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Vol XXIX No. 245
DIMAPUR, SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.00
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Govt likely to bring anti-conversion bill
NEW DELHI, AUG 10 (AGENCIES): Buoyed by its victory in scrapping the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government is likely to touch another contentious issue in the next Parliament session, to bring a bill to prevent conversion of religion. Sources have told Zee News that the BJP-led government may bring the anticonversion bill in the next session of Parliament. “The government has already started preparations for the same and discussions are underway to bring a bill that prevent any kind of religious conversion,” the news portal quoted a well-placed source as saying. The bill, if introduced, is likely to raise the opposition’s hackles and will face a staunch test before it is passed in Parliament. However, the Modi-led government has managed to pass 35 bills in the recentlyconcluded Budget session, despite massive protests by the opposition parties over many of them in both the Houses. This comes shortly
VVC, construction firm settle Aug 8 issue amicably D I M A P U R , AU G 1 0 (NPN): Following the July 26 incident where one Kedichol Kiso, of Virazouma Village had lost his life after a tree fell on the car at 7th Mile Dimapur, the Virazouma Village Council (VVC) and M/s T.K. Engineering (road construction firm) amicably settled the matter in spirit of brotherhood and Christian faith. In statement, VVC chairman Videzol Natso and secretary Visüto Tepa said the decision was made at the meeting held on August 8 at VVC council hall with representatives of M/s TK Engineering-- Issac Zhimomi and Chanchal Nag and chairman Kidima Villagem, Vitsu Rikha and Vipopal Kintso. Both the sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). VVC said M/s. T.K. Engineering expressed deep regret and remorse on the unfortunate incident and committed that henceforth they shall take up all safety measures so that such incidents do not occur again. With this understanding, VVC said the matter was settled and henceforth there shall be no ill-feeling amongst all concerned so long as no party or individual reneged by virtue of this MoU.
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“People use bikes to avoid traffic but you use it to avoid responsibility.” K Y M C
after the conclusion of the Budget Session of Parliament wherein the government passed key bills like Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, which bifurcates the state into two Union Territories – JammuKashmir and Ladakh, and Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, which criminalises triple talaq. Both the bills were passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha amid uproar by opposition. In 2003 when Narendra Modi was chief minister of Gujarat, the state passed the Freedom of Religion Act that prohibits conversion by force or inducement. Narendra Modi called the passage of the anti-conversion Act as one of the main achievements of his government. The Centre may bring a Bill on the line of Gujarat’s anticonversion law. In 2015, the Law ministry had informed the Home Ministry that the anti-conversion issue was purely a “state subject” and the Union government has no jurisdiction for enacting any legislation in this regard.
According to The Economic Times report, quoting an official sources, the Law Ministry told the Home Ministry that any such move will not only be legally untenable, it will also go against the basic tenets of the Constitution. The Law Ministry’s opinion came after Home Ministry sought a clarification in the matter following demands by some Sangh Parivar outfits which was backed by some BJP ministers at the Centre. In the wake of a row over forced religious conversions allegedly by some Sangh Parivar outfits, BJP leaders and some Union Ministers had said they were ready to bring an anticonversion law even as they put the onus on the opposition parties for supporting such a move. Then Home minister Rajnath Singh had questioned the practice of conversions and advocated a debate on the need for an anti- conversion law. “In other countries, it is the minorities which ask for anti-conversion law. Here, we are only saying that there should be an anti-conversion law. There
should be debate over it. We must think on bringing an anti-conversion law. I humbly request all of you to think over it,” Singh had said at a function of state minority commissions. Five states -- BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, BJD-ruled Odisha and Congress-ruled Himachal Pradesh -- currently have anti-conversion laws to prevent forced conversion. The laws do not ban conversion so long as it is voluntary. Meanwhile, in 2018, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), which examined laws in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, in its special report on anti-conversion laws said: “Anti-conversion laws are frequently abused by extremists who seek to prevent anyone from leaving the majority religion.” “These laws abrogate the religious freedom rights of minority communities, such as Hindus in Pakistan or Christians in Nepal, and as such they should be rescinded,” USCIRF commissioner Nadine Maenza.
NC moves SC on Article 370 NEW DELHI, AUG 10 (PTI): The National Conference mounted a legal challenge in the Supreme Court Saturday to the changes made in the constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir. Arguing that the legislation approved by Parliament and the orders issued by the President subsequently were “unconstitutional”, the petition prayed for these to be declared as “void and inoperative”. The petition has been filed by Mohammad AKbar Lone and Justice (rtd) Hasnain Masoodi, both Lok Sabha members belonging to NC. They have challenged the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 and the Presidential Orders that have followed. While challenging the Centre’s decisions to scrap provisions of Article 370 that accorded special status to J&K, and dividing it into two Union Territories, the two MPs have sought a direction to declare the Act and the Presidential Orders as “unconstitutional, void and inoperative”. The petitioners said the legislation and the Presidential Orders are “illegal and violative” of fundamental rights.
Sonia named interim Cong chief Congress Working Committee passes 3 resolutions
Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi during Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, at AICC HQ in New Delhi. (PTI)
NEW DELHI, AUG 10 (PTI): Sonia Gandhi was named interim Congress president on Saturday, returning at the helm after almost 20 months. The announcement was made Saturday night after Congress Working Committee (CWC) accepted Rahul Gandhi’s resignation during its second meeting of the day. A number of leaders, including state chiefs and MPs, backed Rahul Gandhi to continue on the post despite his refusal to reconsider his resignation. However, he did not budge from his stand of quitting as party chief. The CWC then decided to name Sonia Gandhi as the
interim party chief. CWC Saturday passed three resolutions on Rahul Gandhi’s contribution as party chief, Sonia Gandhi being appointed interim chief till the AICC elects a regular president, and on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. According to one of the resolutions, the CWC unanimously resolved to request Sonia Gandhi to take over as interim chief pending the election of a regular president by the AICC. Rahul Gandhi was requested to accept stay on as party chief, however, he declined to withdraw his resignation, it said. The first resolution said that the CWC places on
record its profound sense of appreciation and gratitude for the exceptional leadership provided by Rahul Gandhi as Congress president. “Rahul Gandhi led the party with unbounded drive, fierce determination and dedication,” another resolution said. “Rahul Gandhi’s instinctive moral compass is evident from the manner in which he has taken personal responsibility for the disappointing performance of the party in the 2019 Lok Sabha election, thereby setting new standards of accountability in public life,” it said. A third resolution on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir was also adopted by the Congress’ top decisionmaking body, Congress general secretary organisation K C Venugopal and party’s chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala announced. “After thorough deliberations, CWC passed a resolution requesting Rahul Gandhi to take back his resignation but he declined it politely saying accountability should begin from him first...,” said party’s communication department chief Randeep Surjewala.
4 Naga youth rescued in Chennai Death toll from floods rise to 114; Kerala worst hit Staff Reporter
D I M A P U R , AU G 1 0 (NPN): Four Naga youth who were working at a hotel in the outskirts of Chennai were rescued by the North East India Welfare Association Chennai (NEIWAC), after a video of some youth being assaulted went viral on social media. Talking to Nagaland Post, Naga Students’ Union Chennai advisor, Maong Jamir said NEIWAC president and pastor NCF Chennai, Wabang rescued the youths at around 1 a.m. on Saturday. It was reported that the manager/owner of the hotel located at Sriperumbudur, Chennai on August 5 assaulted one of the youth after he detected some error in the daily audit of the hotel. Maong said the rescued youth have been provided accommodation at Wabang’s house for time being. Since they are from economically weak background, the NCF
and NEIWAC were trying their best to assist them. He said an FIR will be lodged at the local police station, while also DGP Nagaland TJ Longkumer was in touch with his Chennai counterpart to take up the case. Nagaland Post in its August 5 report ‘Bill for placement agencies needed in Nagaland’ highlighted about the need to enact a bill, which Assam had recently done under the title “Assam Private Placement Agencies For Recruitment of Workers (Regulation Bill)2019.” The Bill prevents any person or private agency from carrying out or commencing the business of private agency unless the agency holds a license issued under the Act. The Act comes with strict rules the bind such placement agencies in doing business. The Act also warns that any placement agency contravening the rule shall be punishable with imprison-
ment for a term which may extend to seven years or fine which extend up to Rs. One lakh. All offences under the Act shall also be cognisable and non-bailable. It may be pointed out that youths from Nagaland, who are employed under various trades in metro cities outside the state, are desperate for jobs and due to ignorance, are ultimately forced to work under pathetic conditions and also underpaid. Almost all those who have gone outside for employment responded either to placement agencies or advertisements. These agencies or individuals are not made accountable whenever some of those employed outside fall in difficult times or even result in death. The government of Nagaland has to take serious note of such reports and contemplate on legislating an Act similar to that done by the government of Assam recently.
NEW DELHI, AUG 10 (PTI): Kerala and Karnataka were facing a grim situation on Saturday as death toll due to floods and landslides triggered by incessant rains climbed to 83, while over four lakh people were evacuated in Maharashtra and 19 lost their lives in rain-related incidents in Gujarat. Twelve people have died so far in Maharashtra where water level was starting to recede in Sangli and Kolhapur districts, the worst hit by the flood fury. Fifty-seven people died in rain-related incidents with 80 landslides in eight districts of Kerala since August 8, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said. Many people are still feared trapped under debris following major landslides that hit Kavalappara in Malappuram and Puthumala in Meppadi in Wayanad. The India Meteoro-
People walk through flood waters after a landslide in Meppadi, Wayanad district, in Kerala. (STR/AFP Getty Images)
logical Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for three districts on Sunday -- Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod. Across Kerala, 1,24,464 people have been shifted to 1,111 relief camps, including 25,0028 in Kozhikode and 24,990 in Wayanad, officials said. The flood situation worsened in Karanataka too, where the death toll rose to 26 in rain-related incidents. Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has termed
the natural calamity the “biggest” in 45 years. The state government pegged the losses caused by rains and floods at Rs 6,000 crore and Yediyurappa revealed that his government has sought Rs 3,000 crore as relief from the Centre. Over four lakh people have been moved to safety from the flood-hit parts of Maharashtra so far, including 3.78 lakh from the worst-hit Kolhapur and Sangli districts where the situation showed signs of
improvement on Saturday as the water level started receding. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reviewed the rescue and relief operations in Sangli on Saturday and interacted with the people. Three more bodies were recovered in the boat capsize incident that took place on Thursday near Brahmanal village in Palus tehsil of Sangli district during the flood rescue operations. Nine persons had drowned and as many others had gone missing in the incident. With the recovery of three more bodies, the death toll in the incident has gone up to 12. In Gujarat, 19 people have been killed in rainrelated incidents. As of Saturday morning, the state received 77.80 per cent of annual average rainfall, according to data by the MeT Department.
Pending salary: DRDA employees threaten to launch protests Aug 7 issue: AR refute allegation Correspondent
KOHIMA, AUG 10 (NPN): A total of 291 administrative regular state cadre employees of District Rural Development Agencies (DRDA) from 11 districts of the state have threatened to launch series of protests if their pending salaries were not released immediately. The aggrieved employees said they will hoist ‘black flags’ in all DRDA offices and wear black arm bands from August 16 to 22. They have also threatened to launch a pen down strike from August 23-30, mass casual leave from September 2-6 and shutdown of offices from September 7, 2019 onwards if their demands were not made. “We demand our rightful salary from the Government and reiterate that we are not in a position to accept our salary in piece-
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meal anymore,” they aggrieved employees stated in a representation to the state government. The aggrieved employees including 11 project directors expressed dismay that despite repeated requests made to authority, they were given false assurances that their salary would be released in due course of time. (See table) “We were made to suffer and bear with all incon-
veniences and discomforts all these years. It can only be surmised now that there is deliberate ignorance to our pleas made on rightful salary, which have all, but fallen on deaf ears” it stated. They reminded the government that all employees serving under DRDAs were regular state government employees and entitled to all salary, rights and privileges’ like any other state government employee serving in the Rural Development department or any other department. On the other hand, it pointed out that MGNREGA honorarium employees were duly paid on time. “RD Officials posted to DRDA’s are caught in this vicious web, whereas the same employee when posted to other offices in the same department are free from this quagmire. This step motherly treatment
and deprivation of salary to DRDA officers and staffs is highly condemnable, to the point of it being questionable,” it stated. The aggrieved employees said they were unable to pay their children’s school fees, causing much embarrassment and being repeatedly reprimanded by school authorities. Besides, not being able to pay medical fees for treatment, the employees said some have even been asked to vacate their houses for non-payment of rent, unable to pay grocery bills. The employees said they have dutifully performed their duties and responsibilities, adding it was time the department shows sincerity and humanity towards its own colleagues. Talking to Nagaland Post, principal secretary RD, Bendangkokba said the department had obtained certain assurance from the Finance
department to release the money for certain months. He clarified that DRDA was a Centrally sponsored scheme funded by Ministry of Rural Development, out of the total annual requirement amounting to Rs. 22 crore for DRDA employees’ salary in the state, the department has received around Rs. 2 crore. On the action taken, he said the department was in touch with the Finance department. After clarifying certain issues, he said the Finance department was contemplating to clear the salaries. But we are not fully depending on the Finance department as the amount may not be sufficient, he added. He said the major problem faced by the department for those under DRDAs was that the officials are sent on deputation to all the district and are bound to draw salaries from Central ministry.
D I M A P U R , AU G 1 0 (NPN): Strongly rejecting the claim of Zunheboto Sumi Totimi Hoho (ZSTH) that the personnel of 32 Assam Rifles beat up youth and womenfolk at Zunheboto town on August 7, 2019, the Assam Rifles Saturday described the claim as “a malicious attempt at maligning the image of Assam Rifles”. In a press release, PRO (Defence) Col C Konwer clarified that the troops of AR, based on specific input of presence of an armed cadre of NSCN (K-YA) faction in general area Project Colony, Zunheboto, launched an operation on August 7 at around 5:30 p.m. along with a police representative from Zunhebhoto police station. On reaching the location, PRO claimed that when the AR troops observed locals, including women beating up an (Cont’d on p-7)
CNTC flays incident; demands action
Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) has vehemently condemned the August 7, 2019 incident that occurred at Project Colony, Zunheboto town where two youths were beaten up “mercilessly” by the jawans of 32 Assam Rifles. The counicl through its media cell lamented that some womenfolk who tried to intervene were also assaulted by the AR personnel with gun butts. Taking note of this, the Central Nagaland Tribes Council has demanded strict action against those erring personnel and urged the Assam Rifles authorities to book those responsible by at the earliest. “Such barbaric action and uncivilized action has no place in today’s world,” CNTC stated. K Y M C
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BCK conducts 4th literature festival
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KO H I M A , AU G 1 0 (NPN): Baptist College Kohima (BCK) held its 4th literature fest organised by department of English in collaboration with Backstage Campaign at Rivenburgs Memorial Hall on Saturday. Principal BCK, Dr. Kekuchol Pusa in his address said the role of literature was very crucial to the society which results in lots of creativity, however, unfortunately many contributions of great novelists, scholars, writers etc have not been given their due recognition. He expressed his confidence that such programme would provide significance and value of the literary world that can enrich the event by participation. He encouraged the students’ community to participate and learn out of it. Seven various creative workshops were held, namely in TV journalism with senior journalist Loreni Tsanglao as resource person, in painting with Avikuo Tepa
(Inset) Dr. Kekuchol Pusa addressing the gathering. Students of 3rd semester English presenting special song. (NP)
as resource person, in entrepreneurship with Lichan Humtsoe as resource person, in music with Pezet Newmai as resource person, in videography by Sanen Lichu, in writing with poet, writer and journalist Rita Krocha as resource person and in photography with Suchamayang Kichu as
resource person. The various resource persons gave motivational talks, shared the technical part and their experiences with the students’ community. Inaugural programme was chaired by Dr. Tsenbeni, invocation prayer by Lhounyü Dolie while special song was presented
by 3rd semester English department. In the afternoon session, author of Campus Blues and Sincerely Yours, Sentilong Ozukum interacted with the students. Altogether nine colleges in and around Kohima town participated at the programme.
SASRD, NU distributes onion seeds to beneficiaries at 3 villages
KUC informs on registration
Beneficiaries with SASRD:NU officials.
DIMAPUR: AICRP (Vegetable Crops), department of Horticulture, Nagaland Centre, SASRD, NU under TSP (Tribal Sub Plan)Onion conducted seed distribution programme for onion beneficiaries at New Socüünoma village, Chumukedima and Bade village on August 6. A press release from SASRD stated that, looking at the consumption and
production rate of onion in Nagaland, Dr. Major Singh, Director of ICARDirectorate of Onion and Garlic Research, Rajgurunagar, Pune, Maharashtra and professor Akali Sema, principle investigator, TSPOnion felt the need to popularize onion cultivation among tribal farmers of Nagaland. CO-PIs of TSP-Onion, Nagaland Centre Dr.
Aastik Jha, Dr. Waluniba and Dr. Moakala Changkiri distributed kharif onion seeds and setts (planting material) to the best performing beneficiaries of 2018-2019 to encourage and popularize onion cultivation. The onion beneficiaries expressed gratitude and assured full cooperation for the success of the programme.
DIMAPUR: Konyak U n i o n C h u mu k e d i m a (KUC) has asked all local guardian and guardian of boys and girls hailing from Konyak community, working as domestic helpers in private residences, factories and business establishments under Chumukedima jurisdiction, to register their names. In a press release, Konyak Union Chumukedima informed that the registration would begin from August 11 to September 30, every Saturday at 10 a.m. onwards at Konyak Union Chumukedima office Chumukedima. It has asked all guardians to provide two passport photos. The union said the registration drive has been initiated to know the identity of the guardians and also to prevent child trafficking and other illegal/ criminal activities. Konyak Union Chumukedima has also cautioned that the union should not be held responsible for any untoward incident if individuals fail to register.
NFHRCC lauds ABAM DIMAPUR: NFHRCC has lauded ABAM for their generous contribution of Rs.36,56,282/- towards the construction of Naga Survival road (Erstwhile foothill road). Nagaland Foot Hill Road Coordination Committee (NFHRCC) in a press release issued by its convenor Subu Jamir, general secretary W. Lemba Chang and assistant gen-
eral secretary Chenithung Humtsoe stated that, while being humbled by the initial gesture of ABAM towards NFHRCC, it was thoroughly deliberated and agreed upon to hand over the said amount to the state government for better coordination. NFHRCC stated that the cheque was handed by ABAM executive secretary, Rev. Mar Atsongchanger
over to chief minister in the presence of the then minister for Road and Bridges Tongpang Ozukum, and NFHRCC representatives. Rev. Mar also informed that the money was a onetime contribution from all the churches under ABAM to the chief minister as a token of concern and gratitude from the people towards the project. N F H RC C d u r i n g
its August 9 consultative meeting reaffirmed its unflinching commitment to support the government in all possible manner and thanked chief minister Neipheu Rio for his commitment towards completion of the historic road for the Nagas. It also stated that the final clearance of the project is awaited at PMO’s office in New Delhi. NFHRCC.
Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019
ENPO, YAA condolence
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DIMAPUR: R. Tohanba former parliamentary secretary & advisor, Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) and Yimchungrü Akherü Arihako (YAA) have condoled the demise of late Thsankiu Yimchunger, former ENPO vice president and former YTC president on August 9 at Shamator. R. Tohanba: Former parliamentary secretary & advisor, R. Tohanba in a condolence expressed shock at the demise of late Y. Thsankiu. Tohanba stated that late Thsankiu was the first matriculate of Yakur village and had studied at GHS Tuensang and St. Edmund’s College, Shillong and was a social worker by nature. Tohanba conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and pray that the departed soul rest in peace. ENPO: Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization (ENPO) in a condolence note through its media cell stated that late Thsankiu had been an active and committed social worker at the grassroots for his tribe in particular and Eastern Nagaland in general. ENPO stated that he will be remembered for his endurance and selfless contribution towards the people of Eastern Nagaland. ENPO conveys deep condolences to the bereaved family members and pray for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace. YAA: Yimchungrü Akherü Arihako (YAA) in a condolence stated that Yimchungrü community has lost a great personality whose vacuum created would be difficult to fill. YAA while stating that his contribution towards the community shall ever be cherished also conveyed heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and pray for the departed soul to find solace in Him.
SAKHGBA association meeting: Sumi Aphuyemi Kukami Hoho GB Association (SAKHGBA) Pughoboto has convened a general meeting on August 14, 11 a.m at banker’s residence, Pughoboto town. All the Kukami (GBs) have been requested to attend the meeting positively and that Kukami GBs are to attend the August 15 Independence Day celebration compulsorily. NNC/GDRN (N/A) to celebrate Naga I-Day: NNC/GDRN (N/A) would be celebrating 73rd Naga Independence Day on August 14, 8 a.m at its Oking. All rank and file, both army and civil wing, have been asked to attend the function. Tuensang DPDB meeting: Tuensang district planning & development board (DPDB) monthly meeting-cum-finalisation of LADP schemes for 2019-20 will be held on August 14, 11 a.m at DC conference hall, Tuensang. All the DPDB members have been requested to attend the meeting positively. AIFFSO NSU observes 77th quit India movement: All India Freedom Fighters and Successors’ Organisation, Nagaland State Unit (AIFFSO, NSU) observed the 77th quit India movement at Sahitya Sabha P.R. hill Kohima on August 9. President AIFFSO, NSU Zeliezhü Angami briefly explained the history and the importance of 77th quit India movement and members present observed two minutes silence as mark of respect to those martyrs of India’s freedom fighters/India’s freedom movement. Invocation prayer was said by vice president AIFFSO, NSU Y. Taiwang Konyak. DBS extend greetings on Eid-al-Adha: Dimapur Bangali Samaj (DBS) has extended greetings to the Muslim community on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha or Eid Qurban. DBS president K. K. Paul on his own behalf and on behalf of the DBS expressed hope that the festival of sacrifice will usher in happiness into the lives of all concerned. DEO Kohima informs: District Education Officer (DEO) Kohima has informed all concern that an awareness and sensitisation programme by Sainik School Punglwa officials for the All India Sainik School entrance examination for the session 2020-2021 would be conducted on August 24, 10 a.m. at Rüzhükhrie Government Higher Secondary School, Kohima. All intending candidates have been requested to attend the same.
Zunheboto district TB forum holds meeting DIMAPUR: District tuberculosis forum Zunheboto held its 2nd meeting on August 8 at the chamber of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Zunheboto. A press release by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) office stated CMO Zunheboto Dr. C. W. Tungoe encouraged and motivated the members to take special initiative as TB programme was one of the important public health undertakings. District TB Officer, Zunheboto Dr. G. Viholi Sema gave a brief overview and objectives of TB Forum and highlighted about the importance to coordinate among allied departments and civil societies. She also emphasised on the role of TB Forum members and asked them
DC Zunheboto along with other officials at the TB forum meeting.
to support, supervise, monitor and ensure implementation of TB activities in the district. Dr. Viholi also highlighted the activities of RNTCP carried out in the district. T h e m e e t i n g wa s
chaired by DC Zunheboto and chairman district TB Forum, Zunheboto Peter Lichamo; short testimony was given by a cured TB patient and vote of thanks was delivered by STS, RNTCP, Zunheboto, Anatoli.
The meeting was attended by DC, SP, ADC, CMO, DPO (RCH &UIP), deputy CMO, secretary, Indian Red Cross, Zunheboto, DTO- RNTCP, EAC, STH, Church leaders and IEC bureau Zunheboto.
KLC observes ‘World Indigenous People’s Day’
DIMAPUR: Kohima Law College (KLC) observed “International Day of the World’s Indigenous People” under the theme, “Indigenous Languages” on August 9. A press release from KLC media cell stated that, professor-in-charge (BCI) Kezhokhoto Savi during his speech said that indigenous peoples were groups historically associated with a specific territory. He elaborated that a variety of names are used in various countries to identify such groups of people, but they generally are regarded as the “original inhabitants” of a territory or region. However, he added that today in many countries, indigenous population has been subject to marginalization, exploitation and oppression by dominant ethnic groups or colonial authorities. Savi pointed out that the right of indigenous people to education
is protected by the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which in Article 14 states that “indigenous peoples have the right to establish and control their educational systems and institutions providing education in their own languages, in a manner appropriate to their cultural methods of teaching and learning”. In regard to the rights of Naga indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland as indigenous people, Savi said that the Article 371A of the Constitution of India is to be considered as a special right where it provides a provision to protect the Naga people of Nagaland from their own way of life, its land and resources. The original inhabitants of Nagas in Nagaland must seriously consider the proposed RIIN which should not affect the rights of the Naga indigenous inhabitants of
Nagaland and it was very important to take it as very serious measure not to register the same to others, stated Savi. He stressed that the village councils, town wards/colony leaders and the issuing authority has to take all precaution so as not to issue the said certificate to others and to be very careful in issuing residential certificate, etc. He also touched on the practice of adoption and in this regard the adopted non-indigenous Naga would not have the right to own the land as the Article 371 A of Indian Constitution provided that only the Naga indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland can own the land. Principal Visevonuo Pienyu in her closing remark stated that many Naga children especially residing in towns/cities cannot speak their own dialect properly which was a threat to “our” identity as indigenous people.
Cleanliness drive by NASU, PTCSU, SLSU, SLYO, SBC
Members of NASU during the social work.
DIMAPUR: Social work in their respective areas were carried out by Northern Angami Students’ Union (NASU), Phek Town Chakhesang Students’ Union (PTCSU), Sendenyu Lojvü Students Union (SLSU), Sendenyu Lojvü Youth Organization (SLYO) and Sendenyu Biodiversity Committee K Y M C
(SBC) on August 10 and 9 respectively. NASU: In a move to make state capital Kohima a clean city, 186 volunteers from 20 villages cleaned the streets of Kohima on Saturday. A press release from NASU stated that this is the second sanitation drive organised by Northern Angami Stu-
PTCSU during 13th phase sanitation drive at Phek on August 10.
dents’ Union (NASU). Administrator Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) Kovi Meyase delivered a short address before the cleanliness drive. PTCSU: Phek Town Chakhesang Students’ Union (PTCSU) conducted its 13th phase of sanitation drive with the students of Government
Higher Secondary School, Phek on August 10. A press release from PTCSU stated that more than 350 students participated in the sanitation drive. PTCSU speaker Surhoveyi Khesoh was appreciative of the huge turnout of students in this drive. He urged upon the
students and educated persons to show good example to fellow citizens towards adopting good sanitary practice and clean environment. SLSU, SLYO & SBC: Sendenyu Lojvü Students Union (SLSU), Sendenyu Lojvü Youth Organization (SLYO), Sendenyu Biodiversity Committee (SBC)
Members of SLSU, SLYO and SBC during the social work.
organised a combined social work at Sendenyu biodiversity conserves area footpath covering 2 km till Parashen, first Naga Flag hosting place. A press release from SLSU president, Asa Bukh stated that every year Sendenyu chipwen (people) consisting of several NGOs along with the
village council participate in cleaning the footpath till first Naga Flag hosting place in remembrance of leader A.Z Phizo. Furthermore, youth president Kepeyhun Kent, head GB Shwensübu Khing also encouraged the youths to ban the use of catapults for hunting besides guns which was to-
tally banned decade back. Sendenyu biodiversity conserves forests have been one of the most important landmark to Sendenyu and to the Rengmas as a whole, wherein the villagers has sacrificed vast areas of land as contribution in conserving flora and fauna in its village land. K Y M C
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WEATHER FORECAST August 11
(Temperature in ºC)
Max Min
Agartala Cloudy, a t-storm in spots
33 27
Cloudy, a t-storm in spots
29 22
Guwahati A morning t-storm; cloudy
35 26
Aizawl Imphal
An a.m. thunderstorm in spots 31 22
Itanagar Some sun, a stray t-storm
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Shillong A shower and t-storm around 26 19
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MLA Keneizhakho Nakhro and, advisor Urban Development and Peducha villagers clearing road side plants and bushes throughout NH 29 Municipal Affairs Dr. Nicky Kire and others at the social work. (NP) under its jurisdiction on August 10.
Correspondent KO H I M A , AU G 1 0 (NPN): Jotsoma Youth Organisation (JYO) on the occasion of ChadaNyi conducted cleaning of footpaths leading to their respective fields as well as repaired the village road from Kohima, Dimapur, Khonoma tri-junction near St. Andrew’s Church Jotsoma till the welcome gate at Tsieyie Dzü stream, Science College Kohima road on Saturday. JYO president Khrieto Peseyie talking to media persons said Chada-Nyi was a common practice where footpaths to the fields were cleared on such occasions. It was also be-
lieved that sickly people would clear the footpaths unknown to others believing that their ailments will be cured when good deeds are done in secret. This, practice, he said was a good practice and was so much more practical in Christian lives today and thus, the village agreed to carry on this practice. Peseyie informed that a total of 50 trucks, 13 JCBs and three road rollers were put into action along with more than 2000 volunteers taking part during the social work. He further informed that residents from Science College, Jotsoma also joined in the social work. It was informed that
ESTI to be set up in WGC Mon
(L-R) M. L. Ngullie, principal, WGC, Anirban Mukherjee, operations head ESTI and Thavaseelan K, DC.
DIMAPUR: Mon district administration has initiated the process of setting up Emporium Skill Training Institute (ESTI) at Wangkhao Government College (WGC), Mon with the signing of a MoU between ESTI, WGC and the district administration on August 5. A press release from DC office Mon stated
that, the signatories were Thavaseelan K, DC & chairman, WGC Advisory Board; Anirban Mukherjee, operations head (India & International), ESTI and M. L. Ngullie, principal, WGC. An ESTI Centre will be established at the college premises to provide skill training & placements for WGC students as well as
youth of Mon district for 3 months free of cost. The cost is sponsored by the Central & State Governments under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) Scheme. It is pertinent to note that WGC is the 1st government college in Nagaland to establish a skill training institute.
Nagaland NGOs forum members after the press conference at Bethesda youth centre, Dimapur. (NP)
DIMAPUR: In a first of its kind, Nagaland NGOs Forum (NNGOF) has convened a consultative meeting with all the stakeholders to deliberate on child adoption issue on August 20, 10 a.m at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur. This was informed by K Y M C
NNGOs Forum president Dr Hesheto Chishi at a press conference on Saturday at Bethesda Youth Center office, near Dimapur Haat, Supermarket. Highlighting the purpose of the meeting, Chishi said that the meeting will broadly discuss issues on child adoption and come out with a solution, while
also bringing about necessary changes in the adoption law in the state which presently follows Child Adoption Regulations Authority (CARA). He mentioned that the meeting was convened because CARA which functions as the nodal body for adoption of Indian children and is mandated to moni-
DIMAPUR: Kohima Smart City Development Limited (KSCDL), in collaboration with Green Team Kohima (GTK), organised a seminar for women groups in Kohima town on August 9 at KMC Hall, where altogether 58 women from 32 organisations and churches attended and pledged on five-point of action. A press release from joint CEO, KSCDL, stated that the pledges included inclusion of waste management as a topic in Church or organisation programmes and seminars, to practice waste segregation and home composting, to propagate concept of “my waste, my responsibility”, to practice and promote use of cloth bags only and to be ambassadors for environment protection. CEO, KSCDL, Kovi Meyase, welcomed all participants and stated that they have the choice of coming out from the tag, “second most unlivable city” and becoming one of the smartest cities among the 100 cities
chosen in India. He further stated that every citizen has to play active role towards Kohima becoming smart. It was also pointed out that women were best agents of awareness creation, and when women come together, anything was possible. GTK led participants in group work on present scenario of waste management where different groups presented collective best practices, through which there was exchange of ideas and sharing of experiences. Roko Savino, a local inventor demonstrated on anaerobic, odourless and organic home composting, which was met with much curiosity, enthusiasm and multiple queries. He also handed out free samples of bacterial pulp to all participants to be used not only in composting but also in septic tanks for anaerobic bacteria treatment. During the seminar a five-point action plan was adopted by the participants.
such as colony A, B, C & D respectively cleaned the village area and cleared all road side plants and bushes throughout NH 29 under its jurisdiction. Village chair man, Tsilie Suohumvü advised the youths to play a major role towards success of the clean village mission and encouraged individuals to take part in sanitation and maintenance. He told them to rekindle mass awareness to ensure lasting behavioural change in realising the dream of a clean village. WATSAN committee chairman, Bizo Viyie expressed how privileged the village was by implementing Solid Waste Man-
INTCWS conducts educational seminar at GHSS
NSSU inspects educational institutions
DIMAPUR: A seminar on free career-orientated educational seminar for class 10,11and 12 (arts and science) students of Greenwood Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Dimapur was organised on August 9 by India Northeast Tribal Community Welfare Society (INTCWS),Notun Bosti under its education wing Libra Consultancy, Dimapur. A press release by INTCWS stated that resource person, Christina focussed on the importance of career-planning at the early stage to prepare students mentally and work towards achieving their dream career. She also encouraged students to keep their career options open so that they will have a backup plan and advised the students to be curious of things around them, build concentration and be confident. Chairman of INTCWS, Atsei Sekhose also interacted with the students.
tor and regulate country and inter-country adoption contradicted the state special provision Article 371 (A). Chishi also pointed out that if the state follows CARA regulations for adoption, Article 371 (A) will have no meaning and CARA will have adverse effect in the state. He also admitted that so far no NGOs have raised the child adoption issue to the state government and that it was the state assembly’s responsibility to act upon it. He was also doubtful on how far the state government was committed with Article 371 (A) and thereby lamented that NGOs as implementing agencies become the “victim” when dealing with such issue. Forum advisor Ela asserted that child adoption in the state was a pressing issue. Naga customary practise was unique and considering the uniqueness there has to be a consensus where regulations fit in the socio-cultural context in the state, Ela said.
agement (SWM) this year through method of new beginning, which includes collection, removal and safe disposal of waste with the participation of every member of the village community. The village council also awarded the winner of Chada Nyi volley championship and the best group performance in cleaning the village area and surrounding. It may be recalled that the village has been awarded Nirmal Gram Puraskar (NGP) in the year 2009 especially with the establishment of the Communication and Capacity Development Unit (CCDU) under PHED.
KSCDL seminar for women groups
the Jotsoma Stone Crushers Union has volunteered to supply all the stone chips required for repairing the village road, while the Jotsoma truck and excavators owners volunteered to let their machineries carry and clear the debris on the road for free of cost. MLA Keneizhakho Nakhro and, advisor Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire also joined in the social work. Peducha village: In view of “Chada Nyi” festival, villagers of Peducha on Saturday under the initiative of village council, conducted a mass social work under the theme “clean is ours” with four groups
DEO Wokha informs
Dimapur: Assistant district education officer (ADEO) Wokha Zubeno Lotha has informed the senior principal/ principals & headmasters of all the government higher secondary schools, high schools and private high schools to collect the teachers day tokens and flags along with students and teachers enrolment from DEO office Wokha during office hours.
NSSU officials with the school students.
DIMAPUR: Nor ther n Sumi Students’ Union (NSSU) during its educational tour phase-1 from August 5-8, inspected government educational institutions within its jurisdiction to observe the functioning and progress of developmental activities. In a press statement, NSSU president, Puloto G. Awomi and general secretary, P. Samuel Chophy said that during the inspection, the union found absence of teachers in all the primary schools and expressed displeasure on
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She also mentioned that the meeting has intended to come up with a consultative discussion which was the main concern as the Naga society has to be clear about child adoption and to ascertain whether we follow the CARA regulation or our customary law in lieu with Article 371 (A). She also maintained that at present there are four adoption centres in Nagaland which abides the rules of CARA. Forum general secretary Chenithung W Humtsoe lamented that the state government without debate and discussion has the practise of passing resolution. And therefore, he said that the consultative meeting will also involve the state government to discuss issue on child adoption. The forum further said that the meeting will be attended by representatives from students’ union, tribal hohos, churches, mother associations, and one representative each from ruling and opposition party.
the poor academic performance of the students. The union under the theme “Mission Doing Right” (Achipiu Mlahnni) conducted meetings with VEC, GBs, council chairman, teacher i/c along with teaching faculties to address on the issues of proxy teachers. It therefore, appealed to the state government to stop transfer of teacher with post under Northern Sumi inhabitants circle. The union also visited primary schools at Akuhaiqa village, Khakuthato
village, Shihaphumi village, Atuphu village, Sumito village and Zuxushe village, and Government Middle School at Puneboto along with private institutions like Kind David School u n d e r N S BA K ( N i t o Mount) at mission centre Aqakito, Delino School under NSBAK (Aizuto) at mission centre Puneboto and Spring Buds Orphanage School ay Shihaphumi village. The release stated that due to deplorable road condition the union could not visit all the villages
but promised to cover the remaining villages during the phase-II educational tour. Meanwhile, the NSSU reminded all the concerned government teachers under its jurisdiction to be regular and stationed in their respective posted places. The union further warned that it will initiate its own course of action as per the union constitution in the event of any teachers found practicing proxy and transfer of post without the consent of the village authority.
ATT extension office inaugurated in Kohima DIMAPUR: Alder Tours and Travels (ATT), one of the best tour operator in Nagaland has inaugurated its extension office at Angami Public Organization (APO) building, Midland Kohima on August 9. A press release from ATT co-partner, Kejaroko Pieru stated that, the inauguration was graced by Veyielo Doulo, deputy director, Directorate of Tourism, Nagaland as the guest of honour. Doulo congratulated the firm for the new venture to start outbound tourism and emphasised on the prospects and opportunities of outbound tourism which will be beneficial for people travelling overseas by getting services locally. He also advised ATT to reach out to the unexplored areas and help promote destinations with the concept of homestay and community based tourism.
Deputy director Tourism, Veyielo Doulo speaking at the inaugural programme.
He also highlighted how Nagaland Tourism Association (NTA) was formed back in the year 2000 and exhorted the members of NTA present in the function to work hard and put heads together to promote tourism. Extended office of ATT will provide services for visa, Indian passport, online ticketing for flight and train, souvenirs and international tour packages including Holyland tour.
ATT has been engaged in doing inbound tours for the past 13 years. Earlier, programme was chaired by Senele M a g h , i nvo c a t i o n b y Neikerusie Punyü, ex pastor, Ministers’ Hill Baptist Church, welcome note by Kevichülie Meyase, proprietor, ATT, special number by Petezapu Meyase, from Step for Christ Praise Team, and vote of thanks by Kejaroko Pierü, copartner ATT. K Y M C
NLFT signs pact with GoI to give up arms
After the signing of the MoS, the NLFT (SD) representatives called on Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.
Spl. Correspondent NEW DELHI, AUG 8 (NPN): The Centre and government of Tripura signed on Saturday a pact with an insurgent group of Tripura under which it has agreed to lay down arms and join the mainstream. The Memorandum of Settlement was signed by MHA joint secretary (NE) Satyendra Garg, Tripura government representativeaddl. chief secretary (Home) Kumar Alok and Sabir Kumar Debbarma and Kajal Debbarma of NLFT (SD). NLFT-SD had been banned under the Unlawful
Activities (Prevention) Act since 1997 for its involvement in violence, operating from their camps across the international border. NLFT was responsible for violent activities including 317 insurgency incidents in which 28 security forces and 62 civilians lost their lives during the period 20052015. After the peace talks with NLFT was initiated in 2015, there has been no violence since 2016. NLFT (SD) has agreed to abjure the path of violence, join the mainstream and abide by the Constitution of India.
Army apprehends two ULFA (I) cadres in Assam
The arrested ULFA(I) cadres.
KOHIMA, AUG 10: ULFA(I) cadres identified as SS Corporal Polo Asom and Rohit Kuli, r/o village Gojupuria No 2, Sadiya District active since 2009 cand SS Pvt Ridip Asom @ Pranab Jyok Baruah, r/o village Shantipur, Dhemaji District, active since 2019, were apprehended by Army and Assam Police on August 6. The cadres were arrested after the team of Army and police received specific input from sources regarding presence of active ULFA (I) cadre in general area of Mangoan Tekri, Tinsukia,
A press release by PRO (Defence) stated that during the operation, security forces were successful in nabbing the two active cadres of ULFA(I) along with two live Chinese made hand grenades. The nabbed insurgents along with recovered grenades have been handed over to police for further investigation. The operation is part of the heightened levels of security ahead of Independence Day to counter the insurgent groups from disrupting peace in Upper Assam, the release added.
It also agreed to the surrender 88 cadres with their weapons. The surrendered cadres will be given surrender benefits as per the Surrender-cum-Rehabilitation Scheme, 2018 of Home ministry. Tripura government will help the surrendered cadres in housing, recruitment, education etc. Government of India will also consider the proposals of Tripura Government regarding economic development of tribal areas of Tripura. After signing the agreement, NLFT representatives called on Union Home Minister, Amit Shah.
northeast IPFT meets BGP over separate statehood issue GUWAHATI, AUG 10 (AGENCIES): A 15-member delegation of Indigenous People’s Federation of Tripura (IPFT) visited the Siliguri headquarters of Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangha (BGP) on Saturday, reports Northeast Now news. The delegation met the BGP secretary-general Nirmal Pun and its general secretary Akash Lama and discussed various aspects of the statehood demand movement. Carving out a separate Twipraland state from Tripura for Tiprasa people has been a long-standing demand of IPFT. IPFT advisory chairman Balaram Debbarman said, “Tripasa people have a lot to learn from the Gorkhaland leaders and Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh (BGP).” “BGP is spearheading the Gorkhaland movement intellectually and supporting the agitating fronts on the ground with intellectual intervention,” Debbarman added. Debbarma expressed his gratitude to the National Federation of New States, which has a nationwide reach to enable them to reach out to its member organisation and study the statehood movements.
‘World is Yours’ tablet valued Rs 1.4 crore seized in Manipur
The arrested person along with the Rs 1.4 crore worth (World is Yours) WY tablets in Manipur’s Thoubal district on Saturday. (NP)
Correspondent IMPHAL, Aug 10: Manipur police on Saturday seized contraband drug worth over Rs 1.4 crore in the international market and arrested the alleged drug supplier. A police source said that the alleged drug supplier identified as Mayangmayum Alauddin (39) son of late Md Anamuddin of Sangai Yumpham of Thoubal district was arrested by a team of police commandos comprising
IMPHAL, Aug 10: While announcing to boycott celebrations of Indian Independence Day, rebel groups have given a general strike call on August 15 in the northeast region, what they refer to as Western South East Asia (WESEA). In an e-mailed joint statement, Co-ordination Committee (CorCom) of major rebel groups operating in Manipur and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) announced that the general strike will be effective from 1:30 am of August 15 till 6.30 pm of the same day. Essential ser vices, flood relief works, medical, electricity, water supply, fire services, press, and religious ceremonies and practices will remain out of the purview of the general strike, it added. The joint statement said that the celebration of the Indian Independence Day in “forcibly occupied lands of the WESEA re-
gion by using Indian occupational forces and police have been boycotted by the indigenous people of the region. Despite the resistance of the people, efforts were being made by the colonial government of India to tell the world that WESEA region belongs to India, it stated. There was no meaning of celebration of the day for the people of the region undertaking struggle for self-determination, the statement added. Just as India became independent after more than 100 years of British colonial rule on August 15, the WESEA region secured the freedom, a day earlier on the night of August 14, CorCom argued . It added that by controlling the indigenous economies of the people, the WESEA region has become a “captive market”. All the indigenous products of the region and their resources have been exploited and made depen-
female personnel on Saturday around 3.40 pm along with the contraband item. A total of 48,000 pieces of WY (World is yours) tablet weighing around 4.8 kg and having a commercial value of Rs 1.4 crores in the international market was seized from his possession, the source said. Another drug supplier, an associate of Alauddin identified as Md Mujibur alias Muji (38) son of late Md Kala of same locality with the former escaped
Students injured as protests intensify in Manipur Correspondent IMPHAL, Aug 10: Dozens of students were hurt in police action as they stepped up agitations barely a day after the revelation of the police investigation into the case. Police, investigating into the death of 12-yearold student of Standard Robarth Higher Secondary School, Imphal in her hostel room on July 18, had on Saturday hinted it as a case of suicide saying that N Babysana died as a result of asphyxia due to hanging. The police revelation sparked widespread protest in Imphal as thousands of students from various colleges and schools boycotted their classes and attempted to carry out protest rallies demanding a fair investigation into the suspicious death case for the end of the justice. More than two dozen students, mostly girls, were injured as police in their bid to foil the rallies hurled tear gas shells and mock bombs to students from different directions. 21 students, mostly girls from different colleges and schools were hospitalised after they sustained injuries in police action to disperse the rallies at the heart of the capital where
dent of Indian capital, and these colonised resources had been incapacitated to devise self-reliance. All these cunning measures were for nothing but to make the people feel that they cannot thrive on their own without the support of India. After taking over the virgin lands of WESEA, the Indian state had been sending in hordes of nonindigenous over populous communities to swarm over the fragile indigenous population. The statement pointed out conditions of indigenous people in Tripura whose population has been reduced only 30% of current population of the state, adding that such conditions were now all over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland. These states were under threat from excess non-indigenous populations swarming all over the WESEA. The joint statement further alleged that the re-
from the spot evading police arrest. Police have launched a massive manhunt operation to arrest the alleged drug supplier, the source added. They two alleged drug suppliers were travelling on a Mar uti Alto Car (MN05A-3126) which was also seized by the police. The arrested person along with the seized item has been handed over to Thoubal police station for further necessary legal action, the source added.
Bank CD ratio in Tripura rises to 66%: CM Agartala, Aug 10 (IANS): The credit-deposit (CD) ratio of banks in Tripura increased by 18 per cent to 66 per cent from 48 per cent in the 16-month of the BJP rule, CM Biplab Kumar Deb said. However, it was still below the national average, said the Chief Minister while addressing a seminar on “Business and Industrial Development”, here on Friday. Had the Prime Minister not provided Rs 2,129 crore additional assistance, it would have been difficult to run the government in the state, said Deb, who is also the Tripura BJP chief. Stating that when the BJP came to power, Tripura had Rs 13,000 crore loan liabilities left behind by the Left Front government, the Chief Minister said the state government’s biggest monthly expenditure, Rs 820 crore, was on account of salaries to the government employees. Around 4.27 per cent people were in government jobs in Tripura, he added. In the past 16 months, the tax revenue had increased around three times, he said and added, there was a Rs 400 crore business opportunity in the fisheries sector.
Court sentences man to life imprisonment for raping daughter Nagaon , Aug 10 (PTI): A court in Assam’s Nagaon district has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for repeatedly raping his minor daughter for two years. Additional District and Session Court judge Aminur Rahman on Friday found the accused guilty under Section 6 of POCSO Act and handed him the life sentence, besides slapping a fine of Rs 2,000 on him. The judge also
directed the District Legal Service Authority to pay a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the victim, said special public prosecutor, Manashjyoti Neog. The nine-year-old girl was regularly raped by her father for two years after the death of her mother. The incident came to light when the victim fled her residence on April 24, 2017 and narrated her agony to two nurses at a government hospital here.
Students protesting on the street in Imphal demanding justice in student death case on Saturday. (NP)
chief minister’s secretariat and Raj Bhavan was located. Among the injured students, some were hit by tear gas shells on their bodies while others were injured in police baton charge. Students clashed with the police at some schools where they were prevented from leaving their campus. They pelted stones at the police in retaliation to tear gas shells. While dispersing a rally along Tidim road at Kwakeithel area in Imphal West, several rounds of tear gas shells and mock bombs hit the office of the Manipuri Students’ Federation (MSF) nearby injuring at least four female members of the federation.
alleging police were acting in, MSF has announced to intensify the ongoing agitations demanding justice for Babysana under the aegis of Joint Students’ Co-ordination Committee (JSCC). While police had a hard time foiling the rallies of the students, vendors of iconic all-women market in Imphal also protested in the heart of the capital city. They strongly denounced police investigation that the student committed suicide, alleging that police were trying to conceal the truth of the case under the influence of powerful people behind the curtain. In Thangmeiband area, the epicentre of the
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cent control by BJP of the entire Indian geography has enhanced the Hindunisation process rapidly. The Modi government is bent on re-introducing the CAB-2016, thereby legitimizing a particular sect, WESEA added. It alleged the Modi government attempted to transform the indigenous culture of WESEA. The statement stressed the need for fighting against RSS-BJP’s ideology of “one nation, one religion and one language” tooth and nail by the indigenous people of the region. The right to life of the indigenous peoples had been denied for long. The draconian AFSPA is still there. All new laws hurriedly passed by the Indian Parliament were meant to strengthen the “fascistic” power hungry state of “Modi India”. The Act East Poly was only a mask for India’s attempt to get a foothold in South East Asia and forcibly exploit native resourc-
es without their consent, transform WESEA into a silent militarised fortress, it said. The joint statement also cautioned of applying the “dirty policies” of scrapping of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir without the consent of the people of the region. T h e r e c e n t m o ve showed India’s arrogance and blatant disregard of democratic principles. “Freedom from India’s colonial yoke is the only way to save ourselves from being swallowed by Hindustan, the joint statement stated. In order to fight for the long cherished freedom of the land and people for distinctive identities and dignities, CorCom, ULFA(I) along with the intense support of freedom lovers of the indigenous communities boycott the 73rd Independence Day celebration of India, the statement added.
protests, large number of people came out on the streets and shouted various slogans demanding justice for the deceased students. The residents staged mass court arrest while marching toward the police asking to arrest them. Two popular Manipuri film actors RK Somorendro popularly known as Kaiku and Athokpam Gokul led today’s mass court arrest stir. As the police refused to arrest them, they continued their protest by protesting on the street along with large number of agitators in front of the police who remained as silent spectators. The two actors announced that they will continue to stage protest until police arrest them.
Dearest Akumlong Sanglir, We hope you know how much you mean to all of us. We love you so dearly. Always upholding you in our daily prayers. Happy 3rd Birthday, Have a wonderful memorable day ahead From all your loved ones GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER WOKHA : NAGALAND
Dated Wokha the 7th Aug. 2019 NOTICE No. Judl-47/2017-18/ /Whereas, Smti. Shingo Lotha, wife of Late Shri. Yangashimo Lotha, a permanent resident of Wokha Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable her to draw all dues and benefits/family pension pertaining to PPO No. NL/3649 and to close AC No. 11766537066 in favour of her deceased husband Late Shri Yangashimo Lotha who expired on 30/07/2019. Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby asked to file claims/ objections if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. Further no claims/objections shall be entertained after the cut off date and Succession Certificate shall be issued to the concerned. Sd/K. MHATHUNG TSANGLAO, Addl. Deputy Commissioner Wokha, Nagaland DP-6119 Regd. No. 414/2019
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I, Shri T. AMOS, S/o Tarcicius Yanthan, resident of H-Khel, Diphupar A, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address. 2. That in my SBI Passbook bearing Account No. 11854093390 my name has been entered/recorded as T. AMOS YANTHAN and in my Aadhaar bearing No. 475386675181 my name has been entered/recorded as T. AMOS. 3. That the names T. AMOS YANTHAN and T. AMOS pertains to the same and one person. 4. That this affidavit is sworn solely for the purpose of stating that the names T. AMOS YANTHAN and T. AMOS pertains to the same and one person and that the name T. AMOS may stand as corrected and I shall use the same in all documents. 5. That the statements made above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing contained therein is false. DEPONENT Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent on this day 10th of August, 2019. Notary Public DP-6104
AN APOLOGY Apropos the news item published in the Nagaland Post dated 9/8/2019, page 2 4th column under the caption 'NPF 34 A/C Aghunato Merges with BJP'. The sentences contents in the speech of Former NPF Candidate Shri Hukiye N. Tissica where it reads that - "supporter and sympathizers of NPF party lost hope on their party because of difference of ideologies that exist within the NPF party in the higher level and foreseeing that NPF party has no future to look forward to, he said the party has decided to merge BJP en masse." Should be read as- "deserting the NPF party does not mean that the NPF party does not have bright future. But with the consensus of sympathizers, supporters & workers unanimously decided en masse to join BJP for the pride of the Constituency." And not as published, on the above given date. Inconvenience caused for the error is deeply regretted. I tender my apology for the error hurting towards both the parties BJP/NPF in the State level, District, Sub - Division and the supporters in the grass root levels.
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Terror camps reactivated in PoK
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS): As tension between India and Pakistan escalates over scrapping of special status to Jammu and Kashmir, Islamabad has hastily reactivated nearly a dozen terror camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and close to the International Border along Jammu and Kashmir. During the past week, hectic movement of terrorists has been seen around these camps which were almost shut in the wake of May 2019 deadline set up by Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an intergovernmental body based in Paris. Top intelligence sources said Indian security forces have been put on high alert as terror camps in Kotli, Rawalkot, Bagh and Muzzafrabad in PoK area, bordering Line of Control (LoC), have been reactivated with the ostensible backing of Pakistan army. Two days back, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan had stated in the joint session of Parliament that Islamabad would not be responsible if Pulwama type (or even bigger) terror attack is executed in India. The all important statement of Imran Khan has virtually granted liberty to terror outfits such as Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and their handlers in Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency of Pakistan, to reactivate training camps
During the past week, hectic movement of terrorists has been seen around these camps which were almost shut in the wake of May 2019 deadline set up by FATF.
and launch pads. Intelligence reports reveal that more than 150 cadres of JeM, LeT and veteran Taliban have reportedly gathered at Fagoosh and Kund camps near Kotli and Shavai Nallah, Abdullah Bin Masud camps in Muzaffarabad area. JeM’s chief Maulana Masood Azhar’s brother Ibrahim Athar was also spotted in the PoK area, intelligence reports said. Highly placed sources in the security establishment said National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, who is currently in the Valley, had a high level meeting with senior officials which included Intelligence Bureau Director Arvind Kumar, Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbagh Singh, and top Army brass. The NSA discussed security strategy and terror threat from across the border
in the backdrop of government’s bold decisions taken on Jammu and Kashmir. Sources said security agencies acknowledge the fact that in the cross-border shelling during the past fortnight, a few groups of fidayeen of JeM and LeT reportedly infiltrated into the high reaches of Kashmir. Various strategies have been put into action to neutralise these foreign mercenaries. Earlier last week, Indian forces foiled major infiltration bid by Pakistan’s Border Action Team (BAT) on forward post along the LoC in the Keran Sector, killing at least five intruders. In a week’s time BAT made four infiltration bids which were successfully foiled by Indian forces. Apart from the LoC area, terror outfits continue to train cadres inside and outside PoK. In Khyber
Pakhtunwa area, veteran Taliban cadres have a strong foothold. Revealing details of terror activity in Mansehra (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), sources said terrorist training camps are located in Jangal Mandi, Shinkiari, Boi, Garhi Habibullah, Oghi, Elaqa-e-Ghair, Attar Shisha, Skardu base camp, Andher Bela and more. Sources said that several terror camps have been dismantled while in some camps, there is no activity at present. Although under pressure of possible sanctions by FATF, the list of active camps in Pakistan has been reduced significantly, but the fact remains that terror factories still continue to operate on its soil. Intelligence agencies have handed over a precise list of operational and non-operational terror camps to Indian security forces, sources added
Jal Shakti Minister hails AAP’s water recharging project
Army commander visits borders Jammu, Aug 10 (PTI): Army commander Lt Gen R P Singh on Saturday visited the forward areas along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Pathankot to review operational preparedness, officials said. Singh, Officiating Western Army Commander visited Yol Cantt and forward areas of Rising Star Corps on his maiden visit and also reviewed the current situation there, they said. The General visited Headquarters and units located at Yol, Mamun and Jammu areas, where he was briefed about the operational preparedness of Indian Army to counter threats manifested by inimical elements, they added. Northern command Chief Lt Gen Ranbir Singh has already conducted forward visits in Rajouri, Poonch, Jammu, Ladakh and North Kashmir areas along the LoC last week. He also visited the hinterland of Kashmir and Jammu.
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS): Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday hailed the water recharge plans of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the capital, saying that it will become a model for the world. Shekhawat said this while inaugurating a natural water recharging pilot project on the Yamuna floodplains along with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP government said in a statement. Kejriwal’s pet project of creating underground natural water reservoirs to conserve rainwater in the floodplains of river Yamuna is the first of its kind in India which aims to solve water woes in the national capital. Speaking on the occasion, Shekhawat said: “This is a unique experiment. I congratulate you (Kejriwal) and I want this pilot project to
be a success. In the coming days, this pilot project can become a Delhi model to be showcased not only in India, but also across the world.” He said the creation of artificial reservoirs will gradually help in water recharge, the statement said.
“The success of this pilot project can be a milestone in water conservation and water security,” he added. Shekhawat said the availability of water was a big challenge before the entire world and in India’s case, it was an even bigger test.
2nd DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Lt. Pukhatoli Chishi
From sunrise to sunset every moment would have been wonderful if you were with us today. In a blink of an eye, two years have passed since you left us for your heavenly abode; not a day goes by that we've ceased to remember you. You are deeply being missed. Loving, Husband, daughter and family members.
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Manmohan to file nomination for RS on Aug 13
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IN MEMORY OF OUR DAD, Lt. Rev. Dr. Najekhu Yeptho,
Died on 11-08-2017
On his 14th Death Anniversary (11.08.2005 - 11.08.2019)
1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of
LT. TSALISE (ACHAMONG)
Sadly missed along life's way, quietly remembered every day... No longer in our life to share, but in our hearts you are always there.
Manmohan Singh (File)
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS): Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, whose tenure as Rajya Sabha member ended in June this year is set to return to the Upper House from Rajasthan, party sources said. A Congress source said Manmohan Singh will be the party’s candidate for the Rajya Sabha. He said the former Prime Minister will file his nomination on August 13. Manmohan Singh has represented Assam in Rajya Sabha for 28 years. The Rajya Sabha elections in Rajasthan was necessitated after the death of BJP MP Madan Lal Saini, who passed away in a Delhi hospital.
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Mrs. Kitoli Naje, Children, In-laws & Grandchildren
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
(11.08.2018)
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Loving wife, son, family members
2nd DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Late Nentilo Woch
11-08-2017
Delhi man arrested for giving triple talaq
Two years have passed since you left us for your heavenly abode but each passing moment reminds the sweet memories of you. "The life of the dead is placed in the heart of the living".
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS): A man has been arrested here for giving triple talaq to his wife, the police said on Saturday. According to the police, a 29-year-old woman on Friday filed a complaint in which she claimed that her husband Atir Shamin, who she married in November 2011, divorced her by pronouncing triple talaq. “In her complaint, she alleged that on June 23 her husband pronounced talaq three times on her and also has sent a ‘Fatwah’ over WhatsApp mentioning the incident,” said Nupur Prasad, Deputy Commissioner of Police (North). Following the complaint, a case under Section 4 of The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act 2019 was registered against Shamin, a resident of Azad Market in North Delhi. “We have arrested the husband and further investigation is underway,” said Prasad.
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Loving Family Members.
Born on 1925 – Died on 03-08-2019 We the family members of Late Jepdakyangla (Süngratsü) would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, neighbours, churches and all the well-wishers who stood by us through prayers and extended help physically and financially during the prolonged illness, who left us for her heavenly abode on 03-03-2019. We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every one of you individually, but it is our sincere prayer that Almighty God bless you all abundantly. We would like to convey our special thanks to : 1. Mokokchung Compound Baptist Church and Neighbors. 2. Süngratsü Baptist Church and Neighbors. DP-6075
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We the bereaved family members would like to express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all the individuals, friends, neighbours, amalimi, Thahekhu Village Baptist Church (TVBC), Dimapur Lizutomi Kuqhakulu (DLK) and well wishers who stood by us physically, morally, spiritually and financially during the prolonged illness and demise of our beloved father and grandfather Late HEKUTO AWOMI on August 7, 2019. We regret our inability to thank each and every individual, but your good deeds will always remain in our hearts. May God bless you all abundantly. DP-6111
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1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY
OF OUR BELOVED LATE ATOLI SEMA
11th Aug. 2018 I was glad when they said to me Let us go to the Lord's house. Psalm 122:1 Though it's been a year, since you left us for your Heavenly abode, we know that you are in the care of our Almighty God. Every new day your gentle love and care always remain afresh in our hearts. The memories that we have shared together will live in us until we meet again someday. Miss You So Much Loving Husband and Children K-2149
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OPINiON/EDITORIAL
Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 245 Dimapur, SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019
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oon after the Centre abrogated Article 370 that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, there were apprehensions among various other special category states about the impending eventuality. Article 370 of the Constitution was a 'temporary provision' which promised to grant autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir and limited Parliament's powers to make laws for the state. The article had granted a super state status to J&K in having its own constitution and flag besides insulation from any law passed by parliament. Aside from Jammu and Kashmir, there are ten other states under special category such as - Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Initially, Assam, Nagaland and Jammu & Kashmir were granted special status but from 1974-1979 then later, five more states were added under the special category such asHimachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim and Tripura.After the 14th Finance Commission report; the share of the states in the union taxes has increased to 42%. As a consequence to this, the Centre moved ahead in delinked many schemes from central support and allow the states to implement on their own with increased revenues. The downturn for Nagaland began after the change in funding pattern in 1989 when ten percent grant was turned into soft loan. Of all special category states under Article 371, Nagaland has a special provision under Article 371A which gives the state specific guarantee from any law or act passed by parliament unless they are passed by an overwhelming resolution by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. The special provisions under 371 A is not contained in other special category states . Nagaland has special guarantees by being insulated from any act of parliament in respect of customary laws and ownership of land and its resources. If there is apprehension about abrogation of Article 371A, then Nagaland has been given a raw deal in matters of central funding. The change in funding pattern in 1989 was a big blow to the 16 Point Agreement signed between the government of India under prime minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and the Nagas under Naga People’s Convention on July 26,1960 which formed the basis for creation of Nagaland as the 16th state under the Union of India on December 3,1963. As per Article 371A, the government of India was to provide funding to the state out of the consolidated fund. This was clearly mentioned in Clause 11 of the 16-Point Agreement which formed the basis for creation of Nagaland as the 16th state of the Indian union on July 26, 1960. Clause 11 states that: “To supplement the revenues of Nagaland, there will be need for the Government of India to pay out of the Consolidated Fund of Nagaland, and a grant-in-aid towards meeting the cost of administration. Proposals for the above grants shall be prepared and submitted by the Government of Nagaland to the Government of India for their approval. The Government will have general responsibility for ensuring that the funds made available by the Government of India are expended for the purposes for which they have been approved.” However, despite nullifying the financial aspect of the agreement, the state did not take up the issue in earnest except whimpering protests. Even on ownership of land and resources, laws enacted by the state have been shot down. The point is what is there left to be apprehensive about?
DailyDevotion The Holy Suffering of the Saint
Let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good… —1 Peter 4:19 Choosing to suffer means that there must be something wrong with you, but choosing God’s will— even if it means you will suffer— is something very different. No normal, healthy saint ever chooses suffering; he simply chooses God’s will, just as Jesus did, whether it means suffering or not. And no saint should ever dare to interfere with the lesson of suffering being taught in another saint’s life. The saint who satisfies the heart of Jesus will make other saints strong and mature for God. But the people used to strengthen us are never those who sympathize with us; in fact, we are hindered by those who give us their sympathy, because sympathy only serves to weaken us. No one better understands a saint than the saint who is as close and as intimate with Jesus as possible. If we accept the sympathy of another saint, our spontaneous feeling is, “God is dealing too harshly with me and making my life too difficult.” That is why Jesus said that self-pity was of the devil (see Matthew 16:21-23). We must be merciful to God’s reputation. It is easy for us to tarnish God’s character because He never argues back; He never tries to defend or vindicate Himself. Beware of thinking that Jesus needed sympathy during His life on earth. He refused the sympathy of people because in His great wisdom He knew that no one on earth understood His purpose (see Matthew 16:23). He accepted only the sympathy of His Father and the angels (see Luke 15:10). Look at God’s incredible waste of His saints, according to the world’s judgment. God seems to plant His saints in the most useless places. And then we say, “God intends for me to be here because I am so useful to Him.” Yet Jesus never measured His life by how or where He was of the greatest use. God places His saints where they will bring the most glory to Him, and we are totally incapable of judging where that may be.
Quotes
We can all fight against loneliness by engaging in random acts of kindness. ~ Gail Honeyman
Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019
Post-mortem
Dilemma of Nagaland politically, economically, socially & culturally
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fter long years of gloomy nights in their political pilgrimage for the first time the people of Nagaland could see a new dawn in the Naga political firmament. This is perhaps the most appropriate time to tell the bitter truth to the Nagas about the status of their political voyage. The people of Nagaland should know their political future because without their knowledge and consent no organization or organizations are mandated to decide. Keeping in view these political and constitutional imperatives, let us approach the Naga problem with pragmatism and realism. Without attributing any accountability towards none, an honest and impartial appraisal of the entire gamut of the governance and the present political texture is called for. Hence, this exercise. To wriggle out from the present quagmire, several alternatives are available such as: 1. Nagas Left- To Themselves or Lifted- From Themselves ? 2. Progress-Prone or Progress-Resistant ? 3. To stay in the World train station or begin to pull out of the station ? This is the time that the Nagas should know what is Nagaland today and the kind of design for Nagaland’s future should be? Several alternatives or op-
tions have been stated above for the Nagas to choose and act upon. The most glaring spectacle scene of Nagaland today is broken down of political, social and economic walls all around. What needs to be done now? Along with Nehemiah let us also say in our own setting“You see the distress that we are in, how Nagaland lieth waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire, come, let us build up the wall of Nagaland, that we be no more a reproach.” Political dilemma: Nagas by and large are so obsessed with politics, they hardly consider other more important aspects of human activities and needs. Apart from politics, there are many branches of activities that are required to build up human society. Economic, social, cultural, religious and especially in the 21st century scientific and technological development determines the strength and status of a country or a nation. Whereas, the Nagas because of their extreme obsessions appear be turning a blind eyes toward the other more important aspects of human society. Let us have a glimpse of the Naga political pilgrimage from 1946 up to date. It was indeed a collective genii of the Naga leaders of yesterday years that a Naga political institution under the name and title“Naga National Council was formed in 1946” even
before the departure of the British from the soil of India. It is incumbent on the present generation to acknowledge the political wisdom and foresight of the older generation for this mile stone in the history of the Naga struggle. One wonders whether the Naga struggle was against the imperial government or some other authority is not clear. Or we may cogently state that the Nagas were proclaiming that they were as free as any other free people in the world. It was a tragedy that the Imperial government turned a blind eye towards the Naga urges and aspirations. The Nagas Left- To Themselves. What happened then when we were left to ourselves to act and decide? The normal characteristic of the people left to themselves especially in undeveloped and less advanced area, the progress in different fields will be either slow or even non-starter or they may spoil or tainted themselves in the mire of fanaticism or conservatism. Under different Presidents of the NNC, different methods were applied but it was A. Z. Phizo who had taken a concrete political step i.e. Unofficial Plebiscite in 1951 to ascertain the opinion of the people of Nagaland on the issue of independence, and according to record almost cent percent favoured a separate sovereign and independent state of Nagaland. The Naga move-
ment assumed a different dimension after the plebiscite under the undisputed leadership of A. Z. Phizo, the President of the NNC. The simple and innocent Naga public, who were novice in practical politics, were told that a separate Naga Homeland would be like a paradise. Only the idyllic picture of the free Nagaland was depicted and shown it to the common men but nothing was told what it would mean to be an independent nation or a country. What kind of struggle would it be was not told to the people except to stand united to face the challenges. Initially, without any inhibition but with great zeal and enthusiasm the entire population plunged into the struggle with a hope that the dawn of freedom was near. The people were even told that independent will be declared on 14th August 1947 and all concerned authorities including UNO were informed but all these were only political exercises. In reality, the erstwhile Naga Hills continue to be a district of Assam. In the Naga political struggle instead of fighting against the enemy, they started killing their own people under one pretext or the other. Blood flowed between family and family, between clan or khels or between villages and between tribes. This animosity remains deep down in the hearts and minds of the aggrieved
families on both sides. This was the result of the Nagas left to themselves. Even today the same trend if not worst enveloped the entire Naga society. Suspicions, fear, intimations, threats, kidnapping and extortions of the highest magnitude prevailed in Nagaland. Under the banner of the Naga National Council, Nagas were united as a people and they fought unitedly for a very clear objective i.e. sovereign Nagaland. But today, there are multiple factions in Nagaland who are claiming to be representatives of the Nagas and their cause. But the paradox is that they fight and kill among themselves and celebrate for such heinous crimes. Today the political wall of Nagaland is broken and shattered beyond repairs. Let us not shy away from the truth. The public of Nagaland should be told frankly and honestly what is within and what is beyond our reach in matters of Naga political goal. It was indeed a welcome pronouncement by the leaders of all underground leaders about the true picture of Naga political status. I quote: On 29.2.2012,in a mammoth gathering of Naga public it was openly declared which reads:-“Khole also lauded NSCN(IM) General Secretary Th.Muivah for his honesty and courage while addressing the three-day meet at Niathu Resort in 2011 in declaring that independence
in the international context and integration of Naga areas in India and Myanmar are not possible.” This was done by no other than by themselves. This is the real picture of the 60 years of Naga political pilgrimage. Politically, the Nagas are in a terrible quagmire and so farthey continue to be in darkness. When all the political agendas have been nailed to the coffin what else can the Nagas expect from the current polemics.?? As the proverb says “A drowning man even catch at a straw.” Under this precarious condition at least like the straw we have in front of us “ the Framework Agreement of 3rd August 2015” to bail us out from the present political quagmire.” Time has come to remove the mask that covered the framework and let the people see the real contents of the accord then only can the people will be able to judge whether it is honourable or otherwise. The people are intelligent enough to understand the position of the Government of India vis vis Naga political demand. It shall be in the interest of both the Nagas and the Government of India to take pragmatic decision without any further delay. We are confident that leaders engaged in the political parleys will surely try to do what is best for the people and the country. (To be concluded) Dr S.C.Jamir.
Nagas have common hope and vision (From Previous issue) How long the talk will continue, and how long ceasefire will continue is a big question? We should think carefully, we have Chinese option. Naga has been spending for 22 years in the Talk, Indian have been playing delaying technique and they have been changing their interrogators from Mr. Rajesh Pilot to Swaraj Kaushal, and from Oscar Fernades to K. Padmanabhaiah, and from R.S. Pandey to Ajit Lal thover, and R.N. Ravi is continuing to nowhere. On the other hand, Naga has been talking to first Prime Minister of India Mr. Jawahar Nahuru but he betrays to Nagas; our political talk officially with India starts from the Prime Ministership of Mr. P. V. Narashimha Rao, continue with I.K. Gujral, H.D. Deve Gaoda, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Dr. Manmahon Singh, and Narendra Modiji, what are we expecting from insincere India is a million-dollar question. Naga are not asking sovereignty from India, and oh my surprise India is acting bossy as if they can give sovereignty to Nagaland/Nagalim; all we want is, to recognize our Naga National Right, Naga’s Sovereignty, Naga identity. Since we are the owner of our land and our law or constitution is the ultimate justice to prevail in our Naga land and we will follow our political will. If they don’t want to respect our law in our Naga land then go back Indian army from Nagalim; we have Naga army to protect us, we can live in own without your help and we want to live as separate nation state but not under your military rule. However, Nagas believe in Naga National Right and we believe in peaceful coexistence; thereby, I thought share sovereignty model will be good for both parties but if Indian wants to settle final agreement within Indian constitution than Nagas should find an alternative way to meet our long-cherished dream. What is the logic for struggling decades and sacrifice thousands Naga army if we accept Indian constitution, and what is the differences it make to 9 Point Agreement, 16 Points agreement and Shillong Accord? I always remember, the last word of dying man non-other than my late grandpa said: “Nagas are not Indian, we the Naga are not Indian”. I have experienced and I have had enough evidence in my lifetime that we are not Indian; if we travel to other parts of Indian, they don’t accept us or recognized us as Indian, racial discrimination to Nagas is just immense in Indian cities. And, if we travel abroad, then no-one
will accept you as Indian, even Indian security will believe us only if you show your Indian identity card (which they force us to use). Most of the Indian citizen didn’t accept Nagas as Indian because we are not Indian; and thruth is, they don’t want Nagas but they (Indian) want our land and they are colonizing Naga land/Nagalim by using force for her external security interest. They want to sealed Eastern frontiers by colonizing Nagalim to protect from external security treat from a country like China, Japan, Korean, Burma, and other southeast or Northeast Asian countries. Indian has been facing many internal-external security threats; however, making peace with Nagas will reduce in tension in Northeastern part of Indian and they want peace to promote trades (Act East Policy) in southeastern countries. They don’t want to accept the fact and they didn’t want recognized Nagas sovereignty. Nagas will not force them to accept our believe but we the Nagas agree to disagree on their stand; however, the Naga National Movement will continue until unless we achieve our long-cherished dream. And some Nagas are supporting the Indian political move for their personal benefit, selfish interest, for their power and position, and trying to gain favor from Indian boss in Delhi. They will understand when the time comes to select out weed from the rice plant in patty field in the judgment day. Angami Zapu Phizo once said, “The Nagas will never surrender in the battlefield but many nagas will fall when Indian money was shot through the gun barrel.” Nagas will not surrender in the battlefield that’s very much true, they will sacrifice their life for Naga National Right as many have already made, but many will lay down their weapon then they were given what they want in term of signs of wealth, opportunities, powers, and recognitions. The Naga national movement will continue and it will go on, and Naga nationalism will rise again and again but few nagas have already started war within us through money or other means to destruct Naga National Movement from within for their selfish interest in order to get favor from their boss Indian politicians; some Nagas have already tried many times to betray in the past like 9 and 16 Points Agreement, and Shillong Accord, which has closed the door for Naga sovereignty, they have betrayed our Naga National Right, they have been trying to destroy our long cherish dream of Naga Nation, they sell out our ancestral
land to India, and compromised our Political Will as separate nation-state by accepting India citizen. They have made enough trouble for Naga people and crime against Naga nation will bring into justice as per the law of the land; unfortunately their children are continuing their fore father footstep, but I want all naga by blood to contribute for Naga National Cause irrespective of tribe, region and gender. I always thank God to save our Naga National Movement by calling to late Ino. Isaac Chishi Swu, Mr. Th. Muivah and late Baba Khaplang to revive our Naga national dream and God had given sovereign right of the Nagas. As I understand correctly, God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Israel is with Nagas; the God of Chairman Issac Chishi Swu is still with us, we will win every war we fought and we will accomplish our long-cherished dream on His (Almighty Lord) given time. We shall overcome one day! Every Naga should surrender ourself to Almighty God and obey His will; if we want to proclaim His given Sovereign right of the Nagas then Naga should choose the best battle-field, change the approach in the guidance of God and working together under the leadership of Godly men/women, nationalist leaders and charismatic leadership. Naga youngsters and leaders should study widely, example: There are many similarities between Chinese political journey and Naga political journey: A.Z Phizo character and Mao Zedong have some similarities; Chinese people and Naga people have many similarities, our psychological and cultural practices are similar. Naga National Movement popularizes from A.Z. Phizo and continues till today under the leadership of baba Q. Tuggu as the head of the NSCN-IM, along with many leaders and factional heads. All the Naga leaders from generation to generation come from different tribes and deferent regions; like the Chinese leaders, from Chairman Mao Zedong to Deng Xiao, continue to Jiang Zemin, Hu Jintao, Wen Jiabao, and Xi Jinping. By understanding from our research studies, we should formulate a policy, follow our principle, use our God-given wisdom, and implement it through the guidance of God. There are high chances that we can operate offices in China or get help from China and from other countries; they will be ready to help Nagas to protect our Naga National Right through legal means or through political means or military as an optional if needed. Nagas can popularize our Naga national
movement by celebrating Naga Independence Day in August 14th every year initiated by tribal Hohos in Naga land, celebrate it in all Indian cities by Student Union combined with sport meet, literary meet, or fresher’s meet and we can celebrate in all metro cities across the globe by Naga citizenry residing abroad. That will be their best contribution to Naga national movement through non-violence! We should explore it and trying to strengthen international relation by operating intelligence offices in many countries; we will be campaigning for ‘Naga sovereignty’ (Naga nation-state) to be tabled in the UNO General Assembly and that campaign or lobbying will help us to attained (recognized) complete sovereignty by getting 2/3 majority including ‘Yes’ vote from five veto power nations through voting system in UN (Security Council) General Assembly. Then only Naga will attain complete sovereignty! India or Burma has no legal authority to give complete sovereignty to Naga people but they can recognize our sovereignty right. Let me conclude by giving this remark, the Indian government is trying to implement ‘uniform civil-code’ for all citizens in India: Jammu & Kashmir and Northeastern states is not an exception, Nagas people can’t support their policy. Let’s analyses relating to this policy of Uniform civil-code for all Indian citizens, this is good move for Indian internal-external administration, it’s good for security point of view and equal opportunities and rights for all citizens in the country. Let’s critically examine, Indian
Government has scrapped article 370 which gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir including separate constitution and flag, then let’s analyze carefully will the government of India grant separate constitution and flag to the Nagas in final agreement outside of Indian constitution is a million-dollar question? As we know from the very beginning, 16 Points Agreement is not safe at all and any agreement signed within Indian Constitution is just repeating 16 Point Agreement or Shillong Accord. Mr. R.N. Ravi can’t be trusted as of now; it’s not in his hand, the decision-maker boss is in Delhi. After sometime, once the ruling party has decided and passes a law of Uniform civilCode for all Indian citizens then he can’t do anything or he may get retired. On the other hand, he will try to solve within Indian constitution, which he think is good for India but that will bring more danger and place India into dangerous zone. Thereby, I will suggest to sign ‘the final agreement’ based on the ‘Sharedsovereignty’ model; where India recognized Naga land as separate Nation-state and Nagalim government will respect Indian security interest and external policy. Let’s coexist as good friend and as a good neighbor. Just my personal opinion! (Concluded) kharingyo Naga Shimrah An ex-executive officer in Greenpeace international, Human Right Activist, Specialized in Law and Governance, presently working as Social Activist in Southern Nagalim. (Email. karinshimrah@gmail.com)
Reader’s Post
Sir,
Take up entrepreneurship
With huge number of students graduating every year in Nagaland there is an excessive rise in unemployment all throughout the state. The sad truth is that many of the students thinks that government jobs are the only profession that defines success. There is a stigma that has been injected into our educational system and also by our parents that nothing compares being in the government service. Many of the students cling on to writing competitive exams just to appraise their parents rather than following their own passions and lost the most valuable and prime time of their life and ends up just as an ordinary person. . It is very much true that being in the government machinery can contribute a lot to the welfare and the development of the citizens. However without the revival in the economic sector of our state the progress which we all talk about seems far away. It is high time for the educated students to walk out of the pit and take up entrepreneurship in the ever blooming economy of the world. Keyisogong RZ Herie, Patkai Christian College
Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.
Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019
J&K Governor reviews Eid preparations in Valley
Satya Pal Malik (FIle)
wherever we feel people have to be shifted, we are shifting them.” M e a n w h i l e, w h i l e shops and offices were closed across the Valley, food and grocery shops were open, and people were seen queuing up outside ATMs. Army commander Lt Gen R.P. Singh on Saturday visited the forward areas in Jammu and Pathankot to review operational preparedness. Singh, Officiating Western Army Commander, visited Yol Cantt and forward areas of Rising Star Corps. He visited the Headquarters and units located at Yol, Mamun and Jammu areas, where he was briefed about the operational preparedness of the Indian Army to counter threats manifested by “inimical and anti-national elements”. Last week, Northern Command Chief Lt Gen Ranbir Singh conducted visits to Rajouri, Poonch,
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NSA reaches out to people in Anantnag
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Jammu, Ladakh and North Kashmir areas along the Line of Control. Meanwhile, the Central government on Saturday termed as “completely fabricated and incorrect” a media report that claimed there was a protest by 10,000 people in Srinagar on Friday when restrictions were eased. The Union Home Ministry said the news report “originally published by Reuters and which appeared in the Dawn claims there was a protest involving 10,000 people in Srinagar”. “This is completely fabricated and incorrect. There have been a few stray protests in Srinagar/Baramulla, and none involved a crowd of more than 20 people,” it said in a tweet. On Friday, the administration in Jammu and Kashmir had eased prohibitory orders to allow Friday prayers in local mosques and for people to make arrangements for Monday’s Eid celebrations. The administration has lifted prohibitory orders from Jammu region, and directed schools to reopen from Saturday. Jammu and Kashmir has under complete lockdown for the past six days, a day before the Centre revoked Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to the state.
individual, they intervened to save the individual. PRO said one Hito Sumi was also spotted in the crowd and apprehended. According to PRO, the crowd turned violent and began pulling out the apprehended cadre from the custody of AR. Exercising absolute restraint, PRO said the troops managed to move the armed cadre away from the mob to a secure location where the individual was found to be in possession of a 9mm pistol. On questioning him, PRO said it was revealed that he was a “capt” of NSCN (K-YA) faction. PRO reiterated that the AR troops exercised absolute restraint and did not harm or assault anyone among the public with rifle butts as was being alleged. PRO also claimed that the apprehended cadre was neither tortured nor ill-treated prior to handing him over to Zunheboto Police Station. “This has been confirmed by a doctor from the District Hospital at Zunheboto,”
Ex-SP MPs to join BJP New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS): Former Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders Sanjay Seth and Surendra Singh Nagar, who had quit the party on August 5 and August 2 respectively, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday. The two leaders, who had also recently resigned from the Rajya Sabha, joined the party in the presence of BJP National General Secretary Bhupendra Yadav at the party headquarters here. Seth’s resignation comes as a major jolt to the SP as he was a close aide of party founder and chief patron Mulayam Singh Yadav.
Khattar’s remarks on Kashmiri women despicable: Rahul
personnel. According to officials, the NSA stopped at a cattle market set up in Anantnag-a hotbed of terrorist activities. In a video circulated on social media, Doval can be heard enquiring about the price, weight and diet of the cattle--mostly sheep on sale at the market. A young trader, after informing Doval that he brought his cattle from Drass area of Kargil, asks him: “Do you know where Drass is?”. Before Doval can reply, Deputy Commis-
sioner of Anantnag Khalid Janagir tells the trader that the man he is talking to is the NSA. A smiling Doval pats the man, shakes his hand and leaves. On Friday, the NSA, accompanied by his aides and senior police officers, visited the Eidgah locality and stopped at various places to interact with locals. He later talked to police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and thanked them for their wonderful work in maintaining law and order.
Rashid Engineer sent to 4 days NIA custody New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS): Former Jammu & Kashmir MLA Rashid Engineer was on Saturday sent to four days NIA custody by a Delhi court in a terror-funding case involving 26/11 master mind Hafiz Saeed. Engineer was produced before Duty Magistrate Dharmender Singh, who sent him to four days custody, after the agency pushed for his 10 days remand. He will now
be produced before the court on August 14. Engineer is accused of taking money from Kashmiri businessman Zahoor Watali. Several separatist leaders, including Shabbir Shah, Masrat Alam and Asiya Andrabi, are already in judicial custody in connection with the Jammu and Kashmir terror funding case.
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it is beyond my imagination that a CM can utter such words. “Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah must fire Khattar from the post of Chief Minister,” she added. She said said that the Bharatiya Janata Party government’s ambitious ‘Beti bachao, beti padhao’ programme was launched from Haryana’s Panipat. Three days ago, Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar BJP MLA Vikram Saini had said that party workers were excited over the scrapping of Article 370 as it would now enable them to marry ‘gori’ (fair) Kashmiri girls.
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Centre rejects report of protests in Srinagar New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS): The Centre on Saturday termed a media report as “completely fabricated and incorrect” that claimed there was a protest by 10,000 people in Srinagar on Friday when restrictions were eased. The Union Home Ministry said the news report “originally published in Reuters and which appeared in the Dawn claims there was a protest involving 10,000 people in Srinagar”. “This is completely fabricated and incorrect. There have been a few stray protests in Srinagar/ Baramulla, and none involved a crowd of more than 20 people,” it said in a tweet. On Friday, the administration in Jammu and Kashmir had eased prohibitory orders to allow Friday prayers in local mosques and for people to make arrangements for Monday’s Eid celebrations. The administration has lifted prohibitory orders from Jammu region, and asked schools to reopen from Saturday. Jammu and Kashmir was put under complete lockdown on August 11, a day before the government of India revoked Article 370 that gave special status to the state.
Jammu, Aug 10 (PTI): Continuing his outreach programme, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday visited Anantnag in south Kashmir and interacted with cattle traders and locals ahead of Eid. Camping here since August 6, a day after the Centre revoked the provisions of Article 370, which gave special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir, Doval had on Friday toured the sensitive downtown Srinagar and interacted with locals and security
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ter Khattar at an event on Friday said that following the government’s move to revoke Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, the path was clear to bring Kashmiri girls for marriage. “Earlier ‘bahus’ used to come from Bihar but now we will bring girls from Kashmir,” he added. The comment has triggered widespread controversy. Rahul was joined by the head of Congress’ Women wing, Sushmita Deb who went to say that Khattar was mentally ill. “Khattar is mentally ill,
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New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS): Outgoing Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday described Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar’s remarks on Kashmiri women as “despicable”, saying that it reflected what years of RSS training does to the mind of an insecure man. “Haryana CM Khattar’s comment on Kashmiri women is despicable and shows what years of RSS training does to the mind of a weak, insecure and pathetic man. Women are not assets to be owned by men,” Gandhi tweeted. The tweet came af-
PRO added. Claiming that the apprehended cadre was “a brown sugar addict and a TB patient”, PRO said that after his apprehension, signs of withdrawal symptoms were noticed and had to be admitted for medical attention. PRO also stated that said photo of Hito being circulated on social media with several stitches on his head has been falsely represented. PRO said that Hito was currently admitted in the hospital with police guard and was being treated for substances abuse addiction and tuberculosis ailment. Stating that all operations by security forces in Nagaland were carried out in an ethical manner, PRO said utmost regard to human rights and safeguards enshrined by the law were also respected. Meanwhile, the Assam Rifles have appealed to the general public for cooperation while performing their bona fide duty and not fall prey to the misinformation being circulated on social media.
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SRINAGAR, AUG 10 (IANS): Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Saturday reviewed preparations for the Eid celebrations and also healthcare facilities in hospitals in the city, even as National Security Advisor spent some time in Anantnag, meeting locals. Malik said the administration is preparing for Eid and ensuring that maximum facilities are provided to the people. “People should celebrate Eid without fear, and peacefully,” he said. NSA Doval, who has been camping in Kashmir Valley for the past week, on Saturday visited an animal mandi in Anantnag where sheep were being sold for Monday’s Eid celebrations and interacted with the traders there. Anantnag has been a hotbed of separatist activity. A senior police officer said the ground situation has improved in the Valley, and in certain areas the shops are open. To a question on healthcare facilities he said for anyone in need “we are encouraging them to reach the nearest government office. If they reach the primary health centre, we are arranging ambulances.” Asked why some prisoners were being shifted outside the state, he said; “We have limited detention centres in the state, and
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also said, “Apart from tax surcharge and LTCG issues, we also brought forth ease of investing in India. We told them there is need for stable tax regime for the next five years. The fear of prosecution is holding back investors.” Leading overseas investors including Goldman Sachs, Nomura, Standard Chartered, Barclays and a host of FPIs met finance ministry officials and the minister as the government seeks to ease concerns over dwindling foreign portfolio inflows after a Budget move to increase tax surcharge on them, said three people familiar with the matter. The meeting comes in the wake of growing concerns among FPIs over the increased tax surcharge on trusts and association of persons, a move that has been a key trigger for outflows of over Rs 22,000 crore since July. The government had increased the tax surcharge on all the non-corporate entities which earn over Rs two crore in income annually. About 40 per cent of the FPIs would be impacted by this tax hike.
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that India can attract 25-35 billion-dollar investment just in equity FPI flows and in order to do that to let that happen one of the conditions is a stable tax regime which is very important so that the tax does not act as a hurdle and tax needs to be predictable for investment. So that was a big issue which we discussed.” She said quick fixes are needed for revival of stock in India. “We made a presentation to the five secretaries and the finance minister. I feel our suggestions were listened to very very carefully.” Asked if she hopes the government will roll back the FPI tax, she said, “I am just hoping”. She told IANS that if the FPI tax is allowed to continue it would do a lot of damage to the investments in India by the FPIs. Parker also said that “We brought the roll back of long-term capital gains tax issue also with the ministry as most countries don’t have it.” The FPI association chief
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New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS): The government gave a patient hearing to the suggestions coming from foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) on the new tax proposed in the Budget but is yet to take a call on either revoking or minimising the impact of the new surcharge that has already seen investors taking out over Rs 22,000 crore since July 5. The finance ministry had called a meeting with FPIs and domestic institutional investors to hear their concerns about some of the recent changes in taxation for overseas investors. Representatives of the FPIs met the Finance Minister and secretaries in North Block. In the meeting, FPIs sought tax stability from the Finance Minister to be able to invest and stay invested in India while seeking rollback of the tax surcharge on them. Nandita Parkar, President, AMRI (Association of Asset Management Roundtable of India) an association of FPIs, said, “We talked about taxation, ease of doing business. We told them
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30, 2019,” RCom auditor said in a statement. The Anil Ambaniled company is under going insolvency process. The insolvency resolution professional took over custody of the management and operations on May 2, 2019, but on June 28 it was transferred to the resolution professional of corporate debtor. W h i l e RC o m h a s closed down its mobile telephony business, it has been running some of the business from enterprises. To t a l i n c o m e o f RCom during the reported period declined to Rs 866 crore from Rs 1,008 crore a year ago.
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New Delhi, Aug 10 (PTI): Stateowned power giant NTPC on Saturday posted a 5.63 per cent rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 2,840.28 crore in the June 2019 quarter. Its net profit was Rs 2,688.96 crore in the corresponding period a year ago, the company said in a BSE filing. Total income on a consolidated basis rose to Rs 26,272.24 crore in the said quarter from Rs 24,148.50 crore a year ago. Gross power generation of the NTPC Group for the April-June 2019 was 76.63 billion units (BUs) as against 76.92 BUs in the same period of 2018. The average power tariff of the firm was Rs 3.63 per unit in the quarter under review. The company’’s plant load factor or capacity utilisation (PLF) of coal-based projects dropped to 73.91 per cent in the June 2019 quarter from 77.98 per cent a year earlier. Its domestic coal supply dipped to 42.28 million tonne in the AprilJune period from 43.04 million tonne a year ago. Coal imports by the company went up slightly to 0.89 million tonne in the said quarter from 0.09 million tonne a year ago.
M u m ba i , Au g 1 0 (PTI): Debt-ridden Reliance Communications on August 9 repor ted widening of consolidated loss to Rs 366 crore in the first quarter ended June 30, 2019. The company had posted a loss of Rs 342 crore in the same period a year ago. The loss excludes interest of Rs 1,094 crore and foreign exchange variation of around Rs 33 crore during the reported quarter. “Had the company provided interest and foreign exchange variation, the loss would have been higher by Rs 1,061 crore for the quarter ended June
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the proposal for uniform working hours across India was discussed in a meeting between the finance ministry and the PSB chiefs, under the aegis of the Indian Banks’ Association. On June 24, a subcommittee headed by the IBA chairman was constituted to finalise the action points, post-IBAgovernment meeting on June 10. On August 1, the subcommittee, at its meeting decided to leave it to “lead bank” managers to decide on the timing after consulting with district-level committees of bankers. After which the statelevel bankers’ committee would approve and then implement the new timings. It is worth mentioning that in order to deliver government programmes, every state has a lead bank which is usually a lender with a wide presence in the state.
at a repo linked rates basis. With the change, the housing loans of Syndicate will start from repo plus 2.90 percent that is 8.30 percent. The saving bank deposits over Rs 25 lakh will be based on repo-linked rate, Syndicate said. Chennai-based Indian Overseas Bank, has also reduced its rates by 15 bps in one year and above tenors and 10 bps in below one-year tenors with effect from August 10. The Bengaluru-based Canara Bank too decided to pass on the benefit of reduction in interest rates by the RBI and has cut its loan pricing by 10 bps across all tenors, effective August 7. With this revision, Canara Bank has cumulatively reduced its loan rates by 20 bps during the last six months and thus, one-year rates has come down to 8.50 percent from 8.70 percent earlier. The rate cut follows a rate cut by the largest lender SBI post the RBI’s decision to reduce the key repo rates by 0.35 percentage point to a nine-year low of 5.40 percent.
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open at 8 am and another at 10 am as customers get confused. Residential areas can have branches opening at 8 am or even operate in the evening. But it needs to be uniform,” said Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) CEO V G Kannan. He further added that most commercial branches already have a uniform opening time between 10.30am and 11 am, according to a news report in a national daily. “Banks have to discuss at the state level bankers’ committee and decide on timings for different locations. We are not going to dictate to them. Even in one place, the branch timings may be different for the market, residential and business,” iterated Kannan. He also said that in one location, market branches and those in residential areas could have different timings. In June this year,
fective August 12. During the current financial year, the bank has cumulatively reduced its rates in different tenors up to 50 basis points. The Kolkata-based Allahabad Bank has cut its rates by 15-20 bps across all tenors effective from August 14. The revised rates for one-year loans is set at 8.40 percent from 8.55 percent. Another leasing state-owned bank Union Bank said it is looking at the current liquidity and interest rate scenario, it expects its rates to further soften up to 15 bps. BoI said it is working out the modalities to offer repo linked lending rate to select customer segments, including personal loans Union Bank said it will soon link its housing and vehicle loan portfolio to repo rate from the current rates. Syndicate Bank has also decided to introduce repo linked deposit rate and repo linked lending rate in a wide range of its products. Housing loans, vehicle loans and consumer loans will now be offered
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New Delhi, Aug 10 (Agencies): Soon, public sector banks (PSBs) will have standard operating hours across the country. Under Enhanced Access and Service Excellence Programme (EASE) 2.0, this is part of the reform agenda of the government for PSBs. Along with this, the consolidation of PSBs will also be a part of this programme. A panel of the banker has recommended that every region adopt 9 am to 3 pm, 10 am to 4 pm or 11 am to 5 pm, one of three six-hour slots. I t m ay b e n o t e d that the banks have already agreed to keep the branches operational for the customers for uniform working hours in one location. “The three-time slots (9 am to 3 pm, 10 am to 4 pm or 11 am to 5 pm) have been suggested, but banks can have other slots. The idea is that in one locality, one branch doesn’t
New Delhi, Aug 10 (Agencies): Nudged by the regulator and government, more state-run lenders Friday joined their larger peer SBI to slash lending rates with lenders like Bank of India, Syndicate, Andhra, IOB, and Canara among others announcing 10-30 bps reduction in their loan pricing. City-based Bank of India said its one-year lending rate has been reduced to 8.35 percent from 8.60 percent, effective August 10. The bank said its MCLR under the oneyear tenor, where more than 80 percent of its loan book sits, will come down by 25 bps, effective August 10. With this, 35 bps will get transmitted to the borrowers this year, it said, adding it has also reduced its lending rates for other tenors. Andhra Bank reduced its rates up to 25 bps across tenors, effective August 16. Its one-year rate has been cut by 25 basis points to 8.45 percent. Another state-run lender Syndicate Bank reduced its one year loan pricing to 8.35 percent from 8.60 percent, ef-
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Russia backs India 34 killed in Myanmar landslide HK protesters defy police with rallies on Kashmir issue Hong Kong, Aug 10 (AFP): Police in Hong Kong fired tear gas on Saturday at pro-democracy protesters as they defied warnings to cancel a march and blocked intersections in several parts of the city. The fresh demonstrations came after the city’s leader pledged she would not grant concessions to the protesters as their movement enters its third month. Activists gathered on Saturday afternoon in the city’s Tai Po district to stage a march despite police denying them a permit, facing off against officers who held up signs warning: “Disperse or we may use force.” But before any clash could break out, the protesters pulled back and began heading to different parts of the city. One group gathered in the Sha Tin neighbourhood, where last week riot police and protesters fought pitched battles inside a luxury shopping complex. Another group headed to the Tai Wai district, where they began dismantling railings along the road
A handful of protesters begin the second day of their sit-in at Hong Kong International Airport.
to set up barricades. “Today is not about standing off with police or guarding a road. It’s more about going to different places and leaving once police get here,” said a 17year-old student protester who gave only his surname, Lok. “We won’t meet eyeto-eye and will actually create more trouble for them,” he told AFP. But the riot police quickly moved in and began firing tear gas, sending demonstrators running to the sides of streets and into a nearby bus terminal. The gas drifted into
the nearby subway station, where a mother and child covered their faces along with other travellers caught in the confrontation. The fresh protest marks the 10th weekend that demonstrators have taken to the streets in a movement that began in opposition to a bill allowing extradition to mainland China but has become a call for greater democratic freedoms. Demonstrators were also staging a second day of protests in the city’s airport and hundreds of parents and children gathered for an all-ages family rally. Many attendees held
balloons and a leaf let was circulated featuring a “Hong Kong Protest ABC”, offering “demonstration” for the letter D, and “protest” for P. The colourful and calm atmosphere at the rally was a far cry from the increasingly violent confrontations that have marked recent protests. Demonstrators have committed to continuing their rallies with Lam insisting she would not meet their demands, which include direct election of the city’s leader and an investigation into police violence. “I don’t think we should just sort of make concessions in order to silence the violent protesters,” Lam said on Friday. “What is right for Hong Kong... is to stop the violence, and to say no to the chaotic situation that Hong Kong has experienced in the last few weeks, so that we can move on.” She warned that the protests were causing economic chaos -- an accusation that protesters dismissed.
Mawlamyine, Aug 10 (AFP): The death toll from a landslide triggered by monsoon rains in eastern Myanmar rose to at least 34, an official said Saturday, as emergency workers continued a desperate search through thick mud for scores more feared missing. Myanmar’s monsoon season brings an annual torrent of heavy downpours, which often leaves tens of thousands displaced from flooded homes and triggering deadly landslides across its more hilly regions. A huge brown gash on the hillside marked where the deluge of mud flooded onto Ye Pyar Kone village in Mon state on Friday, wiping out 16 homes. Search and rescue teams worked through the night with excavators and their bare hands trying to find survivors and recover bodies from the deep sludge, continuing through Saturday. “We found 34 dead, and the search for dead bodies is still ongoing,” local administrator Myo Min Tun told AFP. So far, 47 people have
Rescuers looking for victims of a landslide near Mottama, Mon State, Myanmar on August 10.
been left injured while officials believe that more than 80 people could still be missing. Aerial pictures showed broken remnants of rooftops and other debris from the houses strewn next to trucks knocked over by the force of the mudslide. The village’s hillside temple was left inundated, leaving the pagoda’s golden spire peeking out from beneath the mud. Rescue workers spent Saturday morning loading bodies wrapped in plastic onto the back of flatbed trucks as worried villagers looked on.
Torrential downpours have burst riverbanks across the country while coastal communities have been warned of higher tides. In the town of Shwegyin in eastern Bago region, residents waded out through waist-deep waters or waited to be rescued by boat after the Sittaung river burst its banks, swallowing entire homes. Around 89,000 people have been displaced by floods in recent weeks, although many have since been able to return home, according to the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
Islamabad, Aug 10 (PTI): Russia has backed India’s move on Jammu and Kashmir, saying that the changes in the status are within the framework of the Indian Constitution and hoped that the differences between India and Pakistan are resolved bilaterally on the basis of the Simla Agreement and the Lahore Declaration. “Moscow expects that India and Pakistan will not allow aggravation of the situation in the region due to the change by Delhi in the status of the state of Jammu and Kashmir,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia said in a response to questions on Friday. “We proceed from fact that the changes associated with the change in the status of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and its division into two union territories are carried out within the framework of the Constitution of the Republic of India,” the ministry said. “We hope that the parties involved will not allow a new aggravation of the situation in the region as a result of the decisions.”
18 killed, 14 missing as Typhoon Lekima hits China US, Taliban ‘likely to sign peace deal’ Beijing, Aug 10 (PTI): At least 18 people were killed and 14 others missing on Saturday after a typhoontriggered barrier lake burst in eastern China’s Zhejiang province, official media here said. With a maximum wind force of 187 km/h, Lekima, the ninth typhoon to hit China this year, made landfall at about 1:45 am local time in Wenling city in Zhejiang, with Yongjia County the worst hit. The monster storm triggered heavy rainstorms in Yongjia County and caused a landslide that blocked the rivers, raising
sonnel and public security officers were dispatched to the scene to help with the rescue work. At least 18 people were killed and 14 others missing due to a typhoon-triggered barrier lake burst in Zhejiang province, the Xinhua report said. However, there was no detail of the victims. The typhoon will move north at a speed of about 15 km/h, with gradually People walk in the rainstorm as typhoon Lekima weakening force, the National Meteorological Cenapproaches in Shanghai, China on August 10. tre (NMC) was quoted as the water level to a maxi- villages, state-run Xinhua saying by the China Daily. The storm will sweep mum of 10 metre within 10 news agency reported. Over 300 police per- through Zhejiang and Jiminutes and trapping 120
angsu provinces before making another landfall in the southern coastal areas of the Shandong Peninsula late Sunday, the NMC said. The NMC issued a red alert as the super typhoon approached on Friday, before downgrading the level to orange as the winds eased to 144 km/h on Saturday morning.
regional countries, after the return of American Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad to Doha after Eid. Khalilzad travelled to India from Qatar few days back and met the External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. He apprised the Indian Minister about the progress made in the Afghan peace process.
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Israeli lander may have ECC holds 27th freshers’ meet LFI organises Crashed seeded moon with ‘water bears’ annual fresher’s day I
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ivingstone Foundation International (LFI) held its annual fresher’s day on August 9 at the school’s auditorium. The programme was marked by various colourful and entertaining song and dance items by the students and mentors. A press release by LFI stated that in a keynote address, chairman, Dr.
Andrew Ahoto encouraged the students to utilize their individual gifts that God had bestowed upon them and not to follow the crowd. He encouraged the students to always keep the interests of others before self and expressed his desire to see the students transform not only in academics but also in their
thoughts and vision. Easter Somungla Jamang of Grade XI (Commerce) and Vioka K. Sumi of Grade -XI Arts) were declared Miss and Mr Fresher 2019 respectively. Other highlights of the programme included a special number by Grade XII Arts students and Rip Tide by Cheno Tep of Grade-XII Science.
t was April 11 when an Israeli non-profit SpaceIL launched its private mission, Beresheet to the moon. However, the lunar lander faced a major glitch and crashed directly onto the surface of the moon. As a part of the lunar mission, the spacecraft car ried along with it SpaceIL’s first lunar library, a DVDsized archive consisting of about 30 million pages of information, human DNA samples, plant cells, animal cells, and thousands of tardig rades. And apparently, the Beresheet lunar crash might have let loose these “tardigrades” i.e. microscopic water bears in the space. This has sparked questions because tardigrades are considered one of the toughest animals on the planet that can easily survive in any environment, as reported by Wired. And if they are let out on space, it essentially means that there is now life on the moon. These tardigrades are the microscopic water bears
that are capable of surviving in any environment. However, Nova Spivack, CEO, Arch Mission Foundation, tweeted regarding the tardigrades producing life on moon, saying that some of these tardigrades in the lunar library are “sealed in epoxy with 100 million human, plant and microorganism cells. Some are encapsulated onto the sticky side of a 1cm square piece of Kapton tape that is sealed inside the disc stack. They cannot reproduce on the Moon”. Also, the tardigrades were dehydrated before being included in the cellular library consisting of animal cells, plant cells, and human DNA. Spivack further added that “it is not likely that cells can survive on the Moon without a lot more protection from radiation. However, human cells, plant cells and microorganisms sent could be recovered, studied and their DNA extracted, perhaps to be cloned and regenerated, far in the future”. (Mashable India)
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Dimapur and Katho P Awomi, president, ANCSU as guest speakers. Viena V Aye of BA 1st semester and Nilo Aye of BA 1st semester were adjudged as Mr. & Ms. Freshers. Other sub-title winners
were Penjen K & Christina Kent as Mr. & Ms. Perfect and Kipibo Z Kappo and Likivi Awomi as Mr. & Ms. Popular respectively. The programme was attended by invitees from different colleges of Dimapur and alumni.
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express their shock and lent support for Lucky. Unfortunately, he passed away this week because the incident caused paralysis and internal injuries. Anushka took to her Instagram account to start a campaign named #JusticeForAnimals, demanding stricter laws against animal cruelty. Highlighting several inhumane cases of animal atrocities across the nation, the actress posted a heartfelt note which reads: “Lucky was not the only one who faced inhuman cruelty. There are several more cases of dogs being mercilessly attacked and killed across our country. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 needs to be amended to provide #JusticeForAnimals - we need immediate attention and action on this. There’s a need for #StricterLawsAgainstAnimalCruelty.” (Pinkvilla)
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Gospel Voice Northeast 2019, ADJ Music Productions reality show, grand finale was held on August 8 at Jyotichitrabon Studio in Guwahati. The title winner was Totup Neelam from Arunachal Pradesh. Shongshir Hintlen Monsang from Manipur bagged the 1st runners up while Esther Konyak from Mon, Nagaland was the 2nd runners up. The judges were N. K. Naga, a singer and songwriter, who was the winner of GEET Zindagi Northeast 2016, Naro Chang, a performer of Dil Hai Hindustani, Mumbai, Ajit Gogoi, singer and songwriter. The show anchor was Prity Priyadarshani. All the finalist video songs will be released soon all over the Northeastern states. Exodus 24/7 band performed also performed during the finale.
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hen it comes to Instagram and social media in general, where there is a following, there tends to be money trail. It’s hardly surprising that the most popular career choice for youths of today is that of an “influencer,” particularly when you consider that by simply having an engaged audience and no shame, you can selfie your way to fame and a comfortable living. Those individuals and groups who have found an audience on social media have managed to make some serious coin, through brand partnerships and sponsored content. Just recently, Instagram announced plans to remove the ‘likes’ number on posts in a trial that has been rolled out to Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Japan and Italy. The decision was one centred on placing greater importance on content, rather than likes and also removing the idea of Instagram being a popularity contest, rather than
a place for self expression and personal storytelling. It caused some social media stars to panic. Back in 2017, it was revealed that President Donald Trump had nearly 31 million followers on Twitter, a rather incredible feat considering most of his Tweets are so nonsensical, the only reaction they seem to incite from people is throwing of a mobile phone into some pit of water of land mass that makes it irretrievable. But we digress, because despite the following, just half of those were actual people. According to Newsweek, an audit of Trump’s Twitter followers showed that slightly more than 15 million followers were actually bots. Donald Trump having fake bots, that we can see happening. Ellen DeGeneres on the other hand. After ICMP examined Instagram and Twitter accounts of celebrities and Hollywood stars with some of the biggest followers to their name, investigation revealed that large number
of these celebs were actually investing in fake followers. Investigation conducted by ICMP ran 99 celebrity accounts through measuring software IG Audit. Notable sports stars had some of the highest numbers of fake followers, and as per the ICMP, list everyone from Adele to LeBron James appears to be investing in the fake follower count. It appears the scale of fraud in the emerging influencer market is increasing and as Mediakix reports, influencer marketing spend is up to $8.5 billion in 2019 with the industry forecast to hit up to $10 billion in 2020. With that in mind, here are the 10 celebrities with the highest percentage of fake Instagram followers. You can see the full list of high-follower fraudsters, here. (GQ India)
OFFICE OF THE SUMI COMMUNITY WOKHA TOWN WOKHA : NAGALAND
FELICITATION We t h e S u m i C o m m u n i t y Wokha Town extend our heartiest congratulations to Er. K.K. Awomi on his recent promotion from Addl. Chief Engineer (Power Deptt.) to Chief Engineer (Distribution and Revenue) Power Deptt, Nagaland, Kohima. We hope and pray for your continuous success Sir. Sd/Sd/Kihoto Achumi Daiel Achumi Chairman, SCW Gen. Secretary, SCW
FELICITATION With immense pride and honour, we the Kuhuboto Ghakhu Students' Union (KGSU), extends heartiest congratulations to Shri Mughato Aye, Football Coach of State Boys Sports Academy Dimapur for being elected as the President of the Dimapur District Football Association (DDFA). We believe that every nook and corner of the society will benefit and progress under your able leadership. And also many young sportsman's dreams and their vehement desire to win medal for the State will come true under your able guidance and experience in the field. We wish you good luck in your future endeavour. Kabo G. Zhimomi President, KGSU
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ments, and a glass bead dating to the Middle Pleistocene Epoch about 45,000 years ago. It’s long been thought that inhospitable conditions would have prevented humans from settling in this location. But, the new research shows that this was not the case. In addition to the ar-
tively habitable, but also practical,’ says MLU professor Bruno Glaser, an expert in soil biogeochemistry. Based on soil analysis, the team said that a second wave of settlers also inhabited the area starting around 10,000 years before the Common Era. ‘For the first time, the soil layer dating from this period also contains the excrement of grazing animals,’ Glaser says. According to the researchers, the find is a testament to human adaptability in face of a changing climate. Even now, they note, some groups of people have been able to live in the Ethiopian mountains despite the low oxygen levels. (Daily Mail)
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end of the last Ice Age. In new study published to the journal Science, a team led by researchers at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) described numerous signs of human settlement at a rocky outcrop near Fincha Habera in Bale Mountains. There, they found stone artefacts, clay frag-
tefacts, the team also identified biomarkers in soil to that support a scenario in which the site was occupied. While life there may not have been easy, other option wasn’t ideal either; according to the researchers, the lower valleys would then have been too dry for survival. On the ice-free plateaus of Bale Mountains, on the other hand, people had access to drinkable water from melt phases of nearby glaciers and could hunt the giant rodents that lived in the region. These settlers would also have had access to volcanic obsidian rock, from which they could make tools. ‘The settlement was therefore not only compara-
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starts in her previous two outings this week but came out much stronger for this one and delivered a serving masterclass that denied Osaka any break point opportunities. “We haven’t played since New York which was a really good match for her and I just wanted to come out and try to win a set this
time because she’s beaten me twice so I just wanted to do the best I could today,” Williams said in an on-court interview. There was a scary moment in the second set when the American ran into the net post while trying to chase down an Osaka drop shot but, despite nursing her right arm, Williams
Injured Alisson to miss Super Cup final L on d on , A u g 1 0 (Agencies): Alisson Becker was forced off in Liverpool’s opening Premier League game of the season with a calf injury and will now miss Wednesday’s European Super Cup final. The European champions were 3-0 up against Norwich when Alisson went down after his left leg buckled as he prepared to take a 36th-minute goal kick. “It’s a calf injury,” Klopp said. “He felt as if something hit him from the back. He won’t be ready for Wednesday, I can say that already. It is not good but we will find a solution and move on,” added the German. The player himself thanked fans for their messages on social media and vowed to come back stronger. Liverpool visit Southampton for their next
Alisson Becker sits on the ground after suffering injury during Liverpool’s match against Norwich City.
Premier League game on Saturday August 17. Speaking during his post-match press conference, Klopp added, “It’s not good for us. We have to see how serious it is. It’s a calf, that’s it. He couldn’t carry on, that’s not a good sign. From all of my experience he will not play (in the Super Cup final against Chelsea). He is injured, I cannot say how much until the scan,
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but he is injured.” Whether Klopp is able to select a goalkeeper on the bench for the Super Cup remains to be seen with the Liverpool boss admitting his options are extremely short with the other goalkeeper in the senior squad, Caoimhin Kelleher, recovering from a broken hand. “Caoimhin is back in training but he’s not 100 per cent, we have to see how he
reacts now,” he said. “One of the younger ones is not allowed to play, he’s only 16, and the other one had an elbow injury early in the preseason. So yeah, we’re a bit short in that position.” However, Klopp expressed confidence in Adrian’s ability to step in for Alisson. “He is a very confident guy,” he said. “He came in and I don’t think he wanted to only sit on the bench for the next couple of years. He made himself ready.” “So yes, it’s a situation, but if you are in a situation like this you want to have somebody who played the league, who is experienced. He’s 32, he’s a calm guy, good with his feet. So a lot of good things.” “But you still don’t want to have a situation where [only] one goalie is fit. That’s how it is but we have to see.”
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St. John’s, Aug 10 (IANS): Swashbuckling batsman Chris Gayle was not picked for West Indies’ squad to face India in a twomatch Test series despite his desire to play, while offspinning all-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall was drafted in. Gayle, 39, had said he would retire from international cricket after the home Test series against India, which is starting from August 22. He last played a five-day game in September 2014. Alzarri Joseph, who was part of the team that beat England earlier this year and also made a splash in the Indian Premier League (IPL), was also not named in the squad on Friday as he is still recovering from injury. Cor nwall has 260 wickets from 55 first-class games and finished as the leading bowler in the most recent regional four-day tournament. “Rahkeem has been K Y M C
performing consistently over a long period of time and has proven to be a match-winner, so we believe his elevation to the Test squad is merited at this time,” Robert Haynes, the head of Cricket West Indies’s interim selection panel, was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo. “We believe he can provide an attacking option to our bowling attack with his sharp turn and extra bounce. He can also lend a bit of depth to the batting, so we are looking forward to him coming into the squad and making a valuable contribution.” Joseph, meanwhile, was last seen in the IPL playing for Mumbai Indians. He suffered a tear in his right arm. “Alzarri is undergoing remedial work and we are monitoring his recovery,” Haynes said. “He represents a key part of West Indies future and we do not want to rush him back,” added Haynes.
Washington, Aug 10 (IANS): Japanese star Naomi Osaka might have lost to Serena Williams in their quarter-final encounter at the Rogers Cup, but she will reclaim the WTA world No.1 spot for the second time in her career when the new rankings are made official next Monday. At the ongoing Rogers Cup WTA tournament, reigning world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty suffered an opening round stunner to American player Sofia Kenin, opening the door for former No.1s Osaka and Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic to return to the top. She will end Barty’s reign at the top, after the Aussie held the No.1 ranking for seven weeks following back-to-back title runs at Roland Garros and Birmingham.
Port of Spain, Aug 10 (IANS): Indian captain Virat Kohli is just 19 runs away from overtaking Pakistan great Javed Miandad as the highest run-scorer against West Indies in ODI cricket. Miandad played his last ODI against the Windies in 1993 and so Kohli will be breaking a 26-year-old record if he manages to hit 19 runs in the upcoming second ODI in Port of Spain. Miandad took 64 innings to score 1930 runs against the West Indies and if Kohli manages to surpass him in the second ODI, he will have taken just 34 innings to do so. The Indian captain did not get to bat in the first ODI of the series as West Indies had batted first and only 13 overs could be bowled before rain in Providence ensured that the match was washed out.
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CHUNGLIYIMTI CITIZEN UNION With great honour and pride The Chungliyimti Citizen Union would like to congratulate Mr. Tinumangyang on promotion to the post of DWO (District Welfare Officer) and Mr. H. Chiten Sangtam on promotion to the post of Joint Secretary (Home) We further wish them good health and abundant blessing in all their future endeavours.
VACANCY FOR THE POST OF HOSPITALITY TRAINERS & FRONT OFFICE EXECUTIVES/ IN NAGALAND Emporium Training & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd; India's leading Vocational Training Provider (VTP) for Hospitality, Aviation and allied sectors, registered under the Directorate General of Employment (DGT), National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Tourism & Hospitality Sector Skill Council (THSSC), Ministry of Skill Development, Govt. of India is urgently looking for the following profiles for its skill development training centres across Nagaland: • Faculties/Trainers for Hospitality – An individual with (Food & Beverage Services, Front Office background) having work experience in the industry. • Receptionist – Freshers/Experienced candidates with very good oral & written communication skills, pleasant personality & computer proficiency. Salary will not be a constrain for the selected candidates and the same will be commensurate with experience as per industry standards. Mail your resume along with colour photograph, copies of academic documents & Aadhaar at centredirector.emporiumdimapur@ gmail.com or Call 09436000264/9830051555. Shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview shortly. DP-6094
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the world’s most expensive footballer, with Spanish media on Friday saying that Zinedine Zidane’s side will battle Barca for the 27year-old’s signature. Sports newspaper AS claimed Neymar has been offered to Madrid by PSG, who are open to selling if they can either recoup the 222 million euros ($249 million) they spent on him in 2017 or receive half that amount, with players included in the deal. Barcelona-based Mundo Deportivo says that he would prefer a move back to Catalonia to play alongside former team-
mates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. Neymar, whose time in France has been marked by injuries and controversies, has made a series of remarks that strained his relationship further with the club and sparked outrage on social media. Asked by an online sports channel about his best memory in football, the troubled superstar cited Barcelona’s incredible 2017 Champions League victory over PSG when he was part of the team that overturned a 4-0 first-leg deficit by winning 6-1 in the second leg of their last-16 tie.
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Paris, Aug 10 (Agencies): Paris Saint-Germain revealed on Saturday that Neymar transfer talks are “more advanced than before” after the Brazilian was dropped for the French champions’ opening Ligue 1 match with Nimes. Sporting director Leonardo confirmed to reporters that the Brazilian was near the exit door but that PSG were “not yet ready to give its approval (to the transfer)” ahead of Sunday’s match at the Parc des Princes. Real Madrid or a return to Barcelona are the most likely destinations for
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Office of the Extra Assistant Commissioner, Longchem would like to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the following individuals and various organizations for their kind cooperation and participation in the Cultural Exchange Programme (Assam-Nagaland) coinciding with the Tsungremong Festival which was held on 3rd August 2019 at Saring Village: 1. Shri. Temjen Imna Along, Hon’ble Minister of Higher & Technical Education, Tribal Affairs, Government of Nagaland 2. Dr. Longrineken, Hon’ble Advisor, Treasuries & Accounts, National Highways, Government of Nagaland 3. The Commissioner, Nagaland 4. Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung 5. Deputy Commissioner, Jorhat 6. Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mangkolemba 7. Border Magistrate, Tsurangkong 8. Circle Officer, Mariani 9. Border Magistrate & Circle Officer, Teok Revenue Circle 10. Major Rohit Thakur, COB, Longtho, 44 AR 11. Chuklemong Rajkumar, GB, Mogroi Gaon 12. Officers-In-Charge of Police Stations, Longchem, Chariali and Mariani 13. All HoDs, Longchem Sub-Division 14. President, Ao Senden 15. President, JSS 16. President, JYO 17. President, JKM 18. Chairman, Saring Village Council 19. Youth Department, Saring Baptist Church 20. Chairmen of all the Villages under Longchem EAC Circle 21. GBs and VDBs of Villages/Gaons/Tea Estates under Mariani and Teok Revenue Circles 22. Unit Presidents of ATTSA (Assam Tea Tribes Student’s Association), AATSU (All Assam Tourism Students Union) 23. All well-wishers Thank you all. Your participation ensured the success of this event. Sd/Extra Assistant Commissioner & Border Magistrate Longchem: Nagaland WC-287
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Office of the Eastern Nagaland College Students' Union (ENCSU) would like to express and convey our gratitude to the Hon'ble Minister of Higher & Technical Education and Tribal Affairs, for extending his support and helping three colleges of Eastern Nagaland. Under his esteemed Leadership, the Department of Higher Education has provided 3 Nos. of Bus when the Eastern Students was in needful juncture. Hence, ENCSU also hope and faithfully believe in the Minister and the Department that another one bus will be rendered to the remaining one College in Eastern Areas at the earliest. The ENCSU highly appreciates and acknowledges the prestigious Hon'ble Minister and administrative of Higher Education, to whom we shall remain ever grateful and may God bless them abundantly. M. Longre Chang Wangnei C Jessuhu President General Secretary
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fiery exchanges with the umpire, no smashed rackets, no point or game penalties — just a rock-solid performance from Williams. The 37-year-old is looking to shore up her hardcourt game for the Aug. 26-Sept.8 U.S. Open where she will chase a record-tying 24th career Grand Slam title. Williams had slow
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The Tamlu Bühü Staff Union would like to felicitate its member Smti I Sino Phom on being appointed as the Joint Director under Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Nagaland. The Union expresses its immense appreciation for bringing laurels to the society. May your fervent service be cherished and dedicated in your future career too. Mr. Yanlong Phom President, TBSU
Mr. L. Wüngmei Phom General Secretary, TBSU
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Serena Williams returns a shot to Naomi Osaka duirng their Rogers Cup quarterfinal match.
confirmed that no serious damage had been done. Czech 21-year-old Bouzkova’s breakout run in Toronto will carry into the weekend after Halep, who had been complaining about her Achilles all week, retired from their match. “Achilles problems. I felt since the first match here. And today I felt it more, so that’s why I decided to retire,” said Halep. “Tomorrow it would have been Serena and is not easy.” In earlier quarter-final action, Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu played through leg pain to keep her dream run alive with a 6-0 2-6 6-4 upset of Czech Pliskova. Andreescu looked to be in trouble when she gingerly returned to the court from a medical timeout late in the second set with her right thigh heavily taped and her movement hampered. But the 19-year-old, who shot to prominence with her Indian Wells triumph in March, went toeto-toe with her more experienced opponent to win by serving out to love.
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TO RO N TO, Au g 1 0 (Agencies): Serena Williams moved into the Rogers Cup semi-finals on Friday with a maiden career victory over Naomi Osaka in their first meeting since the American’s infamous row with an umpire overshadowed last year’s U.S. Open final. The 6-3 6-4 loss continued a run of poor form for Osaka but there was some good news later in the day when Karolina Pliskova lost to ensure the U.S and Australian Open champion would replace Ash Barty as world number one next week. Williams will next face qualifier Marie Bouzkova, who advanced when Wimbledon champion and holder Simona Halep retired from their match with a left Achilles problem after dropping the first set 6-4. There was no doubt about what was the big match of the day at the third oldest tournament in tennis. Unlike at Flushing Meadows last year, where Osaka won her first Grand Slam title, there were no
SHEMPO KIN UNGMA FELICITATION The Shempo Kin Ungma congratulates Shri O.TINU LONGKUMER on being appointed as Chairman, Nagaland Hotel Limited (NHL), and at the same time we thank the PDA government under the leadership of our Honourable Chief Minister Shri Niephiu Rio and his cabinet for giving him the opportunity. Our Special thanks goes to Shri Metsubo Jamir, RD Minister and Mokokchung District incharge for the concern. The Chair bestowed upon Shri O. Tinu Lkr was achieved through the citizens' support of 26 Aonglenden Assembly Constituency and for which we are thankful to everyone in the constituency. Finally, we pray that may God grant wisdom and good health as he ventures to serve in his new assignment. On behalf of Shempo Kin. 1. I.Tiajungba Tatar. 2. Limnukba Tatar 3. Rongsennungba Tatar. MKC-449 K Y M C
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Man City begin title defence with easy win
Lo n d o n, Au g 1 0 (Agencies): Raheem Sterling scored a hat-trick as Manchester City got their title defence up and running in style with a 5-0 win at West Ham, in a game where VAR made its first impact in the Premier League. City’s new No 9 Gabriel Jesus showed deadly instinct to open the scoring with a near-post touch from Kyle Walker’s fine work down the right (25), and the champions were 2-0 up shortly after half-time through Sterling’s tidy finish (51). The season’s first major VAR call came minutes later as Jesus’ tap-in was ruled out by a marginal offside call on Sterling (53), but after another tight VAR call, Sterling grabbed his second and City’s third, lobbing Lukasz Fabianski inside the box (75). Sub Sergio Aguero then netted City’s fourth from the spot (86) at the second attempt after VAR ruled for a retake for his initial missed penalty due to encroachment, before Sterling wrapped up his hat-trick in stoppage time (90+2). Just hours after Liverpool’s 4-1 win over Norwich on Friday night, City were at their blistering best. It started slowly, but the champions eventually
but sub Aguero stepped up, only to see his penalty saved by Fabianski. But after another VAR review adjudged that Declan Rice, who got to the ball to clear after the save, had encroached, it was retaken, allowing Aguero to score. Sterling got his hat-trick in the final seconds, however, converting while one-on-one
moved through the gears at London Stadium. Riyad Mahrez forced Lukasz Fabianski into a fine low save with a 20-yard effort, before hitting the side-netting from 12 yards after superbly turning onto his left foot. With Aguero on the bench, Jesus took his chance well for the opener, but it all came from Walker’s pace. Overlapping on the right, Walker centred for Jesus, who neatly found the net at the near post after a slight touch off Issa Diop.
City got their twogoal cushion after the break as Kevin De Bruyne fed Sterling through on goal, prompting a low finish under Fabianski from inside the box. The visitors thought they’d grabbed a third just two minutes later as Sterling squared for Jesus to simply tap home, but the VAR showed Sterling was offside from David Silva’s initial pass by a matter of millimetres. Ederson made a fine
double save - first from Chicharito and then from Michail Antonio at close range - to prevent a nervy finish, and City piled on as Sterling’s side-footed dink over Fabianski made it 3-0. VAR briefly intervened, looking at Mahrez’s fine through ball over the defence, but Sterling was this time onside by millimetres. Issa Diop’s clumsy foul on Mahrez in the box allowed City a chance to grab a fourth; Sterling wanted it,
World Archery hints at lifting AAI ban by August end New Delhi, Aug 10 (PTI): In a fresh ray of hope for the beleaguered Indian archers, World Archery on Friday wrote to the Indian Olympic Association, stating the Archery Association of India suspension might be lifted by the end of this month if a clear roadmap is established. The latest development came following the Delhi High Court’s order directing the sports ministry to form a five-member transitory committee to look in the state of affairs of the suspended AAI till fresh elections are held. Following the order, the WA secretary general Tom Dielen wrote to IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta, nominating four members of the committee which will be headed by retired Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court Justice B D Ahmad. “If rapid progress is made and a clear roadmap is
again from Mahrez’s rolled through ball. Anything Liverpool can do, City can do better, was the clear message as City showed no signs of complacency in their hunt for a third straight title. Match results Crystal Palace 0 – 0 Everton Burnley 3 – 0 Southampton Watford 0 – 3 Brighton Bournemouth 1 – 1 Sheff Utd
Liverpool pound Norwich in PL opener
Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling attempts to pass the ball while being put under pressure by West Ham’s Declan Rice during an EPL match on Saturday.
established by the end of August, World Archery might conditionally lift the suspension by the end of this month. “We ask the Indian Olympic Association Secretary General to coordinate with the chairman to get the committee established as soon as possible,” Dielen wrote in the letter to Mehta, a copy of which is in possession with PTI. The WA further suggested four names for the transitory committee -Mehta from IOA, R Rajagopal from the sports ministry, and BVP Rao and Virendra Sachdeva from the two AAI factions. This transition committee
is tasked to prepare a roadmap for the AAI having a new election as well as a Constitution that respects both the Indian Sports Code and the World Archery Constitution. “This roadmap will have to be approved by World Archery for the suspension to be lifted,” Dielen wrote. The committee will also select the teams for the Olympic qualifying Asian Championships in Bangkok in November and prepare a selection process for the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Earlier in the day, hearing a PIL in the Rahul Mehra vs Union of India & Ors, a Delhi HC Special Bench comprising Justice S Murlidhar and Najmi Waziri directed that the transitory committee will be constituted latest by August 23 and hold its first meeting on August 24. The committee will be headed by retired Chief
Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court Justice B D Ahmad and will have one representative each from sports ministry, Indian Olympic Association, and the two AAI factions, Mehra tweeted. “The committee is constituted to ensure Archery Association of India (AAI) once again enjoys good standing with World Archery Federation (WAF) so that our Archers are permitted to represent India under Indian flag in the forthcoming qualifying tournaments & Tokyo Olympics,” Mehra wrote. The World Archery suspended the Archery Association of India on Thursday for defying its guidelines by electing two parallel bodies. Under the suspension, the last event in which the archers can participate under the Indian flag is the World Archery Youth Championships in Madrid from August 19-25.
Liverpool began the 2019-2020 Premier League season with the same quality and intensity that brought them to within a point of the title in the last campaign, punishing newly promoted Norwich City 4-1. The Champions League holders needed less than 30 minutes to build a 3-0 lead on Friday. Norwich, making their return to the top-flight after three seasons in the second division, had the bad luck to go behind 1-0 in the 7th minute on an own goal by team captain Grant Hanley. Twelve minutes later, Mohamed Salah, who shared the 2018-2019 Premier League Golden Boot with teammate Sadio Mane and Arsenal’s PierreEmerick Aubameyang, beat Norwich goalkeeper Tim Krul with an assist from Roberto Firmino. Virgil van Dijk made it 3-0 for Liverpool in the 28th minute, heading-in a Salah corner. Origi, the instigator of the first goal, scored one on his own account in the 42nd minute, getting his head to a cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold. But it wasn’t all good news for Liverpool in the first half, as keeper Alisson Becker had to helped off the field in the 39th minute. Replacing the Brazilian was Adrian San Miguel, who only joined the Merseyside club from West Ham United a few days ago. Liverpool’s performance slipped after the break, while the visitors improved, but while Finnish striker Teemu Pukki put Norwich on the scoreboard in the 64th minute, the outcome was never in doubt.
Raina out for 4-6 weeks after knee surgery Amsterdam, Aug 10 (IANS): Veteran batsman Suresh Raina will not be available for most part of India’s upcoming domestic season after undergoing a knee surgery here on Friday. Raina is set to miss at least four to six weeks of action. “Mr Suresh Raina underwent a knee surgery where he had been facing discomfort for the last few months. The surgery has been successful and it will require him 4-6 week of rehab for recovery,” the BCCI said in a tweet. The 32-year-old southpaw last played for India in a One-Day International against England in 2018. Raina, a World Cup winner in 2011, has played 18 Tests, 226 ODIs and 78 T20s. He was last involved in the Indian Premier League with Chennai Super Kings.
Archer set for Test debut
Jofra Archer
Lo n d o n, Au g 1 0 (Agencies): Jofra Archer is set to make his Test debut for England at Lord’s next week but out-of-form Moeen Ali will play no part after being dropped for the second Ashes Test. Archer missed the home side’s 251-run defeat in the first Test at Edgbaston after sustaining a side strain during the Cricket World Cup but has convinced the selectors he’s ready to play after picking up seven wickets and hitting a century for Sussex’s second XI against Gloucestershire. Somerset spinner Jack Leach is also included in a 12-man squad but Ali loses his spot after taking match figures of 3-172 against Australia and scoring just four runs. Left-armer Leach missed out on selection for the first Test after bowling just three overs in last
month’s Test win over Ireland - a match in which he also hit 92 as nightwatchman - but now gets the chance to add to the 20 wickets he has taken in his five Test matches so far. Barbados-bor n Archer’s return to full fitness is timely after fellow seamer James Anderson limped out of the opening Test of the five-match series with just four overs under his belt due to a calf problem. England’s seam attack, already weakened after Mark Wood was ruled out of the entire series with knee injuries, was further depleted this week when Warwickshire’s Olly Stone sustained an ankle injury. Left-arm seamer Sam Curran retains his place in the squad, as does Joe Denly, whose spot has come under scrutiny after scoring 18 and 11 in the first Test at number four.
Messi wins UEFA’s Goal of Season award
Lionel Messi’s free kick goal against Liverpool in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final was voted the UEFA’s Goal of Season.
M a d r i d, Au g 1 0 (IANS): Lionel Messi has been awarded UEFA’s Goal of the Season award for his free-kick against Liverpool at Camp Nou last season. The set-piece by Barcelona’s Argentine star from 30 yards out was his second goal of the match, reports Efe news agency. Messi’s second goal rounded off his team’s 3-0 win over Liverpool in the
first leg of the Champions League semi-final on May 1. Cristiano Ronaldo was r unners-up in the UEFA award for the goal he scored for Juventus against his former team Manchester United on November 7 at the San Siro Stadium. The third spot went to Portugal’s Danilo who scored the equalizer in a 1-1 draw against Serbia in
the Euro qualifiers. Fans voted on the UEFA website and social media accounts to choose between 10 goals scored in the 2018-2019 season. The final winners were selected by a jury comprising of former coaches and international players. This is the third time Messi earned the award, following his success in 2014/2015 and 20152016.
Andy Murray to make singles Medvedev, Nadal reach semis in Montreal return at Cincinnati Masters
Andy Murray
Cincinnati, Aug 10 (Agencies): Andy Murray will make his return to singles tennis at the Cincinnati Masters next week. The news, which was announced by the former World No 1 on his Facebook page, comes seven months after a tearful Mur-
ray said in Australia that his career could be over. However, he subsequently underwent a second hip operation and made his comeback when he teamed up with Feliciano Lopez to win the doubles in the Fever-Tree Championships at Queen’s Club. Since then
he has continued to compete in the less-demanding doubles format - most recently at the Rogers Cup in Canada this week. And on Friday Murray posted a picture of himself clenching his fist in trademark fashion, accompanied by the message, “That feeling when you accept a wildcard for the singles in Cinci...” Mur ray revealed ahead of last week’s tournament in Washington that he was targeting Cincinnati - having originally said at Wimbledon that it could be a few months before he made his singles return. And playing in Cincinnati could be a precursor to Murray making his grand slam singles return at the US Open, which starts on August 26, although the 32-year-old may be wary of competing over best-of-five sets so soon. Simply by playing in Cincinnati, Murray will be treading new ground, by becoming the first player to return to the singles game following a hip resurfacing operation.
Montreal, Aug 10 (Agencies): Daniil Medvedev and Karen Khachanov crushed second seed Dominic Thiem and third seed Alexander Zverev respectively to set up an all-Russian semifinal at the Rogers Cup in Montreal on Friday. Later in the day, top seed Rafa Nadal overcame a sluggish start to defeat Fabio Fognini 2-6 6-1 6-2 to keep his title defence alive. The Spaniard and will face either Gael Monfils or Roberto Bautista Agut, who will close out the action under the lights at IGA stadium. The French-speaking Medvedev was cheered on by a partisan crowd and finished off a tired-looking Thiem 6-3 6-1 to end the Austrian’s six-match winning streak in under an hour. So dominant was the tall Russian that he took the first five games of the second set while winning 16 of the first 17 points. He missed a chance to close out the match on Thiem’s serve at 5-0 before sealing victory with an ace, his sixth of the day.
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Medvedev said he was as surprised as anyone to have defeated world number four Thiem in such dominant fashion. “I was expecting a tougher match,” he said. “I was happy that I was able to play so well, to beat him so easily. It saved me a lot of energy. It gave me a lot of confidence so I’m very happy.” Khachanov had lit-
tle more problem with German Zverev, rattling through their quarter-final 6-3 6-3 in 74 minutes. Nadal initially had a more tricky time in his quarter-final against Fognini, struggling with his serving accuracy in a first set where the Italian broke him twice. But Nadal broke to love in the second game of the second set on a double
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fault by Fognini, who appeared to be bothered by right ankle soreness as the nearly two-hour match wore on. Nadal broke serve to start the deciding set and never looked back as he took a measure of revenge against Fognini, who defeated Nadal in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters in April. The Spaniard said the key to getting back into
the match had been staying in the moment. “I lost 6-2, things went quick,” he said. “I started the second set thinking I was not playing bad, just things went so quick and everything against me,” he said. “I just tried to be there, to be focused and to calm down a little bit the match because things were going too quick.”
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