captain, Abhishek Sharma and staff of the unit hospital. A total of 95 local youth attended the lecture.

AR clarification satisfies DCMCU Tsg

DIMAPUR: DC Mechanical Colony Union (DCMCU) Old Medical ‘B’ ward Tuensang Town held an emergency meeting and concluded that they were satisfied with the clarification given by the 40th Assam Rifles on April 8.

It may be recalled that the DCMCU had sought a clarification, published April 7, regarding a search operation involving one of its advisors.

According to a press release issued by the union’s chairman, R. Thsarangse Sangtam and secretary C. Akhum, to maintain peace and harmony, the union has urged the concerned INT (informer) to confirm any information that were sensitive before passing it on to higher authorities. The union also informed the public under its jurisdiction to maintain peace be vigilant against anti- social elements.

Dimapur Police begin equipping personnel with body cameras

An IRB personnel on duty (Naga Hills Express FB)

DIMAPUR: Police personnel on patrolling duty within the city were sight-

Sharma had, in a review meeting held on April 5, instructed the Dimapur Police Commissionerate to fit at least one member of all on duty patrolling parties with a body camera.

The DGP had also issued directives for all Mobile Patrol Vehicles and Quick Response Teams (QRTs) to be fitted with dashboard cameras on their vehicles by April 9 besides ordering the installation of more ClosedCircuit Television (CCTV) cameras within the town in fitted with a body camera. the coming days.

Kohima town would, ed wearing body cameras according to the DGP, see as directed by Nagaland similar upgrades of their police department soon.

DGP, Rupin Sharma.

ATMA conducts various programmes across the state

One-day training on “Basic Courtesy” was held for officers and staff of the Administrative Training Institute (ATI), Nagaland. Resource persons of the programme were NCS, additional director (Admn) Kevekha Kevin Zehol and deputy director (Trg) Dr. Hovithal Sothu. The day’s activities included presentations on various courtesy issues and etiquette related matters by the resource persons, group activities and group presentations by all the participants.

Impur Christian Hospital holds passing out function for 3rd batch

The outgoing batch with Tekatuba and other officials and staff.

DIMAPUR: The passing out function of the 3rd batch (2017) bedside assistant course of Vocational Training Centre (VTC), Impur Christian Hospital (ICH) was held on April 7 at the hospital complex.

A press release by ICH stated that mission director NULM, Tekatuba, who K

Y

M

C

was the chief guest on the occasion, congratulated all the outgoing students. He also exhorted the present students to be sincere and be angels of healing and support for the sick. Earlier, Dr. Sashimeren Aier, chairman of the Board of Trustees, ICH gave the welcome and introductory

speech.

After the certificates were distributed, Amenla Mar, chaplain ICH encouraged the students from the Bible and blessed them with a dedicatory prayer.

The function was chaired

by Narola, nursing tutor.

Certificates were given to the outgoing batch.

DIMAPUR: Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) conducted various activities and trainings to benefit and educate farmers across the state.

AT M A L o n g l e n g Kisan Gosthi: Agricultural Technology Management agency (ATMA) organised a “Kisan Gosthi” on March 16 at Orangkong village.

BTM Longleng block, Aienla spoke briefly about Kisan Goshti and she taught the farmers about upland paddy cultivation and its insect pest and disease management. She advised the farmers on treating the seedlings with the bio control agent trichoderma, before sowing and also on weeding paddy fields manually which, she explained, should be done every 2 to 3 weeks. Aienla also recommended that the farmers should not slash and burn the crop residue after harvesting but use the straw for mulching purposes and incorporate intercropping practices.

Altogether 15 farmers attended the event wherein maize seeds were also distributed among the farmers.

AT M A L o n g l e n g Tamlu block: ATMA Longleng, Tamlu block conducted a demonstration on “nursery management” at Chingshang village on March 16 with agriculture inspector, DAO office Longleng, C. Amei Phom as the resource person. He emphasized on the importance of nurs-

ATMA Longleng Kisan Gosthi.

ATMA Longleng Tamlu block.

Farmers with officials at ICAR research complex, Farmer participants with scientists from KVK Umiam, Meghalaya.

Tesophenyu and ATMA officials.

ery management and how healthy seedlings grown in a well managed nursery will improve the yield and consequently profit the farmers.

The trainees were also apprised on the benefits of bio-fertilizers and bio-fungicides while demonstrations were conducted on its methods of application.

A field day on “Package of Practices on Maize Cultivation” was also held on March 16 at Nian village with BTM, Moasunep as the resource person. Altogether 58 farmers attended the training and demonstration programme.

ATMA Mon: Agri-

cultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Mon organised an interstate farmers exposure tour and training from March 19 to March 24 to enhance farmers skills in hill agriculture.

The tour covered Barapani and East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. During the tour, farmers saw hands-on demonstrations, facilitated by scientists and technical experts, on recent trends in agriculture and allied sectors, at ICAR horticultural division, agronomy division, fishery division and meat processing facilities division.

The farmers also par-

ticipated in a day’s training on technology and machinery demonstration “mela” at the agriculture engineering division. 20 progressive farmers benefitted from the programme.

ATMA Tseminyu: ATMA Tseminyu organized a “Farmer-Scientist Interaction” programme on March 20 at SDAO office Tseminyu with scientists from KVK Tesophenyu, ACTO (Plant Protection), K. Micheal Pienyü, ACTO (Soil Conservation), Zhiede and ACTO (Agronomy), Imtisenla as resource persons. The programme was chaired by BTM, ATMA

Tseminyu block, Dr. Vibeilie Keretsü. The invocation prayer was said by AFA, Rüzhüthong, keynote address delivered by SDAO Tseminyu, Viwheto Thorie, while the vote of thanks was delivered by BTM Chunlikha block, Kekhrieselie. During the interaction session, the farmers raised queries on pest and disease problems and their management, effects of using common salt in paddy for weed control, how to carry out liming in fields etc, which were clarified by the resource persons. All together 33 people attended the programme.

K

Y

M

C

nagalandpost.com Poll Q.: Is the 5-year jail term for Salman Khan for poaching harsh?

100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

A B C

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

A

B

Yes No Can’t say

C

67% 30% 3%

Next poll

under the grip of the Modi govt?  Yes  No  Can’t say

WEATHER FORECAST April 9

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

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

34 22

A blend of sun and clouds

27 16

Guwahati A thunderstorm in spots

31 19

Nice with clouds and sun

27 16

Imphal

Itanagar An a.m. shower; rather cloudy 27 16 Shillong A stray afternoon shower Kohima

A thunderstorm in spots

Dimapur A morning shower or t-storm Mkg

A thunderstorm in spots

20 13 22 14 30 18 23 14

Tuensang A stray morning thundershower 17 10 Wokha

Felicitation and thanks giving programmes held for legislators

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Q: Is the media in India

Aizawl

3

State

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2018

A morning t-storm in spots

Zunheboto A thunderstorm in spots

22 17 20 12

FGN 66th tatar hoho resolves D I M A P U R : Fe d e r a l Government of Nagaland (FGN) held its 66th tatar hoho on April 6 in Dimapur.

A press release by FGN ministr y of rali wali affairs/MIP stated that the house appreciated the signing of the agreed position between the Government of India and Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) on resolution of the Naga political issue on November, 17, 2017 between the GoI and NNPGs working committee.

It stated that during this meeting the two entities agreed to work out the details of a relationship that was honorable, enduring and inclusive for peaceful co-existence with due regard for contemporary political realities.

The 66th tatar hoho in this regard unanimously resolved to support the ongoing peace talks between the GoI and the NNPGs.

Sumi legislators at the felicitation programme at Sumi Baptist Church Kohima Kashiho speaking at the Felicitation Programme Imnatiba speaking at the Yanthan at the thanks giving on Sunday. (NP) at Seyochung. (NP) programme. (NP) programme.

DIMAPUR: Various felicitation and thanks giving programmes for legislators continue to be held across the state.

Sumi Legislators: Sumi Baptist Church Kohima (SBCK), NCRC Sumi Kohima and Sumi Aphuyemi Baptist Church Kohima (SABCK), on Sunday, jointly organised a felicitation programme for newly elected Sumi legislators at Sumi Baptist Church Kohima under the aegis of Sumi Christian Fellowship Kohima.

Delivering the word of God at the felicitation programme, SBCK Pastor, Rev. Dr. Hokheto Chophi, spoke from II Corinthians 5:20 of the Bible and said elected leaders were like “ambassadors”- chosen to lead and act as representatives of the people who had elected them.

The Reverend said “leadership is established

by God” and elected leaders should not shy away from the responsibilities bestowed upon them by God and the people. He asked the legislators to do

God’s will and just as God had chosen them through His blessings, they should also be a blessing to the people.

Speaking on behalf of the ten elected Sumi legislators, MLA and Advisor, Food & Civil Supplies, LM&CP & NSDMA, Pukhayi Sumi told the congregation that such acts of recognition by way of felicitations and prayers were to be lauded and that the elected members would look to God to fulfill their leadership roles with wisdom.

A special prayer for the representatives was said by SABCK Pastor, Rev. Kiyeto G. Sema. The invocation prayer was said

by NCRC Sumi Kohima Pastor Kughavi Chishi.

SBCK Board of Deacons Chairman, Y. Kikheto Sema delivered the welcome address.

Special songs were presented by SABCK, NCRC Sumi Kohima, Spring Voice and Living Witness. The programme was conducted by SBCK associate pastor (Women),

Kitoshi Kiba. (Correspondent) Kashiho Sangtam: A felicitation programme was held for Minister of Soil & Water Conversation, Geology & Mining, V. Kashiho Sangtam at Seyochung Town Hall, on Saturday.

Speaking at the programme, Kashiho said that his sole objective in entering politics was to give a “voice to the voiceless” who had been left behind in the rapid social and economic advancement.

Profoundly thanking the 59th A/C electors for giving him the privilege to serve the people he solicited their advice, help and cooperation. He said ‘with power comes responsibility’ and spoke about how an elected representative cannot take the people’s mandate for granted.

“There is no ruling or opposition – it is time to unite setting aside political differences. Development can come only when we work together as a team” he stated.

As a step towards ful-

filling his election promise to enhance remuneration to Village Guards (VGs), Kashiho said a file was already in process for the same. He urged the people to not create any problems, especially in relation to acquisition of land, when it came to development.

He maintained that the people’s co-operation was paramount for any developmental activity.

Short speeches were also delivered by Hobbs Thonger, president BJP Kiphire, Kiheto ex-candidate and Keritong Sangtam, secretary NDPP Nagaland. (Correspondent) Imnatiba: A ‘Thanks Giving Programme’, was held on Wednesday at Changtongya Public Ground for Advisor, Industries & Commerce, NIDC and Chairman, DPDB Mokokchung, Imnatiba.

In his speech, Imnatiba thanked the people of Arkakong constituency for giving him the opportunity to serve the people with the grace of the Almighty.

He said that he was ever ready to repay the debt to

the electors by fulfilling his office with absolute responsibility, under chief minister Neiphiu Rio. Imnatiba called upon the people to constantly advise and support him in his quest for change for a better Nagaland. Short speeches were delivered by Minister, Tongpang, MLA, Dr. Longri, DC Mokokchung, Sachin Jaiswal (IAS), NPP president, Bendang Jamir, Changtongya Village Tatar, Tiasunep, Chungyimlang Village Council Chairman, Aosanen and a host of well wishers. (Correspondent) Mhathung Yanthan: A thanksgiving programme for Horticulture Department Advisor, Mhathung Yanthan, was held at his native village, Lakhuti on April 7, which many from Wokha, Kohima and Dimapur attended.

A press release from 39 A/C NDPP Lakhuti, stated that short speeches were delivered by various individuals. Khondao Ngully stressed on the need to not disturb the MLAs with personal issues but rather to allow them

to work for the common good. Er. C. M. Patton stated that it was not only the leader who was responsible for the constituency, but the voters as well. He said that grass root levels up to the leader sharing responsibility would bring in the winds of change, progress and development.

Titus Humtsoe stated categorically that since the inception of the state of Nagaland, 39 Sanis constituency had always been sidelined and neglected -never once has the constituency seen a good portfolio being allocated to its MLA, he stated.

Chairman of the Lakhuti Officers’ Forum (LOF) R. Nzanbemo Yanthan spoke about how the present MLA had been instrumental in many developmental works around the state as an officer, and so the LOF had full confidence on him to continue in his sincerity even as an MLA. The NDPP president 39 A/C, Benathung Kikon also spoke briefly.

Earlier in the programme, a welcome ad-

dress was delivered by Mhonthung Yanthan the village chairman while Thechamo Ngully the VDB secretary gave the vote of thanks. A welcome song was presented by the youth and students of Don Bosco School Lakhuti. The programme was chaired

by E. Kikon. The event witnessed prayers by Rev. Ezanbemo Odyuo, Pastor Lakhuti Baptist Church, Oben Patton, Associate Pastor and Catechist, Nyamo Clement. The advisor thanked everyone for the wonderful program and also shared his aspirations to usher in change for the betterment of society. He said that he was for the whole constituency and not only those who supported him. Mhathung said that his door was open to all those with genuine problems and that he strongly believed in and lived by the motto, “actions rather than words”. Presentations were made by the Lakhuti Officer’s Forum (LOF), the Lakhuti Village Council and Lakhuti Women Group.

SDAO Tseminyu conducts trg on CSBD CMO Peren holds monthly district review meet

Officials and trainees at Tsosinyu village.

DIMAPUR: Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer (SDAO) Tseminyu conducted a training on Cropping System Based Demonstration (CSBD) under National Food Security Mission (NFSM) at Tsosinyu village on April 6.

In the keynote address, SDAO Tseminyu, Viwheto Thorie highlighted the different programs under NFSM and CSBD and the importance of optimum use of land and farmer time. Packages, practices and systems of CSBD were delivered by ag-

riculture officer, Gwanyelo.

The programme was chaired by agriculture inspector, Teshenpfü while the vote of thanks was pronounced by Keshale. The programme ended with a field demonstration and free seed distribution.

DIMAPUR: Chief Medical Office (CMO), Peren district, under the chairmanship of the CMO Dr. Denis Hangsing, held its district review meeting on April 5, at the CMO’s conference hall, district headquarters, New Peren.

The meeting was attended by the deputy CMO, district programme officers, nurses, pharmacists, district and block program management unit staff of NHM. The CMO welcomed Dr. Supongmenla, the new Dy. CMO and also expressed his appreciation for all members present for taking the effort to attend the meeting. He highlighted last month’s review meeting minutes.

He also brought up issues related to MMU vehicles and non payment of JSSK and JSY. Hangsing also expressed his concerns regarding some issues while asserting the benefits of being sincere at work. He requested all the staff to be courteous especially considering that they were medical personnel. He also urged the health workers to be sincere and regular in attending their assigned offices.

Dr. Limatula, DPO, NVBDCP highlighted M4 monthly reports at the meeting and requested all health units to submit their reports on time.

D r. Ye tov i, D P O, RCH/UIP also dwelt on

Dr. Supongmenla, Dy.CMO addressing the gathering during the District Review Meeting.

the issue of sincerity and punctuality. He also suggested that each health unit present performance reports on a monthly basis during review meetings.

Thereafter, a short farewell program was held

for the outgoing Dy. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. M. Tiala Longkumer and Dr. Khrielasanuo, DPO, RCH /UIP. The next review meeting has been scheduled for May 8.

Astronomy w’shop held at KSCJ

Living Bread Ministry (LBM) organized a free medical health camp at Purana Bazar “B” Middle School campus on April 7. The medical team was led by Dr. Imlitemsü Ozüküm DDRC Dimapur and included Dr. Arenmongla Lemtur, Dr. Sangmong Longcha, Imkonglila Ozukum and Prasanjit Das. About 60 patients were treated and administered medication. The camp volunteers were from Waromomg Student’s Union Dimapur.

A one-day seminar on “Prayer” was held at Okotso village on April 7 under the aegis of Okotsoe Mission Society (OMS). Resource persons for the seminar were Rev. R. P. Ezung and Rev. J. T. Lotha. Seen in the photo are seminar attendees, OMS office bearers and resource persons.

K Y M C

DIMAPUR: A two-day day “Introductory Workshop on Astronomy and Astrophysics” was organized on April 5 and 6, in order to expose students of Kohima Science College, Jotsoma (KSCJ) to the vast field of astronomy and astrophysics.

The Inter-University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) supported, and sent resource persons for, the workshop.

Faculty and students from physics departments of various institutes of Nagaland participated in the workshop, including, 45 Physics and Mathematics 6th semester students of M.Sc. and B.Sc. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Chetan Kachhara, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, KSCJ. Resource persons for the programme were Prof.

Ranjan Gupta, Scientist, IUCAA and Prof H. P. Singh, from Department of Physics & Astronomy, Delhi University.

The inaugural session was chaired by Dr. M. Devrani, Head of Physics Dept. (KSCJ), Dr. Lily Sema, Principal (KSCJ)

Prof. H. P. Singh delivers a talk on observing celestial objects.

and Dr. R. C. Gupta, PVC, Nagaland University graced the inaugural session.

Prof. Ranjan Gupta and Prof. H. P. Singh spoke on “Telescopes and Techniques” and “Physical Parameters of Stars Through Observations”.

Through these talks, the participants were introduced to concepts in general astronomy: astronomical measurements, magnitude systems, distance modulus, mass and luminosity, distance measurements of stars, H-R diagrams, stellar evolution, solar systems, star and galaxies, basic optics and telescope, and space observations.

K Y M C

northeast

4

Manipur CM asks MLAs, bureaucrats to work for dev

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh during the open interaction session with bureaucrats in Imphal on Sunday.

the gap that had existed between diverse communities, stop strikes and blockades, and focus on development by initiating different projects,” the chief minister said, adding that he holds parleys with people from time to time to listen to their grievances.

Several officials, on this occasion, aired their grievances, which ranged from manpower shortage to lack of office space and outdated equipment of fire services.

Additional Director General of Police Christopher Doungel said home guard personnel do not get proper vehicles or barracks.

Additional SP L Priyadarshini called for better coordination between social welfare department and police. She also sought the launch of an emergency number for transporting accident victims in wellequipped ambulances.

The chief minister, on his part, promised to look into the problems encountered by officials in their every day work.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2018

Veggie crisis due to vendors’ greed for profiteering: Chamling G angto k , A p r 8 (PTI): Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling Sunday defended his government’s move to ban non-organic agri produce and blamed vendors for the prevailing vegetables crisis in the state.

The Sikkim government had imposed a complete ban on sale and consumption of non-organic agricultural and horticultural produce with effect from April 1.

Chamling also described the present crisis as a temporary one.

“It is due to greed for profiteering that the vegetable vendors were not inclined to sell organic agricultural and horticultural commodities,” Chamling said.

He said that the measure has been taken in the larger interests of the people and environment.

Describing Sikkim as an abode of peace and tranquillity, Chamling said it can lead by example on how to maintain peace and tranquillity despite being a border state.

“The people of Sikkim are fully integrated with the Union of India, both physically and emotion-

Dearest Baby DIYA, Wishing you lots of Love and Blessing on our Birthday. HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY.

FROM, Neighbour. _____________________

Pawan Kumar Chamling

ally...the Himalayan state is an epitome of peace and tranquillity,” he said at a function here.

The peaceful situation prevailing in Sikkim was worth emulating by Jammu & Kashmir, a border state on the Northern side of Himalayas, he said.

Chamling said the people of North-Eastern states, including Sikkim, are widely discriminated by fellow citizens in other states over physical features.

“It really hurts all of us when a native of a NorthEastern state is mocked outside over facial features and dubbed as a foreigner,” he observed.

“We are as Indians as any individual from other parts of India and deserve the same respect as they get,” Chamling said.

Wishing you a very happy birthday on your 60th year of your birthday “may God bless you in the years to come.” happy birthday” .. your loved ones.

Wild elephant tramples man; injures one in Assam DIBRUGARH, Apr 8 (Agencies): A man was trampled to death by a wild elephant while another was left seriously injured at Brahmajan area of Tinsukia district on Saturday morning.

The deceased was identified as Debcharan Karmakar (45), a resident of Brahmajan. The injured man Bipin Karmakar has been admitted to the Digboi Civil Hospital.

The incident occurred when Bipin, Debcharan and other locals were trying to chase a herd of

wild elephants which had entered the village from the Upper Dehing reserve forest.

According to witnesses, one of the elephants from the herd came charging at the duo, trampling Debcharan to death.

The body of the victim was later handed over to family members after postmortem.

Fo r e s t o f f i c e r o f Doomdooma forest division KZ Zaman Jinnah and other officials rushed to the area following the incident.

NPP Manipur felicitates Meghalaya CM China objects to India’s ‘transgression’ in Arunachal

IRB man kills self with service rifle

Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma along with Manipur and Nagaland NPP officials during a felicitation programme in Imphal on Sunday.

Imphal, Apr 8 (NPN): NPP chief and Meghalaya chief minister, Conrad K. Sangma was Sunday felicitated by the party functionaries at Lamboi Khongnangkhong playground in Imphal. NPP chief was accompanied by PWD minister Prestone Tynsong and home minister James K. Sangma.

It was Conrad Sangma’s maiden visit to Manipur after assuming the office on March 6. The party functionaries led by deputy chief minister of Manipur, Yumnam Joykumar Singh honoured Conrad and his cabinet colleagues with rich traditional and cultural artifacts and paintings that portray the diverse and unique lifestyle of Manipur.

NPP Nagaland state team led by its president, Ato

Yepthomi and MLA advisor L khumo also honoured the Meghalaya chief minister and his cabinet colleagues during the event. Speaking at the programme, Yepthomi lauded the NPP national president and Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma for taking the much needed initiative of uniting North East and its people through NPP. Speaking on the occasion, Conrad Sangma expressed confidence that NPP’s surge in Northeast will grow further “as people have understood that NPP is a party that is committed for the common good of the people of the Northeast.”

“We may have difference and our own priorities but NPP believes that we can bring the people of Northeast together. Today in this

Cache of arms recovered in Manipur

programme, we have a Khasi leader wearing a Naga jacket and a Garo leader wearing a Kuki jacket. We will always want to fight for our rights but our similarities bind us together. NPP can provide a platform for our people in Northeast to raise their voice and concerns that affects us.

I believe that we can take Northeast forward,” said Conrad Sangma.

He also said that NPP would provide a platform to raise the voice that affects the people of Northeast. “People of Manipur, Meghalaya and Nagaland have shown their faith in us because they believe in our ideology. In the coming months, there will be election in other states and I am sure that people will bestow their faith in us there too,” he added.

Kibithu, Apr 8 (PTI): In yet another incident of discord, the Chinese military last month strongly protested against what it called the Indian Army’s transgressions into the strategically sensitive Asaphila area along the disputed border in Arunachal Pradesh, but the Indian side roundly dismissed the complaint, official sources said.

They said the Chinese side raised the issue at a ‘Border Personnel Meeting’ (BPM) on March 15 here but the Indian Army rejected it, saying that the area in the upper Subansiri region of Arunachal Pradesh belongs to India and it has regularly been carrying out patrols there.

The sources told PTI that the Chinese side called India’s patrolling in the area a “transgression” and the Indian Army objected to the terminology.

“China’s protest to our patrolling in Asaphila is surprising,” said a source, adding there were several instances of Chinese intrusions in the area which had been seriously taken up by the Indian side in the past.

Under the BPM mechanism, both sides can register their protest over any incident of transgressions as

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MEDZIPHEMA : DIST, DIMAPUR NAGALAND

No.JUD/SUC-1/2016/684

Dated Medziphema the 06th of April 2018

NOTICE

IMPHAL, Apr 8: A huge cache of automatic weapons and other warlike stores were recovered by security force during a search operation in Manipur’s Bishnupur district. The recovered items included two M-16 rifles, four AK-56 rifles and one A4 rifle along with UBGL. The operation was

launched by a combined team of 5 JAK RIF of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis HQ IGAR (South) and Bishnupur district police commandos.

The recovery was a major success on part of Assam Rifles and police commandos to thwart nefarious designs of the underground groups, a statement of the IGAR(South) said.

3 Rohingyas arrested in Manipur Correspondent

IMPHAL, Apr 8: Manipur police Sunday arrested three more Rohingya Muslims including a girl from the border town of Moreh, an official source said. The source said that arrested persons were intercepted by the police Sunday morning around 7 am while entering the state through international border gate no. 2. Police have confirmed they were Rohingya Muslims trying to enter the country, the source claimed.

“We are fully prepared to deal with any situation,” said a senior Army official.

Troops of India and China were locked in a 73-day standoff in Doklam from June 16 last year after the Indian side stopped the building of a road in the disputed area by the Chinese Army. The face-off ended on August 28.

Sources said India has deployed more troops and increased patrolling in the mountainous terrains along the borders with China following the Doklam faceoff.

India is also strengthening its surveillance mechanism to keep an eye on Chinese activity along the borders in the strategically sensitive Tibetan region and has even been regularly deploying choppers to carry out recce.

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Apr 8: A jamandar of the 3rd Indian Reserved Battalion Sunday committed suicide by shooting himself with his service weapon inside the barrack of his posting place.

The deceased identified as Elangbam Ibotombi alias Shantikumar of Langmeidong village in Kakching district allegedly committed suicide at the security barrack of Classic Grande Hotel where he was posted as security guard in connection with the visit of Meghalaya chief minister Comrad A Sangma.

The body of the IRB personal was found lying on the bed with a bullet mark on his head by his colleagues Sunday afternoon, around 3.30 pm. The service weapon was also found nearby, said reports.

NO.DC/KPE/JUD-11/2012-13/1046 /Dated Kiphire the 23rd March 2018 NOTICE Whereas Smti. Ayamla wife of Late S.Khumcholiba Sangtam of Tsadang village has applied for issue of succession certificate under the indian Succession Act,1925 in order to draw/receive the payments of movavble/ immovable properties of her husband Late S. Khumcholiba Sangtam serving under the establishment of the office of the Assistant Estate Officer PWD (HOUSING) Tuensang District, who expired on 30/01/2018.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY 1.G.P.F 2.G.I.S 3.F.B.F 4.Pension case 5.Any other dues etc.

From the Office of the Assistant Estate Officer PWD (Housing).

Public are hereby asked to file objections/claims, if any within 30 (Thirty) days from the date of issue of this order. If no objection/claims is received within the given time, Succession certificate will be issued in favour of the applicant.

(MOHAMMED ALI SHIHAB) IAS Deputy Commissioner, Kiphire:Nagaland DP-2829

The Changdang Village Council with immense pride extends our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Temjen Imna Along for having successfully contested in the recently concluded 13th NLA Election 2018 from the 30th Alongtaki A/C Nagaland and on being inducted into the Council of Ministers as Minister for Higher Education and Technical Education.

The Council further wish him the best in all his future endeavours.

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Medziphema Dist. Dimapur Nagaland

OFFICE OF THE

KHIAMNIUNGAN STUDENTS’ UNION DIMAPUR In the interest and welfare of the members of the Khiamniungan Students’ Union Dimapur(KSUD) hereby elected the under mentioned office bearers for the tenure 2018-2019 w.e.f. 4th Nov 2017 as per Article 23 of KSUD constitution. A dedication program for the newly elected office bearers was held on 7th April 2018 at its treasurer’s residence.

The following office bearers with their designations are mentioned below :1. Buhiu B. Lam - President : 8974638261 2. T. Tsoiniu - Vice President : 7073521918 3. K. Sukho - General Secretary : 7005232220 4. L. Pule - Assistant Gen. Secy. : 9089710426 5. Indhe - Executive Chairman : 8730909565 6. Mongchon - Executive Secretary : 8119019569 7. M. Henkong - Finance Secretary : 7085938377 8. L. Tangniu - Social and Cultural Secy. : 9862635658 9. Tsoatham P. NL - Info. and Publicity Secy. : 8131909549 10. S. Mokthoi - Education Secretary : 9089706732 11. P. L Chongsop - Women Coordinator : 7005499583 12. Hangchiu H - Games and Sport Secy. : 8974774372 13. Shri. Hangchem Thai - Treasurer : 8413057859 14. Shri. Muchu - Advisor : 9436830155

DP-2836

Correspondent

DP-2821

15 had taken place at the Daimai post on the Chinese side in the Kibithu area.

At the BPM, the Chinese also accused the Indian side of damaging its road building equipment when a road laying party left its gear in Tuting in December last year following a protest

by India. The Indian Army rejected the allegation, the sources said.

The Chinese road building team had crossed into Indian territory, about one kilometre inside the Line of Actual Control in the Tuting area, in the last week of December.

The road construction team left the area after Indian troops asked them to stop the activity.

The team brought in two excavators which were later returned.

The sources said the Indian Army has increased war-fighting drills to deal with all possible scenarios along the LAC following the Doklam standoff.

CONGRATULATION

Whereas Smti. Neisakhonuo Kets, W/o Late Keviyazo Khate has applied for issue of succession certificate under the Indian succession Act. 1925 to draw/operate his Bank AC/LPG card/GPF and his Pension matters, Bank account no. 1167751163 SBI, Medziphema of late Keviyazo Khate who expired on 30/11/2017.

Therefore, public are hereby asked to file objection/claim if any within 30 days of issue of this notice.

Arms recovered by security forces and Manipur police commandos on Sunday.

there are varying perceptions about the LAC between the two countries.

The delegation of China’s Peoples Liberation Army specifically mentioned extensive patrolling in Asaphila by Indian troops, saying such “violations” may escalate tensions between the two sides in the area. Perceptions of the border by India and China vastly differ in the area.

The sources said the Chinese military specifically mentioned large-scale Indian patrolling in Asaphila near Fishtail 1 on December 21, 22 and 23 last.

Indian and Chinese troops hold BPMs to resolve issues triggering tensions along the border.

There are five BPM points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) at Bum La and Kibithu in Arunachal Pradesh, Daulat Beg Oldi and Chushul in Ladakh, and Nathu La in Sikkim.

The BPM on March

(K. TOSHI) Chairman Changdang Village Council Mokokchung : Nagaland

(L. MERANG) Secretary Changdang Village Council Mokokchung : Nagaland

KIKON SHENTSÜTA EKHÜNG HQ, WOKHA : NAGALAND

*************************

KSE FELICITATES MMHONLUMO KIKON The Kikon Shentsüta Ekhüng (KSE), the apex body of the Lotha Naga Kikon Clan, congratulates KSE member Mmhonlumo Kikon, Advisor, IT, Science & Technology, New & Renewable Energy, and Chairman, DPDB Wokha on his successful election to the 13th Legislative Assembly of Nagaland.

KSE puts on record our deep appreciation and gratefulness to PDA leader and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and BJP Legislature Party leader and Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton for appointing Mmhonlumo Kikon as Advisor to various Departments and as Chairman, DPDB Wokha.

KSE further wishes MLA Mmhonlumo Kikon a successful and eventful career.

N. Zubemo Kikon Rhanthungo Kikon Yanrenthung Kikon Chairman, KSE Secy, Info & Pub, KSE General Secretary, KSE

DP-2832A

‘Sab ka Saath, Sab ka Vikas scheme,” he said.

The legislators have entered an agreement, under which they will have to build at least 20 houses in their respective constituencies for underprivileged people, the chief minister said.

Stressing the need to “upgrade the quality of life”, he said, all government programmes need to be implemented on time and monitored routinely to ensure their success.

“The BJP-led government has been able to bridge

DP-2817

The chief minister also announced the launch of “Go to Village” programme for the farmers of the state.

The programme, to be initiated in the first week of May, will deal with agricultural problems experienced by farmers, create awareness on construction of homes in disaster-prone areas, and enable better cooperation among horticulture, agriculture and fisheries departments. “We should take inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s

DC-771

Imphal, Apr 8 (PTI): Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh Sunday sought the cooperation of bureaucrats and legislators in carrying out development work in the state.

“The lawmakers have been elected to power so that they can work for the welfare of the people. Clocking office hours every day may not be enough to realize this purpose,” he said during a first-of-its-kind interactive session with cabinet ministers and bureaucrats at City Convention Centre here.

national

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2018

If Oppn unites Modi may lose Varanasi seat: Rahul

Rahul Gandhi during a interaction with pourakarmikas on the last day of his Jana Aashirwada Yatre in Bengaluru on Sunday. (PTI)

BENGALURU, Apr 8 (PTI): Forget the BJP winning the 2019 elections, even Prime Minister Narendra Modi might lose his Varanasi seat under a united opposition, asserted Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday.

Pegging his confidence on opposition unity, Mr. Gandhi said far from the BJP winning the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, even Mr. Modi might lose from Varanasi if his party, the SP and the BSP were united against him.

Exuding confidence over roping in and manag-

Digvijay to reveal ‘corruption’ in MP govt: Congress BHOPAL, Apr 8 (PTI): The Congress on Sunday claimed that party veteran Digvijay Singh gathered evidence on “corruption” in the Madhya Pradesh government during his ‘Narmada yatra’, which he is going to reveal soon. The 3,300-kmlong yatra, which was started on September 30 last year, will conclude on Monday.

“During his yatra, our party leader has collected huge evidence pertaining to corruption of the BJP government in the state,” Leader of Opposition in the MP Assembly, Ajay Singh, said. Singh, 70, and his wife Amrita started the ‘parikrama’ (circumambulation) of the Narmada river in MP as a “religious and spiritual” exercise from Narsinghpur district.

ing alliance partners despite their varied personal and regional aspirations, Mr. Gandhi predicted for the current ruling dispensation, a “collapse” not “seen in many years.”

“Frankly, I don’t see the BJP winning the next election, so in 2019 we will go back to the normal, I sense,” he said in reply to a question on “Dalit anger.” “...because there are two basic things, once opposition unity goes above a certain level, it becomes impossible to win elections.

Now the opposition unity has gone to a point. It’s

simple,” Mr. Gandhi said at an informal media interaction.

Pointing at the opposition unity efforts in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and by the DMK, the Trinamool Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party in Tamil Nadu, Mr. Gandhi asked, “Where are they (BJP) going to win seats? And in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab. We will take it over. You are going to see a collapse of the style you haven’t seen in many years,” he said.

Mr. Gandhi was on the sixth leg of campaigning as part of the ‘Janashirvada Yatra’ ahead of the May 12 polls in Kar nataka.

Responding to a question doubting the forging of opposition unity amid varied aspirations of each party and their leaders, Mr. Gandhi expressed confidence of overcoming it.

“We will manage it.

We in the Congress know how to carry people, we are not egotistical people, we don’t crush people and we don’t destroy people’s lives, so we will manage it,” he said.

5

Lingayat seers give call to support Congress

Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth add weight to Cauvery protest

Train rolls down without engine for 13 km

BENGALURU, Apr 8 (Agencies): The move to recognise Lingayats as an independent minority religion may have just brought Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Congress massive support from the community. The Forum of Lingayat seers on Saturday endorsed him.

According to Indian Express, prominent Lingayat seer Mathe Mahadevi appealed to the community to support Siddaramaiah and the Congress in the upcoming assembly elections.

In what may come as a blow to the BJP and its chief ministerial candidate and Lingayat strongman B S Yeddyurappa, the forum declared that they will support those who support them and their demand for minority religion status. “Support begets support. Our fight will continue till our demand is met,” said Sri Shivamurthy Shivacharya Swamiji of Muruga Mutt of Chitradurga. While the seer maintained that the forum was apolitical, the appeal to cooperate with those who cooperate with them sent a strong signal to the community.

C h ennai , A p r 8 (Agencies): As the water war intensifies between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Tamil actors today joined a protest in Chennai demanding the formation of a Cauvery Management Board (CMB).

According to India Today, actors including Vijay, M Nassar, Dhanush and Vishal today joined the protest. Cinema and political opponents Kamal Haasan and superstar Rajinikanth shared a stage, too, as they joined the protest demanding that the Centre resolve the Cauvery water dispute.

The Tamil Nadu Nadigar Sangam today came out in a united silent protest over the Cauvery issue at Valluvar Kottam in Chennai.

“Cauvery is a water resource which flows her course through nature. She does not choose the states she flows through. We should all use resources available to us and live in harmony,” said Nassar, President of the Nadigar Sangam.

Rajinikanth, who ventured into the political arena of Tamil Nadu recently, said, “Center will be responsible for the anger of the people of Tamil Nadu

BHUBANESWAR, Apr 8 (Agencies): The Railways on Sunday suspended seven of its employees after Ahmedabad-Puri Express train travelled 13 km without engine on Saturday night. The train with 22 coaches travelled from Titlagarh station in Balangir district to Kesinga station in Kalahandi district, reported TNN. The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has suspended train driver S Venkat Rao of Raipur, assistant train driver Sushant Singh, along with carriage and wagon department employees G S Panda, Lakha Kaspeta and P Bagh, who were in charge of coach repair/ maintenance.

Following the incident, the Railway Board has instructed that a month-long joint safety drive will be conducted across the country by operating and electrical departments regarding shunting at stations.

The incident occured at Titlagarh when the engine was being detached from the train.

Coaches were stopped by alert Railway staff, who put stones to bring the carriages to a halt, said official sources.

Actor Rajinikanth, along with fellow actor-turnedpolitician Kamal Haasan at a protest for the constitution of the CBM on Sunday. (PTI)

if the board is not formed as ordered by the Supreme Court.” “(Players of the IPL team) Chennai Super Kings should try to wear black badge during the game to send the message across the country,” he added, backing IPL’s back-out call.

There are seven IPL matches scheduled in Chennai this year that has raked much controversy in the state with many political outfits condemning hosting the event when Tamil Nadu is undergoing a tense situation. Renowned music composer Ilaiyaraaja, too, reached the venue today to join the protest demanding a management board.

Other actors who joined the protest were Satyaraj, Vikram, Sivakarthikeyan, Prashant, Suriya, Sri Priya, Kasturi and Rekha Harris.

The popular faces of the Tamil film industry stood in solidarity with farmers and the people of the state to draw the centre’s attention to the situation in Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu continues to be on the boil with protests in different areas across the state intensifying further in the last week. In Trichy, protesting farmers partially buried themselves in sand on banks of Cauvery river on Friday demanding to set up a Cauvery Management Board (CMB).

515 IPS officers fail to declare Congress, BSP, SP fanning Dalit violence: Prasad property details, may face action NEW DELHI, Apr 8 (PTI): More than 500 IPS officers, including DGPs and IGPs, have failed to file their property details for the year 2016, which may lead to denial of promotion and cancellation of vigilance clearance, officials have said.

According to the All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968, all Indian Police Service officers are required to file their Immovable Property Return (IPR) in a prescribed format by January 31 every year.

However, as of March 31, 2017, as many as 3,390 IPS officers had filed IPR, out of the total cadre strength of 3,905 IPS officers, a home ministry official said.

Failure to declare details of property by the

IPS officers may force the home ministry to take action against the erring officials.

This could include denial of promotion and vigilance clearance.

The home ministry is the cadre controlling authority of IPS officers.

Many of the IPS officers who have failed file their property returns are Director Generals of Police, Additional Directors General of Police and Inspector Generals of Police, another official said.

Facing the peculiar situation of such a large number of IPS officers not declaring property details, the home ministry has directed all state governments and Union Territory administrations to seek an explanation from all the IPS

officers who have not filed their IPR. According to the Public Servants (Furnishing of Information and Annual Return of Assets and Liabilities and the Limits for Exemption of Assets in Filing Returns) Amendment Rules, 2014, all central government employees except those working as peons or multi-tasking staff need to file property returns.

The government had also issued a form for filing these returns which also seeks declarations of cash in hand, bank deposits, investment in bonds, debentures, shares and units in companies or mutual funds, insurance policies, provident fund, personal loans and advance given to any person or entity, among others.

N ew D el hi , A p r 8 (IANS): Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday accused the Congress, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and the Samajwadi Party (SP) of fanning Dalit violence in various parts of the country for political gains. “Bhimrao Ambedkar said Dalit movement should not be violent. But some

parties like the Congress, the SP, the BSP are fanning Dalit violence in a calculated manner for political gains,” Prasad told the media here. The senior BJP leader said the Congress’ “new found” love for Ambedkar was opportunistic as the party hardly cared for him.

He also accused the BSP of deserting Ambedkar’s and

another Dalit leader Kanshi Ram’s ideals and making the BSP a family party that “hardly cares for Dalits and their emancipation”.

“Ambedkar died in 1956 but the successive Congress government did not bother to confer him with Bharat Ratna. It was only in 1989 that the V.P. Singh government backed by the BJP

conferred the honour on him,” he said. He said the opposition’s allegations that the Modi government was trying to dilute the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act was far from the truth as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), after coming to power at the Centre in 2014, worked to strengthen the said Act.

GALAXY COACHING CENTRE

L. Chase Complex, ICICI Bank Building, Midland, Dimapur.

ADMISSION OPEN FOR : NPSC/ UPSC (Prelims), BANK P.O & SSC (Girls Hostel Attached  Limited Seats) Dial : (O) 03862-248365 (M) 9436002701, 9862227758

DP-2591

DC-773

DP-2728

SPOKEN ENGLISH EDUCATION

Improve your English through Group Discussion, Grammar and Conversation. (Practical study alone can bring you true fluency) male, female, young, old, educated, uneducated all are eligible. Just take admission and start your class. Admission is gong on. We have different batches for different kinds of people in different timings (Like morning, afternoon and evening) we have been helping many people to improve since 2003. We will help you also. For details please visit us between 2-4 PM. SPOKEN ENGLISH EDUCATION, KHERMAHAL (DIMAPUR)

2 minutes walking distance from Khermahal Police point towards Neisatuo Colony. (Right hand side) DP-2834A

TEACHER'S VACANCY

Applications are invited for the following posts :1) One Post of Science Teacher to teach Science in High School Section.

2) One Post of Hindi Teacher to teach Hindi in High School Section. at Neingulie Memorial High School, Neisatuo Colony (Khermahal) Dimapur.

Interested candidates may submit their bio-data along with relevant documents and meet the Headmaster personally.

Headmaster DP-2834B

Little Star Hr. Sec. School Midland, Dimapur

www.littlestardimapur.com Phone No :- 03862-248507/9615949146

VACANCY 1. B.A English 2. M.Sc (Maths) Salary Sl. No. 1

: Rs. 17,880/-*

DP-2818

* Plus yearly increments & other incentives.

Additional amount of Rs. 1,000/- for B.Ed. Applications with Resume, 2 passport size photos, contact number and necessary documents from HSLC onwards should be submitted to the undersigned.

DP-2808

K

: For High School : Part Time for Higher Secondary

Y

M

C

Principal K

Y

M

C

6

OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 121 Dimapur, MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2018

Detached watchdog

D

iscussions about the four pillars of democracy are as heated as when there is any incident or event that pits either of the pillar or pillars against any of them. However, as the nation is witnessing a debate on the role of the media, the issue of government versus media has again assumed critical importance against the backdrop of recent incidents. One of the recent attempt by the government to make the media understand that when it comes to deciding what is good and bad, that lies with those who have constitutional power. Despite the fast pace by which media has evolved in terms of content, style and most importantly, technology ; the role of various media continues to be a source of discussion because the concept of media has also undergone evolution.

In simple understanding, media is supposed to be the watchdog of society but today the government has become watchdog on media. It is notable that governments in India since the past and like those authoritarian regimes, hold the view that the media has to be told what it can and cannot do. That happens when the media, especially those who have been rendering services to the nation for decades, somehow lost their way while meandering through the maze of society. The media has been described as the fourth estate of the realm and watchdog of the society. The watchdog concept, according to which the media is expected to monitor the activities of government, is one of the oldest beliefs in the practice of journalism. The role of the media as a watchdog that will put government in check was reputedly coined by Edmund Burke in late eighteenth century in England to refer to the political power possessed by the press of that time.

The mass media’s influence on the ethics of public life, as characterized by the press’s watchdog role in monitoring the conduct of government officials, is assumed to be vital to democracy. The role of a journalist who act as watchdogs is like a guardian to supply the citizens with information they must have “to prevent the abuse of power”, and to “warn citizens about those that are doing them harm.”This primary role of the media has passed on to the hands of a growing number of professionals whose idea of the media is not restricted to such a role. As much as media has undergone a sea change in development, so also the kind of people who have used it for various agendas. The conflict comes when people in power or those in positions are inclined to act as self-appointed regulators.

These people hold the notion that media should break from its normative reporting on scams and political slanging towards a more purposeful and accommodative role as development journalism.

In other words, the keyword of the world today is development and so a watchdog role needs to provide more accommodation to development. This has in a way, led media to become a “detached watchdog” or s an absolutely “detached observer”.

The detached watchdog is not interventionist, but uninvolved and in order to be that he or she has to be “objective, neutral, and impartial”. Thus, the latest evolutionary stage of a “detached watchdog” can have a serious affect on democracy in the long run and this is indeed very worrisome.

DailyDevotion His Resurrection Destiny Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory? —Luke 24:26 Our Lord’s Cross is the gateway into His life. His resurrection means that He has the power to convey His life to me. When I was born again, I received the very life of the risen Lord from Jesus Himself.

Christ’s resurrection destiny— His foreordained purpose— was to bring “many sons to glory” (Hebrews 2:10). The fulfilling of His destiny gives Him the right to make us sons and daughters of God. We never have exactly the same relationship to God that the Son of God has, but we are brought by the Son into the relation of sonship. When our Lord rose from the dead, He rose to an absolutely new life— a life He had never lived before He was God Incarnate. He rose to a life that had never been before. And what His resurrection means for us is that we are raised to His risen life, not to our old life. One day we will have a body like His glorious body, but we can know here and now the power and effectiveness of His resurrection and can “walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:4).

Paul’s determined purpose was to “know Him and the power of His resurrection” (Philippians 3:10).

Jesus prayed, “…as You have given Him authority over all flesh that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given Him” (John 17:2). The term Holy Spirit is actually another name for the experience of eternal life working in human beings here and now. The Holy Spirit is the deity of God who continues to apply the power of the atonement by the Cross of Christ to our lives. Thank God for the glorious and majestic truth that His Spirit can work the very nature of Jesus into us, if we will only obey Him.

Quotes

A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business. ~ Henry Ford

E

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

Fees are being continuously raised for the last over 20 years. Students are being forced to fund their education through debt.

Over half of the students who graduate attain their degrees with high debt burden. The concept of welfare state is crumbling.

Education is apparently no more the responsibility of the government.

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

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

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

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2018

Education is for the rich

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

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

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

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

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

Expecting them to

shell out for a sudden increase of Rs 20 lakh a year and with arrears Rs 40 lakh is unbelievable. An MBBS is to cost over Rs 1 crore.

Which bank would give such huge loans to such poor earners?

And how can the country keep health care affordable?

Such whimsical decisions are shattering the dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who Shivaji wa n t s t h e country’s youth to take a lead in the global system.

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

It has been happening for years. Almost all education institutions are being forced to have a cut in allocation and give undertaking that they would earn 30 to 35 percent of their budgetary expenses themselves. This has led to increase in fees by even government-run institutions like IITs, IIMs, IIMC and NIFT. The IIT fees have been increased to Rs 2 lakh per annum from Rs

90,000 in 2017. The IIMs also increased their fees exponentially. The IIM, Ahmedabad increased fee of its two-year diploma from Rs 18.5 lakh to Rs 19.5 lakh. All other institutions have increased their fees during the last few years and are continuing to hike even this year.

The pertinent question is whether education and more so technical education should Sarkar be restricted only to the rich. The world has seen how the UK and European Union are suffering for such decisions. The mounting debt burden is forcing students to take to devious means, even many taking to selling their body or resort to crime.

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

It is a social crisis.

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

America concluded that more than 78 percent respondents agreed to the fact that higher education is vital. However, education cost is becoming a barrier for low-income families and a turning out to be a privilege for the high-income families only. The monthly expense on education was more than the global average in several developing countries such as Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines and Chile. India is not much behind.

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

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

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

This speaks volumes.

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

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

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

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

Post-mortem The current status of freedom of Some points for job interviews & healthy interaction

speech and expression in Nagaland

T

he year 2018 A.D. opens a new chapter for the state of Nagaland in many fronts, after several years of outcry of public disappointment with the functioning style of govt of Nagaland, not realizing that their stupidity in numerous crucial areas has given free hand to the elected representatives to function as they wished to. Till then one find many reasons to remain optimist on the destiny of Nagaland on witnessing the citizens exercising their right to freedom of speech and expression, expressing their distain on social problems by having intense discussion and giving progressive write ups by the enlightened citizens in social and print media condemning the violations of human rights especially the physical assaults of women folks, for the record; such thing happen only in self claimed “Christian” Naga society, getting thrashed for not voting for clan or village chosen candidates, is this allowed in democracy?, arbitrary decisions of village council across the states, fights between different party workers it’s like mini war both physical and psychological in nature is declared by all against all during election in Christian State called Nagaland. When good people chose to remain silent injustice will happen on daily basis.

The unchecked abuse of serving illegal summons by everybody to anybody What I want to remind here is that, are the citizens right to freedom of speech and expression really enjoyed by people of Nagaland?, without any infringement of their fundamental rights due to the arbitrary action of different types of organizations or society groups. The current status of freedom of speech and expression says no, there are reported cases in media where enlightened citizen expression is followed by serving illegal summons or issuing threat to withdraw their statements or clarify. Need of the hour is the protection of its citizens from individuals or organization who dares to take law into their own hands in retaliation to the unbiased and rational views expressed by enlightened citizens.

And eyeing from the customary angle it is a taboo or a prohibition to speak out anything against the decisions or the stand of clan elders, village elders and tribe leaders in Naga society. If enlightened individuals voice out seeing the injustice or crooked decisions, he or she will be banished from the fold of clan, village and tribe fold. This is the true status Reader’s note: Articles

of democracy in Nagaland.

So in order to change and develop Nagaland in all areas, no room shall be given for excuses in failing to protect citizen’s right to freedom of speech and expression. Healthy public discourse is the only way out for the finding the right diagnosis for the varied ills of Nagaland and to facilitate the success of democracy in any democratic state.

To help the readers understand better the importance of freedom of speech and expression, I shall highlight some relevant passage extracted from the book ‘OUR CONSTITUTION: AN INTRODUCTION TO INDIA’S CONSTITUTION AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW’ written by Dr. Subash C. Kashyap, an Advocate and a well known expert in constitutional law, parliamentary affairs and political management.

Page 120-121 of the book, Our Constitution, says: Freedom of speech and expression is a sine qua non (a requirement or necessity) of the functioning of a democratic polity. Democracy means a government by persuasion and unless there are freedom for discussion of political as well as others matters, the polity could not be termed democracy. And, as a natural corollary, the term includes freedom of the press as well. Its import has been succinctly brought out by Justice Patanjali Sastri in the following words: Freedom of speech and of the press lay at the foundation of all democratic organization, for without free political discussion no public education, so essential for the proper functioning of the process of popular governments, is possible.

Article 19(1) (a) guarantees to every Indian citizen the right to freedom of speech and expression. Though it does not specifically refer to the freedom of the press, this right has been held to be included in the right to freedom of speech and expression.

Freedom of the press is the heart of social and political intercourse. It is the primary duty of the courts to uphold the freedom of the press and invalidate all laws or administrative actions which interfere with it contrary to the constitutional mandate.

This means that every citizen is free to express his views, beliefs and convictions freely and without inhibitions by word of mouth, through writing, printing, picturising or in any other manner.

(To be concluded) Pakinrichapbo (Advocate), Samziuram Village, Peren

E

ver been through a point in time when you just couldn’t stand any longer your roommate nagging your joust out, and the crease on your sofa in front of your video-game, T.V., PC etc. … becoming so obvious you no longer complain about its validity. And an epiphany hits your noggin – you’ve got to get a job! Well, the realization is just the beginning in the long road ahead towards harnessing your inner potential to sustain and organize your priorities in life. But you should be glad that you have started to practically put yourself to face the good old world like every adult — at least in realistic thoughts — a good start nonetheless.

When you finally decide to get moving and get yourself interviewed for a job, you should also be aware of some aspects in social interactions that will help you probably to get a higher chance of success to score the interview.

A genuine interviewer, especially of genuine and reputable firms, will always be on the look-out for your inherent quality assets—so you can let go aside of all your personal insecurities and focus on the task at hand – as they are on the look-out for potential employee who can manage the hours efficiently and deliver the assignments and projects even during circumstantial dilemma.

Be confident with the right impression. In case you contemplate too much on your personal flaws and fear for incompetency, and feel like retreating taking the next cab back home—remember— they have nothing against you and nor you against them; the parties are only engaging for a

production contract; nothing personal on either sides.

The mode of discussion is only going to revolve around how you can contribute your efficiency in executing the desired task and result, and how significantly the company could provide you the working environment just to achieve conglomeration goals.

You don’t have to sweat or get exasperated over if they would be picky among the many candidates. They are professionals, they wouldn’t do that – it’s against their work ethic. You have to make sure that your valid point gets across them, and you, also respond to their valid premises. This way, after all the valid points have been established, neither of the parties is left out discontented. In a professional setting, the whole process of the interview is focused on input and output. This conditioning enables both the parties to effectively and deliberately impart and exchange the qualitative variables also encompassing the each one’s prominent surfacing demand tangible in general. The parties thus, make sure the asset entitlements each one aims for, is managed in one configuration or the other.

In the issue of attire…the biggest pickle for novices! Try not to worry too much over it.

You have already activated your brain in fight or flight mode … and putting more irrelevant stress may only sum up to disorientation of your organized commute.

Of course this doesn’t mean you can show up in the most utterly dowdy attire [like Will Smith in “The pursuit of happiness” – the movie. We are all glad it worked

out right for him though], but a little trimming and pressing could do just as fine. You are only for displaying your mental aptness in your potential routines, and the interviewers are interested and specific in that area; your personal issues unless correlate with the firm is of no value in the discussion. Modern firms have also given up on conventional routine of having to wear suits and ties to the offices. Most modern culture-progressive firms have even accepted casual dresses and environment, also renovating the setting in a Feng shui essence to channel the positive aura in working environment [Trendy liberalism].

Like the captain obvious, this writer would also suggest not to give up on initial attempts and feeling intimidated for the next. Once you set your goals straight and walk down the road less taken if not ever, you might even end up liking the experience too much, and motivate yourself the drive to aim higher and bigger. You may discover that such interactions despite acquiring the job or not, are highly intellectually stimulating and interesting and enhances your human communication skill more vividly.

The more you have intellectual discourses on job interviews, the more you would learn and harness your true potential, and have more clarity even in your personal issues let alone your professional aspects. By inheriting more qualitative skills and perception, you flourish more subtly to make progression in your career ahead and impact the environment through your work.

T Y Tikhir

Reader’s Post Sir,

NDPP-BJP for change

The Nagas major problem facing today is change, we voted for change, we need all weather roads not river bed, the only city Dimapur and capital Kohima is full of pot holes, we need 24* 7 electricity not load shedding, we need high speed internet connectivity, even the broad band connection is not upto the mark, we need good infrastructure for education, our education is not at par with other universities late declaration of result brings most of the students fail to join other universities, it is a murder to a pool of qualified applicants, Nagas are talented, we have bright students who are competent enough but due to the type of education system we have remain ourselves limited let’s try to be liberal and not get confined ourselves to an iron curtain. The only airport in Nagaland has only two flights operating with no direct flight to Delhi. Our neighbouring state Manipur has started direct flight from Imphal to Delhi. If other states can do so we are also competent enough to have a tie up with some airlines to have a direct flight since “time is money”, to travel to Delhi we spend almost whole day instead of 3 and half hours if we have a direct flight operating in our soil. So are we ready for the change, can we sort out better plans to make our life easier and convenient, and increase the arrival of the domestic and international tourist by adding revenue to our state economy and making our business more quicker and join the fast changing modern era. The change that we have is corruption, debt, Innova top model instead of Duster, river bed roads, load shedding, back door appointment etc. Let’s voice out to bring change for better Nagaland.

Kahoto V. Sumi, Ekranipathar

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

3Rs mantra necessary for sustainability: Modi

NEW DELHI, Apr 8 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that all stakeholders must adhere to the “golden principle” of the 3Rs -- Reduce, Reuse and Recycle -- which will significantly help in waste management and sustainable development.

The prime minister’s message was to participants of the Eighth Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific, to be held in Indore.

“The mantra of 3R - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle- is at the heart of any vision towards the sustainable development of mankind,” PM Modi said.

The conference, to end on April 12, will look at how the 3Rs can help make cities and countries “clean, smart, liveable and resilient”, an official press release said.

“All stakeholders - producers, consumers and the State alike - must adhere to this golden principle which can contribute significantly in solving the twin challenges of waste management as well as sustainable development,” Modi said in the message, according to the government release issued here on Sunday.

The theme of the event at Indore is ‘Achieving Clean Water, Clean Land

Narendra Modi (File)

and Clean Air through 3R and Resource Efficiency A 21st-Century Vision for Asia-Pacific Communities’.

The forum will start tomorrow with a pre-event ceremony welcoming more than 500 delegates from across India and the world, the release said.

It will be inaugurated

by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan and Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on April 10.

Japan’s environment minister Tadahiko Ito will also be present at the event.

The forum will see the participation of around 40 mayors of cities from around the world and mayors of more than 100 cities across India.

The highlight of the event will be a series of sessions with mayors focusing on sustainable urban

development and forging of inter-municipal partnerships and cooperation at the national and international level.

The conference will end with the signing and subsequent adoption of the ‘Indore 3R Declaration on Achieving Clean Water, Clean Land and Clean Air’ in cities by mayors and city authorities.

The Forum will also recognise and reward industries and civil society organisations carrying out exceptional work in the area of 3R for waste management.

The Eighth Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific will be hosted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, government of India, and co-organised by the environment ministry, government of Japan, and the United Nations Centre for Regional Development of the Division for Sustainable Development/ United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the release said.

The forum also seeks to engage the public and private sectors in exploring partnership opportunities in areas of 3R and waste management for moving towards a zero-waste society.

national

BJP ally SBSP raises fresh Non-bailable warrants issued banner of revolt against Yogi against Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi

L u c k n ow, A p r 8 (PTI): Striking out at the Yogi Adityanath government, NDA ally SBSP Sunday raised a fresh banner of revolt, accusing the chief minister of not following “coalition dharma” and “ignoring” the party.

“I will have detailed discussions with BJP president Amit Shah on various issues when he visits Lucknow on April 10 and then decide my party’s course of action,” SBSP leader and UP minister Om Prakash Rajbhar told reporters here.

He also said the Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) would rethink about the alliance, if Shah did not agree on the issues raised by the party.

Seeking to downplay Rajbhar’s outburst, BJP spokesman Rakesh Tripathi said, “The BJP is duly discharging its coalition dharma in Uttar Pradesh.”

“Whatever is being said by Rajbhar is simply a political stunt by him to hog the headlines. He is raising questions on the bureacracy, but certainly not on the leadership. The leadership is honest,” he said.

“The BJP firmly believes in ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas’. Whatever shortcomings are highlighted by Rajbhar, they are

being addressed and corrective action is also being taken. It will be better if he raises these issues during Cabinet meetings,” the BJP spokesman said.

Rajbhar had left the saffron party red-faced days before the Rajya Sabha biennial elections in Uttar Pradesh (UP) and had threatened that his four MLAs would boycott the voting.

The SBSP has four MLAs in the 403-member in the UP Assembly, where the BJP and its allies have a majority of 324 lawmakers.

Attacking the UP chief minister, Rajbhar said, “Why are MPs and MLAs angr y with the (Yogi Adityanath) government? Why are they going to Delhi to convey their grievances? Why are the MLAs angry and are sitting on protests?”

On the recent appointments made in the state secondary education board, he said, “The BJP’s slogan of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas’ is not being implemented in letter and spirit as relatives of senior BJP leaders from upper castes have been appointed.”

“Now, tell me where will the people from backward castes and scheduled castes go...If I speak, then people start feeling bad,” Rajbhar said.

Eat less salt to prevent kidney diseases at young age Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI): Cutting down on the intake of salt can go a long way in preventing kidney diseases at a young age, say health experts.

Kidney failure is among the top five major causes of death in the country, they say, adding that women, who are mostly in-charge of kitchens at homes, can play a role in ensuring a healthy diet with less intake of salt.

There has been an increase in the number of patients in the age group of 25 to 30 seeking dialysis, which was not the case five to six years back, says Dr Arun P Doshi, the consulting nephrologist at Mumbai’s Saifee Hospital.

Hypertension is one of the causes of renal failure and there is a clear corelation between salt intake and hypertension, he says.

“An excess intake of salt may result in hypertension, but conversely, if you can control the blood pressure, you can definitely cut down the chance of renal

failure,” Doshi says.

“The onus, to regulate what constitutes our diet, should be on us and not just the women (at home). But if someone oversees your daily food, then moderation of salt intake should definitely be high on his/ her list,” he says.

Doshi claimed that kidney failure is among the top five major causes of death of people in India.

“When it comes to our diet, foods like cheese, butter, sugar and salt are the major culprits and moderating their consumption should be prioritised,” he says. Quoting the Indian Chronic Kidney Disease registry report, Dr Amit Langote, a consultant nephrologist at the Apollo Hospital in Navi Mumbai, says more younger people have been coming in for dialysis from north India, as compared to other regions.

This is because of the early detection of chronic kidney disease due to medical checkup and accessibil-

ity to dialysis centres even in rural areas, he says.

“The epidemic of obesity and diabetes remains an important cause of the chronic kidney diease,” Langote says.

“Most Indian women are in-charge of the food prepared at homes. Raising awareness among them to reduce the use of salt, oil and sugar in the food of their loved ones would go a long way in curbing diabetes and obesity, and help in better management of hypertension,” he says.

Physicians should be urged to screen hypertensive and diabetic patients for early kidney damage, Langote says.

“An early intervention may retard the progression of kidney disease. The planning for preventive health policies and allocation of more resources for the treatment of chronic kidney disease/end stage renal disease patients are the need of the hour,” he says. Dr Mahesh Prasad, a kidney expert at the Wock-

7

hardt Hospital here, says women have a crucial role to play in avoiding kidney related ailments among their family members.

“Pickles, papad, chutney and extra-salt items like ‘namkeens’ (fried snacks) should be avoided as far as possible. A little reduction in the intake of salt can help in controlling various kidney problems, even medicines can work better then,” he says.

Dr Hemal Shah, the head of the nephrology department at Saifee hospital, suggests that just taking a few steps towards salt reduction can go a long way in maintaining good health.

“Go for a low-calorie, low salt diet vis-a-vis fried snacks, during tea time.

Have at least five servings of fruits, vegetables, low fat dairy products and nuts that are low in salt, instead of chips and samosas,” he suggests.

“Do away with the table salt. Never add extra salt on top of your salads

and other food preparations,” he says.

Aditi Shelar, a citybased nutritionist, says kidney diseases can be prevented by avoiding nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drugs like painkillers and other over-the- counter drugs, by controlling blood pressure with salt restrictive diet and by having a healthy lifestyle along with a balanced diet.

“Regular physical activity, avoiding alcohol and smoking, and following doctor’s prescription for particular health issues help in preventing kidney ailments,” she says.

Dr Manoj Kutteri, the director at a Pune-based wellness centre, says the primary causes of kidney ailments in India are diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases arising from an unhealthy lifestyle.

The excessive consumption of salt alone is not a major reason for kidney diseases, though it is also a contributing factor, he says.

Nirav Modi

Mehul Choksi

M u m b ai , A p r 8 (IANS): A special CBI court here on Sunday issued non-bailable warrants (NBWs)against diamantaire Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi in connection with Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud.

The cour t’s move comes following Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) request as both the diamond traders, who left the country in January, refused to join the investigation in cases related to the scam.

Meanwhile, the CBI continued questioning the officers of overseas branches of Indian banks that extended alleged credit facilities on the basis of Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) issued by the PNB to firms related to Modi and Choksi-- the promoter of Gitanjali Group.

The CBI said “the of-

ficer who dealt with forex transactions in Allahabad Bank’s Hong Kong Branch, has been summoned from Hong Kong and is being questioned”.

Modi, a regular on the lists of rich and famous Indians since 2013, along with his group companies -- Diamond R US, Stellar Diamond and Solar Exports, and uncle and business partner Choksi and others have been named in the huge scam, admitted by the PNB in February and leading to a massive upheaval in the country’s banking system.

The issuance of NBWs by a court also opens door of seeking Red Corner Notices against both of the accused from the Interpol.

Earlier, a lookout notice was issued by the CBI against Modi and Choksi.

However, Modi and his associates fled the country

CBSE in clear, centre grappling with mafia in education: Top officer NEW DELHI, Apr 8 (Agencies): Amid huge anger over the leak of the CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board exam papers that has left lakhs of students across the country angry and confused, the government’s top education officer said the mafia and the rot in the education department runs deeper than in the coal mining industry.

Union Education Secretary Anil Swarup, an IAS officer who was previously the Coal Secretary, told NDTV, “In coal, the mining was underground and the mafia was above that.

In education, the mafia is underground. We are grappling with that.”

Mr Swarup defended the chief of CBSE, Anita Karwal, who has been facing flak ever since the question paper leaks were reported. “People were baying for her blood without understanding the facts of the case... At least prima

facie, she did not have any role to play,” Mr Swarup said.

He denied the role of any CBSE official. “So far, there is no complaint of collusion... action will be taken against anyone who is found guilty,” Mr Swarup told NDTV. A CBSE official was suspended and three men in Delhi were arrested last week over the leak of Class 12 Economics board exam papers. The suspended CBSE official was in charge of the exam centre where the leak took place

While Class 12 students will have to sit for a re-exam of the Economics paper on April 25, the government last week said Class 10 students will not have to take an exam again for the CBSE Mathematics paper that was leaked before the exam last month.

The CBSE had announced that the re-examination for Class 12 Economics would be held on April 25. On Saturday, three people were arrested in Himachal Pradesh for allegedly leaking the Class 12 Economics paper.

DC-622

4-lane road work: MTYO accuses firm...

DP-2202

DP-2815(A)

DP-2609A

DP-2509B

(From p-1)

INTENSIVEAbove COACHING & COMPUTER INSTITUTE High School Road Petrol Pump & Near Directorate of Employment Office-Bayavu : KOHIMA

NPSC PRELIMS & MAINS Tuition for all Class (NBSE & CBSE) Coaching for NEET/AIPMT, NERIST(I,II,III) JEE Spoken English & Hindi SSC & Banking.

Computer Course: DCA & TALLY

Contact : 9077238579; 8787885866; 9862650069

DC-770

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

K-845

Admission going on for :

DP-2823

lone hospital or from medicine outlets, pharmacies, health workers, etc.

Mentioning that it could not compromise on the rights of people, MTYO asked ECI to initiate and implement appropriate measures to arrest the unprecedented level of dust pollution along the whole stretch in its jurisdiction at the earliest without excuses. It also demanded that the whole stretch of road should remain moist or dust free.

Cautioning that any attempt by ECI to prolong its negligent attitude could lead to unforeseen and ugly incidents, the organisation made the company liable to settle the matter in the interest of a cordial relationship with the public, MTYO also urged the media to conduct detailed study and report on the serious health implications of dust pollution, which could serve as an eye-opener for the people.

before the notices were issued. While Modi and his brother Nishal left India on January 1, his wife Ami, a US citizen, and Choksi left on January 6, all before the CBI received a complaint from the PNB on January 29.

On Friday, the CBI questioned the Reserve Bank of India former Deputy Governor Harun Rashid Khan, between 2011 and 2016, in connection with the PNB bank fraud and relaxation of 80:20 gold import scheme brought by then Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on May 13, 2014, barely three days before the counting of votes of 2014 general election.

He was asked about the lapses in the statutory audit of the central regulator due to which the PNB fraud remained undetected for a long time as the SWIFT messaging system was misused.

The PNB has claimed in different complaints to the CBI that several LoUs -- issued by one bank to other banks, based on which foreign branches offer credit to buyers -- were fraudulently issued by its officials in connivance with Modi and the other accused in the case causing huge losses to the bank.

DP-2765(B)

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2018

8

Results and inflation rate to dictate equity’s trend

Mumbai, Apr 8 (IANS): The upcoming quarterly results season, along with the release of macro-economic data points on industrial production and inflation, are expected to determine the trajectory of key equity indices next week.

According to market observers, global cues such as concerns over trade protectionist measures between the US and China, combined with the direction of foreign fund flows and crude oil prices, will also impact investors’ risk-taking appetite.

“On the domestic front, the inflation, IIP and trade deficit data would be closely watched, especially after the growth forecasts offered by RBI (Reserve Bank of India) in its policy,” Devendra Nevgi, Founder and Principal Partner, Delta Global Partners, told IANS. “The earnings season begins next week with Infosys being the first large cap company to declare its quarterly numbers, the numbers will set the tone for the sector.” The Q4 earnings result season will kick off from next week. IT major Infosys is expected to be the first bluechip firm to

come out with its Q4 result on April 13.

Apart from the Q4 results, investors will look out for the upcoming macroeconomic data points such as the IIP (Index of Industrial Production) and the Balance of Trade figures.

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) is slated to release the macro-economic data points of IIP and CPI (Consumer Price Index) on April 12.

On the global front, fears over further imposition of trade protectionist measures between the US and China can unleash volatility.

“Market participants would closely watch each developments on the trade war between the US and China,” D.K. Aggarwal, Chairman and Managing Director of SMC Investments and Advisors, told IANS. “However, decreasing inflation, accelerating growth and an economy that relies on domestic consumption is expected to remain less affective from the escalating trade war between the US and China. Market is expected to remain volatile going forward tracking

global cues.”

On technical levels, the underlying trend of the National Stock Exchange’s (NSE) Nifty50 remains bullish.

“Technically, the Nifty is now in an uptrend and further upsides are likely once the immediate resistance of 10,350 points is taken out,” said Deepak Jasani, Head of Retail Research for HDFC Securities.

“Crucial supports to watch for any weakness is at 10,208 points.”

Last week, the key Indian equity indices -- the BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty50 -- rose for the second consecutive week due to prospects of normal monsoon rains, lower inflation and a positive growth outlook.

Consequently, the barometer 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the BSE gained a massive 658.29 points or almost 2 per cent to close at 33,626.97 points.

Similarly, the wider Nifty50 of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) made healthy gains. It closed trade at 10,331.60 points -- up 217.9 points or 2.15 per cent from its previous week’s close.

business

Pharma sector likely to report weak numbers in Q4 Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI): The troubled pharma sector is expected to report weak Q4FY18 numbers, with PAT likely to decline by 9 per cent (year-on-year) and appreciation in rupee may put pressure on realisations, industry analysts said.

“We estimate the pharma sector to report weak Q4FY18 numbers - while revenue is likely to grow at 3 per cent y-o-y, PAT is expected to decline 9 per cent y-o-y. We expect US revenue to dip 2 per cent y-o-y in constant currency (cc) - five consecutive quarters of decline - led by sustained pricing pressure due to customer consolidation and rise in competition,” Edelweiss research analyst Deepak Malik told PTI here.

The rupee appreciation of 4 per cent y-o-y against the USD will put further pressure on realisations.

However, this is likely to be partly offset by rupee depreciation against the Euro/Rand/Yen by 11 per cent, 6 per cent and 1 per cent y-o-y, Malik said. We forecast domestic sales to grow 11 per cent y-o-y on a low base, he said.

While pricing controls keep the operating environment tough in the domestic market, pharma companies with strong brands in the

OTC (over the counter) category are better placed to ride the slowdown.

B e s i d e s, e a r n i n g growth also affected by waning new products approvals by USFDA (US Food and Drug Administration), which declined drastically during Q4FY18 to 109 from 249 in Q3FY18 due to additional documentation requirements for elemental impurities.

On the regulator y front, USFDA inspections of Cadila’s Moraiya unit in Ahmedabad and Natco’s Mekaguda unit were favourable, while Aurobindo’s Hyderabad unit-IV, Cipla’s Goa, Dr Reddy’s Telangana and Sun Pharma’s Halol units received observations, Malik added.

Indian pharmaceutical sector is estimated to account for 3.1 – 3.6 per cent of the global pharmaceutical industry in value terms and 10 per cent in volume terms. It is expected to grow to USD 100 billion by 2025. The market is expected to grow to USD 55 billion by 2020, thereby emerging as the sixth largest pharmaceutical market globally by absolute size.

Branded generics dominate the pharmaceuticals market, constituting nearly 80 per cent of the market share in terms of revenues.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2018

SBI Gen Insurance expects to wipe out losses in FY19 New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI): SBI General Insurance, a subsidiary of the country’s largest lender SBI, expects to wipe out accumulated losses during the current fiscal and may go in for listing next year.

“The company has already achieved breakeven but some accumulated losses are still there, which should get wiped out during the current fiscal,” SBI General Insurance Managing Director Pushan Mahapatra told.

After wiping out losses, the company would look at listing on bourses, he added.

When asked if the listing would happen in the next fiscal, Mahapatra said it may happen depending on the board’s decision.

SBI General Insurance, a joint venture between State Bank of India (SBI) and Australian insurance major IAG, turned in its maiden profit for fiscal 2016-17, its seventh full year of operations.

The company reported a net profit of Rs 153 crore as against a loss of Rs 120 crore in the previous year.

Mahapatra said the company has registered a growth of 36 per cent in the premium for the fiscal ended March 2018.

PO saving account customers can soon avail digital service New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI): Around 34-crore post office savings account holders will be able to avail a full-fledged digital banking service from May as the government has approved linking such accounts with that of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB).

“The finance ministry has approved linking of savings bank accounts at post offices with IPPB accounts.

This will enable post office account holders to transfer money from their account to any bank accounts...,” an official source told.

The 34 crore savings accounts comprise 17 crore post office savings bank accounts and rest are those subscribed monthly income scheme, recurring deposits etc. The move also paves the way for creating of country’s largest banking network as India Post has plans to link all 1.55 lakh post office branches with the IPPB. India Post has has started core banking service but it offers money transfer service within post office savings bank (POSB) accounts.

“IPPB is governed by Reserve Bank of India and banking service of post offices comes under the finance ministry. IPPB customers can use NEFT, RTGS and other money transfer services as available for any

banking customers. Once POSB accounts are linked with IPPB, customers will be able to enjoy all money transfer service like other banks,” the source said.

He said that by May, India Post will give option to POSB account customers to avail this facility.

“The service will be optional. If post office account holders opt for it, their account will be linked to their IPPB account,” the source said. As per an official statement issued earlier, India Post plans to start functioning of all 650 IPPB branches from this month.

All 650 branches will be connected to smaller post offices in the districts.

“IPPB branches and all the access points will be linked to postal network which has 1.55 lakh post offices in total. Out of this, 1.3 lakh branches are in rural area,” the source said.

With 1.55 lakh branches, India Post will be able to create country’s largest banking network.

“In the second phase, starting September, account holders in post office will have an option to pay for post office products from their IPPB accounts including deposit money for Sukanya Samridhi Yojana, recurring deposits, speed post, etc,” he said.

Blackmoney SIT reviews crypto- SBI, PNB put 15 NPAs Bad loans menace: Over three currencies; directs clampdown worth Rs 1,063 cr for sale dozen CAs under RBI lens

K

Y M C

No. 2478 Yesterday’s solution No. 2477

under the insolvency resolution mechanism.

The NPA woes in the banking system have been further highlighted with the over Rs 13,000 crore scam at Punjab National Bank by diamond merchants Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi. A high level panel of the ICAI is already looking into the PNB fraud to understand the systemic issues involved and suggest remedial measures.

WANTED A capable LADY WARDEN Graduate/Post Graduate for a private Hostel in Kohima.

Preferably Theologian age 23 years and above. Salary Rs. 5000/- fooding and lodging free. Contact: 7630877675/9612256379 Kohima, Nagaland.

K-932

Galil Girl’s Hostel P. Shilu Road, Old Minister’s Hill Kohima, Nagaland.

NEED A MARKETING SALES EXECUTIVE

Contact : 9612157217 9077485188 K-921

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

Army Officer Owned Car Hyundai Ascent 2009 Model Petrol 89000 Km Single Hand Driven Insurance Done New Battery & Tyres.

Urgent Sale Guwahati Regn.

Contact : 9436648641

XYLO (2011)

Price : 2.60 (Nego) Contact No : 9089311141

LAND FOR SALE Dhobinala, K. Sachu Colony,

FOR SALE

Dimapur with Road Touch SQ. FT. 40 X 54

Alto - LXI (Xyplore)

Model : 2012 Very Good Condition with Sony Music System Km : 18,000 Price : 2,35,000 (Nego) Contact No : 8974503435

HOME STAY LODGE at NEIGRIHMS

K-914

VACANCY -1

Phone : 7005203884

Wahe (Ishyrwat) Shillong Contact: 918974671193 9089357124

Contact Number : 8729829356

LAND FOR SALE at Vihokhu Village

Contact : 9436029009 8974061513

DP-2681

LAND FOR SALE IMMEDIATE

5 Bighas Pacca (Miyadi Patta) Land is for sale Good Location Behind C C I Residential Colony (Bokajan)

DP-2767

1 It proves playing is playful (8) 2 Woman’s mealtime prayer (5) 3 Missionary position in central Wales (7) 4 Cutter is dreadfully chesty (6) 5 Some boats easily seen sailing (2,3) 6 Top side improperly put down (7) 7 Annoy an informer (4) 12 George Michael’s first attempt to include English as school subject (8) 14 Eccentric not on strike (7) 16 Family member with article that’s impure (7) 17 Batty place where high tolls may be expected? (6) 19 Gemstone set in rubbery leather (5) 21 Marbles man - Nigel, possibly (5) 22 Resident in Highlands cottage? (4)

ADMISSION OPEN K-939

1 French friends turned back, receiving good letter from Greece (5) 4 Substitute endlessly on his feet?

(5-2) 8 Speech-making in lab extension? (7) 9 Cracking up in southeast river (5) 10 Online message taking precious time (5) 11 Nuts cracked in shade (5) 13 A girl has to live somehow (6) 15 Odd result? It’s brilliant! (6) 18 French leader with clever story (5) 20 The best stuff is packed with energy (5) 23 Remove blockage from net (5) 24 French number in cargo (7) 25 Friend follows child without reservation (7) 26 Silly Billy from New York receiving accommodation (5)

DP-2811

Qualification: MTh (ATA/Seram.)- OT, NT, Sys. Theo., Pas. Care & Counsel., Chr. Edn., & Relign. Marital Status: Unmarried. Age: 30 Years and above Kindly Contact Director, AGTS, Dimapur, Nagaland Mobile: 9774540219/8787745535

DP-2830

EXPERIENCED RESIDENTIAL FACULTY WANTED

Across

Down

KAKURO

by various companies.

The regulator is looking to ascertain whether these chartered accountants helped the entities in any illegal manner causing deliberate defaults and subsequently assisting them in restructuring the dud assets, they added.

Responses to queries sent to the chartered accountants’ apex ICAI on the issue were awaited.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) works closely with the RBI on various issues.

The RBI lens on chartered accountants for suspected illegal activities with defaulting companies also come at a time when a substantial number of stressed assets are being taken up

Mb. No : 8999635818/8999648244

LAND FOR SALE

Near NIT Chumukedima Assam Type House (5 Rooms) with half wall boundary and Ring Well Measuring 47x70 Contact No : 9089134909

DP-2833

No. 3452 Yesterday’s solution No. 3451

NEW DELHI, Apr 8 (PTI): With the RBI cracking the whip on bad loans menace, more than three dozen chartered accountants are under the scanner for allegedly conniving with promoters in defaulting as well as restructuring the stressed assets, sources said.

At a time when more number of companies with stressed assets are coming under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, the central bank is also looking at the role of various key personnel associated with such entities.

Sources said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is looking into the role of around 35 to 40 chartered accountants in loan defaults

DP-2813

No. 8833 Yesterday’s solution No. 8832

rat based Garden Silk Mills has the highest outstanding of Rs 225.06 crore, followed by Korba West Power Company (Gurgaon) Rs 124.78 crore, Modern Steels (Chandigarh) Rs 122.61 crore and SNS Starch (Secunderabad) Rs 66.87 crore.

Rest NPA accounts include Leitwind Shriram Manufacturing Pvt Ltd (Rs 64.95 crore), Unijules Life Sciences (Rs 59.25 crore), Scania Steels & Power (Rs 42.42 crore), KSM Spinning Mills (Rs 40.42 crore), Modern Dairies (Rs 39.93 crore), Asmita Papers (Rs 37.23 crore), Forel Labs (Rs 22.86 crore) and Jaipur Metal & Electricals (Rs 2.16 crore).

DP-2825

New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI): Leading public sector lenders State Bank of India (SBI) and Punjab National Bank (PNB) have put their 15 non-performing assets worth Rs 1,063 crore for sale.

Both the banks said they will conduct the eauction on 20th of this month.

SBI has put up a total of 12 accounts with total outstanding of Rs 848.54 crore for sale. “...we place these accounts for sale to asset reconstruction companies (ARCs)/banks/NBFCs/ financial intuitions,” said SBI, the country’s largest bank.

Of these accounts, Su-

LAND FOR SALE

Location : Near Notun Bosti, near Don Bosco School, Dimapur.

Area : Any size of plots available from 5 Lakhs onwards. * Plots are levelled, no filling required. * Approach road and concrete drainage available.

Contact : 7005623422/9436622166

DP-2726

Su doku

gling transactions have been unearthed in the country in the last over two years time while the tax department informed the panel about the searches it conducted on bitcoin exchanges across the country last year. A reported prepared by the banking regulator --the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) -- was also taken up during the meeting, they said. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, in his speech on February 1, had said that cryptocurrencies were not legal and affirmed to eliminate their usage.

The RBI, in the past, has come out with three specific warnings to discourage public from investing in the virtual currencies.

DP-2835

Crossword

ment Directorate (ED) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to detect and stop their usage and check transactions being done over the Internet, including those with cross-border ramifications.

The panel, they said, would also prepare a report that would be submitted to the government in sometime. “The government is the final authority to frame rules and law to regulate these virtual currencies and the SIT would provide its report to it on the subject,” a senior official said.

During the meeting, the NCB informed the SIT that about four cryptocurrency-fuelled drugs smug-

DP-2814

New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI): The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on black money has asked probe agencies to check and curb the use of crypto-currencies as it reviewed their operation and circulation in the country and links to shady offshore transactions.

Officials said the SIT recently held a meeting in the national capital during which it was briefed about the overall scenario of the operations of this virtual currency in the country.

The SIT, official sources said, called cryptrocurrencies like bitcoins “illegal” and asked probe agencies such as the Income Tax Department, the Enforce-

K

Y M C

international

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2018

70 killed in suspected Syria chemical attack

Da m a s c u s, A p r 8 (IANS): At least 70 people were killed in Douma, the last rebel-held town in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta in a suspected chemical attack, medics and rescuers said on Sunday. Volunteer rescue force the White Helmets tweeted graphic images showing several bodies in basements following the attack on Saturday, reports the BBC. It said the death toll was likely to rise. Several medical, monitoring and activist groups reported details of a chemical attack, but figures vary and what happened was still being determined.

The pro-opposition Ghouta Media Centre said over 75 people had “suffocated” while a further thousand people had suffered.

It blamed a barrel bomb allegedly dropped by a helicopter which it said contained sarin, a toxic nerve agent. The Union of Medical Relief Organisations, a US-based charity that works with Syrian hospitals, told the BBC that the Damascus Rural Specialty Hospital had confirmed 70 deaths. She told the BBC that there were reports of people being treated for

fore. In April 2017, more than 80 people were killed in a sarin attack on the rebel-held town of Khan Sheikhoun -- an attack that prompted the US to launch 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at a Syrian airbase.

Pope condemns

A Syrian child receives medical treatment after Assad regime forces allegedly conducted a poisonous gas attack.

symptoms including convulsions and foaming of the mouth, consistent with nerve or mixed nerve and chlorine gas exposure.

The Syrian government has denied the allegations.

State news agency SANA cited an “official source” saying the reports were a “blatant attempt to hinder the army’s advance” into the “collapsing terrorist” stronghold, reports CNN. SANA said the Syrian Arab Army “does not need to use any chemical materials as claimed by terrorists’ media affiliates”.

In response to the alleged attack, a US State De-

partment official told CNN: “We have seen multiple, very disturbing reports... The (Syrian) regime’s history of using chemical weapons against its own people (is) not in dispute...

“As we’ve said, Russia ultimately bears responsibility for the brutal targeting of countless Syrians with chemical weapons. Russia’s protection of the (President Bashar al) Assad regime and failure to stop the use of chemical weapons in Syria calls into question its commitment to resolving the overall crisis.”

The sarin nerve agent has been used in Syria be-

Pope Francis took advantage of midday prayers before some 50,000 people to condemn the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria, citing “terrible reports” of dozens of dead, including women and children. Following his Easter prayer of the Regina Caeli in Saint Peter’s Square, the pontiff denounced the recent chemical bombings, saying that “nothing, nothing can justify the use of such extermination tools against helpless people and populations.”

The pope’s words referenced an attack by Syrian forces on an opposition holdout in Eastern Ghouta Saturday, which reportedly killed at least 70 people. According to news accounts, first responders have accused forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad of using “poisonous chlorine gas” in air strikes targeting Douma, the last rebel-held

town near Damascus.

“There is no good and bad war,” Francis said in his address Sunday, while asking for prayers “for all the deceased, for the wounded, for the families who suffer.”

“Let us pray that the political and military leaders choose the other way, that of negotiation, the only one that can lead to a peace that is not that of death and destruction,” he concluded.

Trump calls Assad ‘animal’

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his allies Russia and Iran over a suspected chemical attack, saying there will be a “big price to pay”. In a series of tweets, Mr Trump described President Assad as an “animal”.

The attack came after Russian talks with the rebels, the Jaish al-Islam group, broke down last week and both sides resumed fighting.

However, according to Syrian state media, a deal was struck with Jaish al-Islam on Sunday to allow them to leave Douma within 48 hours in return for them freeing prisoners. The rebel group has not commented.

9 Four killed in suicide attack on Iraq party Hqs Ramadi (Iraq), Apr 8 (AFP): A suicide attack targeting a political party headquarters in western Iraq has killed four people and injured seven others, including a candidate in polls set for May, officials said Sunday.

Last evening “two suicide bombers disguised as soldiers entered the Al-Hal Party headquarters”, one of most prominent parties in the Sunni-majority province of Al-Anbar, a local security official told AFP on the condition of anonymity.

One of the attackers “detonated his explosive belt while political leaders held a meeting” at the campaign headquarters in the city of Hit, about 200 kilometres (125 miles) west of Baghdad, General Qassam al-Mohammadi, head of army operations in the area, told AFP. “Three members of the security forces were killed and seven people, including candidate Zineb Abdel Hamid al-Hiti, were wounded,” he said. A municipal employee today also succumbed to injuries sustained in the attack, the anonymous official said.

Terrorists creating safe havens on dark net London, Apr 8 (IANS): Terrorists and extremists are creating growing numbers of safe havens on the “dark net” to plot future attacks, raise funds and recruit new followers, according to new research published on Sunday.

Researchers for the Henry Jackson Society, a foreign policy thinktank, have said that terrorist organisations and individuals are evading security services and intelligence agencies by “hiding in the shadows” of the dark net, using encrypted messaging services, to communicate and anonymous cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin to generate funds, reports the Guardian.

The groups have also been able to create a reservoir of extremist propaganda, saving it from deletion by the security services or tech companies.

The researchers said that the current encrypted communication app of choice is Telegram, which the Islamic State has encouraged members to use, with messages including explanations on how to access new dark net sites linked to the group.

In November 2017, an Al Qaeda-linked organisation called al-Sadaqah used a public channel on Telegram to campaign for bitcoin funding.

The report’s author, Nikita Malik, said: “We have denied Islamic State territory in the real world, but it has a whole new safe haven in cyberspace which we need first to understand and then to close down.”

Malik identified numerous sites on the dark net that explain how to make TATP - triacetone triperoxide - which can be made from household chemicals and was used in the jihadi attacks in Paris in November 2015, Brussels in March 2016, Manchester in May 2017 and London in September 2017, the Guardian reported.

A preliminary search

by Malik in January on the dark net found 1,101 results for instructional material related to “security”, including guides on drugs, fraud, hacking and firearms. “The Anarchist Cookbook”, which contains bomb-making instructions, was available for sale for 0.0003 bitcoin - around 1.45 pounds.

Poisoned Russian spy, daughter Pak plans permanent ban on JuD, other terror groups to be offered new identities: Report

Munster (Germany), Apr 8 (Agencies): German authorities investigating a deadly van ramming attack focused Sunday on mental health problems of the driver, as the city of Muenster mourned for the two people killed on a sunny afternoon at an open-air restaurant. “There are strong indications at the moment that this was a lone perpetrator and that there were no links to the terror scene,” federal Interior Minister Horst Seehofer told reporters at the site of Saturday’s attacks, where local people laid flowers in memory of the victims.

Far-right opponents of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s refugee policy had suggested in the immediate aftermath of the attack it might be an Islamist act of terror, while some media reported the killer had links to right-wing extremist organisations.

But there are “no indications of a political motive,” said Hajo Kuhlisch, chief of police in the western city where the attack took place.

Rather, he added, “the motive and origins (of the crime) lie within the perpetrator,” a 48-year-old German identified as Jens R who shot himself dead immediately after the crime.

A source close to the investigation told AFP there was a record of incidents related to the perpetrators impaired mental health since 2015, and that he had talked of suicide in late March.

Prosecutors said he faced allegations of threats, property damage and fraud in 2015 and 2016, all of which were dropped.

And broadcaster NTV reported he had threatened family members with an axe in 2014 and 2015.

The two victims killed in Muenster were a 51year-old woman and a 65year-old man, both from northern Germany.

As well as the dead, police said 20 were injured -- some life-threateningly.

The foreign ministry in the Netherlands said two of those hurt were Dutch, one of whom was in a critical condition.

Council) Act, 1948 (XIV of 1948), or” will be included in the First Schedule (for organisations) and Fourth Schedule (for individuals), respectively, on an ex parte basis.

Under Section 11-EE, the requirements were: “(a) concerned in terrorism; (b) an activist, office-bearer or an associate of an organisation kept under observation under section 11D or proscribed under section 11B; and (c) in any way concerned or suspected to be concerned with such organisation or affiliated with any group or organisation suspected to be involved in terrorism or sectarianism or acting on behalf of, or at the direction of, any person

or organisation proscribed under this Act.” In addition to the draft bill, Pakistan is also preparing a consolidated database of known terrorists and terrorist organisations which will be accessible to financial institutions and law-enforcement agencies of the country to strengthen the regime against money laundering and terror financing.

For the enforcement of prohibition of funds and financial services, it was recommended to the authorities to ensure that statutory regulatory orders issued under UNSC Resolutions1267 and - 1373 (issued under ATA) are implemented without delay.

K-879

Police see mental illness behind German van attack

That could involve moving them to a “safe house” and being given round the clock armed police protection as well as new identities.

Security sources told the newspaper that Britain would want to ensure their safety by relocating them with one of the “five eyes” countries, the UK’s intelligence-sharing partnership which includes the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Yulia, 33, a Russian citizen, has reportedly rejected demands by the Russian embassy in London to offer her and her father with consular support – a move that has convinced British officials she might move to the West permanently, the report said.

UNSC as proscribed groups but it will expire in 120 days.

The National Assembly can extend it for another four months after which it has to be tabled before both the houses - National Assembly and the Senate - for further extension.

Through the ordinance, amendments were made to ATA’s Section 11-B that sets out parameters for proscription of groups and Section 11-EE that describes the grounds for listing of individuals. In both sections, Sub-Section ‘aa’ was added.

According to the subsection, organisations and individuals “listed under the United Nations (Security

K-912

K-934

new identities,” the newspaper quoted a senior figure from the UK political establishment as saying.

Both victims are said to be conscious and ready to help investigators with their inquiries into the nerve agent attack, which the UK government believes was masterminded by the Kremlin.

For Britain to help the pair, a senior police officer is expected to issue the Skripals with a so-called “Osman warning”, a formal notification that intelligence suggests there is a real and immediate “threat to life”.

They could then be placed under a witness protection programme on the basis that the pair hold key evidence about a possible motive for the attack.

involved in the process for the purpose of vetting the proposed draft bill, the sources said, adding that the military establishment was also on board.

The powerful military establishment enjoys considerable influence over policy decisions in Pakistan.

The government decided to prepare a draft bill to amend the ATA as part of its damage-control campaign after the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) approved a nomination proposal tabled jointly by the US, the UK, France and Germany to place Pakistan on the international watchdog’s money-laundering and terror-financing grey list in February.

E a r l i e r, P r e s i d e n t Mamnoon Hussain had promulgated the ordinance amending the ATA to include entities listed by the

DP-2815(B)

London, Apr 8 (PTI): Former Russian double agent and his daughter, who are recovering in a UK hospital from a deadly nerve agent poisoning, will be offered new identities and repatriated to the US with the help of the CIA, a media report has claimed. Sergei and Yulia Skripal are said to no longer be in a critical condition at a hospital in Salisbury, where they have been treated since being discovered slumped on a bench in the Wiltshire town in south-west England on March 4.

British intelligence officials at MI6 have had discussions with their counterparts in the CIA about resettling the father and daughter, ‘The Sunday Times’ reported.

“They will be offered

Islamabad, Apr 8 (PTI): Pakistan is working on a draft bill to permanently ban Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeedled Jamaat-ud Dawa as well as other terror groups and individuals on the watch list of the interior ministry, a move which has the backing of the powerful military establishment.

The bill will replace the presidential ordinance that banned outfits and people already on the watch list of the interior ministry, Dawn reported today.

Citing its sources in the law ministry, the paper reported that the proposed draft bill to amend the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), 1997 was likely to be tabled in the upcoming session of the National Assembly scheduled to commence tomorrow.

The law ministry was

DP-2806

Infotainment

10

Keren Sumi consulting & finishing school R K

D

eclan Donnelly, 42, took the stage with the support of cohosts Stephen Mulhern and Scarlett Moffatt. But his TV partner Ant McPartlin was noticeably absent from the Saturday Night Takeaway line-up.

Ant, 42, stepped down from proceedings following a drink-drive arrest last month.

The I’m A Celebrity host admitted himself to rehab for the second time to battle his addiction issues following a three-car collision.

Dec obviously had his other-half in mind as he gave a moving speech to the audience during the live broadcast at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.

Dec revealed the final had been “tinged with sadness� while off-camera, following the circumstances surrounding Ant’s departure from the programme.

In the video obtained

by The Sun Online, the exByker Grove star thanked his loyal fans in the audience for their continued support of both himself and Ant. He said: “Thanks for all the love and support, it’s been a series tinged with‌ well‌â€?

An audience member can then be heard responding to Dec with after the cameras stopped rolling.

P

K Y M C

h o s t Jo h n H u m p h r y s was earning ÂŁ600,000 to ÂŁ649,000 for the morning news programme. Nick Robinson is on ÂŁ250,000 to ÂŁ299,000, Mishal Husain is in the ÂŁ200,000 to ÂŁ249,000 pay bracket, and

Justin Webb earned between ÂŁ150,000 and ÂŁ199,999.

After initially thinking she might feel good for “taking less of the licence fee than others�, Montague said she “felt a sap� for “subsidising other people’s lifestyles�.

The broadcaster also said she “hadn’t clocked just how professionally damaging it would feel� to know she was earning less than her colleagues.

Montague, who has now left Today to become the lead presenter of the radio station’s World at One, wrote in the Sunday Times that she negotiated a better salary by using “the pay of previous presenters as a guideâ€?. Montague swapped her Today role with Martha Kearney, who was revealed last year to be earning between ÂŁ200,000 and ÂŁ249,999.

Montague wrote: “I had long suspected that I was paid much less than my colleagues but until the pay disclosures I had no idea of the scale of that difference. “Some years ago I was even assured by a manager that I was not the lowestpaid on the programme.�

Montague, who began her BBC career in 1997 as a presenter on the BBC news channel and has since worked on Newsnight, BBC Breakfast and been a regular presenter of HARDtalk for 20 years, said she also learned that “the true situation was far worse�.

Fashion icon Sarah Jessica Parker dons the most risky outfit and we can’t get enough of it K-2827

A

part from giving us a lesson or two on relationships, Sarah Jessica Parker emerged as the ultimate fashion aficionado with her show Sex and the City. After six successful seasons, the actress not only made girls around the world fashion conscious but also allowed girls to embrace the art of dressing. Whether it was for a board meeting or a party, Sarah always believed that there was no reason to don a dull, lifeless outfit.

While we’re always heading to her Instagram handle for fashion inspiration, we spotted Sarah at the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Giorella Exhibition at the New York Public Library in an outfit that no one other than Sarah can pull off.

Dressed in pink, gold and green; Sarah’s over the top outfit is every girl’s dream come true.

Donning the ensemble for a charity, Sarah looked

Depressed Elvis killed himself, his ex-wife says

riscilla, 72, claims he ‘knew what he was doing’ when he died from drug-related heart attack - as family say suicide notes prove the King took his own life Elvis Presley’s ex-wife Priscilla has shockingly claimed the music icon knowingly took his own life when he died from a drug-related heart attack.

The 72-year-old made the admission ahead of the premiere of the new HBO documentary, Elvis Presley: The Searcher, which explores the King’s ties to Memphis, Tennessee, and airs on Saturday.

Priscilla opened up about the depths of addiction of her late ex-husband, who died at the age of 42 in 1977, saying he ‘knew what he was doing’.

The confession comes several months after concerning ‘suicide’ notes, believed to have been written

by Elvis himself, were un-

adio 4 presenter says she ‘felt a sap’ to have been paid far less than Today programme co-stars BBC Radio 4 presenter Sarah Montague has said she was “incandescent with rage� and “felt a sap� when she learned she was paid far less than her Today programme co-stars.

Montague, who was a key member of the hosting team for 17 years, revealed she was paid ÂŁ133,000, and that it “was a very good wage for a job that I lovedâ€?.

Salaries revealed by the BBC in July last year showed Today programme

DP-2805

Declan Donnelly expresses ‘sadness’

Keren has worked with some of the best mentors such as Diana Matter at Wasan Hub Knowledge and also trained under the famous Ritika Ramtri Studio in Pune. In the famous Gladrags Academy, Keren was groomed by none other than diva of style, Maureen Wadia.

Presently, Keren runs an image consulting and finishing school in etiquette and manners in Mumbai and also in Dimapur. She has included special trainings for fellow North-Easterners, to get initiated into other parts of the country and the world. She specializes on visual appearance, etiquettes, verbal and non-verbal communications, counsel individuals and co-operate clients on grooming, dressing, communication and behavioral skills and public speaking through individual consultations, presentations, workshop and seminars.

Keren Sumi Image Consultancy Studio prepares young men and women to go beyond their lifestyle.

Sarah Montague over BBC pay gap

earthed.

Priscilla said she and loved ones had failed to try to wean him off drugs, as his will was strong and influence was overpowering.

She said: ‘People go, well why didn’t anyone do anything?

Well, that’s not true. ‘People there in the inner group did, but you did not tell Elvis Presley what to do. You did not. I mean, you’d be out of there faster than a scratched cat.

They would try and no way.’ Elvis died age 42 at his Memphis estate Graceland in 1977.

He and Priscilla had married in 1967 and they welcomed their daughter Lisa Marie the following year. They divorced in 1973 but Priscilla remained the rock ‘n’ roll star’s beneficiary when he died. As the head of Elvis Presley Enterprises, she turned Graceland into one of the top tourist attractions in America.

Priscilla blames her ex-husband’s addiction on his brief stint in the US Army.

Speaking of his deployment in Germany, Priscilla says in the documentary: ‘They gave them (drugs) to the soldiers over there to keep them awake.

glamorous in a gold sequins and beaded dress that she teamed with a floral tassel cape and contrasting green stilettos. But what we loved the most about her look was beaded metallic green headgear. Along with gold jewellery and bold green eyes, we wish we could look as chic as Carrie Bradshaw. ‘Black Panther’ blows ‘Titanic’ out of water as No. 3 all-time U.S. film Wa s h i n g t o n D. C .

[USA], Apr 8 (ANI): Marvel ‘s superhero blockbuster ‘Black Panther ‘ has sailed past ‘Titanic ‘ to become the third-highest grossing US theatrical release of all time.

With a domestic total of $659.3 million, the Ryan Coogler-directorial is behind ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ ($936.7 million) and ‘Avatar ‘ ($760.5 million), not adjusted for inflation, reports The Hollywood Reporter.

THANK YOU NAGALAND

OVER 5 YEARS N.I.C.S.E. HAS EMERGED AS A TOTAL CARE

ECOSYSTEM

FOR TRUSTING US WITH YOUR DREAMS

FOR 5 YEARS & FOR MAKING N.I.C.S.E.

YOUR ONLY CHOICE IN OUR JOURNEY FROM NECESSITY OF HIGHEST QUALITY COACHING IN NAGALAND TO EVERY CIVIL SERVICE ASPIRANT’S DESIRE TODAY

WE ARE SOON GOING TO

GIFT NAGALAND

A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF INNOVATION DRIVEN COACHING AS ALL N.I.C.S.E. INITIATIVES

THIS TOO WILL BE

FIRST IN NAGALAND

YOUR LOVE HAS BEEN OUR DRIVING FORCE

DC-748

eren Sumi is an image consultant based in Mumbai and trained at the Image Consulting Business Institute (ICBI) Mumbai, where she learned the finer points of image management and soft skills for personal and professional success.

She had done modelling and participated at beauty pageants before venturing to Mumbai to equip herself with better skills.

She wanted to bring back this knowledge amongst the girls of Nagaland who were not in a position to get such opportunities and exposure. As an image consultant, Keren is able to coach aspiring models, businessmen, office workers and even children.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2018

ENROLMENTS AT TOP PACE IN DIMAPUR & KOHIMA FOR NPSC 2018 & UPSC 2019 CALL DIMAPUR: 03862-280895 CALL KOHIMA: 9774000780 FOR ADDRESS, ASK ANYONE đ&#x;˜Š K Y M C

FC Barcelona’s Luis Suarez (second left) duels for the ball against Dimitrios Siovas during the Spanish La Liga match against Leganes at the Camp Nou on Saturday. (AP/PTI)

Messi did the damage in the first half, curling home a sublime free-kick in the 27th minute - his sixth goal directly from a free-kick this season - before firing in a second five minutes later.

Barcelona took their foot off the gas in the second half and they were caught cold when Nabil El Zhar got Leganes back in the 68th minute, but Messi made sure of the win three minutes from time as he

completed the hat-trick to take his tally to 39 goals in all competitions this season.

The result sees Barcelona continue their march to the title.

Barcelona started the game on the front foot, and should have gone ahead in the 20th minute, but Luis Suarez was denied by a brilliant stop from Leganes goalkeeper Ivan Cuellar.

The Nou Camp did not have to wait much lon-

Muguruza in Monterrey Open tennis final

Monterrey, Apr 8 (IANS): Spanish top-seed Garbiñe Muguruza defeated Romania’s Ana Bogdan 6-0, 7-5 to reach the final of the Monterrey Open.

Muguruza, using her strong serve, powerful double-handed backhand and superb placement, broke her opponent three times as she won the first set 6-0,

PCB, BCCI set for face-off over Emerging Nations Cup KARACHI, Apr 8 (PTI): Pakistan is likely to adopt a strong stance at the Asian Cricket Council meeting in Kuala Lumpur this week and will insist on hosting the Asian Emerging Nations Cup tournament this year.

According to a senior official of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Pakistan will make it clear at the meeting that if India can’t come to Pakistan to play in the Emerging Nations Cup than Pakistan will also not be able to send its team for the Asia Cup in September in India.

“The PCB will try to convince the member boards to move the Asia Cup out of India to a third country like Malaysia or even Sri Lanka so that Pakistan can participate in it,” the official said.

Another official source said that Sethi had decided to adopt a strong stance with India which will be represented at the meeting on Monday and Tuesday.

“PCB is not happy over India’s attempts to move the Asian Emerging Nations Cup out of Pakistan on security grounds. It will adopt a tit for tat policy by insisting it can’t send its team to India for the Asia Cup in the current scenario,” the source confirmed.

The ACC meeting will finalise dates for the two tournaments and the Asia Under-19 Cup to be held this year.

Pakistan had got hosting rights for the Asian K Y M C

Emerging Nations Cup when an ACC meeting was held in Lahore last October but delegates from India and Bangladesh didn’t come for the meeting.

Later India and Bangladesh both said they will not send their teams to Lahore for the Emerging Nations Cup due to security concerns.

Griezmann denies reports of move to Barcelona

Paris, Apr 8 (Agencies): Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann denied he had decided to join Barcelona next season, saying in an interview aired on French television on Sunday that such reports “were not good information.” Told by a reporter on TF1 that “according to our information you are going to sign”, the French international replied: “I don’t (know) where your information comes from but, for now, there’s nothing.”

TF1 insisted, nevertheless, that “talks are well advanced” between the Catalan giants and the 27-year-old Frenchman.

Griezmann, who has a 100million euro ($123 million) buyout clause in his contract, said last month that he would decide on a move before the World Cup which starts on 14 June.

London, Apr 8 (Agencies): A brace from Danny Welbeck was enough for Arsenal to see off Southampton 3-2 in an entertaining encounter at the Emirates which saw both sides end with only 10 men.

Mark Hughes’ side took an early lead when mistakes from several Arsenal defenders and Petr Cech saw the ball bounce through to Shane Long and the Ireland forward finished from close range.

The Gunners levelled matters just before the halfhour mark with their first attempt on target, Welbeck’s cute flick into Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s path was poked home by the striker from eight yards.

Welbeck then grabbed his first in seven league games when his effort from outside the box was deflected past goalkeeper Alex McCarthy via the unfortunate Maya Yoshida’s boot.

Hughes sent on Charlie Austin late on and within minutes the former QPR man had found an equaliser, Cedric Soares’ great work rewarded by Austin who was on-hand to guide home his low cross past Cech.

But with just nine min-

Shane Long (left) gets ahead of Shkodran Mustafi to open the scoring from Cedric Soares’ cross.

utes left on the clock Welbeck grabbed the winner.

Meanwhile, Javier Hernandez came off the bench to rescue a point as West Ham came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea took the lead in the 36th minute when a short corner was played to Alvaro Morata, whose header was tapped in by Az-

pilicueta. Despite the hosts dominating for much of the game, Moyes’ decision to send on Hernandez in the 70th minute paid off when he received Marko Arnautovic’s cut-back and drove past Thibaut Courtois.

The result means Chelsea now sit 10 points behind fourth-placed Tottenham while West Ham moved six points clear of the relegation zone.

IWL: Rising Student Club defeat India Rush SC Sh i l lo n g, A p r 8 (IANS): Rising Student Club defeated India Rush SC 2-0 in a group stage match of the second edition of the Hero Indian Womens League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Sunday.

A Pyari Xaxa strike in the 37th minute and Jabamani Tudu’s 42nd minute header helped Rising Student Club register an easy win over their opponents and grab three points from the fixture.

Although the match was slow to get off, Rising Student Club, the more dominant team in the early minutes, pressed and squeezed India Rush SC’s defence line. In the 26th minute, Sanju’s tap-in from

a Pyari Xaxa cross ran into opposition defence as Rising Student upped the ante. In the 37th minute, Pyari Xaxa’s rasping shot found the back of the net to give Rising Student Club a solitary goal lead.

That lead was doubled five minutes after when Jabamani Tudu leaped higher than her defending marker and headed home from a corner kick to give Rising Student Club a comfortable position. The half-time scoreline read 2-0.

Changing over, Rising Student Club continued their attacking momentum and kept badgering at the India Rush SC goal.

In the 61st minute, Pyari Xaxa almost extended Rising Student Club’s

12TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved

LT. KETHOLELIE KIEWHUO

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We, the family members would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us spiritually, physically, materially and financially at the sudden demise of our beloved Lt. MERIBENI YANTHAN on 5th April 2018.

We convey our special thanks to: 1) Doctor & nurses of Civil Hospital, Wokha 2) Likya Yankho Fellowship, Wokha 3) Wokha Town Baptist Church Ekhumkho 4) Mekokla Eloe Yanpoe Yanpi Okho 5) Rev. Dr. L. L. Kikon (Mission Center, Vankhosung) 6) Friends, neighbours and well-wishers.

Though words are inadequate to thank each of you, we sincerely pray that the Almighty God richly bless you in return.

Loving parents, brothers, sisters & family members.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We wish to express our profound gratitude and heartfelt thanks to all individuals, neighbours, colony members, relatives, various organisations, members of the medical fraternity, churches and many more who shared our deep grief and sorrow at the sudden demise of our dearly beloved Late Zulano Murry on the 1st of April 2018 at NEIGRIHMS Medical Institute, Shillong. We were moved beyond words by the love that you bestowed on us and felt our burden lightened even at our darkest hour of bereavement with your precious presence.

We also convey our special gratitude to: 1. Mr. & Mr. Y. Mhonbemo Humtsoe & family, Kohima 2. Mrs. & Er. Yanbemo Humtsoe & family, Kohima 3. Mrs. & Mr. Sangbemo Kithan & family, Dimapur 4. Mr. Chichamo Ngullie,. Dimapur 5. Dr. Chumbenthung Humtsoe Though we cannot thank all of you individually, it is our sincere prayer that our God Almighty will bless you abundantly.

lead but the opposing custodian saved her shot from inside the box after a cross from the left flank.

India Rush SC tried to minimize the deficit but chances came few and seldom. Rising Student Club tried to extend their lead via Sanju in the 80th minute but her shot from a tight angle was easily saved by the opposing custodian.

The full-time scoreline read 2-0 in Rising Student Club’s favour.

In other match, KRYHPSA decimated Indira Gandhi Academy for Sports and Education 10-1. Four goals each by Ratanbala Devi and Bala Devi accompanied by a Dangmei Grace brace led KRYHPSA to an easy win in a one-sided match.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, churches, friends and relatives who stood by us physically, financially and materially at the sudden and sad demise of our beloved son Late B. Longloi Phom who left for heavenly abode on 4th April 2018.

Parents, sister and family members.

Born: 09.11.2015 Died: 04.04.2018

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved MHONSAO KIKON

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.

Philippians 1:3

We still fondly remember and miss you so much, We realized that you made an impact on other's lives.

It gives us comfort that you are in a better place.

We will cherish those wonderful memories of you till we meet again.

DP-2790

From loving family members

15.05.1942 – 09.04.2017

Always you boldly stood for the right & truth; shall we forever cherish.

Always you taught and guided us virtues; shall we repeat.

Your words were kindness, your deeds were love; greatly we miss.

Knowing you are keeping close from heaven above; we are relieved.

DP-2828

DEARLY LOVED Wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren & in-laws

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born on 4th Sept. 1979 Died on 1st April 2018

Dear, Ever since you left, we feel like we have lost the meaning of our lives. Waking up every morning without you at home leaves a painful void in our hearts. We love and miss you deeply.

Take care until we meet again.

DP-2819

Bhubaneswar, Apr 8 (IANS): A last-gasp Laldanmawia Ralte goal helped East Bengal edge past Aziawl FC 1-0 to secure a semi-final berth in the Super Cup on Sunday. Ralte scored from the spot as the match looked to headed for extra time to dash Aizawl’s hopes.

The first half began on a slow note, however Kingfisher East Bengal FC soon caught up and started attacking in quick succession through Syrian Mahmoud Al Amna and Nigerian Dudu Omegbemi.

But the Mizoram outfit showcased their class by denying East Bengal FC to even score once.

The second half began with East Bengal pressing hard to score but Aizawl FC goalkeeper Lalawmpuia was too tough for the Red & Golds to pass through.

It was Lalawmpuia’s heroics at the goal post that kept Aizawl FC alive in the game till the last minute before the youngster made the only mistake of the game conceding a penalty in the last minute of the injury time.

Arsenal win; Chelsea held by West Ham

DC-772

Garbine Muguruza has reached the final at the Monterrey Open final without dropping a set.

reports Efe. Bogdan made some adjustments at the break and upped her game in the second.

The set was poised evenly at 5-5 when the world number three Muguruza broke the Romanian’s serve and went on to clinch it 7-5.

“In the first set I played very well, I think she made some unforced errors,” Muguruza said later.

“Then the player that I expected showed up, she was very aggressive, she made great shots. In the end, I’m happy I knew how to manage that situation and win in two sets,” she added.

In the final, the Spaniard will be up against Hungarian fourth-seed Timea Babos, who came back from a set down to defeat the American Sachia Vickery 1-6, 6-2, 6-3.

ger for that opener though as Messi stepped up to curl a free-kick into the net from 25 yards, leaving Cuellar with no chance.

Five minutes later and it was two, with that man Messi picking up the ball from Philippe Coutinho, holding off his marker before firing home his 28th league goal of the season.

Leganes gave Barca a scare just after the interval with substitute Claudio Beauvue heading over from a good position, before Gerard Pique missed a glorious chance to make it three, ballooning a closerange effort over the top.

Suarez again missed a good opportunity to get on the scoresheet as he couldn’t find the target from close range, and that miss proved costly as Leganes broke and got themselves back in it through El Zhar, whose strike from the edge of the box found the bottom corner, via a slight deflection.

Barca remained in control, though, and Messi made sure of the three points at the death, controlling the ball brilliantly on his chest before flicking the ball into the net.

East Bengal seal Super Cup semis berth

DP-2826

Barca equal La Liga unbeaten record

M a d r i d, A p r 8 (Agencies): Lionel Messi netted a hat-trick as Barcelona beat Leganes 3-1 at the Nou Camp to make it a record-equalling 38 games unbeaten in La Liga.

Barcelona cr uised to victory that saw them equal Real Sociedad’s streak across 1978/79 and 1979/80, and move seven games away from the first unbeaten La Liga season in history.

11

sports

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2018

Loving father, mother, brothers, sisters and relatives

We the bereaved family members convey our heartfelt appreciation and sincere gratitude to each and every individual who stood by us and supported s p i r i t u a l l y, p h y s i c a l l y a n d financially during the prolonged illness and demise of our beloved father Lt. Khehoyi. S. Yepthomi (Khukishe Village).

We convey our special thanks Born on : 03/04/1964 to : Died on : 06/04/2018 1. C.I.H.S.R Hospital Dimapur.

2. East Dimapur Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Purana Bazar.

3. Sumi Community Doragapathar Village.

4. Longmatra Area Union Dimapur.

5. Khukishe Ghami Kuqhakulu.

6. Sunday School (Sumi) Doragapathar Village.

7. Relatives, friends and well wishers.

We regret for failing to acknowledge each and every individual, but we pray that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

DP-2831

Loving wife and children

DP-2824

K Y M C

12

sports

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2018

CWG: Manu, Punam lead India’s golden day IPL: KXIP beat Delhi by 6 wickets

Manu Bhaker and Sidhu Heena with their women’s 10m Air weighlifter Punam Yadav with her gold medal.

Pistol medals in Brisbane, Australia on Sunday. (AP/ PTI)

Gold Coast, Apr 8 (PTI): From weightlifting to boxing to table tennis to hockey, women formed the core of India’s stupendous day three at the 21st Commonwealth Games where a 16-year-old Manu Bhaker delivered a recordshattering shooting gold medal and the table tennis team shocked fancied defending champions Singapore to clinch the top honours for the first time in the event.

Another high point of the day was a 35-year-old M C Mary Kom advancing to the medal rounds in what is her first and probably last appearance at the Games.

India held on to their fourth position in the med-

als tally, having claimed seven gold, two silver and three bronze medals so far.

From the shooting ranges in Brisbane to the weightlifting arena here, it was all about women today. And starting it all was Manu Bhaker, the teen sensation from Haryana, who shot down the Games record and the gold medal in the 10m air pistol event.

A distant silver-medallist in the event also happened to be a woman -Heena Sidhu.

In the weightlifting arena of the Carrara Sports and Leisure Center, Punam Yadav (69kg) pulled off a personal best of 222kg (110kg+122kg)

to improve the bronze she had won in the 2014 edition to add another gold to India’s haul.

The women’s hockey team showed tremendous grit to stun Olympic champions England in its third pool match in what can only be described as a morale-soaring 2-1 victory, which took them closer to a semifinal berth.

And in the evening, the women’s table tennis team of Manika Batra, Madhurika Patkar and Mouma Das did what was not at all expected of them, beat defending champions Singapore 3-1 for a historic maiden gold.

On the badminton court, Saina Nehwal remained in brutally good

form and guided India to responsibility so far. a 3-1 triumph over SingaIn shooting, Ravi Kupore in the mixed team mar let slip a golden opevent. The top seeds will be portunity to settle for a up against Malaysia in the bronze medal in the 10m summit clash tomorrow. air rifle event where DeepAdding a dash of bronze ak Kumar finished sixth to the weightlifting collec- after breaking the Games tion was Thakur (94kg), record in qualification. who lifted a total of 351kg In the boxing ring, (159kg+192kg) on a day Mar y Kom made the when Papua New Guin- semifinals with a sound ea’s Steven Kari broke the thrashing of Scotland’s Commonwealth as well as Megan Gordon – her victhe Games record in clean tory assuring the Indian and jerk for a total lift of boxing contingent of its 370kg (154kg+216kg). first CWG medal at the Yadav and Thakur’s ongoing edition. Among haul took India’s overall the men, world bronzeweightlifting medal tally to medallist Vikas Krishan five gold, a silver and two (75kg) advanced to the bronze medals so far, a per- quarterfinals. formance made special by “This will be my first the fact that most of them Commonwealth Games nursed varying niggles and medal and I am happy did not have access to a to achieve that but gold full-time physio owing to is what I’m after,” Mary an accreditation goof-up Kom declared after her for which none has taken win.

Medals tally Country G S B T Australia 31 25 28 84 England 19 19 9 47 Canada 7 15 10 32 India 7 2 3 12 Scotland 6 7 10 23 New Zealand 4 7 6 17 South Africa 4 1 4 9 Wales 3 4 3 10 Cyprus 2 0 2 4 Malaysia 2 0 1 3

Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) players celebrate the dismissal of Delhi Daredevils (DD) Colin Munro during an IPL match 2018 at IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Sunday. (PTI)

Mohali, Apr 8 (IANS): Opener Lokesh Rahul’s (51) fastest fifty in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history and Karun Nair’s explosive fifty helped Kings XI Punjab beat Delhi Daredevils by six wickets in the second match here on Sunday.

Chasing modest target 167, Rahul slamming 50 of just 14 balls, gave a flying start to his team before being dismissed for 51 off Trent Boult in the fourth over after Mayank Agarwal (7) fell cheaply. In the first over, Rahul smashed Boult for 16 runs.

Yuvraj Singh also joined the party and hit a couple of boundaries but could not continue for long as he was dismissed by Chris Morris in the 10th over.

Middle-order batsmen Nair and David Miller (24 not out) then came and played carefully. Nair was at his best, thrashing Delhi

bowlers at will while Miller was rotating the strike.

But with 29 runs needing in 27 balls, Nair was sent packing by pacer Daniel Christian. While trying to pull powerfully over mid-wicket, Nair could not connect properly and found Boult standing on the boundary rope who took a regulation catch. In his 33 ball innings, Nair slammed five boundaries and two sixes.

The fall of wicket brought in Marcus Stoinis (22 not out), who, along with Miller, then rotated the strike till the end and made sure their team reached the finish line.

Earlier, put in to bat, Delhi Daredevils posted 166/7 with newly-appointed skipper Gautam Gambhir (55) scoring handsomely for the team.

Apart from him, wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh

Pant and all-rounder Morris (27) also contributed to the cause.

For Punjab, Mohit Sharma and Mujeeb Ur Rahman scalped two wicket each.

In the second match, Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by four wickets at the Eden Gardens.

Put into bat, Brendon McCullum (43) and AB de Villiers (44) were the top scorers for Bangalore, while skipper Mandeep Singh (37) and Virat Kohli (31) too contributed with the bat as RCB posted a decent 176-7.

In reply, Sunil Narine gave Kolkata Knight Riders a flying start with a 19-ball 50 and Nitish Rana (34) and new skipper Dinesh Karthik (35 not out) scored crucial knocks as KKR overhauled the target with 7 balls to spare.

US ease into Davis Cup semis Na s h v i l l e , A p r 8 (Agencies): Americans Jack Sock and Ryan Harrison rallied from a set down in a tight doubles rubber to ensure the United States became the first team to advance to the Davis Cup semi-finals on Saturday with a 3-0 victory over Belgium in Nashville, Tennessee.

Sock and Harrison failed to break serve until the fourth set yet managed to see off doubles specialists Sander Gille and Joran Vliegen 5-7 7-6(1) 7-6(3) 6-4 to wrap up the tie in the few- Abhishek Gaur and Vilasier Khate bagged the runners-up at the AITA 1.5 L Men’s est possible matches for the Doubles held at Sonepat from April 2-6. In the final, the duo lost 3-6, 6-7 (5) to Amarnath and Amit.

Americans.

The U.S. duo overcame some nervous moments but were able to win key points in the two tiebreakers to secure a victory to ensure the record 32-times winners advanced to the last four.

“It wasn’t easy, the Belgians certainly played their part as well,” U.S. captain Jim Courier said.

“This (Belgian) doubles team is not one that we knew a whole lot about, but they earned a lot of respect from our guys. Took us a while to really dig our teeth into the match and that second set tiebreaker was crucial for us.”

The Americans will face either Kazakhstan or Croatia in the final four in September.

LSU martyrs football trophy from April 14 Dim a p u r , A p r 8 (NPN): The 19th edition LSU martyrs football trophy will be held from April 14 at local ground, Wokha.

Y. Sacheo Ovung, director of Economics & Statistics, Nagaland will grace the opening ceremony as the chief guest. The trophy is organised by Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) every year in memory of late Chumdamo Tungoe and late Thungkhumo Ezung who laid down their lives on April 14, 1977 in police firing during a silent procession.

Therefore, interested team/club/schools/colleges have been informed to collect registration form Text Top Complexion, opposite SBI main branch Wokha. For details contact 7005587169.

Printed, Published and Edited by Geoffrey Yaden at G.M. Printers, Circular Rd. Dimapur-797112. Ph: Desk 248489, Fax: 225366, e-mail-npdesk@gmail.com, nagapost@rediffmail.com. Adm.& Advertisement :248267 Fax: 248500 e-mail-npostadvt@gmail.com Kohima: 2290567, R.N. 40978/90 RN/NE 707 K Y M C

K Y M C