August 29, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 263

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Boost to food processing in Nagaland

Dr Rakesh Sarwal Correspondent

KOHIMA, AUG 28 (NPN): Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) will work closely with entrepreneurs of Nagaland and help in establishing food processing industry the State, ensuring that it becomes commercialised, viable and creates employment. This was stated by Dr Rakesh Sarwal, additional secretary in MoFPI during a workshop on Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojna (PMKSY) at State Capital Convention Centre here on Wednesday.

Mentioning that food processing was one sector that could help farmers earn and create employment avenues, Sarwal said the onus

GHS Anatongre students protest non-availability of teachers

D I M A P U R , AU G 2 8 (NPN): To protest against non-availability of science and mathematics teachers at Government High School (GHS) Anatongre, the students of Class 9 and 10 have stopped attending classes for the past few days.

In a joint representation addressed to the principal director, school education, the Anatongre Students’ Union (ASU) president Sutsuthong K, village council chairman Tsulimthong and village education committee chairman Musumong sought the intervention of the responsible authority and demanded immediate deployment of science and mathematics teachers.

The signatories stated that the despite of numerous demands since the start of academic session, the department was yet to deploy the required teachers.

They also said that despite encouraging the students to be patient and wait for the subject teachers to arrive, their patience of students and community has run out. Therefore, the ASU, VCC and VEC have urged the department to intervene and resolve the issue so the students return to attend their classes.

was on the entrepreneurs to add value and bring out commercial products that would increase the State’s income. He suggested establishing separate department for food processing with a dedicated team in the State to take the agenda forward, which would be very helpful for the State and local entrepreneurs.

According to him, Nagaland had the potential to compete globally in the food processing industry as raw materials were available locally. Referring to PMKSY that was launched in 2017, Sarwal explained that 50% subsidy was provided to the entrepreneurs under the scheme.

For instance, for a project worth Rs 1 crore, Rs 50 lakh would be provided

by MoFPI as subsidy, Rs 40 lakh would be financed by bankers and Rs10 lakh would have to be invested by the entrepreneur.

Thus any entrepreneur, farmers producer organisation (FPO), NGO or government entity with the ability to shell out Rs 10 lakh and having good business idea was welcome to establish a food processing industry, he added. Further, he encour-

aged entrepreneurs to set up cold storages from farms to the markets, for which 50% subsidy would be provided, while cold storage having processing facility would get 75% subsidy.

Besides one lab already setup in the state under H&FW department, Sarwal said the government could establish more laboratories as there was 100% assistance available. He also urged the State government to establish training centres in district headquarters for capacitybuilding of prospective entrepreneurs, for which ITIs or any private entity can apply for support as 50% funding was available under MoFPI for building infrastructure of such centres.

In his address, chief secretary Temjen Toy said 70% of the State’s total population depended on agriculture for livelihood, though agriculture practised in Nagaland was conservative and traditional in nature that required urgent attention for increasing productivity.

He pointed out that taking their produce from farms to markets was the major challenge for the farmers as market linkages and cold

storage were absent, while ignorance where to sell the produce also acted as another hurdle.

He said though many studies were conducted by the academia and State government, a proper solution to the problem still appeared elusive. He added that the farmers too needed to add value. Citing instances of Naga King Chilli, ginger and other spices, vegetables, coffee, etc, Toy observed that Nagaland had the potential of not only becoming a major producing State in the country, but also could compete globally.

Highlighting the hardships faced by the State in following the funding pattern for such projects, he hoped the funding would not be in the ratio of 50:50, but 100% or at least in the ratio of 90:10 to implement any Central scheme.

In his brief introduction, Federation of Industry & Commerce for North East Region (FINER) president Pabitra Buragohain sought views of 10 to 15 entrepreneurs of the State, besides becoming members of the federation so that a local unit could be set up in Nagaland.

feature ‘The Great Hornbill Rock’ and ‘Ticket to Hornbill’

Correspondent Leaders of various tribe bodies after the meeting. (Social media)

D I M A P U R , AU G 2 8 (NPN): Representatives of eight tribes have jointly resolved to stand firm and united to help bring about early and honourable solution.

This was among the threepoint resolution adopted during a meeting held at the Angami Public Organisation hall, Kohima Wednesday.

Besides the resolution circulated on social media, it was stated that representatives of Angami, Ao, Lotha, Sumi, Chakhesang, Zeliang, Pochury and Rengma were among those who attended the meeting. The resolu-

tion was signed by sessional chairman, KT Vilie and sessional general secretary Jonas Yanthan.

The house also resolved to approach NSCN (I-M), NNPGs and Governor & Interlocutor, RN Ravi to share the contents of the negotiations for information and in order to dispel unwanted suspicion. However, the house decided to meet the groups only after a meeting with ENPO tribes. Further, the house also agreed to hold a meeting with ENPO tribes on August 31 at Acacia hotel, Dimapur.

KOHIMA, AUG 28 (NPN): In tune with the vision of chief minister Neiphiu Rio for an all-inclusive policy and giving maximum platform and opportunity to local musicians, Task Force for Music & Arts (TaFMA) Nagaland adviser Theja Meru said the taskforce would conduct a State wide band audition on the theme “ticket to Hornbill” on September 27.

Meru also announced that to make the Hornbill music festival a full-fledged festival, the Hornbill rock contest would be discontinued. Instead, he said the festival would have the “The

NEW DELHI, AUG 28 (AGENCIES): In only the second instance of providing funds for a gas pipeline, the government is considering shelling out about Rs 5,400 crore in viability gap funding for a proposed Northeast gas grid, officials said.

The 1,656-km NorthEast Natural Gas Pipeline Grid will connect Guwahati in Assam to major cities in the region such as Itanagar, Dimapur, Kohima, Imphal, Aizwal, Agartala, Shillong, Silchar, Gangtok, and Numaligarh.

However, in the absence of anchor customers, the Rs 9,000 crore pipeline is not economically viable.

“A viability gap funding of 60 per cent of the project cost has been sought,” an official.

The oil ministry is supporting the proposal and it is likely to be considered by the Cabinet soon, he said.

The Northeast pipeline grid is to be implemented by Indradhanush Gas Grid, a joint venture of state-owned GAIL India,

Indian Oil Corp (IOC), Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC), Oil India Ltd (OIL) and Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL).

The consortium has pitched for a 60 per cent funding support from the government and would raise the rest via equity and debt, the official said.

Without the government support, the pipeline would not be viable.

This is a second time that a gas pipeline project in the country would be funded by the government.

In 2016, the government provided a capital grant of Rs 5,176 crore, or 40 per cent of the project cost, of the 2,655-km Jagdishpur-Haldia and Bokaro-Dhamra (JHBDPL) gas pipeline project, which GAIL is currently executing.

GAIL is also laying a 750-km line from Barauni to Guwahati as part of the Rs 12,940 crore JHBDPL project, which is also known as the ‘Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga’ project. This is proposed to be connected to the North-

Theja Meru (NP)

Great Hornbill Rock” where few days would be dedicated to winners of the tickets to Hornbill along with other invited bands across the country to perform.

Addressing a press conference at Symphony Café here on Wednesday afternoon, he said winners from each district would get an entry to perform at the Hornbill music festival.

Details of contacts and rules would be issued in local dailies at the earliest, he added. He informed the media that besides this, there

would be daily performances by musicians that would be curated by an event management company.

And as part of promoting the Hornbill music festival and attracting best of the best, audition for “ticket to Hornbill” would be conducted for bands outside Nagaland in few selected cities like Hyderabad, Kolkata, etc.

He disclosed that TaFMA was closing partnership deals with Gibson Guitar India, Rolling Stone India and Hard Rock Café for Hornbill music festival, adding more updates would be provided subsequently.

The adviser said the venue for Hornbill music festival would be Dimapur like last year, while there would be concerts in multiple venues like hotels, cafes, halls, etc, in Kohima for which a brochure containing all details of venues, timings, artistes, etc, would be shared later.

He further informed newsmen that there would be box office show at Kisama bamboo hall, evening concerts at Kisama main arena and box office show at RCEMPA, Jotsoma.

Meru also announced that the first ever Nagaland Choir Olympics would be organised by TaFMA to encourage choral music in the State.

He said choral auditions would be held across the State’s 11 districts on September 27, while the grand finale would be held on October 23 at Kohima.

Stating that choir groups with 16 to 20 members would be allowed to participate in the competition, he added that more auditions would take place after the finale as efforts would be made to help the choir group represent Nagaland at the 11th World Choir Games to be held in Belgium from July 5 to 15, 2020.

Naga Hoho elects new office-bearers Aug 16 killing: NSCN (R)

Dedicatory prayer for the newly elected office bearers of Naga Hoho on Wednesday. (NP)

Staff Reporter

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NEW DELHI, AUG 28 (PTI): Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla on Wednesday announced that a committee of speakers of state assemblies will be formed to frame “code of conduct” for members of legislative assemblies and councils to make them more efficient and reduce adjournments.

Birla chaired a meeting of the presiding officers of legislatures attended by more than 30 speakers of state assemblies and chairpersons of legislative councils. Addressing the media about the meeting, Birla said it was very fruitful and all presiding officers agreed that there is need to frame rules for improving the efficiency of state legislatures.

The participants unanimously decided that for the smooth conduct of proceedings and fruitful session with less adjournments, a code of conduct for the legislators was needed. “A committee of state assembly speakers will be formed which will hold deliberations with speakers all state legislative assemblies and chairpersons of state legislative councils.

It will give its report in November and a final decision will be taken thereafter,” Birla said.

Centre mulls Rs 5,400 crore funding to North East gas grid

8 tribes resolve to stand Hornbill Intl rock contest to be discontinued firm for early solution Now, Hornbill to

This is it!

“He’s dressed in a traditional attire. Whether he ran out of dress?”

Panel to frame code of conduct for MLAs

DIMPAUR, AUG 28 (NPN): Despite the call for boycott by several apex Naga tribal bodies, Naga Hoho (NH) went ahead with its scheduled general meeting at Angh House, Agri Expo here on Wednesday and elected new office-bearers.

The new set of office

bearers of NH is led by HK Zhimomi as president, Yansathung Jami and Samson Remei as vice-presidents, K Elu Ndang as general secretary, Y Mhonchumo Lotha as deputy speaker and Toniho Sheqhi as assembly speaker.

Sumi Hoho, Western Sumi Hoho and Naga Council Dimapur had barred their members from

attending the meeting.

In his speech, new president HK Zhimomi assured that he and his new team of office bearers’ main objective would be to bring unity among the Nagas.

Being aware of the fact that some organisations were not in favour of their members attending the general meeting, he said he was very pleased and encour-

aged to see many devoted Naga people coming and attending it despite this.

Zhimomi said though his organisation was not with him, but the fact that his people loved and supported him was what mattered most to him, adding he would try his best to bring unity among the Nagas. He asserted that as long as his people supported and stood behind him, he was not worried about anything.

He observed that the problem with Naga people was that everyone wanted to become a leader, intellectual or spokesperson, but did not wish to be a follower.

Chaired by K Elu Ndang, Ao Baptist Church of Diphupar pastor N Lipok Jamir offered invocation at the programme.

‘terminates’ 2 members

D I M A P U R , AU G 2 8 (NPN): NSCN/GPRN (Reformation) at an ‘extraordinary emergency joint council meeting’ convened on August 28, 2019 through the directive of its president has found two of its members -- Khekato Kinny, defence kilonser cum UT1 supervisor, and Chungshi Longkumer, deputy kilonser, involved in the killing of ‘lt. col.’ Toishe Yeptho of NSCN (I-M) in Dimapur on August 16.

NSCN (R) through its MIP stated that the office of its president, through the unanimous decision of the House, “terminates (with immediate effect) the above mentioned erring officials, so as to let the Law take its own course and to facilitate a ‘Free and Fair’ trail.”

NSCN (R) also stated (Cont’d on p-7) that since the other three

(one Tali, Nungsang and Vishiho) did not belong to the group it cannot decide upon them. Therefore, NSCN (R) stated it was upto the prerogative of the law enforcing agency(s) and competent authorities, to enforce action on them.

NSCN (R) reiterated its stance that it would take action upon any NSCN (R) members, irrespective of ‘rank, files or status’ according to the ‘National Ahza and party discipline.’

NSCN(R) affirmed that it would neither condone nor abet crime or criminals.

Along with every other Naga, NSCN (R) said it “deeply regrets the incident that happened on August 16, 2019 which took away one precious life and our heart also goes out to the aggrieved family members.”

east via the Indradhanush grid.

All other pipelines in the country have been funded by public or private sector companies.

The official said oil companies will not be able to execute the Northeast grid project without the viability gap funding.

The project is critical towards implementing the government’s Hydrocarbon Vision 2030 for Northeast.

The Vision envisages the development of the region by leveraging its hydrocarbon potential, enhancing access to clean fuel and accelerating the growth.

This is a part of a broader goal of the government to raise the share of natural gas in the country’s energy mix to 15 per cent by 2030 from current 6.2 per cent.

The government has envisaged developing the National Gas Grid. At present, about 16,788 km natural gas pipeline is operational and about 14,239 km gas pipelines are being developed to increase the availability of natural gas across the country.

DTP to effect new traffic regulation D I M A P U R , AU G 2 8 (NPN): Dimapur traffic police (DTP) have declared the newly constructed concrete stretch road from Zion Hospital Junction to Purana Bazar SBI Branch as “No Parking Zone” with effect from September 2, 2019. In a press note, Dimapur police PRO said that single lane parking would, however, be allowed on the unconstructed side of road. Informing that the arrangement was done for smooth flow of traffic and for public convenience, DTP has requested all to abide by the new regulation.

Norms for idol immersion

D I M A P U R , AU G 2 8 (NPN): As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) directives, the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has directed all responsible stakeholders to effectively follow its guidelines for idol immersion.

In a notification, DMC administrator Moa Sangtam directed use of eco-friendly idols with herbal colours or biodegradable chemical dyes and immersion of idols only at designated idol immersion spots. Among others, DMC has also prohibited burning of solid waste at the idols immersion areas. DMC has expressed concern that water quality has deteriorated due to idol immersion during celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi and Durga Puja during the month of September & October every year.

NVC restricts movement of heavy vehicles from Sep 6 D I M A P U R , AU G 2 8 (NPN): Expressing dismay over the deplorable road condition from 4th Mile, Dimapur to Nihokhu village under Niuland subdivision, the Nihokhu Village Council (NVC) Wednesday announced that restriction on movement of heavy vehicles within Nihokhu village jurisdiction would be imposed with effect from September 6, 2019. (Cont’d on p-7) K Y M C

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District level science seminars conducted in Kma, Phek

Correspondent

KO H I M A , AU G 2 8 (NPN): Kelhule Nagi, a class 10 student from Baptist Mission School, Jotsoma was declared as the winner of the Kohima district level science seminar 2019 held at Christ King Higher Secondary School Kohima on Wednesday.

The seminar was organized by district education officer, Kohima under the topic “Periodic table of chemical elements: Impact on human welfare”.

Nagi will represent Kohima district at the forthcoming state level science seminar scheduled for September 14 at town hall, Mokokchung.

Meanwhile Kapew John (class 10) of Christ King Higher Secondary School secured second place and Asewe Letro (class 9) of Mezhür Higher Secondary School in third position.

Earlier, additional deputy commissioner Kohima, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa graced the seminar as special guest.

In her short speech,

Participants of the Kohima district level science seminar along with ADC Kohima, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa and judges on Wednesday at Kohima. (NP) Rutsa reminded the students that without an aim in life, one cannot move forward, to which she impressed the students to have their own goals and objectives to succeed in their career.

While speaking on the importance of managing time as a student, she also suggested that it was not

just being brilliant but their dedication and sincerity towards achieving those targets.

District education officer, Kohima Y Mary Zhimomi speaking during the occasion said the annual event was aimed to motivate the students in learning science.

Seven students from

different schools in and around Kohima participated in the seminar, and presentations were made on the topic. They also answered questions from the judges after their presentations to be adjusted as the winners of the event.

DEO Phek: District education office (DEO) Phek also conducted the

district level science seminar under the same topic on August 27 at Phek town council hall.

Guest speaker, Er. NamangSepong Chang, SDO (C) Phek encouraged students to participate actively whenever competitions were held in the school and pointed out that science seminar was a platform to

develop scientific temper.

He also suggested that teachers should initiate “can do” will power in the minds of their students.

Judges of the competition included asstt. professor, Solo Lorin, head of Chemistry Phek Govt.

College, Tiameren PGT, GHSS Phek and Küzuvelü Vero G/T, GMS Zion Colony, Phek.

Out of 15 students, 9 students from govt. schools and 6 students from private schools were among the participants in the competition. 1st position was bagged by Sükholü Lohe from Nazareth School, Pfutsero, 2nd position by Ukolu Hoshi of Bishop Abraham Memorial School Phek and 3rd Position by Mewe-ü Mero from Nazareth School, Pfutsero. DEO informed that Sükholü Lohe from Nazareth School, Pfutsero will represent Phek district and would participate in the state level. Nuvesayi Hoshi chaired the programme and keynote address was delivered by junior education officer Shevozo Nienu.

news in Brief DCs notify on draft list: Deputy commissioner Dimapur, has informed that the draft list for 1 - Dimapur - I A/C, 2- Dimapur- II A/C, 3- Dimapur-III A/C, 4- Ghaspani-I A/C and 5- Ghaspani -II A/C assembly constituencies has been prepared and published.

As per the notification, any claims/objections to the draft list should be made on or before September 6.

DC Mokokchung, has also informed on the prepared draft list of polling stations which are made available in the DEO office, Mokokchung. For any objection or suggestion to be made in the draft list, the general public are to make application in the written form to DEO, Mokokchung on or before September 5. DC Phek also informed public of the same and to submit objection/suggestion if any to the DC Phek on or before September 3.

DC Dimapur informs: DC Dimapur has informed that DPDB meeting of Dimapur for month of September has been scheduled on September 6, 11 a.m at DC conference hall. All concerned members have been requested to attend the same positively.

TSUD informs: Tenyimi Students Union Dimapur (TSUD) has informed that two representatives each from respective colleagues have been requested to attend the meeting on August 29, 3 p.m at TSUD complex, Dimapur.

Rural youths trained on mushroom, poultry rearing TSUK holds 22nd annual session-cum-seminar

DIMAPUR: Tikhir Students’ Union Kohima (TSUK) celebrated its 22nd annual session-cumseminar on August 24, at State Academy Hall under the theme “Explore the possibilities” with commissioner & secretary, Tourism, T. Mhabemo Yanthan as resource person.

A press release from TSUK vice president P. Apong stated that, Yanthan in his speech encouraged the students to remain united and strengthen oneself to strive forward. He also advised the student community to continue to be a peace maker and remain blessed. Y.L Temong

Officials of KVK Kohima with the two groups of the trainees.

DIMAPUR: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Kohima under the aegis of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, India in collaboration with National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad and State Agricultural Management and Training Institute (SAMETI), Nagaland organised skill training of rural youth ( S T RY ) o n t h e t o p i c s

“mushroom production techniques” and “poultry rearing and management” which began from August 27 at training hall of KVK, Kohima.

A press release from KVK Kohima senior scientist and head, Dr. V. Akashe Zhimomi stated that, Dr. Temjennungsang ACTO (animal science) while delivering the keynote address said that the six-day

programme was aimed to impart skill based training to rural youths on agribased vocational areas in compliance with National Policy Skill Development & Entrepreneurship-2015 in agriculture and allied areas to promote employment in rural areas.

The inaugural programme was chaired by Khekali Sema ACTO (horticulture) and vote of thanks

president TSUK exhorted the gathering saying that perseverance was the key to success and also to explore more possibilities in order to succeed in future.

P. Apong, while delivering the welcome address extended acknowledgement and felicitated different individuals who had succeeded in the recent examination conducted by NPSC and departmental exams.

TSUK executive member S.D Kiusümong delivered vote of thanks.

Activities such as quiz and extemporary speech competitions were also conducted.

was proposed by Imtisenla ACTO (agronomy).

The training will offer modular skill training opportunities to rural youths including farmers on local needs and create a pool of skilled manpower to perform farm and non-farm operations. Altogether 32 participants from New Tesophenyu, Penda and Tseminyu villages are attending the training programme.

DIMAPUR: Angami Students’ Union (ASU) has appealed both parents and students of Angami community for cooperation towards the census enrollment of students studying outside Nagaland in various states and also members of the community under various subordinate bodies all over Nathe youngsters. galand. A press release from ASU vice president, Neitseituo Altogether 35 children from the Norbert Mere stated that, ASU is embarking on a process to state of Assam and Nagaland par- register members especially based in various cities to primarticipated in the seminar. Programme ily gather the precise number. ASU also pointed out that ended with action taken by the chil- in times of difficulties or any situation, AUS will require a dren parliament on what children systematic portal to keep tract. In this regard, all the parents parliament can do to stop child viola- whose children are studying in the cities are requested to tion in their local area and blessing immediately register with their respective unions in varifrom Rev. C. Amop Noklang, director, ous cities. For further details, one may contact ASU Delhi NDO. Those who attended were NDO Vitso Rio at 91 7005045790; ASU Shillong Videto Neikha board chairman Major Dr Mukhavi, 91 8974339926; ASU Guwahati Dziesesatuo Suokhrie 91 Loza Kape, Prodigals Home, Vikhuli 7005863546; ASU Bangaluru Zakie Noudi 91 8147597131 and ASU Hq Kohima 91 9862288196. from DAN, Magdali HCDI.

Union Baptist Church (UBC) BSF camp Kohima under the ageis of UBCA-NEI held an ordination service for Rihuse Chakasang pastor Union Baptist Church (UBC) BSF camp ministered by Rev.Y T Lotha chairman ordination board UBCANEI and brief message was delivered by Rev. L Hevuto Awomi executive secretary UBCANEI. Benediction was given by Hutoni Achumi women pastor UBC BSF Camp. (Youth leader Mughaka Yepthomi)

ASU informs on students’ census

Regional seminar held on children’s parliament

DIMAPUR: Three-day regional seminar on children’s parliament was conducted at Aida complex organised

by Nagaland development outreach (NDO) from August 23 to 25.

A press release from Aosen, project in-charge, HCDI stated that, director of Holistic Child Development India, Thomas Rajkumar in his speech encouraged the children’s parliament to develop leadership qualities and take the platform to address child rights issues and child protection.

Speaking on the importance of children’s decision, he said that, children have the calibre to influence on the community decision and even up to the extent for good governance.

Through presentation, children also shared their concern on prevailing issues and how to solve the problem on domestic child labour, online gaming, improper functioning of government school and aganwadi centre (ICDS), and discipline in maintaining study hours, alcoholism and tobacco among

A book titled “Jesus Today: A Message in Modern Relevance” authored by Rev. Dr. Phuveyi Dozo was launched on August 27 at United College of Theology and Missions (UCTM) by Rev. Dr. Toshi Ao. (UCTM)

DLSAs conduct orientation, refreshers training for PLVs Naga Women Hoho Dimapur observes 52nd Raising Day

Dimapur DIMAPUR: District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) in the last few days conducted orientation & refreshers training for the para legal volunteers (PLVs).

A press release from NSLSA public relations assistant stated that, Dimapur DLSA conducted orientation & refreshers training for the PLVs at the front office DDLSA on August 26. Y. Longkumer, principal district & sessions judge & chairperson delivered the keynote address. The training was divided into two sessions. Panel lawyer YanK Y M C

bemo Ngullie spoke on the topic “Purpose and Role of PLVs and Do’s and Don’ts of PLVs”. Rokovitsu Khate panel lawyer spoke on the topic “NALSA Schemes and Execution thereof, Role of PLVs/Benefits of Lok Adalat”. Panel lawyer Moatila Ao spoke on the topic “PLVs task at LSC/PS/Jails/Homes/ Public places”. The topic “Practical class on how to file FIR/Simple affidavits/Applications to Dept.

Etc” was taken up by the retainer lawyer, DDLSA Nathaniel Kevichusa. “Record keeping/Reporting.

Mokokchung Liaising with DLSA PL/ Secretary” was taken up by Khumchuba Chang, panel lawyer. Ajongba Imchen CJM & secretary DDLSA summed up the programme and gave away the certificates of participation to the para legal volunteers. Seven PLVs along with some intern students attended the programme, chaired by panel lawyer Visheli H Yepthomi.

Mokokchung DLSA conducted district level training for PLVs on August 24 at principal district & session judge, court room. Altogether 25 volun-

Peren teers attended the training including 11 volunteer who were interested to render their services as PLV. Peren DLSA conducted orientation training program for PLVs on August 27 at district court, front office, New Peren district headquarter which was attended by 8 PLVs along with the panel lawyers. During the first session, Somet C Chang secy PDLSA gave the keynote address about the relevance of PLVs and significance of the training programme. Asuni panel lawyer spoke on the various schemes with regard to

the revised scheme. Italang panel lawyer highlighted the need for maintaining a comprehensive record about the activities conducted by the PLVs and how to entail the record registry.

In the second session, Indeu panel lawyer delivered on the duties and assignment to be taken up by the PLVs. Asungbe retainer lawyer PDLSA addressed the participants about the need for ethics and social concern from the PLVs, he also shared on how to go about bringing legal literacy among the weaker section of the society.

DIMAPUR: Naga Women Hoho Dimapur (NWHD) celebrated its 52nd raising day at Unity Hall, Naga Council Building, Dimapur on August 27.

A press release from NWHD stated that, in her presidential address, Sungsabeni Jamio, president NWHD encouraged the NWHD to continue to uphold the vision of the Naga women pioneers who set forth to bring about social harmony and unity amongst the Naga women residing in Dimapur.

She also congratulated the KUDA B village for achieving the NWHD goal of maintaining a clean environment by reducing the use of one time plastic.

She also handed an award of appreciation to the village for making their village plastic free zone.

Vimeno Angami, vice president NWHD, delivered the welcome address and Bino Kenye, president WCMA invoked God’s blessing. Khrieleno Theruja also spoke on the

Thenuopfüko Krotho (center) KudaVillageB Khel president accepting the certificate from president and advisor NWHD. occasion.

A general meeting was held after the programme, where various agendas were discussed on

amending various articles in its constitution. Vote of thanks was delivered by Mathetsu Nyuthe, treasurer NWHD. K Y M C

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WEATHER FORECAST August 29

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Agartala A thunderstorm in spots

34 25

An afternoon thunderstorm

29 20

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

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A t-storm around in the a.m.

31 20

Aizawl Imphal

Itanagar A thunderstorm in spots

33 24

Shillong A thunderstorm in the area

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A thunderstorm in the area

27 18

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Dimapur A p.m. thunderstorm in spots 33 23 Mkg

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Tuensang A thunderstorm in spots

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A thunderstorm in spots

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DC and chairman DTF, Gregory briefing members of DTF during the meeting held on August 28. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: District task force (DTF) on restricting use of plastics held its committee meeting at deputy commissioner office’s chamber on August 28 at Kohima, to work out the strategy and action plan for the implementation of the government’s directive on banning of plastic from October 1 within the district and the state as a whole.

According to DIPR report, DC and chairman DTF Gregory Thejawelie briefing the members reiterated on the government’s directive and guidelines on banning of plastic and impressed upon the members on how best the district can implement the movement successfully.

He said that this move-

ment was not only in Nagaland but all over India and as Kohima being the image of the state, the target is to implement the movement successfully in the district, which requires joint effort of all the stakeholders.

He therefore said that the committee besides the district administration and Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) has roped in the Kohima Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Angami Mechü Krotho (AMK), Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) and Kohima Village Youth Organisation (KVYO) in order to work effectively and to strictly enforce the movement within the district.

In the meeting, it was decided to have sensitization programme on the issue at

different levels, platforms within this one month time left before the enforcement where DC requested all his administrative officers in the sub-divisional level, the stakeholders to take it more seriously and create awareness and propagate the message to every individual in their respective areas.

Office secretary KMC, Zakie Kiso highlighted their activities and initiatives carried out so far, in this regard AMK president, Kevinourheno Seyie; KCCI president, Medozhatuo Rutsa and KVYO president, Dzuvinguzo Mepfhuo also shared their views, suggestions and initiatives being carried out in their respective areas and also assured to extend all possible help and support.

National workshop held on IP&ETS

As part of their initiative on protecting the environment, the Kabor Salangtem ward Mokokchung, distributed free biodegradable bags to the citizens who came to shop at the Wednesday market on August 28. By distributing the bags free, the Kabor Salangtem expressed hope that it would create awareness on the hazards and pollution caused by plastics in the environment. (NP)

Governor of Nagaland, RN Ravi met the defence minister of India, Rajnath Singh at New Delhi on August 28. In the meeting security situation in North East especially Nagaland were discussed. (PRO Raj Bhavan)

DIMAPUR: Centre for professional development of Teacher Educators, School of Education, North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, in collaboration with Sazolie College of Teacher Education Jotsoma (SCTEJ), hosted a two-day workshop on August 26 and 27, under the theme, “Innovative pedagogy and effective teaching strategies” (IP&ETS).

A press release from asst. professor, SCTEJ, Wapang, stated that professor and HoD, Education, NU, Rakesh Rai, shared two papers on “core teaching skills” and “teaching methods and teaching strategies”. DACE, NEHU, Shillong, Dr. B. P Sahu, spoke about the “core value of teachers”. Principal, SCTEJ, Dr. Gomesh Mosahary, delivered paper presentation on “teaching methods and teaching strategies”. On the second day, professor, Lungsang Zeliang, presented paper on “social and communication skills of teachers”, while retired professor, Kalyani University, Dr. Ratneswar Bhattacharjee spoke about “6 practical steps of teaching” and “Development of mind: Teacher’s mission”.

DACE, NEHU, Shillong Dr B. P. Sah, gave an insightful approach on “Synopsis writing”, while research scholar DACE, NEHU, L. Kharlukhi, presented on “Theories of learning”.

Exercise on disaster management in Longleng DIMAPUR: 12th Battalion NDRF Daimukh, (Arunachal Pradesh) in collaboration with Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) and District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Longleng conducted threeday familiarisation exercise on disaster management from August 26 to 28.

According to DIPR report, during the day long programme the team of 20 NDRF personnel led by inspector Sourah Singh and sub inspector general duty Sushil Kumar briefly demonstrated on basic steps and techniques of rescue during disaster and also highlighted the safety rules. Apart from demonstration on disaster management, the NDRF team explained to the people about disaster preparedness and safety tips to reduce the extent of disaster.

The team also gave live demonstration of rescue operation in various techniques, like first aid to injured, fire, earthquake and other natural calamities. Besides students and public, the programme was also attended by officials of the district administration, NGOs, PPC, PSC, Phomla Hoichems, Chamber of Commerce, ward presidents, LTSU, DEF police, 12th IR Chingdok, 2nd NAP Longleng, VGs and officials.

Minister, advisors tour Myanmar & Laos

(L-R) Dr. Longrineken, Neiba Kronu and Namri Nchang during their visit to Sithar coffee plantation in Myanmar.

KO H I M A , AU G 2 8 (NPN): Minister for Planning & Co-ordination, Land Revenue and Parliamentary Affairs Neiba Kronu along with advisors for Water Resources Namri Nchang and Dr. Longrineken Treasuries & Accounts, National Highways toured Myanmar and Laos from August 19 to 27 to study the method of coffee plantation in Myanmar and in Laos for tourism and infrastructure promotion in the state.

A press release from OSD Planning and Coordination, Thomas Thailu stated that Kronu along with his team visited the Sithar coffee plantation

area, situated in the Shan mountain region of Mandalay Myanmar. They held interaction with the executive director Sithar coffee farm Tin Tinwin, and the team requested Tin Tinwin to support for coffee seedling for the state of Nagaland as the topography and temperature in Nagaland was like Shan region. Kronu and team encouraged the farmers of the state into coffee farming in large scale so that the state revenue would increase into many folds in next few years.

Minister along with the team also visited Laos, a land logged country to study how coffee planta-

tion, tourism and infrastructure was implemented in their country. In Laos, Kronu and team visited Luang Prabang a UNESCO town which is maintained

by United Nation for Educational and Scientific Organization (UNESCO) under world heritage to study the country and town planning system.

In order to discourage the farmers from growing opium the United Nations on Drugs & Crime (UNODC) encouraged the people of Myanmar into coffee plantation for better earning and living in the Shan mountain region which was first planted in 2014.

PCC celebrates 45th Foundation Day

(Inset) Rev. Dr. Kethozelhou Keyho addressing the gathering.

DIMAPUR: Patkai Christian College (Autonomous) celebrated its 45th foundation day at the college campus on August 28.

A press release from PCC media cell stated that, general secretary, Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), Rev. Dr. Kethozelhou Keyho attending the function as the speaker congratulated the past leaders of PCC for bringing Patkai to the present position.

He further urged the students to put efforts in discovering their identity and have a purpose in relation with God. He also stressed on students to

master one’s life by learning to discern things that blinded one.

PCC principal in his speech acknowledged the land donors of Chümoukedima and Seithekema for the land where PCC is established. Emphasizing on the role of the land donors of the two villages, Epao stressed on active participation from the villages during occasion like the foundation day.

The land gift deed was done in a customary way 45 years back and the moment was relived at the function with prof.

Talitsuba Alinger, the longest serving BOT member

presented a rooster and a kilo of salt to the village seniors of Chümoukedima and Seithekema.

Calling upon the students, faculty and staff, Epao urged all to strive and perform better to achieve academic excellence, adding that spiritual excellence also needed to be given equal importance.

Principal also said that the vision of the college was to create a value based education to make its students cope up with the education system anywhere across the globe.

Highlights of the programme included felicitation of the semester toppers

of all the disciplines under various undergraduate and post graduate courses.

Chairman, BOT, PCC, Rev. Dr. W Ponsing gave away the certificates with cash prizes to all the subject toppers. A peer reviewed journal of the college titled “Patkai” was released by the founder principal Rev. Dr. Tuisem A Shishak.

Musical by the Students of Margaret Shishak School of Music also gave musical performance. Documentary titled, “A journey of a Hero-Patkai (Then & Now)” screened by the department of Mass Communication, PCC marked the foundation day.

NSVDBSA appeals RD minister to resolve DRDA issue

NSVDBSA members with minister of RD, Metsubo Jamir.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland State VDB Secretary Association (NSVDBSA) paid a courtesy call on the newly inducted minister of Rural Development Metsubo Jamir at his official residence, K Y M C

Kohima on August 27.

A press release from NSVDBSA president, Tohoshe Awomi and general secretary, Manthungo Kikon stated that, while congratulating the minister

on his new assignment, it also pointed out the hurdles being faced by the RD department for the past few years. Association conveyed that with the induction of the experienced and qualified

minister, the department will progress and have positive impact in the development of the rural areas.

Association also discussed with the minister about the pen down strike called by the 11 DRDAs and extended fullest support to the DRDAs. They also urged upon the minister to heed to the call of the DRDAs in clearing their legitimate salaries without further delays. Association also informed the minister about the problems faced by the 74 RD blocks due to the pen down strike. Minister assured the association that the department will clear the pending salaries in due course of time.

In this regard, NSVDBSA upon the assurance of the minister has earnestly requested the DRDAs to call off the strike in the interest of 1243 villages and rural population of the state. It stated that without the support

of the DRDAs the 74 RD blocks has become non-functional and is having a great impact on the VDBs of Nagaland state.

Association also appreciated chief minister Neiphiu Rio for taking a right decision in giving the charge of the ministry to the qualified legislator.

ENVC & VDBU: Meanw h i l e, E a s t e r n N a g a l a n d Vi l l a ge C o u n c i l & V D BU (ENVC&VDBU) has urged the state government to release pending salaries of DRDA staff for smooth functioning of the office.

In a press release Easter Nagaland VCC & VDB union general secretary Setsachum Sangtam stated that due to the non-functioning of the said department, the village of the Eastern region has been facing countless problems. Union also mentioned the importance of the department for the villagers and therefore request for early continuation of the office.

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‘Officers working 24x7 for error-free final NRC list’

Guwahati, Aug 28 (PTI): With just three days left for the publication of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, officers are working round-the-clock to ensure an “error-free” final list, official sources said on Wednesday.

Data compilation is complete and the NRC offices at the district, circle and block levels are working 24X7 to ensure no bonafide citizen is left out, they said. The final NRC list will be published on August 31.

“Quality control checks are underway to ensure that the NRC is error-free and this would continue till the last day,” sources in the NRC state coordinator’s office told PTI. Officers engaged in the exercise of updating the list are in constant touch with the government departments concerned, including the border police wing and the Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) so that name of any person against whom cases are pending in the tribunals are not included in the NRC. Meanwhile, the office of the NRC state coordinator issued a notice on Wednesday on how to check the names in the final list.

“Those who submitted claims as they were not included in the complete draft published on July 30, 2018 or excluded by the Additional Draft Exclusion List published on June 26, 2019, and those who had any objection filed against their inclusion, can see their status in the supplementary list of inclusion by visiting designated NSK/ office of circle officers/ office of deputy commissioners,” the notice said.

People can also check their status online by typing their Application Receipt Numbers (ARNs) on the NRC website from August 31 under the title ‘Supplementary List of Inclusions/ Exclusions Status’.

Those who were included in the complete draft and not excluded in the Additional Draft Exclusion List, but were called for hearings from July 5, 2019 onwards, can also check their status in the same manner, it said.

In addition, people who were not called for the hearings have “no cause to worry about their inclusion status, as they continue to be included in the final NRC”, the notice added.

Assam DGP Kuladhar Saikia said the police is

“fully prepared” to prevent any untoward law and order situation in the run-up to the publication of the NRC and after.

The state government had on Tuesday said it will provide free legal aid to “needy” people whose names do not figure in it, as it sought to assuage the fears of bonafide Indians who apprehend losing citizenship.

The process of updation of NRC is being conducted by the Registrar General of India. The Supreme Court is monitoring the exercise.

It is for the first time since 1951 that the NRC is being updated in Assam to identify bonafide residents and deport illegal immigrants.

When the draft NRC was published on July 30, 2018, there was a huge controversy over the exclusion of 40.7 lakh people from it.

The draft NRC included the names of 2.9 crore people out of the total 3.29 crore applications. In the list published in June 2019, over a lakh more people were excluded.

Assam has seen a huge influx of people from Bangladesh since the early 20th century.

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Shillong, Aug 28: The Meghalaya Police on Wednesday asked its Tripura counterparts to ensure safety of students, following attacks on students from outside, studying at ICFAI University, Kamalghat in Tripura. In a statement issued here, Meghalaya Assistant Inspector General of Police, G.K. Iangrai said information has been received that certain issues have befallen at ICFAI University in Tripura, whereby students hailing from Meghalaya are perceiving fear of being attacked and breach of their security.

“The Director General of Police, Meghalaya, R. Chandranathan, had contacted his counterpart in Tripura, and he was ensured that the students will not be

IMPHAL, Aug 28: “Know ethics the of coalition government,” Manipur consumer affairs, food and public distribution (CAF&PD) minister Karam Shyam, the lone minister from Lok Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) in the BJP-led coalition government in Manipur told the state leaders of the saffron party on Wednesday.

The minister was angered by repeated attacks on him by the BJP MLAs and leaders with alleged baseless allegations to the public distribution system under CAF&PD for which he is in-charge.

In the latest such attack, BJP’s Lok Sabha MP RK Ranjan on Tuesday alleged malpractices in the PDS and had urged the CAF&PD to discharge his responsibility to ensure it

affected by any untoward or unforeseen incidents, and that their security will be enhanced,” he said.

Iangrai also informed that the Meghalaya Police has been co-ordinating with the Tripura Police so as to ensure the safety of the students. He also informed e students or their family members to contach telephone numbers 9436337946 and 6033090114 for any immediate assistance required. Meanwhile, Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) has asked the IFCAI off campus at Shillong to close down in view of the incident of attack on students from Meghalaya studying at ICFAI in Tripura. The parents of the affected students also met Urban Affairs Minister Hamletson Dohling in the State Secretariat on Wednesday evening.

M’laya government accords top priority for education sector

Conrad Sangma (File)

Correspondent Shillong, Aug 28: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday has said that his government accords top priority to the education sector.

Addressing the gathering of ad hoc teachers from across the State at Malki ground, Sangma acknowledged the difficulties and hardships being faced by the ad hoc teachers and others employed in the education sector.

He also reiterated the Government’s commitment to address and resolve the issues at the earliest.

“The Government is aware of the challenges being faced by the teaching community due to the limited financial resources in terms of the salaries that they get. The Government is working earnestly to address these issues’, he said while further adding that a significant amount of the Govern-

reaches the actual beneficiaries.

The BJP MP further questioned where the wheat and sugar quota of the state has gone.

A livid LJP minister, addressing a press conference at his office chamber today, tabled a detail of the distribution of PDS items in the state since he took the charge of the department while reminding the state BJP leaders that the incumbent government is a coalition government.

“BJP is running a coalition government,” he said and asked the state BJP leaders to know the ethics of a coalition government.

Stating that an MP was sent to Parliament to take up state’s issue, Karam asked the BJP MP not to reduce to the status of being an MLA. He cautioned the state

AMSU vows to protect Manipur’s territorial integrity Correspondent IMPHAL, Aug 28: While vowing to safeguard the territorial integrity of Manipur, All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) on Wednesday pledged a forefront role in any every issues concerning Manipur.

AMSU, the oldest student body born out of an uprising of students against an artificial food scarcity that hit the state on August 27, 1965 in which four people including three students were killed in firing by police and security personnel, celebrated its 54th foundation day today.

Speaking on the occasion, incumbent president of AMSU Peter Laishram expressed concerned over the unsolved issues plaguing the state while blaming the government for creating one issue after the other.

He said that while people of the state, NGOs and pressure groups were demanding disclosure of the Framework Agreement which the Centre had signed with the NSCN (IM) in August 2015, another issue entering the final agreement within three months arose.

While Manipur and other states concerning the issues of NSCN (IM) were demanding disclosure of the details of the Frame-

work Agreement, Centre was talking about entering the final agreement.“This is nothing but creating a new problem,” he said.

The president reiterated AMSU’s firm stand for safeguarding the territorial integrity of Manipur and cautioned the Centre of arriving any agreement that will hurt the integrity of Manipur on any community line settlement.

“The final agreement must not include any political or administrative arrangement based on community line, it must respect the interest of Manipur,” he said.

If there are any provision disrespecting the sentiment of people of Manipur and resolutions adopted by the Manipur Legislative Assembly included in the proposed final agreement, AMSU will be at the forefront in demanding political autonomy of Manipur, he said The president, while spelling out AMSU’s stand on drug menace in the state demanded stringent legislation to deal with the drug traffickers in the state.

He demanded capital punishment for drug peddlers and urged the Manipur government to make a provision for this in the existing laws.

The drug menace is on the rise in the state, he said,

ment spending has always been earmarked to improve the education sector.

Sangma also informed the gathering that of the amount close to Rs.400 crore, central assistance, received in the past year, is being used to improve the infrastructural facilities of educational institutions in the State.

Calling upon all teachers to work together with the Government for the sake of imparting better education the Chief Minister said that necessary instructions have been forwarded to the State education department to convene a meeting in the coming months, with all teachers, regarding their various demands and to find a solution that is acceptable to all parties.

The Chief Minister also urged all teachers to shoulder their responsibilities as educationists with focus and dedication in order to transform the lives of the students.

Cong urges Mizoram govt to discuss Forest bill Aizawl, Aug 28 (PTI): The opposition Congress on Wednesday urged the Mizoram government to convene an all party meeting to discuss the proposed Indian Forest (Amendment) Bill 2019.

In a memorandum submitted to state CM Zoramthanga, the Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee said that if the proposed amendment bill is passed it would be a “draconian law” and urged the state government to immediately submit a proposal against the proposed amendment.

The Congress claimed that section 66(2) of the proposed Indian Forest (Amendment) Bill 2019 authorises any Forest department official ‘shoot at sight’ order against anyone who encroaches forest lands and section 66 authorises the forest department officials to search and enter private properties without warrant. MPCC said that the memorandum submitted to Zoramthanga was based on the findings of a study team constituted by former chief minister and MPCC chief Lal Thanhawla.

Other opposition parties and civil societies have also expressed reservations about the proposed amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927.

Meghalaya proposes Sports Academy for differently abled Correspondent Shillong, Aug 28: Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday said that his Ministry will look into the proposal of setting up of Sports Academy for Disabled worth Rs 350 crore.

He said that the Meghalaya government has requested for the construction of Sports Academy for Disabled, and the State government has given 50 acres of land.

“My ministry is working to improve opportunities and facilities for the differently-abled people so as to create an atmosphere which will guarantee them equal opportunities. This can ensure the protection of their rights and enable their full participation in the society, Athawale told journalists after chairing a review meeting with the senior officials of the Meghalaya government.

He said some of the schemes are like assistance to differently-abled persons by providing them with aids and appliances, and pensions for the differently-abled. Athawale also informed that there are around 44000 divyangs in Meghalaya whereas as per the 2011 census the number of divyangs in the country

is 2.68 crore.

He said 11000 divyangs have received the divyang pension of Rs 500 every month in the state.

Stating that his ministry, in its commitment for the welfare of the disabled people, has increased the reservation in central government, state government and semi government services for people with disability.

He said the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan or the Accessible India Campaign is set to serve the differently-able community of the country and informed the media that during the last five years, around 4800 divyangs have been provided with various assistive devices and aids in 5 camps across Meghalaya.

“The schemes of the government of India have always been directed towards the welfare of all the people of the country including the ST, SC population and Divyangs and there have been 8000 such camps across the country,” Athawale said.

Moreover, the minister opined that every government should sincerely put in effort for the enrichment of life of the rural population, ST, SC population and disabled people, and that every state should come forward with innovative schemes for people disablity.

Know ethics of running coalition govt: Mnp LJP minister to BJP leaders

M’laya DGP alert Tripura police on mayhem at ICFAI university

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019

while referring to recent series of seizure of huge quantity of illegal drugs and busting of illegal drug factories in the state.

He said that the state has become a safe haven for drug smugglers and involvement of influential persons in high-stake contraband dugs deals has worsened the situation.

Laishram further expressed concern over the detrimental effect of narcotics on the younger generation and said that the cross-section of population comprising the younger generations have now come under the devastating influence of the contraband substances.

Considering the irreversible impact of the drug menace, AMSU will launch a campaign to break the backbone of drug peddlers and suppliers with stringent legislation, he said.

AMSU has been continuously working for the welfare of Manipuri society irrespective of valley or hills and no community in the state should harm the territorial integrity of Manipur, he urged.

He pledged that AMSU with the Manipuri people will always stand together against any force that tries to disturb the territorial boundary of the state and other issues.

The celebration of 54th foundation day begun with the hoisting the flag of the students’ body by its president with homage to the departed souls of students who have sacrifice their lives fighting for the cause of the state.

Karam Shyam (NP)

BJP leaders against indulging in cheap propaganda, saying that it will bring no benefit to the coalition government except give a wrong impression to the coalition government.

He claimed that he has been solely working in public interest and was not business-oriented or profit motivated in any way adding that he always gave accurate reports regarding allocation and distribution of essential commodities in the House during Assembly

session and there were no irregularities.

He said Manipur government has stopped taking the wheat quota from the Centre and sugar was no more provided by the Centre while asking the state governments to buy the same from the local markets or any other sources.

Also taking part in the conference, director of CAF&PD Ranjan Yumnam tabled a detail account of the PDS items.

He said that wheat was no longer a normal PDS allocation item that can be distributed through the medium of ration card and given only in certain rare cases of natural calamities and festive seasons.

He revealed the monthly rice allocation as per NFSA scheme for Manipur was around 13,163.245 metric tonnes which is distrib-

Regd. No. 3210 Date: 28-08-2019 I, Shri. Aonyei Konyak, permanent resident of Wanching Village, Mon, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and declares as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That my correct and official name is Aonyei Konyak.

3. That however in my SBI Bank Passbook bearing A/c No.30995334211 my name has been recorded/entered as K Aonyei Konyak.

4. That the name Aonyei Konyak and K Aonyei Konyak refers to one and the same person i.e., myself.

5. That this affidavit is made to declare that my correct and official name as Aonyei Konyak and the same shall be used for all official purposes, futures references and correspondences.

6. That this affidavit shall also be used as a piece of evidence of the fact and proof as mentioned above and also to be used for rectification, if arises in future.

Notary Public Deponent K-2353

AFFIDAVIT

One of the MLAs had even threatened to resign while alleging that CAF&PD authority was behind the nondistribution of subsidised rice under NFSA to his constituency.

However, the rice quota was found in the godown intact as NFSA agents of the constituency failed to deposit necessary money.

Good morning dear brother Ben, May your special day surrounded with happiness filled with laughter wrapped with pleasure brightened with fun blessed wit love remember with joy and enriched with hopes ...... Happy birthday dear brother From Sister & Cousins No.NEC/IPR/455/Coffee Table/2016 NORTH EASTERN COUNCIL SECRETARIAT

MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION

AFFIDAVIT

Regd. No. 258/18

uted through fair price shop agents.

He added that the normal allocation of sugar was discontinued with effect from March 2017 and there were no subsidies with respect to PDS sugar item.

Mention may be made that some BJP MLAs had earlier on many occasions attacked the LJP minister.

Nongrim Hills, Shillong-793003 NOTICE FOR EXTENSION OF TENDER SUBMISSION DATE FOR DESIGNING AND PRINTING OF COFFEE TABLE BOOK Dated : 28th August, 2019 With reference to the NEC's notice No. NEC/IPR/455/Coffee Table/2016, dated 9th July 2019 inviting sealed tenders from printers/ publishers for Creation (Designing) & Printing of Coffee Table Book, the last date for submission of bids has been further extended till 05:00 PM of 13th September 2019 (Friday). All the terms and conditions of the tender remains the same as vide notice NEC/ IPR/455/Coffee Table/2016, dated 9th July 2019 and is available in the NEC website at www.necouncil.gov.in. Interested parties may submit the sealed tender to the undersigned during working hours in Room No. 319, NEC Secretariat, Nongrim Hills, Shillong-793003.

L/o Director (IPR) North Eastern Council Secretariat, davp 11104/11/0010/1920 Nongrim Hills, Shillong: 793003

DECLARATION OF ACTUAL DATE OF BIRTH

Dated : 19/11/18

I, Shri. Zhukheto Sumi, S/o Ghokishe, permanent resident of Lumithsami Village, Zunheboto : Nagaland and presently residing at 5th Mile, Dimapur : Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the aforementioned address.

2. That the name Zhukheto Kiho, G. Zhukheto Sumi, Zhukheto and Zhukheto Sumi pertains to the name of one and same person.

3. That my real and official name is Zhukheto Sumi which has been reflected in my educational documents as well as in my Aadhaar Card bearing Aadhaar No. 2997 4051 7465.

4. That this Affidavit has been made to declare before the concerned authority that Shri. Zhukheto Kiho, G. Zhukheto Sumi, Zhukheto and Zhukheto Sumi are synonymous and indistinguishable and pertains to the name of one and same person.

5. That the statements made from para 1-4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing stated is false.

DEPONENT Solemnly affirmed and sworn before me.

NOTARY PUBLIC DP-6526

I, Smti. NISHOLI, D/o HOKIYE permanent resident of DC HILL COLONY, in the District of ZUNHEBOTO, NAGALAND do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India, resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That my actual date of birth is 15/02/1958 which is recorded in all my official documents, but due to clerical error my date of birth is inadvertently recorded as 14/02/1958 which is recorded in my Aadhaar Card bearing No. 3451 7663 3907 and PAN Card bearing No. DHUPA7409H. 3. That from the date of this declaration, I shall use my Date of Birth as 15/02/1958 for all official purpose, legal proceedings and at all times and occasions.

4. That the statement made from para 1-3 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge & belief and nothing material has been concealed therein.

DEPONENT Solemnly affirm and declared before me by the deponent on this 27 day of August 2019 at Zunheboto : Nagaland.

1st CLASS MAGISTRATE/NOTARY PUBLIC Regd. No : 169 Date : 27/08/19 ZUNHEBOTO : NAGALAND DP-6527

IN THE COURT OF Smti Y. Longkumer, Principal Judge FAMILY COURT DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMANTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925).

Guardianship Petition No. 09/2019

NOTICE

(See 10 of Guardianship & Ward Act.) Whereas an application under the Guardianship & Ward Act has been filed by Shri T. Rongsen Tzudir for appointment of Guardian in respect of minor(s) 1. Moaakum Tzudir 2.

Imlisunep Tzudir before this court and whereas the 25th day of September 2019 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter.

NOTICE is hereby given inviting objection if any from the person having interest in the above named minor(s) to be furnished on or before the fixed date/or appear in person.

Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 27th day of August 2019.

JUDGE DP-6520

In the Court of Smti V. Lovitoly Sema Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur District, Nagaland Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Temsurenla Ao Deceased, has been filed by Shri Moameren Ao, Relation Husband, R/o H/No - 70, Indisen Village, Dimapur to draw his/her Bank Acct, Landed Property etc, who expired on 02/04/2019. (1) Landed Property, Covered by Patta No - 187, Dag No - 307, Mouza No - 3, Block Nagarjan (2) Vehicle No - NL07H-1955 and (3) Bank Account No. 810203311003430 Vijaya Bank.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this court within 30 days, on the said day of 27/9/19.

Given under the hand and seal of the court this 28 day of 8/19 DP-6543

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland

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SC extends Chidambaram’s protection NEW DELHI, AUG 28 (PTI): The Supreme Court Wednesday extended till tomorrow the interim protection from arrest granted to former finance minister P Chidambaram in the INX Media money laundering case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

A bench of Justices R Banumathi and A S Bopanna heard arguments advanced by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta who said that Chidambaram was trying to play the “victim card” and prevent ED from exercising its right to arrest him in the case.

“This is not a witch hunt as alleged by them.

We have material to show that it is a serious case of money laundering. We have collected cogent materials in the case,” Mehta told the bench, which would continue hearing arguments in the case on Thursday.

The apex court is hearing a plea filed by Chidambaram who has challenged the August 20 verdict of the Delhi High Court denying him anticipatory bail in the INX Media corruption and money laundering cases lodged by the CBI and the ED. “A ghost is sought to

P Chidambaram after being produced at a CBI court in the INX media case, in New Delhi, Monday. (PTI)

be created by playing the victim card,” Mehta said while opposing grant of anticipatory bail to Chidambaram.

CBI had lodged an FIR on May 15, 2017, alleging irregularities in FIPB clearance granted to INX Media group for receiving overseas funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during Chidambaram’s tenure as finance minister. Thereafter, ED lodged a money laundering case.

Chidambaram was Union minister for finance as also home during the UPA-I and UPA-II govern-

ment from 2004 to 2014.

He had said in the apex court on Tuesday that the ED be asked to produce transcripts of his questioning in the case and claimed that the probe agency wanted his arrest just to “humiliate” him.

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Chidambaram, had told the court that he was quizzed by the agency on three dates in 2018 and 2019 and transcripts of questioning would clear the air on whether he was evasive in his replies, as alleged by it while seeking his custodial interrogation.

Senior advocate A M Singhvi, also appearing for Chidambaram, had said the former minister was not evasive during his questioning and has fully co-operated in the probe.

“You (ED) want to arrest me, but for what reason?

The answer is -- to humiliate me, to humiliate me and to humiliate me, minute by minute and hour by hour,” Singhvi had said.

He argued that ED had lodged the case in 2017 whereas the offences alleged are of the period 2007-2008.

Referring to the high court verdict which used “gravity of offence” to deny anticipatory bail to Chidambaram, Singhvi said ‘gravity’ is a subjective word and what is grave for someone may not be grave for others.

The best test of gravity of an offence is period of sentence prescribed for it and Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) considers sentence of over seven year, including death or life term, as grave and punishment of up to seven year as less grave, he told the top court.

O f f e n c e s a l l e ge d against Chidambaram entail a maximum punishment of up to seven years, he added.

Russia throws its weight behind India on Kashmir issue NEW DELHI, AUG 28 (AGENCIES): Russia on Wednesday called withdrawing Jammu and Kashmir’s special status as sovereign decision and internal matter of India and pitched for resolving outstanding issues between New Delhi and Islamabad through dialogue.

Russian envoy Nikolay Kudashev said India’s decision on Jammu and Kashmir was in accordance with the country’s Constitution and Moscow is totally backing its close ally on the issue.

“India’s decision (on Jammu and Kashmir) is a sovereign decision which is as per its Constitution. Our position on the issue is totally identical to India’s position,” he said during a press conference. The Russian envoy said India and Pakistan should resolve all outstanding issues through dialogue and on the basis of Simla agreement and Lahore declaration.

Deputy Chief of Russian Embassy Roman Babushkin said Russia had taken a position during the closed-door consultations in UN Security Council

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on Kashmir on August 16 that it was India’s internal matter.

“We were of the view that India and Pakistan should resolve their issues bilaterally,” he said.

Babushkin said Russia has no role to play in disputes between India and Pakistan unless both the countries seek mediation in resolving their issues.

Earlier this month, India scrapped the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution, and divided the state into two union territories.

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Mayawati reelected BSP chief LUCKNOW, AUG 28 (PTI): Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati was on Wednesday re-elected the party’s national president after which she vowed never to “stop or bend, let alone break”.

She was elected BSP president unanimously at a special meeting of senior office-bearers of the party’s central executive committee, its state units and representatives selected from across the country, a party release said.

On her unanimous re-election, the 63-year-old Dalit leader expressed gratitude to all her party workers and followers and assured them of her continued commitment to take forward the BSP movement.

She said she would remain ever ready as usual to pursue the humanitarian missions of sants, gurus and great men, born in the Dalit, Adivasi and other backward classes from time to time.

Mayawati said the excellent work of the BSP gover nments in Uttar Pradesh is an example on the strength of which the BSP can seek people’s support in the upcoming elections in various states.

‘Conviction ratio in police cases pitiful’

Amit Shah presents an award to a woman police officer during the 49th Foundation Day celebrations of BPR&D. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, AUG 28 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said conviction ratio in criminal cases in the country is “very pitiful” and age-old police techniques such as giving a suspect the third degree and phone tapping will not yield the desired results in curbing crimes or getting convictions.

Addressing the top brass of police organisations during the 49th Raising Day event of the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) here, the home minister said usage of forensic evidence is the need of the hour for police investigators to clinch convictions against criminals.

Shah said he has asked BPRD to prepare a plan to create “modus operandi bureaus” at the national and state levels and that the government is mulling making forensic evidence essential in all criminal cases where the quantum of punishment is seven years or more.

“The conviction ratio is very pitiful in the true sense. It cannot go like this in these times. This needs to be corrected and this can only be corrected when a probe is supported by foren-

sic evidence.”

“If a charge sheet is supported by forensic evidence, then there are not many options before the judge and the defence lawyer. Automatically, the prosecution ratio will improve,” Shah said. The Bureau of Police Research and Development under the home ministry is tasked with preparing and suggesting better working policies and technology solutions for the police forces and act as a national think tank on policing.

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY LATE SETAZO CHAKHESANG 10th July 1966 – 29th August 2019

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019

Man is mortal but the love of them is immortal. Though you are not present with us today, your love and memories are always with us in our hearts.

Beloved Dad, we miss you a lot.

Loving wife and children K-2349

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In loving memory of our dearest Ayo

(LT. CHANCHILO NGULLIE) on her 5th Death Anniversary Dearest Ayo

Sweet memories of you keep us going even when the pain of losing you is still so fresh in our hearts.

You will always remain in our thoughts.

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“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

2 Timothy 4:7

Words are inadequate to express our heartfelt gratitude for your love and concern extended to us in form of prayer, financial support and physical presence during the illness and ultimate demise of our beloved mother Late Duosienuo Dominica Sekhose on the 5th of August, 2019.

It is our humble prayer that the Lord Almighty bless each and every one of you abundantly.

Loving children and grandchildren K-2361

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Born on: 08/09/1934 – Died on: 23/08/2017 We the family members of Late Imtiakum Longkumer would like to express our profound gratitude to each and every individuals, organizations, churches, neighbors, friends, relatives, and well wishers who supported us physically, financially, morally and through prayers during the sickness and demise of our beloved father on 23rd August, 2019.

It would be incomplete without conveying our special thanks to: 1. Mokokchung Baptist Church 2. Artang Baptist Church 3. Harding Theological College, Tura 4. Garo Baptist Association, Tura 5. Longkhum Baptist Church 6. Tzusapang Baptist Church 7. Mokokchung Town Baptist Pastor Fellowship 8. MTBA 9. Eastern Nagaland Churches Fellowship, Mokokchung Town 10. Longkumer Clan, Mokokchung Village 11. Government High School Sumi, Mokokchung Town 12. Mangmetong Baptist Church 13. Ungma Baptist Church 14. Gilgal Mission, Mokokchung Village 15. Ajungmeso, Artang 16. Dr. Kilang Pongen 17. Sungjemtoba, Chuchuyimpang 18. Y. Lanu Imchen, Mangmetong 19. Pensioner Association Mokokchung 20. Kifotsoba Grand children 21. Dr. Ato and his staff, Kohimas Hospital, Kohima 22. Dr. Imsu and his staff, Lenjem Hospital, Mokokchung 23. Blood Donors We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual who lent us your shoulder to lean on during our moment of sorrow. It is our prayer that the Almighty God showers His blessings upon each one of you abundantly.

Loving wife, children and relatives MKC-481

"And whoever lives by believing in me will never die" John 11:26

22nd June 1958 – 22nd August 2019

We, the bereaved family members of Late P. Humpong Konyak (Rtd. Forest Ranger) would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the individuals, friends, families, churches, unions and well wishers who stood by us morally, physically, financially and spiritually during our time of grief.

We are overwhelmed by your immense love and pray that the Almighty bless you all abundantly.

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With prayers, Wife, children, grandchildren, families and in-laws

We the family members of Late IMDANGTIBA AO would like to thank each and every individual who stood by us at his sudden demise on the 25th of August, 2019.

We convey our special thanks :1) Kohima Ao Baptist Church 2) Shri Neiphiu Rio, Chief Minister, Nagaland 3) Shri Meibhie Rio, Ps. Secy. to CM 4) Dr. Nicky Kire, Advisor, Urban Development and Municipal Affairs 5) Jail Colony Panchayat and Members 6) IGP (INT) Nagaland 7) Chungliyimsen Union, Kohima 8) Mao Union, Kohima We deeply regret our inability to mention all the Individuals, Neighbours, Organisations, Societies and Well Wishers but your good deeds will be treasured in our hearts. Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our heartfelt gratitude.

We pray that our Almighty God bless you all.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 263 Dimapur, THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019

Challenging goal

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hen prime minister Narendra Modi declared that India was poised to become US$ 5 trillion economy by 2025, it was in itself a challenge as that meant the country’s economic growth rate ought to secure 9 percent average annual economic growth rate till then. No doubt India is among those nations whose economy was on the rise. There is every reason to expect India to be among the top five economic super powers in the coming decades.

To make India progress there are many factors are considered so that the goal is achievable. However, the ground reality paints a different picture amid the high expectations. The economy has experienced a slowdown for some months. Among the factors was the midnight demonetisation surgical strike in November 2016 that removed 86% notes from the economy.

As of June 2019, the current slowdown has lasted for 18 months - making it the longest episode since 2006.

Most worrisome is about rise in unemployment. The National Sample Survey Office’s (NSSO) job survey for 2017-18 had shown a spike in the unemployment rate to over 6 per cent, a 45-year high. Unemployment in the country is at a four-decade-high. The figures released by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI) on Friday pegged joblessness at 6.1 per cent. The report was released after a long delay. Manufacturing, mining and power generation sector saw their factory outputs decline in June 2019 by 1.2 per cent, 1.6 per cent and 8.2 per cent, as industrial production slowed. India’s factory output growth, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), slowed to 2 per cent in June 2019, as compared to 7 per cent in June 2018. The auto industry is expected to shed close to a million direct and indirect jobs due to a decline in vehicle sales.

Consumption demand that accounts for two-thirds of India’s GDP is fast losing steam. Amid an economic slowdown, Moody’s Investors Service has cut India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate to 6.2 per cent for calendar year 2019 against its earlier projection of 6.8 per cent. The rating agency scaled down India’s economic growth to 6.7 per cent for 2020, a cut of another 0.6 percentage points. In the two years since, Moody’s has downgraded its 2019 GDP growth forecast for India thrice - from 7.5% to 7.4% to 6.8% to 6.2%. Rajiv Kumar, the head of the government’s think tank Niti Aayog, recently claimed that the current slowdown was unprecedented in 70 years of independent India and called for immediate policy interventions in specific industries. In order to spur growth, the government took Rs.1.76 lakh crore from the RBI to increase money supply and government spending and making some decrease in taxation. To make matters worse, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her first budget recently with some ominous tax proposals that threatened foreign capital flows and dented investor confidence. It sparked criticism and Ms Sitharaman was forced to roll back many of her proposals. According to economists, government economic policies have been playing out against factors like high-interest rates, current scenario of NBFCs, tightening credit conditions and slowing external demands are collectively responsible for a slowdown in the Indian economy. Economists expect the Indian economy to slow down further. This will continue unless there is a major shift in economic policies.

DailyDevotion The Purpose of Prayer …one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray…” —Luke 11:1 Prayer is not a normal part of the life of the natural man. We hear it said that a person’s life will suffer if he doesn’t pray, but I question that. What will suffer is the life of the Son of God in him, which is nourished not by food, but by prayer. When a person is born again from above, the life of the Son of God is born in him, and he can either starve or nourish that life. Prayer is the way that the life of God in us is nourished. Our common ideas regarding prayer are not found in the New Testament. We look upon prayer simply as a means of getting things for ourselves, but the biblical purpose of prayer is that we may get to know God Himself.

“Ask, and you will receive…” (John 16:24). We complain before God, and sometimes we are apologetic or indifferent to Him, but we actually ask Him for very few things. Yet a child exhibits a magnificent boldness to ask! Our Lord said, “…unless you…become as little children…” (Matthew 18:3). Ask and God will do. Give Jesus Christ the opportunity and the room to work. The problem is that no one will ever do this until he is at his wits’ end. When a person is at his wits’ end, it no longer seems to be a cowardly thing to pray; in fact, it is the only way he can get in touch with the truth and the reality of God Himself.

Be yourself before God and present Him with your problems— the very things that have brought you to your wits’ end. But as long as you think you are selfsufficient, you do not need to ask God for anything.

To say that “prayer changes things” is not as close to the truth as saying, “Prayer changes me and then I change things.” God has established things so that prayer, on the basis of redemption, changes the way a person looks at things. Prayer is not a matter of changing things externally, but one of working miracles in a person’s inner nature.

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True generosity is too frequently eaten up by prosperity and riches. ~ Ellen G. White

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019

Post-mortem

Relooking at the dawn of political agreement

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hen we think over about the core demand of the memorandum submitted to Simon Commission in 1929 namely “We should not be thrust to the mercy of other people who could never be subjected but to leave us alone to determine ourselves as in ancient times”, we first appreciated it but on relooking at it, we know that politically matured mentality of Britishers cannot agree to leave Nagas alone free without any administrative control from a Government because of their head hunting culture. They decided to exclude Naga Areas from India in the British India Reformed act of 1935. There was a vision to make Naga excluded area and Hongkong to be retained as the CROWN COLONY and Robert Reid, a British Governor, Assam (1836 – 1842) was entrusted to make the map of Naga inhabited areas. Robert Reid knew that the first Naga ancestor was Nanga (who lived with Choo (China or Chin) Kutchan as brotherhood. Nanga’s son was Alaphra, Alaphra’s son was Majora and Majora’s sons were Kapan, Dhai, Myanm and Tizü and Tizü again named his son as Nanga again (This is the legendary story of my tribe Kuzhami). Robert Reid found Nanga genealogy was spread in all the areas he had included in his map. Jawaharlal Nehru on 19th August, 1946, described the proposed British Colony of Couplan Plan as “The Tribal Areas are defined as being those long Frontiers of India which neither part of India nor Burma nor of Indian States nor of any Foreign Powder”. But the British after the 2nd World War went away completely exhausted and as there is no sea route (except by Aeroplanes) to come to Naga Excluded Area, they could not implement Couplan Plan and they had to leave the Excluded Naga Hills as a district in Assam, though it has

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been declared Excluded Area in the British India Reformed Acts of 1935.

Nagas (NNC) and Governor Hydari made 9 point Agreement in June 1947. At that time Phizo was in Nagaland and though he had not yet become NNC leader, he led some Naga delegates to meet Nehru and Gandhi in July, 1947. As they had informed Mahatma Gandhi, the Naga Independent Day was declared on 14th August 1947, one day a head of India. Phizo became NNC President in 1950. It is said that Nehru offered him political cheque, Assam Governor, Chief Minister of Assam, a Minister in the Indian Government and “anything everything” through a Central Minister (Shri. Prakasa) but Phizo refused all. He realized how India want to swallow us and on 16th May 1951 Naga National Plebiscite was conducted and the result was sent to Nehru. In 1952, Nehru once again offered him to be the President of India but Phizo refused. Nehru was then determined to use brute military force to subjugate the Nagas. It was said that PM Atal Behari Vajpaiya had, said that Pandit Nehru’s compelling reasons to take the steps BK Nehru years later was “a grave mistake”.

When Nagas could organize Naga Federal Army and declare Naga Republic Day on 22nd March, 1956 and fought with the Indian Military brute force who started invading war in Nagaland since 1954. Starting from Yempang Village in Tuensang area killing all adult population. After several years of unjust war of aggression against Naga people, Nagaland full-fledged State was created with 16 points Agreement & 371 A as perhaps a stratagem to break the backbone of the Naga struggle. Indeed Nagas are not fighting for a State Government but the creation of the full-fledged State of Nagaland

was definitely a “step by step driven process of evolution” which is indeed considered to be better than a revolutionary process (Mazie Nakhro). It is true that during the past 50 years the face of Nagaland is completely changed compared to the fifties (S.C. Jamir).

Indeed today Nagas have learnt after almost 70 years of costly struggle that India just cannot discuss sovereignty as understood by the Nagas. No Prime Minister of India can risk discussing re cognition of Naga Sovereignty with any Naga Group as the NSCM (IM) and the NPG have found out again (Niketu Iralu) I am inspired and this is what I wanted to say “let us pray for a settlement which leaves out sovereignty, separate flag and separate constitution to be discussed in the future after say 10 year interim period like in Hydari Agreement vide No. 9”.

As a matter of fact, the current socio political environment are favorable for both sides to secure a fair deal.

This is indeed real opportunity to advance another step of Naga political evolution. The process of social and political evolution among the people of Nagaland has been going on for many decades already although sometimes that evolution takes more of a regressive path.

Naga people now have come to a near total dependence on the Government of India with no shame of begging for anything and everything from India. Corruption has become a way of life – a fashion.

We need to emerge to a brand new dispensation from the present culture of dependency, corruption and shamelessness. We have yet to developed sense of humanity and Naga fraternity in our society. We cannot indeed regard the grant of a fullfledged Nagaland State as the

bedrock of the Naga Society but at any cost we cannot say to India “leave us alone” nor can we fully surrender our Naga Flag or Constitution at this stage. What is the safest or the preferred way of achieving an acceptable and honourable negotiated settlement to both parties. According to Mazie Nakhro it is in the once again offering India another opportunity of a ten (10) years period to provide tutelage in Statecraft as in the Naga-Akbar Hydari accord of 1947”.

Lastly, I wish to reproduce the words of Mr. Iralu namely the last para No. 8 or the concluding para in his write up August 14 – The importance of History in Nagaland Post dated 26.08.2019 with a request that our people will relook at the dawn of political agreement.

“The process of the Naga struggle, “underground” and “other ground” has been very badly damaged by us as discussed earlier. The process must be healed and restored.

It will mean stopping the unethical, irresponsible, arbitrary ways we so easily adopt to “solve” our problems like becoming rich so quickly even by the “Underground fighters” or achieve questionable advantaged for ourselves in so many ways ignoring the terrible consequences that always follow.

There is real fear the present situation can easily collapse and go out of control again – what will that mean for us, our volatile region and North West Myanmar eventually?

Even at this late hour if our leaders will read the signs, listen to God and one another, they will be shown what is right to save us. They will be surprised by the response they will get. Lead us to God’s superior plan for us all, not to your temptations and our suicide. This is, the needed statesmanship – destiny’s call to you”.

Dr. N. Kezienuo

The state of Nagaland

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he Nagaland state is compounded by corruption, regression and worthwhile progressive culture, corruption etc. In present times is a witnessing period of yearning to develop.

However, development should not mean our overall resources managed by myriad authorities in percentile but dispensing it in all sectors and citizen kind. Sure we have been given at large informational resources thanks by advancing countries (even if naturally), but we cannot demand the exact level of growth control with the rest advancing or the rest of nations to be very realistic. We first have to equipped ourselves system and demand our rights and set example etc. for other downtrodden national in other other continents.

A cor r uption free system means equipped all citizens, not before, likewise, even in Naga state it applies, if not, gargantuan like unending static spread, unbalanced. It would be take time not quicker and all reached, than other way around.

We can thoughtfully experiment the more convenient steps being many countries not equal and on above and the below just like many in our city-rural state, not endingly ever like.

Some for irrelevant their one or other end highlighting all irrelevant issue to desired goal we most know what, but many is fooled to be, because it appears impression all sound, but is not realistically.

Anyone can say what things telling but things and functions of their relationship in above all things and below is complications with consideration with due clear distortion, in the distortion itself is distorted results.

Look where the flow nature of corruption is lead time immemorial.

It is wholly evenly and unevenly spread. It needed us to balance and not go follow the flow, in measuring manner.

Dear fellow Naga people, every other Naga should and no left out should worry about your and our future, present and children for glory Nagaland.

Ashok Khongsai, Midland, Dimapur

Time for tribal self governments?

ree-will, reasoning, identity, self-determining, though immaterial are the most valuable possessions of a human being. Take these away and what’s left is an intelligence slave to its creature needs, easily satiable and content but living a hollow and meaningless existence.

Reasoning led us to question; who are we? Is there a relevance to life? How should we live? Higher civilizations of the past perceived the universe primarily as of a dual nature, opposing forces yet simultaneously co-existing as one with qualities that are symbiotic and reciprocal, a continuum. This entirety; creation/destruction ying/yang synonymous with feminine/masculine, weaker/stronger was the pervading law, the natural order which the Vedas called Rta, Tao in Taoism, Asa in Zoroaster and with variations the belief of many indigenous peoples.

Heraclitus the Greek philosopher first called it Logos in the western world and was later developed

by Neo-Platonists. Applying the principle of this entirety; the right balance and equilibrium, brings reason and meaning to human society and life.

Manifesting as a concurrency with others and with nature for mutual cohabitation whereby individuals are independent self-governing parts forming a larger cohesive collective will. A sort of non-zero game: a win-win for all. These knowledges were shelved away in modernity as abstruse and esoteric.

Post colonial India was not alone in her enchantment of the new

world order, starting with the Enlightenment Age which is acknowledged as the foundation of modern Western political and intellectual culture, it emphasized reason, skepticism and individualism and was a precursor to modern interpretation of democracy.

Revolutions and rebellions resulted in France then Europe, America, Russia, China and the world beginning new chapters. This new world order split into two camps both engendering collective common good, one championed socialist, communist principles and was authoritarian, dogmatic and repressive. The other championed individualism, capitalism and was liberal, ambiguous, permissive, yet despite the pronounced differences, both gravitated towards a similarity; concentration of power among the few.

Of the two, order one system is dead and the other dying.

The apparent flaw is the implicit quietness of good for all and the explicit loudness of good for the few. India must realign her own structure by heeding this conceptual failure of most Western democracies. Yet in doing so, She must bear in mind that Tamas and Rajas are synonyms of the primal dual forces, one isn’t necessarily bad and the other isn’t necessarily good, they both have their positives and negatives. Hardliner Rajasic elements understand better than most that their stance is borderline conceit, hubris, arrogance, jingoism, authoritarianism but are dismissive of the consequences and their persuasive and compel-

ling sway can push Sattva further out of balance and stability. Successful systems integrate a measure of both dual forces with an absence of bias.

T h a t ’s t h e l a r ge r world. In the smaller world of the Nagas it’s a tribal reality. A visitor would find it exasperatinginvigorating, mediocreexceptional, fierce-gentle, that’s what their world is; good? Better! bad? Uglier! Democracy? Aye, you have those that are vertically bent, the Hierarchies and those that are horizontal, the Egalitarians. Visibly living in the past and remaining the same they however are not the same, their dialogues and diatribes impel a constant self-assembling an evolvement enabling resilience and freshness to democracy. Back then they could’ve your head as a trophy, today in the given circumstance they would’ve liberated your soul. They are as diverse as the colors in a rainbow but have one thing in common; they are warriors of order and of chaos, imbued and existing in the strangeness of the two dimensions, spacetime. Does this make them powerful and dominant tribes? No, it is an empty shell as power is dissipated to villages and by degrees further on to khels, clans.

Take out this equation and there’s nothing to dominate at the same time when consequences are on the collective then as one organism reciprocating they become powerful and dominant. If these tribal mechanisms were absent the state government initially strong and confident in its machinery would face criminality, de-

linquency, subversion and unrest and from within its ranks insubordination and non-compliance leading to misrule and anarchy.

Conversely, take out the government and after the expected hiccups the tribes would soften chaos and equilibrate order as they have always done through a consensus that consolidates polarity into a coherent whole while attempting to avoid partisan decisions that could weaken the collective. So bear witness, do these tribes justify as self-governed and thus be recognized? In the words of T. Sakhrie, the first General-Secretary of the Naga National Council who said in the 1950’s “We govern ourselves by government that does not govern at all.

We believe in the form of government which permits the rule, not of the majority, but of the people as a whole. We talk freely, live freely, and often fight freely too. We have no inhibition of any kind.

Wild? Yes, but free!! There is order in Chaos, law in this freedom”.

The new sciences of complexities though abstruse and esoteric to the general public are in the words of the author M. M. Waldrop…..”Edge of chaos is a term used to define a kind of abstract phase transition space between order and disorder that is hypothesized to exist in a wide variety of systems.

All these complex systems have somehow acquired the ability to bring order and chaos into a special kind of balance.

This balance point often called the edge of chaos is where the components of a system never quite

lock into place, and yet never quite dissolve into turbulence, either.

The edge of chaos is the constantly shifting battle zone between stagnation and anarchy, these systems can be organized to perform complex computations, to react to the world, to be spontaneous, adaptive and alive.”

Meanwhile, if bureaucracy is employing a version of Medellin Cartel’s Plata o Plomo, Silver or Lead, it is justifiably sound. Money is seductive and addictive lulling the user till its next fix as compared to conflict and stress, problem is, these Tribesmen walk the divide and dynam-

ics can change instantaneously, effortlessly as underneath a seemingly calm rational order lurks a vitality, a defiance and contrariness inclined to rebel. They can sip Moët champagne, nibble Almas caviar and talk inanities and just as equably snack on the world’s hottest chilli chutney, chase it down with rotgut whiskey and philosophize, yet as the sun goes down it is prudent to build a rapport rather than domineer them. Cold, hard metal Escobarian approaches are stop gap measures that do not last or heal.

Lhouvi Tseikhanuo, Billy Graham Road, L. Khel, Kohima Village

Reader’s Post

Impact of technology Sir,

I want to highlight the impact of technology in education to reach out the concerns and to inform the benefits of it and also take up certain facilities into educational directive of our state. Since 1990’s our educational system is rising up in declaration motion which is hard for the present generation students.

So the system of technology in education should be encouraged in different field of studies. Since, it helps to engage with the study about the environment and make the subject interesting.

Which in place also benefit the teacher as well, while learning digitally it improves the knowledge and also activates the learning skills simultaneously. Setting up of such system will not only benefit the teachers but also make it easy for students to take learning into more comfortable and motivated. This also improves the knowledge of both the teacher and the learner. It also paves a way in making the educational system standardised and develop certain materialistic environment in society.

The old school teaching had burden the students which will be eradicated by the new installation of technology way of education Renthungo ovung, St Joseph University, Dimapur

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

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019

Art 370 scrapping: SC orders judicial review

Naga Hoho elects new office-bearers (From p-1) In his farewell speech, outgoing NH president P Chuba Ozukum stressed that unity was the only way for Nagas to march forward. He said there were turmoil and a feeling of insecurity in the minds of Nagas due to fratricidal killings among Naga brothers at the time of him joining the hoho.

Mentioning that there were too many thorns to deal with during his tenure as president, he added that he did not want to point accusing finger at any individual or organisation for fragmenting NH.

He said his entire team faced lots of struggles during their tenure to keep NH afloat as a platform for entire Naga people without borders.

Clarifying that the hoho was not against formation of any new association, organisation or union, Chuba stressed such organisations should work for welfare and common interest of Naga people.

He asserted that NH was open to any individual or organisation to work cohesively without fear and interference for the interest of Naga people, adding it always stood firm against all evil forces while pro-

tecting legitimate rights of Naga people for unification of all Naga areas.

He claimed that NH tried its best to maintain good relationships with all, both at national and international level for the cause Naga people.

He said his involvement with NH started in 2003 as its publicity secretary and elected as vicegeneral secretary in 2008, before taking over as president in 2013.

Chuba remarked that Nagaland as a State was created out of political compulsion and became one of the States of Indian Union.

“The present State of Nagaland has been created with the blood and tears of many Naga households and therefore it belongs to the Nagas. But unfortunately, the Nagas have planted seeds of division among themselves by erecting borders between Nagas of Nagaland and Nagas from other regions, under the patronage of our adversaries,” he observed.

According to him, confusion and despair were looming in the minds of the people with the change of position. He ended his speech by stating that the sense of oneness must come from the heart of every

Naga national worker, politician, civil society leader, tribe leader and intellectuals at this crucial moment to unite as one family in helping reaching “our common destination”.

Speeches were delivered by Lotha Public Organisation president, Zeliangrong Baudi (N) president, Dr SA Walling and others.

Solidarity messages were also given by representatives from Myanmar, Assam and United Naga Council. Dedicatory prayer for the new office bearers was pronounced by senior pastor Rev Dr Khetoshe Aye.

NEW DELHI, AUG 28 (PTI): The Centre’s decision to change the Constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir came under the legal scrutiny on Wednesday with the Supreme Court referring a batch of pleas against the abrogation of Article 370 for hearing in first week of October by its five-judge bench.

The petitioners have challenged the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 and the Presidential Orders that followed.

The top court issued notices to the Centre and the state administration and sought their response on the issues raised in the petitions that the legislation and the Presidential Orders are “illegal and violative” of the Fundamental Rights guaranteed under Article 14 and 21 of the Constitution to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi did not agree with the Centre that there was no need for issuing notices in the matter as Attorney General K K Venugopal and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta were marking their presence in the court.

“We will refer the mat-

ter to a 5-judge Constitution bench,” said the bench, also comprising Justices S A Bobde and S A Nazeer. It did not accept the argument that notices would have a “cross-border repercussion”.

The AG, who was of the view that the notice should not be issued while referring the matter to the Constitution bench, said deliberations here on Article 370 would be taken to the United Nations.

He was apparently hinting that the attention of the UN would be drawn to the hearings here by those who are opposing the Centre’s decision, including the neighbouring country.

As the counsel appearing for both the sides were involved in arguments and counter-arguments, the bench said, “We know what to do, we have passed the order, we are not going to change.”

The first petition, challenging the Presidential order on scrapping of provisions in Article 370, was filed by advocate M L Sharma who was later joined by another lawyer, Shakir Shabir, from the state.

National Conference, the state’s prominent politi-

Govt constitutes GoM on J&K

Jairam among those responsible Centre to setup 75 new medical colleges in next 3 yrs for UPA-2’s policy paralysis: Moily

NEW DELHI, AUG 28 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia on September 4-5 will open a “new chapter” in the already close ties between the two countries as both sides will aim to expand cooperation in a plethora of areas, including defence, trade, civil nuclear energy and hydrocarbons, Russian envoy in India Nikolay Kudashev said on Wednesday.

On the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, he said Russia is strongly backing India’s position on abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution and that New Delhi and Islamabad should resolve the outstanding issues through dialogue, based on the Simla Agreement and the Lahore Declaration.

In a representation addressed to the ADC Niuland, the NVC chairman Akavi Zhimomi reminded that the frontal organisations and the student unions of the area had appraised the responsible authority about the pathetic road conditions and sought repair of the same on several occasions. However, NVC chairman said that nothing has materialised till date, adding that road condition within the village jurisdiction was deteriorating further posing threat to life of the commuters as well as villagers.

Therefore, in order to have a safe and good condition road, NVC stated that the village has resolved Ongoing four-lane earth-cutting works has dispelled the myth about the cave near New to restrict the entry of heavy vehicles carrying sand Chümoukedima. For long, it has been held that a dog sent into that particular cave exited gravels, boulders, logs etc within the village jurisdicsomewhere near Sibsagar in Assam. However, contrary to popular belief, it is reported tion till such time the road was repaired to the desired that the cave was barely 10 meter long following the excavation. (Photo: Social media) extent.

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The government declared that preference will be given to aspirational districts and district hospital having 300 beds for the establishment of the new colleges. Continuing the focus on the creation of health care infrastructure,

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A c c o r d i n g t o Ja vadekar, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave its approval for the establishment of 75 additional government medical colleges by 2021-22 attached with existing district/referral hospitals under Phase-Ill of the ongoing Centrally Sponsored scheme.

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the Central Government had earlier approved to establish 58 new medical colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals under Phase-I and 24 under Phase-II. Of this, 39 medical colleges under Phase-I, have already started functioning, while the remaining 19 would be made functional by 2020-21. Under PhaseII, 18 new medical colleges have been approved.

The establishment of new medical colleges (58+24+75) would lead to an addition of at least 15,700 MBBS seats in the

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be taken that seriously. He has to become a serious politician. That’s our plea”, he said.

“I think the time is now for the Congress party to take appropriate disciplinary action and also warn these people...(those) who want to go out (of the Congress party), let them go out very straight forwardly; not sabotaging the party and its ideology being within the party”, he added.

Moily, a former Karnataka Chief Minister, stressed the need for the Congress leadership to take immediate steps to rejuvenate the party both at the AICC and State levels, saying there is no alternative to such initiatives. “We should not delay (taking those steps) just because there are elections (coming up) in two-three States. Every time there will be excuse of elections”, he said. The party should be “very strictly organised” with those wedded to Congress values and understand the pulse of the people, according to him.

“We will have to do it. Already people within the party are feeling; it’s high time because otherwise BJP will be emboldened to harass our cadre. People... present government.

NEW DELHI, AUG 28 (AGENCIES): India will soon have 75 new medical colleges in the next three years with the Centre spending Rs 24,375 crore on the institutes to ensure better healthcare facilities in areas lacking them. The decision to open new medical colleges was taken at the Union Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, announced Prakash Javadekar, the Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Minister of Information and Broadcasting.

The new medical colleges would be set up in areas having no medical college with at least 200

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A lot of hardship was created for industrialists acquiring land and industries’ establishment. (When he was) Environment (Minister), everything was negative... no system was evolved to clear it (environment clearance for projects)”, Moily alleged.

“As if the Congress is demonising (Modi)”, Moily said in a counter to Ramesh, who had recently expressed the view that “demonising” the Prime Minister all the time was not going to help.

He claimed that Ramesh’s remark was in “very bad taste,” and charged the latter with “compromising himself ” with the BJP with such a statement.

“And any leader who would like to give such a statement, I think, they are not doing service to Congress party or the its leadership. Because they enjoy power as Ministers, once they come in the opposition, they would keep a bridge with the ruling party,” Moily said. Claiming that Tharoor was never considered as a mature politician, he said, “He (Tharoor) is often on and off fond of giving statements and finding his place in the press. That’s all.”

“I don’t think his (Tharoor’s) statement could

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The for mer Union Minister also slammed Shashi Tharoor for his statement that praising the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for doing the right things would lend credibility to the opposition’s criticism of him.

Terming the statements as “most unfortunate”, he called for appropriate disciplinary action against the two leaders by the Congress leadership. “He (Ramesh) is responsible for policy paralysis of our Government (UPA-2) and he is also responsible for compromising the principles of governance many a time”, Moily alleged in an interview to PTI. He later clarified that Ramesh was among those responsible for the policy paralysis and “not the only person”. “He (Ramesh) was Environment Minister...he was also in Minister charge of Rural Development... there.. on land acquisition.

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NEW DELHI, AUG 28 (PTI): The government on Wednesday constituted a Group of Ministers (GoM) to look into development, economic and social issues in the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh that will come into existence on October 31.

Government sources said Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister for the PMO Jitendra Singh and Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan are part of the group.

The GoM will look into issues concerning J&K after abrogation of Article 370, granting special status to the state, and its bifurcation into UTs. The group will suggest various development, economic and social steps to be taken for the two UTs, sources said.

Under the J&K Reorganisation Act 2019, which was passed by Parliament this month, the two UTs -- J&K and Ladakh -- will come into existence on October 31. The first meeting of the GoM will be held in the first week on September, sources said.

On Tuesday, secretaries of at least 15 central ministries and departments met to discuss ways to carry forward the process of bifurcation of J&K into UTs and bring back normalcy as early as possible.

cal party, filed a petition on August 10, contending that the changes had taken away the rights of J&K citizens without their mandate.

Arguing that the legislation approved by Parliament and the orders issued by the President subsequently were “unconstitutional”, the petition sought they be declared “void and inoperative”.

The petition was filed

by NC’s Lok Sabha MPs Mohammad AKbar Lone and Justice (retd) Hasnain Masoodi. Lone is a former speaker of the J&K Assembly and Masoodi a retired judge of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court.

In 2015, he had ruled that Article 370 was a permanent feature of the Constitution.

Other pleas include the one filed by a group of former defence officers and bureaucrats. They have also sought directions declaring the presidential orders of August 5 “unconstitutional, void and inoperative”.

The plea was filed by professor Radha Kumar, a former member of the Home Ministry’s Group of Interlocutors for Jammu and Kashmir (2010-11), former IAS officer of J&K cadre Hindal Haidar Tyabji among others.

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of yield cur ves of US Treasury bonds, which is seen as a signal of an approaching recession.

With the US-China trade talks showing no signs of a resolution, chances of the global economy tipping into a slowdown remain quite high, analysts said.

“Global sentiments remained muted with uncertainty around the US-China trade deal and growth,” said Sunil Sharma, Chief Investment Officer, Sanctum Wealth Management.

Crude oil benchmark Brent Futures spurted 1.21 per cent to trade at USD 60.23 per barrel on Wednesday.

The dollar index -which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies -- rose 0.10 per cent to 98.09.

The 10-year Indian government bond yield was up at 6.58 per cent.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net sellers in the capital markets, pulling out Rs 923.94 crore on Tuesday, as per provisional data.

Meanwhile, domestic benchmark indices snapped their three-session rising streak amid losses in metals, energy, banking and auto counters.

The BSE Sensex settled 189.43 points, or 0.50 per cent, lower at 37,451.84. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty fell 59.25 points, or 0.53 per cent, to 11,046.10.

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M u m b a i , Au g 2 8 (PTI): The rupee declined by 29 paise to close at 71.77 against the US dollar on Wednesday as fears of an impending global recession prompted investors to stick to safe-haven assets like the Japanese yen.

Rising crude oil prices and weakness in the equity market put further pressure on the domestic currency, forex dealers said.

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened on the back foot at 71.50 a dollar and went on to touch the day’s low of 71.87.

It finally pared some losses to settle at 71.77, down by 29 paise against its previous close.

On Tuesday, the rupee had zoomed 54 paise to finish at 71.48.

Global equities struggled while gold and yen held on to gains following the latest inversion

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close to developments have revealed that the task force has recommended five tax brackets of 5 per cent, 10 per cent, 20 per cent, 30 per cent and 35 per cent, against the prevailing structure of 5 per cent, 20 per cent and 30 per cent.

Those earning an annual income up to Rs 5 lakh, however, will get a rebate on the taxes paid, as was announced in the interim budget of 2019 by interim Finance Minister Piyush Goyal. This effectively means that those with an income of up to Rs 5 lakh will be charged zero tax.

The report was submitted to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on August 19, but it has not been made public yet. According to sources, the panel has recommended that income tax for those earning above Rs 20 lakh and till Rs 2 crore, continue to remain at the previous rate of 30 per cent.

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New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS): A government constituted Direct Tax Code task force, headed by CBDT member Akilesh Ranjan, is arguing for a new tax regime for individuals. It has proposed dramatic changes to the Income Tax Act, which dates back 58 years. People earning between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 10 lakh per year may have to pay 10 per cent income tax, if the recommendations of this high-level tax force are accepted.

IANS has learnt that radical changes in personal income tax slabs have been proposed. These include lowering the personal income tax for those earning between Rs 10 to Rs 20 lakh per year to 20 per cent.

Currently, personal income is taxed at 5 per cent for income between Rs 2.5 and Rs 5 lakh, at 20 per cent for income between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 10 lakh, and 30 per cent for an income of over Rs 10 lakh. Sources

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The event was organized to express gratitude to the customers and to create a feeling of belongingness to the Mahindra family.

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tomatic route,” announced Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. To boost domestic manufacturing, 100 per cent FDI in contract manufacturing under automatic route has been allowed, he said, adding that 26 per cent FDI has been allowed in digital media. On FDI in single brand retailing, the Cabinet has expanded the definition of mandatory 30 per cent domestic sourcing norm. It also allowed single brand retailers to start online sales, waiving the previous condition of setting up a mandatory brick-and-mortar store, he said. Domestic procurement for exports included in 30% local sourcing clause, announced Goyal.

“The Cabinet has also approved 75 new medi-

D I M A P U R , Au g 2 8 (NPN): As part of its “Live Young, Live Free” campaign, Mahindra & Mahindra conducted a rally drive for Mahindra XUV300 customers on August 18 in Meghalaya.

The rally started from Grand Bhabendra Alay, Beltola to the Thrills Fun Park in Mawlein Mawkhan, Meghalaya.

The participating dealers for the event included Industrial and Farm Equip-

New Delhi, Aug 28 (Agencies): Auto major Renault Wednesday launched its compact multipurpose vehicle (MPV) Triber in India, priced between Rs.4.95 lakh and Rs. 6.49 lakh.

According to Livemint, the seven-seater Triber, which is less than 4 metres in length and is powered by a 1-litre petrol engine, is the second model from the company after Kwid which has been specifically designed and developed for the Indian market.

Triber, which comes equipped with various features including four airbags and flexi-seating arrangement, would bridge the gap between Kwid and company’s other SUV offerings like Duster and Captur, said Renault India Operations Country CEO and MD Venkatram Mamillapallehe.

Renault is aiming to launch more products in Indian markets with an aim to double sales volume to two lakh units annually in the country within three years.

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cal colleges, to be established by 2021-22, with Rs. 24,375-crore investment.

This is a move to add 15,700 MBBS seats in the country,” announced I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar.

The Cabinet approved biggest ever expansion of medical facilities in the world, said Javadekar.

Among other Cabinet decisions taken is that government will provide Rs. 6,268-crore subsidy towards exporting of 60 lakh metric tonnes of sugar. Subsidy to be directly transferred to farmer’s account. India has 162 lakh tonnes of sugar stock, of which 40 lakh tonnes is buffer stock and 60 lakh tonnes will be exported.

The sugar export policy will aid in evacuation of surplus stocks during sugar season 2019-20, said Javadekar. The Cabinet has also approved establishment of an International Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and PM Modi will launch CDRI during UN Climate Summit in New York on 23 September, 2019, announced Javadekar.

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New Delhi, Aug 28 (Agencies): In an effort to get economic growth back on track, a slew of decisions were taken by the Union Cabinet in its meeting on Wednesday, including further liberalizing of foreign direct investment (FDI) rules in four sectors.

According to Livemint, the government approved foreign investment in digital media up to stakes of 26%, allowed 100% foreign investment for coal mining and contract manufacturing, and eased sourcing norms for single-brand retailers.

Briefing reporters on the decisions taken by the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) under automatic route in coal mining and associated infrastructure has been approved.

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Modi has recommitted to fight climate change: UN

United Nations, Aug 28 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recommitted to continue to lead the fight against climate change at his meeting with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, according to an official organising September’s UN summit on climate change.

Modi made the pledge when he met Guterres in Biarritz, France, on Sunday on the sidelines of the G7 meeting, Guterres’s Special Envoy for the 2019 Climate Summit, Luis Alfonso de Alba, said on Tuesday.

Speaking to reporters about the upcoming highlevel global meeting, de Alba said that Modi “recommitted to continue to lead on climate and particularly dealing with solar energy (for) which they have a huge, very important initiative”.

Modi initiated the International Solar Alliance, which has 122 member countries and aims to promote the use of solar power.

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important (it) being one of the major emitters,” de Alba said. He said that India will be leading the Industry Transition Coalition along with Sweden at the threeday summit in New York before the start of the annual high-level meeting of the General Assembly.

The segment is to involve industries in fighting climate change and to cut down their emission of greenhouse gases.

Six or seven CEOs from chemicals, cement, steel, aluminium, trucking, shipping, aviation sectors are expected to make commitments to net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050 during this segment of the summit, according to the

meeting’s programme.

De Alba noted that industry was getting very involved in the fight against climate change and gave the example of India. He said that during a recent visit to India he participated in a meeting “with a huge number of companies” from the biggest like Tata and Mahindra to smaller ones and the cement industry that showed commitment to cutting carbon emissions.

While the global warming and climate change were getting alarmingly worse since the 2015 meeting that fashioned the landmark Paris Agreement to fight climate change, the political will to do it was flagging, de Alba said. Even the commitments made in Paris by nations to cut greenhouse gas emissions may prove to be inadequate to avert a climate disaster, he said.

But “the level of political will, compared to the time we met in Paris, is lower and is something that worries us, concerns us (and) we need to continue to work with all member states and we need to encourage them to be full part of the solution,” he said.

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Peru, Colombia pledge to protect Amazon region

Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra and his Colombian counterpart Ivan Duque.

Lima, Aug 28 (IANS): Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra and his Colombian counterpart Ivan Duque have pledged to work together to protect the Amazon region amid international concern over wildfires that are destroying large tracts of the rainforest.

During a binational Cabinet meeting in the Amazonian city of Pucallpa in eastern Peru on Tuesday, the two countries signed a joint declaration calling for the need to protect the rainforest from illegal commercial activities and pollutants.

After signing the document, Vizcarra said the fires have drawn “the attention of several countries and communities around the world”, Xinhua news agency reported.

Vizcarra said that caring for the Amazon, considered the “lungs of the planet”, should be perma-

nent and added that it was essential to combat illegal logging, mining and other activities including planting drugs for trafficking.

The idea is “to propose a comprehensive plan of action to support and develop the Amazon”, he said.

The Peruvian leader said he will soon meet Duque again on the Amazonian border that Peru, Colombia and Brazil share, for the “launching of a commitment in the face of this important reality, which is not being given due attention”. Duque said Colombia will host that meeting “to generate a great collective awareness” about the task of protecting the Amazon.

Brazil, Peru and Colombia are home to most of the Amazon rainforest, which also extends into Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia and other South American countries.

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Hong Kong protesters rally in support of Cathay Pacific worker Hong Kong, Aug 28 (IANS): Hundreds of protesters, including workers of Hong Kong’s airline company Cathay Pacific, gathered at a rally in the city centre on Wednesday following last week’s dismissal of a staff member who supported the ongoing protest movement.

The rally, held under the theme of “Evoke termination, stop terrorizing CX staffs” and organized by the Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU), was prompted by the sudden dismissal of Rebecca Sy, head of Cathay Dragon’s Airlines Flight Attendants’ Association.

The protest was scheduled to take place in front of the headquarters of Cathay Pacific near Hong Kong International Airport, but it was banned by the police and HKCTU decided to hold a gathering in a public square in Central instead, Efe news reported.

Sy, who had been with Cathay for the last 17 years, said she was fired without explanation after managers confirmed posts on her Facebook account related to the recent wave of antigovernment protests. The airline has not denied nor confirmed she was fired over

Hong Kongers have take to social media to demand that the company reinstates Sy and explains the reasons for the dismissal.

her comments on the social network.

Cathay warned its employees last week that everything they publish on social networks would be “subject to intense scrutiny” and that those who express their support for the protests, triggered by the government’s controversial extradition bill, could be victims of “a new policy” imposed on the airline by the aviation authority of China.

Some Hongkongers have take to social media to demand that the company reinstates Sy and explains the reasons for the dismissal, requests that were repeated during Wednesday’s march.

Sy’s sacking came a

week after the shock resignation of Rupert Hogg, Chief Executive of Cathay.

The company has been caught in the crossfire of Hong Kong’s worst political crisis in decades.

China’s aviation regulator recently told Cathay to suspend staff from flying over its airspace if they were involved in or supported the demonstrations. At least 20 pilots and cabin crew have since been fired, the HKCTU said.

In a separate event, hundreds of people gathered at a park in Central on Wednesday to protest against the alleged abuse of arrested female protesters by police officers.

Iraqi forces end 4th phase of major anti-IS offensive

Erdogan 3 dead as rains wreak havoc in Japan Pak shuts 3 intl air routes till Saturday toPutin, expand military

Baghdad, Aug 28 (IANS): Iraqi security forces have concluded the fourth phase of a major offensive to hunt down remnants of Islamic State (IS) militants in western Iraq.

A statement on Tuesday by the media office of the Joint Operations Command (JOC) said the fourth phase of “Victory Will” offensive resulted in the killing of two IS militants and the capturing of six others, Xinhua reported. During the operations, six tunnels and 25 hideouts of IS militants were destroyed, and a total of 53 bombs were detonated, while caches of weapons and ammunition were confiscated, the statement said.

The Iraqi troops searched an area of some 43 square km, including 16 villages, during the four days of the offensive, it said. In addition, Iraqi helicopter gunships carried out a total of 58 sorties while the US-led coalition aircraft conducted 14 sorties, it said.

M o s c ow, Au g 2 8 (IANS): Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have said both Russia and Turkey are ready to expand cooperation in the military sphere.

“We have used the opportunity of Erdogan’s visit to discuss promising joint projects not only in aviation but also in other sectors of military-technical cooperation,” Putin said on Tuesday at a press conference after their talks on the sidelines of the International Aviation and Space Salon, also known as MAKS, Xinhua reported.

Russia is ready to offer flights on Su-30SM fighters to Turkish pilots, Putin said, adding that he and Erdogan also discussed “cooperation on Su-35 and possible work on new Su57” jets, but did not provide details.

Russia began on Tuesday the delivery of a second batch of S-400 air defence missile systems to Turkey, Putin said.

Fawad Chaudhury had on Tuesday tweeted of a complete ban on the use of Pakistan’s land routes for Indian trade to Afghanistan was suggested in the Cabinet meeting.

Islamabad, Aug 28 (IANS): The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority on Wednesday closed three routes for all international Karachi-bound flights, a day after the country’s Science and Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry said Pakistan was mulling “complete closure” of its airspace for traffic from India.

A notice to airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Aviation Authority on Wednesday notified the changes. It said that all Karachi-bound flights will have to abide by the modifications from August 28 to August 31.

The minister had on

Tuesday tweeted: “A complete ban on the use of Pakistan’s land routes for Indian trade to Afghanistan was suggested in the Cabinet meeting.”

During the Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Imran Khan had objected to the use of Pakistan’s airspace by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, media reports said.

Modi used Pakistan’s airspace to travel to France on August 22. He was given permission to use Pakistani airspace because there was no ban in place, the Cabinet was told on Tuesday.

This isn’t the first time

Pakistan has closed its airspace this year. A complete closure was put in place after the Balakot strike by the Indian Air Force on February 26.

The airspace was completely opened on July 16, five months after tensions escalated in February following the Pulwama terror strike in which 40 Indian security personnel were killed in a Jaish-e-Mohammed suicide attack.

The latest tensions between the two countries started on August 5, after India ended the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.

In his address to the nation on August 26, Prime Minister Khan had termed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government’s move to revoke Kashmir’s special status as a “historical blunder”.

He said Pakistan had received information that India was planning to stage a “false flag operation” in Kashmir to justify a possible attack on Pakistan.

“Our Army has prepared itself after we received the information,” Khan said.

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UN to welcome teen climate UK govt asks Queen to suspend Parliament activist with 17 sailing ships

The yacht climate activist Greta Thunberg is on is under 100km from New York and is expected to arrive by the evening of Aug 28.

New York, Aug 28 (IANS): Teenage Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg, who refuses to travel by air to avoid excessive polluting emissions, is set to arrive in New York on Wednesday in a sailing yacht that departed from the UK 10 days ago and will be welcomed by the UN with a fleet of sailing boats.

The UN is scheduled to receive Thunberg with 17 sailboats, each of them representing one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. According to the organization, the vessels have been provided by UN partners. The 16-year-old Thunberg, who has taken a

sabbatical year from school, is being accompanied among others - by her father Svante and by the youngest son of Caroline, Princess of Hanover, Pierre Casiraghi.

After crossing the Atlantic, the expedition will arrive in the US ahead of her participation in the UN climate summit at the end of September, Efe news reported. The young activist began her sailing journey in the port of Plymouth, southwest England. Her itinerary will also take her to Canada, Mexico and finally Chile, where she plans to attend another conference on the climate emergency in December.

L o n d o n, Au g 2 8 (IANS): The UK government has asked the Queen to suspend Parliament in second week of September, just days after MPs return to work after the summer recess.

Members of Parliament are due to return on September 3, and the government’s move means they will only have around a week to pass any legislation to prevent a no-deal Brexit before the suspension.

A source from Downing Street told the press that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party government asked the Queen to prorogue Parliament on September 10 in order to hold a Queen’s Speech on October 14.

The announcement that the UK Parliament will be suspended has a major implication for Brexit because it will give lawmakers less time to try to block a possible no-deal Brexit.

The surprise move sparked huge outrage among lawmakers who oppose a no-deal Brexit.

Johnson, however, rejected the idea he asked the Queen to suspend the

region of the island where unprecedented levels of rain was recorded.

The agency warned that the flooding could occur in other prefectures and urged the people to take immediate safety measure.

A man died in the Saga prefecture after his car got dragged and submerged in water. A woman was found dead after her car fell into a

Tokyo, Aug 28 (IANS): Torrential rains in parts of Japan have left three people dead with the authorities on Wednesday asking residents to stay alert after flooding and landslides in many areas of the country.

The alert by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) was issued in Fukuoka, Saga and Nagasaki prefectures in the northwestern

ditch, in the same prefecture.

Another man died in Fukuoka prefecture even after he escaped from his flooded vehicle, Efe news agency reported.

The authorities issued evacuation orders and advisories for 1.7 million people across the country and some 40 members of Self-Defence Forces were sent to assist in rescue works.

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“There will be ample time on both sides of that crucial October 17 summit in Parliament for MPs to debate the EU, debate Brexit and all the other issues,” he said.

Johnson said the move would ensure his government can start working on its priorities. He had earlier declared that the UK will be leaving the EU on Oc-

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dead at birth, Katy Perry to perform in Declared UP girl is KBC winner Mumbai on November 16 S

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rammy-nominated singer Katy Perry is set to return to India, this time to headline the inaugural OnePlus Music Festival in her first-ever performance in Mumbai on November 16.

“I am so happy to be returning to India and excited to headline my firstever performance in Mumbai. I am looking forward to seeing and singing with all of my Indian KatyCats at the OnePlus Music Festival,” said Katy, who had married comedian-actor Russell Brand in Rajasthan

in 2010. The couple later parted ways.

Carl Pei, Co-founder, OnePlus, said: “We are super excited that Katy Perry will be starring in our first-ever OnePlus Music Festival in India.

We decided to host this festival to share our passion for music with our community, which is at the heart of everything we do.

With Katy on board, this is sure to be a one-of-a-kind experience.”

Devraj Sanyal, Managing Director and CEO, Universal Music Group,

India and South Asia, added: “Katy is a not only a massive global pop superstar with a big Indian fan base, but is someone who has been relevant for some time now, starting with ‘Teenage dream’ to ‘Prism’ and ‘Witness’, and now her newest singles ‘Never really over’ and ‘Small talk’.

“Her songs have been legends for her Indian fans and they can’t wait to see her perform in Mumbai.”

According to a source, singer Dua Lipa will also be performing at the event.

(IANS)

he was declared “born dead” and thrown in the garbage by the doctors of a Kanpur hospital.

A relative saw signs of life in the newborn and picked her up.

The baby girl grew up physically challenged due to the first few minutes of negligence by the doctors.

Twenty-nine years later, Noopur Singh, won Rs 12.5 lakh at the country’s most celebrated game show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC) hosted by superstar Amitabh Bachchan. She answered 12 questions.

Noopur, who lives in Bighapur in Unnao district, was born to a farmer Ramkumar Singh and his wife Kalpana Singh.

Mother Kalpana Singh said: “Noopur, despite her disability, has always been a good student. She was on the merit list in Intermediate and got through the B.Ed entrance test in the first attempt. “Today, she teaches children in a play group and also gives free education to Class 10 students.”

Talking about her journey to KBC, the proud mother said that whenever the game show was

telecast on TV, Noopur would answer the questions correctly even before the contestants.

“When this season began, we asked her to apply and she was selected. Our happiness knew no bounds when she ended up winning Rs 12.5 lakh,” she said.

Noopur, her mother said, holds no gr udges against doctors who were responsible for her disability.

“She says that it was her destiny and she does not blame anyone,” the mother said.

Noopur has now turned into a star of sorts in the village and people are flocking to her house to meet her.

(IANS)

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White House response to Taylor Swift’s Equality Act petition

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t the MTV VMAs on Monday (August 26), Taylor Swift called on the White House to respond to the petition she started in support of the Equality Act – and it has, with a statement that is practically identical to one issued months ago.

The pop star brought up the petition while accepting the Video Of The Year award for ‘You Need To Calm Down’, whose music video ended with an invitation to sign a Change.org petition for Senate support of the Equality Act. “Let’s show our pride by demanding that, on a national level, our laws truly treat all of our citizens equally,” the video’s message reads.

The Equality Act, which was passed by the US House of Representatives in May, would extend civil rights protections to LGBTQ people, shielding them from discrimination in housing, the workplace, public accommodations and other settings, as Vox explains.

And now the White House has responded with a statement that, as Pitch-

fork points out, is practically identical to one issued months before.

“The Trump administration absolutely opposes discrimination of any kind and supports the equal treatment of all; however, the House-passed bill in its current form is filled with poison pills that threaten to undermine parental and conscience rights,” White House deputy press secretary Judd Deere told CNN on Tuesday (August 27).

The statement is almost identical to one shared with NBC News in May, after the House of Representatives passed the Equality Act. Swift’s video for ‘You Need To Calm Down’ won both Video Of The Year and Video For Good awards at

Ed Sheeran announces ‘18 month break’ after mammoth world tour Bon Jovi’s new album title revealed

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d Sheeran has confirmed that he’ll be taking a welldeserved breather after a gruelling two year world tour.

The ‘Divide’ singer revealed the plans to fans at his last homecoming show at Ipswich’s Chantry Park on Monday evening.

The show marked his final scheduled tour date and Ed explained that he’ll be spending more time with his wife Cherry Seaborn – who he married in December 2018.

Having performed a mammoth 280 shows since March 2017, Ed said: “As you may or may not know, I’ve been on the Divide tour for over two years now and this is the last day of the whole thing.

“There is something very bittersweet about it.

I love that you guys are here and we are ending it in Ipswich. This is my last gig for probably 18 months.”

The tour has seen Sheeran playing some of

his biggest shows to date – including a headline slot at Glastonbury and four nights at London’s Wembley Stadium.

“I was told before I came on that now at the end of this tour I’ve played to nine million people around the world. It is

the biggest tour ever,” Ed explained.

“It’s been an emotional day for a lot of people backstage. It kind of feels like, in a weird way, that you’re breaking up with a girlfriend that you’ve been with for years. It sounds odd but it has been a long

tour.”

Sheeran is also correct in calling it the “biggest tour ever” – the Divide tour secured that title after grossing more than $775.6 million from 8.9 million tickets sold around the globe. It now means that he’s beaten similar tours from the likes of Madonna, Coldplay, The Rolling Stones and U2.

Meanwhile, Sheeran is yet to respond after he was called a “clout-chaser”

by Wiley. After unveiling his Stormzy collaboration ‘Take Me Back To London (remix)’ last week, the move looked to have irked Wiley – “the Godfather of Grime” – who has accused Sheeran of being a “clout chaser” by using one of the grime’s biggest stars to gain popularity.

In a Tweet posted on Saturday (August 24) that has since been deleted, Wiley wrote: “Don’t come to grime if your a clout chaser and a culture vulture stay away”.

(NME)

the MTV VMAs. Her video for ‘ME!’ featuring Brendon Urie also won the award for Best Visual Effects. Swift also opened the award show with a performance of ‘You Need To Calm Down’ and ‘Lover’, the title track of her new album.

Earlier this month, the pop star opened up on her decision to become more vocally supportive of the LGBTQ community, as she realised she “had not made my position clear enough or loud enough”. “Rights are being stripped from basically everyone who isn’t a straight white cisgender male,” she told Vogue. “I didn’t realise until recently that I could advocate for a community that I’m not a part of.”

(NME)

Demi Lovato returns to acting

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ccording to Variety, Bon Jovi’s next studio album will be titled “Bon Jovi: 2020”.

Jon Bon Jovi revealed the title of the follow-up to 2016’s “This House Is Not For Sale” Tuesday night on board the “Runaway To Paradise” cruise.

“It’s an election year, so why not?” Jon said. “I couldn’t do any worse.”

He added: “’This House Is Not For Sale’

dealt with personal matters, and now it’s behind us. Now I have clear vision moving forward.”

Jon said that that the album will feature more “socially conscious” themes, including songs about veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and the recent shootings in Ohio and Texas. “I’m very happy with it,” he said. “It’s a different record.”

“Bon Jovi: 2020” was

reportedly recorded earlier this year at the Ocean Way Nashville Recording Studios in Nashville.

Guitarist/producer John Shanks previously said that he had been writing new material with Jon. Jon told Russia’s TASS back in March that he was working on 23 new song ideas. “It is just a collection of songs but I am very happy with what I have,” he said.

(Blabbermouth)

inger Demi Lovato is all set to make her comeback as an actor with the upcoming season of “”Will & Grace”.

Lovato on Tuesday took to Instagram to share the news among her followers.

“Will & Grace & Demi,” she wrote along with a photograph from the sets. The show will mark Lovato’s first onscreen role since her work in Netflix’s “From Dusk till Dawn: The Series” in 2016, reports “usmagazine. com”. She will also be seen in movie “Eurovision”.

(IANS)

ages in Wokha town.

This year, it was decided that the profit would be given to the authorities of the CMC who took over the center with MoU from the Lotha Baptist Churches Association (LBCA) after a gap of nine years of the unutilized facility.

The fund was raised through a concert held on August 15 at Town Hall Wokha, supported by the big hearts of the co-sponsors, well wishers and patrons of the organizers.

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beautiful numbers at the concert.

Team Metamorphosis expressed gratitude to the co-sponsors, Lotha Officers’ Association, District Administration, Wokha Police, media houses,well wishers, patrons of the TM for the services and assistance in making their dreams successful.

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Church Clerk Khekato K. Aye

Deacon Chairman N. Kihoto Chophi

With immense pride and honour, Tsiepama Nyiseno Krotho through this column extends our heartiest congratulations to our member Shri. Kevisebile Angami, CLI, PTS for his recent achievement in being conferred the President's Police Medal for meritorious service on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day 2019.

The Krotho invokes the blessings of the Almighty to grant you good health and sound mind that you continue to succeed in all the future endeavors.

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With immense pride, honor and with joy, we the Unity Village Sümi Baptist Akukuhou on behalf of the Sümi community Unity Village congratulate Rev. Dr. Khetoshe Aye, Pastor, Son of Vikhezu Aye on being conferred D.Min (Doctor of Ministry) from Hindustan Bible Institute & College, Chennai, for his thesis ‘Spiritual Growth In The Life Of A Believer In Today’s Context With Special Reference To The Sümi Baptist Churches Within Dimapur’ under the guidance of Rev. Dr. Hukato Shohe.

Your amazing perseverance as well as your dedication has at last paid off. You have shown remarkable courage and brilliance. May the Almighty God bless upon His blessings and guidance upon you in the days to come.

We are extremely proud and overjoyed with your achievements. The best wishes for this important milestone in your life and career. May there be many more to come.

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eam Metamorphosis in association with a Wokha based music band ‘Diversity’ handed over a 5KVA generator and an electric back up inverter set to the Christian Medical Center (CMC) at Vankhosung, Wokha Town.

Since 2016, Diversity and Team Metamorphosis have been collaboratively raising funds through concerts for social cause.

The profit from the concert in 2016 was handed over to the Lotha Eloe Hoho which was utilized to give shelter to the destitute.

In 2017, the profit was channelled through the same to the two orphan-

of the most prominent bands in the district is led by Lipvuthung Ezung who always has a room in his heart for the needy, another band ‘Old is Gold’ led by Khyopen Tsopoe; assistant professor in the department of English at Mt. Tiyi College, Wokha also supported the cause by belting out some

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On 29th August, 2019

• HAPPY BIRTHDAY & A HAPPY LONG LIFE TO YOU! LORD has blessed our family yet again by allowing us to Celebrate your GRAND 82nd BIRTHDAY May God continue to grant you a long and health life.

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Prajnesh are our new Atlanta United wins U.S. Open Cup Sumit, potential stars: Kiren Rijiju

Atlanta United players lift the Lamar Hunt Trophy after defeating Minnesota United 2-1 to win the U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday, in Atlanta.

America in a matchup of champions from MLS and Liga MX. The team also earned an automatic berth into next year’s CONCACAF Champions League.

The U.S. Open Cup, which had its first edition in 1913-14, is a singleelimination tournament that was contested in 2019 among 84 teams from MLS, the second-tier USL and amateur sides throughout

Hyderabad FC to replace FC Pune as new ISL franchise

New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI): The sixth Indian Super League will have a new team with Hyderabad FC, a city with a storied past in football, replacing FC Pune City, a club that has been plagued by financial problems in recent years.

Vijay Madduri and Varun Tripuraneni are the owners of the new team, which will play its match at the Gachibowli Stadium.

An official word on the home venue is still awaited. Pune City struggled to pay salaries to players and support staff during the fifth edition of the Indian Super League.

“Hyderabad, a city that boasts of a strong football culture, will soon see its own team making its debut in the upcoming Hero Indian Super League season,” the ISL said in a release.

It is understood that the Wadhawan Group, owners of Pune City, are winding up the team due to financial issues.

FC Pune City were also facing a twowindow ban on player transfer after the club was found guilty of “unethically tapping” Chennai City midfielder Nestor Gordillo.

Madduri, an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin, has been serving as the CEO of Hyderabad-based digital integration service provider Incessant Technologies for nearly a decade. The former software engineer has previously served as the director of sales and client services for Virtusa India Pvt Ltd while he has also undertaken a one-year executive leadership program from the prestigious Yale School of Management in 2015.

“I look forward to playing a significant role in developing football in the state, reviving its past glory. Sports has always been in my DNA and I am extremely happy to have a chance to contribute in this field,” said Vijay.

the country. It is the 20th consecutive year an MLS team has won the title.

The 35,709 in attendance at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium was a record for a U.S. Open Cup final, and the fans were treated to a productive opening 16 minutes.

Atlanta United took a 1-0 lead in the 10th minute on a gift own goal when Gonzalez Pirez’s cross

Mohammed Rafi returns to Kerala Blasters

New Delhi, Aug 28 (Agencies): Indian Super League (ISL) side Kerala Blasters announced the return of midfielder Mohammed Rafi on Wednesday as the club signed him on a one-year deal.

According to Sportstar, Rafi earlier represented the Blasters in 2015 and 2016 seasons, wherein he was a part of the runners-up team in 2016. The Kerala-born player was drafted into the ATK squad for the inaugural season of ISL in 2014, where he played 10 matches and helped it seal the title.

The following season he was snapped up by Kerala Blasters, where he stayed for two seasons before joining Chennaiyin. Known for his aerial prowess in the opposition penalty box, Rafi also earned the moniker of ‘Head Master’ among fans. Returning to his former club, Rafi said, “I’m extremely happy to be joining Kerala Blasters after two years. It is an honour to represent the home team along with a talented squad for the 2019-20 season of the Hero ISL. The only Newly recruited referees with senior members of Dimapur District Football Referee objective now is to bring the Association after the induction programme at DDSC stadium, Dimapur on Wednesday. Hero ISL cup home.”

Sachin fans slam ICC for calling Stokes ‘greatest’

Sachin Tendulkar and Ben Stokes.

M u m b a i , Au g 2 8 (IANS): Ben Stokes’ heroics helped England script an improbable win in the third Ashes Test at Headingley and the International Cricket Council once again started a debate on social media by calling the allrounder the greatest of all. The move didn’t go down well with Sachin Tendulkar’s fans.

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of Stokes with Tendulkar and captioned it, “The greatest cricketer of all time -- and Sachin Tendulkar” after the Durham cricketer starred for the hosts with an unbeaten 84 in the World Cup final in July as England lifted their maiden crown.

On Wednesday, ICC shared the picture once again with caption, “Told you so”. This did not go down well with Indian

cricket fans who swear by cricket legend Tendulkar.

“One has 15,921 Runs in Tests 18426 ODIs, Averaging 54 and 45. Other has 3479 in Tests and 2628 in ODIs. averaging 35 and 40. Shall I talk about centuries?? (sic)” tweeted a fan.

“Just that you are saying so don’t think that we are going to believe. Greatest cricketer of all time is Sachin, rest everything starts after him in cricket world. Did you get it?” tweeted another fan.

One supporter wrote: “BCCI plz take strict actions and suspend ICC for these worthless tweets (sic).” Stokes played an epic knock when he hit an unbeaten 135 to help England snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in Leeds.

Chasing an improbable 359 target, Stokes joined hands with No. 11 batsman Jack Leach and did the unthinkable by smashing eight sixes to all corners of the ground and helped the Three Lions level the firematch series.

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS): Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has lavished praise on tennis players Sumit Nagal and Prajnesh Gunneswaran who participated in the ongoing US Open.

On Monday, Nagal became the first tennis player to win a set in the first round of the US Open against Swiss legend Roger Federer since 2003.

However, the 22-year-old from Jhajjar eventually lost the match 6-4, 1-6, 2-6, 4-6 in two hours and 30 minutes.

On the other hand, Prajnesh was knocked

out of the competition after losing 4-6, 1-6, 2-6 to world No. 5 Daniil Medvedev.

“I am very happy to see two young tennis players Prajnesh and Sumit exceedingly displaying their talents in the US Open. I think they have a great future ahead,” Rijiju said in a video posted on his official Twitter handle on Wednesday.

“I am very happy to see their performances in the US Open and this gives a lot of encouragement to the entire youth, especially in the tennis world. These are good signs for Indian

sports,” he added.

The Sports Minister also urged the two players to keep their focus and train harder.

Sumit had also earned praise from Federer who said that the 22-year-old will have a solid career in the future.

“I think he knows what he can bring. That’s why I think he’s going to have a very solid career.

But, of course, it’s not the game that comes out with the biggest surprises. It’s really consistent. I think he did it very well tonight,” Federer had said in the post-match interview.

I earned it: Manasi on her success at Para-Badminton New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS): Manasi Joshi, who was among the three Indian players who won gold at the recently concluded World Para-Badminton Championship, said she earned the medal as she worked really hard for it.

The 30-year-old clinched the top honours in the women’s singles SL3 final defeating World No. 1 and compatriot Parul Parmar 21-12, 21-7 to pick her maiden title in Basel, Switzerland on August 25, the very day on which ace shuttler P.V. Sindhu won the gold at the World Championships.

“I earned it. Worked every bit for it,” she tweeted on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Twitter was all praise for the 30year-old, who had lost her left leg in 2011.

“In the high of PV Sindhu getting gold in the World Championship, we forgot to win Manasi Joshi, who gold in World ParaBadminton Championship. Here it is wishing her,” Kiran Bedi, Governor of Puducherry tweeted.

“Every daughter of India is special. You have increased honour of the

Manasi Joshi with other medal winners at Basel 2019 Championships, Switzerland, on August 24. (PTI) country on the world stage.

Many congratulations to you for winning gold at the Para-Badminton World Championship,” tweeted former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

“Ever yone should

Lawrence School girls scale Mt Kilimanjaro

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS): Seven young girls from The Lawrence School, Sanawar, have scripted history by becoming the youngest female trekkers to conquer Africas highest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro. The students were felicitated here on their return by global bicycle major Hero Cycles, the co-sponsors of the 11-day expedition.

Aged between 15 and 18 years, the students along with two women staff members of the school had set off on the expedition on August 7 after an intense training and preparatory programme.

Located in Tanzania, East Africa, the Kilimanjaro peak is at 5,895 metres above sea level. The peak of the dormant volcanic mountain stands at a climb of 4,900 metres above its base. Speaking at the felicitation ceremony, the students shared their experiences on the arduous trek, the challenges they faced and how they saw them through. They also expressed a desire to continue their quest and undertake more such challenges in the future. The expedition

Prajnesh Gunneswaran

was led by Ajeet Bajaj, an alumni of The Lawrence School who himself is a well-known mountaineer

and a Padma Shri awardee.

Last year, he had scaled the Mount Everest along with his daughter.

OFFICE OF THE NATSUMI STUDENTS UNION P.O PUGHOBOTO, NAGALAND

Motto: “Knowledge as a Gift”

FELICITATION

The Natsumi Students’ Union with immense Pride and Joy convey our heartiest congratulations to Miss Lucy S. Swu, D/o Mr. Sukhavi Swu and Mrs. Atoli Swu for her outstanding result in the recent declared Nagaland University M.A. Result Dept. of Hindi with CGPA of 7.75. And for her meritorious achievement of Gold Medal.

The Union further wishes and prays that the Almighty God continue to bless throughout your Career.

(TOKIVI SWU) (HOKUTO SWU) Joint Secy., N.S.U. President, N.S.U.

learn from you how to overcome the difficulties and achieve success. Hats off to your courage. The country is proud of you!” he added.

Manasi was among the 12 Indian athletes who won medals at the compe-

tition.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated the 12 para-badminton players who brought laurels to the country. “130 crore Indians are extremely proud of the Indian ParaBadminton contingent, which has brought home 12 medals at BWF World Championship 2019.

“Congratulations to the entire team, whose success is extremely gladdening and motivating.

Each of these players is remarkable!”

An engineer by qualification, Manasi completed her graduation in Electronics Engineering from K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering, University of Mumbai in 2010. In 2011, she met with a road accident and lost her left leg.

However, that did not stop her from playing badminton and she went on to win many medals for India.

In September 2015, she won silver in mixed doubles at the Para-Badminton World Championship held in Stoke Mandeville, England. In October 2018, Manasi won a bronze medal at the Asian Para Games held in Jakarta, Indonesia.

OFFICE OF THE NGANGPONG VILLAGE COUNCIL DIST. TUENSANG-798612, NAGALAND

CLARIFICATION

With reference to the incident that took place on 22nd August, 2019 where an abusive video of a 15 years old minor girl went viral on Social Media. We the Ngangpong Village Council strongly condemn the heinous act.

The Council also clarify those condemnation made by certain Civil Society in local media, where the accused ‘Mrs. Eyemchaoya, W/o Mr. Imtisukum of Ngangpong Village.

Wherein, it is to clarify that Mr. Imtisukum is not a Citizen of Ngangpong Village as mentioned in the local dailies.

Therefore, the Ngangpong Village Council would like to inform all individuals and organisations not to mention Ngangpong Village. Since, Mr. Imtisukum is not a Citizen of Ngangpong Village.

Sd/Sd/T. Namang Chang M. Chechingba Chang Hd. G.B Chairman Ngangpong Village Ngangpong Village Council

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after defender Leandro Gonzalez Pirez was sent off because of a red card that followed two quick second-half yellow cards for dissent and unsporting behavior.

Atlanta United won its third trophy in the past nine months after winning last season’s MLS Cup title and then taking the Campeones Cup earlier this month over Club

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The Kohima Yaongyimchen Students’ Unit express our profound appreciation and extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Bendangmoa Lungkochi, S/o Lt. Imkongchuba & Mrs Amenla of Yaongyimchen Village, Longleng, for being successfully selected for the post of LDA-CumComputer Assistant through Departmental Examination conducted by Directorate of Rural Development, Nagaland.

The Unit further wishes him greater success in all his future endeavours.

S. Mangyangkaba Tehomeli Phom General Secretary, KYSU President, KYSU

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New York, Aug 27 (Agencies): Atlanta United wasted little time in taking control of the U.S. Open Cup final by securing two early goals Tuesday, while the defense did just enough in a 2-1 victory over visiting Minnesota United.

According to Reuters, Atlanta United won despite playing the final 16plus minutes down a man

from the right side deflected off the right foot of Minnesota United defender Chase Gasper and over the head of Minnesota United goalkeeper Vito Mannone.

In the 16th minute, Atlanta United increased its lead to 2-0 when Gonzalo “Pity” Martinez scored with his left foot from the left side of the penalty circle after a centering pass from Justin Meram.

With the Loons missing leading scorer Darwin Quintero, after head coach Adrian Heath left the inconsistent forward out of the game for all but the final 15 minutes, Minnesota United still managed to make a game of it 62 seconds into the second half.

Robin Lod redirected a centering pass from Kevin Molino off the left post and into the goal past Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan.

Guzan made three saves in the victory, including a diving stop on a shot from Ike Opara in the first minute of second-half stoppage time. Minnesota United’s Michael Boxall missed a point-blank shot over the top of the goal that would have tied the score just two minutes before the final whistle.

Dayanand Vidya Niketan, Naharbari, Dimapur, an institution run by the Akhil Bharatiya Dayanand Sevashram Sangh, has been working for the education of scheduled tribes and poor for the last 45 years. We believe that humans are all one and everyone has the 'right to education'. Our work is above religion and caste. On 25th August 2019, some hostel children attended the celebration of Shri Krishna's birth (Janmashtami) on invitation and some images and videos of which went viral on social media. Due to which a negative thinking is being generated among the people. The students sitting near the fireplace (Hawaan) was uploaded way back in the year 2014 on one special occasion which were only hostellers and they sat there by their own free-will. The whole event and incident happened on holidays. The samaj (society) is non-religious in nature. All the intelligent masses are requested to take our efforts positively and maintain your affinity and trust in the organization.

Jogendra Khattar, General Secretary ABDSS, New Delhi.

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NE schools to face off in final

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS): Two schools from the Northeast will lock horns in the final of the Subroto Cup international football tournament -Asias largest youth football meet -- at the Ambedkar Stadium here on Thursday.

The final of the U-14 soccer tourney, to be played on National Sports Day, will witness a clash between Saidan Secondary School, Mizoram, and Unique Model Academy, Manipur.

Saidan Secondray School earned their spot in the final after defeating Betkuchi High School, Assam, 2-1 in the semifinal, while Unique Model Academy beat Estiqlal School, Afghanistan, 4-2 via tie-breaker in the other last-four clash.

Saidan School and Unique Model Academy have both won four games enroute the final with Hunmawia topscoring for Saidan with 13 goals and Y. Monish leading the chart for Unique with six strikes.

The winner will be rewarded with Rs 3,00,000, while the runners-up will pocket a purse of Rs 1,75,000. Air Marshal Shashiker Choudhary will

be the chief guest for the final.

Meanwhile, according to Sportskeeda, the tournament this year witnessed a record participation from 112 teams including 16 international teams vying for the coveted winner’s prize in the Sub Junior Boys (U-14), Junior (U-17) Boys & Girls categories.

The U-17 girls’ and U-17 boys’ categories will start their matches on August 30 and September 7, with the finals scheduled for September 6 and 18, respectively. U-17 girls’ have 31, while U-17 boys’ have the maximum par-

ticipating teams, 45. Last year’s winners in the U-17 girls’ category, Bangladesh Krira Shiksha Prothisthan (BKSP) will play their opening match on August 30, the opening day for the category. In the U-17 boys’ category BKSP emerged as champions last season defeating Amini School from Afghanistan, both of who will start their proceedings on September 7.

Apart from Bangladesh and Afghanistan, the other countries participating in this season include Nigeria, Indonesia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan having representations

MS Dhoni unlikely as selectors ready to persist with Rishabh Pant in T20s

Rishabh Pant and M S Dhoni New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI): Mahendra Singh Dhoni may have put his international retirement on hold but he is unlikely to be selected for India’s three-match T20 home series against South Africa starting September 15 in Dharamsala.

The team for the series is expected to be picked on September 4. The remaining two games will be played at Mohali (September 18) and Bengaluru (September 22).

In all likelihood, the squad that blanked West

Indies 3-0 is likely to be retained (subject to fitness) and the selection committee wants to continue building towards World T20 in Australia in October 2020.

“There are only 22 T20 Internationals before India play their first World T20 game and selectors are clear in their vision that it’s time to move forward,” a senior BCCI official privy to developments in selection committee told PTI on Wednesday.

“They are planning on getting a pool of three

keepers ready for limited overs, especially T20s,” he added.

It is still not clear whether the BCCI brass or the selection committee will speak to Dhoni to enquire about his plans like they did before the West Indies tour when the former captain informed that he would be taking a break to serve his regiment in Territorial Army.

“Retirement is an individual decision and selectors or for that matter, no one has any right to decide on that front. But they have every right to decide the roadmap for the 2020 World T20 and that’s to give Rishabh Pant maximum chances,” the official explained.

It is learnt that the second and third option for the selection committee is Sanju Samson, whose batting is considered to be on par with Pant and India A regular Ishan Kishan.

across categories.

The tournament is organized by Subroto Mukerjee Sports Education Society under the aegis of Air Force Sports Control Board and is supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Human Resource Development and the Sports Authority of India.

Group Captain Deepak Ahluwalia, Honorary Secretary General, SMSES announced that Subroto Mukerjee Sports Education Society (SMSES), celebrating its Diamond Jubilee Edition this year, has enhanced the prize money for the Winners and Runners-up in all three categories by Rs 50,000.

The best player and best goal keeper awards have also been increased from Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000. Now the winners for the Sub Junior boys, apart from Cup, will walk away with an attractive cash prize of Rs 3,00,000, while a cash prize for Rs. 4,00,000 each will be awarded to Junior Boys & Girls. The Runners-up in the Sub Junior Boys category walk away with a cash prize of Rs. 1, 75,000 while those in the Junior Boys & Girls will earn Rs. 2, 50,000 each.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019

Mendis retires from intl cricket C o l o m b o, A u g 2 8 (Agencies): Ajantha Mendis, Sri Lanka’s one-time mystery spinner, has announced his retirement from international cricket, the BBC Sinhala reported. Mendis has not represented Sri Lanka for almost four years, his last appearance coming in December of 2015 during an ODI against New Zealand in Christchurch. He ends his career with 288 international wickets across 145 matches.

Mendis tasted instant success through his debut Test series in 2008, where he bamboozled the mighty Indian batting line-up, claiming 26 wickets in a three-match series.

His variations – which at one time included six different balls in an over – puzzled the likes of Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly. Between 2008 and 2014, Mendis played 19 Tests and took 70 wickets, including four five-wicket-hauls and a best of 6/99.

Mendis retires as the only bowler to have picked two sixwicket-hauls in T20Is. Against Australia in 2011, Mendis’ 6/16 helped Sri Lanka clinch an 8-run win, followed by another starry performance against Zimbabwe at Hambantota, where his 6/8 routed Zimbabwe by 82 runs during the 2012 World T20I, which also remain the best T20I bowling figures.

In ODIs, Mendis holds the record for being the quickest bowler to grab 50 wickets, achieving the landmark in 19 matches. His 6/13 in the Asia Cup final in 2008 led Sri Lanka to a thumping 100-run win over India.

Nadal, Osaka in US Open 2nd round

Rafael Nadal New York, Aug 28 (IANS): Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka progressed to the second round of the ongoing US Open after winning their respective opening matches.

Three-time champion Nadal hastily opened accounts at the tournament with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Australia’s John Millman on Tuesday at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The Spaniard improved to 15-0 in first round matches in New York and 42-6 on the season with the triumph.

“I’m very happy with the victory and very happy to be back in New York,” said Nadal after his win.

“The first match is always

Naomi Osaka a little bit new. Even if I’ve played here many times, the beginnings are not easy.

The ser ve worked well tonight and while my backhand wasn’t as good as it can be, I am very happy.”

Nadal will next face another Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis who battled past Belarus’ Ilya Ivashka 6-3, 7-6(8), 6-7(4), 6-2 in three hours and 48 minutes.

“He has a big forehand, big serve,” Nadal said of the 23-year-old wild card. “He’s a dangerous opponent, of course.

I need to go on court and play well.”

Meanwhile, in women’s singles, defending champion Osaka overcame the second set slump to take down the unseeded Anna Blinkova of Russia in three sets and advanced into the second round of the tournament.

The victory didn’t come easily, however, as the top seed had to dig deep to claim victory at 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-2.

The Japanese will next face Poland’s Magda Linette, who lifted her first career WTA trophy at the Bronx Open last weekend.

Linette defeated Astra Sharma of Australia 6-3, 6-4 to advance to set up clash against Osaka.

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Barcelona ‘closer’ to Neymar deal

Barcelona, Aug 28 (Agencies): Barcelona official involved in the negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain for Neymar says the Catalan club is “closer” to reaching a deal for the player’s return.

According to AP, Javier Bordas told Spanish media Tuesday there is no agreement yet with PSG but negotiations are ongoing. Bordas says “there is no deal yet” but “we are closer.”

Bordas was among the Barcelona representatives who traveled to Paris for talks with PSG officials on Tuesday. Neymar did not play with PSG this weekend. The Brazilian forward became the most expensive player in the world when he moved from Barcelona to PSG for 222 million Euros (about $250 million) in 2017. His two seasons with the French champions were disappointing compared to the club’s huge expectations.

Ibrahimovic open to returning to Manchester United

Los Angeles, Aug 28 (IANS): LA Galaxy striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has made himself available for a return to former club Manchester United when his contract ends in November.

“I could play easy in the Premier League, so if United needs me, I’m here,” he was quoted as saying by BBC. The 37-year-old Sweden international had 28 goals in his 2016-17 debut season for United before he picked up a knee injury.

“Galaxy has me, so I’m sorry,” he

“And then we will see where that adventure finishes.”

Ibrahimovic said he follows Manchester United’s games, adding they were unlucky in their home defeat by Crystal Palace last Saturday. “I saw the last game and I think they were unlucky,” he said.

“If they score the penalty it’s a different game, but a game in England is not finished until added. “I did my job in Europe. I it’s finished. “Anything can hapenjoyed it, I have 33 trophies that pen, especially in the last minutes I brought with me here and hope- where everything is in the heat of fully I can get something here. the moment.”

Sanchez set to move to Inter as United agree deal

Manchester, Aug 28 (IANS): Alexis Sanchez might move to Italian club Inter Milan as Manchester United have agreed a loan deal for him.

According to a source-based ESPN FC report, the Chilean is set to spend the season at the San Siro.

Both United and Inter reached an agreement that will see the English Premier League pay a portion of the Chilean’s wages.

Sanchez is set to fly to Italy to undergo a medical and will be confirmed as an Inter player before the European transfer deadline on Sept. 2, the ESPNFC report further stated. Since joining United from Arsenal January 2018, Sanchez just managed to score five goals in 45 games and is yet to feature this season after suffering a hamstring injury playing for Chile at this summer’s Copa America.

Van Dijk, Ronaldo, Messi battle for Player of the Year Ashes: Archer blow reminded

Virgil van Dijk L o nd o n , A u g 2 8 (Agencies): Uefa will name its Men’s Player of the Year on Thursday with Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk up against Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona’s Lionel Messi for the award.

According to BBC, lLast year, Luka Modric ended Ronaldo and Messi’s dominance of the award and Van Dijk will be hopeful of leaving the duo emptyhanded again after a stellar season with the Reds.

Just how good have the three contenders been over the past year? BBC Sport,

Cristiano Ronaldo with the help of sports analysts Opta, takes a look.

It is a battle as old as time itself - or so it can feel.

When it comes to the shortlists for best player trophies - whether in Europe or the world - Messi and Ronaldo have been on them for the best part of the decade.

Since the inception of the Uefa Men’s Player of the Year award in 2011, Ronaldo has won it three times (2014, 2016, 2017), while Messi has won it twice (2011 and 2015).

The pair are in the running once again after phenomenal seasons. Ronaldo

helped Juventus win Serie A while Messi led Barcelona to the La Liga title.

But how does their form over the past year compare?

Between 31 July 2018 and 31 July 2019, Messi was by far the deadlier finisher for club and country. During that 12-month period he scored 54 goals to Ronaldo’s 31 and boasted a goals-perminute ratio of 86 minutes, compared to 127 for his Portuguese rival.

Messi also did much better than he would be expected to do with the opportunities that came his way,

Lionel Messi scoring just under 15 more goals than his expected goals tally (35.62) for Barcelona.

Ronaldo, meanwhile, scored 28 goals, pretty much on par with his expected goals total (28.3).

Widening out the comparison to the rest of Europe, Messi outscored all his rivals - his closest challenger, Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, scored 11 goals fewer than the Argentina international with 40.

Ronaldo, meanwhile, was outscored by eight players in Europe’s top five leagues while his total of 21 league goals was bettered by

three players in Serie A. Van Dijk has been a revelation for Liverpool since joining from Southampton and was an integral part of the side that won the Champions League last season and pushed eventual Premier League champions Manchester City all the way.

A defender has never won the award before so for the Dutch international to be in the running against Messi and Ronaldo is already a big achievement.

But can he be crowned Europe’s best player? Let’s take a look at his statistics from 2018-19.

Van Dijk made a total of 59 appearances for club and country last season, scoring nine goals and providing four assists. He also played more minutes for Liverpool (4,465) than any other outfield player. In all competitions, meanwhile, he won over 70% of his duels and aerial battles, underlining his importance at the heart of the defence.

Liverpool conceded fewer goals (22) than any other Premier League side last season and Van Dijk was key to that as he won 76.3% of his duels in the league.

Smith of Phillip Hughes tragedy

Leeds, Aug 28 (IANS): Former Australia skipper Steve Smith has revealed that the first thought which came to his mind after he was hit on the neck by a ferocious bouncer from Jofra Archer was the death of his teammate Phillip Hughes.

“I had a few things running through my head, particularly where I got hit, just a bit of past came up -- if you know what I mean -from a few years ago,” news. com.au quoted Smith as saying as he referred to the day Hughes was struck and died in a Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia in 2014.

“That was probably the first thing I thought about, then I was like ‘I’m OK here’ and I was all right,” he added.

On Day Four of the Lord’s Test, Smith retired hurt on 80 after being hit on the neck by a 92.4 mph delivery from Archer. He returned to make 92, but was ruled out the next day due to delayed concussion which kept him out of the third Test at Headingley.

“I was a little bit sad but

Steve Smith was ruled out of the third Ashes Test after suffering concussion. (Reuters) I was all right mentally for the rest of that afternoon,” he said.

“I felt pretty good, passed all my tests and was able to go and bat and then it wasn’t until later that evening that it hit me.

“When the doc asked me what did it feel like I said it felt like I had six beers last night and felt a little bit under the weather -- without the six beers unfortunately.

That was the sort of feeling I got, that groggy feeling and that stuck around for a couple of days,” he added.

Smith has however insisted that despite the incident, he is unlikely to wear a StemGuard during the

fourth Test at Old Trafford as they make him feel claustrophobic.

“I’ve tried them before and I tried them the other day when I was batting (in the nets) and I reckon my heart rate went up about 30 or 40 straight away,” Smith said. “I just feel claustrophobic. I compare it to being stuck in an MRI scan machine.

“They’re probably going to become mandatory, so I’m going to have to get used to them. I’m sure the more I wear them, the more I practice with them, my heart rate will come down and everything will be ok,” he added.

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