August 9, 2019 by Nagaland Post

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J&K youth to get world-class job after abrogation of Art 370: Pandey

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Kashmir on edge under lockdown

S R I NAG A R , AU G 8 (AGENCIES): Tens of thousands of government forces in riot gear patrol Kashmir. Streets lined with shuttered shops are deserted, steel barricades and razor wire cutting off neighborhoods. An eerie silence is broken by an occasional security vehicle whizzing past or the cawing of crows, reports AP. An unprecedented security lockdown amid a near-total communications blackout entered a fourth day Thursday, forcing some news organizations to handcarry dispatches out of the region. The lives of millions in the region have been upended since the latest — and most serious — crackdown followed a decision by New Delhi to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and downgrade the Himalayan region from statehood to a territory. In central Srinagar, the region’s main city, few pedestrians ventured out of their homes to navigate barbed-wire checkpoints guarded by helmeted soldiers in camouflage, wielding rifles and protective

Paramilitary soldiers stand guard on a deserted street during curfew in Srinagar Thursday. (AP/PTI)

shields. Shopping malls, grocery stores and even clinics were closed. In previous security clampdowns, neighborhood bodegas had opened their doors for a few hours a day after dark so that people could buy basic necessities like milk, grains and baby food. It is not clear whether the stores have opened in the current crackdown. Residents

are used to stockpiling essentials, a practice they’ve honed during harsh winter months when roads and communications lines are often snapped. The communication blackout — with landlines, cellphones and internet all down — means that people within Kashmir can’t call one another or speak to friends and relatives outside the region, relying only on

limited cable TV and local radio reports. No news was coming out from elsewhere in the tense region. At the Shri Maharaja Hari Singh hospital in Srinagar, doctors told The Associated Press on Thursday that at least 50 people had come in with wounds from pellet guns and rubber bullets, the ammunition security forces often use to disperse protests.

PM Modi reaches out to Kashmiris NEW DELHI, AUG 8 (PTI): Embarking on a massive outreach to people of Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday promised all round development, early and transparent elections and an end to terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, as he stoutly defended the scrapping of its special status as a historic step to usher in a “new era”. Reaching out to Kashmiris with messages of hope and optimism, he said Article 370 that granted the special status has yielded nothing but separatism, corruption, family rule and was used by Pakistan as a tool to spread terror in the border state. In a televised address to the nation three days after his government’s bold and far reaching decision, Modi also sought to assuage concerns of the people after his government bifurcated the state into two union territories-Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh--saying he was sure J&K will not remain a UT for long. With the Kashmir Valley reeling under security clampdown, Modi assured the people that the situation will gradually return to normal.

Will hold further consultations before preparing RIIN, says Rio Correspondent

KOHIMA, AUG 8 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio assured Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) that further consultations would be held on Registration of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN) after Banuo Z Jamir Commission submitted its report. He was replying to a calling attention notice issued by NPF legislator Dr. Chotisuh Sazo on the last day of the fourth session of the 13th NLA on RIIN and ILP. Further, Rio also exuded confidence that the opposition members will join hands and work in unison on the issue. Rio informed members that civil society and NGOs had resolved to extend support to the government on RIIN at the consultative meeting. He also said it was also agreed that process of enumeration for RIIN would be carried out only after consultations with stakeholders and also implemented only after the modalities were agreed upon. The chief minister said the

Govt approves education in mother tongue

Allegation of land encroachment Assembly passes two Bills by Nagaland attracts NLA attention

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KOHIMA, AUG 8 (NPN): The State government has approved four local Naga dialects up to Class X level and above, while 18 local dialects were approved up to elementary school level as a subject. This was stated by chief minister Neiphiu Rio in Nagaland Legislative Assembly while replying to a starred question by NPF legislator Dr Chotisuh Sazo on the number of local Naga language approved for taking up in schools up to Class X and above. On tribal literature board seeking government approval for languages to be taken up in secondary school level, Rio replied that the request was received for 13 tribes – Chang, Chokri (Chakhesang), Khezha (Chakhesang), Pochury, Sangtam, Yimchunger, Khiamniungan, Phom, Konyak, Rengma, Zeme (Zeliang), Liangmai (Zeliang) and Kuki. He further announced that the government was setting up an Institute of Naga Languages under the directorate of school education to look into Naga tribal languages. However, a definite time frame could not be made at this juncture, he added. (Cont’d on p-7)

KOHIMA, AUG 8 (NPN): Calling attention of the house under matter of utmost public importance, NPF legislator Imkong L. Imchen brought to notice the July 30 report carried in Nagaland Post over the allegation made during the Assam state assembly session on July 29 that out of 832 sq Kms of land encroached by Assam’s neighbours, Nagaland had encroached one of the biggest portion of 594.90 sq Kms till February 2019 The statement was made in the Assam Assembly by Border Protection and Development minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, replying to a question by Debabrata Saikia of the Congress. Imchen asserted that the government and people of Nagaland were

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of the firm opinion to keep good relationship with all its neighbouring states and to live peacefully. Imchen pointed out that since the matter is subjudice in the highest court, such matter does not augur well to be discussed in the Assembly. Reminding about the rules of a state assembly, Imchen expressed dismay that the Assam assembly had allowed the matter to be brought up in the house. In response to Imchen’s concern, leader of the house and chief minister, Neiphiu Rio also said that the issue was under adjudication in the Supreme Court, and the matter remains subjudice. Rio also expressed surprise to have come across the newspaper report that the Assam Assembly had allowed such question to be put up in the house and at the same time being replied

by the minister in charge of border affairs. Rio however informed the house that all possible steps have been taken by the state government to file a case in the Supreme Court. He said the state has already submitted the claims, with supporting document before the Supreme Court and added that the statement made by the Assam minister will not affect the outcome of the court hearing. “Let us wait and see that justice is done to all concern,” Rio added. According to Patowary, a of total 832.67 sq km of Assam’s land had been encroached by neighbouring states with Nagaland occupying the largest area of 594.90 sq. He claimed that Arunachal Pradesh encroached 213.43 sq km, Meghalaya 14.83 sq km, Mizoram 9.26 sq km followed by Tripura 0.25 sq km.

KOHIMA, AUG 8 (NPN): The fourth session of 13th NLA passed two Bills –Amity University Nagaland Act, 2011 (Repeal) Bill, 2019 and Nagaland Protection of Interests of Depositors (In Financial Establishments) (Amendment) Bill 2018 – on its concluding day on Thursday. Leader of the house and chief minister Neiphiu Rio, who is in charge of finance portfolio, had moved the Nagaland Protection of Interests of Depositors (In Financial Establishments) (Amendment) Bill 2018, while H&TE minister Temjen Imna Along moved the Amity University Nagaland, Act 2011 (Repeal) Bill, 2019 on Tuesday. After consideration of the Bills, NLA speaker Vikho-o Yhoshu put these up for vote. Assembly committee reports were tabled by Committee on Public Undertakings chairman Dr Neikiesalie

Nicky, while Committee on Estimate (2019-2020) chairman Dr Longrineken presented a copy each on 132nd report on action taken on the observation and the recommendation contained in its 125th report pertaining to school education department (RMSA), 133rd report on the estimates on the examination of health & family welfare department (NRHM), 134th report on action taken on observation and recommendation contained in its 126th report on estimate of horticulture department and 135th report on action taken on the observation and recommendation contained in its 131st report pertaining to veterinary and animal husbandry department.

NLA adjourned sine die

Neiphiu Rio speaking during the assembly session, Thursday. (DIPR)

process of holding consultations with stakeholders was time consuming but nevertheless the government would ensure that eventually it will take the call only after all aspects were agreed upon by the people. Rio regretted that NPF

leaders had the habit of boycotting consultative meetings when tribal hohos and CSOs had come forward to express their minds and support, even as he hoped that this would not be repeated in future. (Cont’d on p-12)

Clubbing RIIN, ILP an eyewash: Zeliang

Leader of Opposition (LoP) TR Zeliang alleged that the State government’s bid to club RIIN and ILP together was nothing more than an eyewash to deviate and escape from its assurance to implement ILP in Dimapur district. Taking part in the discussion on RIIN and ILP on the last day of the fourht session of 13th NLA, Zeliang said the government intended to take 1963 electoral roll as the basis to define who was an indigenous Naga. However, proper study on how Naga villages function would throw a different light and open up rooms for a thorough deliberation as to who was indigenous, he added. He urged the government to take up matters of public importance in a prudent and meticulous manner, instead of imposing upon the people schemes and programmes in (Cont’d on p-12) a haphazard manner.

KLH replies to demand to prove charges DIMAPUR, AUG 8 (NPN): A day after the former MLA Sulanthung, and R. Ezong, IAS (Retd.) demanded Kohima Lotha Hoho (KLH) chairman and general secretary to offer official apology if they cannot prove their allegations, the KLH Thursday asserted that it had nothing to apologize or prove more than the “publicized truth” that Sulanthung and R. Ezong have broken the Lotha Hoho (LH) guidelines. In a rejoinder, KLH chairman Nchumbemo Tungoe and general secretary Thunglamo Ovung have instead demanded Sulanthung and R.Ezong to answer to the public whether they filed their nomination papers for LH chairman post or not. KLH said if not then it would have no option but to apologize. With regard to duo’s threat to take legal recourse, KLH said it had no authority to prevent anyone from doing so. Further, KLH said it was an organ of Lotha Hoho “in the likeness of the parts of a human body.” It said that “when the head is paining, the legs or hands cannot say that it does not affect them.” Likewise, KLH said that since it was a vital unit of LH, it had every moral duty to defend the dignity and honor of its parent body. “So where is the question of KLH taking extra territorial jurisdiction stand for discharging its obligatory duty?” KLH stated queried. KLH also described as “simply unreasonable” the LPO’s assertion that “KLH has no authority or moral right to issue press statement on behalf of LH”. At best, KLH said such reasoning could “come only from a limited mind.” The hoho stated that its press statement was not done ‘on behalf of LH’ as alleged, but performed as a moral obligatory duty, as a unit, in defense of the dignity of LH. (Cont’d on p-7)

NLA Speaker Vikho-o Yhoshu Thursday adjourned the Assembly Session sine die following the conclusion of the scheduled businesses of the fourth session of the DIMAPUR, AUG 8 (NPN): The principal district and ses13th NLA. sion judge court Dimapur has issued a fresh proclamation of sale of the attached property [land and office building of the EE PWD (R&B) Dimapur] in order to pay the contractor out of the sale proceeds. In a notice, principal district and sessions judge Dimapur, Y Longkumer, stated that the sale taken up with the initial re- would be by public auction, and the property would be put leases costing Rs. 6700 lakh up for sale specified in the schedule. The court stated that in in different sub-divisions, in the absence of any order of postponement, the sale would Mon, Tizit to Suffry River be held by appointed officer of the Court at PWD colony, i/c repair of Lapa Bridge Executive Engineers’ office, PWD (R&B) and (Housing), (63.50 span) and construc- Dimapur commencing at 11am on August 28, 2019. tion of subway was com- (For details see Advt on P-10) pleted covering a distance of DC Dimapur clarifies 21.5 kilometers for a cost of Rs.968.77 lakh. DIMAPUR, AUG 8 (NPN): Deputy Commissioner (DC) Under Mangkolemba Dimapur has dismissed as “totally false” a purported news sub-division, Longtho to “DC convenes meeting for Naga Independence Day at DiChangki Agri Link Road mapur”, which was being circulated on social media. In a Junction and Yachang C to press release, DC Dimapur Kevekha Kevin Zehol clarified Longtho near MI Project that he had convened meeting on August 6, 2019 to chalk (60,80 km) covering 39.2 out the detail programme and also work distribution for the kilometers was completed at 73rd Celebration of the Indian Independence Day, 2019 to the cost of Rs. 1319.8 lakh. be held at the DDSC Stadium on August 15, 2019. DC said Under Baghty, Reng- the meeting was attended by head of departments, represenmapani via Merapani cover- tatives of Commissioner of Police, 5th Assam Rifles, 173 ing a kilometer of 68.9 was CRPF Bn, 15th IR Mahilla Bn, 1st NAP, NAPTC & PTS. completed costing Rs. 2273 Air India informs passengers crore. While in Dimapur, construction of RCC Bridge DIMAPUR, AUG 8 (NPN): Air India Limited, Dimapur over Doyang river near Gov- has requested all the passengers to report at the Airport ernor’s Camp (134.80 m two hour prior to the schedule flight departure time with span), only 60% was com- effect from August 10-20, 2019 to avoid inconveniences. In pleted costing an amount of a press release, Air India Limited, Dimapur Offtg. Station Manager H. Thomte stated that the move was in view of Rs. 2137.60 lakh. (Cont’d on p-12) the security reason.

Public auction of PWD office Dmu on Aug 28

Highlights of the concluding day of Assembly Session Correspondents

KOHIMA, AUG 8 (NPN): Nagaland deputy chief minister, Y Patton, who also holds home portfolio, Thursday disclosed that 409 constables were appointed during January 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019. Responding to a starred question raised by NPF MLA Dr. Chotisuh Sazo on the appointment of constables and 37% backward reservation, Patton that said out of 409 constables appointed, the total number of candidates of the backward tribe was 58%. He informed that the state government has constituted a screening and recommendation committee headed by IGP (headquarters) who would scrutinize all the applications and forward all such eligible applications to the respective police units. Thereafter, the unit com-

manders have appointed fit candidates as per the process laid down only against the clear existing vacancies. According to the data made available, the following were appointed from each tribe, Angami-39, Ao-62, Garo-1, Kachari-3, Lotha-35, others-3, Rengma-2, Sumi26. Under backward tribe, Chakhesang-91, Chang-18, Khiamngun-20, Konyak51, Phom-7, Pochury-2, Sangtam-9, Yimchunger-18, Zeliang-22. Rs. 50 crores released for improvement of district capital roads: Deputy chief minister Y. Patton, who is also the in-charge of PWD (R&B) stated that Rs. 50 crore was sanctioned for improvement of district capital roads. Responding to a starred question raised by NPF MLA Dr. Chotisuh Sazo on the detail amount sanctioned for district capital roads,

Patton said that additional sanction was received for Dimapur and Kohima city roads. Dimapur received Rs 59.90 crore covering a distance of 40.5 kilometers in 25 different locations and Kohima town received Rs 59.60 crore covering a distance of 49.9 kilometers in 26 different locations in the state capital. For district headquarters road maintenance fund allocation during 201819, Peren received Rs.210 lakh, Dimapur-Rs.650 lakh, Phek-Rs.210 lakh, Kohima-Rs. 960 lakh, WokhaRs.300 lakh, MokokchungRs.500 lakh, Mon- Rs.300 lakh, Zunheboto- Rs.300 lakh,Tuensang- Rs.300 lakh, Kiphire- Rs.210 lakh, Longleng- Rs.250 lakh, NoklakRs.210 lakh, Construction - Rs.100 lakh, Purchase of bitumen- Rs.500 lakh totaling Rs 5000 lakhs. Lack of SPA funding

hindering construction of foothill: Y Patton also stated PWD (R&B) undertook the foothill project connectivity work from Dimapur till Tizit, but the progress of the project has hampered due to lack of funding. Responding to a starred question raised by NPF MLA Imkong L. Imchen, Patton informed that the project was approved during 2013-14 under SPA. He said work for formation cutting work road in those stretches started during 2013-14 with an estimated cost of Rs.235 crore. He further clarified that the project was from Tizit to Dimapur and not Khelma. On the project, he said the formation cutting works were completed but the remaining pavement works have not started yet. He disclosed that during 2013-14, Rs 40 crore was received and Rs. 27 crore in 2014-15. The work was

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Nutrition day held in Mon, Tuensang

Programme on Village Health Sanitation and nutrition day at Panchayat Hall, Children and officials at the nutrition day in Tuensang on August 7. (DPRO Tuensang) Totok Chingnyu village Mon block on August 7. (DPRO Mon) DIMAPUR: Village health sanitation and nutrition day programme was held at panchayat hall Totok Chingnyu village under Mon block on August 7 under the theme, “exclusive breastfeeding, polio and ANC.” A DIPR report stated that, CDPO, Social Welfare department, Mon T.Yanlem spoke on Rashtriya Poshan Abhiyaan where he said that nutrition mission will

address malnourishment and the targeted beneficiaries will be the children in the age group of 0-6 years, pregnant & lactating women and adolescent girls. National nutrition mission is focused to prevent and reduce under-nutrition and stunting in children and to reduce the prevalence of anemia among young children, women and adolescent girls, he added. MO Mon, Dr. Eliz-

abeth spoke on the importance of Ante Natal Check-up (ANC) and polio immunization programme during the day. ASHA worker, M. Poungyon spoke on the topic, where she stressed on the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of the child health and also shared on the harmful effect of giving a child anything other than breast milk during the first

six months. The programme was organised under the aegis of Poshan Abhiyaan in all the anganwadi centres under Mon block as per the Mon block convergence plan activities on poshan. Tuensang: National Nutrition Day was celebrated at Tuensang district on August 7, organised by department of Social Welfare (ICDS), in collaboration department of Health &

Family Welfare (NHM) at St John A (I & II) and Ngeklangbou Ward Anganwadi Centre Tuensang. DIPR reported that, problems of diarrhea among 0 to 6 years child and thereof supplementation of ORS and its importance during the diarrhea was addressed by P.H. Ramaikalo, SBP Tuensang. Focusing more on hygiene, Hosea and his team highlighted on hygiene

Highlights of the concluding day of assembly sessions Correspondent

kohima, AUG 8 (NPN): The fourth session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly, concluded on August 8. Following are some of the highlights from the final day of the session. Minister of Higher & Technical Education, Temjen Imna Along laid on the table a statement in fulfillment of the assurance in reply to a supplementary question raised by NPF MLA Dr. Chotisuh Sazo regarding the total number of posts sanctioned against Polytechnic College, Tsunazho and Chetheba. During the question hour, replying to a starred question asked by Dr. Chotisuh on the amount sanctioned for the improvement of district capital roads, dy. chief minister (Roads & Bridges), Y. Patton replied that Rs.50 crore was sanctioned during 2018-19 and no amount has been sanctioned for the improvement

of sub-divisional headquarters roads. Also, in reply to a starred question raised by NPF MLA Yitachu, deputy chief minister Y. Patton informed the house that there were complaints on the issue of expulsion under Meluri Area Public organization for voting and not voting in the recently concluded Lok Sabha election and added that no authority has the right to expel any citizen for exercising his/ her electoral franchise and therefore if found true, necessary action can be initiated under the relevant provision of laws. On the question put forward by Er. Picto Shohe MLA, minister of Transport Civil Aviation and Railways, Land Resources, P. Paiwang Konyak replied that veterinary doctor has been posted at Veterinary dispensary Atoizu, with additional charge to look after the Saptiqa. He also added that the government was contem-

plating to establish VHC at Mithun project under Rotomi village and the proposal is under process. In reply to a starred question raised by opposition MLA Muthingnyuba Sangtam on the amount the state government received during 2018-19 and 2019-20 against backlog of Rs. 836 crores under SPA, minister planning and coordination department Neiba Kronu said the state government received Rs. 226.80 crores during 2018-19 under SPA and no fund was received for 2019-20. In reply to supplementary question rasied by leader of opposition T.R. Zeliang, Kronu said that nine projects under SPA has been almost completed. Replying to a starred question raised by opposition MLA, Dr. Chotisuh Sazo, minister of Rural Development Metsubo Jamir replied that number of days and amount received under MGNREGS during 201718 was 2,00,03,241 (man

days) and Rs. 1,15,760.9 (lakh), for 2018-19 was 13292249 (mandays) Rs. 21,642.28 (lakhs), for 201920 was 1465869 (mandays) Rs. 24,275.77 (lakhs). In supplementary question, asked by Dr. Sazo on why considerable amount was less during 2018-19 and 2019-20, Metsubo replied that amount would increase this year and some delay due to announcement of election code of conduct. In this regard, leader of opposition T.R. Zeliang intervened and asked the department to come out with fact and should not divert the amount. Replying to starred question raised by Dr. Chotisuh on MGNREGS job card holder on district wise, minister Metsubo said in Dimapur district job card holders was 74365, 23812 in Kiphire, 54203 in Kohima, 21567 in Longleng, 35747 in Mokokchung, 42147 in Mon , 27835 in Peren, 34169 in Phek , 48585 in Tuensang, 40003 in Wokha

and 37806 in Zunheboto. Replying to a starred question asked by NFP MLA, Yitachu, minister of rural development Metsubo said there were no exceptions under the MGNREGA to deprive daily wages for genuine job card holders and no job card holders under Meluri VDB and Khumiasu VDB were deprived of their due rights under MGNREGA during 2019. In replied to supplementary question asked by NPF MLA Imkong L. Imchen, minister Metsubo said the term for VDB secretary is three years and extendable depend on village council and government cannot interfere. Yitachu demanded the state government to set up impartial committee or standing parliamentary committee to investigate if any job card holder denies getting his/her share through threat by the official, otherwise such disease would spread to entire state.

LSU wants action on transfer and attendance of officers DIMAPUR: Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) has appealed to the DC Wokha to initiate strict action on transfer and attendance of the government employees as discussed during the union executive meeting held on July 29. In a representation to DC, LSU president, Lipemo M Tsopoe and general secretary, Ashanthung Humtsoe stated that, it had delib-

erated at length for strict implementation of these agendas. LSU stated that on receiving public grievances in the district in regard to transfer along with post, the union cautioned that it will not hesitate to take its own course of action, for which the concerned head of department will be held solely responsible if any government employee is

found transferred along with post from Wokha district. In order to avoid inconvenience in any of the government functionaries/department, the union has appealed to all head of the department in the district not to entertain any transfer without a reliever. LSU also said that it has found some officers posted in the district being irregular in their du-

ties for which it asked all the head of the department officers to be in the station and perform their duties as per assigned and designated duties efficiently. The union also sought cooperation as well as to insure strict guidelines on the above representation points being implemented by the DC for welfare of the Lotha public.

and demonstrated steps for washing hands among the children and lactating mothers. The team also, mentioned about the national de-worming day and its negative insights among the children and to prevent from this worm. The programme was attended by more than 150 children which culminated with the distribution of Anganwadi nutritional supplementation among the children.

Training for supervisors and BLOs, Kma DIMAPUR: As part of the pre-revision activities, a training for the supervisors and BLOs will be held on August 13 as per the following schedule: Training for supervisors and BLOs of 8 western Angami AC; 14 Southern Angami AC; 11 Northern Angami II AC: PS Nos 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 39 and 12 Tseminyu AC: PS Nos. 22, 23, 25, 26 and 32 will be held at 10 a.m at the DC conference hall Kohima. For 9 Kohima Town AC and 10 Nor ther n Angami I AC at 12 p.m in the DC’s conference hall, Kohima; Supervisors & BLOs of 11 Northern Angami II AC (Except PS Nos. 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 39) at 11a.m at ADC‘s office Chiephobozou. For 12 Tseminyu AC (Except PS Nos. 22, 23, 25, 26 and 32) training will be held at 11a.m at ADC’s office Tseminyu and for 15 Southern Angami II AC at 11:30 a.m at EAC’s office Kezocha. All concerned have been directed to attend the training and concerned AEROs were asked to submit training report along with attendance and photographs for compilation and onward submission to CEO Nagaland.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2019

news in Brief NFHRCC consultative meeting: Nagaland Foothill Road Coordination Committee consultative meeting has been convened on August 9 at 3 p.m at its base office, Kher Mahal, Dimapur. All concern members have been requested to attend the meeting positively. SCD emergency meeting: Sumi Council, Dimapur (SCD) has convened an emergency meeting on August 9 at 3:30 p.m at its office premises in Supply Colony, Dimapur. All office bearers and executive members have been requested to attend the meeting positively. KMC ban on waste/garbage: Kohima Municipal council (KMC) has re-notifed the general public that throwing any kind of wastes/garbage or flushing out of septic tank into the drainage/nullahs have been prohibited with immediate effect. KMC cautioned that any individual/parties found throwing/flushing the above in the drainage/nullahs will be penalized as per existing rules. DC & DEO Kohima informs on political parties meeting: Deputy Commissioner (DC) and District Election Officer (DEO) Kohima, has informed that in connection with the Electors Verification Programme (EVP) and as part of the pre-revision exercise, a meeting with the representatives of political parties will be held on August 13 at 2 p.m at DC office chamber. All concerned have been requested to attend the meeting positively. KCSU first union assembly: Kohima Chakhesang Students’ Union (KCSU) first union assembly has been convened on August 10 at 11 a.m at Capital College of Higher Education, Kohima. All the affiliated units and representatives of the colleges have been requested to attend the assembly with two representatives from each unit/college. All senior leaders and concern citizens have also been invited to the first union assembly. Further information can be contacted at 8257002547. DEO Mokokchung informs: District Education Officer (DEO) Mokokchung has directed all principals/ headmasters of both government and private schools under Mokokchung to send one participant from classes 8 to 10 for the upcoming students’ science seminar on the topic “Periodic Table of Chemical elements: Impact of Human welfare” to be held on August 20 at 10:30 a.m onwards at Mayangnokcha GHSS auditorium. Best participant will represent in the state level science seminar. Participants have been informed to be ready with either CD (power point) or paper chart. There will be a written aptitude test for all the participants before the seminar. All the schools have been asked to submit the name of participant to the office on or before August 14. ESSU 2nd union assembly: Eastern Sumi Student’s Union (ESSU) has convened its 2nd union assembly for the tenure 2019-20 on August 10 at 3 p.m at Hotel Cedar, Dimapur. All the concern unit and sub-unit presidents, general secretary and representative have been requested to attend the meeting positively. Any queries can be contacted at 7005805320. SDO (C) Longleng informs: SDO (C), Longleng has informed all its citizens that the government is funding for construction of public toilets and individual household latrines under Swachh Bharat Mission to bring about “Open Defecation Free” (ODF) in Longleng town. Therefore, it has invited public feedbacks/ objection within 15 days of announcement. It was also informed that anyone found indulging in open defecation, a penalty of Rs. 200 shall be imposed for the first offence and Rs. 300 for the subsequent offence. LOU NH-29 executive meeting: Land Owners Union (LOU) NH-29 (Purana Bazaar to Chumoukedima) has convened its 3rd executive meeting on August 10 at 5 p.m. at Charity Residential School Library Hall, 5th Mile Dimapur , to discuss the crucial agendas. All the officer bearers, advisors and executive members have been asked to attend the meeting. DASU informs: Delhi Ao Students’ Union (DASU) has informed that the union has started its registration process for Ao students currently residing and studying in Delhi for the session 2019-20. All students of the Ao community enrolled in any institution in Delhi and NCR have been asked to contact Sentiyangla (statistics secretary) - +918787596603 and Imliwapang (assistant statistics secretary) - +917005838674. DASU said it would not claim responsibility for any untoward incidents that befalls on students not registered with the union.

NPF 34 A/C Aghunato merges with BJP Maj. Gen. Bakshi visits Kohima

Mmhonlumo Kikon speaking at the programme at Aghunato on August 7. DIMAPUR: In a major boost to the state BJP unit, the NPF 34 Assembly Constituency Aghunato has merged with the BJP in Aghunato town on August 7. According to DIPR, K Y M C

welcoming the new members to BJP party, advisor Information Technology, Science & Technology, NRE, Mmhonlumo Kikon said that it was a historic day and birth of more developments and urged the

public to organise Swatch Bharat mass social work and tree plantation programme in Aghunato town to mark the occasion. He further stated that under the leadership of Narendra Modi in the

centre, states are availing various development schemes and programmes, where road conditions have largely improved and many developmental activities taking place in the state. Co-incharge of all India BJP, youth membership drive, Arvind Dominic, while welcoming the gathering (34 A/C merging with BJP, under the leadership of former NPF candidate, Hukiye N Tissica), stated that it was a great day and historic moment not only for Aghunato people, but also for Zunheboto district and the state. He said that neither trend of family politics nor VIP culture exist in BJP. He therefore called upon party members to serve with sincerity and avail the opportunity. Former NPF candidate, Hukiye N Tissica, in his speech stated that supporters and sympathiser of NPF party lost hope on their party because of

differences of ideologies that existed within NPF party in the higher level, and foreseeing that NPF has no future to look forward to, he said the party has decided to merge with BJP en masse, in order to strengthen the present government. He further assured that BJP 34 A/C would serve with loyalty and honesty towards growth of BJP in the state and centre. Declaration of NPF 34 Assembly constituency merging with BJP party was carried out by president, NPF 34 A/C, Aghunato, Kakiye Yeptho and introduction delivered by V/P NPF 34 A/C, Aghunato, Kaiho Achumi. Vote of thanks was delivered by president 34 A/C Aghunato, Khevito Assumi Mandal. Short speeches were also delivered by vice president, BJP Nagaland and in charge, Zunheboto district, Dr. Sukhato Sema and Nuklotoshi, the release stated.

DIMAPUR: Additional director general (ADG) NCC North East region, Major General Bipin Bakshi arrived in Kohima on second day of his visit to Nagaland on August 8. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), upon his arrival, General Bakshi carried out an interaction with NCC cadets and associated NCC officers from various schools and colleges of Kohima region. He appreciated the excellent performance of NCC in Nagaland and commended the hard work of the officers and cadets. He also impressed upon cadets on the importance of self discipline and taking pride in uniform. On the occasion, General Bakshi visited Kohima War Cemetry and paid homage to martyrs of World War–II. He appreciated the efforts of Nagaland government in maintaining the world famous war memorial in an excellent manner.

Maj. Gen. Bipin Bakshi with chief secretary, Temjen Toy. Major General Bakshi also called upon Temjen Toy, chief secretary of Nagaland. On behalf of the National Cadet Corps the general officer apprised the chief secretary about the scope of NCC activities in the state and also discussed future expansion plans, establishment of a multi disciplinary activity centre and measures to

optimise NCC training in Nagaland. General officer visited NCC group headquarters at Kohima where he was briefed by the group commander brigadier SS Dhankhar on various issues peculiar to functioning of NCC in Nagaland. He was also provided with an update on latest achievements of NCC Kohima group and its units. K Y M C

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Members of CTGBU and CTSJU at the Medumneo celebration on August 8.

DIMAPUR: Chessore Town GBs Union (CTGBU) along with Chessore Town Students Joint Union (CTSJU) organised Medumneo festival with K Keyoungkhum CAPF advisor-cumYAA vice president as chief guest and Ramji, Chessore Village Development Board chairman as special guest on August 8. A press release from CTGBU and CTSJU stated that, chief guest on the occasion stressed on importance of the uniqueness of rich cultural heritage of the Nagas in general and its importance in today’s context. He said that youngsters were alienated from their culture with Western culture influence. He also expounded on importance of preservation and lauded the policy of the state government in preserving and introducing the Naga heritage education at elementary level and Hornbill festival where thousands of tourists

were attracted. He further expressed resentment over the taboo thoughts to the ancestral practices by today’s educated youngsters. Guest speaker, Ramji spoke on the importance of Medumneo festival and its impact in traditional life and to move forward with modern perspective. The programme chaired by Akhum CTSU chairmen and Chimkila began with an invocation by Kumcho pastor CTBC, while Ramji delivered the welcome note. YAA joint secretary Rithrong encouraged the congregation about the rich cultural heritage. Tradition practices were showcased by CAPF, Sholunberu Cultural Club, Loyimso Cultural Club and traditional games by CTSU and benediction was given by Tusola women pastor CTBC.

DDGIF convenes meet on ILP, RIIN

DIMAPUR: Dimapur District Gorkha Indigenous Forum (DDGIF) has convened a meeting on August 11 at 2 p.m. at Duncan Basti Community Hall, Dimapur to discuss matter pertaining to Registration of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN) and the Inner Line Permit (ILP) and others. In a press release,

DDGIF convener Pushpa Raj Sharma has asked the president and general secretary of all Gorkha NGOs/ civil society based under Dimapur district to attend the meeting. DDGIF has also invited all Gorkha GBs, Chumukedima Gorkha Union, Chumukedima Gorkha Youth, Dimapur Gorkha

Elder’s Forum, Dimapur Gorkha Youth Club, Dimapur Gorkha Union (with two representatives from every unit and advisors of DGU), Gorkha Students’ Union Dimapur, Nepali Basti Mandir Committee, Gorkha Hindu Milan Sewa Sangh and Association of Gorkha Baptist Churches Nagaland.

Metumneo-cum-fair at Leangkonger village

Sensitisation on scholarship

DIMAPUR: State level sensitisation on scholarship scheme was held at GHSS auditorium Tuensang on August 8, sponsored by DSE Nagaland and organised by DEO Tuensang. According to DIPR report, Sakuyuden, assistant superintendent was the resource person while Zurhetho Nyuthe was the special educator of the programme. The training was attended by teachers of both private and government schools of the district. Resource person deliberated on PMS minority/NGSSMA and PMS-ST students for class IX &X, processes for filling up of the scholarship and its eligibility criteria.

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R.N. Ravi with Narendra Modi in New Delhi on August 8.

DIMAPUR: Newly appointed Nagaland Governor, R.N. Ravi called on Prime Minister, Narendra Modi at his 7, Lok Kalyan Marg residence, New Delhi on August 8.

Ravi briefed the Prime Minister on matters regarding the state of Nagaland. This was his first meeting with the Prime Minister in the capacity of the Governor of Nagaland.

Leangkonger village celebrated Metumneo-cum-fair with ADC Shamator, Lankonsen Tsanglao as a special feast guest. According to DIPR report, speaking on the occasion, the ADC appreciated the organisers, village elders and leaders for preserving cultural identity and its importance. He also invoked blessing, bounty harvest ahead and prosperity through this Metumneo celebration. The significant of Metumneo was highlighted by Kheantsu Yimchunger head GB Leangkonger village. Modern ethnic fashion show and post harvest organic agri products added colourful show during the cel- Secretary, DoNER, Inderjit Singh and his team visiting GIS & Remote Sensing Centre, ebration. Kohima on August 8. (DIPR)

Strengthen NPF party while in opposition: Azo

DIMAPUR: Naga People’s Front (NPF) MLA, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu Thursday has called upon party leaders to come together to strengthen the party, while in opposition bench, instead of “thinking only to take over the government”. A press release by NPF Central Youth Wing stated that the MLA was addressing party workers at the young wing’s “mini youth rally” held at the Central office, Kohima. “Time has come to strengthen the party while being in the opposition instead of thinking only to take over the government”, said Azo. Describing NPF party as the only party “deeply rooted” with the Naga people and the Naga identity, Azo called upon the party leaders for better co-relation among one another and to strengthen the party. The MLA claimed that Department of fire and emergency services, under supervision of, SI, Chumoukedima, no other political party can Francis S. Singsit, demonstrated safety measures and precautions to the students protect the Naga people and identity if NPF party of Shalom Public School on August 5.

“vanishes” and added that such situation would be the “greatest defeat” for the Naga people. Azo also called upon the party leaders to stick with the party principle and ideology and protect the Naga identity and be courageous to stand for the party and the Naga people. Coming down heavily on Peoples’ Democratic Alliance (PDA) government, Azo accused the government of misleading the people of Nagaland on pertinent issues. While referring to the ongoing Assembly Session, Azo accused the PDA ministers of disrespecting the Assembly proceedings and misleading the people on pertinent issues, which was raised by the opposition members in the floor of the House. The MLA lamented that many Naga leaders have compromised the future of the Naga people for their selfish interest and personal benefit and that they could

go up-to to the amount of even destroying the future of the Naga people for their self development. Speaking on the topic “role of youth in opposition”, NPF ex-candidate, Er Loguseng Semp said in a democratic setup, youths in the opposition party are watchdog that can check the government and ensure that Central funds implemented and utilized for the welfare of the people. He called upon the youths to be responsible and accountable for better governance. NPF general secretary (Central), Dr. Lmwang Konyak, who spoke on the topic, “role of social media in opposition”, underscored the importance of disseminating positive political messages to the citizens through the social media platform. Special greetings were delivered by NPF working president, Dr. Huskha Yepthomi and representatives from women wing and farmers’ wing.

The programme was Vihoshe Swu and vote of chaired by youth wing vice thanks by vice president, president, Achamo Kikon, Supoyi Vezhu. invocation prayer by secretary, Manpha Konyak, welcome address by president,

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‘National Deworming Day’ observed across Nagaland

Dr Suimzenla Longkumer delivering a short speech during the school assembly.

Students of Government High School Wokha village at the deworming day.

DIMAPUR: Along with the rest of the country, Nagaland also commemorated the “National Deworming Day” in various schools and higher secondary schools on August 8. Kohima: National De-Worming Day (NDD) was launched by office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Kohima under the aegis of National Health Mission (NHM) at Government High School PWD. A press release by the department stated that l a u n c h i n g N D D, S P O (RCH), Dr Atoshe Sema said that children suffer from several harmful health

surroundings clean. After the short health talk, the first albendazole tablet was administered by Rev Sr Maria, headmistress of the school. The team was led by Dr. Lirenthung MO, Dr. Suimzenla Longkumer MO, Christina vaccine cold chain manager and Roseline district media officer. The day was also observed in all the primary health centres and sub centres. Deworming tablets were distributed in all the schools, both government and private and Anganwadi centres. Wokha: The second phase of biannual national

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issues because of worm infection and spoke on the importance of de-worming the children even if they do not fall sick. He said that on NDD, de-worming tablets would be given free-of-cost at schools and Anganwadi centres targeting children of 1-19 years of age. MO (RBSK) Dr. Medozhatou Keretsü also highlighted the importance of NDD to the students and demonstrated six steps of hand washing. DHS Longleng: District Health Society (DHS) Longleng commemorated the day at St. Joseph’s

School (SJS) Longleng. A press release from CMO office Longleng district media officer, Roseline stated that, in a short programme during the school assembly, Dr Suimzenla Longkumer medical officer (MO) school health programme spoke on the importance of deworming. Dr Suimzenla also encouraged the children to wash their hands properly before eating anything and after using toilet, to keep their nails short as much as possible to prevent further infections, to cover the fruits and vegetables and to not eat without washing and to keep their

deworming day was observed at Government High School Wokha village and Don Bosco Higher Secondary School Wokha. A press release from CMO office Wokha stated that, Dr. Kuokholie Savino medical officer AYUSH gave a brief introduction on the importance of taking deworming tablets and its impact on health. He stated that the objectives of national deworming day in India was to deworm all preschool and school age children between the ages of 1-19 years. The objective is to improve their overall health, nutritional status,

access to education and quality of life. Dr. Savino also said that soil transmitted Helminths (STH) infections can lead to anemia, malnutrition, and impaired mental, physical and cognitive development and also reduce school participation in children. In Wokha district, 354 Anganwadi centres, 163 government affiliated schools and over 30 private schools under urban Wokha were distributed with aldendezole tablets and pamphlets on importance of deworming. K Y M C

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Now, get your fuel delivered Centre approves Rs 80 crore for setting Assam Guv, CM congratulate right at your doorsteps in Jorhat up mega food park in Manipur, says Teli Bharat Ratna award recipient

G u wa h a t i , A u g 8 (PTI): Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi and Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Thursday congratulated family of Dr Bhupen Hazarika on receiving Bharat Ratna for the bard of the Brahmaputra posthumously from the President on Thursday. In a statement here, Mukhi said that Hazarikas contribution to the cultural field of Assam and the country in general is monumental. Honouring him with the coveted Bharat Ratna is a fitting recognition to his sagacious and multi-faceted role. He also thanked the central government for choosing Dr Bhupen Hazarika for the honour. Sonowal said conferring the Bharat Ratna on Dr Bhupen Hazarika (posthumously) is a matter of great joy and pride for the people of Assam. In a statement here, Sonowal said, “this momentous act of the government of India inspires the Assamese people living in India and abroad.This step

Late. Dr Bhupen Hazarika (File)

has fulfilled a long pending demand and aspiration of the people of Assam.” Expressing his views on the presentation of the countrys highest civilian award to Dr Hazarika in New Delhi, Sonowal said the Bard of Bramhaputra had a multifaceted personality who set new benchmark in the realm of Indian art and culture. “The bohemian artist worked with humanitarian sensibilities to foster goodwill and amity in the society. His songs reflected the voice of the voiceless”, he said. Sonowal also thanked

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government for conferring the Bharat Ratna on the legendary singer. Further, Sonowal called upon the people of Assam to follow the ideals espoused by Dr Hazarika and to put their energies for building a resurgent Assam. Chief Minister Sonowal also congratulated and extended his good wishes to the Maestro’s US based son Tez Hazarika, who received the award and other family members of Dr Bhupen Hazarika on the auspicious occasion.

JORHAT, AUG 8 (AGENCIES): The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) on Thursday launched first of a kind fuel dispenser in Jorhat, which would take fuel to the doorsteps of the customers, reports Northeast Now news. Indian Oil Corporation Chief General Manager (Indian Oil- AOD) Uttiya Bhattacharyya said that the initiative was in accordance with the permission was granted by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. “IOCL has taken all possible steps to take up the service christened as Fuel@ Doorstep to the premises of the customer who would require such a service,” said Bhattacharyya. “The fuel referred here is just diesel and petrol is not included,” said Bhattacharyya. “Since petrol is more combustible than diesel and is not as safe to deliver, the door delivery service presently is limited to diesel products only,” said Bhattacharyya. This unique service is aimed to ensure hassle-free supply of diesel at the customers’ doorstep,” added Bhattacharyya. The

service will save manpower, time and cost for the customers taking fuel in bulk,” he further said. “Further, the quantity ordered would have to be 200 litres or more and the payment has to be made online,” Bhattacharyya further said. “Indian Oil’s retail outlet M/s Surya Petroleum Products Pvt Ltd., Jorhat would operate the dispenser,” he added more. Elaborating about the facility, Bhattacharyya said that the service would be beneficial for the bulk and industrial customers. “In this service, a fuel dispenser would be mounted on a mobile oil tanker having tanker capacity of 6000 litres,” added Bhattacharyya. “The service is mainly for delivering fuel to customers with stationary usage like diesel generation sets, tea factories, industrial customers, etc,” Bhattacharyya said. Customers can place an order through mobile apps and Bhattacharyya asked customers to take advantage of the technology. Post-delivery and payment of bills, the customers would receive an e-bill through SMS.

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I M P HA L , A u g 8 : Union minister state for food processing industries Rameswar Teli on Thursday informed that the Centre has approved, in principle, construction of a mega food park in Manipur with estimated cost of Rs 80 crore. The Union minister who arrived in Imphal today informed the Centre’s approval to state government’s proposal while addressing a one-day workshop on Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana at Hotel Imphal. Teli said that the Mega Food Park project will receive Rs 50 crore as subsidies from the Centre. “There is dearth of fund in his ministry,” the minister said and encouraged entrepreneurs to send their proposals to the government so as to avail the available funds. State commerce and industries minister Th Bishwajit who attended the function urged the entrepreneurs to take advantage of the provisions of the scheme (Pradhan Mantri

Union minister for food processing industries Rameshwor Teli at the workshop in Imphal. (NP) Kisan Sampada Yojana). He further urged entrepreneurs of the state not to concentrate their activities in the valley areas only but to expand their activities in the hill areas too. “Entrepreneurs should not limit themselves to the valley districts, but spread their units to hills districts so that they can provide employment to the locals as well as build up the sense of national integration,” he said. Encouraging entrepreneurship in the state, Biswajit reiterated that increase in the number of entrepreneurs can help solve the unemployment issue in the state. The minister

drew the attention of the visiting union minister, the state minister in setting up a small state development policy by the Central government. He lauded the entrepreneurs of the state for their success without any financial assistance from both the government and the banks till now and encouraged them to link up with his department so that they can avail the schemes available for them. Meanwhile, a one-minute silence was observed by the gathering as a mark of respect to the departed soul of former Union minister of external affairs Sushma Swaraj.

Student death case: Three students hurt during protests Minor girl from Meghalaya

Article 370 won’t affect Sikkim : PS Tamang

Police foil students protest rally demanding justice for student died in controversial circumstance in Imphal on Thursday . student bodies, have been launching various forms of agitation demanding to find the truth behind the death of the girl student. Continuing with protests, students from various schools in Imphal area carried out protest rallies, allegedly targeting Chief Minister’s Secretariat today. Several students were injured in the police action among whom three were hospitalised after they sustained injuries. One of them sustained severe leg injuries after he was hit by tear gas shell. Apart from students of various schools in the twin Imphal districts, students in Thoubal districts staged sit-in-protests at the gate of their respective schools. Students of some schools formed human chains on

the roads near their school campus. A 12-hour bandh brought normal life to a grinding halt in Thangmeiband area where the deceased student hailed from and the epicentre of the agitations. The bandh affected part of market places of the city as nearly half of the city’s market places were under Thangmeiband Assembly constituency. Large number of police personnel, armed with

riot gears detailed across Thangmeiband as part of security measure to thwart the bandh. The bandh supporters confronted the police who showered them with tear gas shells and mock bombs till the last hour of the bandh. An intense form of bandh was witnessed as supporters poured their anger over police crackdown against the leaders and members of the JAC.

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With immense pride and honor, we the SKKPP further extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. L. Toino Chophi, S/o Shri. Lhozheto Chophi Retd. Addl. Registrar Co-operative Society for successfully getting through CAPF examination conducted by UPSC in the year 2018 as Assistant Commandant. The union continues to hope and pray for his further excellence and achievements in days to come. VIKA N. CHISHI GEN. SECY. SKKPP

KIVITOLI V. AWOMI PRESIDENT SKKPP AFFIDAVIT

Regd. No. 382/19 Dated 08/08/2019 I, MANGAT KONYAK, son of Hamwang Konyak, permanent resident of Sheanghah Tangten Village presently residing at Techahan Ward under Mon District in the State of Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:1. That, I am a bonafide citizen of India and native of above mentioned address. 2. That, my name has been entered incorrectly/mistakenly recorded as H. MANGAT KONYAK, Son of HAMWANG KONYAK in my Bank Pass Book instead of MANGAT KONYAK, Son of HAMWANG KONYAK as per my other official documents. 3. That, both MANGAT KONYAK, son of HAMWANG KONYAK and H. MANGAT KONYAK, son of HAMWANG KONYAK is the same and one person. 4. That, officially my name is MANGAT KONYAK, son of HAMWANG KONYAK. 5. That, let this affidavit be handed over to the appropriate authority concerned if necessary clarification and anticipation thereof. That, the statement in Paragraphs 1 to 5 are made and signed to the best of my knowledge and belief wherein nothing materials has been concealed. Deponent MANGAT KONYAK th Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent on this 8 day of Aug 2019 at Mon. Magistrate MC-35

Prem Singh Tamang (File)

S I L I G URI , AU G 8 (AGENCIES): Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) on Wednesday came out in support of the Centre’s move on Article 370, reports The Northeast Today. He said “We welcome PM Narendra Modi’s decision” as the policy would not affect the tiny Himalayan state nor other states that are protected by special provisions. Home minister Amit Shah said in Lok Sabha yesterday, that states protected by special provisions under Article 371(f) would not be affected.

to dusk bandh, womenfolk at various locality staged sit-in-protest demanding unconditional release of the leaders of the JAC. They warned of intense forms of agitation if government failed to consider their demand at the earliest. “Release them immediately without any condition or face the wrath of the people,” a woman leader warned the government. On the other hand, the JAC Against the Murder of Ningthoujam Babaysana Chanu has threatened to intensified its ongoing agitations if the arrested members were not release by 10 am of August 9. A statement of the JAC announced that if the government fails to release them by the set deadline, other 10 members of the JAC including its convenor will agitate to arrest them.

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IMPHAL, Aug 8: At least three students sustained injuries as protestors demanding justice for the student who died in controversial circumstance confronted the police amidst showers of tear gas and mock bombs. Two Gypsy vehicles of police were also damaged by students who pelted stones towards the police in retaliation to tear gas shells and mock bombs hurled at them. Police in the capital city had a hard time as students from various schools carried out protest rallies on the streets at various places amidst intensified agitations in Thangmeiband area after police arrested co-convenor and a member of the JAC against murder of Ningthoujam Babaysana Chanu. A dawn to dusk shutdown also brought normal life to a grinding halt in Thangmeiband area where the victim t hailed from. Babysana, a class-VII student of Standard Robarth Higher Secondary School, Canchipur was found death by hanging in her hostel dormitory in suspicious manner on July 18. With reeks of foul-play, JAC with the supports of various pressure groups, particularly

Police have been cracking down against the JAC leaders and members since yesterday evening. They have so far arrested co-convenor Pratap Leishangthem and member Elangbam Joykumar of the JAC and were allegedly after other members of the JAC. The arrested co-convener and member were produced in the court of Imphal West chief judicial magistrate where the court remanded them to the judicial custody for 15 days. Talking to media after coming out from the court room, the co-convener said that they will not apply for bail saying “let the law take its own course.” They were sent to judicial custody amidst strong pressure from the residents of Thangmeiband area to release them without any condition. During the dawn

Rev. ZotuoKiewhuo, Founder and Senior Pastor, Koinonia Baptist Church recently had a Mission Trip America from July 8- August 1, 2019. A brief highlight of his trip are: 1. He was one of the main speakers at the Discipleship Training conducted by the International Restoration Ministries, Austin Texas, attended by 61 persons from different states of America. Baptism was given to two persons. All the attendees were baptized in the Holy Spirit and received blessings. On the Graduation Day, Rev ZotuoKiewhuo as the speaker shared that there is no success in ministry if disciples were not raised. The Great Commission of preaching the gospel to every nation was also given to the disciples. Every disciple must be focussed, disciplined and willing to pay the price for the Lord. 2. At the Sunday Healing Service of International Restoration Church (IRC) where he shared the word of God, all sicknesses were healed, people in depression, suicidal thoughts etc were delivered and blessed. It can be noted that, in the later part of 2016, IRC pastor John Monger with Secretary Kimberly Nagy came to Kohima and visited Koinonia Baptist Church, Kohima and Koinonia Prayer Centre, Tsiesema and received impartations on starting Dawn Prayer Service and Prayer Centre. In 2017, the IRC began their Dawn Prayer Service from 4:30 am, which also spread to the different states of America, such as Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Dakota, North Carolina have started to function their Dawn Prayer. The IRC also bought 5 acres of land to start its own prayer center, which will be one of the first in Austin. Talks were also held to send Disciples from the church here in Nagaland to minister to the people of America through such endeavors. During the trip, prayers were also imparted to the land of America. Thanking all well-wishers, believers and supporters for the success of the Mission Trip. May the abounding Almighty God bless you all bountifully! Praise the Lord. Koinonia Baptist Church, Kohima Nagaland K-2142

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PFUTSERO : NAGALAND No.Jud-4/SC/2014/282 Dated Pfro, the 31st July 2019

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Whereas Shri Kowe Thopi, S/o Lt. Ditsozu-u Thopi of Chizami Village under Phek District has applied for issue of Succession Certifiacte under the Indian Succession Act 1925 to draw the retirement benefits, family pension, service benefits, SBI Account, etc. belonging to Lt. Ditsozu-u Thopi Chizami, who expired 07/04/2019. Therefore, notice is hereby issued inviting any claims and objections from 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 prayer for. Sd/- Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pfutsero DP-6034

gang raped in Gurugram

Gurugram, Aug 8 (IANS): A 14-year-old girl from Meghalaya has been gang raped by four persons in Haryana here, Gurugram police PRO Subhash Bokan said on Thursday. The incident came to light after the victim’s parents approached the Meghalaya House in the national capital and reported the inci-

dent late on Wednesday. Officials of Meghalaya House then escorted the victim and her family to register the complaint at a Gurugram police station. Bokan said a probe was underway and efforts were on to identify the accused. An FIR was registered at Rajendra Park Police Station on Thursday.

Dear Zademo, May the almighty from up above bless you with wealth, love and wisdom!! Wishing you a blissful birthday. Best wishes, Miss

IN THE COURT OF Smti. Yarenjungla Longkumer, Principal Judge FAMILY COURT DIMAPUR : NAGALAND SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE (ORDER-V. RULE - 1,5,20) CASE NO : Divorce Case No. 21/19 PETITIONER : Mithun Nandi RESPONDENT : Bemla Subba TO, Smti. Bemla Subba D/o Late Kamdus Subba R/o Old Over Bridge Colony/Burma Camp Dimapur : Nagaland Whereas the above named petitioner has instituted a case against you for Divorce U/S. 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the case on 25/09/19 at 10:30 A.M. without fail. Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the case will be heard and determined in your absence. Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this 05th day of August 2019. JUDGE DP-6055 AFFIDAVIT (Correction/rectification of name) Regd. No. : 3034/19 Date 24/06/19 I, Mr. N GOPALA KRISHNAN presently serving as driver in Department of Home Guards & Civil Defence do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India. 2. That in some of the official documents my name has been recorded as N GOPALA KRISHNAN however in some of my documents including in my Service Appointment Letter my name has been recorded as GOPALA KRISHNAN and in my Academic records my name has been recorded as GOPALAKRISHNAN N hence, the stated name represents the same person having single identity i.e., myself. 3. That henceforth I herewith rectified the same and declare that my name will be N GOPALA KRISHNAN for all official references. 4. That the above statements made are true to the best of my knowledge and no material facts has been concealed here in and I signed this affidavit before the competent authority on 24th June 2019 at Kohima, Nagaland. DEPONENT K-2154

DECLARATION Regd. No. : 2401 Date 07/08/2019 I, Shri Ghushito Awomi son of Shri Luwoto Awomi aged about 39 years and a present resident of Lower Bayavu Colony, Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and declare as follows:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India. 2. That my correct and official name is Ghushito Awomi. 3. That however in my official documents and others, my name has been entered/recorded as Ghushito L. Awomi. 4. That the names Ghushito Awomi and Ghushito L. Awomi refer to one and same person i.e. myself. 5. That this affidavit is made to declare that my correct and official name is Ghushito Awomi and the same shall be use for all official purposes, further references and correspondences. 6. That this affidavit shall also be used as a piece of evidence of the fact and proof as mentioned above and also to be use for rectification. That the statement from para 1–6 are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing false has been stated. And I sign this affidavit before the competent authority at Kohima, Nagaland on this the 7th day of August 2019. Magistrate/Notary Public Deponent

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2019

‘Connectivity in NE is a great concern’ Correspondent

Shillong, Aug 8: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday said connectivity in the North East is a matter of great concern and a core issue “The connectivity issue is something that we really need to look at and no matter how many platforms we come out with, if the connectivity is not there, it will defeat half the purpose of all the exercise that we do,” he told delegates at the 22nd National Conference on e-Governance here. Sangma said that the other big challenge that Northeastern states as a whole faces in respect to connectivity is the proximity to the international borders which have poor connectivity as service operators are discouraged to have towers at the border areas due to policy provisions within 1-2 kilometres of international borders.“This is a big hindrance as well as it is a national security issue as people on the borders often use Bangladesh or

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Myanmar or perhaps even Chinese mobile network to stay connected with the other parts of the country,” he said. The Chief Minister said that another important aspect of e-Governance is the data that the government collects to make quality decisions for better services to the people. “We as a State Government are really looking forward in that line and the data driven governance when it is actually implemented can have an immense impact at the grassroots level,” he added. He cited the example

of the successful model of how technology is being used in Meghalaya in creating a database of expectant mothers, details of health infrastructure available and using that effectively to increase institutional deliveries in the State, without incurring extra cost. “This has gone a long way in improving the figures of maternal mortality rates in the pilot district and this model will be replicated in the other districts within the current financial year,” Sangma said Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region, Dr Jitendra Singh proposed that the Conference adopts a ‘Shillong Declaration on e-Governance’ so that the important takeaways from the sessions may be referred to and developed upon in the future. Singh highlighted the importance of increasing awareness among the common people about new citizen-friendly initiatives taken by the Government like the dashboards, portals and apps that have been set

up by the Government to establish citizen-friendly governance. He also informed that the Ministry of DoNER is keeping up with the pace of digitization and service delivery through electronic means. “It has constantly engaged itself with promoting e-governance initiatives that are being taken up by the North Eastern states and that it has extended its support to various externally aided projects proposed by different NE States in the field of Health (Telemedicine), Education (Digitization of Classrooms) etc,” he added. Further, Dr. Singh added that for the last 5 years, the Government has made significant progress in the direction of achieving e-Governance mandate being discussed at the highest level. For making digital literacy universal, the Government has taken key initiatives like Aadhaar and Jan-Dhan Yojana and has laid down the target completion by 2022, i.e. the 75th Independence year of India.

Morigaon’s flood victims get aid J O R H A T, A UG 8 (AGENCIES): Yogoda Satsanga Society (YSS) of India, a Ranchi-based socio-welfare cultural organisation has come to the aid of flood affected people of Assam, reports Northeast Now news. The spiritual and charitable organisation recently donated household goods and utilities amongst nearly 7500 people from 2000 families in the flood-ravaged areas of Bhuragaon and Lahorighat in Morigaon District. Jaya n t a B a r u a , a member of YSS said that volunteers from Yogoda Satsanga Meditation Centres of Guwahati and Tezpur travelled to the affected areas and distributed the materials amongst the needy. He further said that the district administration including circle officer Chaitali Dutta, ADC Touhidur Rahman and the local police personnel helped in organising the systematic distribution of the goods.

Don’t bother about criticism, Assam NRC to be completed by Aug 31: SC

NEW DELHI, AUG 8 (PTI): The Supreme Court Thursday brushed aside criticism and statements made in the Assam Assembly and outside relating to the exercise carried out for National Register of Citizens (NRC) and said it wanted the deadline of August 31 be adhered to. A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice R F Nariman referred to the report of Assam NRC coordinator Prateek Hajela in which he mentioned about leakage of information on it in Assam Assembly and certain statements made by leader of opposition there and Santanu Bharali, legal advisor to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. The bench, which is monitoring the Assam NRC exercise, said it was not concerned with any of such statements and was only looking at the entire exercise of NRC being completed within the deadline of August 31. “You (Hajela) have

drawn our attention about the statement made by the leader of opposition regarding revealing of information in the Assembly and also about press statement by Santanu Bharali on the issue of secrecy of the data,” the bench said. “As far as the statement of the leader of opposition is concerned, we do not need to go into it. When some orders are being passed by the judges or the court, some people criticise them,” the apex court said. “Our orders, our actions are being subjected to debates and criticism every moment. We are not bothered by it. If we will go into all this, we will never complete the task,” it added. The top court said it was not bothered about what was being said about the NRC exercise. “What we want is that let the NRC come out within the deadline of August 31. Who like it, who do not like it, we do not bother,” the bench said. At the outset, the bench

interacted with NRC coordinator and told him that perhaps, he is seeking suggestion for maintaining the secrecy of the data collected during the exercise. During the hearing, the apex court was told that around 33,000 people coming from an area in Kamrup district have to be verified after it was noted that there have been complaints of inadequacy in issuing notices. The bench also deliberated on provisions of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2003 which have been applied for considering the individuals under the NRC. The bench said it will pass an order as to whether the inclusion will be based on section 3 (1)(a), 3(1)(b) and section 3 (1)(c) of the Act after receiving a note from Hajela. On July 23, the top court had extended the deadline for publication of the final NRC in Assam by a month to August 31 while rejecting the pleas seeking permission for 20 per cent sample re-verification.

Zoramthanga recalls Sushma’s Assam breached status IAF’s Su-30 aircraft crashes near Tezpur strong connection with Mizoram quo: Mizo Zirlai Pawl

Sushma Swaraj in traditional Mizo attire with actor Biju Phukan (File image)

GUWAHATI, AUG 8 (AGENCIES): Rothuamliana, an old staff of the Raj Bhawan in Aizawl remember her as Madam Ka läwm e (Madam Thank you). Yes, we are talking about former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj. Though born in Ambala in Haryana, Sushma Swaraj had great love for the tribal Mizos. Since 1979, Sushma Swaraj and her criminal lawyer husband Swaraj Kaushal had strong connections with Mizoram. And, the bond of love is still strong. The former external affairs minister breathed her last on Tuesday. A large section of people across Mizoram on Wednesday offered prayers for eternal peace of Sushma Swaraj, reports Northeast Now news.. People of the tiny state

in northeast cannot forget how Sushma Swaraj and her husband helped them during their bad days. The lawyer couple had played a pro-active role for the release of the then chief of Mizo National Front (MNF) chief Laldenga in 1979. Swaraj Kaushal was adviser to the MNF during peace negotiations with the Centre. He had played a crucial role in the signing of Mizoram Peace Accord on June 30, 1986. “I learnt with real sorrow when I heard about the sudden demise of @ SushmaSwaraj. I really look upon her as my sister since 1990s when she became the 1st Lady of Mizoram…..,” Zoramthanga, chief minister of Mizoram said in a Twitter message. Like Zoramthanga,

men and women of Mizoram are going to miss Sushma Swaraj. Whether it was the Christmas, or the Chapchar Kut festival, Sushma Swaraj would always be there with the people, in traditional Puanchei attire. Her husband, Swaraj Kaushal was Governor of Mizoram from 1990 to 1993. During that time, they were rated to be the most loved couple in Mizoram. As the First Lady, she was always popular among the tribal women. During that period, Sushma Swaraj travelled the length and breadth of the state. She was popularly known as Madam Ka läwm e (Madam Thank you) in Mizoram. She always thanked everyone for every small thing in Mizo language.

A I Z AW L , A UG 8 (AGENCIES): Mizoram’s apex student body, the Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), on Wednesday accused the Assam government of breaching the status quo on the disputed land along the Mizoram-Assam border, reports The Telegraph Today. MZP general secretary Lalnunmawia Pautu alleged that the mosque, which was damaged in a blast by unidentified persons on May 24 at Zophai near Bairabi town, has been rebuilt by Assam. A shop and concrete building have also been constructed near the mosque, he said. Pautu said the state body on Tuesday wrote to chief minister Zoramthanga, imploring him to take measures so that the newly-constructed structures are demolished. The letter said the Centre has directed both the state governments to maintain status quo at Zophai, which is a disputed land. While Mizoram did not erect any structure on the disputed land, the construction of a mosque, shop and building by Assam was regretful, the letter said. The student body also blamed the state government for its inaction to convene a meeting of the core committee to discuss the border issue. The committee involving the Mizoram govern-

ment, student bodies and other NGOs was formed by the state government in April last year to oversee the border dispute. Pautu said the meeting of the committee, which was scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed because the chief minister will grace a “meet the heroes” conference on that day. He said the state government will soon call a meeting on the border issue. Zophai along the Mizoram-Assam border is a disputed land claimed by both the states. Border standoff took place in the area when MZP functionaries attempted to construct a resting shed there in March last year, which forced the Union ministry of home affairs to interfere in the matter. At a secretary-level talks between Assam and Mizoram held in New Delhi in March last year, the Centre had directed both the state governments to maintain status quo on the disputed land. A joint committee was also constituted by both the governments under the Union home ministry then. The committee carried out inspection of illegal structures in the inner line reserved forest area, which was suspended again following a dispute at zero point in DholcheraPhaisen in April last year.

5.63 L ticketless travellers fined: NF Railway AGARTALA/GUWAHATI, AUG 8 (IANS): More than 5.63 lakh railway passengers were caught travelling ticketless or with improper tickets and carrying un-booked luggage in the northeastern region and nearby areas in the first seven months of the year, official said on Thursday. Over Rs 38.73 crore was realised as fine from these passengers between Januar y and July, said Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Chief PRO Pranav Jyoti Sharma. This was 13.17 per cent more in terms of numbers of penalty cases detected and 16.55 per cent higher in terms of fines for January-July of 2018. Sharma said during the period, the NFR also surpassed the target of passenger earnings 2.52 per cent. The earnings were Rs 626.21 crore against the target of Rs 610.79 crore.

GUWAHATI, AUG 8 (AGENCIES): A Su-30 aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed at Milanpur area in Tezpur on Thursday evening, reports Northeast Now news. The crash took place around 8.30 pm when the aircraft was on a routine training mission, reports Northeast Now news. Defence Public Relations Officer Wing Commander Ratnakar Singh said both the pilots on board the aircraft has, however, ejected safely from the aircraft. They have been rescued, he said. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain cause of the accident, Ratnakar Singh added.

One of the two pilots (Northeast Now news)

It may be recalled that an AN-32 aircraft of the Indian Air Force with 13 air warriors on board crashed in a heavily

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Special recruitment drive for filling up of vacancies for the Persons with Disability (PWDs) Advertisement No. NEIGR-E.III/8/2015/Pt.II dated 19th June, 2019

Applications are invited from eligible PWD's candidates on a special recruitment drive to fill up the following reserved categories of Group 'B' & 'C' posts on direct recruitment. Eligible/suitable candidates are requested to submit their applications in the prescribed format along with attested copies of certificates & testimonials, two copies of recent passport size photograph. Candidates working in Govt./Semi Govt./Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous Institutions are instructed to submit their applications through proper channel. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the skill test/written test/interview as the Institute deemed fit. Only Indian citizens need to apply. Sl.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 243 Dimapur, FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2019

Placement Act needed

agaland Post had highlighted the extreme plight of Naga boys and girls employed in various parts of the country, especially the metro cities in the August 5 issue. There have been several Naga boys and girls employed with various firms who have suffered indignities and some who had died or were murdered. The tragic fact is that the larger Naga community in most metro cities were totally ignorant about the presence of their brothers and sisters and when the worst befell, the unions were caught totally unprepared. In the most recent incident in Chennai, one Naga youth working in a restaurant, was murdered by his two colleagues and roommates. The NCF in Chennai had also informed that since 2017, five Nagas who were employed under various firms in Chennai had died or were killed. Several hundreds ,if not a few thousand Nagas are employed in various cities throughout India. This reveals that the number of job seekers in Nagaland in particular, is high. With economic conditions in Nagaland not favouring creation of jobs due to the negative contributions from those engaged in illegal taxations; the youths have to look elsewhere for survival. Needless to say, that thousands of parents, some belonging to the poorer sections of society, had invested huge sums for the education of their children. The desperation for jobs in Nagaland has led to hundreds of youths looking for employment elsewhere. This is where middlemen and touts have sprung up under the guise of employment agencies or firms etc. This is not to suggest that all such agencies are dubious.Those who eventually get low grade jobs such as sales persons, massage parlours (spas), event managers, air hostesses, call centres or receptionists are thrilled to be going to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru or Chennai hoping that they will achieve their dreams but which turn into nightmare. There have been news reports of how some of the Naga youths were paid less than locals of other cities but made to work more. Naga employees outside normally accept everything on face value and end up getting badly cheated.Girls who are employed to work in spas invariably end up in the flesh trade. There have been numerous reports in national media about busting of prostitution rackets operating under the guise of spas in various cities. In a number of cases, many Naga girls have also been arrested in this connection. In order to check such practises, this newspaper had suggested the enacting of a bill which Assam had recently done under the title” “Assam Private Placement Agencies For Recruitment of Workers (Regulation Bill)2019.”. The Bill prevents any person or private agency from carrying out or commencing the business of private agency unless the agency holds a license issued under the Act.The Act comes with strict rules the bind such placement agencies in doing business. The Act also warns that any placement agency contravening the rule shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years or fine which extend up to Rs. One lakh. All offences under the Act shall also be cognisable and non-bailable. The government of Nagaland , especially during the recent assembly session, should have taken note of the report by enacting a similar bill to prevent frauds from destroying the lives of unwary Naga youths. Unfortunately, the law makers are only interested about themselves.

DailyDevotion Prayer in the Father’s Honor …that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God. —Luke 1:35 If the Son of God has been born into my human flesh, then am I allowing His holy innocence, simplicity, and oneness with the Father the opportunity to exhibit itself in me? What was true of the Virgin Mary in the history of the Son of God’s birth on earth is true of every saint. God’s Son is born into me through the direct act of God; then I as His child must exercise the right of a child— the right of always being face to face with my Father through prayer. Do I find myself continually saying in amazement to the commonsense part of my life, “Why did you want me to turn here or to go over there? ‘Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?’ ” (Luke 2:49). Whatever our circumstances may be, that holy, innocent, and eternal Child must be in contact with His Father. Am I simple enough to identify myself with my Lord in this way? Is He having His wonderful way with me? Is God’s will being fulfilled in that His Son has been formed in me (see Galatians 4:19), or have I carefully pushed Him to one side? Oh, the noisy outcry of today! Why does everyone seem to be crying out so loudly? People today are crying out for the Son of God to be put to death. There is no room here for God’s Son right now— no room for quiet, holy fellowship and oneness with the Father. Is the Son of God praying in me, bringing honor to the Father, or am I dictating my demands to Him? Is He ministering in me as He did in the time of His manhood here on earth? Is God’s Son in me going through His passion, suffering so that His own purposes might be fulfilled? The more a person knows of the inner life of God’s most mature saints, the more he sees what God’s purpose really is: to “…fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ…” (Colossians 1:24). And when we think of what it takes to “fill up,” there is always something yet to be done.

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“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” ~ Colin Powell

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2019

Post-mortem

Political fairness and the indigenous of Nagaland

n the early sixties, one day, I was coming up to Kohima from Dimapur on a beautifully new Nagaland Bus. In the Bus I met the tall great Baptist Church leader of Nagaland, Reverent Longri Ao. He was much older to me but being very close to Parents; we took upon him even as the eldest brother of the family. We sat next to each other and began talking many things. In those days, being full of effervescent young blood in the head, I was reading a small book about the great Teachings of ancient China, and I thought I could even become a Sage by reading the sayings of ancient Chinese Teachers!*? And just to see how the hearty Church Leader would take it, I said to him that I liked the teaching of one of the great ancient teachers of China more than the teachings of Jesus on the idea of Retaliation. “What did the Chinese Teacher said? he asked. Jesus taught: “if any man slaps your right Cheek, turn the other to him”, but the Chinese Teacher taught: ‘if any hit you on one side of your Cheek’, ‘Give him Justice’, and ‘I liked that more than what Jesus said’, I said. There are things what the Government of Nagaland can give and what it can not or it should not,

to every Non-Indigenous from outside the State. The Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation of 1873 was not made by the Government Naga Hills, it was made by the Government of India of those days for the future good of the Indigenous of the Naga Hills. The Constitution of India’s Article 371 A was scripted not by the legal Experts of Nagaland, it was by the legal luminaries of the Government of India. They did it because from time immemorial that was the process of Traditional Customary Practices of the Indigenous People of Naga Hills and Prime Minister of India Mr. Jowaharlal Nehru accepted it because unlike most other States of India, in Nagaland, it is not the Government but the people who owns the land. The IM authorities claimed ‘all Nagas are indigenous to all the geographical Naga area inhabited by them’: Literally, this is true but practically it is empty, hollow and fake. The Angamis are not the indigenous of Mokokchung District, the Changs are not the indigenous of Rengma Area and the Tikhirs are not the indigenous of the Zünheboto Distrist. It is so everywhere in Nagaland.

And the people own land in Nagaland Family by Family within the Clan, Clan by Clan within the Thinuo, Mepu, Kiong etc; Khel by Khel within the Village; Village by Village within the Tribe and Tribe by Tribe, in that order. The Nagas of Naga Hills and Nagas of NEFA [North Eastern Frontier Agency, now Arunachal Pradesh] lived in their own sovereign Village Republics of purest form of Democracy unimaginable to the white people, from time immemorial, not under any King. This was accepted by even the Colonial Power in the 18th and 19thCenturies and presently -in the case of Nagaland- by the Government of India in a special provision in the Constitution of India. Some people in Nagaland may have the apprehension that the BJP Government in Delhi may abrogate Article 371A just like they did to Article 370 the other day in the Parliament. No one need have any such a worry. If India does that, it will loose its face in the UN and in front of the whole World. India is an emerging World Power today and no self-respecting Power in the World seeking a Permanent Seat in the Security Council and who

has sent its satellite to the Moon the previous week, would do such a thing as to abrogate any part of their own Constitution they have themselves solemnly made. And some appear to take Citizenship and Indigenousness of a State as one and the same thing. It is not so. Citizenship is legally obtained whereas Indigenousness is naturally acquired of a country. A white person in the USA may be a Citizen of America legally, but he is not an Indigenous of America whereas a native Red Indian of North America only is an Indigenous of USA whether legally or not. Nagaland Government has granted Indigenous Status to Non-Naga who had acquired Land Patta in Nagaland from the Government before 1st December 1963. The question of giving INDIGENOUS status to those Kacharis, living in Dimapur area centuries before and to those Kukis having Villages in Naga Hills, prior to the occupation of Kohima as District HQ in 1878, does not arise. They [those Kacharis and those Kukis qualified above] were already INDIGENOUS in the Area before Naga Hills District was formed in1860 with Head Quarter at Chümukedima.

Article 370 and 35A of Kashmir gone...Next Article 371 A?

ammu and Kashmir was a Princely State during the British Raj in India. With the departure of the British from India in 1947, Jammu and Kashmir basically had the option to join the India Union or Pakistan. It acceded to India under a Constitutional protection of Article 370 with a defined special status exempting it from the Indian Constitution in 1949 with an exceptional Legislative authority to make its own laws in all matters except on subjects of finance, defence, foreign affairs and communications. Jammu and Kashmir had its own Constitution and Flag. Article 370 was further reinforced by Article 35A in 1954 through a presidential order allowing the Legislature of Indian-administered Kashmir to define permanent residents within its territory, to disallow permanent settlement of outsiders or disallow outsiders from buying land, seek government jobs or claim scholarship. Their Permanent Residents Law debars indigenous Kashmir female and her offspring from property rights if married to a Non-Kashmiri. Note very carefully: Jammu is a Hindu-majority sector and therefore the Union Territory of J &K will have a Legislative Assembly; whereas Ladakh region with Buddhist- majority and a sizable Shia Muslim populated will have no Legislative Assembly and will directly be ruled by Delhi. The door to J &K and Ladakh will now been thrown wide open to all outsiders allowing them to invest and own landed properties within these two Union Territories now that all the special protection has been nullified. Once CAB is legislated in Parliament the Hindus population from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh et al will flood this territory and change the overall demography of these two regions. It looks ominously obvious and intended. The war against Muslim and Christian and other minority has begun as was clearly elucidated during the election by the BJP in keeping with their one nation one religion concept. The irony in this is that the Centre has so nonchalantly and arbitrarily dismembered Jammu and Kashmir without paying heed to the sentiment of the State concerned...and yet on the issue of integration of the Naga territories...the Centre argues that the consent of all the concerned North Eastern States will have

to be sought for democratically. The Naga’s inherent rights of ownership over the land they occupy in these NE States are not a legitimate issue for the GoI. India under the rule of the BJP at the Centre seems to have misplaced its honour elsewhere. NSCN (IM) ought to perceive that the overall picture of J&K appears identical to what it has been attempting to achieve singlehandedly... “Shared sovereignty”, “Naga Yezhabo”, a separate “flag”: J & K had it all...but now it is gone. The BJP government has dismantled an honourably executed original agreement with J & K. Does the future of the Nagas look any brighter under this given ruthless scenario with BJP having an absolute majority in the Parliament? The Home Minister assures that the entire Article 371of the North Eastern States are safe and will not be tempered with. These are just mere words that provide no real comfort or security when seen through the prism of actions on the ground. It is a complete reversal of the canvas. All it takes is for the Prime Minister and Home Minister of India to wake up from the wrong side of the bed and then their assurance will only be worthy of the dustbin...especially when weighed against the pressure of their national policy which is unambiguously being dictated by the RSS Hindutva onslaught. The problem does not end here. Now take another disconcerting development that has also transpired: The Rajya Sabha has also passed the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019, with the intent to giving more teeth to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is India’s antiterror probe agency. NIA is now being invested with the powers to investigate and prosecute not only organizations but individuals as well. If the Indo-Naga political settlement hits a rough patch, it could possibly prompt the Prime Minister and Home Minister with a prime excuse to declare all the Naga Factions as out-law terrorist organizations even at this late stage of the ongoing negotiation and the already overburdened ‘tax payers’ dubbed as collaborators. Who can tell when the vindictive nature of those in power will emerge? If India has so dishonourably dealt with Muslims of J&K what stops them from

taking this ruthless step against Naga Christians as well? The final nail in the Naga coffin will come with the passing of the CAB that BJP has unequivocally promised it will enact as their election manifesto, pandering to the Hindu majority...followed by Uniform Civil Code (UCC). For better or for worse the Muslims have their own customary laws like the ‘triple talaq’...an Islamic norm of divorce. This has been struck down recently by the Indian Parliament...it is just the beginning. Once UCC is enacted, all customary laws of any people will become redundant. If Article 371A is removed in the likeness of J&K our customary law will get the same treatment and Naga territory will be opened out to every willing outsiders to rape the land of the Nagas at will. Hitler is now on the prowl in India. The pragmatic approach for the Nagas Christian minority is to rally behind our National Workers as one people but this will never happen as long as one man...just one man called Mr. Th. Muivah... carries on with his relentless mission of wanting to remain ‘numero uno’ at the cost of unity and the Naga future. Even as a united people it is a difficult mountain to negotiate against a more powerful and ruthless adversary let alone singlehandedly trying to subdue the odds. Instead of climbing down from his high horse of arrogance for the greater good of the Nagas he still refuses to acknowledge his fellow coNational Workers as equals with his hyper ‘national principle’ argument. What good is a national principle if it weakens the national foundry? India cares two hoots for his so-called national principle. To make matters worse, his organisation is now on the warpath against implementation of RIIN...simply to ensure that the Southern Naga brothers continue to enjoy duel privileges from both Manipur and Nagaland. Have the Nagas of Nagaland nothing to say with all this obnoxious insanity being hurled at us so blatantly? We need to sensitively see the larger picture of ominous doom headed our way and make necessary amends to get our house in order to collectively face the impending challenges...which far outweighs one man wanting to remain the Big Boss! Khekiye K. Sema IAS (Rtd); 3rd Mile Thilixu Village; Dimapur Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the

The contention of one Advocate from Samziuram, Peren District [quoted] is “People settled in Nagaland post 1963 has to be seen as an asset not a liability” [unquote]. This proposal sounds like a nice Present of an earthen Jar but with a narrow neck and a hole hidden at the bottom; it would not bewitch even an illiterate in Nagaland. The writing of the Advocate appears more of self-interest than of self-respect or Honor; the work is dripping with Irony on others. It is like the saying in II Samuel 3: 39 when young King David prayed to God saying: “These three sons of Zeruiah are too much for me, though I am the King”. The Learned Advocate writes on Nagaland Government, its crude politicians, on its lack of magnanimity and on Lords of crowd etc. In my view, the writings are of the Advocate is simply the Grapes are sour. Let us talk openly and directly and straightforward, not in irony or sarcasm. The IM dominated by the Tangkhuls from Manipur with Education, Trickery, often with lies and the Barrel of the Gun popularized the name ‘Naga’ everywhere, but they brought nothing good to Nagaland: they

brought Killings, Violence, Threats, Extortions, Terrorism, monopoly Trade and fear. The IM subscribe Socialism in which the Society is Supreme over the people and everything is owned by the Society and not by the people. It is true Nagaland Governement would do well to categorize the people into INDIGENOUS, DOMICILED and simply CITIZEN within appropriate existing Rules and Regulation. The members of these three categories can vote in the Assembly Elections in the Urban Areas but a Non-Indigenous Citizens of Nagaland would not become the Chief Minister or the Minister or the MLA for three generations of Nagaland, nor can they hold the Offices of the Village Council in Villages of Pre-Independent India Villages. But perhaps what the Advocate Samziuram wants from Nagaland is not available in USA, UK, France, Hungary, Poland, Switzerland, Austria, Russia and China. In India, even the exiled Bangladeshi woman Writer Mrs. Taslima is not given Stay Permit for more than 3 [Three] Months at a time in Kolkata. Thepfulhouvi Solo

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cenario: The Jammu and Kashmir Re-Organisation Bill 2019, passed by both Houses of Parliament, was apparently a political outclass of the majority. Its constitutional validity is substantially contested. A writ petition is being ensued in the Supreme Court challenging the Presidential Order on Article 370 against the 1954 statute protecting Kashmir. Home Minister Amit Shah defends the new Bill on ground of constitutional failure in the valley, whereby Kashmir was represented by the Centre in fulfilling necessary formalities of legislation. Article 370 of the Indian constitution provided a separate constitution and flag for Jammu and Kashmir, a deal brokered between Jawaharlal Nehru and Shiekh Abdullah since Kashmir’s accession into the Indian Union. The provision barred certain applications like Right to Information, Right to Education, purchase of property and settlement rights (included marriage with Kashmiris), besides others, within Kashmir jurisdiction. Precisely, all laws passed by the Parliament needed legislative approval of the state government, similar to the Nagaland scheme. Interestingly, Amit Shah amended the expression of a clause in Article 370, terming Constituent Assembly to imply Legislative Assembly. Referring the absence of a Constituent Assembly in Kashmir, the State Assembly takes such role in respect to the provisions of exception with India. Virtually, the political run up of President’s rule in Kashmir had let a tactful demise of the 1954 rule by routing in Central power over the place exercised by the State Assembly. This was how the special status of Kashmir collapsed overnight. Reflections: There are mixed responses in the political spectrum. Sections of the opposition including some Congress leaders had voiced support to the gov-

ernment on ground of national integration. Others had termed it as the darkest day in Indian democracy. China and Pakistan had condemned the unilateral action as dangerous, fuming up the Pakistani leadership to warn India of more Pulwama-like attacks. The Central government justifies that Kashmir problem was endemic to national integration, citing exclusive provisions of 370 not implying on the whole dominion of India. But questions are imminent to the fact that the Centre cannot make new changes on Kashmir without taking the people into confidence, or unless Article 370 was first removed. This invites a new statute to roll out again, towards burying intricacies around the clauses of President Order 1954 and 2019. Indian leaders by and large had predominantly handled the Kashmir situation with a sense of political oblivion to the Kashmiri people. The Indian constitution in total, had problems accepting any governmental representation that threatens national integrity. Nehru, on this aspect, had laid the ‘Objectives Resolution’ in 22nd January 1947 aiming forced union inter alia states, provinces and other areas with/outside British India into the union of India. More recently, the ruling government had glorified the teachings formulated by its philosopher V.D Savarkar proclaiming Hindustan as ‘one country, one emblem and one constitution.’ Similarly, present stalwart Mohan Bhagwat, refers to Kashmir as ‘... Necessary constitutional amendments will have to be made and old provisions will have to be changed in that state...’ Through these drivers, the Hindu country carries, that separatists in Kashmir were the cause of autonomy, while it had viewed Article 370 as potentially containing separatism. (To be concluded) Roviso Marza (Author teaches Political Science in the University of Delhi.)

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KOLHAPUR/SANGLI (MAHARASHTRA), AUG 8 (IANS): At least 23 people have been killed, including 14 in Kolhapur and 12 in Sangli as a rescue boat capsized, as rains wreaked massive havoc in these Maharashtra districts since the past over one week, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said here on Thursday. Fadnavis was talking to reporters after an aerial survey of the flood-ravaged areas which also include Satara and Pune district, along with his cabinet colleagues Chandrakanat Patil, Girish Mahajan and Eknath Shinde. He said that “the situation is very grim, and a national calamity would be declared in the region at the appropriate time”. While 14 deaths are recorded in Kolhapur due to the rains in the past few days, at least 12 persons drowned when a rescue boat capsized in Brahamnal village of Sangli this morning. Earlier Konkan Divisional Commissioner Deepak Mhaiskar said nine people were killed when the boat carrying around 30 villagers lost balance and overturned leading to the tragedy. While 15 people were saved, a search is on to

Residents wade across a flooded street with their belongings to relocate to a safer place due to overflowing Krishna river in Sangli, Wednesday. (PTI)

trace others still missing in the flood waters. The Chief Minister said that warlike rescue efforts have been launched with over 10,000 personnel, from 13 National Disaster Response Force teams, one of the State Disaster Response Force, a column of Indian Army, 14 Navy teams, a Coast Guard team and the Air Force and local agencies engaged in rescuing people trapped in the flood waters in the two districts. Another two Coast Guard teams are on way to Kolhapur on Thursday, five

Navy teams and two SDRF teams, while the state has sought five more NDRF teams, Fadnavis said. He said rescue works are hampered as the water levels are still not going receding in most areas. He spoke with Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa for the third time this week and the latter has agreed to release 500,000 cusecs water from the Almatty Dam which will bring relief to waterlogging in Sangli. So far, over 1.35 lakh people have been rescued and shifted to safer locations in the affected regions and

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During supplementary question on the starred question by Sazo on Naga tribal languages approved as a subject, his colleague Kuzholuzo Neinu alleged that it was a case of pure deprivation and discrimination for other Naga tribes when local languages were not developed along with advanced tribes – Ao, Angami, Lotha and Sumi – till secondary level, Responding to Neinu, school education adviser KT Sukhalu said there was no fund from Government of India to develop local Naga languages. He added that barring the advanced tribes, languages of the remaining 14 Naga tribes were approved as subjects till elementary level and yet to approved by Nagaland

Board of School Education (NBSE) till secondary level. In his supplementary question, Sazo pointed out that other Naga tribes would not be able to compete with advanced tribes in local language subjects if they were approved late. In this regard, Yitachu from NPF also questioned why the government was finding it difficult to implement the subjects till secondary level when the cabinet had already approved. Explaining the shortfall position in the department, Sukhalu informed the House that there were only 90 local teachers in the State and unless NBSE approved the textbooks, the subject could not be taught in the classroom. In the course of clarification, Sazo asked the adviser why the depart-

ment was not approving textbooks written by certain tribes, adding it should not wait to approve all tribes’ languages at one go. Taking part in the discussion, leader of opposition TR Zeliang questioned the department why it rejected 13 tribes’ literature committee textbooks when they could manage themselves and bring out the textbooks. Terming it as discrimination and strange, he asked why department had to stop them when the textbooks could be brought out by the respective tribes with their own finance. As opposition MLAs raised their demands, Rio intervened and gave assurance that the department would look into and take up the matter and whichever tribes qualified, they would be considered.

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“KLH’s rebuttal is to clear the air polluted by vested interest individuals who misconstrued that the guidelines of LH were not followed in the selection of the present office bearers,” it stated. LYH affirms stands: Lotha Youth Hoho (LYH) Thursday affirmed that it was vehemently opposed to any entity trying to fragment the unity and integrity of the Lotha. LYH through its media cell asserted that any act of such nature would be viewed treason and shall be dealt befittingly. “In all its complications and vexed portrayal of facts and fakery, the Lotha Youth Hoho while acknowledging the search com-

mittee of the Lotha Hoho for reposing their faith, the new team stands to safeguard the integrity of the Lotha and to work towards promoting coherent ties with all stakeholders and the citizens,” it stated. Meanwhile, LYH has also cautioned the government departments in the district not to entertain the practice of ’transfer with post’ under any circumstances. It stated that such such related cases would not tolerated. LYH also cautioned all the departments to be more vigil in dispensing their primary obligations Youth hoho has sought unanimity towards each youth units and the citizens to foster the pragmatic alter towards the welfare of the community and Nagas as a whole.

thousands more still continued to remain marooned without food, drinking water, medicines, electricity, and other essentials. People were also saved from several government and private hospitals where they were trapped due to water all around. Fadnavis said medicals teams are ready in Mumbai and will be dispatched to the affected areas as demanded by the local authorities as incessant rains have submerged large areas of land, fields, villages, towns and cities, hitting both road and rail traffic badly.

Woman Delhi police constable commits suicide New Delhi, Aug 8 (PTI): A 33-year-old woman constable of Delhi Police allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself inside her rented accommodation in Dwarka’s Chhawla area, officials said on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as Lalitha, a resident of Durga Vihar in Chhawla, they said. She was living with her friend, who is also in Delhi Police, in Durga Vihar area. On Wednesday around 11.30 pm, her friend called Chhawla police station and informed them that the victim was not opening the door neither picking up her phone calls, they said. Police rushed to the spot and broke open the door. They found Lalitha hanging inside the bathroom near the ventilation area with a piece of cloth, a senior police officer said. Police rushed her to the hospital where she was declared brought dead. Her body was sent for a post-mortem examination while her family members were informed about the incident. No suicide note was recovered from the spot.

NEW DELHI, AUG 8 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the third Global Renewable Energy Investors’ Meet on October 30, an official said on Thursday. India is expecting an investment of $80 billion in 2-3 years in the renewable energy sector, said Anand Kumar, Secretary of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 3rd Global Renewable Energy Investors’ Meeting at Vigyan Bhawan on October 30,” he said. The investors’ meet will be held at Greater Noida, he added. Speaking at the curtain raiser conference, Kumar said that India has emerged as the big renewable energy market with an installed capacity of 80 GW (gigawatt). In addition, he said that 20 GW projects are under implementation, while 40 GW are under bidding stage. “Now, nobody has a doubt about India reaching RE target of 175 GW by 2022,” Kumar said. He further said: “We are tweaking power purchase agreements so that the developers get their dues on time”.

President gives assent to NMC Bill NEW DELHI, AUG 8 (PTI): President Ram Nath Kovind has given his assent to the National Medical Commission Bill, 2019, which was passed by both Houses of Parliament, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday. “It will be notified in the Gazette soon. After that, rules will framed and the NMC will be constituted subsequently. All these will be done within six months,” Vardhan said. “It is a huge and visionary reform in the medical education sector by the NDA government under the leadership of our visionary Prime Minister Narendra Modi-ji, and will prove to be a milestone in the years to come,” he said. The minister said it is a progressive legislation which will reduce the burden on students, ensure probity in medical education, bring down costs of medical education, simplify procedures, ensure quality education, and provide wider access to people to quality healthcare. “It is a game-changing reform of transformational nature. There have been protests by medical students and residents doctors and

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(I) have cleared their doubts and addressed all their queries. I am sure that under the NMC, medical education in the country will attain its zenith in the years to come,” he said. The NMC will be an overarching body, which will frame policies and coordinate activities of four autonomous boards. The NMC Act will repeal the Indian Medical Council Act 1956. The legislation provides for a common entrance examination for MBBS along with common counseling for all medical institutions in the country. “This provision will prevent seat blocking in par-

allel counseling processes and will eliminate the need for students to approach multiple colleges and take part in multiple counseling processes for admission. This will save students and their families from unnecessary physical and financial trauma,” Vardhan said. Elaborating on some of the concerns voiced against the Bill, the minister said, “There are some apprehensions about NMC being dominated by central government nominees. This is not true. There will be 10 vice chancellors of state health universities and nine elected members of State Medical Councils in the NMC.”

Rahul urges Cong workers to SC asks how birth place can be help people in flood-hit states made party to land dispute NEW DELHI, AUG 8 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday expressed concern over the flood situation in some states and urged his party workers to help the affected people. “The flood situation in Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, Assam and Bihar is grim, with lakhs of citizens stranded or displaced. I request Congress Party workers in the affected states to do all they can to help those in need and pray that the flood waters soon subside,” he wrote on Twitter. “The people of Wayanad, my Lok Sabha constituency, are in my thoughts and prayers as they battle raging flood waters. I was to travel to Wayanad, but I’ve now been advised by officials that my presence will disrupt relief operations. I’m awaiting their OK

to travel,” Gandhi said in another tweet. Nine people drowned on Thursday when a rescue boat capsized in floodravaged Sangli district of Western Maharashtra, while a ‘red alert’ was sounded in four districts of Kerala where heavy rains, gusty winds and widespread landslips wreaked havoc in several areas. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis conducted an aerial survey to review the flood situation in Sangli and Kolhapur, which are the worst hit following heavy rains in the area where the Krishna and Panchganga rivers are in spate. In Kerala, water level is rising in most of the rivers and dams across the state with Kannur, Wayanad, Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Kasaragod districts facing a flood-like situation.

NEW DELHI, AUG 8 (PTI): The Supreme Court Thursday asked ‘Ram Lalla Virajman’, one of the parties in the politically sensitive Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute at Ayodhya, as to how the birth place of the deity can be regarded as a “juristic person” having stakes in the case. The apex court, which was hearing the case on the third day, said that so far as Hindu deities are concerned, they have been treated as juristic person in law which can hold properties and institute a litigation. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, however, asked senior advocate K Parasaran, appearing for ‘Ram Lalla Virajman’, as to how ‘Janamsthanam’ (birth place) can file a suit in this matter as a party. “Whether the birth place can be held to be a juristic person. So far as idols of deities are concerned, they had been held to be a juristic person,” said the bench, also comprising Justices S A Bobde, D Y Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and S A Nazeer. Responding to the query, Parasaran told the bench, “In Hindu religion, idols are not necessary for a place to be regarded as a holy place of worship.... Rivers and Sun are also worshipped in Hinduism and birth place in itself can be treated as a juristic person.” JOB VACANCY IMPULSE MARKETING REQUIRES

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According to an official bulletin, the team inspected the project sites at GIS & Remote Sensing Centre. The centre gave a power point presentation on completed projects and highlighted the works besides sharing grievances. Later, the team visited Rutsa Multipurpose Irrigation project and Rani Gaidinliu Library cum me-

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New Delhi, Aug 8 (PTI): India Inc said Thursday that the government has assured to take action soon to revive the industry and push economic growth, which is showing signs of a slowdown. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and ministry officials met captains of the industry here Thursday to deliberate upon the issues about the economy and sagging industrial growth. JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal said after the meeting: “It was decided that the government is going to take action very soon to revive the industry and it is a matter of sentiments. We got positive feedback from the Finance Minister.” Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in clear terms gave assurance that ‘very soon’ solution would be

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metal’s appeal. In its third bimonthly review of 2019-20, the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee on Wednesday reduced its growth projection for the Indian economy to 6.9 per cent for the current financial year as compared with 7 per cent predicted in June, due to a slowdown in demand and investments. “Spot gold held near the psychological level of USD 1,500 an ounce in the international market, its highest level since 2013. Policy easing by central banks around the world amid slowing economic outlook and intensifying trade dispute between US and China lifted gold’s safe haven demand. A weak dollar and geopolitical tensions in Middle East also aided lower level support to the commodity,” said Hareesh V, head (commodity research), Geojit Financial Services.

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ous choices to pick from like great offers on mobile, LEDs in the electronics section, kitchen ware, and much more at unbelievable prices and discounts. In addition, customers can also avail the deep discounted offers in the food section. There are attractive finance options to shop for Electronics too. Customers can enjoy exclusive benefits on shopping for Rs. 3000 and Rs.6000 and get cashback worth Rs. 1200 and Rs. 2400 respectively in Future Pay Walletsand on Paytm. Apart from this, customers get to shop for 25000 and above and get Rs.2100 cashback on the same.

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New Delhi, Aug 8 (PTI): Gold prices on Thursday crossed the Rs 38,000-mark for the first time by soaring Rs 550 to hit a fresh high of Rs 38,470 per 10 gram here, as investors continued to prefer the precious metal as a safe-haven asset amid the ongoing USChina trade tensions and over domestic economic concerns. Crossing the Rs 44,000mark, silver surged Rs 630 to hit Rs 44,300 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers. Analysts said international gold prices breaching USD 1,500 an ounce on Wednesday for the first time in six years amid growing US-China trade tensions, mainly prompted investors to rush towards gold. Besides, concerns over the domestic economic slowdown also lifted the precious

which were recognised by DPIIT in the middle of an I-T scrutiny. Procedures have been also issued for unrecognised start-ups. “The tax department has issued the procedures to be followed by tax officers. So, if a case is related to a company which was recognised as a start-up later on, the tax officer will not pursue the demand in respect of Section 56(2) (viib) which is Angel Tax,” a tax consultant said. As per the circular, a start-up which has not got DPIIT approval and the case is selected for scrutiny on grounds of applicability of Section 56 (2) (viib) or any other issue, inquiry or verification in such cases shall be carried out by the assessing officer as per due procedure and approval of the supervisory officer. “Directions of the CBDT (Central Board of Direct Taxes) that the tax officer will have to summarily accept the contentions of the start-up on valuation of its shares shall provide the relief intended to be provided to the startups,” said Rakesh Nangia, Managing Partner, Nangia Advisors.

and much more for young elders and PWD’s. Marking the 73rd Independence Day, Big Bazaar is back with the Mahabachat, which is a 6-day sale this year, where every customer can get great value deals across wide range of product categories. The event also gives customers an opportunity to explore an array of exciting offers like Buy 1 Get 2 Free along with a 20% cashback on men’s and ladies wear. Apart from this, one can give a new look to their home by shopping from the home furnishing section and enjoy up to 60% off and get an additional 20% cashback. Customers also have numer-

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New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS): In what is expected to boost investor sentiment, the Income Tax (I-T) Department has directed its officers to accept the declarations of companies which were tagged as start-ups in the middle of a scrutiny for angel tax. Angel tax refers to income tax payable on capital raised by unlisted firms by issuing shares where the share price is considered in excess of the fair market value. The excess realisation is treated as income and hence taxable under Section 56 (2) (viib) of the Act. The government had earlier exempted companies tagged as start-ups by the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). However, many companies which were yet to be considered start-ups were under I-T scrutiny. The present clarification makes the rules clear for these companies with regards to angel tax. The tax department issued the circular on Wednesday laying down procedures to be followed by assessing officers in case of start-ups

Dimapur, Aug 8 (NPN): Big Bazaar has announced ‘6 Days Mahabachat’ across the country from August 10 to 16. All the shoppers can enjoy mega deals and fabulous discounts across various categories right from food and grocery items to fashion apparel, household items, kitchenware to home décor and electronics. Big Bazaar stores across the country will also offer a special preview on August 9 for its members and for young elders and people with disabilities (PWD). This is an opportunity to shop with convenience, with personal assistance provided in shopping, wheelchair facilities

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ma, Head-PCG & Capital Market Strategy, HDFC Securities. Sharma, however, added that the domestic unit will witness high volatility till official confirmation of the news comes. After the budget announcement to increase tax surcharge on super-rich including FPIs, foreign investors have sold equities worth USD 2.73 billion on a net basis till date, Sharma said. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net sellers in the capital markets, pulling out Rs 383.66 crore on Wednesday, provisional data showed. Market participants noted that the Reserve Bank of India’s move on the key interest rates and comments on liquidity also provided

support to the currency markets. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, climbed 1.14 per cent to USD 56.87 per barrel. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, inched up 0.02 per cent to 97.56. Meanwhile, the 10year government bond yield was at 6.40 per cent on Thursday. On the domestic market front, the BSE Sensex soared 637 points while the NSE Nifty reclaimed the 11,000 level on Thursday amid reports that the government is likely to withdraw higher surcharge on foreign portfolio investors. After gyrating 750 points during the day, the 30share Sensex settled 636.86 points or 1.74 per cent higher at 37,327.36. It hit an intraday high of 37,405.48 and a low of 36,655.41. Meanwhile, Financial Benchmark India Private Ltd (FBIL) set the reference rate for the rupee/dollar at 70.9553 and for rupee/euro at 86.2263. The reference rate for rupee/British pound was fixed at 79.5002 and for rupee/100 Japanese yen at 79.5002.

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Mumbai, Aug 8 (PTI): The rupee snapped its fiveday losing streak to close higher by 20 paise at 70.69 against the US dollar on Thursday tracking sharp gains in domestic equities after reports of rollback of a tax surcharge on foreign portfolio investors. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee witnessed high volatility against the US dollar. The local unit opened strong at 70.80 and during the day touched a high of 70.55 and a low of 70.94 against the American currency. The domestic unit finally settled up by 20 paise at 70.69 against the American currency. The rupee had settled at 70.89 against the US dollar on Wednesday. Forex dealer attributed the uptick in the local currency to reports of rollback of recently imposed a higher tax on foreign portfolio investors, following which equity markets witnessed a sharp rally. “This news came in as a big relief for the domestic currency as well as for equity markets. Huge short-covering rally was seen in the domestic equity markets,” said V K Shar-

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detains 680 undocumented Pro-India banners due to USimmigrants in record raid ‘error’, poor ‘language’: Pak

On Tuesday, pro-India banners appeared in different parts of the Pakistani capital, including in the high security Red Zone, hailing India’s move to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.

Islamabad, Aug 8 (PTI): The pro-India banners, which appeared in parts of Islamabad hailing the decision on Jammu and Kashmir, were due to an “error” made by the designers and poor “language” of the activists, a senior Pakistani official said on Thursday. On Tuesday, pro-India banners appeared in different parts of the Pakistani capital, including in the high security Red Zone, hailing India’s move to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. The banners, which appeared on roads in front of

Blast at Russian military test site kills two M o s c ow, A u g 8 (IANS): Two people were killed and four others injured in a liquid propellant jet engine blast at a military test site in Russia’s northern Arkhangelsk region, officials said. “During testing of a liquid jet engine an explosion and combustion of the product occurred,” said a statement by the Defence Ministry carried by Russian news agency Interfax. Emergency aircraft were used to airlift the injured. They included Defence Ministry officials and developer company representatives, who “had injuries of varying severity”, according to the statement cited by the BBC.

Press Club, Sector F-6 and Abpara Chowk, went unnoticed for a long time before some passers-by spotted them and informed police who took down the banners and arrested one person in this connection. The banners carried a map envisioning “Akhand Bharat” (undivided India) showing parts of the present-day states of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh and warnings about Balochistan. They carried a message of Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut. The caption on the top of the banner read: “Maha-Bharat A Step

Forward”. “Aaj Jammu & Kashmir liya hai Kal Balochistan, PoK lenge. Mujhe vishwsas hai desh ka PM Akhand Hindustan ka sapna poora karenhe (Today we took Jammu and Kashmir, tomorrow we will take Balochistan and PoK. I am sure Prime Minister Modi will make the dream of undivided India come true),” said the message written on the banners. The district magistrate, Islamabad, ordered an inquiry into the incident. On Thursday, Islamabad District Commissioner Hamza Shafqaat tweeted that everybody associated with the issue have been arrested and the investigation was complete. “Banners investigation completed. Everyone associated arrested, statements recorded. It is mainly an issue of a technical misunderstanding/error by the designer. The intention was to highlight the expansionist/hegemonic aims of India. Our enemies can’t dare to take such a step,” he tweeted. He said during the investigation, it was found that the activists who put up the banners “were not good at their language”.

Washington, Aug 8 (IANS): US immigration authorities in raids on food processing companies in the state of Mississippi detained 680 undocumented immigrants, the biggest such operation in at least a decade, a senior official said. “As a result of today’s operation, approximately 680 aliens were detained by HSI (Homeland Security Investigations) special agents. Some are being identified as being eligible for an alternative to detention based on humanitarian reasons,” the office of Mike Hurst, US Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, said in a statement on Wednesday, noting that the people were taken into custody at seven separate locations. “These individuals will be physically returned by HSI to their original place of detention and will still be required to appear before a federal immigration judge who will ultimately determine whether or not they will be deported.” Hurst said at a press conference later that this was the largest raid of its kind in at least a decade, adding that it was the largest action by security forces in a single state in US history. He added that although the US was a country of im-

migrants, it is also a nation of laws and authorities would continue to ensure that the laws are followed. He said that whereas the US welcomed foreigners, they must obey the law and they must come here legally. The 680 illegal immigrants who were detained will now be turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which will decide whether they will be housed at detention centre until they can be deported or will be released while the courts decide whether or not they will be allowed to remain in the US. HSI Special Agent in Charge in New Orleans Jere T. Miles, who headed the operation, said that the children of detained immigrants will be placed in the custody of relatives in the US or, if that cannot be done, the parents will be released so that they can care for the minors while their asylum requests are being processed. Each case will be handled on an individual basis, depending on the circumstances, Miles said. The detentions were made at the workplaces of the migrants, and these firms included a chicken processing plant owned by the Peco company in the town of Bay Springs.

Malaysia urges Pakistan, India to exercise ‘utmost restraint’ Kuala Lumpur, Aug 8 (IANS): Malaysia on Thursday urged India and Pakistan to exercise “utmost restraint” and prevent further escalation of tension in the region after New Delhi revoked special status for Jammu and Kashmir. “Malaysia is concerned over the recent developments in Jammu and Kashmir, in particular the repeated escalation of tension in the region,” read a statement issued by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s office. “As a close partner to both India and Pakistan, Malaysia places high hopes that the two neighbours will exercise utmost restraint to prevent further escalation that could be detrimental to

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the peace, stability and prosperity in the region,” it said. The Malaysian Premier stressed the need for both sides to honour existing UN resolutions and engage in dialogue. “Malaysia would like to encourage all stakeholders to abide by the relevant UN Security Council resolutions

on Jammu and Kashmir towards the maintenance of international peace and security.” “Malaysia always believes that dialogues and consultations are the best route to a peaceful and amicable solution over this longstanding issue.” The statement came after Monday’s phone conversation between Mahathir and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan over the Kashmir situation. Over the past few days, Khan has been trying to win diplomatic support for Pakistan’s stance against India’s decision, with him reaching out to Turkish President Recep Tayyib Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Trump consoles shooting victims, faces new criticism El Paso, Aug 8 (AFP): President Donald Trump consoled victims of mass shootings in Ohio and Texas on Wednesday but faced protesters demanding gun control and denouncing what they say is his extremist rhetoric on race and immigration. The president landed in El Paso, Texas, where a self-declared white supremacist murdered 22 people last weekend at a Walmart heavily frequented by customers of Hispanic origin. Protesters gathered, just as they had at Trump’s earlier stop in Dayton, Ohio, where nine people died in a separate mass shooting over the weekend. Together with his wife Melania, Trump talked to patients and staff at Dayton’s Miami Valley Hospital, telling shooting survivors, “you had God watching. I want you to know we’re with you all the way,” according to presidential spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham. Ohio Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown, a Trump opponent, said afterwards that the president “was comforting and he did the right thing” in the hospital. But the senator denounced Trump’s “racist talk and divisive talk” on immigration issues. Outside the hospital, protesters held signs that called for restrictions on gun buying or, in one case, demanding impeachment

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proceedings. A Trump baby blimp, an inflatable effigy of the Republican president in a nappy that has featured in protests in London and elsewhere, made an appearance. “We don’t want him here,” El Paso resident Lynell Graham told CNN. Pro-Trump protesters also took to the streets, illustrating the sense of division in the country ahead of next year’s presidential election. Trump social media director Dan Scavino tweeted that the president was “treated like a Rock Star inside the hospital.” Trump’s stop in El Paso risked being more awkward still. As a famed border city, El Paso is at the center of Trump’s high-profile political campaign against illegal immigration. The killer deliberately sought out the city, claiming to be stopping an “invasion” of illegal migrants, a term that has been used repeat-

edly by Trump as well. Local Democratic congresswoman Veronica Escobar said she would not meet the president. “From my perspective, he is not welcome here. He should not come here,” Escobar said Tuesday on MSNBC. Even the city’s Republican mayor offered only a grudging welcome, stressing icily that he would greet Trump in his “official capacity.” Trump, clearly had politics as much as tragedy on his mind ahead of next year’s reelection bid. Flying from Dayton to El Paso, he tweeted from Air Force One that he was watching a televised speech by the frontrunner in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, Joe Biden. In the speech, Biden accused Trump of fanning “the flames of white supremacy.” “Watching Sleepy Joe Biden making a speech. Sooo Boring!” Trump commented. Earlier Wednesday, before leaving the White House, Trump insisted that critics of his rhetoric were opponents “trying to make points.” “I think my rhetoric brings people together,” he said. Trump is infuriated by accusations that his administration seeks to exploit racial divisions in the country to whip up his core voter base. “I am the least racist

person. Black, Hispanic and Asian Unemployment is the lowest (BEST) in the history of the United States!” he tweeted Tuesday. But his campaign speeches and tweets repeatedly link Hispanic migrants to murder, rape and invasion. As recently as May, the president laughed and made a quip when a supporter at one of his rallies yelled that they should “shoot” illegal immigrants. Trump has also railed crudely against a string of ethnic minority Democratic opponents in the last few weeks. Where Trump and his mostly leftist opponents agree is on the unambiguous designation of the two events as terrorism. Massacres by mostly lone gunmen are all but routine in the United States, where guns are easy to obtain legally and mass killings have taken on a sort of cult status in extreme circles. Hardline defenders of gun ownership have long resisted portrayal of such tragedies as anything more than random, localized events. But Trump on Monday said he had told the FBI to treat such crimes as “domestic terrorism.” On Wednesday, Trump also said that Republicans and Democrats were “close” to agreeing on stronger background checks for people buying firearms -- a measure opposed by gun rights lobbies.

Will give befitting response to war if imposed: Imran

Islamabad, Aug 8 (IANS): Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Thursday that Islamabad “does not want war”, however, “if India imposes, then it will give a befitting response”, as tensions escalate between the two neighbours following New Delhi’s revocation of special status for Jammu and Kashmir. The cricketer-turnedpolitician said that Pakistan will take the issue of “Indian violence against Kashmiris to the United Nations”, while meeting senior journalists here over the Kashmir situation, Geo News reported.

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He said that the international community “will be apprised of the Indian tactics, such as ethnic cleansing and plans to change demography of

occupied Kashmir”. The Pakistan Tehreeke-Insaf chief said that he always spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about peace, but the latter has the mindset of “Hitler”. Khan said “this is a war of public opinion and Pakistan has to win it” and added India “can resort to any measure to divert attention from the situation in occupied Kashmir”. Earlier in the day, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that Islamabad was not looking at military option in the row with India over Kashmir.

Indian High Commissioner to leave Pakistan via Wagah Islamabad, Aug 8 (IANS): With Pakistan issuing orders expelling him, Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria is likely to leave Islamabad via the Wagah border, in the aftermath of escalating tensions after India ended the special status for Jammu and Kashmir. According to details, Bisaria has fulfilled his duties in Pakistan for one year, seven months and 25 days. The development came as the Foreign Office asked India to withdraw its High Commissioner - hours after the National Security Committee (NSC) announced it

was downgrading its diplomatic ties with New Delhi. In a statement, the Foreign Office said on Wednesday: “Pursuant to the decision of the NSC, the government of India has been told to withdraw its High Commissioner to Pakistan.” Earlier, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi announced: “Our diplomats will no longer be in New Delhi, and the one who is here will be sent back.” After the NSC meeting, Pakistan announced it will downgrade ties with India, suspend trade, and take up the Kashmir issue with the United Nations Security Council.

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ATMA governing board meeting held in Dimapur

ATMA governing body meeting in progress at DCs conference hall, Dimapur on August 8. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: ATMA governing board (GB), Dimapur conducted the quarterly meeting at the Deputy Commissioner conference hall on August 8. According to DIPR report, the meeting was chaired by DC Dimapur and chairman, ATMA GB, Kevekha Kevin Zehol, who welcomed the members of the GB in his opening remark. During the meeting power point presentation on ATMA Dimapur

activities from February to July 2019 was given by Dr. Ithika C. Swu, deputy project director, ATMA Dimapur. Tokugha Zhimo, state level farmer awardee also highlighted his success story on integrated farming and thanked ATMA Dimapur and agri and allied departments for their assistance and guidance. The board also deliberated on funding and reaffirmed to strictly fol-

low the guidelines as well as practice direct benefit transfer as mandated. It was also decided that, for convergence of activities like RKVY, saturated areas or villages will not be taken up. Meanwhile, the DC thanked the members for their attendance and valuable suggestions and encouraged the members to work together for the uplift of the farming community.

Kaito graces Kohima Sumi Farmers participate in Delhi Expo Hoho general session Correspondent K o h ima , A u g 8 (NPN): Minister for Agriculture and Cooperation G.Kaito Aye Thursday lauded the Kohima Sumi Hoho (KSH) for their efforts in working for the welfare and uplift of the Sumi community in the state capital. Addressing the general session of KSH at Mt.Olive College Auditorium, the minister said Sumis in Kohima have had no differences with each other and had maintained peaceful coexistence with other communities in Kohima. He further called upon the KSH to work towards fostering unity and understanding among the various communities that inhabit Kohima. Asking the congregation not to be swayed by internal conflicts and differences, Kaito said one should not compromise with tribal identities but rather one should work towards being spiritually and morally united. KSH president

Dr.Vinito L.Chishi, in his presidential speech, said that KSH, under the aegis of Sumi Hoho has been actively working towards relationship building, tribal unity and peaceful coexistence with other fellow Naga tribes. KSH general secretary Dr.I.Pihoto Khala gave a brief report on the activities and achievements of the Hoho whose tenure ended today. A new team of KSH office bearers led by Khevito Shohe as president and Shivito Wotsa as general secretary were pronounced by Y. Kikheto Sema, Convenor, Search Committee. Rev. Dr.Hokheto Chophi, pastor SBCK offered prayers for the new team of office bearers. Earlier, the general session was chaired by Vixepu Swu, vice president KSH. The programme began with an invocation by Rev. Kiyeto G. Sema, pastor, SABCK and ended with a prayer led by Kughavi Chishi, pastor, NCRC Sumi, Kohima.

CMO Zunheboto holds quarterly review meeting DIMAPUR: Chief Medical Office (CMO) Zunheboto district held its district quarterly review meeting on August 7 at CMO Office, Zunheboto. A press release by the CMO Office Zunheboto stated that in a keynote address, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Zunheboto, Dr. C.W. Tungoe asked the officers and staff to prioritise the meeting. Highlighting the importance of the meeting, Dr Tungoe said the quarterly review meeting was vital for disseminating information, to update and communicate with one another. The CMO also encouraged all the health workers to work with dedication and sincerity. Dr Tungoe also spoke

Quarterly review meeting in progress at CMO office, Zunheboto.

on various issues like irregularities of staffs, maintenance and facilities provided in the health units and urged everyone to be accountable. As part of routine immunization schedule under

universal immunization programme in the district, Rota Virus Vaccine (RVV) was launched by Dr. C. W Tungoe during the meeting. A powerpoint presentation was given by DPO

(RCH&UIP), DPM, NVBDCP, RNTCP, DAPCU & NHP on the performance of activities carried out. The presentation indicated various aspects of activities as well the targets and health indicators.

DPO, (RCH & UIP), Dr. Alemwabang Aier highlighted on the second round National De-worming Day (NDD). He said all schools and Anganwadi centres would be the implementation sites on NDD, with the objective to improve the overall health, nutritional status, access to education and quality of life of children. D r. A l e m w a b a n g said the programme was for children between 1-19 years of age where Albendazole chewable tablet would be provided. Deputy CMO, Zunheboto, Dr. K. Akaho Sema motivated the staff to work with sincerity, competitive spirit and dedication. He also told the participants to come up with fresh inputs, innovations and good practices.

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Dr. Hemant Kumar Mahure speaking at training in Kohima on August 8. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Department of Horticulture, Kohima in collaboration with Saveer Biotech Limited, New Delhi and Megha Star Agro-Hortitech Pvt. Ltd, Guwahati and sponsored by Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), Ministry of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare,

India, organised training on cultivation and management of flowers and vegetable under protected condition at directorate of Horticulture on August 8. Resource person for the training was Dr. Hemant Kumar Mahure, Floriculturist, Saveer Biotech Limited, New Delhi. According to DIPR

report, additional director, Horticulture, Qhutovi Wotsa, while delivering the keynote address said, the two-day training was organised since many of the people in the state love flowers and hope that the training would benefit the trainees. He said, Nagaland too has a lot of potential to set

up flower industries due to the suitable climate and also for marketing since state celebrates different cultural festivals all round the year and also during different celebrations. He also added that these industries can create job avenues and generate marketing avenues for export. Qhutovi Wotsa, while sharing the strategies with the floriculturists, said they should know about growing and cultivating different flowers according to its seasons, time of harvest, type of climate for different flowers, care from pest and diseases and also the method of preserving the freshness of cut flowers during exporting and the demand for the type of flowers in one’s locality etc.

DIMAPUR: As part of the convergence under national nutrition mission programme and under the aegis of the Social Welfare department, a second phase “Anaemia reduction camp” was conducted under the ICDS Project Chozuba at Phughi village on August 5. A press release from Nusa Thisa, supervisor, ICDS Project, Chozuba stated that, 145 patients were examined and free medicines were distributed to the patients during the camp. Social Welfare department in collaboration with the district administration and medical department, Phek has completed its first phase which covered Lower Khomi, Middle Khomi, Upper Khomi and Kütsapo villages.

Diocesan Fraternity celebrates ‘Vianney Feast’ DIMAPUR: Diocesan Fraternity (DF) of the Diocese of Kohima celebrated the feast of John Mary Vianney, the patron saint of the Parish Priests on August 5-6 at St. Joseph’s Parish, Chumoukedima. A press release by Diocesan Fraternity stated that the highlights of the programme included Holy Eucharist with local community of St. Joseph’s Parish, felicitation programme of the DF and the Sacerdotal 25 years Jubilarians, DF meeting, basketball match and get-together. The solemn Eucharist was presided by Rev. Fr. Sunny Joseph, Rector of Good Shepherd Seminary, Dimapur on August

Diocesan Fraternity with the jubilarians at St. Joseph’s Parish, Chumoukedima.

6 at St. Joseph’s Church. Bishop James Thoppil and 70 other diocesan priests concelebrated the Holy Mass.

The homily was preached by Rev. Fr. R. R Graviour Augustine and a Professor at Oriens Theological College, Shillong.

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In his homily, highlighting the qualities of St. John Vianney, Rev. Fr. Augustine exhorted the priests and community

gathered, to be lovers like their patron saint and to root their life on prayer, and also invited the community to pray for their priests. The four Jubilarians namely Frs. Sunny Joseph, P J Thomas, RR Graviour Augustine and Anthonysamy were felicitated after the holy mass by the DF. The celebration began on August 5 with a meeting of the Diocesan Fraternity. New office bearers were also elected during the meeting. Fr. Godfrey was elected as the president and Frs. Lichoi John and Peter Pithungo were elected as secretary and treasurer respectively.

Nagaland state farmers at CIH Nagaland stall.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland state ATMA farmers from the 11 districts participated in the “Farmers Workshop” and concurrent show “International Agriculture & Horti Expo”, which was held at Pragati Maidan New Delhi from August 1 to 3, organised by NNS media g roup with the theme “Doubling Farmers Income”. A press release from ATMA Wokha deputy project director, Yanglen Y Jami stated that, the farmers were exposed to

the various agri & allied stalls put up by different states and organisations, where interactions were held and also participated at the farmers’ workshop. Kailash Choudary, union minister of state, ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare was the chief guest in the opening function. Deputy chief minister Delhi, Manish Sisodia, Atul Bora, minister of Agriculture, Horticulture and Food Processing, Assam and Dr. K. Beich-

hua, minister of Social Welfare, Mizoram were the chief guests during the workshop. Farmers also visited important monuments and science centres located within Delhi. Nagaland state ATMA farmers participation was sponsored by the Directorate of Agriculture & SNO (ATMA) Kohima. The tour was led by two deputy project directors of ATMA, Tonikali Achumi and Yanglen Y Jami.

Sensitisation on ‘Poshan Abhiyaan’ DIMAPUR: Sensitisation on “Poshan Abhiyaan” (National Nutrition Mission) and IEC and Advocacy Campaign at Block level was held along with line departments on August 7 at Chiechama village under Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) Chiephobozou. A press release by CDPO Chiephobozou office stated that in a keynote address, CDPO, Chiephobozou Anyile Khamo said “Poshan Abhiyaan” aims for holistic nourishment to strengthens and harmonise action for nutrition and reduce the nutrition gap in India. She stressed on the target groups, its objective and through convergence how the objectives can be achieved. Khamo also spoke on monitoring and reporting from the grass root level by Anganwadi workers.

SDO (Civil) Chiephobozou, Samuel Thyng while highlighting the importance of community health for a vibrant society said convergent efforts from all line departments were important to address the issue. To achieve the target and to make the mission successful, he said community need to be involved and give full cooperation. He also emphasised on the importance of community sanitation. Staff nurse Chiephobozou, Tokali spoke on the importance of antenatal care, exclusive breast feeding and timely immunization and district co-ordinator, Vidilhounuo Solo spoke on the scheme available under PMMVY. The programme was chaired by SAA, Agatha, invocation by Dieliepu-u and vote of thanks by senior supervisor, Lanuakum Walling.

Proclamation of Sale (O.XXI, r. 66)

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR: NAGALAND.

I.A. (Civil) No. 102/19 arising out of Execution Case No. 1/18 in C.S. No. 1/17 (District Court, Zunheboto) Aien Meren Enterprise Plaintiff/Decree-holder Versus State of Nagaland & 3 others. Defendants/Judgment-debtors (1) Suit No. Execution Case No. 01/18 arising out of Civil Suit No. 1/2017, Decided by the District Court of Zunheboto. In which Aien Meren Enterprise was plaintiff and State of Nagaland and 3 others as defendant on the strength of the Precept Order dated 25.09.2018, 07.03.2019 and 29.07.2019 passed by the Hon’ble Court of District Judge, Zunheboto: Nagaland. – Notice is hereby given that, under Rule 64 of Order XXI of the CPC 1908, an order has been passed by this Court for the sale of the attached property mentioned in the annexed schedule, in satisfaction of the claim of the decree holder in the suit (1) Mentioned in the margin, amounting with cost and interest upto date of sale to the sum of Rs. 4,37,76,673/- (Rupees four crores thirty seven lakhs seventy six thousand six hundred seventy three) only. The sale will be by public auction, and the property will be put up for sale specified in the schedule. The sale will be of the property of the judgment debtors above named as mentioned in the schedule below; and the liabilities and claims attaching to the said property, so far as they have been ascertained, are those specified in the schedule. In the absence of any order of postponement, the sale will be held by appointed officer of the Court at PWD colony, Executive Engineers’ office, PWD (R&B) and (Housing), Dimapur commencing at 11 O’Clock on the 28th Day of August 2019. In the event, however, of the debt above specified and of the costs of the sale being tendered or paid before the knocking down of any lot, the sale will be stopped. At the sale the public generally are invited to bid, either personally or by duly authorized agent. No bid by, or on behalf of, the judgment creditors above mentioned, however, will be accepted, nor will any sale to them be valid without the express permission of the Court previously given. The following are the further.

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1. The particulars specified in the Schedule below have been stated to the best of the information of the Court, but the Court will not be answerable for any error, mis-statement or omission in this proclamation. 2. The amount by which the biddings are to be increased shall be determined by the officer conducting the sale. In the event of any dispute arising as to the amount bid, as to the bidder, the property shall at once be again put up to auction. 3. The highest bidder shall be declared to be the purchaser of the property, provided always that he is legally qualified to bid, and provided that it shall be in the discretion of the court or officer holding the sale to decline acceptance of the highest bid when the price offered appear so clearly inadequate as to make it advisable to do so. 4. For reasons recorded, it shall be in the discretion of the officer conducting the sale to adjourn it subject always to the provisions of rule 69 Order XXI. 5. The person declared to be the purchaser shall immediately after such declaration, a deposit of 25 percent, on the amount of his purchase-money to the officer conducting the sale and in default of such deposit the property shall forthwith be put up again and re-sold. 6. The full amount of the purchase-money shall be paid by the purchaser before the court closes on the Fifteenth Day after the sale of the property, exclusive of such day, or if the fifteenth day be a Sunday or other holiday, then on the first office day after the fifteenth day. 7. In default of payment of the balance of the purchase money within the period allowed, the property shall be re-sold after the issue of a fresh notification of sale, the deposit, after the defraying the expenses of the sale, may, if the court thinks fit, be forfeited to Government and the defaulting purchaser shall forfeit all claim to the property or to any part of the sum for which it may be subsequently sold. Given under my hand and the seal of the court, this 06th day of August 2019. Sd/(Y. Longkumer) PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR: NAGALAND.

SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY The plot of land fenced with brick wall along with 3 storey building functioning as offices of E x e c u t i v e Engineer, PWD (R&B) and (Housing) at PWD Colony, DImapur.

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The revenue assessed upon the estate or part of the estate, if the property to be sold is an interest in an estate or a part of an estate paying revenue to Government. N/A

Detail of any encumbrances to which the property is liable.

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Claims if any, which have been put forward to the property and any other known particulars bearing on its nature and value. N/A

The value of the property as stated by the decree holder. Rs. 4,37,76,673/(Rupees four crores thirty seven lakhs seventy six thousand six hundred seventy three) only

The value of the property as stated by the judgment debtor.

Sd/(Y. Longkumer) PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR: NAGALAND.

SC refuses urgent hearing on plea against Article 370 move

NEW DELHI, AUG 8 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to accord urgent hearing to a plea challenging the Presidential Order on Article 370 which revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s special status. The matter was mentioned for urgent listing before a bench headed by Justice N V Ramana and the court said that the plea would be heard in the due course. Advocate M L Sharma, who has filed the petition, urged the bench that his plea be listed for hearing either on August 12 or 13. The bench asked Sharma as to whether he has cured the defects in his petition. Responding to the query, Sharma said that he

has cured the objections and his petition has been numbered by the registry. While requesting the court to list the matter for hearing, the petitioner said that the Pakistan government and some Kashmiri people have said that they will move the United Nations against the Presidential order on Article 370. “If they go to the United Nations, can the UN stay the constitutional amendment of the union of India,” the bench told Sharma, adding,”you reserve your energy for arguing the matter”. Sharma in his plea has claimed that the Presidential order on Article 370 was illegal since it was passed without the consent of the Jammu and Kashmir

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Assembly. President Ram Nath Kovind has declared abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The move came after both houses of Parliament passed a resolution in this regard. The BJP-led government’s move to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcate the border state into two Union territories secured Parliament’s approval on Tuesday with the Lok Sabha passing the new measures with an over twothirds majority. The Rajya Sabha gave its approval to the resolution on Monday. The government had announced on Monday the removal of some provisions of Article 370 to take away Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and proposed bifurcation of the state into two Union territories -- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh -- a far-reaching decision that seeks to redraw the map and future of a region at the centre of protracted militancy.

J&K Police detain protesters for defying restrictions KARGIL, AUG 8 (PTI): Several people were detained after they defied restrictions and took out a rally to protest against the revoking of Article 370 of the Constitution which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Defying restrictions imposed under Section 144 of the CrPC, over 300 people took out a rally here under the banner of Joint Action Committee. Some of the people were detained after a minor clash broke out between police and protesters, the officials said. Talking to reporters here, former minister and NC leader Qamar Ali Akhoon said, “We wanted a united state. Jammu, La d a kh a nd K a shm ir should be one entity. We are fighting for restoration of Article 370.” District Congress president Nasir Hussain Munshi said the central government has “violated out fundamental rights”. “They are violating our right to expression. Today we took out a peaceful rally to protest against the revoking of Article 370, but were stopped from taking out the rally,” he said.

Karan opposes blanket condemnation of govt’s move NEW DELHI, AUG 8 (PTI): Taking a stand different from his party’s, veteran Congress leader Karan Singh on Thursday said he does not agree with a blanket condemnation of the government’s decision on Jammu and Kashmir and pointed out what he called were its several positives. In a statement the “positive points” Singh counted included the Union Territory status for Ladakh, scrapping of Article 35 A, future delimitation of J&K as a result of the state’s bifurcation into UTs of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. However, he did not comment directly on Article 370 and also called for releasing the leaders of legitimate political parties in Jammu and Kashmir and initiate a broad based political dialogue with them. His statement comes two days after the Congress Working Committee deplored the manner in which the government stripped J&K of its special status by scrapping provisions of Article 370, and bifurcated the state. “I personally do not agree with a blanket condemnation of these developments. There are several

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positive points,” Singh said in a statement here, referring to the government decisions. “Ladakh’s emergence as UT is to be welcomed... The gender discrimination in Article 35 A needed to be addressed as also the long awaited enfranchisement of West Pakistan refugees and reservation for Scheduled Tribes will be welcomed,” said Singh, son of a former J&K ruler, late Maharaja Hari Singh. He also welcomed the fact that the bifurcation of the state meant there will be delimitation in future. “There will be a fresh delimitation which, for the first time, will ensure and fair division of political power between the Jammu and Kashmir regions.” As Karan Singh broadly backed the fresh developments in the state, of which he was the first

and the last Sadr-e-Riyasat, he refrained from directly opposing or backing the abrogation of provisions of Article 370, which repealed J&K’s special status. He called for a political dialogue in the Valley and said the two main parties -- Peoples Democratic Party and National Conference -- of Kashmir should not be called “antinationals”. The former Rajya Sabha MP acknowledged that the “unusually fast developments in Parliament caught everyone by surprise” but that these moves appear to enjoy overwhelming support across the country. “The drastic measure appears to enjoy overwhelming support of Parliament as well as around the country including Jammu and Ladakh. I have

been pondering deeply over the situation. Personally, I don’t agree with a blanket condemnation of these developments,” Singh said in a signed statement. He said the creation of Ladakh as UT was something he suggested way back in 1965 as the Sadr-e-Riyasat. “With regard to Kashmir, where a broad spectrum of people may be feeling mortified, I feel it is important for the political dialogue to continue. It is unfair to dismiss the two main regional parties as being anti-national. I would urge that leaders of legitimate political parties in Kashmir be released and a broad-based political dialogue initiated with them,” the former Congress minister said. He also said efforts should be made to restore full statehood for Jammu and Kashmir as soon as possible so that “people can at least enjoy political rights available to the rest of the country”. Karan Singh recalled his father Hari Singh’s decision to sign the Instrument of Accession with India in 1947 and said, “My sole concern is the welfare of all sections of people in the state.”

J&K youth to get world-class job Unnao rape survivor battles Art 370 has given separatism, terrorism after abrogation of Art 370: Pandey severe blood infection in J&K: PM, hails its revocation ‘historic’

Delhi cabinet approves free WiFi project in capital

Arvind Kejriwal addressing the media on Thursday.

NEW DELHI, AUG 8 (IANS): The Delhi cabinet on Thursday approved free WiFi hotspots across the national capital. Addressing the media, Kejriwal said there will be 11,000 hotspots all over the city. “A total of 4,000 hotspots will be installed at bus shelters and 7,000 in various colonies. Each of the 70 Assembly constituency will get 100 hotspots,” he said. The project, with an estimated cost of Rs 100 crore, will be on ground in three-four months, Kejriwal said. Each user will get 15 gb limit per month. “About 200 users can use the hotspots simultaneously having a speed of 200 mbps in a radius of 50 meters,” he added. The WiFi project, an election promise of the Aam Aadmi Party, has missed a number of deadlines. Kejriwal on Thursday

said although the time and technology had changed, youths kept asking him about the project. “The free WiFi will be an addition to what people are already getting from the telecom companies.” The Chief Minister said his election promises had a deadline of five years, which will end in February 2020. “All our election promises had a deadline of five years and we will complete the projects by then,” Kejriwal said. In its 2015 election manifesto, the AAP promised to make WiFi freely available in public spaces across Delhi. “Citywide WiFi can help in bridging the digital divide. It will also provide an impetus to education, entrepreneurship, business, employment and also tie in with women’s safety initiatives,” the manifesto read.

Kashmir is like a concentration camp: Chowdhury

Security strengthened on AMU campus to deal with possible breach of peace

NEW DELHI, AUG 8 (PTI): The leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, said on Thursday that Kashmir has become like a “concentration camp” with additional troops deployment and snapped communication links, after the abrogation of provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution which accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said from the Red Fort earlier that he would solve the Kashmir issue by embracing the people of the state and not by the bullet. But, going by the developments, Kashmir is like a concentration camp in the manner in which everything there has been shut down,” he told PTI. Chowdhury said he had already stated in Lok Sabha that a clampdown had been imposed on Kashmir and the Amarnath Yatra stopped midway. Internet services have been snapped, shops and businesses are closed and free movement of people has been stopped and locals are not allowed to congregate and are forced to remain indoors, he said. Political leaders have been put under house arrest and no political leader from Delhi is allowed to enter Kashmir, he said on a day former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad was stopped at Srinagar airport and sent back.

NEW DELHI, AUG 8 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday strongly defended his government’s decision to revoke Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the provision has not given anything except separatism, corruption and family rule to the state, and Pakistan has used it as a tool to spread terrorism. In his televised address to the nation, Modi hailed his government’s decision to revoke the Article as “historic” and said a new era has begun in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. “The dream of Shyama Prasad Mookerjee, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Sardar Vallabhai Patel and crores of Indians has now been fulfiled,” he said. Asserting that no one has been able to

justify how the Article 370 and Article 35A was benefitting people of the state, the Prime Minister said these provisions did not give anything except separatism, corruption, terrorism and family rule. Attacking Pakistan, which has termed India’s move as “unilateral and illegal” and strongly protested by downgrading diplomatic ties, Modi said Pakistan used Article 370 as a “tool to spread terrorism”. “In last three decades, over 42,000 people lost their

lives,” he said, adding “we will rid J&K of terrorism and separatism under new measures.” He also said over 1.5 crore people of J&K were being denied benefits of legislations meant for the entire country. Spelling out his government’s development plans for J&K, he said state government employees including police will soon get benefits on par with employees of other Union Territories and all vacant posts in J&K and Ladakh will be filled, creating employment opportunities.

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Western Sumi Sports Association (WSSA) would like to congratulate Shri. Mughato Aye, Football Coach (State Boys Sports Academy, Dimapur) of Khughovi Village, for being elected as President, Dimapur District Football Association. The WSSA wishes him success in his future endeavours. (MUGHATO SUMI) President WSSA

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We the KYO would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. VIZHOTO HIBO, NPS for being promoted and designated to the post of Commandant 6th NAP Bn. in Home Department. May Almighty God bless him with good health and grant more wisdom throughout his endeavour. NONGOSA SALE President, KYO

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will certainly enter the mainstream and get access to world-class employment opportunities. “Pakistan’s politics centred around showing false dreams to (people in) Kashmir... Now, Pakistani public and the world know that chapter is permanently closed... in a few days,

Pakistan itself will appeal to open trade with India,” Pandey said. According to him, the kind of development that has taken place in the country, states such as Gujarat and Maharashtra are far ahead on development front but the crown of India, Kashmir, has been deprived of such progress. “After abrogation of Article 370, it has entered the country’s mainstream. All government departments will increase employment opportunities there through skill development and entrepreneurship,” Pandey said. The minister was addressing the launch of a campaign to mark the National Entrepreneurship Awards.

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A front view of Aligarh Muslim University.

ALIGARH (UP), AUG 8 (PTI): Security has been strengthened on the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) campus here to deal with any possible protests by Kashmiri students in the wake of the Centre’s decision to revoke some provisions of Article 370. Over 1,000 students belonging to Kashmir Valley study in the Aligarh Muslim University. SSP Akash Kulahari told PTI Thursday, “We are keeping a strict vigil in view of certain recent developments in the country. Security has been beefed up since Wednesday night.” RAF personnel and state police have been deployed at all sensitive points on the periphery of the campus. Parliament on Tuesday approved a resolution

abrogating special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution and a bill for splitting the state into two union territories. Meanwhile, AMU spokesman Prof Shafay Kidwai said university authorities were taking “all necessary steps to allay concerns of Kashmiri students who are out of touch with their families for past three days following snapping of communications with the Valley”. Kidwai told PTI that while no written advisory has been issued to Kashmiri students, “they have orally been advised not to move out of the campus or travel during next few days till normal conditions return, as a precautionary measure.” He said that the central

government had also asked the AMU and all other educational institutions where Kashmiri students were studying “to address the genuine concerns of the students following disruption of normal life in the Valley”. He, however, said, “There is no report whatsoever of any agitation or protest by Kashmiri students at AMU following recent events in the Valley.” Kashmiri students have met AMU officials in the past two days and voiced concerns over the disruption of communication with their families, keeping in mind that this is a festival time, he said, adding that the AMU authorities will do everything possible to address their concerns.

Western Sumi Students Union (WSSU) would like to congratulate Shri. Mughato Aye, Football Coach (State Boys Sports Academy, Dimapur) of Khughovi Village, for being elected as President, Dimapur District Football Association. The WSSU wishes him success in his future endeavours. (KAKIHO AWOMI) President WSSU DP-6042

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With immense pride and honour, the New Riphyim Students’ Union and Village Council extends our heartiest congratulations to Ms. Mhayani O. Odyuo daughter of Mr. Orenvungo Odyuo, for securing top 1 position in M.Sc. Mathematics examination 2019 from Nagaland University, Lumami. We are proud of you and wishing you all the best even in your future endeavour. Nyimtsemo Odyuo Chairman, NRVC

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NEW DELHI, AUG 8 (AGENCIES): The decision to abrogate Article 370 will open up worldclass job opportunities for the youth in Jammu & Kashmir, and Pakistan itself will appeal to open bilateral trade with India in the coming days, Union minister Mahendra Nath Pandey said on Thursday. Pakistan announced on Wednesday that it is expelling the Indian high commissioner and suspending bilateral trade with its nuclear-armed neighbour, days after New Delhi revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. The skill development and entrepreneurship minister said the youth residing in Jammu and Kashmir

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LU C K N OW, AU G 8 (IANS): The Unnao rape survivor is battling severe blood infection because of which six of the seven antibiotics being given to her have been rendered ineffective. The report of a blood culture examination of the girl showed she has serious infection in her blood. The report came after she was shifted to the AIIMS in Delhi from the King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow where she was admitted after the July 28 truck-car collision that killed two of her aunts and left her lawyer fighting for life. According to Sandeep Tiwari in Lucknow, the rape survivor’s blood culture report shows that she was suffering from enterococcous bacteria.

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Pak accused of presenting alarming picture on ties

NEW DELHI, AUG 8 (PTI): India on Thursday termed Pakistan downgrading diplomatic ties with it as an attempt to present an alarming picture to the world about bilateral relations, and urged Islamabad to review its decision. The Ministry of External Affairs said India regretted the steps announced by Pakistan on Wednesday and asserted that its decision on Jammu and Kashmir is an internal affair. The ministry said Pakistan negatively perceiving India’s developmental move is not surprising as the neighbouring country has utilised such sentiments to justify its crossborder terrorism. “The Constitution of

India was, is and will always be a sovereign matter. Seeking to interfere in that jurisdiction by invoking an alarmist vision of the region will never succeed,” the MEA said in a statement. India on Monday revoked Article 370 of the Constitution removing special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and has also bifurcated the state into two Union Territories -Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. Reacting to the decision, Pakistan on Wednesday expelled Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria, soon after deciding to downgrade the diplomatic ties with India over what it called New Delhi’s “unilateral and illegal” move.

“Recent decisions by the government and Parliament of India are driven by a commitment to extend to Jammu and Kashmir opportunities for development that were earlier denied by a temporary provision in the Constitution,” the MEA said. It said the intention behind Pakistan’s announcement on downgrading diplomatic ties was to present “an alarming picture to the world of our bilateral ties”. “The government of India regrets the steps announced by Pakistan on Wednesday and would urge that country to review them so that normal channels for diplomatic communications are preserved,” the MEA said. It said India’s decisions on Jammu and Kashmir will result in the removal of gender and socio-economic discrimination. “It is also expected to result in an upswing of economic activity and improvement in the livelihood prospects of all people of Jammu and Kashmir,” it said.

Gov takes stock of law and order situation in J-K

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S R I NAG A R , AU G 8 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Thursday took stock of law and order situation and provision of basic services to people. In a meeting held here, Malik reviewed arrangements for enabling people to perform Friday prayers and for celebration of Eidul-Azha in the coming week, a spokesman said. The gover nor said mandis will be set up at different locations in the Kashmir Valley so that people can buy animals on the occasion of Eid. Advisors to governor K Vijay Kumar and K Skandan, and Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam were present in the meeting.

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Pakistan stops Samjhauta Express at Wagah NEW DELHI, AUG 8 (PTI): Pakistan stopped the Samjhauta Express at the Wagah border on Thursday, citing security concerns, following which an Indian crew and guard escorted the train to Attari on the Indian side, officials said. The train, which connects Lahore and Delhi, had 117 passengers, including 48 Pakistanis, on board, they said. A day after Islamabad downgraded diplomatic ties with New Delhi, Pakistan's Federal Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed told the media in Islamabad that Pakistan has closed the Samjhauta Express train service with India. However, railway officials here said the train has not been suspended. "The train has not been suspended. It will run. Pakistan authorities have raised some concerns with regards to security for crew and guard of the Samjhauta Express. We have told them that the situation is normal on this side," said Northern Railway spokesperson Deepak Kumar. "Our engine with our crew and guard escorted

Samjhauta Express train arrives at Atari Shyam Singh railway station, in Amritsar district, Thursday. (PTI)

the train to Attari at 5:15 pm," he added. On the Indian side, 103 passengers, including 10 Pakistanis, are waiting to cross over to Pakistan, officials said. The train from Attari to Lahore is expected to leave Thursday evening after customary clearances. Explaining the procedure, Kumar said the Samjhauta Express from both Lahore and Delhi come to Attari. At Attari,

Delhi-bound passengers coming from Lahore get on to an Indian train. And Lahore-bound passengers board the Pakistani train that retraces its steps back to Wagah and then on to Lahore. On Thursday, the Samjhauta Express from Lahore did not reach Attari, but remained at Wagah on the Pakistan side. The Samjhauta Express, named after the Hindi word for "agree-

ment", comprises six sleeper coaches and an AC 3-tier coach. The train service was started on July 22, 1976 under the Simla Agreement that settled the 1971 war between the two nations. Pakistani authorities briefly suspended the train service on February 28 this year following tense bilateral ties in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF soldiers were killed.

Highlights of the concluding day of Assembly Session Will hold further consultations before... (From p-1) It stated that funding under SPA was discontinued from 2015-16 onwards. So the cross drainage, pavement, bridges, improvement works was not able to take up and the road was not pliable. Minister of Rural development, Metsubo Jamir, stated that 12 BDO offices are under rented building in the state. The rented office are BDO Weziho, BDO Sechu Zubza, BDO Botsa, BDO Chunlikha, BDO Panso, BDO Ralan, BDO Akuhaito, BDO Satoi, BDO Sakshi, BDO Chumukedima, BDO Aghunaqa, BDO Athibung since 2013. Responding to an unstarred question raised by NPF MLA Yitachu on the construction of BDO office and the total number of rented office of BDO in the state, he stated that 62 building were constructed for BDO office building in the state. Appointments under SSA upgraded GMS in Nagaland: Leader of the house and minister in charge of school education Neiphiu Rio disclosed that 633 physical education teachers (PEts), drawing teachers (DTs), carpentry instructors (CIs) and knitting instructors (KIs) were appointed under SSA and SSA upgraded GMS in the state. He was responding to an unstarred question raised by NPF MLA Yitachu. The breakups for appointment under SSA and SSA upgraded GMS in the state are 211-PETs, 211-DTs, CIs-126, and 85-KIs. He stated that no teachers were appointed as physical education teachers in government high school under RMSA. While the appointments have been discontinued by the department after July 2018 due to shortages of funds under the SSA programme and their services were discontinued. Nagaland Municipal Act: State chief minister Neiphiu Rio said PDA government wished to further amend the ‘Nagaland Municipal (First Amendment) Act, 2006, as per the wish of the people communicated through the various hohos. He revealed this while responding to an unstarred question raised by NPF MLA Yitachu on Nagaland Municipal Act, 2006. Rio, who is also in charge of urban development and municipal affairs, said there was no Nagaland Municipal Act, 2006 in place, but Nagaland Municipal Act 2001. However, the Municipal Act 2001 was amended three times in 2006, 2007 & 2016. He further mentioned that the matter of 33% women reservation was sub judice and for which legal advice was sought from the Advocate General,

Nagaland. He said a cabinet subcommittee was constituted on August 10, 2018 to look into the matter of 33% women reservation and how best it can be resolved in consultation with the legal experts and the hohos. Over Rs. 16 cr sanctioned under SMAM: Minister for Agriculture G. Kaito Aye disclosed that Rs 16, 66, 67,000 crore was sanctioned under Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) for the year 2019-20. In response to starred questions raised by NPF MLA Amenba Yaden on the detail of SMAM under department of Agriculture, he stated that since the amount was received only in the month of July 2019, the selection of beneficiaries was under process at district and sub division level. Status of hydro projects in Tizu area: Leader of the house Neiphiu Rio stated the survey work was in progress for Tizu valley hydro project and was expected to complete the preparation of detailed project report (DPR) within 2019-20. Responding to NPF MLA Yitachu on status of hydropower projects at Tizu valley, Tizu Zinki confluence, Lower Tizu between Moya, Phor and Satsu, Tizu River below Avakhung and Phokhungri, Rio, who is also in charge of power, revealed that pre-feasibility report (PFR) for 15MW was prepared initially, but due to fund constraints detailed project report (DPR) was not done. However, the fund for detailed survey and preparation of DPR was approved and on actual survey, the capacity was likely to increase upto 24 MW. Status of Tizu Zinki confluence Hydro Project: Rio stated that the department has identified two projects, TizuZinki (Zungki) 150MW at the confluence of Tizu and Zinki river below Longmatra town. And pre-feasibility report for 150MW was also prepared but during the public hearing held in Longmatra town in September 2012, he informed that the landowners of Akhegow and Meluri areas along Tizu river refused to give away their land and due to that, the department could not make further progress. While another site below Phelongre village was then identified and named as Upper Zinki (Zungki) with a generating capacity of 24MW, DPR was prepared. The department has now put the proposal to be funded under Asian Development Bank (ADB). Status of Lower Tizu valley project between Moya, Phor, and Sutsu: Rio disclosed that preparation of DPR and land acquisition survey was completed for this project. De-

tailed drawings and assessments are awaited from LRSO, Kiphire and Phek, which is to be submitted through the respective district administration. For the implementation of the project, the department has submitted the proposal to the government to be funded under Asian Development Bank (ADB). The department also has obtained clearance from environmental clearance from Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, GOI, forest clearance from the state forest department. Status of Hydro project over Tizu River below Avakhung and Phokhungri: It was informed that the department has no proposal in the area of Avakhung and Phokhungri at Tizu river. Shortage of administrative officers: Deputy chief minister Y Patton, stated that the request for postings of EACs, Akuhaito & Saptiqa was not materialized, as there was an acute shortage of administrative officers in the level of EAC. Responding to a starred question raised by NPF MLA Er. Picto Shohe on posting of EACs at Akuhaito and Saptiqa, he said that most of the EAC headquarters are allowed to be manned by officers from district headquarters or ADC headquarters with an additional charge. Tsiatsusie, EAC, Atoizu was given additional charge of EAC, Akuhaito from December 21, 2018. While for Saptiqa, Nockpai Konya k, EAC, Satakha holding additional charge of EAC, Saptiqa was then transferred on February 18, 2019, and none of the administrative officers was posted. He further informed that respective deputy commissioner was authorized to make necessary arrangement to look after all the vacant administrative headquarters as per the need. Establishment of Police Station at Atoizu: Y Patton said the government was contemplating establishing police station at Atoizu ADC headquarters. He said a proposal was received from SP Zunheboto for upgradation of Police outpost Atoizu to police station. The police headquarters has recommended the same and forwarded to government. However, the government had requested the department to resubmit by working out how this police station can be manned without post creation. More than 81 lakhs revenue received from coal mining: Minister for geology and minister V Kashiho Sangtam informed the house that Rs.

81, 44, 350 lakh revenue was generated for coal mining from April 2018 to March 2019. Responding to a starred question raised by NPF MLA Dr. Imtiwapang Aier, he disclosed that from April 2018 to March 2019, a total of Rs 81, 44, 350 were received. Out of which Mokokchung earned Rs 40, 68,500, Wokha with Rs. 7, 34, 600, Mon with Rs. 22, 62,500, Longleng with Rs. 9, 47,500, Dimapur with Rs. 1, 31, 250. Minor minerals: Rs 14, 00,140 was generated by the department under minor minerals from April 2018 to March 2019. During the month of March 2017 to September 2017, no revenue was earned during the period as the department was yet to implement the Nagaland Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2004. However, from October 2017 to March 2018, the department was able to earn Rs 10, 49,999 Road construction agencies ask to sprinkle water to reduce air pollution: Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change C.M.Chang said the department has directed various agencies and departments involved in the road construction to sprinkle water from time to time to reduced air pollution. Responding to the starred question raised by NPF MLA Imkong L Imchen, Chang pointed out that under Section 5 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986, the Nagaland Pollution Control Board had given directions to the concerned departments and agencies to reduce air pollution due to dust generated on the ongoing road construction works by sprinkling water from time to time to various agencies and departments involved in the road construction. Status for upgrading KPA to College: Minister for Higher for Technical Education, and Tribal Affairs Temjen Imna Along said the government was contemplating upgrading the Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu (KPA) to civil engineering college. Responding to NPF MLA Er. Picto Shohe, the minister informed that as per All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) guidelines and regulations, accreditation from National Board of Accreditation (NBA), New Delhi was mandatory for upgradation of existing diploma program to degree courses. In this regard, he disclosed that directorate of technical education and the institute (KPA) were jointly working for getting accreditation from NBA. He said the institute has completed first phase registration and pre-qualified stage has been approved by AICTE.

(From p-1) Assuring to take people into confidence, he remarked that if it was not the right time for RIIN, like the opposition members had said, then “people will decide”, adding NLA would do no wrong to the people. Seeking opinions and constructive criticisms from all sections of the people, including the legislators, Rio admitted that it was not an easy task. He, however, stressed that it was important not only for the present generation but also for the upcoming generations as well. He also lauded NPF president Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsu for appreciating RIIN. Taking part in the discussion, deputy chief minister Y Patton commented that after examining the Abhishek Singh Committee report on ILP, the cabinet had approved extension of ILP to the entire State, including Dimapur district, and entrusted the committee to frame rules and regulations for ILP within one month, adding that the home department would initiate the process of making ILP system online. Patton explained that the government had come up with RIIN while deliberating on various matters concerning ILP primarily to ensure that bogus and fake indigenous inhabitants were not issued fake indigenous certificates. He reiterated that the PDA government was committed to strengthen ILP implementation in the entire State by extending it to Dimapur and devising suitable and foolproof regulations, besides being committed to create RIIN correctly and comprehen-

sively in the interest of the people of the State. IPR, SCERT & HGs adviser Toshi Wungtung asserted that RIIN would bring accountability and responsibility to the authorities concerned, besides providing a route for effective implementation of ILP. Participating in the discussion, PHED minister Jacob Zhimomi claimed that all members were unanimous, including NGOs, tribal hohos and civil society organisations, in their support for RIIN. He said once it was implemented in toto, RIIN would provide opportunities to local entrepreneurs and engage them in developmental activities. It would also enable the government to know the exact data from this exercise, he added. Opposition member Chumben Murry, while participating in the debate, observed that it was not well documented that Nagas were indigenous people. Explaining that RIIN and ILP were two different things, he explained that RIIN identify individuals based on certain criteria, whereas ILP was more or less like a travel document that enabled law-abiding citizens to come and stay for a while. He stressed that other important factors ought to be spelled out so that no one was neglected or left out from RIIN. Pointing out that ILP implementation in Dimapur district had necessitated RIIN, ITC & NRE adviser Mhonlumo Kikon proposed IT-based ILP system in the State. He said RIIN was important at this juncture due to unemployment problem while illegal immigrants were eating

into job opportunities in private sector. NPF MLA, Yitachu too said RIIN and ILP were two different things that could not be clubbed together. Tribal areas needed to be protected, and unique customary laws and practices could not be infringed upon or lands taken away, he added. Agriculture & cooperation minister Kaito Aye said there was nothing wrong in knowing the exact number of Nagas of Nagaland. Therefore, he urged all, including CSOs, to come forward and support the exercise. Participating in the debate, NPF legislator Moatoshi proposed that all trade licences should be cancelled within a fixed period of time and no fresh licence issued, adding that bona fide Indian vendors should have licences from the competent authority, while no tenancy should be given to illegal immigrants and there should be restriction on their employment. Summing up the debate on behalf of the opposition, leader of opposition TR Zeliang said RIIN issue should be deliberated at length before its implementation. Creation of RIIN with 1963 as the basis of categorisation without indigenous Nagas being well-defined would only victimise certain sections of people, he feared. Suggesting bifurcation of RIIN with ILP, Zeliang demanded that proper modalities should be worked out. He urged the government to implement ILP in Dimapur in a stringent manner as was being done in other districts, saying it was only to identify non-tribals and nonNagas.

Clubbing RIIN, ILP an eyewash: Zeliang (From p-1) He explained that NPF had boycotted the consultative meeting on RIIN held on July 17 as the meet was in no different from the way CAB issue was handled by the government. Zeliang stressed that issues requiring deliberation by NLA members needed to be first discussed in the Assembly, instead of taking unilateral decisions and placing the matter before the masses as a unanimous decision. He asked the government to function as a people-oriented government by abandoning such casual practices in the near future. Citing an instance of adoption in a Naga family of a non-indigenous Naga child and giving it Naga name and surname, Zeliang wondered whether that child would be treated as any other indigenous Naga. He emphasised that further deliberations with all stakeholders was needed on the issue, else the herculean task of maintaining a master list of indigenous Nagas would be a futile exercise and do more harm than good. Recalling how Naga people had boycotted elections of 1952 and 1957 at the behest of NNC, the LoP said NNC opposed enumeration in 1960s and officers assigned for such task could not reach several interior villages. Hence, if the government strictly followed the notification of 1977 and stick to 1963 electoral rolls, he warned that names of many genuine citizens would be left out. Pointing out how Zeliang tribe would be

threatened by RIIN, he said as per a social practice any person belonging to any other village, regardless of which State he or she hailed from, sought asylum after a murder, it would be a bounden duty on the part of the community to protect and give the shelter to the person. Further, he said there were cases where people came from outside, lived in the State and had offspring who considered themselves as Nagas. Creation of RIIN and taking 1963 as the base year for eligibility would make these people and their offspring stateless citizens. Therefore, he said the term “indigenous Nagas” needed to be well-defined before victimising a certain section of the society who were Nagas like any other Naga, adding even the Eastern Naga brothers would be among the most affected as the villages were under Myanmar and in close proximity to the international boundary. Clarifying that he was not against RIIN, Zeliang, however, said the commission on RIIN headed by Banuo Jamir should carry out an indepth study and place its report before NLA for further deliberation. He stressed on working out proper modality so that no citizen was deprived and no hue and cry arose like NRC update process in Assam. He asked the government not to wait any further in implementing ILP and strengthening it further in the State.

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International

Netanyahu lays cornerstone for new homes in West Bank

Australian lawmaker compares China to Nazi, Beijing protests

Dengue outbreak overwhelms B’desh

Since January, almost 30,000 people have been hospitalised with the disease nationwide, and in the past week some 2,000 patients a day have been admitted to hospitals.

Dhaka, Aug 8 (AFP): Five-year-old Mohammad Ahnaf lies in a makeshift bed in the balcony of a major hospital in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka, fighting for his life as dengue fever ravages his little body. But his mother Shimul Akhter knows he is one of the lucky ones as Bangladesh grapples with its worst-ever outbreak of the viral fever -- 23 have died and many cannot get access to medical help at all. Since January, almost 30,000 people have been hospitalised with the disease nationwide, and in the past week some 2,000 patients a day have been admitted to hospitals. “The situation is like an epidemic. But no-one is admitting it,” one expert, who asked to remain anonymous, told AFP adding the real number of those with dengue was likely to be several times higher than official figures, which are

based on limited data. Panic is setting in. Such is the terror of those with symptoms that medical staff have been attacked as they try to stretch the meagre resources around and in some cases armed guards have been called in for protection. Facilities are struggling to cope with the influx -- mattresses line every inch of spare floor extending beyond wards into corridors and balconies. Dengue, which causes flu-like symptoms, can be deadly if it develops into a hemorrhagic fever. There is no vaccine or any specific medicine to treat dengue, according to the World Health Organisation. Authorities are worried the situation is set to worsen. With the upcoming Eid al-Adha holidays, the fever could spread to remote villages as tens of millions of people head back to rural areas to celebrate the Mus-

lim festival. At Suhrawardi Medical College Hospital in central Dhaka where Ahnaf has been admitted, all the wards are full of dengue patients. New arrivals are given whatever open space is available in the hospital. “There is no bed available inside the wards. Too many patients are getting admitted and too many patients have been sent back,” Akhter said. “But Allah was kind, we got a bed in the balcony after waiting for hours,” the 30-year-old added. At the hospital’s diagnosis centre, hundreds of people -- many clutching sick babies in their laps -queued up to take dengue tests. “Doctors decide which dengue patient should be admitted to hospital and who would take treatment at home. “But people’s attitude towards dengue has

changed. They are panicked and everyone wants to get admitted in the hospital,” explained Suhrawardi’s director Uttam Kumar Barua, adding that exhausted medical teams had been working round the clock for weeks. Outside, people crowd pharmacies to buy mosquito repellents, with some stores running out of supplies in recent days. Other residents say the ointments and sprays are now being sold at exorbitant prices. The head of Bangladesh’s National Health Rights Society, renowned doctor Rashid-e-Mahbub, said the “national disaster” was in part caused by the lack of anti-mosquito measures before the annual monsoon season. Leading virologist Saifullah Munshi added that a construction boom in Dhaka, unplanned urbanisation and climate change -- which has caused a spike in humidity and intermittent rains -- had created ideal breeding grounds for the Aedes mosquito, which spreads the disease. The country’s health department said some 23 people have died so far, although it has cautioned the official fatality figures are low due to a slow validation process. But mass circulation Bengali daily Prothom Alo said the death toll was nearly 100. Meanwhile, Akhter fears for her family’s health. The hospital doesn’t have a dedicated paediatric intensive care unit to handle severe cases such as Mohammad.

Pak to take India’s move on Kashmir to UNSC: Qureshi Islamabad, Aug 8 (IANS): Pakistan on Thursday announced that it would take the matter of India revoking special status for Jammu and Kashmir to the United Nations Security Council. Addressing a press conference here, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that the decision had been taken in light of several pre-existing UN resolutions on the Kashmir dispute, Dawn newspaper reported. The Minister said that Pakistan “rejected New

Shah Mehmood Qureshi (File)

Delhi’s impression that scrapping Article 370 of the Indian Constitution was its internal matter” and called the “claim wrong from a

historical, legal and moral perspective”. Qureshi also questioned India’s stand that the change in the constitutional status was aimed at taking steps for the welfare of Kashmiris, the report said. He asked that what had stopped New Delhi from taking such measures since Article 370 was inserted into the Indian Constitution seven decades ago. Noting that as many as thousands of Indian troops had been deployed in Kashmir, Qureshi asked the In-

Jerusalem, Aug 8 (IANS): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday laid the cornerstone for hundreds of new homes for Jewish settlers in the West Bank and pledged to build more. Netanyahu attended a ceremony to inaugurate the construction of 650 new housing units in a new neighbourhood of Beit El, a settlement north of Ramallah. He vowed that his government will build more homes in the settlements. “Our mission is to establish the Jewish people on their land and to ensure our sovereignty in our historical homeland,” he said, referring to both Israel and the occupied West Bank. Commenting on the killing of an Israeli soldier in a suspected stabbing attack outside a settlement earlier in the day, Netanyahu said Israel “will apprehend those who seek our lives”, Xinhua news agency reported. “We will deepen our roots in all parts of our homeland,” he added. During a visit to the West Bank in July, Netanyahu, who is on a reelection campaign, vowed to have thousands of new settlement homes built in “the next few years”, a move sought by his rightwing electoral base. The settlements are located in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, predominantly Palestinian territories seized by Israel in the 1967 Middle East war.

C a n b e r r a , Au g 8 (IANS): An MP from Australia’s ruling Liberal Party on Thursday compared China to Nazi Germany, prompting instant condemnation from Beijing at a time of diplomatic tensions between the two countries. In an op-ed article, MP Andrew Hastie said that “the West once believed that economic liberalization would naturally lead to democratization in China” in the same way that “the French believed their series of steel and concrete forts would guard them against the German advance in 1940”, reports Efe news. “Even worse, we ignore the role that ideology plays in China’s actions across the Indo-Pacific region. We keep using our own categories to understand its actions, such as its motivations for building ports and roads, rather than those used by the Chinese Communist Party,” he added. The lawmaker, who chairs

a parliamentary committee on Security and Intelligence, called for balancing Australia’s security alignment with the US and its trade interests with China. In response to the opinion piece, the Chinese embassy in Australia issued a statement criticizing the article and describing Hastie’s views as a result of “Cold-War mentality and ideological bias”. “It goes against the world trend of peace, cooperation and development,” the statement added. “It is detrimental to China-Australian relations.” Of late, ties between Beijing and

Canberra have been strained, partly because of the Asian giant’s alleged interference in Australia’s domestic affairs, which resulted in the Commonwealth passing controversial security laws as its intelligence agencies denounced alleged cases of espionage by Beijing. Australia has also protested the arrest of a Chinese-Australian writer in China and expressed reservations about the expansion of Chinese technology company Huawei and its involvement in the development of 5G technology networks.

UAE issues travel advisory for Jammu and Kashmir

Abu Dhabi, Aug 8 (IANS): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has advised citizens to postpone travel to Jammu and Kashmir and called upon those who are there to follow instructions of local authorities, the media reported on Thursday. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC) on Wednesday said in a tweet: “As a result of the current situation, the Ministry advises citizens to postpone travel to the state of Jammu and Kashmir for the time being, and calls upon those who are

there to follow the instructions of local authorities.” The development comes after the Indian government on Monday scrapped Article 370 of the Constitution that gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir and converted the state into a Union Territory with a legislature. It also split the state by hiving off Ladakh region and making it into a Union Territory without a legislature. Germany, Australia and the UK have already advised their citizens against travelling to Jammu and Kashmir.

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dian government whether turning the region into a “virtual jail” was one of its “welfare steps”, according to Dawn. Challenging India’s stance that the Kashmir move was its “internal matter”, the Minister said former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had declared “countless times” making at least 14 solemn promises and commitments that “the future of Kashmir is going to be decided finally by the goodwill and pleasure of her people”.

OF OUR BELOVED FATHER

LATE HOKUTO ZHIMOMI (VISHEPU VILLAGE)

(Born on 1920 – Died on 09/08/2005 ) Dad, you left us beautiful memories your love is still our guide, although we cannot see you, you are always in our hearts. DP-6048

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Loving Family Members.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Late Vilalhou Tsükrü

05.06.1960 – 02.08.2019 Born on 12.03.1954 Died on 27.07.2019 We extend our deepest gratitude and gratefulness to each and everyone for your love and sympathy shown to us through prayers, physically, financially and materially during the prolonged illness and sad demise of our beloved Lt. Pukhrie-o Sopfünuo. We convey our special thanks to: 1. Shri. Neiphiu Rio, 14. Seiyhama Union Kohima Hon'ble Chief Minister of Nagaland 15. Sempvünyu Clan Terogvünyu 2. Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu, 16. Sepfüzou Welfare Board Chairman NKVIB 17. Sepfüzou Youth Organization Ward-I 3. Doctors & Staff of I.C.U, NHAK 18. Noami Women Welfare Group Sepfüzou 4. Dr. Khriemenuo 19. Sendenyu Nyulunyu Group Kohima 5. Dr. Gwalozü Thong 20. Kohima District Pharmacist Association 6. Rokabozou C.R.C 21. Commandant and All ranks of 7. Seiyhama C.R.C 12th NAP Bn. (IR). 8. Seiyhama Baptist Church 22. Northern Angami Students’ Union 9. Koinonia Prayer Centre 23. NCF Dehradun 10. New Creation Church Sepfüzou Colony 24. Rutsa Driving School 11. Seiyhama Fellowship Kohima 25. Class-10 Students (2019) 12. Sepfüzou Prayer Fellowship Grace Hr. Sec. School 13. Sendenyu Prayer Group 26. N.P.F 10 N.A-1 A/C Parent Body We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual and organizations but your kind deeds will never be forgotten. It is our sincere prayer that may our good Lord bless you all abundantly. Loving wife, children and grandson

03/04/1922 – 01/08/2019

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Wife, children, in-laws, grandchildren & great-grandchildren

We the bereaved family members of Late Vilalhou Tsükrü would like to express our heartfelt thanks and profound gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us through prayers, financially, materially, spiritually and physically at the sudden demise on 2nd August 2019. We would like to convey our special thanks to:1. Dihoma Baptist Church 2. Chakhesang Baptist Church, Kohima 3. Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Oking Hospital 4. Tsükrü Chienuo Dihoma 5. Thekrüno Bawe Khel 6. Dihoma Village 7. Officer and Staff of Planning & Co-ordination Dept. 8. Kezeko Krotho 9. Satho Colony DBS 10.Shri Nosazol Charles & Family, ADC Planning & Co-ordination Dept. 11.Shri Ketoho Luho, Dy. Dev. Commissioner. 12.Smti Opangtula, JDC 13.Relatives and Friends, Kikruma Village We regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually, but we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Loving Wife & Family Members K-2129

Infotainment

The release date for ‘Fast & Furious 9’ has been confirmed

he release of Fast & Furious 9 has finally been confirmed. The film was set to be released on 10 April 2020, but earlier this year reports claimed that the release had been pushed back a month to May 2020. Now, rapper Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, who plays Tej Parker in the franchise, has confirmed on his Instagram page that it will definitely be coming in May 2020. Fast & Furious 9 is the second film in a trilogy which is set to end The Fast and the Furious series for

good, with the final trio of films having been kicked off with Fast & Furious 8 (also known as The Fate of the Furious) in 2017. After not taking part in the last movie, Jordana Brewster is set to make a come back as the sister of Vin Diesel’s character Dom. In her last appearance, her character was settling into married life with the late Paul Walker’s character Brian. Director Justin Lin, a familiar name to those who’ve followed the series since its inception, will direct both the ninth and tenth

entries. Lin’s back-to-back sequels will be released just one year apart, with the untitled one due in April 2021. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson won’t be picking up where he left off for the second instalment in this trilogy, despite appearing in recent spin-off, Hobbs & Shaw. Fast & Furious star Tyrese Gibson, who first appeared as Roman Pearce in 2 Fast 2 Furious, recently criticised Hobbs & Shaw for delaying the franchise and shared an instagram post which has since been deleted, of a screengrab of an incorrect article headlined: “Hobbs & Shaw has lowest Fast & Furious box office opening since Tokyo Drift.” That resulted in Fast & Furious co-star Michelle Rodriguez hitting back on Twitter saying that she’s “happy” for both Johnson and Jason Statham, adding: “Petty’s not my thing. Unity is everything, especially right now.” (NME)

Huma urges people to stop irresponsible comments on Kashmir

hile social media users are speculating about the situation in Kashmir after the abolition of Article 370 earlier this week, actress Huma Qureshi has requested all to be sensitive and refrain from making irresponsible comments at this hour. The “Jolly LLB 2” actress, who has her family residing in the valley, tweeted: “Everyone with opinions on Kashmir. I humbly say this -- you have no idea of the life, bloodshed and loss of Kashmiris (Pandits and

Muslims). Please refrain from irresponsible commentary. There are people - women, children, old and sick people. Put yourself in their shoes at this very moment and be sensitive.” In an earlier tweet, she had requested everyone to be kind and empathetic. Not just Huma, other Bollywood actors have also taken up the cause and are spreading the word so that people refrain from making unnecessary comments, which might lead to dire consequences at a time when the situation is delicate. Actor Sanjay Suri has Tweeted: “An appeal to all. Many many have lost their lives & suffered. I request one and all to show love, care, grace, respect, dignity to one and all. Frivolous messages and talks will not help ! #JammuKashmir.” On the work front, the 33-year-old actress is all set to make her Hollywood debut. Huma has already started shooting for Zack Snyder’s “Army of the Dead” in the US. The film is expected to premiere on Netflix. (IANS)

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Actor Danny Trejo helps rescue child from overturned vehicle

‘Game Of Thrones’ showrunners sign exclusive deal with Netflix

ctor Danny Trejo has made a career of playing villains on the big screen, but he was a real-life hero Wednesday when he helped save a special-needs child trapped in an overturned car in Los Angeles. Trejo, 75, was in the San Fernando Valley’s Sylmar neighborhood when two vehicles collided, causing one to overturn onto its roof with a young boy strapped to a car seat inside, KABC reported. The “Machete” actor crawled underneath the wreck but couldn’t unbuckle the child’s seat belt from his angle. Another bystander, a young woman, was able to get to the belt and Trejo was able to pull the child out, the news station said. The boy’s grandmother was trapped in the driver’s seat and freed by firefighters with the Los Angeles Fire Department, the station reported. The outlet said Trejo tried distracting the boy while fire personnel worked to free her. (FoxNews)

ame of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have reportedly signed an exclusive new deal with Netflix. The pair helmed the huge HBO show which ended after its eighth season this May. Now, as Deadline report, the pair have signed a deal with streaming giant Netflix, reportedly for a nine figure sum. The new deal will see them writing, producing and directing new series’ and films for the service. It comes after a three-way bidding war for the writers, with Netflix winning out against Amazon and Disney. Discussing their next move in a statement, the

directors said: ”We’ve had a beautiful run with HBO for more than a decade and we’re grateful to everyone there for always making us feel at home. ”Over the past few months we’ve spent many hours talking to Cindy Holland and Peter Friedlander, as well as Ted Sarandos and Scott Stuber. We remember the same shots from the same ’80s movies; we love the same books; we’re excited about the same storytelling possibilities. The story of Game of Thrones, meanwhile, will continue to be told via a new prequel, expected in 2020. The new version, which will reference the hit TV series, finished filming this year. (NME)

Halle Bailey responds to backlash over her ‘Little Mermaid’ casting Dutt thanks fans, media for supporting his Marathi film

yAriel” even cropped up on social media. Not that Bailey minds. “I just feel like this role is something bigger than me, and greater. And it’s going to be beautiful,” she said. “I’m

just so excited to be a part of it.” Watch the full interview below. Bailey has also received the support of Jodi Benson, the voice actress of Ariel in the original 1989 animated

version. She said that “the most important thing is to tell the story… We don’t see anything that’s different on the outside.” Although Disney has yet to announce who star as Prince Eric in the remake, One Direction member Harry Styles is rumoured to be in talks to portray the male lead. However, if BTS fans had their way, Eric would be played by one of the boyband’s members, Jimin. On the other hand, Little Mix fans have campaigned for Jesy Nelson to star as Sebastian the crab, after her attempt at a Jamaican accent went viral. (NME)

ollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who has come up with his first Marathi production titled “Baba”, is quite excited to see peoples response to the film. Sanjay took to Instagram on Thursday morning to share a video thanking viewers for showering the movie with so much love. He also thanked the media for the positive reviews. In the video, the “Kalank” actor said, “Hello everybody. Namashkar to you all. ‘Baba’ is the first Mara-

thi film I have produced. I want to thank the media for the wonderful reviews and the audience for all their love and affection. This movie is about family, love and relationships. I would request and tell everyone to go and enjoy the movie, live the dream of a father and a mother and let me know about it. Thank you. I am very proud of it. All I can tell you is that love, emotions, respect has no boundaries. So please go and enjoy baba.” (IANS)

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alle Bailey, who will play Ariel in Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, has finally spoken out on the criticism over her casting. And she’s not taking it to heart. In an interview with Variety, the singer-actress said that she’s just “grateful” for the opportunity and doesn’t “pay attention to the negativity” that detractors have sent her way. While many had applauded Disney for casting the 19year-old in the reimagined role, certain corners of the internet weren’t too thrilled – hashtags like “#NotM-

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Nadal through to third round in Montreal MONTREAL, Aug 8 (Agencies): Top seed and defending champion Rafael Nadal overcame a slow start to beat British qualifier Dan Evans 7-6(6) 6-4 while Stefanos Tsitsipas and John Isner both fell in second-round upsets at the Rogers Cup in Montreal on Wednesday. Nadal, playing his first match since losing to Roger Federer in the Wimbledon semi-finals, fell behind 5-2 in the tiebreak before roaring back to prevail in his first career meeting with world number 53 Evans. The Spaniard jumped to a 2-0 lead in the second set before the players were forced off court for a rain delay and when play resumed Evans got back on serve at 3-3 before Nadal regained his confidence and proved too strong. The French Open champion said he did not make an ideal start as he struggled to adjust to a new playing surface given the amount of time he logged on clay and grass in recent months. “After Wimbledon al-

Rafael Nadal returns a shot to Dan Evans at the Rogers Cup in Montreal.

ways the mind goes down a little bit because I have been playing long claycourt season, then grass, so you didn’t relax,” Nadal told reporters. “Then when you finish Wimbledon, it’s like your body lose a little bit that tension, so it needs little bit of time to recover. Today, as I said before, the main thing is win. I know with victories that other things should be coming slowly.” Up next for Nadal,

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a four-times champion in Canada who has never successfully defended a hardcourt title in his career, will be Argentine Guido Pella, who was a 6-3 2-6 7-6(2) winner over Moldova’s Radu Albot. Hubert Hurkacz defeated world number five Tsitsipas 6-4 3-6 6-3 for the Pole’s fourth win over a top 10 opponent this year. The crucial moment came with Tsitsipas facing a break point and trailing

4-3 in the third set. Hurkacz hit a passing shot that got past the charging Tsitsipas but the Greek believed the shot was wide. Tsitsipas was angry that he could not challenge the call since there was no Hawkeye review system available to the players on the outside court. “It’s a joke! It’s a Masters 1000 event!” Tsitsipas yelled at the chair umpire. Isner failed to convert any of his break point op-

portunities and his usually deadly serve didn’t quite fire as he fell 6-3 6-4 to Cristian Garin of2 Chile. Garin will face Daniil Medvedev, who crushed Kyle Edmund 6-3 6-0 in their second-round match earlier in the day. An all-Canadian battle between Felix AugerAliassime and Milos Raonic ended with a whimper when the big-serving Raonic was forced to retire from the match with an apparent back issue ahead of the third set. In other second-round action, Frenchman Richard Gasquet upset Japanese fifth seed Kei Nishikori 6-7(6) 6-2 7-6(4) and Croatian 14th seed Marin Cilic was a 6-3 6-4 winner over Australian lucky loser John Millman. Second seeded Dominic Thiem, sixth seeded Karen Khachanov and Frenchman Gael Monfils all advanced to the round of 16 on Wednesday. Italian seventh seed Fabio Fognini capped the evening session with a 7-6(3) 6-3 win over American qualifier Tommy Paul.

Hafeez, Malik excluded from PCB’s central contract list L a h ore , A u g 8 (IANS): Following Pakistan’s dismal performance in the ICC World Cup in England and Wales, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reduced the number of players to be awarded central contracts. On Thursday, PCB announced the list of central contracts for the 2019-20 season in which only three players have made it to the top category. The list, which has been trimmed from 33 to 19, sees Babar Azam, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Yasir Shah in Category A, stated PCB in a media release. Veteran all-rounders Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik have not been offered contracts but they will remain available for selection. The PCB also insisted that while finalising the list of central contracts, which will run from August 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, players’ perfor mances and fitness in the past 12 months and the formats

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they are likely to represent Pakistan in the upcoming season was taken into consideration. Category A - Babar Azam, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Yasir Shah Category B - Asad Shafiq, Azhar Ali, Haris Sohail, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Abbas, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Wahab Riaz Category C - Abid Ali, Hasan Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Shan Masood and Usman Shinwari

PCB Managing Director Wasim Khan said: “I want to congratulate all those who have been offered central contracts for the next season.” “We have significantly increased the financial value of the 2019-20 retainers across each category. This is over and above what had been agreed in the current agreement, which is due to run until 2021. During the 2019-20 season, Pakistan will play six World Test Championship Tests, three ODIs and nine T20Is.

NEISSR organises friendly sports meet AITA to take call on Davis Cup tie in Pakistan

Dimapur, Aug 8 ) NPN): Sport’s Committee of North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research, Dimapur (NEISSR) organised a one-day friendly sports meet at Government Higher Secondary School ground, Half Nagarjan, Dimapur on August 3. Foot-

ball, cricket and volleyball matches were conducted on the day, The event kicked off with girl’s football match between 1st year and the 2nd year girls. 2nd year girls won the match. In the second football match, 2nd year boys beat 1st year boys. A friendly cricket

Hesson parts ways with KXIP New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS): Mike Hesson, head coach of Kings XI Punjab, has announced that he has parted ways with the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise after one season at helm with them. “I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the Kings XI franchise and wish to thank them for the season I had in charge,” Hesson tweeted on Thursday. “Whilst disappointed not to be able to build on the work we did this year, I’m sure success isn’t too far

away for them. I wish them all the best for the future,” he added. T h i s d eve l o p m e n t comes amid a stuff.co.nz report that Hesson is down to the final three in the Indian coaching race and is being lined up by Pakistan as Mickey Arthur’s potential replacement for the role of head coach. The former New Zealand coach took over from Brad Hodge in October last year after Kings XI failed to enter the playoffs of 2018 IPL edition.

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“We will wait for two days to see how the situation is and will then approach the ITF to if possible, shift the venue to a neutral place so that players can play comfortably. Right now, the situation is not very conducive for the players to go and play in Pakistan,” Chatterjee told IANS. If India don’t play the ties, they will be slapped with a fine like Hong Kong were after they refused to play an away tie in Pakistan. They were not only fined but also relegated to

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a lower division. An Indian tennis team last went to Pakistan in 1964, with the visitors securing a 4-0 victory. Since the draw was

out in February, there was a lot of talk around India going to Pakistan in the wake of the Pulwama attack and the strained political ties between the countries.

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We the bereaved family members of Late IMKUMTONGZUK (Longmisa) would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, neighbours, churches, unions and all the well wishers who stood by us physically, financially and spiritually during the prolonged illness; who left us for his heavenly abode on 03/08/2019. We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every one of you individually, but it's our sincerest prayer that God bless you all abundantly and your good deeds and prayers will always be remembered in our hearts. Loving family members. DP-6049

16.11.1971 – 04.08.2019 “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; May the name of the Lord be praised” Job 1: 21 b We the family members of Late Khisamhal Khieya (Amha) wish to acknowledge the many expressions of love sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us during the prolonged illness and sad demise of our beloved . We would like to convey our deepest gratitude and our appreciation to friends, neighbours, well wishers and organisations who stood by us through prayer support, financially, morally, materially and physically. 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, son & family members. K-2153

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23.07.1963 – 04.08.2019 We the bereaved family members of Late Nokzenketba would like to express our sincere gratitude to those who stood by us spiritually, physically and financially during his illness and at the sad demise on 04/08/2019. We would like to convey our special thanks to : • Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo. • Longsa Union Dimapur. • Director, Directorate of Geology & Mining. • Ao Welfare Association, members & staff, Directorate of Geology & Mining. • Lengrijan council. • Doctors, nurses & staff of Fellowship Nursing Home and Zion Hospital. • Family members, friends and well wishers. We regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually but may our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. DP-6055

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134 INF BN (TA) ECO Assam REGT. Born on 24-06-1976 – Died on 30-07-2019 We the breaved family and relatives would like to sincerely convey our heartfelt gratitude to all the individuals, well wishers, different organizations, churches, relatives, In-Laws and friends from all walks of life, who stood by us with prayers and supported us financially, materially, morally, emotionally and physically right from the time of his illness till his last breath on 30-07-2019. We convey our special thanks to: 1. CO, all Ranks and Files of 134 INF BN (TA) ECO Assam REGT. 2. Doctors, Nurses and staff of 155 Army Base Hospital, Tezpur, Assam. 3. Shri. N. Bongkhao Konyak, Hon’ble Advisor DUDA, Kohima: Nagaland. 4. Shri. K. Nyakho, President NDPP 55 A/C Tobu. 5. President, Army Ex-Servicemen, Mon District. 6. Konyak Baptist Church, Mon Town. 7. Thamnan Ward-II, Mon Town. 8. Tobu Area Union, Mon Town 9. Tamkoang Union, Mon Town. 10. Tobu Town Baptist Church. 11. Wangshu Baptist Church. 12. Tamkoang Baptist Church. 13. Tamkoang Village Council 14. Yeangmai Village Council. We regret our inability to reach out and thank you individually, all who have helped us nor repay your good deeds extended to us, but it’s our sincere and humble prayer that our Almighty God Bless you all abundantly. Loving wife & children, parents, brothers & sisters and relatives

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Sydney, Aug 8 (IANS): Young tennis star Ash Barty lost her world number one ranking on Thursday, handing back the top spot to Japan’s Naomi Osaka. While the 23-year-old Aussie has been a consistent performer over the past year, culminating in her maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open back in June, a fourth round exit at Wimbledon and a shock second round loss to American Sofia Kenin 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, 6-4 at the Canadian Open in Toronto on Tuesday meant the door was open for Osaka to regain her number one status, reports Xinhua news agency. Taking on Tatjana Maria in Toronto on Thursday, Osaka won the first set of the tournament’s round of 32-match 6-2, before her German opponent retired from the contest with an injury. But the two-time Grand Slam Champion’s position at the top of the rankings could be short-lived with Czech hitter Karolina Pliskova breathing down the necks of both Osaka and Barty.

match was also played between students of 1st year and 2nd year. Volleyball matches between 1st and 2nd year students The match was attended by the principal, Dr. Fr. C. P. Anto, faculty members, Dr. Amit Das and Dr. Deben Sharma.

liament scrapped Article 35A and Article 370 of the Constitution on Tuesday, Pakistan has decided to downgrade relations with India. AITA Secretary General Hironmoy Chatterjee on Thursday said that presently, the conditions are not conducive to play in Pakistan and that’s why they will wait for a couple of days and will then request the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to shift the Davis Cup tie from Islamabad to a neutral venue.

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Girls taking part in a friendly football match.

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS): A cloud of doubt has gathered over the upcoming Davis Cup tie between India and Pakistan slated to be held in Islamabad next month as tension has mounted between the two Asian neighbours over the decision to revoke Article 370 which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. On Monday, the All India Tennis Association (AITA) selection committee had named the squad which will travel to Pakistan for the Group I tie scheduled to be held in Islamabad on September 14-15. However, after the Par-

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Born: 24-09-1981 | Died: 06-08-2019 We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, neighbours and well-wishers who visited our home, attended the wake service and burial who provided emotional and practical support for us at this difficult time. For those who travelled long distance, sent floral tributes and messages of condolence, as well as those who made charitable donations, we are truly grateful. We convey our special thanks to :1. P.U.B.C Wokha Town. 2. Commandant, Company Commander and all his ranks and files of C.Coy 10th IRB Battalion. 3. D.E.F, Wokha. 4. Chanka Colony Members, Youth Fellowship, Councils, Eloe Organisation. 5. Old Changsu Baptist Church, Old Changsu Union Wokha Town, Hayi Yankho Old Changsu, Youth Organisation Old Changsu Village. To those who helped in any way, your contribution made our loss more bearable. As it will be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions. Loving parents, brothers, sisters & family. K-2157

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Barcelona beat Napoli 2-1 in Miami

Miami, Aug 8 (Agencies): Ivan Rakitic’s goal in the 79th minute lifted Barcelona to a 2-1 victory over Napoli in a lively preseason encounter at Hard Rock Stadium. The Croatian midfielder struck a crisply driven effort after a first half own-goal from Samuel Umtiti had cancelled out Sergio Busquet’s opener for the La Liga champions at the home of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins. This was the first leg of two matches between the European giants, with the second encounter taking place in Michigan on Saturday. With the Spanish and Italian leagues not starting until later this month, both clubs are still in pre-season mode, yet that didn’t stop them serving up an interesting first 45 minutes. Antoine Griezmann, Barcelona’s $134 million signing from Atletico Madrid, was lively from the start, linking up well with strike partner Luis Suarez. Brazilian Philippe Coutinho, who has been linked with a move away

Players of Barcelona and Napoli fight for the ball during a pre-season friendly match at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami.

from the Nou Camp and has traveled to Miami, wasn’t in the match day squad, having been granted extra time off following his exertions at the Copa America last month. Yet it was the Italians, guided by former Real Madrid manager Carlo

Ancelotti, who created the more clear cut openings, with Lorenzo Insigne causing the Barca backline plenty of problems along with Belgian forward Dries Mertens. A superb move on 18 minutes saw Insigne denied by a brilliant point blank

save from Marc-Andre ter Stegen before Mertens fired just wide. Barcelona were struggling to find any rhythm, but seven minutes before the break, captain Busquets superbly curled the ball home, much to the delight of the pro Barca crowd

of 57,062. Three minutes later, however, Napoli deservedly drew level. Ex-Real Madrid midfielder Jose Callejon’s effort was turned past Ter Stegen by Umtiti, who endured a difficult half at the center of Barca manager Ernesto Valverde’s defence, as did new signing Junior, who was making his debut. Suarez and Griezmann were both replaced at half-time but the game lacked the intensity of the opening exchanges with a succession of changes from both managers. Croatian Rakitic fired wide on 56 minutes but chances were few and far between. With 23 minutes remaining, Ousmane Dembele hit the post with a curling effort but only Napoli’s Arkadiusz Milik will know how he missed from close range a few minutes later, the Polish forward somehow putting the ball over the bar with the goal gaping. And it wasn’t long before the excellent Rakitic made Napoli pay by drilling in from the edge of the area to secure the Barcelona victory.

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DFL 2 from September 3 Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , Au g 8 (NPN): Dimapur Football League (DFL) season 2 will commence on September 3 at DDSC Stadium, Dimapaur. Speaking at a press conference, organising committee, Naga United FC said that only 12 Dimapur based football clubs will be selected to participate in the tournament. The tournament will be played in a running league match system. It was also stated that August 20 would be the last date of form submissions and that interested Dimapur based clubs could avail the forms from Room number 8, at DDSC stadium, during office hours. The organisers also further confirmed that Zale Neikha, advisor, Youth Resources and Sports Department will be the special guest of the opening ceremony and former Miss Dimapur, Zehovire Avi Kechu will be the Brand Ambassador for the tournament. Fo r m o r e d e t a i l s, interested clubs can contact 8787883848 or 8575394092.

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New Delhi, Aug 8 (PTI): In a departure from convention, the national sports awards for athletes and coaches this year will be decided by a single 12member panel, featuring the likes of six-time world champion boxer M C Mary Kom and former football captain Bhaichung Bhutia. The awards will be given away on August 29, the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand which is celebrated as the National Sports Day. “This year we are trying out a new idea of one selection committee for all the awards. We feel too many committees are unnecessary as they only make things difficult and create controversies,” a Sports

Ministry source told PTI. The 12-member committee is headed by Supreme Court judge Justice (Retd) Mukundakam Sharma and comprises Sports Secretary Radhey Shyam Jhulaniya, Sports Authority of India Director General Sandeep Pradhan, Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) CEO Commander Rajesh Rajagopalan, Mary Kom, Bhutia, ex-women’s cricket team captain Anjum Chopra, celebrated former longjumper Anju Bobby George and table tennis coach Kamlesh Mehta among others. Besides, the committee also features two mediapersons in Chief Editor of Times Group (Digital) Rajesh Kalra and renowned sports commentator Charu Sharma. Unlike previous editions, this committee will handpick all the winners of National Sports Awards -- the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Ar juna Award, Dronacharya Award (for coaches), Dhyan Chand Award (lifetime achievement) and Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Award.

Mokokchung inter school TT tourney held World Archery suspends AAI

Participants along with the special guest and Mokokchung District Table Tennis Association officials during the inaugural programme.

Mokokchung, Aug 8 (NPN): The 11th Inter School Table Tennis tournament, organised by Mokokchung District Table Tennis Association (MDTTA), was held on Thursday at Multipurpose Sports Complex, Mokokchung. Sademkala, Assistant District Education Officer, Mokokchung graced the inaugural programme as the special guest. Speaking at the programme, the special guest lauded the efforts of the MDTTA organising such tournaments every year despites many hardships being faced. She encouraged the association to keep up the good work and strive hard for the upliftment and welfare of the younger generation. Also calling upon the participants, Sademkala said that such tournaments are an interactive platform where participation is not the only factor but also helps in team building, developing team

spirit, expanding friends circle. The four participating schools were Clark Memorial Higher Secondary School, Yajen Aier

Government High School Mopungchuket, Nagaland Christian Residential School Mokokchung and Queen Mary Higher Secondary School Mokokchung.

Results Under 15 Girls Singles Champion – Jaremben (NCRS) Runner up – Kinali Zhimo (NCRS) Under 15 Boys Singles Champion – Lijempong (CMHSS) Runner up – Imkongsanen (CMHSS) Under 15 Boys Doubles Champion – Lijempong/Yarden (CMHSS) Runner up – Rizeli Sangtam/Khumrili (NCRS) Under 18 Boys Singles Champion – Nungshichuba (CMHSS) Runner up – Mosemba Lkr (CMHSS) Under 18 Boys Doubles Champion – Mosemba Lkr/Nungshichuba (CMHSS) Runner up – Botoka/Tony (QMHSS) Under 18 Girls Singles Champion – Moasenla (NCRS) Runner up – Yalimenla (NCRS) Team champion Champion - Clark Memorial HSS (CMHSS) Runner up - Nagaland Christian Residential School Mokokchung (NCRS) Best Discipline: NCRS

Kolkata, Aug 8 (PTI): The World Archer y on Thursday suspended the Archery Association of India for defying its guidelines by electing two parallel bodies, asking the federation to put its house in order by the end of this month. The decision is effective from Monday and the last event in which the archers can participate under the Indian flag is the World Archery Youth Championships in Madrid from August 19-25. “World Archer y is implementing the decision taken in June by suspending the Archery Association of India,” World Archery secretary general Tom Dielen said in a statement, accessed by PTI. The AAI had to find a solution by the end of July as per the deadline given WA’s executive board and since no progress has been made, the world governing body implemented the suspension order. “If no solution is found by the end of this month, the executive board will decide what can be done to preserve the chances of Indian athletes participating in the Asian Championships and Asian Para Championships,” Dielen said in the statement, accessed by PTI. Since a court judgement is expected on the dispute, the AAI had requested the WA to give it a few more days but it was turned down. Interestingly, suspension

order has come a day before court hearing on the issue. Olympic quota places will be up for grabs at the Asian Championships and Asian Para Championships, to be held in Bangkok in November. India so far have three men’s places secured for the next Olympics but has yet to win a women’s spot. “At the same time, World Archery will also decide whether individual athletes can participate in the Indoor Archery World Series.” Tournaments on the Indoor Archery World Series, held from NovemberFebruary, are open to all athletes rather than just the national teams. But archers must be a member of a national federation in good standing to register. In two separate elections, held simultaneously on June 9 in New Delhi and Chandigarh, AAI elected two presidents — Arjun Munda and BVP Rao. Munda had support of 20 state associations while 10 state bodies backed Rao. World Archery had sent a representative, Kazi Rajib Uddin Ahmed Chapol, as a mediator and observer for the elections but could not get both the factions to agree to a common election. The Sports Authority (SAI) of India is now conducting trials for the upcoming Asian Championships in Sonepat and will announce the squad on Friday.

COB Peren, Jalukie Battalion (Assam rifles) in collaboration with Peren Town Youth Organisation conducted a badminton tournament under the theme, ‘Unity, Peace and Progress’ on August 7 and 8 at Indoor Stadium, Peren Town. Altogether 95 youth from Jalukie, Athibung, Peren, Peletkie, Benreu participated in the tournament.

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