August 12, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 246

DIMAPUR, monDAY, AUGUST 12, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.00

HK protests enter 10th weekend

Arsenal kick off PL campaign with win

Doval to oversee Kashmir’s three vital days

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sports, Page 12

national, Page 5

GoI-ENPO meet fuels statehood demand ENPO calls off I-Day absention in view of Centre’s invite on Aug 13

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 1 (NPN): Centre has formally invited the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization (ENPO) for talks on August 13, reportedly on the issue of separate statehood demand (frontier Nagaland). In this regard, ENPO through its media cell informed that it has decided to suspend the proposed non-participation in the Independence Day celebration on August 15 under its jurisdiction.

As ENPO had served a deadline on the Centre to respond to their demand before August 10, the central executive council (CEC) during its meeting held on June 11 at Tuensang, resolved that the public of ENPO area shall abstain from participating in the Independence Day celebration in the event the government of India failed to expedite the process of carving out a separate state for the people of Eastern Nagaland.

Petrol, diesel price slashed DIMAPUR, AUG 11 (NPN): State-run oil marketing companies reduced the retail prices of petrol and diesel on Sunday across the country. After the daily revision in retail fuel rates, the price of petrol in all metro cities slashed by 7 to 9 paise per litre while diesel became cheaper by 13-16 paise.

After Sunday’s cut, petrol in Dimapur was retailing at Rs. 70.01 per litre as against Rs 70.10 a litre on Saturday. Diesel became cheaper by 14 paise to Rs 63.35 a litre as compared with Rs 63.49 on Saturday.

In the state capital Kohima, petrol was retailing at Rs.70.84 a litre, a decrease of 8 paise while diesel a litre cost Rs.63.98 as compared with Rs.64.12 a litre on Saturday. As per the country’s daily dynamic pricing mechanism, the retail petrol and diesel prices are dependent on the global prices of benchmark fuel and the rupee-US dollar exchange rate as India imports 80 per cent of its crude requirements.

Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs last month reduced its 2019 oil demand projection, joining other forecasters such as the International Energy Agency (IEA) and Opec in lowering its outlook for fuel use.

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However, against the backdrop of the meeting between ENPO with the Centre on August 13, speculation is rife regarding the demand for Frontier Nagaland state.

It may be mentioned that under the aegis of ENPO, several rallies were organized where the people of Eastern Nagaland reiterated to stand by the August 24, 2012 resolution demanding creation of a separate State- ‘Frontier Nagaland’.

ENPO has also rejected outright a letter (F.No.9/8/2012.7, dated 07.08.2018) by MHA joint secretary (NE) to Nagaland chief secretary suggesting preparation of suitable dis-

trict-wise project proposals for development of Eastern Nagaland, by referring to a meeting chaired by MHA special secretary (internal security) and attended by state government and ENPO on June 8, 2018.

At a public rally in Tuensang in 2016, MHA joint secretary (NE) described the demand of ENPO as appearing genuine, while observing that problem and hardship faced in the Eastern Nagaland was well understood as the backwardness was visible even after 60 of Nagaland statehood.

After Centre’s Interlocutor to the Naga talks and deputy NSA, R.N. Ravi was appointed as governor of

Nagaland; the general expectations of early and tangible solution to the Naga political issue was dampened after the Modi government abrogated Article 370 for Jammu and Kashmir following by its bifurcation into two union territoriesJ&K and Ladakh.

Putting to rest all speculations that Article 371A could also face similar fate, Ravi assured that the Centre would not touch Article 371A as it was a solemn promise made to Nagas when statehood was granted. It may also be recalled that union home minister Amit Shah had earlier assured parliament that Article 371 for various states (A to J) would not be touched.

Article 371A also has significant inclusion of erstwhile Tuensang district in Clause 2(c),(d),(e)-(i),(ii) and (f).

The bifurcation of J&K and abrogation of Article 370 has also buoyed hopes of the tribal Bodos in Assam, who demand the state to be divided 50:50.

Similarly, Karbis in Assam have also reiterated the demand for “autonomous state” by integrating KarbiAnglong and DimaHasao, the two hill districts of the state.

IB issues terror alert ahead of Eid

NEW DELHI, AUG 11 (IANS): The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has issued an alert about Islamic State (IS) and ISI-backed terrorist groups planning attacks in India on the occasion of Eid on Monday.

In a confidential report issued to state police units and police headquarters on Friday, the IB said that ISI-backed jehadi groups may carry out terror acts in Jammu and Kashmir and other places in the country around Eid. According to sources, the Islamic State and Pakistan-backed proradical terrorist organisations may target crowded places such as bus stops, railway stations, airports and other important places.

Top IB sources said that even though the IS has not been able to spread terror in India for a long time, the government’s decision on Jammu and Kashmir has left it enraged. Of late, there have been reports of the presence of some sleeper modules backed by Taliban in India. The NIA had recently carried out raids in several states, including Kerala, to look for terror cells allegedly linked to the Easter bombings in Sri Lanka that left over 250 people dead.

After abrogation of Art 370, Nagaland equally fragile: NPCC D I M A P U R , AU G 1 1 (NPN): Against the backdrop of the Centre’s decision to revoke provisions of Article 370 that accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and creating two Union Territories (UT) after bifurcating the state, Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) said Nagaland was equally fragile and warned that the ruling dispensation could even divide Nagaland into two UTs and erase Article 371(A) and tell that it was the demand of the people.

In a statement, NPCC president K. Therie also warned that if anything happened to Nagaland in the manner of Jammu & Kashmir, elected representatives supporting BJP government today would be held responsible.

Alleging that all the provisos provided in the constitution with honourable agreements were in danger, the NPCC claimed that Article 370 was included after Maharaja Hari Singh reluctantly signed Instrument of Accession on October 26, 1947 as per records. Hence, it was unbe-

NH, NMA criticize Rio for ridiculing them Study facts, history before DIMAPUR, AUG 11 (NPN): Naga Hoho (NH) and Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) have denounced chief minister Neiphiu Rio statements ridiculing the two organisations.

At a joint meeting held at Hotel Cimorb in Kohima on August 10, NH and NMA reminded the chief minister that in spite of all odds both had been standing firm protecting the basic principles and common interests of Naga people till today. At this crucial moment when many State-centric people were trying to destroy apex organisations in the State and create disunity among the Nagas, the organisations said it was unfortunate and surprising for a people’s leader to castigate and nullify age-old social institutions in such a high level gathering.

NH and NMA in a joint statement claimed

that Rio, during a Joint Legislature Forum and ExParliamentarians meeting on August 7 at Kohima, reportedly remarked “there is no more Naga Hoho and NMA to represent the voice of the people and also FNR is no more active and the people have lost confidence. So there is no apex organisation to work for Naga peace process.”

Admitting that most of the Naga tribe hohos and women organisations from Nagaland had dissociated from NH and NMA for various reasons, the meeting, however, felt that did not qualify the chief minister to deny the very existence of the two organisations.

NH and NMA stated that Naga people were well aware that Naga civil society organisations were sharply divided at the moment due to various steps taken by the State government, including recognition

of Rongmei tribe in 2012 and the bid to implement Article 243T providing 33% women reservation in urban rural bodies, which caused a tumult.

Mentioning that both the organisations had landed up in the present position due to all these, the meeting said it expected Rio, who was a seasoned politician and respectable leader, at this crucial juncture to talk with maturity and work hard towards bringing unity and rebuild the fractured Naga society with balanced views and objectives.

Meanwhile, deliberating at length on various issues confronting the Naga society today, the meeting called upon all Naga people – young and old, men and women – to stand united and face various challenges during this defining moment as “we will be able to reach our destiny only when we are united”.

implementing RIIN: WSH

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 1 (NPN): Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) has appealed to the state government to seriously study the history and facts in order to avoid any negative ramification before implementing the Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN). In a statement, WSH president Dr Kakheto Zhimomi and general secretary Kisheto Chishi, urged the government to do a proper case study of all 16 recognised tribes so as to avoid any loophole or misunderstanding afterwards.

It asked the government not to make it mandatory for the 16 recognised tribes of Nagaland to bring their indigenous certificates from their native villages as suggested by some individuals in the media as these tribes were already recognised and were indigenous inhabitants.

As the State government had assured that no decision

would be discriminatory or in contravention to the interests of people/any community, WSH said it expected that everything would be done in a fair manner by the commission. Nagas settled anywhere in Nagaland, post 1963 was a bona fide citizen in that particular area. So there should not be any question of acquiring certificates from their villages, it said.

Since the commission would study, recommend and give advice on all issues to chalk out the modalities for RIIN, WSH asked to the government to avoid any step detrimental to these settlers from “our own state” as this would invite unpleasant repercussions “amongst us”.

As thousands of families belonging to the 16 tribes had settled all over Nagaland post 1963 due to several reasons, WSH uregd the government to seriously study history and facts to avoid any negative ramification.

coming for India to go back from the agreement that its ancestors and founding fathers had made, the party added.

If India could go back from such an agreement, NPCC feared there was no provision that was safe.

And holding Nehru responsible for Article 370 also undermined other leaders in the drafting committee, it pointed out, adding the betrayal was an insane act.

Asser ting that any amendment in the provision required the concurrence of the State Assembly, Congress accused the Centre of putting the State under President’s Rule and all elected leaders under house arrest.

It alleged that internet has been cut off, public curfew imposed, schools closed and all other public activities had come to a grinding halt.

Instead of such insane actions, Congress said Government of India should have persuaded Pakistan to honour Maharaja Hari Singh and the Instrument of Accession and vigorously pursued peace and develop infrastructure of mutual interest for the growth of

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 1 (NPN): Sumi Hoho and its frontal organization held an emergency meeting on August 11 in connection with the August 7 incident.

In a press note, SH general secretary Nikheto Jimomi said the house vehemently condemned the barbaric inhuman act of security personnel as well as physical assault of Zunheboto Sumi Totimi Hoho (ZSTH) mothers who tried to intervene and the inhumane torture meted out on Hito, who was arrested by Assam Rifles.

The house resolved to reiterate the FIR lodged by ZSTH and urged the concern investigation authority to speed up the probe.

Further, the house also resolved to submit a representation to Governor seeking his intervention in connection with the 32 Assam Rifles, misconduct against public on August 7 at Zunheboto.

Myanmar to stop military ops

A view of a flood-affected region in Malappuram district of Kerala, Sunday. (PTI)

In Kerala, over 2.51 lakh people have taken shelter in 1,639 relief camps.

The toll in the flood fury has gone up 72 while 58 people still missing, according to the report issued by the state government on Sunday.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said water levels in major dams are not a cause of worry as of now.

In the worst-hit Puthumala in Wayanad, which was struck by a massive landslide on Thursday, eight people were still missing and search operations are on, he said.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited a relief camp in Wayanad and spoke to the people sheltered there. He also went to Kavalappara,

a 10-acre settlement near Nilambur in Malappuram, which bore the brunt of a massive landslide on August 8. Around 35 people have been killed in rain-related incidents in five districts of western Maharashtra in a week, including 17 who drowned after a boat capsized near Brahmanal village in Sangli on Thursday.

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 1 (NPN): Yung Aung-led NSCN (K) has appealed to National League for Democracy (NLD)-ruled government in Myanmar to follow the policies of Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) government and stop military operations against it.

Accusing the Government of Myanmar of trying to suppress its popular freedom struggle and launching military operation against it on January 29 and May 15 this year in violation of cessation of hostilities agreement between USDP government and NSCN (K), Niki Sumi in a statement claimed that Nagas were enjoying peace and development when military-backed USDP was in power.

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SH, frontal bodies Gov, MCD extend Idgreetings flay Aug 7 incident DUl-Zuha I M A P U R , AU G 1 1

Death toll from floods touches 169, lakhs displaced Yung Aung-led NSCN (K) asks NEW DELHI, AUG 11 (AGENCIES): The death toll from floods in Karnataka, Kerala, and Maharashtra rose to 169, state authorities said on Sunday.

The death toll in Kerala floods mounted to 72, while the situation remained grim in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat where 97 people have lost their lives so far due to the monsoon fury.

Nine more people have died in rain related incidents in Karnataka, taking the toll to 40 as the flood situation remained grim in the state.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah conducted an aerial survey of flood affected areas in Belagavi district and Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa joined him in the exercise. As many as 5.82 lakh people have been evacuated to safety of which 3.27 lakh have been housed in 1,168 relief camps.

economy with all neighbours. And those dishonouring the Instrument of Accession, there were appropriate laws and provisions to deal with them and they should have been dealt with without fear and ill will, the party stressed.

According to NPCC, the insane action had put the entire nation under fear, and alleged that Hindutva goons were allegedly lynching, raping, killing, mutilating bodies, beheading, persecuting clergies, destroying churches, resorting to anti-conversion and forced reconversion activities, blocking economic aid to Christian charity institutions, closing their schools and now targeting Muslims in the name of protecting cow and even want birth control for Muslims. Stating that BJP’s idea of India was Hindutva through uniform civil code, NPCC said the ruling party had miserably failed in economy and development. It also charged those worshipping money and power of ignoring the dangerous demographic changes in Nagaland.

(NPN): Nagaland Governor R.N. Ravi has conveyed warm greetings to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of Id-Ul-Zuha. In his message, Ravi hoped that the auspicious occasion will strengthen social harmony and bonds of human brotherhood in the spirit of a composite society. “On this sacred day, I prayed for the well being of the people of Nagaland,” he added.

MCD: Muslim Council Dimapur has also extended greetings to all citizens of Nagaland on the occasion of Idd-Ul-Zuha. MCD working president, A. Rahman wishing Idd Mubarak to all, hoped that this festival of prayer and sacrifice would bring in a new era of peace and brotherhood and unity among various section of people living in Nagaland.

Meanwhile, MCD informed all that the Nagaland Hajj delegation to Saudi Arabia have successfully completed their pilgrimage and shall return within a week.

Dimapur traffic advisory for I-Day

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 1 (NPN): In view of the 73rd Independence Day celebration on August 15 at Dimapur’s DDSC stadium, the Dimapur traffic police has issued traffic advisory for the day. On August 15, DCP Traffic has informed that all vehicular movements from New Field Gate to Tragopan will be restricted from 7 a.m. to 12 noon for the smooth conduct of the programme, except for ambulance and emergency cases.

Invitation along with vehicle passes for guest are being issued at Deputy Commissioner Office Dimapur. Police Commissioner’s office will also be issuing limited vehicle passes for those attending the programme. Meanwhile, all vehicle owners attending the programme have been asked to park their vehicles at their (Cont’d on p-7) respective designated place.

ment of NLD was trying to suppress its popular freedom struggle, he alleged.

Strongly condemning the present NLD government for being insincere on its part, Yung Aung-led NSCN (K) alleged that the present NLD government was continuing to provoke and launched military action on Nagas and others.

Hence, some organisations that signed the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) had already withdrawn from it, it pointed out.

Though the motive behind the aggressive policy of NLD was unknown, the organisation felt it could stem from the party’s bid to garner political benefits though it would not be sensible as it was against peaceful solution of conflicts.

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WEATHER FORECAST August 12

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Showers and a heavier t-storm 32 25 Aizawl

Showers and a heavier t-storm 28 21

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

Imphal

Cloudy, a t-storm in spots

36 25 29 21

Itanagar A p.m. thunderstorm in spots 34 24 Shillong

Mostly cloudy, a thunderstorm 26 19

Kohima

Some rain and a thunderstorm 28 18

Dimapur Cloudy, a t-storm in the area

34 24

A morning thunderstorm

31 21

Tuensang Sun through high clouds

23 16

Mostly cloudy

30 21

Mkg Wokha

Zunheboto A morning shower or t-storm

28 18

Officials and participants of the programme in Longleng on August 8.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Community Conserved Areas Forum (NCCAF) organised district level seminar on “Conserving Biodiversity, especially the Threatened & Endangered Species” in the Community Conserved Areas (CCAs) on August 8 at the Conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Longleng.

A press release by NCCAF stated that at the seminar following resolution was adopted: to propagate and conserve biodiversity in respective localities; ban

uncontrolled exploitation of natural resources like hunting, fishing, logging, etc.; discourage use of plastic and discourage use of salt in plantation and fields.

Special guest of the function, DC Longleng, John Tsulise Sangtam, expressed happiness to the NCCAF for conducting such seminar in Longleng.

He said that the practices of hunting and usage of forest goods have exceeded sustainability that led to over extraction or exploitation, which should not pro-

long anymore. Realising its importance, Sangtam said many villages have started conserving forest and wildlife.

DFO, Longleng Beizo Suokhrie lauded the villagers for realising the importance of conservation, and measures taken by them to conserve the forest and wildlife and added that it should be continued.

He informed the gathering that JAICA project has provision to fund CCAs for expansion or such other initiatives. However, he said at present it would be

for the pre-elected CCAs at the moment.

Suokhrie said forest department was ready to lend support in any possible way for conservation work in the region.

Member, State Biodiversity Board, Y Nuklu Phom spoke on global warming; Subin K.S on decrease of birds and animals; secretary, NCCAF, Heirang Lungalang on the formation and present status of the forum and joint secretary, NCCAF, Tokugha Sumi on conservation of biodiversity.

‘Girl Child Day’ observed in Mon Zbto DPDB recommends police outpost at KPA

DIMAPUR: District Plan- Kulhopu village; establishning and Development ment of SDO soil office Board (DPDB) of Zun- at Akuluto sub-division; heboto has recommended registration of Society for setting up of Police outpost Prevention of cruelty to at Khelhoshe Polytechnics animals and construction Akuluto (KPA) and NPSC of Circular Road from Juexam centre in Zunhe- dicial office to PWD office boto.

Zunheboto.

This was agreed upon Agenda regarding esand recommended by the tablishment of Information board during the DPDB Assistant office at Akuluto meeting held on August 8 was deferred to next board at DC conference hall. meeting.

According to DIPR T h e m e e t i n g wa s report, the board has also chaired by the vice chairdeliberated and recom- man & deputy commismended the following mat- sioner Zunheboto, Peter ters which were brought Lichamo. He encouraged before the board: Setting up the members to be sincere MSK members and students at the programme in Mon on August 10. of Awotsakilimi sub-cen- and attend the board meetDIMAPUR: “Girl Child the bravery award by the and three girls from Sacred tre; setting up sub-centre at ings regularly.

Day” for the month of Au- Governor of Nagaland on Heart School, who spoke on gust 2019 was observed on January 26, 1998. the theme “girl child day” August 10, at Sacred Heart The programme was were awarded.

School, Mon town. chaired by Nge pshom The programme was DIMAPUR: District administration Wokha in colIn a statement , DC Konyak, Women Welfare organized by district admin- laboration with Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) will be Mon Thavaseelan K stated Officer, Mahila Shakti istration in collaboration imparting free coaching for class-X repeaters on the that the resource person for Kendra (MSK) / District with MSK Mon under the theme “Learn and Shine” under Beti Bachao Beti Padthe programme was Pon- Level Centre for Women Beti Bachao Beti Padhao hao. Classes will start from first week of September 2019, glem Konyak, winner of (DLCW), Mon. (BBBP) scheme. District therefore, any interested students, both male and female multiple bravery awards. She District co-ordinator, administration will be ob- have been requested to get registered before August 31. valiantly fought off some MSK, Olem spoke on the serving the girl child day For further information, one may visit MDK office at miscreants back in 1995 main aims and objectives every month in different DC office complex or contact at 8787396448/9089985 for which she was awarded of the MSK. Three boys schools.

823/8787773941.

District administration Wka informs

RCK holds 16th installation ceremony

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Kohima , Aug 1 1 (NPN): The 16th Installation Ceremony of Rotary Club Kohima (RCK) was held on August 10 at Mhachaki, Kohima with Rtn. Sanjay Jain, Assistant Governor Zone –IX RI District-3240 as installation officer.

The programme was led by Rotary Club Kohima acting president Rtn. Kezhokhoto Savi.

In his presidential speech, he read out the Rotary Four Way Test – Is it the Truth? Is it Fair to all concerned? Will it build Goodwill and Better friendships? and Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?.

The club secretary Rtn. Richard Dzuvichu presented the annual report.

A release from the Rotary Club Kohima informed that the new board of director for the tenure 2019-20 was led by Rtn. Neisatuo Mero as president, Rtn. Kezhokhoto Savi & Rtn. Thiala Chang as vice-president, Rtn. Kevino Savino as secretary along with others.

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Rtn.Sanjay Jain and others during 16th installation ceremony of Rotary Club Kohima on August 10.

also officially inducted six new members- Kevilenuo Solo, Pakin Richapbo, Dr. Ketoulelhou Vizo, Vilanuo Angela Yhome, Dr. Jongpurman Jamir and Mhaleo Tungoe.

Rtn. Sanjay Jain encouraged the new inducted members to attend the Rotary Membership and award ceremony to be hosted by R.C Guwahati on August 18 so that they

can be felicitated by the RI District-3240.

He requested the members of Kohima Club to come forward and donate towards the Rotary Foundation and become Paul Harris Fellow by donating US $ 1000.

Basing on this year’s theme of Rotary International (RI) “Rotar y Connects the World,” he asked the Club to take up

a project of nation builders award under TEACH Programme.

Special number was presented by the past-president Rtn. Kezhokhoto Savi. Vote of thanks was pronounced by chartered president Rtn. Rosemary Dzuvichu.

The programme was attended by the Rotarians of Kohima & Dimapur, family members and well

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2019

Zeliang people convention on September 6 DIMAPUR: A joint consultative meeting of Zeme Council Nagaland (ZCN), Liangmai Council Nagaland (LCN) and Zeliang Welfare Society, Dimapur along with ZPO was held on August 9 at Jalukie town where it was decided to hold the Zeliang people convention on September 6.

A press statement from ZCN president, Dr.Tumda Newme and LCN president, Khenglubo stated that during the convention the issue on existence of parallel ZPOs within the Zeliang community by involving all the responsible organizations of the community will be discussed. Therefore, the house resolved that both ZPOs should desist from undertaking any steps till the Zeliang People Convention is held.

Meanwhile, the release stated that the meeting was attended by 34 members representing different orgnisations of Zeliang community.

The house also expressed regret that ZPO led

by Ramdi abstained from the consultative meeting despite proper prior information. Earlier, the meeting began with an invocation by deacon JTLBC, AheuIpuing.

SRSU to conduct surprise checking DIMAPUR: Sakipheto Range Students’ Union (SRSU) has informed that it will be conducting surprise checking under its jurisdiction to ensure that quality education is provided as promised by the institutions.

A press release from SRSU stated that the checking will be conducted for a healthy upbringing of the students.

SRSU team primarily focused will be on the attendance of the students as well as of the teachers, sanitation and cleanliness in the institutes.

Meanwhile, SRSU has convened its presidential meeting on August 17 at 10 a.m. at its union banker’s residence. All area unit’s president, executive members and advisors have been requested to attend the meeting.

LCD to celebrate Janmashtami DIMAPUR: Leo Club of Dimapur, youth wings of Lions Club Dimapur will be celebrating Janmashtami on August 24at 5:30 p.m at Lions Club, Dimapur. During the celebration events such as fancy dress, dance competitions and matki phod will be oragnised. Further details can be contacted at 8794661471; 9862655556 and 9366260626.

NSCN (I-M) condolence DIMAPUR: NSCN (I-M) has expressed grief at the untimely demise of late Thepuvezo Keyho, executive member of steering committee, NSCN, from Phek village under Chakhesang Region on August 10.

A condolence note from NSCN (I-M) through its MIP stated that, late Thepuvezo placed the Naga national interest above everything else and therefore the void created

by his demise will be difficult to fill.

NSCN (I-M) also stated that, late Thepuvezo’s selfless service rendered for the Naga nation shall be recorded in the pages of the Naga history and his sacrifices ever will be cherished.

NSCN (I-M) conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the Almighty God grant his soul eternal peace.

Free medical camp at CBCK

Doctors and nurses along with CBCK pastors and others during medical camp on August 11.

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KO H I M A , AU G 1 1 (NPN): In a noble gesture, the Social Service Committee of the Chakhesang Baptist Church Kohima (CBCK) organised a free medical camp at the church premises after church service on Sunday.

A release from CBCK

informed that doctors at the medical camp included Dr. Vikeyie, Dr. Chothayi, Dr. Kedo, Dr. Kobunuo, Dr. Khriemeno, Dr. Tete, Dr.Imtisunup, Dr. Neiphrezo, Dr.Nuvotso, Dr. Itolii, Dr.Tina, Dr. Tewekhro, Dr. Wemeri, Dr.Vezokholii, Dr.Pewezo, Dr.Awale, Dr.Razouvoyi and Dr. Vezunyi.

The free medical camp was held in line with the church annual relief Sunday.

M e a n w h i l e, t h e CBCK expressed gratitude to the Health & Family Welfare principal director Dr. Vikeyie Losou and his team for attending the needs of the church members.

Phek police seize cough syrup; cancels license DIMAPUR: Phek police seized 205 bottles of banned cough syrup belonging to Jagat pharmacy, Meluri Town Phek at Lanyi Check gate, Phek district.

A press release by Superintendent of Police (SP) Phek, Vrinda Shukla stated that the proprietor of the pharmacy, Jagat Lakambri could not produce invoice to justify the legitimate purchase and future sale of the drug and therefore the license of Jagat pharmacy has been cancelled.

The release said Phek police has initiated the process of applying for cancellation of drug licences of errant pharmacies so as to achieve effective deterrence against illegal procurement and sale of prohibited substances like codeine which are commonly found in cough syrup.

Meanwhile, SP Phek has directed all police stations in the district to immediately apply for cancellation of drug licenses against pharmacies found selling psychotropic substances, which are being rampantly abused by youth.

Founder, Leaders’ Arise Nagaland (LAN) and initiator Overseas Naga Association (ONA), Rev. Luoliehu Yimsung with students and Dimapur Naga Students’ Union officials after the programme on Leaders’ Motivational Talk in Dimapur on August 10. (DNSU)

PE posts held by unqualified candidates, says ANTPEUU

DIMAPUR: All Nagaland Trained Physical Education Unemployed Union (ANTPEUU) has expressed concern over Physical Education (PE) posts held by “unqualified candidates”.

In a press release ANTPEUU said the union held its first general meeting on August 10 at Tourist Lodge Dimapur and decided to change its nomenclature from Physical Education

Graduate Unemployed to All Nagaland Trained Physical Education Unemployed Union.

The release informed that more than 40 members who attended the meeting also resolved to stand in unity and fight for justice in regard to job placements.

ANTPEUU lamented that concerned department does not publish advertisements against vacant posts and that “most posts” were

held by “unqualified candidates”.

The union also expressed deep concern over many PE graduates who were on the “verge of becoming overage” due to delay by the government to appoint qualified candidates.

Meanwhile, the house has selected Kivilu K Kiba and Imchatsung as ANTPEUU president and general secretary respectively.

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IMPHAL, Aug 11: Manipur police on Sunday brought back the three underground leaders, including top leader of Maoist Communist Party Manipur (MCPM) who were arrested from Bihar’s Patna few days ago.

Among the arrested leaders of two underground groups, Sapamcha Kangleipal alias Chiranglen alias Sarat (37) who is alleged to be a top leader of the MCPM was wanted by the Manipur government ever since he escaped from jail 11 years ago.

He was arrested by a joint team of Manipur police and Patna police from Hardinge Road near Patna Junction of Bihar on August 8 last along with two leaders of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP)Peoples’ War Group (PWG) ; Wahengbam Thoi Luwang alias Thawai Lakpa (36) of Wabagai Terapishak and Kangabam Roshan (27) of Brahmapur Thangapat Mapal.

They were brought to Imphal after Manipur police took transit remand for five days from Patna court in connection with cases pending with them at various

Arrested top Manipur Maoist leader Sapamcha Kangleipal being brought to Imphal from Patna on Sunday. police stations of the state.

The trio were brought to Imphal separately. Kangleipal was transported to Imphal by a police team on an Indigo flight, while the two KCP(PWG) leaders were brought back on another flight on Sunday.

As soon as they arrived at Imphal, police took them in a bullet proof vehicle and left the airport immediately, refusing to even interact with their family members who were waiting for their arrival at the airport.

Kangleipal who the po-

lice claimed to be a top leader of the MCPM hailed from Nongada Awang Leikai under Lamlai police station of Imphal East district.

He escaped from the security ward of JNIMS hospital, Imphal where he was lodged for medical treatment on the intervening night of December 28 and 29, 2008.

He was in judicial custody after Manipur police arrested him in May 2008 and detained him under NSA for allegedly making seditious remark on state government

Biplab welcomes surrendered NLFT militants to mainstream AGARTALA, AUG 11 (AGENCIES): Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Sunday welcomed the decision by National Liberation Front of Twipra (NLFT) militants to join the mainstream.

Interacting with the media in Agartala, Deb informed that a tripartite Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) was signed by the governments of India and Tripura, and the NLFT led by Shabbir Kumar Debbarma after 5 years of discussion.

“NLFT was banned in 1997 after it involved in violent activities for years.

Now they have agreed to abjure the path of violence,” CM added.

Biplab Kumar Deb (File) “NLFT has decided to join the mainstream and abide by the constitution of India,” the CM added.

“88 cadres have decided to surrender with weapons,” he said.

The CM further claimed that Tripura’s development was not possible if there was no peace.

“When investors look for a place to invest, the first question they ask is about the state’s law and order situation,” the CM added.

“Development needs peace and through this decision, the state will go to the path of development,” Deb added.

The CM further said, “State government will help them in housing, recruitment and education etc. The Centre will also consider state government’s proposals regarding the economic development of tribal areas in Tripura.”

“Our government will extend all possible help for the overall welfare and development of them,” Biplab Deb assured.

establishment of Special Police Officers (SPOs) to protect villagers of Heirok in Thoubal district.

He was the president of Manipur Forward Youth Front (MFYF), a civil society organisation at that time and he made seditious remark during a press conference held in Imphal.

After he escaped, he was declared wanted by the Manipur government.

Rumours were also doing the rounds that he joined a major rebel group engaging in armed struggle to

regain the sovereignty of Manipur.

Later, he lead the Maoist Communist Party Manipur (MCPM), an armed group that came up after years he escaped from jail.

Police claimed that he was behind the operation of the outfit. Amidst the rumours, Kangleipal was in the news after the MCPM announced that he (Sapamcha Kangleipal) will lead the movement for protection of indigenous people and was prepared for self-immolation in front of Kangla fort gate in Imphal in November 2017. It was the time when the popular demand for implementation of Inner Line Permit System or a similar mechanism to regulate entry of migrants into the state was at its peak.

He will be produced in the court of Imphal East chief judicial magistrate for necessary police custody in connection with FIR cases pending against them in some police stations in Imphal East district.

The two other leaders of KCP (PWG) will also produce before the Imphal West chief judicial magistrate in connection with an FIR registered against them

by Lamphel PS in May this year, police source said.

Ex-M’laya CM denies joining BJP Correspondent

Shillong, Aug 11: Former Meghalaya Chief Minister and senior Congress leader, Dr. Mukul Sangma on Saturday dismissed media report of his joining the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

Media reports claimed Sangma, who had served two terms as Chief Minister along with former Union Minister and four-time Congress parliamentarian Paban Singh Ghatowar are likely to join the BJP. “It is not a fact at all.

Who are these people who spreading such kind of rumour? I will ask the Cyber Crime Cell of Meghalaya Police to investigate and track the source of this misinformation with criminal, malafide and defamatory in-

tent,” Sangma told IANS. The senior Congress leader is at present the leader of Opposition in the Meghalaya Assembly. His wife Dikkanchi Shira, his daughter Miani Shira and his brother Zenith Sangma are also members of the Assembly. In the 60-member Assembly with an effective strength of 59, the Congress has 19 members.

The BJP which is supporting the National People’s Party-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government headed by Conrad Sangma has two members. The ruling alliance comprising NPP has 20 members, United Democratic Party (eight), People’s Democratic Front (four), Hill State People’s Party (two), Nationalist Congress Party (one) besides one Independent member.

I-T search in Meghalaya finds benami petrol pumps Correspondent

NEW DELHI, AUG 11 (IANS): In a major swoop against tax dodgers, the Income Tax Department has unearthed a network of benami petrol pumps in Meghalaya.

Besides indulging in massive evasion of income tax, the persons controlling the petrol pumps have been found to be misusing section 10(26) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 meant for local tribals.

During the search opera-

tions, the tax department found incriminating documents besides cash hidden at most unlikely place — water tank!

“This search by the department was a much-needed action on a long existing racket run by some unscrupulous elements exploiting local citizens of Meghalaya and avoiding paying income tax using tribal persons who are exempt from income tax, as a front,” the I-T department said in a statement.

The pre-search investigation involved extensive surveillance

and covert enquiries lasting almost a year.

In a separate search operations in Tamil Nadu, the I-T department has found two business groups to have suppressed their taxable income to the tune of Rs 700 crore by over-invoicing expenses.

Moving swiftly in one of the two cases, the department carried out search at 55 premises in various places in Tamil Nadu including Chennai, Coimbatore and Thanjavur, among others and also in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh

and Goa. The premises included residences of the promoters, key employees and some of the suppliers of materials.

In case of another group, engaged in liquor business, about seven premises were covered at Chennai and Karaikal in the search.

“The search is still in progress and the suppression of taxable income detected in this group has been estimated to be about Rs 300 crore,” the department said.

Mnp physiotherapists protest against CEA 2019

Physiotherapists in Manipur staging protest against CEA 2019 in Imphal on Sunday. (NP) Correspondent Imphal’s Keishampat un- alleged that if CEA 2019 is der the banner of the All enforced as an Act after it is I M P H A L , Au g 1 1 : Manipur Physiotherapists passed in the parliament, it will tantamount to violate “Save Physiotherapists, Association (AMPA).

Various placards some the definition of physiowe strongly opposed CEA 2019” lamented physio- of which read as “Give us therapy laid down by the therapies in Manipur re- our right, give us our duty”, World Health Organisation jecting the Clinical Estab- “We want independent (WHO).

WHO recognised lishment Act (CEA) 2019 physiotherapy council,” physiotherapy as an inderecently introduced in the etc. were displayed.

Taking part in the pro- pendent body. However, Parliament of India.

P h y s i o t h e r a p i s t s test, AMPA general secre- the norms laid down in the staged a sit-in-protest in tary Romenkumar Meetei CEA 2019 tantamount to K Y M C

infringement on the independent functioning of the physiotherapy centres.

“We denounce the norms laid down in the recently tabled CEA 2019,” he said.

If the Act is enforced, there will be problems in the independent functioning of the physiotherapy centres, he pointed out WHO defines physiotherapies as autonomous professions and not paramedical, he said.

As the proposed CEA 2019 imposes certain norms in setting up physiotherapy centres, it will amount to violation of WHO’s guidelines, he added.

As per the CEA 2019, a physiotherapy centre is an allied healthcare establishment providing physical therapy services by a physiotherapist to patients with a recent prescription or referral from a licensed

medical doctor (physician/ surgeon).

Depending on the disease condition, a review and re-prescription by a treating medical doctor is required for continuing physiotherapy services.

Under CEA 2019, National Council for Clinical Establishments has to approve minimum standards to run a physiotherapy centre, the general secretary said.

It stated that wherever CEA is applicable, no one can run a clinical establishment without registration.

For registration and continuation, the clinical establishment including physiotherapy centre, is required to fulfil minimum standards, minimum requirement of personnel, maintenance of records, compliance to standard treatment guidelines and comply with all other provisions of CEA, he added.

Assam Governor, CM greet people on Eid-ul-Zuha Guwahati, Aug 11 (PTI): Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi and Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday greeted the people of the state on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Zuha.

In a statement, Mukhi appealed to the people to strengthen the bond of peaceful co-existence and make the state an epitome of peace and harmony.

“My heartiest greetings and warm wishes to the Muslim brethrens of the state. Since Eid-ulZuha symbolises sacrifice we should imbibe within us this core spirit of the festival,” he said.

Mukhi further hoped that the celebrations will fortify the long standing tradition of communal harmony besides strengthening the existing bond of brotherhood so that no untoward elements could create any dent in the society.

Sonowal extended his greetings to all on the occasion of Eid-ul-Zuha.

“May the festival of sacrifice strengthen the bond of brotherhood and further the tradition of amity and communal harmony in the state,” he added.

Dear Mum, It takes a special and endearing kind of love to sacrifice everything for someone else: a mother’s love. Thank you for sacrificing so much so that we could have a chance at happiness. Happy birthday!! God bless you With love and Care, Family members “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.

Coal smuggling rampant in West Karbi Anglong Correspondent

DIPHU, AUGUST 11: Police of Ulukhunchi police outpost in West Karbi Anglong district during a search operation in the wee hours of Friday seized one coal-laden truck at Umlafer in West Karbi Anglong district.

Police claimed the truck was carrying coal without any valid document and have arrested four persons, including the main accused, Durmison Ronghang and Jakve Teron (who

claimed to be a member of KPLT).

It was learnt that the consignments of coal was extracted through rat hole mining and was transported from Sabuda via Nelie and Jagiraod under the nose of the police and forest officials.

Meanwhile, Karbi Anglong district police chief stated that an alert has been sounded in all police stations and police out posts on the illegal transportation of coal from Karbi Hills to other parts of the country.

Assam Rifles apprehend two HPC (D&Hq) cadres along with explosives Kohima , Aug 11: Assam Rifles Battalion under aegis of Red Shield Division arrested two hardcore cadres of Hmar People Convention (Democratic) (HQ Faction) HPC (D) identified as self-styled sergeant Thangrosung Mengha, commander of Tipaimukh area and self-styled sergeant Lal Sanga Hmar involved in tax collection and several nefarious activities in the area of Pherzawl and Tipaimukh on August 10 during an operation in Parbung and Lungthullen.

A press release by the PRO (Defence) stated that large quantity of war like stores including explosives, uniforms and important documents were seized

NFR to provide free Wi-Fi facility in more Rly stations GUWAHATI, AUG 11 (AGECNCIES): The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has planned to provide free Wi-Fi facility in more railway stations under it, reports Northeast Now news.

The NFR authority has already provided free Wi-Fi facilities in 68 railway stations.

The free Wi-Fi facility was introduced by the railway authorities few years back in order to attract people, who avail railway service. Availing Wi-Fi facility, the railway passengers can access free internet.

Informing this on its Twitter handle on Sunday, the NFR on Its Twitter handle stated: “NFR now provides free Wi-Fi in as many as 68 stations…many more being covered soon.”

“Just reach the station, log in and you have free internet at your fingertips,” it added.

According to media reports, till the first week of April this year, RailTel has provided free high speed WiFi service to 1,500 railway stations across India.

As part of the Narendra Modi government’s ‘Digital India’ initiative, RailTel continues to provide free Wi-Fi service to railway passengers.

The local people near the railway stations also can access the free Wi-Fi facility. RailTel Corporation of India is a PSU under the Ministry of Railways.

The two HPC(D) cadres along with explosives. (NP) during the operation. The documents recovered from them reveal the massive scale of extortion they were involved in Pherzawl dis-

trict. The apprehended cadres along with the recovered war like stores have been handed over to police for further investigation.

SATAMI STUDENTS' UNION FELICITATION

With immense pride and honour, the SSU further extend our heartiest congratulations to MR. MUGHALU K. AWOMI and MS. V. MARY CHISHI for successfully getting through the Social Welfare Department Exam-2019, as District Coordinator, Zunheboto, Nagaland The SSU continues to hope and pray for their further excellence and achievements in their future endeavours.

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Doval to oversee Kashmir’s three vital days

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS): With National Security Advisor Ajit Doval hitting the straps yet again and meeting common folk in Anantnag on Saturday, the government is preparing to relent on the existing security dragnet for the coming Bakr Id festival on Monday. For Doval personally and the government as a collective, a lot is at stake, the lockdown has been a huge success and by blindsiding the local populace and Pakistan, India has won a major political and diplomatic victory.

Doval himself is visible on the ground seen talking to locals and convincing them that their only option remains India and its development model. Islamic radicalisation in the main of Wahhabi Salafism persuasion which indoctrinates the youth in the art of political jihad is India’s biggest worry. Its rampant spread using the dark web and the onion router have only inflamed passions.

Given that the Pulwama attack was conducted

Ajit Doval (File)

by a local fidayeen, India is treading cautiously. However, with all the key nations on board and saying categorically that this is India’s internal matter, the path for the BJP is now strewn with imponderables for it has to lift the gridlock and allow easing of life.

With Doval acting as the pointman, it is not just Monday’s Id festival which will test the Centre’s resolve, but equally the whole week is likely to be difficult. August 14 is Pakistan’s Independence Day followed by India’s Independence Day on August 15 when panchayats across south Kashmir will

unfurl the Indian tricolour in troubled districts on Shopian, Kulgam, Pulwama and Anantnag.

In terms of optics and messaging, the BJP government is insistent that the tricolour is raised in all these areas. Doval in the Valley is liaising constantly with the paramilitary, Army Commanders and other Unified Command pyramid and matrix to keep ahead in this game of brinkmanship.

India does not want to appear weak at any point in this display of resolve after taking such a decision.

The government has acted with great alacrity in airlifting all the potential leadership of the intifada - stone pelting - and separatist movements. This was done with deliberate intent and two different tranches, these elements which foment trouble have been moved to the Agra and Bareilly jails.

Separatists and political leaders too have been corralled for this specific purpose. In fact, it now emerges that this exercise with the full backing of the NSA has been

conducted 15 days prior to the actual shifting.

Several high protection jails in UP namely Agra and Bareilly were inspected by a team of IB and JKAP, a similar exercise of vetting was carried out in Haryana as well. Once the green light came, the airlift began and armed convoys were used.

The security grid across Kashmir Valley while strengthened is prepared for all eventualities and stone pelting and violent protests as well as skirmishes with the reorganised apparatus are all ready and waiting.

But three vital days one after the other in a sequence are what Doval and his team are dealing with. Once these three days pass with relative calm, then round one would go to India in its quest for permanent peace in the Valley. Even as the Govt takes no chances, it will not tolerate any disturbances within the Valley and any attempts

by Pakistan to sneak in proxies. Red alert and full vigil of ground forces is in place to deal with all eventualities.

The National Security

Advisor Ajit Doval had on Saturday visited Anantnag in south Kashmir and interacted with cattle traders and locals ahead of Eid. Camping in Kashmir since August 6, a day after the Centre revoked the provi-

sions of Article 370, which gave special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir, Doval had earlier on Friday toured the sensitive downtown Srinagar and interacted with locals and security personnel.

5 Muslim women in Varanasi send ‘rakhis’ to PM Modi

300 special telephone booths being established for communication in J&K Jammu, Aug 11 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday said 300 special telephone booths are being established to help people communicate with their loved ones.

In an advisory, it said that liaison officers have also been activated in various areas, including Aligarh and New Delhi, to help students from Jammu and Kashmir communicate with their families.

The advisory was issued following the direction of Governor Satya Pal Malik.

Help would be extended to those students studying outside the state who wish to go home for Eid celebrations, the governor said.

On Friday, the governor sanctioned Rs 1 lakh each to liaison officers to organise Eid festivities for students from the state who are unable to go home on the occasion, a Raj Bhawan spokesman said.

The governor has issued directions for setting up telephone lines in deputy commissioners’ offices for students to talk to their families back home.

Three hundred special telephone booths are also being established to help people communicate with their loved ones, the advisory said.

Elated by Parliament’s nod to the Triple Talaq Bill, which criminalises instant divorce among Muslims, the women sent hand-made ‘rakhis’ to Modi.

Varanasi, Aug 11 (IANS): Muslim women in Varanasi have sent ‘rakhis’ to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is also the MP from this Lok Sabha constituency.

Elated by Parliament’s nod to the Triple Talaq Bill, which criminalises instant divorce among Muslims, the women sent hand-made ‘rakhis’ to Modi and called him their elder brother who protected them from the “evil” practice.

Huma Bano of Rampura said: “It was only because of Modi that triple

talaq is criminalized. He is like an elder brother of all the Muslim women in the country. We have made rakhis for our brother.”

However, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) called it a “propaganda”.

State President of the IUML Matin Khan told IANS: “The Muslim subsidiary of the RSS is carrying out such activities. They have hired Muslims to do this. This is done under the pressure of people in power.

It’s the government’s propaganda.”

Muslim BJP leader Farheen’s Congress not ready to learn from poll debacle: Shivraj husband beaten up in Aligarh

Mohammad Mohsin, husband of BJP leader Farheen Mohsin, said that he had received death threats.

A l i g a r h , Au g 1 1 (IANS): A local Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader’s husband was allegedly abused and beaten up in Aligarh over his wife’s participation in party’s membership drive in Aligarh.

Mohammad Mohsin, husband of BJP leader Farheen Mohsin, said that he had received death threats, asking him to stop his wife from speaking about the criminalisation of triple talaq.

Mohammad Mohsin said: “Seven to eight people attacked me inside my office on August 8. They said my wife should not speak anything on triple talaq and this is not in their religion.

They threatened that they will not let my wife work in the BJP.” Farheen is a leader of the BJP’s minority wing in Aligarh and has been enrolling members under the party membership drive.

Farheen told reporters

that there were many women from the community who wanted to join the BJP. “Muslim women have aspirations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the triple talaq bill was passed. Many orthodox people in my neighbourhood cannot see their women stepping out of their houses.

They are threatening to stop the membership drive. I have received death threats. They asked me to stop my work, my husband was attacked for the same reason. Some people came and abused us.

They also have beaten up my husband,” she said.

The couple has filed a complaint with the police and a case has been registered under the relevant sections.

Additional Superintendent of Police, Aligarh (City), Abhishek said that the matter was under investigation and necessary action would be taken against the guilty.

Bhubaneswar, Aug 11 (IANS): Senior BJP leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said the Congress party was not willing to learn any lessons from its defeat in the Lok Sabha elections as it still wants Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi to lead the party.

He said the people have already rejected dynasty politics in the Lok Sabha elections and it would have been better if the Congress had gone for a new leadership by choosing out of the Gandhi family.

“Congress is not willing

to learn. It is surprising that the Congress Working Committee (CWC) still wants Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi to lead the party,” the visiting Bharatiya Janata Party leader said here.

He said the Congress leaders are dependent on a single family, which has already lost its charisma.

Notably, Sonia Gandhi was appointed as interim President of the Congress at the party’s working committee meeting on Saturday.

The former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister said the Congress should select a new leader through a democratic process or else no one

can save the party. Speaking on Odisha, he attacked the Congress and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) saying both the parties were responsible for the backwardness of the state. Chauhan also alleged that the government has failed to distribute money under the KALIA scheme.

“Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, farmers will get Rs 6,000, which will be credited to their bank accounts. Why is the Odisha government not providing the list of farmers to Centre? If the State government has really provided money under the KALIA

scheme to farmers, why there is no list of the beneficiaries,” asked Chouhan.

Responding to the allegations, BJD MLA Shashi Bhusan Behera said the 15th Finance Commission and several economists have praised Odisha government’s KALIA scheme.

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR BELOVED FATHER LT. WOMOMO LOTHA

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

12.08.2018 “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes: and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there by any more pain: for the former things are passed away” Rev. 21:4

ON THE 1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved

Athono Sekhose Yiese

Apo, you will forever remain alive in our hearts and memories!

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Loving wife, daughters, sons, in-laws & grand daughters

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

LATE APHULA YIMCHUNGER

A Golden heart stop beating on this day. The 12th of August will forever be etched in our memories. It broke our hearts to see you go knowing that here on Earth there will never be another like you.

But we know God only takes the best.

Your life was Love and Labour, your love for your family true, you did your best for all of us. And though we are filled with sadness that you’re no longer here, your influence still guides us.

Life without you will never be the same again, the loss is immeasurable, but so is the love left behind. We hold you tightly in our hearts and there you will remain until the joyous day arrives when we shall meet again.

Always near, still loved, still missed.

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Born on :17/02/1998 – Died on: 01/08/2019 We the bereaved family members would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us and support through constant prayer as well as morally, physically, materially and financially during the demise of our beloved daughter.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Shri. R. Tohanba Ex-MLA 19. Albinus Atsumong President YUD 2. S. Lakiumong APO 20. Imkonglenden Colony Council Dimapur 3. Tako Temjen Phom BDO 21. Imkonglenden Colony Youth Organization 22. Yimchunger Baptist Church Dimapur 4. Yongjang Phom DAO 23. Yimchunger Baptist Fellowship W/Dept.

5. Z. Z. Yimchunger Rtd Dy.Sp Borlengri 6. M. Shakiba ACF 24. Yimchunger Union Dimapur 7. R. Thanso DESO 25. Yimchungberu Arihako Dimapur 8. John Tochimong SOC Scout and Guide 26. Yimchunger students Union Dimapur 9. H. Mukam Advocate 27. Police Baptist Church Aghunato 10. S.Athsan Pastor YBCD 28. Yimchunger Baptist Fellowship Aghunato 11. M. Thrunso AEO 29. Ayipongru Baptist Church 12. Z.Tohan ABSI IR 30. Keyanru Baptist Church 13. R. Muzhih P/L 31. Huker Baptist Church 14. P.Shokumba Inspector 32. Huker Village Council 15. Yanjila Among H/A 33. Huker Arihako Khiungkelim larubo 16. L. Shahoto V/P WYH 34. Friends, Relatives, Near and Dear ones.

17. Hanso T. Guwahati 18. S.Nokrun ASM Axis Bank We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every individual but your good deeds will be treasured in our hearts. We pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Born: 1941 – Died : 06.08.2019 We, the bereaved family members of Late Maongsosang Imsong, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and thanks all who stood by us and supported through prayers and financially helped during his illness and sad demise.

We convey special thanks to: 1. Dr. Talimoa 2. Doctors and Staff of Apollo Hospital, Guwahati.

3. Doctors and Staff of Eden Medical Center, Dimapur.

4. Yaongyimsen Fellowship and Council.

5. Chuchuyimlang Fellowship, Dmr. 6. Middlepoint Colony.

7. Friends and relatives.

We deeply acknowledge your love and concern.

Though, we cannot thank you personally, may the Almighty God bless you abundantly.

Loving wife, son and family members.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 246 Dimapur, MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2019

High on expectations

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hile the common refrain among Naga political leaders and various NGOs and tribe organisations has been on early solution to the Naga political issue; the desire for solution appears to be seen differently by different sections.

With the Modi government bifurcating erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state into J&K and Ladakh as two new union territories; there has been some apprehension that Article 371(A) for Nagaland could also face the same face as the abrogation of Article 370 for J&K.As commented earlier in this column, due to the inability of the elected leaders, both in the past and recent past, Nagaland has been caught in a bind over Article 371(A). As per Article 371(A) Nagaland state is provided with a “special provision” with respect to the State of Nagaland. As per clause (1) and sub clause(a) no act of parliament is applicable with respect to (i)religious or social practices of Nagas(ii) Naga customary law and procedure(iii) administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga customary law and (iv) ownership and transfer of land and its resources. All these stand protected from any act of parliament unless the state assembly by a resolution accepts any act of parliament. Again as per Clause XI of the 16 Point agreement signed between the government of India and Nagas represented by the Naga People’s Convention on July 26,1960 and which formed the basis for creation of Nagaland and incorporation of Article 371(A), the government of India is to pay out of the Consolidated Fund of Nagaland, and a grant-in-aid towards meeting the cost of administration.Also as per 16 Point Agreement, Nagaland was placed under the ministry of external affairs but was arbitrarily transferred to the home ministry in 1972.

Crucial clauses in the 16 Point Agreement have either not been fulfilled or have been diluted but the state legislators failed to make the Centre revert to the points in the agreement.Funding for the state in the form of grant was altered later to be at par with other special category states and then again changed in 1989. Also, even on the issue of ownership of land and resources, the people have no say over oil and other resources that are governed by under List-1 of the 7th Schedule of the Constitution of India, including Energy 53 by which the state has no power to enact laws over them. The solution as believed may not necessarily run along the path of expectations since there are several hurdles to it. For one, there are two negotiating groups from among the Naga national groups and having differing expectations with one group having issues over constitution and flag which the government of India is not willing to concede. This has been hardened after abrogation of Article 370.

The other is the intensified and consistent demand

by ENPO for a separate Frontier Nagaland comprising of Tuensang, Mon, Longleng and Kiphire districts under erstwhile Tuensang division. The bifurcation of J&K has inspired hopes that the Centre would not be totally unwilling to concede to the demand. Be that as it may, solution as expected could well be eventually something that would even take the wind out of the sails of expectations and that would have to be seen in the coming weeks.

DailyDevotion This Experience Must Come

Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. And Elisha…saw him no more. —2 Kings 2:11-12 It is not wrong for you to depend on your “Elijah” for as long as God gives him to you. But remember that the time will come when he must leave and will no longer be your guide and your leader, because God does not intend for him to stay. Even the thought of that causes you to say, “I cannot continue without my ‘Elijah.’ ” Yet God says you must continue.

Alone at Your “Jordan” (2 Kings 2:14). The Jordan River represents the type of separation where you have no fellowship with anyone else, and where no one else can take your responsibility from you.

You now have to put to the test what you learned when you were with your “Elijah.” You have been to the Jordan over and over again with Elijah, but now you are facing it alone. There is no use in saying that you cannot go— the experience is here, and you must go. If you truly want to know whether or not God is the God your faith believes Him to be, then go through your “Jordan” alone.

Alone at Your “Jericho” (2 Kings 2:15). Jericho represents the place where you have seen your “Elijah” do great things. Yet when you come alone to your “Jericho,” you have a strong reluctance to take the initiative and trust in God, wanting, instead, for someone else to take it for you. But if you remain true to what you learned while with your “Elijah,” you will receive a sign, as Elisha did, that God is with you.

Alone at Your “Bethel” (2 Kings 2:23). At your “Bethel” you will find yourself at your wits’ end but at the beginning of God’s wisdom. When you come to your wits’ end and feel inclined to panic— don’t!

Stand true to God and He will bring out His truth in a way that will make your life an expression of worship. Put into practice what you learned while with your “Elijah”— use his mantle and pray (see 2 Kings 2:13-14). Make a determination to trust in God, and do not even look for Elijah anymore.

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If you shut the door to all errors, truth will be shut out. ~ Rabindranath Tagore

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2019

India needs multi-dimensional move

uspension of trade

by Pakistan in the wake of amendment to Article 370 matters little to India being a mere 0.1 percent of the total trade.

But the China’s war or currency manipulation with the US singes India more.

India had suspended trade effectively since the February terror attack in Pulwama that killed 44 CRPF jawans. The trade on LoC was suspended to stop terror funding.

The most-favoured nation (MFN) treatment to Pakistan was also withdrawn and import duties hiked to 200 percent.

So what Pakistan has done now to suspend trade and diplomatic ties has little surprise.

It does not hurt India though those trading on the LoC have been hit on both sides of the borders.

Many traders were reportedly funding the terrorists out of the profits say from Californian almonds. It fetched them a profit of Rs 800 to 1000 per kg.

The president of LoC traders body, Zahoor Ahmed Watali was arrested in terror funding cases. The enforcement directorate has attached his property worth crores of rupees. He was stated

to have been funding the terrorists and other subversive elements in the Kashmir Valley.

The balance of payment has been in favour of India though trade with Pakistan is barely 0.1 percent of India’s total trade. In 2018-19, exports to Pakistan were at $ 2.06 billion and imports at $ 49 million.

India imports fruits, salt, sugar, rice, sulphur, limestone, ores, slag, rawhide, leather, glass and glassware, cement, bulk minerals, petroleum products from Pakistan and exports cotton, yarn, organic chemicals, plastics, paints and machinery.

There's been no customs duty on cement imports from Pakistan since 2007, making it competitive in comparison to the Indian product, especially in the states bordering Pakistan. Out of the total imports, industry sources say, 76 per cent — around 12.72 lakh tonne — was purchased from Pakistan.

Interestingly, despite tensed relationship, the volume of bilateral trade between July-Januar y 2018-19 increased by 4.96 percent to $ 1.122 billion from $ 1.069 billion during the same period a year

back. But interestingly trade continues through third countries despite official closures.

Far more devastating is the Chinese devaluation of yuan. It has made Chinese products cheaper even with high duties imposed by US President Donald Trump. Devaluation of the yuan is believed to be the beginning of a currency war. It could lead to higher trade tensions.

Currency devaluations are used by countries to achieve economic policy. Having a weaker currency relatively helps boost exports, shrink Shivaji trade deficits and reduce the cost of interest payments on its outstanding government debts.

China’s manipulations have hidden and powerful influence. China’s central bank uses a modified version of a traditional fixed exchange rate.

China is aggressively doing it inviting sharp criticism from the US but measured response from India. It hurts India more and the tariff barriers created are likely to crumble.

It may flood Indian markets with Chinese goods.

The balance of payment

may get further twisted in China’s favour.

India is being singed by the Sino-US trade war as many other economies are being hurt. China is likely to be more vituperative against India.

The Doklam issue may have been a good Indian diplomatic move but for China it subverts its territorial ambitions.

Its reaction after declaration of Ladakh as union territory is sharp and shows its rigidity in holding on to the 14,000 sq km area of Aksai Chin.

It has also not taken kindly to the new Sarkar s t a t u s o f Jammu and Kashmir. It occupies sizeable part of POK that was ceded to it by Pakistan.

There is an economic angle. If Indian pressure succeeds, its ambitious corridor to Gwadar port in Pakistan would be in danger. It is upping its ante for protecting its and Pak interests.

Its aggressive economic postures may cause many problems for India.

It can jeopardise India’s move to check Chinese imports and hurt make in India campaign. It is more than a diplomatic problem.

China is tr ying to

create closer ties with Sri Lanka, Maldives, Myanmar and even Bangladesh.

Because of the sheer size of its landmass, economy and military, India is being seen as a regional power. But its small neighbours seek to protect their interests. China misses no opportunity to exploit this resentment. Pakistan is also being used by China for its terror mechanism and its continuous attitude of antgonising India.

Somewhere in its move to check China, India has stopped many good quality affordable imports like spectacles and other accessories from South Korea and other southeast Asian countries. India has been trying to improve ties with S-E Asia but sometimes over obsession with China treats them with the same yardstick. That needs to be lowered for creating a larger umbrella and wider Indian reach.

The Chinese moves have fangs. India needs to gear up its policies both domestic and external.

India's trade balance with China is also huge -- it exported items worth $16.75 billion and its import with China stood at $70.32 billion in 2018-19.

The RBI is also sharply watching its move as rupee lost its strength against sweeping Chinese actions.

It has targeted dollar and the US economy. Entire world economy and currencies are hit by it.

The economic aggression and currency manipulation may hit further Indian manufacturing and production. It is also adding to inflation, The RBI in its monetary policy review has indicated that by lowering its growth estimates to 6.9 percent from 7 percent.

In view of increasing ante by Pakistan, borders would demand more attention. India has the daunting task of managing two adversaries. It has to take a tough call.

Pakistan has lost its plea in the UN against move on Ar ticle 370.

Its jingoism needs to be crushed and China needs a careful but critical economic move to defang it.

So Pakistan’s move on trade is not an issue.

But when it closes down the air space, it adds cost to India. That may be a pinprick. India has to take a multi-directional approach to counter Sino-Pak belligerence and ensure path for its progress.

Post-mortem Dilemma of Nagaland politically, economically, socially & culturally (From Previous issue) Elected Gover nment: Since 1964, the state of Nagaland is run by a government elected by the people through adult franchise. Nagaland Legislative Assembly is the only legitimate and mandated authority to run the affairs of the state. This position needs to be known and recognized by the people of Nagaland.

It is the responsibility of the elected members as well as the electorates to uphold the sanctity of this Assembly and the government. In a parliamentary democracy, in the state level, the Assembly is the visible heart and soul of the people. But in Nagaland we are exhibiting a dismal the picture of polity and its governance.

1. Over the years election in Nagaland had totally negated the accepted democratic procedure and norms. Election is the opportunity provided to every citizen to exercise his or her vote to determine the kind of government one wants and therefore the precious vote should be casted honestly and with clear conscience. But in Nagaland the whole process has been commercialised. The fortune of a candidate depends upon money and muscles power plus support of the armed cadres of the underground outfits.

The vote is sold to the highest bidder. To meet this demand all the candidates who are determined to win had to disposed off everything he or she has and even during election one is reduced to a mere pauper.

When the result is out, most of the successful candidates found themselves totally bankrupt. This is the real plight of Nagaland legislators. When the new house meets it would be a congregation of bankrupt members. If this is the case, what can the members do for the state and the electorates who ruined their lives. It is obvious the same demand will be in the coming election also and if this is the case what will the legislators do? What will be their priority? They will surely try to repay to the scrupulous creditors without delay. Where is the space for the MLAs to think about themselves and their respective constituencies and the state? This is the predicament in which most of the Naga MLAs are embroiled. Can the people expect anything good from the Nagaland Legislative Assembly? It is difficult for no fault of them. The present system of commercialization

of election had totally ruined many upcoming Naga leaders who would have contributed tremendously for the good of the people. The Naga electorates should remember that they are indulging in political harikari.

Today corruptions, abuse of power, nepotism, favouritism and the like are the especial features of governance. The people cannot complaint nor condemned such abominable acts because they are the main cause. On the other hand, there is no governance in the real sense of the term. Firstly, the inbuilt system of governance i.e. check and balance is either paralyzed or destroyed. Again there are too many authorities both overground and underground. The elected government is made to play only the second fiddle, whereas, the underground organization in the name of self-styled government had usurped the authority of the state. As a matter of fact, some of the factions assumed itself to be the legitimate authority and started running i the de facto government in Nagaland. Under such a situation and environment, rule of law had to bid adieu to the society. Extortions, intimidations, kidnapping, killings and threats are the special features of Nagaland today.

2. Corruptions have been institutionalized at all levels in the administration as deduction of certain percentage on all development works have become an accepted norms and thereby allowing rampant and naked corr uptions are openly committed from top to the bottom in the government but the public had neither the moral courage nor strength to raise their voice against all these developments. On one side there is fear psychosis in the minds of a large majority of the people because of the insurgent’s gun culture and on the other hand, they were also blinded by materialism and in the bargain they resign to their faith to avoid confrontation with the government.

3. Another strange sign of the present mood of the people in general and some of the underground leaders in particular feel exhilarated in simply eulogizing the Naga struggles for independence or parroting “uniqueness of Naga history ‘’ etc etc as if this is a tangible object to be shared among the people. One fails to understand why the people of Nagaland

even the top leadership focused only on the past. Time focus has four categories: time past, the present, the immediate future and the distant future that merges into the afterlife.

Nagas –left themselves focused on time past. But this trend must be now reversed.

Time focus for a progress-prone culture is present and future oriented. Time is an arrow: it is active, in flight, heading for a goal. Such a time focus encourages an active lifestyle where persons think of themselves as actively as creating the future.

It is a future within reach. The present and the future are considered the only time dimension that can be acted on, planned for, and influenced.

Future orientation is the degree to which individuals in the organizations or societies engage in such behaviour as planning, investing in the future, and delaying individual or collective gratification. In countries high on this attribute, people do not visit spontaneously, but call before visiting.

Those of future orientation enjoy economic prosperity and they experience scientific advancement, democracy, gender equality, and social health.

The past is the time focus of progress-resistant cultures, the past being revered and exalted. This exactly what is happening in Nagaland. People quarrel for the past as if they were living in the past.

Development and progress: A tiny district of Assam without any infrastructures and resources, suddenly compelled to carry the load of a full-fledged state of the Indian Union. Creation of the state of Nagaland was purely on political compulsion and consideration to meet the urges and aspirations of the tribal people-Nagas. The state of Nagaland had to start from zero. But during the past 50 years the face of Nagaland is completely changed compared to the fifties. May not be up to the required standard but today we have at least the minimum of the paraphernalia of a state and there had been a spurt especially in the human resource development attaining a favourable high literacy without quality. Successive governments have tried their best for the all round development of the state but due to resource constraints progress coupled with disturbed law and order created by the underground we could not mesasure up to

the desired goal. For the first time the UPA government start pouring unlimited fund into the state under different centrally sponsored schemes in addition to the much enhanced annual plan allocations. With so much of amount for the development of the state with the state government, the entire process of development had been distorted at the whims of the authority.

(Nagas- left to themselves) or anybody left-to themselves will land in the same state of affairs.

The resources are either misused or, progress will be slow by taking slow and unprogressive plans or they may even spoiled or sullied themselves in the mire of greed. This is perhaps the main cause of tremendous wastage and misused of funds over the years.

A New Nagaland: Indications from many reliable sources affirms and confirms that the Prime Minister of India is serious about solving the ongoing political talks between the Naga Political groups and the GOI without any further delay.

The Naga people are equally anxious for early solution of the said problem. As a matter of fact the people of Nagaland are completely fed up and tired and even angry with the prevailing situation in the state. It is hope and pray that a new dawn of political dispensation would be heralded in the land of the

Nagas. The greatest challenge before the Naga people and the government of India shall be effective implementations of the agreement. We may not dash impetuously to the task ahead of us but an effective and efficient mechanism be designed to transform Nagaland with all the attributes of a peaceful and progressive state. First and foremost step should be a total overhauling of the entire systems and evolve a new and effective administrative apparatus to fine tune with the new challenges.

The post agreement will have only one constitutional authority to run the affairs of the state and thus, any new initiative towards bringing the administrative machineries on the rails will not be a stupendous task. An interim measure may be thought of to effectively and efficiently deal with all the seen and unseen problems.

Since all the political parties and their representatives in the Assembly have formally pledged to vacate their seats to pave the way for new political arrangement.

This political maturity shown by the elected members will surely help designing the New Nagaland fully equipped with the best and latest techniques for effective governance which would be the most precious and enduring legacy for the younger generation.

(Concluded) Dr S.C.Jamir.

Reader’s Post

Drastic need for improvement

Sir,

For many years there have been complaints about the BSNL network service but before the arrival of private providers, people had to make do with the one and only mobile network service provider. Now, with the mushrooming of many private service providers, people have the option of switching from BSNL to say, Airtel, Jio, Vodaphone.. However, there are still many people who have stuck to BSNL out of loyalty or perhaps they donot want the hassle of having to run around filling up forms to apply for a new connection. Trying to call places out of Dimapur is near impossible as the connection is not there at all and the response is always out of coverage area. It is also ironical that when on roaming mode, BSNL service is not visible at all and there is no point wasting time trying to find a vantage point. Making outgoing call is out of the question, not to mention receiving incoming calls, and if one is lucky enough to be able to talk, there is still so much statics that adds to the ire of the receiver. It is also said that BSNL and MTNL are running at a loss amounting to crores of rupees. There is an urgent need for drastic improvement of the company to find out ways and means to improve its quality of service, by frequent monitoring of the towers and ensuring that far flung areas are given the coverage required.

Poangnyu K, Dimapur

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

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2019

ZCOs welcome Shah’s assurance on Art 371

DIMAPUR, AUG 11 (NPN): Zeliangrong civil organisations (ZCOs) – Zeliangrong Baudi, Zeliangrong Youth Front and Zeliangrog Students’ Union – have welcomed the statement made by Union home minister Amit Shah in Lok Sabha on August 6 during a debate that Narendra Modi government had no intention to remove provisions of Article 371 of the constitution that guaranteed safeguards and protection to tribal people and other minority communities of different States of the country.

ZCOs hailed Government of India (GoI) under the leadership of Modi and Shah for their deep understanding of the sentiments and interest of tribal people, particularly Zeliangrong people who lived in

three States of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland where Articles 371B (in Assam) and 371C (in Manipur) and 371A (in Nagaland) were enforced.

In a statement, ZCOs also cleared the confusion caused by ZNC, LNC, RNC, RNYO, LNKR and others through their press releases that appeared in various local newspapers regarding the district boundary of Tamenglong and Jiribam and the proposed 48-hour Tamenglong district bandh that was originally scheduled from August 10 but subsequently put on hold following “fervent appeal” from the Government of Manipur.

Asser ting that the demand of ZNC, LNC, RNC, RNYO, LNKR and others that those people who had settled after pur-

chasing land from Tousem sub-division should pay tax to Tamenglong district administration was totally contradictory to laid down laws of the land, the civil organisations rejected their demand outright.

The demand showed that they were totally unaware of the existence of legal provisions enshrined in the Constitution of India under Article 371C to safeguard and protect rights, interest and land of tribal people of Manipur, the civil organisations pointed out and stated that this was not acceptable, nor negotiable under any circumstances.

ZCOs pointed out that under the legal provision of Article 371C of the Indian constitution, Hill Areas was exclusively meant for tribal people and their right on land, which is clearly

written under section 158 of Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (MLR&LR) Act, 1960 where it is mentioned that “No transfer of land by a person who is a member of the Scheduled Tribes shall be valid unless – (a) the transfer is to another member of the Scheduled Tribe”. Therefore, sale of land by member of a tribal community to a non-tribal or purchase of land by a non-tribal from tribal people was legally invalid and null and void ab initio, the organisations pointed out.

As the non-tribal people who had settled within the jurisdiction of Tamenglong district boundaries bordering Jiribam thus had no legal basis, ZCOs alleged that ZNC, LNC, RNC, RNYO, LNKR and

others demanding that those non-tribal people should pay tax to Tamenglong district administration was a deliberate attempt to sell out the inherent land rights of Zeliangrong people over their land in particular and tribal people in general, which was in complete violation of laid down laws.

The demand had deeply hurt the sentiments and interest of Zeliangrong people in particular and tribal people in general, they added.

ZCOs cautioned the Zeliangrong people in particular and the tribal people in general to be cautious and ready to protect and safeguard their land in order to save land for the future generations as this was their only identity and means of survival.

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(From p-1) The organisation claimed that it was, however, maintaining utmost restraint and sincerity and continuing to observe and respect the agreement.

Accusing Government of India (GoI) of similarly trying to annihilate the freedom movement of Nagas, NSCN (K) reminded New Delhi and its military to respect the historical reality of Naga people. It said more than 2,000 Nagas volunteers had served the British army

in French territory during World War I, adding Nagas had been keeping good relations with the British ever since, though anti-Naga attitude of the British led to conflicts in later years. It was a historical fact that the British could not occupy all Naga territories because of opposition from the Nagas, it added.

Clarifying that Nagas were not against India, NSCN (K) explained that Naga people and Indians had different history and culture. Hence, the vast

number of Indian military presence in Nagaland was unreasonable and unacceptable, it added, and warned that if any untoward incident happened in Nagainhabited areas, then Indian Army would solely be held responsible.

The organisation further asserted that likeminded revolutionary organisations of the region were keeping up their vigour to liberate WESEA region. “We are sure that we will be able to achieve our long cherished goal of freedom,” it added.

Army and AR organise medical camp

DIMAPUR: Indian Army and Assam Rifles alongwith professional doctors, jointly conducted a free medical camp exclusively for women and children residents of Ganesh Nagar, Dhansiripar sub division, Dimapur on August 6. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), a specially constituted team of medical officers, examined and treated 202 patients. All the beneficiaries were provided with free medicines, after necessary check-ups. Besides medical consultation, residents were also sensitised for handling any health related eventuality during the ongoing monsoon and government health schemes such as Ayushman Bharat and Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojna. The village authorities and women organisations applauded the initiative taken by the combined medical team of Army and Assam Rifles.

After abrogation of Art 370, Nagaland equally fragile: NPCC “A l t h o u g h R a h u l Gandhi stood by his decision, we are happy that Sonia Gandhi has taken the responsibility to lead Congress and the nation once again,” the stated mentioned.

Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his goons of wanting the Gandhi family out of politics, NPCC said Mahatma Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi were assas-

sinated. Congress alleged that BJP now wanted to eliminate the Gandhi siblings politically as it feared the family, which had blood for secular India.

What was wrong with Gandhi’s idea of secular India or dynasty? The family had given lives for the integrity and growth of the nation. They were committed to the nation, selfless and free from corruption, unlike BJP who had looted

the country and buying MLAs and MPs without any moral responsibility, Congress alleged.

Asserting that Gandhi family was committed to the weak and poor, NPCC said its members were champions of justice and equality without fear or ill will. They were committed to uphold the Constitution of India that promised freedom and protection to every community. It claimed.

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Since CWC had accepted the result as public mandate and decided to honour and respect without conducting post-mortem with the State units, Rahul was right to own moral responsibility. However, in view of doubts on the verdict, the party’s State and UT units appealed to Rahul to withdraw his resignation as the country required a strong leader, especially in the present situation.

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A press release from ZTSBC media supervisor, Bombo K Yeptho stated that, Rev. Dr. Daniel Chishi, pastor ZTSBC delivered the word of God. He also thanked God for everything that He has given and encouraged the congregation to make wise use of what God has gifted. He cited an example from the Bible, wherein everybody has different talents gifted by God and that people should know how to make right use of it so that God will bless them more.

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chose Sonia as interim Congress president.

And as feared by 21 political parties who demanded ballot papers before the Lok Sabha election, the EVM results had shocked and surprised the nation and world, the party pointed out.

Mentioning that EVM manipulation could not be ruled out as electronic machines were easily compromise-able, Congress alleged that BJP, as per reports, had spent Rs 27,000 crore in the election. Where this money came from, if it was not corrupt, the party asked.

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with utmost dedication, sincerity and selflessness and wished him the best in all his future endeavours. It appealed to the people of Nagaland to stand together in this trying situation to defend and protect without fear, “less we perish together like fools”.

Stating that 29 State, seven Union Territories (UTs) and Mumbai City Congress Committee were unanimous that a strong leader was the need of the nation to defend it from the reign of fascists, NPCC explained that honouring the decision of Rahul, they

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People were being lured with inducement, false promises and corruption, making them guilty before own religion and identity, it added.

In the given situation, NPCC said the nation needed a strong leader to stand with the people in defending the provisos of the constitution and human rights. Therefore, Congress Working Committee (CWC) consultative meetings and all the five groups were unanimous in appealing to Rahul to

withdraw his resignation as the question of moral responsibility did not arise as “we have serious doubts” on the mandate.

Meanwhile, NPCC welcomed the appointment of Sonia Gandhi as Congress president and extended its full support in furthering the party’s programmes, principles and ideologies under her able and dynamic leadership.

NPCC expressed its profound thanks and gratitude to Rahul Gandhi for steering the party as president through the “most trying and difficult” phase

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In a meeting with the Union Minister for MSMEs Nitin Gadkari, the industry urged the government to provide short and medium term support to beat the slowdown in the economy.

Among the urgent steps, the industry has demanded doing away with the requirement of third-party credit rating of loans and enforcing compliance of public procurement policy (PPP) that mandates government firms to take 25 per cent of supplies from MSMEs. “While many agencies/organizations are slowly moving to meet the target of 25 per cent procurement from micro, small and medium enterprises, the compliance is not even. It’s time a few measures are thought to reprimand those who are not reporting/following the MSE-PPP,” the industry representative urged the government.

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of ways to use stress funds for financing stalled projects was discussed in the meeting.

Jaxay Shah, President of Credai, said that the organisation had suggested the inclusion of financial institutions under the ambit of the Real Estate Regulatory Act (RERA) in order to aid the completion of stalled projects.

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India’s coal import during June through the major and non-major ports is estimated to have increased by 2.42 percent over May 2019.

“Imports during June 2019 stood at 24.14 million tonnes (MT) (provisional) as compared to 23.57 MT (revised) imported in May 2019,” mjunction services Ltd said. The provisional figure for the month of May 2019 was 24.04 MT. Of the total import during June 2019, non-coking coal was at 16.90 MT, against 16.34 MT imported in May 2019.

The meeting also explored measures to promote rental housing in the country.

Besides, in the meeting of the home buyers with the Finance Minister, the issues faced by them was discussed, including the need to complete stalled projects.

The home buyers’ association, Forum For People’s Collective Efforts, in its letter to Sitharaman noted that the stalled projects can be solved with a stress fund of at least Rs 10,000 crore.

“The objective should be to complete all pending real estate projects pan-India within a span of five years by providing for such stress fund continuously for next five years,” the letter said.

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New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI): The country’s coal imports increased by 28.7 percent to 24.14 million tonnes in June on the back of softening of non-coking coal prices in the international markets.

The country had imported 18.75 million tonnes of coal in the corresponding month of the previous fiscal, according to a provisional compilation by mjunction services, based on monitoring of vessels’ positions and data received from shipping companies. mjunction - a joint venture between Tata Steel and SAIL - is a B2B e-commerce company and also publishes

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday met real estate players and discussed ways to create demand in the country’s real estate market. The major subjects discussed in the meeting included liquidity problems and completion of stalled projects.

Developers suggested the creation a stress fund for completion of stalled projects. The proposal was also put forward by home buyers in a separate meeting with the Minister during the day. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Niranjan Hiranandani, the President of National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO), said that the issue

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“Even after the introduction of the 59-minute loan scheme, the disbursal rate is very poor. If you see the data of 59-minute approvals, it is not matching with the disbursal. Banks are still putting a lot of conditions and requiring a lot of paper work for disbursing the loan. We have apprised the government of this. The credit growth and disbursal are extremely poor,” said Animesh Saxena, President of the Federation of Indian Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (FISME).

He further said that banks remain concerned with their rising non-performing assets (NPAs or bad loans) and scrutiny of their management.

“As a result, paper verification and due diligence is very slow. They refuse loans to SME firms on small issues. micro, small and medium enterprises, generally have problems with their paperwork and are not as perfect as big corporates. Banks find lacuna in that,” Saxena added.

The latest official data shows that out of 2,00,660 applications submitted, 1,59,583 applications for loans on the psbloansin59minutes.com portal have been accorded in-principle approval since the launch of the portal.

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PTI. Amongst various sectors, counterfeiting is more prevalent in the pharmaceutical industry, he said adding that the government needs to take measures in this regard as it is a threat to public health.

Citing a report of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Pasricha said trade in counterfeit and pirated goods has risen steadily in the last few years globally with trade volumes in fake products now standing at 3.3 per cent of total global trade.

Trade of fake goods causes loss to the companies and governments while creating profit for organised crime gangs, he added. There is a wide variety of technologies available today that support in curbing counterfeiting, the ASPA president said.

These technologies are applied in the three main areas of anti-counterfeiting -- anti-tampering, tracking

PSU has also embarked on an exercise to ‘streamline’ outsourced functions for saving up to Rs 200 crore a year, and hopes to rationalise power bills to derive 15 per cent additional cost savings. That said, it faces a gap of about Rs 800 crore between its monthly revenue and expenses (operational expenditure and wages).

The telecom department is preparing a rescue plan for BSNL as well as Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) in the form of a revival package that entails components like voluntary retirement scheme, asset monetisation, and allocation of 4G spectrum. The department is also said to be “working on” a proposal for merger of the two PSUs as part of efforts to revive the embattled stateowned telecom firms.

BSNL’s loss is estimated to be around Rs 14,000 crore with a decline in revenue to Rs 19,308 crore during 2018-19. Its losses have risen steadily from Rs 4,793 crore in 2016-17 to Rs 7,993 crore in 2017-18 and are estimated to have swollen to Rs 14,202 crore in 2018-19.

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS): While fund flows from NBFCs to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) have dried up in recent times, official data shows state-run banks too are cautious in lending with total credit outstanding to the sector growing at just 7.38 per cent to Rs 8.81 lakh crore in the threeyear period ending March 2019.

As the sector is considered a key growth engine accounting for about 90 percent of businesses and more than 50 percent of employment, the credit growth pattern is a matter of concern.

Even as the government has come out with measures to promote the MSME sector, nudging banks to lend more, it is yet to reflect in actual numbers.

One of the key steps announced is providing loans to smaller firms within 59 minutes of application but industry leaders point to sluggish disbursal under the scheme.

As per data compiled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the outstanding credit of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) to the MSME sector increased from Rs 8.20 lakh crore in March 2016 to Rs 8.81 lakh crore in March 2019 (provisional).

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New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI): Stressing the need to have anti-counterfeiting solutions along with adequate awareness and monitoring, industry body ASPA has claimed counterfeit products across various sectors in India are causing losses to the tune of over Rs 1 lakh crore every year.

The Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA), comprising 60 members, mainly focuses on adoption and advancement of authentication technology and solutions for brand, revenue and document protection.

“At present counterfeiting causes around Rs 1.05 lakh crore losses to India per annum. If counterfeiting is curbed by 50 per cent through proper implementation of authentication solutions, enforcement, awareness and monitoring, it can save more than Rs 50,000 crore per annum,” ASPA President Nakul Pasricha told

and tracing.

Giving an example, Pasricha said that with the use of physical as well as digital authentication solutions like track and trace, Nigeria could reduce rate of counterfeiting in some key medicines from nearly 20 per cent to 3.5 per cent within a period of three years.

While anti-tampering technologies are used to protect a product from adulteration or replacing it with a fake product, tracking and tracing technologies are used to determine where and when a product, taking its components into account, was manufactured and its current status in the supply chain, he said.

Some technologies also allow for determining where a product is supposed to go.

Thus, tracking and tracing technologies are used to fight unauthorised distribution, which is frequently linked to counterfeiting, he said.

“The return of investment on authentication solutions is much greater and the positive impact of using of the anti-counterfeit solutions is proven in the other countries and we are confident that India too will adopt it,” Pasricha added.

New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI): Battling severe liquidity crunch, BSNL plans to aggressively chase outstanding dues from its enterprise clients and is hoping to recover the bulk of over Rs 3,000 crore receivables in the next two-three months, its chairman said. The move comes at a time when BSNL is facing mounting pressure on its financials, and it even delayed payment of employee salaries for the second time this year.

“There are outstandings from our enterprise customers, which is more than Rs 3,000 crore. We are following up with them aggressively and on a day-today basis ... there is success coming to us,” BSNL Chairman and Managing Director PK Purwar told PTI. Purwar said that while it is difficult to give a definite timeline for recovery of the full amount which is due, BSNL hopes to recover a “substantial” portion of its receivables from clients in the next two-three months.

The corporation is also eyeing increased earnings from renting out its premises at various locations - the target for rental income has been set at about Rs 1,000 crore this year, from the previous level of Rs 200 crore.

As part of this plan, BSNL plans to increase utilisation of its existing buildings, and lease out more space.

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HK protests enter 10th weekend Police fire tear gas at protestors to quell unrest

to also have a march in the eastern part of Hong Kong Island. Police also denied permission for the march in Kowloon, but protesters went ahead anyway.

‘Stop meddling in Hong Kong affairs’

Protesters throw back tear gas fired by the police in Sham Shui Po district in Hong Kong on Sunday.

Hong Kong, Aug 11 (AP/PTI): Police fired tear gas late on Sunday afternoon to try to disperse a demonstration in Hong Kong as protesters took over streets in two parts of the Asian financial capital, blocking traffic and setting up another night of likely showdowns with riot police.

Protesters hurled bricks at officers and ignored warnings to leave the Sham Shui Po area before tear gas was deployed, police said, calling the march an “unauthorized assembly.”

According to a Bloomberg report, the unrest in Hong Kong reached its 10th weekend, with no end in sight.

Nearby, protesters wearing gas masks gathered outside a police sta-

tion in Cheung Sha Wan, as officers wearing their own protective gear looked down at them from a tall wall around the station.

Across Victoria Harbour, a large group of mostly young protesters marched down the middle of Hennessey Road, a main shopping drag in the Causeway Bay area, as a rally was held in nearby Victoria Park.

Many wore face masks to shield their identities, and a few had helmets. Others just carried backpacks over the black T-shirts that have become their uniform.

“We hope the world knows that Hong Kong is not the Hong Kong it used to be,” said one protester, Louisa Ho. “China is doing more and more to pressure Hong Kong, its people and its organizations.”

Kim supervised testfiring of ‘new weapon’ Pyongyang/Seoul, Aug 11 (IANS): North Korea on Sunday said the country’s leader Kim Jong-un supervised the test-firing of a “new weapon” in the launch of two projectiles the previous day and expressed “great satisfaction” with the result. On Saturday, North Korea fired two projectiles believed to be short-range ballistic missiles.

After receiving a report on a new weapon system, Kim “gave an instruction to test it immediately” and “looked round the new weapon at the launching site”, Pyongyang’s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said in its report on Sunday. It did not give further details on what type of weapon it was, only to state that the analysis of the test-fire result “proved that the new weapon system’s advantageous and powerful demand of the design was perfectly met”.

KCNA added that the new weapon was “developed to suit the terrain condition” and comes with a character “different from the existing weapon systems”. Pyongyang has claimed that it fired new tactical guided weapons in its July 25 firing and that it lobbed a newly developed large-caliber multiple launch guided rocket system in two subsequent launches on July 31 and August 2.

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Persons who give when they live will live in the hearts of people even when they leave this world. Dear Athonuo, you gave your best and you will continue to live in the hearts of many. May your soul rest in peace.

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Hong Kong has seen nine weeks of protests with no end in sight.

The movement’s demands include the resignation of the city’s leader, democratic elections, the release of those arrested in earlier protests and an investigation into police use of force against the protesters Banners at the rally in Victoria Park read “Give Hong Kong back to us” and “Withdraw the evil law,” the latter a reference to an extradition bill that was the original spark for the protests.

A large crowd sat under umbrellas, which are both a protest symbol in Hong Kong and protection from the summer heat.

Police permitted the rally in Victoria Park but denied a request by organizers

China warned Britain to stop “meddling” in Hong Kong, after a top British official called the international financial hub’s leader to voice concern about protests that have rocked the city for two months.

On Friday, British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab had a call with Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam in which he emphasized that a “fully independent investigation into recent events” was needed, according to Britain’s foreign ministry — prompting a furious response from Beijing.

“China solemnly demands that the British side immediately stop all actions that meddle in Hong Kong affairs and interfere in China’s internal affairs,” said Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying Saturday.

Slamming Raab’s decision to call Carrie Lam as “wrong,” Hua urged Britain to stop “stirring up trouble” in Hong Kong in an online statement.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born : 06/08/1958 Died : 04/08/2019 "Precious in the eyes of the lord is the death of his Saints."

Psalms 116:15.

The family of Late TEMSUSOLA ANI (Longkhum) wishes to acknowledge the expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shows to us following our sad loss.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who showed their sympathy on our sad bereavement. Our sincere thanks to the extended families, neighbours, friends, churches associations, organizations, fellowship. "Thank you", to all the medical staffs, doctors, nurses who attended and treated Late Temsusola Ani with dignity. And to many others who helped with the service, to make it truly memorable. It will be our continued prayers that God will bless each of you abundantly.

With Sincere thanks, Husband, sons, daughters, grand-children & in-laws.

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Rain wreak havoc in Pak; 28 killed Karachi/Peshawar, Aug 11 (PTI): Heavy monsoon rains have wreaked havoc in Pakistan, killing at least 28 people, including women and children, and triggering flash floods and landslides in several parts of the country, officials said on Sunday.

At least 12 people were killed and over 22 others injured in different parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to flash floods, landslides and rain-related accidents, said a spokesman for the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).

Three people were killed each in Bajaur and Swat district. One person was killed each in Dir Lower, Buner, Malakand, Shangla, Aurakzai and Torghar districts, the spokesman said, adding that the deceased included two women and two children.

At least six people were killed when their vehicle fell in the Indus river in Kohistan district. The passengers were travelling from Gilgit to lower dir district for Eid vacations when they met the accident took place at Janchal area.

Torrential rains in Karachi since late Saturday have killed around 10 people and caused widespread damage and heavy flooding on roads and in neighborhoods, an official said.

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Muslims clash with Israeli police at Jerusalem holy site

Israeli security forces arrive in the Old City of Jerusalem on Sunday as clashes break out during overlapping Jewish and Muslim holidays.

Jerusalem, Aug 11 (AP): Muslim worshippers and Israeli police clashed Sunday at a major Jerusalem holy site during prayers marking the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha.

Palestinian medics said at least 14 people were wounded, one seriously, in the skirmishes with police at the site, which Muslims refer to as the Al-Aqsa mosque compound and Jews refer to as the Temple Mount. Police said at least four officers were wounded.

Witnesses said at least two people were arrested. Tens of thousands of Muslims had flocked to the site in Jerusalem’s Old City early Sunday for holiday prayers, police said. Sunday is also the Ninth of Av, the Jewish day of mourning for the destruction of the two Biblical temples which stood at the

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LATE LIMASANGLA PONGENER Died on 6th August 2019 We the bereaved family of Late Limasangla Pongener would like to acknowledge our sincere gratitude for the expression of sympathy and gesture of kindness shown to us at the sudden demise of our beloved mother.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, neighbours and well wishes who stood besides us sharing our loss, provided emotional, financial and prayer support, sent floral tributes and messages of condolences.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual but pray that the Almighty God bless you abundantly.

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site in antiquity.

It is the holiest site for Jews and the third holiest for Muslims, after Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia. It has long been a flashpoint at the epicentre of the IsraeliPalestinian conflict.

Large numbers of Palestinians had gathered at the gates of the compound early Sunday after rumours circulated that police would allow Jewish visitors to enter the site. The protesters chanted “Allahu Akbar” and threw stones at police, who then charged into the compound while firing stun grenades and rubber-coated bullets.

Israeli police had initially barred entry to Jewish visitors, but reversed their decision after the clashes broke out and allowed them to enter. Several dozen entered the site under close

police escort and Muslim worshippers began throwing chairs and other objects at the group.

Jews are barred from praying at the compound under a longstanding arrangement between Israel and Muslim authorities.

Jewish tradition also maintains that Jews should avoid entering the holy site.

But in recent years Israeli religious nationalists have stepped up visits to the site to challenge the arrangement. Jewish extremists have called for destroying the mosque and rebuilding the Biblical temple.

Palestinians view such visits as provocations, and have long feared that Israel intends to take over the site or partition it. The Israeli government has repeatedly said it has no intention of changing the status quo.

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12-08-94 You have gone from our sight for your heavenly abode but never from our memories. Gone from our touch but never from our hearts, you are apart of our lives and always will be. Your smile, your kindness and sweet memories will forever linger in our minds.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Late TIAMONGLA Süngratsü Wife of Late PANGERMANGYANG Süngtratsü

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Yours fraternally Fr Victor D Mello SJ

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT "If we live, we live for the Lord and if we die, we die for the Lord.

So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord." (Rom 14:8)

In Loving Memory of

ATHONO ANNETTE Whose 1 Death Anniversary occurs at this time st

Born : 16th Nov. 1998 – Died : 7th August 2019 Words are inadequate to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those individual, churches and organisations who stood by us morally, financially, materially and physically during the protracted illness and untimely demise of our beloved Late Miss Lungkiedaule Kompoing on 7th August 2019.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Zeme Baptist Church Council Peren 2. Zeme Baptist Mipui Maadi.

3. Zeme Baptist Theological Fellowship.

4. Authority, staff and students of Trinity Theological College, Dimapur 5. Ze Baptist Church 6. Zelu Baptist Kangbau 7. Zelu Baptist Fellowship, Dimapur 8. St. Peter Church Ze 9. Women Society, St. Xavier Church, Bendramai 10. Ze Youth Club 11. Ze Students' Union 12. Ze Students' Union, Dimapur 13. Doctors and nurses, Shija Hospital, Imphal 14. BYF Ze Baptist Church 15. Zelu Baptist Youth Dimapur 16. Shri Armstrong Pame, Director Youth & Sports, Govt. of Manipur.

17. Smt. Ramning Pame, Deputy Chairperson, Education, Tamenglong 18. Shri Dingau Hau, Member ADC, Senapati.

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LATE HEICUSILE MERU She was born in the year 1926 and she lived a blessed life of 93 years and left for her heavenly abode on 3rd August, 2019.

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

2 Timothy 4:7 We, the bereaved family of Late Heicusile Meru would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all who stood and supported us immensely through prayers, physical presence and financial contributions at her demise.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Mrs. & Mr. Viketol Sakhrie (Advisor to CM, Nagaland) 2. Mrs. & Dr. Neikisalie Kire (Advisor to Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, Nagaland) 3. Mrs. & Er. Zalie Neikha (Advisor of Youth Resources & Sports, Nagaland) 4. Mrs. & Mr. Periegilung Lungalang (Kilonser) 5. Mrs. & Mr. Lungbe Meru (Ex. MLA) 6. Mrs. & Mr. Vatsü Meru (Ex. Minister) 7. Zeme Baptist Church, Dimapur 8. Zeme Baptist Church, Kohima 9. Benreului Kangbau, Dimapur 10. Benreului Baptist Union Fellowship, Dimapur 11 Benreului Mipui Ma, Dimapur 12. Benreului Women Wing, Kohima 13. Dzüvürü Porterlane Panchayat, Kohima 14. Dzüvürü Youth Organization, Kohima 15. Sanitation Committee Dzüvürü, Kohima 16. Friends, Neighbours & well wishers.

It is our inability to mention and thank each and every individual's name, but we deeply acknowledge the love and concern shown towards us. It is our earnest prayers that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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In your life You touched so many; You are loved; you are missed, You will forever remain in our hearts.

We miss you dearly.

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Daughter and Husband

On the First Anniversary of the day you went away LT. ATHONO SEKHOSE YIESE

A million times I needed you, A million times I cried. If love alone could have saved you. You never would have died. In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place, No one else can ever fill. It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn’t go alone. Part of me went with you, the day God took you home. Always near, still loved, still missed every day and night. It seems without you in life things will never be the same. Please always know I love you so much, And no one can take your place.

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15/02/1927 to 03/08/2019 II TIMOTHY 4:7 “ I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith”.

We deeply appreciate your kind expression of sympathy during the brief illness and at the time of demise of our beloved mother Late Tiamongla (Süngratsü). We can never repay you back but it is our earnest and most humble prayer to God that He bless each one of you abundantly.

Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayer.

Loving children, in-laws, grandchildren, great grandchildren & relatives.

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1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved father

LATE KIEZOTONYÜ PESEYIE 12-08-2018 A year has passed since you left us to be with the Lord. Yet you are always present in our hearts and memories. Your good deeds and prayer rendered during your lifetime will always be there to guide us.

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How mobile manufacturing Priyanka Chopra tire of cat fight, made the most of ‘Make in India’ urges women to empower each other

Release of hillatry swanks the hunt cancelled after mass shootings F

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niversal Pictures has cancelled the release of its new controversial film “The Hunt” as scheduled in the wake of recent deadly mass shootings and criticism against Hollywood by US President Donald Trump.

The R-rated satirical thriller depicts wealthy American liberals hunting "deplorables", former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's term for many of Trump's supporters for sport, reported E! News.

Fox News commentators recently slammed the movie and on Friday, Trump ranted on Twitter about "racist" "liberal Hollywood."

Last week, Universal Pictures pulled ads for 'The Hunt' following recent mass

shootings in Texas, Ohio, and California that left 36 people dead.

"While Universal Pictures has already paused marketing campaign for the movie, after thoughtful consideration, the studio has decided to cancel plans to release the film," the group said in a statement on Saturday.

"We stand by our filmmakers and will continue to distribute films in partnership with bold and visionary creators, like those associated with this satirical social thriller, but we understand that now is not the right time to release the film," the group added.

"Liberal Hollywood is Racist at the highest level, and with great Anger and Hate!" Trump had tweeted.

"They like to call themselves 'Elite,' but they are not Elite.

In fact, it is often the people that they so strongly oppose that are actually the Elite.

The movie coming out is made in order to inflame and cause chaos. They create their own violence, and then try to blame others.

They are the true Racists, and are very bad for our Country," Trump added in his tweet.

A Universal Pictures source told Hollywood reporter that the decision to cancel the release of 'The Hunt' "was a decision that the studio came to with The Hunt filmmaking team, but ultimately it was about making the right decision, right now. It was a tough call for the company, but studio leadership, led by Donna Langley, all agreed that this film could wait."

Deadline reported that while there are currently no official plans as to what will happen to the film, it could still have a theatrical release at some point, or it could be released via Universal Pictures' parent company Comcast's upcoming streaming service.

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rom just two mobile phone manufacturing units in 2014 to 268 mobile handset and accessories manufacturing units in 2019 which has led to 95 per cent of mobile phones sold in the country being produced domestically, the star in India''s ''Make in India'' story is indeed shining.

In fact, India is today the second largest mobile phone manufacturer in the world after China. ''India has achieved tremendous success in mobile phone and component manufacturing in last four years with more than 95 per cent of domestic consumption now being produced in India,'' Chairman, India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), Pankaj Mohindroo, told. ''Our domestic market viz-a-viz domestic manufacturing is saturated and we have set our sights on a target of Rs 7.7 lakh crore of exports by 2025,'' he added.

According to a survey conducted by mobile industry body ICEA, the 268 mobile handset and accessories manufacturing units employ about 6.7 lakh people.

So today the phones that most Indians hold in

their hands are made in India, thanks mainly to schemes such as Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme (M-SIPS) to provide financial incentives across ESDM value chain to compensate for cost disability in manufacturing and Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC).

Launched in 2012, the M-SIPS, provides capital subsidy of 25 per cent for electronics industry located in non-SEZ (Special Economic Zone) areas and 20 per cent for those in SEZ areas.

The Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) scheme, which was also launched in 2012, encouraged entities, including state governments, to provide good quality infrastructure within a cluster.

Under the scheme, 50 percent of project cost for Greenfield Electronics Manufacturing Clusters and 75 per cent for Brownfield Electronics Manufacturing Clusters is given as grant.

Due to focus on ''Make in India'' and ''Digital India'' programmes, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the new hub of mobile manufacturing in the country over the past few years.

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ooking every bit of a diva that she is, Global icon Priyanka Chopra rocked a white pantsuit as she attended the Beautycon Festival Los Angeles 2019.

The star took the stage at the event to speak about a variety of things from sisterhood to not seeking validation from others to not being afraid of taking risks and fail.

The 'Quantico' star is taking the world by storm, one event at a time and this time she used the platform to urge women to empower each other, reported E! News.

"Everyone screws up, and that's alright. We all have bad days. We all are gonna feel like s--t sometimes," she said point-blank.

The 'Mary Kom' actor also spoke about how women all over the world are pitted against each other.

"I've had so many times where I'm doing interviews and people always ask me, 'You're doing a movie with a female actor. Did you guys get along? Were there cat fights?' But when it comes to boys, they say, 'Oh, my gosh.

That's a bromance, and everyone works so well',"

Contacts on iPhones Northern spotted owl population is declining vulnerable to hack attack

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pple has never shied away from boasting about how secure its systems are, but researchers have found that contacts saved on iPhones are vulnerable to an SQLite hack attack which could infect the devices with malware.

SQLite, the most widespread database engine in the world, is available in every operating system (OS), desktop and mobile phone.

Windows 10, macOS, iOS, Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Android are popular users of SQLite.

Security firm check point has demonstrated a technique being used to manipulate Apple's iOS Contacts app. Searching the Contacts app under these circumstances triggers device to run malicious codes, Apple Insider reported on Saturday.

The vulnerability has been identified in the industry-standard SQLite database.

Documented in a 4,000-word report, the company's hack involved replacing one part of Apple's Contacts app and while apps and any executable code has to go through Apple's startup checks, an SQLite database is not executable.

"Persistence (keeping the code on the device after a restart) is hard to achieve on iOS as all executable files must be signed as part of Apple's Secure Boot.

Luckily for us, SQLite databases are not signed," the report quoted the Check Point researchers as saying.

As of now, Apple has not commented on Check Point's report.

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tion at Mount Rainier," said, Oregon Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit's researcher, Anna Mangan.

If current trends continue, scientists predict that the Spotted Owl could be extinct in the region within approximately six to eight decades. "Conservation managers can focus on protecting old-growth habitat with steeper slopes, as we found this to have higher

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recent study found that Northern Spotted Owl population in Washington's Mount Rainier National Park has declined sharply in the past two decades, despite ensuring long-term preservation of habitat within the park.

The culprit? The spread of Barred Owls, a closely related, competing species that has moved into Spotted Owls' range from the east, according to the study published in the journal of The Condor: Ornithological Applications.

Biologists have seen Barred Owls in Spotted Owl territories within the national park more and more frequently since Spotted Owl surveys began in 1997. For their new

Spotted Owl occupancy, and can continue to monitor Barred Owl populations to better understand their effect on local Spotted Owl populations. Managers will need to consider some creative solutions, and likely some unpopular choices if the Northern Spotted Owl is going to be prevented from going extinct on public lands," added Mangan.

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she said.

She continued, "I feel like, over time, because women had the lack of opportunities, we were pitted against each other. Because there were only five places a woman could be hired and so we were elbowing each other out to get to that one spot."

For the 'Isn't It Romantic' star, she feels the "lack of opportunity for females" is where the problem stems from.

"The more opportunity we create for each other, the more sisterhood will grow," she shared.

"We're 50 per cent of the world population, we need to be represented in every field. We need to be empowered by each other,

by people who are in positions of power, by putting women in positions of power," she added.

The 37-year-old actor added, "I realized many, many years ago, the more I champion women in my own small way, maybe I'll be able to create a world, around me at least, where women run the show. Because we kinda do it really well."

An eyewitness told E! News that a Pakistani woman questioned the actor about her role as a United Nations Goodwill ambassador and her controversial tweet in March, where she wrote, "Jai Hind (Long live India) #IndianArmedForces."

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study, Oregon Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit's Anna Mangan, the National Park Service's Tara Chestnut, and their colleagues analysed two decades' worth of data from these surveys.

"What is particularly alarming is that this decline has occurred even at Mount Rainier, where Spotted Owl habitat has been protected for over 100 years, with virtually no fire or logging disturbance.

With Barred Owls detected at nearly every Spotted Owl territory monitored in the park, the future of Spotted Owls at Mount Rainier is tenuous.

It also suggests that preserving owl habitat, while still crucial, is likely no longer enough to sustain the Spotted Owl popula-

Miley Cyrus and Liam split after less than a year of marriage

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inger and actress Miley Cyrus has reportedly separated from her husband actor Liam Hemsworth after less than a year of marriage.

"Liam and Miley have agreed to separate at this time," a representative for Cyrus told People in a statement.

"Ever-evolving, changing as partners and individuals, they have decided this is what's best while they both focus on themselves and careers.

The Nothing Breaks Like a Heart singer, 26, announced in a statement on Saturday that they had separated to 'focus on themselves and their careers'.

It comes as Miley was spotted kissing Brody Jenner's ex-wife Kaitlynn Carter during a girls' getaway to Lake Como, Italy, on Friday.

The Wrecking Ball hit maker revealed in her split statement that she and Liam are 'ever-evolving' and 'changing' as individuals, insisting that they will remain 'dedicated parents to all of K Y M C

their animals'.

Miley and Liam married in a secret wedding on December 23, 2018, with their nearest family and friends at their home in Franklin, Tennessee.

The singer, who identifies as pansexual, revealed in a candid interview last month that she viewed their marriage as 'confusing, complex and modern', insisting that she was still 'very sexually attracted to women' and that she doesn't

'fit into a stereotypical wife role'.

They have dated on and off since 2010, and were initially engaged in June 2012 before calling it off in September 2013, they reconciled in 2016.

A representative for the singer said in a statement to press: 'Liam and Miley have agreed to separate at this time. Ever-evolving, changing as partners and individuals, they have decided this is what’s best while they

both focus on themselves and careers.

'They still remain dedicated parents to all of their animals they share while lovingly taking this time apart. Please respect their process and privacy.'

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Miley Cyr us, Kaitlynn Carter and Liam Hemsworth for comment.

Miley and Liam have been dating on and off since 2010, when they met on the set of the Nicholas Sparks adaptation film The Last Song.

Miley confirmed they were engaged during an October 2016 appearance on Ellen, and they were married on December 23, 2018, at their home in Franklin, Tennessee - contrary to initial speculation that they were planning to wed in Liam's native Australia.

The claims and photos come after Miley shared a snap of herself earlier on Saturday, posing on a chair with her ring visibly absent.

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Barca clinch La Liga-Serie A Cup

Barcelona players with the trophy after defeating Napoli in the La Liga-Serie A Cup at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Ann Arbor, Aug 11 (Agencies): Barcelona tore Napoli apart in 15 second-half minutes as they won 4-0 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Saturday in front of an attendance of just over 60,000.

Luis Suarez scored twice to take his pre-season tally to three, while there was also a first Barca goal for Antoine Griezmann since his €120 million move from Atletico Madrid earlier this summer. Ousmane Dembele completed the rout.

Barca’s win comes three days after they beat

Napoli 2-1 in Miami and sees them end their tour of the United States as the first-ever winners of the La Liga-Serie A Cup. With only Lionel Messi missing through injury in Ann Arbor, Ernesto Valverde picked a strong side with the season-opener against Athletic Bilbao at San Mames just six days away.

The Spanish champions quickly took control of the game. Frenkie de Jong controlled things in the middle, while the pace of Nelson Semedo and Dembele on the right and the ingenuity of Griezmann on

the left caused their Italian opposition problems.

Griezmann came close to an opener and Suarez, after seeing a penalty appeal turned down, saw an effort tipped over by Alex Meret.

It was Napoli, who don’t kick off their league campaign until Aug. 24 against Fiorentina, who came closest in the opening period, though. Spain U21 midfielder Fabian Ruiz slid wide at the far post in the 45th minute.

Barca will have been pleased with their first-half performance but they took things to another level after

England won’t panic, says Buttler

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Lo n d o n, Au g 1 1 (Agencies): Jos Buttler says there will be no panic from England after their heavy loss to Australia in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston.

England tumbled to a 251-run defeat after collapsing to 146 all out day five and will now be looking to level the series at Lord’s from Wednesday.

No side has won the Ashes after losing the first Test since Michael Vaughan’s England side triumphed

in 2005. “We played some good cricket at Edgbaston, but we didn’t play well enough for long enough - if you’re not good enough for long enough, then you’re not going to win the game,” said Buttler, who made scores of five and one.

“The challenge is still the same. Every time you come and play at Lord’s is special, especially in an Ashes Test. There’s no need to panic, we’re 1-0 down, but there’s four matches to

go in this series.”

“We know we’ve got a fantastic team and we’ve got to stay calm. Nothing really changes. We’ve lost that game but we’ve got enough belief to make it one-all.

We come [to Lord’s] with a lot of excitement,” said Buttler.

Jofra Archer looks set to replace the injured James Anderson in the England XI and make his Test debut - a month after bowling the Super Over in the World Cup final win over New Zealand - while Jack Leach should play instead of dropped fellow spinner Moeen Ali. “He’s got the X factor,” Buttler said of fellow World Cup winner Archer at a Kookaburra sponsorship event at Lord’s.

On Australia’s Steve Smith, who hit twin tons at Edgbaston in his first Test since the ball-tampering scandal, Buttler said, “He’s pretty good, isn’t he? What he does is put you under pressure for a long period of time and puts demands on you. He’s a fantastic player who can take advantage of that.”

the break.

Suarez opened the scoring after linking with Griezmann in the 48th minute as the Blaugrana blew Carlo Ancelotti’s side away with four goals in 15 minutes.

Griezmann added the second, his first for the club, after Carles Alena and Jordi Alba combined to set him up, before Alena was again involved in setting up the third goal. The young midfielder’s pass found Dembele, who teed up Suarez to bend home from 20 yards.

Dembele himself then added the fourth, latching on to De Jong’s pass with the outside of his boot and firing across the helpless Meret.

Napoli would have b e e n r e l i e ve d t o s e e Valverde make five changes moments later. Griezmann and Suarez were among those to be taken off as Philippe Coutinho, Arturo Vidal and Arthur Melo came on for their first appearances of pre-season.

Rafinha was also introduced and only a Meret save denied him a goal after a fine Coutinho pass.

Coutinho himself then tried his luck, but Meret was on hand again to keep the score down.

2 charged after incident outside Ozil’s home

L o n d o n, Au g 1 1 (Agencies): Two men have been charged with a public order offence connected to an Arsenal player, police have said.

Ferhat Ercan, of Highgate, and Salaman Ekinci, of Tottenham, were arrested on Thursday outside the north London home of Gunners star Mesut Ozil.

Ozil and Sead Kolasinac were not in Arsenal’s squad for Sunday’s Premier League opener at Newcastle due to “further security incidents”.

According to reports, the men were arrested after becoming involved in an altercation with security staff outside Ozil’s home.

“Two men have been charged under Section 4a of the Public Order Act following an incident in Camden on Thursday, 8 August,” the Met said.

Police said they were treating the public order offence and the attempted car-jacking as separate incidents.

Nadal, Medvedev reach Rogers Cup final

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Montreal, Aug 11 (Agencies): Rafael Nadal will play Russia’s Daniil Medvedev for the Rogers Cup title in Montreal on Sunday after injured Frenchman Gael Monfils withdrew from his semi-final match with the Spanish top seed on Saturday.

Medvedev topped Karen Khachanov in an all-Russian semi-final before Monfils announced he was no shape to face Nadal a couple of hours after injuring his left ankle in a quarter-final win over Roberto Bautista Agut.

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Khachanov in a victory that will make him Russia’s topranked player on Monday but felt he should have finished his rival off earlier.

“I played amazing, but there were two moments in the match I should have won easier,” the 23-year-old Medvedev told ATP Tennis Radio. “I was confident about myself and then there were some mistakes I should not have done. Finally, (I let Khachanov) back in the match.”

Medvedev was upset at letting a break advantage slip away on two occasions in the second set, including at 5-4

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as he tried to serve out the match. He also was unhappy that after he led the tie-break 2-1, Khachanov scored four consecutive points.

But Medvedev, who has not lost a set in the tournament, fought back to tie at 4-4 and after two more ties won the final two points and the match.

Frenchman Monfils also needed to win a tiebreak to defeat Bautista Agut in the third set of their raindelayed quarter-final match.

Monfils won out 6-4 3-6 7-6(2) in a match that took two days to complete because of rain but the ankle

injury was clearly hampering him and he withdrew from the tournament two hours later.

The ankle started bothering Monfils in the second set, but after a visit by a physio he elected to continue.

Bautista Agut won the set comfortably and the third went to a tie break which Monfils led 5-0 before sealing victory with a huge forehand winner after more than two hours.

Monfils said he was proud of the way he played on against Bautista Agut.

“I think I showed today I was a fighter,” he said.

India want Davis Cup tie moved from Pak New Delhi, Aug 11 (Agencies): India have asked the International Tennis Federation to shift their upcoming Davis Cup tie from Pakistan to a neutral venue due to escalating political tensions between the two nations.

The Indian team are scheduled to tour Pakistan’s capital Islamabad for the Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie to be held on September 14 and 15. But relations between the neighbours are badly strained after India revoked the special autonomy status of Kashmir, which the nuclear-armed rivals have fought two wars over since gaining independence from Britain in 1947.

“We have asked ITF for a neutral venue because the situation is a bit unpredictable,” All India Tennis Association (AITA) president Praveen Mahajan told AFP on Sunday.

“I believe it is a reasonable request because of the current state of affairs.”

Pakistan has downgraded diplomatic ties with India over Kashmir and stopped a cross-border train.

The AITA was preparing to send its team to Pakistan despite suspended sporting ties between the two countries but the Kashmir situation has raised fresh doubts.

Serena through to final in Toronto TORON TO, Aug 11 (Agencies): Serena Williams rallied to avoid a stunning upset and secure a 1-6 6-3 6-3 semi-final win over Czech qualifier Marie Bouzkova at the Rogers Cup on Saturday, setting up a title showdown with local teenager Bianca Andreescu.

Williams was in a battle from the outset against the 21-year-old Czech, who showed no nerves despite playing her first WTA semifinal against a player who was her role model growing up.

Bouzkova quickly went up a double-break for a 4-1 lead and sealed the first set in 29 minutes but Williams quickly made the necessary adjustments and got her first break of the match to go ahead 4-3 in the second before forcing a decider.

The consistency that Bouzkova displayed early in the match suddenly started to fade and when Williams broke to go ahead 3-1 in the third set, it all but brought an end to the Czech’s impressive Toronto run.

“She just did everything well, she had a really good game plan and she was moving great,” said Williams.

“I just had to make some adjustments, mostly

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mentally to stay positive.”

Bouzkova’s week included wins over 2017 U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens, former French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko and a clash with Wimbledon champion Simona Halep, who retired hurt after dropping the first set of their quarter-final.

Williams arrived in Toronto hoping to get plenty of hardcourt matches in before going for a recordequalling 24th career Grand Slam title at the August 26September 8 US Open.

Up next in her bid for a first title since returning to competition in 2018 after the birth of her daughter will be Canadian 19-yearold Andreescu, who beat American Sofia Kenin 6-4 7-6(5) in the other semifinal. Andreescu, who shot to prominence with her

Indian Wells triumph in March, extended her dream run to become the first Canadian woman to reach the final of the tournament since 1969. For Andreescu, who is competing for the first time since withdrawing from the French Open with a shoulder injury, the win was her first two-set victory all week after having spent more time on court than any other player.

“I’ve been through so much the past two months, and all I can say is I’m so happy to be back on court,” an emotional Andreescu said on-court.

“I’m glad it was two sets today, but it wasn’t easy. I was so, so nervous and I just felt like crying after because I’m just so happy. I’d say this is even bigger than winning Indian Wells.”

Sourabh Verma wins Hyderabad Open Hyderabad, Aug 11 (PTI): Reigning National champion Sourabh Verma capped an impressive week at the Hyderabad Open with a thrilling win over Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew in the summit clash to claim the men’s singles title here Sunday.

The 26-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, who had won the Slovenian International in May this year, showed great composure as he outwitted World No. 44 Kean Yew 21-13 14-21 2116 in a 52-minute final clash at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium here.

“I am extremely pleased with my performance this week. I pulled out some crucial matches in the previous rounds and in the final as well I played well,” Sourabh told PTI. “I was leading in the second game after winning the first but I lost focus a bit and tried to quickly complete the match. My opponent also changed his game and it was difficult to come back. In the third game, I changed my strategy and it

Murray adds China events to singles schedule Lo n d o n, Au g 1 1 (Agencies): Andy Murray will continue his singles comeback in China next month after confirming he will feature at the inaugural Zhuhai Championships and the China Open.

The former World No 1 is back in action at next week’s Cincinnati Masters, where he faces Richard Gasquet in the first round - the Briton’s first singles match since the Australian Open in January. Murray marked his return from a second hip operation when teaming up with Feliciano Lopez to win the doubles in the Fever-Tree Championships at Queen’s Club in June.

Murray is yet to rule himself out of the US Open but confirmed he will feature at the Zhuhai Championships, which starts on September 23, before playing at the China Open in Beijing a week later.

“I have always enjoyed playing in China and Zhuhai is meant to be a great city. It’s close to Macau and Hong Kong, with an impressive stadium and I can’t wait to experience it,” Murray said on his Facebook page.

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worked. Overall I am happy with the way I performed this week.”

Top seeds Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy, however, squandered an opportunity to register a maiden women’s doubles title, losing 17-21 17-21 to Korean combination of Baek Ha Na and Jung Kyung Eun in the summit clash.

Sourabh made a good start as he jumped to a 6-2 lead in the opening game, before grabbing a 11-4 ad-

vantage. The Indian kept moving ahead to comfortably pocket the first game to earn the bragging rights.

In the second game, Sourabh once again jumped to a 5-0 lead but Kean Yew clawed back at 10-10. The Indian held a slender 11-10 lead at the break but the Singaporean reeled off five straight points from 14-13 to eventually roar back into the contest.

The decider was a close affair as Sourabh and Kean Yew started on an even knell

before the Indian grabbed a 11-10 lead at the interval.

Sourabh then kept extending his distance from the Singaporean to comfortably shut the door on his rival.

Sourabh, who had won two Super 100 titles last year at the Dutch Open and Russian Open, doesn’t have any financial support and has been playing tournaments on his own.

He reached the semifinals at US Open and quarterfinals at Canada Open, besides winning the Slovenia Open earlier this year.

“I still don’t have any sponsor or any help from anybody. Nothing has changed since the Nationals, I still pay for the tournaments. But I don’t want to think about things which I can’t control. I want to stay fit and focus on my game,” said Sourabh, who had an ankle issue at Azerbaijan International in June.

Asked about his future events, Sourabh said: “I will play Chinese Taipei Open (Super 300) and Vietnam Open (Super 100) next in September.”

Atletico Madrid beat Juventus 2-1 in ICC

Atletico Madrid players celebrate after scoring a goal against Juventus.

Stockholm, Aug 11 (Agencies): Joao Felix showed why Atletico Madrid were happy to pay €126million to sign him with a hand in both goals as the Rojiblancos beat Juventus 2-1 in the International Champions Cup. In a repeat of last season’s thrilling Champions League round-of-16 tie that Juventus won 3-2 on aggregate, Atletico took a measure of revenge in an entertaining encounter at the Friends Arena in Stockholm, where Thomas Lemar turned Joao Felix’s volley into the net to give Diego Simeone’s men the lead. The pair combined again for Atleti’s second, which was scored by teenage sensation Joao Felix, whose performance full of

energy and flair will have delighted his coach.

Giorgio Chiellini’s close-range volley was turned over the bar by Jan Oblak, who got down well to make a one-handed save, and Cristiano Ronaldo fired over the crossbar from the edge of the box as Juventus enjoyed a positive start.

But Atletico punished the Bianconeri’s wastefulness after 23 minutes when Joao Felix met Kieran Trippier’s cross with a side-footed volley that deflected off Lemar’s thigh on its way past Wojciech Szczesny and into the net.

The lead lasted just six minutes as Khedira capitalised on some hesitant Atletico defending and sent a low drive into the bottom corner of Oblak’s net, with

Douglas Costa’s step-over helping to distract the goalkeeper.

Lemar returned the favour to Joao Felix just after the half hour, floating a weighted pass into the box where the teenage forward slid in ahead of Matthijs de Ligt to score with a halfvolley from 12 yards.

After Costa hit the outside of the post with a low drive early in the second half, Adrien Rabiot went even closer, crashing a thunderous effort against the upright from 20 yards.

Mario Mandzukic played in Dybala for a chance in the box 13 minutes from time but his deflected shot was saved at full stretch by Oblak, meaning Atletico entered the new season on a winning note.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action during an EPL match between Arsenal and Newcastle at St. James’ Park on Sunday.

L o nd o n , A u g 1 1 (Agencies): Pier reE m e r i c k Au b a m e ya n g scored the only goal of the game as Arsenal made a winning start to the Premier League campaign with a 1-0 victory at St. James’ Park, Newcastle on Sunday.

The 30-year-old, who shared the Golden Boot last season with Liverpool duo Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, opened his account for 2019/20 in the 58th minute, bringing down Ainsley Maitland-Niles’ cross before lifting the ball over Martin Dubravka.

It proved to be the crucial strike as the Gunners, who handed Premier League debuts to new signings Nicolas Pepe, Dani Ceballos and Gabriel Martinelli from the bench, ensured Steve Bruce’s reign as Newcastle head coach began with defeat.

The game was played out in front of a crowd of 47,635 - almost 5,000 below

capacity - as some Newcastle fans staged a boycott over owner Mike Ashley’s running of the club, but those that were in the ground roared with approval as new boy Joelinton rose highest in the Arsenal penalty area before glancing the ball wide of Bernd Leno’s far post.

Jonjo Shelvey had the home fans off their seats

again moments later as Leno touched his powerful drive onto the post, but it was Arsenal, who created the chance of the first half.

Nacho Monreal latched onto Granit Xhaka’s long pass before laying the ball off to Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who lashed the ball high over Dubravka’s crossbar.

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ally called into action when Mkhitaryan’s pass released Aubameyang, who was denied by the Slovakian goalkeeper at his near post.

The visitors almost forced the breakthrough in the second-half when Xhaka picked out the run of Aubameyang, but Paul Dummett got across well to block the striker’s 52ndminute effort. However, the Gabon international was not to be denied for long and he fired his side into the lead six minutes later when Maitland-Niles intercepted Dummett’s attempted pass to substitute Jetro Williams and then crossed for Aubamyenag, who controlled before lifting the ball over the advancing Dubravka.

Bruce sent on new signing Allan Saint-Maximin as Newcastle went in search of an equaliser and the Frenchman forced Leno into a late save, but ultimately the hosts could not find a way through the Gunners defence.

The Gunners’ next outing will be against Burnley on Saturday. Newcastle will face Norwich City on the same day.

Tottenham beat Aston Villa 3-1 Harry Kane scored two late goals as Tottenham came from behind to start its Premier League campaign with a 3-1 win over promoted Aston Villa.

Tanguy Ndombele also struck on his debut as Mauricio Pochettino’s side dug deep to overcome a stubborn Villa team.

Kane, who missed a good chance in first-half injury time, capitalized on a defensive lapse from Jack Grealish before coolly slotting the ball past goalkeeper Tom Heaton in the 86th minute.

The England forward then grabbed his second in the 90th after being set up

by Moussa Sissoko. It was just reward for Spurs’ pressure after the home side

chalked up 28 efforts on goal, compared to six from the visitors.

Earlier, John McGinn stunned the home crowd by scoring against the run of play in the ninth minute. He held off Danny Rose’s challenge and shot low past goalkeeper Hugo Lloris following a long ball forward from Tyrone Mings.

Ndombele tried his luck from distance before Pochettino brought on Danish playmaker Christian Eriksen in the 64th. Spurs kept attacking and clubrecord signing Ndombele finally leveled in the 73rd when he let fly through a host of bodies after Lucas Moura had laid the ball back.

Man United sign Monaco teenager Mejbri L o nd o n , A u g 1 1 (Agencies): Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign highlyrated 16-year-old Hannibal Mejbri from Monaco.

Earlier this month, it was reported that United were confident of signing the France youth international, who had attracted interest from various major clubs around Europe.

And ahead of their Premier League opener against Chelsea, United confirmed the midfielder will join subject to FIFA approval. Mejbri did not feature for Monaco’s senior team, but has made eight appearances for the French U16 side, scoring his first goal in his most recent appearance against the Ivory Coast in April.

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Fight for your pride, self respect: Bindra New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS): On the 11th anniversary of his historic Olympic gold medal victory, former shooter Abhinav Bindra made a heartfelt wish and hoped that Indian athletes would bag a number of medals in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

On August 11, 2008, Bindra won India’s first ever, and only till date, individual gold in Olympics with a thrilling come-from-behind

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victory in the 10m air rifle event at the Beijing Games.

Bindra had shot 10.8 in the final round to clinch the gold. “A year away from

now I do wish that we would be busy celebrating several gold medals by our athletes.

I wish them the best as they go and fight for gold medals but most importantly for their pride and self respect,” the former ace marksman tweeted on Sunday.

In the 2016 Rio Olympics, Bindra finished 4th in the 10m air rifle event and later on September 5 of the same year, he announced his retirement from the sport.

NE U-17 girls to take part in Subroto Cup Dimapur, Aug 11 (NPN): NCC North East Region will be fielding a team for U-17 Girls category for Subroto Cup 2019.

The team is selected from NE Region and is practicing at Aizawl.

Maj Gen Bipin Bakshi, ADG NCC NE Region visited Aizawl on Sunday to motivate and encourage the team, stated Col C Konwer, PRO (DEF) in a press release. Maj Gen Bakshi also reviewed the infrastructure and kit available to the team for training and witnessed the practice match. The team is hopeful of getting the medal in the category, added the press release.

EDSSU organises open futsal tournament

Winners and runners-up of the open futsal tournament with organisers.

D i m a p u r , Au g 1 1 (NPN): East Dimapur Sumi Students’ Union (EDSSU) organised an open futsal tournament from August 8 to 10 at Aiko Greens, Purana Bazaar, Dimapur.

In the final match, Nagaland Super 5 outclassed team Tribal United FC to

lift the title. The champions received a cash prize of Rs.50,000 along with trophy, citation and certificate while the runners-up team pocketed Rs.30,000 along with trophy and certificate.

C Ayat of PEH FC was adjudged the best player While Niuto of Nagaland

Super 5 was named the best keeper.

Altogether, 25 teams participated in the tournament.

The tournament was graced by Atoka, president of East Dimapur Business Association (EDBA) as special guest. Speaking at

the programme, the special guest reminded the players that there are many ways to earn a living without only relaying on government job. Sports and business are such fields where the youth can excel they put their mind and hearts to it, said the special guest.

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