August 6, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 240

DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.00

Unnao rape survivor airlifted to Delhi

Barca clinch Joan Gamper Trophy

Hasina to visit India; Teesta water sharing, Rohingya crisis on agenda

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sports, Page 12

international, Page 9

Govt scraps Article 370; J&K downgraded to Union Territory

J&K and Ladakh now union territories; More troops sent; Internet services cut; Situation tense NEW DELHI, AUG 5 As anxiety escalated Omar, Mehbooba arrested Opposition in Rajya Sabha attacks Government (PTI): The government on with people in the Valley Monday revoked Article 370 to take away Jammu and Kashmir’s special status, and proposed the bifurcation of the state into two union territories, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, a bold and far-reaching decision that seeks to redraw the map and future of a region at the centre of a protracted militancy movement.

Fulfilling an electoral promise of the BJP less than 90 days after the Modi 2.0 government took power, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the decision in the Rajya Sabha, which approved both the resolution and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation bill.

Both will now come up in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

As Shah moved the resolution in the Rajya Sabha that Article 370 -- which allowed Jammu and Kashmir to have its own Constitution and prohibited outsiders from buying land and property in the state -- will no

KLH rebuts LPO deadline D I M A P U R , AU G 5 (NPN): Reacting to a 15-day ultimatum served by Lotha Public Organisation (LPO), Kohima Lotha Hoho (KLH) has clarified that, in strict compliance with guidelines, a meeting was called by Lotha Hoho on November 26, 2018 where a protem speaker and select committee members were appointed by the House as the tenure of then office bearers drew near.

Subsequently, as per the time given to the select committee for declaration of its findings, a general meeting was convened on December 3, 2018 for declaration of results. And as is the practice, the protem speaker took the chair along with his recording secretary and conducted the day’s proceedings. The select committee’s convener was then asked to read out the names of the new office bearers, after which the speaker called out the new members to take their seats amidst applause by the House in acceptance.

And as has been the practice to dedicate, the speaker invited Rev Dr LL Kikon to pray for the new office bearers and that it was at this moment that retired IAS official R Ezong and former MLA Y Sulanthung H Lotha interrupted the

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longer be applicable, there were also fears that the government’s decisions would change the demographic profile.

According to the resolution moved by the Home minister, Article 370 ceases to be operative from Monday itself.

Shah also moved a bill proposing bifurcation of J-K into two union territories -- Jammu and Kashmir division and Ladakh.

Shah said the union territory in Ladakh will have no legislature like Chandigarh.

The other union territory of Jammu and Kashmir will have a legislature like Delhi and Puducherry, where key subjects like law and order are with the Centre.

mostly incommunicado with no workable phones or Internet connections and questions galore on what changes this would bring in a region that evokes emotive responses nationwide, Shah said in the House that “nothing will happen”.

He said full statehood will be restored to Jammu and Kashmir at “appropriate time” and after “normalcy” returns.

Section 144 has been imposed in the region and all means of communications have been snapped including television networks and landlines. Moreover, paramilitary forces have been deployed across Kashmir.

Under Article 370 of the Constitution, Jammu and Kashmir enjoyed complete autonomy and the state legislature was free to draft its own laws except in the areas of communications, defense, finance, and foreign affairs. Also, Indian citizens were prohibited from purchasing land in the state.

Omar Abdullah

Mehbooba Mufti

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah, who were under house arrest since Sunday night, have been arrested, officials said Monday.

Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference leaders Sajjad Lone and Imran Ansari have also been arrested,

they said.

Some more arrests have been made, the officials said, without sharing details.

The arrests come hours after the Centre announced the scrapping of Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and also proposed bifurcation of the state.

Parties for and against Article 370 FOR Congress Peoples Democratic Party National Conference Janata Dal (United) Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Rashtriya Janata Dal Left parties Trinamool Congress Nationalist Congress Party

Patton appeals to people not to panic over scrapping of Art. 370 Correspondent/Spl. Correspondent gets over to meet Union secretaries and DGPs of

KOHIMA/NEW DELHI, AUG 5 (NPN): As the Government of India scrapped Article 370 on Monday, the constitutional provision that guaranteed Jammu & Kashmir special status, Nagaland deputy chief minister Y Patton, who is also in charge of home and roads & bridges department, appealed to the citizens of the State not to panick and assured that all measures would be taken to ensure that Nagas remain protected.

Speaking to Nagaland Post, Patton said all efforts would be made to ensure that Article 371 (A) was not disturbed.

He said, along with State BJP president Temjen Imna Along and other BJP legislators, he would leave for New Delhi after the ongoing Parliament session

home minister Amit Shah to discuss issues relating to the State, adding that this too would be discussed.

When contacted, PDA chairman Chingwang Konyak remarked that as he was the chairman of the ruling coalition, he would have to discuss with other members before making any comment on the issue at the moment.

Along did not answer phone calls and hence his views on the issue could not be elicited.

Centre directs all states to be on alert

The Centre on Monday issued alert advisories to all the states and union territories following the Union Cabinet’s decision concerning Jammu & Kashmir.

Ministry of Home Affairs has written to the chief

all states to ensure that the occasion is not allowed to be misused by inimical and anti-social elements to cause breach of security, peace and public harmony in any part of the country.

MHA has therefore asked the states that immediate instructions are issued to security forces and law enforcement agencies to be on high alert against attempts to fan communal clashes.

It also asked the states to ensure that the law enforcement agencies maintain vigil against circulation of false, unverified news, rumours and unscrupulous messages on social media, aimed at disturbing peace and public tranquillity and inciting violence and communal discord, particularly communally sensitive and fragile areas.

AGAINST Bharatiya Janata Party Bahujan Samaj Party Aam Aadmi Party YSR Congress Biju Janata Dal Telugu Desam Party AIADMK Shiv Sena

APO appreciates govt for road infra work in Kohima KOHIMA, AUG 5 (NPN): Angami Public Organisation (APO) has extended its full support and appreciation to the State government for taking up road construction work, black topping of roads and construction of retaining walls, nullahs, footpaths and protection railings for pedestrians in the State Capital.

According to APO, no proper and quality construction activities were witnessed in Kohima following creation of Nagaland. But now, it was visible to everyone, for which it appreciated the State government, besides lauding the contractors for doing remarkable work.

APO stressed that roads were the mirror of the State, for which many roads at various colonies here had been developed, though some colonies were yet to witness such develop(Cont’d on p-7) ment.

NZWO holds mass rally against Aug 1 murder

DIMAPUR, AUG 5 (NPN): To protest against the murder of a 19-year old woman, Paugumcule, whose body was found in the jungles of Gaili village under Peren district on August 1, 2019, the Northern Zeme Women Organisa(Cont’d on p-7) tion (NZWO) Monday organised a mass rally demanding justice for the victim.

In a press release, NZWO president, Idaibuile and secretary, Paibamkole stated that around 600 women from seven Nothern Zeme villages participated in the rally.

The rally, which began at 7am from Punglwa ‘B’ junction, proceeded towards Heningkunglwa police outpost, a stretch of around 6km.

The womenfolk holding banners and placards demanded investigation agency to immediately the perpetrator to book and deliver justice to the deceased.

They also shouted slogans demanding the authority to award be“These illegal migrants fitting punishment to the culprit. say they’ll go to Assam While appealing for peaceful and return with valid environment, the rallyists demanddocuments to enter.” ed that atrocities against women

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Womenfolk taking part in the mass rally against August 1 murder.

be stopped.

NZWO also submitted a 15-day ultimatum on the district administration to the arrest of the culprit.

The memorandum addressed to the deputy commissioner (DC) Peren was read out by NZWO advisor, Iliacangle. On the way to Heningkunglwa police outpost, the rallyists submitted memorandum to the EAC, Ngwalwa circle, who received the memorandum on be-

half of DC Peren. EAC Ngwalwa assured to offer full cooperation to book the culprit at the earliest and deliver justice.

Other organisations that participated in the mass rally included all Northern Zeme villages, Zelianrong Mipui Organisation (ZMO), Zeliangriong Baudi (ZB), Zeme Council Nagaland (ZCN), Northern Zeme Council (NZC) and Northern Zeme Youth Organisation.

NEW DELHI, AUG 5 (PTI): Some opposition parties termed the scrapping of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and its bifurcation into two union territories as a “black spot”, with Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad Monday charging that the state’s head, considered as India’s crown, has been “chopped off ” and its identity removed.

Opposing the move, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad said: “In my political life, I had never even imagined that the state which is India’s crown, one day that head will be chopped off ”.

“You have made light of the state of J & K,” he said, charging it was a ‘matter of shame’ that the Centre had reduced the state to a non-entity with Lt Governor’s rule. “It will be a black spot on India’s history when the day this legislation is passed (in Parliament),” Azad said.

Repealing Article 370 a cardinal blunder, says

Ghulam Nabi Azad, Derek O’Brien and P Chidambaram

Chidambaram: Attacking the government in Rajya Sabha, former Union Minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said by repealing Article 370 of the Constitution, the government has committed a “cardinal blunder”, a “fatal legal error”. Chidambaram said he strongly feared that by dismembering Jammu & Kashmir, BJP was pushing thousands of youth towards violence.

Terming scrapping of the Article 370 as a “black day in the history of India, he said: “Momentarily you may think you have scored a victory...drum beats on streets may force you to think that you have correct-

ed a so called injustice but history will prove you...”

Today is Black Monday, says O’Brien: Trinamool Congress’s Derek O’Brien today accused the BJP of throwing the Constitution “into the dustbin”.

“Today is Black Monday,” said Derek O’Brien, whose party is among a handful opposing the government’s move. “The Constitution has either been forgotten or thrown into the dustbin. Tomorrow Bengal can become four states, or Odisha can become, what’s your lucky number, seven states. Or worse -- you could become a Union Territory. What we saw was mockery of Parliament,” he added.

33% quota for women in police force: DGP D I M A P U R , AU G 5 (NPN): Director General of Police (DGP) Nagaland, T John Longkumer, Monday called upon the women to join Special Task Force (STF) informing them that 33% seats has been reserved for them in women police force in the state.

According to an official bulletin, the DGP revealed this while inaugurating the re-located Jalukie Women Police Station building at Jalukie Police Station, organised by District Executive Force (DEF) Peren. DGP also promised that transparency would be maintained during the recruitment process.

Further, Longkumer also said that women police force would be given financial help in the best possible way and encouraged the women police force to provide a healing touch to all the needy ones. He reminded the uniformed personnel that their main focus

DGP T John Longkumer and officials at the inaugural programme on Tuesday. (DIPR)

was community policing to provide safety and security to not only the residents of Jalukie town but also to its adjoining villages.

Stating that development would not happen without security, DGP therefore said that development and security should go hand in hand.

Longkumer also acknowledged the community for their co-operation and constant support in maintaining law and order. He

stated that Jalukie was a “wonderful town” which has got a lot of potential and development was taking place very fast.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by additional SP Peren, Limaakum T Jamir, welcome address by SSP Peren, Videlalie Zashu, special number presented by Symphony of Grace Band and vote of thanks was proposed by sub-divisional police officer, Peren, VikatoThonger.

NSF campaign against false claim of scholarships

Senior pastor of GPRN/NSCN report BMC passes away Drebuts I M A P U R , AU G 5

DIMAPUR, AUG 5 (NPN): Taking serious note to the false claim of scholarships by the students, the Naga Students Federation (NSF) Monday announced launching of a campaign across Nagaland under the slogan “no false claim on scholarship”.

In a press release, NSF president Ninoto Awomi and Education secretary Kegwayhun Tep has advised the student community to check “rampant practices of corruption by way of falsely claiming scholarship.”

The federation maintained that only eligible and financially needy students should avail the Scholarship benefits, adding that any false claim by the student community was a direct practise of corruption.

KOHIMA, Aug 5 (NPN): Senior Pastor of Baptist Mission Church, Kohima Rev. Moa Longchari passed Lt. Rev. Moa Longchari away on August 5 at a hospital in Mumbai after prolonged illness. He was 51 and leaves behind his wife, two sons and one daughter.

Late Rev. Moa was the son of Mrs Konuo and late Temsu (retired director IPR) and the grand son of late Rev. Longri Ao. A brief prayer service was held on Monday by NCF Mumbai.

According to family sources, the body will be flown down to Dimapur on August 6, where a brief prayer service will be held at Sovima village (Vitho Khel) at 1 p.m. Thereafter the body will be taken to Kohima.

The funeral service will be held on August 7 at 12.30 p.m. at Baptist Mission Convention Centre, Kohima.

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(NPN): GPRN/NSCN has taken strong exception and outrightly rejected the news of the arrest of one person, claiming to be a cadre of the GPRN/NSCN Arunachal unit, assigned to assassinate are renowned person.

GPRN/NSCN through its MIP clarified that no such action or mission have either been exercised or conspired; and that there is no one by the name of Loliam Lately (alleged chairman of GPRN/NSCN Arunachal unit). MIP said the “unnamed and unmasked” person was conveniently farmed as cadre of GPRN / NSCN. Therefore, GPRN/ NSCN said such absurd and presumptuous report with no proper assessment was mischievous, either with the motive of tarnishing the name of GPRN or an act of promotional adventure.

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Imnatiba inaugurates GA rest house at Changtongya

Imnatiba inaugurating the GA rest house at Changtongya Town. (DIPR) D I M A P U R : A dv i s o r, Industries & Commerce, Labour & Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Imnatiba on August 1 inaugurated the GA rest house at Changtongya Town and multipurpose hall funded under the minister of Tribal Affairs during 2018-19 at Yaongyimsen village.

According to DIPR, the advisor in his speech, said that the purpose of the rest house was to provide shelter to the guest and appealed to the concern department to make the best use of it for the benefit of all.

The programme

was chaired by SDO (C) Changtongya, Moakumz u k Tz u d i r. Te c h n i c a l report was presented by Er. Sungtiba America EE CAWD and short speeches were delivered by ADC, commissioner’s office Kohima, Limanenla; head G.B Changtongya Town, Imkongsowa and Tali contractor.

Vote of thanks was delivered by DC Mokokchung, Rajesh Soundararajan.

Meanwhile, at the inaugural programme of the multipurpose hall at Yaongyimsen village, Imnatiba thanked the landowner for their contribution in

Thanksgiving programme at Yangpi Baptist Church

The programme in progress at Yangpi village.

DIMAPUR: Village council of Yangpi village organised a thanks giving programme at Yangpi Baptist Church (YBC) to commemorate project activities of socioeconomic reforms undertaken by the Eleterous Christian Society (ECS) under Rev. Dr. Chingmak Kejong Chang at Yangpi village of Noksen sub-division, Tuensang on July 31.

A press release by Yangpi Village Council (YVC) chairman, S. Angshem stated that, Rev. Dr. Chingmak in his speech said that there was no dearth of avenues for socio-economic development and growth, if proper approach was made to the government through the leaders of the people. He added that for

any developmental work to be successful, public should co-operate with the implementing agency.

YVC chair man, S.Angsham Chang while acknowledging ECS and Rev. Dr. Kejong Chingmak Chang for his sincere and diligent work for overall development in the village reminded that Rev. Dr. Chingmak’s ECS visionary guidance will be anticipated to accomplish the remaining and future developmental project works in the village.

He added that the villagers have trust in ECS and was willing and ready to extend cooperation for any initiative.

The programme was chaired by A. Kejong, pastor, Yangpi Baptist Church.

the construction of the multipurpose hall. He also reminded the villagers that it was their responsibility for the proper implementation of the schemes and the development activities provided by the government.

Speeches were also delivered by Riongsanger Putu, Yaongyimsen village, Kosasanger Putu, Changtongya village and Yim Lanur, Yaongyimsen village. Welcome speech and vote of thanks were delivered by Imlilepzuk G.B Signal Angami Dimapur and by Latong Imson president Yaongyimsen union Dimapur.

Mass social work in Tseminyu DIMAPUR: In view of the forth coming Independence Day celebration, ADC Tseminyu has informed that a mass social work will be conducted at Tseminyu town on August 9 at 8 a.m. onwards.

All government servants and a person per household have been asked to participate in the mass social work, failing which one day wage for government officials will be deducted, and for pubic a fine of Rs. 200 will be imposed. Further, public of Tseminyu have been informed to clean their house compounds before the day of mass social work.

ADEO Wka informs

DIMAPUR: Additional District Education Officer (ADEO) Wokha has informed all heads of institutions under Wokha district, that there will be a district level sensitisation programme for implementation of scholarship scheme on August 19 at 10:30 a.m at Wokha district v/chairman & VDB secy multi propose building, opposite LTC hall Wokha.

All the government and private schools have been requested to depute one teacher who are handling scholarship or having knowledge of online working system.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2019

news in Brief NNC, FGN to celebrate 73rd Naga Independence Day: Naga National Council (NNC) and the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) will be celebrating the 73rd Nagaland Independence Day on August 14 at 10 a.m at Peace Camp, Chedema. All the fellow countrymen have been cordially invited in the function.

RMA executive meeting: Rengma Mothers Association (RMA) Dimapur has convened an executive meeting on August 10 at 11 am at CSS hall, Dimapur Rengma Baptist Church, Dimapur. All executives of RMAD, assistant pastor women, Rengma Churches, Dimapur, advisors, senior mothers, area executives, RMAD and two mothers from each Church within Dimapur have been requested to attend the meeting positively. Paper bag making will also be imparted to the attendees and therefore asked them to bring scissors along with waste news papers.

PNNM raising day: Poumai Naga Naotumai me Kohima (PNNM) (Poumai women organization) 12th raising day under the theme “ how women can change in politics” would be held on August 9 at 10am at Poumai Baptist Church Midland Kohima with exchairperson PNNMK Rocinah Raili as the speaker. All women folk living in Kohima town have been requested to attend the programme.

PNTMK fresher’s social: The 35th fresher’s social of Poumai Naga Tsüdoumai me Kohima (PNTMK) (students’ union) would be held on August 24 at 10am at Baptist high auditorium Kohima. Assistant general manager SBI Hepuni Bismarck will grace the occasion as special guest and president Poumai Hoho Nagaland PH. Shesou as guest of honour, president Poumai Tsüdoumai me Isaac Thaoveinü and assistant general secretary NSF Ng. Süpunü Philo as the special invitees. All the students’ community and Poumai citizens living in Kohima have been requested to attend the programme with at least traditional attire on that day.

AIFFSO Nagaland state to observe quit India movement: Office bearers and members of All India Freedom fighter and successors’ organization (AIFFSO) Nagaland state unit along with the well wishers will be observing the 77th quit India movement on August 9 at 9am with two minute silent prayer at Sahiyta Sabha PR hill Kohima Nagaland.

State level training on cultivation of flowers: Department of Horticulture will be organizing a two-day state level training on cultivation and management of flowers and vegetable under protected condition on August 8 and 9 from 9.30 a.m. at the conference hall.

Financial literacy examination for classes IX & X postponed: Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has notified that the examination for financial literacy class IX & X which was to be held tentatively on August 10 has been postponed. The schools offering financial literacy course have been informed to note the following: Examination will be conducted on August 30 from 9:30 a.m to 11:30 a.m. Schools have been asked to collect question papers from the designated centre school on August 27 and schools under Kohima district from the Board’s office on August 28 during office hours.

DGC informs: Dimapur Government College (DGC) has informed all BA & B.Com 6th semester students, who had passed out in the year 2018, to collect their NU pass certificate along with marksheet in person on August 23, during the office hours.

NLVSU emergency meet: Nrung Longidang Village Students Union (NLVSU) executive and 59th General conference organizing committee has convened an emergency meeting on August 10 at 3:30 p.m. at Eastern Bible College chapel hall, Bank Colony Dimapur.

All the members of the executive and organizing committee have been requested to attend the meeting.

Mokokchung DPDB postponed: ADC Mokokchung has informed DPDB members of Mokokchung that the scheduled meeting of the DPDB Mokokchung for the month of August 2019 has been postponed. Date and time will be notified later on accordingly.

Workshop postponed: Workshop on “Community reserve forest for protection and conservation of wildlife with special reference to Human-Elephant conflict mitigation process” organised by Wildlife Wing Dimapur Division, in collaboration with Green Succession of Nagaland State (Green-SONS) scheduled on August 21 has been postponed to August 22 due to unavoidable circumstances. Venue and time remains the same.

ANTA Wokha supports LSU ILP drive Physiotherapy clinic inaugurated

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WOKHA, AUG 5 (NPN): In an effort to bolster the drive against ILP defaulters in Wokha district spearheaded by Lotha Students’ Union (LSU), the All Nagaland Taxi Association (ANTA) Wokha has resolved not to transport ILP defaulters in its vehicles, especially the WokhaMerapani taxis and vice versa, issuing strict warning against violators in this regard.

The resolution to this effect was passed during

the ANTA Wokha meeting in Wokha on August 4.

ANTA Wokha general secretary, Lipenthung Ovung has informed that several issues pertaining to welfare of passengers and drivers were discussed in the meeting.

Against the backdrop of frequent landslides coupled with poor road conditions along the WokhaDimapur route, ANTA Wokha has advised its member taxis to make passenger safety and comfort their priority and suggested the Dimapur taxis to ply

BYO condemns Aug 1 murder DIMAPUR: Benreu Youth Organisation (BYO) has condemned the murder of Paugumcule wife of Macigumsing Nsarangbe resident of Punglwa village under Peren district, whose body was found recovered on August 2, in a jungle near Gaili Village. In a press release, BYO president Lungziuding Thou and secretary Stephen Meru strongly condemned the barbaric incident and urged the law enforcing agencies to book the culprit/s at the earliest and award befitting punishment as per the law. BYO further conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

via Merapani without any additional charges.

During the meeting, ANTA Wokha president, Hayithung Odyuo launched the “Recovery Pole”, available for free for its members. The upcoming ANTA HQ Kohima presidential meeting was also discussed by the house.

Meanwhile, the association has informed its members to submit/ confirm their names before September end for the tour to Meghalaya and Assam scheduled in October.

PEGUU formed; to hold first general meeting DIMAPUR: Unemployed physical education graduates held a meeting on August 4 at Dimapur and decided to form the Physical Education Graduate Unemployed Union (PEGUU) to fight for its welfare and do away with various unwanted practices.

A press release from PEGUU president, Kivilu K. Kiba and general secretary, J. Ashumo Yanthan stated that, during the meeting the unemployed graduates deliberated on various issues pertaining

to non-advertisement of post for physical education teachers (PET) which had been delayed by the Education department, despite many retiring every year. It also discussed on appointment issue of untrained physical teacher in different schools.

The PEGUU has also appealed all the graduated physical education students in and around Nagaland to attend its first general meeting scheduled on August 10 at Dimapur. For further information, one may contact 7005524853.

Dignitaries and others at the inauguration of physiotherapy clinic on August 3.

DIMAPUR: Gracepoint Physiotherapy Clinic was inaugurated and dedicated on August 3 at Suthozu Nagwu Village under Chozuba Sub-division of Phek District by SPO & state nodal officer, National AYUSH Mission, Dr. Seyiekhrietuo John and senior pastor, Chakhesang Baptist Church Ministers’

Hill Kohima, Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao respectively.

At the programme, brief introduction of the importance of physiotherapy and vision of the clinic was highlighted by PT, Dr. Rukungoyi Phesao.

In his address, Dr. Seyiekhrietuo John highlighted the scope of physiotherapy and encouraged

people to understand its role in order to live a healthy life.

Chairman, New Creation Ministry, Sekruzu, Rev. Vekuso Swuro said the invocation, short speech were delivered by former minister, Thenucho Tunyi, and Chozuba Range Public Organisation, president, Kutipra Lohe.

Yung elevated as NSCN (K) chairman

DIMAPUR: Myanmar-based NSCN (K) setup has formally elevated NSCN (K) acting chairman/acting president Yung Aung as the chairman/president of the NSCN (K) on August 5.

In a statement via email, party emer-

gency meeting sessional chairman and kilonser law & justice, Thom stated that the NSCN(K) party members, in accordance with the ‘Yehzabo’, unanimously consented and endorsed the elevation of Yung Aung.

Aug 4 firing incident: police nab 1 Nagaland apprehensive after repeal of Article 370

DIMAPUR: Dimapur police Monday arrested the main accused involved in the firing incident on the night of August 4, 2019 at Purana Bazar, wherein one person namely Mikato Yeptho was shot in the leg. The arrested accused has been identified as one Puloto Awomi (24), son of Shikaho Awomi of Surumi village, Zunheboto district and currently residing at Purana Bazar near High School.

According to Dimapur police PRO, a case has been registered with East PS Dimapur in connection with the firing incident. Police said that the arrested accused has been remanded to police custody for further investigation.

ANCSU, DNSU condemn

All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) has vehemently condemned the “heinous crime” committed against its member Nikato Yeptho, representative to ANCSU from Eastern Christian College.

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The accused SU vice president Benjong Longchar and general secretary Vimieyiekho Vitso said that the victim was shot twice at point blank range by PulotoAwomi, at around 9pm Tuesday.

ANCSU said that the “barbaric act” against the innocent student was “a serious threat to the student community”. Denouncing the act, ANCSU stated that the “intention behind the attempt of murder” was highly questionable.

The union asserted that

it would “not shy away in this matter and shall be vigilant until justice is delivered to the victim.”

ANCSU also appealed to the state government and law enforcing agencies to book the accused under appropriate section of law. It further appealed to the responsible authority not to grant bail to the accused under any circumstances.

DNSU: Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) has vehemently condemned the barbaric act perpetrated on Nikato Yeptho, a student of BA 5th semester Eastern Christian College and a resident of Padum Pukhuri by one Puloto Awomi.

In a press release, DNSU president Sedevilie Angami and general secretary B Mhajan Tsopoe asserted that the union would not tolerate such kind of inhuman act committeed on any of the students or general public, DNSU has appealed to the law enforcing egencis to award befitting punishment to the perpetrator as per the law.

KOHIMA, AUG 5 (PTI): Following the abolition of Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, there are apprehensions in Nagaland about the possibilities of a similar action against its special provisions that are enshrined in Article 371A. Political parties and tribal organisations, however, said they were confident that the Centre “will not dare” to make a similar move in the state as it would jeopardise the ongoing peace process and hurt the sentiment of the Nagas.

Negotiations are currently on between the Centre and the insurgents groups to resolve the decades-old Naga political problem.

Article 371A states that no act of Parliament -- with respect to religious or social practices of the Nagas, their customary law and procedure, administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga customary law, ownership and transfer of land and its

resources -- shall apply to the state unless the Assembly decides by a resolution.

“As an Opposition party, we are confident that the central government will not dare to take the Jammu and Kashmir path in Nagaland, lest the sentiments of Naga people are hurt and the consequences would be severe,” Achumbemo Kikon, spokesperson of the opposition Naga People’s Front (NPF), said.

“The situation between Nagaland and Jammu and Kashmir is different, since Nagaland got statehood following an agreement,” he said. Nagaland became the 16th state of the country on December 1, 1963.

Kikon, however, admitted that though Nagaland has some special provisions under Art 371A, it has never resolved the Naga political issue.

“We are apprehensive, but with the talks for settlement of the Naga political issue still on, we hope that the Centre will not make any such move

(to abrogate Art 371A),” said ruling Nationalist Democratic Progress Party spokesperson Merentoshi R Jamir.

Mutsikhoyo Yhobu, a Naga leader associated with various tribal bodies and civil societies, said: “We are apprehensive that the present BJPled government at the Centre does not want to continue with the special provisions granted to any community or state in the country.

The present government is more focused on creation of Uniform Civil Code.”

He maintained that it was high time for the Naga people and the state government to react strongly before it is too late.

“We have apprehensions.

But so far there has been no sign that the central government would resort to such drastic measures against the Nagas,” said an official of the Nagaland Tribes Council.

The peace dialogues are going on smoothly and both sides have arrived at an under-

standing, he said.

A framework agreement was signed on August 3, 2015, by the NSCN(IM) and the government after over 80 rounds of negotiations spanning 18 years.

The first breakthrough was made in 1997 when the ceasefire agreement was sealed after decades of insurgency in Nagaland, which started soon after India’s Independence in 1947.

“We have hope that no such steps will be taken against the Nagas by the Centre,” he said.

Naga Mothers Association adviser Rosemary Dzuvichu said repeal of Article 370 was a violation of the democratic rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, describing it as the “darkest hour of the democracy”.

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WEATHER FORECAST August 6

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Aizawl

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Guwahati Clouds and sun; hot Imphal

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Cloudy, a thunderstorm or two 29 22

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Dimapur A p.m. thunderstorm or two

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Tuensang Some brightening

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Mkg Wokha

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Zunheboto A morning t-storm in spots

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Officials and students at the celebration of girl child week in Longeleng.

Dimapur: Mahila Shakti Kendra along with DTF BBBP celebrated girl child week on the theme “Empowering Girls for a Brighter Tomorrow” at Christian High School, Longleng on August 5.

The main objectives of the celebration was to create awareness on girl child rights and facts of life and to address the girl child issues associated to their health, respect, education, nutrition etc.

EAC Hq. Longleng, Rohbi Sangtam in his keynote address stated that girls should stand for their rights and pursue in which ever field they are

interested.

Headmaster Christian High School, Shiju Anthony,in his welcome speech appreciated the DTF,BBBP& MSK Longleng for organizing the programme.

He asked the girl students to take such programme as an opportunity for their welfare.

District coordinator, Tutinungla Phom gave a brief introduction on girl child week celebration while WWO MSK Longleng spoke on the importance of girl child rights. Importance on girl child issues and needs were also discussed.

NSF convenes federal assembly

Dimapur: Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has convened its federal assembly for the tenure 2019-21 on August 30 at

11 a.m onwards at Zhavame village, Phek, hosted

by Chakhesang Students’ Union (CSU).

All federating units,

subordinate bodies and senior leaders of Naga Students’ Federation have been requested to reach the venue by August 29.

Information on SakhiOne Stop Centre Longleng was highlighted by counselor Nyangyungsangla Phom .

After the programme, a special session was conducted where the girl students were given opportunities to explore their talent in which students presented original songs, quotation, poem, speech etc.

Gift hamper were given to all the girls students who attended the prog ramme. The programme was attended by DTF BBBP, High school girls students, teachers and the OSC team Longleng.

CPO convenes consultative meeting Dimapur: Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) has convened a consultative meeting on August 12 at 11 am at Mt. Sinai Higher Secondary School Conference Hall, near Chakhesang Baptist Church Ministers’ Hill, Kohima.

Chakhesang Public Organization has invited all the present MP, minister, MLA, ex- MLA and ex- minister, all the former CPO president and general secretary, frontal organizations president and general secretary of Chakhesang Youth Front, Chakhesang Mother Association and Chakhesang Students’ Union, all the Area president of Chakhesang Public Organization unit, Chakhesang Thinkers Forum chairman and colleagues, Chakhesang Gazzete Officers Association, Chakhesang Public Organization Two-Lane Road Committee members and concern senior members to the meeting.

All the above mentioned dignitaries and organization have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

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“Legal Aspects of Child Protection,” Mezivolu T.Therieh, NJS, District & Sessions Judge, Phek & chairperson, Phek District legal Services Authority, said that has been a rise in crimes against children in recent years with 1.6 lakh cases of child abuse pending in various states and union territories.

In order to secure the future of India and discourage the trend of child sexual abuse by acting as deterrent, the Parliament has amended the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 and increased the punishment from 10 years to 20 years and the maximum punishment to death penalty, she said.

She said that children need to be protected and for which empowering them with knowledge and skills was important. She also reminded the children to be alert and to not allow any person to touch them inappropriately and in the event of such incidents, they were asked to report

IWCD holds installation ceremony CRPF observes raising day DIMAPUR: 173 Bn. CRPF based at Airfield, Dimapur celebrated the unit’s 15th raising day on August 2.

A press release from 173 Bn. CRPF stated that, the raising day celebration was inaugurated by Commandant 173 Battalion, Vishnu Gautam, at unit headquarter, followed by a guard of honour and Sainik Sammellan.

Commandant in his brief speech exhorted the troops to maintain highest standard of discipline in performance in their assigned duties. He also highlighted that the unit has been honoured so far with 52 DG’s Disc and Commendation letter, six Ati-Utkrisht Seva

Members of IWCD at the installation ceremony on August 4.

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Dimapur town and also donated eco-friendly bags to shopkeepers and carried out tree plantation etc.

Chandu Agarwal in his speech appreciated the works of IWCD and added that Rotary will continue to extend their support.

Earlier, the members honoured the parents who took care of the orphanage on regular basis, while single mother who adopted a child from orphanage were awarded and scholarship given to an orphan child.

There was formal session of collar changing by outgoing IWCD president Neelam Sethi and the upcoming team president Pinki Agarwal along with secretary Sanjukta Bhattacharjee, treasurer Nidhi Modi, editor Asha Sharma and ISO Shobha Jain which formed the new team of office bearers.

The club members also celebrated Friendship Day by cutting cake and tied friendship bands on each other’s hand.

SKK observes ‘Sumi Patriots Day’

SKK members at Sumi Patriots Monolith, Zunheboto on August 4. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: All Sumi Students’ Union (SKK) observed “Sumi Patriots Day” at Sumi Patriots Monolith, Zunheboto in commemoration of Sumis patriots, who undertook hardship and struggles till their last breath, sacrificing their precious life for the cause of the Naga freedom movement, on August 4.

DIPR reported that, “Sumi Patriots day” is observed every 4th of August on the death anniversary of late “General”

Kaito Sukhai Sema, first commander-in-chief Naga Army and “world youngest general”.

All Sumi Students Union (SKK) while honoring thousands who have sacrificed their precious lives for the national cause called upon the Naga national movement groups to work in the true spirit for the cause of the Naga nation and not on selfish vested interest.

He also urged Government of India to resolve the long protracted

Indo-Naga political issue at the earliest.

The programme was chaired by Lilly Chishi women co-ordinator All Sumi Students’ Union and short speech was delivered by Nihovi Chophi GB, president Zunheboto GBs Association.

Vikato Yeptho, convenor Alahuto Prayer Fellowship Zunheboto administered special prayer for the patriots who rendered selfless sacrifice for the Naga national movement.

PTBC hosts child protection programme in Phek

Kohima, Aug 5 (NPN): A Child Protection programme with Sunday school children of Phek Town Baptist Church (PTBC) was organized in collaboration with Phek District Legal Services Authority on August 4.

Speaking on the topic “My Body Safe Rules,” Vitono Haralu, social activist & state PLV, said “we do not have to wait for a time to be an adult” but should learn to say no to things that were not right.

She said not only women, but men also faced abuses of different kinds.

However, she said such cases were not brought forward as they feel shy to talk about it.

She also demonstrated to the children on various ways on how to protect themselves in various situations. They were also taught on how to say no and stand up for themselves and how Members of Fingerprint under the initiative of DMC renovated the welcome gate to ask and seek help from between Dimapur to Kohima. The gate has been designed with inspiration from their trusted people.

Dwelling on the topic Naga traditional carving motifs. (Fingerprint)

DIMAPUR: Inner Wheel Club Dimapur (IWCD) celebrated its 6th installation on August 4, with Chandu Agarwal (former District Governor of Rotary Dist:3240) as the installation officer.

A press release from IWCD stated that, president Pinki Agarwal highlighted on the various projects taken up in the month of July. The club organised blood donation camp, conducted campaign for “say no to plastic” in

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Medal, 17 Utkrisht Seva Medal and 196 Antarikh Suraksha Padak. He also lauded the role played by CRPF in smooth and successful conduct of general parliamentary election-2019 in the state of Nagaland.

As a prelude to the raising day, the unit had also organised blood donation camp and tree plantation drive on July 31, grand mela and sports activities followed by “badakhana” on August 1, and cultural programme on August 2, where all officers, jawans and various dignitaries from district administration, security forces, police and civil societies attended the programme.

Dignitaries and participants of Child Protection Programme at Phek town on August 4.

to those person whom they can be trusted so that the matter was reported to the police or the Court. She encouraged the children to be confident and courageous and not to be afraid to speak up their rights.

While introducing the programme, Cheliam Khiamnuingan, Judicial Magistrate first class & secretary Phek District Legal Service Authority said that the Constitution of India emphasizes on children’s rights and their entitlements

and endeavors for the best interest of a child.

She said children constitutes one third of the population of the world and therefore were important group to be given proper opportunities to grow. She also informed those present about the functioning of the National Legal Services Authority, State Legal Services Authority and the District Legal Services Authority and the various services available for them.

At the end of the

programme, a survey was conducted using Childline material to assess adolescence mental health issues on following category- bullies/ substance abuse (intoxicants)/ abuse at home/ sexual abuse.

Altogether, 280 children participated. The programme was also attended

by Sunday school teachers, deacons and woman pastors. The programme was chaired by Tusoveyi Venuh while vote of thanks was proposed by Veta Khamo.

Awareness on child rights and protection at Shoixe village

CCWCF holds seminar

DIMAPUR: Chakhesang Churches Women Combined Fellowship (CCWCF) conducted one day seminar at Chakhesang Baptist Church Minister’s Hill Kohima on July 27. A press release from CCWCF general secretary, Adule Medo, stated that resource person, District Public Relation Officer (Rtd), Neikhwepeü Khalo, emphasized on human approach, rather than material development and need for ethnic identity.

Chairperson, CWC, Khriehuzo Lohe, enlightened participants on “Child right awareness” and stated that every child has equal rights and that for any grievances, one can call the child helpline number, 1098.

Neikoloü Mero encouraged the participants to promote daily exercise and eat healthy organic food to encourage local entrepreneurship. The two sessions were chaired by Convenor, CCWCF, Vetalü Nienu and Wezopeü Elah, the release stated.

Members of District Child Protection Unit Zunheboto and others at the programme on child rights & protection at Shoixe village, Zunheboto on August 5. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) under the Department of Social Welfare Nagaland conducted an awareness programme on child rights and protection at Shoixe village Zunheboto on August 5.

According to DIPR report, resource person J Khetoholi Yepthomi,

legal-cum-probation officer DCPU, Zunheboto, spoke on child rights and protection and POSCO Act. Ruzonuo Rita Rutsa, DCPO Zunheboto deliberated on different services and protection mechanisms available for children in the district.

Kito Ayemi, protec-

tion officer, Zunheboto highlighted on the roles and functions of village level child protection committee.

DCPO fur ther appealed to the VLCPC to identify children at risk so that they could avail the services available for the betterment of the children’s future.

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Centre’s J&K move sparks fear in Mizoram 6 Meghalaya legislators form UPF Correspondent

full-fledged statehood on February 20, 1987.

Lallianchhunga, assistant professor of the political science department in the Mizoram University, alleged that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government had been violating the federal spirits of the Constitution and moving towards a “unitary government”.

“The Centre, in the name of economic development and internal security, may soon target the northeastern states with special provisions and statutes,” he said.

Riachho, a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, said the Centre did not honour the Instrument of Accession signed on October 26, 1947, by Hari Singh, the then ruler of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the IAS officer, it seemed that the Article 371 G in Mizoram might also come under danger.

Newly-floated political

Aizawl/Agartala, Aug 5 (PTI/IANS): The abrogation of Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, raised apprehensions in Mizoram on Monday, with academicians and politicians fearing that the NDA government might scrap next the special provisions that protect the interests of the state’s indigenous people.

Article 371 G of the Constitution states that the Parliament cannot decide on the matters of the religious and social practices of the Mizos, civil and criminal law of the land, land ownership transfer, and customary law procedure without the consent of the Assembly.

The provision came into effect in 1986 following the signing of the historic Mizo Accord between the Centre and the erstwhile underground Mizo National Front (MNF). Mizoram, then a Union territory, was granted the status of

party People’s Representation for Identity and Status of Mizoram (PRISM) also condemned the Centre’s move, saying the “northeast-

ern states were no longer safe in the hands of the NDA government”.

The Centre had on Monday revoked Article

370 and proposed that the Jammu and Kashmir be bifurcated into two Union territories -- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

The Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT), the junior ally of the BJP-led Tripura government, on Monday opposed Union Home Minister Amit Shahs proposal seeking to scrap Article 370 which gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Tripura’s oldest nonLeft tribal-based party, Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura (INPT), also opposed Union Home Minister’s proposal to revoke Article 370.

“We strongly oppose Home Minister Amit Shah’s proposal seeking to axe Article 370 of the Constitution,” IPFT President and Tripura’s Revenue and Fisheries Minister Narendra Chandra Debbarma

told IANS. He said: “The IPFT always wants to continue both Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitutions to accord special powers to Jammu and Kashmir.

We want to maintain the status-quo on both the important provisions of the constitutions.”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday proposed to scrap Article 370 of the Constitution which gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir and said that the state will be split into two Union Territories: Jammu and Kashmir with an Assembly and Ladakh without one.

Debbarma said that they would soon write a letter to the Central government not to knife Ar-

ticle 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution.

The IPFT, a tribalbased local party, has been agitating since 2009 for a separate state to be carved out by upg rading the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), which has jurisdiction of over twothirds of Tripura’s 10,491 sq km area, home to over 12,16,000 people.

I P F T, w h i c h h a d forged an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) before the February 2018 Assembly polls, has two ministers in the 8-member council of ministry headed by Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and has eight legislators in the 60-member state Assembly.

IPFT opposes scraping of Article 370

KSA resents ‘Baichitramoy Asom’ dictate ment over the issue and condemned SEBA for its action. He further added that Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha, renowned artist, poet, writer, had referred to the Karbis as the Columbus of Assam or ‘Discoverer of Assam’. So, we would like to remind SEBA and Education minister Shiddarta Bhattacharya with simple examples that the words “Kaziranga” was derived

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Diphu, Aug 5: The Karbi Students Association (KSA) has resented the move by SEBA to prepare question papers from the chapter “Baichitramoy Asom” for classes 9 and 10, in which Karbi and Dimasa are excluded.

Thang Sing Timung, general secretary of KSA has expressed disappoint-

from the Karbi words KajirArong which means ” The village of Kajir”.

The KSA has, therefore, urged the education minister, chief executive member of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council and executive members of Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao autonomous districts to look into the matter and review the decision of the State government.

Assam flood death toll rises to 91 Guwahati, Aug 5 (PTI): Assam’s overall flood situation improved considerably on Monday though one person lost his life due to drowning taking the total death toll to 91, an official report said.

A population of 42,921 in eight of the 33 districts are currently affected by the floods, though the water level of the Brahmaputra and its tributaries are showing a receding trend, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said in its bulletin. The number of affected people was nearly 88,000 in 10 districts on Sunday.

Flood water claimed one life at Bajali

in Barpeta district taking the total death toll to 91 since Sunday night, the ASDMA said.

The affected districts are Darrang, Barpeta, Chirang, Morigaon, Nagaon, Hojai, Jorhat and Cachar. Morigaon is the worst affected district with a population of 25,888 reeling under the flood water, followed by Barpeta with 9,554 and Jorhat with 3,762 people affected.

The flood victims are returning to their homes but 2,816 people are still lodged in 11 relief camps at Chirang, Chirang, Morigaon, Nagaon and Jorhat districts.

A total crop area of 16,221 hectares of land was still under flood water.

Governor visits Ghy Central Jail G u wahat i , Au g 5 (PTI): Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi on Monday visited the Guwahati Central Jail and interacted with the inmates.

Mukhi visited all the enclosures of the prison and took stock of the arrangements made available for the inmates, an official release said. “While expressing satisfaction over the hygiene maintained in the jail campus, he asked Inspector General of Prisons (IGP) Barnali Sharma to expand the living space for the inmates to give them quality living,” the statement said. Mukhi also asked the IGP to carry the delivery of safe and pure drinking water in the prison so that the inmates are not deprived of basic requirements. He also asked her to pursue counselling sessions more vigorously and use the prison as a reformatory to help the inmates to change their behaviour and attitude towards life.

S h i l lo n g, Au g 5 : Six Meghalaya legislators including four from the People’s Democratic Front (PDF), one Nationalist Congress Party and an Independent on Monday floated a new alliance called United Progressive Front (UPF).

All the four legislators are part of the ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) led by the National People’s Party.

The PDF has four MLAs including two ministers – Hamletson Dohling, Banteidor Lyngdoh, Gavin Mylliem and Jason S. Mawlong. Lone NCP legislator, Saleng A. Sangma and Independent legislator Lambor Malngiang are also part of the newly formed suballiance (UPF).

Sangma and Malangiang had formed the Meghalaya United Forum (MUF), but no other legislators joined them. Sangma said that after the formation of the UPF, the Meghalaya United Forum formed by

him and Lambor has ceased to exist. “We formed this new alliance together with an objective to work together within the government and raise issues concerning the state so that a louder voice could be raised and heard.

We welcome other MLAs too to be part of this suballiance,” Sangma said.

The NPP alone has 21 MLAs in the MDA government. The BJP having two MLAs also supported the MDA government. The opposition Congress has 19 members while lone MLA of the KHNAM, Adelbert Nongrum did not side either with the government or Opposition.

Dear Sen, Happy birthday girl and may God bless you abundantly. I wish you all the love and happiness of the world of which you deserve. Hope your birthday is as wonderful and extraordinary as you.

From, Kris Hello Sonam Jain!

A very Happy Birthday Day dear teacher Sonam Jain. May this marvellous day bring lots of happiness, laughter and joy in your life. With lots of love.

Yours, Avilasha Sinha.

Senapati should become leading fish producer: N Kayisii Correspondent

IMPHAL, Aug 5: Manipur fisheries minister N Kayisii on Monday encouraged fish farmers of Senapati district to become the leading fish producer in the state.

T h e m i n i s t e r wa s speaking at the 1st Fish Seed Fingerlings Mela in Senapati.

Kayisii said that about ninety percent of the population in the state consume fish and fish products.

Despite being a small department, fisheries department was tasked with a crucial responsibility of meeting these demands, he said.

He reiterated that the state was targeting self-sufficiency in fish production by eliminating fish import by 2022. Towards this end the state government has allocated Rs 1.5 crore through additional funding for promoting fish farming, he said and lauded the chief minister for his initiative to

N Kayisii, minister of fisheries at the 1st Fish Seed Fingerlings Mela in Senapati on Monday. (NP) achieve the target.

He said that even though fish farming activities were mainly concentrated in the valley, hill areas too have potential for fish farming.

Among the hill districts, Senapati has the potential of becoming one of the leading fish producing districts of the state, he said, and added that the holding of Fish Seed Mela in the district will help to achieve the target to a great extent.

Citing that fish farming can be a great tool to solve unemployment and poverty, he encouraged the people to take up fish farming.

The minister also interacted with local fish farmers after the inauguration ceremony and assured all possible assistance to promising fish farmers of the district.

More than 1,60,000 good quality fish fingerlings were stockpiled by the district fishery office for the Mela.

The Fish Seed Fingerlings Mela, the first of its kind in the state, drew a huge crowd and keen participation from over 400 intending fish farmers, DLOs, community leaders, officials and staff from fisheries department.

T h e m e l a wa s o r ganised by district fishery office, Senapati as part of government’s initiative towards achieving the state self-sufficiency in fish production.

Student death case: 3 hurt in tear gas shelling by police Tripura govt sounds alert on dengue Standard Robarth Higher Secondary School, Canchipur was found hanging in her hostel in suspicious manner on July 18.

Fo l l ow i n g s t r o n g pressures from various pressure groups including, the state police department has been investigating the case by forming a special investigation team (SIT).

The SIT has so far arrested five officials - founder cum principal Pheiroijam Landhoni Devi, her son Ph Robinson who is the

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IMPHAL, Aug 5: Manipur police fired tear gas and used mock bombs as vendors of Ima (women) Market confronted with the female police personnel on duty in Imphal on Monday.

At least three women vendors sustained injuries in the police action. They were rushed to nearby hospital where their conditions were stated to be not serious.

The vendors confronted with the female police personnel after they were blocked from marching toward the Uripok Cheirap Court complex where police produced one of the allege accused in the case related with the controversial death of a 12-year-old student in the dormitory of her hostel.

The girl student of

junior administrator of the school, her daughter Ph Romita Devi (coordinator) and two female wardens.

The principal and coordinator were in the police custody after they were arrested on last Saturday. Police had taken them four days custody after producing before a duty magistrate on Sunday.

Robinson who was arrested earlier on July 30 was produced in the court

DECLARATION

Smti. Roslyn Akhriebu (Kohima) has been engaged in availing loans from various individuals and groups in the name of her family members and relatives without their knowledge and consent. It is hereby made known to all individuals and groups that the family members and relatives will not be held responsible and that it is the sole responsibility of Roslyn Akhriebu and none of the family members and relatives or in-laws will be subject to any form of harassment from any individuals or groups for all her past and any future transactions.

Family members, relatives and in-laws.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF AGRICULTURE NAGALAND: KOHIMA

AGR/NeGPA-9/2015-16/1447

Dated, Kohima, the 5th Aug, 2019

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Application are invited from the interested firm/vendor for Development, Setting up, Operation and Management of Nagaland State Agriculture Portal (SAP), in department of Agriculture.

1. Project Name STATE AGRICULTURE PORTAL 2. RFP reference No and Date AGR/NeGPA-9/2015-16/ dated 5th Aug 2019 3. RFP Document Fee Rs 2000/4. Last date (deadline) for receipt of proposals in response 5th Sept 2019 to RFP notice 5. Place, Time and Date of opening of the proposals Room B-04, Directorate of Agriculture, received in response to the RFP notice Nagaland: Kohima 6. Contact Officer Joint Director of Agriculture (IT) 7. Date of tender opening and interview 10th Sept 2019 Eligible parties interested to participate may take the tender document from our office at above address and submit the duly filled in tender back by 1600 hrs, 5th Sept 2019.

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of Imphal West chief judicial magistrate at Uripok Cheirap Court Complex with the end of his seven days police custody period on Monday.

Amidst the tight security in place, a large number of vendors of iconic women market-sheds rose up and attempted to storm the court complex while the hearing was in progress. When the po-

lice blocked them at the beginning of the march, the women vendors confronted with the female police personnel.

As the situation ran out of control, the police fired several rounds of tear gas shells and mock bombs in a bid to disperse the protesting women vendors. Three persons were injured in the police action.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER PFUTSERO : NAGALAND No. Jud-4/SC/2019/285 Dated Pfro, the 1st August 2019.

NOTICE Whereas Smti Kezungulo-ü, W/o Lt. Solhinyi Lohe (Rtd) Peon NAP of Enhulumi Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925 to draw the family pension and SBI account etc. belonging to Lt. Solhinyi Lohe (Rtd) Peon who expired on 15th July 2019.

Therefore, notice is hereby issued inviting any claims and objections from the public pertaining to the above mentioned property and the same to be submitted to the office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner Pfutsero, within a period of 30 days from issue of this notice. In the event of this office not receiving any claims and objections within the stipulated time, Succession Certificate will be issued to the applicant as prayed for.

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INFORMATION

The Dimapur District Floricultural Association is calling for an Annual Meeting on the 10th of August, 2019 at Hotel Acacia from 10:00 am onwards. This is for renewal of old membership fee and registration of new membership. All interested in registering please attend the meeting and take membership. The old members are requested to attend the meeting without fail.

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FOR GENERAL INFORMATION Based on the agreement, the house of Shri.

Mhonchumo Lotha located at Upper NST Colony Wokha Town, who is working as a Bus Cleaner under the establishment of NST Zunheboto now belongs to Shri.

Shumbenthung Kithan of Wokha Village, where he fails to recover his debenture on the said period.

Therefore, if anyone deal surreptitious to Shri.

Mhonchumo Lotha shall be doing on his/her risk in future.

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Ag a rta l a , Au g 5 (PTI): The Tripura government has sounded an alert across the state, following an outbreak of dengue fever in neighbouring Bangladesh, a top official said on Monday. The administration has come up with an advisory for people travelling to Bangladesh from the state.

“After we came to know about the outbreak in Bangladesh, we have issued an

alert in all the eight districts.

We have also launched an awareness campaign and made arrangements to fight the disease,” Secretary of the Health Department, Debasish Basu, told PTI. Bangladesh is facing one of its worst-ever dengue fever outbreaks, with the government confirming 15,369 such cases since January 1. Custom officials said on an average, around 1,200

DECLARATION

This is to declare that NINOTO ZHIMOMI having passport number H2553169 is the same person as NINOTO I. ZHIMOMI residing in 3rd Mile, Thilixu H. No. 64, that I will be changing my name from NINOTO ZHIMOMI in my ordinary passport to NINOTO I. ZHIMOMI (i.e NINOTO IKUTO ZHIMOMI) for all official purpose here onwards vide Regd. No. 5146 dt 20/1/2018.DP-5969 GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT 12th NAP BN (INDIA RESERVE)

CHINGTOK : LONGLENG NO.12BN(IR)/RO-10/2019-20/ Dt. Chingtok, the th Aug’ 2019.

SHOW CAUSE NOTICE To Regt/ No. 135 NCE AJEET KUMAR Son of RAJ KISHORE TIWARI Village – BASUDEOPUR SARAI PO – SAHEBGANJ PS – SAHEBGANJ Dist – MUZAFFARPUR, BIHAR. Whereas, you have been found absent from bonafide Govt. duty with effect from 21-07-2019 without any leave or permission from the competent authority till date. And whereas, Calling Notices was issued and served to you through concern P.S vide order No.12BN(IR)/RO-10/201920/436 Dt. 25/07/2019.

The said Regt. No.135 NCE AJEET KUMAR is hereby directed to report to the undersigned within 7 (seven) days from the date of publication of this notice failing which he will be declared as deserter without further notice.

Commandant, 12th NAP Bn (India Reserve) Chingtok, Longleng.

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Bangladesh nationals travel to and fro the neighbouring country through eight check posts every day.

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Kashmiri Pandits, BJP leaders hail scrapping of Article 370

NEW DELHI, AUG 5 (PTI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hailed the Centre’s move to abolish Article 370 hoping it will bring peace and development to Jammu and Kashmir, even as Kashmiri students in the national capital expressed concern for their family members back home.

Kashmiri Pandits, displaced from the Valley in the 1990s, also hailed the scrapping of Article 370 of the Constitution as a “historic event” and hoped it would pave the way for their return to homeland with honour and dignity.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah moved a resolution in Rajya Sabha to abolish Article 370 of the Constitution, which accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir, after the president issued a notification, and introduced a Bill to divide the state into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

“We hope this will bring peace and develop-

ment in the state,” the chief minister tweeted.

Kejriwal said the AAP supports the Centre’s move on Jammu and Kashmir.

Bhagwant Mann is the Aam Aadmi Party’s lone member in Lok Sabha, while it has three members -Sanjay Singh, Sushil Gupta and N D Gupta -- in Rajya Sabha. Following the Centre’s move, an uneasy calm prevailed at two of the Jammu and Kashmir Houses in Delhi, even as authorities said security deployment at these establishments remained as usual. Kashmiri students in the city termed the the central government’s move as “dictatorial” and expressed concern about the safety of their family members back home.

Former Jawaharlal Nehru University student leader Shehla Rashid, who has been vocal against the scrapping of Article 370, said they would approach the Supreme Court in the matter. Rashid is a member of former IAS officer Shah

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers celebrate government’s decision to abolish Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, Monday. (PTI)

Faesal’s political outfit Jammu and Kashmir Peoples’ Movement (JKPM).

“We will challenge the order passed today in the Supreme Court. The move to replace “Government” by “Governor” and

Constituent Assembly by “Legislative Assembly” is a fraud upon the Constitution.

Appeal to progressive forces for solidarity. Protests today in Delhi and Bangalore,” she tweeted.

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Situation under control in Kashmir Valley, strict restrictions in place

tary Aejaz Ahmed Rather said, “It is unconstitutional and dictatorship is being perpetrated from the floor of Parliament.”

“Nothing is left for us. I had spoken to my family on Sunday night and they said,

‘Please come and see us once. We do not know how much more time we have’.

With everything being shut there, we are not even able to contact our families,” Rather said.

However, Kashmiri Pandits, displaced from the Valley in the 1990s, hailed the scrapping of Article 370 of the Constitution as a “historic event”.

Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora (GKPD), a body representing the community across the world, said the decision cements territorial, political and cultural unity of the Indian Union. “August 5, 2019 will go down in the history of the country as a day that has put the lasting seal on the sovereignty of Parliament over the entire Indian Union,” it said in a statement.

“Bold”, “historic” and “monumental” -- this is how BJP leaders described on Monday the government’s decision to revoke Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

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Asserting that separate status led to separatism, Jaitley in a blog said that no dynamic nation can allow this situation to continue.

“A historical wrong has been undone today. Article 35A came through the back door without following the procedure under Article 368 of the Constitution of India.

It had to go,” he said.

“The decision of the government will help the people of Jammu and Kashmir the most. More investment, more industry, more private educational institutions, more jobs and more revenue will come,” he said. Kashmir’s regional leaders now feel that they will not be able to whip up

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the fake issue of ‘sentiment verses benefit to the people’, Jaitley said. “A bold and historic decision. We salute our Great India - one India,” former foreign minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted.

BJP leader Ram Madhav hailed the government’s decision on Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and said the martyrdom of its idealogue Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee for complete integration of the state into India has been “honoured”.

The national general secretary and the party’s point person in the state said that the complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir was a longstanding demand of the nation.

SEND OFF SERVICE for

Late Rev Moa Longchari

Tuesday, 6th August, 1:30 p.m.

H. No. 53, Sovima Village, (Vitho Khel) Dimapur The body will be taken to Kohima on August 6.

The funeral service will be held on August 7 at 12.30 p.m. at Baptist Mission Convention Centre, Kohima.

6th DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved

Late Lt. Colonel Pfokreho James Krichena

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“The Most Painful Death To A Human Being Is Not His Own, But The Death Of His Loved One.” Loving, Family Members

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Policemen patrol a street during restrictions, at Raghunath Bazar in Jammu. (PTI)

SRINAGAR/JAMMU, AUG 5 (PTI): The situation in Kashmir Valley was “under control” and no untoward incident was reported on Monday as authorities imposed strict restrictions in view of the Centre’s decision to scrap Article 370 of the Constitution, which accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

In Jammu, the law and order situation was peaceful, the officials said.

Schools and colleges in Jammu and Kashmir remained closed on the orders of the authorities, they said. “The situation is under control. There are mas-

sive restrictions in place in Srinagar district...there was no report of any untoward incident from anywhere,” De puty Commissioner of Srinagar Shahid Iqbal Choudhary said.

Authorities imposed curfew in Kishtwar and Rajouri districts and in the Banihal area of Ramban district, while restrictions were imposed in many districts of Jammu division and Srinagar, the officials said.

The government imposed restrictions under Section 144 of the CrPC in Srinagar district with effect from Monday midnight as a precautionary measure, they said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah moved a resolution in Rajya Sabha to abolish Article 370 of the Constitution, which accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir, after the president issued a notification, and introduced a Bill to divide the state into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

Jammu and Kashmir would be turned into a Union Territory with a legislature, similar to Delhi and Puducherry, and the Ladakh division would be made a separate Union Territory without legislature, akin to Chandigarh and most other Union Territories.

Left, DMK slam scrapping of Art 370

NEW DELHI/ CHENNAI, AUG 5 (PTI): The Left parties on Monday lashed out at the government for revoking Article 370, saying that it was the “murder of democracy” and would serve only to further “alienate” the people of the region.

The government on Monday abolished Article 370 that gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir and moved a separate bill to bifurcate the state into two separate union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

“What the government has done is regressive and will further alienate the people of Jammu and Kashmir. This is the murder of democracy,” CPI general secretary D Raja said. The CPI(M) termed the move an “attack” on the Constitution and said the Left parties will hold a protest against the move on Monday.

“This is an attack on the Indian Constitution by scrapping Article 370 and dismantling the state of Jammu and Kashmir. They will be led by the central leadership of these parties,” the party said in a statement. It further said that through the move, the government had struck a “big blow” on democracy and the Constitution.

“The people of Kashmir had acceded to India in the face of invaders from Pakistan and a solemn commitment had been made to them by the Indian State to provide them with special status and autonomy which was embodied in Article 370 ,” the CPI(M) said in a statement.

“The Modi government has betrayed the people of Jammu and Kashmir by going back on this commitment...The BJP-RSS rulers cannot tolerate any diversity and the federal principle. They are treating Jammu and Kashmir as occupied territory,” it said.

The statement further said that converting Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh into two centrally-ruled union territories was the biggest attack on national unity and the concept of India as a Union of States.

Demanding that the government “end the seige in Kashmir”, CPI-ML Liberation party tweeted that the government through its decision had ended the last bridge between the state and the constitution. The DMK on Monday strongly condemned the Centre’s move to revoke Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, saying it was a “murder of democracy”.

DMK president M K Stalin said the measures should be held back till a democratically-elected government assumed office in the state.

Speaking to reporters at the party headquarters here, Stalin said the Centre had gone ahead with its proposal without getting the concurrence of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and called it a “murder of democracy.”The DMK leader strongly condemned the bifurcation bid as an “anti-democratic” step.

Stalin also hit out at the AIADMK for supporting the Centre’s move in Parliament. Later, in a statement, Stalin accused the BJP-led Centre of being only concerned about implementing its ideological agenda and not respecting the sentiments of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who stood behind India.

Earlier in the day, the Centre revoked Article 370 and proposed that the state be bifurcated into two Union territories.

“This move is seen as an attempt to divert (the) people’s attention from basic issues and is a cause for concern and shocking,” Stalin said.

LT. H. SHIYIHO CHOPHY Born on 11th November 1965 – Died on 27th July 2019 We the bereaved family members would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all who stood by us spiritually, physically and financially throughout the sickness and untimely demise of our beloved father.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Staff and Church Members ZTSBC 13. Niuland Town Baptist Church 2. SBAK Aizuto 14. Mishikito Baptist Church 3. Executive Council SBAK Aizuto 15. Nagaland Bible College 4. Urban Ministry Dimapur 16. BGSTM College 5. Amiphoto Prayer Fellowship (SBCZ, ZTSBC) 17. Loving God Bible College 6. Amiphoto Colony Zunheboto 18. Gideon International 7. Naghutomi Union Dimapur 19. ANDMSA Zunheboto Union 8. Naghutomi Union Zunheboto 20. Doctors and Staff CIHSR 9. Naghutomi Village 21. Shamrock Hospital 10. Power Department Zunheboto 22. Faith Hospital 11. ZTSBCTF 23. Family, friends and relatives 12. Yeshuluto Baptist Church We regret our inability to thank each and every individual but, we pray that the ever loving God bless you all abundantly From loving wife, children and in-law.

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We the bereaved family members of Late T. Imrongsungla (W/o N. Imo Lkr) Sunrise Ward, Changtongya Town, express our profound gratitude to each and every person who stood by us during our time of grief and sad demise on 1st August 2019. Your kind gesture and sympathy shown to us is immeasurable and we pray that our Lord God Almighty bless you all for your kind deeds.

Loving husband, children, grandchildren and relatives.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We, the bereaved family members of Late Nenyale Apon, convey our heartfelt gratitude to all those who have stood by us during the brief illness and sorrowful demise of our beloved mother and my wife. Your much valued spiritual and moral support, your sacrificial materials and financial contributions, continued physical presence and services and unceasing prayer support has deeply touched and blessed us.

We would like to convey our special thanks and appreciation to : 1. Doctors and Staff of Faith Hospital, Dimapur.

2. Nazareth Prayer and Healing Centre, K. Station 3. Home Guards & Civil Defence Baptist Church CTI, Toluvi 4. Sishunu Baptist Church 5. Kandinu Baptist Church 6. K. Station Baptist Church Late Nenyale Apon 7. Tsonsa Baptist Church 8. Ehunnu Baptist Church 17.8.1972 to 28.7.2019 9. Mission Center Church, Zunpha 10. Assembly of God Church, Tseminyu 11. Rengma Baptist Church, Padampukhuri 12. Rengma Baptist Church, Bor- Lengri 13. Rengma Baptist Church, Wokha 14. Hossana Prayer Group, Kohima 15. NPBCA, Executive Secretary & Staff 16. Kandi Group Union, Kohima 17. Kohima Shenpfizü 18. Kandi Ni Union, Dimapur 19. Kandi Public Union 20. Kandi Nza Fellowship, Dimapur 21. Kandi Rubber Plantation Society 22. Mr. Nillo Rengma, Ex. Minister & Family 23. Er. Kezon Kez & Family 24. Ar. Logus Semp 25. Mehaithi Apon & Family 26. Shri. Medozhalie Pienyu, DCG, HG & CD 27. Shri. Akhu Kath, Dist. Comdt. Dmp, HG & CD 28. Commandant & Staff CTI, Dimapur 29. Dist. Comdt. & Staff, Phek HG & CD 30. Dist. Comdt. Tuensang, HG & CD 31. Dist. Comdt. Mon, HG & CD 32. Staff of Sub-Centre, (H & W), Samaguri 33. Zion Group, Sishunu 34. And various Prayer Warriors, Organisations, Unions, Neighbours, Friends, Families and Well Wishers.

We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every individual and name but it is our prayer to our Almighty God to bless all of you abundantly.

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Loving Husband, Children & Relatives.

01-04-1919 100 yrs of age 25-07-2019 ‘I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith’. 2nd Timothy 4:7 We, the bereaved family members of Late PUSAI LOHE, Rtd. Teacher / oldest person of Yorüba Village, convey our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to all individuals, relatives, neighbours, organizations, churches, prayer groups, friends and well wishers who stood and supported us morally, physically, financially during his sickness at PHC Chozuba and sudden demise of our dearly beloved father at NHA Kohima.

We also wish to thank all those who helped in bringing the mortal remains back to the village.

We deeply apologize for our inability to thank each and every individual but we sincerely pray that our Almighty God bless you abundantly.

Loving wife, children, children-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren and relatives.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born: 09.05.1984 – Died: 28.07.2019 “For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain.” (Phi.1:21) We the bereaved family of Late Rokohol Stephen Vitsu would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, churches, associations, staff members, friends and neighbours who stood by us spiritually, physically, financially and materially during his untimely demise.

We could not repay you in return for all the help and service but it is our fervent prayers that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

With Prayers, Loving Wife, Family Members & Relatives K-2110

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 240 Dimapur, TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2019

Perennial landslides

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ven as Nagaland is struggling economically and with a plethora of projects and schemes aimed at the uplift of the socio-economy, the road conditions that impede free movement add to the problem. In an era where other states have four or six lane highways, Nagaland is unable to even have even an all-weather single-lane road. The fourlane road from Dimapur-Kohima Road ( from Km 123.840 to Km 138.775, Km 138.775 to Km 152.490 and Km 152.490 to Km 166.700) covering a total length of 42.48 Kms was approved at a cumulative cost of Rs 1199.11 crore. Of serious concern is the stretch between Kohima and Sechü, particularly the old KMC garbage dumping site. The soil on this particular stretch is unstable and perennially prone to landslides. This particular stretch including some near the unstable soil zone. The particular zone harbours several old landslides that can be better recognised by the proper interpretation of aerial photographs. Clay becomes the potential slip zone in an outcrop causing landslides. Almost every landslide has multiple causes. Slope movement occurs when forces acting down-slope (mainly due to gravity) exceed the strength of the earth materials that compose the slope. One method of tackling the problem is to take a proper aerial photo after which a detailed ground study can reveal further evidence of previous land movement. Having identified an existing landslide, active or latent, the road engineers can then determine whether avoidance is economically practicable; if the slide cannot be avoided the necessary investigation can be made to determine the extent and natural composition of the soil. The cost of controlling one preventable slipout or major landslide on a project will often more than offset the cost of a proper preliminary investigation on the entire project. The behaviour of landslides is mostly influenced by fluctuating water content and stresses in the unsaturated zone. One of the stresses in the unsaturated zone resulted from soil characteristics such as clay content. Methods used to address landslides include: covering the land with impermeable membranes in order to prevent water infiltration in the landslide; directing surface water sources away from the landslides; draining ground water streams away from the landslides and minimizing irrigation on the surface of the soil. The road engineers would be knowing about building better roads but on this issue, there is perhaps another dimension of exploring alternatives to either prevent, minimise or take a detour away from the area. Since the area is susceptible to landslides despite the efforts of previous builders (BRTF), perhaps the agency currently engaged in the four-lane work, the NHIDCL should also explore whether the particular stretch can be avoided by diverting it through another area. Unless something drastic is done to prevent landslide or to explore an alternative route, the four-lane highway will be subject to the dictates of weather. As the fate of the four-lane project between Kohima and Dimapur is likely to be tied with the behaviour of the soil in the particular zone, a greater effort is needed to study every aspect and in this regard there could be additional cost for addressing this problem. Therefore, no efforts should be spared to ensure that landslides do not negate the objective of the project.

DailyDevotion The Bewildering Call of God

“…and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of Man will be accomplished.”…

But they understood none of these things…

—Luke 18:31, 34 God called Jesus Christ to what seemed absolute disaster. And Jesus Christ called His disciples to see Him put to death, leading every one of them to the place where their hearts were broken. His life was an absolute failure from every standpoint except God’s. But what seemed to be failure from man’s standpoint was a triumph from God’s standpoint, because God’s purpose is never the same as man’s purpose.

This bewildering call of God comes into our lives as well. The call of God can never be understood absolutely or explained externally; it is a call that can only be perceived and understood internally by our true innernature. The call of God is like the call of the sea— no one hears it except the person who has the nature of the sea in him. What God calls us to cannot be definitely stated, because His call is simply to be His friend to accomplish His own purposes. Our real test is in truly believing that God knows what He desires. The things that happen do not happen by chance— they happen entirely by the decree of God. God is sovereignly working out His own purposes.

If we are in fellowship and oneness with God and recognize that He is taking us into His purposes, then we will no longer strive to find out what His purposes are. As we grow in the Christian life, it becomes simpler to us, because we are less inclined to say, “I wonder why God allowed this or that?” And we begin to see that the compelling purpose of God lies behind everything in life, and that God is divinely shaping us into oneness with that purpose. A Christian is someone who trusts in the knowledge and the wisdom of God, not in his own abilities. If we have a purpose of our own, it destroys the simplicity and the calm, relaxed pace which should be characteristic of the children of God.

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The wisest prophets make sure of the event first. ~ Horace Walpole

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e s o d i n i u m chamaeleon, a strange green creature found in Denmark that lives at the bottom of the sea, is causing researchers to rethink traditional ways of classifying living organisms.

Traditionally there is a difference between animals and plants: • Animals cannot produce their own energy and must eat other animals or plants to get energy for their survival.

• Plants use photosynthesis to get energy from the sun for their survival.

Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plant cells that enables photosynthesis to happen, and is one of the defining traits of plants.

Mesodinium chamaeleon does both.

Using its thousands of hairs it moves rapidly through water, finding plants to eat – like an animal. And when it eats the plant, it becomes a plant: By keeping the chlorophyll granules active in its stomach, Mesodinium chamaeleon uses their ability to convert sunlight into energy. This photosynthesis makes Mesodinium chamaeleon a plant.

After a while, it digests the plant and then turns back into an animal, that then goes hunting for a new plant to consume.

T h e s e a s l u g E ly -

sia chlorotica was once described as “a leaf that crawls”. They use straws to suck chloroplasts (sacs that contain chlorophyll) from algae and keep those chloroplasts for months, living off the energy of photosynthesis.

Till the 1970s scientists classified living organisms as either animals or plants.

Since then specialists have added three kingdoms: fungi, protozoans and algae.

Just as there are creatures that are male that turn into female, or become both to self fertilize, this complex web of life has a category of beings that are neither animals or plants or, in another way, both animals and plants. Some animals look like plants. Others are animals that turn into plants, or vice versa ! There is no combination that Nature has not thought of first !

The bizarre “sea lilies.” are animals, despite their plant-like appearance. The sea lily stalk is fastened to the sea bottom by a stalk and has a bulbous body with frond-like tentacles. But it has a mouth, a gut and an anus (near the mouth!) and feeds on microscopic plants and animals.

The amazingly coloured sea anemone is not a flower.

It spends its life attached to rocks on the sea bottom, or on coral reefs, waiting for fish to pass close enough to ensnare them within its

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2019

All beings are the same venom-filled tentacles.

There are over 1,000 species of anemones. Sea anemones are animals, but they look so much like plants that they are named after a group of flowers.

They can move and feed on other unsuspecting organisms that get trapped in their tentacles. In fact, sea anemones belong to a group of animals called cnidarians, that also includes jellyfish.

Interestingly, there are even components of their nervous system that are the same as humans’. Their bodies are composed of an adhesive pedal disc, or foot, a cylindrical body, and an array of tentacles surrounding a central mouth. The tentacles are triggered by the slightest touch, firing a harpoon-like filament into their victim and injecting a paralyzing neurotoxin. The helpless prey is then guided into the mouth by the tentacles. But they get their oxygen and sugar through green algae whom they live with. There is a cnidarian called the “Venus flytrap sea anemone”

that completely looks the plant Venus Flytrap which eats insects. It is an animal that looks like a plant that imitates a carnivorous plant that feeds like an animal (Ooph!) The Venus flytrap, despite being a plant, feeds on other organisms—and some of its parts move faster than its animal prey.

Corals are not plants.

They are animals. Many groups of animals do not move, and live attached like plants to a surface for most of their life, including sponges, corals, mussels and barnacles.

S e awe e d s a r e n o t plants. They are protists organisms that belong to the kingdom that includes protozoans, bacteria, and single-celled algae and fungi.

Seaweeds may have been the ancestors of all animals and plants. Protists are able to use an animal-like behaviour (eating other organisms) to acquire plant-like traits (photosynthesis).

Mushrooms are not plants. They are fungi and there is a huge variety. Other

fungi are rust, yeasts (used to make bread and beer), and slime moulds (like those that grow on old fruit). Mushrooms are often treated like vegetables, but fungi are actually closer to animals than plants. Like plants, they do not move, but they cannot use the energy of sunlight directly through photosynthesis. Their source of energy are other organisms. But instead of “hunting” them, they grow on top of them (soil, trees, human feet), or on top of decaying dead organisms (dead bark, dead animals, your bread). Eating a mushroom is much closer to eating a hamburger than other veggie substitutes.

Algae are aquatic single-celled life forms that appear as a kind of growth, or slime, on top of bodies of water. They look like plants without roots, or leaves, but they are not. Nori seaweed which wraps sushi, red dulse (a snack in Ireland and Iceland that some claim tastes like bacon when fried), kelp (which is a key ingredient in many Asian meals) - all of them are unrelated to plants. The fronds of kelp have three parts: a stem, leaf-like blades and gas-filled spheres, or bladders, which float the kelp toward the surface where the penetration of sunlight is at its highest.

The fronds are anchored to the seafloor by a part of the algae known as the holdfast, which is a tangled ball but

Post-mortem

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In response to Advocate Pakinrichapbo

hould RIIN be an ordinary subject, I would not have wasted time to react to the rejoinder. Nonetheless, the topic relates to the question of whether the State of Nagaland can be owned by the aboriginal Naga land owners of Nagaland exclusively or it would be allowed to be co-owned together with those intruders is the question posed to us and is the reason for me to react.

For information of the learned advocate, except the Living God, the Creator of the universe, Who has neither beginning nor end, everything so created by Him has its limit including Nagaland. Today, Nagaland’s magnanimity is exhausted. Nagaland’s hospitability tank has run dry. Nagaland’s parasitical economy can no more meet the limitless demands of undeserved parasites as our resources are limited. Nagaland has been overmilked and due to which this small State has become lean, thin and feeble. Nagaland has been undernourished while allowing the parasites to exploit her for decades together, and now her days are numbered.

For those who are not the aboriginal Nagas of Nagaland and yet exploiting Nagaland for personal gains in the guise of sacrificing for a common cause, what does it matter to them if Nagaland’s basic protective laws are breached, diluted or repealed for they have alternative homes. Are those exploiters not considering our special laws as Art371(A) and BEFR of 1873 to be eyesore? Will those exploiters of Nagaland

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ever mind if Nagaland is mortgaged for their benefits?

Yet, for the indigenous Nagas of Nagaland, what alternative home do we have when Nagaland is destroyed? I and my posterity will survive with dignity so long as Nagaland is protected. Therefore, for my survival and for the future of my children I am duty bound to give my share contribution, how insignificant it may be, towards defending Nagaland.

In the process, I might have hurt the sentiment of those who have been persisting on co-owning Nagaland despite not having legal right to do so and the learned advocate may be one of them as he opposed 1963 to be the cut off year.

The learned advocate, how qualified and well placed he may be, considering himself to be ‘holier than thou’ gives doubt to me as to whether this advocate is the puppet and not the puppeteer. His indictment of branding the politicians in Nagaland to be “crude politicians” is irrational. Be it elected members or political party men, though all may not be sane, all are not insane too.

Such passing remark comes from only half-learned. The second descriptions on the 14 indigenous Naga tribes of Nagaland as “...tribal lords running tribal councils with traditional in charge of tribal mobs, as these tribal lords in the distant and near past don’t seem hesitant to use physical force to interfere in normal governance of the State.....” and “.... tribal lords who usually have no moral or intellect capacity to digest

people opposing their always correct views....” are found derogatory. Lest the learned advocate proves the implications with instances, he has no right to tarnish the image of the apex tribal Hohos at will.

The Nagas of Nagaland address the officials of the tribal Hohos as tribal leaders and never use the vocabulary ‘lord’ to denote them. The sarcasm contains serious implications.

Blaming the tribal Hohos to be using ‘tribal mob’ and ‘physical force’ to unduly interfere in the governance of the State are required to be authenticated. What right the learned advocate has to undermine and challenge the intellectual abilities of the tribal leaders in Nagaland? Many tribal leaders in Nagaland may not be reading even news papers and the silence is the result of it.

Once again, I feel it better for the learned advocate to refrain from judging the actions of the Govt. of Nagaland as it is definitely outside his purview besides the same Govt. may not be requiring his counsel on the issue. The Govt. of Nagaland has taken the right decision at the right time by which the Notification on RIIN was issued on 29.6.2019 and without which the 3 Member Commission would not have been formed.

I am questioned by the learned advocate as to whether am I ‘serious’ of telling him to look for a safer place as he blamed Nagaland Govt. to have violated human rights.

Yes, definitely yes. Indeed why one should try to stay on in Nagaland which he considers to

be ‘communal’ and ‘racist’ and therefore unliveable. I always can go down to any level to speak the truth without ambiguity. The Govt. of Nagaland has never been a ‘communal’ Govt. from its inception till date and it can never become so as apprehended. The learned advocate is so particular about the dateline of 1963 which has to be the basis by which the indigenousness of an inhabitant of Nagaland will be determined under RIIN. Only busybodies will try to interfere and oppose the set dateline.

Also, hypothetically speaking, if the learned advocate landed in Nagaland after 1963, he will not qualify to be registered as a domicile of Nagaland. Such denial is not a violation of one’s right for the reason that the person in question does not possess requisite right and therefore the violation of right cannot arise.

The statement of the l e a r n e d a dvo c a t e d a t e d 20.7.2019 goes “People settled in Nagaland post 1963 has to be seen as an asset not a liability”. So, I reacted that it is immoral to rate oneself. The rating right is reserved for the judges was my earlier statement. The Nagas of Nagaland are the judges of the guests.

Such claim of the guest to be the ‘asset’ of Nagaland is unethical and it merely irritates.

Despite having the sense of urge to fight for self defence, the sense of shame should not be erased nor should such assert be at the cost of the welfare of the aboriginal Nagas of Nagaland.

Z. Lohe

Never postpone your happiness

have learnt one very small yet important lesson in life albeit a little late it did come. ‘Never postpone your happiness’- until that dream job or that dream car, dream house or that dream spouse.

It is now or perhaps never- given the high uncertainty of life. In fact, I see no rationality in comparing the happiness of now to the happiness of then which might never occur.

To be optimist is to be realistic, so be happy in the present moment of life regardless of how slow the progress could be, despite the luxurious effort rather than waste the moment in thinking too much of the moment of the future which may never happen.

The future is just another illusion because the happiness you have in mind is nothing but an accumulation of all the tiny moments of smiles and laughter you make along the way. There is absolutely nothing in life where you sacrifice everything now to get ultimate happiness later on.

Like everything else on earth, it

has to be built brick by brick and you cannot ignore the foundation by being too focused on the final construction.

BE HAPPY- NOW With what you have; With who you are and With whom you get to share the moment.

BECAUSE…..The richest people are not the happiest humans; The most beautiful or successful people are not the happiest of people; And happiness is most meaningful when you have caring people to share with.

REMINDER….If something is meant to happen, it will happen regardless of the circumstances, So just go at your comfortable pace without being distracted by someone else fast progress. We all have our own version of happiness, so be happy with yours because if you don’t, you will end up imitating someone else version and we all know, a cover song is a cover song even if it’s better than the original version.

HENCEFORTH…………If you can help someone, do it now;

If you want to read that book in the shelf; do it now; If you are waiting for a moment to express your feelings, do it now; If you are searching for happiness, it is now; Be happy with the people you have in your life now; for when you do reach that pinnacle of success in life, they may not be around.

FINALLY…….If we stay happy and contend with whatever we have, then greed will starve out of hunger; and I believe we don’t have to create another faculty in our mind to deal with our spirituality- for when we are happy with what we have, we are happy and do not have the thoughts of causing hurt to anyone rather than to express our happy thoughts to our fellow beings and that itself will insure our ticket to heaven. So be ambitious but don’t hurry, enjoy the slow process of life. We are not here to outperform each another only but to help each other perform better for the glory of the one who created us all.

Nyanbemo Lotha Naga, Billy Graham Road, Kohima

has no roots, as is the case with the roots of flowering plants. And, unlike flowering plants that absorb nutrients through their roots, kelp absorbs nutrients through all parts of its tissues. Kelp reproduces both sexually and asexually.

Euglena are not plants, animal or fungi. They are green freshwater organisms with a red eyespot and a tail, found in still waters where they may bloom in numbers sufficient to colour the surface of ponds and ditches green or red. Euglena is a plant, because it is able to produce its own food by photosynthesis when light is available. But, like an animal, it moves and feeds on food, whenever it needs to feed, by engulfing the food with its body when sunlight is not available. It’s eyespot is light sensitive and can be compared to our eyes. So far scientists have refused to put it into any category !

As scientists become better at their jobs they will find that all beings are the same. We knew decades ago (The Secret Life of Plants) that trees hear, have emotions, react to negativity.

One day, with more sophisticated technology, we will realize that they are us - animals - who simply live in a different way. To join the animal welfare movement contact gandhim@nic.in, www.peopleforanimalsindia.org

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t is indeed very sad that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir remains tense following terror threat and flare up of hostilities with Pakistan along the Line of Control. The J&K home department on Friday asked Amarnath pilgrims and tourists to curtail their stay in the Valley in view of the latest intelligence inputs of terror threats with specific targeting of the Amarnath Yatra. The advisory set off panic among the thousands of holidaymakers and pilgrims, who quickly started leaving the Valley in whatever transport was available to them. On the other hand, the anxious residents were out on a buying spree to stock on essentials even standing in serpentine queues outside shops and fuel stations.

It is also even most unfortunate that the people in Jammu and Kashmir are destined to live in constant fear due to terror threat. People cannot enjoy their freedom in its purest form while people are constantly concerned about their safety because whatever may happen to them the very next moment from terror threat.

The state has been passing through such tense situations for decades. The state is famous as paradise on earth and the top most tourist destination of India. Kashmir Valley is famous for the landscapes, the Himalayas, nature, snow, greenery. The state can be converted into a real paradise with comprehensive planning. Millions of tourists from outside and inside India will flow into this state to enjoy its varied beauties if there is peace in the state. Where there is peace progress will reign. So, people must come forward voluntarily to wipe out terrorism from the soil of the state.

Now with the Central government decision repealing Article 370 of the Constitution which grants special status to J&K, the situation is going to be changed in the state for the better. In this context, Pakistan’s statement condemning and rejecting the announcements made by the Indian Government regarding the Indian occupied J&K is unwarranted. They have no business at all in our internal affairs. It is hoped that the new move of the Central Government would bring in peace and prosperity in the state.

T K Nandanan, Kochi

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Appeal for early declaration of D.El.Ed results

Each time results of various examinations conducted by the State government are delayed leading to panic and even loss of jobs or admission to higher education. Since the directive of MHRD came into force, Professional certificates have become a requirement for teaching in any Educational institutions. The Teacher Trainees of various DIETs in Nagaland have successfully completed their Course in the month of June and are impatiently awaiting the results for seeking job in various institutions. As we know, besides government job, educational institutions and few businesses, there is hardly any industry to accommodate the educated unemployed.

The delay in declaration of professional results will affect the career of many and add salt to unemployment problem. It is also to be stated that there are hardly four hundred trainees who have undergone the rigorous two years regular training at various DIETs in Nagaland; with such a moderate number, the Department should able to solve the matter in a week or two. Therefore, we humbly appeal the concerned Department and the government to expedite the process and declare the results at the earliest in the greater interest of the trainees.

M.Chase & Theja Jami, Teacher Trainee (2017-19 batch) DIET Dimapur

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

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2019

Unnao rape survivor airlifted to Delhi APO appreciates govt for

LUCKNOW, AUG 6 (PTI): The Unnao rape survivor, who suffered critical injuries in a car-truck collision last week, was airlifted to New Delhi Monday evening following Supreme Court directives in this regard.

She was airlifted in an air ambulance, which arrived at the Chaudhary Charan Singh airport from New Delhi earlier in the day, Lucknow District Magistrate Kaushal Raj Sharma told PTI. “Special arrangements had been made all through the nearly 15-km-long route passing through some busy areas of the state capital to allow the unhindered movement of the vehicle carrying the rape survivor from the hospital,” the DM said.

On the lawyer of the rape survivor who is also undergoing treatment in the hospital, he said if the weather permits, the air ambulance will return in the night to take him to Delhi as well. Otherwise, he will be airlifted on Tuesday morn-

An ambulance carries the Unnao rape survivor for being airlifted to New Delhi from the KGMU Trauma Centre in Lucknow, Monday. (PTI)

ing. Earlier, the doctors attending the rape survivor at the trauma centre had said that she was “critical and stable”.

“The condition of rape survivor is improving. She is following command and opened eyes and under-

Cong chief whip in RS resigns over party stand NEW DELHI, AUG 5 (AGENCIES): The Congress on Monday suffered a setback after its chief whip in Rajya Sabha, Bhubaneswar Kalita, resigned from the party and the Upper House citing the party’s opposition to the scrapping of Article 370. The Centre revoked Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and proposed that the state be bifurcated into two union territories, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

Kalita resigned when the Rajya Sabha was discussing the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation bill and the opposition was divided. “I have resigned from the Rajya Sabha membership today. #Assam,” Kalita wrote on Twitter.

NSF campaign against false...

Further, NSF has directs all its federating units to facilitate the financially needy and government school students in applying for pre-matric scholarship scheme.

The federation has informed all the eligible candidates that the postmatric scholarship (ST), Nagaland Merit & Research Scholarship and NEC-Stipend & Book Grant for the academic session 2019-2020 would be live from July 23, 2019 till September 30, 2019 and the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Tribe students studying in class IX and X would go live (active) from August 1, 2019 till September 30, 2019 via Common Scholarship Portal, Government of Nagaland, under URL https://scholarship.nagaland.gov.in .

a ventilator but his condition is not improving and he is still in “deep coma”, he said, adding that the condition of both was “serious, but stable”.

The rape victim and her lawyer suffered critical injuries on July 28 when the

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Transgender Persons bill passed in LS NEW DELHI, AUG 5 (PTI): The Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill which provides a mechanism for social, economic and educational empowerment of transgenders.

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2019 was passed by a voice vote amid noisy protests by some opposition parties over Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury not being allowed to speak on his adjournment notice.

The bill was introduced on July 19. Replying on the bill, Minister of State for Social Justice Ratanlal Kataria said it makes provision for establishing a national authority for safeguarding rights of transgenders.

LS passes Surrogacy Bill NEW DELHI, AUG 5 (PTI): A bill which seeks to ban commercial surrogacy in the country was passed

by Lok Sabha on Monday by a voice vote.

The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019 also provides for constitution of surrogacy boards at national and state levels, as well as that the intending couples should not abandon such a child under any condition.

(From p-1) Condolences: Deputy chief minister, Y. Patton has expressed sorrow over the untimely demise of late Rev. Moa Longchari, brother-in-law of chief minister Neiphiu Rio and senior pastor of Baptist Mission Church Kohima (BMC), who passed away on August 5 at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.

In a statement, Patton said his sudden demise was not only a huge loss to the family, but the Churches and people of Nagaland have lost a faithful, humble and fearful servant of God. Patton on behalf of all the BJP legislators, conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and also prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

5 Ghaspani-II A/C: NDPP 5-Ghaspani-II A/C has expressed pain over the demise of Rev. Moa

Longchari, senior pastor of Baptist Mission Church, Kohima.

In a condolence note, NDPP 5 Ghaspani-II A/C president, Dosau Kuotsu and media secretary Thejangukho Yalietsu described Rev. Moa as a cheerful, down-to-earth and dedicated servant of God who brought about massive changes in different Christian movements across Nagaland. He had always rendered his very best for all during his years of service, it added.

With his demise, NDPP 5-Ghaspani-II A/C said Naga Churches have lost one of the noblest leader, who was a sterling example of humbleness and commitment in all Christian endeavours. The party prayed that the Almighty Lord grant solace and comfort to the bereaved family as they continue to uphold the legacy of Rev. Longchar through the blessings of God.

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(From p-1) Though road construction was on the verge of completion, APO expressed apprehension that the PHE department could start damaging the roads as these had even in the past.

Expressing fear that the department could lay huge pipes where required, besides laying of cables lines, and admitting that water was essential, APO asked the departments concerned to exercise caution while carrying out pipeline works.

Asserting that it stood for truth and welfare of the people, APO urged the government, contractors and commercial establishments like shops to follow the

directives, especially in the state capital, like the black topping should reach the nullah on one side and the footpath on the other side as a small portion of the road left without black topping would spoil the road.

It requested the contractors in the town to take this up before completion of the black topping.

Mentioning that road constructions were yet to be covered in many colonies, the organisation requested the government to take up the works as soon as possible. It also asked all shopkeepers on both sides of the road to clean their surroundings and the road every morning before 5am. If any shop failed to maintain

proper hygiene, civil society groups might request the authority to cancellation the shop’s permit, it warned.

APO further urged government to take up with contractors of four-lane highway constr uctions to complete the ongoing works in a stipulated time as Nagas had been suffering so much due to the construction works. It said the contractors should not prolong the work as every road construction work was given a timeframe of three years by the Centre, adding the timeframe had already elapsed by now.

It stated that development works for the people should be looked into with utmost seriousness.

KLH rebuts LPO deadline (From p-1) proceedings enquiring why their nomination papers were not considered, to which the speaker explained that it violates section (II) 1(a) of LH guidelines and hence rejected. In protest, the duo along with few of their supporters walked out of the ceremony. Nevertheless, despite the disruption, the dedication ceremony was completed with God’s blessings.

This was stated by KLH chairman Nchumbemo Tungoe and general secretary Thunglamo Ovung in a press release.

The duo further alleged that Sulanthung and Ezong, in defiance, went on to form LPO by lying to the innocent public that the present hoho was not selected as per LH guidelines, though the plain truth was neither of them were selected as chairman. They had even gone to serve an ultimatum to LH on July 31 that appeared in local dailies, alleging that the selection process of the current hoho team was unjust, unfair and lacked transparency.

Tungoe and Ovung pointed out that all LH officials since 1990 and after amendment of rules in 1999 till date had been selected as per the guidelines, which also installed office bearers of Kyong Hoho as well.

“If we go by the reasoning of the duo,

then it will amount to nullifying all the officials selected since 1990 because they followed LH guidelines,” they added.

They appealed to all to let sensibility prevail “among us” instead of falling prey to the games of vested interest individuals and groups.

According to the KLH chairman and general secretary, Lotha Hoho Guidelines approved on November 22, 1990 first and then amended on November 30, 1999 stipulates that there shall be no election, but only selection due to the fact that election breeds unhealthy practices that can damage sanctity of the hoho.

Secondly, it says that there shall be no nomination or campaign of any sort to the office of Lotha Hoho. The reason behind this is due to nomination automatically leading to campaign activity.

Thirdly, the House in session shall appoint/select a protem speaker and a select committee just before the end of tenure to select the new office bearers and oversee the installation. The select committee, a team of seven members comprising four from the outgoing executives and a member each from three ranges of the district, shall select the new office bearers based on the guidelines’ criteria of integrity and strong moral character.

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(From p-1) With regard to its proposed campaign, the federation has sought positive response and cooperation from the student community to sign a pledge on “No to Corruption”.

NSF has informed the students and the administrations of various institutions to extend full cooperation for the success of the campaign.

The federation has also directed every student to strictly adhere to the criteria laid down by the government. It has informed those students whose parent’s income from all sources exceeds Rs. 2.50 lakh per annum not to apply for the postmatric scholarship (PMS) NSF also directed students not to produce false income affidavit to claim the scholarship benefits.

standing things. The process of removing the ventilator has started but she has to be given medicines to maintain her blood pressure,” Trauma Centre in-charge Dr Sandeep Tiwari told PTI. The rape survivor’s lawyer is breathing without

car, in which they and two others were travelling, was hit by a truck in Rae Bareli.

Two of her relatives were killed in the accident.

The CBI, which has taken over the investigation into the road accident, has booked 10 people for murder, including Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who is already in jail, charged with the rape of the Unnao woman in 2017 when she was a minor.

In New Delhi, a lawyer of the family had appeared before a bench of justices Deepak Gupta and Aniruddha Bose and said that the mother now wanted her injured daughter to be shifted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi for better care, as she was still critical.

The bench took note of the submissions of lawyer D Ramakrishna Reddy, appearing for the victim, and ordered that she be transferred from King George’s Medical University in Lucknow to AIIMS, Delhi.

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ing and services industry, touched an eight-month high of 53.9 in July from 50.8 in June, as aggregate new orders rose to the greatest extent since last November.

Moreover, job creation picked up to the strongest since early-2011 in response to strengthening demand conditions and upbeat predictions for the economic outlook.

The survey further noted that the July data indicated an improvement in business optimism across the service economy and companies expect advertising efforts and strengthening market conditions to support growth in the coming 12-month period.

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PNB said the RBI has imposed a penalty of Rs.50 lakh on it for delay in reporting of fraud in the account of Kingfisher Airlines.State-run lender Oriental Bank of Commerce said that the RBI has imposed a fine of Rs.1.5 crore on it for delay in reporting fraud in the account of Kingfisher Airlines.

United Bank of India and Punjab & Sind Bank said they have been fined Rs.1 crore each by the RBI. Bank of Baroda and Federal Bank reported a fine of Rs.50 lakh each on them for delay in reporting fraud in an account.

Cor poration Bank and UCO Bank also reported imposition of fines by the RBI for delay in reporting of frauds.

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new work for nearly three Economist at IHS Markit. years led to a rebound in Survey respondents business activity,” said Pol- linked the upturn in busilyanna de Lima, Principal ness activity to a promis-

ing government budget, strengthening demand and new client wins.

New businesses have been secured from the public and private sectors, as well as domestic and international markets, they said, adding that new export work rose for the fifth straight month in July.

“These favourable results from the service sector were accompanied by improved momentum among goods producers, which combined showed the sharpest rise in output for eight months,” Lima said.

Meanwhile, the IHS Markit India Composite PMI Output Index, that maps both the manufactur-

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New Delhi, Aug 5 (Agencies): State Bank of India (SBI) said the Reserve Bank has imposed a penalty of Rs.50 lakh on it for non-compliance relating to reporting of frauds.

RBI in exercise of the powers conferred under various sections of the Banking Regulations Act, has slapped penalties on eight commercial banks, including, Punjab National Bank and Bank of Baroda, for a host of violations, including delay on the reporting of fraud in the account of Kingfisher Airlines in case of two lenders.

These lenders in separate regulatory filings said that the penalties have been imposed on them for delay in reporting of frauds.

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N e w D e l h i , Au g 5 (PTI): The country’s services sector activity in July returned to growth territory driven by new business orders that rose at fastest pace since October 2016, following which job creation picked up, a monthly survey showed on Monday.

The IHS Markit India Services Business Activity Index rose to 53.8 in July from 49.6 in June, pointed to the quickest increase in output in one year.

In PMI parlance, a print above 50 means expansion, while a score below that denotes contraction.

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let its currency crumble in an effort to shore up trade volumes and negate the pricing impact from US tariffs, said Rajesh Cheruvu, The Chief Investment Officer, Validus Wealth.

“The ramifications for China would, of course, be the capital markets outflows from the country. The INR should also mirror some of the same weakness and FPIs may continue their dumping spree of Indian assets resulting in a bleak near term outlook for the INR,” he projected.

In a highly volatile trade, the rupee opened at 70.20 at the interbank forex market and touched a low of 70.74 and a high of 70.18 against the American currency.

The currency finally settled at 70.73 against the US dollar -- a level not seen since March 1 --, down 113 paise or 1.62 per cent over its previous closing price. This is the highest single-day fall for the rupee since August 2013.

New Delhi, Aug 5 (PTI): Gold prices on Monday surged Rs 800 to hit an all-time high of Rs 36,970 per 10 gram at the bullion market here amid strong trend overseas as investors preferred the yellow metal due to escalation of trade tensions between the United States and China.

Tracking the movement of gold, silver also soared Rs 1,000 to 43,100 per kg on the back of robust demand from industrial units and coin makers.

Experts said gold reaching its highest level since May 2013 due to the US-China tensions and increased demand by local jewellers were the factors that propelled the yellow metal to record high level in the domestic market.

Globally, gold was trading up 1.13 per cent at USD 1,457.30 an ounce, while silver traded 1.51 per cent higher at USD 16.53 an ounce.

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Textile Upgradation Fund Scheme in a relief to small businesses hurt by demonetization, the Goods and Services Tax and an ongoing liquidity crunch.

The committee said such a fund could work in tandem with RBI-mandated restructuring schemes or bank-led NPA revival solutions for MSMEs. The committee also suggested forming a governmentsponsored Fund of Rs 10,000 crore to support venture capital and private equity firms investing in MSMEs. Small businesses have been facing a spate of disruptions since the government decided to demonetize high-value currency notes in November 2016. This was followed by implementation of the GST in 2017, and then the liquidity crunch triggered by a series of debt defaults by group companies of Infrastructure Leasing

crashed by 113 paise - the biggest single-day drop in past six years - to close at a five-month low of 70.73 due to heavy capital outflows by investors anxious over the US-China trade tension, a sharp devaluation in yuan and uncertainty over Kashmir issue.

This was the third straight session of fall for the rupee, during which it lost a massive 194 paise.

The US-China traderelated concerns weighed on the investor community and kept the pressure on the Indian rupee, forex traders said.

“India’s rupee tumbled the most since December triggered by depreciating Yuan. Chinese Yuan weakened beyond 7 per dollar for the first time since 2008, signalling a new phase in the trade war between US and China,” said V K Sharma, Head PCG & Capital Markets Strategy, HDFC Securities.

Rahul Gupta, Currency Research Head, Emkay Global Financial Services said following the global trade turmoil between USChina and political imbalance in Kashmir led USD/ INR the rupee opened on a weak note.

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and Financial Services Ltd in 2018.

India`s 63.38 million MSMEs contribute significantly to the country`s economic growth. The sector accounts for about 45% of manufacturing output, more than 40% of exports, over 28% of Gross Domestic Product and employs about 111 million people.

Automobile sector witnessed the worst July sales in two decades. Industry sank deeper in July with sales at some of the top passenger vehicle makers plunging to their worst in about two decades.

The FMCG sector also slowed down due to lower consumption in rural market. Rising economic slowdown leading to investments and stress in the non-bank lending space dimmed demand from both urban and rural consumers. Irregular monsoon rain this year further hit rural sentiments in an economy starved of fresh private investments.

The Financial Stability Report (FSR) of RBI in June stated credit growth of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) picked up, with public sector banks (PSBs) registering near double digit growth. Capital adequacy of the SCBs improved after the recapitalisation of PSBs.

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New Delhi, Aug 5 (Agencies): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be meeting the PSU bank heads and major private sector banks on August 5 to review credit growth in various sectors like MSMEs, retail, auto, NBFCs and HFCs which will provide key indications for the steps needed to accelerate GDP growth.

The Finance Minister will also meet stakeholders to finalise decisions and timelines for action on the U.K. Sinha Panel report on MSME sector, an official statement said on Friday.

Many of the actions proposed by the committee involve inter-ministerial coordination. The Finance Minister will be holding a meeting with revenue and expenditure departments, MSME ministry, and also ministries IT, rural development, health and family welfare, corporate affairs and Commerce as well as telecom to finalise decisions and timelines for action, the statement said.

The expert committee of U.K. Sinha which submitted the MSMEs recommendations for the sector`s development in June, suggested Rs 5,000 crore stressed asset fund for MSMEs on the lines of the

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Hasina to visit India; Teesta water Art 370: Pak Prez summons joint session of Parl sharing, Rohingya crisis on agenda ISLAMABAD, AUG 5 (PTI): Pakistan President Arif Alvi summoned a joint session of the Parliament on Tuesday, hours after the Indian government on Monday abolished Article 370 of the Constitution which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

The joint sitting, to be held at 11 am (local time) on Tuesday, will review the tense situation in Jammu and Kashmir and along the Line of Control. It will also suggest the government a plan of action to deal with the fallout of India’s decision.

S e p a r a t e ly, A r my chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa will hold a meeting of the Corps Commanders and discuss the security situation, state-run Pakistan Television reported.

The Indian government on Monday revoked Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and proposed that the state be bifurcated into two union territories, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

Reacting to the announcement, Pakistan Foreign Office said, “Jammu and Kashmir is an internationally recognised disputed territory” and

Pakistan President Arif Alvi

“no unilateral step by the Government of India can change this disputed status.”

The FO also said that Pakistan will exercise all possible options “to counter the illegal steps.”

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Pakistan would request and appeal to the United Nations, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, friendly countries and human rights organisations not to remain silent on this issue.

“We intend to firmly highlight our stance in our meetings with the US delegation visiting Pakistan and with the International Community at large,” Qureshi said as he

reaffirmed Pakistan’s political, diplomatic and moral support to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Indian move was also “strongly condemned”

by Pakistani politicians, including Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president and opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif who termed it “unacceptable” and an “act of treason” against the United Nations. He also called on the Pakistani leadership to immediately demand an emergency session of the UN Security Council and to consult with China, Russia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and other friendly countries.

Jailed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif ’s

Trump proposes tighter gun control tied to immigration

Air strike kills 42 in south Libya: officials

Donald Trump, with first lady Melania Trump, speaks to the media about the recent mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, Sunday. (PTI)

WASHINGTON, AUG 5 (AFP):US President Donald Trump on Monday urged Republicans and Democrats to agree on tighter gun control, suggesting that new legislation could be linked to his pet project of immigration reform. “Republicans and Democrats must come together and get strong background checks, perhaps marrying this legislation with desperately needed immigration reform,” Trump tweeted as he prepared to address the nation on two weekend shootings that left 29 dead and dozens wounded in Texas and Ohio.

“We must have something good, if not GREAT, come out of these two tragic events!” Trump wrote.

Gun culture is deeply rooted in America, and efforts to strengthen firearms

regulations remain divisive even though mass shootings are commonplace.

The weekend massacres in El Paso and Dayton were the 250th and 251st mass shootings so far this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive, an NGO. It defines such an event as a shooting in which at least four people are killed or wounded.

Following the latest shootings, Trump said Sunday that “hate has no place in our country,” but he also blamed mental illness for the violence. “These are really people that are very, very seriously mentally ill,” he said, although police have not confirmed such a claim.

“We have to get it stopped. This has been going on for years... and years in our country,” he said.

TRIPOLI, AUG 5 (AFP): At least 42 people have been killed and dozens wounded in an air strike on a town in southern Libya, a local official and the UNrecognised government said Monday.

The Government of National Accord (GNA) accused forces led by military strongman Khalifa Haftar of carrying out the strike Sunday in a residential district of the town of Morzuk. The raid left “42 dead and more than 60 injured, 30 of them critically,” municipal official Ibrahim Omar told AFP. The GNA, on its Facebook page, condemned the attack, which it blamed on Haftar’s forces.

Haftar, who seized swathes of southern Libya earlier in the year, has been battling since April to oust pro-GNA forces from the capital Tripoli.

daughter Maryam Nawaz lashed out at Prime Minister Imran Khan for “wreaking irreversible damage not only to the country but to Kashmiris who needed a strong Pakistan to support them.”

In a series of tweets, Mar yam, who is also vice-president of main opposition party PML-N, lambasted Prime Minister Khan for his failure to anticipate about the Indian government’s plan on Kashmir.

Pakistan Peoples Party Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also condemned the move.

Special Assistant to Prime Minister Imran Khan on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said Pakistan will continue extending “moral, diplomatic and political support” to the Kashmiris.

Human rights minister Shireen Mazari termed the Indian move as “completely unacceptable.”

“International Court of Justice must be approached immediately as well as moving the UNSC and other international forums including human rights organisation,” she said.

Separately, the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir would meet in Islamabad to discuss the latest situation.

Various Kashmiri groups and organisations protested in front of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. The participants were carrying cards with pro-Kashmir slogans.

Meanwhile, Pakistan officials said that they organised a visit of defence attaches of different countries to the Line of Control to show them evidence of alleged use of cluster bombs by India.

The Indian Army on Saturday termed as “lies and deceit” Pakistan’s allegations that Indian troops used cluster bombs targeting civilians along the Line of Control.

Pakistani officials said that diplomats from China, Russia, UK, France, Turkey and Germany were among the delegation visiting Kashmir.

“The team visited areas affected by Indian shelling and saw the damage done,” they said.

The Neelum valley area was badly hit by the alleged Indian firing and pieces of ammunition are still scattered in the area.

DHAKA, AUG 5 (PTI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will travel to India in October to discuss several bilateral and regional issues, including the longpending pact on the Teesta water sharing and the Rohingya crisis, according to her top aide.

It will be Hasina’s first visit to India after assuming office for the third consecutive term in December last year.

“We are expecting the visit to take place in the first week of October. We will finalise the date and the agenda after Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s official trip to Dhaka later this month,” Foreign Minister Dr A K Momen told PTI on Sunday.

Jaishankar will visit Bangladesh on August 20 on a two-day visit.

The agenda of the prime minister’s visit will include discussions on “all bilateral and regional issues, including sharing of water in 54 common rivers and the Teesta in particular,” Momen said. The Teesta deal was set to be signed during the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to Bangladesh in September 2011, but was postponed at

the last minute due to objections by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Teesta water is crucial for Bangladesh, especially in the leanest period from December to March, when the water flow often temporarily comes down to less than 1,000 cusecs from 5,000 cusecs.

“In principal, we agree (to sign the Teesta deal)...but it is being delayed due to the objection of West Bengal,” he said.

Momen said Dhaka is hopeful about the deal, but is also concerned that it could get delayed further until New Delhi reaches a consensus with West Bengal.

He said the Rohingya crisis was also likely to come up during Hasina’s visit.

“New Delhi has conveyed to Dhaka that the repatriation process should

El Paso Walmart shooter may face domestic terrorism

H O U S T O N, AU G 5 (PTI): A 21-year-old man charged with capital murder for killing 20 people in a mass shooting at a crowded Walmart store in Texas may face additional charges of domestic terrorism and hate-crime as investigators probe his suspected anti-immigrant screed posted online shortly before the attack.

Patrick Crusius was booked into the El Paso County Jail early Sunday morning on a charge of capital murder.

He is accused of walking into the Walmart store in El Paso on Saturday and targeting customers and employees, leaving 20 dead and another 27 injured.

El Paso district attorney Jaime Esparza announced that his office will seek the death penalty against Crusius.

As law enforcement continues to investigate the shooting and motive, Crusius could face additional

“Federal prosecutors have a view toward bringing federal hate crime and firearm charges against Crusius,” Bash said.

Bash said authorities are treating the shooting, which “appears to be designed to intimidate a civilian population,” as a case of domestic terrorism.

“We’re going to do what we do to terrorists in this country, which is to deliver swift and certain Patrick Crusius (File) justice,” Bash said. federal charges.

El Paso Police Sgt John Bash, US Attor- Robert Gomez told reportney for the Western District ers Sunday evening that the of Texas, said his office will pursue the option of charging Crusius with domestic terrorism and a federal firearm charge. Such federal charges would be separate from the capital murder charge filed by local prosecutors.

The Justice Department also is considering federal hate-crime charges that would carry the death penalty.

suspect had been cooperating with investigators.

The El Paso police chief said authorities are examining what he called a “manifesto” that they believe was written by the shooter and shows a possible “nexus” to a hate crime.

The four-page document shared widely online contains anti-immigrant and racist rhetoric, advocates a plan to divide the nation into territories by race and warns of an impending yet unspecified attack.

Authorities have not released the identities of the victims. Investigators are still in the process of identifying them and notifying next of kin, Gomez said.

Less than 24 hours after the El Paso attack, a gunman in body armour opened fire at a Ohio outdoor entertainment district, killing at least nine people before he was fatally shot by police.

Connor Betts, 24, was identified as the gunman in body armor, who opened fire in Ohio.

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start immediately...I am confident that the process of repatriation will start soon,” the minister said, adding that major Myanmar allies including India, China and Japan have extended their support to Bangladesh on the Rohingya issue.

Bangladesh, which is facing a big influx of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar, is seeking enhanced India’s support in handling the crisis by mounting pressure on Myanmar to take back the refugees who have taken shelter in the country.

According to the United Nations, over 745,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled Myanmar’s Rakhine state into Bangladesh following serious human rights abuses.

However, Myanmar denies the allegations.

Momen said that in a recent meeting with Jaishankar in Bangkok, the Indian minister told him that New Delhi has already talked to the Myanmar government and its military authorities and urged them to bring back Rohingyas as soon as possible.

“The Indian foreign minister told me to start the repatriation process as early as possible,” he said.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2019

Netizens enraged as Veena Ariana perform new song ‘Boyfriend’ Rawal, Kher and handful of others hail Malik disrespects Indian Army live for the first time at Lollapalooza Art 370 move, rest of Bollywood silent P A

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ollywood was mostly silent on the Centre’s decision to abolish Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, with a handful of industry insiders coming out in support of the move but big stars maintaining their distance.

The move was hailed by known gover nment backers such as actors Anupam Kher and Paresh Rawal with others like Gul Panag and Vikrant Massey also joining them in congratulating the Centre for the move while director Anubhav Sinha was measured in his response.

There were no tweets from the Bachchans, the three Khans -- Aamir, Shah Rukh, Salman -- or Akshay Kumar, who has emerged as something of a poster boy for socio-political movies, including “Toilet: Ek Prem Khatha” and “Mission Mangal”.

Home Minister Amit

Shah moved the resolution on Article 370 and a separate bill to bifurcate the state into two separate union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

Reacting to the news, Rawal, a former BJP MP, said the country had become one in its truest sense today.

“Today is the true and complete independence of our motherland. Today in the true sense of the word INDIA becomes ONE! Jai Hind,” the actor wrote on Twitter.

Panag hailed the decision as “an incredibly bold move”.

“I do hope that the lives of the average Kashmiri will change for the better in the future. And also, for now, that their connectivity is restored so we can hear what they have to say too. #370Abolished,” she added.

Kher, who was in New

York, said he had woken up to the best news of his life. That the announcement took place on the day of the release of his autobiography was a gift, he added.

On Sunday, he had posted a cryptic tweet, saying, “Kashmir Solution has begun.”

Sinha, known for films such as “Mulk” and “Article 15”, declined to comment when reached by PTI. However, in response to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s tweet supporting the Centre’s move and expressing the hope that it would bring peace and development in the state, he tweeted, “Peace Sir??? Really???”.

Calling it a “historical day” and an issue that was long pending, Jammu-born actor Mohit Raina said the move will only help create education and employment for the people in the Valley.

Son Karan’s debut makes Sunny Deol emotional

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ctor-politician Sunny Deol says it is a very emotional moment for him to watch his son Karan gear up for his Bollywood debut. Sunny, son of veteran actor Dharmendra, entered Bollywood with “Betaab” in 1983. Now, his son is all set to enter the Hindi industry with “Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas”.

The teaser of “Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas”, which Sunny has directed, came out on Monday. “It is a very emotional moment for me to see my son Karan make his debut on the big screen,” Sunny said. “I hope the audience appreciates him and showers him with the same kind of love that they have given me for so many years,” added the proud father. Set in Himachal Pradesh, “Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas” will tell a love story with essence of finding the emotion for the first time -- with all its innocence, doubts and the complexities. Along with Karan, the film will introduce Sahher Bambba. The film is slated to release on September 20.

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akistani actress Veena Malik, known for her disgraceful gimmicks, is at it again. Only this time, social media is enraged by her latest antic, and not amused.

The actress who tried to make a mark in Indian films but failed, has posted a distasteful photograph that demeans the Indian Army, and social media is overwhelmingly angry.

On Sunday, Veena took to her Twitter handle to post the image, in which she shows her middle finger. “To The Indian Brutality In Kashmir #IndianarmyinKashmir #indianArmy,” the “Bigg Boss 4” contestant captioned the image, which has drawn over 5100 comments.

Most of these comments panned the actress, with remarks of netizens ranging from the angry to the caustic.

“Dont come to India

again begging for work in Bollywood, and washing underwear of Ashmit Patel,” wrote a netzian, referring to her antics on “Bigg Boss”, where she was seen washing her erstwhile rumoured beau Ashmit’s underwear to garner ratings.

“Bhikharan (beggar), jis thaali mein khaati hai, usmein hi chhed karti hai,” an angry user tweeted.

(IANS)

riana Grande performed her latest single, ‘Boyfriend’, live for the first time during her headlining show at Lollapalooza in Chicago Sunday night (August 4).

The track, which arrived alongside a music video last Friday (August 2), is a joint track with pop duo Social House. The pair appeared on stage alongside Grande for the performance yesterday and were introduced as the pop star’s “two favourite people in the world”.

Before launching into a sultry performance of ‘Boyfriend’, Grande quipped that the song is a follow-up to her previous single, ‘Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored’. “Everybody’s like, that awkward moment when you finally get [a guy] to break up with his girlfriend and then he still

doesn’t love you back,” she laughed.

The pop star took to Twitter after her Lolla set to share an emotional note of gratitude, thanking her fans for their continuous unconditional support. “damn, i really got to headline the two biggest festivals of the year. how tf did this happen. I feel so grateful & i thank u from the bottom of my heart,” she wrote.

Grande previously

headlined Coachella in April where she reunited NSYNC (minus Justin Timberlake) on stage in a surprise performance.

She also announced her return to the small screens earlier last week as a guest star on the season two of Jim Carrey’s Kidding show. She also made a brief cameo in the Showtime series’ recently released trailer.

(NME)

Huge female star Rihanna, Adele, Shah Rukh to be Beyonce announces their comeback on US TV felicitated with Excellence in Cinema award

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huge female pop star is announcing their return on Thursday (August 8) – by appearing on ALL the day’s major chatshows on US TV networks.

Five of US TV’s biggest chatshows are promising a “special guest” surprise appearance. These are The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on CBS; Conan on TBS; The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night With Seth Meyers on NBC; and ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live.

There was initially no confirmation that the special guest would be the same person.

However, while the identity of the singer in question has not been confirmed, Pop Crave has stated that the mystery star will be a female singer. It’s an unprecedented move for US TV for a special guest to appear on so many shows on the same evening, and has led to speculation over their identity. Rihanna, Adele and Beyoncé are all in the frame.

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hah Rukh Khan, the superstar of Hindi cinema, will be felicitated with the Excellence in Cinema award at the 10th edition of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne on August 8.

SRK will be presented the award by Linda Dessau, who was sworn in as Victoria’s 29th Governor, the first female in the role. The felicitation will take place at the Palais Theatre here.

Shah Rukh is also the chief guest at the festival, which will celebrate courage as its central theme in 2019. Keeping with the festival’s theme of celebrating courage, it wants to pay tribute to SRK’s continuous contribution to cinema and popular culture in India with this award.

(IANS)

Infinity Inc., a Dimapur based company, the trending music label that emphasises on Hip-Hop and EDM signed Moko Koza, a Naga hip hop artist with music label under its fold.

Moko dream to pursue a career in music after completing his studies. In June 2019 Moko earned his master’s degree in Anthropology from Kohima Science College, Jotsoma.

He is just at the start of his career and already has a few notable achievements such as opening for Boney M at Hornbill International Music Fest 2017 and also, Winner of Best Hip-Hop/Rap, Nagaland Music Awards 2018.

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Neither team could find a winner in a match lacking clear-cut chances and it was Inter – still three weeks away from their first competitive match of 201920 – who prevailed 4-3 on penalties in London, Joao Mario converting the winning kick. Lucas scored in the win against Juventus and the defeat to Manchester United in Spurs’ two previous ICC matches and he was on target again here.

The Brazilian forward was picked out by Erik Lamela on the counter, carried the ball into the opposition box and fired his shot past Samir Handanovic from 12 yards.

Marcelo Brozovic came close to responding for Inter with a powerful shot from range that crashed off the inside of the post and rolled across goal.

But the visitors did not have to wait much longer for

Barca rule out Neymar’s transfer Ba rc e lo na , Au g 5 (IANS): Brazilian star Neymar has expressed his desire to make his return to Barcelona however, club vice-president Jordi Cardoner said that the Brazilian star will not be joining them this summer.

Earlier reports had said that the 27-year-old was on the brink of making a return to Barcelona from his current club Paris Saint Germain (PSG) on a season-long loan deal with an option for a permanent transfer next summer.

On Sunday, Cardoner admitted that Neymar is unhappy at PSG, but also added that it is something that the club will have to sort out themselves and that the Catalans have no intentions to get involved in the situation right now.

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“Neymar? He is not happy at his team but that is a situation that has to be resolved in Paris,” the Barca Vice President was quoted as saying by TV3.

“Today, at this time, we rule out that he can join (Barcelona). If one day there is a Neymar case, we will talk,” he added.

In the recent times, Neymar has been keen to leave PSG just two years after his world-record 222 million pound move from Barca. It has been learnt that Neymar’s relationship with the Parisien club hasn’t gone well.

After an ankle injury sustained in Brazil’s friendly win over Qatar in June, which also pulled him from the Copa America, Neymar had resumed team training last Thursday.

an equaliser, as Sensi kept his composure after being played in behind by Sebastiano Esposito and tucked the ball past Hugo Lloris in the 36th minute.

The second period was broken up by a flurry of substitutions and it took until the 77th minute for the first on-target attempt of the half – Nicolo Barella testing Lloris’ replacement Paulo Gazzaniga from distance.

Son Heung-min was then denied by Handanovic from 10 yards as the match opened up, but penalties were required to separate the sides. Eriksen was thwarted

by Handanovic from Tottenham’s first attempt, only for George Puscas to meet his match in Gazzaniga.

The next six penalties were converted, but Skipp could not find a way past Handanovic and ex-West Ham man Joao Mario secured the win.

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APPRECIATION

Through this column, we the Eastern Nagaland People’s Union Mokokchung (ENPUM) would like express our profound appreciation to Shri W. Manphai Phom, Additional Deputy Commissioner & Administrator Mokokchung Municipal Council for his generous contribution towards the welfare of ENPUM by way of donating 50 (fifty) numbers of plastic chairs, which was a long felt need for the union. We further more acknowledge his immense contribution and support extended to the ENPUM in all possible ways.

The Union wishes him a successful future and prays that Almighty Lord will guide him in all his endeavours.

Sd/Sd/Y. Among Yimchunger Kushem Chang President General Secretary

OFFICE OF THE HUMTSO UNION WOKHA TOWN

H.Q. WOKHA-797111, NAGALAND Ref.No-HUWT/W/PR-2/02 Dated: 05/08/2019

FELICITATION

The Humtso Union Wokha Town takes immense pride and pleasure to congratulate Shri. T. Yanthungo Yanthan, S/o Tsenponthung Yanthan for successfully getting through NEET UG Merit 2019 Examination to undergoing MBBS & Miss Gifty Shitiri, D/o Y. Yanrenthung Shitiri IGP, Nagaland, having an achievement in academic excellence for securing Top 11th Position in the Department of Bachelor of Mass Communication from Guwahati University in graduate Level Examination 2019. The union would also like to extend our heartiest congratulations and appreciate both of them for their tireless efforts for bringing laurels to our Village in particular.

The union further, wishes them bright and prosperous future endeavors.

Sd/Sd/Lumdemo Humtsoe Chenithung Humtsoe Secretary, HUWT Chairman, HUWT

with veteran striker Luis Suarez receiving one of the longest rounds of applause, as well as the recent signings of Antoine Griezmann and Frenkie de Jong.

After acquiring him, Barcelona fans consider De Jong as Camp Nou’s new idol. Other new signings, however, were received rather indifferently, including those of Roberto Murara ‘Neto’, Moussa Wague and Junior Firpo. When it was the team captain’s turn, Gerard Pique received a warm welcome from the fans, which improved even more when Messi stepped onto the field once again.

Man City couldn’t afford Maguire: Pep Lo n d o n, Au g 5 (Agencies): Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City could not afford Harry Maguire, and congratulated Manchester United on securing the defender.

Maguire has been seen leaving Manchester United’s training ground as his world-record transfer from Leicester edges closer.

City had also been interested in the England man, but Guardiola, speaking after City’s Community Shield win over Liverpool on Sunday, said the club could not afford it.

Asked if Maguire would turn United into title challengers, Guardiola said, “Yeah. Maguire is an excellent, top-class player.”

“We were interested, but we could not afford it.

United afford it. He’s an

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excellent player, national team too, he had an incredible World Cup. He’s strong in the air, good with the ball, the build-up, he drives with the ball, he’s fast, so fast.

He has all the qualities.

Congratulations to United for this signature.” City won the first silverware

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On behalf of the general public, the Nrung Longidang Village Council would like to convey our heartiest gratitude to Shri. Neiphiu Rio, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Nagaland for allotting another Portfolio (i.e. Road & Bridges) to Shri. Y. Patton, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Home, Nagaland.

The Council further prays Almighty God to grant them good health and wishes both all success in their future endeavours.

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With immense pride and honour we the Nrung Longidang Village Students Union express our heartiest congratulations to; 1. Dr. N Khumdemo Ezung, S/o Rev. Dr. E. Nrio Ezung of N. Longidang. Ph.D Agriculture in Agronomy. Thesis: "Efficacy of organically managed cropping system on enhancing soil nutrients availability and overall soil health in hill areas of North East India".

Conferred at Assam Agricultural University Jorhat in the year 2018.

Posted as Sr. Scientist at Krishi Vigyan Kendra(KVK) Kiphire.

2. Dr. (Mrs.) Tiatula Jamir, W/o Dr. N Khumdemo Ezung Ph. D in Entomology. Thesis: "Population Dynamics and efficacy of certain insecticides against citrus leaf miner (Phyllocnistis Citrella)".

Conferred at Nagaland University in the year 2016.

The union wishes them a bright future in their endeavours.

Zanbonthung Murry Pyingjamo Ngullie President, NLVSU. General Secretary, NLVSU.

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PO IMPUR, BPO LONGJANG, MOKOKCHUNG NAGALAND

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Motto : "Knowledge is Power"

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The Sukhalu Student's Union would like to convey its heartfelt congratulations to the following candidates for their successful achievements in various competitive examinations.

1. Mr. Atobo V Yeptho, S/o Mr. Vitoshe Yeptho.

(UPSC/CAPF Asst. Commandant) 2. Mr. Toino L Chophy, S/o Mr. Lhozheto Chophy. (UPSC/CAPF Asst. Commandant) 3. Miss Limeka V Yeptho, D/o Vikheho Yeptho.

(NSRLM/Rural Development Area Co-ordinator) 4. Miss Alokali K Yeptho, D/o Er. Kitoho Yeptho.

(NEET/MBBS Nagaland Ranking 2) The Union further wishes them grand success in all their future endeavors.

Press and Media Tuccu Murru

DISTRICT: WOKHA : NAGALAND

CONGRATULATION

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SUKHALU STUDENTS' UNION

President Ninoto V Yeptho

NRUNG LONGIDANG VILLAGE COUNCIL

FELICITATION

It is indeed a proud moment for us, as we, the Benreu Students' Union Heningkunglwa extend our heartiest congratulations to Ms. Kekupeusile Nampeung, D/o Nzeugwang Nampeung for successfully graduating and for being the Gold medalist under the Botany Department.

The union further congratulates all the successful graduates for their success and bringing laurels to our people. May our Almighty God continue to bless you in your future endeavours.

(IKUSAPE HAIKAM) General Secretary, BSUH

of the season with a penalty shoot-out win over Liverpool, following an entertaining 1-1 draw at Wembley. Having won back-to-back titles, Guardiola was asked if it would be another two-horse race with Liverpool this season, but the Catalan said United and others are always con-

tenders at the start of the season.

“I don’t know if it will be like last season, two real contenders, I think United with Maguire and the other players, Arsenal too, Chelsea and Tottenham. I think there will be many, many contenders this time,” said Guardiola.

“I think at the beginning of the season, all six of these teams are contenders. People say we are going to win the title, that has no meaning, I don’t care. The next game against West ham. But for United, it doesn’t matter what happened in the last four or five years. Always, in the beginning, they are contenders to be champions of course, like Chelsea and Liverpool and whoever,” added the Manchester City boss.

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WORD OF GRATITUDE Office of the Urban Development Department Unit, Nagaland Directorate & District Govt. Drivers’ Union express immense gratitude to Dr. Tali Imsong, president of CANSSEA for recognizing our Urban development’s head driver Mr. Milan Raj Banshi on being elected to the post of national President of All India Government Drivers’ Federation (AIGDF) Central Committee, New Delhi (from 2017 till date), currently attached to minister, government of Nagaland at a felicitation programme of Dr. Zasekoulie Chusi IAS and also for including him in their program among all the higher ups with no distinction and worthy full dignity and awarding him with a wonderful felicitation certificate. The union extend heartiest congratulation to Dr. Zasekoulie Chusi for being the First Veterinarian in India to be inducted as an IAS officer and also to Dr. Ilang for being elected to the post of vice president of Indian Veterinary Association.

KEVILE VIRHOSIE POJI President General Secretary Urban Development Dept. Drivers’ Union Urban Development Dept. Drivers’ Union

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Lo n d o n, Au g 5 (Agencies): Inter Milan beat Tottenham 4-3 on penalties in London after Stefano Sensi cancelled out Lucas Moura’s goal in normal time.

Christian Eriksen and Oliver Skipp missed from the spot as Tottenham suffered a 4-3 penalty shoot-out defeat to Inter after a 1-1 draw on home soil in their final pre-season friendly.

Spurs got the better of Bayern Munich on penalties on Wednesday to win the Audi Cup, but they were second best in Sunday’s International Champions Cup clash against Antonio Conte’s side.

Inter pegged the hosts back before half-time through new signing Stefano Sensi after Lucas Moura had maintained his impressive form by putting Spurs in front inside the first three minutes.

L a h o r e , Au g 5 (IANS): Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has recommended sacking of Sarfaraz Ahmed as captain of the team.

According to a report in thenews.com.pk, Arthur has told the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that fast bowler Shadab Khan should replace Sarfaraz as captain in the limited-overs format while Babar Azam should lead the side in the Test format.

Arthur, in a review meeting held on August 2 with the PCB cricket committee, has also sought his extension as head coach for two more years. Besides, he also proposed appointing a Pakistani national as his assistant coach.

Ever since Pakistan’s ouster from the World Cup in the group stage, many former cricketers have called for change in leadership for the Men in Green.

Ex-Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar believes that Haris Sohail should lead Pakistan in ODIs and T20Is whereas Babar Azam should be handed over the captaincy in Test cricket.

Akhtar had earlier lashed out at Sarfaraz following Pakistan’s defeat to India in the round-robin stage of the World Cup and had termed the 32year-old as a “brainless captain”.

serves. The eighth La Liga title in 11 years. For any club, it would be impressive and for this one as well,” he added. The Blaugrana captain stressed that the team is keen to start the new season “with renewed hopes”.

Before Messi’s remarks, Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde had stepped onto the Camp Nou pitch but was received by the crowd much more coldly than the Argentine icon.

Before the speeches, the team’s starting lineup for the upcoming 2019/2020 season was presented to the crowd, who delivered great ovations for many players,

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1. Dr. Imnameyu Imchen, S/o Late S. Yapang Imchen & Mrs. R. Alemla, successfully completed Doctor of Philosophy from Centre for Contemporary Christianity Bangalore on the topic: “A Socio-Historical and Missiological study on prayer centres in Nagaland”.

2. Mr. Yimlanger Jamir, S/o Mr. Marngangnen Jamir, appointed as Social & Cultural Secretary NSF. 3. Dr. Bendanginla Aier, D/o Mr. & Mrs. Akangkoba Aier, successfully completed Doctor of Philosophy from Mizoram University on the topic: “Entrepreneurship in Nagaland, A gender perspective".

With immense pride, honour and with joy, the Longjang Senso Mungdang on behalf of all the citizens warmly congratulate all the above mentioned successful citizens.

Further, the Senso Mungdang wishes them a long happy life and greater achievements in their future days to come.

Sd/Sd/(M. TEMJEN JAMIR) (SUPONGSASHI) President Secretary Longjang Senso Mungdang Longjang Senso Mungdang

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Inter Milan beat Spurs in friendly

Test at Lord’s starting on August 14.

Brief scores: Australia 1st Innings 284 (S Smith 144; S Broad 5-86, C Woakes 3-58) England 1st Innings 374 (R Burns 133, J Root 57, B Stokes 50; P Cummins 3-84, N Lyon 3-112) Australia 2nd Innings 487-7 dec (S Smith 142, M Wade 110, T Head 51; B Stokes 3-85) England 2nd Innings 146 (N Lyon 6-49, P Cummins 4-32)

Barcelona, Aug 5 (IANS): Barcelona skipper Lionel Messi has said that it was “difficult” to address the fans “after what happened last season”, when the team failed to win the UEFA Champions League title.

“I don’t regret anything; I repeat what I said last season,” Messi said during the presentation of the squad for the upcoming season on Sunday.

On the Camp Nou pitch before the start of the friendly Joan Gamper Trophy match, going up against Arsenal on Sunday evening, Messi took the microphone while fans chanted his name, reports Efe news.

However, he said that his message for the upcoming season is the same as last year’s: “I trust this squad, these players and this coaching staff and I have no doubt that we’re going to fight for it all.”

Messi admitted that “last season ended up being a little bitter, given how it went”, but he pointed out that the team maintained its domestic supremacy despite failing to win the Champions League. “I think we have to give La Liga the value it de-

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injury of James Anderson, England’s all-time leading Test wicket-taker, who only sent down four first-innings overs before breaking down with a calf problem that meant he did not bowl again in the match.

The match was the first of the International Cricket Council’s new World Test Championship, with Australia’s win giving them 24 points.

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England replied with 374, their first-innings lead of 90 built on a maiden Test century from left-handed opener Rory Burns, who made 133, and fifties from captain Joe Root and vicecaptain Ben Stokes.

Former Australia captain Smith’s second-innings century and a maiden Ashes hundred from Matthew Wade allowed visiting captain Tim Paine to declare on 487-7.

Australia capitalised on the absence through

New Delhi, Aug 5 (PTI): The Kapil Dev-led panel has got the green light from the BCCI’s legal team to appoint the next coach of the men’s side by mid-August, Committee of Administrators chief Vinod Rai said on Monday. Besides the country’s first World Cup-wining skipper Dev, the newly appointed Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) comprises Anshuman Gaekwad and former women’s captain Shantha Rangaswamy.

Regarding the conduct of BCCI elections on October 22, Rai said that 26 state associations are fully Lodha compliant and have appointed their electoral officers for the state unit polls.

The CoA met in the capital to discuss a host of issues ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on August 8, and screening the conflict of interest declaration form topped its agenda. The current support staff comprising incumbent head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun, batting coach Sanjay Bangar and fielding coach R Sridhar were given a 45-day extension following the World Cup, covering the ongoing West Indies tour from August 3 to September 3.

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Australia celebrate after Nathan Lyon (centre) dismissed England’s Ben Stokes on final day of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

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Aus beat Eng in 1st Ashes Test Birmingham, Aug 5 (Agencies): Australia beat England by 251 runs to win the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Monday.

England, set an imposing target of 398 to win, collapsed to 97-7 in the post-lunch session on the fifth and final day before being bowled out for 146.

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon took 6-49 and fast bowler Pat Cummins 4-32 as Australia enjoyed their first win in all formats at Edgbaston since 2001 -the last time they won an Ashes series in England.

Defeat for the home side ended their run of 11 successive international wins at their Birmingham ‘fortress’.

The match was a personal triumph for Australia’s Steve Smith, who in his first Test since a 12month ban for his role in a ball-tampering scandal, scored 144 and 142.

In the process the star batsman became just the fifth Australian to score two hundreds in an Ashes Test.

His first-innings century helped guide Ashesholders Australia to 284 after they had collapsed to 122-8.

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Barcelona players with the Joan Gamper Trophy after defeating Arsenal 2-1 at the Nou Camp.

over the club’s need for defensive reinforcements this summer.

Arsenal did a good job in keeping the likes of Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele quiet early on and maintained a disciplined defensive shape which limited Barca to shots from distance while allowing the Gunners to grow into the game.

The first clear opportunity fell to Arsenal on 27 minutes, Maitland-Niles picking Jordi Alba’s pocket in the penalty area and

crossing for Aubameyang, who could not make contact with his head in the six-yard box.

Aubameyang made amends nine minutes later, though, taking Mesut Ozil’s diagonal pass in his stride and spinning away from Samuel Umtiti and Alba before lashing a shot into the top corner of summer signing Neto’s goal.

Griezmann had the ball in the Arsenal net two minutes before half-time but his delicate chip was ruled out for offside as the Gun-

Carolina Marin pulls out of World C’ships

NZC retires Daniel Vettori’s jersey number

Barcelona, Aug 5 (Agencies): Luis Suarez’s 90th-minute volley condemned Arsenal to a 2-1 defeat in their final preseason game as Barcelona come from behind to win the Joan Gamper Trophy at the Nou Camp.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang capped a fine first-half performance from Unai Emery’s side with an emphatic opener nine minutes before the interval, lashing an unstoppable effort into the top corner after spinning away from two

defenders. But Arsenal’s defensive frailties undone all of their hard work, with Ainsley Maitland-Niles’ own goal gifting Barca an equaliser on 69 minutes before Suarez’s instinctive first-time volley sealed the win in the final minute for the La Liga champions.

While there were plenty of positives to be drawn from Arsenal’s performance, notably those of the young players, the manner in which they suffered the second defeat of their pre-season campaign raises questions

Carolina Marin

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS): Rio Olympic gold medallist Carolina Marin has withdrawn from the upcoming BWF World Championships after failing to recover completely from a knee injury she suffered during the Indonesia Masters final in January earlier this year.

Defending champion Marin had ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in

her right knee while competing in the Indonesian Masters final on January 26 and has since been sidelined from competition.

She underwent knee surgery on January 29 and had accepted the initial invitation to play in the World Championships to be held in Basel from August 19-25.

However, the Spaniard has now said she would not

be able to participate in the event.

“Me and my team has decided that we aren’t going to play the World Championship because we are very short of time. The recovery is going well and the knee is running well. So we will wait till the tournaments of September,” she said in a video message on Twitter on Sunday.

Marin would be replaced by Thailand’s Nitchaon Jindapol in the tournament.

Meanwhile, Indian shuttler H.S. Prannoy received a late call for the tournament following withdrawals by former world champion Viktor Axelsen and China’s Shi Yuqi.

Kidambi Srikanth, Sameer Verma and B. Sai Praneeth are the other three Indians who will be participating in the men’s singles event at the championships.

Wellington, Aug 5 (PTI): New Zealand Cricket on Monday retired spin legend Daniel Vettori’s jersey no. 11 as a mark of respect to the much-admired former captain’s achievements. In fact, it’s not just Vettori, NZC will retire the jerseys of all those cricketers who have represented the Black Caps in more than 200 ODIs. “Players that represent New Zealand in 200 ODIs have their shirt number retired.

Vettori who wore number 11 has played the most ODIs for the Balck Caps with 291,” NZC tweeted on Monday.

Vettori has scalped 305 wickets while representing New Zealand in 291 ODIs. Wih the bat, he scored 2253 runs, including four fifties.

Vettorihas played 113 Tests for New Zealand, in which he picked up 362 wickets and amassed 4,531 runs with the bat.

ners made it to the break in front.

Ernesto Valverde made no fewer than seven half-time changes and that marked a shift in the momentum in Barcelona’s favour. Carles Alena drew a fingertip save from Bernd Leno, while a stunning goal-line clearance from Joe Willock stopped Griezmann from bundling Alba’s cross home.

But instead of Barca breaking Arsenal down, the Gunners shot themselves in the foot as Maitland-Niles and Leno went for the same ball and the right-back’s back pass trickled into the back of the net.

Emery introduced Bukayo Saka with 20 minutes remaining and the 17-yearold created two glorious chances for Arsenal to restore their lead, but Aubameyang failed to make contact with his cross before fellow substitute Gabriel Martinelli volleyed inches wide.

And then Arsenal’s defensive issues haunted them for the final time as Sergi Roberto’s simple ball up field dissected the defence and landed for Suarez, who swept the winner beyond Leno to seal Barca’s 42nd Joan Gamper Trophy triumph.

Arsenal star t their Premier League campaign against Newcastle at St James’ Park on August 11.

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S a n J o s e , Au g 5 (Agencies): Zheng Saisai knocked off her fourth seeded opponent of the week to capture her first career WTA title with a straight sets win over Aryna Sabalenka in the final of the San Jose WTA tournament on Sunday.

The unseeded Zheng, who also beat Sabalenka in their only other career meeting, used a solid serving performance to beat the second seed from Belarus 6-3, 7-6 (7/3).

“I don’t have so much experience because it is the first time for me,” a nervous Zheng said on the court during her trophy presentation speech. “I am very excited about how I played the whole week.”

Zheng said the San Jose tournament had special meaning for her even before she won on Sunday.

“Five years ago I got my first WTA singles win here and now I win my first WTA title here,” she said.

Zheng clinched the victory in the second set tiebreaker when Sabalenka doubled faulted on the first championship point.

Sabalenka also double faulted to get to championship point as she finished with eight double faults compared to just five for Zheng.

After the 25-year-old Zheng downed eighthseeded American Danielle

China’s Zheng Saisai with the trophy after defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final of San Jose WTA tournament.

Collins, she beat fourthseeded US teen Amanda Anisimova in a three-set quarter-final marathon. In the semis, Zheng ousted No.7 seed Maria Sakkari in straight sets.

Zheng, who was not broken in the one hour, 45 minute match, won 72 percent of her first serve points compared to 52 percent for Sabalenka. “She played

great tennis,” Sabalenka said of Zheng. Sabalenka, 21, was playing in her first final since winning the Shenzhen Open in China in January.

She lost in the first round of qualifying at this event last year but then went on a run that saw her shoot from 36th in the world to her current No. 10 ranking.

Kyrgios clinches Washington Open title Washington, Aug 5 (Agencies): Nick Kyrgios won his second ATP Tour title of the season with victory over Daniil Medvedev in the Citi Open final in Washington.

The Australian was at his exuberant best in a semi-final win over Stefanos Tsitsipas on Saturday and followed that up with a tight 7-6 (7-6) 7-6 (7-4) triumph against third seed Medvedev.

There were no break points for either man during the match, which came down to a couple of points in each tie-break.

Medvedev had the first set point in the opener as Kyrgios, who was struggling with back spasms, looked rather uncomfortable but the Australian saved it with one of 18 aces he served during the match.

Kyrgios again threw in an underarm serve and, as he has during the last three

Nick Kyrgios with the Citi Open trophy after defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.

rounds, asked a member of crowd where he should serve on match point, duly finishing things off with an ace. “It’s amazing. Where I was six months ago, some of the things I was doing, to respond like this having incredible support, it’s amazing,” said Kyrgios after his victory.

“I just wanted to clean myself up and have healthier habits,” Kyrgios added,

using his fingers to signal quotation marks around “clean”.

Kyrgios, who also beat a host of top players to win the title in Acapulco in March, will now return to the world’s top 30 and should be seeded at the US Open.

With a potential seeding comes the chance to avoid meeting another seeded player at Flushing Mead-

ows until the third round or beyond.

Meanwhile, Jessica Pegula made quick work of Italy’s Camila Giorgi to win her maiden WTA title 6-2 6-2 at the Citi Open.

The 25-year-old American breezed to victory, claiming the first two games in both sets to set the tone, and finished the job in just 59 minutes.

In the first set, Giorgi fought back to 3-2 but Pegula took the next three games as the Italian’s errors mounted. The second was even more one-sided as Pegula marched to a 5-1 advantage before Giorgi, on the comeback trail after wrist and ankle injuries, won a second game.

Pegula, the daughter of the owners of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and NHL’s Buffalo Sabres, closed out the match with a stunning service winner and sank to her knees in celebration.

India clinch T20 series against West Indies Atou Memorial Snooker Lauderhill, Aug 5 (PTI): Krunal Pandya’s all-round exploits and Rohit Sharma’s characteristically sublime half-century powered India to a series-clinching 22-run win over West Indies in the rain-affected second T20 International here on Sunday.

Batting first, India scored a challenging 167 for five and then had West Indies in all sorts of trouble at 98 for four in the 16th over when lightening and thundershowers struck. The Duckworth-Lewis par score at that point was 120, and West Indies were 22 runs behind.

Rohit Sharma topscored with 67 off 51 balls, setting India up for a challenging total, before Krunal (20 off 13 balls) and Ravindra Jadeja propped up the innings by smashing 20 runs in the final over, which was bowled by Keemo Paul.

Krunal hit the first two balls of the final over for sixes before Jadeja also found one maximum.

During his knock, Rohit became T20 internationals’ most prolific six-hitter, going past Chris Gayle with 106 maximums. He struck six fours and three sixes in

Indian players celebrate after taking a wicket during the second T20 match against West Indies in Florida.

the match. India were off to a quick start as they crossed 50 in the seventh over, with Rohit doing the bulk of scoring.

Rohit found the gaps with ease, clipping Paul off his pads for a six over deep midwicket. The World Cup highest scorer then swept him for a four as the Indians upped the tempo.

Keemo Paul gave West Indies their first breakthrough when he bowled

Shikhar Dhawan with the Indian scorecard reading 67 for one in the eighth over.

Two quite overs followed as Indian captain Virat Kohli joined Rohit, who broke the shackles with a six over deep midwicket, Sunil Narine being the bowler, and then brought up his 17th half-century in this format with a single to long-off.

Nicely getting underneath the flight of left-arm spinner Khary Pierre, Kohli

got going with a neat six.

Well settled at the other end, Kohli’s deputy Rohit smashed Carlos Brathwaite for a six and four, as India’s hundred came up in the 13th over. It took a fine catch from Shimron Hetmyer to bring an end to Rohit’s stay in the middle -- he hit one high up in the air off Oshane Thomas with just over six overs left in the Indian innings. Rishabh Pant (5) perished quickly, top-edging

Oshane into the hands of third man fielder Kieron Pollard. Sheldon Cottrell then had the big one, sending Kohli’s middle stump cartwheeling for a 23-ball 28 with a perfectly-executed yorker and performing his trademark salute celebrations.

By that time tough, Kohli had becme the highest run scorer among Indians in T20 cricket, including domestic tourneys.

In reply, West Indies were off to a disastrous start with both openers Evin Lewis and Sunil Narine back in the hut, with just eight runs on the board in the third over.

Rovman Powell and Nicholas Pooran lifted West Indies from the precarious situation with a 76-run stand for the third wicket before Krunal again got into the act by removing both the batsmen in a space of three balls in the 14th over.

India had won the first match by four wickets.

Brief scores: India: 167/5 (Rohit Sharma 67, Sheldon Cottrell 2/25) West Indies: 98/4 (Rovman Powell 54; Krunal Pandya 2/23)

Championship concludes

The winners along with Atou Snooker Club after receiving the award on Monday evening. (NP) Correspondent

K OHI M A , A u g 5 (NPN): The two-day long 15th Atou Memorial Open Snooker Championship 2019 concluded on Monday evening at Atou Pool House, Kohima.

In the final match, Akok Longchar defeated

Neitho Chadi to take the title of the 15th edition.

L o n g c h a r wa l k e d home with a cash prize of Rs. 15,000 along with the trophy while the runner-up Chadi received Rs. 10,000 along with trophy.

The two semi finalists - Kezhavituo Vizo and Mathew Pienyü - received

Rs.3000 each respectively. Tolto Vizol received Rs. 3000 for highest break point. The championship was organised by Atou Snooker Club and sponsored by Lt. Ketoulhou (Atou) family.

Altogether 48 players took part in the two-day championship.

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