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HC takes suo-moto notice on NPNG

RN Ravi arriving Nagaland to brief legislators, hohos about status of talks

DIMAPUR, FEB 20 (NPN): The Kohima Bench of Gauhati High Court (HC) has barred the State government from implementing the Nagaland Petroleum & Natural Gas Rules, 2012, besides suspending all orders and actions the government had taken under the rules.

This followed the court registering a case suo motu after Lotha Hoho had filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) over the rules and later withdrew.

However, considering the legality and constitutional validity involved in framing of the Nagaland Petroleum & Natural Gas Rules (NP&NGR), the court directed the registry to register a case suo motu, even as the petitioners were allowed to absolve themselves from the case.

A two-judge Bench comprising Justice MR Pathak and Justice Manish Choudhury also suspended the permit granted to New Delhi-based Metropolitan Oil & Gas Private Ltd (MOGPL) for exploration, extraction, production, refining and bottling of petroleum and natural gas

in Wokha district on April 28, 2014. The permit was granted by Nagaland Petroleum & Gas Board that was constituted in pursuant to the Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2012.

Listing the matter for hearing before the next available Division Bench, the court made senior counsel CT Jamir as amicus curiae in the case, along with counsel Akito Zhimoni.

Further, the Central government represented by secretary of Union petroleum & natural gas ministry, State government represented by chief secretary and member secretary of Ministerial Group, Nagaland Petroleum and Gas Board, chief minister and chairman of Ministerial Group, Nagaland Petroleum & Gas Board, chairman of Nagaland Petroleum & Gas Board, member secretary of Nagaland Petroleum & Gas Board, secretary of geology & mining department, director of geology & mining and Metropolitan Oil & Gas Private Ltd have been made respondents in the case.

The Nagaland Petroleum & Natural Gas Rules,

2012 was framed by the State government after the Nagaland Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on July 26, 2010 rendering all Acts of Parliament governing petroleum and natural gas inapplicable in the State.

It may be recalled that the court in its order dated October 8, 2015 passed in the PIL No. 4(K) 2015 observed that “Article 246 of the Constitution of India deals with subject matters of laws to be made by Parliament and by the Legislatures of States.”

It observed that in terms of Art. 246, the seventh schedule envisages three lists covering different subjects— List I is the Union List, List-II is the state List and List-III is the Concurrent List.

It said that Entry 53 of List-I deals with regulation and development of oil fields and mineral oil resources, petroleum and petroleum products, other liquids and substance declared by the Parliament by law to be dangerously flammable.

Prima facie, the court was of the view that explo-

ration of oil and natural gas is a subject which is covered by Entry 53 of Union List, which meant that “it is the Parliament which has the legislative competence to enact laws on this subject.”

On the other hand, the court observed that Art. 371-A deals with special provision with respect to the state of Nagaland. Clause (1) of Art. 371-A provides that no Act of Parliament in respect of- i. religious or social practices of the Nagas, ii. Naga customary law and procedure, iii. administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga customary law, iv. ownership and transfer of land and its resources, shall apply to the state of Nagaland unless the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland by a resolution so decides.

The court stated: “It does not in our tentative view confer further competence on the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland to legislate on a subject which is within the exclusive domain of Indian Parliament.” However, the court noted that it was an

aspect which would require further deliberation on the Court.

After a series of meetings and the most recent being held on June 6, 2018 in the conference hall of the chief secretary, the two sides (state government and Lotha Hoho) along with other tribe stake holders– Ao Senden, Chakhro Public Organisation, Konyak Union, Phom People’s Council, Rengma Hoho, Western Sumi Hoho and Zeliangrong Baudi- agreed that the NPNG Regulations and Rules 2012 will be amended by the state government.

Thus, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on November 20, 2018 between Lotha Hoho and Nagaland government represented by the NPNG board with certain terms and conditions to amend the Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas (NPNG) Regulations & Rules, 2012.

As per the NPNG Regulations and Rules 2012, the state government set up the NPNG Board to monitor all activities related to oil and natural gas mining.

Meghalaya’s UDP severs ties with BJP-led NEDA

Cong mocks BJP’s ‘solution after LS polls’ comment

Lokayukta: Justice Uma to take oath on February 22

Vety officer among 4 killed in road mishap

Correspondent

SHILLONG, FEB 20: The United Democratic Party (UDP), Meghalaya’s main regional political party, Wednesday announced that it has snapped ties with the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance over the controversial Citizenship Bill.

The announcement came days after BJP President Amit Shah said that his party will make the Bill part of the party manifesto for the coming Lok Sabha elections and pass it if it returns to power.

“We have snapped ties with the BJP-led NEDA over the controversial Bill, besides the insensitivity of the BJP leadership towards indigenous Meghalayans in particular and in the Northeast as a whole,” UDP vice president Allantry Franklin Dkhar told the media here.

“In fact, our the decision was taken a couple of days after 11 regional political parties from across the NE states met in Guwahati on January 29 which unanimously agreed to oppose the Bill,” Dkhar added.

The UDP, which has nine members, including two associate members in the 60-member state Assembly, is supporting the NPP)led MDA government.

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“He turns ED summons as occasions to go out with the latest fashion.”

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DIMAPUR, FEB 20 (NPN): A day after BJP leader Dr. Sanjay M. Ram Paswan claimed that the vexed Naga political issue would be settled after the ensuing Lok Sabha election, the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) Wednesday quickly mounted an attack on the saffron party, saying people have been “fooled once but will not allow twice.”

In a press release, Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee president K Therie said Dr.Paswan’s claim confirmed that “there will be no solution before election.”

State Congress president said Dr. Paswan, who is a senior leader of the BJP, would have consulted top leaders of the BJP before coming to Nagaland.

Alleging that RSS goal was “Uniform Civil Code

and Hindutva”, Therie said the Congress did not believe RSS has any solution for regional problems.

Claiming that Congress had given solution in the past, the NPCC president said the party took a back seat as direct talks were ongoing.

Stating that party appreciated the difficulties and realities of negotiations, Theire, however, asserted that 21 years of negotiations without solution was “unreasonable” as people cannot continue to suffer.

“Therefore once again, Congress has adopted a policy ‘to endeavour; solve the political problem through peaceful and constitutional means’. We mean it and given opportunity, we will do it. We believe the welfare of people is the final solution,” said NPCC president, K. Therie.

DIMAPUR, FEB 20 (NPN): Justice Uma Nath Singh, the first Lokayukta of Nagaland, an anti-corruption ombudsman, would take oath of office on February 22, 2019.

According to a Raj Bhavan statement, the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya, would administer the oath of office to Justice Uma, former Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court, as the Lokayukta of Nagaland at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan Kohima at 6:30 pm.

State government, in a notification dated January 31, 2019, appointed Justice U.N. Singh to be the Lokayukta of Nagaland. As per the notification, Justice Uma would hold office for the term of five years from which he enters upon his office or till he attains the age of 70 years whichever is earlier.

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, FEB 20 (NPN): Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) and Government of India’s representative to Naga Peace Talks, R.N. Ravi is scheduled to arrive in Dimapur on February 26 on a two-day visit to Nagaland and is likely to brief the stakeholders on the “status of Naga Peace Process”.

When contacted, Ravi said, “I am coming to meet the stakeholders, legislators, apex tribal bodies, civil society organisations on the status of Naga Peace Process”. Ravi also added, “I would expect a constructive discussion on this issue with all of them”.

Ravi will arrive in Dimapur on February 26 and straightaway head to Kohima where he is expected to hold series of meetings.

He will return to Dimapur on February 27 and leave for Delhi on February 28 afternoon. Ravi, after taking over as government of India’s representative to Naga Peace Talks in 2014, first arrived in Nagaland on May, 2015 and met Naga stakeholders.

R.N. Ravi (NP File)

In an exclusive interview with Nagaland Post after the meetings, Ravi had termed the interaction as “very positive and cooperative”.

In the same interview, he had asked NSCN (K) to rethink their position of abrogating 14 years old cease-fire with government of India and “come back”.

After the split of NSCN (K) in 2018, NSCN/GPRN (K) led by Khango Konyak expressed desire to restore the cease-fire and on January 29, 2019 formally joined the Working Committee of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) and subsequently joined the ongoing Naga Peace Process.

Ravi in his tenure as the representative has managed to rope in seven Naga Political Groups (NPGs), apart

from NSCN (I-M) which was already into talks, into Naga Peace Process.

On August 3, 2015, Ravi signed “Framework Agreement” with NSCN (I-M) in the presence of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh.

He then went on to sign another agreement with WC of NNPGs on November 17, 2107, which the latter has termed as an “agreed position” between the two entities. Despite opening the door to all NPGs and holding series of interactions with various sections of the Naga society, Ravi, who has maintained that there would be “only one peace process and one agreement” to the decades old Naga Political issue, is yet to sit together with NSCN (I-M) and WC of NNPGs. As the present tenure of BJP-led NDA government at the Centre comes to an end, probably, this May, it remains to be seen whether R.N. Ravi could bring together all the negotiating parties together and sign the highly anticipated “final agreement”.

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, FEB 20 (NPN): In a tragic road accident, a hired vehicle (Toyota Innova- NL01/H-6595) hit the side of the pavement on the road culvert at NH-36 in Hari Taro Gaon, Assam near an army camp Wednesday at around 6.20 a.m. killing three on the spot while the driver succumbed to injuries later.

Those killed included joint director of veterinary department Dr. Asenuo Linyü (54) wife of Dr. Salang (residents of Fellowship Colony, Dimapur); Zekielhouvinuo Angami @ Donuo (53) wife of K. Aier (resident of Walford Colony, Dimapur) and Sakholie Zhutso (48) son of V. Zhutso (resident of NST Colony, Dimapur). The fourth, the driver of the vehicle-- Md Faizul Islam (35) of Hojai, Assam later succumbed to injuries at HAMM Hospital Hojai. One

Ill-fated Toyota Innova at the accident site, Hari Taro gaon, near an army camp on NH-36.

of the three injured-- Rev. Dr. R. Paphino (aged 64 and chief pastors NCRC Angami and president NCRC) was taken to Guwahati for necessary check up. The other injured- Pukroho Kin (53) s/o Ada Kin of Bank Colony, Dimapur; Luolao (48) of Half Narajan, Dimapur were brought to Dimapur for treatment.

It was reported that the occupants were had departed Dimapur at around 4 a.m. enroute Arunachal Pradesh to attend a meet-

ing when the mishap took place.

Speaking to Nagaland, OC of Dokmoka police station, J.S. Khoboung said it was suspected that the mishap occurred either due to tyre burst or because the driver had dozed off momentarily and lost control of the vehicle. Interestingly, the OC also revealed that upon investigation of the badly damaged vehicle, it was found that there were no air bags in the dashboard of the vehicle. OC also said that his

team extended all necessary help to send the dead and injured to their relatives and also administered medical treatments to the injured. It was also reported that a combined memorial services will be held in the NCRC main church Dimapur Thursday morning at around 10 a.m.

Meanwhile, the Citizen Believers’ Movement has expressed condolences to the members of the bereaved family and prayed for the departed souls to rest in peace.

Aspirational dist. Kiphire yet to receive funds if Tatmadaw keeps up pressure Correspondent

BJP govt opts against ordinance on CAB NSCN (K) warns of ‘problems’ NEW DELHI, FEB 20 (IANS): Facing stiff opposition from its own allies in the northeast, the Modi government has opted against an ordinance on the Citizenship Amendment Bill even as it approved four other ordinances at a meeting of the Union Cabinet on Tuesday.

There was speculation that the government may decide on promulgating the ordinance on the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016 which was not passed by Parliament in the Budget session of Parliament, the last session before the Lok Sabha polls.

The bill was passed in the Lok Sabha but not in Rajya Sabha where the Modi government lacks a majority.

Though Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Prime Minister Modi, are eager to pass the bill which seeks to provide citizenship to non-Muslim minorities from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), its ally in Assam, had left the alliance over

the bill and several other allies in the northeast had also strongly opposed the bill.

BJP’s Chief Minister in Manipur N. Biren Singh had also called for a review of the bill.

He had met Home Minister Rajnath Singh along with his party counterpart from Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu earlier this month to apprise him of the situation in their states in the wake of opposition to the bill and urged the Centre not to go ahead with it.

However, BJP chief Amit Shah had said in Guwhati on Sunday that the party will make the Citizenship Bill part of its manifesto for the next elections and pass it on return to power this year.

It remains to be seen if the BJP will tie-up with the AGP for the Lok Sabha polls since the latter had said it had broken with the BJP now over this bill but did not emphatically rule out an alliance “in the future”.

Amit Shah’s CAB remark irks state NPP DIMAPUR, FEB 20 (NPN): National People’s Party (NPP) Nagaland state unit has expressed its displeasure over BJP president Amit Shah’s recent statement in Guwahati, where he promised to re-introduce and implement the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill if voted back to power in 2019.

In a press release, NPP Nagaland general secretary--IPR, Ricky Ozukum, appealed to the BJP leadership to be sensitive to the aspirations and welfare of the region considering the united voice of the indigenous people of the Northeast against the CAB. NPP reiterated its stand against the introduction of CAB and any other issues that would be regressive for the Northeast region.

Further, highlighting the promise made

by BJP in its election manifesto for Nagaland concerning the solution for the Naga peace talks, the NPP appealed to the central BJP leadership to be sincere in their commitment and expedite the Naga peace accord at the earliest and “not miss this golden opportunity since it has the required number in the Parliament”.

MON STATE (MYANMAR), FEB 20 (AGENCIES): NSCN (K) faction led by Aung Yung has alleged that the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw) has continued pressuring the group not to provide any shelter or support for ethnic Kathe rebels from India, who have crossed the border into western Sagaing Region.

“They kept pressuring us to stay away from the Kathe. They even told us that they will continue to search for Kathe in our area,” U Kyaw Wan Sein, a member of the NSCN (K)’s central executive committee, told The Irrawaddy on Wednesday. NSCN (K) has asked the military to stop the searches in areas the NSCN (K) controls in order to preserve the peace.

“We asked them to stop the military operations they launched in our areas and to withdraw. But they have not stopped,” U Kyaw Wan Sein said, warning that continued pressure could lead to fighting.

“We are human. We do not know when we will not be able to control our minds. Our region will have problems if they do not stop their military operations in our area,” he said.

State media on Tuesday reported that the military arrested four insurgents during operations in the Naga Self-Administered Zone of Sagaing Region between Feb. 8 and 19, captured a camp and recovered 53 weapons and ammunition. U Kyaw Wan Sein said the NSCN (K) has asked the government and military to return its headquarters.

KIPHIRE, FEB 20 (NPN): Kiphire district, which was declared as one of the aspirational district of India

by Centre in November 2017, has not received “even a single paise” till date to carry forward the programme.

This was informed by ADC Kiphire, Reny Wilfred during the District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting on February 20 The issue came up when the members were discussing an agenda put up

by United Sangtam Likhum Pumji on the current status of the ‘Aspirational District’. The ADC, who is also the nodal officer, said that since the aspirational programme was a convergence of various funds and projects, the district was yet to get funds for the financial year 2018-19. Due to this, the district administration, tasked with coordinating flagships schemes, has not made any progress due to lack of funds.

Taking part in the discussion, the R&B and RD departments also stated that they had also not received any funding under PMGSY, NERGA and PMAY for the year 2018-19.

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STINER centre inaugurated

Naveen Verma. (NP)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, FEB 20 (NPN): A Science and Technology Intervention for North East Region (STINER) centre was inaugurated at SASRD, Nagaland University (NU), Medziphema Campus on February 20.

At the inaugural program, special guest, MDoNER, Government of India, secretary Naveen Verma, spoke about the advantages of science and technology intervention in the agricultural sector and stated that it acts as a booster for agricultural development.

He said that there were

Professor Pardeshi Lal. (NP)

many institutions doing a tremendous amount of good work but are only confined to their four corners. He was of the view that more such centres with these types of productions and machineries need to come up.

Regarding state agri products, Verma urged the state government to not only look for self sufficiency but also focus on products with good potential for market exports.

Chief host of the inaugural session, vice-chancellor, NU, professor Pardeshi Lal, in his speech, stated that though Nagaland is a small state it harbours all climatic

conditions favouring multiple kinds of agricultural ventures.

He also stated that this STINER spoke in the state will increase the potential to inform the younger generation, who want to emerge as dynamic entrepreneurs.

Brief remarks were also given by additional secretary, Directorate of Agriculture, Temsunaro Aier and director, NEIST, Jorhat, Er. S. C.Kalita. A welcome address was delivered by provice chancellor, SASRD, professor T. Lanusosang.

Earlier, an introduction to STINER was given by project in charge, SASRD,

Believers Eastern Church general convention culminates

Delegates at the Believers Eastern Church general convention which ended on February 15 in Dimapur.

DIMAPUR: A three-day Believers Eastern Church (BEC) general convention culminated on February 15, at Agri Expo, 4th Mile Dimapur.

A press release from, Rev. Fr. N. Khumba stated that the convention was attended by more than 22000 Church members.

H. H. Moran Mor Athanasius Yohan I delivered God’s word, officiated Holy Communion and blessed the congregations. He also addressed the priests, deacons and

missionaries in special sessions. During the convention, the faithful, along with all priests, and bishops expressed solidarity for the martyrs killed in Jammu & Kashmir and observed a minute of silence and offered prayers for the bereaved families of the jawans.

In the closing session, the Metropolitan said it was time for everyone to show real love towards one another and that without love, people cannot serve God and humanity. As the

faithful of BEC, everyone is expected to show unconditional love for the nation and society irrespective of caste, creed and colour, he said.

The convention was attended by Bishop Justin Mor Thomas, the bishop of Kolkata; Bishop Jeremiah Mor Theodosius, the bishop of Guwahati; Bishop Joshua Mor Barnabas and bishop from Synod. Many other prominent leaders from North East India also also attended the convention.

NU, professor Akali Sema, who was also the compère of the inaugural program.

She mentioned that STINER was an initiative of MDoNER, under the leadership of Naveen Verma.

The main hub of STINER is the North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST), Jorhat. Nagaland is the first to set up a spoke which is the only spoke as of now in the whole of the North East Region.

Professor Akali also stated that the main objective of STINER was to disseminate relevant and appropriate technology for farm and other sectors to alleviate poverty and drudgery of farmers and artisans of the North Eastern Region.

EU Choir of NU, S A S R D, M e d z i p h e m a campus performed a special number, and MMC, STINER- TFC. Professor M. Aleminla Ao delivered the vote of thanks.

Before the inaugural session, an awareness program on Science and Technology intervention and practical demonstration of technologies was held at the university campus.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019

YTC inspects NH202 road repairs DIMAPUR: Yimchungrü Tribal Council (YTC) Shamator team inspected the ongoing road construction between Kiphire and Tuensang, NH-202 on February 20.

A press release from YTC information and publicity secretary, Mathew K. Janger stated that the team was satisfied with the ongoing work but urged the competent authority to complete the work before the monsoon season.

It also assured the department that YTC would cooperate in any way possible under its jurisdic- Yemhi Memorial College (YMC), Dimapur Nagaland, department of History tion should any problems undertook a field trip to Sibsagar and Majuli Island led by assistant professors T L Konang and Bokali Kiba from February 14 to 17. (TL Konang) arise.

Y Patton & NNC (N/A) offer condolences

Y Patton: Deputy chief minister and BLP Leader Nagaland, Y. Patton has expressed grief and deep sorrow over the sudden demise of R. Kothandaraman, legal advisor to the government of Nagaland, who passed away in Chennai on February 19 after suffering a heart attack.

Patton in a condolence message described

news in Brief KMC on Ad banners: Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) administrator, Kovi Meyase has informed the general public that displaying advertisement banners above murals (wall painting) below P.H.Q Junction and on the war cemetery wall is strictly prohibited. Advertisement banners on the above locations will be removed without further notice.

TVC public general meeting:Tsosinyu Village Council (TVC) has convened a public general meeting for February 22, 10 a.m. at Village Community Hall. All concerned citizens of Tsosinyu have been requested to attend the meeting.

Smart city advisor forum meeting postponed: Due to unavoidable circumstances, the smart city advisor forum meeting scheduled to be held on February 22 has been rescheduled to March 8, 10 am, to be held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall. All concerned members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

DMC informs colony authorities: Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has informed all colony authorities under Dimapur municipality to submit the in-charge names for collection of e-waste and the designated collection point in their respective colonies. They have been asked to submit this, on or before February 25, either at the DMC office or to the representative of e-Circle, who can be contacted at 7005811236 or 8575662203.

JKTM handing-taking over ceremony: A Jangpetkong Kaketshir Telongjem Mungdang (JKTM) handingtaking over ceremony of office bearers for the 53rd JKTM conference will be held on February 22, 9 am at its treasurer Imtipokyim Jamir’s residence, Salangtem Ward, Mokokchung.

SDPDB Noklak meeting on March 5: TheSDPDB Noklak meeting will be held on March 5 at DBs court Noklak, 11 am. ADC Noklak, Neilezo Tep has requested all concerned members to attend the meeting without fail. (DIPR) Information for Peren and Tuensang arms license holders: In view of the forthcoming General Lok Shabha Elections 2019, all Arms License holders under Peren and Tuensang districts have been informed to produce their arms/weapons and Arms Licence for verification at the police station nearest to the present address given in their Arms Licence, on or before February 23 (Peren) and March 1 (Tuensang). Failing to comply will lead to legal repercussions, up to the cancellation of Licenses. (DIPR)

late R. Kothandaraman as a simple and down to earth person, a thinker and an author, with vast legal knowledge, particularly in the field of parliamentary procedures and laws.

On behalf of the state government, BJP legislators and on his own behalf, Patton conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in

eternal peace.

NNC (N/A): NNC/ GDRN (N/A) has mourned the demise of its leader Sikiya Rengma, son of late Inoka Rengma of Thesophenyu village under Rengma region, who passed away on February 18 after a prolonged illness.

In a condolence message, NNC/GDRN (N/A) MIP said late Sikiya served

the nation for several years and held the post of chairman Rengma region and kilonser.

It said his dedication to the nation would be remembered in the annals of Naga history.

NNC/GDRN (N/A) further offered its condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

Mobility aids distributed in Mon

Benificiaries are wheeled away on new wheelchairs during the Aids and Appliances distribution program held in Mon on February 18. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: Aids and Appliances under the RVY & ADIP Scheme were distributed in a program on February 18 at Town Council, Mon. According to DIPR, Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Ramdas Athavale and chief minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio were unable to attend the program due to inclement weather conditions. Ramdas Athavale addressed the gathering through a phone voice call and Rio’s speech was read out by OSD to the chief minister, Mankhao. The speech mentioned that Mon was one of the most strategically located districts of Nagaland with boundaries with Assam, Arunachal Pradesh & Myanmar. It added that Mon also happens to be one

of the most backward districts of Nagaland and it was befitting that the Social Empowerment Camp, with an objective to provide physical aids and assisted living devices to Senior Citizens and differently abled people, was being organized in Mon. Rio also complimented DC Mon for taking the initiative and thanked the government of India and ALIMCO for coming forward to support the venture by providing wheel chairs to the disabled, hearing aids and walking sticks to the blind.

The chief minister congratulated Mon for being the first district to complete the assessment and distribution in Nagaland.

He also congratulated the beneficiaries and encouraged them saying that although they may need

these aids and appliances, they should not consider themselves any less than others.

Rio also mentioned that the State government had notified the Rights of Person with Disabilities Act 2016 last year, and all departments have been directed to ensure implementation of the Act. Advisor for Fire & Emergency Services, SIRD, Relief & Rehabilitation, Pohwang Konyak after delivering a speech, distributed the aids & assistive devices to beneficiaries under RVY and ADIP schemes on behalf of the government.

Director Social Welfare, Merang Aier also spoke during the function. A welcome speech was delivered

by Deputy Commissioner, Mon, Thavaseelan K.

Temjen Imna visits Pfutsero Government College Kidima GMS gets mini library

Temjen Imna Along at Pfutsero Government College during his maiden visit to the college on February 19.

DIMAPUR: Minister for Higher and Technical Education Nagaland, Temjen Imna Along paid his maiden visit to Pfutsero Government College (PGC) on February 19 and interacted with the students and faculty of the college K

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The Alumni Association, Parent Teacher Association and president CPO, Mikha Kenye, were also present in the interactive session.

A press release from convener mass media committee PGC, Neiko Ritse

stated that in his message to the gathering, the minister urged those present to nurture a humane spirit where there is unity with zeal to develop and prosper in every aspect of life. He reminded them that success cannot come without

struggle. Temjen also encouraged the students to respect the law, honour the system and be responsible persons of society, having the integrity to accept people’s faults. He called upon the students to be leaders of tomorrow and build a

tolerant society that works hard in one spirit and with unity. Temjen Imna also requested the principal and the faculty to work hard and strengthen the academics of the college.

The minister also stated that he would contribute a month’s salary of his towards student welfare and for the college. He also made a financial contribution for the college journal subscription. Temjen Imna further promised to provide the college with a smart board for a smart classroom. The minister also met the faculty and assured them that he would support the college in their NAAC assessment.

Earlier, he requested a minute of silence to pay homage to the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in the Pulwama terror attack.

The program was led by vice principal, T.L. Singsit, and a welcome address was proposed by principal, Dr. Moanochet Longchar.

Seyekhreito Solo and teachers of GMS Kidima during the mini library inauguration on February 18. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: A mini library was inaugurated in a small informal gathering at Government Middle School (GMS), Kidima village, Kohima, on February 18.

According to DIPR, the library was established under the patronage of EAC, Kezocha, Seyekhreito Solo.

In his address, Seyekhreito mentioned that education had always been a priority for him. He stated

that it was saddening to see the condition of students in government schools. Therefore, he took the initiative to start a mini library in one of the schools under his jurisdiction. With the help of some of his friends and teachers, around a hundred books were bought, handpicked for the students.

These books, he said, would enrich the imagination and intellect of the children

who use the library. He further said that he wanted the people across the state, especially in the villages, to take quality education seriously, more importantly in government schools. When asked about the future of such mini libraries, he said that this was an experiment and if it works out well, he said he would like to start these in schools of other villages too.

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WEATHER FORECAST February 21

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sunshine

32 15

Aizawl

Sunny; nice

Guwahati Hazy sunshine Imphal

Partly sunny; nice

25 11 27 13 27 9

Itanagar Some sun; pleasant and warmer 23 9 Shillong

Hazy sunshine

Kohima

A couple of afternoon showers 20 6

20 6

Dimapur Mostly sunny; pleasant

26 11

Partly sunny; beautiful

22 5

Mkg

Tuensang Partly sunny; cool

15 4

Partly sunny

19 9

Zunheboto Partly sunny

20 4

Wokha

Kiphire DPDB meeting Child Health Camp organized in Buranamsang

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Local and state 85% authorities Railways itself 9% (NFR) 6% Can’t say

(L-R) Reny Wilfred, M. Shayung Phom and district planning officer, Pudusol Luho. (NP)

Expresses dissatisfaction over road repairs Correspondent KIPHIRE, FEB 20 (NPN): The monthly Kiphire District Planning Development Board (DPDB) meeting was held on February 20 at the DC’s conference hall Kiphire. The meeting was chaired by deputy commissioner & vice chairman DPDB Kiphire, M. Shayung Phom.

Welcoming the mem-

bers, the DC appealed to the officers to regularly attend the DPDB meetings as it is the most important decision making body for the development of the district.

Reviewing the last DPDB meeting resolution, the house approved the proposals to open a new Primary School in Threntsuvong and to restore the old by-pass road to Kohima. Regarding the latter, the house entrusted the PWD (R&B) department to do the needful.

Presenting a Kiphire town road repairs status report, the R&B depart-

ment said work was still progressing.

ADC, Reny Wilfred, reprimanded the department for not efficiently implementing the work and failing to maintain quality and standards.

He also added that the department was not cooperating with the administration.

The ADC reported that construction of the road between KiphirePungro, Kiphire-Amahator and Pungro-Mimi would be approved shortly, and directed the PWD (R&B) to prepare DPR reports at the earliest.

DIMAPUR: District Health Society (DHS) Longleng organised a oneday Reproductive Child Health (RCH) camp at Buranamsang sub-centre on February 19. It was led

by DPO (RCH/UIP), Dr. Imnameren Phom, MO Tamlu PHC, Dr. Baungan Phom, gynaecologist district hospital, Dr. Dennis Phom, MO Yachem PHC, Dr. Chai-e Phom, and MO Yongnyah PHC, Dr. Mannen Phom.

A press release from MS, Longleng, Dr. Toshirenla stated that during a short program organised just outside the premises of the hospital, Dr. Imnameren Phom, in his keynote address said that the government and the medical department needed the constant help and assistance of village councils and village health committees to better implement assignments. He also encouraged them to take ownership in their respective villages and coordinate among themselves for any kind work assigned to them.

He also appealed to them to express their grievances during the workshop so that they could deliber-

Viroli Sangtam explaining to village councils, village health committees and student leaders the functions of a Health and Wellness Centre on February 19.

ate, plan and work out solutions together.

District program manager, Viroli Sangtam gave a brief introduction to the Health and Wellness Centre. He also encouraged the village councils to assist and village health committees.

The camp provided free health care facilities to beneficiaries, including OPD and free medication. Altogether 167 pa-

tients were registered, 13 Copper Ts were inserted, ANC check-ups for pregnant women were done, seven ultrasound tests were conducted, and 24 blood slides and samples were collected.

District media officer, Roseline and district community mobilise, Henmei also led a Focused Group Discussion (FGD) on maternal health, child health, family planning and

adolescent health, in five villages -- Buranamsang, Shetap, Shemnyuching, Sanglu and Noksosang.

The camp was attended by DPM, DCM, VCCM, coordinator RBSK. Media officer, district accountant, ANM RBSK, data manager IDSP, BPM, and nurses and staff from Buranamsang sub-centre, PHC Tamlu and CMO office, were all part of the camp.

USSC handing and taking over program Vocational training for the disabled

Vehicle requisitioning to begin DIMAPUR: All deputy commissioners & district election officers and additional deputy commissioner & district election officer, Pughoboto, have been empowered to act on behalf of the State government to requisition vehicles, premises, etc for the conduct of the upcoming general election to the Lok Sabha, 2019 from Nagaland Parliamentary Constituency.

The Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), reporting on this notification from the chief secretary, stated that any vehicle, premises etc. belonging to private persons or institutions/organizations shall be entitled for compensation under Sec.161 of the R.P.Act 1951

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Incoming and outgoing officials of the USSC at its Conference Hall in Kiphire on February 20. (NP)

Correspondent KIPHIRE, FEB 20 (NPN): The United Sangtam Students’ Conference (USSC) held its 71st official handing and taking over program at its Conference Hall in Kiphire on February 20.

The newly elected officials for the next tenure will be led by Sepikyu J. Sangtam as president, Samuel - vice president, Selicho - general secretary, Tsingose - AGS, Thronglichum - executive chairman and Rothrongki as executive secretary.

Sepikyu J. Sangtam, in his speech, congratulated the newly elected USSC officials. Although the USSC duties are heavy, he was optimistic that with the new enthusiastic officials, work load would become lighter. He further

appealed to the newly inducted to discharge their duties with dedication and sincerity for the benefit of the community.

Ts a s e t o S a n g t a m , former finance secretary, speaking on behalf of the outgoing officials, thanked everyone for the support rendered throughout their tenure. He also conveyed their best wishes to the new team.

Rothongki, also spoke on behalf of the newly elected officials. He appealed to the USSC team to operate in oneness so that they may discharge their duties with better coordination.

The prog ram was chaired by Denial Sechopi and Yopi Sangtam.

It may be mentioned that the USSC is the apex student organization of the Sangtam tribe covering Longkhim-Chare Area under Tuensang district, Kiphire district and Sangtam villages under Dimapur district. Among Sangtam organizations, USSC is the oldest.

Participants weave plastic baskets at the program held on February 19 in Changtongya.

DIMAPUR: Grace Society Community Based Rehabilitation Forum (CBRF) organised a vocational training program for Disabled Peoples’ Organization leaders at its office premises in Changtongya on February 19. Grace Society CBRF coordinator, Chubawati, in a press release stated that

the training covered making plastic baskets and bags.

Altogether, 18 Disabled Peoples’ Organization leaders from Chuchu and Changtongya Block took part in the training. The objectives of this training was to teach the leaders how make these things and become self reliant. This will also help

them enhance their family’s income for livelihood as well as contribute to society as a whole.

Bendangsangla, a local plastic artisan from Chuchuyimlang village, was the trainer and the Grace Society director thanked her for making herself available for the training program.

Programs to discuss rights of Forest Nursery inaugurated at Kohima Forest Colony women & girl child in Longleng

KOHIMA: A Forest Nursery may be costly and labour was inaugurated by PCCF & intensive.

HoFF, I. Panger Jamir at Rongsenlemla Imchen, Forest Colony, Kohima on in her address, said the nursFebruary 20. APCCF, M ery was constructed in JanuM Ngullie, DFO Kohima, ary 2019 to raise saplings Rongsenlemla Imchen and through root trainers. For RO Kohima Range, Pezathis year, the saplings will neinuo, were also present be distributed in bare rooted for the inauguration. form in carton boxes to miniAccording to press remize the use of plastics withlease issued by Rongsenin and outside the nursery. lemla Imchen, Jamir in his Pezaneinuo, in her address, address highlighted the imstressed on the importance portance of using biodegradof raising economically viable containers for raising able and indigenous species, saplings in nurseries. He which can boost means of was of the opinion that such livelihoods. an initiative would have a The Kohima Central durable impact on the future Nursery has a capacity of by reducing polythene bag around 60,000 saplings and usage. The APCCF also said with the addition of a new that alternatives to polythene nursery, it is hoped that bags should be encouraged I. Panger Jamir & Kohima Division officials at the newly inaugurated nursery on seedling demand pressure Organizers, participants and resource persons after the camp in Yaongyimchen even if their production February 20. will be eased. village.

DIMAPUR: Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK), in collaboration with District Task Force (DTF) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Longleng, conducted Felicitation and Awareness programs on Women & Girl Child Rights at Yaongyimchen & Yachem villages, Longleng, on February 19 and 20.

According to DIPR, the programs were organized with a vision to create an environment in which women realize their full potential and to encourage the spirit of volK Y M C

untary community service and gender equality among the people.

District coordinator Tutinungla Phom gave a brief talk on issues and schemes related to women and the girl child. She encouraged womenfolk, especially pregnant women and lactating mothers, to avail benefits meant for them. The importance of good health of a mother and girl child education was discussed.

Tutinungla also educated the people on various women schemes and

offices such as One Stop Centre, Women Helpline 181 (Police, Hospital, Ambulance services, Legal aid, Protection officer, Video conferencing) etc.

Phungla Phom, WWO, MSK Longleng felicitated girl children with outstanding achievement in academics and co-curricular activities, and also a single mother who raised her children- five sons and two daughters, who are now all educated and well settled. They were given gift hampers along with certificates.

Candle light service for Pulwama

DIMAPUR: Student Christian Movement of India (SCMI) of North East ZoneII, along with the SCMI unit of Sakus Mission College (SMC) and hostellers organized a candle light service on February 19 at SMC, Dimapur, against the Pulwama terror attack of January 14.

A press release from SMCs, Dr. Samuel Longkumer stated that Shitovi Sumi, NCCI coordinator shared on the importance of peace in the land and encouraged young people to come forward

to build solidarity and rise against such inhuman acts.

The short program was chaired by Konglenshe, with an invocation offered by Vito. The program secretary of North East Zone-ll, TollyYeptho spoke about the prayer fellowship.

The ser vice ended candle lightings, and a special prayer for the bereaved families and for humanity

by Tokato Yeptho, PA to ES, WSBAK. Altogether around 60 members attended the A training program on Water Quality Monitoring & Surveillance program for WATSAN program. members was conducted on February 15 at PHE Rural conference hall. (PHED Kohima) K Y M C

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Rs 14,636 crore budget estimate for Manipur

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Feb 20: Manipur deputy chief minister Y Joykumar Singh, who is also in-charge of finance, presented a Rs 14,636 crores budget estimate for the state for the year 2019-20 in the state Assembly on Wednesday.

Presenting the budget estimates, the finance minister said the total receipt of the state was estimated at Rs 14,636 crores out of which the revenue receipts was estimated at Rs 13,157 crores and capital receipts at Rs 1478 crores.

Total estimates of the state’s own tax and nontax receipts assumed in the budget estimates are Rs 1,185 crore and Rs 283 crore respectively.

Regarding expenditure estimates for the year 201920, gross expenditure was at rupees 16,117 crore out of a consolidated fund of the state. Out of the total expenditure, an amount of rupees 1,687 crore was charge expenditure and the remaining amount of rupees 14,430 crore was voted expenditure.

The finance minister

BSNL services in NE unaffected in spite of strike Agartala, Feb 20 (IANS): BSNL authorities said on Wednesday that its services in the Northeast remained unaffected amid a three-day nationwide strike called by the employees of the telecom major.

The authorities based in Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura said that there were no significant affect or trouble in the services since Monday in the seven Northeastern states, excluding Sikkim.

Meanwhile, Sankar Bardhan, a Tripura-based leader of the All India Unions and Associations of BSNL (AUAB) which called for the strike, said that the agitating employees in support of their demands organised demonstrations and protest rallies in the entire region.

T h e AUA B ’s d e mands include allotment of the 4G spectrum to BSNL, return of over one lakh crore properties to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), benefits to executives under the 3rd Pay Revision Committee with 15 per cent fitment and to nonexecutives according to the 8th wage negotiations from January 1, 2017, and revision of pension for BSNL retirees from January 1, 2017.

“Despite assurances and agreement, the Telecommunication Ministry even after 18 years are yet to return the huge properties of the DoT,” Bardhan told the media here.

The Manipur State Assembly session in progress on Wednesday. (NP)

estimated the total revenue expenditure at Rs 12,856 crore and capital expenditure at Rs 3,260 crore.

In his concluding remark, the deputy chief minister stated that no budget could be the panacea for all the disadvantages a society faces. “However, it is our earnest hope that the budget shall bring at least some incremental positive changes to the lives of the people,” he added.

It is not a budget with an economic intent but a vehicle to express the seriousness of the government towards the holistic development of the state, he claimed. The 7th session

of the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly began with the address of Governor, Dr Najma Heptulla, who highlighted departmental achievements and development brought about by the state government.

She said that her government strongly believes was doing its best to bring communal harmony with inclusive development.

The gover nment launched a “Go to Village” programme in mission mode to bridge the emotional and developmental gaps between the hill and valley areas, without any discrimination and with the active participation of various

communities of the state, she claimed. The mission reached every census village in the state and has successfully achieved its mission to reach out to the people, she added.

She said that a “State Level Empowered Committee” was constituted to review and facilitate timely approvals, clearances, implementation and completion of mega projects and flagship programmes within a stipulated time frame.

The government has also established an “Investment Facilitation Centre” to enable a single window project clearance process for promoting investments in the state.

The gover nment is committed to protecting human rights and preventing any excesses by security forces, she said. Dr Najma added that the state human rights commission, which was defunct for nearly nine years, was revived and made functional.

Pertaining to finance and planning, the Governor said that the government was committed to enhancing the state’s own resources and ensuring fiscal

portance has also been accorded to all round development and reducing regional imbalances between hills and valleys.

She further said that the state government has established a “Citizen Facilitation Centre” in Imphal to provide various services.

Under the “Chief Minister-gi Shotharabasingi Tengbang” scheme, about 4,000 differently abled persons are being provided benefits in the form of care giver allowance, scholarship and free travel concession.

A total of 1,15,974 beneficiaries are being provided Old Age Pensions under the National Social Assistance Programme and Manipur Old Age Pension Scheme.

The aim was to cover another 30,000 in the coming financial year under “Go to Village Mission”.

Asserting that Manipur is the “Gateway” between India and South-East Asia, Dr Heptulla said that to boost border management and trade infrastructure, the Integrated Check Post at Moreh, constructed at a cost of Rs.136 crore, was recently inaugurated by Prime Minister on January 4.

36,500 teachers’ posts lying vacant in Assam Guwahati, Feb 20 (PTI): Over 36,500 posts of teachers are lying vacant in schools of all levels across Assam, the state Assembly was informed on Wednesday.

In a written reply to a query by AGP MLA Utpal Dutta, Education Minister Siddhartha Bhattacharya said a total of 36,523 teaching posts are vacant at present, including 17,293 posts in primary schools.

Out of these 17,293, he said, 10,137 are in lower primary and 7,156 are in upper primary schools.

In high, higher and Madrasa schools, a total of 19,230 teaching posts are lying vacant across the state, he added.

Out of the high, higher and Madrasa schools, 63 principals, 512 vice principals, 1,353 subject teachers, 956 headmasters, 235 assistant headmasters, 15,923 assistant teachers and 188 demonstrators are lying vacant.

During the Question Hour, AIUDF MLA Ananta Kumar Malo asked Bhattacharya the reasons for the large number of

vacancies.

Bhattachar ya said, schools usually do not inform the Education Department about a teacher retiring till the person's last day in office, and it takes time to appoint a new one following a procedure which is lengthy.

"Now we are asking the schools to inform us 180 days before a teacher retires, so that we can start the process and appoint a new teacher on time," Bhattacharya said.

BJP MLA Debananda Hazarika, however, said school inspectors of every district know the exact retiring date of each teacher.

"Therefore, the inspector can easily inform the higher authorities of the department and the appointment process can be started immediately," Hazarika added.

To a separate question

by Congress legislator Abdul Khaleque, Bhattacharya said the student-teacher ratio in lower primary and upper primary schools should be 30:1 and 35:1 respectively, but currently it is lower than the prescribed limit.

KCP (PWG) cadre held for planting IED Man gets life imprisonment for murdering aunt Correspondent

The arrested KCP (PWG) cadres being paraded before the media during a news conference in the Imphal West SP’s office on Wednesday. (NP) Correspondent

IMPHAL, Feb 20: One of the three active KCP (PWG) militants nabbed by security force in Manipur claimed he was responsible for the recent IED planted at the gate of a Catholic mission school in Imphal.

A combined team of state police commandos attached with Imphal West district police and 6 Assam Rifles nabbed the three KCP (PWG) cadres on Tuesday night from different places in Imphal.

Among them, Sagolsem Sanatomba alias Sanajaoba (30) of Langathel village of Thoubal district admitted to his involvement in the planting of the IED at the gate of Catholic School Canchipur, Imphal on February 14.

The IED diffused by a state police bomb squad, had been claimed to have been

planted by KCP (PWG), the group behind banning of mission schools run by the Catholic Educational Society Manipur.

Meanwhile, addressing press at his office, Imphal West SP, H Jogeshchandra claimed that Sanajaoba along with another cadre of KCP (PWG), identified as Mani, had planted the powerful IED at the school gate.

Other cadres of the group nabbed by the combined force were Heisnam Kiran Kumar Singh alias Boinao (28) of Moirang

Khunou, Bishnupur district and Sanabam Sanajaoba Mangang (28) of Uripok, Imphal West district.

Sanatomba was arrested during frisking and checking duty in Takyel Khongbal in Imphal West district around 9 pm on Tuesday.

The security forces recovered a .32 pistol along with one magazine loaded with 23 rounds of ammunition, one motorcycle, one Activa brand scooter and 30 demand letters of the group from the arrested three cadres, the SP added.

APPRECIATION

We the residents of Darogapathar Village, Sector B (Aroma Colony) along with the Administrative Staff, Parents and Students of RAINBOW ACADEMY, RESOURCE CENTRE would like to extend our profound thanks and gratitude to the Honorable Minister for PWD, Shri. Tongpang Ozukum and the Chief Engineer PWD (R &B) and his team for fulfilling our longfelt desire in improving the approach road to our colony and the school. May God continue to bless each one of you.

DP-1477 NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMANTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925)

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

WOKHA : NAGALAND Dated, Wokha the 20th Aug 2018 NOTICE No. Judl-47/2017-18/ / Whereas Shri. Limhathung Ezung, husband of Late Smti. Areni Patton, a permanent resident of Wokha Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable him to draw all dues and benefits/family pension from the Govt. and to draw SBI AC No. 20140157848 and LIC Policy No. IJ027261801 in favour of his deceased wife Late Smti. Areni Patton who expired on 3/8/2018.

Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby asked to file claims/objections if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. No claims/objections will be entertained after the cut off date and Succession Certificate shall be issued.

Sd/- K. Mhathung Tsanglao Addl. Deputy Commissioner WC-81

IMPHAL, Feb 20: A 49-year-old man convicted of murdering his aunt was awarded rigorous life imprisonment by an Imphal West sessions judge M Manojkumar Singh on Wednesday.

Pheiroijam Boy alias Rakeshroshan of Sagolband, Imphal West district was convicted for the offence under 302 of IPC for murdering his 63-year old aunt by stabbing her with a knife on March, 8, 2014.

While pronouncing the judgement, the judge also fined him Rs 10,000, and directed the government to compensate the family of the victim woman with a sum of rupees five lakhs under the victim compensation scheme.

The convicted Pheiroijam was produced before the court during the sentence hearing. His conviction order was announced at an open court on Tuesday.

Pheiroijam Boy was arrested by Lamphel po-

lice station of Imphal West district following a complaint lodged by one of members of the victim, Pheiroijam Kundarani Leima alias Kundarani’s, family.

As per the complaint, the accused stabbed his aunt on her abdomen with a kitchen knife while she was sleeping on her bed at around 1:30 pm of March

8, 2014.

The IO of the case submitted the charge-sheet before the court against the convict under section 326 and 302 IPC and charges were consequently framed against the accused on April 2, 2016 so that trail by the court may begin.

During the trial, the court recorded the state-

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT

Invitation for expression of interest from Bureau of Outreach & Communication (BOC) empanelled advertisement agency for copy writing, Concept designing and planning for Multimedia/Electronic/ Print Media and Outdoor Media.

1. The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment propose to select suitable BOC empanelled advertising agency/ies for designing and planning the Ministry's communication campaigns in various areas of its work, especially advertisement in print, electronic media and outdoor media etc.

2. Accordingly, proposals in sealed envelope are invited from BOC empanelled creative agencies for the above purpose. Agencies fulfilling the above criteria may submit their application so as to reach Shri S.P Mishra, Deputy Director (Media), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Room No. 721 - A, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement.

3. Further details may be seen on the Ministry's website www. socialjustice.nic.in davp 38101/11/0093/1819 IN THE COURT OF SMTI. YARENJUNGLA LONGKUMER, PRINCIPAL JUDGE FAMILY COURT DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDL. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MEDZIPHEMA DIST. DIMAPUR, NAGALAND

NO. JUDL/SUC-2/2016-18/500

Dated Medz the 19th Feb 2018

NOTICE

Whereas Diethotsonuo, W/o Late Neisakolie Vüprü of Medziphema Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act. 1925 to draw/operate his bank account No. 11667763543 (SBI, Medziphema), GPF, GIS, Family benefits and relating to pension matter, all moveable, immoveable properties of Late Neisakolie Vüprü who expired on 28-01-2019.

Therefore, public are hereby asked to file objection/ claim if any within 30 days of issue of this notice.

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ments of 12 prosecution witnesses (PWs) including one eye witness.

While convicting the accused on Tuesday, the session judge after hearing counsels of both sides came to the conclusion that the prosecution has proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Pheiroijam Boy had murdered his aunt.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Medziphema Dist. Dimapur, Nagaland

NOTICE

In the Court of Shri Albert Ezung Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur District, Nagaland Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late R. Toshi Longkumer, Deceased, has been filed by Smti Pokyimkala, relation wife R/o H/No - 149, Viola Colony, Dimapur to draw his/her Family Pension, Bank Acct, etc, who expired on 12-02-2019.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this court within 30 days, on the said day of 21/03/2019.

Given under the hand and seal of the court this 20 of 02/2019.

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland DP-1475

No.DC/KPE/JUD-11/2016-17/921 Dated Kiphire the 15th Feb’ 2019 Whereas Smti. Adila, daughter of Late Lipichum Sangtam of Keor Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in order to draw/receive the payment of movable/ immovable properties of her father Late Lipichum Sangtam serving under the establishment of Office of the IGP (INT) Constable Nagaland, Kohima, posting at Kiphire, who expired on 24/12/2018.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY 1. G.P.F 2. G.I.S 3. F.B.F 4. Pension case 5. Any other dues etc. from the office of the Officer in-Charge Police, Kiphire, Nagaland Public are hereby asked to file objections/claims, If any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this order. If no objection/claims is received within given time, Succession Certificate will be issued in favour of the applicant.

(M. SHAYUNG PHOM) NCS Deputy Commissioner, Kiphire: Nagaland.

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SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE

SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE

IN THE COURT OF SHRI AJONGBA IMCHEN CIVIL JUDGE SR. DIVISION DIMAPUR, NAGALAND Suit No. M.S. 453/18 Plaintiff Syndicate Bank, Dimapur Defendants Robert James To, Mr. Robert James, S/o Lt. Rinyulo James H/No. 64, Opp. L.R.C Junction, Dimapur, Nagaland Permanent Add : Tesophenyu Village, Dist. Kohima Nagaland.

Ph. No. 8794625765 Whereas Syndicate Bank, Dimapur has instituted a suit against you for Recovery of Loan of Rs. 12,78,787.69.

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 suit on 04/04/19, 10:00 a.m. without fail.

Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence.

Given under my hand and the seal of the Court 15th Feb. day of 2019.

Civil Judge Sr. Division Dimapur : Nagaland DP-1473

IN THE COURT OF SHRI AJONGBA IMCHEN CIVIL JUDGE SR. DIVISION DIMAPUR, NAGALAND Suit No. M.S. 454/18 Plaintiff Syndicate Bank, Dimapur Defendants Ms. Kelengunuo Zumu To, Ms. Kelengunuo Zumu, D/o Rokolhoulie Zumu H/No. 64, Ward-4, Medziphema Town, Dimapur. Ph. No. 9436200425 Whereas Syndicate Bank, Dimapur has instituted a suit against you for Recovery of Loan of Rs. 16,29,130.53.

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 suit on 04/04/19, 10:00 a.m. without fail.

Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence.

Given under my hand and the seal of the Court 15th Feb. day of 2019.

Civil Judge Sr. Division Dimapur : Nagaland DP-1474

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consolidation so that public investments and growth are not undermined.

There was improvement in tax collection with the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) along with increase in compliance by taxpayers, the Governor claimed.

She informed the house that recently, the government of India awarded Manipur the title of the best performing state in e-procurement implementation in the North-east.

To streamline the functioning of schools and optimize use of resources, a major exercise to restructure and rationalize government schools by way of amalgamation has been taken up.

To ensure that there was no out of school children in the state, the government has launched a new scheme, “Lairik Tamhallasi” – No Child Left Behind, she said.

‘School Fagathansi’, an initiative under the Go to Village Mission has been launched to garner lost public trust in government schools, the Governor added.

Under NEC, due im-

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019

(ORDER - V, RULE - 1, 5, 20)

Guardianship Petition No. 02/2019

NOTICE

(See 10 of Guardianship & Ward Act.)

Whereas an application under the Guardianship & Ward Act has been filed by Shri. Ekonthung Ngullie for appointment of Guardian in respect of minor(s) Miss Adeni Ngullie before this Court and whereas the 25th day of March 2019 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter.

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

Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 20th day of February 2019.

Judge DP-1471 GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

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

CHINGTOK : LONGLENG NO.12BN(IR)/RO-10/2018-19/1344 Dt. Chingtok, the 20th Feb’ 2019.

To

SHOW CAUSE NOTICE

Regt/ No. 121103 C/N SHANKAR SUNAR Son of NANDALAL SUNAR Village – NEW RESERVE (KOHIMA) PO –KOHIMA PS – KOHIMA Dist –KOHIMA, NAGALAND. Whereas, you have been found absent from bonafide Govt. duty with effect from 09-02-2019 without any leave or permission from the competent authority till date. And whereas, Calling Notices was issued and served to you through concern P.S vide order No.12BN(IR)/RO-10/201819/1320 Dt. 12/02/2019.

The said Regt. No 121103 C/N SHANKAR SUNAR is hereby directed to report to the undersigned within 7 (seven) days from the date of publication of this notice failing which he will be declared as deserter without further notice.

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

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Tripura gets Rs 85 crore Mega Food Park

Agartala, Feb 20 (PTI): Tripura Wedneday received its first major investment after the BJP-led government came to power last year, with the inauguration of a Rs 85 crore food park that is expected to generate employment for around 30,000 people, officials said.

The food park is the 18th of its kind in the country and has been set up at Tulakona, about 10 km from the state capital.

Inaugurating the food park, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, Union Minister of State for Food processing Industries, said it would provide excellent infrastructural facilities for food processing and allied industries along with the value chain from the farm market and centralised processing centres.

The park has been set up by Kolkata-based Sikaria Mega Food Park Private Ltd.

She said in 2011, the Centre had given permission to open this Mega Food Park in Tripura, but the previous Left Front government did not take any initiative to open it.

“The previous government did not take any step to improve the industry in the state,” Jyoti alleged.

“During the UPA government regime, only two food parks were operating in the country. After the NDA government led by Narendra Modi came to power in 2014, he pledged that he would set up 40 Mega Food Parks in India.

“Now, we have 17 Food parks and with the inauguration of this one the number of food parks rose to 18 this year. We have set a target of setting up 22 new food parks in the country,” she said.

However, she did not mention the time frame for

setting up of the 22 new food parks.

The Tripura Mega Food Park has been set up on 50 acres provided by the Tripura Industrial development corporation Ltd. Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, who also participated at the inauguration event, said the food park would help solve unemployment problem to some extent.

This project would generate fresh direct and indirect employment of about 30,000 people in the state in the primary field of food processing, agriculture, agro processing and the post-harvest agri infrastructure,” Deb said.

He said the Mega Food Park project is proposed to house over 35 food processing units with fresh capital investment of around Rs 250-350 crore in the food processing sector in Tripura.

2.9 lakh cases pending in Assam lower courts Guwahati, Feb 20 (PTI): Assam government Wednesday informed the state Assembly that over 2.9 lakh cases are pending in lower courts across the state and it is mulling to set up 33 fast track courts to try heinous crimes.

Giving a written reply to a query by AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam, Law and Justice Minister Siddhartha Bhattacharya said the number of pending cases in lower courts have gone up from 2,76,520 in 2017 to 2,91,960 the next year.

A total of 3,26,931 new cases were registered last year and 3,11,150 cases were disposed of, he said.

“The government is considering 33 fast track courts to handle cases of rape and murder of women and children,” he said.

A total of 70 posts of judges in various lower courts are lying vacant at this moment. Bhattacharya added that out of the sanctioned posts of 24 judges in the high court, four are vacant.

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Hojai-Habaipur double railway line to be inaugurated Guwahati, Feb 20 (Agencies): After a long wait, union minister of state for railways Rajen Gohain will dedicate the Hojai-Habaipur double line at a function to be held at Hojai in Assam on Thursday.

Union minister of state for railways Gohain will also inaugurate the newly-constructed Hojai station at the same ceremonial function to held in Hojai on Thursday.

Informing of this with an image of the station on its official Twitter handle, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) stated on Wednesday: “MoSR Rajen Gohain will inaugurate the newly constructed Hojai station at a ceremonial function tomorrow. He will also dedicate the Hojai – Habaipur Double line at the same function to be held at Hojai.”

Union minister Gohain will also inaugurate the Lanka railway station on Thursday. On its official Twitter handle, the NFR stated: “This is the facade of newly

The newly constructed Hojai railway station. (Twitter)

constructed Lanka railway station which will be inaugurated by Railway Minister of State Rajen Gohain at a ceremonial function tomorrow.”

Northeast Now published a news report on February 15, 2019 hinting the double railway track from Hojai to Lumding’s completion by March 31 as the construction work was going on in full swing.

Karbi Youth Festival ends Myanmar woman held with drugs worth Rs 3.63 cr

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DIPHU, Feb 20: The sixday-long 45th Karbi Youth Festival (KYF) organized

by Karbi Cultural Society (KCS) culminated on Tuesday night.

Around 107 boys and girls from 26 KCS Zones took part in the marathon race for boys and girls in which, Harata Kro of Dillai, Jostarsontimung of Amri and Prafulla Teron of Sophei, stood first, second and third respectively.

In the women’s category, Sunita Ronghangpi of Donkamukam secured the first position, while Lily Phangchopi and Larlyn Timungpi of Diphu-Manja Zone secured the second and third places.

Among the many traditional sports events, a sport

called Meh Kelap (making fire from a dry bamboo by rasping) was conducted at Longbichidu open stage.

Contestants in the sport have to use a bamboo strip to heat another bamboo by friction to ignite a fire.

Other competitions included traditional dance Nimsokerungand kacharhewailing song and spoken Karbi, without using words from other languages.

The competitions were held at different venues. International flower designer Nasima Bagum Lahkar’s unique flower fashion show was one of the major attractions of the festival. Lahkar, who wore a multi-colored dazzling flower-patterned dress, stole the ramp of Longmirjeng Achatai, showcasing her inimitable perception on floral fashion.

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IMPHAL, FEB 20: A joint team of Manipur Police and Assam Rifles seized brown sugar (heroin) worth rupees 3.63 crore in the international market, from a Myanmarese woman on Wednesday.

The accused, Themneilam Haokip aka Neilam (35), daughter of Ngamsei Haokip, a resident of Namphalong of Tamu district of Myanmar was detained at the border town, Moreh after 143 packets of brown sugar weighing 1.817 kgs valued at around Rs 3.63 crores in the international market was found in her bag.

She was intercepted near Sunrise ground in Moreh while crossing

The seized drugs and the arrested individual in Moreh Police custody. (NP)

the international border at around 6.20 am on Wednesday.

She has been taken

into custody by Moreh Police and a case has been registered, a police source said.

The doubling of railway track, which has been a long-standing demand of the people, is expected to cut down travelling time and expenses.

The foundation stone for the project of double railway line of nearly 45 km, from Hojai to Lumding, was laid on September 12, 2016 by Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal and union minis-

ter Rajen Gohain.

The doubling of railway track is one of the many railway projects being undertaken by the authorities to improve railway infrastructure in the Northeast.

In the last few years, several railway projects have been sanctioned and introduced for the benefit of the people in various parts of Assam.

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Insulation Line Permit

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agaland is one state among others in the north east where the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873 ( Inner Line Permit System) was implemented from the days of Naga Hills. The ILP as it is known, is applicable throughout Nagaland except in the district of Dimapur.

The other states in the north east where ILP is in force is Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram. In Manipur, there has been a series of agitations for enactment of ILP. The state government under the BJP-led coalition had passed the Manipur People’s Protection Bill 2018, a long-pending demand, especially of the dominant Meitei community of the valley. The MPP Bill 2018 is a by product of Protection of Manipur People’s Bill 2015, the Manipur Land Reforms and Land Revenue (7th Amendment) Bill, and Manipur Shops and Establishment (2nd Amendment) Bill, 2015 passed by the then Congress government. According to the MPP bill 2018, Manipur people include Meiteis, the Pangal Muslims, scheduled tribes as listed under the Constitution in terms of Manipur and all those citizens of India who have been living in Manipur before 1951. The rest have been put in the category of non-Manipuris and will have to register themselves within one month of the notification of the law. They will be issued a pass extendable up to six months. Any outsider visiting Manipur would need a pass. In Meghalaya the youth and local populace had demanded legislation of ILP for the entire state but so far, the state government has not acceded to the demand. The demand for enactment of ILP in Meghalaya and Manipur comes in the wake of apprehensions felt by the local populace about the increasing number of immigrants. However, the situations in each of the two states differ greatly and cannot be placed under a similar environment. Be that as it may, the ILP reflects a sense of insecurity among the people in these states which have been sparked by lack of development, practically very little employment opportunities and socio-political instability. An interesting aspect of growing apprehensions has led to a desire for insulation and exclusion in these states. To understand ILP will require to know why the British enacted BEFR 1873, so to protect the indigenous tribals from being swamped by those from the mainland. While it is still difficult to know whether ILP is a success of a total failure, there is now a demand to include the entire Dimapur district under ILP. Unlike other districts where several Naga tribes as indigenous, Dimapur is indigenous to other non-Naga tribes and communities. There could be some constitutional requirement to extend ILP to Dimapur district. ILPs are still being issued and the number keeps growing. The main problem is there appears to be no check on ILP holders after issuing them. To understand how ILP has been managed, in 2008-09 around seventy five thousand ILPs were issued .The figure could possible be more for the present period. However, he admitted that the state did not have any mechanism to check if people coming in through this permit ever left the state or not. It would be prudent to do homework on whether it is justified to put all the eggs in one ILP basket when the very nature of a global world today is about trade and travel.

The problems of immigration should be dealt with through a different law.

DailyDevotion Taking the Initiative Against Daydreaming Arise, let us go from here. —John 14:31 Daydreaming about something in order to do it properly is right, but daydreaming about it when we should be doing it is wrong. In this passage, after having said these wonderful things to His disciples, we might have expected our Lord to tell them to go away and meditate over them all. But Jesus never allowed idle daydreaming. When our purpose is to seek God and to discover His will for us, daydreaming is right and acceptable. But when our inclination is to spend time daydreaming over what we have already been told to do, it is unacceptable and God’s blessing is never on it. God will take the initiative against this kind of daydreaming by prodding us to action. His instructions to us will be along the lines of this: “Don’t sit or stand there, just go!”

If we are quietly waiting before God after He has said to us, “Come aside by yourselves…” then that is meditation before Him to seek His will (Mark 6:31). Beware, however, of giving in to mere daydreaming once God has spoken. Allow Him to be the source of all your dreams, joys, and delights, and be careful to go and obey what He has said. If you are in love with someone, you don’t sit and daydream about that person all the time— you go and do something for him. That is what Jesus Christ expects us to do. Daydreaming after God has spoken is an indication that we do not trust Him.

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No legacy is so rich as honesty. ~ William Shakespeare

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Post-mortem

Kashmir insurgency: Need to win hearts and minds

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ne of the most disturbing aspects of the February 14 terror attack in Pulwama was that the suicide bomber was a local, Adil Ahmad Dar, who lived in a village near the Jammu-Srinagar highway where the attack took place.

Although indoctrinated as a fidayeen by the Pakistanbased Jaish-e-Mohammad, Dar’s act as a jehadi underlines the vulnerability of impressionable Kashmiri youths to insidious anti-India propaganda by Pakistani terror groups nurtured by the Deep State comprising the country’s army and an espionage agency.

In this particular instance, Dar was apparently “inspired” to kill himself by the Taliban’s “victory” signified by American withdrawal from Afghanistan. If anything, the tragedy emphasises the inter-linked international dimensions of Islamic terrorism.

From Syria to Afghanistan/ Pakistan to Kashmir, the jehadi mindset is primed among the youth by the mythical Islamic Caliphate’s war against the kafirs (infidels).

Unlike West Asia and even in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region, Indian democracy provides a safeguard against a Messianic struggle, which is why an overwhelming majority of Indian Muslims, including those in Kashmir, remain committed to the democratic system.

As much is evident from the recent panchayat and municipal

elections in the state even if the polling percentages in the Valley were low.

However, it is undeniable that a section of Muslims in the valley continue to remain alienated notwithstanding the government’s attempts to reach out to them via the negotiations carried out by the Centre’s representative, Dineshwar Sharma.

But if his efforts have failed to defuse the situation, the reason perhaps is the government’s reluctance to implement some of the recommendations to improve the conditions made by the Dileep Padgaonkar Committee. These included reducing the army’s visibility, addressing human rights violations, reviewing the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and lifting the Disturbed Areas Act. In essence, what these initiatives were expected to do was to reach out to the hearts and minds of the ordinary people whose commitment to the Indian state cannot be doubted as the continuing relevance of the mainstream parties like the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party show.

What is required to defang the terrorists and wean away the misguided youth from their self-destructive path is a gesture which will have a major impact.

One of them is to consider freezing the AFSPA (former Congress minister P. Chidam-

‘GTs - Crabs in a basket ?’

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e it in Government or private sector, everyone enjoys promotion once in a while during his/ her service period. It encourages and motivates them to do much more. Some departments are so lucky that their employees get timely promotions and enjoys every possible benefits. School education being one of the largest departments in a state is the slowest in terms of promotion scope. By the time an employee (GT’s) gets its first promotion, the same batch mates in other department are already into 2-3 promotions.

The irony is that teachers spends all his/her prime time in classrooms and cannot afford to be absent even for a single day but they are the target of the society and made a scapegoat at every given opportunity. It’s not that teachers are faultless but our society tends to see them as the only Government employees in our state, as most department offices (especially in outposts) are closed throughout the year, their employees barely seen in a year. Yet, they are left unscratched and timely promoted for have been to their working place 100 times in 15-16 years of their service.

Whereas, a teacher who toils hard throughout the sun and rain have to wait 25-26 years

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for his/her first promotion.

How we envy them!

To add to its woe, greed and egocentricity had crept in among the Graduate Teachers. Infighting (court cases) between regular-adhoc, original-duplicate, secondaryprimary and what not had hampered the scope of already late promotions for its cadres. Now, two years is gone by without any promotion for GT’s in the department as promotion of about 130 GT’s in March 2017 was cancelled owing to court cases and still no settlement is in sight. Graduate Teachers happens to be like crabs in a basket, everybody grabs every other who tries to go out and the bottom line is that they all die together. Finding ways and means to move ahead of others had back fired and had blocked everyone in the process, as 2 years loss is a big loss for every graduate teacher. Blocking seniors is blocking juniors - everybody is at loss. So, will some wisdom prevail in the hard headed skulls of the GT’s and settle the matter sensibly between the warring groups and avail the opportunity of getting at-least one promotion in life time. Or would it better to keep on fighting like crabs and end up the career as greedy, egocentric teacher???

L.H Sema, GHS Kilomi

baram wanted it to be scrapped altogether) and to give a cast-iron guarantee that neither Article 370 nor Article 35A will be touched. The former confers a special status on Kashmir and the latter relates to citizenship rights. It is only such “big ticket” reforms which can end the sense of alienation among the youths who are cynically exploited by Pakistan’s Deep State.

An outreach of this nature will confirm that the government does not regard Kashmir merely as a law and order problem, where all that is needed is a harsh crackdown on the malcontents.

Arguably, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may not find it easy to change its longstanding stance favouring dispensing with Article 370. But it has to be remembered that Atal Behari Vajpayee did put Article 370 in cold storage in 1996 along with his party’s demand for building a Ram temple and introducing a uniform civil code when he was looking for allies to form a government. Vajpayee had also called for looking at the Kashmir issue within the parameters of insaniyat (humanity) rather than of the Constitution.

Such broadmindedness is the need of the hour to dissuade deluded young men like Dar from the path of nihilism.

Otherwise, more and more of such brainwashed youths will leave their kith and kin to court untimely death.

Equally, scores of security

personnel will be in danger of losing their lives because official policies have failed to assure the discontented people of a state with a distinct cultural ambience that they are the nation’s cherished citizens.

It is only when the Kashmiris are visibly mollified that Pakistan’s “isolation”, which the Centre is currently seeking, will be complete, for a fully integrated Kashmir will negate Pakistan’s hope of avenging its Bangladesh defeat and recovering the “K” in the country’s name.

India has dealt with rebellious outbreaks in different parts of the country from the Northeast to the Maoist belts in central and western areas with a fair amount of success. There is no reason why it cannot achieve the same in Kashmir with a patient understanding of the grievances affecting the state, especially when it has nationallevel leaders like Farooq and Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti with their political and administrative experience. True, the jehadi factor makes it difficult for a government to adopt a sane attitude because of the irrational pseudo-religious fervour of the militants. But an overt demonstration of being sensitive can enable the government to enlist the overall support of Kashmiri society and enable the elders to rein in the rebels.

Amulya Ganguli, (amulyaganguli@gmail.com)

in confinement. In return, the inmates also see it not just as a meaningful pastime, but a rehabilitative intervention and a possible vocation to take up after their jail term. Suraj Prakash, an art instructor from the College of Art, has been teaching Tihar (Jail 4) inmates every week since June 2017, after several inmates were spotted doing amateur sketching and painting by the jail administration.

“To encourage them, Superintendent Rajesh Chauhan contacted instructors to teach them. The group has now snowballed from a handful to around 200, and over 20 have mastered it in less than two years,” Prakash told.

Equipped with an in-house art gallery now, the ‘Tihar School of Art’ has sold close to 60 artworks since its inception, and even garnered Rs 5-6 lakh.

According to Prakash, half the money from each sale is deposited into the respective inmate’s account, and the rest goes into funding art activities.

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ay I reinforce the more wholesome interpretation of Sabbath

by Dhomo Kamei, appeared in the Post Mortem section of Nagaland Post, 20-2-19. I had made the same comment on these two holy days of the Judeo-Christian faith in my language bulletin, “Sunday or Sabbath?” to be out in few days. It looks very authoritative when we quote Exodus 20:8-10 to interpret the Christian Sunday but is there any connection between the two as Dhomo has rightly raised? Many of us forget that the method of Jewish spirituality is different from the method of Christian spirituality.

We must thank Jesus for making our spirituality more practicable and humane. In the article I had written in my language I had also raised the connectivity of Jubilee observation and pork eating! Christians celebrate jubilees, the culmination of the multiple sevens (Sabbath) commanded to the Jews. Then why do Christians make pork the main dish of Jubilee celebrations?

God’s word is universal and it commands both the Jews and the Christians but there is also some particularities and some universalities in God’s commands. Has not Jesus himself taught us with cautions not to regress to the old dispensation, saying, “you have heard, but I tell you”.

The Sabbath was given to observe as no work, no travel day. The Sunday should be observed as a day of activities to praise and worship God, travelling also distances if that is for the purpose of witnessing God. If Sunday is to be limited by the Sabbath law how can the international evangelists travel thousands of miles overseas including the Sunday?

Rev. Dr. Ezamo Murry, Model Village, Dimapur

Mother language is a carrier of values & knowledge

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e communicate with different languages but the first language which we learn is also our mother tongue or mother language. One may speak many languages but a first language is important as it is learned initially. Languages, with their complex implications for identity, communication, social integration, education and development, are of strategic importance for people and planet.

We should be aware that at least 43% of the estimated 6000 languages spoken in the world are endangered. Only a few hundred languages have genuinely been given a place in education systems and the public domain, and less than a hundred are used in the digital world. Linguistic diversity is increasingly threatened as more and more languages disappear.

Languages are the most powerful instruments of preserving and developing our tangible and intangible heritage. All moves to promote the dissemination of mother tongues will serve not only to encourage linguistic diversity and multilingual education but also to develop fuller awareness of linguistic and cultural traditions throughout the world and to inspire solidarity based on understanding, tolerance and dialogue.

Due to globalisation and many other reasons many languages are under threat. When languages fade, so does the world’s rich tapestry of cultural diversity. One of the global initiatives related to mother

language is the celebration of International Mother Language Day which has been observed every year since February 2000 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. Multilingual and multicultural societies exist through their languages which transmit and preserve traditional knowledge and cultures in a sustainable way.

International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in November 1999 (30C/62) which is observed on 21st February. The UN General Assembly welcomed the proclamation of the day in its resolution A/ RES/56/262 of 2002.

On 16 May 2007 the UN General Assembly in its resolution A/ RES/61/266 called upon Member States “to promote the preservation and protection of all languages used by peoples of the world”. By the same resolution, the General Assembly proclaimed 2008 as the International Year of Languages, to promote unity in diversity and international understanding, through multilingualism and multiculturalism and named the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to serve as the lead agency for the Year.

The idea to celebrate International Mother Language Day was the initiative of Bangladesh. It was approved at the 1999 UNESCO General Conference and has been observed throughout the world since 2000.UNESCO believes in the im-

Prisoners being reformed through art

ne often thinks of Indian prisons as dingy, cramped cells with their mean and often dehumanised inmates waiting for redemption. So it comes as a surprise when a group of prisoners takes to stage and gets applauded for performing a play written by Rabindranath Tagore or when paintings made by inmates are appreciated by art connoisseurs and get sold at art exhibitions for thousands of rupees. But isn’t that what prisons are supposed to be about? To reform those who committed mistakes in their lives and give them a second chance. Contrary to popular perception of prisons as violent spaces, two Indian prisons, Delhi’s Tihar Jail and West Bengal’s Berhampore Central Correction Home, are doing just that by encouraging healthy practices of painting, sketching and performing theatre for inmates who are prepared to lead a new life.

Employing art and theatre as avenues for change, the two prisons are allowing creative freedom to prisoners

Sunday or Sabbath the connection

showing works of art by the inmates at the India Art Festival. Among other works, deft illustrations and canvasses of Saraswati, Ganesha and Buddha now line the Tihar gallery walls, which can be accessed with permission. Programmes of yoga, dance and music also mark the prisoner’s calendars now. The second initiative, tagged as theatre therapy, started when theatre director Pradip Bhattacharya ventured into the Berhampore prison for a jail performance in 2006 where he saw gender-segregated cells with low levels of literacy among inmates.

On a proposal by the prison’s Inspector General B.D. Sharma, Bhattacharya started working with the prisoners, many of whom were sentenced for life. What cemented their tie as director and actors was a meal he shared with them, which “changed their body language completely”. “Theatre is my weapon. It has transformed the lives of these people. They may have committed crimes, but the rehabilitation has

been immensely successful,” he told.

While some prisoners were involved in land disputes, some were convicted for murder in a fit of anger.

Bhattacharya said that they were not born criminals, but accidental ones, which is why their reform was easier.

A troupe of 26 actors from the Berhampore Repertory Theatre staged a play written by Rabindranath Tagore, “Jakshapuri (Raktakarabi)” on Thursday here, as part of a National School of Drama theatre fest. For Bhattacharya, who said Tagore was immediately relatable to the prisoners, understanding the cultural figure is not a matter of education. “He is not a high-mounted photograph for them. He is their guru, Gurudev.”

After staging over 50 shows of three Tagore productions in various locations across India, the troupe does plan on taking up theatre when they are free. “Theatre gives a peace of mind.”

(IANS)

portance of cultural and linguistic diversity for sustainable societies. It is within its mandate for peace that it works to preserve the differences in cultures and languages that foster tolerance and respect for others.

There is no doubt that there is growing awareness that languages play a vital role in development, in ensuring cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue, but also in strengthening co-operation and attaining quality education for all, in building inclusive knowledge societies and preserving cultural heritage, and in mobilizing political will for applying the benefits of science and technology to sustainable development. Language connects individuals and communities.

India is a country with linguistic diversity and we must preserve different languages of the country.

Strong global language like English is a threat to many native languages of India but it is possible to preserve the native languages for which governments and civil society and other stake holders must take action. Mother language is a fragile resource and all of must take active role for the preservation of this fragile resources especially in the digital age. Technological innovation is also needed apart from traditional mediums to preserve and promote our languages. International Mother Language Day reminds us about our roles and we must take action to safeguard our mother languages.

Ranjan K Baruah, (bkranjan@gmail.com)

Reader’s Post

Rafale at Aero India 2019

Sir,

The spectacular air show begins the 12th edition of Aero India at AF Station Yelahanka near Bangalore now. The biennial show has started since 2006 where I was part of host to that biggest air show of Asia which brought defence manufacturing to civil aviation. There are tens of thousands of business visitors to enthusiasts public that graced the premier aerospace and aviation exhibition. The LCA Teja is the proud moment for India for being the smallest and largest multi role supersonic fighter aircraft. India provides a significant platform in bolstering billions opportunities to global aerospace and aviation sector under Make in India. India’s acquisition of 110 multi role fighter jets and 111 naval utility helicopters from indigenous project Teja has brought global attention. With air traffic in India is likely to increase from 430 civil aircraft to 350 million passengers in 2020, India is poised to become the 3rd largest aviation market in the world. The most attractions of five day exhibitions is aircraft display ranging from company like HAL, DRDO ADA, CSIR National Aerospace, Army Aviation, Genser Aerospace, IAF, Lakshya Flying, BEL, Airbus, SFTE, Dasault Aviation, French Air Force, and US Embassy. Beyond all, visitors could get the opportunity to see India’s most talked topic Rafale Fighter there.

Kamal Baruah, Rukminigaon, Guwahati

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

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Rahul, Priyanka comfort SC to hear Ayodhya title Absconding K’taka Cong suits appeals on Feb 26 MLA arrested in Gujarat families of CRPF jawans

Congress president Rahul Gandhi meets the family members of the slain CRPF jawan Amit Kumar Kori, who lost his life in the Pulwama terror attack, at his residence in Shamli, Wednesday. (PTI)

Lu c k n ow, F e b 2 0 (PTI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi and general secretary in-charge of eastern Uttar Pradesh Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday attended a prayer meeting for CRPF jawan Amit Kumar Kori, who was killed in the recent Pulwama terror attack.

Congress general secretary in-charge of western Uttar Pradesh Jyotiraditya Scindia and Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Raj Babbar were also present at the prayer meeting held in Shamli district.

“Congress President @ RahulGandhi and General Secretary In charge UP East Smt. @priyankagandhi attend the prayer meeting of martyr Amit Kumar Kori and share their grief with the family,” the party said in a tweet. Rahul and Priyanka paid tributes to the slain

soldier. They were also seen consoling the members of the bereaved family.

“In these moments of grief, we are with you... His (Kori’s) father told us that he is sad, but at the same time proud (of his son). And I want to say that we are sad, but at the same time we are proud that a family of this country gave love to its son and educated him. The son gave his love, body and heart to the country. We can never forget this thing,” Rahul said.

“My sister said that in a way our father (former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi) had also met the same fate. We understand your pain and agony. We are here to sit only for five minutes with you and to tell all of you that we want to share your grief,” he added.

The Congress president said India is a country of

bravehearts and no power in the world can push it backward. “From the bottom of our heart and on behalf of the country, I thank you, your son and the entire family,” Rahul said.

“This is one country.

This is a country for everyone (of us) and this is a country of love and brotherhood. This is the message of India,” he added.

Uttar Pradesh Sugarcane Minister Suresh Rana also attended the prayer meeting.

“The Kudana road in Shamli will be named after Amit, and his statue would also be installed to inspire younger generation,” he told PTI. Later, Rahul and Priyanka paid tributes to another CRPF jawan, Pradeep Kumar, who was also killed in the Pulwama attack, at his residence in Shamli.

New Delhi, Feb 20 (AGENCIES): Supreme Court on Wednesday said a five-judge Bench led

by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi is scheduled to hear the Ayodhya title suit appeals on February 26.

The Bench also comprises Justices S.A. Bobde, D.Y. Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and S. Abdul Nazeer.

The hearing was deferred on January 29 as Justice Bobde was on medical leave.

The Bench had recently seen a change in two of its judges. Justices Ashok Bhushan and S. Abdul Nazeer had replaced Justices N.V. Ramana and U.U. Lalit.

Justice Lalit chose to recuse from the Bench on January 10 after it was pointed out that he had appeared as a lawyer in a case connected to Ayodhya dispute in 1997.

Justice Bhushan is the author of the September 27, 2018 majority judgment which refused to refer the question whether prayer in a mosque is essential to Islam before a seven-judge Bench. He was seconded by then Chief Justice Dipak Misra, who had led the three-judge Bench.

Justice Nazeer had delivered the dissenting opinion on the three-judge Bench. Justice Nazeer, in a strongly-worded opinion, held that the question was vital to the Ayodhya case and should be answered by

a Constitution Bench.

On February 26, the Bench is supposed to fix the time and schedule for future hearings in the appeals.

The Bench may also peruse the report prepared by the Supreme Court Registry on the state of the entire case records of the Ayodhya case. These papers have been lying inside 15 sealed trunks in a sealed room of the court for the past several years.

The Ayodhya title dispute involves 120 issues which were framed for trial and the case records span the depositions of 88 witnesses running into 13886 pages and 257 documents.

Both the depositions and documents are in various languages, including Persian, Sanskrit, Arabic, Gurumukhi, Urdu and Hindi.

Dr. Dhawan said there 533 exhibits in the case, three of which are reports about the disputed site prepared by the Archaeological Survey of India. Lastly, the Allahabad High Court judgment runs into 4304 printed pages.

What the Registry reports back would be significant and decide the time-frame for the hearings even as the May Look Sabha elections draws close.

The case is a political hot potato with the pressure piling up on the NDA government from several quarters to make good its 2014 electoral promise of a Ram temple on the disputed Ayodhya site.

Bengaluru, Feb 20 (AGENCIES): Karnataka police on Wednesday said they have arrested absconding Congress legislator JN Ganesh who is accused of assaulting party colleague Anand Singh at a private resort outside Bengaluru in January.

“Ganesh was arrested around 2 pm near the Somnath temple.in Gujarat.

He is being brought back to Bidadi,” said Inspector General of Police (Central Range) B Dayanand.

Ganesh, Cong ress MLA from Kampali constituency, had assaulted Singh in the early hours of January 20, when the Congress legislators had been put up at the Eagleton Golf Resort in Bidadi in Ramanagara district, on the

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outskirts of the state capital, in a bid to stop alleged poaching by the Bharatiya Janata Party. An FIR had been filed against Ganesh at the Bidadi police station on January 21 but by then Ganesh had gone missing.

Ganesh had earlier said that there was no fight with Singh and that the latter he had fallen and got hurt. Karnatah home minister M B Patil had said last month that Ganesh would

“not be spared” and would be arrested at the earliest.

The party leaders had initially denied the fracas and then sought to play down the assault, but they changed their mind after seeing Singh’s injuries.

Ganesh was placed under temporary suspension by the Congress pending the report of an enquiry committee comprising deputy chief minister G Parameshwara, industries minister KJ George and rural development minister Krishna Byregowda.

Congress rebel Ramesh Jarkiholi had triggered speculation after he met Ganesh’s family on Tuesday. He told reporters afterwards that injustice had been meted out to the MLA.

Hasty GST Council aimed to facilitate real estate: Sisodia

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS): Delhi Finance Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday opposed what he called “rushing through” of important decisions in the GST Council meeting via videoconferencing, alleging the hasty meeting was aimed to facilitate the real estate and lottery lobbies.

The meeting, held earlier in the day, however, remained inconclusive since finance ministers of some states sought a “physical meeting” to discuss such important issues.

“The GST Council meeting via videoconferencing could not have decided on such critical tax decisions involving the real estate sector and lotteries,” he told the

media here. “On demand from at least 10 states, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had agreed to take up these issues in a face-to-face meeting to be held on Sunday (February 24),” he said. Calling the meeting through video-conferencing a “forced one”, he stated that a hurried meeting gives rise to apprehension that “it was (held) to facilitate the real estate and lottery lobbies to avail undue benefits”.

Sisodia also raised concerns over lowering of tax rates on housing projects and sought a detailed discussion by all members of the GST Council on the issue.

He also cited the reservations expressed by states like Kerala and West Bengal in this regard.

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colleges and institutes in Dehradun. Fearing a backlash, many have already left the city. Meanwhile, the Union Home Ministry issued an advisory to States and Union territories to ensure safety and security of students and people from Jammu and Kashmir residing in their area after reports of threats to them in some parts of the country.

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New Delhi, Feb 20 (AGENCIES): Union Human Resources and Development Minister, Prakash Javadekar Wednesday denied that students hailing from Kashmir were targeted in many parts of the country in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack.

Addressing reporters in Delhi, Javadekar said, “There is no threat to Kashmiri students as it is being made out to be. Countrymen are angry because of Pulwama attack, but no Kashmiri student has been assaulted (as a result)”.

Following the terror attack in Pulwama which killed 40 CRPF personnel on February 14, Hindutva groups in Dehradun including Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad beat-up 12 Kashmiri students. The Dehradun police denied any incident of violence against the Kashmiri students, but videos of the students being beaten up in front of the police went viral over social media on Saturday.

Two institutes from Dehradun have stated that they will not admit any student from Kashmir in the new academic session.

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Reversing a nine-session falling streak, the BSE Sensex rebounded 404 points or 1.14 per cent Wednesday as investors snapped up recently hammered stocks amid optimism in global markets over the US-China trade talks.

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Meanwhile, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) pumped in Rs 713.47 crore on a net basis in capital markets Wednesday.

Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, was trading 0.56 per cent lower at USD 66.08 per barrel.

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, inched up 0.04 per cent to 96.56.

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Mumbai, Feb 20 (PTI): Snapping a four-session downturn, the rupee appreciated by 23 paise to end 71.11 against the US dollar Wednesday amid easing oil prices and a firm greenback.

A positive trend in the global equity markets, which rose on optimism surrounding the ongoing US-China trade talks, also supported the rupee, analysts said.

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the “unconditional apology” offered to it ought to be rejected and that the undertaking showed the “cavalier attitude of the despondent”.

The court also asked the three Reliance companies to pay fine of Rs 1 crore each failing which Anil Ambani and the two other Directors will have to undergo jail term of one month each.

Ericsson has approached the apex court seeking contempt action against the RCom chief and the two Directors for allegedly not honouring their word to pay the Rs 550 crores. In his defence, RCom contended that the amount was to be raised from the sale of assets of its telecom network could not be paid as the expected amount could not be raised.

In October last year, the court had asked RCom

to pay Rs 550 crores to Ericsson.

Senior advocate Dushyant Dave, representing Ericsson India in the case, had earlier invoked the Rafale deal to target Ambani during the contempt hearing. “They have money for Rafale. Somebody who is getting involved in every conceivable project has no money to pay Rs 550 crore to us and honour this Court’s order”, the Counsel told the bench.

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing Anil Ambani, sought to counter this and said the undertaking was conditional upon the sale of RCom assets to Jio. “To say that Anil Ambani gave a personal undertaking and that it was unconditional is a traversing of justice … It was conditional”, Rohatgi said.

Rohatgi told the bench that the sale which was expected to net Rs 18,100 crore brought in only Rs 780 crore. Dave submitted that this money from the sale was given to the Department of Telecommunications instead of Ericsson. Rohatgi replied that lenders had done this to keep the telecom licence alive as without that, there would be nothing.

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New Delhi, Feb 20 (Agencies): The Supreme Court Wednesday held Reliance Communications (RCom) Chairman Anil Ambani guilty of contempt of court for not honouring the undertaking given to the court to pay Rs 550 crores to Swedish telecom firm Ericsson.

According to The Indian Express, a bench of Justices R F Nariman and Vineet Saran asked the Ambani to pay Rs 453 crores to Ericsson within 4 weeks failing which he will have to undergo imprisonment for three months.

This is in addition to the Rs 118 crores already deposited by the contemnors with the SC Registry. This court directed its Registry to pay this money to Ericsson in one week’s time. The bench said the undertakings given by the three Reliance co’s to pay, showed that they had “no intention” to honour it within the 120 days given by the court or the extended time allotted.

The undertakings were “false” to the knowledge of the companies and this itself affects the administration of justice and amounts to contempt of court, the bench ruled. The apex court said

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New Delhi, Feb 20 (PTI): Gold prices Wednesday dropped by Rs 210 to Rs 34,470 per 10 gram at the bullion market in the national capital due to tepid demand from jewellers, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

Silver rates, however, surged by Rs 450 to Rs 41,800 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers. The prices of gold in the global market were also tad higher at USD 1,341.48 an ounce as against Tuesday’s USD 1,323.80 an ounce. Silver prices too moved up to USD 16.00 an ounce in New York.

In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity declined

by Rs 210 each to Rs 34,470 and Rs 34,320 per 10 gram, respectively.

port are on the agenda of the GST Council meeting on Sunday, sources said, adding the government is looking at the housing sector closely ahead of the elections.

Sunday’s meeting may also change the definition of affordable housing to accommodate more poor people under 3 per cent tax rate.

Currently, affordable houses are defined up to 50 square metres of carpet area, which is likely to be increased to 80 square metres to include more people in the category.

Both developers and prospective home buyers are expected to gain from this move.

The panel set up to look into GST-related issues of the real estate sector is also said to have recommended GST for under-construction residential properties at 5 per cent, down from the current 12 per cent. And the government is in the process of handing out a big preelection bonanza to property developers and buyers by reducing GST on underconstruction houses, from 12 per cent to 5 per cent.

out remain above the PCA triggers, Kumar said. The move also aimed to facilitate non-PCA banks that are in breach of some PCA thresholds to not be in breach.

Kumar said the government had given Rs 15,982 crore in total to Allahabad Bank (Rs 6,896 crore) and Corporation Bank (Rs 9,086 crore) as these two lenders were better performing PCA banks and the funding would help them to be above the regulatory PCA threshold.

The Finance Ministry is also providing Rs 4,843 crore in total to Bank of India (Rs 4,638 crore) and Bank of Maharashtra (Rs 205 crore), which exited PCA recently, to help them remain above the PCA triggers. Together, the Central Bank (Rs 2,560 crore), United Bank (Rs 2,839 crore), UCO Bank (Rs 3,330 crore) and IOB (Rs 3,806 crore) have received Rs 12,535 crore as minimum regulatory capital to escape PCA. Taking a futuristic timeline, the government has extended Rs 14,879 crore to the non-PCA banks - PNB (Rs 5,908 crore), Union Bank (Rs 4,112 crore), Andhra Bank (Rs 3,256 crore) and Syndicate Bank (Rs 1,603 crore) - so that they remain above the PCA threshold.

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ing category has submitted its report to the GST Council for decision by Sunday.

During the interaction, Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Badal pointed out that land is a state subject and so cannot be included in the GST, while the Bihar representative said it was in principle in agreement with the report, but wanted a lower rate of 1 per cent on small businesses operating from a 10 per cent carpet area in residential areas.

Delhi, Kerala, West Bengal as well as some states ruled by the opposition Congress asked for a physical meeting and not a video conference since the issues under consideration were too important.

They said they could not announce any schemes related to real estate, since the Election Commission’s model code of conduct will be applicable soon.

The Council in its meeting on Sunday may also consider reducing tax on cement from 28 per cent to 18 per cent to boost the realty sector.

The proposed GST cut in cement and the GoM re-

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS): The government has approved a Rs 48,239 crore recapitalisation plan for 12 public sector banks (PSBs), including the fraudhit Punjab National Bank (PNB), to help them avoid and come out of the prompt corrective action (PCA) framework. The move also intends to help the non-PCA banks perform better and avoid the restrictions.

The government will infuse Rs 6,896 crore in Allahabad Bank, Rs 4,112 crore in Union Bank, Rs 205 crore in Bank of Maharashtra, Rs 4,638 crore in Bank of India, Rs 9,086 crore in Corporation Bank and Rs 3,806 crore in Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), said Banking Secretary Rajiv Kumar. It will also put in Rs 3,256 crore in Andhra Bank, Rs 1,603 crore in Syndicate Bank, Rs 5,908 crore in PNB, Rs 2,560 crore in Central Bank of India, Rs 2,839 crore in United Bank and Rs 3,330 crore in UCO Bank, he said.

In December, the government increased the bank recapitalisation outlay to Rs 1.06 lakh crore for 2018-19.

This was done to help two better-performing PSBs remain above the regulatory PCA triggers and to ensure that PSBs brought

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New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS): The GST Council, which met brief ly through video-conference on Wednesday, will next be meeting on Sunday to take up real estate issues.

Meanwhile, the Council has extended the deadline to file 3B returns by two days. GSTR-3B is a monthly summary return.

“GST Council will take up the real estate issues on Sunday and the Council extends the deadline of 3B returns by two days,” Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced after Wednesday’s meeting.

In the brief meeting, the Council had differences over issues of housing and lotteries, and official sources said lotteries still have not reached a level where discussions can take place.

The real estate sector is looking for GST intervention to come out of the slump it is seeing over the past few years.

A Group of Ministers headed by Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel, which has favoured 3 per cent tax, down from 8 per cent, on the affordable hous-

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Three MPs quit May’s party over Brexit Hassan Rouhani flays US sanctions

London, Feb 20 (PTI): Three MPs resigned from British Prime Minister Theresa May's ruling Conservative party on Wednesday over what they described as a "shift to the right" on issues such as Brexit.

Anti-Brexiteers Anna Soubry, Sarah Wollaston and Heidi Allen wrote to May, informing her of their decision just hours before she heads to Brussels to seek concessions from the EU on a withdrawal agreement to get it passed through Parliament before the March 29 deadline.

May, who is now left with an even shakier majority in the House of Commons than before, said she was "saddened" by her colleagues' move but insisted the government was on the right track as she made her appearance for the weekly Prime Minister's Questions in Parliament.

The three MPs, who will now join the breakaway Independent Group created by seven Opposition Labour MPs who had resigned earlier this week, said Brexit has "re-defined the Conser-

(L-R) Heidi Allen, Sarah Wollaston and Anna Soubry.

vative Party - undoing all the efforts to modernise it" and there had been a "shift to the right".

"Brexit has re-defined the Conservative party – undoing all the efforts to modernise it. There has been a dismal failure to stand up to the hardline ERG (European Research Group), which operates openly as a party within a party, with its own leader, whip and policy," the MPs said in their letter, in reference to the hardline Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg led ERG group within the Tories. "The country de-

serves better. We believe there is a failure of politics in general, not just in the Conservative party but in both main parties as they move to the fringes, leaving millions of people with no representation. Our politics needs urgent and radical reform and we are determined to play our part," the letter adds.

Soubry is a former government minister as part of former British Prime Minister David Cameron's Cabinet, while Wollaston is Chair of the Commons Health and Social Care

Committee. Allen was elected to Parliament in 2015 and has been an outspoken MP since. "I am saddened by this decision – these are people who have given dedicated service to our party over many years, and I thank them for it," May said in her statement in response to the spate of resignations.

She admitted that the UK's membership of the EU has been a source of disagreement in the party, adding that by implementing the decision of the British people, she is doing the "right thing" for the country.

The new splinter group calling itself the Independent Group was created on Monday by seven former Labour MPs – Chuka Umunna, Luciana Berger, Chris Leslie, Angela Smith, Mike Gapes, Gavin Shuker and Ann Coffey – with an eighth Labour MP Joan Ryan joining the ranks on Tuesday.

It would now seem like the group is gaining some momentum as the members move away from their party benches to sit independently in the Commons.

The common factor uniting different sides of the political divide in the form of the new splinter group is the contours of Britain's exit from the EU, with some demanding a second referendum to let the British public have another say and others unhappy with the deal on the table.

May will seek to revisit the withdrawal agreement during her meeting with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, who has repeatedly ruled out the reopening of the draft agreement reached at the end of last year.

L ONDON , F e b 2 0 (Agencies): Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday relations with the United States had rarely been so bad and that sanctions imposed by the Trump administration targeting Tehran’s oil and banking sectors amounted to “a terrorist act”.

According to Reuters, animosity between Washington and Tehran - bitter foes since Iran’s 1979 revolution - has intensified since U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew from an international nuclear deal with Tehran last May and reimposed sanctions lifted under the accord.

“The str uggle between Iran and America is currently at a maximum.

America has employed all its power against us,” Rouhani was quoted as saying in a cabinet meeting by the state broadcaster IRIB. “The U.S. pressures on firms and banks to halt business with Iran is one hundred percent a terrorist act,” he said.

Trump has reimposed the sanctions with the

aim of slashing Iranian oil sales and choking its economy in order to curb its ballistic missile programme and its activities in the Middle East, especially in the conflicts in Syria and Yemen.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif accused the United States of hypocrisy for trying to wreck Iran’s nuclear programme while seeking to sell nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia, Tehran’s regional rival.

“Neither human rights nor the nuclear programme are the real concern of the U.S. First a dismembered journalist; now illicit sale of nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia fully expose #USHypocrisy,” Zarif said in a tweet.

He was referring to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, which triggered international revulusion.

His body has not been found.

The CIA has said Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman likely ordered the killing, which

Venezuelan military brass Donald Trump urges India, UN human rights chief wants dismiss ultimatum from Trump Pakistan to ‘get along’ Pulwama attackers punished

Ca r a c a s, F e b 2 0 (IANS): The Venezuelan military reaffirmed on Tuesday its loyalty to Nicolas Maduro in the face of US President Donald Trump's threat that the generals and admirals will "lose everything" if they do not switch their allegiance to self-proclaimed interim head of state Juan Guaido.

The military "will remain deployed and alert throughout the borders, as ordered by our commanderin-chief, to avoid any violation of its territorial integrity," the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) said in a statement.

"The eyes of the entire world are upon you, today, every day, and every day in the future," Trump said on Monday in a speech at Florida International University in Miami, addressing his comments to the Venezuelan military, reports Efe. "You cannot hide from the choice that now confronts you. You can choose to accept President Guaido's generous offer of amnesty, to live your life in peace with your families and your countrymen," he said in front of

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an audience including many Venezuelan expats.

Senior officers who decline to throw their support to Guaido stand to "lose everything," the US president said, before again suggesting the possibility of American military intervention in the oil-rich South American nation.

"We seek a peaceful transition of power, but all options are open," Trump said.

Venezuela's defence minister, Vladimir Padrino, described Trump's speech as an act of "extreme arrogance."

"It is imperative to reiterate to the world that we are witnessing an escalation that has resorted to the hybrid warfare method, to suffocate the economy by imposing an economic and financial

blockade, which is aimed at generating ungovernability, chaos and anarchy," Padrino said, reading from a prepared statement.

Members of the FANB are not "mercenaries for sale to the highest bidder," the defence minister said.

On January 23, Guaido, the speaker of the opposition-controlled National Assembly, proclaimed himself interim president hours after US Vice President Mike Pence encouraged him to take that step and assured him of Washington's support.

Trump quickly recognized Guaido as president and roughly 50 other countries have followed suit, including Canada, Colombia, Argentina and Brazil, as well as major European powers France, Germany, Spain and the UK. Those nations agree with the Venezuelan opposition that Maduro's May 2018 re-election victory was a sham.

Russia, China, India, Iran and Turkey are among several dozen countries that continue to recognise Maduro.

Washington, Feb 20 (IANS): US President Donald Trump has urged India and Pakistan to "get along" in the wake of Jammu and Kashmir suicide bombing and said that his country will respond on the issue at an "appropriate time".

"I have watched. I have got a lot of reports on it.

We will have comment (on it) at an appropriate time. It would be wonderful if they (India and Pakistan) get along," he said in response to a question during an Oval Office signing ceremony on Tuesday.

The US President called the attack that killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers last week "a horrible situation".

"That (the terrorist attack) was a horrible situation. We are getting reports.

We will have a statement to put out," he said.

Earlier on Tuesday, US State Department deputy spokesperson Robert Palladino, during a press briefing, said that Washington was in touch with both New Delhi and Islamabad regarding the bombing claimed by the Pakistan-based Jaish-eMohammed (JeM).

Jallianwala Bagh: UK 'reflecting' on apology demand

London, Feb 20 (PTI): The UK government is “reflecting” on demands for a formal apology for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in April 1919 during the British Raj, a minister told the House of Lords during a debate to mark the centenary of the attack.

During a debate titled ‘Amritsar Massacre: Centenary’ in the Upper House on Tuesday evening, Baroness Annabel Goldie also confirmed plans to mark 100 years since the tragedy “in the most appropriate and respectful way”. “ T h e g ove r n m e n t at the time, as we know, roundly condemned the atrocity, but it is the case that no subsequent government have apologised,” said Baroness Goldie, who holds the post of government whip and Baroness-in Waiting in the Lords.

“I understand that the reason is that governments have considered that history cannot be rewritten and it is important that we do not get trapped by the past,” she said.

However, she made specific reference to oral evidence given by UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt to the Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee in October last year in reference to the centenary

being an appropriate time for a formal apology.

She noted: “The Foreign Secretary responded by saying: ‘That is a very profound thought; let me reflect on that, but I can understand why that could be a potentially very significant gesture’.

“The Foreign Secretary is currently doing that - reflecting on the situation - and I can say that the views expressed in this debate are certainly noted and will be conveyed back to the department.”

Her response came at the end of interventions by a series of peers during the debate, called by Indian-origin peers Lords Raj Loomba and Meghnad Desai, who believe the April 2019 centenary was the right time to “make amends” and offer a formal

apology for the atrocities to bring “closure”.

“It would be appreciated by the millions of South Asians living in the UK, as well as by the people of India,” said Loomba, who has written to British Prime Minister Theresa May calling for an apology alongside Desai – both members of the Jallianwala Bagh Centenary Commemoration Committee.

Desai, during his intervention, focussed on how the House of Lords at the time had failed to condemn General Dyer’s actions in Amritsar.

“The motion, that this House deplores the conduct of the case of General Dyer as unjust to that officer, and as establishing a precedent dangerous to the preservation of order in face of rebellion, which

was passed in the end,” Desai recalled.

“The view was taken that somehow injustice had been done to a brave officer who was putting down a rebellion,” he noted.

Cobra Beer founder Lord Bilimoria reiterated calls for a formal government apology for the “murder” and Amritsar-born businesswoman, Baroness Sandy Verma, referenced her own personal connect with the city during the debate.

“This act of complete disregard - opening fire on innocent people who had no escape routes or an opportunity to voice their protests - is truly a black cloud in British history,” she said.

Historical records note that Dyer had fired on a Baisakhi gathering on April 13, 1919, without warning and continued to fire for 10 minutes even as they were trying to escape, while he blocked the main exit with his soldiers and armoured vehicles.

The newly-formed Jallianwala Bagh Centenary Commemoration Committee, made up of several Indians and non-resident Indians (NRIs), is deliberating on plans to commemorate 100 years since the tragic event.

"We have been in close communication with the government of India to express not only our condolences but our strong support for India as it confronts this terrorism," said Palladino.

"We have a close, cooperative relationship with India, a security relationship, and that includes counterterrorism operations.

"As far as Pakistan goes, we've been in contact with the country on this issue... We urge Pakistan to fully cooperate with the investigation into the attack and to punish anyone responsible," he added.

However, Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has denied his country's involvement in the bombing and sought "actionable intelligence" from India.

US National Security Advisor Ambassador John Bolton has already extended support to his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval for India's bid to designate JeM chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist.

Washington also voiced support towards India's right to self-defence against crossborder terrorism.

Guterres calls for calming tension U n it e d Nati o n s, Feb 20 (IANS) SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres has called for de-escalating the tense situation in the subcontinent following the terrorist attack in Pulwama that killed 40 Indian security personnel.

His spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters on Tuesday: “We are deeply concerned at the increase in tensions between the two countries in the wake of the attack on Indian security personnel on February 14 in Pulwama.”

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Maleeha Lodhi met Guterres and Security Council President Anatolio Ndong Mba of Equatorial Guinea separately to appraise them of the “dangerous situation”.

Lodhi said that during the meetings she reiterated Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s offer of “constructive and meaningful dialogue” with India, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan.

She assured them that “as a responsible state, Pakistan will continue to exercise calm and restraint”, the agency quoted her saying with a warning, “But our patience should not be tested.

Michele Bachelet

United Nations, Feb 20 (IANS): UN Human Rights High Commissioner Michele Bachelet has called for bringing those responsible for the Pulwama terrorist attack that killed 40 CRPF troopers, to justice.

Her spokesperson Rupert Colville said in Geneva on Tuesday that Bachelet “strongly condemns the suicide bomb against the Indian security forces in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on the 14th of February and calls on the authorities to bring those responsible to justice”.

“We hope the escalating tensions between the two nuclear armed neighbours, India and Pakistan, will not add further to the insecurity in the region,” he said during a videocast briefing. In a carefully worded statement that acknowledged that Indian authorities have taken

actions to tackle situation, he said that Bachelet was concerned by reports “that some elements are using the Pulwama attack as justification for threats and potential acts of violence targeting Kashmiri and other Muslim communities”.

“We hope that the government will continue to take steps to protect people from all forms of harm that may be directed to them on account of the ethnicity or their identity,” Colville said. Bachelet has previously come under criticism from India over her remarks about the human rights situation in Kashmir and Colville’s statement took care to show balance.

She has continued to press her predecessor Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein’s request to send a fact-finding mission to Kashmir, which India has rejected.

Riyadh denies. Trump has stood by the prince, saying weapons sales to Saudi Arabia are an important source of U.S. jobs.

U.S. Democratic lawmakers alleged in a report released Tuesday that a proposed transfer of U.S. nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia was being fast-tracked around a mandatory approval process.

Unlike the United States, European powers are working to preserve the 2015 international nuclear deal with Iran.

But France has said it is ready to reimpose sanctions on Iran if no progress is made in talks over its ballistic missile programme.

In a clear reaction to French pressure, Rouhani said: “We want a constructive interaction with the world, but the countries that work with us should not have excessive demands.

Iran is firm in its stance and will act based on its national interests.”

Iran has said its missile programme is purely defensive.

Pak sponsored Pulwama attack: Salve tells ICJ

The Hague, Feb 20 (IANS) India on Wednesday accused Pakistan in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) of engaging in state-sponsored terrorism and cited the dastardly attack in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, by Pakistanbased and UN-proscribed group killing 40 CRPF troopers.

"On 14 February a dastardly terror attack was carried out by Pakistan-based and UN-proscribed entity killing 40 Indian security personnel. This has received global condemnation. America even called on Pakistan," India's counsel Harish Salve told 16-member ICJ Bench headed Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf of Somalia.

Pakistan has been engaging in "state-sponsorship of terrorism by including and allowing its territory to train, arm, finance, and launch terror attack against its neighbours. Some of these incidents include the Pulwama attack," he said.

"Jadhav has become a pawn and a convenient tool for Pakistan to divert global attention away from its own conduct," Salve said .

Civilians evacuated from last IS enclave

Some 20,000 civilians have already fled Baghuz in recent weeks and been taken to camps.

Lo n d o n, F e b 2 0 (Agencies): Lorries have begun evacuating people from the last area in Syria still held by the Islamic State (IS) group.

Jour nalists on the frontline saw at least 10 vehicles leaving the village of Baghuz, near the border with Iraq.

According to BBC, a spokesman for the USbacked Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) alliance, whose fighters are besieging the area, said they were carrying civilians.

On Tuesday, the UN expressed concern about the fate of some 200 families reportedly trapped in Baghuz.

Human rights chief Michelle Bachelet said they were apparently being actively prevented from leaving by IS and continued to be subjected to intense bombardment by SDF and US-led coalition forces.

She called on the warring parties to provide safe passage to those who wished to flee, and to protect as much as possible those who wished to remain.

A convoy of about 50 lorries arrived on the outskirts of Baghuz hours after Ms Bachelet spoke, amid unconfirmed reports of a deal to evacuate the wives and children of militants.

But none of the lorries

had departed by nightfall, according to Reuters news agency.

US-led coalition air strikes targeted the area before the first lorries left on Wednesday.

Five years ago, IS controlled 88,000 sq km (34,000 sq miles) of territory stretching from western Syria to eastern Iraq. It proclaimed the creation of a “caliphate”, imposing its brutal rule on almost eight million people and generating billions of dollars from oil, extortion, robbery and kidnapping.

Now, an estimated 300 militants are surrounded inside about 0.5 sq km (0.2 square miles) of land.

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NIA takes over Pulwama attack probe

New Delhi, Feb 20 (PTI/IANS): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday took over the probe into the February 14 terror attack in Pulwama from the Jammu and Kashmir police, officials said.

The agency has re-registered the case and formed a team to investigate the audacious terror strike in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed, an NIA spokesperson here said.

NIA Director General Y C Modi, accompanied by senior officers of the agency, visited the site of the attack, 33 km from Srinagar, where he was briefed by local police and the CRPF. The state police had registered a case at the Awantipora police station on February 14 after a suicide bomber blew himself up next to a CRPF bus, which was part of a 78vehicle convoy carrying over 2,500 personnel on their way from Jammu to Srinagar. The NIA has already gathered explosive material from the blast site in Lethpora in Pulwama district of south Kashmir and has been involved in the questioning of around a dozen people detained by police following the bombing, officials said.

The agency has also met senior police, intelligence and army officers to gather whatever evidence they have, they said. The NIA will probe the planning and execution of the terror

Pulwama exposes rising e-jehad in Valley

ABVP activists take part in a ‘Tiranga Yatra’ to pay tribute to the slain CRPF jawans of Pulwama terror attack, at Ridge, Shimla, Wednesday. (PTI)

attack, the second such in three decades of militancy in the state. In 2000, a 17year-old Kashmiri boy had blown himself outside the Srinagar-based army cantonment in year 2000, killing two Army men.

On Monday, three Jaish terrorists were killed in a 16-hour operation in Pulwama’s Pinglan area, 12 km from the spot of the February 14 attack.

An Army major and four security personnel also lost their lives. Police and the Army announced Tuesday that these terrorists were responsible for last Thursday’s attack.

Women, children used to ferry Pulwama explosive

Women and children helped terrorists to ferry the deadly explosive RDX grade 5 (for military use) and ammonium nitrate from transit point Tral in Pulwama dis-

trict in south Kashmir in carrying out a suicide attack on a CRPF convoy on February 14, intelligence sources told IANS. More than 40 Central Reserve Police Force troopers were killed when a local suicide bomber, Aadil Dar, rammed his SUV into a bus carrying the troopers from Jammu to Srinagar.

The sources said the trigger for the explosive was manufactured locally and that ammonium nitrate was used as an oxidizer in the RDX explosive. The attack took place on Jammu-Srinagar highway near Latoomode in Pulwama around 3.33 p.m. on February 14, stunning the over 2,500 troopers who were part of the convoy.

The militar y grade RDX was procured from across the border and the device was assembled around 10 km from the blast site, the sources said.

ED grills Vadra for three hours New Delhi, Feb 20 ( P T I ) : Ro b e r t Va d r a , brother-in-law of Congress president Rahul Gandhi, was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for about three hours on Wednesday in connection with a money-laundering case, officials said.

Vadra reached the agency’s office at Jamnagar House in central Delhi at around 10:30 am along with his lawyers and left after about three hours of questioning, they added.

The businessman told the investigating officer (IO) of the case that he was not well and hence, the recording of his statement was discontinued, the officials said.

They added that Vadra was expected to join the probe again on Friday.

On Wednesday, it was a scheduled appearance of Vadra before the ED in a criminal complaint related to allegations of money laundering to purchase assets abroad, the officials said. A group of Vadra’s supporters raised slogans in his favour outside the ED of-

fice, before being dispersed by the police. Vadra had skipped the summons on Tuesday, citing bad health.

He was questioned by the ED sleuths in connection with the case for 23 hours over three days of deposition earlier this month.

He has been asked by a Delhi court to cooperate in the probe being conducted by the central probe agency.

The ED case against Vadra relates to allegations of money laundering in the purchase of a London-based property, located at 12, Bryanston Square and worth 1.9 million pounds, which is allegedly owned by the businessman in a “benami” way.

The agency had told the court that it had received information about various new properties in London that belonged to Vadra.

These include two houses -one worth 5 million pounds and the other valued at 4 million pounds -- six flats and other assets.

Vadra has denied the allegation of possessing illegal foreign assets and

PDP delegation visits U’khand over safety of Kashmiri students

Dehradun, Feb 20 (PTI): A delegation of Peoples Democratic Party from Jammu and Kashmir visited Uttarakhand for a first-hand assessment of the situation here following alleged harassment of Kashmiri students after the recent terror attack in Pulwama.

The delegation consisting of Rajya Sabha member Faiyaz Ahmed Mir, former MLA Aijaz Ahmed Mir and other party leaders reached here Tuesday to assess the situation, Inspector General of Police (Garhwal) Ajay Rautela told PTI. “The delegation interacted with Kashmiri students studying in different institutions here and returned after expressing satisfaction over their safety,” he said.

The PDP leaders also took some of the students along with them who expressed a desire to go home with their colleges being closed, the IG said.

The visit followed after reports about alleged harassment of Kashmiri students in Uttarakhand in the wake

of the Pulwama terror attack began doing the rounds on the social media, the IG said.

“However, they had a first-hand assessment of the situation in consultation with the Kashmiri students themselves and have returned perfectly satisfied,” Rautela said.

M e a n w h i l e S e ve n Kashmiri students have been suspended by Roorkee-based Quantum Global University for their alleged anti-national posts on social media, a university official said.

The action was taken on Tuesday after around 450 students gathered on the campus demanding their expulsion for allegedly posting anti-national slogans on Facebook and Instagram, Registrar of the University RK Khare said.

The protesting students threatened to leave the institute if the Kashmiri students were not expelled, he said.

“We had to suspend the Kashmiri students to pacify the protesting students and stop them from leaving,” he said.

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termed it a political witchhunt against him. He has said he is being “hounded and harassed” to subserve political ends.

The statement of the businessman is being recorded under section 50 (powers of authorities regarding summons, production of documents and to give evidence) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

His first appearance before the ED earlier this month acquired political overtones after his wife Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, recently appointed Congress general secretary in-charge of eastern Uttar Pradesh, accompanied him to the investigating agency’s office and picked him up after questioning another time.

Vadra had also deposed before the ED twice in Jaipur in connection with another money-laundering case related to an alleged land scam in Bikaner. His mother Maureen too was questioned by the agency once during the same deposition.

The Pulwama attack has brought the focus on the rapidly spreading radicalization through internet in the Valley which is inspiring the youth to adopt global terrorist practices such as suicide bombing.

Officials said 20-yearold Adil Ahmad Dar, who recorded a video calling upon the Kashmiri youth to wage a war against India before blowing up a bus carrying Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bus in Pulwama, was a product of e-jihad which is spreading like a wild fire.

The role being played by internet in glamorizing terrorism first became imminent after the killing of Burhan Wani in 2016. Wani was launched on the social media before he acquired a cult status after his killing, inspiring many youngsters to take up arms.

Realizing the trend of youngsters becoming terrorists, 15 Corps Commander Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon cautioned mothers in the Valley not to let their sons take up arms as the Army would hunt them down.

The security forces fear that the Pulwama incident could lead to a chain reaction where suicide bombing may become a norm. It is often seen in conflict zones that one such incident is repeated.

6 Army jawans feared dead in avalanche in HP Shimla, Feb 20 (PTI): Six Army jawans were feared dead in an avalanche on the Sino-India border in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district on Wednesday, officials said.

The body of one of the jawans was recovered, but there was no trace of five others, Kinnaur Deputy Commissioner Gopal Chand said.

The deceased jawan was identified as Ramesh Kumar (41) of Ghumarpur village in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, Kinnaur Superintendent of Police (SP) Sakshi Verma told PTI, adding that the jawans belonged to the 7 JAK Rifles unit of the Army.

Chand said the avalanche occurred at around 11 am near Shipki La on the Sino-India border.

Several jawans of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) were also trapped in the avalanche. However, they had been rescued, he added.

India won’t give proof to Islamabad, says govt official

New Delhi, Feb 20 (PTI): India will not submit any evidence to Pakistan on the role of Jaish-e-Mohammad in the Pulwama terror strike, and instead give all such facts to friendly nations to unmask the role of elements based in the neighbouring country in the attack, a senior government official said.

The official was sharing the views within the government, which is not at all in favour of giving any evidence to Pakistan considering the past experience when despite giving multiple dossiers on the involvement of Pakistan-based elements in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and terror strike in Pathankot airbase, Islamabad did nothing to punish the perpetrators.

“There is no question of giving any evidence to Pakistan. Rather we will share them with friendly countries to expose the role of Pakistan-based elements in Pulwama and other terror attacks on Indian soil,” the official said. Pakistan Prime Minister Iran Khan Tuesday said he would act against the perpetrators of the Pulwama attack if India shares with Islamabad “actionable intelligence”. Fourty CRPF personnel were killed when a suicide bomber of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) rammed a vehicle carrying explosives into their bus in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on February 14.

Terrorism, extremism common concerns: Saudi crown prince

New Delhi, Feb 20 (PTI): Terrorism and extremism are “common concerns” and Saudi Arabia will extend all cooperation to India and other neighbouring countries to deal with them, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman said on Wednesday after holding “extensive and successful” talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The talks took place a day after the influential Arab leader concluded a high profile visit to Islamabad, and in the backdrop of India’s escalating tension with Pakistan following the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed by a Jaish-e-Mohammad suicide bomber.

In his media statement, Modi called the attack a “cruel symbol” of the scourge of terrorism and sought punishment for the terrorists and their backers. The crown prince, however, did not mention the strike.

“Last week’s barbaric Pulwama attack was a symbol of the shadow of the inhuman danger hovering over the world. To deal with the scourge, we have agreed that there was a need to ramp up pressure on countries extending any sort of support to terrorism,” Modi said,

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman welcomed by the President and Prime Minister of India.

without naming Pakistan.

He said dismantling terror infrastructure, eliminating support to terrorism and punishing terrorists and their supporters are very necessary.

The two sides inked five pacts to expand cooperation in a range of areas, including trade and investment. The two countries also agreed to establish a biennial summit and a strategic partnership council, Modi said.

The crown prince, in his media statement, described terrorism and extremism as common concerns and said his country will extend support to India and other neighbouring countries to deal with the challenge.

“As far as terrorism and extremism are concerned -- which are common concerns -- I want to tell India that we will extend all cooperation to you -- be it intelligence sharing...not only with

India but also with the neighbouring countries,” he said.

“We will work together so that we can ensure a bright future for the generations to come,” he added.

In his address, Modi also called for a strong action plan to combat extremism so that powers spreading violence and terror cannot mislead the youth.

Modi said both sides agreed that stronger bilateral cooperation in areas such as counter terrorism, maritime security and cyber security will be beneficial for the two countries.

It is time to turn energy relations into a strategic partnership, he said.

The crown prince arrived here on a less than 30hour visit Tuesday night, a day after concluding his high-profile tour of Pakistan where he said dialogue was the only way to resolve “outstanding issues” between India and Pakistan.

Prez urges for new methods on use of resources New Delhi, Feb 20 (PTI): President Ram Nath Kovind Wednesday urged environment experts and other stakeholders to come up with “actionable ideas” on issues related to use of fossil fuels and cleaner processes to ensure eco-friendly use of natural resources.

Highlighting that energy and environment were major concerns not only for developing countries but also for developed nations, Kovind said it was important for producers and consumers of conventional energy to evolve more efficient and cleaner processes to ensure environment-friendly use of natural resources.

He was speaking at the inauguration of the International Conference and Exhibition on Energy and Environment: Challenges and Opportunities (ENCO 2019), organised by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

Stressing that while coal will remain the predominant energy source for most countries, including India going by global

Ram Nath Kovind (File)

trends, renewable sources will also grow, Kovind also emphasised on development of eco-friendly technologies for green mining.

The President said India was committed to providing power to all citizens at affordable cost as well as boost national economy through an industrial revolution in tune with Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 refers to the next level of industrial revolution that encompasses use of robotics, artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing and increasing digitisation.

Kovind also pointed out to India’s commitments in the Paris Agreement, expressing strong desire to control carbon emissions

through Nationally Determined Contribution targets.

“Given this backdrop, I would advise this august gathering to deliberate on development of eco-friendly technologies for green mining. It is important for producers and consumers of conventional energy to evolve more efficient and cleaner processes to ensure environment-friendly use of natural resources,” he said.

The President said the conference was a suitable platform for the international community to disseminate, deliberate and showcase various activities related to energy and environment, and discuss research and development opportunities and pathways that could lead to a prosperous, sustainable and secure energy future.

“I am confident that after three days of deliberations, it will be possible for this gathering to come out with practical and doable recommendations that can make our planet not only more industrially advanced

but also help in creating healthy ecosystems and environment for future generations,” he said.

During the three-day conference, an industrial exhibition has also been organised on the Vigyan Bhawan lawns which was inaugurated by Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan.

At the inauguration event, Vardhan said the world now recognizes India’s achievement, initiatives and visionary approach in the area of clean energy.

“India has mounted the world’s largest and most innovative energy efficient lighting programme, 330 million LED lights, resulting in reduction of 32 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually,” he said.

Around 1,000 delegates, representing policy makers, regulators, entrepreneurs, administrators, environmentalists, geo-environmentalists, researchers, academicians and technocrats, from India and abroad are participating in the conference.

Mamata launches Pink Cabs for women in city Ko l kata , F e b 2 0 (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday launched ‘Pink Cabs’ in the city as a safer mode of transport for women.

Driven by and for women, the white and pink cars would run on app-based platforms.

Handing over car keys to 10 women drivers of Pink Cabs, Banerjee said, “This move is aimed at encouraging women to be in the driver’s seat.”

The West Bengal government will hike the subsidy for women drivers to Rs 1.5 lakh from Rs 1 lakh under the Gatidhara scheme, the chief minister said.

Gatidhara is a selfemployment scheme of the transport department to encourage youths to buy small vehicles and use them for earning livelihood.

Banerjee said altogether 36,000 youths have got subsidies under the

Mamata Banerjee (File)

Gatidhara scheme.

She said 1000 Pink Cabs will hit the city roads in a short period.

Transport Minister Suvendu Adhikari, who was also present at the programme, said the Pink Cabs would provide a secure environment to passenger as they would feel comfortable to have a woman at the wheels.

The 10 women, who received car keys, hailed from the city and neighbouring North and South 24 Parganas districts and Howrah.

The chief minister

also flagged off 20 of the 80 electric buses which will be plying on different city routes.

“We have always kept the public transport and other amenities running.

We have never allowed any halt in bus services during bandh days,” she said.

Banerjee said 2100 new buses have been introduced in the past seven years.

The remaining electric 60 buses will be rolled out

by May this year, the transport minister said.

For charging of these buses, 17 charging stations have been constructed at various depots of the West Bengal Transport Corporation.

The department also run 20 CNG buses on the Kolkata-Asansol route, Adhikari said without elaborating.

The CM said bus stands will be renovated in districts to provide passengers better amenities.

IAF’s Sarang display team performs during the 12th edition of AERO India 2019 at Yelahanka airbase in Bengaluru, Wednesday. (PTI)

Farmers’ body firm on Feb 21 strike Bhubaneswar, Feb 20 (PTI): Rejecting the Odisha government’s plea to refrain from the strike call on February 21, farmers’ body Navnirman Krishak Sangathan (NNKS) Wednesday said it would go ahead with the agitation without troubling the high school exam schedule that begins the day after. The dawn-to-dusk 12hour bandh by the farmers on Feb 21 demanding price, pension and prestige will not be a hindrance to smooth conduct of the matriculation

examination. The authorities already made it clear that question papers will reach the exam centres on Feb 22 morning,” NNKS Convenor Akshay Kumar told reporters here. Kumar said NNKS, Odisha’s leading farmers’ body, has given a 12-hour strike call on Thursday after the state government ignored their demands.

The NNKS has been threatened by the state government to call off the strike in the name of the matric

examination. The police forces have been deployed across the state to take action against the agitators during the strike. However, people of Odisha will never tolerate dictatorship,” Kumar said. Director General of Police R P Sharma said elaborate security arrangements have been made in view of the strike. Finance Minister S B Behera said that the strike will affect public life in the state and also the matriculation examination next day.

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Swine flu infection crosses 12k in India

New Delhi, Feb 20 (PTI): Sixty five people succumbed to H1N1 virus in the country last week, pushing the death toll due to swine flu this year to 377, according to the Union Health Ministry, while the number of those infected by it has crossed 12,000.

Rajasthan reported the highest number of cases (3,508) and fatalities (127), the ministry data showed.

Gujarat was placed second on the list with 71 deaths and 1,983 cases.

In Delhi, seven people died while 2,278 people were infected by the virus.

Punjab reported 31 deaths and 410 cases, followed by Madhya Pradesh — 30 deaths and 128 cases.

In Himachal Pradesh, 27 people died due to the virus and 224 were infected.

Jammu and Kashmir reported 22 deaths and 293 cases; Maharashtra 17 deaths and 330 cases; and in Haryana, seven people died while 752 people were affected.

The rest deaths and cases were reported from other parts of the country.

The data showed 12,191 people tested positive for H1N1 virus in the country this year till Sunday. Last year, 14,992 cases and 1,103 deaths due to the swine flu were reported.

With swine flu cases rising alarmingly, the Health

Drug Controller General of India will be monitoring the availability of Oseltamivir, the medicine for H1N1. (File)

Ministry has asked state governments to bolster their surveillance for early detection of the disease and keep beds reserved in hospitals to deal with acute cases, which require ventilator facility.

States have been advised to involve district collectors in enhancing public awareness and outbreak response and issue regular health advisories.

The Drug Controller General of India has been asked to coordinate with drug manufacturers and monitor the availability of Oseltamivir, the medicine recommended by WHO, in various states.

The ministry has recommended vaccination for healthcare workers and other priority groups.

Seasonal influenza (H1N1) is a self-limiting viral, air-borne disease spread

States, Centre should work together as Team India: VP

Venkaiah Naidu (File)

Tirupati, Feb 20 (IANS): Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said that state governments and the Centre should work together to develop the country, keeping aside politics.

The Vice President called up on the State and Central governments to adopt a ‘Team India’ approach for development.

He was speaking after laying the foundation stone for extension and strengthening of the runway of the Tirupati Airport along with Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha, Being undertaken at a cost of Rs 117 crore, the extension of the runway

would facilitate the landing of wide-bodied aircraft like B-747-400, B-777-300 ER. Naidu underlined the importance of air, rail and road connectivity for spurring economic growth.

Quoting the Directorate General of Civil Aviation report, he said India had 13.9 crore domestic air travellers in 2018 -- up by 18.6 per cent as compared to 11.7 crore in 2017.

Pointing out that infrastructure in aviation sector was hampered due to paucity of funds for many years, Naidu opined that Public Private Partnership was the way forward to expand infrastructure and building new airports. He said that the success of the PPP models at Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad were worthy of emulation elsewhere.

Observing that India was moving forward with 7.3 per cent growth rate when the rest of the world was slowing down, the VicePresident said that there was a need for more investment in aviation sector.

from person to person, through large droplets generated due to coughing and sneezing, indirect contact by touching a contaminated object or surface and close contact, including handshaking, hugging and kissing.

The ‘Dos and Don’ts’ mention covering nose and mouth with disposable tissue or handkerchief when coughing or sneezing, washing hands with soap and water frequently, avoiding crowded places, maintaining isolation, drinking plenty of liquid and consulting a doctor, the health advisory states.

A person should not touch the eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands, or hug, kiss or shake hands when greeting, or spit in public places, and dispose of used napkin or tissue paper in open areas.

Akhilesh Yadav (File)

A bill on the ordinance making the practise of ‘talaq-e-biddat’ (instance divorce) void and an offence is pending in Rajya Sabha. The bill will lapse on June 3 with the dissolution of the present Lok Sabha.

While opposition parties and some community leaders have claimed that jail term for a man for divorcing his wife is legally untenable, the government has asserted it provides justice and equality to Muslim women.

Under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Or-

New Delhi, Feb 20 (PTI): The Delhi High Court has sought response of the Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) on a plea challenging the appointment of its vice chancellor, terming it “illegal”, “arbitrary” and contrary to UGC guidelines.

Justices G S Sistani and Jyoti Singh issued notice to NSUT, Vice Chancellor (VC) J P Saini, University Grant Commission (UGC) and the department of training and technical education of the Delhi government, asking them to file their replies on the petition within four weeks.

The plea, filed by a professor of NSUT, Sachin Maheshwari, alleged that the appointment of Saini as the university’s first vice chancellor was “illegal”, “arbitrary”, “malafide” and contrar y to UGC guidelines.

“The chancellor has not applied his mind,” it claimed.

The plea, filed through a dvo c a t e Ta r k e s h wa r Nath, claimed that neither a search committee was constituted nor the post advertised anywhere inviting application from eligible candidates to ensure that a person with the highest level of competence, integrity and institutional commitment is appointed as vice chancellor as per the guidelines.

It further alleged that Saini, who was appointed as the VC on September 26, 2018, was facing several allegations of misconduct and irregularities.

“Saini has several allegations of misconduct and irregularities against him, including that of plagiarism which otherwise disqualify him to be appointed as vice-chancellor of a university,” it read.

The plea also claimed that Saini’s appointment was pre-determined, predecided and well planned which was clear from the stand taken by NSUT where they had made a categorical statement justifying the change of criteria in the advertisement for the appointment of director. “ T h e c h a n ge wa s made just to appoint Prof Saini as Vice Chancellor after conversion of the institute into a university,” it alleged.

The 2018 notification that said the first five VCs would be appointed by the chancellor was against the UGC guidelines, the plea claimed.

“Even the formation of search-cum-selection committee with members as enshrined under the said notification is contrary to UGC Guidelines... No member nominated by the chairman of the UGC has been placed in the committee and therefore, is illegal and unsustainable,” it said.

IL&FS probe: ED carries out raids

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at six places in different cities in connection with a case of money laundering it registered against the former Chairman and directors of the IL&FS, officials said.

A senior ED official said the agency was carrying out searches in Mumbai, Delhi and Gurugram at the residential premises of Ravi Parthasarathy, former Chairman of Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) Ltd, Hari Sankaran, VC and MD of subsidiaries of IL&FS group, Ramesh Bawa and some of the other former directors of the company.

The agency recovered foreign currency to the tune of Rs 6 lakh and also seized some documents related to property.

However, the ED official refused to share more details including from whose residence the foreign currency was seized.

Searches are also being conducted at the company’s Mumbai office.

The agency official said that the ED has registered a money laundering case over the charges of alleged cheating and forgery on part of IL&FS group and its managing committee during the period 2010-2018.

The ED registered its case on the basis of a case filed with the Delhi Police’s Economic Offence Wing under several sections of the Indian Penal Code for criminal conspiracy and forgery on the complaint of Ashish Begwani, director of New Delhi-based Enso Infrastructures.

Earlier this year, a interim report by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) also highlighted that the top executives of the IL&FS used the Employee Welfare Trust for personal gains at the cost of the company by carrying forward amendments in trust contracts without the approval of the Board of Directors.

The infrastr ucture lender’s crisis came to light last year following a series of defaults by its group companies on their debt obligations which accumulated to the tune of about Rs 91,000 crore.

The company has defaulted on repayment of loans to SIDBI and along with its subsidiaries.

The debt crisis at the infrastructure lender came to light following a series of defaults by its group companies beginning September last year.

Last year in October, the Central government superseded the management of the beleaguered company via an NCLT order and appointed a six-member board led by Uday Kotak, MD and CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank, to restore its financial solvency.

Key public sector lenders and undertakings such as the LIC and the SBI have a 25.34 per cent and 6.42 per cent stake, respectively, in the firm which has around Rs 91,000 crore in long-term debt. The credit crunch has led a few of the company’s subsidiaries to default in servicing some inter-corporate deposits.

Consequent to defaults, significant impact was felt in the capital market on account of the contagion effect of the IL&FS problem, prompting the government to replace the Board.

Kejriwal asks PM Modi to grant full statehood to Delhi Curfew relaxed in entire Jammu

New Delhi, Feb 20 (PTI): Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to grant full statehood status to Delhi, an issue that the ruling AAP is raising emphatically in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Tuesday announced holding a doorto-door campaign to tell people how the BJP had done “injustice” to them on the issue.

In a series of tweets on Wednesday, Chief Minister and AAP national convener Kejriwal appealed to the BJP government at the Centre to grant full statehood to Delhi, claiming it was also promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Reacting to the prime minister’s greetings to the people of Arunachal Pradesh on their Statehood Day on Twitter, Kejriwal tweeted, “Sir, Delhi is also waiting for its statehood day. U had promised to the people of Delhi that you wud grant full statehood

Akhilesh attack government over triple talaq ordinance

Lu ck now, F e b 20 (PTI): Attacking the BJP government at the Centre for giving nod to re-issue the contentious triple talaq ordinance, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said Wednesday it will be used as a “weapon against minorities”.

“Social change cannot be achieved through force and arbitrary criminalisation. A narrative of women’s empowerment is being used to cover up an ordinance which will be used as a weapon against minorities. We will support an act that implements the Justice Sachar report,” Yadav said here.

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday gave its nod to re-issue the ordinance that makes the practice of instant triple talaq by Muslim men a penal offence.

Once signed by President Ram Nath Kovind, it will come into force for the third time in less than one year.

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dinance, 2019, divorcing through instant triple talaq will be illegal, void and would attract a jail term of three years for the husband.

A bill to convert the previous ordinance, issued in September 2018, was cleared by Lok Sabha in December and was pending in Rajya Sabha.

Since the bill could not get parliamentary approval, a fresh ordinance was issued.

These amendments were cleared by the Cabinet on August 29, 2018.

While the ordinance makes it a “non-bailable” offence, an accused can approach a magistrate before trial to seek bail.

In a non-bailable offence, bail cannot be granted by police at the police station itself.

A provision has been added to allow the magistrate to grant bail “after hearing the wife”, the government had said.

Arvind kejriwal and Narendra Modi (File)

to Delhi. Kindly do it sir.

People of Delhi have faced injustice for 70 years now (sic).”

In another tweet in Hindi, Kejriwal said, “Before becoming prime minister, Modiji had raised voice for full statehood.

Today, he is the prime minister. The people of Delhi people want to remind him of his promise.”

As part of its strategy for the general election, the AAP will distribute the BJP’s manifestoes for previous elections, including that for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, to remind people that the saffron party had supported the demand for full statehood to Delhi.

Also the party’s student wing the Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti (CYSS) has been energised for effective participation in the full statehood campaign.

The ruling AAP has revived its demand for full statehood after a twojudge bench of the Supreme Court agreed that the Centre should have the final word on posting and transfer of bureaucrats in the national capital administration, but disagreed on finer details, resulting in a split verdict and referral of the matter to a larger bench.

AAP’s Delhi unit convener Gopal Rai on

Pak national killed in brawl in Jaipur prison: Officials Jaipur, Feb 20 (PTI): A Pakistan national belonging to the terror group Lashkare-Taiba was allegedly murdered Wednesday in a brawl with other prisoners at the Central Jail here, officials said.

A police official said the prisoners fought over the volume of a tv set and hit Shakrullah (50) with a large stone.

The police said “three or four” prisoners were responsible for killing the life convict, who is from Sialkot in Pakistan’s Punjab, and have registered a case of murder.

“A Pakistani prisoner was allegedly murdered today at the Central Jail. The matter will be investigated by a judicial magistrate and also by the police,” Rajasthan Director General of Police Kapil Garg told PTI. The incident comes amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan after the Pulwama terror attack in which a car bomb killed 40 CRPF personnel.

Inspector General

(Prisons) Rupinder Singh said Shakrullah had been lodged in the jail’s special cell since 2011.

Earlier, he and seven others were held in a Punjab jail, accused of radicalising young people.

The module operated under the directions of its handlers in Pakistan, Jaipur Police Commissioner Anand Srivastava said.

Rajasthan’s anti-terrorist squad had brought the eight accused from Punjab for interrogation in similar charges and booked them under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the official added.

In 2017, the L-e-T operative was sentenced to imprisonment for life.

Srivastava said the fight on Wednesday was over reducing the volume of a TV set in the jail. Senior administration and police officials rushed to the jail after learning about the death.

Rupinder Singh said the post mortem will be conducted on the jail premises under judicial supervision.

Wednesday said 1,000 coordinators would be appointed for effectively running its door-to-door campaign for full statehood, in which students and youth will play a crucial role.

The campaign will be launched soon and it will expose how the BJP has “betrayed” Delhi on the issue of full statehood, he said.

“AAP demands the BJP clears its stand on full statehood,” Rai said, added many leaders of the saffron party had in the past struggled for Delhi’s statehood and L K Advani had even brought a motion in the Parliament over it.

“I want to ask the BJP leaders whether their party leaders’ demand for full statehood and promises made by them in their election manifestos were lies,” the AAP leader said, adding, “The state-unit team of the CYSS, headed by Sumit Yadav, and seven zonal teams will carry forward the campaign in educations institutions including Delhi University and Jamia Millia Islamia.”

Jammu, Feb 20 (PTI): Authorities Wednesday relaxed curfew in the entire Jammu city for the first time since its imposition on Friday last as the situation improved.

However, prohibitory orders will remain in force to maintain law and order.

District Magistrate, Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, initially ordered relaxation in the curfew in the entire city from 8 AM to 11 AM and later extended till 3 PM as no untoward incident was reported from anywhere.

Policemen were seen making rounds of the city early this morning to announce relaxation of the curfew and asked people to resume their normal activities. Although most of the shops and business establishments remained closed and only private vehicles were mostly seen on the road, the easing of restrictions allowed the people to come out of their homes and buy essential commodities.

People in some areas complained of shortage of vegetables, milk and ration

and demanded that ATMs be made operational immediately as they are running out of cash.

Kumar said prohibitory orders under section 144 CrPC would remain in force in the entire city as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order.

All wine shops and bars will also remained closed, he said.

All educational institutions remained closed in Jammu district on the orders of the government for the sixth consecutive day.

However, officials said the examination of 8th and 9th classes would be held as per schedule Thursday in all districts of jammu province. “In case of restrictions in any area, the admit cards of students and identity cards of teachers will be treated as curfew passes,” the officials said.

They said barring Jammu district, mobile internet services (2G only) was restored.

Curfew was relaxed in a phased manner in the city on Tuesday and five police station areas falling in city’s south a day earlier.

Gujarat Assembly Speaker suspends Leader of Opposition

Gandhinagar, Feb 20 (IANS): Amidst acrimonious scenes in the Gujarat Assembly, the Speaker on Wednesday suspended Leader of Opposition Paresh Dhanani for a day for not apologising for his mention of scrap iron being used for the construction of the Statue of Unity (SoU).

Earlier, Speaker Rajendra Trivedi had to adjourn the House proceedings twice as heated exchanges continued between the opposition and treasury benches with the ruling BJP demanding an apology from Dhanani.

The second sitting on Wednesday began with acrimonious scenes when Congress MLA from Mansa raised questions about the Statue of Unity, the expenditure on it and the tourism income from it. Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel started giving a detailed reply to the questions.

When he was speaking, Paresh Dhanani said that scrap iron collected from

Paresh Dhanani (File)

across the country was used in the making of the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and that this was an insult to the Iron Man. Immediately after this, Patel and thereafter all BJP legislators demanded an apology from Dhanani.

This led to a huge uproar forcing the Speaker to adjourn the House for 45 minutes. Noisy scenes were sparked off when the House re-assembled as the Speaker ruled after checking the video recording that Dhanani had indeed said that the ‘Sardar was captured in Scrap Iron’.

Dhanani reiterated that the very same words ‘Scrap Iron’ were used in the official website of the Statue of Unity and wondered that the ruling party had an objection to its mention. But the BJP MLAs were in no mood to relent until Dhanani apologised.

The Speaker adjourned the House again.

As the House assembled again, Patel moved a motion to suspend Dhanani for the day, which was seconded by Education Minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama. The Speaker then suspended Dhanani even as the entire Opposition staged a walkout in the evening.

Later, Dhanani told reporters: “When the government itself is mentioning ‘scrap iron’ being used for the statue in the official website, why there are double standards, when I mentioned it? Actually by using the ‘scrap iron’ for making a statue of the great man, the BJP has insulted Sardar.”

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Vladimir Putin threatens West with new missiles Moscow, Feb 20 (AFP): Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to deploy new missiles against Western capitals as he delivered a state of the nation address Wednesday aimed at boosting falling approval ratings.

But while he took a combative tone with the West, he reached out to Russians with promises of improved living conditions.

The longtime Russian leader warned Washington against deploying any new missiles in Europe following the collapse of a key Cold War-era treaty, saying Moscow would consider it a “serious threat”.

“I’m saying this clearly and openly, Russia will be forced to deploy weapons that can be used... against the decision-making centres that are behind the missile systems which threaten us,” Putin said.

The United States and Russia raised fears of a new arms race when they announced earlier this year they were pulling out of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty, a 1987 deal that limited mediumrange missiles. Washington was the first to announce its withdrawal, accusing Moscow of developing new weapons that violated the treaty, but Putin on Wednesday dismissed the US claims as “far-fetched”.

Vladimir Putin (File)

The tough talk on missiles seemed aimed at stirring up patriotic support for Putin, who won re-election last year with more than 76 percent of the vote but has been recently struggling with dropping poll numbers.

A survey by Russia’s independent Levada Center released in January found his approval rating at 64 percent -- a figure many Western leaders could only dream of, but Putin’s lowest in five years. Most of Wednesday’s speech focused on promises to address poor living standards, a key source of frustration for many Russians nearly 20 years after Putin came to power.

“We cannot wait, the situation must change for the better now,” Putin told assembled lawmakers from Russia’s lower house State Duma and upper house Federation Council. “Within this year (Russians) should feel changes,” he said.

Putin lamented that some 19 million Russians were living below the pov-

erty line, saying: “This is too much... the state should help.” Putin focused in particular on help for Russian families, pointing to a demographic crisis that has seen birth rates fall drastically since the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union.

Last year the government’s statistics agency said the country’s birth rate had fallen by 11 percent in 2017 to the lowest level in a decade. “The incomes of Russian families should of course rise,” he said, promising new child benefits and lower taxes for larger families.

Putin, 66, appeared calm and confident as usual during the speech, but the Kremlin is reportedly deeply concerned by the fall in his personal approval ratings in recent months. Russians appear increasingly frustrated with the slow pace of economic growth and the concentration of the country’s wealth in a few hands in Moscow. Moves by the government to implement economic reforms, including an increase in the retirement age and a rise in the valueadded tax from January 1, have prompted widespread opposition including rare street protests. Another Levada poll in October found only 40 percent of Russians would vote for Putin if an election were held.

No peace deal with China unless force ruled out : Tsai

Taipei, Feb 20 (AFP): President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday said no formal peace deal could be signed with China until leaders in Beijing rule out using force against the island.

Tsai was speaking a day after she confirmed she would run for re-election in early 2020 despite falling ratings and an increasingly strained relationship with China.

Beijing still sees democratic Taiwan as part of its territory to be reunified, despite the two sides being ruled separately since the end of a civil war in 1949.

Tsai was responding to recent comments by Wu Den-yih, head of the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT), that his party would pursue a peace treaty with Beijing if it were to regain power next year “There would be no so-called negotiation on equal footing and no real peace as China refuses to give up the use of force against Taiwan and forcefully pushes the ‘one country, two systems’ framework,” she said in a media briefing.

“China’s military intentions and its refusal to give up the use of force against Taiwan is a real source of regional instability and a threat to regional peace,” she added.

“One country, two systems” is China’s proposal to absorb Taiwan into the mainland but allow it to keep some of its freedoms.

Beijing has made its dislike of Tsai and her independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party clear. After her election in 2016, it cut communication with her administration, stepped up military drills and poached several of Taiwan’s dwindling diplomatic allies.

President Xi Jinping reiterated in a speech last month that China would not renounce the option of using military force to bring Taiwan into the fold, describing unification with the mainland as “inevitable”.

A KMT win in 2020 would likely please leaders in Beijing given the much closer relationship it forged with the previous administration of Ma Ying-jeou.

Ma suggested in 2011 that Taiwan should consider a peace treaty with China within the coming decade, to formally bring an end to a civil war that has actually been over for seventy years.

The proposal sparked criticism from detractors that it would be tantamount to a unification or surrender treaty.

Ma later stressed that he would only move ahead for a peace agreement with the approval of both the parliament and the public, and the issue had been shelved since.

The KMT’s drubbing at the 2016 election partly stemmed from voter unease over the party’s perceived cosiness to the mainland.

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No scandal in Rafale deal, says Dassault CEO; defends Reliance Bengaluru, Feb 20 (PTI): Asserting there is ‘no scandal’ in the Rafale deal, Dassault Aviation, makers of the fighter jet, Wednesday said it was also in the race for 110 aircraft for the Indian Air Force, for which the government had floated an RFI last year.

The RFI (Request for Information) or initial tender for the deal was issued by IAF in April 6 2018, the first mega procurement initiative for fighter jets.

This was after the government scrapped the process to acquire 126 Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) around six years ago.

“There is no scandal in the Rafale deal. We are going to deliver 36 aircraft.

If the Government of India wants more aircraft, we will be pleased to deliver.

There is also an RFI for 110 aircraft and we are in the race because we feel Rafale is the best aircraft and we have our footprint here in India. So we feel confident here in India,” Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier told reporters here.

Asked why Dassault had partnered Reliance despite that company’s lack of experience in making defence equipment, Trappier said: “Yes. But I have the experience. I am transferring this know-how and experience to the Indian

India’s new envoy to China presents credentials to Prez Xi

The Indian team has been appointed by a new company Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited (DARL). They are good for India and the company. So where is the problem?”

The deal had raised a political row with Congress relentlessly accusing the Narendra Modi-led government of extending the benefit to industrialist Anil Ambani owned Reliance by firming up an overpriced deal of Rafale jets. The opposition has been keeping the pot boiling over the deal and made it their electoral campaign for the coming 2019 Lok Sabha elections.India had signed a deal with France in 2016 for 36 Rafale fighter jets.

Asked the reasons for Dassault going ahead with partnering Reliance despite that company’s financial problems, Trappier said, “They have their own matters, but we are working together. Our teams, both Indian and French, are working well. So I have no

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his appointment to China, he served as India’s envoy to Myanmar.

Misri, born on November 7, 1964 in Srinagar, has served in various capacities at the headquarters of the MEA as well as in the Prime Minister’s Office.

He has also served in various Indian missions in Europe, Africa, Asia and North America.

Misri took the charge of the country’s envoy at a time when India and China are trying to deepen their cooperation in various areas, leaving behind the 2017 Doklam standoff which was the most serious military face-off in decades.

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Beijing, Feb 20 (PTI): India’a new ambassador to China Vikram Misri presented his credentials to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday.

Misri, a 1989-batch India Foreign Service officer, succeeded Gautam Bambawale who retired in November last year. The 54-year-old Indian diplomat presented his credentials to President Xi in a special ceremony held at the Great Hall of People here, the Indian Embassy said on Twitter.

Since he took charge last month, Misri has been meeting various Chinese officials, discussing Sino-India ties. Before

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worry for the time being.”

Trappier also said they chose Reliance as he wanted to be in charge of the industrial process in the company that manufactures parts of the French aircraft in India.

“I invested my money to have facilities here in India and I found partners,” he added.

On Rahul Gandhi’s charge that Rafale prices were escalated during NDA rule compared to UPA rule, Trappier said both nations made a rebate of about nine per cent compared to the original pricing.

The CAG report saying that the Rafale pricing was 2.8 per cent cheaper during NDA rule compared to UPA’s showed that the pricing was better, Trappier said.

Also, the Supreme Court had said that the deal was totally transparent and hence he was ‘very much pleased’ with these two observations.

To a query, Trappier said it was sad that politics has taken a front seat in the Rafale deal. Instead, discussions should have been around the importance of having the fighter aircraft for India’s defence needs, he said. “Rafale has high performance capacity. The air force officials have examined the aircraft. This fighter will be one of the backbones of the defence of this country,” he said.

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Sd/(WONTHUNGO TSOPOE) Director Issued by DIPR DC-244 K Y M C

We the family members convey our profound gratitude to each and every family and individuals who shared our grief and pain and also supported financially, materially, physically and through prayer at the sudden demise of our beloved Late T. Enyei Yanlem, BORN : 17-02-1975 DIED : 14-02-2019 S/o Late T. Tanwang Yanlem of Tamlu Village.

May our Almighty God shower His abundant blessing upon you and your family.

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Loving Wife, Sons, Family Members & Relatives.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We the bereaved family of Lt. Rovilhoutuo Thou would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us physically, financially, morally and through prayer till his demise on 30-01-2019. We convey our special thanks to : 1) Sechü Zubza Baptist Church.

2) Sechü Zubza Baptist Church Thepfuko Krotho.

3) Sechü Zubza Village Council 4) Sechü Zubza Youth Organisation.

5) Khonoma Rüphfüno Sechü Zubza Unit.

6) Khonoma Rüpfhuno Thenupfüko Krotho.

7) Nousi Welfare Society.

8) Doctors and Nurses of Eden Medical Centre Dimapur and Naga Hospital Kohima.

9) All the Blood Donors.

10) Staff and Students of Shalom Bible Seminary.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual but we pray that Almighty God bless each one of you abundantly.

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Sümi Officers Union Dimapur (SOUD) 2019 wu Baghi Hoho, atsala 2, Lusaqhi 2019 (02/03/2019), puchou ayi 11 kihelo Tourist Lodge Dimapur lono kuho ani. Tigheno Dimapur lo Sumi Officer kughuna akemi kumtsu ighino akupughu hipaulo kutubo tsu penike pithilu ani.

Alakhumpiu, SOUD

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Brit Awards 2019: What you need to know Judge me but not my kids: Ajay Devgn M S ome of the music’s biggest stars will gather later at London’s O2 Arena for the 39th Brit Awards.

Anne-Marie and Dua Lipa lead the way with four nominations each, including nominations for best single.

And for only the second time in Brit Awards history, there are more women than men up for the night’s biggest prize, album of the year.

Hugh Jackman, Little Mix, Jess Glynne, George Ezra, The 1975 and Sam Smith will be among the night’s performers.

Here’s ever ything you need to know about Wednesday’s ceremony: Unlike the Oscars, The Brit Awards have found a host - comedian Jack Whitehall, who will present for the second year running.

There is also speculation that Whitehall will join Jackman for his Greatest Showman-themed per-

Pink, George Ezra and Dua Lipa among others are set to perform.

formance, which will open the ceremony.

“He is singing live with 150 dancers, I’ve seen the rehearsal and it’s going to be utterly spectacular,” the comedian said on Chris Evans’ Virgin Radio breakfast show. Jackman also teased his performance on Instagram.

Last year, as she collected the award for best

female, Dua Lipa said she hoped to be joined by more women on the stage.

“Here’s to more women winning awards, and more women taking over the world.” she said.

One year later, despite a growing gender gap in the charts, female artists dominate the nominations.

Jorja Smith, Ella Mai

and Mabel are up against Tom Walker and Idles are up for the British breakthrough act award.

Jorja Smith and Jess Glynne are up against Lily Allen, Florence + the Machine and Anne-Marie for best British female.

George Ezra is nominated for best British male along with Sam Smith, Craig David, Giggs and

Aphex Twin.

Ezra is also up for best album for Staying at Tamara’s and is joined by The 1975 for A Brief Enquiry into Online Relationships, Florence + the Machine for High as Hope, Jorja Smith for Lost and Found and Anne-Marie for Speak Your Mind.

Jackman’s opener will be sure to please mums and daughters across the country.

There always some on-stage collaborations, and this year Calvin Harris will be joined by Dua Lipa, Rag’n’Bone Man and Sam Smith. Jess Glynn will sing with H.E.R., while Little Mix will appear with rapper Ms Banks.

Also confirmed are The 1975, George Ezra, Jorja Smith and Pink.

Speaking of Pink, the US singer has already been announced as the recipient of this year’s outstanding contribution to music award.

(BBC)

uch like the children of other Bollywood celebrities, actor Ajay Devgn and Kajols 15-year-old daughter Nysa and 8-year-old son Yug, get a lot of media attention and are often targeted by social media trolls.

In an interview to IANS, Devgn, a protective father, said social media users should not judge his children. He said: “Judge me, but don’t judge my kids.

Kajol and I are the actors, judge us...it’s because of us, our children are under the spotlight everytime.”

“Being judgmental about someone is not a good thing. If I start passing a judgement on someone, that person would obviously feel bad...so do my children,” he added. The “Singham” star, who was in Delhi to promote his fortcoming film “Total Dhamaal”, said, “Honestly speaking, those people don’t really matter.

But I feel bad sometimes when my kids go through such harsh trolling.”

The star couple’s first child Nysa recently got trolled and body-shamed for her airport look - and this was not the first time she was being targetted.

Asked about how Nysa deals with “such harsh comments”, Devgn said: “She used to get upset over trolling earlier, but now she doesn’t care about it anymore. She knows how to deal with it.

She has accepted that there will be some people who will keep judging no matter

what.”

On how to tackle trolls, he said, “Avoid it... If you will react, they will react more and this will continue.

So better to stop fighting against trollers.”

Commenting on how people have reacted angrily to remarks by some actors on the Pulwama terror attack, Devgn said: “In such a crucial situation, it is better if we become conscious while choosing our words because people are angry and you never know how someone at the opposite end interprets your message or post.

“One can be misinterpretted anytime and then you can’t sit down and explain to people that what were your real intentions.

It’s better if we all become little conscious and don’t react to things immediately.

Think twice before writing anything on social media to avoid hurting someone’s sentiments.”

(IANS)

Dolly Parton opens up about #MeToo era Full self-driving Tesla car coming soon, says Musk

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olly Parton has long been outspoken about social constraints often placed on specific groups of people. The legendary singer opened up about the effects of the #MeToo movement that has swept over Hollywood and the music industry, and says that despite all of the work being done to put a stop to the mistreatment of women and victims alike — there’s still more that needs to be done.

“I think there’s always gonna be a long way to go.

It’s just a work in progress as life itself is. Especially for women in the workplace. I think that’s why we’re here now, with the #MeToo movement,” Parton told Sky News while discussing her hit Broadway musical, “9 to 5” — based on the 1980 film, which is set to hit the United Kingdom.

“It kind of brought up the subject again of harassment in the workplace and brought up the fact that women are still not getting the chance to do as much as they can or paid, you know, equal for the work that they do. So there’s still all those issues. I really think when that came out in the 80s it really did do a lot of good.

It really did shine the light on that.”

When asked if she had ever experienced any real issues in her career that could be highlighted

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by the #MeToo movement, Parton, 73, said that wasn’t anything she ever considered and simply went about handling her career and business sector empire the only way she knew how.

“You know, I didn’t really think about it like that at the time because I had grown up with men,” Parton explained. “I have six brothers, my dad, my uncles — I was always close to all the men in my family. I’ve known a lot of great men. So I didn’t think about it that much.

Of course, I’ve been hit on all my life as any young girl would be — but I always take it as a compliment.

I never did anything to try and get ahead in the business. I never slept with anybody unless I wanted to.”

The “Jolene” songstress continued: “I never found myself in any of those positions or I tried to stay out of those positions, and if I found myself in that, I was lucky I had

a great personality and a great sense of humor that I could joke my way out of a lot of it — and then if I couldn’t, I have a temper and backbone so I could get out of it some other way.”

Last week, Parton stole the show when she took the Grammys stage and was serenaded by goddaughter Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Little Big Town and Kacey Musgraves.

Parton said she’s encouraged by the wide range of support for women that has poured into the movement and hopes women can continue to break through the barriers.

(FoxNews)

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n yet another bold statement, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company’s full self-driving feature will be completed by the end of this year.

By the end of 2020, the electric car maker’s self-driving feature will be so capable that one can even snooze in the driver seat while the car takes the person to the desired destination, the Wired quoted Musk as saying on Wednesday.

“I think we will be ‘feature complete’ on full selfdriving this year, meaning the car will be able to find you in a parking lot, pick you up, take you all the way to your destination without

an intervention this year,” Musk said during a podcast interview.

“I am certain of that.

That is not a question mark.”

Musk’s revised timeline could be great news for Tesla buyers who have been waiting for the driverless feature for years.

Tesla said that every

car produced since October 2016 has all the hardware needed to drive itself.

Between October 2016 and October 2018, customers could even pay an extra $3,000 or so for a “full self-driving” feature, which Tesla promised they would eventually be able to unlock via a software update.

In January 2017, Musk

said elements of that feature would start rolling out in three to six months. However, that did not happen.

In the podcast interview, Musk cautioned that it will take the company another year to get to the point where its cars can completely drive themselves.

“People sometimes will extrapolate (“feature complete”) to mean now (full self-driving) works with 100 per cent certainty, requiring no observation, perfectly.

This is not the case,” he was quoted as saying.

Musk said that Tesla drivers would be able to fall asleep and wake up at their destinations using full selfdrive by the end of 2020.

Until then, drivers will have to continue to monitor the technology and be ready to take control of the wheel if something goes wrong, the report said.

In another tweet, Musk said that Tesla made zero cars in 2011 but will produce 10,000 cars per week in 2019.

“Tesla made zero cars in 2011, but will make around 500,000 cars in 2019”.

“Meant to say annualised production rate at end of 2019 probably around 500k, ie 10k cars/week.

Deliveries for year still estimated to be about 400k,” he tweeted.

(IANS)

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wedish caller identification app Truecaller on Wednesday announced that the platform has crossed the 100 million mark in terms of daily active users in India.

With its integrated services including caller ID, SMSes, instant messaging, video calling and Truecaller Payments, the platform now has over five lakh premium subscribers and 130 million daily active users globally, the company said in a statement.

“India is one of our focus markets and we will continue to expand in the Indian market and integrate more services to create a robust unified communication platform that simplifies the lives of our users,” said Alan Mamedi, CEO and CoFounder, Truecaller. Every K Y M C

tenth active user in India has linked their bank account to Truecaller Pay and 60 per cent of its users happen to be experiencing Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for the first time, the company claimed.

India has over 60 per cent of Truecaller’s global user base.

Last week, aiming to provide secure services to the users, Truecaller said all its Indian user data is now hosted in the country.

In line with its business strategies, Truecaller has also doubled the speed in search results for “Caller ID” and “Spam detection” features within the app.

With its offices in Bengaluru, Gurugram and Mumbai, more than half of the company’s employees are from India.

(IANS)

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Taylor help New Zealand Barca held by Lyon in Champions League Southee, whitewash B’desh in ODI series side level before Dembele was replaced by Philippe Coutinho, who had a clear chance in the 76th but was denied by in-form Lopes.

Barca have now failed to win any of their last six away games in the Champions League knockout stage, with their last victory coming at Arsenal in February 2016.

Bayern hold Liverpool at Anfield

tried in vain to open up the home defence.

Barca had a total of 25 shots but only five on target and their best chance came in the last minute when Sergio Busquets’s 18-metre attempt was tipped over the bar by Anthony Lopes.

The second leg will be at the Nou Camp on March 13, a game where Lyon will welcome back France striker and captain Nabil Fekir, who was suspended on Tuesday.

OL coach Bruno Genesio sprung a surprise by fielding Martin Terrier on the left wing instead of Maxwell Cornet and the 21-year-

old did not disappoint.

Barca dominated possession early on, but Lyon had the first two shots on target and it took a couple of superb saves from Ter Stegen to deny the hosts, who never came that close again.

He stretched to his left to parry a vicious low shot

by Hassem Aouar in the fifth minute before making a one-handed save to tip a 25-metre Terrier missile onto his crossbar. Barca forward Ousmane Dembele came close in the 19th minute when he dribbled past Dubois on the left flank, only for keeper Anthony Lopes to deny him in a one-

on-one. The visitors had the upper hand but were uncharacteristically wasteful as they spurned several counter-attacking opportunities.

A Dembele attempt shaved Lopes’s post before Terrier skied his shot over the bar after a superb series of one-twos tore the Barca defence apart as both sides tried to break the deadlock.

Lyon were under siege early in the second period but their defence was perfectly marshalled by Jason Denayer with Dubois also proving decisive against Luis Suarez. Lopes beat Messi’s angled shot away to keep his

PDSA 35th meet Kohima, Feb 20 (NPN): Phek District Sports Association (PDSA) will be holding its 35th meet at Chizami from February 26 to March 6. Mikha Kenye, president Chakhesang Public Organization and Chülekhu Nyusou, president Pochury Hoho will be the tournament guests. The meet will be hosted by Secheku Range Sports Association. Track and field events, football, volleyball and basketball will be conducted during the meet.

St.Xavier College sports meet DIMAPUR, FEB 20 (NPN): The inaugural function of the annual sports and games meet of St.Xavier College, Jalukie was held on Wednesday. EAC Jalukie, C. Wangan graced the opening ceremony as special guest.

Rev. Dr. Francis Cheerangal, principal also addressed the gathering. Fusion dance, songs, march-past etc., Nagaland Men’s Senior Cricket team and support staff on the way to Vijayawada for the were part of the opening ceremony. Students divided in National Sayed Mustak Ali T20 tourney. Nagaland will play its first match against J&K on February 21. Other matches are against Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Manipur various groups- Dhansiri, Dikhu, Doyang and Barak will compete in various sports and games events. and Delhi. Some matches will be live telecasted on Star Sports and Hotstar.

Federer to make clay court return at Madrid Open behind Rafa Nadal, winning three titles in 2006, 2009 and 2012. “We are happy because his return to Madrid is a gift to the tournament, but above all the fans will be able to see a unique player in the Caja Magica. Having the Swiss player back on clay with Djokovic and Nadal is going to be unmissable.”

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

FELICITATION We the Yehemi Community Dimapur convey our profound congratulation to Shri. Khehovi Chophy, GB of Hoito Village on being appointed as President, Dimapur District GB's Association.

The YCD wishes him the best and may the good Lord bless and guide in his future endeavour.

(Hutoi V. Aye) Chairman YCD

(Khekaho Aye) Gen. Secy.

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D u n e d i n, F e b 2 0 (Agencies): Tim Southee snared a six-wicket haul and Ross Taylor tore up the record books as New Zealand dominated Bangladesh to seal a 3-0 series whitewash with an 88-run victory in the final one-day international in Dunedin on Wednesday.

According to AFP, Sabbir Rahman’s gallant maiden ODI century saved Bangladesh from total humiliation after they lost three wickets with just two runs on the board chasing New Zealand’s imposing target of 331. The tourists were 242 all out in 47.2 overs after the Black Caps were sent into bat and made 330 for six at University Oval.

I t wa s f i n a l N ew Zealand outing before the Cricket World Cup 2019 and players were desperate to impress coach Gary Stead even though the fixture was a dead rubber.

Paceman Tim Southee, overlooked in New Zealand’s past six ODIs, took six for 65 to guarantee himself almost certainly a berth at the tournament.

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As per the resolution adopted during the general meeting held on 30th January 2019, the respective Chairman of Lakhuti Ekhung Wokha, Dimapur and Kohima are to conduct the Social Audit regarding the developmental funds received from the Government; in this regard the Auditors had notified the VDB Secretary Lakhuti Village, Shri. Thechamo Ngullie to prepare documentary evidence for the works undertaken during 20162019 one week in advance.

However, inspite of the information received from the auditors, VDB Secretary disregarded Village resolution intentionally and was out of station during the said date i.e 16th February 2019, and hence audit could not be conducted.

Therefore I on behalf of the general public of Lakhuti Village request the concerned auditors and officers forum to expedite the case at the earliest for the welfare of Lakhuti Village.

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(Elibemo Humtsoe) Lakhuti Village

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN This is to certify that TIA AO and TIAKABA JAMIR pertains to one and the same person as noted in affidavit declaration Regd No. 06/2019, Date : 10-01-2019 and may be treated as such for all official purposes. ( TIAKABA JAMIR)

NORTHERN ANGAMI MERE YIEMIAKO KROTHO FELICITATION

We, Northern Angami Mere Yiemiako Krotho with immense pride and joy extend our heartfelt congratulation and profound appreciation to ZHAVINUO KEDITSU D/o Lt. Neisatuo Keditsu and Margaret Keditsu for her successful achievement in the recently conducted NPSC exam for the post of 1st Rank Agri Marketing Inspector (Cl-III non Gazetted) under Agriculture Department.

Her success brings joy to the entire Community members for which we pray to Almighty God to bless and guide throughout her future endeavour.

Ruokuotuolie Mere Kiyaselie Mere President, NAMYK Gen. Secy., NAMYK

OFFICE OF THE

TSIEPFUTSIEPFHE ( AG Colony ) Kohima : Nagaland

FELICITATION

OFFICE OF THE

COMPROMISE NOTICE

DIMAPUR PONGIDONG EKHÜNG FELICITATION

In connection with the unfortunate accident on 12-02-2019 at City Tower Dimapur; in which a young boy namely Late Lanumong Imsong, aged about 4 years was run over by a truck Regd. No. NL 01AA 0200 due to rash and negligent driving by the driver Ranjit Rai, the owner of the said truck Mr. Robin Sema and the victim's family had a meeting wherein the owner of the said truck has admitted to their fault and sought forgiveness in the name of God. Therefore at their request and prayer the parents and the relatives of the victim forgave the wrong doers in true Christian spirit without any penalties/ fines and to this effect an agreement was signed between the parties on 16-02-2019. It was further decided that no party will initiate any action against the other with regard to this incident.

Owner of the Truck In the name of Victim's Family Robin Sema Moatemsu Imsong

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next guy.

“I’m still enjoying myself and hopefully I’ve still got a few years in me.”

Tom Latham pressed his claim for a World Cup spot with a solid 59 while Colin de Grandhomme and Jimmy Neesham both scored 37 as they seek allrounder berths.

Bangladesh made a horror start to the run chase when Tim Southee claimed a trio of top-order wickets in his opening two overs to leave the visitors reeling on two for three.

The run rate slowed to a crawl after Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad departed, each caught by Munro after offering rash shots in pursuit of quick runs.

Resistance finally came in the form of Rahman and Mohammad Saifuddin, who made 44 in a 101-run partnership that added respectability to the scoreboard.

Captain Mashrafe Mortaza said Rahman’s plucky 102 was one of the highlights of a tough series.

“It’s disappointing but we have to come back stronger,” he said.

With immense pride and joy, we the members of the Tsiepfutsiepfhe Council (AG Colony, Kohima) would like to heartily congratulate Shri. Swelul Pucho for being elected as the new Chairman. We wish him a successful tenure and may the Almighty Creator bestow him good health and wisdom.

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The Dimapur Pongidong Ekhung would like to extend our heartiest congratulations with immense pride to Dr. Tumbenthung Y Humtsoe, S/o Mr & Mrs Yanbemo & Mhonchumi Humtsoe on being conferred Ph.D (Economics) from university of Hyderabad.

We further pray that Almighty God grant him sound health, wisdom and success in his future endeavours.

(James Ezung) (N. Oponthung Humtsoe) Chairman General Secretary Dimapur Pongidong Ekhung Dimapur Pongidong Ekhung

OFFICE OF THE

DIMAPUR CHUCHUYIMPANG SENSO TELONGJEM FELICITATION

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to have secured an opening batting slot with a sparkling 64, but out-of-form rival Colin Munro was dismissed for eight.

“Henry’s shown he’s a versatile player for us... he’s a key component of our batting line-up,” Black Caps coach Gary Stead said, adding that Munro might make the trip as injury cover.

Ross Taylor became New Zealand’s highestscoring one-day international batsman as his 69 off 81 balls took him past 8,000 runs in th 50-over format.

His 47th ODI halfcentury saw Taylor reach 8,026 runs, overtaking Stephen Fleming’s previous record of 8,007.

The 34-year-old, who made his ODI debut in 2006, reached his milestone in 203 innings with a superb average of 48.34.

‘Got a few years left’ “I definitely would have taken that when I played my first match donkey’s years ago,” he said.

“If you play long enough I guess these records come along but it’s nice to set the bar for the

OFFICE OF THE

LAKHUTI PUBLIC CALLING FOR SOCIAL AUDIT

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Madrid, Feb 20 (Agencies): Roger Federer confirmed his participation for this year’s Madrid Open on Wednesday, marking his return to the European clay court season after two years away. According to Reuters, the 20-times Grand Slam champion has not played this year since his Australian Open round of 16 defeat by Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas in January.

Federer, whose sole French Open title came in 2009, has preferred to skip the European clay season over the last two seasons to manage his schedule.

The 37-year-old Swiss is the second most successful player at the Caja Magica

OFFICE OF THE

New Zealand’s players celebrate sealing a series whitewash over Bangladesh on Wednesday.

With immense pride and joy, we the Dimapur Chuchuyimpang Senso Telongjem would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Er. L. Senti Jamir, S/o Lt. Lanuwati Jamir and Mrs. Mejainla, for being promoted to Chief Engineer, Department of NPWD, Govt. of Nagaland.

The DCST further wishes that may Almighty God constantly bless and guide him in all his future endeavours.

Jadensang Jamir President, DCST

J. Wati Pongen Gen. Secy. DCST

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Lo n d o n, F e b 2 0 (Agencies): Barcelona were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Olympique Lyonnais in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday as both sides remained undefeated in this season’s competition.

The La Liga leaders dominated the match at the Groupama stadium but lacked accuracy up front and were grateful to their goalkeeper Marc Andre ter Stegen who made two great saves. Lyon were lively in the first half but ran out of steam after the break and were holding on in the closing stages as Lionel Messi

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Barcelona’s Lionel Messi shoots at goal from a free kick. (Reuters)

The same day, Bayern Munich showed all their Champions League experience and quality organisation as they held Liverpool to a goalless draw in the first leg of their last 16 match at Anfield. The result leaves it all to play for in the second leg in Munich on March 13, although the German side will be without defender Joshua Kimmich who will be suspended after picking up a yellow card.

There were few clearcut chances in the game although Liverpool created several half-openings in the first period.

The first was one of the best they managed - Henderson found Salah, who had snuck in behind Niklas Sule, but the Egyptian’s toe-poke at full stretch was straight at Manuel Neuer.

At the other end, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker had to be alert to keep out a mis-hit clearance from Joel Matip that hit him in the chest.

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Pune rally to hold Northeast 1-1 in ISL

Players of North East United FC (in red) and FC Pune City in action during their match at the 5th edition of ISL football tournament, in Guwahati, Wednesday. (PTI)

Guwahati, Feb 20 (PTI): NorthEast United will have to wait till the conclusion of their league engagements to know if they have qualified for the Indian Super League playoffs after they were held to a 1-1 draw by FC Pune City here Wednesday.

The home side could have sealed a place among

the top four with a victory but the draw in a closelyfought clash at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium meant that they have to wait longer to know their fate.

Rowllin Borges’ 47thminute strike looked to have given NorthEast three points and a spot in the play-offs. But Pune equal-

ised though Adil Khan who slammed home a volley in the 69th minute before NorthEast were reduced to 10 men after Jose Leudo was sent off for violent conduct.

The result saw Pune’s mathematical chances of reaching the play-offs snuffed out while NorthEast, placed third with 28

points, will have to win the concluding league clash against Kerala Blasters.

Nor thEast United dominated possession in the early stages but it were Pune who got the first shot on target. NorthEast goalkeeper Pawan Kumar was forced to keep out Jonathan Vila’s strike in the 13th minute.

The Highlanders raised the tempo as the clock ticked on and broke the deadlock soon after the restart.

In the 47th minute, Khawlhring fired the ball into the feet of Bartholomew Ogbeche who laid it off for Borges inside the box.

Pune custodian Kamaljit Singh came off his line to collect the ball but palmed it back into the path of Borges who slotted the ball into an empty net.

Pune rallied after that goal and used the wide areas to good effect as they put pressure in the attacking third to find a way back into the game.

Ashique Kuruniyan delivered an excellent cross

Amit Panghal dedicates medal to Pulwama martyrs

Boxer Amit Panghal poses with his gold medal secured at the 70th Strandja Memorial tournament, in Sopia, Bulgaria, Tuesday. (PTI)

New Delhi, Feb 20 (PTI): Amit Panghal, the Indian boxer, has dedicated his gold medal won at the Strandja Memorial tourney to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who lost their lives in the terrorist attack in Pulwama.

“It hurt a little bit more because I belong to the armed forces,” Panghal said, referring to the incident on February 14, 2019. Panghal, a gold-medallist at the Asian

Games, ensured a second consecutive top finish at one of Europe’s oldest boxing competitions on Tuesday night; he out-punched Kazakhstan’s Temirtas Zhussupov in the summit clash in Sofia, Bulgaria. With the win, he became India’s lone male boxer to claim a medal at the tourney.

“I was desperate for a medal because I wanted to dedicate it to the heroes who lost their lives in Pulwama.

This was my mindset the moment I got to know of the attack after landing here,” Panghal told PTI. “I was in touch with my family members during the tournament and they also told me that I had to win a medal in honour of the Pulwama martyrs. I was doubly motivated by this thought,” Panghal added.

He wasn’t the only boxer to dedicate his medal to the slain CRPF personnel. He was joined

by Nikhat Zareen, who won gold in the women’s 51kg category.

Overall, India won seven medals — three gold, a silver, and three bronze medals. Panghal elaborated his difficulties in the run-up to the main draw. “It was difficult to get the right weight because of the cold here. So, I went to bed hungry for a couple of days, trained the next morning to ensure that I was ready at the time of weigh-in on the day of draws,” he said. “It was tough but worth every bit of the trouble because in the end, I could accomplish what I wanted,” he added, referring to the sub-zero temperatures in Sofia which made it difficult to shed weight.

from the left wing to find Adil unmarked inside the box. The midfielder smashed a cracking volley into the net, pulling his side level in the 69th minute.

Hume came close to scoring his first goal for Pune in the 80th minute. A long throw-in by Sarthak Golui was mistakenly headed into the path of the striker by Janeiler Rivas but the Canadian’s shot from close-range struck the post and went out.

Hume’s misfortune in front of goal continued as Diego Carlos found the striker in the centre of the box with a splendid cross from the right flank. The Teams FC Goa (Q) Bengaluru FC (Q) NorthEast United FC Mumbai City FC Jamshedpur FC ATK FC Pune City Delhi Dynamos FC Kerala Blasters FC Chennaiyin FC

striker sneaked in behind the defence but headed the ball over the bar.

A red card to Leudo late in the game made matters worse for NorthEast United who struggled to impact the game as the second half wore on. The midfielder caught Carlos with his elbow in the 89th minute and was shown a straight red.

However, Schattorie’s side held on to end Pune’s hopes, while leaving themselves with plenty to do in the concluding clash.

T h u r s da y ’ s match Beng a lur u FC V s Goa: 7:30 pm

ISL STANDINGS M W D 16 9 4 16 9 4 17 7 7 16 8 3 16 5 8 16 5 6 16 5 4 16 3 6 17 2 8 16 2 2

L 3 3 3 5 3 5 7 7 7 12

Pts 31 31 28 27 23 21 19 15 14 8

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Manipur thrash Nagaland 4-0 in Dr. T. Ao NEC Cup

Correspondent

KOHIMA, Feb 20 (NPN): Defending champions Nagaland crashed to defeat in their first game at the 2nd Dr. T. Ao Centenary NEC International Gold Cup Football Championship (U-21) as Manipur registered a well deserved 4-0 victory in the pool B encounter at SAI ground, Paltan Bazar, Guwahati on Wednesday. H. Ibungo opened the account for Manipur in 16th minute and I.David doubled the lead in the 35th minute and the first session ended 2-0.

After the break, Nagaland boys tried to fight back but suffered a jolt as Songpu scored the third goal for Manipur in the 66th minute and Ch. Zangmin Thangmote scored in the dying minutes to make it 4-0 at the end of the final whistle.

In the other match, at Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) ground, Meghalaya beat All Nepal Football Academy 3-2. Meanwhile, Nagaland still has four more matches to play. On Febru-

ary 21, Nagaland will take on Meghalaya at LNIPE ground at 4:30 pm. 11 teams are taking part in the tournament, apart from eight North-Eastern states, the neighbouring countries participating in this edition are All Nepal Football Academy, KT United of Bhutan and Saif Sporting Club of Bangladesh.

Nagaland is in Pool B along with Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nepal and Tripura. While Pool A comprised of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sikkim. The top two teams from each pool will qualify for quarterfinal round. Pool A winner will face Pool B runners up and Pool B winner will take on Pool A runners up in the quarterfinal round. The champions will walk home with a cash prize of Rs 8 lakh along with the trophy and citations while the runners- up will receive Rs 4 lakh. Losing semi-finalist will receive Rs 1 lakh each.

The individual awards include- player of the tournament, best goalkeeper and highest goal scorer.

11th Sumi Hoho Trophy concludes DIMAPUR, FEB 20 (NPN): The 11th Sumi Hoho Trophy hosted by Niuland Area Sports Association came to an end on Wednesday at P. Vizheto village.

The closing ceremony was graced by Sumi Hoho president, Hekhushe Aye Shikhuas guest of honour. Earlier, on February 12, the opening ceremony was graced

by N. Kitovi Zhimomi, Ato Kilonser, GPRN/NSCN. The tournament was organized by Sumi Games and Sports Association.

In men’s football final, Kuhuboto area beat Atoizu area to win the title.

Ito of Kuhuboto area was

named as the best player, Inaka of Niuland area as best goalkeeper, Hekato of Aqahuto area as best defender and highest goal scorer award was bagged by Kivika of Aghunato Area. Aben of Kuhuboto area scored the first hat-trick of the tournament.

Kuhuboto area also won the men’s volleyball and Akukuto V.K area as runners-up.

Inakato Labo of Akuluto V.K area was named the best player and Jesse Yeptho of Kuhuboto area as best setter.

In women’s volleyball, Sumi Aphuyemi beat Kuhuboto area to emerge as the champion. Nighali

Futhena of Sumi Aphuyemi was named as the best player and Xunitoli also from Sumi Aphuyemi as the best setter.

Meanwhile, during the event, various indigenous games were also conducted. Following are the results: Angu -Küpüsü First: Shiluto Awomi (Atoizu area, 8ft) Second: Kahovi Chishi (Highway Area) Third: Inoka Achumi (ESSA Aghunato) Püxakuxu First: Suluvi Assumi (Satakha Area, 1.33min)

Second: Lituna Zhimo (Ato Area) Third: Vinakali (ESSA Aghunato) Ami-Küküla First: Atovi Kiba (ESSA Aghunato, 44.35 sec) Second: Rokito Zhimo (Satakha Area) Third: Kekato H. Hello (Niuland Area) Kakapo F i r s t : To h u v i S h o h e (Khaghaboto Area, 19.32 sec) Second: Nito Murru (Satakha Area) Third: Kiloka Katty(ESSA Kiphire)

NRAI open to host Pak shooters

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS): Hours after the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) put the ball in Pakistan’s court, saying there is no hindrance from the Indian side on their participation, the National Rifle Association of Pakistan (NRAP) on Wednesday wrote to the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) to drop the Tokyo Olympic quota places on offer in the 25m rapid fire pistol event from the New Delhi World Cup, starting on Saturday.

With the NRAP still maintaining that the two Pakistan shooters in the 25m rapid

fire pistol -- G.M. Bashir and Khalil Ahmed -- were denied visas, it requested the ISSF to drop the quota places and instead get those in the next ISSF World Cup in Beijing.

On being approached, International Shooting Sport Federation general secretary Alexander Ratner said the decision to allot quota places depend on the International Olympic Committee (IOC), adding Vladimir Lisin, president of the sport’s global governing body, will meet Indian Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore to sort out the matter.

Dubai C’ships: Kvitova, Halep win

Petra Kvitova

Simona Halep

Dubai, Feb 20 (Agencies): Former titleholders Petra Kvitova and Simona Halep battled through brisk desert winds to advance into the quarter-finals of the Dubai Championships on Wednesday.

Second seed Kvitova, now the highest ranked player remaining in the field after the surprise elimination of Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka, outlasted American quali-

fier Jennifer Brady 7-5, 1-6, 6-3.

Crowd favourite and third seed Halep, supported even in the middle of a workday by scores of chanting, enthusiastic local Romanian fans, beat Lesia Tsurenko of the Ukraine 6-3, 7-5, breaking seven times from 10 chances.

The challenger managed just a single point over the last three games as former number one Halep

demonstrated her superiority by winning her seventh in the series without a loss.

Slovak Viktoria Kuzmova reached a 2019 lasteight place for the second time this season after Auckland through a 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 defeat of American Sofia Kenin.

Kvitova, who won the Dubai trophy in 2013, admitted that she came into the week somewhat unprepared, last playing on the WTA in a St Petersburg quarter-final a fortnight ago.

The gusty conditions were testing inside the stadium at the Aviation Club which 2015 Dubai holder Halep managed to control as she rolled over Tsurenko.

The Romanian who is currently without a coach, was more than pleased with her strong sprint finish to a match which lasted one hour, 20 minutes.

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