August 25, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 259

DIMAPUR, SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.00

The teacher with a golden heart

Gokulam beat Bagan to win Durand Cup

Hong Kong protests enter 12th week

Sunday Post Supplement

sports, Page 11

international, Page 9

Former FM Arun Jaitley passes away To be cremated at Nigambodh Ghat today; PM, Oppn leaders pay homage NEW DELHI, AUG 24 (PTI): Arun Jaitley, who as finance minister ushered in India’s biggest tax reforms and was the chief troubleshooter of the BJP and the Modi government, died at the AIIMS here on Saturday after battling multiple health issues for the last several months. He was 66.

In a brief statement, the hospital said Jaitley breathed his last at 12.07 pm. He was admitted to the hospital on August 9 following complaint of breathing difficulty. The cremation will be on Sunday afternoon at the Nigambodh Ghat.

Known as a consensus builder, Jaitley was the BJP’s man for all seasons and acted as the key strategist for Narendra Modi government in its first term. He helmed the finance, defence, corporate affairs and information and broadcasting ministries.

Leaders across the political spectrum paid rich tributes

Rahul, Opposition delegation sent back from Srinagar NEW DELHI, AUG 24 (AGENCIES): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, along with a delegation of Opposition leaders, has been sent back from Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar airport.

Gandhi along with other Opposition leaders landed at airport around 2 p.m. on Saturday, to review the situation in state, where restrictions have been imposed since the central government withdrew its special status under Article 370 and split the state into two Union Territories earlier this month.

Among the parties that were part of the Opposition delegation that will land at Srinagar are Congress, CPI-M, CPI, Rashtriya Janata Dal, Nationalist Congress Party, Trinamool Congress and the DMK, PTI reported, quoting sources.

On returning to Delhi, Rahul said that it is clear that the situation in the Valley is not normal. “Some days ago I was invited by Governor to visit J&K. I accepted the invitation. We wanted to get a sense of what ppl are going through, but we weren’t allowed beyond the airport.

Press ppl with us were mishandled, beaten. It’s clear that situation in J&K isn’t normal,” he said.

This is it!

“As we have no servants, I felt having both breakfast and lunch solves our problems.”

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Arun Jaitley (December 28, 1952 - August 24, 2019)

(Clockwise) President RN Kovind, Amit Shah, Sonia Gandhi and Rajnath Singh pay homage.

to Jaitley, a quintessential moderate who was never associated with the hard edges of Hindutva politics.

He became a trusted friend of Narendra Modi as he smoothed the path for the Gujarat leader’s rise in the BJP by helping him win key allies. Jaitley played an instrumental role in implementation of Modi’s various ambitious schemes and programmes after the BJP came to power in May 2014.

His most important legacy will be rolling out of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2017, the biggest tax reforms after Independence. Prime Minister Modi, who is on a three-nation tour, said he had lost a

valued friend and conveyed his condolences to Jaitley’s wife and son.

“With the demise of Arun Jaitley Ji, I have lost a valued friend, whom I have had the honour of knowing for decades. His insight on issues and nuanced understanding of matters had very few parallels. He lived well, leaving us all with innumerable happy memories. We will miss him!” the prime minister said.

In his two brief stints as defence minister, Jaitley cleared the path for ushering in a raft of long-pending reforms in the armed forces and came out with key policy initiatives with an aim to make India self reliant in

defence production.

He was perhaps among the BJP bigwigs who made a smooth transition from the Atal-Advani era in the party to the one where Narendra Modi dominated, ushering in the rise of new generation leaders. His death is another jolt to the BJP after the demise of Sushma Swaraj, a contemporary of Jaitley and one of its prominent faces, on August 6.

Party leaders mourned Jaitley’s loss, remembering him as a dear colleague, mentor and guide and hailing his contribution to the growth of the party and the nation. Jaitley, an urbane and media-savvy leader and a legal luminary, was one of

Nagas need upright leaders: Dr. SC Jamir Correspondent

KOHIMA, AUG 24 (NPN): Former governor and former chief minister, Dr. S.C. Jamir, Saturday said that the Naga society needed honest and upright leaders to lead people in the right way.

Addressing the Kingdom Leaders Prayer Breakfast Programme held at De Oriental Hotel here, Dr. Jamir said that troubled states like Nagaland needed a leader like Nehemiah of the Bible who was honest, trustworthy and had great concern for his own people.

Citing the example of Nehemiah, Jamir called upon the Naga people to forgo the position, comfort and sacrifice life for the sake of the people by rising up and rebuild the collapsed system of the society.

Veteran politician lamented that the good qualities of forefathers like truthfulness, courage and uprightness were diminishing in the

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present Naga society.

He said Nagas were suffering in different forms because they were diverting from truth.

Stressing the need for visionary leaders in Naga society, Jamir said a good leader should able to recognize and foresee the problem before people faced emergency situation. He reminded that the gathering that any God-fearing leader would do what was right for the people and society.

In his address, Leaders Arise Nagaland Founder Rev. Luoliehu Yimsung

shared the seven pillars that influenced the society namely government, religion, business and finance, education, media fraternity, family and Art and entertainment.

Asserting that the time has come to make the right choices for the glory of God, Rev. Yimsung stated in such a defining moment of Nagaland “we need Godly leaders in government and in all fields.” Reverend also called upon the leaders of different organisations, government, teachers, media fraternity, business community, artists and sportspersons across Nagaland to come closer to God and be instruments for His glory in all their profession.

The programme was chaired

by Father’s House Church senior pastor Rev. Robert Kikon, special presentation

by K.L. Pamei, greetings was delivered by Kohima village council chairman Dr. Neiphi Kire and programme ended with mass prayer for the Nagaland.

the sharpest political minds not only within the BJP but also in the larger political spectrum where he made lifelong allies cutting across the ideological divide.

Paying homage to Jaitley, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and other opposition leaders said his contribution to public life will be remembered forever.

A gifted raconteur whose interest spanned from politics to Bollywood to sports, his informal gatherings were always a full house as journalists, friends and politicians enjoyed his wit, sarcasm- which singed his colleagues and adversaries alike- and grasp of issues that he delivered in his ever relaxed and warm demeanour.

Jaitley was the bridge that the BJP used to win over new allies, and also its warm, affable and persuasive face to bring opposition parties around on key issues. In his condolence message, L K Advani said Jaitley was known and respected for his “sharp, analytical mind and everyone in the BJP always depended on him for finding solutions to complex issues.” Jaitley had undergone a renal transplant on

May 14 last year at AIIMS, and his health condition gradually worsened, forcing him to take frequent breaks from his work. He was also diagnosed with soft tissue cancer. He opted out of the second term of the BJP-led NDA government as Modi led the saffron party to a landslide win in May this year. Jaitley, who had lost the 2014 general election did not contest the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, because of his ill-health. He was serving his fourth straight term in Rajya Sabha, where he entered in 2000 and went on to become the Leader of the Opposition and then the Leader of the House as the BJP came to power in 2014.

He stopped attending office since early April last year, but was back in the finance ministry on August 23, 2018. In September 2014, he had undergone bariatric surgery to shed weight he had gained because of a chronic diabetic condition.

After his demise, Jaitley’s body was taken to his South Delhi residence where several top leaders paid floral tributes. On Sunday morning, his body will be taken to the BJP headquarters before the final journey.

Says, without Naga flag, constitution any solution would be far from honourable D I M A P U R , AU G 2 4 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) on Saturday said given the seriousness of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in solving the Indo-Naga political conflict, the Nagas await the historic day when the final agreement will be signed.

However, NSCN (I-M) was categorical that without the two core issues-- Naga flag and constitution being solved, any solution would be far from honourable because Naga’s pride and identity is deeply entrenched here.

NSCN through its MIP said that when Modi tasked Interlocutor RN Ravi to conclude the talks with the Naga negotiators within

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Thoubal police with the accused and seized items. (NP)

stances in Myanmar, India and Bangladesh,” SP said.

The international drug lord was arrested in the follow up action to the seizure of 40 lakh pieces of WY tablet, worth Rs 400 crore, by a combined team of Thoubal district police, commandos attached with the district police with the assistance of the local youth club and local women bodies on Friday night.

SP said that the international drug smuggler was ar-

Y. Patton paying homage to Arun Jaitley in Delhi.

D I M A P U R , AU G 2 4 (NPN): State chief minister Neiphiu Rio has expressed deep pain at the passing away of Arun Jaitley, former union finance minister and said that the country has lost a great, upright leader and a stalwart whose contributions to the building of this nation are immense.

In a condolence message to Mrs. Sangeeta Jaitley, the chief minister described late Jaitley as “a towering and well-known leader of the country” and stated that he was known to be a prolific orator and his oratory skills could be best seen when he was the BJP’s national spokesperson.

On a personal level, Rio said Jaitley had a calm demeanour and was always accommodative and welcoming in nature.

The chief minister, on behalf of the Government of Nagaland, conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family.

Dy CM: Nagaland deputy chief minister and BLP leader Nagaland, Y Patton, has expressed extreme pain at the untimely demise of Arun Jaitley and said that his death was a big loss for the party and his absence would be deeply felt.

In a condolence message, Patton conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to find eternal peace.

Meanwhile, deputy chief minister Y Patton along with minister Pangnyu Phom, minister Kashiho Sangtam visited the wife of late Arun Jaitley at their residence, New Delhi.

Nagas await historic day: NSCN (I-M) three months, it became all the more interesting as it was the third time when the Modi led BJP government had come out with such an assuring tone.

NSCN (I-M) said the changing situation and other developments had compelled its chairman Q. Tuccu and general secretary Th. Muivah to write a letter to Prime Minister about the doubt and confusion raised

by Naga people, if an honourable political solution can be arrived at.

This was in reference to the core issues like Naga flag and constitution which were yet to be agreed upon between the two parties, it said. “Without these two core issues solved, any solution would be far from honourable because Naga’s pride and identity is deeply entrenched here,” NSCN (I-M) reiterated.

NSCN (I-M) said it observed that Ravi, now holding the dual post of

Rs 400 cr worth drugs seized in Manipur IMPHAL, AUG 24: In one of the biggest ever illicit drug seizures, the Manipur police have seized Rs. 400 crore worth WY (World is Your) tablet on Friday night and arrested a Myanmar national, who is tagged as “international drug lord” from outside the Imphal International Airport on Saturday.

Addressing a news conference at Thoubal police headquarters Saturday, Thoubal SP Dr S Ibomcha Singh, who led the police in the crackdown against the illicit drug smugglers, said that the 33-year-old international drug smuggler was identified as Kyaw Kyaw Naing alias Abdul Rahim, son of Abdul Jabar alias Ula Sin of Kawhmu village of Moha area of Rangoon region of Myanmar. “He is an international drug lord who has been actively involved in smuggling contraband sub-

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rested in the follow up action to disclosure made by driver of a pickup truck, who was arrested along with the huge quantity of WY tablets, which was found concealed in the vehicle he was driving.

Ibomcha Singh said that a combined team of the district police and two additional teams of police commandos seized the contraband item with the assistance of members of Phoudel Keirambi Youth Club, Phoudel Keirambi and

Panthoibi Women Welfare Association, and Phoudel Keirambi.

The pickup truck (MN 06 LA 2847) in which the item was found carrying was intercepted by the combined team along with the members of the local youth club and women body along the inter-village road (IVR) at Phoudel Keirambi Mathak Leikai under Thoubal police station Friday night. The driver was later identified as Mohammad Hussain (35), son of Zakir Hussain of Thoubal Wangkhem Muslim Leikai.

Based on the disclosure made by the driver, the police team rushed to Imphal airport where the Myanmar national Kyaw Kyaw Naing was arrested from outside the airport. Police seized Rs 60,000 (in Indian currency), 15 numbers of 100 domination US dollars, one 500 Kyat, two mobile handsets, passport and other documents from his possession.

Nagaland Governor and Interlocutor, was speaking with much stronger passion to solve the Naga political problem that has hung on for too long.

Recalling the journey of “Indo-Naga political” talks spanning over twenty two (22) years, NSCN (I-M) said government of India has done a great job to assure the Nagas that they deserved solution which should be honourable and acceptable. It said that by giving official recognition to the unique history and situation of the Nagas was taken as the correct step towards this direction. MIP said the momentum finally led to the signing of the historic August 3, 2015 Framework Agreement.

It said three years was a long period but the Framework Agreement was yet to have its fruition as the Government of India was going slow in taking its stand on core issues.

NSCN (I-M) reminded that the Framework Agreement, which was initiated and signed by late chairman Isak Chishi Swu, that had taken the political talks to a critical stage.

It said the indelible document (Framework Agreement), that provided everything to give the Nagas an honourable settlement, was finally signed between NSCN chief negotiator Th. Muivah and India’s Interlocutor R.N. Ravi with much fanfare at an official ceremony , witnessed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself and other high dignitaries who matters, and live telecasted across the world.

Further, NSCN (I-M) condemned Assam Rifles for the “unwarranted frisking operations across Dimapur”. It said the picture was almost back to pre-ceasefire period with the “ubiquitous AR showing up in aggressive postures.” (Cont’d on p-7)

Assembly polls unlikely till 2021 in Jammu & Kashmir: ECI sources JAMMU/SRINAGAR, AUG 24 (IANS): Top sources in the Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Saturday that the Assembly elections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are likely to be deferred till 2021.

Sources in the ECI said the process of delimitation of Assembly seats is expected to begin by the end of November and the process would take around 14 months to complete.

“The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is expected to write to the ECI after October 31, 2019 to start the process of delimitation for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

“The MHA communication cannot be sent to the ECI for delimitation before October 31 because constitutionally, the bifurcation of J&K into the Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir will come into effect that day.

“Once the ECI receives the mandatory communication from the MHA, the process of delimitation will begin. It would take around a month to

finalise the sub-committees and schedules for undertaking the process.

“The EC will complete the delimitation process in 14 months in 9-10 phases as it is mandatory to complete all the required processes and procedures to hold the process,” top sources in the ECI said.

This means that Assembly elections in J&K will have to wait till 2021, till the ECI formally announces the completion of the delimitation process. After the Ladakh division separates from Jammu and Kashmir, the total number of Assembly seats will come down from 87 to 83 since the four seats of Leh, Kargil, Zanskar and Nubra would no longer be part of the J&K legislative assembly.

At present, the Valley has 46 assembly seats while the Jammu division has 37. It is likely that since the delimitation process would take into account the geographical area of the two regions, Jammu division would benefit by the creation of seven assembly seats through the delimitation process.

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GWS annual science exhibition Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, AUG 24 (NPN): More than 424 students in groups and individual displayed various creative designs and models on vacuum cleaners, handicap apparatus, free energy and water separator etc during the science exhibition.

The annual science exhibition was organized

by Greenwood School (GWS) Dimapur Saturday, at the school auditorium under the theme “Science for the people and people for science” with chief medical officer (CMO) Dimapur Dr. K Vikato Kinimi as chief guest.

Sharing his experience as being a science student and reaching his goal to become a doctor, Kinimi encouraged the students to study hard, focus on their dreams and continue to pray. He reminded the students to respect their parents and teachers in order to receive blessing from them to succeed in life.

Kinimi encouraged them not be egoistic but to be humble in every way.

CM condoles death of late Molhou Zhasa

DIMAPUR: Chief minister after his retirement from of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio government service, Zhasa has expressed deep shock at had dedicated all his time the demise of late Molhou and resources to serve the Zhasa, IAS (retired), former living God by involving himsecretary to the government self fully in church activities of Nagaland on August 23 for the upliftment of the beat Zion Hospital, Dimapur. lievers and the downtrodden In a condolence mes- sections of society. sage to the widow of late CM further stated that Zhasa, Zakiesoü Zhasa and during the course of their family, the chief minister association over the years, described late Zhasa as a he found late Zhasa to be a hardworking, simple and thorough gentleman and in dedicated officer who had his demise, a good soul has entered government ser- been lost and his absence vice in 1966 as an assistant will be deeply felt. teacher at GHS Kohima and CM along with his wife eventually retired in 2004 and family conveyed deepest (Inset) CMO K Vikato Kinimi delivering his speech at the annual science exhibition. as secretary, Food and Civil sympathies to the bereaved Students displaying and demonstrating their models at the programme. (NP) Supplies, Legal Metrology family members and pray Talking about the advance- Angami and welcome ad- also mentioned that this and Consumer Protection. that the departed soul rest CM stated that, even in eternal peace. ment of science and tech- dress was delivered by year the exhibition also nology, he asserted that GWS science exhibition included math exhibition with new diseases coming coordinator MC Das. displaying eight different in, science as a tool has Students namely Rüp- models with the participaplayed a major part in foku Nuh (12 k), Vikitoli tion of 26 students.

DIMAPUR: In continuation to the earlier notice of mass helping to untangle the Swu (10 A) and Kenimor She further concluded social work for clearing and removal of stagnant water complex genetics underly- (4A) shared their experi- saying “Little steps open under Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) jurisdiction, ing diseases. ence with science. up doors for bigger op- the Agarwal Mahasabha will be carrying out intensive Kinimi further menLater, words of appre- portunity”. Panel judges fogging drive from August 25 till September 3 in and tioned about the various ciations was delivered by of the exhibition were for around Dimapur. programmes initiated un- GWS principal where she Group (A) Thridikhum, A press release from administrator, DMC, Moa der the medical depart- mentioned that 424 stu- Thankai and Temjenmen- Sangtam, stated that the fogging is being initiated to conment. dents were partaking at the la, for Group (B) Niru, Sen trol the outbreak of Dengue and Japanese Encephalitis.

At the programme, in- exhibition displaying 49 and Topas and for Group It further urged the denizens of Dimapur under DMC vocation was delivered by different science models in (C) Nilhui, Tia Temsu and to maintain cleanliness and clear any stagnant water to GWS chaplain Thejaseno group and individual. She Anil. prevent mosquito breeding.

Fogging drive in Dimapur

SASU formulates rules for students DIMAPUR: Southern Angami Students’ Union (SASU) has once again formulated rules and regulations for the students studying within its jurisdiction, to instil good conduct and discipline.

A press release from SASU stated that the rules and regulations have been reissued to strengthen the resolutions passed by its former office bearers for strict compliance.

In this regard, the union cautioned against students found loitering around in uniforms during class hours.

It also warned of disciplinary action against students caught loitering, driving private vehicles during class hours outside college or school premise and vehicles

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will be ceased.

The union warned that in the event of vehicles commuting students meet with any untoward or unscrupulous incident or accident, other than mechanical failure, the driver will be banned from commercial activities and purposes.

It further cautioned that misconduct in form of any immoral activities, disrespecting teachers, lecturers, challenging or threatening, will not be tolerated. In the event of violation of the rules and regulations, the union warned that it will initiate serious disciplinary action. Further, students have been asked to observe and follow the student’s code laid down by the parent unit, Angami Students Union.

DMHSS conducts ‘Spiritual Revival’

Students of DMHSS during the revival programme.

DIMAPUR: In order to reinforce the academic needs of the students spiritually, the Dimapur Mission Higher Secondary School (DMHSS) conducted twoday “Spiritual Revival” programme on August 23 and 24 at Town Fellowship Church building of

Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo (DFABA) with Bendang Jamir from the Repairers of the Breach (TROTB) Ministry Dimapur as speaker and friends from Sinai ministry led the Praise and Worship hour.

A press release from DMHSS stated that, the

speaker dwelt on the importance of developing a cordial relationship between parents and children. He stressed that sadly in society today, there were many parents who are found to be accusing and abusive and not sensitive to the needs of their own children, and

making children aggressive and insecure. Nevertheless, he encouraged the students to accept their parents just as they are, pray for them, love and forgive them and initiate to bring about a positive change in their respective homes.

Speaker also emphasised the spiritual and moral needs to accept correction and love knowledge in one’s own life. He reminded the students about the Biblical wisdom that he who hates correction is stupid but whoever accept correction and apply it gains knowledge and understanding.

DMHSS is r un by the Dimapur Ao Baptist Church (DABA) and the revival program is an annual event of the school bringing positive changes in lives of school students.

news in Brief RSU meeting: Rengma Students’ Union (RSU) has convened a meeting on August 25 at 3 p.m at the residence of its advisor, Er. Chengato Kath at Kruoliezou Colony above Kohima College, Kohima. All the executives, advisor, federating and subordinate bodies president have been asked to attend the meeting.

NTC new office bearers installed: Installation programme of the 2nd Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) team for the tenure 2019 to 2023 was held at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur on August 20. New team of NTC is led by president Toniho Yepthomi, vice presidents Visa Meru and Imsünok Ao, general secretary, Nribemo Ngullie along with 42 others.

DRHS convenes meeting: Dimapur Railway High School (DRHS) Ex-student Forum and DRHS 65 years celebration committee, has convened a general meeting on August 25, 10 a.m at Hotel Pink City conference hall, Dimapur. All office bearers and members of the committee have been requested to attend the meeting.

Economic census for Zbto: 7th economic census 2019 for Zunheboto district would commence from August 26. According to DIPR report, all ADCs, SDOs and EACs under Zunheboto district have been requested to inform the VCC/GBs under their respective jurisdiction about the same and provide full cooperation and support to the enumerators/ supervisors in carrying out their census details. It has been informed that for any queries/ information district managers of the common service centre can be reached at 7005461101 and 7628863111.

ANHTU Dimapur unit informs: All Nagaland Hindi Teacher’s Union (ANHTU) Dimapur unit will be observing its silver jubilee-cum-state level Hindi Diwas on last week of September. Therefore, all government schools from classes 9 to 12 and Hindi colleges (class Parichey & Kovid) (Diploma 1st & 2nd year) under Dimapur District have been asked to send names of 4 students for debate and 5 students for essay writing competition on or before September 10. For more details, one may contact H. Daniel Sema, general secretary ANHTU Dimapur unit at whatsapp 9774462301 and president Petemo Lotha at 9856313994.

Corrigendum KOHIMA: Apropos the news item ‘Pen-down strike

by DRDAs, 1200 villages to be affected’ published on August 24, the designation of Bendangkokba should be read as principal secretary Rural Development and not as published. The inadvertent error is regretted.

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DNSU reminds students

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Naga Students Union (DNSU), has reminded students to be disciplined in all conducts.

In a press release issued

by DNSU media cell, it strictly warned any student found indulging in bunking classes, loitering around in uniform during class hours, use of tobacco products and defaming sanctity of students community, will not be tolerated in any manner and surprise checking’s will be conducted.

It further appealed all

restaurant owners not to entertain students in uniform and to report to DNSU for any sort of confrontation.

DNSU also further reminded shop owners not to sale tobacco products within 100 yards (300 feet) to minors under 18 years, students with uniforms, and stated that defaulters will be strictly dealt as per the law.

Further, DNSU urged all concern educational institutions, parents and the public to extend its fullest cooperation.

KDLSA presents advocacy on NLSA schemes at KLBC EVP for BLOs held in Tuensang D I M A P U R : Ko h i m a DLSA (KDLSA) panel lawyers on the invitation of the Kohima Lotha Baptist Church (KLBC) in men fellowship presented advocacy on National Legal Services Authority Schemes, 2015-16 on August 24.

A press release from NSLSA public relations assistant stated that, Mhayani Kikon PL spoke on NALSA (legal services to victim of disaster) 2015-16. PL informed the fellowship on the main objective of legal services to victim of disaster. She stressed on its strategy intervention by the state legal services authority for helping the victims of disaster to ensure immediate relief by government and non government agencies to the victims and coordinate the activities of different departments of govt and NGOs for bringing relief measures to the victims.

She also pointed out that the scheme also extends to supervise the construction of temporary shelter and transport to the

KDLSA team with members of KLBC.

victim to safer place and ensure the availability of food, safe drinking to the victim by the health department.

It is also further entitled to organise legal aid clinic to the affected areas for assisting in reconstruction of valuable documents and take care of the rehabilitation and the future care and education to the orphaned children during

the disaster who lost their parents, she mentioned.

Furthermore, she informed that arrangement of bank loans for restarting the lost business during disaster and supervising the needs of women and children during the disaster were among other benefits of the scheme.

Mhechiete U Kenye, PL presented on NALSA (Legal Services to Senior

Citizen) scheme 2016.

He spoke about the importance of older person in the society and how they were being neglected by the younger generation. “Some of the senior citizens faces challenges whether it be social, economic, physical, mentally for which the scheme came about. The ultimate objective of Nalsa scheme 2016 is to ensure that the senior

citizen live a life of dignity and enjoy all the benefits and facilities which are due to them,” the PL noted.

He also infor med that other governmental scheme like IGNOAPS, IGNWPS, IGNDPS etc are available for senior citizen.

Vikehiepie Sirie PL presented on NALSA (child friendly legal services to children and their protection) scheme 2015. Sirie shared an overview on the scheme and Juvenile justice care and protection Act, the protection and rights of the juvenile in conflict with law as well the functions and procedures of the JJB were shared.

Explaining the connection of RTE and prohibition on Child Labour, Sirie said that one can not keep or send children as domestic helper for reason of economic disability. The aims and objectives of the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act and Child Labour (prohibition and regulation) Act were also shared.

ATMA Tobu block training & demonstration

DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Mon Tobu block conducted training and demonstration on August 23-24 at Wangshu village for Self Help Groups (SHGs) and farmers.

A press release by Tobu block stated that training on packages and practices of yard long bean was conducted by ATM, Tia and demonstrations on use of rodenticides in pest management was conducted by BTM, Jungshi and application of Bordeaux mixK Y M C

ture by ATM, Diezelhouno.

The block also conducted training and demonstration on August 26-28 Tobu village for farmers and SHGs members. The training on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Integrated Disease Management (IDM) on winter crops was conducted by ATM, Diezelhouno. Training on packages and practices of mustard was conducted ATM, Nyakba and demonstration on preparation of oyster mushroom SHG members and farmers at the training. was conducted by ATM, Tia.

BLOs of Tuensang district during the programme held on August 22. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Electors Verification Programme (EVP) for BLOs of Tuensang district was held on August 22 at CKS Hall, Tuensang.

According to DIPR, the BLOs were instructed

by Shelly Katiry SDO (C) Longkhim and RenbenMozhui AEO Tuensang on new development of procedures on the EVP process.

The new procedures will be effective during the forthcoming pre-summary revision which is going

to be held on September 1 to 30. The BLOs were informed that the recent pre-revision programme will be technology based revision.

The main objectives of the EVP are for Techno savvy BLOs for using NVSP, mobile app, for self & family verification and making a paperless working system. However, due to network problem in the district and for smartphone user the forth coming pre-

Revision programme shall be based on house to house visit. BLOs were also instructed to be keen in DSE & logical errors and to earmark the prospective voters during the pre-revision programme. Deletion of the demise cases and addition of the genuine voters will be made compulsory during the programme. The BLOs were also advised to rely on quality photo and also to update the old photographs of the EPICs.

NSP opened for students with disabilities DIMAPUR: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divlangjan), has opened the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for AY-201920 on July 15, 2019, for applying online scholarships for 2019 to 2020.

A press release from director, directorate of social welfare, Kohima, T Merangtsungba Aier, stated that online implementation of pre-matric scholar-

ships for class IX and X, post-matric scholarship for classes XII to post graduation and scholarship for top class education for graduate, post graduate degree or diploma in 241 notified institutions on NSP under the umbrella “Scholarships for students with disabilities”.

It further stated that details of the given schemes and further information will be available on the website www. disabilityaffairs.gov.in.

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WEATHER FORECAST August 25

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Agartala A morning t-storm in spots

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A p.m. thunderstorm in spots

Guwahati Clouds and sunshine Imphal

29 20 34 25

A thunderstorm in spots

31 20

Itanagar Partly sunny

32 23

Shillong

Clouds and sun; a t-storm

26 18

Kohima

An a.m. t-storm; partly sunny

28 18

Dimapur An a.m. thunderstorm in spots 33 23

Some sun, a shower or t-storm 29 19

Mkg

Tuensang A thunderstorm in spots

23 15

Sun and clouds; pleasant

29 22

Wokha

Zunheboto Partly sunny, a thunderstorm

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2019

(Inset) PHED minister Jacob Zhimomi speaking at the programme at DHD. Donors participating at the donation drive organised by DGU. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, AUG 24 (NPN): Over the past eight years, 1157 units of blood have been collected from the Gorkha community revealed District Hospital Dimapur (DHD) blood bank in-charge Dr. Temsu Ao. Commemorating the 75th Martyr’s Day-cum-9th Blood Donation Day, a programme was organised

by Dimapur Gorkha Union (DGU) Saturday, at DHD. Speaking about the impor-

tance of blood donation day, Dr. Temsu stated that commemorating the Martyr’s Day, the community have been organising donation drive from the year 2011 which was started with 17 units.

He added that at present the community’s contribution to save live irrespective of caste, creed and tribe by contributing blood has increased to 23 units.

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Temsu, in the past financial year, Dimapur alone re-

ceived 9757 units of blood from donors and since 2011 when the Gorkha community started the annual drive the community donated 1157 units of blood.

He maintained that in the year 2018-19, 13,000 units of blood were donated across the state and since April 2015 to August 2019, 38,147. Altogether 112 units was collected at the donation drive.

Speaking at the programme as chief guest PHED minister, Jacob

Zhimomi in his speech lauded the contribution of community and thanked the donors who have come forward to save life.

He also pointed out the benefits of Ayushman Bharat scheme and encouraged the gathering to avail the benefits. Zhimomi also briefed about why Inner Line Permit (ILP) and Registration of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN) were applicable.

Kumar Subba, chairman, DGU in his speech had called the donation campaign an achievement and added that their sacrifices would not go in vain.

This was the 9th such blood donation drive carried out by the community. Units of blood were donated in Dimapur.

DHD medical superintendent Dr. Z Kheshito Zhimomi also delivered exhortation speech where he lauded the DGU for their initiative and encouraged them to continue render service for humanity.

The donation drive was assisted by Dr. Temsu in-charge of Dimapur District Blood Bank, District Hospital Dimapur, and team.

Vote of thanks was delivered by DGU joint secretary Samir Gurung.

UCTE organises national seminar on teacher education

Resource persons and others during the national seminar held at UCTE.

DIMAPUR: Unity Col- untrained teachers serving work effectively. lege of Teacher Education in the state.

Dr. Vijaykumar R also (UCTE), organised a twoDr. Vijaykumar R, re- stated that in near future, the day national seminar on gional director, Northern diploma course is likely to “Issues and challenges in Regional Committee, Na- be removed and BA with B. teacher education” from tional Council of Teacher Ed will become mandatory August 23 to 24, to address Education (NCTE) New qualification for a teacher. the issues and challenges Delhi, in his key note adThe speaker also pointbefore teacher’s educational dress discussed some of the ed the draw back in the institutions and agencies. ongoing issues and chal- Indian Education system A press release from lenges in teacher education, which gives more weightage UCTE principal stated that, namely - lack of proper on examination process, Prof. Gayatree Goswami, infrastructure and facilities, while citing the examples Dept. of Education, Gu- lack of internship motiva- of the education system in wahati University, in her tion, lack of quality teacher Finland where the learners inaugural address brought educators which is the hall- go through 6 hours of examout the essence of teaching, mark of teacher education, ination to display maximum which should be a passion and lapses on the part of learning. He also acknowland not just a job for the the institution to strictly edged the UCTE for meeting teachers. administer as per the norms the minimal infrastructure The special guest for and regulation of NCTE. and facilities required to the inaugural function was He also stated on the various administer an institution of Prof. N. Das, dean, School programmes implemented teacher education. of Humanities and Educa- to enhance the quality of Earlier, welcome adtion and head in charge, teacher education. However, dress was given by UCTE Dept. of Teacher Educa- he added that these pro- principal, Dr. T. Yolila Sangtion, Nagaland University, grammes can be successfully tam. The seminar culmiKohima campus called for implemented only when nated with valedictory prothe need of more colleges the respective state council gramme and presentation of teacher education in Na- of teacher education and to the 28 paper presenters galand to solve the problem various colleges of teacher followed by feedback from to the notice of the Ministry of about fourteen thousand education collaborate and the participants. officials that it will not be fair to shift the office of the Regional Outreach Bureau from Kohima to Imphal as is being contemplated by the ministry.

Secretary gave a patient hearing to all the suggestions and grievances put forward and called on the state DIPRs and the I&B media units to work hand in hand towards the common goal of keeping informed on the policies and programmes of the government. Nagaland state was represented by commissioner & secretary, A book titled “Pastoral Care and Counselling: Indigenous Perspective” authored by IPR, Maria Yanthan and di- Rev. Dr. Ezamo Murry was launched on August 24 at Tourist Lodge Dimapur by Rev. rector IPR, Limawati Ao. J. Thungjamo Lotha, Teaching Missionary, One Challenge International (OCI).

I&B regional conference concludes in Guwahati

Officials from DIPRs of NE at the I&B regional conference in Guwahati. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Two-day Information & Boradcasting (I&B) regional conference of NE zone and Kolkata concluded on August 24 at

Guwahati.

According to DIPR report, on the second day of the conference secretary, Ministry of I&B, India,

Amit Khare addressed the DIPRs of NE states and senior officers of I&B units of the NorthEast. All the DIPRs of the NE states

highlighted on how the various units can converge to highlight the activities and achievements of the government. Commissioner & secretary, IPR, Nagaland, Maria Yanthan appraised the secretary and officials of the ministry on the activities of the various media units in Nagaland and highlighted the grievances and difficulties faced by the All India Radio and Doordarshan Kendra. She also mentioned the shortage of staff and officers in the two units and also pointed out that no PIB officer has been posted in Kohima for the last many years. She further brought

Various unions and colleges observe respective ‘Fresher’s Day’

Dr. Rokolhuü K. Nakro speaking during the occasion.

DIMAPUR: Thenyizumi Students’ Union Kohima (TSUK), Unified Minority Students Union (UMSU) of Dimapur Government College (DGC), Kohima Science College and J.N Aier College observed fresher’s day in their respective areas.

TSUK: Thenyizumi Students’ Union Kohima (TSUK) observed its 24th fresher’s social 2019 at LCS building Kohima on August 24 under the theme “living in a smart world”.

A press release from the union stated that assistant professor of Horticulture, SASRD: Nagaland University, Medziphema Dr. Rokolhuü K. Nakro graced the occasion as guest speaker.

In her speech, she stated the modern world was so competitive and that globalisation cannot be stopped but people needed to become smarter to adjust with the modern world. Professor reminded that the world was transforming because of smart technology, whereupon she urged 21st century generation to improvise the usage of smart technology and get adapted.

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UMSU officials along with chief guest and others.

with smart technology, it was now easy to access information, she admitted that students were smarter than teachers because of smart technology. She also suggested the teachers to upgrade themselves to cope up with the demands of the new generation.

To the parents, she said education was a big challenge and reminded that parents should have a different approach to teach their children to deal with the machine. She said one cannot teach the children to compete with machines but rather teach them something unique so they can cope up.

She also pointed out that there were no age restrictions for social media and smartphones, whereby she asked parents to keep a track and help children to make the best use of smart technology. .

Head GB Thenyizu village Vepozoyi Theyo called upon the students to give their best in their academic career reminding them that the village has high hopes on them.

Earlier, Beduzo Swuro, subject topper HSLC (foundation of information tech-

nology) spoke on behalf of the freshers, Vethizo Vero gave a report on education and statistical report and Khrünuto Kezo gave the presidential address.

New executive members for TSUK were also elected for the year 2019-20, wherein Khrünuto Kezo was re-elected as president with Avolu Theyo as vice president and Thejoto Nienu as general secretary.

UMSU of DGC: Unified Minority Students Union (UMSU) of Dimapur Government College (DGC) organised its first fresher’s meet 2019 at BSNL community hall Kevijau Colony, Dimapur on August 24.

A press release from UMSU general secretary, Ruipa Narzary stated that, programme was graced

by Bishnu Bhattacharjee, prominent social worker & president NPF minority wing, central as chief guest along with other special invitees. Bhattacharjee encouraged freshers and youths at the auditorium in his address and emphasised on technical education & skill development to compete in national level in the field of employment. He said that such kind of united stu-

dents forum was the asset of the nation and need of the hour. Other speakers were Raju Rao president UMSU, Sailendra from BSNL and Rajat Ghosh general secretary Dimapur Bengali Students Union.

Cultural show, Mr and Miss Freshers competition by students were the main highlights of the programme. Winners of Mr and Miss Freshers were Morengam Lamkang and Anjali Devi respectively.

Vote of thanks was delivered by Ruipa Narzary, and benediction by Jenny.

UMSU was formed in the year 2018 by united nonNaga students of DGC for welfare of the students.

K S C J: T h e 5 8 t h fresher’s social of Kohima Science College (autonomous) Jotsoma (KSCJ), was observed on August 23, at college auditorium, with Kelhouseto Nakhro, deputy secretary as the special guest.

A press release from KSC Jotsoma stated that, while acknowledging the college as a good environment for studies, Nakhro said the campus offers a good avenue for aspiring research scholars in the

Mr and Ms Fresher along with others at KSCJ.

Mr and Miss Fresher’s with runners up and guest NSUP officials with Dr. Kalpana Wandrekar and motivator.

Bachchan Singh.

field of Life Science. He further said about 3500 vacancies are produced every year in Nagaland owing to retirement or death of the employee. He urged the students to be humble and aim even for grade four jobs in various departments.

Stressing on competitive exams and its approaches, Nakhro an interviewer for NPSC exam, gave tips on how to prepare and present themselves for various exams and interviews.

Earlier, musical ensemble of college anthem was presented by the students in the programme chaired

by Peihauding, welcome note was given by Yinjun C Naam, general secretary

of KSCSU, followed by exhortation by Dr Lily Sema, principal of KSCJ. Vote of thanks was proposed by Narojungla Jamir assistant general secretary KSCSU. Informal session hosted

by Nahngoi Konyak and Avikhrie witnessed various performances from the teachers and students. Tekhe Kapfo BSc 1st SEM from Dept of Physics and Unice Phucho, BSc 1st SEM, Dept of Physics were crowned Mr and Ms Fresher’s 2019.

JNAC Dimapur: J.N Aier College (JNAC), Dimapur observed its 8th fresher’s social on August 24 on the theme, “Incipit” with Dr. Riku Khutso, EAC Bhandari who was also the

NPSC topper of 2016 as the guest motivator.

A press release from JNAC assistant professor, Khenili Kiho stated that, guest motivator in his speech encouraged the students to always have a goal in life with a power plan.

Husukha and Vipeni K Zhimo were declared the Mr and Ms Fresher’s of 2019 and K Chihangam and Imtijungla was adjudged the 1st runners up.

The programme was chaired by Senjumbeni Jami, assistant professor of English.

NSUP: Naga Students’ Union Pune (NSUP) celebrated its 39th annual fresher’s meet on August

15 at Don Bosco Youth centre with Language Development Committee, Deccan Education Society, chairperson, Dr. Kalpana Wandrekar, as the chief guest.

A press release by NSUP stated that, Dr Kalpana in her speech stressed on the importance of language and why it was important to safeguard one’s traditions and customs.

Guest of honour, deputy commissioner of police crime, Pune Police, Bachchan Singh assured support to Nagas in case of emergencies. The event was marked by cultural presentations and various other performances.

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Northeast leaders condole demise of Arun Jaitley

NORTHEAST INDIA, AUG 24 ( AGENCIES): Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley passed away today at AIIMS after prolonged illness. His demise led to an outpour of emotions on social media as members expressed shock and recalled the moments spent with him, reports The Northeast Today.

Here are the list of twitter reactions from leaders of Northeast: Sarbananda Sonowal: Extremely saddened to learn of the demise of former Finance Minister #ArunJaitley ji. An inspiration & guide, we have lost a towering leader, whose contribution towards shaping the growth story of New India is unparalleled. My deepest condolences in this hour of grief.

Himanta Biswa Sarma: One of modern India’s tallest architects, an accomplished lawyer, outstanding Parliamentarian, great administrator and wonderful human being - Sri Arun Jaitley is no more with us.

It is a moment of intense pain, as I bow down in reverence of the departed soul.

N Biren Singh: Deeply

Arun Jaitley (File)

saddened to hear the passing of Shri Arun Jaitley ji, @ BJP4India’s trouble-shooterin-chief. May his soul rest in peace at the Heavenly abode and I share the grief of the bereaved family.

Neiphiu Rio: Saddened to hear about the passing away of stalwart leader #ArunJaitley. He will be remembered for his leadership qualities and visionary policies. India has lost a much loved leader.

My deepest condolences to his family, loved ones and @BJP4India.

Conrad Sangma: Deeply mourn the demise of Former Union Minister & Sr BJP leader Sh. #ArunJaitley. My deepest condolence to the bereaved family. Rest in peace Jaitley ji. He will be remembered by politicians of all ages as a man who always gave a

patient hearing to resolve issues.

Biplab Kumar Deb: Extremely tragic news !

Shocked beyond words & distressed at the passing away of Shri Arun Jaitley ji. He will forever be remembered & missed for his relentless service to the Nation & Party. I offer my heartfelt tributes to him & extend my condolences to his family.

Pema Khandu: Deeply pained to hear about sad demise of former Union Minister #ArunJaitley Ji. His passing away is a great loss to our country. An eloquent orator, a visionary leader, he had contributed immensely towards building #NewIndia. My deepest condolence to his family & loved ones!

PS Tamang: He was a towering giant of Indian Politics, an intellectual powerhouse and a legal luminary. He was a leader respected across all political ideologies and his contributions to the country have been unparalleled. His passing away comes as a saddening time for all and I express my condolences to his family and friends.

HSP objects Centre’s circular to open sacred peaks to tourists

Mount Khangchendzonga

GANGTOK, AUGUST 24 (AGENCIES): The Bhaichung Bhutia-led Hamro Sikkim Party (HSP) has strongly objected to the recent circular of the Central Government regarding the commercial exploitation of sacred peaks in the Sikkim Himalayas, including the state’s “Guardian deity”, Mt. Khangchendzonga, reports The Northeast Today.

“The circular in question is surprising because the Govt. of Sikkim had banned climbing of these peaks on religious grounds in 2001, based on the religious faith, and demand of the Sikkimese people. Despite such a ban, this new notification comes across as a blatant disregard to the will of the common people who had wanted the ban, as well as an imposition by the central government in contravention of peoples wishes,”

stated Spokesperson Biraj Adhikari. The HSP would like to remind the people of Sikkim that we are a state which has a sangha seat so that the Buddhist faith is protected in the state, and the ban regarding these holy peaks was in deference to the Buddhists of Sikkim, who revere these peaks as their guardian deity, further highlighted the Spokesperson.

The party has demanded from the Central Government the That the Sikkim Government immediately apprise the Centre and have the offending circular cancelled immediately as none of the Sikkimese people were consulted before its issue. Secondly, that the Central Government may immediately withdraw this notification as cancelled till the people of Sikkim are consulted, as should happen in the biggest democracy on earth.

No one is leaving Congress to join BJP, says Mukul

89% of people excluded from NRC suffering from extreme anxiety: Survey

Two college students escape abduction attempt

Dr. Mukul Sangma (File)

partners had been claiming that the Congress MLAs including senior Congress lesgislators like Ampareen Lyngdoh wanting to leave the party to join other parties.

Reacting to this report, Ampareen had stated that she is keeping

An NRC Seva Kendra (File image)

GUWAHATI, AUG 24 ( AGENCIES): Around 89% of the more than 41 lakh people left out of the draft National Register of Citizens (NRC) list have been suffering from acute mental torture.

According to a survey conducted by the National Campaign Against Torture (NCAT), the fear of being marked as a foreigner and its consequences have led to this suffering of these people.

The NCAT had carried out a field survey on the mental health of the NRCexcluded in Baksa, Goalpara and Kamrup districts from July 16 to 20.

The report titled, “Assam’s NRC: Four Million Tales of Mental Torture, Trauma and Humiliation” was released on Friday.

Of the 91 respondents interviewed, 81 said they had been suffering from extreme anxiety due to the fear of deportation and of separation from family members as well as lack of money to appear before the Foreign-

ers’ Tribunals or approach the Gauhati High Court and the Supreme Court.

Nine others were found to be suffering from moderate anxiety and one from mild anxiety — all for the same reasons.

This translates into 89% of the respondents suffering from extreme anxiety, 10% from moderate and 1% from mild anxiety.

This is leading to sleep disorder, appetite loss, affecting thought process and work, and causing a feeling of shame and isolation, said the report.

“If 41, 10,169 persons stand excluded from the draft NRC at present, by extrapolating the survey, it can be said 36, 99,152 persons are suffering from extreme anxiety and 4, 11,017 from mild anxiety,” NCAT coordinator Suhas Chakma pointed out.

All the 91 respondents said they felt insulted or ashamed of being excluded from the draft NRC, 88 feared family separation, 81 feared deportation, while

55 said they were suffering from trauma and depression.

Of the 91 respondents, 77 said they had been suffering from sleep disorder as a result of anxiety, 37 respondents said it affected their eating habits leading to appetite loss, 22 said it affected their thought process, while 24 said it affected their work.

“By national and international standards on mental torture, the NRC is a spectacularly cruel programme. “Numerous studies across the world on immigration and deportation have shown that apart from often-lifelong physical effects, torture survivors suffer disproportionately from post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, disassociation, disorientation and self-isolation,” Chakma said.

The NCAT report further revealed that extreme mental torture had forced at least 31 persons to commit suicide since July 2015.

GUWAHATI, AUG 24 (AGENCIES): In a incident that took place in the city, two girls were injured after they jumped out of a moving vehicle in Assam’s Pandu area, reports G Plus.

The two injured were known to be college students and were later admitted to Sanjeevani Hospital in Guwahati.

The incident took place, when the two girls were travelling by a tempo and an unknown passenger, who was seated just beside them tried to sedate them with some unusual substance using a syringe.

According to local media reports, the accused man was sitting between the two girls and had tried to inject them with alleged drugs when one of the girls felt a prick, following which they both jumped from the vehicle.

An FIR has been lodged at the Jalukbari police station, the police are looking into the matter.

Tripura to set up National Centre for Disease Control AGARTALA, AUG 24 (AGENCIES): The Tripura government has decided to provide a plot of land to set up a National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) for investigation and diagnosis of communicable diseases in the state, reports East Mojo.

While briefing the Cabinet decision at the State Secretariat in Agartala, state law and education minister Ratan Lal Nath said that the state Cabinet has taken a decision to allow a piece of land for setting up a branch of NCDC. “Earlier in 2017, an MoU was signed between the Left Front government and the NCDC to open up the centre here. However, due to some reasons, the project failed to see the light of the day,” he said.

He also said the objective of the NCDC branch is to provide manpower support to experts in public health, paramedics and etc.

“This is an apex centre in the country for investigating and diagnosis of communicable disease. It will also look after critical diagnosis of infectious and complex diseases and outbreaks of diseases in the state.

Guwahati SBI officials with finer members.

GUWAHATI, AUG 24: State Bank of India (SBI) held a high level consultative meeting on August 24 at NEDFI House with stakeholders of the bank, Federation of Industry and Commerce of North Eastern Region (FINER) . The meeting was presided over

by SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar, accompanied by SBI chief general manager, North east circle Sunil Kumar Tandon , his team and

members of other public sector Banks .

A press release by Mayuri Bora, FINER stated that the objective of the meeting was to consult industry representatives for generation of ideas to boost the economy which has slowed down in recent months . FINER was represented by R.S. Joshi , immediate past chairman , Bajrang Lohia , vice president and member Ajay

Bomb scare in Ghy train station GUWAHATI , Aug 24 (AGENCIES): A wave of tension gripped the Guwahati railway station for an hour on Thursday after an unattended bag was found near platform number 7 in Guwahati, reports Times of India.

According to media reports, the bag was first spotted by a team of railway protection force and government railway police at around 9 AM, who were on a routine patrol. Following the incident, a bomb disposal squad later arrived at the scene and found that the bag was stuffed with firecracker-like objects.

Police are inspecting CCTV camera footages to

find out more about the incident.

Superintendent of railway police HK Das said that the bomb squad on checking the bag found two cylindrical-shaped objects, which look like crackers, with an electric wire.

He added that the crackers were not connected to any time device or a battery. The objects have been sent to forensic experts.

Das said that this might well have been the work of miscreants who wanted to create panic. The security forces are strictly monitoring every movement in and around the railway station, he said.

AFFIDAVIT

Regd. No. 357 Date : 20-07-2019 I, Smt. IMYULILA IMCHEN, D/o Late LANUNIKEN resident of New Capital Complex Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That my correct and official name is IMYULILA IMCHEN however, in some of my important documents and office record my name has been recorded as IMYULILA , L. IMYULILA AO and I. IMYULILA. 3. That the names IMYULILA IMCHEN alias IMYULILA alias L. IMYULILA AO and I. IMYULILA represent the same and one person having single identity i.e., myself.

4. That henceforth I herewith rectified that my correct name will be IMYULILA IMCHEN for all official, correspondences and future references Deponent 1st Class Magistrate

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ZUNHEBOTO : NAGALAND No.JUD-21/SUCCTN/LEGAL GRDNSP/2018/381 ZBTO. Dated the 19/08/2019

Happy 16th Birthday bro Imli, Birthday's are a new start and a time to pursue new goals have confidence and courage to move ahead may your birthday be as amazing as you are....

Once again happy birthday brother....

We love you..

Wit loving sisters n brothers

ONGC unearths big gas block in Tripura AGARTALA, AUG 24 (AGENCIES): The ONGC says they have struck a “big new structure bearing natural gas” in Tripura, reports Northeast Now news.

The find happened within two months after OP Singh took over as the new Tripura asset manager of the ONGC. The discovery was reported in the 301 sq kms Sundalbari-Agartala Dome Petroleum Mining Lease (PML) zone.

ONGC sources said that the SD-12 exploration well, drilled to 2536 metres, flowed 140,000 cm/d over two days from Middle Bhuban sands The well is near Purba Nalchar village in between Sepaijhala and Gomati districts near the border with Bangladesh. ONGC officials described the discovery as “substantial” and said other prospective wells in this zone will soon be tested.

“We expect similar results, this zone seems to be floating on gas,” an ONGC official said.

“This is a sustainable discovery,” reports an ONGC source in Agartala.

“Other interesting zones in this well will now be tested. Only this well was

Ghy SBI Chairman consults FINER on reviving economy

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her options open. There were also reports of Dr Mukul planning to join the BJP even though he had clarified that he had no intention to leave the Congress.

He further stated said that the party has got an internal mechanism to take

care if there is such kind of development. Meanwhile, the CLP leader said that it is a normal thing if MLAs across party lines meet.

When asked about the statements made by Ampareen, the Leader of Opposition said “I want to make to it very clear that the CLP is united. She (Ampareen) was present when we had the CLP meeting few days back,” Dr Mukul said.

When asked if the action by the State police against the news website based in Guwahati is an attempt to gag the media, Dr Sangma said he was not aware how the police are handling the case adding that he had registered a complaint with the police on the news report which is creating misinformation and confusion.

SHILLONG, AUG 24 (AGENCIES): Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader, Dr Mukul Sangma has rubbished reports on some Congress MLAs leaving the party to join the BJP or other political parties, reports The Northeast Today.

Sangma asserted that there no truth in such report as no Congress MLA would leave the party. “No one is leaving the party to join the BJP or any other party,” Dr Mukul who is also the Leader of Opposition told reporters here on Friday.

Earlier, there were reports about some Congress MLAs sending feelers to other political parties including the BJP as they wanted to leave the party.

The MDA coalition

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2019

NOTICE CALLING OBJECTION FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE Smti. Kaboli of Ghukiye Village under Zunheboto District has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/Guardianship Certificate declaring that Her husband Late Tovi A Sumi has expired on 14/12/2017.

It is hereby notified that if No Objection to issue this Certificate is received from anyone within a period of 30 (thirty) days w.e.f the date of publication in press, the Certificate shall be issued, and no further complaint will be entertained for the issue of the same.

(Deputy Commissioner) Zunheboto : Nagaland DP-6413

Agarwal.

During the deliberations, FINER delegation put forward specific reasons for decline in business confidence and submitted concrete suggestions which can be implemented by the banking sector to revive confidence , ensure ease of doing business and augment investments, the release stated .

The role of the banks in reviving the investment sentiments was emphasized

by FINER towards the ultimate goal of making India a $ 5 Trillion economy.

The suggestions were appreciated and would be integrated into Pan India policy initiatives and the road map which the Banking sector will now carve out, the release added .

tested but soon we’ll test other wells where we expect similar results.”

SD-12 sits on the periphery of the SundalbariAgartala Dome block north of the Gomati river that travels east to west.

“This is the first Middle Bhuban sand that has been established in the Sundalbari field,” said ONGC officials, adding that they would now seek greater depths in exploration targets.

ONGC Tripura asset manager O P Singh has meanwhile asked the state government to facilitate construction of better roads to carry rigs to exploration zones. ONGC discovery well SD-12 will help reach a target set by the Centre to produce a minimum 5.1m cm/d from Tripura, which is rich in gas but yet to strike any oil deposits.

There are plans to drill 50 exploration wells in 9 PMLs in West Tripura, Khowai, Sepahijila, and Gomati and South Tripura districts involving an overall drilling cost of Rs 2500 crores. Though Tripura is rich in gas reserves, production has languished at 3.94m cm/d in 2017-18 and then risen marginally to 4.7m cm/d in the next fiscal.

CRA hold meeting on ADB financed road project TAMENGLONG, AUG 25: The Centre for Research and Advocacy (CRA), Manipur and the Phalong Village Authority organized a community meeting on ‘ADB Financed Road project in Tamenglong’ on August 23 at Phalong Village, Tamenglong District, Manipur.

A press release by CRA president, Sanaton Laishram stated that the community meeting was organized to assess the implications of ADB financed road projects, especially the Kangchup to Tamenglong road project in Manipur. The villagers of Phalong (Bhalok) part 1, 2 and 3 attended the meeting and deliberated on the social, environmental and other implications of the road project in their respective villages, the release added.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER KOHIMA : NAGALAND PUBLIC NOTICE Dated Kohima, the 23rd August 2019.

NO.REV/TRANS-6/2019 -//- Whereas the following persons have applied for transfer/bifurcation of Patta.

Sl. No. Name Patta No. Location 1.

Kilangnaro 8555 Ruziezou, New Sectt. to Complex Sumi Baptist Church Kohima 2.

P. Yilobemo Ngullie 9317(P) Midland Colony to Kekhrielezo Medom 3.

Niezelie Angami 3528 Sepfuzou to Kikrukhrie Pielie 4.

Martina 3842 One Mile Ladies Road to I. Menang 5.

Heyito K. Yepthomi 8129 Meyibogei to (Forest Colony) Namreuying Mpom 6.

Dr Joseph Keppen 3145 Bayavü to (a) Kewashwe Keppen (b) Benny Keppen 7.

Kereilhoulie 5766 Bayavü Hill to Avi-ü Liezietsu 8.

Kruzolie Solo 5408 Phulbari to Kedinuo Zinyü 9.

Menuokhrielie Solo 10167(P) Merhülietsa to Wapangnunla 10.

Somiyo Rio 7621 Gasie to Lotha Catholic Khumshum Kohima 11.

Nirmala Chetri 3105'B'/3096 Chandmari to Vizo Nienu 12.

Kenyiselie Yhome 5982 D.Block to Kevisatuo Yhome 13.

Ngenziebe Zeliang 9519(P) D.Block to Heleube Cha Khel 14.

Temsu Jamir 7016 Lower Chandmari with T. Limamoa Jamir Public are hereby asked to file their claims/objection if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. Failing which no claim/objection will be entertained after the expiry of stipulated time.

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Last 12 tweets of Arun Jaitley

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS): Arun Jaitley may have been battling with prolonged illness, but nothing could keep him away from taking part in the political discourse. Till the time he was admitted back to the AIIMS where he breathed his last on Saturday, Jaitley continued tweeting.

His last tweet came on August 7 when he paid his tributes for Tulsidas Jayanti before tweeting how heartbroken he was at the demise of his cabinet colleague Sushma Swaraj, who passed away at the AIIMS following a cardiac arrest on August 6.

But it was his series of tweets on August 6 on the abrogation of Article 370 that prove how much he missed politics. Even when he was away from it owing to his critical health condition, he could hardly keep himself from commenting on issues that matter.

In a thread of 10 tweets, Jaitley congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for axing Article 370.

“Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Home Minister Shri Amit Shah achieved the Impossible with the new Kashmir poli-

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cy. In my blog today, I have analysed the impact of this decision, and history of failed attempts on resolving the J&K issue,” the ailing former Finance Minister had said.

Elaborating on the way J&K was heading, Jaitley said, “The J&K history of the past seven decades shows that the journey of this separate Status has been towards separatism and not integration. It created a separatist psyche.

Pakistan was more than enthusiastic in trying to exploit the situation.”

Jaitley then delved into the history of militancy in the valley, saying, “By 198990, the situation of J&K had gone out of control and separatism with terror-

ism picked up. Kashmiri pundits, an essential part of Kashmiriat, suffered such atrocities which only the Nazis had inflicted in the past. The ethnic cleansing took place and they had to move out.”

Jaitley continued, “The historic blunders of special status had cost the country politically and financially.

Today, when history is being re-written, it proves that Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s vision on Kashmir was the correct one and Panditji’s dream solution has proved to be a failure.”

The tweets also show his deep-rooted ideological bent towards the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) whose students’ wing was his first political platform.

“In the last seven decades, attempts to resolve the issue proved a disaster, PM Modi decided to follow an alternative approach.

The present decision makes it clear that just as the rule of law prevails in other parts of the country, it will equally prevail in the Kashmir valley,” read another tweet.

He then stressed on how Kashmir was changing, saying, “The last ten months have not seen any protest. Not even in Srinagar. Law and order enforcement, making life safe for lakhs of Kashmiris and pressuring handful of separatists and terrorists has been at its best. The next logical step obviously is total integration of the State.”

“The decision to reverse the situation created

by Panditji needed clarity, vision and determination. It also needed political courage. The Prime Minister has created history through his absolute clarity and determination,” the ailing politician said, taking a dig at the Congress.

His attacks on the grand old party continued, “India’s most beautiful State has not had invest-

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ments from even the hotel chains. Consequently, there are no new jobs, no revenue for the State. These constitutional provisions are not cast in stone. They had to be removed/diluted through the due process of law that is done now.

“The level of support has compelled several opposition parties to support this move. They sensed the ground reality and do not want to face the wrath of the people. Regrettably, the Congress Party legacy, which first created the problem and then added to it, fails to see reason.”

Many would wonder from where Jaitley got the stamina. Ailing, feeble but outspoken as always, he ended the Twitter thread with a bang, “Congress Party, as a ‘headless chicken,’ is further consolidating its alienation from the people of India. The New India has changed. Only the Congress does not realise this.

The Congress leadership is determined to succeed in its race to the bottom.”

As condolences poured in for the 66-year-old politician, these last 12 tweets will be the embodiment of how unstoppably full of life and conviction Jaitley was.

Navy on high alert, strict vigil in TN after intel inputs about LeT COIMBATORE/ KOCHI, AUG 24 (AGENCIES): The Indian Navy has sounded a high-alert at sea following intelligence inputs that six members of the Lashkar-e-Taiba have intruded into Tamil Nadu, as strict surveillance continued in various parts of the State for the second day on Saturday.

Following intelligence inputs, “the Indian Navy continues to maintain its high alert situation at seas and in coastal areas,” a defence spokesman told PTI at Kochi in Kerala.

Security was tightened in Tamil Nadu on Friday following reports that six members of the terror outfit LeT had infiltrated the state by sea from Sri Lanka and moved to different cities.

Coimbatore Police Commissioner Sumit Sharan had on Friday said the city was under a high alert following information that the terrorists were heading there.

Police said on Saturday that vehicle-checks were intensified on arterial roads and highways connecting Coimbatore city

Commando force personnel conduct checking at a railway station in Coimbatore, Saturday, Aug. 24. (PTI)

with neighbouring states, and baggage thoroughly checked by armed police personnel.

Similarly checks were on in railway stations, busstands and the airport, they said.

The Tamil Nadu commando force carried out a flag march at Mettupalayam, 35 km from Coimbatore, to instil confidence

in people about security.

Armed forces were deployed at temples, mosques and churches, which were normally targeted by terrorists as was done in Sri Lanka recently, police sources said.

Kerala DGP Loknath Behera had on Friday also directed district police chiefs to keep utmost vigil across the state.

2 AAP, 1 Cong leaders eager to join our party: BJP sources registered a stupendous victory in the 2015 Assembly polls, winning 67 of the 70 Assembly seats in Delhi, with the support of the Bhojpuri-speaking Eastern UP (Purvanchali) and Bihar natives settled in the city.

“Tiwari is a well-known Bhojpuri actor-singer from Bihar. He has been able to solidly connect to this community which was evident in BJP’s impressive victories in municipal polls in 2017 and the Lok Sabha polls this year” they said. In the run up to the Assembly polls, scheduled early next year, the Delhi BJP has reportedly added around 17 lakh new members, with its leaders claiming it will be a major strength for the party as it looks to upstage the AAP in the national capital.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“The righteous perish, and no one ponders it in his heart; devout men are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death.”

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure.

Loving children, in-laws and grandchildren

“In all your ways Acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths” Prov 3:5

Late Mrs. AMUDO TUNYI, w/o VEHUTO TUNYI Died on 8th August 2019 Words are barely enough to fully express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us and shared our most painful moment through prayer, physical presence, financial assistance and materially at the sudden demise of our beloved Late AMUDO TUNYI. We may not be able to repay you for all the love and support we received, yet it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God showers His countless blessings upon you all.

Loving husband, children, family members and loved ones

In Loving memory of our dear Brother

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1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY 25.8.2019

Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

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We the family of Late ORENTSENI EZUNG, wife of Late LUMCHIO EZUNG of Mungya village would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, neighbours, relatives, friends and well wishers who stood by us and supported through prayers, physically and financially at the demise of our beloved on 21.08.2019.

We regret our inability to mention each and every one, but we pray that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Your kind gesture will always be treasured in our hearts.

Loving children, in-laws and grandchildren.

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scrapping Article 370, these three leaders have also been impressed by BJP’s massive victory in the Lok Sabha polls this year,” said another top BJP leader, who is in touch with the trio.

They had contested the Lok Sabha polls from South, North West and West Delhi seats, he said, adding they may join the BJP after its national leadership gives a “green signal”. “Two of them had contested Lok Sabha polls on the AAP ticket while one was fielded by the Congress,” he added Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari said many people were interested in joining the party, but did not comment on these specific cases. “The charisma of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is drawing many people towards the BJP,” he said. The Delhi BJP sources claimed that led by Manoj Tiwari, their national capital unit has managed to make inroads into the Purvanchali and Bihari pockets in Delhi, which were considered AAP bastions.

“It also acted as another reason behind the three leaders decision to switch sides and join the BJP,” he said. The AAP had

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New Delhi, Aug 24 (PTI): Impressed by the government’s decision to scrap Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and the BJP’s massive Lok Sabha poll victory, two leaders from the AAP and one from the Congress are “eager” to join the BJP, saffron party sources claimed on Saturday.

The three were fielded by their parties from separate Lok Sabha constituencies in Delhi, but lost to their BJP rivals, they said.

“They expressed their eagerness to join the party post Article 370 abrogation by the Modi government,” a top Delhi BJP leader said.

“These leaders contested the Lok Sabha polls from separate constituencies in Delhi and lost with big margins. They are now in touch with the BJP showing interest in joining the party,” the BJP leader said.

After a failed attempt at stitching a pre-poll alliance for the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress and the AAP fielded candidates on all the seven seats here.

“Apart from their appreciation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the way he ended special status of Jammu and Kashmir by

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From all your loved ones.

LT. THUNGCHAMO JOHN PATTON Born : 8th Aug 1965 – Died : 20th Aug 2019 We, the bereaved family of Lt. Mr. T John Patton, would like to express our profound gratitude and sincere appreciation to each and every individual, friends, neighbors, churches, organizations, relatives and well wishers. Many have supported us over the months in every possible ways through prayers, physically presence, financial help and emotional comfort during the illness and ultimate demise of our beloved Late Mr. T John Patton.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Shri. Y. Patton, Dy CM, Govt. of Nagaland 2. Shri. Hachio Patton and his family.

3. Doctors and Nurses of Kohima Naga Hospital.

4. Eden Hospital Dimapur.

5. CIHSR Dimapur.

6. Parish Priest, St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Wokha.

7. Fathers and Sisters of SFS Parish, Medziphema.

8. St. Francis De Sales Parish, Kohima.

9. St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Wokha.

10. St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Riphyim .

11. Dr. Zuchamo Patton.

12. Dr. Emmanual Patton.

13. Lt. Col Vincent Patton, 3rd Assam Regiment.

14. Wokha Town Catholic Youth Association.

15. Wokha Town Riphyim Catholic Ekhung.

16. Wokha Town Riphyim Union.

17. Lotha Students Union, Wokha.

18. DBHSS Batch of 1972-1983 19. Dept .of Pol.Science St. Joseph's University Dimapur.

20. Mt. Tiyi College, Wokha.

21. GHSS, Wokha.

22. Suren Colony Wokha .

23. Family and Friends, Kohima & Wokha.

24. To all Blood Donors.

25. Riphyim Old Eloe Yampoe Yampi.

26. Changsu Old Eloe Yampoe Yampi.

27. To all Well Wishers.

We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every individual. Our sincere prayers is that God Bless You abundantly.

Loving wife, children and dear ones.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 259 Dimapur, SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2019

Call a spade a spade

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ormer finance minister and senior Congress leader P.Chidambaram is in the dock over charges that he facilitated INX Media in 2007 in receiving foreign funds into a television channel company INX Media owned jointly by Peter and Indrani Mukherjea. INX Media was owned by media entrepreneurs Peter Mukerjea and his wife Indrani Mukerjea. Both are in a Mumbai jail for killing Sheena Bora, the daughter of Indrani Mukerjea from her exhusband. The CBI backed its case with a statement from Indrani Mukerjea, who has turned approver in this matter. Indrani Mukerjea has said that INX Media got a favourable deal after she had a meeting with P. Chidambaram seeking FIPB clearance in 2008.

Questions are bound to be asked on the credibility of Indrani, who has turned approver in this case but is herself in jail in connection with the murder of her daughter. The conjectures of P.C.Chidambaram being involved stems from the fact that Karti was accused of being the beneficiary of the government decision under UPA-II where P.C.Chidambaram who was finance minister wielded more influence in the Manmohan Singh cabinet than Pranab Mukherjea, who became the President in 2012. The company went on to receive foreign fund to the tune of Rs 305 crore from the three Mauritius-based firms - a violation of the FIPB order.

It [INX Media] also invested money in INX News, another violation of the FIPB order. The CBI says the investment was manipulated as the foreign firms bought each share for Rs 862.31 - i.e. at a price which was more than 86 times of their face value. The CBI alleges that instead of ordering investigation into the case, the FIPB - under P Chidambaram - suggested INX Media to apply for fresh approval for the foreign fund for downstream investment already received. The CBI says such an approval could have been given only by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs but P Chidambaram okayed it in his capacity as finance minister in a quid pro quo deal. The Chidambarams are also facing charges in another case of controversial FIPB clearance. It is related to Aircel-Maxis deal.

The CBI is probing a case of corruption against Chidambaram senior for FIPB approval of Rs 3,500 crore Aircel-Maxis deal in 2006. Debate would continue on whether the CBI had jumped the gun in going after former UPA finance minister P.Chidambaram as the late night drama on August 22 that took place in the latter’s residence at Jor Bagh New Delhi exposed a certain vendetta. The Delhi High Court had refused anticipatory bail after which Chidambaram’s advocates approached the Supreme Court. However the apex court declined to agree to an urgent hearing of the petition against the backdrop of the government having already filed a caveat. In less than 24 hours of high drama, former Finance Minister P Chidambaram found himself P. Chidambaram is probably a willing victim to his son Karti’s alleged links with the Mukherjeas. Karti allegedly used his influence and accepted kickbacks to settle the mess INX Media found itself in. In January 2008, the financial intelligence unit of the finance ministry discovered the anomaly in the money flow into INX Media. Leaving aside charges of vendetta, perhaps the man who will be smiling today is home minister Amit Shah, who was jailed when Chidambaram was home minister. Certainly, the boot today is on the other foot.

DailyDevotion The Spiritual Search

What man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? —Matthew 7:9 The illustration of prayer that our Lord used here is one of a good child who is asking for something good. We talk about prayer as if God hears us regardless of what our relationship is to Him (see Matthew 5:45). Never say that it is not God’s will to give you what you ask. Don’t faint and give up, but find out the reason you have not received; increase the intensity of your search and examine the evidence. Is your relationship right with your spouse, your children, and your fellow students? Are you a “good child” in those relationships? Do you have to say to the Lord, “I have been irritable and cross, but I still want spiritual blessings”? You cannot receive and will have to do without them until you have the attitude of a “good child.”

We mistake defiance for devotion, arguing with God instead of surrendering. We refuse to look at the evidence that clearly indicates where we are wrong.

Have I been asking God to give me money for something I want, while refusing to pay someone what I owe him? Have I been asking God for liberty while I am withholding it from someone who belongs to me? Have I refused to forgive someone, and have I been unkind to that person? Have I been living as God’s child among my relatives and friends? (see Matthew 7:12).

I am a child of God only by being born again, and as His child I am good only as I “walk in the light” (1 John 1:7). For most of us, prayer simply becomes some trivial religious expression, a matter of mystical and emotional fellowship with God. We are all good at producing spiritual fog that blinds our sight. But if we will search out and examine the evidence, we will see very clearly what is wrong— a friendship, an unpaid debt, or an improper attitude. There is no use praying unless we are living as children of God. Then Jesus says, regarding His children, “Everyone who asks receives…” (Matthew 7:8).

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Live a life full of humility, gratitude, intellectual curiosity, and never stop learning. ~ Gza

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2019

Post-mortem

Relooking the Nagas within N ow that Nagas are facing momentous crises, it could be for a new turn or deep breakdown.

Nagas are experiencing an emotional war of politics within. It behoves that Nagas are led into the furnace of refining fire, first the dross and then the gold. So also Nagas must be burnt to be refined. The history of Indian politics over the Nagas verses the history of Nagas’ struggle for their rights to self determination has come to meet face to face. Now the straight assertion or affirmation appears that Nagas are Indian. Confirmation or nonconfirmation is to be the last deal of the Naga talk.

Nagas have long been engrossed into a deep political confusion and suffering. Their aspiration to live together as a free people has been threatened and enslaved by its own political errors. Nagas’ mentality is seen to be less of political and more of tribalism. The Greek termed the Tribmen to mean the people who could not think beyond their tribe and are ardently engrossed in their own tribal affairs and interest. Is this describes and define the Nagas in the state of Nagaland?.

The Naga tribes are being infected with the politic of ill-determinism. Taking the date of birth of the Indian state of Nagaland December 1, 1963 as the criteria to determine the indigenous from non indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland will make or mar the fate of the Nagas.

The fact may shake the foundation of the Nagas and the state to the base. Nagas are becoming foreign to each other in their own districts and state to the extent that ILP may even be applied among themselves in the form of RIIN. Such questions may be good to arouse the Nagas to rethink and see clearer of who the Nagas are.

Observed that, the ILP moved by JCPI along with RIIN to restrict IBIs, nonNagas or Nagas from outside Nagaland could constrain progress or promote conflict.

It may or could turn the door open wider for greater influx or stricter restriction. What is thought to be good for Nagas may be bad for them.

Nagas are seen as conservative and radical. Their attitude towards common society and government tells more of destruction than development. Nagas are building walls and borders within the Naga family with the

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he presence of today’s Nagas in such impressive strength here this morningreveals your conviction as well as your concern and even anxietiesabout the present and what may lie ahead.

I want to thank President of Naga Students Federation Ninoto Awomi and his colleagues for inviting me to be here with you today. The Naga Solidarity Park created by NSF is an enduring symbol for keeping the emerging Naga family together. By its representative composition and existence NSF plays a natural, powerful role in nurturing the fragile struggling family.Prompted by a sense of responsibility I cannot ignore I decided to say YES to your invitation as one from my departing generation to say as honestly as I can what August 14 has meant to the Naga people. What I want to say today is that the facts of our history fully justify us to be at peace and confident about the stand the Nagas have taken thus far. My talk is about understanding

politics of segregation as Nagas of Nagaland, of Assam, of Manipur etc on the basis of arbitrary state boundaries.

I feel and sense that, Nagas must be working harder together to break the arbitrary walls of boundaries that divide their ancestral compact land. Nagas are rather dividing themselves to their own ruin and shame while other nations are consolidating their force to defend and fight against their foes.

The very indigenous citizens of Nagaland will be made insecure like those Nagas who have long been facing insecurity being minor and deprived in parts of Assam, Manipur, Arunachal and Mynmar since the creation of Nagaland state. The Native villagers and populace within the state of Nagaland did not suffer or demand alone for the state of Nagaland. It was the shedding and falling of blood, tears and sweats of all the Nagas that the Indian have made up their mind to play a politic of appeasement meal to the Nagas to give a statehood whose demand was for Naga sovereignty. After the statehood comes the elements of separation of Naga brotherhood. This shows that, Nagas are still blind, blank and blunt, devoid of moral discernment. Sense of humanity and Naga fraternity have not been developed in the society yet. The fact must be realized and renounced by one and all then only the emergence of new Nagas will dawn upon our land.

Fear that consequential curse will surely befall the Nagas, upon everyone who cause the fall.

Corrective suggestions and remedial measures could be that the Nagas re-surrender themselves to God and renew their lives in the light of universal human rights and the gospel of truth. Suggest that the intent of RIIN is re-examined and Nagas are kept safe within the Naga house. The question of Naga Native villagers and Naga immigrants may not serve well for all the Nagas in the long run. The Nagas outside Nagaland state have been the defenders and the pride of the Nagas within the state of Nagaland in many respects that has kept the Nagas protected.

The Rengmas of Assam, Ao of Assam, Zeme of Assam etc or any Nagas living in Dimapur district with the non Nagas are immigrants in one way or the other. They all must be equally safeguarded by laws be it RIIN as Acts by legislation or a new law

to treat Nagas without a colour or class. Nagas living in Assam, Delhi or any part of India or abroad will be reciprocally treated as we treated non-Nagas at home.

We are not human alone.

How we treat others will be treated to us in equal or greater measures. Our politics must save and unite us.

The politic of classification or segregation among the Nagas in the state will have far flung affects not only the Nagas living in Nagaland but the whole Nagas living beyond and Non Nagas.

Appealed to all the Naga National Political groups to refrain and distance from the state politics. The status and purpose of NNPGs or NSCN/GPRN in the talk with the GOI for Naga National identity be kept pure to its original purpose and objectives. Further appealed to exercise visionary politics and refrain from narrow or corruptive politics. Remember, It was India’s policy to stop the Nagas struggle for independent from India that Nagaland state was created.

The fact was a heavy blow and block for the Nagas. The Indian state of Nagaland was given by India to finish the Nagas’ National identity and to make all Nagas Indian.

The fact is a bitter truth. Politically Nagaland state is an appeasement plate of meal for the Nagas. The Nagas took the grant of the state to be the bedrock of the Naga society. But it turns out to be the bed rock of confusion and hullabaloo. The Nagas have been greatly fed, subscribed and succumbed to Indian enticing policies.

I wish and appeal to all Naga policy makers and leaders to exercise the wisdom to avoid the folly of committing another blunders. Nagas are not free and secure in their own home for want of Naga feeling as one people.

We must get rid of all that threaten our unity, peace and freedom. Things are appearing more difficult with the current motion of the Nagas society. We must rethink, review and realized our wrongs and rights and renew our spirit of unity, love and common understanding. It is my earnest appeal to all Nagas’ leaders and people to relook at the Nagas without borders or walls in their own homeland. Nagas’ home must be safe for all the Nagas and safe haven for tourists and visitors of all mankind.

G. Gwangphun, research social activist, Scanetworking@gmail.com

Naga Hoho clarification to late lmkongmeren’s family D e a r Fa m i l y m e m b e r s o f L a t e Imkongmeren, The Naga Hoho is constrained to write this letter to set the record clear as you have misquoted few statements in your “Statement on the proposed dedication ceremony of Imkongmeren memorial park” which appeared in local dailies on 21st August, 2019.

1. The said Memorial park started construction in 2012 (not 2014 as you mentioned) in understanding with the family and Longkhum Village council. The Naga Hoho invested Rs. 20,00000/- (twenty laths) till 2013 for the construction and a tentative program was made to dedicate the park on 13th November, 2013. Unfortunately, the park could not be dedicated on the set date because of wrong portrait of late Imkongmeren and few other unfinished tasks.

2. As a follow up, the new tenure of Naga Hoho under the Presidentship of Mr. P. Chuba Ozukum and colleagues accompanied by Ao Senden met the Longkhum Village Council on September 16, 2015 and resolved to redesign the park and complete the project at the earliest possible.

Consequently, Mr Mhonchumo, Cultural & Customary Affairs Secretary of Naga Hoho was assigned as the Convener of Construction Committee and Chitho Nyuso, Secretary, K. Elu Ndang, Assembly Secretary as Members Mr.Wapang Ozukum, stone Artist was engaged to improvise and redesign the park @ Rs.900000/- (nine laths). We firmly believe that the people are well aware of the involvement of Mr Wapang Ozukum and his team & Naga Hoho Executives towards construction work.

3. We really wanted to dedicate the park in time but unfortunately, the crisis in Naga Hobo started in 2016 and both the construction and dedication of park had to be neglected due to non-payment to the Artist for quite some time as you have rightly pointed out. However, the project was almost completed except for some finishing touches and the final dedication.

4. Unexpectedly, the Naga Hoho learned from others that your family is preparing to dedicate the park on 29th May and therefore Mr H. K. Zhimomi, Vice President spoke over the phone with Mr Matong (son of Lt. Imkongmeren) to confirm and asked the family not to go ahead with the dedication programme as the park was conceptualized and constructed under the patronage of Naga Hoho. He had stated clearly then that the Park was created recognizing the leadership of lmkongmeren as the first Vice President of undivided NNC and therefore the park belongs to the Naga people and not to the family and you may have to pay back our investment if you go ahead with the dedication.

5. Alongside, the President of Naga Hoho met Mr Imtiyanger (son of Lt. Imkongmeren) at, Kohima and he informrf President that only a family prayer meeting was held on 29th May coinciding with the death anniversary of their mother and advised the President to meet his brother Matong

and discuss the matter relating to the dedication. As advised, Mr Mhonchumo, the Convener of construction committee and his colleagues met Mr Matong on 20th June at Mokokchung.

Mr Matong clearly told the Naga Hoho members that – “the Hon'ble Chief Minister called me earlier and discussed about the park, and our family have also incurred expenditures in the park, and our family had family prayer on 29th May coinciding with our mother's death anniversary but dedication was not done, Naga Hoho may go ahead with the dedication programme and there is no objection by the family".

In reply, Mr Mhonchumo and his colleagues told Mr Matong to submit the expenditure bills to Naga Hoho so as to reimburse the bills at the earliest. On the same day, the Naga Hoho team also visited the memorial park site at Longkhum village and there was neither epitaph to any official notice/sign indicating day of dedication or dedicated by Rev T Aka Jamir as claimed by your family.

6. With this understand., the Naga Hoho have gone ahead and made the epitaph in a Brass plate at the cost of Rs.65,000/- and most importantly published 300 copies of “life Sketch of Imkongmeren, Vice President, NNC” as per our commitment to your family and the Longkhum village council spending another few thousands. We also took the consent of Rev. Dr. Zelhou Kehyo, General Secretary, NBCC to dedicate the park on 24th August, 2019. Altogether, the Naga Hoho invested not less than Rs.30,00000/(thirty lakhs) within the span of two Naga Hoho tenures through the contribution of Naga leaders, well wishers and Tribe Hohos.

Without much ado, the Naga Hoho has postponed the date for the dedication owing to the fact that your family has badly castigated the Naga Hoho without having the graciousness to voice your concerns to Naga Hoho first before making it public. The picture you have painted in public shows, as if the entire project was sponsored and conceptualized by your family and that Naga Hoho had irresponsibly neglected the construction and the dedication and for this your family had no option but to take over the responsibility of the project on your shoulders.

We would like to clearly state that we do not have any ulterior motives other than to set up the Imkongmeren Memorial Park as a mark of respect to your father who for us is a revered and a highly regarded leader. The present Naga Hoho team being a part and parcel of this project from its nascent stage felt it was our priority and responsibility to dedicate the park for the Naga people before the new Naga Hoho team took over. Finally it is up to your family to judge whether Imkongmeren Park belongs to your family or the Naga people. Leaving issues aside, we sincerely believe that the memorial park of Late Imkongmeren deserves a proper befitting inauguration/dedication under the aegis of any appropriate frontal organization.

Executive Council, Naga Hoho

August 14 – The Importance of History the facts and learning to care for the aspirations of others also in order to survive and progress together, given the ground realities of our changing region.

Difficult to work out,but no other way.

While preparing for this talk I recalled what Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Governor PB Acharya said while inaugurating the Hornbill Festival on December 1, 2014 in Kisama; and Modi’s intense examination and assessment of what he was seeing in the people thronged in front of him.

The Governor welcomed the PM to Nagaland with a solemn KUKNALIM! The Prime Minister ended his fervent oration saying Kuknalim three times to the capacity audience.

What did the audience think?

To me Modi was sizing up the people and trying to understand the part Kuknalim has played in shaping them and their history thus far. His three Kuknalims to the Naga public on his first visit to Nagaland, following the

Governor’s,showed their thinking.

I believe most Nagas have come to believe the Naga journey into the modern world, meaning the struggle, is right and important for the Nagas.

But many of the present generation are now asking difficult, honest questions about it. You know this crisis better than I do.They are rightly confused and plainly angry it has become so divided and destructive to itself and the people.

Questioning the journey is becoming stronger than appreciation for it. The cynicism and outrage in the anger must not be ignored or treated lightly, especially by the leaders of the different factions.

Is something wrong with the Naga journey?

Or have compulsions and obsessions of personal or tribal agendas of the leaders damaged the unity, mutual trust and goodwill needed for the tough journey? If the journey or the struggle was and is right, as I believe it is, are we Nagas in danger of “throwing the baby out with the bath

water”as an English saying puts it? Are we forgetting the baby?

An old African proverb says: “He, who wakes me up in the middle of the night to go on a long journey, I will thank him only after I have travelled very far.”

August 14 which produced Kuknalim is about the aspiration of the Naga people. It is about their identity theirhistory entitled them to claim and nurture. I believe Modi went out of his way to understand it while he was our distinguished guest in Kohima.

NSF is doing the right thing to get the present generation to understand our history afresh after all theconfusion the internal conflicts within the Naga family have created. You know the demanding responsibility of the attempt you are making.

George Orwell a British police officer of the Empire in Burma and acute observer of what was happening wrote, “The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and oblit-

erate their understanding of their history”. Are we also doing the obliterating?

Now the facts of our history as I have understood them, including August 14.

Because of our homeland’s location very far away from history’s great land and sea trade routes, for centuries the Nagas remained unseen and unheard of by the outside world. No one was interested in us.We also showed no interest in

anyone.

Peoples and nations form and grow by responding to the challenges that changes in the world bring to them. The quality of a society is determined by the quality of the people’s response to the challenges. Weshould knowour people’s response to the changing world produced the Naga journey or struggle.

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Kudos to GUD

This is the 9th Blood Donation Drive on the Occasion of 75th Gorkha Martyr’s Day (of the 1st Gorkha Martyr Shaheed Major Durga Malla, INA). And the Gorkhas of Nagaland are really doing a Yeoman Service to the community and the nation at large. Dear donors, you are but Heroes coming in different types and sizes.

It is not money or strength but your big heart and free mind that counts at the end. For over 200 years you gave your life to the nation. Now you are saving life of the humanity by giving red gold, and your blood will circulate forever. Kudos to Gorkha Union, Dimapur (GUD). May God richly bless you all B, B. Chetri, Chümoukedima

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Modi awarded ‘Order of Zayed’, says India-UAE relations ‘at their best’

Nagas await historic day: NSCN (I-M) (From P-1) NSCN(I-M) said that AR personnel, for over four months, have stationed themselves at Doyapur near the designated Hebron Camp and moving around in the nearby villages, frisking commuters and raiding houses with cameras in hand. It alleged that villagers were harassed with uncomfortable questions giving them much mental unrest. “As days passed, AR have become more unruly and going towards the direction to sow seeds of another bloody conflicts with the Nagas,” it said.

Leaving aside Doyapur areas, NSCN (I-M) said AR personnel are also seen in many areas of Dimapur frisking passerby and entering residential areas taking photographs.

“Such manner of intensified operation by AR makes the whole scenario unbecoming of Ravi’s search for the earliest solution as advised by Prime Minister Modi. Conducive atmosphere without the belligerent AR is the desire of the people in general and NSCN in particular in this critical period,” it said.

“How beautiful things would have been if Ravi could have made his presence after being appointed as Nagaland Governor by working in tandem with the Indian Army (Assam Rifles) and rein on them to exercise restraint from what they are doing now,” it stated.

Narendra Modi after being awarded ‘Order of Zayed’. (PTI)

believes that his third visit to the UAE, in the last four years, reflects the desire and will of the two countries to sustain the momentum achieved in the bilateral relationship.

“We consider the UAE as a valuable partner in realising the objective to reach USD 5 trillion economy through a mutually beneficial partnership,” said Modi who started on Friday night a two-day state visit to the UAE. He said that the UAEIndia relations are “at their best ever”, adding that the UAE investments in key sec-

tors in India are growing.

“There has been an increasing interest in investments in India in sectors ranging from renewable energy, food, ports, airports, defence manufacturing and other sectors,” Modi said.

“UAE investments in (sectors such as) infrastructure and housing are being enhanced.

“The UAE is our third largest trade partner with about USD 60 billion bilateral trade in 2018-19.

Many of our companies are investing here in the UAE. Both countries are working

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MOKOKCHUNG, AUG 24: Mokokchung police on Friday arrested three persons on the charges of spreading false rumours through social media.

The incident came to light after the video of a minor girl went viral on social media where the minor was being mistreated inappropriately accusing her of being immoral and even to the extent of cutting her hair.

Following the incident, an FIR was lodged at Police Station I Mokokchung on August 23 by three persons, namely Khoni Mongko president Maksha Citizen Union, O. Chingmak president Maksha Union Tuensang Town, L. Hongen G.B Maksha village, Tuensang urging the authorities to immediately investigate the matter and arrest the perpetrators.

In the FIR, the signatories strongly condemned the video stating that it tarnished the image and life of the teenage girl besides the village and the community in general.

The FIR further stated that the girl was staying with her maternal uncle at Alongmen ward Mokokchung from the month of June this year for domestic help. They also stated that the Maksha village community did not find any fault on the girl befitting such a punishment as perpetrated on her in the video.

They also alleged that

the physical assault and humiliation meted out to her has damaged the image of the victim and making the video viral was beyond the tolerance of not only their village community but the entire community.

The FIR warned that Maksha villagers should not be held responsible for any untoward incident due to delay/negligence on the part of the concerned authority in this regard.

M e a n w h i l e, P RO Mokokchung police stated that investigations were already initiated soon after they came to know the incident through the social media.

PRO said a case was already registered even before they received any FIR. Police said two FIRs were lodged-- one from Nagaland Alliance for Women & Children and the other one from the Maksha village authorities.

In this connection police arrested three persons-Naonglemla (22) wife of Imtichiba Chang of Khutei village, presently residing at Alongmen ward; Eyemchoaya Konyak, w/o Imtisukum Chang, Longching village, presently residing at Alongmen ward; Imtichiba Chang, s/o B. Chingmak of New Yaongyimti village and presently residing at Alongmen ward.

All the arrested persons were forwarded to judicial custody and further investigation is on, police stated.

closely and vigorously to implement the commitment of USD 75 billion investment by the UAE in India.

Annual bilateral trade between India and the UAE stood at about USD 60 billion. The UAE is also a key source of energy for India, being the fourth-largest exporter of crude oil for India, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement in New Delhi ahead of his visit to the kingdom.

In an another interview to Khaleej Times, Modi said that “strengthening the relationship between the countries is one of the most important foreign policy priorities of my government...

With unstinted commitment and cooperation from both sides, we have come a long way in the last five years.”

He also said that they relations with the UAE have been elevated from a mere “buyer-seller” relationship to that of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the last four years.

On his relations with Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Modi, said

Hyderabad, Aug 24 (IANS): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said Jammu and Kashmir’s integration with India was completed with the scrapping of Article 370.

He said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Parliament abrogated Article 370 to make Jammu and Kashmir an integral part of India.

Shah was speaking at the passing out parade of 70th batch of Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy.

Paying rich tributes to India’s first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Shah said he achieved the challenging task of merging 630 states with the Indian Union.

Recalling that the Nizam of Hyderabad State was not ready to accede to the Indian Union, Shah said Patel succeeded in making Hyderabad accede to India with the historic police action.

“Under Sri Sardar Patel’s leadership, historic police action made Hyderabad, Telangana, Andhra, parts of Karnataka and Maharashtra a part of India. The credit for making this city a part of India goes to police action,” he said.

Shah said Jammu and Kashmir was the last missing point as its accession to India was not complete with the continuation of Article 370. “Everyone was feeling something was missing,” he said.

2019 Lok Sabha elections.

“Kerala media agog over my tweet yesterday on the importance of enhancing our credibility by tempering our justified criticism of NaMo with merited praise,” he said.

“Made it clear I want Congress back in government and for that we need to win over those fair-minded voters who supported BJP in 2019,” Tharoor tweeted.

the formal beginning of the re-development of the temple of Shreenathji -- the oldest in the Gulf region before returning to France on Sunday to attend the G7 Summit meetings.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with the ‘Order of Zayed’, the UAE’s highest civilian award, on Saturday as a mark of appreciation for his efforts to boost bilateral ties between the two nations.

The award has earlier been bestowed on several world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Queen Elizabeth II and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

“The award in the name of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the UAE, acquires special significance as it was awarded to Prime Minister Modi in the year of the birth centenary of Sheikh Zayed,” Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement ahead of his visit.

The UAE in April had announced to confer the

country’s highest award on Modi.

In a tweet in April, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, said, “We have historical and comprehensive strategic ties with India, reinforced by the pivotal role of my dear friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who gave these relations a big boost.”

With an annual bilateral trade of about USD 60 billion, the UAE is India’s third-largest trade partner. It is also the fourth-largest exporter of crude oil for India.

“A 3.3 million-strong vibrant Indian community in the UAE nourishes the vibrant people-to-people contacts between our two friendly countries,” the MEA said, adding that Modi’s visit would further strengthen the friendly bilateral ties.

UAE honours Modi with highest civilian award

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Stating that 33,000 policemen have so far laid down their lives for the nation, he told IPS probationers that they were going to become part of this great tradition of serving the nation.

Shah said the country faced several challenges to its internal security like terrorism, narcotics, cyber crime and challenges created by the neighbouring countries.

Stating that peace and security is a must for devel-

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He recalled that Patel, as the founder of civil services, had described civil servants as protectors of national interests. He asked IPS probationers to always keep in mind the words of Patel, who had termed IPS as watchdog of corruptionfree India.

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Fr o m A b u D h a b i , Modi will visit Bahrain where he will hold talks with King Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and also witness

Man convicted for sexual harassment D I M A P UR , AUG 2 4 (NPN): Court of Special Judge, Phek has convicted a man for sexually harassing a girl at Pfutsero in Phek district on November 12, 2014.

The accused Founder Chung, an assistant teacher at a private school in Pfutsero, was facing trial before the court of special judge for offences under relevant sections of the law. The charge against the accused was that he had not only attempted to sexually harass a girl, but also wrongfully confined her in the toilet of staff room of the school.

The trial court, after hearing both the prosecution and the defence counsel, found the accused to be guilty under section 354 A(I) (i) R/W 511 IPC and Section 340 R/W 511 IPC. Accordingly, the court convicted the accused to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of 1 year and three months and fine of Rs.2300 to be immediately paid to the victim by way of compensation.

J&K integration complete with axing of Article 370: Shah

Which BJP leader has advised PM to not demonise oppn: Sibal New Delhi, Aug 24 (PTI): Congress leader Kapil Sibal attacked the BJP on Saturday, asking which of its leaders had publicly advised Narendra Modi to not demonise the opposition and its leaders.

His remarks came a day after senior Congress leaders Abhishek Singhvi and Shashi Tharoor supported party leader Jairam Ramesh who said that not recognising Modi’s work and “demonising” him all the time was not going to help. “Which BJP leader has stood up and publicly advised the prime minister and his party to stop demonising the opposition and its leaders,” Sibal asked on Twitter.

Explaining his remarks on Saturday, Tharoor said he wanted the Congress back in power and for that the party needed to win over the fair-minded voters who had supported the BJP in the

that “the Crown Prince and I regard each other as brothers. We have developed enormous goodwill and mutual respect. I believe that the excellent rapport between the two of us is an important driving force in realising the true potential of our relationship.”

The excellent cooperation received from the leadership has transformed the relationship not only in energy and people-topeople contact, but in trade, investments, defence, food, and security cooperation, he said.

“We share a common vision for our bilateral relations and I highly appreciate the initiatives of His Highness the Crown Prince for regional peace, prosperity and stability, Modi said, who will also receive the ‘Order of Zayed’, the highest civilian decoration conferred by the UAE government.

“I feel very honoured to receive the UAE’s highest civil honour, the Order of Zayed. It is testimony to our growing partnership and is also an honour for the entire

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Abu Dhabi, Aug 24 (PTI): India’s relations with the UAE are “at their best ever” as bilateral ties have been elevated from a mere “buyer-seller” to that of a comprehensive strategic partnership in the last four years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said as he highlighted the excellent rapport between the leadership of the two countries.

Modi in an interview with the UAE’s official news agency, WAM, said that India has found a “valuable partner” in the UAE to achieve its ambitious dream of becoming a USD 5 trillion economy.

“India has embarked on the ambitious, yet achievable, path to be a USD 5 trillion economy by 2024-25.

We are targeting about USD 1.7 trillion dollar worth of investments in the coming five years. To achieve this vision, the government is working to promote inflows from domestic as well as foreign sources,” Modi said, who is in the UAE on the second leg of his threenation tour.

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Noting that most of the probationers come from middle class and poor backgrounds, Shah said God had given them an opportunity to use their position to uplift crores of poor and make India better.

Stating that becoming an IPS officer is not the goal, he told the probationers that it is just the beginning of the journey to achieve the goal.

He asked them to make their contribution in taking India to a respectable place.

“Making prosperous, educated and secure India should be our goal and not personal gratification,” he said.

Advising IPS officers to always play the role of safeguarding the Constitution, he said reach out to people and make close rapport with them to become ideal and successful police officers.

“I come from a cadrebased party and from my long experience I can tell you that communication, interaction and coordination are key to the success,” he said.

Shah said both elected representatives and civil servants get opportunity to serve the nation but while

elected representative get five years, the civil servants get this opportunity for 30 years.

He advised the IPS officers to work fearlessly within the purview of the Constitution. “There may be occasions when you get orders which don’t come under the purview of the Constitution and you may be in confusion over interpretation of the Constitution. You should understand the spirit of the Constitution and implement it.”

He asked IPS officers to follow the ‘mantra’ of SMART policing which stands for sensitive, moral, alert, responsible and techno-savvy.

A total of 103 probationers, including 12 women, passed out of the Academy. The probationers include six from Royal Bhutan Police and five from Nepal Police.

Telangana Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan, Minister of State for Home G. Kishan Reddy, Telangana Home Minister Mohammed Mehmood Ali, National Police Academy Director Abhay and others were present.

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While flights of Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India were affected, the state-owned airline itself managed by carrying extra fuel while operating to these destinations.

According to the people, Ashwani Lohani, chairman and managing director of Air India, has already intimated the ministry about the funds crunch.

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“Before the first meeting of GOM, we will have an internal meeting on Air India and once the first meeting is done, the process related to sale will begin,” Hardeep Puri, the civil aviation minister, had said on August 16.

Air India is in the grip of a major financial crunch and on Thursday, Indian Oil Corp stopped fuel supply to the airline at Ranchi, Mohali, Patna, Vizag, Pune and Cochin airports, owing to non payment of dues.

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New Delhi, Aug 24 (Agencies): It can’t get fuel in six airports - supply has been stopped on account of payment issues - and has no money to pay salaries beyond October, making a ministerial group’s meeting next week to decide on the next steps in privatising it, all the more important for Air India.

Reconstituted after the NDA returned to power in May, the group of ministers (GOM) is likely to meet next week to decide on the modalities of sale of the state-owned airline.

The government is likely to

finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, commerce and railway minister Piyush Goyal and civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

The panel, named Air India Specific Alternative Mechanism (AISAM), is likely to meet next week following which a Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued.

“In the absence of equity support, Air India cannot handle its huge debt service liabilities. Our financial performance this fiscal has been very good and we are moving towards a healthy operating profit. The airline, despite its legacy issues, is performing very well,” Dhananjay Kumar, the spokesperson of Air India, said on Thursday.

The airline has prepared a revenue plan for 2019-20 after incurring loss of about ~4,000 crore in 2018-19; it already has

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Along with it, customer will also get free road side assistance coverage for a period of 3 years.

The launching programme was chaired by senior sales consultant, Hirakato Sema and invocation offered by senior sales consultant, Ikali Achumi.

Introduction of the newly launched car was delivered by senior sales consultant, Minalkshi Das. Welcome address was delivered by sales manager, Gokul Das and benediction was offered by sales consultant, Milepa Keyho.

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Interim President J.P. Nadda too praised the steps to boost the economy. “Under the visionary leadership of Hon. PM Sh. @narendramodi Ji some major transforming measures have been taken to boost economy, which are related to facilitating wealth creators, taxation measures, increasing capital flows and energising financial markets, infrastructure,” Nadda tweeted.

“I also thank our Finance Minister for such bold and people-friendly decisions. These will give a huge boost to the economy and bring major relief to all entrepreneurs and businessmen,” he added.

In a bid to stabilise the faltering economy, Sitharaman had on Friday announced removal of surcharge on capital gains on shares for both foreign and domestic investors, provided an upfront Rs 70,000-crore equity infusion into public sector banks to boost lending, and unveiled measures to push automobile sales.

using the RuPay card,” said Verma.

Ambassador Suri said three banks in the UAE -- Emirates NBD, Bank of Baroda and FAB -- will start issuing the card by next week.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a technology interface between the payment platforms in India and UAE was exchanged between the National Payments Corporation of India and UAE’’s Mercury Payments Services.

Adeeb Ahamed, Manging Director, LuLu Financial Group said low transaction processing fee makes RuPay more economically feasible for banks, merchants as well as consumers, and can be easily leveraged by business to reach out to a larger segment of the society.

“Indian tourists, who are one of the largest numbers to come to UAE will be able to utilize the RuPay cards here as well, as more strategic partnerships will make it more viable. We believe that through the building of a larger ecosystem, RuPay can position itself as a reliable, premium brand in the payment cards space.”

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tem and ensuring liquidity in the NBFCs along with necessary protection for bankers will help step up credit off-take and private investments. Easier KYC, lower interest rates and faster loan processing will enhance retail consumption,” he added.

“Growth is the Modi gover nment’s priority.

India’s economic fundamentals, despite a global slowdown, remain robust.

The slew of measures announced by the Finance Minister reiterate our commitment to improve ease of doing business, easier credit to MSMEs and more money in the hand of individuals,” the Home Minister noted.

Shah further observed that “India’s economy remains resilient and despite global slowdown is performing well. Our government has been fiscally prudent while prioritising growth.

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by FM @nsitharaman only reinforce the fact that Modi 2.0 is committed to make India a $5 trillion economy.”

Abu Dhabi, Aug 24 (IANS): Visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the RuPay Card, an Indian indigenous equivalent of Mastercard or Visa, in the UAE on Saturday and brought 1 kg of laddoo using the card.

The United Arab Emirates is the first country in the Middle East where the RuPay card has been launched.

Twelve major businesses outlets in the UAE will start accepting the RuPay card starting next week, Indian Ambassador to the country Navdeep Sing Suri announced during the card launch at the Emirates Palace here.

Modi used his RuPay card for purchasing the laddoos at a mock Chhappan Bhog Abu Dhabi outlet set up during the launch.

“He bought one kilo of motichur laddoo by using the card,” Vinay Verma, Owner and Managing Director of Chhappan Bhog told the Khaleej Times.

“It is great pleasure and owner for us to be part of this ambitious launch. He is going to take it (the laddoo) to Bahrain as prasad for the temple. He said he is very keen that we will be

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Home Minister Amit Shah also welcomed the announcements. “Measures to encourage investments in capital markets and facilitating the start up ecosystem, streamlining GST refunds and steps to quickly resolve tax related issues will help our entrepreneurs and market sentiments. I congratulate PM @narendramodi for these progressive steps,” he tweeted.

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Hong Kong protests enter 12th week

Hong Kong, Aug 24 (IANS): The riot police fired tear gas and baton-charged protesters in Hong Kong on Saturday as a tense standoff turned violent in the 12th week of anti-government protests with Beijing accusing the US forces of sponsoring the movement.

Thousands of demonstrators, many in hard hats and gas masks, marched through the industrial Kwun Tong area and were stopped by the police. Some protesters launched stones from slingshots, prompting the police to charge.

The massive Hong Kong protests started in early June against a nowshelved extradition bill, which would have allowed criminal suspects to be sent to mainland China. The move was seen by dissidents as an end to the judicial freedom enjoyed by the city.

However, the civil campaign has since morphed into a broader movement seeking democratic reforms in the Chinese special autonomous region and ultimately opposing Beijing’s authoritarian rule.

The protesters on Saturday faced off with the police for several hours outside a police station in Kwun Tong, having constructed barricades from bamboo poles and traffic barriers, the BBC reported.

They demanded the removal of so-called smart lampposts that authorities say are there only to measure

Demonstrators run from riot police, at top, during a protest in Hong Kong on Saturday. (AP/PTI)

air quality, but protesters fear could be used to implement Chinese surveillance, including facial recognition technology. The standoff came to an end after protesters threw bricks and water bottles at the police and officers responded by charging and beating some of the demonstrators with batons.

Several protesters were detained.

Earlier in the day, some disgruntled residents and protesters confronted staff members of the railway operator, the MTR Corporation, which announced that it would temporarily shut down three metro stations at Saturday afternoon.

The move came two days after China’s state-run media outlets criticized the MTR Corporation for be-

ing an “accomplice to rioters” by arranging additional trains for protesters to board during police clearance operations.

Earlier this week, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying shot off a series of letters to the management of some of the biggest international media houses with presence in China, accusing Washington of instigating the protests, reports say.

The letters said that international coverage of the movement was “biased”.

Beijing added there was evidence that US forces had been “directly involved” in “planning, organizing and inciting” violent protests in Hong Kong.

As conclusive proof of foreign intervention, Beijing

presented photographs of an employee of the US consulate meeting Hong Kong opposition leaders. But China’s claims clashed with Hong Kong police statements.

In a media session with international journalists hosted by the Hong Kong police in mid-August, authorities denied that foreign governments or entities had funded or organized the protests.

Washington also rejected the claims.

M e a n w h i l e, H o n g Kong leader Carrie Lam on Saturday called for dialogue, pointing out that “the continued confrontation is not the way out”. She made the appeal on her Facebook page with regard to the current situation in Hong Kong.

US, Taliban to sign deal in few days Kabul, Aug 24 (IANS): A former Taliban member has said that an agreement between the US and the militant group would be finalised within the next few days.

Abdul Salam Zaeef, who served as Taliban’s ambassador for Pakistan in the late 1990s, said that the deputy leader of the group, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar will sign the peace agreement with the US, reported TOLO News.

Zaeef said the US negotiators wanted to mention in the agreement that the Taliban will not have any relations with terrorist groups after the peace agreement.

The ninth round of the negotiations began in Doha on Thursday.

Zaeef said the US and the Taliban have agreed on a full withdrawal of foreign forces in 15 to 24 months and on counterterrorism assurances.

“It will be in contravention of the agreement if the US forces remain in the country after a peace deal,” Zaeef said, referring to reports about a possible presence of the US intelligence in Afghanistan even after it pulls all American troops by 2020. According to the former ambassador, China, Russia and Pakistan will be the guarantors of the agreement from the Taliban side, reports TOLO News.

Zaeef said that the intra-Afghan negotiations will begin a week after the USTaliban peace agreement.

UK won’t retreat from Trump hits back at China with more tariffs global community: PM Lo n d o n, Au g 2 4 (IANS): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that his country would not “retreat” from the international community as it leaves the European Union (EU), the media reported on Saturday. He made the remarks on Friday ahead of this weekend’s G7 Summit in Biarritz, France, his first international meeting as a Prime Minister, the BBC reported. The Summit, a get together of most of the leaders of the world’s largest economies, comes with just over two months until the UK is scheduled to leave the EU on October 31.

In his remarks, he insisted that the UK would be an “energetic partner” on the world stage after Brexit.

“Some people question the democratic decision this country has made, fearing that we will retreat from the world. Some think Britain’s best days are behind us.

“To those people I say: you are gravely mistaken.”

His comments come after French President Emmanuel Macron suggested a post-Brexit trade deal with the US could see Britain as a “junior partner” in a position of “historic vassalisation”. US President Donald Trump, who has consistently praised Johnson, has predicted a speedy US-UK trade deal after Brexit, the BBC reported.

But the British side is adamant that it wants to secure the right deal rather than a quick agreement. A UK government spokesman said on Friday: “Of course we want to move quickly, but we want to get the right deal that works for both sides.” A Downing Street spokesman said Johnson and Trump “looked forward to speaking further” during their one-on-one talks on the sidelines of the summit on Sunday morning.

Washington, Aug 24 (PTI): US President Donald Trump on Friday announced to raise existing and planned tariffs on Chinese products in retaliation for Beijing’s announcement earlier in the day of new duties on American goods.

“Starting on October 1st, the 250 billion (US) dollars of goods and products from China, currently being taxed at 25 per cent, will be taxed at 30 per cent,” Trump said in a statement to the White House press corp.

“Additionally, the remaining 300 billion (US) dollars of goods and products from China, that was being taxed from September 1st at 10 per cent, will now be taxed at 15 per cent.

Thank you for your attention to this matter!” said the US president in his unusual statement, portions of which were in capital letters.

In his statement, which was mainly against China, Trump also issued a warning to other countries as

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well. “For many years China (and many other countries) has been taking advantage of the United States on Trade, Intellectual Property Theft, and much more,” he said. “Our Country has been losing hundreds of billions of dollars a year to China, with no end in sight. Sadly, past Administrations have allowed China to get so far ahead of Fair and Balanced Trade that it has become a great burden to the American Taxpayer,” Trump said.

“As President, I can no longer allow this to happen!

In the spirit of achieving

Fair Trade, we must Balance this very unfair Trading Relationship. China should not have put new Tariffs on 75 billion dollars of United States product (politically motivated!),” he said.

The Tr ump’s announcement came after China on Friday said it will impose additional 10 per cent tariffs on USD 75 billion worth of US exports in retaliation to President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on USD 300 billion worth of Chinese imports as trade war between the top two economies continues to intensify.

Since the commencement of trade war last year China and US have so far hit each other with punitive tariffs covering billions of dollars in two-way trade.

Tr ump’s statement came hours before he was scheduled to leave for France to attend the G7 Summit.

Other members of grouping are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and United Kingdom.

Myanmar calls for ‘smooth N Korea fires short-range repatriation’ of Rohingya ballistic missiles: Seoul Ya n g o n, Au g 2 4 (IANS): Myanmar government has called on Bangladesh to adhere to the bilateral agreement for smooth repatriation of displaced persons from Rakhine state.

The call came after an attempt (by Bangladesh) to repatriate 3,450 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar failed, said a press release of the Myanmar Foreign Ministry late on Thursday, Xinhua news agency reported.

Talking about the failure of the second round for repatriation of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh, Myanmar Minister of Labour, Immigration and Population U Thein Swe and Minister of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Win Myat Aye said on Friday that the Foreign Ministry was informed

by Dhaka on August 19 that their side undertook all necessary measures to smoothly conduct the repatriation on Thursday.

Bangladeshi officials earlier said that Rohingya

A Rohingya refugee boy has his hair cut at a refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

refugees remain reluctant to return to their homeland because they fear for their safety.

An earlier bid for Rohingya repatriation in November 2018 had also failed due to the lack of volunteers.

The Myanmar government considers Rohingya illegal immigrants from Bangladesh even though they have been in the country for centuries.

Most Rohingya in Myanmar were stripped of their

citizenship in the early 1990s.

Their mass exodus began almost two years ago when a Rohingya rebel group carried out a series of attacks against security posts in Rakhine state in western Myanmar, which unleashed a brutal campaign by the country’s Army against the community.

UN obser vers described the Army crackdown as “ethnic cleansing”.

Seoul, Aug 24 (IANS): North Korea on Saturday fired two projectiles presumed to be short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea, South Korea’s military said, ratcheting up tensions even after the end of a joint military exercise between Seoul and Washington.

The projectiles were fired at 6.45 a.m. and 7.02 a.m. from the town of Sondok in South Hamgyong province into the East Sea, and both flew around 380 km at a maximum altitude of 97 km and a top speed of around Mach 6.5, Yonhap News Agency quoted the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) as saying in a statement.

“Our military is monitoring the situation in case of additional launches and maintaining a readiness posture,” the JCS statement said, adding the South Korean and the US intelligence authorities were analyzing their exact type.

S a t u r d ay ’s f i r i n g s marked the seventh round of such launches since July 25 when the North broke a 17-month hiatus and started firing missiles and projec-

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tiles to test new weapons and protest the South-US joint military exercise that it has long denounced as a rehearsal for invasion.

The exercise concluded earlier this week, Yonhap reported. The last missile firing was conducted on August 16. The North is believed to use these launches to test new types of shortrange missiles, including its versions of the Iskander and the US’ Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS).

The peak altitude of the previous projectiles launched by the North this year had ranged from 25 km to 60 km. The South Korean military also noted that it will share its confidential information on the latest launches with Japan upon Tokyo’s request under the framework of the bilateral intelligence-sharing pact of the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA). In Washington, a senior government official said the US was aware of the latest missile launches and was closely monitoring the situation in cooperation with its allies.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER WOKHA::NAGALAND

NOTIFICATION Dated Wokha, the 23rd Aug 2019 NO.DCW/LR-46/KMTL/2018/ :: It is hereby notified for general information that survey for the area of land from New Kohima (Nagaland) to New Mariani (Assam) has been carried out for installation of 400 KV Double Circuit (Twin) Transmission line Kohima –Mariani (KMTL) under System Strengthening Scheme VI of North Eastern (NERSS-VI).

Now therefore, the following list of affected landowners (Both Land and Crop) is hereby prepared and notified for acquisition of the land. Any person/party having any claims/objections as per the list given below may submit in written to this office within a period of 15 (fifteen) days with effect from the date of publication of this notification. Any further claims/objections after the expiry of this period will not be entertained.

Sd/(K. MHATHUNG TSANGLAO) Addl. Deputy Commissioner Office of the Deputy Commissioner Wokha::Nagaland LAND COMPENSATION PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 400 KV D/C (TWIN) NEW KOHIMA TO NEW MARIANI TRANSMISSION LINE Sl. Name of the Loc No/ Village Damaged/Type No Land owner Tower Type 1 Chophathung Tungoe Liphi Village Land (Agriculture) 85/0(DC+3) 2 Wosumo Lotha Liphi Village Land (Agriculture) 85/0(DC+3) 3 M. Sekhose Liphi Village Land (Agriculture) 85/0(DC+3) 4 Ayipo Tungoe Liphi Village Land (Paddy Field) 84/1(DA+9) 5 Lichomomo Lotha Liphi Village Land (Paddy Field) 84/1(DA+9) 6 Yanbamo Lotha Liphi Village Land (Rubber Garden) 84/0(DD +25) 7 Nzio Tungoe Ruchan Village Land (Betelnut Garden) 83/0(DD +25) 8 Yantsu Mozhui Ruchan Village Land (Betelnut Garden) 82/1(DB+3) 9 James Tungoe Yanmhon Old Land (Betelnut Garden) 82/0(DB+3) 10 Tsutso Lotha Ruchan Village Land (Betelnut Garden) 81/1(DB+9) 11 Renzamo Yanmhon Old Land (Turmeric Garden) 81/1(DB+6) 12 Yanpo Mozhui S. Wochan Land (Plantation Garden) 80/0(DD +3) 13 Kilumo Tungoe Renthan Village Land (Tree Plantation) 79/0(DD +3) 14 Kilumo Tungoe Renthan Village Land (Betelnut Garden) 78/1(DB+0) 15 C. Ruphamo Patton Renthan Village Land (Brinjal & Mustard) 78/0(DB+0) 16 Robin Patton Renathan Village Land (Brinjal & Mustard) 78/0(DB+0) 17 Theodore Oren Patton Senjum Village Land (Mustard) 77/2(DB+6) 18 P. Wochamo Tungoe Renthan Yan Land (Rubber & Betelnut) 77/1(DB+6) 19 Tsemomo Lotha Renthan Yan Land (Rubber ) 77/0(DC+3) 20 Abemo Tsanglao Renthan Yan Land (Jhum) 76A/0(DB+6) 21 Ashamo Odyuo Koro New Land (Jhum) 76/0(DB+0) 22 Ashamo Odyuo Koro New Land (Jhum) 75A/0(DC+0) 23 Yankimo Ovung Koro New Land (Jhum) 75/0(DD+9) 24 Mhathung Humtsoe Koro New Land (Rubber ) 74A/0(DD+6) 25 Mhathung Humtsoe Koro New Land (Jhum) 74/0(DC+0) 26 Khonbeno Tsuchanphen Village Land (Jhum) 73/0(DB+0) 27 Albert Ovung Koro Village Land (Plantation Garden) 72/0(DC+0) 28 Woremo Ovung Koro Old Land (Jhum) 71/0(DD+0) 29 Amos Ovung Liphanyan Village Land (Jhum) 70/0(DD+0) 30 W. Nchubemo Odyuo Liphanyan Village Land (Jhum) 69/0(DD+0) 31 Wosmo Odyuo Liphanyan Village Agriculture 68/0(DD+0) 32 Loye Liphanyan Village Agriculture 67/0(DD+0) 33 Amos Ovung Liphanyan Village Agriculture 66/0(DB+9) 34 Shanpamo Tungoe Liphanyan Village Agriculture 65/0(DC+0) 35 Wosmo Odyuo Liphanyan Village Agriculture 64/0(DB+0) 36 Chenimomo Ovung Liphanyan Village Agriculture 63/0(DC+0) 37 N. Ekonthung Ovung Liphanyan Village Agriculture 62/0(DB+0) 38 Pichamo Lotha Liphanyan Village Agriculture 61/0(DC+0) 39 Pichamo Lotha Liphanyan Village Agriculture 60/0(DB+0) 40 Jenithung Ovung New Chandlashung Agriculture 59/0(DC+0) 41 Peter Lotha Chandalashung New Jhum Land 58/0(DB+0) 42 Abemo Kikon Old Chandalashung Jhum Land 57/0(DD+9) 43 Yanyithung Humtsoe Chandalashung Village Jhum Land 56/0(DD+6) 44 Yanyithung Humtsoe Chandalashung Village Jhum Land 55/0(DC+6) 45 Yentsao Kikon Woroku Village Garden 54/0(DD+6) 46 Nremo Kikon Woroku Village Jhum Land 52/0(DD+0) 47 Yanbemo Humtsoe New Ralan Jhum Land 51/0(DD+6) 48 Mhonyamo Lotha New Ralan Jhum Land 50/0(DD+0) 49 L. Edward Lotha Yankeli Village Jhum Land 49/0(DD+0) 50 Yihamo Humtsoe Yankeli Village Jhum Land 48/0(DD+9) 51 Mhonthung Lotha Yankeli Village Jhum Land 47/0(DC+0) 52 Thungjamo Ovung Yankeli Village Jhum Land 46/0(DC+0) 53 Joseph Ovung Yankeli Village Jhum Land 46/0(DC+0) 54 Nrithung Yankeli Village Jhum Land 45/0(DD+6) TREE & CROP COMPENSATION Sl. Name of the Loc No/ Village Damaged/Type No Land owner Tower Type 1 Yanbamo Lotha Liphi village Rubber Trees 84/0 2 Yanpo Mozhui Ruchan village Agriculture 80/0 3 Tsutso Lotha Ruchan village Betelnut Tree 81/1 4 James Tungoe Ruchan village Betelnut Tree 82/0 5 Yantsu Mozhui Ruchan village Betelnut Tree 82/1 6 Nzio Tungoe Ruchan village Betelnut/Turmeric/Banana 83/0 7 Tsemomo Lotha Renthan village Betelnut/Turmeric/Banana 77/0 8 Kilumo Tungoe Renthan village Betelnut/Turmeric/Banana 78/1 9 Chophathung Tungoe Liphi village Betelnut/Banana/Timber/Yongchak 85/0 10 M. Sekhose Liphi village Timber 85/0 11 Renzamo Renthan village Turmeric/Betelnut 81/0 12 P. Wochamo Tungoe Renthan village Rubber tree 77/1 13 Robin Patton Renthan village Betelnut 78/0 14 Benjamin Tsanglao Renthan village Betelnut 78/1 15 Kilumo Tungoe Renthan village Timber/Rubber/Banana/Bamboo 79/0 16 Abemo Tsanglao Renthan village Timber/Bamboo 76A//0 17 Ashamo Odyuo Koro New Banana/Timber/Bamboo 76/0 18 Woremo Ovung Koro New Timber/Banana 71/0 19 Albert Ovung Koro village Timber/Banana/Mango 72/0 20 Khobeno Koro village Timber/Banana 73/0 21 Matathung Humtsoe Koro New Timber/Banana 74/0 22 Matathung Humtsoe Koro New Timber/Rubber/Banana 74A/0 23 Yankimo Ovung Koro New Banana/Timber/Bamboo 75/0 24 Ashamo Odyuo Koro New Plantation 75A/0 25 Pichamo Lotha Liphanyan Timber 60/0 26 Pichamo Lotha Liphanyan Timber 61/0 27 N. Ekonthung Ovung Liphanyan Timber 62/0 28 Chenimomo Ovung Liphanyan Timber 63/0 29 Woremo Ovung Koro Old Timber 64/0 30 Shanpamo Tungoe Liphanyan Timber 65/0 31 Amos Ovung Liphanyan Timber 66/0 32 Loye LIphanyan Timber 67/0 33 Wosmo Odyuo Liphanyan Timber/Bamboo/Rubber 68/0 34 W. Nchumbemo Odyuo Liphanyan Timber/Banana 69/0 35 Amos Ovung Liphanyan Timber/Banana 70/0 36 Mhonyamo Ovung New Ralan Timber/Banana 50/0 37 Yanbemo Humtsoe New Ralan Timber/Bamboo 51/0 38 Nremo Kikon New Ralan Timber/Bamboo 52/0 39 Yanyithung Humtsoe Chandalashung New Timber/Banana 55/0 40 Yanyithung Humtsoe Chandalashung New Timber/Bamboo 56/0 41 Abemo Kikon Old Chandalashung Timber/Banana/Yongchak 57/0 42 Peter Lotha Chandalashung New Timber 58/0 43 Jenithung Ovung Chandalashung New Timber/Yongchak 59/0 44 Yentsao Kikon Woroku village Timber/Yongchak/Bamboo 54/0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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very year, Hollotoli School observes a “Heritage Week” to showcase and celebrate the vibrant culture and heritage of India. In keeping with this tradition, the “Heritage Week” for the session 2019-20 commenced from August 22 to 24.

On August 22, the Heritage Club conducted a special assembly and highlights of the event were, a ramp walk showcasing the nation’s diversity, and a folk dance by the senior boys which was a colourful

display of the rich culture of Nagaland Hollotoli School organised its 1st inter-school choir competition on August 23. The participating schools for the competition were Delhi Public School, Hope Academy School, Hollotoli School and Livingstone Foundation Higher International.

Delhi Public School was declared winner of the competition followed by Hope Academy and Hollotoli School in 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.

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rammy winner Taylor Swift has unveiled the music video for her latest song “Lover”.

The 29-year-old singer released the romantic video, which also stars her longtime backup dancer Christian Owens, on Thursday, reports “people.com”.

“The leading man in this video is someone I have performed on stage with for years,” said Swift during a YouTube Live ahead of the video’s release. “(He was the) leading man in the ‘King of My Heart’ performance every night on the reputation

tour. Every night I could see how expressive he is and just how heroic and what an amazing actor he is as well.”

In the music video, which Swift co-directed with Drew Kirsch, the singer and Owens feature as a couple as they swim in a fishbowl, slow dance at home and party with their friends while going through ups and downs together.

At the end of the video, the lovebirds get their happily ever after as their child opens a Christmas present containing a snow globe holding their memories.

(IANS)

Judges of the competition were Dr. Limawati Pongen, Tali Angh and Jano Nyekha.

The 3rd inter-school quiz competition, “Quizzomania” 2019 marked the end of the heritage week. Seven schools across Dimapur including the host school participated in the competition.

The running trophy for the winner was won by Hollotoli School followed

by Delhi Public School Dimapur as the first runners up and Pranab Vidyapith as the second runners up.

o u Tu b e w i l l r e move any 'mature' or 'violent' content directed toward children amid mounting pressure to make its platform safer for minors.

According to The Verge, YouTube says it will weed out unsafe content by monitoring video titles, descriptions, and tags and will begin banning offenders following a grace period.

Targeted content will include any material that touches on sex, violence, death or other topics deemed inappropriate for young audiences.

YouTube reportedly announced the change two days ago, quietly, through a YouTube Help community forum. On the heels of an undisclosed settlement with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on alleged breaches of the Children’s Online Privacy Act (COPPA), YouTube also recently agreed to stop serving targeted ads in kids' content.

Critics say the use of targeted advertising on children violates laws that prevent companies from collecting data on individuals under 13 years-of-age without permission from their legal guardians.

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NICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra, who has been under intense criticism for a tweet cheering the Indian ar med forces, retains the right to speak in her personal capacity on issues concerning her, according to a UN spokesperson.

When UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors “speak in their personal capacity, they retain the right to speak about issues that interest or concern them,” Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said at his daily briefing on Thursday in answer to a question about Chopra.

“Their personal views or actions do not necessarily reflect those of UNICEF,” he added.

But, he said: “When they speak on behalf of the UNICEF, we expect them to adhere to UNICEF’s evidence-based impartial positions.”

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co-stars Kannada superstar Sudeep and Suniel Shetty, and is directed by S. Krishna. Apart from Kannada, the film will also release in Hindi (as "Pehlwan"), Tamil and Telugu.

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ctress Sanjeeda Shaikh will feature in a pop music video of musician Jigar Saraiya, one half of the Bollywood composer duo of Sachin-Jigar.

Titled "Ruka hoon", this romantic single marks Jigar's solo debut in the genre of Hindi pop. The song has been composed

by Sachin-Jigar and written and sung by Jigar. " W h e n I wa s a p proached to feature in the the song is very me. This is video, I knew I had to, as actually the kind of music

have agreed to generously vo l u n t e e r t h e i r t i m e and their public profile to promote children’s rights.”

Chopra has been hit by a barrage of criticism and trolled ever since she tweeted on February 26, a simple statement, “Jai Hind #IndianArmedForces,” followed by emojis of the Indian f lag and namaste.

Online petitions calling for her ouster from the ambassadorship were launched soon after have gathered thousands of signatures.

Pakistan has intensified criticism of her after India rescinded the special status of Kashmir.

Pakistan’s Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari wrote this we e k t o U N I C E F Executive Director

with the South industries, the actress said: "I think the only difference is they (the South) are very systematic and always on time. Shoot starts and gets over on time.

If a certain budget is set for the day, not a single extra

penny is spent. Talking about Bollywood, I haven't done much work here, but when I was working with Dharma Productions in Badrinath Ki Dulhania, the experience as a team was very nice."

The actress opened up on her role in the "Pehlwaan", saying: "My character Rukmini is very emotional. You will get to see two shades of the same character in the film's first and second half. It is a very good part. It's like two different people in one person.

The story talks about how her life's journey changes her as a person."

In "Pailwan", Akanksha got a chance to work with Suniel Shetty for the first time. she says Suniel is the nicest person she has ever met.

"He is very nice and chilled out. He looks very serious, but he is not. If you get to know him, you will understand how he is. He is the nicest person I have met. I didn't have the feeling that I am working with a superstar, he is so humble," said the actress. "Pailwan" is set to hit the theatres on September 12.

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Henrietta Fore demanding Chopra’s removal as a Goodwill Ambassador accusing her of “jingoism and support” for the Indian armed forces.

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I listen and jam to. It has a sweet sound and is yet, incredibly addictive. Believe me, 'Ruka hoon' will surely be topping the list of everybody's favourites. Also, Jigar is so super-talented," said Sanjeeda.

The video for the single was shot in Istanbul, Turkey.

"Sanjeeda looks like a dream and is so immensely talented. It's almost like I made it keeping her in mind," said Jigar. (IANS)

Krishna Kumar and his mother Chudarathna on “Mathru Seva Sankalpa Yatra or a trip devoted to serving his mother”, reached Kohima on August 23.(NP)

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Easier to get a break in South than B’wood: Akanksha

here is a lot of competition in Bollywood, especially from insiders, and for a new actor, it is relatively easier to foray the South film industries, feels actress Akanksha Singh, who has worked in both places.

"There is a lot of acceptance there (in the south).

Honestly, there is so much competition in Bollywood -- so many people belonging to the industry who get work easily. For an outsider, it is difficult to sustain or to get in. If you talk about the South, they are very welcoming. They can make you a star in one day, but I wouldn't say it is easy because for that acceptance to come you have to work hard, especially if it is not your language," she told IANS. Akanksha Singh is a popular name in the television industry and has just started making her presence felt in the world of films.

The Jaipur-born actress has done a couple of Telugu films, apart from the Hindi movie "Badrinath Ki Dulhania".

She is now set to make her debut in Kannada films with "Pailwan". The film

aggregated from myriad sources in order to promote products based on user preferences, and coupled with a robust audience of children, are critical to YouTube's business model. While YouTube has a separate app for children that doesn't use targeted ads, it still has droves of kids content on its main site, for which its practices of using data-driven product placement still apply.

The move to end targeted advertising for kids content marks another major step for YouTube, which has begun to alter policies amid mounting pressure from regulators According to YouTube creators interviewed by Bloomberg, the tweak has gutted viewership for some, with views dropping by as much as 98 percent while others have noted substantial increases in viewership.

In February, the company killed more than 400 channels amid concerns over child abuse and exploitation. To successfully remove the ads, YouTube would have to first identify what constitutes content geared toward kids and then be able to devise a way to successfully identify and remove the advertising.

(James Pero, Dailymail.Com)

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Mazari alleged that Chopra showed “support for war, including a nuclear war,” even though the actress and 2000 Miss World has not said anything beyond the tweet made in the aftermath of the carbomb attack by Pakistanbased Jaish-e-Mohammed that killed more than 40 Central Reser ve Police personnel and the Indian Air Force counterstrike on the organisation’s base in Pakistan.

Mazari added: “Unless she is removed immediately, the very idea of a Goodwill Ambassador for Peace becomes a mockery globally.”

A Pakistani woman heckled Chopra recently at Beautycon event in Los Angeles earlier this month over the tweet.

Chopra has also found support from citizens and celebrities in social media and in statements. Among those showing support for her in recent days include actors Ayushmann Khurrana, Ka ng a na R a na ut a nd Anupria Goenka.

(IANS)

Ben Affleck celebrates a year of sobriety

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ollywood star Ben Affleck has completed 365 days of sobriety.

According to a source, Affleck, who revealed in October that he had completed a 40-day stay at a treatment centre where he was battling alcoholism, officially marked one year of being sober on Thursday.

“Ben is in a great place both in his recovery and life,” a source close to Affleck told people.com “ H e c o n t i nu e s t o want to be the best father and friend he can be,” the source added.

Besides working on his personal recovery, the source said Affleck had been devoted to his family and friends, especially his former actress wife Jennifer

Garner and their three children, as well as his work commitments.

“He and Jen do amazingly well at co-parenting the children. They have shared a great summer with the kids doing outings, travels, etc. They have a very trusting and special relationship,” said the source.

The source also said that Affleck’s relationship with Garner is “strong”.

“She’s really supportive of Ben, and they work very closely on parenting their kids,” the source added. Ben has found balance between his work and home life. He remains committed to a number of treatment and wellness methods that focus on his health.”

(IANS)

PGC observes its 37th Cultural Day

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ctor Vivian Dsena says he enjoys cooking and feels that men can be great cooks, too.

"Cooking is something that I enjoy doing. I cook at least once a week. I like to make shahi paneer, aloo ki sabji and even dal tadka.

My mom and maasi are great cooks and I am a foodie.

I enjoy my food. 'Ghar ka khana' (home-cooked food) is what I indulge in and that's what I recommend. There is no substitute for 'ghar ka khana'," Vivian said.

"Cooking makes me feel happy and I love to cook for my closed ones. Men can be great cooks that's why we have so many male chefs in the world. Men and women both are all rounders these days, especially when they follow their passion," he added.

(IANS)

PGCSU members along with principal and others.

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futsero Government College (PGC) observed its 37th cultural day with the theme “Retaining originality” on August 24, organised by the Pfutsero Government Students Union (PGCSU) with the cultural committee of the college headed

by Neichupe Kapfo as the convenor.

A press release from PGCSU stated that, Dr. Moanochet Longchar,

principal PGCP in his short exhortation, asked the students to have positive cultural outlook and continue to preserve and enrich the culture that were passed on by ancestors. He also encouraged the students to actively take part in cultural activities and pass on the rich culture to the future generation.

Cultural day programme included competition on folk/indigenous

songs on duet, quartet and group, re-enacting of folk lore (drama), stick walk, wrestling and tug of war where the students were divided into four houses namely; Cardiff City, Crystal Palace, Everton and Southampton competed in the competition.

The day concluded with prize distribution and vote of thanks by Wekhrotso Krome, social and cultural secy PGCSU. K Y M C

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Gokulam beat Bagan to win Durand Cup

Ko l k ata , Au g 2 4 (Agencies): Ten-man Gokulam Kerala defeated Mohun Bagan 2-1 to emerge champions of the 2019 Durand Cup in the final, played at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday.

Marcus Joseph (45+1’ Pen & 52’) scored twice to hand Gokulam Kerala the famous old trophy in its 129th edition while Mohun Bagan got a consolation goal through Salva Chamorro (64’). Antonio ‘Kibu’ Vicuna made two changes in the Mohun Bagan starting XI which defeated Real Kashmir in the semifinal.

Last match’s hero VP Suhair replaced Alexander Jesuraj Romario upfront and Debjit Majumder replaced Sankar Roy at the goal.

It was an end-to-end affair in the first half where both teams got their fair share of chances to break the deadlock. Bagan’s first major chance came in the 22nd minute when Joseba Beitia attempted a shot from the edge of the box but the ball went above the crossbar.

The visitors squandered one of the easiest chances of the match in the 26th minute when Mohammed Rashid

Gokulam Kerala players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Mohun Bagan in the Durand Cup final.

failed to convert from a handshaking distance. Marcus entered the penalty from the left side and squared the ball in front of the goal.

Henry and Rashid where inside the box but none of them could push the ball in.

Just at the stroke of halftime, Marcus Joseph forwarded a through ball from a counter-attack for Kisseka inside the box who

was one-on-one with Debjit.

The Bagan custodian had no other option but to commit a foul and give away a penalty.

Joseph scored his 10th goal tournament to put his team in front at half time.

Mohun Bagan lacked the intensity from the beginning of the second half and looked tired. Gokulam capitalized the opportunity and scored the second goal of

the match in 51st minute.

Ashutosh Mehta lost the ball in the opposition’s half as Naocha Singh snatched it away and ran down the left flank before finding Marcus. The Trinidadian striker outpaced Lalchhawnkima, entered the box and found the back of the net. Gokulam could have sealed the fate of the match at the hour mark

when Shibil Muhammed attempted a shot at goal but Debjit Majumder came to Bagan’s rescue by pulling off a brilliant save.

The Mariners pulled one back in the 64th minute when Salva Chamorro scored from Joseba Heitia free-kick. Beitia sent a curling ball inside the box to which Salva connected a header. It was supposed to

be routine save for Ubaid CK but he fumbled and let the ball in. Mohun Bagan went all guns blazing after reducing the margin and flocked the opposition’s box in numbers. Gokulam defenders stood firm on their ground and countered all the attacks.

Jose ph could have scored a third in the 86th minute from Naocha Singh’s cross but the skipper failed to touch the ball from a very close range.

A minute later Gokulam were down to ten men after central defender Jestin George received his second book and a red card for an ugly challenge on Kimkima.

Bagan players for a penalty in the dying moments of the match when Irshad blocked Suhair’s shot inside the box. The home team were convinced about the penalty but the referee thought otherwise.

Gokulam Kerala became the second team from Kerala after FC Kochin to win the prestigious Durand Cup and in their very first participation itself. Mohun Bagan lost a third consecutive Durand Cup final after 2004 and 2009.

11 BCCI writes to NADA on suspension of NDTL New Delhi, Aug 24 (PTI): The BCCI has written a letter to the National AntiDoping Agency, seeking to know about the “chain of custody” of urine samples to be collected by the agency at domestic cricket tourneys in the next six months.

The accreditation of the National Dope Testing Laboratory has been suspended for six months by the World Anti-Doping Agency owing to non-conformities with the International Standard of Laboratories (ISL), as identified during a site visit.

The suspension is a setback to India’s anti-doping efforts with less than a year left for the Olympic Games.

In a letter addressed to Navin Agarwal, the NADA DG, Rahul Johri, the BCCI CEO, wrote: “We request you to kindly let us know how this suspension will affect samples collected by NADA at BCCI domestic cricket tournaments. Since NDTL is unable to test the samples of all cricketers, what is the way forward to ensure a strict chain of custody and timely analysis of all samples?”

For long, the BCCI had resisted coming under the ambit of NADA, even though its samples col-

lected by the International Dope Tests & Management (IDTM) of Sweden was tested at the NDTL. Johri’s letter came after sports secretary Radhey Shyam Julaniya told reporters that the agency had met its initial target of collecting 3,000 sample for the year.

This cast doubts about how many samples the agency will collect during BCCI’s domestic season. NADA can get the samples tested at an overseas WADA-accredited laboratory. Bangkok seems a feasible cost-effective option at the moment.

On its Facebook page, the NADA had earlier issued a press release, stating that it would start collecting urine samples during the ongoing Duleep Trophy. The DCOs have not arrived for the first two Duleep Trophy matches and it remains to be seen whether they come for the rest of the tournament.

Khonoma Rüffüno sports meet concludes Latham ton puts NZ on course to take lead vs SL

RESULTS Marathon (Senior Citizens) 1st: Vozoto Meyase (Khonoma Unit) 2nd: Kezevikho Zhünyü (Medziphe Unit) 3rd: Megoselie Vakha (Kohima Unit) Marathon (Men) 1st: Pelesekho Zhünyü (Medziphe Unit) 2nd: Avikho Dolie (Khonoma Unit) 3rd: Vikhotso Kruse (Khonoma Unit) Marathon (Women) 1st: Megorieno Rürhie (Khonoma Unit) 2nd: Kerüvikhono Chase ( Khonoma Unit) 3rd: Rokometono Mor ( Khonoma Unit) Arm Wrestling (Men) 1st: Chatha Terhüja (Medziphe Unit) 2nd: Zhaputso Khate (Dimapur Unit) Football (Men) Champions: Khonoma Rüffüno Medziphe Runners Up: Khonoma Rüffüno Khonoma Volleyball (Women) Champions: Khonoma Rüffüno Khonoma Runners Up: Khonoma Rüffüno Dzüleke

Trainees of the wresting coaching camp with coaches at L Khel Indoor Stadium, Kohima village.

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Suokhrie, Kevisetuolie Miachie-o, Khriekethotuo Mepfhüo,Neivizolie Vizo and Neikuolhou Yhome.

The wrestling camp was sponsored by 3E, Oriental Fitness Spa, Lineage.

Khriesazo Liezietsu, president, LYO informed that certificates of participation were awarded to all the trainees.

New Zealand’s Tom Latham, left, celebrates scoring a century with BJ Watling during day three of the second test cricket match against Sri Lanka. (AP/PTI)

his 10th test hundred with a boundary through midwicket off Perera.

After rain allowed just 66 overs of play on the first

two days, Dhananjaya de Silva struck his fifth test hundred to help Sri Lanka post a respectable total.

Seamer Trent Boult,

OFFICE OF THE HUMTSO UNION WOKHA TOWN

H.Q. WOKHA-797111, NAGALAND Ref.NO.HUWT/WKA/PR-1/2019-20 Dated Wka the 23rd August 2019

FELICITATION The Humtso Union Wokha Town (HUWT) with immense pride and honour would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to the following members : 1. Smti. L. Yanbeni Humtsoe, D/o Shri. Lumchio Humtsoe, Superintendent of Taxes, Kohima Zone, Nagaland on being awarded the Governor’s Commendation Certificate for 2019, on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day. 2. Smti. L. Nzano Humtsoe, D/o Shri. Lumchio Humtsoe on being promoted to the post of Sectional Officer (SO) P&AR, Personnel ‘A’ Branch Government of Nagaland.

3. Shri. Sajamo M. Humtsoe, S/o Shri. Z. Mhomo Humtsoe, selected for undergoing Fishery through NSE Examination 2019.

The Union further, wishes them good health and greater success in their future endeavors.

(LUMDEMO HUMTSOE) (CHENITHUNG HUMTSOE) Publicity & Information Secretary Chairman Humtso Union Wokha Town Humtso Union Wokha Town

OFFICE OF THE

DIMAPUR SURUMI COMMUNITY DIMAPUR - 797112 : NAGALAND

FELICITATION

With immense pride and joy, we the Dimapur Surumi Community (DSC) would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to the following persons for bringing laurels to the Community and the Village in particular for their outstanding achievements in their respective fields. (i) Shri. P KHETOI AWOMI, Executive Engineer, promoted to the post of Superintendent Engineer. (ii) Dr. KIKAVI H AWOMI, S/o Mr. Hevikhe and Mrs. Kaholi Awomi for clearing the Medical Council of India Examination (iii) Mrs. ITOLI JAKHALU, D/o Mr. Shiniho and Mrs. Nijeli Jakhalu for getting promoted /upgraded to P.G.T (Political Science Lecturer) (iv) Miss JEBOLI AWOMI, D/o Er. Huwuto and Mrs. Khekali Awomi, Electrical Engineer, Indore Madhya Pradesh. (v) Mr. ILOVITO SHIKHU, S/o Er. Hutoi and Mrs. Ilika Shikhu, Architect Engineer in Viyayawadha Andhra Pradesh (vi) Mr. INOHUKA AYE, S/o Er. Shikheto and Mrs. Nishili Aye, Civil Engineer Chennai Tamil Nadu (vii) Mr. TOVI SHIKHU, S/o Er. Nikhevi and Mrs. Boholi Shikhu, Civil Engineer Guwahati Assam (viii) Mr. INAHUTO JAKHALU, S/o Mr. Howoto and Mrs. Atu Jakhalu Civil Engineer, Guwahati Assam (ix) Mr. KINOTO YEPTHO, S/o Mr. Xunito and Mrs. Khezheli Yeptho, Civil Engineer Veltech University, Chennai Tamil Nadu (x) Mr. KITOKA ACHUMI, S/o Mr. Lukeyi and Mrs. Vitoni Achumi, Civil Engineer NERIS, Itanagar Arunachal Pradesh. (xi) Mr. FESTUS K AWOMI, S/o Mr. Kiyelu P and Mrs. Vilito Awomi, Civil Engineer, Guwahati Assam (xii) Miss KIVIBO K AWOMI, D/o Mr. Kiyelu P and Mrs. Vilito Awomi, Civil Engineer, Guwahati Assam (xiii) Mr. MUGHALU JAKHALU, S/o Mr. Qheniho and Mrs. Inashi Jakhalu, Civil Engineer, Kerala (xiv) Miss NINOTOLI AWOMI, D/o Mr. Shikato and Mrs. Shevili Awomi, Civil Engineer, Lucknow Uttar Pradesh (xv) Mr. AKIVITO JAKHALU, S/o Mr. Hokito and Mrs. Lily Jakhalu, Civil Engineer ADAMAS University, Kolkata West Bengal May our Almighty God grant you all good health and success in your days to come.

(NITOKHU AWOMI) (HETOVI AWOMI) Chairman General Secretary Dimapur Surumi Community Dimapur Surumi Community

who had dropped an easy return catch from de Silva on Friday when he was on nine, dismissed the batsman for 109 to pick up his third

Sri Lanka on Saturday dropped former captain Angelo Mathews and allrounder Thisara Perera from the team’s T20 International squad for the three-match series against New Zealand. Veteran paceman Lasith Malinga has been retained captain in the shortest format.

Mathews and Perera, both aged 30, have been left out of the team that has Niroshan Dickwella as vice-captain. Perera played his last T20I against South Africa in March in Johannesburg.

Mathews last featured in a T20I match in Colombo against the visiting Proteas side last year.

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Wrestling coaching camp held in Kohima

Ko h i m a , Au g 2 4 (NPN): Lhisemia Youth Organisation conducted a wresting coaching camp from August 19 to 24 at L Khel Indoor Stadium, Kohima village.

A total of 23 wrestlers participated in the week long coaching camp. The coaches who conducted the camp were Kezhalelie Keretsü, Kevisetuo

khro, MLA of 8th Western Angami Constituency for their active contribution and support during the marathon.

SL drop Mathews, Perera for T20 series

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OFFICE OF THE

With immense pride and honour Bhandari Town Baptist Ekumkho would like to convey our utmost appreciation to Shri. N. Jacob Yanthan, Joint Director, Department of Agriculture Kohima, Nagaland, for receiving the prestigious Governor's Gold Medal Award on 73rd Independence Day 2019 in recognition of the distinguished service rendered by him.

Indeed, your achievement has brought tremendous joy and glory to the people of Bhandari.

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YEHEMI COMMUNITY DIMAPUR DIMAPUR - 797112 : NAGALAND "Unity and Progress"

FELICITATION

BHANDARI TOWN BAPTIST CHURCH

OFFICE OF THE

TSIEPAMA YOUTH ORGANISATION Dimapur : Nagaland Pin - 797106

FELICITATION

We the Tsiepama Youth Organisation (TYO) takes immense pleasure in congratulating its advisor Shri.

KEVISIBILIE ANGAMI CLI, PTS for being awarded the prestigious President’s Police Medal for meritorious service on the occasion of Independence Day on 15th August 2019 for his outstanding service.

The organization is immensely proud his achievement and wishes him success in all his future endeavours.

(RÜDOLHOUBI GEISUO) President TYO

(LHOUSAVILIE KUOTSU) General Secretary TYO

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trict Administration, Traffic Police, CMO office Kohima for the ambulance service, Jotsoma Youth Organisation and Keneizhakho Na-

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Kohima, Aug 24 (NPN): The 75th Khonoma Rüffüno sports meet concluded at Keziekie Ground, Khonoma village on Saturday.

The sports meet was a prelude to the 75th platinum jubilee celebration to be held on September 1.

Units from Khonoma, Dzuleke, Kohima, Sechü Zubza, Medziphema and Dimapur participated in the sports festival.

A half marathon covering 22 kms starting from Kohima to Khonoma village was also conducted on Saturday. Altogether 273 participants took part in the event. The marathon, held under the theme, “Reserve, Conserve, Preserve,” was flagged off by Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) administrator, Kovi Meyase.

Meanwhile, Khonoma Rüffüno Nagaland expressed its gratitude to Kohima Dis-

wicket of the innings.

Boult’s pace bowling colleague Tim Southee was the most successful bowler for New Zealand with figures of four for 63.

BOVIKALI V. CHOPHY LIVITOLI V. CHOPHY The Yehemi Community Dimapur extend our warmest congratulations to 1. MISS BOVIKALI V. CHOPHY, D/o Shri. Vikugha & Vinitoli for securing NEET Exam MBBS 2019.

2. MISS LIVITOLI V. CHOPHY, D/o Shri. Vetokhu Chophy & Easter on securing a seat to undergo B.Sc (CARDIAC) Course.

The YCD wishes them good health and success in achieving their future goals.

Hutoi V. Aye Chairman YCD

Khekaho Aye General Secretary YCD

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Winner of senior citizens half marathon.

COLOM B O, Au g 2 4 (Agencies): Tom Latham led New Zealand’s solid response with an unbeaten 111 against Sri Lanka’s firstinnings total of 244 on the third day of the second and final test in Colombo on Saturday.

The touring side, trailing 1-0 in the series after Sri Lanka won the opener in Galle, reached 196 for four in their first innings, trailing the hosts by 48 runs on a pitch offering sharp turn for the spinners.

Latham and BJ Watling, who was not out on 25, were at the crease and have added 70 for the unbroken fifth wicket to boost New Zealand.

Captain and batting mainstay Kane Williamson fell cheaply again, guiding paceman Lahiru Kumara to slip to be out for 20 after scoring just four in two innings in Galle. Experienced batsman Ross Taylor made 23.

Off-spinner Dilruwan Perera dismissed Henry Nicholls for 15 to reduce New Zealand to 126-4 at one stage but Latham and Watling kept them at bay for the rest of the final session.

Latham, whose highest test score of 264 not out came against Sri Lanka last December, brought up

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EPL: Chelsea beat Norwich 3-2

Lo n d o n, Au g 2 4 (Agencies): Tammy Abraham’s double saw Chelsea beat Norwich 3-2 at Carrow Road to hand Frank Lampard his first win in charge of the club.

It was Chelsea who opened the scoring after just three minutes through Abraham’s well-taken goal, only for the hosts to equalise only 156 seconds later as local boy Todd Cantwell side-footed home from close range after some lovely build-up play.

In what was an action-packed first half at a sun-drenched Carrow Road, however, the visitors soon found themselves back in front thanks to Mason Mount’s composed finish (17).

Norwich fought back, though, as the in-form Teemu Pukki made it five goals in his first three Premier League appearances to level matters again on the half-hour mark, only for Abraham to win it with his second goal midway through the second half.

The visitors - who lost Pedro in the warm-up, to be replaced by Ross Barkley - made the perfect start in East Anglia as Cesar Azpilicueta got free to the right byline, before finding the unmarked Abraham in the area. And the striker showed great confidence to beat Tim

Abraham celebrates with his team-mates scoring a goal against Norwich.

Krul with an accurate finish into the corner of the net, not that his and his team’s celebrations lasted for long as Norwich soon levelled.

Cantwell was strong in the box, before releasing Pukki down the inside left channel, and from the Finland striker’s low cross, there was Cantwell to side-foot home from close range.

It was raining goals as back came Chelsea as Christian Pulisic’s clever ball found Mount in the box, with the young midfielder keeping his cool to work some space with quick feet, before burying a shot past Krul for his second strike in a week. That was not the end of the first-half scoring,

though, with the hosts back on level terms on the halfhour mark after excellent play from Emiliano Buendia, whose lovely throughball picked out Pukki.

And the in-form Finn kept his cool to beat Kepa Arrizabalaga from an acute angle as Norwich’s famed recovery powers were once more there for all to see.

In the end, however, Chelsea’s extra experience and class began to show, with the visitors winning a ding-dong affair midway through the second half thanks to that man Abraham. The impressive Mateo Kovacic powered forward through midfield, before finding his forward and

despite having a lot of work to do, the England international managed to find the target from the edge of the box with a low drive past a flat-footed Krul.

N o r w i c h t r ave l t o Crawley in the Carabao Cup second round on Tuesday night, before then taking on West Ham at the London Stadium four days later.

Meanwhile, Chelsea take on another newly promoted side, Sheffield United, at Bramall Lane next Saturday.

Match results Brighton 0 – 2 Southampton Man Utd 1 – 2 Crystal Palace Watford 1 – 3 West Ham Sheff Utd 1 - 2 Leicester

NEFL to kick off today D i m ap u r , Au g 2 4 (NPN): Northeast Futsal League (NEFL) is all set to kick-off Sunday (August 25) at NC Bordoloi Indoor Stadium, Guwahati, Assam. It is India’s first-ever mixed-gender futsal league, which will feature six teams in total.

Alobo Naga (Nagaland) and Equilibrium (Goa) will perform at the opening ceremony followed by the inaugural match between Assam Titans and Nagaland Super 5.

“The first of its kind tournament in Northeast India is being organised with an aim to provide a platform for the budding footballers of the region to showcase their talent and also to rub shoulder with players from other parts of the world.

Northeast Futsal League India’s 1st franchise futsal league to be held from August 25 to August 31,” said Warren Noronha, marketing manager, NEFL. The NEFL is a brainchild of Proclivity Sports and Recreation Pvt Ltd owned by Ranajit Mahanta and Biswajit Mahanta. It is aimed to create and develop a sustainable foundation for the sport of Futsal as a sporting career alternative for the athletes of Assam and Northeast India, by providing the best education, facilities and showcases to participate in the game.

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NPSA team wins 8 medals at junior c’ship NPSA appeals state government to recognise the Association

Medal winners with Nagaland Pencak Silat Association on Saturday.

D i m ap u r , Au g 2 4 (NPN): The Nagaland Pencak Silat Association (NPSA) won 8 medals (5 gold and 3 bronze) at the Junior National Pencak Silat Championship held from August 19 to 21 at Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar.

The team was led by Khevishe Sema, president of the association along with Hetoi Sema, A Ghunato Sema and coach Deep Kumar. The junior team which took part in 4 events at the championship are Kitenlo K Thono, Kivinoka Swu, Kevin, Imnatoshi Longkumer, Nasher and Manish Chhetri.

Khevishe Sema, president, Nagaland Pencak Silat Association was invited as the guest of honour in the opening ceremony of Junior National Pencak Silat Championship by Indian Pencak Silat Federation in

recognition of his efforts to promote the game.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Khevishe reminded the players that they are the torch bearers of India in the sport. Altogether 500 players and officials from 32 states and union territories participated in the tournament.

NPSA will also be representing the state at International championship in Singapore in October.

During a press conference, NPSA office bearers said that they had participated in the recent National Pencak Silat Championship in Amritsar without any government funding but from their own pockets. “In October 2019, World Pencak Silat Championship would be held at Singapore and we are faced with financial constraints for that too,” said Khevishe.

Meanwhile, the associ-

ation has Saturday appealed the government of Nagaland to recognise the association under the department of Youth Resources and Sports and Nagaland Olympic Association.

It has also appealed the State government to send proposal to Central government for inclusion of Pencak Silat in Khelo India to avail the benefits such as scholarship, national awards, jobs, talent identification etc.

It has also requested the government of Nagaland to include the sport in Hornbill Festival and also for cultural exchange of indigenous games and sports between Nagaland, Indonesia and south east Asian countries.

It may be mentioned here that Nagaland Pencak Silat Association was formed on January 15, 2016 and got affiliation from Indian Pencak Silat Federation on April 28, 2019.

Nagaland bow out Subroto Cup Sindhu storms into World Championships final Basel, Aug 24 (PTI): India’s P V Sindhu stood one win away from an elusive World Championships gold medal after storming into her third successive final with a straightgame win over All England champion Chen Yu Fei here on Saturday.

Sindhu, who had claimed successive silver in the last two editions of the prestigious tournament beside two bronze, was a picture of perfection as she outclassed World No. 3 Chen of China 21-7 21-14 in a 40-minute semifinal.

The 24 year old from Hyderabad will face either 2013 world champion Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand or 2017 winner Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in the summit clash on Sunday.

Olympic silver medallist Sindhu, who came into the match with a 5-3 headto-head record against

Chen, grabbed the initiative quickly. The Indian dished out a compact game, producing angled returns to push Chen to the corners.

Sindhu retrieved well and punished any weak return from her rival to dominate the rallies.

Sindhu entered the first break with a 11-3 lead after the Chinese went wide. Chen continued to find the going tough as she missed the lines, allowing the indian to gather points at will.

Another weak return at the net by Chen gave Sindhu as many as 14 game points. The Indian then sealed the opening game in her second attempt.

Chen made a better start in the second game and was neck-and-neck at 3-3 with Sindhu, but the errors again crept in her game as Sindhu moved to a 10-6 lead. Sindhu exploited a weakness in the backhand

India lead by 89 runs at lunch on Day 3

Neymar out of action until his future is resolved

U-14 Nagaland football team along with the coaches in Delhi.

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Ko h i m a , Au g 2 2 (NPN): The U-14 boys Nagaland football team defeated Vishwas Nav Sharda School, Fatehabad (CBSE) team by 5-0 in their final match on Saturday. However, the team fell short by five goals and are out of the ongoing diamond jubilee edition of the Subroto Cup International

Football Tournament on goal difference.

Bangladesh Krida Shiksha Protishthan (BKSP) will enter the quarterfinals round as the Pool C winner and will play against Pool D winner on August 26.

After Haryana and Team 15 failed to turn up for the tournament, Nagaland, CBSE and Bangladesh Krida Shiksha

Protishthan (BKSP) got walkovers.

However, the no show of Haryana and Team 15 made the task difficult for Nagaland team to qualify as they had to win by at least 10 goals to go through.

The Nagaland team was led with Mughato Aye as team coach, Akihito Zhimomi as team manager assisted by two officials.

India's Mohammed Shami, left, unsuccessfully appeals for the wicket of Miguel Cummins during day three of the first Test match against West Indies. (AP/PTI)

North Sound, Aug 24 (PTI): India maintain their stranglehold over the West Indies with a healthy 75-run first innings lead, which swelled to 89 by lunch time on the third day of the opening cricket Test here on Saturday.

India bowled out West Indies for 222 in 74.2 overs in their first innings in reply to 297 with Ishant Sharma returning with best figures of 5 for 43.

Besides Ishant, Mohammed Shami (2/48) and left-arm spinner RavindraJadeja (2/64) scalped two wickets a piece.

For West Indies, Roston Chase top-scored with 48, while skipper Jason Holder played a fighting 39-run knock as the hosts failed to build up partnerships.

At the opening break of the third day, India were 14 for no loss in their sec-

ond innings with MayankAgarwal batting on 8 and K L Rahul on 6.

E a r l i e r, r e s u m i n g at the overnight score of 189 for eight, Holder and Miguel Cummins stuck together for 103 balls, forging a crucial 41-run partnership for the ninth wicket to take West Indies close to the Indian total.

Holder kept a calm head and guided his younger partner Cummins bril-

liantly to get as close as possible to the Indian total.

While Holder made 39 off 65 balls with the help of five boundaries, Cummins gave his skipper the right support from the other end by just staying at the crease although he couldn’t open his account.

Cummins’ determination to stay at the crease and give his skipper company can be gauged from the fact that he played 45 balls for no runs.

The Indian bowlers found it difficult to break the stubborn partnership between Holder and Cummins as they needed 85 balls in the opening session of the third day to dislodge the stand.

The partnership was finally broken when Holder edged a Mohammed Shami delivery to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant behind the stumps in the 74th over.

Left-arm spinner Jadeja finally drew curtains on West Indies innings when he cleaned up Cummins an over later.

Brief scores: India 297 (Rahane 81, Jadeja 58, Rahul 44, Roach 4/66) & 14/0; West Indies 222 (Roston Chase 48, Jason Holder 39, Ishant Sharma 5/43)

Pa r i s, Au g 2 4 (IANS):Neymar will not play with PSG until his future is resolved, coach Thomas Tuchel said on Saturday. Neymar has fully recovered from an injury he sustained in early June while on international duty with Brazil, Tuchel said during a press conference. “The position of the club is that if the situation is not clear, he cannot play...If the situation is clear tomorrow he can play, if not, he can’t,” Tuchel added.

The former Barcelona player has trained “in good spirit” with the rest of the team, “but on the other hand, there is his situation with the club, which is the same,” Tuchel continued.

He declined to comment whether or not Neymar being ruled out from the top-11 would mean that he would leave the club, saying that this is a question for the sporting director Leonardo.

Tuchel admitted that the uncertainty surrounding Neymar “does not help” the team, but he downplayed its effect because “everyone knows things are this way” and that “this always happens with big players”.

P V Sindhu

side of Chen to lead 11-7 at the breather. The Indian worked hard during the rallies, not giving an inch to her Chinese rival and was rewarded for her effort.

Chen committed too many unforced errors in her desperation as Sindhu jumped to a 17-9 lead in a jiffy.

The Indian eventually grabbed eight match points with a cross court smash.

Chen saved a couple before hitting long again as Sindhu celebrated.

Praneeth settles for bronze

Sai Praneeth’s dream run at the 2019 BWF World Championships came to an end on Saturday with a 1321, 8-21 loss to Japanese World No.1 Kento Momota. Praneeth kept pace with the defending champion for much of the first game, but Momota switched gears in the second and left the 27year-old Indian reeling.

There was little to sep-

erate the two before the interval of the first game.

Praneeth fluctuated between defence and attack and hardly made an unforced error which meant that Momota was holding a slendor lead of 11-10 in the first game.

Momota started to assert himself after that and Praneeth started making a succession of unforced errors. Praneeth could only take two more points after resumption as Momota took the first game 21-13.

Praneeth was completely out of his depth in the second game with Momota relentlessly ticking away the points. The Indian started making a number of errors and by the time the interval came, Praneeth’s body language showed that he had resigned to his fate. Momota led 11-3 at the interval. Praneeth took just five more points and lost the second game 8-12.

Inter Club Badminton tourney concludes

Overall champions DDBA with the trophy along with minister for PHED Jacob Zhimomi and other dignitaries.

D i m ap u r , Au g 2 4 (NPN): Dimapur District Badminton Association (DDBA) emerged as the overall champions at the 3rd Inter Club Badminton tournament that concluded Saturday at Kuda Youth Indoor stadium, Dimapur.

The three- day event was organised by Elite Club under the aegis of Dimapur District Badminton Association. All together 115 teams from nine clubs affiliated under DDBA took part in the tournament.

Speaking at the closing function, minister for PHED, Jacob Zhimomi said games and sports have the potential for livelihood and called upon the youngsters to pursue the profession

with dedication. He said the T h e w i n n e r s we r e state government is support- handed gift hampers sponing upcoming players and sored by the proprietor of urged them to be dedicated. Vitaz Enterprise.

Results Men’s Doubles Maomongba Ao/ Riku Khape (DDBA) defeated Bentilo/ Hito (DDBA) 75+ category Asungba Ao/Vikhugha Chophi (DDBA) defeated Dr. Wati/ Along Jamir (DDBA) 85+ category P A Akhan/ Along Jamir (DDBA) defeated Asungba Ao/Ichet Pamei (DDBA) 95+ category Angam Shaiza/ Dr. Wati (DDBA) defeated Dr. Molu Jamir/ Er. Wati (DDBA) retired injury 105+ category Saku Jamir/ Angam Shaiza (DDBA) defeated Er. Wati/ P Alem Pongener (DDBA) Mixed Doubles Dr. Wati/ Shekhotolu (DDBA) defeated Er. N Khate/ Bendangnaro (Elite Club)

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