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Vol XXVIII No. 255
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.00
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‘Calamity of severe nature’ in Kerala
Correspondent
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, AUG 20 (AGENCIES): Centre on Monday declared the devastating floods in Kerala a “calamity of severe nature” as the state braced for the gigantic task of reconstruction of destroyed infrastructure and rehabilitation lakhs of people rendered homeless. The death toll in the current spell of monsoon fury that began on August 8 has risen to 216, officials said, while the total number of deaths since May was likely to touch 400. Many more are still not accounted for, they added. “Keeping in view the intensity and magnitude of the floods and landslides in Kerala, this is a calamity of a severe nature for all practical purposes,” a Home ministry official said in New Delhi. This categorisation will enable the state get greater monetary and other assistance from the Centre. Even as the Army, Navy, and NDRF teams continued their rescue efforts, it was the local fishermen who won hearts and praise for rescuing hundreds
KOHIMA, AUG 20 (NPN): As a step to ensure that Nagaland continues to be the safest state for women in the country, the state government has decided to set up women police stations in all the districts likely by December 1, 2018, to coincide with Nagaland Statehood Day. This was disclosed by deputy chief minister incharge of Home, Y. Patton when contacted by Nagaland Post. Patton also said the modalities for establishing the all-women police stations was under process. Earlier, in an interview with Nagaland Post, Nagaland DGP, T.J. Longkumer said he would strongly support any such initiatives if and when proposed. It may be recalled that the first women police station was set up in Kohima on October 18, 2016. The second full-fledged all women police station was opened at Dimapur in November 2016 by Home minister Y. Patton. Since there was no women police station for more than a decade, many cases went unreported as women were apprehensive in approaching police station due to gender sensitivity, Patton had said.
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Health minister Pangnyu’s mother passes away D I M A P U R , AU G 2 0 ( N P N ) : M r s. L o n g k e i Phom, mother of Minister for Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) S. Pangnyu Phom, passed away in Dimapur Monday. She was 92. She is survived by her husband, five sons, one daughter, 26 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Born in 1925, late Mrs. Longkei Phom was one of the firsts from Yachem village to embrace Christianity. Nagaland chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, expressed pain over her demise and conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family. In condolence message to Pangnyu, Rio said as the wife of the first pastor from the village, she played a tremendous role of moulding not only her own children but those from the entire village and beyond. “She was an exemplary and God-fearing mother whose contribution to society is evident from the careers of her children and she was blessed with good health and long life,” chief minister said. Rio prayed that bereaved family would find strength and solace in the grace of Almighty God and also for the departed soul rest in eternal peace.
A mother with her children inside one of the temporary relief camps in Kochi.
of people while putting their own lives at risk. The fishermen have been involved in multiple relief operations in various districts and have rescued thousands of people stuck in flood-affected areas. Fishermen who were involved in rescue operations were offered Rs 3,000 each by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, but the group politely declined stating that they did not want money for saving lives. Meanwhile, rescuers have also found some bod-
ies as the floodwaters recede, news agency AFP reported. Though rains that pounded the state over the last few days have abated, over 10 lakh people are still sheltered in relief camps, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said. K Santosh, director of India Meteorological Department’s Thiruvananthapuram centre said all alerts have been withdrawn and the state experienced only light to moderate rainfall Monday. Similar precipitation has been forecast for
the next five days. Efforts were now under way to clear the houses of the debris to make them habitable, officials said, underscoring the need for making available disinfectants like bleaching powder in adequate quantities to prevent outbreak of waterborne diseases. Relief material, including provisions, water and fuel have started arriving at the Kochi port from different parts of the country, official sources said. (Cont’d on p-7)
Panel tasked to draft action plan on illegal influx, ILP D I M A P U R , AU G 2 0 (NPN): After the joint committee on prevention of illegal immigrants (JCPI) submitted a representation to the chief secretary, the state government has formed a committee headed by commissioner and secretary to the chief minister, Abhishek Singh. JCPI through its media cell informed that on August 18, 2018 when it submitted a representation to the chief secretary and a meeting was held, whereupon a committee was immediately formed during the discussion. The meeting was also attended by home commissioner, special secretary home, and the director general of police along with additional DGP. JCPI expressed hope that the committee headed by a senior bureaucrat would fully satisfy the demand of the Naga public. According to JCPI, the newly formed committee has been asked to submit an interim report within 15 days on comprehensive action plan and mechanisms to streamline ILP, to effectively curb illegal immigrants and to bring out a strong policy
to safeguard the rights and security of indigenous inhabitants Nagaland as a consequence of the ongoing NRC drive in Assam. JCPI said it has strongly urged the formation of ILP monitoring cell and Foreigners Tribunal to deal with the influx. At the meeting, JCPI members also requested the committee to visit RTAs and the Municipal Councils/ town committees in the districts with regard to random issuance of driving licenses and trade licenses to suspected illegal immigrants. JCPI suggested that as an experimental measure, the issuance of ILP in Dimapur should be handled by the police Commissionerate Office rather than the office of the DC. JCPI also raised the issue of non-indigenous people serving as GBs, particularly suspected illegal immigrants in Dimapur area. Earlier, JCPI had urged the state government to create a separate cell or a separate department under home department to competently deal with strict enforcement of BEFR Act of 1873 and Foreigners Act 1946 on a daily basis.
NSF, ANCSU reiterate demand not to SARDP-NE: Phek GBs DoSE initiates steps to check allocate seats to non-indigenous oppose sub contract dropout at upper primary level DIMAPUR, AUG 20 (NPN): Reiterating their demand not to allocate seats to non-indigenous candidates for undergoing MBBS, BDS and other professional courses under the State quota under any circumstances, All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) and Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) have threatened to initiate their own course of action, if the authorities concerned failed to act on their demand In a joint statement, NSF education secretary Muphato Nyuthe and ANCSU vice-president Benjong Longchar claimed that the parents of three candidates in merit list were enrolled in the electoral list of Manipur of 2018. While the father of candidate of Sl. No. 61 was in part 46 (Oklong village under Senapati district at Sl. no. 628), the father of candidate of Sl. No. 7 was also in part 8 (Yangkhunuo village under Senapati district at Sl. no. 304). Likewise, the father
of candidate of Sl. No. 50 was in part 46 (Oklong village under Senapati district at Sl. no 262), the statement pointed out. Both the organisations asserted that as the parents of these candidates were enrolled in the electoral roll of another State, they could not be considered as indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland. They, therefore, urged the director of technical education to initiate necessary action immediately in order to avoid any further misunderstanding and confrontation on the issue. As the documents of the candidates were not genuine and had been obtained without proper verification, ANCSU and NSF also urged the State government to initiate disciplinary action immediately against the erring officials who had issued ST and indigenous certificates without proper verification and authentication as per the office memorandum (no. AR-12/3-89 dated Kohima the 4th Oct 1995).
DIMAPUR, AUG 20 (NPN): While appreciating the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways for resuming abandoned road projects under SARDP-NE (Phek-Zunheboto section), Phek District GBs Association has reaffirmed its support to Contractors Union Phek District for execution of the work. PDGBA president Zadulhu Ringa and secretary, Muzhilhu Keyho in a signed statement also drew attention to the press statement issued by Phek District Contractors & Suppliers Union warning stern action against those firms responsible for failure of the newly started work. PDGBA also reminded the successful tendering firms especially Madhucon Company/ Shivalaya Construction and KKB Company against subletting the work especially the 2-lane road from 0 point to Zunheboto & Pfutsero to Phek Road. It opined that subletting the work would result in undesirable outcome and bad workmanship and therefore, warned that it will not tolerate any such policy that would be detrimental to development activities. While admitting that it was unaware whether or not such projects could be sublet, PDGBA said it desired that the PDCU (NCSU) be “consulted” since the latter has every right and also the right body for such consultations before any decision is made. (Cont’d on p-7)
Rally against poor roads at Naginimora
D I M A P U R , AU G 2 0 (NPN): To register their protest against deplorable road conditions of Naginimora town under Mon district, the citizens of town Monday took out a silent rally led by the Konyak Union (KU), Konyak Nyu(Cont’d on p-7) puh Sheko Khong (KNSK), Naginimora Konyak Students Union (NKSU) of Naginimora unit. The rally began at 10 a.m. from Nagaland gate and ended at ADC office. The rallyists traversed through the 3 km stretch of town road before culminating at ADC office premises where a memorandum addressed to Minister for Roads & Bridges was read out and a copy of memorandum was handed over to the ADC. According to the union, the memorandum would be submitted through “Wonder why film stars the executive engineer PWD think it’s patriotic to Naginimora division. dance for us?” In the memorandum,
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Students seen with placards and banner during the protest.
they stated that the road had been neglected by the government for more than 20 years. They pointed out that the Konyak Union had been forced to carry out maintenance of road despite limited resources. It also pointed
out that bad road condition was causing huge problem to the public in general and the students in particular. The memorandum urged the government and the responsible department to address the genuine problem of the people.
CAIT calls for ‘Bharat trade bandh’ Sept 28 NEW DELHI, AUg 20 (IANS): Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Monday called for an all India traders strike against the Walmart-Flipkart deal on September 28. “We are organising a ‘Bharat Trade Bandh’ on September 28 against the Walmart-Flipkart deal. We want the government to nullify the deal as it is against the sector,” CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal told IANS. “We have also planned a host of other activities like a mega traders protest march to gain public support against the deal.” Accordingly, the confederation has called for a ‘Bharat Trade Bandh’ on September 28 and a massive nationwide ‘Rath Yatra’ to begin on September 15 and a mega traders rally on December 16 at New Delhi.
D I M A P U R , AU G 2 0 (NPN): To address the issue of increasing drop out in Upper Primary and Secondary levels in government schools, the Director of School Education Wonthungo Tsopoe has issued a slew of measures to all SDEOs to address the issue. In the directive SDEOs are to identify feeder Government Primary Schools of each Government Middle Schools under their jurisdiction and also notify the list of GMS and feeder GPSs. All head teachers and teacher-in-charge are to be instructed that all qualified Class V students from feeder schools are to be automatically admitted to Class VI of the respective GMS under whose jurisdiction the feeder school fell. Teachers-in –charge of GPS are to submit the required
documents such as PCT of qualified Class V students to the Head Teacher of GMS where the students are to be automatically admitted. Further, DoSE has also directed that no GMS shall deny admission to qualified Class V students coming from the feeder GPS. Also the teacher-in-charges shall inform parents about GMS where their children are to be automatically admitted to Class VI. The SDEOs shall also call the teacherin-charge, head teacher and class teachers of Classes V & VI under their jurisdiction for a meeting and explain the provisions as stated above(informing parents whose children were to be automatically admitted to Class VI). The above shall also explain the following steps to be undertaken by class teachers and school heads. (Cont’d on p-7)
Centre earmarks Rs 1000 cr for MSMEs in NE GUWAHATI, AUG 20 (PTI): Centre has earmarked Rs 1,000 crore for implementation of various schemes for micro small and medium enterprises of the North East region in the 2018-19 fiscal, an official said today. The schemes are Central sector schemes in which a specific percentage of the budgetary allocation are allocated for SC, ST and the North East, said M Sreenivasulu, Director of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises-Development Institute, Guwahati. He, however, said there is lack of awareness about these programmes at the grassroots level, as a result of which their benefits have not reached the exact target group. He made particular mention of the Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme (CGFS) and Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). Sreenivasulu added that the government also provides special incentives under various interventions to industrial clusters, but in many cases they are not availed.
Joint consultative meet of ENPO and ENNWA held DIMAPUR, AUG 20 (NPN): At the initiative of Eastern Nagaland National Workers’ Association (ENNWA) of the NNPGs, a joint consultative meeting was held with Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) at Hotel Saramati here on Saturday. ENPO’s media cell in a statement informed that the meeting thoroughly deliberated on the ongoing Naga peace talks and the ENPO statehood demand. Lauding Government of India (GoI) for inviting the Working Committee of NNPGs for talks in 2017, ENPO said it was a groundbreaking move with much optimism aimed at generating political consensus on the protracted Indo-Naga political issue. (Cont’d on p-7)
PSC serves ultimatum on DoSE
D I M A P U R , AU G 2 0 (NPN): Phom Students’ Conference (PSC) has served an ultimatum on the Department of School Education (DoSE) to depute district education officer (DEO) and sub-divisional education officer (SDEO) in Longleng on or before August 31, 2018. In a press release, PSC president, A Mane Phom, general secretary, Shunglam Longbahu, pointed out that the Education department in the district has been functioning without DEO and SDEO since February 28, 2018 and June 30, 2018, respectively. PSC expressed dismay that even after submitting representation to the department on May 20, 2018, the department showed lackadaisical attitude towards this crucial issue. Asserting how could a department function without the HoDs and expect
impressive results, the PSC asked the department and the state government whether they would look into the matter only after it resorts to agitation, protest and shutting down of offices under its jurisdiction. Further, PSC asked the state government if it was unaware of the retiring HoDs under DEO & SDEO, Longleng or was it the failure on the part of the department to apprise the same beforehand. PSC cautioned the department against “posting or deputing an official who is on the verge of retirement and ill health or for a time being.” It warned that failure on the part of the department would compel the PSC to initiate its own course of action.
stationed and perform their duties. It warned that action would be initiated against those erring teachers. According to PSC, a surprise inspection on various departments was conducted from June 1315, 2018 under Longleng district. PSC said it was found that most of HoDs and staffs were out of station and were not performing their duties as they should. Further, PSC said it was also noted that HODs and staffs in various departments report to their office only at the end of the month causing public untold hardship and inconvenience for their negligence and ignorance. Therefore, PSC has warned all the responsible HoDs and staffs posted in Longleng district that PSC has directed all “such negligence on their the teachers posted under part will be dealt very seriLongleng district to be ously.”
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NVBDCP issues Dengue prevention guidelines
DIMAPUR: The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) has been working to contain dengue by undertaking various entomological and awareness activities. A press release from NVBDCP joint director & SPO, Dr. Talitemsula stated that with the early onset of Dengue in Dimapur as compared to the past years, the NVBDCP has been making its best efforts. However, a recent study conducted by the entomological wing in various localities of Dimapur found that the container index (which refers to the number of dengue mosquito population in containers houses like in water reservoirs, empty vessels, flower pot bases, buckets, tyres etc) was still very high. This, the release stated, confirms that the community/public have failed in their part to prevent dengue. Dr. Talitemsula said that the aedes aegypti mosquito (Pictured) is a ‘synanthropic’ species – much like houseflies and cockroaches – that benefit from artificial habitats created where people live. Unless every household actively participates in controlling dengue breeding in and around their surroundings, combating dengue disease only through the endeavours of the programme
alone was futile. NVBDCP fervently appealed to the community and public to observe “one dry day in a week” where water in all the containers around the house like flower pot bases, empty vessels, coolers, tyres, buckets etc. are emptied out into a dry area because dengue mos-
WHAT IS DENGUE? • Dengue is a viral disease. • Dengue is transmitted by the bite of Aedes mosquito. • The mosquito bites during day time. • Humans develop the disease after 5-6 days of being bitten by an infective mosquito. • Dengue occurs in two forms: - Dengue Fever (DF) & Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever (DHF) SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF DENGUE FEVER: • Sudden onset of high fever. • Severe headache. • Pain behind the eyes which worsens with eye movement. • Muscle & joint pains. • Loss of sense of taste & appetite. • Measles like rash over the chest & upper limbs. AGE GROUP & SEX AFFECTED: • All age groups & both sexes are affected. • Deaths occur more in children. TRANSMISSION FROM ONE PERSON TO ANOTHER: • Dengue fever is caused by the bite of the Aedes mosquito. • When the mosquito bites a person with Dengue fever, it picks up the germs of the disease along with the blood. • This germ known as dengue virus develops within the mosquito in a few days. • When this mosquito bites a healthy person, it introduces the germs into the blood. • After a few days the person becomes sick with high fever and other symptoms of dengue. BREEDING PLACES: • Aedes mosquito breed in any type of man-made containers or water storage containers with even a small quality of water like desert cool-
Village Health Committee (VHC) Mongphio, under the aegis of NHP, organised an awareness seminar on “personal hygiene” with VCC Nchumbemo as the resource person on August 19.
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ers, water storage containers, tyres, overhead tanks, drums, jar, buckets, flower vases, plant saucers, tanks, bottles, tin, roof gutters, refrigerator drip pans, cement blocks, cemetery urns, bamboo stumps, tree holes and many more places where rain water collects or is stored. • Eggs of mosquitos can live without water for more than 1year. PREVENTIVE & CONTROL MEASURES: • All water storage containers should be covered. • Remove/ destroy all disposable, unused materials lying in and around the house, like old tyres, broken pots, crockery etc. • Dry all water storage utensils, water coolers, flower vases, water vessels for birds and animals, fridge trays at least once a week before re-filling. • Fill up ditches and other unwanted water collection sites around the houses. • Put insecticides, petrol, k. oil, in coolers, containers etc once a week, which cannot be emptied or cleaned. • Introduce Larvivorous fish in stagnant water bodies, contact Asstt. Director UMS Dimapur. PERSONAL PROTECTION MEASURES: • Wear clothes that cover the whole body during day time. • Use appropriate wire mesh in doors and windows of the house. • Ensure that at least pregnant women and children sleep under mosquito nets during day time, preferably insecticide treated bed nets. • Insecticide treated mosquito nets are more effective as they kill mosquitoes as well as other bugs and insects. • Use mosquito repellent lotion, creams like good-knight, odomos etc. CONTACT ADDRESS: • If there is any suspected case which matches the signs and symptoms described above, contact the nearest hospital. Facility for testing is available for free at District Hospital, Dimapur. (NVBDCP)
sang region through its MIP also extended its gratitude to the collective leadership headed by the vice-president and ato kilonser for elevating Mhasekho Chuzho and Vepelou Venuh to the rank of kilonser and Sahichi & Neisalie Chakhesang
to the rank of deputy kilonser. It further stated that the welfare, in its meeting held on August 18, warmly welcomed ‘col’ Shevezo Keyho, a home comer, to the NSCN and appreciated him for the right decision to join the mainstream.
DIMAPUR: Electrical Division Kohima has termed as “unfortunate and tragic” the incident of a woman being injured in an electrocution as published on August 20. Electrical Sub-Division-I, SDO, Er. Tsiamchi Ndang, in a press release, appreciated Cipakhuyi Rhakho for creating the necessary public awareness. “It was indeed an unfortunate and tragic incident for the old lady to get electrocuted inside the already properly fenced 100 KVA, 11/0.4 KV sub-station located opposite SKV Petrol Pump” the release lamented. Ndang explained that it was the endeavour of the department to make adequate protective fencing in and around any transformer installation, except in the case of pole mounted equipment. In view of the unfortunate incident, the release said that the officers and staff of Electrical Division Kohima sincerely wished a speedy recovery to the victim.
ATMA meeting held in Zunheboto
Avitoli K Yeptho giving her slideshow presentation during the meeting on August 13. DIMAPUR: An ATMA Management Committee (AMC)-&-District Farmers Advisory Committee (DFAC) meeting was held at the office of the project director ATMA & DSCO Zunheboto on August 13. A press release by Er. Hitokali ATM, Zunheboto block stated that Shanavas C, chairman ATMA governing board & district commissioner, Zunheboto, remarked that the administration would give its full support and cooperation to organize various awareK
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pound every week. NVBDCP asked the people to ensure that that everybody sleeps under mosquito nets, especially pregnant women and children, both during the day and night. It also appealed to the people to immediately consult a doctor for cases of high fever.
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DIMAPUR: The Chakhesang National Workers’ Welfare (CNWW) has reaffirmed its commitment to support and cooperate with the collective leadership headed by vice-president and ato kilonser, on the ongoing peace talks. The CAO, Chakhe-
quitoes breed in stagnant clean water and the eggs hatch in a week. It asked to keep all water filled vessels and tanks tightly covered and throw out any rubbish lying around like plastic cups, old containers, tyres, coconut shells etc. and check around the com-
ness programs that could benefit the public. He also promised to provide necessary aid towards innovative start-ups and commented on the lack of civic sense in Zunheboto citizens but encouraged them to keep striving and work hard for change. Ajit Ranjan, SDO Civil, encouraged the continuation of AMC meeting son time for convergence between the Agri & allied departments. Kuhozhe, member DFAC and progressive
farmers of Tokiye block, during the open forum discussion, lamented about the use of harmful fertilizers and chemicals and its adverse effect on the environment. The members were also encouraged to cultivate cardamom, banana, kiwi and were advised to focus on introduction of coffee cultivation in large scale. Hukato, DAO, encouraged the farmers on cultivating organic farming practices, while Vikugha Kiba, DPO of Land Resources, stated that one of the ways
to bring about change in the economy of Zunheboto was through cultivation of cardamom and coffee. Hekuto, district evaluation officer, Zunheboto announced that a case study on ATMA Zunheboto activities and its impact was being undertaken and requested the ATMA staff to cooperate. K. Khekiho Shohe, PD ATMA & DSCO Zunheboto lauded the DC and his colleagues for their enthusiasm towards ATMA activities and upliftment of farmers and citizens of Zunheboto. Altogether 22 ATMA staff and 17 AMC & DFAC members attended the meeting. T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by K. Khekiho Shohe, PD ATMA & DSCO, member secretary and interceded by Hilotoli Awomi, counsellor, SBCZ. Keynote address was delivered by Avitoli K Yeptho, Dy. PD ATMA, along with a slideshow presentation. A special song was presented by Chubatsur Jamir, BTM, Zunheboto block.
Reports of M-RVC workshops and meetings
DIMAPUR: Workshops, trainings and meetings for the upcoming Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign (M-RVC) scheduled for October 3, continue to be held across the state. Mon: A workshop on Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign (M-RVC) for school principals, headmasters and nodal teachers under Mon block was held on August 20 at Council Hall, Mon. According to DIPR, SDO (C) Mon, Chumlamo Humtsoe, who is also the chairman for M-RVC Mon block said that for teachers, it was important for them to be concerned about the children’s good health. He then requested all teachers to be a part of this campaign. DEO, Mon R. Zayao Lotha stated that a majority of the target age group of children were in schools and appealed to all school authorities and teachers to actively participate in this campaign. MO SHP, Dr. K. Elizabeth, through a slideshow presentation, explained the details of Measles and Rubella, their symptoms and importance of the M-R vaccine. Elizabeth also spoke about the role of the education department and teachers like in basic planning and awareness among school children. MO, Dr. Kumkiuba; MO SHP, Dr. Thungdeno Murry; BPM Mon Sadar Pongchai Konyak; SIS, Mon, Hongpe also spoke during the workshop. The program was chaired by coordinator SHP Mon, Maiwang. Altogether 92 participants from different schools under Mon block attended the workshop. Noklak: In Noklak, the review meeting of the
Block Task Force on the M-RVC Noklak was held on August 19 at ADC Noklak’s residence under the chairmanship of ADC Noklak, Theodore Yanthan. A DIPR report said that during the meeting SMO Noklak Dr. Victor highlighted the rules and functions of the task force members. He urged NGOs, Churches and particularly the IPR & media to spread the message of the vaccination campaign. He explained that the M-RVC was for the children from 9 months to 15 years of age and requested all parents to cooperate for the success of the campaign. Peren: A one day sensitization-&-training on the M-RVC for all school principals, headmasters and head teachers under Peren block was held at Peren Town Hall on August 18. CMO Office, district media officer, Pezanguno Celine Secii in a press release said that Dr. Nukshisangla Jamir, DPO UIP/ RCH highlighted the importance and objectives of the M-RVC. She also explained the signs and symptoms of Measles- Rubella and how it spreads to children. She highlighted the roles and responsibilities of teachers and gave thorough instructions on how to conduct the vaccination. She encouraged and requested the schools to conduct rallies, painting activities and also to conduct parent-teacher meetings and teacher- student interactions and to submit the reports on time. She also stated that children with serious illness, allergies or those admitted in the hospital could be excluded.
CBCK career guidance seminar
Kohima: The Oking Christian School Kohima conducted a career guidance and motivation seminar with associate professor, SCERT, Kohima Dr. Zavise Rume as the resource person on August 18, at Chakhesang Baptist Church conference hall, Kohima. Dr. Rume spoke on the topic “Academic career guidance and skills based opportunities.” He reminded the students that their present performance could decide their careers. He encouraged the students towards hard labour, will power and determination. Dr. Rume also questioned the students asking them if they chose to take constructive decisions and if they wanted to channelize their talents into a meaningful career. OCS administrator Zhopota Rhakho moderated the proceedings of the seminar.
Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2018
news in Brief Information for Wokha schools: Assistant. District Education Officer (ADEO) & SDEO Wokha and SDEO Bhandari has informed both private and government schools that, Teachers Day tokens and car flags for the year 2018 will be issued from “their respective office” from August 23. The schools have been asked to come and collect the tokens along with the students and teachers enrollment, during office hours. ANGDA 37th annual general conference: All Nagaland Government Drivers’ Association (ANGDA) has convened its 37th annual general conference on August 22, 10:30 at association conference hall, Themezie High School Road, Kohima. All the members have been requested to attend the conference. TUD elects new team: Tenyimi Union Dimapur (TUD) has elected its new team of office bearers for the tenure (2018-21) on August 11. The team will be led by Hilo Semp as president, Rhevitho Ngouri as general secretary along with three vice presidents, two joint secretaries and three other members. NPAD informs: Nagaland Pensioner’ Association Dimapur (NPAD) president I Meren Longchar has informed all pensioners’ of Dimapur district that a booklet on constitution of Nagaland Pensioners Association Dimapur will be available at Dimapur district pensioners’ office, Khensa centenary memorial building Duncan Basti, Dimapur. Interested pensioners may procure the same during office hours. ICD to hold IDD Namaj: Idgah Committee Dimapur (IDC) has convened Idd-ul-Azha Namaj on August 22, 7:45 a.m. at Dimapur Iddgah prayer ground, Golaghat road which will be led by Moulana Fuzail Ahmed Sb, Madrassa E Darul Uloom, Dimapur. In a press release, IDC general secretary AK Tapadar on behalf of Idgah committe has wished all a Happy Idd and requested all to cooperate with the committee during Idd Namaj. ZBC Kohima Father’s camp: The Zeme Baptist Church (ZBC), Midland Kohima Mipei Kangbau president Isapdai Chuilo will be organizing a Father camp on August 25 and 26, at Jubilee Memorial centre (JMC), Lerie, Kohima under the theme “Building a family legacy”. All the fathers of the Zeme Baptist Church, Kohima have been requested to participate in the camp. The participants, with their own Bibles, are to assemble at the church compound at 10 a.m. Sleeping materials, note pads will be provided. For further information contact 94360773384, 94366401416. DEO directs institutions: The District Education Officer (DEO) has informed educational institutions that Teachers’ Day tokens and car flags will be issued at the DEO office. A press release DEO, R. Amongla Jamir has directed all heads of institutions of both government and private schools to collect the tokens and car flags from the office of the DEO during office hours. DIC Kohima informs PMEGP applicants: General Manager and member convener (DLTFC-PMEGP) district industries centre Kohima has informed PMEGP applicants that their interview (2018-19) for DIC , KVIC and NKVIB under Kohima district will be conducted by the district level task force committee (DLTFC) at the conference hall of the Nagaland Khadi and Village Industries Board (NKVIB) Kohima (below New Secretariat Complex) from 9 am everyday on the following dates: On August 29 at DIC & KVIC, on August 30 at NKVIB and August 31 NKVIB. All the applicants have been directed to bring their original documents, without which they will not be entertained. PMEGP interview for Wokha district: General manager DIC Wokha has informed PMEGP applicants that the PMEGP interview for the year 2018-19 for Nagaland Khadi and Village Industries Board (NKVIB) and District Industries Centre (DIC) Wokha will be held on September 5, 10 am onwards at the conference hall of the Deputy commissioner Wokha. Applicants have been informed to bring original documents during the interview. Information for PMEGP applicants: Office of the general manager, DIC Dimapur informed all PMEGP applicants that the interview for the year 2018-19 under DIC, NKVIB & KVIC for Dimapur district will be held at the DC’s conference hall, Dimapur from 10 a.m onwards. The dates will be: DIC August 29; NKVIB August 30; KVIC August 31 & September 1. All applicants are to bring original documents without which their candidature will not be entertained. No Separate calling letter will be issued in this regard. NSCN (I-M) recovers motorcycle: Unify Command NSCN (I-M) team has recovered one Royal Enfield motorbike (Black colour) on August 18 bearing chassis number ME3U3S5C1GE429528 and engine number U3S5C1GE187907. The owner has been asked to claim the motorcycle by producing authentic documents within five days through contacting 9774821248 or 7085833728. Lost and Found: A file was found near Metro Hospital Dimapur. The rightful owner may contact 9774402230.
NPSC debars candidates indulging in unfair means DIMAPUR: The Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) has notified aspirants that in the recently concluded Combined Technical Services Examination (CTSE) 2017, two candidates were caught indulging in unfair means while appearing for the Civil Engineering (Diploma) paper on July 20, 2018. In a notification, the secretary NPSC Khrupi Sothu stated that, the Commission held a meeting on August 9 and observed that the primary task of the Commission was to conduct recruitment examination in a free, fair and transparent manner.
It further stated that any deviation or detection of any breach of these three principles could not be condoned under any circumstances and the indulgence of both the candidates in unfair means was established beyond reasonable doubt. The Commission accordingly decided as under Rule 30 A of the NPSC (Civil & Other Services) Recruitment Rules, 2008 to: cancel their candidature for the CTSE 2017; debar them from appearing any examination conducted by the NPSC for a period of one year effective from August 9, 2018. K
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WEATHER FORECAST August 21
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Agartala Cloudy, a t-storm in spots
31 26
Cloudy, a t-storm in the area
26 21
Guwahati Cloudy, a t-storm in the area
32 26
Aizawl Imphal
Cloudy, a thunderstorm
28 22
Itanagar A t-storm around in the a.m.
29 24
Shillong
Cloudy, a t-storm in the area
24 19
Kohima
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24 20
Dimapur Cloudy, a thunderstorm
32 25
Cloudy, a thunderstorm
25 21
Tuensang A p.m. t-storm in spots
21 17
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25 22
Zunheboto Cloudy, a shower or t-storm
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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2018
P.B. Acharya with editors of vernacular newspapers and DPRO Dimapur at Police guest house Chumukedima on August 20. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: Governor of Nagaland, P.B Acharya held an interaction session with editors of vernacular papers at Police guest house Chümoukedima on August 20. Stating that all were equal in a democracy, irrespective of community or the size of population, Acharya observed that
newspapers, as the fourth estate, could play a major role in changing the mindset of society. During the interaction, the Governor enquired how the vernacular papers are dispatched to readers and spoke about the importance of daily papers reaching readers on time. He also encouraged
the editors to approach him should the need arise and assured them that he would look into their problems. On a suggestion to recognize deserving media personnel during National programmes, the Governor felt that it was a genuine suggestion to be considered favourably, if routed through proper channels
with relevant documents. Emphasising on the importance of local dialects, Acharya said that eight Universities including three from his home town had started teaching tribal dialects after he took over as Governor. Acharya also noted that apart from regular subjects, Universities should also focus on teaching ways to create wealth out of the available natural resources. “Create wealth and strengthen Nagaland, and this can only be done if the Universities stand up” Acharya maintained. He appealed to the Universities to introduce skill education. He also promised to help anyone willing to become an entrepreneur and boost the state’s economy. He also said that on his appeal, the government of Nagaland had extended Rs.20 lakh as flood relief to Kodagu in Karnataka, his home state. The Governor also gave a relief amount of Rs. 5 lakh on his own behalf and said that the donated money would be handed over to the right agency. OSD and PRO to Governor, and DPRO Dimapur also attended the meeting.
DIMAPUR: Entrepreneurs Associates (EA) and Chandmari Higher Secondary School (CHSS), Kohima have begun a unique partnership to equip students for life and empower them with skills that will enable them to adapt to changes and their environment. A press release by EA communications department, Neikule Doulo stated that under its “school of life values and entrepreneurship” or SOLVE program, EA hopes to interact with students for about six to eight sessions. This will involve various initiatives to train them on taking responsibility for one’s life, honing communication
One of the training sessions in progress at CHSS Kohima. skills but most importantly which is being carried out be introduced to financial at CHSS is expected to be literacy and entrepreneur- replicated and taken up in ship opportunities. more schools and colleges T h e p i l o t p r o j e c t across the state.
49 Tamlu BJP to erect Vajpayee monolith Kohima: BJP workers of 49 Tamlu A/C have decided to erect a monolith to honour Atal Bihari Vajpayee. A press release from state council member brand ambassador of Nagaland, panel member, North East Namaste, Swacch Bharat Mission, L. Shaupen Phom stated that the former Prime Minister of India came to Kohima during December 30-31 2003 and recognized the plight of Nagaland’s backward tribes and approved three districts namely Longleng, Kiphire, Peren and also promised to construct a four lane route between DimapurKohima. The release requested BJP workers of Nagaland to extend their moral support for the commemoration of the auspicious event at the Tamlu headquarters under Longleng district. Phom invited BJP workers, minister S. Pangnyu Phom, and minister and state BJP president Temjen Imna Along, to grace the event on December 2018 to mark late Vajpayee’s 94th birth anniversary.
Sadbhavana Diwas observed in Kohima
Mokokchung Law College Corpus Committee (MLCCC) convener handing over monetary assistance to the college principal in the presence of AKM officials on August 20. MLCCC is a wing under the Ao Students’ Conference (AKM) to generate funds to run the lone Law College in Mokokchung District. The committee will provide monetary assistance every month to aid the salaries of the staff and teaching faculty. The seed money of the corpus fund was generated by AKM through the “We Care Concert 2016.” (NP)
DIMAPUR: Along with the rest of the country Nagaland State observed ‘Sadbhavan Diwas’ on August 20 in the Secretariat Conference Hall, Kohima. DIPR reports that the function was chaired by the Home Commissioner, R. Ramakrishnan. Addressing the solemn occasion, he also spoke about the significance of the day, referring to it as ‘a day of harmony.’ He further said the nation remembers Rajiv Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India, on his birth anniversary. The Home Commissioner also administered the pledge to the officers and staff.
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Longleng DPDB discusses illegal immigration
S. Pangnyu Phom speaking at the Longleng DPDB meeting on August 18. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: The Longleng District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting was held under the chairmanship of chairman DPDB & minister Health & Family Welfare, S. Pangnyu Phom on August 18 at DC’s conference hall. A DIPR report said that addressing the meeting, Pangnyu Phom lauded the DPDB members under the leadership of the deputy commissioner & vice chairman DPDB for initiating development activities in the right perspectives and redressing various issues of the district. Asserting that illegal immigrats were likely to enter Longleng after the success of the NRC in Assam, Pangnyu appealed to the district administration, Police, NGOs, Church and civil society to keep vigil and K Y M C
conduct ILP verification drives jointly to stop all illegal immigration. He also urged the locals to not harbor illegal immigrats or approach the district administration to seek ILP on their behalf. He asked the competent authority to check ILP defaulters, validity and proper documentation for issue of ILP. In connection with landownership of Longleng, Pangnyu informed the board that landowners had been compensated for donating their land for the district headquarter and appealed to the landowners to not create hindrances to any developmental activities. He told the district administration to cancel all land permits issued to private individuals from government land. DC, John
Tsulise Sangtam lauded the medical department of Longleng for successfully conducting medial camps at Longleng and Tamlu under BBBP in commemoration of the Independence Day celebrations. He reported that 1159 women and girl children registered and availed free medical facilities in the successful camp. After reviewing the last meeting minutes and a briefing on the Local Area Development Programme (LADP) aspects by the chairman, the board unanimously approved the proposed schemes and projects submitted by the elected members under LADP 2018-19 amounting to Rs. 83.75 Lakhs each for 49 A/C Tamlu and 50 A/C Longleng and Rs. 30 Lakhs under the common poll. K Y M C
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Protestors block a road during the emergency general strike called by TKSU in Churachandpur district on Monday. (NP)
Meghalaya police arrest ZUF top functionaries Correspondent
Jowai, Meghalaya, Aug 20: Meghalaya police Monday arrested two top leaders of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in West Jaintia Hills district, police said. Based on intelligence inputs about the movement of Zeliangrong United Front leaders by night super from Silchar towards Guwahati, a check point was put up a Phramer area. During checking the night super (AS 01 JC 1300) at around 2:30 am police managed to arrest the ZUF chairman, Raitu Chawang aka Raitu and information secretary Gengchung Pou Namthuiyang aka Dangmei. Police also recovered four mobile handsets from their possession. “During preliminary enquiry, the two cadres admitted that they are Zeliangrong United Front and were planning to go to Guwahati in Assam,” Superintendent of Police, West Jaintia Hills, Vivek Syiem said. He said the Special Cell of West Jaintia Hills police are investigating the purpose of their visit to Guwahati. The ZUF is a militant outfit active in Manipur. The Zeliangrong United Front has its own army wing, the Zeliangrong Tiger Force with its own chief. Meanwhile, the West Jaintia Hills superintendent of police informed that the two has been under section 41 CrPC at the Court of the Judicial Magistrate First Class, West Jaintia Hills for judicial remand as they are wanted in Tamenglong district of Manipur for five cases under the arms act. Syiem also said that the superintendent of police, Tamenglong district in Manipur is sending a team to take custody of the arrested persons.
IMPHAL, Aug 20: Manipur government spokesperson and works minister Th Bishwajit Monday said that Parliamentary Standing Committee had mentioned nothing about Centre’s intention to agree on extension of Article 371(A) of Indian Constitution in Naga inhabited areas of neighbouring states of Nagaland. In this regard, the spokesperson reiterated that for the time being, there was no need to convene a special session of the state Assembly to discuss the issue. The state government has already passed resolutions to safeguard the territorial integrity of Manipur on many occasions. Addressing a news conference at his official quarters in Imphal, the government spokesperson lambasted opposition Congress for attacking the government and misleading the people on the Framework Agreement which the Centre had signed with the NSCN (I-M). “The Congress is doing business with Frame-
work Agreement. It is not the BJP but the Congress that is trying to disintegrate Manipur,” he alleged. Bishwajit said that what the Parliamentary Standing Committee had discussed on the Framework Agreement was no more a secret one. It has been opened after it was tabled in the Parliament. Centre’s interlocutor RN Ravi submitted only a report on the status of the Framework Agreement to the Parliamentary Standing Committee and the committee in its report mentioned nothing about extension of Article 371(A) of the Indian Constitution. In the report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee, it was mentioned that people of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh need not worry about the final come out of the Framework Agreement, the spokesperson claimed. “If necessity arises, the Assembly session will be convened. To protect the territorial integrity of the state and not to allow any force to disintegrate the state is the firm of the BJP-led government,” he said.
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AR seize drugs worth Rs 12 crore in Moreh
Curfew lifted completely from 14 affected areas of Shillong
Shillong, Aug 20 (PTI): Authorities in Meghalaya Monday completely lifted curfew from the 14 “affected areas” of the state capital imposed for the past 80 days following fight between Sikhs and drivers of the state-run buses at the Punjabi Lane and the subsequent mob fury on May 31. The curfew has been imposed beginning on June 1 in the 14 affected areas of Shillong and subsequently in the entire city. After gradual relaxation, the district authorities continued with the night curfew in the 14 “vulnerable areas” which continued till last night.
In an order today, East Khasi Hills district deputy commissioner P S Dkhar lifted the curfew those areas falling under Lumdiengjri PS and Cantonment police beat house. In view of the improved law and order situation, and in consultation with the police department, curfew has been lifted in the areas it was in force till last night, Dkhar told PTI. Initially curfew was imposed in the 14 affected localities, but it was subsequently promulgated in the entire after May 31 clash in the Punjabi lane after intelligence inputs indicated that protesters
from outside the city had entered the state capital with an intention to disturb peace, he said. The prohibitory order was lifted in the city earlier, but, the night curfew continued in the 14 affected areas of Shillong. The Meghalayas capital was rocked following clashes in Sikh residents in city’s Punjabi Lane area, also known as the sweeper Colony, and drivers of state-run buses on May 31 last. Severak persons, including some policemen,
were injured in the violent fight among sikhs and local Khasis. The clashes were triggered after a bus handyman was allegedly assaulted by a group of sikh residents of Them Metor area. Trouble had escalated when rumours spread on social media that the handyman had succumbed to injuries. Heavy security was deployed across the city in view of the clashes that injured over 10 people, including policemen and CRPF personnel.
A high-level committee was also formed by BJP-backed Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government to find a permanent solution to the issue of relocation of the Sweeper Colony, inhabited by the Punjabis. Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, who heads the committee, had said the panel would recommend a feasible and permanent solution to the state government for the relocation of the colony, which has been a long pending issue.
Drugs recovered by Assam Rifles in Moreh town. (NP) Correspondent
IMPHAL, Aug 20: In a delayed report, troops of Assam Rifles recovered around 1.3 kg of Brown Sugar and 1,30,000 WY tablets worth around Rs 12 crore in the international market on August 16. The consignments were recovered by a team of Moreh battalion of Assam Rifles during a raid, sources said. The items were recov-
ered from a house belonging to Thangminlen Haokip son of Ngulkhojam Haokip of L Youjang locality of Moreh town and handed over to Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Imphal, the source added. With this latest seizure, 26 Sector of Assam Rifles has seized drugs worth around Rs 65 crores from its operational area, Tengnoupal district since March 2018.
GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND
DIRECTORATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION NO.HED/SCHO-1/2016/
NAGALAND : KOHIMA
Dated,Kohima, the 20th Aug. 2018.
Post Matric Scholarship for students studying Theology under UGC recognized Universities.
Under Blue Revolution Scheme the Department distributed fish feed (Wheat Bran & Oil Cake) to fish farmers of Zunheboto at District Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Office on 14th day of August 2018. Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Department at Zunheboto District, during Independence day exhibition cum sale, 2018.
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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, CHOZUBA DISTRICT, PHEK, NAGALAND
No. JUDL/SUCC-20/2012-13/48
NOTICE
Whereas Shri/Smt/Kumari Velhutalu, W/o Lt. K.V. Shongoi a resident of Suthozu Nawe Vilage/Town has applied for Succession Certificate in her/his name under the Indian Succession Act of 1925, to enable her/him to draw/claim dues and benefit in her/ his late husband Lt. Shri/Smti. K.V. Shongoi who was working as P/T GPS Suthozu Nawe under the establishment of SDEO Chozuba (Department) and expired 17-07-2018. Public are asked to file claims/objection if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. Japheth Woch, Additional Deputy Commissioner Chozuba, Phek Nagaland K-2408
THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DIMAPUR : NAGALAND
NOTICE NO.REV-09/2018-D/37714-15 Dated Dimapur the 13th Aug. ‘2018 In the matter of application received from Shri. Putsure resident of Midland colony, Dimapur for issue of Patta Booklet covered by Patta No-47 under Dag No. -122 at Block No.-9. As per the LRSO report vide letter of even NO.-LRSO/D/TECH9/2013-14/3026, dtd-8/8/2018, on the ground position the actual area occupied by the applicant is found with an area of 00B-01K18Ls., however the said plot of land in the Revenue Record it is recorded with an area of 00B-01K-06Ls., with an excess area of 00B-00K-12Ls. The undersigned hereby invites claims/objections concerning to the said plot of land and if any should be submitted to this Court in written within 1(one) month from the date of issue of this notice. SUSHIL KUMAR PATEL, IAS Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur : Nagaland K-2413
LETTER OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The family of the Care and Support Society (C&SS) Mokokchung would like to congratulate our Managing Director Mr. Imchawati Kichu on being conferred with the “District award” as social worker on the 15th of August 2018 during the 72nd Independence day. Sir, may you continue to work relentlessly and selflessly for the betterment of the society. We look forward to avail of your invaluable guidance in the coming future. Once again a hearty congratulations. MKC-192
ters near the places where government offices were located and banned entry of government employees from entering their respective offices. The strike did not affect normal public vehicular movement and other works except those office goers. Meanwhile, the TKSU, in a statement issued on Monday, threatened to impose another 48-hour general strike call beginning
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Staffs and Board of Governors Care and Support Society Mokokchung
INFORMATION
The Tsütuonuomia Khel, Kohima Village, will be organizing a ‘Social Work-cum-Get Together’ on the 25th of August, 2018. The Social Work will commence at 8:00 AM onwards and thereafter the ‘Get-Together’ at Rüzie, T. Khel, Kohima Village, at 2:30 PM. Therefore, in this regard, all Khel members are requested to participate without fail. Furthermore, Tsütuonuomia Youth Organization (TYO) and Tsütuonuomia Students’ Union (TSU) at the behest of Tsütuonuomia Council informs its Khel members not to coincide any of its programme(s)on this very important day. In addition, any information or clarification pertaining to the said event can be reached at 8794239145 (Ruokuosietuo Whuorie, TYO Social & Cultural Secretary) and 9436434667 (Neizovolie Nigel Solo, TSU Social & Cultural Secretary). (Kevichütuo Solo) Info. & Publicity Secretary, TYO 9774934438 K-2420
E-mail : dir.higheredu@gmail.com Phone No. 0370-2271030. M.No.9615021554 Issued by DIPR
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DIRECTOR HIGHER EDUCATION
GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND DIRECTORATE OF FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES NAGALAND : KOHIMA NO.FHQ/RO-4/2018-19/463
Dated Kohima, the 20/8/2018
CALLING NOTICE To,
Name : D/C Pasupati Dhakal S/o : Kali Bahadur Dhakal Village : Chandmari, Kohima P.O/P.S : Kohima Dist : Kohima Whereas, you had been found absent from the Government Bonafide duty since 05/08/2018 and absconding from duties till date. Hence, you are directed to report to your place of posting i.e Fire Station Kohima-North within 15 (fifteen) days from the publication of this Notice. Failure to Report within a time frame given will invite disciplinary proceeding against you. D.I.G (F & ES) Nagaland, Kohima
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NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925)
In the Court of Shri. Albert Ezung Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Lukhuvi Aye Deceased, has been filed by Shri. Heroto Ayemi relation son, R/o. H.No. 19, Notun Bosti, Dimapur to draw his Landed Property etc, who expired on 20.4.18. Covered by Patta No. 1185, Dag No. 1304/1469, Block No. 6, Mouza No. 1. Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this Court within 30 days, on the said day of 21/9/18. Given under the hand and seal of the Court this 20 day of 8/18. DP-6228
The Department of Higher Education hereby invites application from students studying theology under UGC recognized Universities for Post Matric Scholarship 2018-19. Students may apply online through the given website, www.nagaland.gov.in on or before 30th Aug. 2018. Students should furnish the institution UGC registration/affiliation number to the said Directorate for further necessary action through e-mail or contact number given below during Office hours.
Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.
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I M P H A L , Au g 2 0 : Two government offices were torched by suspected strike supporters during a “emergency general strike” launched by Thadou Kuki Students’ Union (TKSU) in Manipur’s Churachandpur district on Monday. The student body imposed the general strike, demanding immediate transfer of deputy commissioner
Shyamlal Poonia of Churachandpur district. During the strike hours, miscreants set afire to subdivisional office (SDO) and district fishery office located at the district headquarters in the wee hours. Timely intervention by the local people and police saved the offices from large scale damage. A large number of protestors took to the streets at the district headquar-
No urgency for special Assembly Session: Mnp govt
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from midnight of August 22, if the state government failed to transfer the DC by August 21. Asserting that the arson at SDO and fishery offices was not related with the union, TKSU strongly condemned the miscreants who took advantage of the strike and attempted to burn down the offices. Claiming that no TKSU volunteer was involved in the heinous crime, the union said that the act of arson was an attempt to tarnish the image of the TKSU. M e a n w h i l e, K u k i Students’ Organization, Churachandpur and Zomi Students’ Federation (ZSF) have condemned the attempted arson of government offices. KSO, in a statement, said that the burning of government property by some individuals with vested interests and criminal intent to create social disharmony in the district was highly condemnable. ZSF alleged that the attempts to burn down the two offices showed the “ignoble lack of understanding or courage on the part of the unidentified miscreants, whatever their motive may be”.
Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2018
Regd. No. 1827/18
DECLARATION
Dt. 20.08.18
This is for the kind information to all my friends, well-wishers and general public as a whole that I have DISOWNED and SEVERED all relationship and ties with my adopted daughter Ms. Mamoni @ Tiakala. That Ms. Mamoni @ Tiakla is no longer a part / member of our family. That our family members shall not be liable / responsible for any acts, deeds act or deeds done or committed by her.
DEPONENT Chuba Longkumer DP-6224
NOTARY PUBLIC, DIMAPUR
Regd. No. 1737/18
AFFIDAVIT
Dt : 20.08.18
I, I. No. 17178N. Rank Sep Name. Padam Bahadur Sunuwar, resident of Ukhrul 17 Assam Rifles do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows :1. That, I am citizen of India. 2. That, my son name is Ishak Sunuwar, however in the my service book recorded as Isac Sunuwar due to inadvertent clerical mistakes 3. That this affidavit is sworn for correction of my name son's name as Ishak Sunuwar in all future references to me. Verification :- That I verify that the above statements made in para 1 to 4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Deponent Solemnly sworn before me Chief Judicial Magistrate/ Notary Public
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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2018
Nation pays tributes to Rajiv on 74th anniv
Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, former prime minister Manmohan Singh, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, Senior BJP leader LK Advani and others after paying tribute to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary at Parliament House, in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI)
New Delhi/Amethi, Aug 20 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and other leaders today paid homage to former premier Rajiv Gandhi on his 74th birth anniversary, recalling his contribution to the country. Fo r m e r p r e s i d e n t Pranab Mukherjee, former prime minister Manmohan Singh, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, the Congress chief and other senior party leaders, offered floral tributes to him at Veer Bhumi in the national capital.
Modi recalled the “efforts” of the former prime minister “towards the nation”. “Tributes to our former Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi Ji on his birth anniversary. We remember his efforts towards the nation,” he wrote on Twitter. Born on August 20, 1944, Rajiv Gandhi served as prime minister from 1984 to 1989. He was assassinated on May 21, 1991. Rahul Gandhi, in a tweet, recalled the time he spent with his father. “Rajiv Gandhi was a
kind, gentle and affectionate man whose untimely death left a deep void in my life. I remember the times we had together and the many birthdays we were lucky to celebrate with him when he was alive. He is greatly missed, but his memory lives on,” he said. At Veer Bhumi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, her husband Robert Vadra, former Union minister Mani Shankar Aiyar also paid homage to the former prime minister. Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala
remembered him as the leader, who took the people of India on the “path of modernisation”. “Inspiration for millions of youth, symbol of amity, harmony and sacrifice, ambassador of peace and nation-builder, my humble tribute to Bharat Ratna Rajiv Gandhi on his anniversary. Rajivji will live in our hearts forever,” he tweeted. Senior Congress leader and Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh also shared his sentiments on the occasion.
“Missing Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary. A great friend, a fine human being and a visionary leader - he was all that and more. His memory lives on, in the hearts of every person whose life he touched, in many small and big ways. #RajivGandhi,” he tweeted. In several other parts of the country, regional leaders also paid tributes to Rajiv Gandhi by garlanding his portrait or statues. Rajasthan Congress chief Sachin Pilot tweeted in Hindi: “Popular leader with a visionary personality, tribute to former prime minister late Shri Rajiv Gandhi. Wishes to all people of the country on Sadbhavna Diwas.” He also posted a picture of Rajiv Gandhi, whose birth anniversary is celebrate as ‘Sadbhavna Diwas’. In the Nehru-Gandhi family pocket borough of Amethi, various programmes were held to mark the former prime minister’s birth anniversary. Rajiv Gandhi had contested and won four Lok Sabha elections from Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi seat.
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Incessant rains disrupt normal life in southern Odisha
BHUBANESHWAR, AUG 20 (PTI): Incessant rains disrupted normal life in several parts of southern Odisha, particularly Malkangiri district, today with many areas submerged amidst fears of worsening situation. The MeT Department has forecast more downpour till tomorrow. Officials said the worst hit was Malkangiri district, where heavy rains triggered by a low pressure since yesterday inundated many low-lying areas, disrupting vehicular movement and crippling normal life. With flood water flowing around four feet above a bridge over the Pangam river, about 35 kms from Malkangiri, the road traffic between Malkangiri and Jeypore in Koraput district came to a grinding halt, they said. A large number of vehicles were stranded due to severe water-logging which also affected transportation of essential commodities in the region. Vast areas in Kalimela, Motu, Mathili, Poteru and Padia were submerged. Mathili recorded 183 mm of
rainfall since last night, according to the Special Relief Commissioner’s (SRC) office here. Khairput in Malkangiri district recorded 179 mm of rainfall during the period, it said. Malkangiri district collector Manish Agarwal said the officials in all the seven blocks have been asked to remain on alert and keep a close watch on the situation. Control rooms have been set up to constantly monitor the situation caused by heavy rains, he said. The situation in neighbouring Rayagada and Koraput districts was the same. Many low-lying places in Gunupur area in Rayagada and Laxmipur in Koraput were submerged, the officials said. Kotpad in Koraput district recorded 175 mm of rainfall while Jeypore received 127 mm of rainfall and Boiparigua recorded 108 mm of rainfall during the period, the officials said, adding that many areas of Sundargarh, Mayurbhanj, Kalahandi and Balasore districts were also lashed
by heavy rains since yesterday. The Meteorological Centre said heavy rainfall is likely to occur at some places over Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Deogarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Dhenkanal and Cuttack during the next 24 hours due to low pressure over Bay of Bengal. Similarly, extremely heavy rainfall is likely to lash some places in Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur while rest of the districts in north Odisha and Khurda, Puri, Nuapada and Kalahandi are expected to receive heavy rainfall during the period, the weather office said. Average rainfall of the state recorded in the last 24 hours was 29.2 mm, the SRC’s office said in a statement here. Five districts have received average rainfall between 50 mm and 100 mm. The districts are Sundargarh - 87.0 mm, Malkanagiri84.9 mm, Koraput- 65.0 mm, Jharsuguda- 56.1 mm and Balasore- 54.3 mm, it said.
NGT forms panel to decide fate ‘Real’ killers of Dabholkar are being protected: Chavan of Vedanta’s copper smelter
A view of National Green Tribunal Office, Faridkot House, in New Delhi. New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday formed an expert committee headed by a retired judge to decide whether to allow Vedanta Limited to open its Sterlite Copper plant in Tuticorin, which was shut by the Tamil Nadu government on environmental grounds. The committee will include representatives of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF). A bench headed by NGT Chairperson A.K.
Goel directed the committee to start work in two weeks and decide the matter within four weeks of formation. “We remit the matter to a committee of a former judge and technical members of the CPCB and MoEF,” the NGT bench ordered. It added, “We are also permitting interveners to be heard. They (committee) may visit the site, gather technical data and submit report.” The bench said that the committee will evolve a
credible mechanism whereby the rival considerations can be balanced and a view can be taken. Tamil Nadu had ordered the closure of the Tuticorin plant, around 650 km from Chennai, following protests and the death of 13 persons in police firing on May 22. Earlier this month, the NGT had permitted access to the administrative office at the plant that was shut down, but barred the Sterlite management from accessing the production unit on the premises.
Mumbai, Aug 20 (PTI): Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan said today the “real masterminds” behind the killings of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar and three other prominent persons were being protected and some people were being made scapegoats and named as conspirators by probe agencies. The former Maharashtra chief minister questioned the timing of arrests made recently in connection with the killing of Dabholkar. Chavan said in 2011, when he was chief minister and Congress-led UPA was in power at the Centre, he had sought a ban on rightwing organisation Sanatan Sanstha as it was a “divisive and violent” outfit. Chavan said he is still in favour of banning the Goa-headquartered outfit, which has been linked to the killings of rationalists and scholars, including Dabholkar, since 2013. Sanatan Sanstha has denied any link with these killings. On Saturday, the CBI said it has arrested the main shooter in the Dabholkar case. The anti-superstition activist was shot dead on August 20, 2013 in Pune. After Dabholkar, another rationalist Govind Pansare was shot dead in Kolhapur in February 2015. In a similar attack, rationalist and scholar M M
Kalburgi was killed in broad daylight at his residence in Dharwad district of Karnataka on August 30, 2015. Jour nalist Gauri Lankesh, known for her Left leaning and strong antiHindutva views, was shot dead in front of her home in Bengaluru on September 5 last year. Chavan said a few days before the fifth death anniversary of Dabholkar, investigation agencies suddenly conducted raids and arrested people who, they claimed, were “masterminds”. “Then what about the people arrested earlier, like Manish Nagori and Vilas Khandelwal (alleged arms dealers), who are still in custody,” he said, speaking to a regional channel. “The timing of arrests made by security agencies is a bit doubtful because these developments have taken place just before August 20 (Dabholkar’s fifth death anniversary). And agencies have immediately claimed these fresh arrests include the mastermind. I hope their claims are true,” Chavan said. He said the raid on the home of right-wing activist, Vaibhav Raut, arrested from Nallasopara in adjoining Palghar district in an arms seizure case, has again changed the entire narrative because of the police’s claims.
Prithviraj Chavan (file) The Maharashtra AntiTerrorism Squad last week said it would probe if Raut and two others arrested along with him had any connection with the killings of Dabholkar, Pansare and Lankesh. “Now, what happened to the ongoing investigation in the last four years (in the Dabholkar case)?” Chavan asked. “I still feel the real masterminds behind these fatal attacks are being protected
Derek O’Brien (file) you take education very seriously,” he tweeted. The error went viral on social media yesterday and Akhtar had urged the state government to rectify it. Mikha Singh, known as ‘The Flying Sikh’ was the first Indian to win an individual athletics gold medal at Commonwealth Games in 1958. The 44-year-old actor, who essayed the role of Singh in the 2013 biopic ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’, took to Twitter to point out that a still from the film had been incorrectly used in the book instead of the athlete’s photo.
Patna, Aug 20 (PTI): Senior JD (U) leader and former Bihar minister Damodar Raut is now in the eye of the storm over the Muzaffapur shelter home scandal with the Opposition demanding action against him after his son was expelled from the party’s youth wing for alleged links with the prime accused Brajesh Thakur. There have been reports that Raut was also questioned by the CBI, which is probing the case involving alleged rape of 34 inmates at a governmentfunded shelter home run by Thakur’s NGO, even though the JD(U) leader dismissed the allegations and said there appeared to be a “conspiracy” against him. JD(U) has expelled the former minister’s son Rajiv Raut from the post of general secretary and the primary membership of youth wing of the party. Damodar Raut, who is currently state vice president
of Janata Dal (United) and had served as the social welfare minister during Nitish Kumar’s first tenure, is the second senior leader from the party to face the heat in the case. Earlier, Manju Verma had to resign as social welfare minister following allegations about links of her husband Chandeshwar Verma with Thakur. Youth JD(U) president and MLA Abhay Kushwaha told PTI, “We had expelled Rajiv Raut on Saturday itself. Report of his links to Brajesh Thakur was one of the reasons.” “We were, even otherwise, contemplating action against him since he had been very indisciplined and in habit of skipping important organisational meetings,” Kushwaha said. With Damodar Raut’s son getting the axe, the opposition RJD today asked Nitish Kumar to take action against the senior leader as well. Leader of opposition in the state assembly
Tejashwi Yadav shared a newspaper report on his official Twitter handlem which claimed that Damodar Raut had been quizzed by the CBI in connection with the Muzaffarpur scandal on Saturday. “Nitish ji, when are you expelling your cabinet colleague for 10 years (sic) and vice president of JD(U) in connection with Brajesh Thakur. If his son has been suspended then why he is spared. What relation your party shares with main culprit of Muzaffarpur shelter home. Where is morality”? Yadav tweeted. When contacted, Damodar Raut refuted the reports that he was interrogated by the probe agency and expressed dismay over action against his son. “The CBI has not spoken to me for even a second. All the reports suggesting that I was grilled for five hours are fake. There seems to be a conspiracy against me”, Raut told PTIBhasha.
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Even Karnataka has made it very clear (that no sample was sent),” he said. “I sent a proposal to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, demanding a ban on Sanatan Sanstha in April 2011. But because of tedious process and (being) cautious of not violating any fundamental right, this (ban) could not happen,” he said.
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Kolkata, Aug 20 (PTI): A day after actor Farhan Akhtar pointed out an error in a textbook depicting him as legendary athlete Milkha Singh, Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien today said the book was neither a part of government school curriculum nor was it published by the state. The senior TMC leader, however, assured Akhtar that efforts were being made to track the private publishing company that printed the school textbook. “Thanks Farhan. Ref the wrong pic of Milkha Singh. Checked with education minister of state. He tells me it isn’t a textbook for government schools. Nor is it published by government,” he said tweeted last night. “Trying to track the private publishing company. They ought to correct the mistake in future editions,” he said. The actor, too, thanked O’Brien for his response. “Appreciate your response. Tagged you since
and some scapegoats are being presented as conspirators,” Chavan said. The CBI had said it had sent bullets and empty shells found in Pansare’s body and at the site of the killing to the Scotland Yard police in the UK to ascertain if there was any link between the killings of Dabholkar and Pansare. “This later turned out to be a false information.
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OPINiON/EDITORIAL
Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 255 Dimapur, TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2018
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From captain to PM
f there was any proof needed that newly swornin Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan is remote controlled by the powerful military establishment; it was caught on camera on August 18 . On that day Imran was accorded a guard of honour when he went to the PM’s Office. Videos revealed that Pakistani Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, who marched just behind Imran Khan, was clearly giving him some verbal instructions on what to do during the guard of honour. This is believed to be the nature of the relationship between Imran Khan, the cricket star-turned-politician and leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, and the country’s powerful military. To the world, he may be a legendary sportsman, playboy and Oxford graduate-turnedphilanthropist, but to a large number of Pakistanis who have weathered many a political coup, vulgar corruption and choke-holds on religious freedom, Imran Khan is just more of the same. He is popularly being called the army’s new blue-eyed boy, an army - known as “the establishment” - that has long been seen as pulling the strings of the country’s economic, political and foreign decision-making. Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was invalidated by the Pakistan Supreme Court over impropriety charge. This was frivolous and which surprised the world. It was a move by a politicised judiciary that was only to clear the path for Imran to be without challengers. Nawaz Sharif had also fallen foul of the Army when he raised Cain in a statement that the establishment (Army) was supporting terrorists like Hafiz Syed. This was a clear sign that he had opened frontier against the army and was willing to take on the might of the Generals and I.S.I together. With both Nawaz Sharif(PML-N) and Bilawal Bhutto (PPP) out, the voters of Pakistan had no choice to make their choice. The election was reduced to a contest between Imran versus Imran. Now that he has managed to grab power albeit with a “little help” from his friends, Imran will be expected to conform to the demands of the powerful military establishment. Pakistan’s army - which has held direct power for nearly half of Pakistan’s 70-year existence, and has enjoyed an outsize role in politics when not in direct control – definitely played its hand to undercut Nawaz Sharif’s PML-N and swing the election in favour of PTI. Weeks before the election, the events that preceded it such as -the sentencing of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to prison ; the sentencing of another top PML-N leader, Hanif Abbasi, to life in prison on drug smuggling charges just four days before the election; and the censoring of media outlets perceived to produce favourable coverage of Sharif - all point to the efforts by the military and a politicised judiciary to undercut the PML-N’s electoral prospects. Of interest to the Subcontinent is easing of rising tensions between India and Pakistan and creating a climate conducive to peace. There are doves on both sides of the border who would like to see a thaw in the strained relationship since it benefits both nations. However both India and Pakistan also have their hawks who have come to power because hatred serves their political interests.
DailyDevotion Christ-Awareness …and I will give you rest. —Matthew 11:28 Whenever anything begins to disintegrate your life with Jesus Christ, turn to Him at once, asking Him to re-establish your rest. Never allow anything to remain in your life that is causing the unrest. Think of every detail of your life that is causing the disintegration as something to fight against, not as something you should allow to remain. Ask the Lord to put awareness of Himself in you, and your selfawareness will disappear. Then He will be your all in all. Beware of allowing your self-awareness to continue, because slowly but surely it will awaken selfpity, and self-pity is satanic. Don’t allow yourself to say, “Well, they have just misunderstood me, and this is something over which they should be apologizing to me; I’m sure I must have this cleared up with them already.” Learn to leave others alone regarding this. Simply ask the Lord to give you Christ-awareness, and He will steady you until your completeness in Him is absolute. A complete life is the life of a child. When I am fully conscious of my awareness of Christ, there is something wrong. It is the sick person who really knows what health is. A child of God is not aware of the will of God because he is the will of God. When we have deviated even slightly from the will of God, we begin to ask, “Lord, what is your will?” A child of God never prays to be made aware of the fact that God answers prayer, because he is so restfully certain that God always answers prayer. If we try to overcome our self-awareness through any of our own commonsense methods, we will only serve to strengthen our self-awareness tremendously. Jesus says, “Come to Me…and I will give you rest,” that is, Christ-awareness will take the place of selfawareness. Wherever Jesus comes He establishes rest— the rest of the completion of activity in our lives that is never aware of itself.
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It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels. ~ Saint Augustine
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study conducted by Princeton University says that there has been a 36% rise in antibiotic use in all countries over the last 10 years – except in India, which has seen a rise of 62% and is now the largest consumer of antibiotics in the world. If these antibiotics were simply being taken by Indian people, then a public campaign and regulations for doctors could stop it. But 70% of these antibiotics are being fed to sick chickens, who are then fed to Indians. This is an extremely dangerous situation. When one is consistently exposed to an antibiotic over a period of time, the body develops a resistance to it. If the person has been eating it in chicken frequently, then when he really falls sick, the antibiotic he takes will have no effect on him. What his body now has is the “ superbug”, an infection that cannot be removed by an antibiotic. A person can die of a common cold and cough. It is predicted that in a few years antibiotic resistant bacteria will have killed 1 crore people around the world and 47 lakh individuals will be from Asia. In India most antibiotics have stopped working on people. New antibiotics are needed to provide a cure, but new ones are not easy to discover. Only two new antibiotics have been approved for use in the past 10 years, and one of these – ceftaroline – has already started facing the problem of resistance in the
first year of its use. Doctors are falling back on antibiotics that were used and discarded fifty years ago, because they may have cured one problem but they created another. Now the medical community is going to “last resort” drugs drugs that would otherwise not be recommended are now being seen as viable alternatives, as people have not yet developed resistance to them. One such antibiotic is colistin. Colistin, or polymyxin E, is an antibiotic produced by certain strains of the bacteria Paenibacillus polymyxa. Colistin is very effective against most Gram-negative bacilli. But it is no angel. Colistin was introduced in the market in 1959 but was abandoned in the early 1980s due to undesirable effects, such as kidney failure and neurological toxicity. Respiratory arrest has also been seen after intramuscular administration of colistin. It can lead to temporary neurological disturbances such as numbness, tingling of the extremities, itching of the skin, dizziness, and slurring of speech. Colistin is referred to as a ‘last mile drug’, to be used very judiciously only on patients in extremely critical conditions. There is nothing more powerful available at the moment to fight infection. Extreme care must be also taken so people don’t develop resistance to this antibiotic, leaving us with no available alternative. Unfortunately, that is
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Refuses to do it exactly what is happening. Studies done in Indian hospitals in Delhi and Pune have shown that 5% of patients admitted after outbreaks of severe bacterial infection are resistant to colistin. How have they developed this resistance? A recent example from China can help demonstrate: I n 2 0 1 5 , T i m o t hy Walsh, Professor of Medical Microbiology at Cardiff University and his team discovered a colistin-resistant gene in Chinese pigs. This discovery created panic in the global medical community, as this gene (mcr-1) was capable of creating widespread untreatable infections. It was found that rampant use of colistin in Chinese livestock farming had caused the spread of mcr-1. Shockingly, the gene was found in bacteria from animals and humans in more than 30 countries where Chinese pigs had been exported for consumption. This is what has happened in India as well. When colistin fell out of favour for human use in the 1980s, the companies manufacturing it started selling it to piggeries in China and poultries in
India. Colistin was banned for animal use in the West, so the companies targeted Asia, and tonnes of colistin were shipped to India, Vietnam, South Korea and Russia every year for veterinary use. Five pharmaceutical companies in India are openly advertising products containing colistin as a growth promoter for animals. Two companies are manufacturing colistin locally. We are importing over 150 tonnes of it every year. Indian poultry farms are using colistin and going completely unchecked. Why? Because they keep their chickens so badly in small battery cages – as reported in the Law Commission report on poultries – that they need antibiotics to prevent them from dying before they can be killed. And, as the chickens become resistant to gentle antibiotics, the poultry owners are using more and more dangerous drugs to keep them alive. It is also used to promote the faster growth of chickens so they can be killed sooner, increasing profits. Poultries are increasing the number of chickens they ram into
the same space, to make more money. As sickness and resistance increases in the flock, more and more antibiotics are being used. Already Indians are indirectly ingesting the largest amount of antibiotics. This is predicted to increase 5 times by 2030. Owing to the risky nature of colistin itself, combined with its indiscriminate use by the poultry industry, we are heading for a disaster. Not just chicken (and pig) eaters are now found with colistin resistant genes, colistin finds a number of ways to reach us. Colistin resistant bacteria transfer through the air from these farms and through workers at these poultries. Flies, that sit on the faeces of chicken, carry the bacteria with them for long distances. Colistin in the faeces spreads into the soil and surrounding water bodies, thus seeping into agricultural produce, grown in the area, as well as the water supply. None of you are complaining, so government takes no action. No raids are done on poultries. No companies selling banned drugs are shut down. Three Ministries are responsible for this huge disaster that is already upon us : the Ministry for Animal Husbandry whose inspectors are corrupt and lazy and treat poultries as a second source of income, the Health Ministry who is doing nothing to check colistin use and the Environment Ministry which does nothing anyway.
So, colistin is hitting you in two ways : its regular use destroys the kidneys and makes your body toxic. So you have symptoms you cannot explain: skin that itches and fainting spells which are incorrectly attributed to anaemia. And when you fall sick, you cannot use colistin because you are immune to its beneficial effects. This puts a large part of our population at direct risk, as it rules out the use of the only antibiotic left in the doctor’s armoury. With a population density like ours, even one person catching an antibioticresistant infection can lead to an epidemic. We are on the cusp of a public health disaster. The slow way is to generate awareness among consumers about the dangers of colistin. But what can they do? The government needs to act. Poultry farms need to be ordered to immediately stop the use of colistin and all other antibiotics in their production systems. China has banned colistin use. In fact, England’s chief medical officer has called for a worldwide ban on the use of every antibiotic as a growth promoter in poultry. Antibiotics as growth promoters were banned in the E.U. in 2006, and made illegal in the U.S. in 2017. India has refused to do it, since profit making is more important than public interest. To join the animal welfare movement contact gandhim@ nic.in, www.peopleforanimalsindia.org
Post-mortem
Possible fresh initiative for GoN (Part II)
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t was certainly a significant speech delivered by our Hon’ble Chief Minister during the Independence Day at the Nagaland Secretariat Plaza. However, the question that lingers in the air is: whether some of the crucial subjects so covered in his speech were only intended to sound politically correct or that PDA managers would find true resolve to follow it through? At the outset one would like to opine that there are certain subjects which call for a participatory responsibility of every concerned citizen rather than indifferently pass the buck to an equally complacent system. Subjects concerning: (A) the pending Indo-Naga political settlement and (B) Natural Disaster Management...are issues that directly impact upon our common future and welfare. Contributing well intended thoughts with the hope that the Government might find a constructive direction to follow, is being assumed as a sensible duty of any concerned citizen....whether such proffered suggestions are adopted or not. With this perspective in mind the following views are being shared. (A) Indo-Naga political settlement: One would fully endorse the statement of our Hon’ble Chief Minister when he said (Quote): “Political negotiations have been going on for the past 21 years. We have had many challenges but there is no problem that is insurmountable before the collective will of the people...Together we need to strive towards that goal with the collective cooperation and support of all sections of society” (Eastern Mirror: Thursday, August 16, 2018). While this expressed political vision is impeccable, an upright approach to mould such a realistic “collective will” and “Collective cooperation” has never been attempted on an elaborate scale at an unquestioned platform. This is potentially a persuasive democratic weapon at our disposal that the GoI is more likely to respect than the AK 47...but has never been sensibly deployed. A unique possibility exists to make not only the GoI but the International Community to sit up and perceive the legitimate will of the Nagas like they have never seen before. Instead, one can’t help noticing that the Nagas have been more than successful in gaining a reputation as “one of the most corrupted State in the Indian Union”... thus exposing our feet of clay
in broad daylight. At some stage we need to honestly admit that our past efforts have been rather shallow and haphazardly conducted with less determined focus on the end goal. The corruptive lust for power and money within the ‘Political Circles’ and ‘the NNPGs’ has more than overshadowed and diluted the core issues of “selfdetermination” and “Integration“. The GoI has been able to see through the hypocritical lip service being rendered on these issues. They have therefore knowingly resorted to facilitating financial dole outs without much checks and balances or accountability all these years.... thereby breaking the backbone and blunting the spirit of our honourable past. Erasing this tarnished image will not be an easy task for sure...but if GoN is serious about realistically playing the declared role of an ‘active facilitator’ it needs to begin a focused exercise of minimising this despicable tag of a ‘corrupted beggar race’... and visibly bring “collective will of the people” to the fore. Adopting a fresh approach seems to be in order. GoI has yet to see a genuine collective will of the people beyond the Plebiscite of 1951 that even the Mainland population and the International Community knew nothing about because of the complete media censorship at that time. It would perhaps be in the fitness of things for the GoN to practically generate mass movement at least on the issues of ‘integration’ by facilitating a comprehensive platform of ‘Naga Conference’ including all the contiguous Naga inhabited territories represented by their respective traditional Tribal Hohos, GBs and Village Councils and other relevant NGOs to register an emphatic show of solidarity and help India to open their collective eyes for a change. Had the Nagas been democratically fragmented for administrative convenience, the relevance of redrawing the map through a democratic process would have perhaps been accepted as a warranted road to solution. However Nagas were autocratically, arbitrarily and unjustly segmented without their consent. Here...the ‘Historical facts’ and ‘Justice’ are positively on the side of the Nagas! Justice for Naga integration issue must therefore be first served through judicial emancipation duly ratified by the Parliament thereafter. Through the mandate of the conference, GoN could then set
up a matured, knowledgeable empowered Committee (including those beyond the present boundary of Nagaland) to fill the interceding vacuum for interactive dialogue with: (a) GoI; (b) our neighbouring States and (c) our NNPGs on the issue of integration. It is for the Government to evaluate whether “Joint Legislator’s Forum” manned by indifferent members for the sake of membership would serve a purpose that would require a knowledgeable and committed time investment giving lesser priority to sightseeing and shopping while at Delhi. “Inclusive solution” is a fine sounding terminology. However NSCN (IM) has fortified itself behind the Great Wall of China and seems to get hyper allergic to any sentence that has the word ‘inclusive’ in it. FNR valiantly hoisted “Nagaland for Christ” banner and sincerely tried to dismantle this wall through invocation of Christian principle of forgiveness and reconciliation but unfortunately discovered that this was more challenging than climbing Mt. Everest without oxygen mask. The Chief Minister may have to find a less Christian approach to achieve “inclusive solution”. Without this, his “commitment to pave the way for an alternative arrangement that may arise from the political agreement” may instead turn out to be a very awkward and uncomfortable pavement to walk upon. A concerted effort beyond words would be necessary to bridge the toxic gap between NSCN (IM) and the remaining NNPGs, the majority of whom are also officially participating at the negotiating table with the GoI. The great-grandmother of all questions which our Hon’ble Chief Minister must find answers to is: who will be penning the final settlement document that the stakeholders have absolutely no knowledge about? The answer could turn out be far too complicated beyond his simple aftermath ‘paving’ mission without first reconciling the antibodies in order to facilitate a smooth transition. Setting up a ‘knowledgeable empowered committee’ may therefore serve more productive purposes than an indifferent JLF. These exercises could reduce the tension within the family and further the interest all concerned at the negotiating table. (To be concluded) Khekiye K. Sema IAS (Rtd), Upper Forest Colony, Kohima, Nagaland
Climate change and global warming in Nagaland and the world
(From previous issue) Another area of concern would be the amount of litter seen around the localities. This is true especially for plastic wastes which are hazardous but prominent on the streets. The polythene bags we use in our everyday life can take anywhere from 10 - 1000 years to decompose. They contaminate the environment and contribute significantly to global warming. Having said all these, it is also encouraging to know that people have been deliberating on the issue of climate change. Recently, the chief secretary stressed on the subject. A month earlier, the chief minister called for a ban on plastics. Moreover, the State Action Plan on climate change has been set up which aims to formulate concrete policies. Thus, there is reason to believe in a sustainable future if everyone contributes and puts an effort today. For a start, we can take small steps and be more responsible. Below is a simple list of suggestion which can be considered to make our environment cleaner: 1. Use of public transport should be encouraged. Transport services can be upgraded to attract more customers 2. Use of firewood for cooking can be replaced by more efficient methods in the rural areas. State departments can install and promote technologies like Bio-gas / solar cooker in areas with resource potential 3. Each village can introduce ‘Bio-diversity / Climate Change’ branch within their Village Council departments. Their activities can be aimed at building a ‘Green Village’. District administration in turn can support and promote green villages 4. Festivals can showcase and promote the concept of sustainable tourism 5. NGOs and tribal bodies together with churches can spread the message of climate change within
their jurisdiction 6. Public leaders and Naga celebrities can become ‘Ambassadors for Climate Change’ or ‘Green Ambassadors’ and spread awareness using social media platforms 7. Event organizers and hosts can make a public announcement to prevent littering before the start of major programs 8. Vehicle owners and cab drivers can advise passengers not to throw out waste while travelling, especially on the highway 9. State authorities should give due importance to constructing pedestrian footpath and cycle lanes, as much as it builds roads and bridges for motor vehicles. Landowners should co-operate with them 10. Business organizations can put regulations to limit the use of plastic bags in shops and kiosks. Shopkeepers, in turn, should insist buyers bring their own bags or basket 11. Municipalities can upgrade waste disposal mechanism. Every household should learn to segregate organic and inorganic wastes before disposal 12. Academic institutes can delve into research and development in the field of clean energy, recycling and genetically modified crops that can adapt to climate change. It is true that we cannot stop climate change, but we can take measures and join the global effort in reducing its impact. Even more so because the lives of future generations depend on our actions today. As a famous actor stated during his acceptance speech at the 2016 Oscar awards, ‘Climate change is real, it is happening right now. It is the most urgent threat facing our entire species, and we need to work collectively together and stop procrastinating.’ – Leornado DiCaprio. (Concluded) Anguvika Inakhe Yepthomi
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Power supply in Jalukie town
This is an earnest request to the department of Power, government of Nagaland that the denizens of Jalukie town are suffering much hardship and unbearable condition due to irregularity of power supply making life, business and commercial sector impossible to operate. For which, the Jalukie Town Youth Organization appeal the concern department to regularize the power supply within the Jalukie town jurisdiction that has been neglected and which has paralyzed the harmonious environment. The Jalukie Town Youth Organization fervently request the concern department to give priority and take initiative to solve the irregularity of power supply for the sustenance and improvement of lives in town at the earliest. Adabe Rao, President JTYO and General Secretary, Adi Haihing 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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CBI moves for Nirav’s extradition
NEW DELHI, AUG 20 (PTI): The UK has confirmed to the CBI that fugitive billionaire Nirav Modi, alleged to be the mastermind of India’s biggest banking fraud of over USD 2 billion, is in their country, officials said today. The Central Bureau of Investigation submitted an extradition request to the home ministry immediately after getting the confirmation, they said. The request to bring him back will be sent to the United Kingdom through the External Affairs Ministry. The agency has also requested authorities in the UK to detain him on the basis of the Red Corner Notice issued by the Interpol against him, they said. The RCN was issued on the request of the CBI in June this year, officials said. In its RCN issued against a fugitive, the Interpol asks its 192 member countries to arrest or detain the person if spotted in their countries after which extradition or deportation proceedings can begin. Nirav Modi, along with his wife Ami Modi, a US citizen, brother Nishal Modi, a Belgian citizen, and uncle Mehul Choksi, all accused in the CBI’s
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FIRs in the case, left the country in the first week of January, weeks before country’s biggest banking scam surfaced. Choksi has been located in Antigua, where he has taken citizenship, officials said. N i r av M o d i a n d Choksi have refused to return to India to join th e probe, citing business and health reasons, they said. Nirav Modi managed to travel across several countries even after information about his passport being revoked by the Indian government was flashed in the Interpol central database on February 24, the CBI had said earlier. “After the passport was revoked/cancelled by
the External Affairs Ministry, we had updated this information in the diffusion notice. The information that Nirav Modi’s passport has been revoked was provided in the Interpol central database, available to all the member countries, on February 24,” CBI spokesperson Abhishek Dayal had said. After the “diffusion” notice was issued by the Interpol on the request of the CBI, the agency followed it up with six countries where Nirav Modi was suspected to have fled to, he had said. The agency requested these countries to share information about his whereabouts and movements. The agency sent these reminders to the Interpol
coordination agency of the United Kingdom on April 25, May 22, May 24 and May 28. The scam pertains to the alleged issuance of fraudulent Letters of Undertakings (LoUs) of more than USD 2 billion to companies of Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi by the Punjab National Bank’s Brady House branch in Mumbai during 2011-17, officials said. An LoU is a guarantee given by an issuing bank to Indian banks with branches abroad to grant short-term credit to the applicant. Nirav Modi and his companies allegedly availed credit from the overseas branches of Indian banks using the fraudulent PNB guarantees given through LoUs and letters of credit issued by the Brady House branch which were not repaid, bringing the liability on the state-run bank, the officials said. Interpol had issued a Red Corner Notice against Modi, one of the masterminds in over USD 2 billion fraud in the Punjab National Bank. The case pertains to allegedly cheating the state-run PNB through fraudulent issuance of Letters of Undertakings (LoUs) and Foreign Letters of Credit (FLCs).
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PIL in SC seek sports to be part of fundamental right New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to Centre, state governments and Union Territories on a PIL seeking directions to make sports a part of the Fundamental Rights as well as promotion of sports education in the country. A bench of Justice S.A. Bobde and Justice L. Nageswara Rao sought response within four weeks on the Public Interest Litigation field by a law student. Kanishka Pandey approached the top court seeking direction to the government “not to make any discrimination between the education and sports” and to treat sports as part and parcel of sports curriculum. Advocate Rajeev Dubey, counsel appearing for Pandey, contended that the government and various stakeholders evolve a sporting culture in the country. The government has to strive for promotion of sports education, sports values and sports culture as part of education, Dubey said. The PIL said that sports should be included among academics from “nursery to post-graduate level and to fundamental right to education.”
(From p-1) Further, all class V class teachers will visit the residences of those class V qualified students who were not joining class VI and encourage them to continue studies, besides supervising the transition of students from class V to VI and remove all the hurdles in the process. The teachers in charge have also been asked to prepare a list of students who had passed class V but
had not joined class VI in spite of all efforts and submit it to the SDEOs. The SDEOs would discuss the issue with the respective deputy commissioners, district education officers and director of school education for indentifying the further course of action that could be taken to encourage the students to rejoin in class VI. The DoSE explained that as per the Union ministry of human resource
development advisory, the deputy commissioners were responsible for ensuring automatic admission of all qualified class V students in an upper primary school. Therefore, it instructed all SDEOs to work in close association with the district administration in this regard. Similar measures would be adopted by the district education officers for increasing the transition rate from class VIII to Class IX.
Health minister Pangnyu’s mother passes away (From p-1) Dy CM: Nagaland deputy chief minister, Y Patton, also convey condolences at the demise of late Lonkhaievom, mother of H&FW minister S Pangnyu Phom. In a condolence message, Patton said he demise was not only a loss for the family, but for the Nagas. He said the void created by her demise would be difficult to fill. Deputy CM, on behalf of the Nagaland BJP legislatures and BJP state functionaries, shared deepest heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and loved ones at this hour of grief and sorrow. He also prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace. ENSF: Eastern Naga Students’ Fed-
eration (ENSF) has expressed sadness over the demise of mother of H&FW minister, Pangnyu Phom, and extended condolences to the bereaved family members at this hour of grief and pain. In a condolence message, ENSF described her as a beautiful soul, full of love and faith, adding that she was “indeed a blessing to all that surrounds her.” The federation also stated that it has known her to be “a mother of great compassion fulfilling all responsibilities in all gracefulness”. ENSF also prayed that “love and mercy of our Lord be bestowed upon the family members during this unfortunate time and the departed soul find solace and peace in His heavenly abode.”
Hardik’s aide arrest causes uproar in Surat ‘Calamity of severe MGCU closed over tension after attack
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come and rebuild Kerala: “There will be no electricity in homes, carpentry, plumbing would be gone. We need hundreds of thousands of electricians, plumbers, carpenters to rush to Kerala. We don’t need clothes or food. People with technical capabilities are required to put life back into Kerala,” Union Minister KJ Alphons said. Applauding the rescue operations, Alphons said: “Today we have close to a million people in relief camps. District collectors are working as coordinators and providing supplies. Central forces are providing amazing service to Kerala,” he said.
Motihari, Aug 20 (PTI): The Mahatma Gandhi Central University (MGCU) here has been closed for an indefinite period over tension prevailing in the campus after a professor was beaten up by a mob for sharing a Facebook post critical of the former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. An order to close the university sine die with effect from today was issued by the MGCU Vice Chancellor Arvind Kumar Agrawal yesterday. The VC took the decision exercising powers enshrined under Central University Act 2009, as per the order. MGCU at Motihari came into functional existence in 2016. Agrawal said in the
order that “keeping in mind the safety and security of its students, teaching and non teaching staff in view of the prevailing atmosphere, the university has been closed sine die. The situation, at the moment, is not conducive for holding academic activities.” The VC said it was a tough call to take such a decision and the university would be re-opened once the situation becomes normal. The university’s assistant professor Sanjay Kumar was beaten up by a group of people after he allegedly made a comment criticis-
ing former prime minister Vajpayee on Facebook a day after the BJP stalwart’s death on August 16. The professor was allegedly dragged out of his residence by the mob in Azad Nagar locality of Motihari town, stripped down to his undergarments and thrashed. According to media reports, Kumar had shared a post on Facebook questioning Vajpayee’s political ideology. Subsequently, he had lodged an FIR at the town police station against 12 persons in connection with assault on him.
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(From p-1) The authorities have started handing out medicine and disinfectants to ward off disease in thousands of relief camps. Health minister JP Nadda said more than 3,500 medical camps were set up across a region. “There is a requirement for 90 different medicines and the first instalment has reached,” he said. Kerala faces no shortage of food, at least. Traders had stocked up before the Hindu harvest festival of Onam on Saturday, the chief minister said. Kerala has cancelled all official celebrations of what is usually its biggest festive event. Aviation regulator DGCA is, meanwhile, monitoring airfares for flights connecting flood-hit Kerala as this is a unique situation of ‘humanitarian crisis’, Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said in the national capital. Not clothes or food, need skilled people to
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SARDP-NE: Phek GBs oppose sub contract (From p-1) PDGBA also said after making the pledge to PDCU those firms will be held accountable to the public in the event of failure. It reiterated that its interest was that the project be completed and not again abandoned and causing immense hardship to public. PDGBA also appealed to all groups/parties/union or individual, not to make any demand/percentage as such roads were crucial for infrastructure and progress of society.
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(From p-1) While expressing its continued support to the peace talks with all groups, ENPO hoped that the ongoing talks would usher in a meaningful dialogue and a lasting solution acceptable to all stakeholders at the earliest. ENPO also appreciated ENNWA-NNPGs for its fullest co-operation and support towards its demand for a separate State after having understood the genuineness of the demand.
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damaged by mobs, but we have brought the situation under control. We are trying to ascertain who all were behind the violence. It appears that those behind the violence are PAAS members and those sympathising with the outfit,” he said. Sharma added that patrolling was intensified since evening, anticipating violence, after Kathiriya, who is from Surat, was arrested by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch in an old sedition case. Kathiriya was detained, along with Patel, who is spearheading the protest demanding reservation for the Patidar community, and seven others
by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch this morning when they were on their way to a protest site to observe a symbolic fast. While eight of them were released on bail after being booked under sections 143 (punishment for unlawful assembly) and 186 (obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions) of the IPC, Kathiriya was shown as arrested in a sedition case dating back to 2015, in which he was an accused, a Crime Branch official said. This had apparently irked the PAAS members and sympathisers, who indulged in violence, Sharma said. Meanwhile, Patel released a video clip, appealing for peace. “I request the people to maintain peace and not destroy public property. Whatever the police did was not right, but what is being done now is also not right. Protest, but peacefully and constitutionally, not by destroying government property. I appeal for peace,” he said in the clip.
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Surat, Aug 19 (PTI): Tension gripped this Gujarat city with mobs setting ablaze a BRTS bus and vandalising a bus stand tonight, apparently in protest against the arrest of Patidar quota agitation leader Alpesh Kathiriya, a close aide of Hardik Patel, by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch in an old sedition case. The bus was set ablaze in the Yogi Chowk area and the bus stand in the Varachha area. The mobs also burnt tyres on roads and indulged in stone pelting. Kathiriya is a leader of the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS), an outfit organising protests demanding reservation for the Patidar community. He was arrested by the Crime Branch in Ahmedabad when he was on his way to stage a symbolic fast. Surat Police Commissioner Satish Sharma said the situation was under control and the police were trying to ascertain who were behind the violence. “A BRTS bus was set ablaze and a bus stand
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS): The Joint Action Committee for Bengali Refugees (JACBR) on Monday demanded the inclusion of all Indians in the draft NCR in Assam and grant of citizenship rights to those who arrived in the country on or before December 31, 2014. The committee, enlist-
ed as one of the stakeholders by the Supreme Court whose suggestions be taken into account while drafting the standard operating procedure (SOP) for filing claims and objections for inclusion in the National Register of Citizens (NRC), said that it would submit a memorandum to West Bengal Governor Keshri
Nath Tripathi on August 30 on their demands. It claimed that there is an attempt to keep away certain people from the NRC list in Assam and divide the country on communal lines. It said all Muslims living in India be considered as its citizens and not Bangladeshi infiltrators.
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Rupee up 33 paise to 69.82 vs dollar Mumbai, Aug 20 (PTI): The Indian rupee Monday made a strong comeback from its life-time low and ended with a stellar 33 paise gain at 69.82 on heavy dollar unwinding and a robust rally in domestic equities. This is the biggest one-day vault against the American currency in seven weeks. After a seemingly endless stream of gloomy news and falling values, sentiment has finally started to show signs of improvement globally against the backdrop of the upcoming visit of Chinese delegates to the US in order to re-engage in trade talks. Easing contagion risk on emerging market currencies after last week’s carnage also led to a positive influence on the trading front. The recovery also coincides with the falling inflation levels despite widening trade deficit, which has risen to a near five-year high. The Indian currency had its most turbulent week in more than two years witnessing record lows after doing little to quell investors’ fears of a prolonged downturn ahead -- a shock resembling 2013 currency crisis. The rupee crashed to a historic low of 70.40 before closing at a lifetime low of 70.15 against the dollar in the wake of Turkey’s currency crisis last week. However, the upside was cushioned by hardening worries over fiscal slippage after the country’s trade gap widened to a five-year high amid rising global crude prices. The domestic currency touched a high of 69.59 in early deals. Staging a smart recovery, the rupee opened with a gap up at 69.83 against last Thursday’s close of 70.15 at the inter-bank foreign exchange
(forex) market. The fresh breakout pushed the rupee to hit a session’s high of 69.59 as foreign banks sold the greenback. A strong rally in local equities further added momentum. Easing trade tensions between the US and China also boosted most Asian currencies. After revisiting a high of 69.59, the local unit finally ended the day at 69.82, revealing a sharp rise of 33 paise, or 0.47 per cent. The Financial Benchmarks India private limited (FBIL), meanwhile, fixed the reference rate for the dollar at 69.7617 and for the euro at 79.6720. The 10-year benchmark bond yield also eased to 7.84 per cent. On the energy front, benchmark Brent oil stabilised near USD 72 per barrel on Monday after several weeks of decline, weighed down by concerns over slowing global economic growth but supported by an expected fall in supply from Iran due to US
sanctions. Meanwhile, country’s forex reserves have declined by USD 25.147 billion between April 13 and August 10, with the rupee on a downward spiral since the beginning of the year forcing the Reserve Bank to sell dollars to defend the local currency. The forex reserves plunged to a low of USD 400.88 billion in the week to August 10, losing a whopping USD 1.822 billion within a week, according to the latest to RBI data. Foreign investors, however, pumped in over Rs 8,500 crore into the Indian capital markets following weakening crude oil prices and better corporate earnings. Globally, the US dollar rebounded after a brief sell-off in anticipation of the US-China trade talks. Against a basket of other currencies, the dollar index is up at 96.1. In the cross currency trade, the rupee bounced back against the euro to finish at 79.72 compared to 79.80 and also recovered against the Japanese yen to end at 63.15 per 100 yens from 63.28 earlier. The home unit remained firm against the British pound and settled at 89.11 per pound from 89.12. Elsewhere, the euro retreated from early highs against the US dollar due to growing concerns over Italy’s potential massive 80 billion euro budget spending to upgrade the country’s infrastructure as fallout from last week’s collapse of Genoa bridge is exerting both a political and economic cost. The British pound traded little changed against the greenback amid growing worries about a no-deal Brexit been weighing on Sterling for some time.
BSE to delist 17 companies from today NEW DELHI, Aug 20 (PTI): Leading stock exchange BSE will delist as many as 17 companies from tomorrow as trading in their shares has remained suspended for over six months. The exchange has been delisting for the past few months those firms in which trading has remained suspended for a long period. In a circular, BSE Monday said, “17 companies that have remained suspended for more than 6 months would be delisted from the platform of the exchange, with effect from August 21, 2018 pursuant to order of the delisting committee”. These companies are -- Associated Marmo & Granites, Baroda Electric Meters, Bihar Air Products, Cana Glass, Graphic Charts, IAG Company, Kiev Finance, Mahavir Impex, Neelkanth Motels & Hotels, Prithvi Information Solutions, Realtime Finlease and Sibar Media & Entertainment. Besides, Sudar Industries, Valuemart Retail Solutions, Graham Firth Steel Products India, Spartek Ceramics India and Yule Financing & Leasing Company are also facing delisting.
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FinMin proposes to ease process of obtaining ‘no tax deduction’ certificate New Delhi, Aug 20 (PTI): The finance ministry has proposed amendments in the Income Tax rules for obtaining ‘no deduction of tax’ certificate electronically, a move aimed at minimising human interface and reducing compliance burden. The tax department proposes to make changes in Form No 13 and related rules under the Income Tax Act. “In order to rationalise and make the process of issuance of certificate for no deduction of tax or deduction/collection of tax
at lower rate electronic, the existing Form No 13 and relevant IT Rules are required to be amended,” said the revenue department. “This is vital for minimising the human interface and reducing the compliance burden on the applicant,” the department added while seeking comments from stakeholders by September 4 on the draft notification in this regard. N ave e n Wa d h wa , DGM, Taxmann, said getting nil or lower deduction certificate from Income Tax Department is burdensome for taxpayers especially
senior citizens who are required to submit Form 13 in hardcopy by visiting jurisdictional Income Tax Office. “There is no centralised process to apply online for getting such certificate except in a few states like, Karnataka and Goa which allow the filing of Form 13 electronically. Extending such benefit to all states will be a commendable step,” he said. The draft notification proposing the amendments is available on the website of the Income Tax Department.
Maruti Suzuki India Senior Executive Director (Marketing and Sales) R S Kalsi and Executive Director (Engineering) C V Raman (R) during the launch of the new ‘Ciaz’ in Bengaluru on Monday, Aug 20, 2018. (PTI)
Prabhu reviews proposed agri SBI asks account holders to Gov eyes Rs 12,000 cr via share buyback export, industrial policies change magstripe debit cards
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ing thereafter will remain blocked permanently. Instead free EMV Chip Cards have to be issued to them. The affected cardholders are to be advised to apply for replacement EMV Chip Card through internet banking or by approaching their home Branch,” SBI wrote in its website EMV Chip technology is the latest global standard for Debit Card payments. This technology features Debit Cards with embedded microprocessor chip that store and protect cardholder data. This is a much secure technology as compared to Magstripe variants of Card, SBI explained in its website.
ment target for 2018-19. Meanwhile, the government is likely to put out second EoI (expression of interest) for Air India only after elections in the next financial year. The thinking, according to the sources, is political uncertainty because of the approaching elections dampened buyers’ interest in the debt-ridden airline.
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New Delhi, Aug 20 (Agencies): The country’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) asked its account holders to exchange their magstripe debit cards and move to EMV chip debit cards. The SBI account holders will have to move to EMV chip debit cards by the end of this year, as per the Reserve Bank of India rules. The change of cards will be free of any costs, SBI said. “All esteemed customers of SBI of India are hereby informed that it has been decided by the Bank that all the Magstripe Debit Cards which are in blocked state as on 28-Feb-2017 and to all such requests for block-
be via block deals, sources said. The government has already kicked off roadshows this week for sale of minority stake in Coal India. It’s in talks with pension funds and foreign investors to pick up stake in the coal mining major, the sources added. The government has set Rs 80,000 crore as its divest-
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on new initiatives to take India’s export to the next level,” Prabhu said in a tweet. The Commerce and Industry Ministry in March came out with a draft ‘Agriculture Export Policy’, aimed at doubling agricultural exports and integrate Indian farmers and farm products to the global value chain. The new industrial policy will replace the old policy of 1991 which was prepared against the backdrop of balance of payment crisis. The proposed industrial policy aims at promoting emerging sectors and modernising existing industries.
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New Delhi, Aug 20 (PTI): Union Minister Suresh Prabhu Monday reviewed proposed agriculture export and new industrial policies and discussed strategies to boost outward shipments with top officials here. The Commerce and Industry Minister said the government was working on new initiatives to take India’s exports to the next level. Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week said a new agriculture export policy will be unveiled soon to boost farm income as the government is on track to achieve the target of doubling farmers’ income by 2022.
NEW DELHI, Aug 20 (Agencies): The government is going full steam ahead on its fund-raising plan. It’s looking to raise Rs 10,000-12,000 crore via share buybacks in 6-8 PSUs in the ongoing financial year, sources told ET Now. IOC, NTPC, ONGC, Oil India will likely buy back some shares from the government. What’s more, the government may mop up over Rs 10,000 crore through sale of stake in Coal India. The stake stale will probably
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Pakistan’s President Mamnoon Hussain, center left, administrates oath of office to federal ministers while Prime Minister Imran Khan, center right, looks on during a ceremony at a presidential palace in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday. (AP/PTI)
Mataram, Aug 20 (Agencies): Multiple earthquakes -- including a powerful and shallow 7-magnitude tremor -struck Indonesia’s Lombok on Sunday, killing at least 10 people and sending fresh panic coursing through the already battered island, AFP reported. A series of quakes were recorded by seismologists throughout Sunday, the first measuring 6.3 shortly before midday which triggered landslides and sent people fleeing for cover. It was followed nearly twelve hours later by a late evening quake measuring 6.9 and at least five more significant aftershocks, according to the US Geological Survey. The picturesque island is already reeling from two
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P.O. Pfutsero, Dist. Phek, Nagaland. FELICITATES Kikruma; - The Kikruma Badminton Association would like to felicitate Miss. Sekhotolu Puro for securing top position in women single category in the 42nd Nagaland Inter District and State Open Badminton Championship. We wish her greater success in her career even in the days to come. (MUDOVEHU YHOBU) President Kikruma Badminton Association Kikruma
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The Sotokur Service Union congratulates Er. S.Kihola Yimchunger, daughter of A. Shokheamba from Sotokur Village who has achieved the post of Assistant Mechanical Engineer (CI-I Gazetted) in the recently declared result of NPSC Combine Technical Service Examination. May the success that has come your way today lead you to a bigger achievement in the days to come.
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The Mokokchung District G.B's Association, Mokokchung congratulates Mr. ALONG JAMIR G.B, S/o Imkongyapang Jamir, Village Longjang, Tongdentsuyong ward, Mokokchung for attaining the post of vice President in Nagaland G. B Federation. It is the prayer of MDGBA that he will serve the Nagaland G.B Federation with dedication and sincerity.
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"By humility and fear of the Lord are Riches, Honor & Life" Pro 22:4
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The Aichisaghemi Kuqhakulu Kohima, with immense pride would like to congratulate Shri. Khukiye Aye, son of Lt. Suwoto Aye on being promoted to Assistant Director, Department of Tourism, Nagaland. The Community further wishes him more success in his future endeavour. Toniho Aye Chairman AKK
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from falling debris and many houses collapsed because of the 7-magnitude earthquake,” he said on Twitter, giving a slightly higher local measurement for the largest quake. Blackouts had hit much of Lombok, he added, posting pictures of cracked roads and video footage of a large fire that broke out in a village on Sumbawa. One local Lombok resident said that powerful tremor jolted him awake. “The earthquake was incredibly strong. Everything was shaking,” Agus Salim told AFP. “We were all sleeping in an evacuation tent. I had just fallen asleep when suddenly it started to shake.... Everyone ran into the street screaming and crying.” A dozen foreign guests
at the hotel Lina Senggigi, which is in a popular tourist spot, were ushered out of the building as the quake struck. “The jolt was strong and quite long... Tonight we will ask our guests to sleep in the parking lot. It’s safer that way,” a staff member told Kompas TV. The morning quake caused panic but no widespread reports of damage. One person died from a suspected heart attack and there were reports of localised damage, Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said. Landslides were reported in a national park on Mount Rinjani where hundreds of hikers had been briefly trapped after the quake in late July. The park has been closed since then.
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With immense pride and honour, the Tsutoho Public Union Dimapur, extend heartiest congratulations to our esteemed member – Shri. S. Kavito Aomi on being promoted to Assistant Director, Deptt. of Food & Civil Supplies, Nagaland. Tsutoho Public Union Dimapur wishes him the very best in all his future endeavours and prays that Almighty God bless and guide him to greater heights. Shikiho V Yeptho President, TPUD
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The Aichisaghemi Students' Union, with immense pride, express our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Khukiye Sema on being promoted to Assistant Director, Department of Tourism, Government of Nagaland. May Almighty God bless you and wishing you the very best in your future endeavour. (Inagha Kinny) Secretary, ASU
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according to Nasrat Rahimi, deputy spokesman for the Interior Ministry. Rahimi said that after Afghan security forces freed 149, the insurgents were still holding 21 hostages from the buses. He added at least seven Taliban fighters have been killed in the fighting so far. The ambush came despite Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s announcement of a conditional ceasefire with the Taliban during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha this week. T h e Ta l i b a n h ave stepped up their assaults in recent months, seizing entire districts across Afghanistan and regularly carrying out large-scale bombings and attacks that have killed scores of people.
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With immense pride and honour, the Kennao Clan Viswema express our heartiest congratulations to our bonofide member Shri. VIKEHETO KENNAO, Inspector O.C Kiphire Police Station, S/o KRUZOL KENNAO on being awarded the Governor’s Gold Medal on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day. May God continue to guide you and bless you in your future endeavour. Kennao Nümi Z. Khel, Viswema
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With great pride and joy, the Kewhira Zherimi Krotho (KZK) would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to : 1. Mr. Holshe Khrieo, Sapaktakraw Coach for receiving Dr. T. Ao Sport Award 2018. 2. Mr. Vikehietuo Kennao, Inspector, OC Kiphire, Police Station, for receiving Governor’s Gold Medal 2018. The KZK wishes and prays that God Almighty uses them mightily and bring more laurels to our society. Sweyiesato Mekro President Kewhira Zherimi Krotho
Kabul, Aug 20 (Agencies): Afghan forces launched a lightning operation in northern Kunduz province today, rescuing 149 people, including women and children, abducted by the Taliban just hours earlier, officials said. According to AP, by mid-afternoon, fighting was still underway in the area to free 21 remaining hostages, officials added. The operation was a boost for Afghan forces, which have struggled to contain a resurgent Taliban on battlefields across the country. On Monday morning, the Taliban ambushed a convoy of three buses travelling on a road in the Khan Abad district, and forced everyone to come with them,
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Totok Chingkho Students’ Union congratulates Mr. Leihong Konyak, S/o Shri. Honshong Konyak for being securing the titled “Nagaland One” in Badminton under 19 during Inter district and state Badminton Championship 2018. AND Miss. Ngipsho Konyak, D/o Shri. Manom Konyak for securing Top 9 (Economic Hons) in B.A exam in 2018. The Union wishes them more success in their future endeavour. (Wango Konyak) President
die,” Moon Hyun-sook told Reuters. She was travelling to meet her younger sisters. “I am very glad that I have been selected this time, I’m walking on air now.” Over the years, at times of relative calm, the two Koreas have arranged for selected groups to visit each other.
The Suruhuto Tokukujo Kuqhakulu Kohima extend our heartiest congratulations to the following members : 1. Dr. Nitovi Sema of Surumi Village , Medical Officer for being promoted to Deputy Director, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Nagaland, Kohima. 2. Shri. Khukiye Aye of Aichisaghemi,Village, Tourist Officer for being promoted to Asst. Director, Department of Tourism, Nagaland, Kohima. The STKK prays that the Almighty God grant them sound health, wisdom and success in their future endeavours.
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the war. Lee Keum-seom said she lost track of her son, then aged four, and her husband in the panic of trying to flee. “I never imagined this day would come,” she told AFP. “I didn’t even know if he was alive or not.” “I’m over 90 so I don’t know when I am going to
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FELICITATES The Rengma Naga Peoples' Council of Assam with immense pride, express our profound happiness and heartiest congratulations to Dr. A. Inshoga N. Rengma on being promoted to the post of Principal, Tuensang Govt. College. The RNPC wishes and prays that the Almighty God continue to bless him with a good health, wisdom and success in his future endeavour. J. S. Rengma Advisor Rengma Naga Peoples' Council K/A, Assam
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Shri. K. Ihevi Awomi Shri. Capt. Akavi With immense pride and honour, we the Pimla Village Council would like to express our heartiest congratulations to: Shri. K. Ihevi Awomi, IFS, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Dimapur on being conferred Governor's Commendation Certificate on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day. Shri. Capt. Akavi, S/o Shri. K. Ihevi Awomi, IFS, DFO, Dimapur for achieving First Officer, Jet Airways, Kolkata. The Village Council wishes them very best and prays that may Almighty God bestow them abundant blessing in all their future endeavours. DP-6222
All glory and honor to the Lord above, with great respect and pride extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. T. L. Kiusumong Tikhir, Addl. D.C Satakha, S/o Mr. & Mrs. R. L. Tsintsu DB (Rtd) of Anatongre Village, on receiving the Prestigious Governor's Gold Medal Award for his outstanding contribution towards his service for the people, on the occasion of the 72nd Independence day of India, 15th August, 2018. We are proud of the recognition given to him for his hard work and dedication, which is a great motivation for all of us. We further wish him good luck for his future endeavors and pray that, Almighty God continue to bless him & his family with more of His love & favours. Best wishes, T. Wapang Walling, TL Sentila, Aren, Naro, Moa, Rose Temsula & Abenla. (Bro-in-law, sister & nieces) DP-6216
devastating quakes on July 29 and August 5 that killed nearly 500 people and made hundreds of thousands homeless. Ten people were killed in the quake Sunday evening, mostly by falling debris, with four deaths in eastern Lombok and six on the neighbouring island of Sumbawa, according to the national disaster agency. Two more Lombok residents died of heart attacks after the morning quake, it said. National disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho earlier said two people were killed by the quake late Sunday evening, one in eastern Lombok and the other on the neighbouring island of Sumbawa. “Two people died...
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of conscience perpetrated by a significant number of clerics and consecrated persons,” Francis said. “The heart-wrenching pain of these victims, which cries out to heaven, was long ignored, kept quiet or silenced,” he added. “The pain of the victims and their families is also our pain, and so it is urgent that we once more reaffirm our commitment to ensure the protection of minors and of vulnerable adults.” Other than the US, sexual abuse scandals are rapidly consuming the church in several countries.
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South Korean Lee Keum-seom, 92, left, weeps as she meets with her North Korean son Ri Sang Chol, 71, during the Separated Family Reunion Meeting. (AP)
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Vatican City, Aug 20 (IANS): Pope Francis on Monday released a letter addressing recent revelations of a decadeslong clerical sexual abuse scandal in the US, in which he said that the outcry of victims was more powerful than all the measures meant to silence them. The pontiff said in his missive addressed “to the people of God” that no effort must be spared to prevent future cases of abuse and cover-ups, less than a week after a grand jury in the state of Pennsylvania released a report detailing the systematic rape of children by clergymen in six dioceses over a period of at least 70 years, reports Efe news. More than 300 Catholic priests were allegedly involved in these abuses and many high-ranking ecclesiastical officials were knowingly complicit in the crimes. “I acknowledge once more the suffering endured by many minors due to sexual abuse, the abuse of power and the abuse
ror attack took place. He was in New Delhi when 10 Pakistan-based LeT terrorists attacked India’s financial capital. Finance Minister Umer is the son of former Lt Gen Mohammad Umer who was part of the Pakistan Army during 1971 war with India.
After taking the oath, Umer told media that government will address immediate issues like current account deficit but also take long term measures to fix all problems. Defence Minister Khattak said the cabinet will work 12 hours every day to fulfill the agenda set out by the Prime Minister. Information minister Chaudhry said that major changes will be introduced in state media to make it independent. Prime Minister Khan has also summoned the first meeting of the cabinet today. Those who have been appointed as advisers to the prime minister are former law minister in the PPP government Babar Awan (parliamentary affairs); former KP chief secretary Shehzad Arbab (establishment division); former minister in the regime of Gen Musharraf Abdul Razzak Dawood (commerce, textile, industry amd production and investment); Ishrat Husain (institutional reforms and austerity) and Amin Aslam (climate change).
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provincial coordination, Zubaida Jala defence production and Shireen Mazari human rights minister also took the oath. Qureshi, the vice president of the party, was the foreign minister from 2008 to 2011 under the Pakistan Peoples Party government when the 2008 Mumbai ter-
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Islamabad, Aug 20 (PTI): Sixteen ministers from Prime Minister Imran Khan’s 21-strong Cabinet were sworn-in today as the formation of Pakistan’s federal government was completed after the general elections. President Mamnoon Hussain administered the oath to the 16 federal ministers. Newly sworn-in Prime Minister Khan was by his side. The new Cabinet has 16 federal ministers and five advisers to the prime minister, most of them previously held key posts in the regime of former dictator General (retd) Pervez Musharraf. The ministers who took the oath include Shah Mehmood Qureshi as the Foreign Minister, Defence Minister Pervez Khattak, Finance Minister Asad Umer, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry, Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood, Health Minister Amir Kiani, Religious Minister Nooru Haq Qadri and Railway Minister Sheikh Rashid. Other ministers are Khusro Bakhtiar as Minister for Water Resources, Farogh Naseem Minister for Law,
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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas confirm they are engaged
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ick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra have confirmed they are engaged after just a few months together. The Texan singer, formerly part of the Jonas Brothers, and the Bollywood superstar held a private engagement ceremony in Mumbai on Saturday. Both wore traditional Indian clothes. The pair’s engagement has been rumoured for about three weeks but they had not confirmed it until now. No date has yet been announced for the wedding. The couple shared identical photos from the ceremony on their respective Instagram pages, with Jonas calling Chopra the “future Mrs Jonas”. The engagement party - called a roka - is a chance for the couple to exchange gifts and makes the union of their families public. Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner posted on Instagram, celebrating the official news of the engagement. The actress, who is to marry Nick’s brother Joe, said: “I’m so excited to welcome you into the family Priyanka Chopra. I love you both.” Joe, who proposed to Turner last October, also tweeted, saying he “couldn’t
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas confirm they are engaged.
be happier” for his brother. “Welcome to the family Priyanka Chopra,” he wrote. “We love you.” Both couples have yet to announce a wedding date for their forthcoming nuptials. Chopra and Jonas’s engagement is one of a rash of recent quick celebrity engagements. Earlier this year, singer Ariana Grande and comedian Pete Davidson decided after a few weeks of dating that they would get married. And last month singer Justin Bieber got engaged to a former flame, model Hailey Baldwin, after getting back together with her. Chopra won the Miss World pageant in 2000 and went on to make more than 50 films in India, becoming one of Bollywood’s highest-
paid actresses. Time magazine named her as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016, while Forbes magazine included her in a list of the world’s 100 most powerful women last year. Chopra broke in to acting in the US with a role in the TV series Quantico and film roles in Ventilator, Baywatch and A Kid like Jake. She was a guest of Meghan Markle in the wedding of 2018. Jonas was part of a band with his brothers Joe and Kevin and got a big following on the Disney Channel through films like Camp Rock. He has since gone solo, with hits including Levels, Jealous and Chains, and was a mentor with Demi Lovato on The X Factor.
Facebook donates Rs 1.75 crore for Kerala flood victims
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ocial networking giant Facebook is donating $250,000 (nearly Rs 1.75 crore) for relief work in Kerala, which has been battered by torrential rains, floods and landslides, leaving over 300 dead amid massive destruction, the company said on Monday. Facebook will donate the money through the Community Resilience Fund for GOONJ -- a Delhi-based non-profit organisation that is leading the relief and recovery efforts in the impacted localities. “In the last few days, Facebook along with the power of the community, has helped reach out to people through features such as Live, creating Page, joining community and raising funds,” a Facebook spokesperson told IANS. “The smallest of all things we have done is that our global community has contributed $250,000 for Goonj fund,” she added. Kerala has seen unabated rains since August 8, causing one of the worst floods in its history that has until now claimed over 300 lives and rendered thousands homeless. People across Facebook have created “Groups”, “Live Videos” and “Pages” to raise funds to mobilise support and help the worst affected.
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Demi Lovato’s backup dancer releases statement on supplying drugs
F The groups created include those facilitating communication and relief to victims, such as coordinating transportation and medical attention; IT professionals gathering information about people who need to be rescued and sharing it with emergency officials and doctors who are offering medical tips to those affected by the floods. On August 9, the Facebook community activated its feature “Safety Check”, allowing people to let their friends and family know that they were safe. The “Help and the Crisis Donate Button” on the platform has garnered more than 1,300 posts from the affected areas. The posts were asking for help and also for offering things like shelter, food, water, transportation and volunteer work. So far, nearly 500 people have donated using the Crisis Donate Button. Importantly, several people who were left stranded used Facebook Live to ask for rescue after being unable to reach authorities.
ollowing the highlypublic overdose of former Disney star Demi Lovato, one of her friends and backup dancers is speaking out following rumors that she played a role in giving the star drugs. Dani Vitale released a lengthy statement on her Instagram in which she denied not only giving Lovato drugs, but ever having seen drugs in her life. “I have never TOUCHED nor even SEEN a drug in my entire life. I DO NOT DO DRUGS, nor would I ever encourage, or supply them to anyone I love,” Vitale wrote. “This UNTRUE narrative is damaging innocent people’s lives, mine included … It is NOT okay to bully someone over false heresay.” As previously reported, fans have come after Vitale after it became public knowledge that Lovato was partying the night before her overdose in order to celebrate the backup dancer’s 28th birthday. Hours after Vitale claims to have called it a night, Lovato was found in her Los Angeles home having suffered an overdose. Lovato was hospitalized for two weeks before checking into rehab to combat her struggle with addiction. “The next morning, I
Anthrax to go ‘Heavier Than Ever’ on next album
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nthrax bassist Frank Bello has told The Salt Lake Tribune that the band will convene in January to start the songwriting process for the follow-up to 2016’s “For All Kings” album. “We’re gonna go heavy — heavier than ever, I think,” Bello said about the musical direction of Anthrax‘s new material. “That’s just the vibe. There’s an inner anger, which I think is great for songwriting.” Having said that, fans can expect to hear plenty of hooks and musicality on Anthrax’s next record. “I just wanna hear melody with my music,” he said. “Anthrax has always been a melodic metal band.” “It’s not your generic metal, let’s face it,” he added. “We care about our songs. It’s not just that we need to put out a record, we need to put out the record. It’s about living with these
songs — that’s why it takes us a while to write. It’s about songwriting, man. It really is. It’s about every little nook and cranny on that song. Anthrax has never phoned anything in, and I don’t see us ever doing that.” Frank’s latest com-
ments echo those made by Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante, who told Metal Rules in June that the songs that the band is working on now “are a little more aggressive and angrier, only because the climate we are all living in is reflected in
our music. “When I come in with something, I have hopes and dreams that the song is going to be as great as I hear it in my mind,” he added. “I think the other guys stepped up as well and want to hit a home run on each song. Ev-
erybody in the band stepped up their game.” Released in February 2016, “For All Kings” was called by some critics Anthrax’s strongest album to date. Its arrival followed a five-year period during which the band experienced a rebirth of sorts, beginning with Anthrax’s inclusion on the 2010 “Big Four” tour with Metallica, Slayer and Megadeth, and continuing with the 2011 release of comeback LP “Worship Music”. Anthrax’s upcoming disc will be the band’s third full-length release since the return of singer Joey Belladonna, who came back into the fold for the “Big Four” shows, in the process helping inspire a new wave of creativity. Anthrax is supporting Slayer on the second leg of the latter outfit’s last-ever North American run of dates.
Demi Lovato’s backup dancer, Dani Vitale (R), released a statement denying any part in the star’s overdose.
woke up to a call needing and wanting to be there for someone. In the midst of everything, my whole being was ridden with sadness, confusion, love and hopelessness,” Vitale wrote. “While focusing completely and only on one human’s survival in every aspect, I put myself aside as we all do for those we love that need us.” The 28-year-old went on to slam the “UNTRUE” stories about her alleged involvement in Lovato’s overdose, even revealing that it caused her to fall into a deep depression and not leave her house for weeks. “I wound up not leaving my house nor my bed for 3 weeks. Ridden with severe depression, fear, anxiety, sadness, anger, disgust, numbness and many more adjectives that I’ve been feeling that I sadly can’t even
put into words.” As previously reported, this is Vitale’s second statement on the matter. At the time of Lovato’s overdose in July, she released a smaller statement on Instagram denying that she was there when Demi went off the rails. “I was not with Demi when the incident happened, but I am with her now, and will continue to be because she means the world to me just as she does to all of you. There is no need for any negativity towards the ones who care about Demi at this time. There is too much of it in this world as it is.” Vitale concluded her most recent statement saying, “Our words have meaning and consequences.. ‘If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it at all.’” (FoxNews)
Lana Del Rey defends decision to play Israel show
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ana Del Rey has defended her decision to play a show in Israel, after she faced backlash from pro-Palestine campaigners. The singer has been urged to cancel her performance at Meteor Festival next month by pressure groups who have previously lobbied against shows by artists including Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Lorde and Radiohead. But she insists that the show is not a “political statement” or an endorsement of the Israeli government. “We don’t always agree with the politics of the places we play within or even in our own country – sometimes we don’t even feel safe, depending on how far abroad we travel – but we are musicians and we dedicate our lives to travelling on the
Lana Del Rey road”, the singer explained in a lengthy Twitter post. She further elaborated: “I would like to remind you that performing in Tel Aviv is not a political statement or a commitment to the politics there just as singing here in California doesn’t mean my views are in alignment w my current governments opinions.” Greg James’ Radio 1 Breakfast Show is a triumphant tribute to the power of the listener
“For the record I’m doing the best I can and my intentions are better than most people that I know”, she concluded. The statement has since been refuted by the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI),who urged the singer to change her stance. “We urge you to reconsider,” a statement from the group confirmed. “We doubt that you would have played in apartheid South Africa; likewise, artists refuse to play in apartheid Israel. Please respect our nonviolent picket line, and cancel your Meteor performance.” The decision to play the show comes after Del Rey previously cancelled an Israel show in 2014 that was set to be her debut in the country.
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razy Rich Asians beat expectations to take the top spot at the US box office on its opening weekend. The Warner Brothers film starring Constance Wu and Henry Golding is the first romantic comedy in three years to take the top spot. Since opening five days ago, the film - which cost $30m (£23.5m) - has made an estimated $34m (£26.7m). It is the first major Hollywood film since The Joy Luck Club 25 years ago to feature an all-Asian cast. Adapted from Kevin Kwan’s bestseller, Crazy Rich Asians tells the story of an Asian-American woman who gets a culture shock meeting her boyfriend’s K Y M C
ultra-wealthy family in Singapore. Analysts have said its universal themes and entertainment value proved popular with moviegoers. Jeff Goldstein, Warner Brothers head of domestic distribution, said word of mouth had been key to the film’s success. “This movie is so culturally significant and so unique in that there hasn’t been a cast that’s predominately Asian [in years]. This is one of those few projects that a whole studio comes together with lots of passion.” Seen as a turning point for on-screen representation, high profile, affluent Asian-Americans started a social media movement known as the #GoldOpen campaign.
The campaign offered free screenings across the US to promote the film and raise awareness about the lack of Asian representation in Hollywood. The film took more than $25m (£19.6m) at the box office over the weekend, which appears to validate the filmmakers’ decision to turn down a lucrative Netflix deal in favour of a riskier cinema release through a Hollywood studio. In second place was the shark thriller The Meg, which earned $21.2m (£16.6m), while the Mark Wahlberg-led action movie Mile 22 placed third, with $13.6m (£10.7m). It wasn’t such a good weekend for Kevin Spacey’s new film, Billionaire Boys Club, which took a record breaking low of $126 (£98) on its opening night in US cinemas. The film was the last project the actor worked on before sexual assault allegations began to surface, some which dated back more than 30 years. Billionaire Boys Club had a host of big names on board, including Ansel Elgort and Taron Egerton, but failed to attract the attention of many cinemas, opening in just 10 US cities.
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ers milestone is yours truly. Thank you all once again for the love, sending lots of love and prayers your way.” Earlier this month, the actor was seen celebrating this milestone with streamers and a boomerang video. On the work front, Akshay’s recently released movie “Gold” is riding high at the box office and have couple of movies like “Kesari”, “Housefull 4” and “Good News” on board. (IANS)
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n for mer Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s 74th birth anniversary, actor Riteish Deshmukh remembered him as a “true visionary”. The “Ek Villain” actor, son of the late Vilasrao Deshmukh, former Maharashtra Chief Minister, on Monday wrote on Instagram: “Remembering Bharat Ratna Shri Rajiv Gandhiji on his birth anniversary today. A mass leader and a true visionary. Your work will forever inspire us sir. Sadbhavna Divas. Remembering Rajiv.”
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India set England record 521 to win Djokovic wins Cincinnati Masters title
Nottingham, Aug 20 (Agencies): Virat Kohli scored his second century of the series as India dominated for the second day running at Trent Bridge, declaring on 352-7 to set England a world record 521 to win. The England bowlers toiled throughout the day as Kohli assumed complete control for much of his innings and their frustrations were added to by a pair of dropped catches, including a let-off for Kohli on 93. Kohli was eventually dismissed by Chris Woakes (1-49) for 103 while Cheteshwar Pujara (72) batted with typical belligerence to register his first half-century of the series in a third-wicket stand of 113. Hardik Pandya added a brisk 52 not out as India batted deep into the evening session before giving themselves nine overs at the England openers. The tone for the day was set early for England when, after an encouraging start for the bowlers, James
Altrura open football tourney
D i m a p u r , Au g 2 0 (NPN): The fifth edition of Altrura open football tournament will commence from September 6 at Chumukedima town local ground. Therefore, all interested clubs/teams have been informed to collect the entry forms from the following designate outlets- M/s Newmai Tech Garage, opp local ground Medziphema; M/s Akholie Bakery, 2nd Gate Chumukedima; M/s Xceed Printer, Aviu Complex 6th Mile; M/s S Com, 4th Mile Diphupar; M/s Kiran Sports, Dimapur and head office of Altrura Society, Chumukedima. Filled forms along with necessary documents can be submitted at Altrura Society (AuS) head office, Chumukedima from August 25 between 10:00am-02:00pm. The last date of forms submission will be September 4 and the fixture will be drawn on the same day. All the team captains or any official of the team have been requested to report on that day without fail. For any enquiry or information, contact organising committee at 7005659735 or 7005694023.
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Virat Kohli celebrates after scoring a century with teammate Ajinkya Rahane by his side during the third day of the third cricket test match against England on Monday. (AP/PTI)
Anderson had Pujara, on 40, dropped by Jos Buttler at second slip. England’s situation worsened soon afterwards when Jonny Bairstow was forced from the field after being hit on the end of the finger by an Anderson delivery. Kohli and Pujara were in no rush and were content to grow the lead gradually, bringing up the 100 partnership in the process
time in the match. Anderson’s dismay was clear for all to see as he stayed bent over double for some time after seeing a thick edge completely miss Jennings’ hands, go through his legs at gully and away to the fence. Another edge came in the following over, dropping short this time but sneaking past Jennings to bring up Kohli’s 23rd Test hundred. He was trapped lbw by Woakes a couple of overs
Novak Djokovic holds the Rookwood Cup after beating Roger Federer on Sunday evening.
Mason, Aug 20 (IANS): Serbia’s Novak Djokovic has defeated Switzerland’s Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4 in the Western & Southern Open here, finally winning the tennis tourney that had eluded him. This was Djokovic’s sixth Cincinnati final, but his first win. Three of those losses had come at the hands of Federer, but not this time. The Swiss player, the No. 2 favourite, was facing just the opposition situation on Sunday, given that he had won each of the seven Cincinnati finals in which
he had played, the latest in 2015. The ongoing duel between the two tennis icons on the international tennis circuit is already a classic rivalry. With Djokovic ranked No. 10 in the world and Federer No. 2, the pair are never far from the final rounds in the various competitions. Djokovic is trying to get back to the pinnacle of the tennis world after the relative obscurity in which he spent last season. Cincinnati showed that the Serb is approaching the summit, winning at Wim-
Dr. T Ao award: Unions appeal Gov, CM Conte’s style didn’t suit me: Morata Dimapur, Aug 20 (NPN): Nikhekhu Students’ Union (NSU) has Monday appealed the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya to intervene and deliver justice to football coach Mughato Sumi who was denied Dr.T. Ao Sports Award. In a press release, the union sated that Mughato, who is a recipient of many awards, has brought laurels time and again and has also produced players of national and international calibre. While stating that
Mughato was outrightly denied Dr.T.Ao Award due to “manipulation in the selection process,” the union stated that it will be a big discouragement for the sportspersons in the state if justice is denied. Khughovi Local Student Union (KLSU) has, meanwhile, questioned the chief minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio as to why Mughato Sumi was denied the Dr. T Ao Sports Award. In a press release issued by its president and general secretary, union questioned “if there were criteria based
on community or is it that in Nagaland, results and achievements are not recognized through merit but through favouritism which was the case in respect of Mughato Sumi.” The union has, therefore, requested the chief minister to thoroughly investigate as to why ‘this type of partiality’ had been meted out. The union also hoped that the matter would be taken on priority ‘so that justice may prevail’ for citizens to believe in the government.
L o nd o n , A u g 2 0 (Agencies): Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata blames former boss Antonio Conte’s “direct” style for his indifferent form last season. The Spain international made an impressive start to his Blues career, scoring seven goals in his first seven games, but his form tailed off after Christmas. Morata found the net just three times in 23 appearances as Chelsea missed out on Champions League qualification, and that barren run saw him miss out on a place in Spain’s World
“For me, it’s easy. I for me to protect the ball in could have gone back to the air is not my best quality. Spain or Italy, all the people Now I can attack the space, I believe in me there, but I can play one touch and go in want to change things here,” the area for the crosses. It’s said Morata. better for me.” “I want to, not for all Morata has started all the haters, but for me and for three competitive games unChelsea. Chelsea gave me der Maurizio Sarri and after everything that I needed and scoring his first goal of the now I have time to give back campaign in Saturday’s 3-2 Alvaro Morata all that Chelsea give me.” win over Arsenal, he hopes “The most important to repay the faith shown in Cup squad. The 25-year-old looked thing is the way we play. Last him by bettering last seaset to leave Stamford Bridge season it was direct balls and son’s tally of 15 goals. this summer, with Juventus among the clubs interested, 3rd Death Anniversary but he was determined to of Late MOTSUO LOTHA (21st August 2015) stay at Chelsea. Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter has gone and passed but the season with you isn’t coming around… You are gone but never forgotten… Thank you for being a guiding Star for all of us… We will always be your legacy, the one you have always dreamt to create… MONTSSOKA. WC-143
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FC Goa to travel to Spain for pre-season
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"The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away May the name of the Lord be praised" Job 1:21
We the bereaved family members of Late Tsalise Sangtam (Achamong) would like to extend our deepest love and appreciation to every individual and organisations who stood by us through prayers, physically and financially at the sad and sudden demise of our beloved son and my husband on 11th Aug 2018. Though we are unable to thank each and everyone, we fervently pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Special thanks to :1. Murise Baptist Lithro / Lithrolarü 2. Tsithrongse Baptist Lithro / Lithrolarü 3. Chimonger Thsingmüjang Dimapur 4. Dayanand Vidya Niketan staff. Loving wife, son, parents & siblings.
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Panjim, Aug 20 (IANS): FC Goa will travel to Spain on Wednesday for pre-season ahead of the Indian Super League (ISL) football season, a statement from the western club said on Monday. Having retained a number of key players from their last campaign, head coach Sergio Lobera has added plenty of new faces to the squad and will hope his team settles together during their trip to La Manga. The 24-man squad will travel to Murcia to train and play five friendlies at the La Manga Club, which boasts of world-class facilities including eight natural grass international standard pitches. “I think that all of the players that went to La Manga last year noticed that it was an ideal place to prepare for a new season,” said Lobera in a statement. “It is a location that has been chosen by world class teams like Manchester United, Chelsea and many national teams as well.” Goa have five potential friendlies lined up against the likes of FC Cartagena, UCAM Murcia CF and former La Liga side Real Murcia before returning to Goa on September 17.
when play resumed in the afternoon. The stand was finally broken by Ben Stokes (2-68), Pujara pushing forward and nicking the ball to Alastair Cook at slip to bring his 208-ball stay at the crease to an end. Kohli was rarely troubled though as he pushed towards three figures. However, he had Keaton Jennings to thank for not falling in the nineties for the second
Rishabh Pant (1) came and went quickly, caught at slip to give Anderson (1-55). Still India batted on, steadily at first before Pandya moved through the gears to hint at an impending declaration. He’d reached fifty by the time it came while Adil Rashid (3-101) had bowled Ajinkya Rahane (29) and had Mohammed Shami (3) caught in the deep. Cook (9no) and Jennings (13no) survived a tricky few overs and took England to 23-0 at stumps, needing another 498 for the most improbable of wins, while India will hope off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who appeared to be struggling with an injury in the two overs he bowled, is fit enough to play a full part as they go in search of wickets on day four. Brief scores: India- 329 & 352-7 dec (Kohli 103, Pujara 72; Rashid 3-101) England- 161 & 23-0 (Jennings 13*, Cook 9*)
bledon and now in Ohio, and also becoming a finalist in Queens. He easily defeated Federer on Sunday, although the Swiss player broke the Serb’s serve early in the second set to go up 0-2. But he couldn’t take advantage of the situation and got broken in return, with the Belgrade native going on to rectify the situation and take the set. Djokovic ultimately needed only 85 minutes to cruise to victory. Meanwhile, World No 1 Simona Halep crashed to a shock defeat to Kiki Bertens in a dramatic final of the Western & Southern Open. Bertens prevailed 2-6 7-6 (8-6) 6-2 in a real test of nerve as she was forced to save championship point in a roller-coaster second set when the tables turned in thrilling fashion. It was the biggest win of the world No 17’s career, the first time a Dutch player had won in Cincinnati and her maiden win against a world number one, taking two hours and five minutes to do it.
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Asian Games: Vinesh bags historic gold
Jakarta, Aug 20 (PTI): Vinesh Phogat Monday created history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to win a gold medal at the Asian Games, brushing aside her rivals with remarkable ease in the 50kg category here. Vinesh was a medalfavourite in her category and was likely to face stiff competition from Japan’s Yuki Irie whom she outplayed 6-2 in the final. It is surely a ground-breaking achievement for the 23-year-old firebrand Haryana wrestler, who is connected to Dangalfamed Phogat family. Putting behind her heart-breaking loss at the Olympics two years ago, Vinesh began her victorious campaign with a revenge win against Chinese Yanan Sun against whom she had suffered that terrible leg injury which cut short her journey in Rio. This time Vinesh did not give her opponent any chance and came out a dominant winner with a 8-2 score. In the next bout she
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brushed aside the challenge of Korea’s Hyungjoo Kim by technical superiority. She ended the bout with a fourpoint throw. Vinesh’s semifinal lasted just 75 seconds as she moved into the final with
a ‘fitley’. She was already up 4-0 and then rolled over her opponent thrice with leg-lock. The gold also enabled Vinesh to achieve another feat as she became the only woman wrestler to win
two medals in back-to-back Asian Games. Vinesh had earlier won a bronze medal in the 48kg category at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games. Vinesh also won back-to-back gold medals in Glasgow and Gold Coast Commonwealth Games this year. Meanwhile, Sakshi Malik (62kg) and Pooja Dhanda (52 kg) lost their bronze medal bout in the freestyle category. Sakshi lost the match 12-2 on technical superiority against Jong Sim of North Korea. Sakshi went into trouble from the start as Jong Sim took an early 4-0 lead. The Indian grappler tried her best to regain but went on to trail further crumbling under pressure trailing 2-8 against her Korean counterpart. At the end, Sakshi was completely outplayed by the Korean. In another match, India’s Pooja Dhanda also had a similar fate in women’s 57 kg freestyle. She went down to Japanese Katsuki Sagakami in the bronze medal match.
shooter Deepak, Lakshay win silver
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Palembang, Aug 20 (PTI): Deepak Kumar and Lakshay Sheoran, shooters with contrasting career paths, Monday made major breakthroughs by winning a silver in the men’s 10m air rifle and men’s trap respectively at the Asian Games here. The 33-year-old Deepak did not mind the long wait for a major medal, 14 years after he picked up the sport. Lakshay, on the other hand, picked up the gun only four years ago as a teenager and at 20, is now a silver medallist at Asiad, equalling the feat achieved by former world champion Manavjit Singh Sandhu at the 2006 Doha edition.
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Veteran Sandhu also happened to be in the trap field Monday and was very much in the medal hunt until he missed five targets towards the end to finish fourth. The trap final was won by Chinese Taipei’s Kunpi Yang, who shot a sensational 48 to equal the world record. Lakshay shot 43 while South Korean Daemyeong Ahn took the bronze with 30. Another silver came India’s way and that was in the morning session with Deepak producing a late surge to steal a silver in the 10m rifle event. It was the biggest result of his career but the 30-year-old, having spent the better part of his
life at Gurukul in Dehradun, kept his emotions in check. China’s defending champion Yang Haoran was a cut above the rest, winning the gold with an aggregate of 249.1. Deepak, who was not in the race for a medal until the 18th shot when he shot a 10.9, scored 247.7, pushing Taipei’s Lu Shaochuan to third with 226.8 in the 24-shot final. Ravi Kumar, who had won a mixed team bronze alongside Apurvi Chandela on Sunday, was unlucky to miss out on a medal and finished fourth. Deepak shot a perfect 10.9 to dislodge his Air Force mate before producing a 10.8 to pip the Taipei shooter. DP-6240
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