August 5, 2019

Nagaland Post www.nagalandpost.com

Vol XXIX No. 239

DIMAPUR, MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.00

Oppn heading for ‘historic defeat’ in Maha polls: Fadnavis

Man City clinch Community Shield

US aims for early missile deployment in Asia-Pacific

national, Page 5

sports, Page 12

international, Page 9

Landslides snap Kohima-Dimapur road

Employment: Bill for placement agencies needed in Nagaland Spl. Correspondent

(L-R) Landslide near SKV petrol pump, Kohima on Sunday (NP). A portion of NH-29 washed away by rain near old KMC dumping site. (Social Media)

Correspondent

KOHIMA, AUG 4 (NPN): Landslides triggered by heavy and incessant rains have once again snapped road connectivity between the State capital Kohima and Dimapur, which also is the lifeline to Manipur.

Landslides occurred at two locations – the previous landslide area and some 100 metres away from the first place – on NH-29 near the old KMC dumping site (about 6 km from here) around 1 a.m. on Sunday.

Hundreds of vehicles, including Manipur bound trucks and buses, were stranded.

30 killed in two separate mass shootings in US Washington/Houston, Aug 4 (PTI): At least 30 people were killed and several others injured in two separate mass shootings within 24 hours in the United States, the latest in a string of mass shootings in America. Ten people, including the shooter, were killed and at least 16 others injured on early Sunday in Dayton’s Oregon district, a historic neighbourhood known for its nightclubs, bars, art galleries and shops.

“The shooter is deceased. There are 9 others also deceased. At least 16 others went to area hospitals with injuries,” Dayton police said. The incident took place hours after a 21-year-old gunman armed with an assault rifle opened fire at a crowded Walmart store in the southern border town of El Paso in Texas, killing 20 people and wounding 26 others.

“The ages and genders of all these people injured and killed are numerous in the age groups,” El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen said. For several minutes on Saturday morning, the packed Walmart store, where shoppers were busy buying back to school stuff for their kids, filled with gun smoke and the echo of gunfire.

It may be mentioned that the incident took place barely two weeks after a stretch of NH 29 near Old KMC dumping site was temporarily restored and opened to traffic.

National Highway division junior engineer (JE) Imkongsungit informed Nagaland Post that the first landslide location was restored, though road in the second location was totally washed away for around 20 metres. He said it would take around eight to nine days to restore the highway, provided the weather turned favourable.

RCC walls would have to put up in the affected

“If we intervene, we’ll be punished and if we don’t we’ll still be punished.”

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cannot move anyone while seeking justice. The Bill therefore, seeks to prevent any person or private agency from carrying out or commencing the business of private agency unless the agency holds a license issued under the Act. Under the Act every placement centre is to furnish details of employment of workers to the controlling authority with seven days from the date of appointment of the youth(s) outside the state. Such agencies shall also display signboards outside their offices showing name and license number and with information that no one below 18 shall be engaged or employed, The agency shall also maintain a register containing addresses of workers and other details and also to ensure sage travel to and from the place of work to the residence(s).

The Act also warns that any placement agency contravening the rule shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years or fine which extend up to Rs. One lakh. All offences under the Act shall also be cognisable and non-bailable.

area in consultation with land owners, he added.

It was also reported that the department officials will be making a 3-slope benching and will carrying out fresh cutting for a carriage way as a temporary restoration.

Imkongsungit said currently five machines were working at the site and that more machineries would be sent on Monday.

Regarding alternative route for movement of vehicles, light vehicles will ply towards Jotsoma by-pass, while heavy vehicles will move towards 10th Mile (Dimapur) to Meriema side.

The JE said Kohima de puty commissioner, along with revenue officer, chief engineer, commissioner and secretary and other district administration officials visited the landslide area on Sunday.

Sources said Kohima superintendent of police has asked his counterpart in Manipur to direct trucks from the State to ply towards Meriema and 10th Mile (Dimapur).

Earlier, landslides occurred at two locations here around midnight. The first massive landslide occurred near SKV petrol pump, which totally blocked the main road. However, it was

cleared for one-way traffic

by Sunday afternoon and PWD (R&B) officials assured that the entire road would be cleared by Sunday night.

The second landslide occurred at Lerie Colony near old employment office. However, the debris was cleared by afternoon for vehicular movement.

Sources said there was no casualty and damage of property at both the locations.

The stretch being a landslide prone area had witnessed landslides and subsidence of road in the past years specially during the monsoon season.

CNTC on random membership drive and passport issuance

Petrol, diesel prices slashed

Cabinet approves two-wheeler taxi service in Nagaland Correspondent

D I M A P U R , AU G 4 (NPN): State-run oil marketing companies reduced the retail prices of petrol and diesel on Sunday. Petrol became cheaper by 8-10 paise and diesel by over 5 paise after Sunday’s price.

After the price cut of 9 paise, in Dimapur, petrol was retailing at Rs. 70.52 a litre.

Diesel became cheaper by 5 paise to Rs. 63.75 per litre.

In Kohima, a litre of petrol and diesel was retailing at Rs. 71.34 and Rs. 64.38 respectively on Sunday.

In Delhi, petrol was retailing at Rs 72.52 per litre compared to Rs 72.6 on Saturday. Diesel in the national capital was retailing at Rs 65.94 a litre. Price of fuel includes excise duty, value added tax (VAT), and dealer commission. VAT varies from state to state. From June 2017, fuel prices in India are revised daily, and this is called the dynamic fuel price method.

KOHIMA, AUG 4 (NPN): With an aim to help school and college-going students, officer-goers and individuals to reach their destinations on time, reduce transportation cost and provide opportunities for unemployed youth to generate income, the State cabinet has approved two-wheeler taxi service in Nagaland.

Highly-placed sources informed Nagaland Post that the cabinet during its meeting on July 28 observed that in recent years the State had been experiencing acute traffic congestions due to narrow roads and drastic increase in the number of vehicles, thereby affecting smooth mobility, loss of time and adversely affecting daily life.

According to a cabinet memo, Regional Transport Authority (RTA) of the districts would be the permit issuing authority for

D I M A P U R , AU G 4 (NPN): Expressing serious concern over the recent membership registration drive carried out by BJP, Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) has demanded that any political party going for such drives should carry out a thorough background check before absorbing non-Nagas into its fold.

Clarifying that it was not opposed to such drives, the council alleged that many persons of doubtful identities and from outside the State, especially in Dimapur, were seen giving their addresses as Nagaland, which was a matter of great concern.

Meanwhile, CNTC alleged that following update of National Register of Citizens (NRC) neighbouring Assam, many suspected illegal Bangladeshi immigrants (IBIs) whose names

did not figure in NRC have started applying for Indian passports from Dimapur regional passport office with fictitious documents.

The council demanded that the authorities thoroughly scrutinise and leave no stone unturned in indentifying these IBIs and do the needful at the earliest.

“It has come to notice that people of a particular community are applying passports from Dimapur in large numbers, which seems to be very questionable and fishy, while the NRC final list was about to be drafted,” a statement issued by its media cell noted.

C N TC d e m a n d e d absolute strictness in the proceedings so that persons with doubtful identities were not given citizenship as it would be detrimental.

Two-wheeler taxi riders/owners seen with their scooty in Kohima on Monday. (NP File)

two-wheeler taxis in their respective districts with a limit. Also, to be eligible for registration as a taxi, the two wheeler must be brand new and have insurance cover for at least third party risks at all time as per provision of Sec. 146 (1) of the MVA 1988.

The cabinet memo further makes it clear that permits would be only issued to bona fide unem-

ployed indigenous inhabitants of the State and, except for the person in whose name the permit is registered, others would not be allowed to drive or hire out to somebody.

Other conditions include that the male rider would be allowed to carry both male and female passengers, while a female rider would be allowed to carry only female passengers.

The routes and fares would be notified and fixed

by RTA and the permit could be cancelled if any of the terms and conditions were found to have been violated. Transport & Civil Aviation, Railways and Land Resources minister P Paiwang Konyak will officially launch the two-wheeler taxi after August 15.

Earlier, Kohima Two Wheeler Taxi Association (TWTA) had submitted a representation to the State government, appealing to legalise two-wheeler taxi service in Nagaland and help local youth pursue their livelihood. Signed by its president Chumben B Yanthan and general secretary Kenei Miacheo, the memorandum mentioned that TWTA had resolved to work ethically and efficiently for welfare of the two-wheeler taxi riders and provide safe and quality transportation service to the people.

NNC (Parent Over 2 lakh cases pending in courts for 25 years: CJI Govt to launch Rs 3,000 cr Body) cautions

106 cases pending in NE for 25 years, says CJI Gogoi

(Full report on p-9) G U WA H AT I , AU G 4

This is it!

NEW DELHI, Aug 4 (NPN): Thousands of youths from Nagaland are employed under various establishments throughout the country, mainly in metro cities. Youths from the state who are employed under various trades in metro cities outside the state, are desperate for jobs and due to ignorance, are ultimately forced to work under pathetic conditions and also underpaid.

There have been several reports in national newspapers regarding Naga youths, especially females who are enticed into the flesh trade after being given rosy promises under call centres or spas. Recently there were also reports about the plight of many Naga workers in Tamil Nadu.

Since the past few years five Naga youths have died and the unfortunate aspect is that the Naga communityfellowship and unions- had no idea about the presence of the deceased.A similar situation also arises in other metro cities where hundreds of Naga youths are undergoing employment under vari-

ous business establishment.

Almost all those who have gone outside for employment responded either to placement agencies or advertisements. These agencies or individuals are not made accountable whenever some of those employed outside fall in difficult times or even result in death.

The government of Nagaland has to take serious note of such reports and contemplate on legislating an Act similar to that done by the government of Assam recently.

It would be helpful if the elected members dwell on this aspect in the forthcoming assembly session as many youths of the state were given employment through some placement agencies or individuals. The need therefore, is to bring about a legislation which would make such agents or agencies accountable in case of anything going wrong.

The government of Assam has recently enacted its “Assam Private Placement Agencies For Recruitment of Workers (Regulation Bill)2019. As per the bill, in the absence of a regulatory bill, youths from Assam

(AGENCIES): Expressing concern over pendency of cases, Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi said on Sunday that more than two lakh cases are in courts for 25 years, while over 1,000 cases have not been disposed of even after five decades.

Speaking at a public function here, Justice Gogoi said though the judiciary faces criticism for the huge number of pending cases, it is not entirely responsible for the delay as the executive also has some responsibility in the justice delivery mechanism.

“In India, we have a little over one thousand 50-year-old

Ranjan Gogoi (File)

cases and above two lakh 25year-old cases,” he said.

In Assam and other North East states, there is no case which is 50 years old, but there are 106 cases which are pending for 25 years, Gogoi said. The CJI said, out of about 90 lakh pending civil cases in the country, more than 20 lakh are at a stage where summons have not been served yet.

“This is about 23 per cent of the civil cases in the

country. In criminal cases, the figure is worse. Out of 2.10 crore (pending) criminal cases, the total pendency at the summoning stage is over a crore. “If summons have not been served, how do my judges start the trial? This is my question to the executive.

The responsibility of summoning solely lies with the executive arm of the government,” Justice Gogoi said.

He said out of the total pending criminal cases, about 45 lakh are petty offences.

Justice Gogoi said he had addressed the chief justices of various high courts on July 10, during which he requested them to “go after” the 50-yearold and those pending for 25 years. He instructed Gauhati high court acting Chief Justice Arup Kumar Goswami to clear such long pending cases in Assam as soon as possible.

He also expressed hope that the Centre will accept

his proposal to raise the retirement age of high court judges to 65 years from the current 62.

“The immediate result there will be a freeze of retirement for three years. In these three years, we can try and fill up the 403 vacancies by good judges. This is my dream. It should be carried out by my successor Chief Justice (of India) and I don’t see why he cannot change the face of Indian judiciary,” Justice Gogoi said.

On the trial courts, the CJI said already around 4,000 posts have been filled of 6,000 vacancies and 1,500 more will be filled up by the end of this year. “As far as the high courts are concerned, out of 1,079 posts all over the country, 403 are vacant. I have requested the chief justices (of the high courts) to send their recommendations.... Make good recommendations,” he said.

projects in 100 days in NE

NEW DELHI, AUG 4 (PTI): The Centre has decided to launch 200 projects worth Rs 3,000 crore in North East in the first 100 days of the new Modi government, DoNER Minister Jitendra Singh said on Sunday. Keeping in mind the targeted approach for bringing the rest of India closer to North East, an action plan has been formulated for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER).

DoNER, which has taken in the 100 days action plan, is to sanction or start or complete or operationalise 200 projects worth about Rs 3,000 crore, which means on an average two projects for Rs 30 crore per day, Singh said.

A key project under the action plan is setting up of a bamboo industrial park at Manderdisa in Dima Hasao district of Assam in an area of 75 hectares at a cost of Rs 50 crore. In addition, 36 ongoing projects under various schemes like the Non Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR) Scheme, special packages, schemes of the North Eastern Council (NEC) have been completed with approved cost of Rs 529.18 crore. Works of two projects for Rs 89.63 crore got started and three projects for Rs 26.83 crore have been operationalised during this period. Under North East State Road Improvement Project (NESRIP), sanctions have been accorded for release of Rs 9 crore for road projects during 50 days since formation of the government.

DIMAPUR, AUG 4 (NPN): NNC (Parent Body) has issued a “last warning” to its former general secretary V Nagi and asked him to stop his “destructive political play” when all Nagas were striving for a peaceful resolution of the Indo-Naga political conflict.

In a statement, the organisation warned Nagi to stay away from its matters before any untoward punishment befell upon him, adding that his nosy involvement was not legitimate in any of its work. It also stressed that there was no meaning of paper war when the Nagas in general were fully aware of the ongoing peace process.

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NSRLM induction training concludes

DIMAPUR: The five-day induction training programme organised by Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission (NSRLM) came to an end on August 3 in Kohima.

A press release from state project manager M&E/IBCB, NSRLM, Kohima, Imonenla Imkong Phom stated that, participants were the newly recruited area coordinators and accountant-cum-data entry operator managers from the 18 blocks.

In her keynote address, addl. secretar y, RD and mission director, NSRLM, Athel O. Lotha congratulated and welcomed the new team to the family of Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM). She briefly highlighted history of DAY-NRLM and its thrust area, and the commendable milestone NSRLM have reached in its 7th year of implementation. She encouraged the participants to take it as honour to be working for the rural poor of Nagaland as they have been chosen from amongst thousands of equally quali-

Additional secretary, RD & mission director, NSRLM with COO, NSRLM addressing the participants.

fied candidates to be part of this noble mission.

In his address, M. Rollan Lotha, chief operating officer, NSRLM stressed on the multi-dimensional face/context of rural poverty where the poor face geographic, economic, social, political and identity-based exclusion which intersect in complex ways, creating barriers that the poor were unable to break.

He explained that NRLM seeks to provide greater focus and momentum to

YVC summons; RVC clarifies DIMAPUR: Reacting to the statement issued by 2 LAPOA convenor, Ruyosuyi Khusoh and joint secretary Veto Keyho, the Yorubami Village Council (YVC) summoned the two to appear before the village council on August 6 at 8 a.m. at the council hall.

In a press note, YVC chairman Vesolhu Veswuh, secretary Zapozo Lohe and Hd.GB Mudihi Lohe said the two had blamed and defamed the village in their condemnation, alleging that the 2LAPOA secretary Veku Khusoh was forced to sign an agreement under duress by CYF president, chairman VCC union Chozuba range and president and joint secretary of CRPO with village leaders.

YVC said such allegation without evidence, by the “self style leadership” cannot be tolerated by the village authority. YVC warned that in the event the duo fail to appear before the YVC, the council will be compelled to take its own course of action as per the laid down rules and regulation of the village council, and both will be held responsible for action meted out against them.

RVC: In a rejoinder to the statement issued by Ruyosuyi Khusoh and Veto Keyho, the Ruzazho Vil-

lage Council (RVC) clarified that Veku Sapu does no posses an inch of land at Sekruzu and does not belong to the 2-lane road affected village.

In a statement, RVC chairman Jolelhu Veswuh said it was also astounding as to how Veku was made the co-convenor of 2LAPOA without having any land or property along the 2-lane road.

RVC said that the allegation against Besupra Swuro of instigating and sending youths twice to the house of Veku, promising the youth Rs. 2 crore on accomplishing their assigned work, was totally baseless and untrue. RVC said it clearly showed the malicious intent to tarnish his reputation.

RVC said Besupra had no hand in the land issue as the matter was only between Ruzazhomi youth and Veku Sapu, claiming that the latter had drawn Rs. 3.15 lakh as compensation against the Ruzazhomi youth plot.

RVC said Ruzazho youth will never stoop so low to act on someone’s instigation to accept bribes.

Further, RVC cautioned that in the event of any “recurrence or eventualities” to Besupra Swuro or Veku Sapu, they will be held responsible.

poverty reduction ensuring broad-based inclusive growth and reduce disparities by spreading its benefits across the communities, sectors and regions. He also shared the state mission’s results framework which is a learning, live and dynamic framework.

State mission team oriented the new staff on various thematic under DAYNRLM on the first day. The remaining two days were facilitated by state team Imonenla Imkong Phom,

FP-LMIS training in Zunheboto DIMAPUR: Two-day training on Family Planning Logistics Management Information System (FP-LMIS) for BPMs, BACs, SA, Pharmacists, GNMs, LHV, ANM’s and Vaccinators organised by District Health Society, Zunheboto at CMO’s office concluded on July 31.

A press release from District Media Officer, CMO Office, Zunheboto, Shekho Sophie, stated that store keeper, CMO office, Zunheboto, Hekato S Chishi, and DPM, Vitoli Rosemary were resource persons for the training.

The training inculcated ground stock and annual demand, purchase, supplier, interface and challan process, indent and issue process, issue to client and inter transfer process, reports and dashboard, mobile application and mobile SMS application.

Family Planning Logistics Management Information System training was to strengthen logistics and supply chain management under National Family Planning programme.

Altogether, 28 health workers attended the training, the release stated.

Khriezovonuo Lhoungu and BendangToshi on institution building, capacity building, social inclusion, social development, and gender. Mark Lanthou also facilitated the participants on Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and field visit.

Parallel induction training on accounting and MIS was facilitated by state team comprising of Renvunguo Murry, Lansothung Yanthan, Chenogi Semp and Alongba Imchen.

DIMAPUR: Field daycum-farmers scientist interaction programme was conducted by KVK Peren on July 30 at Jalukiekam village, which was sponsored by ICAR-VPKAS Almora, Uttarakhand.

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Scientist, ICAR-VPKAS Almora gave a power point presentation on the practices and activities of the farmers in Uttarakhand region and how it could be applied in Nagaland particularly in Peren district.

He also taught the farmers how maize could be used for various purposed like

vegetable- baby corn, cornflakes, soups, baby food, flour etc besides livestock feed.

Feedback from the farmers about the maize variety, their experiences on adoption of the VHM45 variety and the package of practices were shared by farmers from both Jaluk-

DIMAPUR: Naga Public Organization (NPO) Lahe Town, Naga Self-administered Zone Myanmar has lauded the Naga Hoho (NH) for their “long sacrificed and dedication” to Naga unification.

In a statement, NPO said it was crucially important for Nagas of all regions to have such a common platform. The organisation said it was enlightened by the history of NH for their invaluable efforts for the Naga future by representing and offering the spirit of “One Naga”.

The release stated that “in response to the emergence of superiority of Naga nationalism, the spirit of oneness that exists in our hearts”, it was aware that there may be many stumbling blocks. However, the release stated that NPO will encourage and support NH in their representation for the Nagas.

Meanwhile, Naga Public Organization has appealed to all the Naga institutions from Naga areas and tribal organizations in the present state of Nagaland in particular to join hands and come together to strengthen Naga Hoho for the common interest.

IEC & advocacy programme in Chozuba

Officials from different departments along with participants after the completion of the programme.

DIMAPUR: Two-day programme on Information, Education & Communication (IEC) and advocacy under the aegis of Social Welfare department and in collaboration with the administration, Rural Development department, Medical, PHED and School Education department of Chozuba sub-division was conducted at Sekruzu and Chozuba town respectively on August 1 and 2.

A press release from CDPO office Chozuba, super visor Nusa Thisa stated that, the function was graced by ADC and SDO (C) Chozuba at Chozuba and Sekruzu town respectively as the special guest and exhorted the gathering.

BDO & BPM (NRLM Sekr uzu), SDEO, MO, CHC, and CDPO from Chozuba were the resource persons and they dwelt

on the topics, “Nutrition, Women (SHGs) Adolescent Girls, Education & MidDay Meal Scheme, Health & Sanitation and Schemes for the development of Women and Child”.

VCCs, VDBs, Elders, SHGs, teachers, public leaders, adolescent girls, ANMs, ASHAs and Anganwadi workers from all the villages under Chozuba sub-division attended the advocacy programme.

Organisations condemn August 1 murder D I M A P U R : Va r i o u s organisations have condemned the murder of a 22 year old girl, Paugumcule of Punglwa Village on August 1, whose body was found in a jungle at Gaili village.

ZMO (N): Zeliangrong Mipui Organisation (N) has expressed shock on the unfortunate incident, where Paugumchule wife of Macigumsing of Punglwa village under Peren district, was found murder and her body recovered on August 2 in a jungle near Gaili village. In a condemnation note, ZMO (N) president, Apeuna Iheilung and general secretary Aluile Hegui stated that late Paugumchule went missing on August 1, suspected to be abducted and murdered.

ZMO (N) regretted that such barbaric inhuman act still exist in the society which it said was intolerable. ZMO (N) appealed to the law enforcing agency to take the matter seriously to investigate at the earliest and award a befitting punishment to the culprit (S).

WSNV: Women Society Ngwalwa Village (WSNV) in a condemnation note by its chairman, Alui Iralu and secretary, Izaineule said that such inhuman act was totally intol-

Field day on Maize VHM 45 at Jalukiekam

Resource persons and participants at Jalukiekam on July 30.

NPO lauds NH

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iekam and Beisumpuikam village. Management of soil health and nutrient management in their fields was shared by James Kikon and how to increase the yield upto the optimum level of 55qt/ha were discussed by the scientists during farmer scientist interaction.

A competition for best maize cob of VHM45 was also conducted, where Atheng from Jalukiekam emerged as the winner.

Judges for the programme were Akham Zeliang, Imti Walling from ATMA, Peren and Dr. RK Khulbe from VPKAS Almora.

Other outstanding farmers were also felicitated.

The programme ended with a visit to the farmers’ field where farmers were shown the benefits of following the scientific methods of farming for obtaining higher yield and income. 65 farmers attended the programme.

Earlier, welcome address was delivered by Dr. Babita Devi followed by speech on theme of the field day by Dr. Patu K. Zeliang.

erable and unacceptable in society. It urged the district administration and investigation agency thoroughly investigate and book the culprit at the earliest.

The union further expressed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for departed soul to rest in peace.

PVC: Punglwa Village Council (PVC) has expressed shock over the “brutal murder” of Paugumcule wife of Gumsibe of Punglwa village whose body was found in the jugles of Gaili village under Peren district. In a press release, PVC chairman Dingau has appealed to the concerned authority to book the culprit at the earliest.

PWS: Punglwa Women Society (PWS) has expressed shock and grief over the “gruesome and brutal murder” of Paugumcule. In a press release, PWS president Sinoile stated that the society while sharing their grief with the bereaved families and relatives, resolved full cooperation to the investigation team to unearth the reason behind the murder.

It also demanded that the concerned authority to book the culprit (s) at the earliest.

Christian Youth Endeavour (CYE) of Christian Revival Chruch Hospital Colony Kohima observed its 48th foundation day on August 4. Principal of Hope Institute of Theology Sovima Dimapur, Zhau Sanchu was the guest speaker during the occasion.

(CRC Hospital Colony Kohima)

Union Christian Revival Church (UCRC), department of men fellowship, New Market Road Kohima observed its twelve foundation day on August 4, wherein Zhabu Gwirie pastor UCRC shared the gospel. (UCRC Kohima)

RAS conducts skill training DIMAPUR: Rural Advancement Society (RAS) conducted one day “skill training on detergent powder and liquid detergent” on July 27 at Grace Colony, Kuda C Khel, Dimapur. 20 women participants were trained by resource persons, Lanukala and Moakala from Indisen village.

PVSU fete day

DIMAPUR: Phiro Village Students’ Union (PVSU) will be organising a fete day on August 16 from 7 a.m onwards at High S c h o o l Ju n c t i o n , Ko hima. For more information, one may contact at 8014138659/8259985104.

HYS new team

DIMAPUR: Hindu Yuva Sanga (HYS) conducted its annual general election on August 4 at its office, Millenium Market, Old Daily Market, Dimapur, and selected new executive team of HYS 2019-20. The new team is headed by Sourab Paul as president, Rajesh Singha as general secretary along with 14 others.

Tuensang Battalion of Assam Rifles, under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North), after handing over two computer sets with accessories and computer tables with two chairs to the students of Government Primary School, Monyakshuon and Thangjam Higher Secondary School, Tuensang on July 22 and August 2, respectively.

NNC-Parent Body condolence DIMAPUR: Naga National Council (NNC) parent body (PB) led by president Z. Royim Yimchunger has mourned the demise of Jeptakyangla Walling (95) of Sungratsu village Mockokchung district, after a prolonged illness on August 3.

In a condolence note, NNC-PB, MIP cell stated that, late Jeptakyangla was the wife of late “general” Pangeryoungdang Wall-

ing, founder and former president of NNC-PB and mother of Toshi Walling, the general secretary of NNC-PB and co-convener NNPGs working committee.

MIP cell stated that, during her lifetime as wife of Naga national leader, she had worked and supported the Naga political movement with her heart and soul along with her late husband till her last breath.

MIP stated that she was a God-fearing mother to everyone and her sacrifice and contributions for the nation have been highly appreciated and acknowledged by the Nagas which will not go in vain but will be recorded in the Naga history.

NNC-PB further shared solidarity with the bereaved family members and prayed for the departed soul rest in peace.

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WEATHER FORECAST August 5

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Cloudy, warm; a p.m. t-storm 34 27 Aizawl

A heavy afternoon t-storm

Guwahati Clouds, a t-storm in the area Imphal

29 21 34 26

Clouds giving way to some sun 30 22

Itanagar A stray morning thunderstorm 31 24 Shillong A p.m. t-storm in the area Kohima

Cloudy, afternoon showers

27 19 26 19

Dimapur Clouds, a t-storm in the area

32 24

A p.m. thunderstorm in spots

29 20

Mkg

Tuensang A thunderstorm in spots Wokha

A t-storm around in the p.m.

Zunheboto A p.m. t-storm in spots

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Students taking pledge for clean Kohima during awareness rally in Kohima on August 3. (NP) Correspondent

KOHIMA, AUG 4 (NPN): Around 1600 students including teachers from 33 different schools in Kohima took part in an awareness rally calling for a plastic free environment under the theme, “My Waste My Responsibility” here on August 3.

The rally was organised by All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association (ANPSA) Kohima Unit in collaboration with Kohima Smart City Development Limited under the

100 days Smart City Special Initiative Campaign on Sanitation.

The rally started from their respective schools and converged at Little Flower Higher Secondary School, Kohima (LFHSS) where a brief programme was held. Speaking at the event, Kohima ADC, Lithrongla Thongpi Rutsa said, it was the educated, who litters and ultimately to be picked up the illiterate and uneducated people.

Stating the adage cleanliness begins at home, Rutsa reminded the stu-

dents to practice whatever they’ve learned and make it their responsibility to share with their siblings and parents.

The students were also advised to manage their trash and carry own water bottles to schools rather than buying packaged water bottles. Observing that despite the tremendous efforts of KMC and the active participation of all the colonies, wastes were lying out in the open, ANPSA Kohima Unit president, P. J Nathan said “it is our responsibility as educators

and educated to sensitize students, parents and the general public on the issues concerning our environment.”

He requested the KMC to explore the possibilities for increasing the frequency of garbage collection not only in colonies but in various crucial points. He also encouraged the students to have the courage and willingness to spread today’s theme wherever they go.

Also speaking during the event, CEO KSCDL, Kovi Meyase said it was inspiring to see so many realizing its duty and responsibility towards the environment.

He added KSCDL was happy to see fresh initiatives from students and teachers as it strikes the core concept of what a smart city was all about.

He further added that Smart City was not just about building infrastructures nor a one-time beautification of the city. He further called upon the students to carry forward their action-oriented message in taking proactive approach towards protecting the environment.

Ella Mary of Green Team Kohima demonstrated on the importance of waste segregation.

Participants and officials at the awareness programme in Peren.

DIMAPUR: A community awareness tour was jointly conducted by Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), SakhiOne Stop Centre (OSC) and Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) Peren district at Benreu, New Poilwa, Old Poilwa and Peren Namdi from July 25 to 28.

A press release from district coordinator, PMMVY, Peren district cell, Keyizieteing Ndang, stated that during the programme, officials held interaction with different village elders regarding various schemes and services provided by the different departments, followed by community awareness with the community members.

Highlighting the functioning and details of Sakhi, IT staff of SakhiOSC Peren district, Akusi Khate, said that OSC was an initiative of Ministry of Woman and Child Development Government of India and the state resource Centre for Woman (SRCW) under the aegis of Nagaland State Social Welfare Board (NSSWB) was the nodal agency to implement OSC in the state. He further stated that Sakhi-OSC was intended to support woman affected by any kind of violence inflicted upon them.

District coordinator of PMMVY, Peren district cell, Keyizieteing Ndang, highlighted on PMMVY, a

scheme designed by Ministry of Women and Child development to provide conditional maternity benefit and to encourage pregnant women and lactating mothers to seek improved health and nutrition behaviour.

District coordinator of MSK, Lungngaulie, further highlighted on the various procedure and criteria on Sukanya Samriddhi Account Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Mantru Vandana Yojana, Janani Suraksha Yojana, Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram,Family Planning, Tuberculosis, Ayushman Bharat and Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram, and how to avail them.

Nagaland BJYM Changtongya citizens observe Tsüngremong Block level orientation programme membership drive on training and capacity building

Resource person with progressive farmers during block level orientation programme on training and capacity building August 1 and 2.

DIMAPUR: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services department conducted a combined “block level orientation programme on training and capacity building” from August 1 to 2 under “National Livestock Mission 2018-19” for Botsa and Chiephobozou blocks, with progressive farmers of piggery, poultry and dairy at

Botsa village council hall.

A press release from Dr. Vikuolie Mezhatsu, VAS, Vety. Dispensary, Chiephobozou stated that, CVO Kohima, Dr. Joseph M. Angami briefed the farmers on the importance of backyard farming for socio-economic upliftment and self employment.

He also emphasized

on timely vaccination of animal and poultry birds to prevent various diseases.

Resource person, Dr. Vikuolie Mezhatsu deliberated on “Housing of livestock and poultry birds with emphasis on proper site selection”.

Vote of thanks was given by Zhapise, who chaired the programme.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) organised a membership drive in Dimapur under the tagline, “Be a part of the country’s development and prosperity”, “Enroll today and be a member of the world’s largest political party”.

A press release by BJYM stated that at Marwaripatti, Nagaland BJYM president, Benjamin Yepthomi appealed the public to participate in the membership drive and to be a part of positive changes in the country.

During the membership drive, the public were also encouraged by Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha workers to plant trees, conserve water and to actively participate in the Swachh Bharat mission.

The membership drive was attended by Arvind Damani, BJP, NE coincharge along with other party workers.

The release informed that state BJYM would be touring most of the districts starting from August 3 on a membership drive.

DIMAPUR: Citizens of Changtongya celebrated Tsüngremong, the harvest festival of Ao community in Kohima on August 3.

A press release from Changtongya Senso Telongjem Kohima (CSTK) stated that the celebration organised by the CSTK was hosted by Imnatiba, advisor, Industries and Commerce and NIDC, Labour and Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, at his official residence.

Speaking on the occasion, Imnatiba called upon the villagers as well as the people of his constituency, to come together in unity and work confidently towards the progress of the economy. He also donated a vehicle – a Mahindra Bolero to the Changtongya Village Council (CVC) to serve as conveyance during their official works.

American Baptist International Ministries, country co-coordinator for India, Rev Taku Longkumer urged for developing a broadminded outlook in one’s interaction with outside world as well as giving back to the society.

The vehicle being handed over to CVC in Kohima on August 3.

Emphasising on the importance of villages in the Naga society, he also advocated their development though citizen’s initiative.

Giving and going “back to the roots” will directly and indirectly help a village to develop in unanimity with others, while instilling a sense of belongingness in oneself, he added.

Earlier, the programme chaired by CSKT president Imsensangba began with an invocation by pastor Kohima Ao Baptist Church, Rev A Chuba Jamir.

Presentations of Tsüngremong songs from Dimapur and Kohima units as well as elucidation of the meaning of the day by CVC tatar, Alemtozüng

were some highlights of the event. Benediction was offered by Toshi Imchen, pastor, Nagaland Christian Revival Church (Ao), Kohima.

Among others, villagers residing in Kohima and Dimapur as well as members from CVC and other well-wishers attended the event.

Awareness on Poshan Abhiyan in Mon DNSU reminder on tuition Awareness on AYUSH in Kohima

DIMAPUR: Literary programme of GHSS Mon was held at council hall Mon on August 3.

According to DIPR report, CDPO Mon, T. Yanlem spoke on the awareness of Rashtriya Poshan Abhiyaan (RPA) as a part of Information, Education & Communication (IEC) and advocacy programme.

Yanlem said that the

target of national nutrition mission is to bring down stunting among children in the age group 0-6 years from 38.4 percent to 25 percent by the year 2022.

Nutrition mission will address malnourishment through convergence and targeted approach for timely service delivery, he added.

He further mentioned that the targeted benefi-

ciaries were the children in the age group of 0-6 years, pregnant and lactating women and adolescent girls.

The national nutrition mission is focussing to prevent and reduce undernutrition and stunting in children and to reduce the prevalence of anaemia among young children, women and adolescent girls.

RE Brothers Nagaland, under the banner of Biking Community of India, supported

by Apollo tyres, Dimapur, organized a plantation drive in and around Dimapur under the theme, “Save Earth Drive” on August 4. Around 120 bikers participated in the plantation drive. The plantation drive took place at Dimapur Government College, Eden Hospital, SubJail area, Ram Janaki School and Indisen Village. 200 tree saplings were planted.

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fees, hostel registration

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) has issued a reminder on the tuition fees and hostel registration under its jurisdiction.

In a press release, DNSU president, Sedevilie Angami and secretary education and statistics, Tenyebinlo Himb, stated that teachers should accommodate maximum seven students per batch for five days in a week for tuition; while for home tuition, minimum days for tuition has been set three days with maximum three students per batch.

The fee has been fixed at Rs. 500 per student for Class A -10; Rs. 800 per student for Class 11-12 and for home tuition, Rs. 2500 for Class A-10 and Rs. 3500 for Class 11-12.

The union also said that it has come to their notice that some hostels/ PGs were running without proper facilities and infrastructure.

In this regard, DNSU has cautioned the proprietors to run separate

hostels and wardens for boys and girls and made it mandatory for the hostels to keep a warden.

The student body has also appealed to the proprietors to consider the mess fees for holiday period.

The union also pointed out that 90% were running without proper registration and therefore asked them to comply with the set rules by the concerned department by registering with the government and obtain No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the DNSU office on or before August 21.

For queries and suggestions, DNSU said individuals can drop at its office suggestion box which is available 24 hours ort to visit the office located near Dimapur Fire Station during working hours from 10 am to 4 pm or can contact secretary, education and statistics Tenyebinlo Himb @8415070616 - 9436074387; vice president, Sentimeren Pongen@8787735461 a n d a s s i s t a n t ge n e r a l secretar y, Mteisuiding @8974508102.

Zonal programme manager Nagaland, Imlikokba Ozukum speaking at the occasion on August 3.

Correspondent

Kohima, Aug 4 (NPN): Members of ATHARV Welfare Society (AWS) discussed about the health issues which are confronting the people during its awareness programme on Ayush at LCS building Kohima on August 3.

A press release from the AWS said that Temsuyanger, Medical Officer, Ayush, Community Health Centre Viswema graced the event as guest speaker.

He said it was important for every individual to

take responsibility to ensure that “we live a healthy life by adopting a healthy lifestyle and healthy habits.”

He also highlighted on the signs and symptoms of Dengue and Japanese Encephalitis (JE) and called for using mosquito repellents, nets, traps and keeping the surrounding clean and hygienic. He further appealed to the ATHARV team to spread awareness as much as possible.

Zonal prog ramme manager Nagaland, Imlikokba Ozukum said its primary objective was to

focus in community health care projects, keeping in view the aims and objectives of the Ministry of Health, Government of India.

Ozukum said that the society was established in 2010 to work towards creating a better world which provides basic health, education and empowerment to every citizen, and to venture with corporate to transform the lives of people by enabling them to hold the power to create opportunities for themselves and others.

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August 31 NRC will not be error free: Tarun Gogoi

GUWAHATI, Aug 4 (IANS): Expressing his apprehension over the National Register of Citizens (NRC), former Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on Saturday that Assam will not get an error free NRC on August 31.

Although the final NRC was supposed to be published on July 31, the Supreme Court had recently extended the deadline to August 31.

“There are incidents of several genuine Indian citizens’ names missing from the draft NRC. There are also reports of names of some foreigners’ getting included in the NRC,” Gogoi told the media on Saturday.

It may be mentioned here that the recently-concluded session of the Assam Legislative Assembly had witnessed debates over the NRC where even legislators of the ruling BJP questioned the NRC process. “We have

Tarun Gogoi (File) seen BJP legislators questioning the NRC process.

This means that they are doubting the government of India which is responsible for preparing the NRC. I had a suspicion that the NRC will not be error free and now I am convinced that it will not be error free,” Gogoi said, adding that the names of Hindu Bengali, tea tribes and Muslims were not there in the draft NRC. Taking a dig at the Central government, the veteran politician said that the government, which has almost failed to

publish an error free NRC in Assam, has claimed that it would roll out the NRC across the country.

“Earlier, the BJP-led gover nment was satisfied with the NRC work.

Now suddenly they find that it erroneous. Why has Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal not taken up the issue with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs if it is not satisfied with the NRC work,” Gogoi asked.

Saying that the NDA government came to power on the assurance that it will free Assam of foreigners, Gogoi asked as to how many foreigners have been deported by the BJP government in the past five years.

“I want to ask them how many foreigners have they detected and deported in the last five years? The NRC updation process has not barred the government from identifying the foreigners,” he said.

northeast Arunachal to modernise Police: Bamang Felix I tanaga r , Aug 4 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Bamang Felix on Sunday said the state government has incorporated several schemes for police modernisation which would be executed in a phased manner.

Felix said this at a function to induct five anti-riot vehicles (Vajra) in the state police. “Our effort to modernise the police department is not for creating fear among the people but to create awareness among them to become law abiding citizens,” Felix said and appealed to the people to help police in maintaining law and order. The Vajra vehicles are equipped with all modern instruments including automatic barrel launcher for tear gas and other antiriot emissions. As a non lethal and effective method of clearing out protesters or rioters, the vehicles are also equipped with Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) that can send announcements, warnings, and harmful pain-inducing tones.

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Tea garden women branded as witches, beaten JORHAT, AUG 4 (AGENCIES): Two women of Hooloonguri tea estate under Deberapar police outpost in Mariani area in in Jorhat district were mercilessly beaten up by a group of tea workers branding the duo as witches, reports Northeast Now news.

The two, Maloti Bhumij and Rajmoni Bhumij, were rescued by police of the Deberapara outpost in the daybreak on Saturday.

Both the women are presently sheltered at the Mariani police station.

Police said that a case (No214/19) has been registered against three women of the Tekela Line of the tea garden, who had instigated the workers to assault them.

“The police at Deberapar are searching for the three who have been charged under sections 448, 352, 506 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code,” Mariani police station office-in-charge Tilok Borah said.

Borah said they have also been booked under section 7, under the new Assam Witch hunting Prohibition, Protection and Prevention

Act of 2015, a first under Mariani police station.

The Assam Tea Tribes Students’ Association (ATTSA) has also filed a separate complaint to the police.

Locals said that the women, both in their 50s, were branded as witches when they were seen by other residents of Tekela Line returning home in a dishevelled state after midnight of Friday.

“When they were questioned they said that they had gone to collect firewood late in the evening as they did not want to be spotted by the management. However, on seeing headlights at about 7.30 pm they had fled and hidden in a wooded area,” said a local. “As it was a new moon night they had lost their bearings and had reached home now. However, no one believed them on seeing their clothes muddied and torn,” he added.

Tea workers are allotted a fixed quantity of firewood by tea estate management and if found cutting trees or gathering firewood in the tea garden are liable to be fined Rs 5000. The

source said that as soon as the rumour spread a crowd of people gathered and from among the public, a member of the Village Defence Party informed the police at Deberapar, who rescued the duo. Anti witch hunting activist Dibyajyoti Saikia, who was instrumental in getting the Assam Witch Hunting Prohibition, Protection and Prevention Act, 2015 being passed by the then Tarun Gogoi led government said that he was happy that a

section of this strong Act had been invoked.

“The Act came into force in October 2018 in Assam after the governor had given his assent that year but there is lack of legal awareness about the provisions of the Act, which is the strongest among all those states where such special anti Witch hunting Acts are in place. This will send a message to the people,” he told Northeast Now on phone.

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Student death case: SIT arrest principal, coordinator Army apprehends NSCN (R) and KCP

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IMPHAL, Aug 4: Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating into the controversial death of a minor girl student in her hostel room has arrested the principal of the school, police said on Sunday.

A SIT team arrested founder-cum-principal of Standard Robarth Higher Secondary School Pheiroijam Landhoni (62) from her residence at Canchipur in Imphal West district.

They further arrested coordinator of the school Pheiroijam Romita Devi of Kwakeithel Thiyam Leikai, Imphal West district. Romita is the daughter of the principal.

Both were on interim bail till since July 20, two days after the minor girl, N Babysana, 12-year-old student staying in the hostel of the school was found hanging inside her hostel room on July 18 morning in suspicious manner.

Their interim bails

were cancelled by the court of Imphal West session judge on last Saturday, after hearing to a plea from the SIT. SIT had already arrested the son of the principal who is the junior administrator of the school along with two female wardens of the school in connection with the case.

The state police department formed the SIT following strong pressures from various pressure groups including a local

Calls for unity to protect territorial integrity marks Mnp Integrity Day Correspondent

IMPHAL, Aug 4: The 22nd Manipur Integrity Day was observed on Sunday, remembering the massive rally which was carried out on this day in 1997 to save the territorial integrity of the state.

All Manipur United Clubs Organization (AMUCO) hosted a function at Kwakeithel in Imphal West district in which leaders of various civil society organizations of the state were on the podium.

Floral tributes were offered to the people who sacrificed their live to safeguard the integrity of the State at the State Integrity Pillar erected adjacent to Imphal Polo Ground.

Leaders of AMUCO and other CSOs who attended the programme accused the Centre of trying to disintegrate the integrity of Manipur with divide and rule policy among the different communities living in the state.

Speaking at the function, AMUCO president Ph Devan alleged that certain forces with a strong backing of the India government were repeatedly spewing communal venoms to disintegrate the territorial integrity of the state.

Central leaders who on various occasion promised to safeguard the state were

still indulging in divide and rule policy to loosen the bondage of brotherhood between the valley and hills people, he said.

Regarding the peace dialogues which India government was engaging with various armed groups operating in the state and neighbouring states, Deban said that any settlement, whether it may be with Meetei, Naga or Kuki groups, should not affect the integrity of Manipur.

He cautioned the Central government against granting any agreement that would compromise the State’s integrity. If the Centre comes out with such agreement, instead of peace, the state will burn, he said.

At the same time, he appealed all communities to stand united for the territorial integrity, while asserting it was the only future for the people of Manipur.

In his key note address, AMUCO general secretary S Sanjoy reminded the purposed of observing the Integrity Day. He said that the historic march organised by AMUCO on this day in 1997 was participated by thousands of people from across the state.

A meeting held at the concluding part of the mammoth rally had resolved to stand firm to protect the integrity of Manipur, he

added.

The general secretary alleged that India government with its divide and rule policy had implanted conflict between the KukiNaga, Meetei- Meetei Pangal, Kuki-Paite and also between the hill and valley in 1990s.

During the period, politicians of the state had never taken the matter seriously while racing for power. If they had intervene in time, the situation witnessed today might have been avoided, he said.

He further said that several unwanted incidents had occurred when 18 people were martyred in the mass uprising against the Bangkok Declaration signed between Indian Government and NSCN- IM in 2001 which extends the ceasefire ‘without territorial limit’.

He questioned the agenda behind the signing of the Framework Agreement between the GOI and NSCN-IM in August 2015 while reminding that the details of the contents of agreement were still kept secret.

He blamed Manipur government while alleging that the State government had never taken the matter seriously except to apply its appeasement policy from time to time instead of finding a lasting solution.

Supreme Court as submitted by the APP. The cour t fur ther opined that the case diary also shows that the investigation is going on in full swing and custodial interrogation of the petitioners (principal and coordinator) is required for proper investigation and collection of evidence.

As such, the court cancelled the pre-arrest bail petitions filed by the two individuals.

On the other hand, police today foiled a mass procession related with the suspicious death of the student at Thangmeiband area after a brief confrontation with the protestors.

The procession marched to offer floral tribute on fifth day of last rites of the deceased student.

The police blocked the procession at Khoyathong which outraged the people taking part in it.

The outraged protestors imposed a snap blockade on the road from Thangmeiband DM College Gate to Khoyathong.

Hospital in Tinsukia leaves patient lying on floor, gives dead body a bed GUWAHATI, AUG 4 (AGENCIES): In an incident that took place in Assam, a hospital in Tinsukia left a patient with head injury on the floor for two days. The relative of the patient who had gone to visit were shocked to see him lying next to a dead body in an “isolation ward”, reports the Northeast Today.

Their shock turned into horror when they realised that while the dead body was kept on a bed, their injured relative had been left on the floor since he was admitted two days ago.

The patient identified as Mohammad Hussain (42), a resident of Hijuguri Gate No 1 area of Tinsukia, was admitted to the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi civil hospital on Wednesday night by his wife Rumena Begum after he fainted on the road and suffered a head injury.

When Hussain’s relatives visited the hospital on Friday, they did not find him in the general ward and were told he was in a different room.

They went there only to find Hussain lying on the floor, a body kept on a bed next to him and a mentally ill patient lying on another bed.

Sources said the mentally ill man was lying so still that the relatives

thought he was dead too.

The enraged family members raised an alarm and stormed into the office of the superintendent demanding an explanation. Hussain was then immediately shifted to the general ward.

Rumena said, that for three days, her husband was kept in the morgue of the hospital along with corpses.

It is an inhuman act and had demanded an inquiry into the incident.

The hospital authorities, however, denied the allegations saying that Tinsukia civil hospital does not have a morgue. The room where the patient was kept was an ‘isolation ward’ where critical patients are kept.

The authorities said that Hussain was kept on the floor so he does not fall from the bed.

The body which was in the room belonged to an unidentified individual who was brought to the hospital by the Government Railway Police and, since the hospital doesn’t have a morgue, the body was not removed.

Staff members in the hospital said they were forced to shift Hussain to the isolation ward as he was in an inebriated state when he was brought to the hospital by his wife on Wednesday.

(PWG) cadres in Assam and Manipur

(L-R): NSCN(R) arrested from Tinsukia. The three KCP(PWG) cadres arrested in Manpur.

KOHIMA, AUG 4: The Daniel Sankey s/o Jongku three cadres of proscribed Indian army apprehended Sangkey, r/o Thaho village group KCP (PWG) includa senior NSCN (R) insur- -1, Near Pangsau Pass, India ing a Self Styled Corporal gent from 9 Mile, Jagun, was apprehended. along with arms and amTinsukia district on August One pistol with maga- munition on July 28 from 2 during a joint operation zine and five rounds of Imphal, Manipur. conducted by Indian Army live ammunition were also A press release by and Assam Police. recovered from him. The PRO ( Defence) stated that A press release by PRO apprehended cadre along based on a specific input (Defence) stated that based with recovered arms and regarding movement of on specific input from re- ammunition have been some cadres of the proliable sources regarding handed over to Police for scribed group in the area in presence of NSCN (R) in- investigation, the release and around Imphal, a joint surgent in general area 9 added. . team of troops of Assam Mile, a joint operation was Meanwhile, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police conducted on Rifles Battalion under the apprehended three cadres of Aug 2 during which aegis of HQ IGAR (South) KCP (PWG) and recovered NSCN (R) insurgent identi- in a joint operation with Ma- two point 32 Pistols and 12 fied as SS Sergeant Major nipur Police apprehended live rounds from them.

Man held for lewd remarks on Facebook SHILLONG, AUG 04 (AGENCIES): The Laitumkhrah police arrested one Benjamin Syiemlieh (34) from Mawpat on Saturday night for posting lewd and derogatory comments and body shaming Umsning MDC, Macdalyn Sawkmie Mawlong on Facebook, reports The Northeast Today.

It may be mentioned that Mawlong had filed an FIR on July 27 against miscreants responsible for body shaming her on Facebook. The matter came to light after a Facebook post went viral on social media wherein degrading remarks were made against the MDC by a FB user.

When contacted, police said that the accused had confessed that he had

Macdalyn Sawkmie (File) posted derogatory remarks against the MDC from Umsning in one of the groups on Facebook.

According to the police, the accused was produced before the court of

the Chief Judicial Magistrate. The court remanded the accused to judicial custody.

“I was unaware of the post until I started getting calls from everyone regarding the remarks made against me. It was on July 25 that I saw the post and on July 27, I filed an FIR with the East Khasi Hills SP,” Mawlong had earlier said.

Condemning the act, the woman MDC said “The attempt of attacking the integrity of any woman is unacceptable in our society and it happened to me today; tomorrow it can happen to any woman or any mother; so I have come forward on behalf of all the women who are victims of such crimes.”

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CHAKHROMA G.Bs UNION

HQ. CHÜMOUKEDIMA, DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

PUBLIC NOTICE In connection with the dispute between Tei-u clan and Vüprü clan on the one part and Nguzhü clan on the other, regarding heirship of Netseyi, the founder of Mezoma and Menguphe (Sirhi) Villages, the Court of Chakhroma G.B's Union had taken up the matter and on considering the historical records and facts, the Court had given its verdict as per our Angami customary law on 03/08/2019. On detailed study of the history and genaelogy of the disputing clans, th8e court had come to the conclusion that Tei-u and Vüprü clans are the only true descendants and the legitimate heirs of Netseyi. Besides these two clans there is no other heir of Netseyi.

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Protestors blocking road after police foiled a procession for student found death in her hostel in controversial circumstances in Imphal on Sunday

JAC formed in connection with the suspicious death of the student.

While seeking justice, the pressure groups pointed fingers at the school authority alleging foul play.

The IO of SIT pleaded the court of Imphal West district session judge to cancel interim bails to the principal and coordinator in hearing last Saturday.

Police, in their pleas seeking cancellation of interim bail, stated that after the death of the minor became a media sensation, the investigation has undergone a drastic change from its normal course and under the influence of many factors.

The investigation was not properly directed due to the influence of many factors.

The court, also after going through the case diary, ruled that the circumstances leading to the death of the minor need proper investigation while observing that the residential school does not cater to the guidelines of the

national

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Unnao rape: CBI searches Sengar’s residences

Kuldeep Sengar (File)

Lucknow/New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS): A day after the CBI questioned expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case, the agency on Sunday said it searched at least 17 places in four districts in Uttar Pradesh, including the residences of Sengar.

A senior Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) official in Delhi told IANS that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted the searches in Lucknow, Unnao, Banda and Fatehpur, at some locations in the premises of the accused and others.

The residential premises of Sengar in Lucknow’s upscale Gomti Nagar was searched.

A CBI team on Saturday questioned Sengar in Sitapur jail, where he has been lodged for over a year.

According to CBI sources in Lucknow, the agency also collected details of the people the MLA has been meeting in the prison.

Following the outrage over the July 28 road accident that has left the Unnao rape victim and her lawyer battling for life and killed two of her family members, the BJP expelled Sengar from the party.

The girl, meanwhile, is still critical and on the ventilator. Doctors said that she had developed pneumonia and could not be removed from ventilator ‘even on trial basis’.

Senior CBI officers

Work to win over even those who did not vote for you: Modi

Narendra Modi (File)

NEW DELHI, AUG 4 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs on August 4 to shun any negativity and work with a positive mindset so as to win over even those who did not vote for the party.

In his address at the concluding session of the two-day training programme for over 380 party

lawmakers, he also referred to the next Lok Sabha election, scheduled for 2024, and told them to nurse their constituencies in a way that they can retain them on their strength of their work and conduct, sources said.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi told reporters that Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked Members of Parliament to not entertain negative thoughts about those who did not vote for them and instead work and conduct themselves in such a way that they are also won over.

“You should do the politics of everybody’s welfare. They should be positive and shun any negative thought about those who did not vote for the party.

Looking at your work and conduct, they will get closer to you,” he said quoting Modi.

Don’t do anything that’ll cause tensions: Abdullah S r inaga r , AU G 4 (AGENCIES): Jammu & Kashmir National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Sunday urged India and Pakistan not to take steps that will “bring tensions in Kashmir”, reports News18.

Addressing the meeting after holding an allparty meet at his residence here, Abdullah requested people to maintain peace and said that leaders of all the political parties in the state were united in their “struggle to safeguard the special status of Kashmir”.

“Representatives of various parties met at my residence and had discussion on prevailing political condition and deployment of security forces. It has never happened in the past that the Amarnath yatra was stopped. We have decided to inform Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind of the consequences bound to follow if this continues,” he said.

The all-party meeting on the prevailing situation in the Valley were earlier scheduled at PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti’s residence. However, it was changed at the last moment and shifted to Abdullah’s house as he was stated to be unwell.

Kashmir has been on the edge following the deployment of additional troops and the state admin-

istration’s order asking the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims and the tourists to leave the Valley owing to security reasons.

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said the leaders of various political parties had decided to meet at a hotel here, but the police asked it not to allow any political meeting in its premises “The political parties here had decided to hold a meeting at a hotel today.

But, police has issued an advisory to all hotels not to let political parties hold any meeting in their premises.

Now we are holding the meeting at my residence at 6 pm today,” she told reporters earlier on Sunday.

Mehbooba said she talked to Nation Conference president Farooq Abdullah about the meeting and he committed that party’s vice president Omar Abdullah would attend it.

“I talked to Farooq Sahab, he is unwell. But he made the commitment that Omar sahib will attend the meeting. I have talked to other leaders. It is very important for J&K that mainstream parties, civil society, trade unions, religious organisations and even separatists come together to fight this scourge,” The PDP president said.

She said the Centre was not bothered to speak on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

on Sunday also questioned the owner and cleaner of the truck that hit the car in which the victim and others were travelling.

The CBI is focusing on the statement of D.K. Pal, the truck owner that the number plates were blackened to escape seizure by the company that financed the truck. His statement was contradicted by the finance company that stated that all installments had been paid on time.

Before appearing before the CBI officers in Lucknow, Pal said there was no conspiracy in the road accident as he was not in contact with anyone, including the expelled BJP MLA. He said the driver had been working for him for last four to five months, while the cleaner was employed for over three years.

The case relates to the rape of a minor girl allegedly by Sengar at his residence in Unnao on June 4, 2017 when she had gone to seek a job.

The Supreme Court last week ordered transfer of all cases relating to the Unnao rape to Delhi.

Driver says truck skidded due to rain

Pal said he applied the brakes but amid the heavy downpour the truck skidded causing the rear portion to turn right and hit the car.

Ashish Pal, the driver whose truck crashed into the car carrying the Unnao rape survivor on July 28 in Rae Bareli, has told the CBI that his truck had skidded due to heavy rain on the day of the accident.

Ashish Pal said that he was returning after offloading ‘maurang’ (mortar) in Rae Bareli when he saw a car coming from the opposite direction. He said he was driving at a speed of about 50 to 55 kmph.

Pal said he applied the brakes but amid the heavy downpour the truck skidded and while the front

portion of the truck turned left, the rear portion turned right and hit the car.

He also insisted that he had no connection with Unnao and did not know anyone there. He told the CBI that he does not take alcohol, but chews tobacco.

He said he has been driving the truck for the past four years and belonged to Fatehpur district. The girl’s condition remains critical, doctors treating her at a hospital in Lucknow said on Saturday. The 19-yearold has been on ventilator for the last six days and developed pneumonia.

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Oppn heading for ‘historic defeat’ in Maha polls: Fadnavis Gondia, Aug 4 (PTI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the opposition parties were heading for a “historic defeat” in the forthcoming state Assembly polls.

Criticising the opposition parties, he said they have joined hands against the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) in elections to make an excuse for their own losses.

Raising alarm over EVMs ahead of the state polls due in SeptemberOctober, key opposition parties, including the Congress, NCP and MNS, on Friday pitched for reverting to the use of ballot papers and announced a protest march on August 21 over the issue.

Reacting to it, Fadnavis, while addressing a press conference on Sunday in Gondia district during his ongoing ‘Maha Janadesh Yatra’, said those opposing the EVMs have realised they cannot win.

“They have accepted their defeat and hence, are using the EVMs as a

Sonebhadra firing: District Magistrate, SP shifted LU CK N OW, AU G 4 (IANS): UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday removed Sonebhadra’s District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police and ordered a departmental inquiry against them in the massacre case in which ten people were killed in the district on July 17.

S. Ramlingam has been posted as the new District Magistrate, replacing Ankit Agarwal, while Prabhakar Chaudhary will be the new Superintendent of Police in place of Salman Taj Patil.

Addressing a hurriedly-convened press conference here, the Chief Minister said that action was being taken on basis of the report submitted by the inquiry committee, headed by Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue, Renuka Kumar.

Action has also been announced against several revenue officials.

Yogi Adityanath (File)

Adityanath said that since the dispute began in 1955 when the land was given to Adarsh Society formed by Congress leaders, the government had decided to lodge an FIR against the then revenue officials, if they were still alive.

The 1,000 page report, according to sources, names several revenue officials over the years who either turned a blind eye to the simmering land dispute or allowed

the land to change hands in violation of the rules.

The report suggested action against 13 revenue officials.

The panel headed by Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue, had a specific brief to investigate how gram sabha land in the three villages of Ubha, Sapai and Murtiya in the Sonebhadra was transferred to a society and then taken over by the village head.

Advocate Nityanand Dwivedi, who is fighting a legal battle for Gond tribals of the three villages in the lower court, said that after abolition of the zamindari system, 600 bighas of land that belonged to the Raja of Badhaar, Anand Bhrama Saha, was marked barren (infertile) in revenue records and transferred as gram sabha land to be tilled by the tribals. In 1952, IAS officer Prabhat Kumar Misra was posted in Mirzapur. He formed a society, Adarsh

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Cooperative Society Ltd, and appointed his fatherin-law, Maheshwari Prasad Sinha of Bihar’s Muzaffarpur, as its President and his daughter and wife Asha Misra an office-bearer.

On December 17, 1955, at least 463 bighas was transferred in the name of the society. These papers related to this are missing.

Till Sinha’s death, the land was registered in his name.

On September 6, 1989, 200 bighas was transferred to Sinha’s daughter, Asha Misra, and grand-daughter Vinita, who sold off 144s bigha for Rs 2 crore to Yagya Dutt Gujjar, the village head.

Outgoing Sonebhadra District Magistrate Agarwal had said: “We have all relevant papers, barring the 1955 file.” He also said the file was not submitted in revenue records of Sonebhadra, which was carved out of Mirzapur in 1989.

Devendra Fadnavis (File)

‘covering fire’. The ‘maha morcha’ against EVMs later this month will result in ‘maha defeat’ of the opposition. The opposition parties know that they are heading for a historic defeat,” he said.

In an apparent reference to the Congress and NCP, the chief minister said both the opposition parties have become “directionless” and are unable to find issues to take on the BJP-led state government.

“Both the par ties should introspect why their own people are leaving them,” he said without naming any party. “They organised several protests, but people did not sup-

port them. When people organised protests, we took note of it and resolved their problems,” he asserted.

Fadnavis said many leaders from other parties were eager to join the BJP, but “we are inducting only those who have a good mass base and a clean track record”.

He claimed people have made up their mind to give his government a fresh mandate.

“I see pro-incumbency wherever I am going during the yatra. People want a government which supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” he said.

Fadnavis said during his ongoing mass outreach campaign, he was highlighting his government’s achievements and seeking a fresh mandate based on his ‘report card’.

The state government was expediting the distribution of agriculture pumps to farmers in Vidarbha region, he said.

“All irrigation projects are being expedited and there is no dearth of funds,” he added.

India successfully test fires QR Surface-to-Air Missile

The sophisticated all-weather missile was test fired from launch pad-3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur at around 11.05 a.m.

Bhubaneswar, Aug 4 (IANS): India on Sunday successfully test fired a Quick Reaction Surface-toAir Missile (QRSAM) with 30 kilometre range from a test range off the Odisha coast.

Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the missile has a strike range of 25 km to 30 km. It uses solid-fuel

propellant and has a capability of engaging multiple targets.

The sophisticated allweather missile was test fired from launch pad-3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur at around 11.05 a.m., said sources. The missile is equipped with electronic counter measures against jamming by aircraft radars, sources added.

WITH SINCERE GRATITUDE

“Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time. But no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from the evil to come. For those who follow godly paths will rest in peace when they die.”

Isaiah 57:1-2.

April 1947 to 29th July 2019

LT. MISS LIMATILA

Born: 21st July 1998 – Died: 30th July 2019

We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Miss Limatila Imchen would like to express our humble gratitude to each and every individuals, families, friends, neighbours, doctors and nurses, churches and unions, and the C.T.C Community who stood by us through physically, financially, morally and with unceasing prayer during the time of her prolong illness till her last breath.

Words are not enough to express our gratitude for the love and support we receive. But we sincerely pray that the Almighty God Bless each and every individual abundantly.

By: Loving Parents & Family Members.

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Words are not enough to fully express our heartfelt thanks for the sympathy, love and support you have extended to our family during our most painful moment, when we lost our precious Lt. Lozano Patton who went to be with the Lord on 29.07.19.

Thank you Pastors, friends, relatives, neighbours, well wishers for your comforting presence and prayers, for your kind and encouraging words, a hug, a card, for the beautiful flowers and for honouring our beloved Mom. Your love and concern gave us new meaning and new hope to go on during our darkest moment.

We regret our inability to thank each one of you individually, yet it is our humble prayer that Almighty God shower His countless blessings upon you all.

The family members of Lt. Lozano Patton would like to say special "Thank You" to: 1. Lotha Baptist Church Diphupar 15. Commandant/Officers & other ranks, 2. Lotha Baptist Church Diphupar Women, 15th NAP IR Mahila Bn & 15th NAP(IR) Mahila Bn Baptist Church.

Youth and Sunday School Department 3. Lotha Baptist Church Kohima Women 16. Director, staff IPR & DPRO Dimapur staff 17. Dimapur Airport Authority Department (Fire & MT deptt) 4. Ollo Baptist Church Dimapur 18. SASARD, Medziphema 5. Phiro Randan Khumshum 19. Golden Crown Theological College Dimapur 6. Dimapur Phiro Students Union 20. Dimapur Like Minded Anglers & well 7. Connecting Phiro group wishers 8. Phiro Union Dimapur 21. Co- Owners Dima Raja Pond 9. Dimapur Wozhuro Range 22. Kohima Press Club 10. Dimapur Tsopoe Shaki Ekhung 23. Phiroe Jungi Okho 11. Dimapur Sankiton Ekhung 24. Likhya Self Help Group 12. Dimapur Nkonjan Patton Ekhung 25. Savino families 13. Shaki Randan Khumshum Dimapur 26. Diphupar Lotha Community.

14. Additional Chief Engineer & Staff NST, 27. Dr. Sedevi and team, CISHR Central Workshop, Dimapur, Loving husband, sons, daughters, in- laws, grandchildren, great grand children and loved ones.

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 239 Dimapur, MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019

Free run in democracy

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ndian democracy today is facing a situation where the ruling party has virtually been handed a free run without any credible opposition both within and beyond the portals of parliament.The principlefor afair, free and accountable democracy appears to have been reduced to mere formality and lip service, whichis a cause for concern. With the massive majority of the BJP in the 2019 Parliamentary general elections, bestowing muscular power to the party at the Centre, the danger of “the tyranny of the majority” looms large over the heads of all the people in India. A united, strong, meaningful, committed, credible and responsible opposition is badly needed at this juncture where the BJP may try with more vigour to attempt to homogenize the nation to “One Nation, One People” rashtra. A strong and effective opposition is the need of the hour to ensure that the elected government at the Centre which promised “minimum government and maximum governance”, will be transparent, responsive and accountable and does not assume arbitrariness in its actions neglecting the interests of the nation. However, the opposition is in disarray mainly because the Congress party today, after 133 years of its formation,is imploding within a leaderless and rudderless environment. After Rahul’s dramatic resignation on July 3, the Congress(or whatever is left of the party) has been plunged into utter chaos and confusion. Rahul Gandhi’s resignation has thrown the Congress into a crisis, especially as the party is out of power at the Centre and in most states. The Congress party for the first time,finds itself in a situation where it will be out of power for ten years (2014-24) and no one from the Gandhi family will be heading the party, if Rahul’s insistence is to be accepted. The downward spiral of the party can be seen in the fall of the Congress-JDS coalition in Karnataka and exodus of its elected members in several states like Gujarat, Goa, West Bengal and Karnataka. A similar fate awaits the Congress in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.As the main opposition from 2014-19, Congress failed to rise to the occasion against rising prices, demonetisation, unemployment and pro-rich policies of the government.In contrast, when BJP went all out to attack the UPA.If Congress appears like a crumbling edifice, it should be blamed on Rahul as all power was vested on him by Sonia. Since he was inducted (and not elected) as party general secretary in 2007, Rahul failed to deliver on his promise to revamp and revitalise the party organisation.

During the ten years of the UPA, Rahul did not win any laurels whether in or out of parliament, yet was projected as the next prime minister.His most infamous contribution was his shocking act of tearing the UPA cabinet ordinance in 2013 during a press meet. He led the party in the 2014 Lok Sabha election with disastrous results. In 2017 Rahul was made party vice president and again led the party in 2019 as president and prime ministerial candidate. Instead of taking responsibility to lead the party in its crisis, Rahul is sulking and has chosen to run away.The rest is history and today the fate of the Indian democracy can be described by the famous poem “For Want Of A Nail”.

DailyDevotion The Brave Friendship of God

He took the twelve aside… —Luke 18:31 Oh, the bravery of God in trusting us! Do you say, “But He has been unwise to choose me, because there is nothing good in me and I have no value”?

That is exactly why He chose you. As long as you think that you are of value to Him He cannot choose you, because you have purposes of your own to serve.

But if you will allow Him to take you to the end of your own self-sufficiency, then He can choose you to go with Him “to Jerusalem” (Luke 18:31). And that will mean the fulfillment of purposes which He does not discuss with you.

We tend to say that because a person has natural ability, he will make a good Christian. It is not a matter of our equipment, but a matter of our poverty; not of what we bring with us, but of what God puts into us; not a matter of natural virtues, of strength of character, of knowledge, or of experience— all of that is of no avail in this concern. The only thing of value is being taken into the compelling purpose of God and being made His friends (see 1 Corinthians 1:26-31). God’s friendship is with people who know their poverty. He can accomplish nothing with the person who thinks that he is of use to God. As Christians we are not here for our own purpose at all— we are here for the purpose of God, and the two are not the same. We do not know what God’s compelling purpose is, but whatever happens, we must maintain our relationship with Him. We must never allow anything to damage our relationship with God, but if something does damage it, we must take the time to make it right again. The most important aspect of Christianity is not the work we do, but the relationship we maintain and the surrounding influence and qualities produced by that relationship. That is all God asks us to give our attention to, and it is the one thing that is continually under attack.

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The grandchildren should not bear the debts of the grandparents. ~ Nassim Nicholas Taleb

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he new Motor Vehicles Act is draconian. The automobile industry is in crisis. The new law may be a severe deterrent to its progress.

It calls for immediate review of the law. Like the Delhi rent control act that was passed over decades ago in a jiffy, it needs reconsideration. The new law needs to be sent back to the standing committee for detailed review. It should also follow a public debate.

Some provisions of the law like enhancement of compensation for road victims, protecting good Samaritans, fixing responsibility of contractors and road safety boards are in public interest. Some of these may of course have cumbersome process.

Another problem is with the insurance. As per law it is already a compulsion. The new provisions have not taken into account that insurance charges have been increased manifold.

Higher the charges higher would be default. The rates must be affordable and the law must ensure it.

The new law also has peculiar provisions on penalizing guardians of juveniles and even putting them in jail, cancellation

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of registration and suspension of driving licence.

These are not only superfluous but also against the basic concept of empowering citizens. Apart it would mostly be used as coercive extortive tactics by the law-enforcement agencies.

Instead of solving the problem, it adds to it.

Even today all over the country, millions of impounded vehicles are parked at every police station. These have become junks. Neither the owner is prepared to take these back nor can authorities dispose it off being case properties. These are tremendous wastage of wealth.

The law has not respected the concept that a car is a private property and the state cannot on any ground except severe criminal culpability impound it.

Moreover impounding of vehicles only compounds the problem. Unnecessary provisions need to be scrapped.

Then levying fines for over speeding have been increased to Rs 1000 to Rs 2000. It is too heavy. Most drivers are fined for driving 2 to 4 km above the 60 km limit. This should better be given up as in normal circumstances even a speed

of 80 km is safe.

It has not taken into account that modern vehicles zoom to 60 to 80 km even without pressing the accelerator. Rash driving is a different issue. It entails a fine of Rs 5000. But would that stop it? It has been observed that rash drivers often skip notice and not prosecuted. But a sober one crossing the limit by a km is penalized.

Overall, the basic tenet of the law is not adhered to while drafting and enacting this law. Mere inducing fear among people by imposition of severe Shivaji penalties is not a solution. It does not reduce incidence of violation but empowers the enforcers to coerce and extort. The law is apparently a creation of such people.

While enacting this kind of law one forgets the adage that more stringent a law more is the corruption. The powerful are not subjected to law. They skip with their clout. Others skip it if they can grease the palms. But could any lawmaker tell the nation how many have the capacity to pay a fine of Rs 10,000 or more?

Why a fine of Rs 100

to 500 has to be increased ten-fold increase? The rationale has neither been explained nor have the social conditions been taken into account. Jumping a signal costs Rs 5000.

The premise seems to be that a vehicle owner is the richest person and he has no respect for the basics and must be subjected to highest level of extortion. Truth is no average citizen can do without a vehicle as public transport does not exist The country has been going through some improper narSarkar r a t ive s s o far vehicle owning is concerned. The lawmakers have not taken into account that in this country a large number of businesses are conducted from the vehicles at roadsides or weekly markets called peths.

It has also not taken into account the chaotic roads that many cities have including Noida and Bengaluru. In Noida, driving safe through zig-zag roads itself is a problem and in Bengaluru escaping jams is impossible.

Nobody wants to stop an ambulance but can anyone do it in a packed road? And for such traffic

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mess should a driver alone be penalized.

Entire effort seems to be revenue realization for an administration that is crying hoarse of its increasing expenses and shortfall in revenue. The practice is to extort the maximum from the common man even to his ruin.

This is a prescription for disaster.

The country forgets that one improper environmental dictum ushered by the National Green Tribunals of junking tenyear-old working vehicles is playing havoc.

The NGT’s quixotic order has put a brake on car sales, new and old.

Many had alleged that the NGT had issued such orders to boost car sales.

It is also an example of NGT’s concern for the environment! It does not apparently know that manufacturing a new car is more pollutant than the one in use. The US and the West encourages buying one-year old cars and pushes resale as a new car pollutes more and allows these to ply for 40 years.

The resale industry is in jeopardy here. Since resale is difficult, new car sales are affected. The reduced demand is af-

fecting the automobile sector. Sales have come down drastically by over 30 percent or more.

The new MV Act would add to the problem.

The transporters and bus operators do not find the law to be practical.

Why should having an extra passenger be penalized by a taxi?

The taxi aggregators have reason to worry. They would be levied fines of Rs 25,000 to Rs 100,000 – a sure prescription for closure. There are many such arbitrary levies.

The bill seems to create more problems than solving it. The bill that was aimed at weeding out corruption and improving road safety is likely to do the contrary. The Yamuna-type expressways are badly designed where tyre bursts are common due to faulty grid-marks.

The loops are also inappropriate. But instead of the road operator, drivers are being penalized.

Let the nation and the lawmakers rethink.

The need is for a simpler law imposing more responsibility and least fear. Such laws should not be designed for revenue generation.

Post-mortem Possible fall out after settlement based on framework agreement

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he signing of the Framework Agreement on 3rd August 2015 between NSCN (IM) and the GoI has basically fuelled one speculation after another that has confounded and confused the Nagas of Nagaland thoroughly.

It is ironical because NSCN (IM) has miserably failed to trust the stakeholders of Nagaland who initiated the National Movement to begin with and on whose behalf they are supposed to be conducting the negotiation with the GoI in the first place.

Our Southern Tangkhul brothers, (who only visibly joined the National Movement in 1965 after '1964 Cease Fire' was in place and the worst carnage in Nagaland had reduced), now holds a total and absolute control over the entire NSCN (IM) organization. It appears to be their sacred mission to deliberately keep the rest of the Nagas of Nagaland in the dark...even within their own rank and file perhaps...for reasons best known to them. The onus of responsibility and accountability therefore solely rests with the NSCN (IM) leadership for creating a festering vacuum which has allowed all kinds of speculative conclusions from the little droplets of information that has been surfacing during this period since 2015. Nagas of Nagaland...no matter where you are and who you are...this is a reality check. Spend some quality time to ponder over it fairly and honestly.

Now that NDA Government has absolute commanding majority in Parliament, there is a glimmering possibility for an early settlement of the IndoNaga political dialogue one way or the other ...perhaps generally based on the Framework Agreement of 3rd August 2015? The additional Agreement signed by the 6 Working Groups (WG) on November 18, 2017 without much fanfare may perhaps only be seen as covering the spill over parameters that the Framework Agreement had otherwise overlooked...with the principle issues generally remaining the same perhaps. The only significance of this agreement with the 6 WG lies in the fact that GoI finally acknowledged the existence of other Factions in the fray who needed to be brought on board even if it had to be against the will of NSCN (IM). According to Mr. Ravi the Interlocutor of GoI and now the Governor of Nagaland, there will be no piecemeal settlement but a comprehensive one signed by both NSCN (IM) and now 7 NNPG Working Group including NSCN

(K). Sounds simple enough...but is it? This is a very crucial time for the Nagas of Nagaland to try and comprehend the complexities that will invariably raise its ugly head at ground zero after the final settlement and must be prepared to resolutely deal with it.

In as far as the Prime Minister of India and the Interlocutor is concerned; they have made it sufficiently clear over and over again that 'Sovereignty' and 'Integration' is no longer on the negotiating table. NSCN (IM) has however been playing around with face-saving words like "Shared Sovereignty", "Naga Yezhabo", "Naga flag" etc. but has elementarily failed to mention the ground reality that all of these symbolic words so crafted to confuse the masses would still essentially remain "within the Indian Constitution" in one form or the other. For all practical purpose therefore, if the geographical boundaries of all the North Eastern States including Nagaland remains the same after the final settlement...WE HAVE A HUGE PROBLEM in our plate. The bottom-line however will be that each North Eastern State will function independently of each other. In other words it also clearly means that all NonIndigenous Nagas from beyond the boundary of the State of Nagaland would have absolutely no say in the internal affairs of Nagaland as a separate entity... unlike the present system of chronic destabilizing interference in all matters of day to day governance of a constitutionally established Government. Our greatest problem would perhaps begin from our very own political top brass in the corridor of power not recognising this elementary twist of reality and not being able to steadfastly uphold the legitimate rights of the Nagas of Nagaland as would have been expected of them politically and constitutionally...considering the fact that many of them have maintained clandestine relationship with the top echelon of NSCN (IM) over the years, promptly answering to the call of Hebron and 'signing the attendance register at Hebron'...(Just a figurative way of expression).

Let us look at a few immediate scenarios that may likely happen in the absence of physical Integration of all the Naga territories into Nagaland: 1. Apart from all the other substantive issues, the first primary subject that will definitely emerge is on the issue of rehabilitation of the 'National Workers'.

It goes without saying as a matter

of principle that each State must and should take full responsibility to rehabilitate their respective National Workers within the respective States they belong.

It means Nagaland should only be responsible to rehabilitate the cadre belonging to the State of Nagaland. Nagaland cannot be expected to continue weathering the inexplicable and excruciating tortures in the hands of those who do not belong to the State of Nagaland. This unpalatable continuity will definitely present itself if Nagas of Nagaland are made to carry the extra luggage of other States. It is quite possible that the key leadership within NSCN (IM), who mostly hail from Manipur, will press the Government of India to rehabilitate them in the Reserved Forest of Intangki where the designated camp of Hebron already exists.

This could very well be one of the objective reason for which NSCN (IM) is unwilling to share the content of the Framework Agreement with the Nagas of Nagaland. God only knows how many more of such hidden agendas are woven into the Framework Agreement that may not necessarily serve the interest of the Nagas of Nagaland well. It is here that the GoI must clearly understand that the Nagas in general jealously hold their land as the ultimate expression of their very existence and survival. The palpable danger of reality also lies in the fact that the 'National Workers' have habitually and effectively used their AK 47 to mercilessly raise taxes in the name of sovereignty for the past several decades...and many of the top echelons have already become multi-millionaire tycoons running mega national and international businesses from the sweat and toil of the common man in Nagaland. This is a fact staring at our faces! The people would gladly applaud the rehabilitation of the cadres but by converting those into a Para Military force and being independently deployed within the State again will only recreate the nightmare that the people at large have already suffered for so long. Old habits die hard...with all the illegitimate connections built over the years still remaining intact and in place. The most rational solution therefore would be to deploy them outside Nagaland for a reasonable period for them to acclimatise themselves to a civilised way of lawful existence and at the same time also give the State Government a breathing space to get back on rail where the real rule of law that has thus far eluded Nagaland can

stabilise and become functional in the absence of threat and fear... for a change.

2. Intangki Reserved Forest is not a 'no-man's-land' outside Nagaland. Politically and economically speaking, Intangki forest and its adjoining foothill area is strategically important for the Nagas of Nagaland in the future and therefore should never be compromised. Nagas can ill afford being outmanoeuvred on this score under cover of Naga political solution especially if geographical integration is not a part of the deal. The extensive encroachment after the establishment of Hebron HQ and the zealous effort to discourage any other Naga encroachers within the vicinity of Intangki Forest tells its own story of intent of NSCN (IM) in the pipeline. What should solidly be understood is that our population will continue to increase year after year but not our land.

3. This brings us to the issue of Pan Naga Hoho or Pan Naga Cultural Organization that surfaced sometime back wherein NSCN (IM) had painted the picture of this Organization being a statutory body with Legislative, Financial and Administrative authority. It is unlikely that the GoI will permit another statutory authority overriding the constitutionally established Government.

On the other hand GoI will have no real reason to disallow the

establishment of such a purely integrated Cultural Organisation.

If so the next plausible scenario that could emerge is for such an Organisation being established at Hebron with Mr. Th. Muivah as the Chairman perhaps.

Nagaland will then have to contend with a new social order of being flooded with Cultural population most likely from South of the border who will have a wide range of untold influence within the political landscape of Nagaland. Nagas of Nagaland have not made sacrifices beyond their calling for decades to instead be deprived of additional loss of territory in the form of Intangki becoming a neutral zone for the establishment of the HQ of Pan Naga Cultural Organization or the Para Military rehabilitees from everywhere with the possible demographical displacement in the aftermath.

Finally, NSCN (M) will be required to explain the logical relevance of their concept of "Shared sovereignty", "Naga Yezhabo", "Naga Flag" etc. in the absence of "integration"... that they seem to have already compromised. Pan Naga Hoho without integration is definitely not an answer that can be appreciated by the Nagas of Nagaland at their cost.

Khekiye K. Sema IAS (Rtd); 3rd Mile Thilixu Village; Dimapur.

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Heat and traffic rules

The heat in Dimapur certainly takes a toll on people, especially the commuters on vehicles and traffic police at large.

During the peak traffic hour, it becomes intolerable for traffic personnel who have to stand without proper shade to direct the traffic. They cannot even take a break to rest in a shaded area as their duty is to keep the traffic flow smooth. In this case, the commuters on vehicles also need to understand that they have to obey traffic rules instead of adding ire to the tired, dehydrated and exhausted traffic personnel. Instead of obeying the rules of the road, some drivers tend to overtake in the middle of a traffic jam causing mayhem all around. The traffic personnel on duty is bound to blow the whistle or give a yelling especially when his nerves are already stretched to the limit. They stand for hours without having a minute’s rest or even to have some refreshment as it would get in the way of their duty. While traffic rules education is given from time to time, there is a need to convey to people for maintaining patience and to control one’s temper during such busy hours in summer. It would be better to offer some cool drinks to the traffic personnel while passing by rather than angering them and adding road rage to the already heated situation. Public need to ease the burden of those directing traffic flows in the blistering heat instead of getting angry and claiming to be in the right.

Thungbeny Lotha, Purana Bazaar 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.

Amit Shah holds meeting with top security brass

New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI/ IANS): Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday held a meeting with top security officials and is believed to have discussed the prevailing situation in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

The hour-long meeting was attended by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba and other senior officials.

The situation in Jammu and Kashmir is understood to have been discussed in the meeting, an official said.

However, what exactly transpired in the meeting is not known immediately.

Jammu and Kashmir has been on the edge following deployment of additional security forces in the state last week.

The administration of Jammu and Kashmir, which is under President’s rule, has ordered curtailment of annual Amarnath Yatra and asked pilgrims and tourists to leave Kashmir Valley, citing terror threat.

Outstation students, studying in the NIT in Srinagar, have also been asked to leave the campus and go home and not to return till further order. Following the

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sembly election in the state by the year-end.

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Amit Shah (File) deployment of additional troops and other steps, there have been rumours that the Centre may have plans to do away with Article 35A, which gives exclusive rights to the state’s residents in government jobs and land.

Mainstream political parties have, however, vowed to resist any such move to tinker with the special status.

On Thursday, a delegation comprising National Conference President Farooq Abdullah, former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and a party MP met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged him not to take any step which may lead to deterioration in the law and order situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

They also urged Modi to facilitate holding of As-

In view of the prevailing tension in Kashmir, it is important to assure the minority communities living in the valley, said Secretary General of Kalhana Society Satish Mahaldar.

“The minorities fear that certain vested interests and evil designed efforts may be targeted against them. Hence, the request is to the government but more to the common people, as well as the religious and political leaders to send messages of assurance to the minorities in order to allay their fears,” a statement released by Mahaldar said.

“The government of Jammu and Kashmir is taking specific measures in the valley to secure the place but the security of the minorities still is a matter of concern,” the statement added.

“This is to request the local majority people in the valley to reassure the minority community members living in the valley. The locals have, indeed, shown a big heart for the Amarnath Yatris and the Tourists offering help and shelter.

Azam Khan (File) Rampur (UP), Aug 4 (PTI): As many as 27 FIRs have been lodged against Samajwadi Party leader and Lok Sabha MP Azam Khan in the last one month on the allegation that he grabbed farmers’ land for his university in Rampur, police said.

Khan, who was a cabinet minister in Uttar Pradesh during the Akhilesh Yadav-led regime, is the founder and Chancellor of the Mohammad Ali Jauhar University which came into being in 2006.

“Since July 11, over two dozen farmers have approached the police with allegations of encroachment of their land for the university. We have registered 27 FIRs in these cases and investigations are underway,” Superintendent of Police, Rampur, Ajay Pal Sharma told PTI. Largely, he said, these

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The Army had foiled an attack by BAT on a forward post along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector, killing five to seven intruders.

New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI): The Indian Army has offered to the Pakistan military to take possession of bodies of its personnel who

were killed when it foiled an attack by Pakistan’s Border Action Team (BAT) in Keran sector of Jammu and Kashmir, official sources

said Sunday.

The sources said here that the Pakistan Army has been asked to approach the Indian Army by raising

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white flags and take possession of bodies which are lying on the Indian side of the LoC. The Army had foiled an attack by BAT on a forward post along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector, killing five to seven intruders.

The BAT generally comprises special forces personnel of the Pakistani Army and terrorists.

Sources said the BAT attempt was made on the intervening night of July 31 and August 1. At least four bodies, possibly of Pakistan Army’s Special Service Group (SSG) commandos or terrorists, were seen in close proximity of an Indian post in the sector, the sources had said.

cases have been registered under Indian Penal Code sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 342 (wrongful confinement), 447 (criminal trespass), 389 (putting a person in fear of accusation of offence, in order to commit extortion), 506 (criminal intimidation).

“Some farmers have claimed of land grab of one bigha, some two, some much more. Altogether, so far, complaint for 0.349 hectare land encroachment has been lodged and necessary action is being taken,” Sharma said.

“Punishment in these cases could be arrest and imprisonment up to 10 years besides monetary penalty,” the officer said.

The Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, which has enrolled over 3,000 students, is spread over an area of 121 hectares, according to its website.

Besides the land grab FIRs, the Rampur Police had lodged a criminal case against university authorities on June 16 on a complaint by the principal of the 250-year-old Rampurbased Oriental College, earlier known as Madrasa Aliya, that over 9,000 books were stolen and taken to the library of the Mohammad Ali Jauhar University.

(From p-1) of Working Committee (WC), Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) was terminated on June 6 last year as per azha (law) by its president and central executive council members, which was endorsed by all regional authorities with a voice vote in the House due to his “unacceptable, immature and churlish behaviour” that Naga leaders could not tolerate and adjust him any longer.

However, it alleged that despite all these, Nagi continued to claim his leader-

ship with a few handpicked members like Yillow Humtseo and Zhiongba Yimchunger, who were not capable or not qualified for the assigned posts as acting president and vice-president respectively.

Asserting that Nagi was a self-proclaimed leader and that he stayed isolated in a paddy field with his wife and family members, NNC (Parent Body) urged Naga brethrens not be misled by him as he was no more in active service of the organisation and also played no mediatory role between the Nagas and Government of India.

Delhi’s 16 bike ambulances helped 650 patients since Feb

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS): The 16 ‘bike ambulances’ running in the narrow lanes of east Delhi have helped over 650 patients since February, data provided by the Aam Aadmi Party government claims.

The Delhi government also says that the bike ambulances act as the first responder vehicles for patients.

“The bikes were launched in February with an aim to ensure timely health assistance in traffic-congested areas and small lanes in east Delhi. Currently, 16 bikes are running and have helped over 650 patients since February. On an average, we receive about 20 calls a day on 102 -- the helpline number,” a health official told IANS. Ranging from assistance in high or low sugar

and blood pressure to fractures, the first responder vehicles have proved quite helpful in serving the area, the official said adding the bikes help in preventing the loss of limbs or life by providing basic first aid and stabilise the patient till the arrival of the ambulance.

“We are planning to expand the same in the other parts of the city as we are getting a positive response in east Delhi,” the official said. The traffic, however, remains a challenge for the bikes as well, “but they reach on the spot earlier than the van ambulances”.

“After receiving a call on 102, we sent both the bike and van. By the time the van reaches, the bike had provided the basic assistance. Also, there are

areas in east Delhi where a van cannot go, so the bike helps the patients in coming to the main road or to the hospital depending on the situation.”

All the 16 motorcycles have a portable oxygen cylinder, first aid kit and dressing materials, air-splints, GPS and communication device, foldable transfer sheet, Glucometer, pulse oximeter and portable manual suction machine among others.

While rolling out the project, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Health Minister Satyendar Jain said the bikes will help in reducing the ambulance response time in congested areas and jhuggi clusters in east Delhi -- East, North East and Shahdara districts.

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ISRO releases first set of earth pictures captured by Chandrayaan 2

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS): The Congress Wo r k i n g C o m m i t t e e (CWC), the party’s top decision making body, will meet on August 10 to decide on a Working President after Rahul Gandhi quit as the President following the party’s dismal show in the Lok Sabha elections. “It has been decided to hold the next CWC meeting on 10th of August at 11 a.m. at AICC (All India Congress Committee),” Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal tweeted. The Congress has faced a severe leadership crisis for the last two months.

New Delhi, Aug 4(PTI): Space agency ISRO on Sunday released the first set of pictures of the earth captured by Chandrayaan 2, the country’s second Moon mission launched a fortnight ago.

The pictures were captured by L 14 camera on board Chandrayaan II. The pictures show the earth in different hues. “Earth as viewed by #Chandrayaan2 LI4 Camera on August 3, 2019 17:34 UT,” the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) tweeted Earth as viewed by Chandrayaan2 LI4 Camera along with the pictures. on August 3.

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Patna, Aug 4 (IANS): Loktantrik Janata Dal (LJD) chief Sharad Yadav on Sunday warned the BJP-led Central government against playing with Articles 370 and 35A in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as it was not good for the country’s unity.

Insisting that the government was deploying additional security forces in the state to present an artificial threat there, Yadav told the media: “The Central government’s move to play with Articles 370 and 35A in J&K is dangerous, it is not good for the country.”

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The overall sales of two-wheelers, which include scooters, motorcycles and mopeds, edged lower by 11.69 per cent to 1,649,477 units.

In all, the total sales of the Indian automobile sector declined by 12.34 per cent during June 2019 to 1,997,952 units across segments and categories.

Consequently, sales slowdown led to curtailment of manufacturing with the domestic passenger cars’ production coming down by 22.26 per cent to 169,594 units from 218,167 units.

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New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS): Former Reserve Bank of India Governor D. Subbarao said the government’s attempt to squeeze out RBI reserves is a sign that it is desperate. This “desperation” could well be killing the animal spirit of the financial markets.

Of late the financial markets have bore the brunt of multiple taxes amid an acute slowdown, which has almost killed the investors’ risk-taking appetite. The controversial tax-surcharge on super-rich proposed in the Budget caused an outflow of Rs 12,419 crore in the month of July.

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Further, “the announcement of rate cuts by Fed in the US has evoked confused reactions and added to the uncertainty,” he added.

FPIs were net buyers in the Indian capital markets in the first half of 2019, barring January. They infused a net Rs 10,384.54 crore in June, Rs 9,031.15 crore in May, Rs 16,093 crore in April, Rs 45,981 crore in March and Rs 11,182 crore in February.

However, the trend reversed in July after the announcement of higher tax on FPIs registered as trusts and association of persons in the Union Budget for 201920, experts said.

The sentiments have also been impacted by slowdown in the economy, weak quarterly earnings and sub-par monsoon, among other factors, they added.

hicles can be expected.

Accordingly, the sales downturn assumes significance as the auto industry contributes to almost half of the manufacturing GDP and 11 per cent of the total GST revenue.

Recently, all major OEMs consisting of passenger, commercial, two and three wheeler manufacturers have reported a massive decline in domestic sales.

Figures from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) showed that domestic passenger car sales in June went down by 24.07 per cent to 139,628 units. The July figures are awaited.

In the commercial vehicle segment, domestic sales were down by 12.27 per cent to 70,771 units last month.

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New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI): Continuing their selling spree, foreign investors have withdrawn a net amount of Rs 2,881 crore from the Indian capital markets in the first two sessions of August on account of domestic as well as global headwinds.

According to latest depositories data, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pulled out a net sum of Rs 2,632.58 crore from equities and Rs 248.52 crore from the debt segment during August 1-2, taking the cumulative net outflow to Rs 2,881.10 crore.

Prior to this, FPIs withdrew a net Rs 2,985.88 crore from the Indian capital markets (both equity and debt) during July 1-31.

“FPIs withdrew more than they invested as the US-China trade war has started brewing again which is not helping investors’ sentiments,” said Harsh

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS): After denting the auto sector’s profitability, the consumption slowdown along with the upcoming shift to BS VI standards will further decelerate production, leading to eventual job losses.

Industry insiders point out that slowdown, which is a culmination of high GST tax rates, farm distress, stagnant wages and liquidity constraints, has led to the month-on-month sales de-growth. Besides, inventory pile-up at dearlership level and stock management of the unsold BS IV vehicles has become a problem for the sector.

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four-fold role in determining the overall investment rate through its budgetary capital expenditure, spending through PSUs, policy initiatives inducing private investments and coordination with state governments, the Centre’s share in country’s aggregate investment was quite small at 1.6 per cent of GDP in FY19.

As per actuals from the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), this constituted only 5.1 per cent of the aggregate investment.

After adding central PSU’s capital expenditure of 2.4 per cent of GDP in FY19, the Centre’s contribution to the investment increases to 4 per cent of GDP, which is 12.6 per cent of the total investment. “This can be substantially improved.

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estimated at 31.3 per cent, was able to deliver a real growth rate of 6.8 per cent.

The implicit incremental capital-output ratio (ICOR) was 4.6, it said. “This is relatively high because of deficient capacity utilisation.” Historically, India’s average ICOR during the three-year period from FY17 to FY19 has averaged 4.23.

The highest achieved investment rate in India was 39.6 per cent in FY12.

EY said achieving such levels would be consistent with the requirements of our demographic dividend.

In China, average saving and investment rates of close to 45 per cent have been maintained for a long period. Total investment is the sum of public investment, household investment and investment by the private corporate sector.

Raising the growth rate to 9 per cent in FY21 would require uplifting the investment rate to close to 38 per cent of GDP as against 31.3 per cent in FY19, it said.

“If the inflation rate is lower than 4 per cent on an average and if the exchange rate depreciation is higher than 2 per cent per annum, reaching the size of USD 5 trillion would be delayed even beyond these target years.” While the central government plays a

crore was modified with revised eligibility criteria for setting up of a 3x800 MW project. A tender worth Rs.3,000 crore for Mumbai Metro was also modified.

The move assumes significance as concerns have been raised by certain quarters about the restrictive and discriminatory clauses being imposed against domestic manufacturers and suppliers in tender documents for public procurement.

The department had earlier held a series of meetings with all the concerned departments and ministries including steel, railways, defence, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, electronics, telecommunications, heavy industries, textiles, shipping and power in this regard.

"Directions were given to ensure strict compliance of the order in letter and spirit.

All nodal ministries were directed to ensure notification of local content," the official added.

Under the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order, it was envisaged that all central government departments, their attached or subordinate offices and autonomous bodies controlled by the Government of India should ensure purchase preference be given to domestic suppliers in government procurement.

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New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI): The country will need to grow by 9 per cent every year for five years continuously and raise aggregate investment rate to 38 per cent of GDP to achieve Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s target of turning India into a $5 trillion economy, EY has said.

In its latest edition of Economy Watch, EY said assuming India grows by projected 7 per cent in the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2020, the size of the economy will grow to $3 trillion from $2.7 trillion in the previous year.

It will have to grow by 9 per cent in each of the five subsequent years to take the size of the economy to $3.3 trillion in FY21, $3.6 trillion in FY22, $4.1 trillion in FY23, $4.5 trillion in FY24 and $5 trillion in FY25.

“Assuming an inflation rate of 4 per cent which is the target inflation rate as per the Monetary Policy Framework, a real growth rate close to 9 per cent would be required to increase the size of the Indian economy to $5 trillion by FY25. This implies a nominal growth rate of 13 per cent, assuming an average annual depreciation of the rupee viz-a-vis the $ at 2 per cent,” it said.

In FY19 (2018-19), the gross investment rate,

New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI): Government tenders worth over Rs.25,000 crore were either cancelled or modified and re-issued after the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) stepped in to change their conditions in order to promote 'Made in India' goods, a top official said.

"The department is taking every step for effective implementation of public procurement order, 2017, to promote 'Made in India' products," the official said.

The government issued the order on 15 June, 2017, to promote manufacturing and production of goods and services in India and enhance income and employment in the country.

A tender worth Rs.8,000 crore was withdrawn and re-issued with modified conditions after the intervention of the DIPP. The project was related with setting up of a urea and ammonia plant for gasification.

Similarly, a tender for procurement of train set coaches was cancelled as the tender had certain restrictive conditions which were discriminatory against domestic manufacturers and favoured foreign players. The project cost was Rs.5,000 crore.

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cowardice” and said there could be no justification for the killing of innocent people.

“I stand with everyone in this Country to condemn today’s hateful act. There are no reasons or excuses that will ever justify killing innocent people. Melania and I send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the great people of Texas,” Trump tweeted.

The authorities identified the El Paso gunman

as Patrick Crusius from an affluent Dallas suburb. He was taken into custody after he surrendered to the police outside the Walmart store.

The authorities said they were investigating a manifesto Crusius, who is white, may have posted before the shooting, which described an attack in response to “the Hispanic invasion of Texas.” The manifesto is filled with white nationalist language and racist hatred toward immigrants and La-

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we need for both the European theater and certainly this theater,” he said.

Esper said he chose Asia as the destination of his first international excursion “to affirm our commitment to the region, to reassure our allies and our partners.”

The words of the Pentagon chief came a day after the US pulled out of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty to eliminate medium- and short-range nuclear missiles that it signed with the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Tensions between the US and China are reflected in Beijing’s insistence on its sovereignty in the South China Sea, an area rich in natural resources that are also claimed by five other countries.

B r u s s e l s, A u g 4 (IANS): A UK Minister has said that European Union (EU) leaders must give their Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier the mandate to revise the country’s withdrawal agreement, otherwise a no-deal Brexit is “coming down the tracks”, a media report said on Sunday.

Writing in the Mail on Sunday, Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay said “political realities” had changed after the European Parliament elections that were held in May, reports the BBC. New MEPs were elected in 61 per seats of seats, he said, marking a “fundamental shift”. He called on EU

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Barclay added that the former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson’s appointment as Prime Minister last month only strengthened the UK’s mandate to leave on October 31, the BBC reported.

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HONG KONG, Aug 4 (Agencies): Police fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of anti-government protesters in Hong Kong on Sunday after violent clashes a day earlier, and Beijing said it would not let the situation persist.

The Chinese-controlled city has been rocked by months of protests against a proposed bill to allow people to be extradited to stand trial in mainland China and they have now grown into calls for greater democracy.

A general strike aimed at bringing the city, an Asian financial hub, to a halt is planned for Monday.

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Tokyo, Aug 4 (AFP): A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck in the Pacific off Fukushima, northeastern Japan, on Sunday, but there was no tsunami threat, US and Japanese authorities said. The quake jolted large areas in the region at 7:23 pm (1023 GMT) with its epicentre located 54 kilometres (34 miles) east of Namie, eastern Fukushima, according to the US Geological Survey said.

The quake was also felt in Tokyo. The Japan Meteorological Agency said there were no worries about tsunami damage.

The weather agency issued an emergency warning when the quake hit, but there was no immediate report of injuries or damage. Shinkansen bullet train services were temporarily suspended in the region, public broadcaster NHK said. No abnormality was detected at nuclear plants in the region, including the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, NHK said.

Japan sits at the junction of four tectonic plates and experiences a number of relatively violent quakes every year.

Washington, Aug 4 (IANS): US Defence Secretary Mark Esper has announced that the country was aiming to deploy the intermediate-range missile system in Asia-Pacific within the next few months to reaffirm Washington’s commitment to its allies in the region. “ I t ’s f a i r t o s ay, though, that we would like to deploy a capability sooner rather than later,” Esper told reporters accompanying him on an international tour before his arrival in Australia on Sunday, where he will meet with officials of that country together with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. “I would prefer months. I just don’t have the latest state of play on timelines,” added the new head of the Pentagon.

Esper avoided specifying the locations where this missile system will be established. He did not wish to give undue importance to a possible response by China, and dismissed the idea that an arms race has begun in the Asia-Pacific region. “I don’t see an arms race happening, I do see us taking proactive measures to develop a capability that

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Hong Kong protesters hit with tear gas shot by riot police.

ain since 1842.

China’s official news agency Xinhua said on Sunday, “Central government will not sit idly by and let this situation continue. We firmly believe that Hong Kong will be able to overcome the difficulties and challenges ahead.”

During the day protesters had marched brandishing coloured leaflets, called for a mass strike across Hong Kong on Monday and shouted “Restore Hong Kong” and “Revolution of our time.”

“We’re trying to tell the government to (withdraw) the extradition bill and to police to stop the investigations and the violence,” said Gabriel Lee, a 21-year-old technology student.

Lee said what made him most angry was that the government was not responding to any of the protesters’ demands or examining the police violence.

What started as an angry response to the now suspended extradition bill, has expanded to demands for greater democracy and the resignation of leader Carrie Lam. “Even if Carrie Lam resigns, its still not resolved. It’s all about the Communist Party, the Chinese government,” said Angie, a 24-year-old working for a non-government organisation.

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where shoppers were busy buying back to school stuff for their kids, filled with gun smoke and the echo of gunfire. Footage shot on mobiles appeared to show multiple bodies lying on the ground in the store’s parking lot.

Twenty people were killed and 26 others injured in the shooting in El Paso, said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. President Donald Trump condemned the El Paso attack as an “act of

Manila, Aug 4 (AP): Rescuers recovered more bodies in rough seas where three ferry boats capsized after being buffeted by fierce winds and waves off two central Philippine provinces, bringing the death toll to 31 with three missing, the coast guard said Sunday.

Coast guard spokesman Armand Balilo said the dead were mostly passengers of two ferries that flipped over in sudden wind gusts and powerful waves Saturday off Guimaras and Iloilo provinces. Sixty-two other passengers and crew were rescued.

A third ferry, which was not carrying any passengers, also capsized in the Iloilo Strait but its five crewmen survived, Balilo said. Survivors recounted how the sky suddenly turned dark midway through their trip, followed by strong winds and rain that battered their ferries.

Fo r e c a s t e r s h av e warned of heavy monsoon rains, thunderstorms and rain-triggered landslides amid a tropical depression more than 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) off the country’s eastern coast.

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US Customs and Border Protection officers along a street near the scene of a shooting at a shopping mall in El Paso, Texas on Saturday.

tinos, blaming immigrants and first-generation Americans for taking away jobs.

The FBI is asking witnesses who took photos or videos during the shooting to submit their unedited media to them for examination.

The El Paso attack was the second fatal shooting in less than a week at a Walmart store in the US. Two people were shot and killed at a Walmart store in Southaven, Mississippi, south of Memphis on Tuesday.

The gunfire that tore through a Walmart jammed with back-to-school shoppers on Saturday marked another bleak milestone in a nation pocked by gun violence: the 250th mass shooting of 2019.

And the rampage in El Paso notched an even darker statistic: It occurred on the 215th day of the year, meaning there have been more mass shootings than days so far this year.

The massacre at the Ohio and Walmart near the Cielo Vista Mall became the nation’s latest mass shooting as defined by the Gun Violence Archive, a not-for-profit organization that provides online public access to information about gun-related violence.

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Washington/Houston, Aug 4 (PTI): At least 30 people were killed and several others injured in two separate mass shootings within 24 hours in the United States, the latest in a string of mass shootings in America.

Ten people, including the shooter, were killed and at least 16 others injured on early Sunday in Dayton’s Oregon district, a historic neighbourhood known for its nightclubs, bars, art galleries and shops.

“The shooter is deceased. There are 9 others also deceased. At least 16 others went to area hospitals with injuries,” Dayton police said.

The incident took place hours after a 21-year-old gunman armed with an assault rifle opened fire at a crowded Walmart store in the southern border town of El Paso in Texas, killing 20 people and wounding 26 others.

“The ages and genders of all these people injured and killed are numerous in the age groups,” El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen said.

“The situation, needless to say, is a horrific one.”

For several minutes on Saturday morning, the packed Walmar t store,

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‘Indigenous Food Fiesta’ held at MCTE

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okokchung College of Teacher Education (MCTE) celebrated “Indigenous Food Fiesta” on August 3 in the college campus by organising indigenous food competition-cum-sales under the theme “Preservation of Culture”.

Realizing how today’s generation is losing its grip on the significance of traditional cuisines, the college with an objective to revive and ignite the young minds on the roots and relation between food and its particular significance to culture, “Indigenous Food Fiesta” was organised. Ki-

lentoshi, chairman Khensa village was the speaker for the day, who encouraged on giving effort on preservation of culture.

The judges for the competition were Dr. R. Bendangtemjen, assistant professor of Geography, Fazl Ali College, Dr. Imnatoshi, president Alumni Society, MCTE and T. Alemla Longkumer, principal, MCTE. The criteria for the competition was focused on the various group's rooted knowledge in regard to the indigenous food prepared and the significance of indigenous impedimenta (earthen pots, spoons, vessel, etc.) used in preparing and serving the cuisines. The winner of the competition was bagged by Group 5 which prepared “Yimchunger cuisines” and runners up was bagged by Group 4 which prepared “Ao and Phom cuisines.”

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RJHSS observes 17th fresher’s meet

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The Blackpink fans during their meet and greet event at Morung Kitchen in Kohima on August 3.

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am Janaki Higher Secondary School (RJHSS) Dimapur celebrated its 17th fresher’s meet on August 3 in the school premises.

Speaking on the occasion, the principal focused on the realization of fresher’s meet celebration. He maintained that the social, cultural and political aspects have been associated

with the bookish knowledge to promote a sense of universal brotherhood.

Kundan Kumar Yadav and Madhu Kumari were adjudged as Mr and Miss freshers 2019.

There were varieties of colourful presentation displayed by young talented minds, showcasing beauty, presenting songs, dances, magic etc.

It’s shameful to put a price on a girl, says Parineeti marry girls, mostly at gunpoint. This crime, known as “pakadwa vivah” (forced marriage), is rampant in Bihar for years. Often, such forced marriage happens because the family of the groom in question demands a hefty dowry.

“Jabariya Jodi” is a lighthearted drama centred on the concept of “pakadwa vivah”.

Apart from “Jabariya Jodi”, Parineeti has two major films in her kitty. She will be seen in ace shuttler Saina Nehwal’s biopic and the Hindi remake of “The Girl On The Train”.

Talking about the Saina biopic, Parineeti said that it is one of her most challenging roles ever. (IANS)

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group of K-pop fans dressed mostly in black and pink today poured in to celebrate their first ever meet and greet event organised by Indian Blink, Nagaland Blink and Nagaland K-poppers at Morung Kitchen restaurant in Kohima on Saturday (3rd August, 2019 ) .

In view of the upcoming third anniversary of their icons “Blackpink”, an all-girls South Korean pop

band formed on August 8, 2016 , the get-together was organised where the pre-celebration cake was cut by Keneingunuo Ecelia, the administrator of Nagaland K-poppers and Nagaland Blink The event was marked by dances, mass streaming of Blackpink's new music video entitled, “Kill This Love” and 24/7 LED screening of the band's songs, music videos and

New Snapchat campaign takes jibe at rival Instagram

n its latest campaign called #RealFriends, photo-messaging app Snapchat has taken an evident jibe at its rival app Instagram, asserting that close friends choose Snapchat for sharing personal photomessages. As part of the #RealFriends campaign, the app posted friendship quotes from celebrities like Muhammad Ali, Joan Jett and Marlena Dietrich alongside the hashtags #realfriends and #friendshipquotes on a yellow background and Snapchat logo, web portal TubeFilter reported on Friday.

"Today, we're launching a celebration of the real friends who use Snapchat. Featuring more than 70 snapchatters from 12 different coun-

tries, 'Real friends' shares the stories behind real friendships around the world," the company wrote in a blog-post. Featuring 70 snapchatters from 12 different countries, the campaign is planned to expand beyond Instagram onto billboards, television commercials and print ads that would run internationally over the next couple of months, the report said. Currently, Snapchat has around 203 million daily active users globally.

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pictures near Old MLA Hostel Junction .

Meanwhile, the winner of the lucky draw went to Kebenle Kesen who would win an attractive K-pop gift sponsored

by NAGA K-pop Online Store. It was also informed that Blackpink fans in Dimapur also held their respective event which took place at Bambusa Express.

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Theatre workshop held in Zunheboto

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he 15-day long production oriented theatre workshop organized

by NEZCC in collaboration with Zoe Theatre School of ministry and Step

by Step School concluded on July 31.The programme was hosted by Step by Step School and was chaired by V. Uto chishi with a short speech by special guest Tokavi Swu, president ANPSA( ZBTO).

Three schools participated in the show: Corner Stone Hr Sec School, Olympic Hr Sec School and Step by Step School, which displayed a short play “True Happiness.” The duration of the play was 45 minutes, wherein 20 participants took part. Concluding remark was given by V. Uto. Chishi where he congratulated all the participant and gave special thanks to all the participating schools for grand success of the programme.

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ven though dowry is illegal in India since 1961, it is still prevalent, and actress Parineeti Chopra is shocked at how Indian families consider it a “gift”.

“Everyone knows that dowry is illegal and immoral but they practice it.

What makes me angry is that people have renamed it ‘gift’ so that it sounds good.

Dowry simply means that you are putting a price on the girl and buying her. “We call ourselves modern but then what are we doing? To look superior, we are asking the girls’ families for money and luxurious things. It is the unfortunate scenario of our country,” Parineeti told IANS, while promoting her forthcoming film “Jabariya Jodi”. A direct outcome of the dowry menace is another crime — the practice of abducting eligible bachelors and forcing them to

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Dortmund beat Bayern in German Supercup

Borussia Dortmund players and staff celebrate with the trophy after winning the DFL Super Cup.

Dortmund, Aug 4 (Agencies): English w i n ge r Ja d o n S a n c h o starred for Borussia Dortmund on Saturday to help his side beat rivals Bayern Munich 2-0 to win their sixth DFL Super Cup and claim early bragging rights in the curtain raiser for the German Bundesliga.

The teenager was the key man, assisting one

goal and scoring the other in front of the Dortmund faithful against a Bayern side looking a little lost without departed greats Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben.

Lucien Favre’s side tailed off in last season’s title challenge, finishing runnersup to Bayern who clinched a record 29th league trophy and the DFB Pokal. How-

ever, they showed their determination to put that right, captain Marco Reus forcing a diving save from Manuel Neuer in the very first minute.

Neuer was then lucky to not be beaten or force the referee to show him a red card when he ran out halfway into his own half after 15 minutes to dive at Paco Alcacer who knocked

Everton complete Kean deal

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Lo n d o n, Au g 4 (Agencies): Everton have confirmed the signing of Moise Kean from Juventus for an undisclosed fee on a five-year deal.

The 19-year-old Italy international striker becomes Everton’s fifth summer signing after midfielders Andre Gomes, Fabian

Delph and Jean-Philippe Gbamin and goalkeeper Jonas Lossl.

It is understood that the fee is £27.5m, potentially rising to £36.6m, with the forward reportedly set to earn around £52,000 per week.

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clause in the deal with Juventus as initially reported.

“I am very proud and honoured to wear the Everton shirt. I will give my best to this team,” Kean said.

“I was convinced to sign because Everton is a club looking to the future and so am I. I know about the size of the club. It has big ambition and I will work very hard to help us fulfil what we want to achieve.”

“I am used to winning and I want to bring this winning attitude to the team. I hope I will be very good on the field and bring the fans joy.”

Kean made 13 appearances and scored six goals in Juventus’ Serie A winning campaign last season as well as becoming the youngest player to score for Italy since 1958 with his strike against Finland in March.

the ball past the goalkeeper, but it trickled past the open goal.

Alcacer made amends for his miss shortly after halftime. Sancho dazzled the opposition with his footwork on the right before teeing up the Spanish striker on the edge of the box who found the bottom right corner. Some last ditch defending stopped Bayern

‘Lukaku is unfairly criticised’ Lo n d o n, Au g 4 (Agencies): Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov claims Romelu Lukaku has been “unfairly criticised.”

Lukaku featured 32 times for United in the Premier League last term, finishing the campaign behind Paul Pogba as their secondhighest scorer. Berbatov believes criticism directed towards the striker because of his performances has been unwarranted. “I said it before and I will repeat it, I am a fan of his and I think he is unfairly criticised most of the time,” the Bulgarian said. “For me I think he can stay, when you know your team-mates you know how to play with them and how to make them look good. So you need to know your strong side and keep to that. I hope he can stay because he can give a lot more to the team.”

from equalising 10 minutes later, with Kingsley Coman, Thomas Muller and Robert Lewandowski all denied from close range in a matter of seconds.

But it was Sancho who stole the show, doubling Dortmund’s lead after collecting the ball and sprinting from almost the halfway line to slot it expertly past Neuer.

Bayern tried to find openings but were unable to find a way past a stubborn yellow wall, which will this season feature Mats Hummels after his return from Munich. The veteran defender was not able to face his former side due to a knock in training.

For Niko Kovac’s men, the result was a reminder that they have areas in their squad to improve and they will no doubt increase their efforts to land young winger and long term target Leroy Sane from Manchester City.

D o r t mu n d , m e a n while, go some way to make up for their 5-0 capitulation to Bayern in April and go into the new Bundesliga season buoyed by winning the first silverware of the campaign.

Rankireddy, Shetty win Thailand Open doubles title

Bangkok, Aug 4 (PTI): Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Sunday became the first Indian pair to win a BWF Super 500 badminton tournament with a hard-fought victory over Li Jun Hui and Liu Yu Chen of China in the summit clash of Thailand Open here.

The unseeded Indian duo prevailed 21-19 18-21 21-18 over the third seeded Chinese pair after battling hard for an hour and two minutes. It was the first final of the 2019 season for Rankireddy and Shetty, the men’s doubles silver medallist at 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Rankireddy and Shetty got off to a good start as they broke away from 3-3 early on and moved ahead to open up a 10-6 lead, but their Chinese opponents kept breathing down their necks and made it 14-14.

It was a closely fought affair after that and the world No. 16 Indian pair could take a slight edge only at 20-18.

Although the Chinese duo narrowed down the gap further to 19-20, the Indians

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty with the Thailand Open doubles trophy.

managed to win the crucial point to wrap up the first game. In the second game, the Indians managed to take an upper hand as they moved to a 6-2 lead but the Chinese soon bridged the gap to 5-6 before catching up with them at 11-11.

After the interval, the Chinese duo surged ahead to 13-11 but the Indians lifted their game and drew parity at 13 apiece.

The Indians then overtook their opponents to 16-14 and then climbed up to 18-16 before the Chinese pair won five consecutive

points to stun the Indians and take the match to the decider. Rankireddy and Shetty were slow off the blocks in the third game but managed to make it 6-6.

From there on, the Indians never looked back and kept their composure to maintain the edge over their rivals till the end.

Even though the Chinese pair fought back and at one stage reduced the gap to 18-19, the Indians looked in no mood to climb down and went on to pocket two consecutive points to seal the match in their favour.

Kyrgios beats Tsitsipas in Washington Washington, Aug 4 (Agencies): The first meeting between Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas lived up to the hype on Saturday as the Australian saved a match point in a wildly entertaining 6-4 3-6 7-6(7) win to reach the Citi Open final.

The big-serving Australian will face Daniil Medvedev for the trophy after the Russian cruised to a 6-2 6-2 win over Peter Gojowczyk in the late match.

The mercurial Kyrgios put on a show for the soldout crowd, fist bumping with fans during the first set, smashing his racket in the second and mixing in tweeners, underhand serves and slick no-look volleys throughout.

Kyrgios appeared in control when he raced out to a 5-1 lead in the third set

Nick Kyrgios returns a shot to Stefanos Tsitsipas during their Citi Open semi-final match in Washington.

tiebreaker with a blistering cross-court forehand but Tsitsipas battled back to get to a match point.

The young Greek’s backhand return sailed long, however, and when Kyrgios earned a match point of his own he consulted with a fan prior to his serve for the second night in a row.

The spectator appeared to advise him to aim for the top seed’s backhand and Kyrgios did just that.

Tsitsipas could only block the rocket back, setting up an easy forehand winner that ended the match on a hot and humid night in the U.S. capital.

“I just go there and I

ask them where they want me to serve. And it’s two-fortwo,” Kyrgios said.

The match statistics were remarkably even, with Kyrgios winning 91 points to Tsitsipas’ 90 and each player breaking the other’s serve twice.

“In the first set I was playing pretty clinical tennis, playing really well,” he said. “I obviously went a bit nuts (in the second) and somehow was able to pull in back in the third set.”

Kyrgios had nothing but kind words for his doubles partner Tsitsipas, who will reach a career high of world number five on Monday. “He’s the perfect example for any tennis player,” Kyrgios said. “His consistency shows every week. He’s doing all the right things and he’s going to have an amazing career.”

sign Firpo Ole confident Pogba will stay at Man Utd Man Utd beat AC Milan on penalties in ICC Barca from Real Betis

Players of Manchester United and AC Milan fight for the ball during their International Champions Cup match in Cardiff.

Ca r d i f f, A u g 4 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : M a n chester United clinched their sixth pre-season win from six with a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over AC Milan after their International Champions Cup clash ended in a 2-2 draw in Cardiff.

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deserved lead on 14 minutes but a stunning effort from Suso and a Victor Lindelof own goal left Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side on the brink of their first preseason defeat.

But substitute Jesse Lingard equalised within seven minutes of coming off the bench to send the game to penalties, where United maintained their perfect pre-season record, though it was not enough to prevent Benfica winning the tournament.

With the Serie A season not starting until August 24, Milan travelled to Cardiff two weeks behind United in their pre-season

preparations, and that was evident early on as Solskjaer’s visibly fitter side started the stronger.

Rashford stung Gianluigi Donnarumma’s palms on 12 minutes with a rasping 20-yard drive that dipped and swerved on its way to goal. Two minutes later, United made the breakthrough.

N e m a n j a M a t i c ’s clever first-time through ball released Rashford in behind the Milan defence and he drove into the area before seeing a crisp low drive deflect in off Alessio Romagnoli.

United pushed for a second but Milan drew

level on 25 minutes, moments after Suso had curled a sumptuous effort inches wide of the top corner. The former Liverpool playmaker taking full advantage of his early sighter to beat De Gea from 20 yards with a precise curling shot.

That goal saw United lose their early fluency and they were fortunate to reach the interval on level terms as Krzysztof Piatek was denied by De Gea twice in quick succession.

De Gea’s opposite number, Donnarumma, prevented Juan Mata and Lindelof from restoring United’s lead early in the second half, and Milan went in front for the first time on the hour when Samu Castillejo’s header from Suso’s cross cannoned off Lindelof into the back of the net.

That prompted a raft of substitutions from Solskjaer, one of which made an immediate impact as Anthony Martial released Lingard into space, and he shifted the ball onto his left foot before firing low past substitute goalkeeper Pepe Reina.

With the scores level after 90 minutes, the game went to a penalty shootout where Lingard, Ashley Young, Mason Greenwood and Angel Gomes all converted for United before De Gea’s heroics set up James to fire the winning penalty.

Manchester United kick their Premier League campaign off against Chelsea on August 11.

Junior Firpo

Madrid, Aug 4 (Agencies): Barcelona have completed the €18 million (£16.3m/$20m) signing of Real Betis defender Junior Firpo.

The left-back has signed a five-year deal with the Spanish champions and will provide competition for Jordi Alba at Camp Nou. The final fee for Junior could rise to €30m (£27.5m/$33.4m) with addons, while his release clause has been set at €200m.

It is understood that those bonuses include €2.5m if Junior plays for the Spanish national side and a further €2.5m dependent on the trophies won during his time in Catalunya.

Born in the Dominican Republic, Junior has represented Spain at Under-21 level having impressed during five years at Betis.

The 22-year-old leaves the Andalusian outfit after making 43 appearances, scoring five goals and laying on seven assists in all competitions. One of those goals came in a memorable 4-3 win over Barca at Camp Nou in November, with Junior having been linked with a move to the Blaugrana ever since.

Lo n d o n, Au g 4 (Agencies): Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expecting to name Paul Pogba in the line-up for the first game of the new Premier League campaign against Chelsea next weekend, despite the Frenchman’s overtures to leave the club in the close season.

Pogba said in June that he could seek a new challenge after three years at United, while his agent told The Times last month that the 26-year-old intends to leave the club amid reports linking him to Juventus and Real Madrid.

However, with a transfer having not materialised the midfielder, who joined United from Juventus in 2016 for a then-world record fee of 89.3 million pounds, could be around Old Trafford for a little while longer.

“Paul will probably be back early next week in training. It’s not an injury, just some pain. He’s not injured but I wasn’t going to risk anything this weekend,” Solskjaer told a news conference after his side’s penalty shootout win over AC Milan in Cardiff.

“He should be okay (for Chelsea). I would hope so, anyway. I wasn’t expecting Paul (at the airport). I spoke to him after training and he didn’t feel right.”

Pogba has endured a turbulent time at United, notably falling out with Solskjaer’s predecessor Jose Mourinho.

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However, he may be convinced by the ambition shown by the club to improve on a disappointing sixth place finish in the Premier League last season, 32 points behind champions

Manchester City.

Following the acquisitions of full back Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace and young winger Daniel James from Swansea City, United are close to sealing a record 80-million pound deal for Leicester City defender Harry Maguire.

“Hopefully, the last little details will be in place and we can announce something very soon,” the Norwegian coach said of the England centre back.

ABCC CONFERENCE HELD AT BAPTIST MISSION CHURCH

The Angami Baptist Church Council held its two days Mission Conference under the theme “Who will go?” on the 26th & 27th of July 2019. The Mission Conference was hosted

by Baptist Mission Church, Kohima. The Mission Conference was attended by 287 individuals from 71 churches. Rev. James C. Neikhrienyü, Chairman, ABCC Missions Board; Ravikhoü Kera, Director, ABTK; Rev. Kelhouseto Nagi, Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church & Rev. Dr. V. Atsi Dolie, Executive Director, ABCC were the esteemed speakers at the conference.

The ABCC Mission Conference sought to bring together all missionaries under its aegis who are serving the Lord across the globe. Apart from the formal sessions, various group discussions and presentations were conducted wherein the grievances of the missionaries were acknowledged and opened doors to wider perspectives in the mission fields. The Mission field is the first and foremost priority of the church hence, from the discussions held, the ABCC and the Churches have agreed upon further enhancing its missions through: * Better understanding and connectivity between the ABCC and the churches for fruitful endeavours. * The churches will give more effort and join hands to help out in areas where required. * To bring forth the foreign mission work culture here in our homes as well. * To bring about a fruitful future generation through the gospel wherever the missions are based.

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Manchester City players celebrate with the Community Shield after defeating Liverpool on penalties at Wembley on Sunday.

London , A u g 4 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : M a n chester City won the Community Shield with a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over title-rivals Liverpool after an engrossing 1-1 draw at Wembley.

Georginio Wijnaldum missed the crucial spot-kick for Liverpool while the Premier League champions City scored all five of theirs to retain the Shield against the side that ran them so close for the title last season.

City led at half-time thanks to Raheem Sterling’s 14th-minute opener against his former club but Liverpool roared back in the second period, striking the crossbar through Virgil van Dijk and post through Mohamed Salah before substitute Joel Matip hauled them level with 13 minutes remaining.

Kyle Walker brilliantly hooked a Salah header

off the line in stoppagetime to force the shootout, where Pep Guardiola’s side continued their domestic dominance with the seventh trophy of his tenure in England.

City posed the greater attacking threat in the opening exchanges against an uncharacteristically vulnerable Liverpool defence, the champions fashioning the first chance as Leroy Sane lashed a shot into the side-netting inside four minutes.

But Liver pool responded as Roberto Firmino plucked the ball down on the edge of the City area and stung Claudio Bravo’s palms with a fierce drive.

The Brazilian then released Mohamed Salah in behind, but the Egyptian could only find the side-netting.

S a n e ’s a f t e r n o o n ended abruptly as he was forced off with a suspected knee injury following a col-

Tien-chen wins Thailand Open

Zheng reaches Silicon Valley Classic final

Ban g ko k , Au g 4 (Agencies): Taiwan shuttler Chou Tien-chen clinched the men’s singles title at the Thailand Open badminton tournament on Sunday in a thrilling final against Hong Kong opponent Angus Ng Ka Long.

Both players collapsed after third-seed Chou eked out victory 21-14, 11-21, 23-21 in a 67-minute match at Bangkok’s Indoor Stadium Huamark. “I love you guys, thank you,” the 29-year-old winner told the crowd in an on-court interview.

Former world champion and hometown favourite Ratchanok Intanon is eyeing her third Thailand Open title later Sunday against Chinese top seed Chen Yufei, who comes into the women’s final having not dropped a game.

S A N J O S E , Au g 4 (Agencies): Unseeded Zheng Saisai became the first to qualify for the Mubalala Silicon Valley Classic finals with a 7-6 (5), 6-2 win over Greece’s Maria Sakkari on Saturday.

Saisai had to endure a quarterfinal in the late Friday session that lasted nearly three hours just to reach the semifinals at San Jose State University. She rallied from a set down to upset No.4 seed Amanda Anisimova 5-7, 7-5, 6-4 in Friday’s match.

Saisai is going for her first WTA singles title against second seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus, a 6-4, 6-3 winner over fifth seed Donna Vekic of Croatia.

lision with Trent Alexander-Arnold but, while his replacement Gabriel Jesus was being readied, City hit the front.

A free-kick out to the left was helped into the area by John Stones and David Silva, and Sterling pounced with a close-range effort that squirmed under Alisson into the back of the net.

The intensity of the contest lessened as halftime approached, but tempers flared off the field as City boss Guardiola was booked for remonstrating against an unpunished Joe Gomez challenge on David Silva.

Liver pool made a marked improvement after the interval and looked to have drawn level on 57 minutes when Van Dijk’s near-post flick cannoned down off the crossbar, but the Goal Decision System ruled the whole of the ball

had not crossed the whole of the line.

Seconds later, the woodwork denied Liverpool for the second time as Salah’s low drive flashed past Bravo’s outstretched arm but struck the base of the post.

Sterling should have doubled his and City’s tally just after the hour when Walker released him through on goal, but indecision, whether to shoot or pass at the crucial moment, saw the ball run through to Alisson.

And Liverpool took full advantage of their reprieve, equalising through an unlikely source as Jordan Henderson’s free-kick was sent back across goal

by Van Dijk, allowing substitute Matip to head home from six yards.

Liverpool pushed for the winner in a frantic finale that saw City nearly hand the Reds the Shield with a series of unforced errors. Salah broke into the area after pouncing on a loose Rodri pass but was thwarted by Bravo’s sprawling save. Nicolas Otamendi’s error then released the Egyptian through on goal in stoppage-time, but Bravo saved again before a stunning goal-line clearance from Walker prevented Salah’s headed rebound from finding the target.

Xherdan Shaqiri and Ilkay Gundogan scored their side’s first spot-kick but Bravo’s save from Wijnaldum handed City the initiative. Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden and Oleksandr Zinchenko all converted from 12 yards, allowing Jesus to score the winning penalty that sealed the Shield.

Vinesh wins 3rd gold in Poland

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019

Australia on top in Ashes opener

New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI): Star India grappler Vinesh Phogat bagged her third consecutive gold in women’s 53kg category after winning the Poland Open wrestling tournament in Warsaw. The 24-yearold prevailed 3-2 over local wrestler Roksana in the summit clash.

Vinesh had earlier beaten Sofia Mattson of Sweden, the Rio Olympics bronze medallist, in the quarterfinals. The top Indian woman wrestler had bagged the top honour at Grand Prix of Spain and at the Yasar Dogu International at Istanbul, Turkey last month.

Indian eves beat Bolivia in COTIF Cup New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI): The Indian women’s senior team defeated Bolivia 3-1 in their second match of the COTIF Cup football tournament in Spain.

A Ratanbala Devi brace and a Bala Devi goal led the Indian women to a comfortable win over the South American side.

After the 0-2 defeat against Villareal, the Indian women conceded an early goal in the second minute when Sweety Devi put the ball into her own net to give Bolivia the advantage.

In the fifth minute, Bala Devi collected the ball around the opponent’s penalty area and fired in a volley into the back of the net to restore parity. After the break, Ratanbala Devi gave India the lead in the 36th minute when she headed the home by connecting a cross from the left flank. Shortly after, Ratanbala Devi got her second goal to extend India’s lead to 3-1.

England’s Stuart Broad (C) looks on as Australia’s Steven Smith (R) runs between wickets during day four of the first Ashes Test in Birmingham. (AP/PTI)

Birmingham, Aug 4 (Agencies): Steve Smith hit his second century of his comeback Test on Sunday as Australia set England a daunting 398 to win the Ashes opener at Edgbaston.

Ashes-holders Australia, bidding to win their first Test series away to England in 18 years, made 487-7 declared in their second innings as they capitalised on the absence from the home side’s attack of the injured James Anderson.

That left England needing 398 for victory - the most they have made in the fourth innings to win a Test was 332-7 against Australia at Melbourne back in 1928/29.

Australia captain Tim Paine’s declaration late on the fourth day left England with an awkward seven overs to bat before stumps.

Rory Burns and Surrey teammate Jason Roy saw England to 13-0 at the close.

Smith made 142 fol-

lowing his 144 in the first innings of the match - the former Australia captain’s first Test since the end of a 12-month ban for his role in last year’s ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.

He is just the fifth Australian to score hundreds in both innings of an Ashes Test.

Matthew Wade marked his first Test for nearly two years with a fine 110.

Smith, having reached lunch on 98 not out, went to three figures in style when he cover-drove England paceman Stuart Broad for his 10th four in 147 balls faced. He celebrated by removing his batting helmet and waving his bat joyously towards the Australia changing room.

England captain Joe Root brought himself on to bowl his part-time offbreaks and deployed Joe Denly’s occasional leg-spin as frontline spinner Moeen Ali struggled to exert any control.

Wicketkeeper Wade, playing as a specialist batsman, with Paine behind the stumps, reverse-swept Root to complete a 70-ball fifty.

The new ball, however, did eventually give England the wicket they craved.

Chris Woakes got a delivery to deviate in the air outside off stump, with Smith edging an intended drive to wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow.

As Smith walked back after a 207-ball innings including 14 fours, the cheers at last drowned out the jeers.

Wade, who overturned an lbw decision on 69, reverse-swept Root for the 15th four of his innings to complete a 131-ball hundred, his third in Tests.

He holed out off Ben Stokes soon afterwards but it scarcely made any difference, with James Pattinson belting Broad for one of four sixes in his rapid 47 not out as England became increasingly ragged in the field.

Zheng Saisai celebrates after defeating Maria Sakkari at the Silicon Valley Classic in San Jose.

Saisai and Sakkari exchanged breaks in the first set en route to the tiebreaker, which Zheng closed out on her second set point. Sakkari failed to hold serve in four tries in the second set.

Saisai came into San

Jo s e a n d i m m e d i a t e ly snapped a five-match losing streak dating back to Rome, taking down a pair of seeded American players on her way to the semifinals: No.8 Danielle Collins, Anisimova.

Hamilton wins Hungarian GP

B U DA P E S T, Au g 4 (Agencies): Lewis Hamilton overtook Max Verstappen to settle a gripping Hungarian GP duel as Mercedes aced their strategy to deny Red Bull victory.

Verstappen had led from pole for most of the race but Mercedes shifted Hamilton to a two-stop strategy and the world champion hunted down the Dutchman, wiping out a 20-second deficit before overtaking with four laps to go.

It is Hamilton’s eighth win of the year, record-extending seventh in Hungary, and extends his title lead to a massive 62 points over Valtteri Bottas. He is also now just 10 wins behind Michael Schumacher’s all-time record of 91.

“I feel tired, which is how it should be but I feel really grateful for the day and the team who continue to push me to the limits and take a chance on me,” said a jubliant Hamilton.

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