February 25, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 79

DIMAPUR, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.00

Sonowal inaugurates Hydro project in Karbi Anglong

Liverpool go top after Man United draw

‘If we attack with 1 nuke, India may finish us with 20’: Mush

northeast, Page 4

sports, Page 11

international, Page 9

Arunachal: 2 more killed in anti-PRC stir

Govt backtracks on PRC; deputy CM, govt houses burnt by mob

I TA NAG A R , F E B 2 4 (AGENCIES/PTI): The Arunachal Pradesh government on Sunday froze its decision on the controversial permanent residence certificate (PRC) that triggered widespread violence for a third day, leading to the torching of the deputy chief minister’s house.

A worried chief minister, Pema Khandu convened an all-party meeting on Sunday night to discuss the prevailing situation which Home Minster Kumar Waii described to as “very tense and uncontrollable”.

The Arunachal Pradesh gover nment climbed down in the face of the violent protests and declared that it will not implement the report granting PRC to six communities living along the AssamArunachal border.

State chief secretary Satya Gopal said: “Consid-

NCD urges NSCN (I-M) to lift ban on Sunday market DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): Pointing out that the complete ban imposed on Sunday markets in and around Dimapur by NSCN (IM) based on its national principle of “Nagaland for Christ” had affected the people of Dimapur district, Naga Council, Dimapur (NCD) has appealed to the outfit to consider immediate lifting of the ban, especially on perishable commodities like meat, fish, poultry, green vegetable, etc, in the interest of general public.

As other district headquarters and towns in the State had been left out from such a ban, NCD felt targeting only the commercial centre of the State appeared unreasonable.

Due to the ban, the people of Dimapur had to spend lakhs of rupees in bordering areas like Dillai Gate, Lahorijan, Khatkhati and other adjacent markets in Assam for meeting their essentials needs every Sunday, NCD vice president (Adm) K Ghokheto Chophy pointed out.

Earlier, Nagaland Hotels and Restaurant Association had also appealed to the NSCN (I-M) to review the blanket ban on closure of all shops on Sundays.

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“The benefit is these are GST-less low priced, latest import excess garments and not second hand.”

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An irate mob storming the house of deputy chief minister Chowna Mein on Sunday.

ering the present situation in respect of the matter pertaining to grant of PRC to non-Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe residents of Namsai and Changlang districts, the government has decided that no further action shall be taken in respect of grant of PRC.” On Sunday, two more youths were killed in police firing when over 3000 strong mob tried to storm Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu’s residence in Itanagar. With this the death toll has risen to three.

A pitched battle started outside the private resi-

dence of Khandu when a mob attempting to target it was confronted by the security forces. The police opened fire, and reports stated that two people were killed while many were injured.

Earlier, in the afternoon, an agitated mob stormed the private residence of Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, ransacked it and set it on fire. They also torched a large number of vehicles parked in the compound of his office. The mob later burnt down Itanagar DC’s office. Places like Itanagar police station, car show-

rooms were also vandalized by the mob.

Curfew has been put in place at Itanagar and adjoining areas and the army has also been deployed.

Home Ministry has dispatched 10 additional companies of the IndoTibetan Border Police force to Itanagar and other violence-hit places, an official said.

Four Army columns have also been deployed in Itanagar while authorities have suspended Internet services across the state to avoid the spread of fake news via social media platforms. The violence had

Truth of Pulwama attack will come out if Doval probed: Raj Thackeray

Raj Thackeray (File)

KOLHAPUR, FEB 24 (PTI): Calling the CRPF jawans killed in the Pulwama terror attack “political victims”, MNS chief Raj Thackeray claimed on Sunday that the “truth” will come out if National Security Advisor Ajit Doval was questioned.

“If NSA Ajit Doval is investigated, then all the truth about the Pulwama terror attack will come out,” Thackeray said in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra.

“At the time of the Pulwama attack, Prime Minis-

ter Narendra Modi was busy shooting for a film at Corbett National Park. Even after the news of the terror attack was flashed his shooting continued,” he said.

The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief further said the jawans killed in the Pulwama attack were “political victims”, and “every government manufactured such things but it is taking place more frequently under Modi’s rule”.

Asked for comments, state BJP spokesperson Madhav Bhandari said, “Raj Thackeray has been doing mimicry all through his career. Now he is aping Rahul Gandhi by levelling allegations against Doval.”

Meanwhile, the Opposition parties including Congress accused the Modi government of politicising the Pulwama attack with the eye on the Lok Sabha polls.

Congress also alleged that Modi had continued to shoot for a documentary in Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand for his “propaganda and publicity” the same evening after the attack had taken place. It also wondered whether an intelligence failure was responsible for the attack.

The BJP hit back, saying the Opposition party has shown its “true colours” after maintaining a “facade” of standing alongside the government following the terror strike.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said, “ When elections are knocking on the door you are trying to stage a war... Amit Shah and Narendra Modi are delivering political speeches. Even after such a big mishap you do not resign taking responsibility and are instead delivering political speeches,” she said.

started on Friday during a 48-hour shutdown by students in protest against the Khandu government’s decision to table a report in the state assembly on the matter. The police had opened fire as protesters threw stones at government vehicles and offices.

A man who tried to enter the civil secretariat died in the firing, another suffered a bullet injury in his leg. Several security personnel and protesters were also injured in clashes that broke out in Naharlagun.

The state government had considered issuing PRC to six non-Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribes (APSTs) living in the Namsai and Changlang districts. The communities are Deoris, Sonowal Kacharis, Morans, Adivasis, Mishings and Gorkhas. Most of them are recognised as Scheduled Tribes in neighbouring Assam.

The protesters contend that the committee- headed

by Environment and Forest minister Nabam Rebiasubmitted its report without verifying the facts properly, and it should be rectified before being tabled in the assembly.

Modi launches PM-KISAN scheme

Gorakhpur, Feb 24 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday rolled out the ambitious PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi), a cash-transfer scheme, here in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

The Centre had announced the PM-KISAN scheme in the 2019-20 Interim Budget. Under this, Rs 6,000 will be paid to 12 crore small and marginal farmers holding cultivable land of up to two hectares per year in three instalments.

Officials said the funds will be electronically transferred to the bank accounts of beneficiaries.

In his public address, the Prime Minister said that various previous governments had drafted similar schemes but never empowered the farmers.

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NNQF files petition against ‘backdoor’ appointments DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): Nagaland NET Qualified Forum (NNQF) has filed a writ petition (no.12 (K)/2019) with Kohima Bench of Gauhati High Court (GHC) challenging the alleged backdoor appointments of 175 assistant professors by the higher education department.

The forum alleged that out of the 175 appointments made between 2009 and October 2018, 84 assistant professors were appointed who had no qualification, 75 were qualified but appointed without general advertisement and 16 regularised.

NNQF also sought directive from the High Court for advertisement of 68 assistant professor and librarian posts created (vide notification no. HE/ ESTT/2-6/2007, dated 9.8.18 for 2018-19) followed by 42 posts within

2019-20 through Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC).

The forum further expressed surprise to find that after filling the writ petition, the higher education department did not furnish all names of the assistant professors appointed backdoor in reply to the Right To Information (RTI) query and announced to file more writ petitions.

Nagaland NET Qualified Forum questioned the public information officer concerned why complete information regarding appointments to various posts in the higher education department was not furnished in the RTI response.

In this regard, the forum said it would approach the State Information Commission for necessary punitive action at an appropriate time.

During the interim hearing, the forum alleged

that the Nagaland government was continuing to appoint and regularise services of the backdoor appointees by invoking Office Memorandums of August 8, 2008 and August 11, 2016, which have been declared unconstitutional by the court.

According to the forum, the court ruled “The learned Addl. Sr. Government Advocate also fairly admits the aforesaid Office Memorandums (OMs) having already declared invalid by the court. Accordingly, let there be no further regularization or appointments in terms of the said 2 (two) O.Ms.” Nagaland NET Qualified Forum, therefore, cautioned the department that if any appointment or regularisation was resorted, it would invite contempt of court leading to more litigation.

The forum went on to

explain in the press statement that it was formed comprising assistant professor aspirants in the backdrop of rampant backdoor appointments and nonadvertisement of 68 assistant professor and librarian posts that were to be recruited in 2018-2019.

And with various appeals in the form of memorandum, open letter and joint press release with PSAN (Public Service Aspirants of Nagaland) having gone unheeded, the NNQF said it was compelled to seek legal course of action.

Mentioning that the fund mobilised till now to meet legal expenses had come from the pockets of aspirants and common people who believe in the fight for justice amidst despair, the forum appealed for public support in all possible ways in the fight for justice.

Video claims BPL rice sold as Andhra Parimal in market

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): Complaints from consumers, that of late the quality and taste of popular ‘Andhra Parimal’ rice has deteriorated was confirmed after a raid on a godown in Dimapur, which exposed how ordinary BPL rice was repacked from gunny bags into plastic bags used for Andhra Parimal rice.

The video that went viral on social media allegedly shows a godown where rice from jute sacks being transferred into green-coloured synthetic bags used for packaging better quality Andhra arham/parimal rice. An employee of Food Cooperation of India (FCI), speaking on condition of anonymity said that there was a wide and unholy nexus involving people at various levels. He alleged that everyone involved were from government officials to carriage contractors.

The FCI staff, however, clarified that the godown shown in the video did not belong to the corporation, but was a private godown belonging to a non-Naga rice contractor. The footage on Facebook, mentions the

name of the person from a business community.

When asked how rice got to the private godown, the FCI staff explained that the corporation awards contracts to transporters to deliver supplies to different districts. He admitted that these contractors/transport companies often did not take food supplies to their intended destinations, but instead to their godowns like the one shown in the video.

So far, there has been no response from law enforcement on the video.

He revealed that while contracts were in practice benami transactions since non-Nagas with power of attorney carried on business in the name of Nagas.

A large number of business activities under FPS are dealt by non-Naga businessmen under benami transactions. Such transactions are very common where there is avoidance in paying taxes besides enjoying the relaxations/subsidies from the government. It was believed that though people in Dimapur were aware about their rights and benefits, those in remote areas were not ignorant about their entitlements.

LH rebuts Toshi’s claim DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): Reacting to Information & Public Relations (IPR) adviser, Toshi Wungtung statement in the assembly, Lotha Hoho (LH) has clarified that it had filed PIL at Gauhati High Court over Nagaland Petroleum & Natural Gas Rules (NP&NGR), 2012 in pursuance of rights conferred by Article 371(A) on ownership and transfer of land and its resources, and not in any contravention.

The IPR adviser had stated that village councils would have authority in spite of Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), besides claiming that the hoho was appealed to withdraw its PIL against NP&NGR. In a statement, Lotha Hoho chairman Mhondamo Ovung and general secretary S Aben Ngullie clarified that LH had withdrawn the PIL, not because it infringed on any legal provision, but only after negotiating with the state government for nearly two years.

The hoho claimed that only after the state government had agreed to amend NP&NGR did they withdrew the PIL, “with liberty to revive it”.

Contrary to Toshi’s statement, the hoho asserted that no appeal could have made LH withdraw the PIL, had it not been the State government agreeing to amend the rules, as per terms of the hoho.

The amendment would involve removal or correction of provisions in NP&NGR, which LH felt were contrary to interest of land owners, they added.

Even in the earlier rice pilferage scam involving FCI rice for FPS, the modus operandi was to divert the FPS items to first to private godowns.

It was also learnt that a tacit understanding exists between those in charge of FCI godowns in different districts and transporters.

Those in FCI godowns furnish details of the quantity of supplies received to the State government.

On the role of FCI in the entire process, it was learnt that the corporation receives release orders (ROs) from the Food and Civil Supplies department and distributes the quantity mentioned in ROs to different FPS. The quantity allotted is based on the number of beneficiaries in the locality/area.

The supplies for the whole state are imported mainly by trains and then stored at FCI godowns.

Instead of supplies being unloaded at the godown and then reloaded for delivery to different places, the trucks directly proceed to different districts to save time and effort of unloading and reloading, adding the contractors could also take advantage of this.

Gov’s Sekrenyi greetings DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): Terming Sekrenyi as “one of the most significant festivals of the Angamis”, Nagaland Governor, P.B. Acharya extended greetings to the Angami community on the occasion of Sekrenyi and expressed confidence that the festival would “help to purify one’s heart and soul in the truest form.”

Acharya observed that such festivals give everyone the opportunity to sanctify and purify themselves as he called for the festival be a “source for building unity to come together and make the atmosphere conducive in towns and villages for peaceful co-existence and all round development in the State.”

Acharya further stated that Sekrenyi festival is an occasion for merry making providing a welcomed break from daily routines and to rededicate oneself with renewed vigour to achieve peace, progress and prosperity.

“May the festival of Sekrenyi bring peace, unity and prosperity to the Angamis in particular and Nagas in general,” the Governor added.

Fuel prices Meghalaya mine tragedy: continue to rise Navy detects third body

DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): Petrol and diesel prices continued an upward trend on Sunday. After Sunday’s price revision, petrol prices went up by 6-7 paise, while diesel price also went up by 7-8 paise across major cities in the country.

In Dimapur, petrol prices went up to Rs 69.15 a litre against Rs 69.08 on Saturday while diesel price went up to Rs 64.10 per litre compared to Rs 64.01 on February 23.

It may be noted that among all metros and most state capitals, petrol and diesel prices in Delhi are the cheapest due to lower taxes.

However, in Kohima the petrol price on Sunday saw a cut of 38 paise (Rs. 69.52 as compared to Saturday- Rs. 69.90 per litre) and diesel was Rs. 64.44 per litre on Sunday as compared to Rs.64.64 on Saturday.

Correspondent SHILLONG, FEB 24: Indian Navy divers have detected a third body, in an excessively decomposed state, inside a 370 feet deep flooded coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district, where over a dozen miners remain trapped since December 13, an official said on Sunday.

“They (Navy) detected another body on Saturday night at 9.30 p.m. with the help of an underwater remotely operated vehicle (UROV),” a senior rescue official who wished not to be named said.

The rescue official said the third body was detected in the same rat-hole coal mine where the UROV found the first body of a miner on January 16 and the second body on January 26 after the miners were

trapped inside the mine as water gushed in.

However, an official said that the present state of the body would disintegrate if any attempt of retrieval is made “On inspection of the body by the ROV, it has been found that the body is highly decomposed. The flesh is tearing off when the ROV tries to grip it with the ROV,” he said.

Of the 15 trapped miners, the Navy could retrieve only one body of a coal miner from the flooded coal mine on January 23 identified as Amir Hussain of western Assam’s Chirang district.

M e a n w h i l e, C o a l India Limited, Kirloskar Brothers Limited and KSB teams are continuing to pump out water from the abandoned coal mine shafts.

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Foothill Road project goodwill tour ABAM Youth Ministry visits construction site to thank those involved

ABAM Youth Ministry officials with NFHRCC Committee members in Liphanyan during the goodwill visit.

DIMAPUR: In an effort to express appreciation to the Nagaland Foothills Road Construction Committee (NFHRCC) and all those involved in the Nagaland Foothills Road project, an Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang (ABAM) Youth Ministry team, consisting of about 60 youth pastors from various Ao Churches, recently undertook a goodwill campaign tour to Liphanyan. Liphanyan is where the Doyang Bridge, a part of the Foothill Road project, is being constructed.

The team held a thanksgiving fellowship with NFHRCC members,

representatives of various tribal hohos, Gaon Buras, Church workers, elders and residents of Liphanyan area, including the concerned engineers and contractors.

Sharing his observations, ABAM youth secretary, Impur, Toshi Sanglir said that the main barrier to the Foothill Road was the river and completion of the Doyang bridge would be a boon. Saying that pessimism and lack of appreciation was common in today’s society, Sanglir pointed out it was high time the youth of Nagaland said thank you to the people responsible for reviving the project after

almost four decades.

Notwithstanding criticism from different corners, Sanglir encouraged the workers and everyone concerned to remember there were people praying for them.

Sharing on the objective of the visit, Sanglir said it was a positive campaign to express gratitude on behalf of all Nagas to those involved in making the foothill road a reality, like the government, contractors, engineers, hohos, land owners and especially the NFHRCC, for everything they had done so far.

Also addressing the

gathering, NFHRCC convener, Supu Jamir on behalf of the 11 tribe committee members, expressed highest gratitude to ABAM and ABAM Youth Ministry for the gesture. He said the Naga people had waited for more than 39 years, and in order to survive, the people needed the Foothill Road to be completed. He reported that barring external or internal disturbances, the bridge would be completed by the end of this year. Jamir further appealed to all Nagas to pray for the people involved.

Participating in the sharing, various Tribal lead-

ers also expressed their appreciation to the Ao Senden and the then chief secretary, Alemtemshi Ao for their contributions to the foothill road venture. They also opined that it was time for the public and private individuals to contribute towards the project and not leave everything to the government.

The ABAM Youth Ministry team also drafted a two point memorandum addressing the State Government. First, it sincerely appreciated the concerned authority in taking the Foothill Road construction seriously. Second, it said that it would be appreciative and indebted if further progress of the Foothill Road were to be prioritized.

The memorandum was signed by an eight member drafting committee led by the convenor, associate pastor Chubayongdang of Dimapur Padumpukhri Ao Baptist Church and handed over to ABAM youth secretary Toshi Sanglir for passing it on to the government.

The visit concluded with a series of prayers invoking God’s guidance, wisdom and protection for everyone concerned in fulfilling the long cherished dreams of the Naga people.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2019

news in Brief NPA general meeting: Nagaland Press Association (NPA) has called a general meeting, where new office bearers will be nominated, on March 4 at 11 a.m. at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur. All members have been requested to attend the meeting along with inputs and suggestions. The NPA general secretary stated that the nomination committee, constituted to nominate the new team, has completed the task and will present its report and recommendations. NPA has also invited media houses/persons interested to enrol for membership.

SKK 2nd Union Assembly: All Sumi Students Union (SKK) will hold its 2nd union assembly on February 28, 10:30 am at Western Sumi Hoho Hiyam, Chekiye Dimapur. All units and sub-units under SKK have been requested to attend the union assembly without fail.

ASMC decides sand prices

DIMAPUR: The All Sand Mohaldar Committee (ASMC), in its meeting held on February 24 at Manja to deliberate sand rate, agreed to retain the previous rate of Rs. 22 per Cubic Feet (CFT), and build good relationships with drivers and sand suppliers of Dimapur.

A press release by ASMC president,

Ganish Teron and general secretary, Roshon Timung also informed drivers and sand suppliers that the office of All Sand Mohaldar Committee has been opened at Amlokhi Bazar under Karbi Anglong East and West Division and will resume from February 26.

It stated that they can approach the office in the event of any difficulties.

Lotha Baptist Church Dimapur (LBCD) Youth Department organized a Revival at Duncan Court Sector Church on February 24. Yanbemo Ovung, associate pastor LBCD exhorted the congregation, and the revival’s speaker, Benlanthung Yanthan, youth director, delivered a message on the theme ‘Edify, encounter and emerge’.

Many youths recommitted their lives to the Lord. (LBCD Youth Department)

ZTSBC Sunday School graduation ceremony CRC, NNC meeting; passes 3-point resolution

The graduating ZTSBC Sunday School students with their teachers at the graduation ceremony held on February 24.

DIMAPUR: Zunheboto Town Sumi Baptist Church (ZTSBC), affiliated to SBAK-Aizuto, held a Sunday School Senior Class Graduation Exercise on February 24.

A press release by ZTSBC media supervisor, Bombo K Yeptho stated that Sunday School leader, Tovini Yeptho, presented

24 graduating candidates (Seven boys and 17 girls) to the congregation. Senior pastor, Rev. Dr. Daniel Chishi, confirmed the 24 candidates and gave them a challenging message.

Annual awards was presented to four students -- Kaili V. Aye of Alahuto Colony was awarded the Best Discipline award;

Agape V Assumi of South Point bagged the award for Best Personality; Pikali K. Chophy of Alahuto bagged the award for Best Attendance; and Tokai Zhimo of North Point won the Most Improved Student award.

The ZTSBC Church staff wished the young graduates the best for their future endeavours.

DIMAPUR: A Chakhesang Regional Council (CRC) general meeting was held on February 14 at Chokriba, Chokri sub-region, attended by more than 2000 members.

According to a press release by CRC, NNC sessional secretary, ‘maj.’ (retd) Zhosapa Rhakho, NNC president, Adinno Phizo, in her address said that “a section of our people is blaming NNC as a part of ‘Shillong Accord’ and trying to weaken the NNC with the power of gun and money extorting from the people”. However, she was optimistic that truth would prevail as she said that “Shillong Accord of 1975 was not a secret” but no NNC would be found there at all. She stressed that the “NNC cannot be blamed because the signatories did sign clearly in the name of the representatives of the underground organisations”. She also stated that “such section of people also blamed us to have agreed to accept the constitution of India whereas the constitution of India then was suspended and emergency rule enforced in India”.

Adinno also said that “no one talks of the Shillong Accord” and that some others acknowledge the unique history of Nagas “but the unique history of ours was not made in 1980”.

During the meeting, it was resolved that the Naga voluntary plebiscite decision of 1951 to remain independent would be upheld till the goal was achieved. Secondly, it was resolved that foundation of the nation laid by A.Z. Phizo, father of Naga nation, and under the leadership of Adinno Phizo, would also be upheld. Its final resolution was that it would seek God’s guidance and sincerely work for the nation.

The new office bearers led by president ‘maj’ (retd) Zhosapa Rhakho, general secretary Terilo Khütso along with four others were introduced by ‘lt. col’ (retd) Savezo Tetseo, midan peyu Chakhesang region and convenor of nomination committee. Acüyi Vadeo, joint secretary of NNC administered the oath of allegiance to them. The remaining vacant posts will be filled up at the earliest,

the release stated.

Earlier, Kamucho, s p e a k e r, L e a c y H o h o, Chakhesang Region, FGN chaired the meeting and Rev. Khrotso Mero executive secretary, CBCC read the scripture and prayed for the grand success of the meeting. Velicho Rhakho, president, Chakhesang Regional Council (CRC), NNC gave a welcome speech.

Thipuzumi village youth sang the national anthem “God Bless Nagaland”.

Chakhesang Regional Council, NNC, Thipuzumi villagers and Khuzha sub-region gave traditional presents to Adinno Phizo.

Nuvekholü Therie presented a special song. Thipuzumi villagers presented a special cultural song. Short speeches were given by Tavehü Thingo, president of Chakhesang Cultural Organization, Lhouvitsü, speaker of tatar hoho, FGN and Shevohü Keyho, kilo kilonser FGN. Vote of thanks was given by president of women organization, CRC, NNC, Veducholü Dzüdo and a prayer was offered by Vejuyi Rose, pastor, Thipuzumi Baptist Church.

In view of the ensuing General Elections to the Lok Sabha, Special Camps were held on February 23 and 24 in Kiphire district for enrolment of left out eligible voters. Shayung Phom, DC&DEO, and Longtiba Sangtam,SDO(C) Hq also visited some polling stations in Kiphire. (Election Office, Kiphire)

ATMA Wokha organises District Kisan Mela Young Indians conduct annual day

Departmental officials and participant farmers of the District Kisan Mela on February 21 in Wokha.

DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA),Wokha conducted a day-long District Kisan Mela on February 21 at Town hall, Wokha.

A press release by ATMA deputy project director, T Subenthung Yanthan stated that Wokha DC & chairman of govK

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erning board, ATMA, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon in his address as special guest spoke about the agriculture, industries and service sectors. He observed that the agriculture sector seemed to be the more vital sector in the district.

Dr Samoon emphasized on the use of good quality seeds, better ir-

rigation systems, and encouraged the farmers to make use of Local Kissan Call Network provided by ATMA and the recently inaugurated ACBC (Agri Clinic and Business Centre). He also spoke on the need to create good market linkages in the district and also encouraged farmers to club traditional knowl-

edge with modern scientific farming.

District Agriculture Officer, R. Santsu Kithan, in his short speech, spoke about the good soil fertility of Wokha district. “... everything else can wait but not agriculture”, he said and encouraged farmers to work harder and put into practice what they had learned in

various trainings.

Dr. Santosh Kumar Baishya, senior scientist & Head KVK Wokha, urged farmers to follow more scientific ways of farming and encouraged them to adopt the new technologies being developed by KVK and various Agri and Allied departments.

In a technical session held later, all agri & allied departments, KVK and ATMA highlighted various schemes and programs being implemented.

This was followed by farmers-scientist interaction where various queries and grievances were raised by farmers.

During the formal program, maize shellers were distributed to four promising SHGs by the department of agriculture.

Vegetable seeds were also distributed to the farmers by the department of Horticulture. All the Agri and Allied Departments; KVK and ATMA set up stalls. All together, 116 farmers and about 40 department officials participated in the program.

Members of Young Indians Nagaland Chapter with delegates after the organization’s 11th annual day program held on February 20.

DIMAPUR: Young Indians (YI), Nagaland Chapter “in integral part of Confederation Of Indian Industry (CII)” conducted its 11th annual day on February 20 at Testso College, Dimapur, under the theme “Revive, Enrich and Sustain.”

YI Nagaland Chapter, EM, Elizabeth, stated that YI national representative and MD of Aries Agro, Dr. Rahul Mirchandhani, speaking in the program,

mentioned that the young generation is born into a digital world and has ample opportunities. He urged the young generation to cultivate the virtue of patience otherwise they will miss many opportunities.

The main highlights of the program included the handing over of the Chapter Chair to proprietor of LIT Photography, Shukngam Shishak, and Co-Chair to MD Bambusa Express,

Medeneizo Putsure.

CEO of Brand New Day, Pallav Bagaria, shared his idea of saving, and publisher of Morung Express, Dr. Akum Longchari, added to the theme. Dr. Longchari said that Naga Society was in a process of questioning, self-defining and self-transformation.

Dr. Longchari also encouraged the gathering to rediscover the idea of being a Naga.

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WEATHER FORECAST February 25

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Agartala A thunderstorm; not as warm 27 18

A thunderstorm; not as warm 20 14

Guwahati Clouds giving way to some sun 28 14 Imphal

Cloudy; cooler

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Itanagar A morning shower

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Shillong A passing morning shower

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Kohima

Not as warm; an a.m. shower 19 8

Dimapur Mostly cloudy

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Tuensang Cloudy; cooler Wokha

Eden Medical Centre organizes program to discuss Palliative Care

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Gilly Burns. (NP)

Staff reporter DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): Eden Medical Centre (EMC) in association with Medical Association (Dimapur branch), organized a Palliative Care Continuing Medical Education (CME) awareness program on February 23 at EMC conference hall. (Palliative Care means care for the terminally ill and their families, especially that provided by an organized health service).

Pallium India, in collaboration with Cancer Relief India (a UK registered charity), took part in the awareness camp.

Director of Care Response International & FounderDirector of Care Relief India, U.K., Gilly Burns, secretary of Pain and Palliative Society, Guwahati,

Dr. Dinesh C. Goswami. (NP)

Dr. Dinesh Chandra Goswami, and MSW ICMR State Cancer Institute, Guwahati, Tarun Sonowal were the resource persons for the camp.

India is home to more than 1.3 billion people, Burns said in her introduction to Palliative Care adding that, more than 80% of the time, cancer patients are admitted for palliative care only at stage 4. She iterated that palliative care should be processed the moment a patient walks into the hospital.

Quoting Mahatma Gandhi, she stated that a patient was the most important person in the hospital, and that the hospital was dependent on the patient and not the other way around. She thus urged nurses to listen to patients and be more in-

teractive, adding that their compassionate touch and smile were very important for patients.

Bur ns also opined that palliative care could be called supportive care.

She stated that it resembled a cloak -- it will not cure you, but will improve the quality of life, both of the patients and their families.

She also opined that supportive palliative care is a basic human right.

Pain management in palliative care was discussed by Dr. Dinesh Chandra Goswami. Dr. Dinesh is the secretary of

Pain and Palliative Society, Guwahati, a registered NGO, which is also the first service in the North East to provide palliative care to advanced cancer patients.

In his speech, he explained that palliative care is about quality listening -- the first step of management should be listening.

He stated that there were people suffering from incurable and fatal conditions, but that does not mean there was nothing that could be done about it.

In such situations, he

asserted that, palliative care will help patients live in peace and happiness at least till the last breath.

He ended his speech by challenging health care workers to be agents of change by pursuing communication, compassion and competence to show to patients.

Tarun Sonowal, also presented a speech on the topic “Volunteering & Community Participation”.

Earlier, a welcome address was delivered by consultant anaesthesiologist, EMC, Dr. Imonenla Aochenlar.

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DIMAPUR: A national seminar on “Writing Quality Research Papers: Preparation, Presentation and Production” was held at Fazl Ali College (FAC) Mokokchung on February 22.

A press release from Fazl Ali College Mokokchung stated that three resource persons were invited to deliver talks. Department of Sociology & chair professor, Kedilezou Kikhi and chair Tezpur University Assam, Dr. Ambedkar deliberated on the topic “Preparation and Presentation of Research Papers.”

Dr. D.R. Gautam, and Dr. Ambedkar discussed “Open Access: How, Where and What?”

Chief editor Heritage Publishing House, Dima-

pur, Dr. Lanusangla Tzudir, presented a talk on “Identifying Priority Areas and Publishing”.

The seminar covered the following sub-themes: Identifying priority area of research; the importance and technique of literature review; the scope of research; research objective and hypothesis; various research methods; presentation of findings; the issue of plagiarism; peer reviewing and scholarly journals; open access journals; publishing research findings.

Altogether 80 participants attended the seminar.

It concluded with a sum-up by content editor seminar committee, HoD and associate professor department of English FAC, Dr. Watimongla Pongener.

BBBP health camp organized in Bhandari DIMAPUR: Under the Beti Bachao and Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative, a Health Education, Health Check–up and PNDT Act Awareness Camp for adolescents and child-bearing age individuals was conducted at Bhandari Town Hall on February 15. The program was organized by the medical department in collaboration with district administration, Wokha.

In the program, junior specialist (obs & gynae), DMMDH Wokha, Dr. Nounenuo Terhase, spoke on the ill effects of teenage pregnancy, illegal abortions, STDs and cervical cancer.

Panel lawyer, WDLSA Wokha, Shanchobeni elucidated on the PNDT Act, its legal perspective, penalties and punishments, sexual determination leading to female foeticide etc.

She stated that women face untold sufferings such as repeated abortions which adversely affect mental and physical health.

EAC Bhandari, T. Sulanthung Lotha, encouraged participants and sensitized them on the BBBP campaign. Deputy CMO, Dr. Zuben Kikon also urged the participants to learn and disseminate the right information in the community.

The prog ram was chaired by MO, CHC Bhandari, Dr. Lawrence, who delivered the key note address. Dental surgeon, CHC Bhandari, Dr. Aotula pronounced the vote of thanks.

The program was attended by program officers, staff of CMO, Eloe Hoho members, adolescent club members, ASHAs, AWWs and students from different schools.

Altogether more than 300 participants attended the program. It was followed by counselling and health check-up sessions in which 23 adolescents availed of the facilities.

Free medicines were also distributed.

Sekrenyi Mini Hornbill from February 25 to 27

Dimapur: The Angami Sekrenyi Mini Hornbill Festival, jointly organized by the Angami Public Organization (APO) and the government of Nagaland under the theme “Purifying confluence”, will be celebrated for three days at Khuochiezie (Kohima Local Ground) from February 25 to 27.

Chief minister, Neiphiu Rio will be the chief host of the 3-day festival.

Power disconnection drive in Zunheboto

DIMAPUR: Zunheboto electrical subdivision, has informed consumers that it will conduct a disconnection drive from February 28.

In a press note, SDO, Er Y Pukhashe Sema has directed consumers to clear outstanding electricity bills in order to avoid disconnection.

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Assam hooch tragedy toll touches 143

(L-R) Nurses inject medicines to victims admitted into hospital after consuming spurious liquor at a tea garden, in Golaghat, Saturday. At least 30 people, including seven women, died allegedly after the incident. (PTI)

Guwahati, Feb 24 (IANS/PTI): The death toll in the Assam hooch tragedy rose to 143 on Sunday after more people died in hospitals in Golaghat and Jorhat districts, authorities said.

While 85 people (54 men, 31 women) died in Golaghat, 58 others (43 men, 15 women) died in Jorhat till Sunday evening.

“A total of 85 people died in Golaghat district after consuming spurious liquor... Close to 100 people are undergoing treatment in Golaghat. The rush of new patients has come down since the afternoon,” said Golaghat Deputy Commissioner Dhiren Hazarika.

The Deputy Commissioner of Jorhat Roshni Korati said 58 people had died in the district till Sunday due to the hooch tragedy.

“A total of 160 people are undergoing treatment at the Jorhat Medical College and Hospital (JMCH). The conditions of 16 of them are stated to be critical,” she said.The Excise Department has been carrying out a series of operations against illegal country liquor sellers across the state. Many country liquors shops have been destroyed by the people, particularly women, following the tragedy.

Civil society groups along with the public have

taken to the streets across Assam demanding stern punishment against those selling spurious liquor.

A senior spokesperson of the Excise Department said that 90 cases have been registered against unauthorized sale and production of hooch and violation of excise law. “We have seized and destroyed 4,860 litre of illegal liquor since February 22,” he said.

The tragedy struck the tea gardens of Golaghat and Jorhat after a large number of people consumed spurious liquor on Thursday night at the Salmora tea estate in Golaghat, 300 km from here, and in two

villages in Jorhat district.

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to those undergoing treatment. He also instructed Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police of both Jorhat and Golaghat districts to make all necessary arrangements to provide relief to the affected families.

Meanwhile, according to Northeast Now, the Assam Tea Tribes Students’ Association (ATTSA) on Saturday staged a dharna in front of the deputy commissioner’s office in Golaghat

district protesting against the failure of the district administration and excise department in preventing the death of tea garden workers in the hooch tragedy.

Jagdish Boraik, president of ATTSA’s Golaghat district unit, said, “We had requested the district administration to initiate a judicial inquiry and to take appropriate actions when 25 of our people died last year by consuming spurious liquor in Doyang and Wokha tea estate of Golaghat district.

But unfortunately they did not give any heed to our appeal and such a tragedy strikes again.”

Meanwhile, according to PTI, Congress President Rahul Gandhi said on Sunday that the “apathy and incompetence” of the BJP government in Assam has resulted in “tragic” deaths of over 100 people due to intake of toxic alcohol.

“The apathy and incompetence of the Assam Government has resulted in the tragic deaths of over 140 people with scores of victims in hospital, poisoned by toxic alcohol,” Gandhi tweeted on Sunday afternoon. He added, “My condolences to the families of those who have died. I also pray that those in hospital make a speedy recovery.”

Poor implementation aggravated UDP slams Congress on Citizenship (Amendment) Bill illegal migration problem GUWAHATI, Feb 24 (Agencies): Proper implementation of the Prevention of Infiltration of Foreigners (PIF) scheme could have checked illegal migration to a great extent, but unfortunately, over the years, due importance was not given to ensure that all the components of the scheme are executed. Highly placed official sources told The Assam Tribune that the PIF scheme, which was originally called the Prevention of Infiltration of Pakistanis (PIP) scheme, was conceived by the Intelligence Bureau and it is said to be the brainchild of the then director of the Bureau, BN Mullick. The scheme was prepared to check illegal migration of Pakistani nationals into India. After the liberation of Bangladesh, the scheme was renamed as the PIF scheme.

The scheme was launched in 1962 and in the initial stages, the Border Police Organisation managed to carry out a commendable job and detected and deported a large number of Pakistani nationals who

managed to infiltrate into Assam illegally. But after the liberation of Bangladesh, the implementation of the PIF scheme failed to get due importance from successive governments, both at the Centre and in the State. However, on the positive side, in recent times, steps have been initiated to strengthen the Border Police Organisation, which functions under the scheme.

Sources revealed that as per the original plan, a security screen was to be established for physical check and control over the villages near the international border with erstwhile East Pakistan so that any new entrant cannot escape unnoticed. Sources said the watch posts should have even kept records of any girl who came to settle in the villages after marriage.

Sources pointed out that as any illegal migrant would have to pass through the villages along the international border, it would have been difficult for them to settler in such villages before spreading out to other parts of the State if the

scheme was implemented properly. But unfortunately, no government cared to ensure thorough implementation of the scheme to ensure that all records of inhabitants in the villages along the international border are maintained properly and many of the watch posts now do not have any such record. Way back in 1967, a scheme was launched to keep the photographs, and thumb and finger impressions of Pakistani infiltrators so that any person who tries to reinfiltrate after his or her deportation, could be checked. But that was also discontinued.

Moreover, in 1999, a decision was taken in a tripartite meeting involving the Central and State governments and the AASU to create a strong second line of defence behind the BSF to improve border management and the Centre also agreed to provide required funds for it. But after some initial works, the scheme was also not implemented properly for the reasons best known to the successive governments in Delhi and Dispur.

S h i l lo ng, F e b 2 4 (Agencies): The United Democratic Party of Meghalaya on Sunday exposed what it called ‘double standard’ stand of the Congress on the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016.

According to Northeast Now, the UDP also alleged that leaders and candidates of the grand old party make a fool of themselves by telling lies to the people of the State especially the electorates in view of the upcoming elections to the district councils slated for February 27.

Addressing a press conference on Sunday, UDP vice-president, Allantry F Dkhar said leaders and candidates of the Congress have no right to accuse other parties on the issue.

Dkhar exposed that it was the Congress Working Committee that had adopted a resolution on November 25, 1947 that the ‘party is bound to afford full protection to all those nonMuslims from Pakistan who have crossed the border and come over to India or may do so to save their life and honour’.

Dkhar also quoted vari-

ous news reports published in national and local newspapers in 2015, where the Assam Pradesh Congress committee (APCC) had taken a decision at its executive meeting that citizenship should be granted for Hindus, Buddhists, Christians and people from other minority communities who came to Assam after being subjected to inhuman torture post the partition of India.

Dkhar also mentioned that the then chief minister of Assam, Tarun Gogoi had submitted a memorandum to the then Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh on April 20, 2012 demanding that citizens who had to flee due to discrimination and religious persecution at the time of partition, should not be treated as foreigners.

He also quoted a press statement made by Gogoi published on July 17, 2014 where he urged the present Prime Minister, Narendra Modi to frame a policy for granting asylum to persons who have taken refuge in India after fleeing their country on grounds of religious persecution and discrimination.

Biren launches PM-KISAN scheme in Manipur

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IMPHAL, Feb 24: Along with the nation, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme was also launched in Manipur by the chief minister, N. Biren Singh on Sunday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the national PM-KISAN scheme in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur.

In Manipur, the scheme was launched simultaneously in various districts.

The chief minister launched the state level PMKISAN at Sati Khongnang in Imphal West’s Mayang Imphal.

State PWD minister Th Biswajit Singh, CAF&PD minister Karam Shyam, agriculture minister V Hangkhanlian, Deputy Speaker K Robindro Singh, some MLAs of the ruling coalition government, besides the state chief secretary, DGP and other top civil and police officials attended the launching function.

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Manipur CM distributing CHMT and PMJAY cards after launching PM-KISAN scheme in Imphal West on Sunday. (NP)

be benefited where each farmer will receive Rs 6000 per year.

In Manipur, around 10,500 farmers have enrolled under the scheme.

Each farmer got Rs 2000 for the first phase under the scheme, he claimed.

Singh also claimed that within a short period, the government has initiated various human oriented mission and people centric schemes for the welfare of

the people.

He said that the government has initiated various schemes and that his government was committed to deliver human service to the people.

“We need inclusive development so as to bring peace and harmony to the state. There should be emotional integration among the communities living in the state,” he said.

The chief minister an-

nounced that mobile diagnostics service would be launched on February 27 so that people can avail medical tests at their doorsteps.

“In future, people don’t need to go to hospitals for medical tests,’ he said while announcing that in the first phase, 10 mobile diagnostics service each would be launched in the hill and valley districts.

The chief minister further announced that potable

drinking water would be made available to the people by 2022 in the country, a target set by the Central government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In this regard, Prime Minister’s Office has recommended a proposal amounting to around Rs 2600 crores for setting up of water supply schemes in the state.

On the occasion, the chief minister also distributed CHMT and PMJAY cards to around 1900 people, LPG gas connection under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana to 300 families, PMKISAN card to around 1436 farmers, labour cards to 30 people, LED bulbs etc.

Before launching the PM-KISAN scheme, the chief minister also inaugurated a new building of the PHC at Mayang Imphal and Komlakhong police outpost.

Earlier, the chief minister along with his ministers, inaugurated Koirengei Bridge, Imphal. The bridge was constructed by PWD at an estimated cost of around 13 crores.

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Assam Government imposes blanket ban on ‘laligur’ used in country liquor Golaghat, Feb 24 (Agencies): After the hooch tragedy the Assam Government has launched a crackdown on ‘Laligur’, a form molasses, across the State as it is the major ingredient in the making of ‘sulai’, the country liquor.

According to Northeast Now, the State Government has completely banned the sale of laligur as it is being used in making spurious liquor which is causing a serious threat to public health.

Anyone who wants to use it as fodder for cattle needs to take prior permission from district magistrate or the veterinary department, said excise minister Parimal Suklabaidya after he held a high level review meeting at the circuit house in Golaghat with the officers of excise department of both Golaghat and Jorhat districts.

The move is in contrast with the government’s previous instruction to all the superintendents of police of the state to ensure free movement of truck carrying molasses because the joint secretary of food, civil supplies and consumer affairs department had sent

Tripura man arrested on sedition charge Agartala, Feb 24 (PTI): A 23-year-old man hailing from Tripura’s Khowai district has been arrested on sedition charge from Karnataka for allegedly uploading an anti-national video on social media on the Pulwama terror attack, police said Sunday. A case under sedition charge was lodged against Krishnendu Debbarma of Sonacharanpara village in Khowai district by police suo motu for allegedly uploading the video on Facebook on the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF jawans were killed, they said.

SP, Khowai, Krishnendu Chakraborty said, “After the video clip of Pramesh Debbarma went viral on Facebook, police went to his house and came to know that he was working in a hotel at Mysuru. A police team went to Mysuru and arrested him with the help of local police on Saturday. He will be brought here Sunday.”

This is the second sedition case lodged in Tripura this month. Earlier the Police had charged three indigenous leaders with sedition in West Tripura district.

a WT message on June 15 last year (a copy of which is available with Northeast Now) where it was said that ‘it has come to the notice of the government that unscrupulous elements are unauthorizedly stopping, restricting movement of ‘gur’ and jaggery at various places in the State creating resentment among the farmers and traders’.

The message further read, ‘It is clarified that the item molasses or gur has not been specified as essential commodity in the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act 2006.

The ‘gur’ control order has also been rescinded by Government of India.’

‘Presently there is no licensing requirement, stock limit and movement restrictions on gur and molasses.

In view of thee above, you are requested to ensure free

movement, transportation of Gur, molasses and take strong actions against the unscrupulous persons who are illegally obstructing the movement of above mentioned items, the message further stated.

“There is no license required to store molasses therefore we have no idea regarding the stock of molasses in the district. Moreover, imposing a restriction or banning the ‘Laligur’ is not an option to control the flourishing market of spurious liquor.

If ‘Laligur’ is not available then the illicit liquor makers will use methanol which is very much toxic and we have seen the result in the recent hooch tragedy of Halmira tea garden,” an official from the food and civil supplies department said on the condition of anonymity.

Sonowal inaugurates Hydro project in Karbi Anglong

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Diphu, Feb 24: Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal, on Sunday, inaugurated the 9 MW Myntring small Hydro Electric Power Project stage I at Terenglangso, in the presence of Assam power minister Topon Kumar Gogoi and a host of dignitaries.

The inaugural ceremony was held at Serdihun Aklam, BSA Stadium complex, Baithalangso, West Karbi Anglong.

Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited commissioned the project by tapping the river water of Myntring at its upper course.

It may be noted that Assam Power Generation Corporation Ltd (APGCL) constructed Stage I and Stage II of the 8MW hydro

electric project on the Myntring River in Myntring (Terenglangso) in West Karbi Anglong district.

The Stage-I plant was set up with a capacity of 2×3.0 MW while, the StageII was constructed for production of 1.5×1.5 3MW. The chief minister, after inaugurating the project, lauded the people of Karbi Anglong district for their cooperation.

He said that the region has a lot of prospects to generate hydro power, which Sonowal said, is essential for industrialization.

He further said that educated youth of the district will be benefited once the natural resources are properly harnessed and utilized for public welfare.

Meanwhile, the regional political party Autonomous State Demand Committee’s spokes person said that the APGCL was yet to compensate farmers for the 233 bighas of agricultural land that was acquisitioned for construction of the project.

The foundation was laid by the then power minister Prodyut Bordoloi on March 3, 2014.

India’s Act East Policy, a ploy: RPF Correspondent

IMPHAL, Feb 24: Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) on Sunday claimed that Act East Policy was a ploy of the Indian government to transform Manipur into a “transit route and a frontier military zone”.

According to a statement, RPF president, Irengbam Chaoren said this at foundation day of the outfit, the political wing of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) struggling to regain Manipur’s freedom.

India has established friendly diplomatic relations with South East Asian countries, particularly Myanmar, and has been using its Act East Policy as an effective strategy to block Manipur from looking to the East, the statement alleged.

The RPF president further alleged that the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was designed to act as “surrogate” to organize demographic change.

The CAB was designed to act as surrogate to organize demographic change, he reiterated and added

that “keeping faith in India and letting the Indian government rule over us any further, as if we are Indians and our future lies with India, would be a big blunder.”

“We must unite and take

a firm position collectively to fight and overthrow the Indian colonial rule so that we can re-build our nation independently. People’s liberation movement will be certainly victorious,” the RPF president said.

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PM launches Rs 75,000 cr farmer scheme

G o r a k h p u r / Lucknow, Feb 24 (PTI):Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday launched the ambitious Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme transferring the first instalment of Rs 2,000 each to over one crore farmers, as he slammed the opposition alleging they “remember farmers once in 10 years -just before elections”.

Initiating the electronic transfer of Rs 2,000 each, he said the first instalment of money under the scheme has been deposited in accounts of 1.01 crore farmers and those who have been left out will get it soon.

“The first instalment of money under the scheme has been deposited in the bank accounts of the farmers directly...those who have been left out will get it soon,” Modi told the gathering at the Fertiliser Corporation of India ground here.

The Prime Minister also interacted with a select group of farmers, representing different states, through video-conferencing and took a swipe at his political rivals.

The Prime Minister started his speech by chanting ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’ and said that for his government, the

PMNarendra Modi during the launch of the PMKISAN scheme, at Gorakhpur, in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. (PTI) Rs 75,000-crore scheme is not an election promise.

He said he talked about it in Parliament only after making budgetary allocations for it. Taking a jibe at opposition parties, he said that previous governments made schemes for farmers “only on paper”.

Targeting the Congress government on the issue of loan waiver, Modi said, “They gave loan waiver of Rs 52,000 crore in 10 years and we are giving Rs 75,000 crore to farmers every year.”

He also accused the

Congress-led UPA government of not working on MSP and sitting on the related file since 2007 which forced the farmers to take loans. The Prime Minister urged the farmers to beware of any trap and rumours stressing “this is your money and it will not be taken back”.

“The previous governments did not have the intention to help the farmers so they could not take the right decisions...and so in 2014 you gave the BJP an opportunity to change this situation,” he said.

J&K government in touch with states post Pulwama violence

Hijacking threat: Navi Mumbai police register case

Rohit Kansal (File) tion of 100 companies of paramilitary forces should be seen in the backdrop of Lok Sabha election preparedness.

He said action was being taken against those involved in arson in Jammu city on February 15 when shops and houses belonging to a particular community were targeted by mobs.

Kansal attributed the shortages of essential commodities in the Valley to the closure of the JammuSrinagar highway, adding that the shortages were being addressed with the opening of the highway.

He dismissed as “baseless rumours” reports that senior separatist leader Shabir Shah had been attacked in the Tihar Central Jail in New Delhi.

Mumbai, Feb 24 (PTI): The Navi Mumbai police in Maharashtra has registered an offence against the unidentified caller who had threatened to hijack an Air India aircraft and take it to Pakistan.

The call had been made to a Navi Mumbai-based call centre which provides service to the national carrier Friday night.

“We have registered a case at Rabale MIDC station under IPC sections 505 (public mischief) and 507 (criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication),” said Deputy Commissioner of Police Sudhakar Pathare Sunday.

“We are probing the case with the help of Cyber Cell,” he added.

Following the threat call, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai was put on high alert and the security there was beefed up.

Though it was classified as a non-specific threat, Air India took it seriously in view of the situation in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack.

With the government set to transfer the first instalment of Rs 2,000 to about 2 crore farmers over the next few days, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday termed it a “bribe for votes” and said the “greater shame” is that the Election Commission is unable to stop it.

“Today is the ‘Cash for Vote’ day. The BJP government will officially give a bribe of Rs 2000 per agricultural family to get their

Probe continues on Pakistan prisoner’s murder Jaipur, Feb 24 (AGENCIES): The brawl inside the Jaipur central jail, in which 45-year-old Pakistani prisoner Shakir was killed, could have been averted if the jail authorities had taken precaution and followed the jail manual.

In the inquiry conducted so far, three shortcomings by the jail administration have surfaced, said an official who requested anonymity.

According to the inquiry, it has been found that Ajeet Jat, Manoj Pratap Singh, Kulwinder Gurjar and Bhajan Meena, the accused in the case, had entered the cell number 10 of ward number 58, which is also called TV cell, between 11.30am and noon on the day of the incident.

A ward is also called cell-block. Ward number 58, where the incident took place, is a high-security ward where hardcore criminals are kept. It has around 65 cells. As per the jail schedule, the jail is opened around 7am for four hours, which means an inmate comes out of his or her ward. In these four hours, they take bath,

have breakfast, interact with other people, buy something from canteen and do other works. At 11am, the jail gets closed, which means the inmates go to their wards, and again it is reopened at 3pm.

The second shortcoming which has come to the fore is that nine hardcore criminals had gathered inside the TV cell. “The general instruction passed to jail staff is that not more than four inmates should assemble in a cell or a cell block,” said Radhakant Saxena, former inspector general, Jaipur jail. But here nine hardcore criminals were sitting inside the TV cell of high-security ward.

Another point of negligence from the jail staff was that they didn’t remove the marble stone slab using which Shakir Ullah was killed. Commissioner of city police Anand Srivastava said, “The marble slab was kept on a raised platform made up of bricks where earlier an old model TV was placed. But recently, the old model was removed and a wall-mounted TV was placed inside the cell.”

Chandigarh, Feb 24 (IANS): The Haryana Police on Sunday issued directions to prevent acts of violence, discrimination and other coercive acts against Kashmiris, including students enrolled with various educational institutions, and other minorities in the state.

Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Mohammed Akil said a written communication had been issued to all commissioners and district superintendents and superintendents of police and others to take all possible steps to ensure the safety and security of Kashmiri students, traders and persons of Kashmiri origin following the February 14 Pulwama terror attack.

“They have been directed to take prompt and necessary action to prevent incidents of assault, threat, social boycott and such other egregious acts against them,” Akil said in a statement here.

“Deployment of police force at strategic locations has been made with a view to maintain peace, law and order and harmony,” he said.

S r inag a r , F e b 2 4 (PTI): A deputy superintendent of police, an army jawan and two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists were killed in an encounter in Kulgam district of south Kashmir on Sunday, officials said.

The encounter took place in the Turigam area of Kulgam after the police got an intelligence input about the presence of a group of terrorists in the area, they added.

The approaching police party was fired upon, in which Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Aman Thakur got seriously injured in the neck. The officer succumbed to his injuries when he was being flown to the army hospital, the officials said.

An army major and two soldiers were also injured in the encounter, officials said, adding that a non-commissioned officer, Havaldar Sombir, succumbed to his injuries subsequently.

The other injured persons, including the major, are out of danger.

Two terrorists were also killed in the encounter, but their identity is yet to be ascertained.

DSP Aman Thakur (File) A 2011-batch JK Police Services officer and a resident of Doda district in the Jammu region, Thakur was leading the police team from the front in the encounter with JeM terrorists.

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh said, “It is an unfortunate incident, in which we have lost a brave officer. He was a fighter and he led Sunday’s operation himself.”

Thakur was posted as the DySP (operation) in Kulgam, a terrorist-infested area of south Kashmir, two years ago and had successfully carried out anti-terror operations in the area.

He was awarded the DGP’s Commendation Medal and Certificate for his exemplary service only last month.

Parrikar’s health condition stable: CMO Panaji, Feb 24 (PTI): The condition of ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar is stable and he is under observation of doctors at a hospital here, an official in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said on Sunday.

The 63-year-old senior BJP leader, suffering from a pancreatic ailment since the last one year and recuperating at his private residence at Dona Paula near here, was admitted to the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) late Saturday night.

Parrikar, who met State Town and Country Planning Minister Vijai Sardesai in the evening to discuss politics and administration, was shifted to GMCH, almost four km from his residence, around 10 pm.

“The chief minister was under observation during the night. He is stable.

Doctors will decide when he will be discharged from GMCH,” the CMO official said.

The CMO in a statement released here on Saturday said Parrikar was taken to GMCH for upper GI endoscopy (gastrointestinal

examination).

“His health condition continues to be stable,” it said, adding he would be kept under observation for around 48 hours.

Health Minister Vishwajit Rane had gone to GMCH late Saturday night to enquire about Parrikar’s health condition.

He later said the chief minister was kept in an isolated ward and that his condition was stable and he was doing well. Parrikar had fallen ill on February 14, 2018 and was shifted to GMCH, from where he was taken to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai the next day.

The chief minister returned to Goa on February 20, 2018 to present the state budget. He left for the US for treatment on March 3, 2018 and returned on June 14, 2018. He then attended

monsoon session of the Assembly from July 19 to August 3, and left for the US again on August 10 for a second round of check-up.

He returned to Goa on August 22, 2018 and was later shifted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at New Delhi on September 15.

After almost a month-long treatment, he returned to Goa on October 14, 2018.

Parrikar stunned everyone when he resumed his office on January 2, 2019 after a gap of two-and-a-half months.

On January 27, he attended the inauguration of third bridge on the Mandovi river here along with Union minister Nitin Gadkari. He also attended the Budget session on January 29 and presented the state budget next day.

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Jammu, Feb 24 (IANS): The Jammu and Kashmir government said on Sunday it was serious about issues confronting Kashmiris studying elsewhere in India and action was being taken against those who attacked members of a community in Jammu after the suicide bombing in Kashmir.

Newly appointed government spokesperson Rohit Kansal said there had been reports about attacks and harassment of Kashmiri students following the terror attack in Pulwama that killed 40 CRPF troopers on February 14.

“I want to say that the state government is serious about the issues confronting our students,” Kansal told the media here.

“All the governments of various states are in touch with the J&K government,” he said, appealing to the people of Jammu and Kashmir to keep calm as the administration was concerned about the welfare of its people.

The spokesman said that over the past few days rumours had led to chaos and he urged people not to pay heed to the rumours.

He said the induc-

Chidambaram, Mayawati flay farmers scheme

votes,” Chidambaram said in a series if tweets.

The money will go to the cultivating farmer as well as the absentee landlord, the former finance minister said.

“Nothing can be more shameful in a democracy than ‘Bribe for Votes’. The greater shame is that the Election Commission is unable to stop the ‘Bribe for Votes’,” he said.

Hours after it was rolled out by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BSP chief Mayawati trashed the ambitious PM-KISAN scheme -- which aims at giving Rs 6,000 annually to small and marginal farmers -- as “inadequate and humiliating”.

“Giving @ Rs 17 per day to few farmers just before Lok Sabha elections is pure hoodwinking,” the Bahujan Samaj Party leader tweeted.

“The Rs 500 a month to poor farmers under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi is an insult to the farmers. Farmers believe in their labour and want remunerative price of their produce but BJP mentality to give them little monetary help is atrocious and arrogant. BJP has failed to fulfil their promise,” she added.

Haryana issues directions for safety of Kashmiris

5 Police officer, Army jawan, 2 JeM terrorists killed in J&K

KIND ATTENTION ALL CANDIDATES CALLED FOR INTERVIEW FOR POSTS UNDER PMU OF NAGALAND FOREST MANAGEMENT PROJECT

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The PMU, NFMP regret to inform all candidates that the interview scheduled for 25th & 26th February 2019 has been kept in abeyance. Hence, the interview will not be held as scheduled.

The inconvenience is regretted.

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ASSAM RIFLES SCHOOL, ZUNHEBOTO, NAGALAND C/O 32 ASSAM RIFLES

(Affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi)

1. Assam Rifles School, Zunheboto, Nagaland invites application for TGT/PRT teachers for teaching the following subjects up to class X. (a) Hindi (b) English (c) Science 2. The candidates having experience certificate will be given preference, remuneration as per the standard of the education sector and as per qualification & experience.

3. Applications with bio-data and a recent passport size photo should reach this office on or before 10 March 2019. Interview will be conducted on 28 March 2019 in the premises of the school at 1000 hours. All candidates to bring their original certificates at the time of interview. Application can also be forwarded online to our email – assamriflesschoolzbto@gmail.com.

Vice Chairman Managing Committee AR School, Zunheboto Mob No 9366210779 DC-275

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 79 Dimapur, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Rhetoric and reality

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espite rapid strides in literacy and far reaching development in Nagaland, what is being missed is the voice of reason and sagacity and this is reflected in the level of deliberations by leaders of society. There is an old saying that society gets leaders it deserves and if that is so, then it is not surprising. There have been many issues confronting Naga society but somehow, the level of debates have never progressed beyond emotional rhetoric and symbolisms. Statements from various political organizations including NGOs and civil societies only feed a society that is more emotional than rational. Issues confronting society will always exist but those that are informed are equipped to understand how to deal with them. The disinclination to speak the truth prevents a clear reasoning.

This inability is a syndrome caused by anaemia of the mind and results in a society perplexed by profane politics and irrationality. Even during the public discourses on socio-economic issues, there has been disinclination to separate facts from fantasy.

Subtle and sometimes feeble questions are raised but they make no sense or impact, when society is disinclined to rationalize. That is why words such as transparency and accountability have become elastic. There have been complaints and more complaints about declines for years, and yet society and its government remain unfazed and unbothered.

The debates in the assembly have not risen beyond the predictable positions of each party and the few leaders. Oratory may be a splendid means to impress but it reasons to sound good rather than being based good sound reason. The same syndrome afflicting Nagaland is also evident across the nation- which is hyper nationalism. Today, society’s leaders and individuals shy away from analysis of issues and admitting facts and instead appear more inclined to sound politically correct so as to not be seen in a bad light or dubbed as anti-people. Even with the issue of ILP over which Dimapur had been excluded but which could be included in the immediate future; the ground reality is far different than the perception. Much needs to be analysed to understand facts from fantasy. Failure comes when people have gotten addicted to rhetoric and symbolisms. Today, the issue over Citizen Amendment Bill 2016 (CAB) has been stretched to the other pages of Article 371A. While CAB deals with a particular community of foreign nationals living in India as both illegal and legal immigrants, Article 371A deals only with the constitutional guarantee accorded to Nagas of Nagaland in as far as –customary laws and traditions, ownership and transfer of land and resources which no Act of parliament can change unless the state assembly passes a resolution. A saner look at the CAB vis-a-vis Article 371A can be understood from both angles- that it is not necessary to pass an assembly resolution against CAB since the state has Article 371A as a protective clause. The other view is that it is necessary to pass resolution since if the CAB becomes law, it will affect the state when many beneficiaries believed to be residing in the state, would eventually have a firmer grip as permanent citizens of the state. The axiom of political rights and privileges are humongous words in the Naga lexicon. Nagaland has been grounded by illusions and unless better sense prevails and soon, the promises, dreams and visions would be mired in jargons.

DailyDevotion The Delight of Sacrifice I will very gladly spend and be spent for your souls… —2 Corinthians 12:15 Once “the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,” we deliberately begin to identify ourselves with Jesus Christ’s interests and purposes in others’ lives (Romans 5:5). And Jesus has an interest in every individual person. We have no right in Christian service to be guided by our own interests and desires. In fact, this is one of the greatest tests of our relationship with Jesus Christ. The delight of sacrifice is that I lay down my life for my Friend, Jesus (see John 15:13). I don’t throw my life away, but I willingly and deliberately lay it down for Him and His interests in other people. And I do this for no cause or purpose of my own. Paul spent his life for only one purpose— that he might win people to Jesus Christ. Paul always attracted people to his Lord, but never to himself. He said, “I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some” (1 Corinthians 9:22).

When someone thinks that to develop a holy life he must always be alone with God, he is no longer of any use to others. This is like putting himself on a pedestal and isolating himself from the rest of society. Paul was a holy person, but wherever he went Jesus Christ was always allowed to help Himself to his life. Many of us are interested only in our own goals, and Jesus cannot help Himself to our lives. But if we are totally surrendered to Him, we have no goals of our own to serve. Paul said that he knew how to be a “doormat” without resenting it, because the motivation of his life was devotion to Jesus. We tend to be devoted, not to Jesus Christ, but to the things which allow us more spiritual freedom than total surrender to Him would allow. Freedom was not Paul’s motive at all. In fact, he stated, “I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren…”

(Romans 9:3). Had Paul lost his ability to reason? Not at all! For someone who is in love, this is not an overstatement. And Paul was in love with Jesus Christ.

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The secret to happiness is freedom... And the secret to freedom is courage. ~ Thucydides

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Global alliance must for busting mafia

he Pulwama blasting of CRPF jawans has caused remorse and frenzy for revenge. There is cry of teaching Pakistan a lesson. Many want a war.

Indians are hurt. It’s blow on the nation. Howsoever anyone wants, the solution is not easy. India has military preparedness but a war is expensive and just not in cash. The subcontinent is passing through severe uncertainty as the neighbouring nations – Iran, Afghanistan, China are changing tack every now and then.

It combines diplomacy, changing situation in Afghanistan as the US is in a hurry to withdraw its troops, and Taliban’s muscle flexing.

Russia and Iran are not shy of a deal with Taliban.

Apart big money plays its role. It is just not nation states that are pouring funds – in fact they, including the US, are having trouble arranging it. India is just next to a troubled Western Asia singed by ISIL. The ISIL war is being fought not for a “holy cause of jihad”. The terror is complex mix of armsdrug peddlers, cyber frauds, human traffickers and other

hegemonists. The motivators of school girls from Europe to West Asia rake in huge money bags for turning them as sex fodder for marauders.

It generates illicit funds.

Will the Taliban take control of Afghanistan, where India has invested huge sums as also in diplomacy, as the US withdraws? It may be seen as yet another failure of the US after Vietnam, Somalia, Iraq and Syria. Since 2001, after spending billions, the US controls not even half of Afghanistan. The Afghan soldiers and civilian casualties are heavy.

The Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE are working out the face-saving for the US for its withdrawal. They are also pressurizing Pakistan to help as also providing financial aid to boost its forex reserves touching low of $ 6 billion.

Saudi Arabia is giving $ 32 billion to Islamabad.

Conflict is rising in northern borders of Pakistan. Even Iran lost 28 soldiers in a blast on its borders with Pakistan on February 12. Frenzy is there too. Iran also vowed retribution.

The sub-continent is on a tinder box. A war is too complex. Astute diplomacy

is needed to save India’s eco- stan costs 3 percent of Innomic assistance and friends dia’s GDP, according to in Afghanistan and Iran.

Indian think-tank Strategic Taliban resurgence is Foresight Group in 2004. a problem for Islamabad.

India lost 3843 soldiers It fears losing its might to in 1971 and captured 93,000 it. Moreover, the tribal re- soldiers. Almost a million gions on Pakistan borders persons were in India as are on ferment with sub- refugees. It had bled the nationalism. economy then. Various surSlight change in equi- charges were levied. Even librium would cause major on each postal item a 5-paise problems for India and other special refugee surcharge states in the region. had to be affixed.

Pakistan government The post-1971 war is not in full control. The costs were higher. It had diplomatic caused over question is Shivaji Sarkar 1 3 p e r c e n t who do you inflation and fight? Pakistan? Or in case of severe unrest. The imposia war also Taliban, Jaish-e- tion of internal emergency Mohammed and other riff- was another fall-out. raff elements?

The proxy war since The situation today is 1990 has claimed more casumore complex than in 1971, alties and economic cost be when Bangladesh was cre- it in Kashmir, Kargil conflict ated despite radicalization 1999, Parliament attack in even at that time. There are 2001, Mumbai-attack 2008 many non-state actors. or subsequent several other Today it is not an is- blasts and raids. Military and sue of an Islamic bomb or civilian casualties are more the Indian. It is managing than it was in full-fledged within the country and out- wars in 1965 and 1971. side in multi-dimensions It is estimated that and directions. An aggres- since December 2001 every sive diplomacy, lobbying, year almost $ 600 million is negotiations, and operations spent to protect the western need huge investment as also border. Pakistan spending is manpower. estimated to be a little less The conflict with Paki- but it is higher in percent-

age terms for its GDP and geographical area. Carnegie Foundation has stated that even not fighting a war has a cost that is not less than an actual war. The Federation of Indian Chambers for Commerce and Industry (FICCI) estimated a huge business cost to the ongoing Indo-Pak conflict and trade volume is small. In other words denying MFN status to Pakistan would have little impact on its economy.

So what does Pakistan gain? A conflict with India be it for Gen Zia ul Haq or Gen Parvez Musharraf has been huge economic gains in assistance from West Asia, the US and the West. The US despite the World Trade Tower attack considered Pakistan a strategic ally and gave Musharraf enormous aid. Even Donald Trump is doing it today. India-baiting is survival technique for the artificial state.

For India, apart financial and political cost there is human misery. Certain powers want the rogue state to survive as they have business, territorial and other interests. The women of the world suffers, not only in the West Asian war zones but even in Bangladesh and

Europe as they are trafficked as “supporters of jihad” to be sex fodders. The youth pays for it by being drug addict.

If the world has to come out of the scourge of the menace, entire civilization has to openly fight out the multi-fanged mafia spread across the world. It is easier said than done. The mafia has penetrated governments everywhere.

Chinese support to Jaish-e-Mohammed operator Masood Azhar is a testimony. Chinese move is said to be to keep India under pressure. It is also said that saving Azhar is its insurance for checking terror by Muslim Uighurs in Xinjiang. India has to chart out the course. A war may not be easy but breaking the tentacles of those who lead to war is a necessity.

What it has done postPulwama of targeting all known terror elements in Kashmir should continue and spread to all kinds of peddlers, fraudsters and traffickers – arms, drug, cyber, human beings et al.

India has to re-strategise and ensure global alliance to break the backbone of terror and its illicit funding.

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s election time is again round the corner, our minds are filled with curiosity and excitement as to what will ensue and unfold in the aftermath of the grand event or festival of democracy. We Indians are privileged to be part of the largest democracy to which the whole world looks up with so much admiration and awe. We are proud to be part of such a large subcontinent of great diversity and contrasts where people of varied castes, creeds, religions, colours, languages, tribes, and communities live together in peace, harmony and tolerance. India has been a peaceful and tolerant country and we are hopeful it will continue to be that way in the years to come. India is a land where Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists and a thousand other minorities are thriving, flourishing and professing their religions, creeds and sects peacefully for hundreds of years.

Once at a job interview, I was asked as to whether there is intolerance in India. I answered there might be stray cases of intolerance here and there, but overall, India is a tolerant country and intolerance is not prevalent. The spirit of secular democracy has to be continually cherished and promoted and we should show to the world that we are the model of unity in diversity and elections should be held without the interference any religious and racial grudges, freely and fairly. Religion, indeed, should not be allowed to play any vicious role in election process.

Our main enemy is corruption, poverty, unemployment and unequal regional developments.

Northeast is one region of this mighty nation, which is believed to be lagging behind the rest of India in terms of development and connectivity. During the last five years, a lot of development and progress have been made despite the complaints and criticisms against somewhat sudden implementation of policies, programs and exercises such as demonetisation, GST, CAB etc that brought about some hardship and consternation to the people. The ordeal of demonetisation and GST seem to have been gradually overcome despite some scathing negative criticisms and condemnations that were churned in view of the hardship and inconveniences that accompanied the new economic exercises that were intended to bring about positive results.

There has also been a lot of hullabaloo about the rise of religious intolerance resulting in the weakening of secularism in the country. The most recent uproar and indignation has been engendered by the attempt to introduce and implement the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB). Particularly, the people of the Northeast rose in protest against the bill, which was feared to generate demographic imbalance with the influx of millions of immigrants from the neighbouring countries. For the time being, the issue seems to have been put in cold storage but likely to be resurrected if the opportunity arises again in the future. The implementation of the bill may not have been thought to have much of an impact on the overall population of the country as India is bound to be the country with largest population. But the bill poses as a night-

mare for the people of Northeast India where the brunt of illegal population influx had already been unmistakably experienced, particularly in states like Assam and Tripura.

There has also been a good deal of uproars against the rise of religious intolerance. The cow issue had been one that caused so much uneasiness in the minds of minority people for whom meat or beef forms integral part of their food culture, and meat business serves as a means of their livelihood. Nevertheless, the ban of cow slaughter has not been effective in various places particularly the Northeast where meat business is still thriving like before. However, the issue seems to have sidelined other more pressing issues like corruption and unemployment. India, with huge percentage of its population constituted by the youth, the problem of unemployment aggravated by rampant corruption that has been flourishing for quite a long time now continue to play havoc with the lives of its hundreds of millions of youth. These two unwanted phenomena indeed need to be given serious attention if we are to bring about a prosperous and welfare society.

It has been sad that such vital issues seem to have been relegated to take the backseat. Corruption, development and unemployment continue to be the main issues that need to be focussed upon and tackled properly. There are also number of other developments and events that are likely to assume contentious election issues. The immediate withdrawal of the notification giving protection to Assam Rifles to arrest suspects without warrant has averted another public uproar. The Northeast indeed is one very sensitive and troubleridden region, which needs careful and caring handling in order to avert untoward social upheavals that will have serious political ramifications.

Corruption is one that needs to be curbed through long and short-term measures. Presently, people are still unsure whether this hydra-headed monster has been satisfactorily contained or not as the malady has turned chronic and its eradication is going to take enormous grit and guts. It will take serious and sincere contemplation on the parts of social thinkers and lawmakers to find the ways and measures to wipe it out effectively or at least to satisfactorily ameliorate its evil effects on the society through constant vigil and action. It is sad that now and then public unrest and uneasiness have been engendered due to sudden introduction of bills and notifications, which the people feel will have detrimental consequences and place them in vulnerable position rather than helping them.

Election time is the time when people or electorate are supposed to be busy mulling about the pressing issues, and make their thoughtful judgements and decisions and exercise their democratic rights given by the constitution of the country. This is the time for them to do serious retrospection and decide whom they should choose to be their worthy representatives without allowing money to come in between and play the diluting role.

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he availability and usability of land to many investment sectors are essential, and yet these are areas that do not get the attention they deserve while making investment decisions and formulating policies. In the Indian context, this issue assumes greater importance, given the problems related to land that businesses and investors have faced in the past. Regardless, some fundamental questions must be answered regarding usability and relevant “land availability”.

The first question is whether land that is required for creating the appropriate infrastructure or projects is available in the requisite size?

It is axiomatic that land sites must be available for such infrastructure to be built upon.

The second question is whether land that is available is relevant for the project under consideration? For instance, in the case of data centre infrastructure, there is the need for land parcels that are contiguous to each other, to create a large tract of land that can be relevant for the project. The third question is whether the land that is available can be used to create an ecosystem that will help deliver both financial and economic value from the assets in question?

In the case of the data centre infrastructure, this would mean the land has access to the uninterrupted power or has alternate arrangements for power procurement.

It is crucial to identify land that meets all these three required conditions for India to fulfil its ambition as a hub of global and domestic investments. A careful analysis

of the underlying conditions regarding land availability and usability, as explained above, will help both investors and the government accelerate the investment process. Essential learnings from past experience have a lot to teach us on how to improve and expedite the investment process in India.

For instance, India’s mixed experience with Special Economic Zones (SEZs) versus the much more successful Chinese SEZ experience is in no small extent due to choices regarding land site selection.

In the study “The Developmental Effects of Special Economic Zones: Evidence from India’s States”, Meir Alkon points towards the fact that site selection for some India SEZs was driven by reasons other than business demand. The absence of business demand, and, therefore, financial viability of the location of the Indian SEZ was a significant factor in the issues that the SEZs faced.

In the context of SEZs specifically, and more generally regarding land acquisition, one must realise the value that “optimal site selection” creates. The optimal site selection provides investment returns to the investors, and additionally, it also allows for more productive use of land.

On the contrary, when site selection is poor, not only do investments suffer, but the land is rendered useless since it cannot be reverted to its original use, such as farming. Land for prospective India SEZ use that becomes of no value due to incomplete or non-functional projects is a case in point. Land selection is also an issue that is relevant for the residential real

Clarification on ‘Gariphema village’ Apropos to the news item that appeared on February 8, 2019 in Nagaland Post under the titled: ‘Gariphema, one village, two tribes one VC one church’, We would like to supplement in its entirety, adding to the record the unique derivatives of the name ‘Gariphema’.

The name is derived from a local herb called ‘GARI’ in Tenyidie , known as ‘common buckwheat’ in English with its botanical name ‘Fagopyrum Esculentum’ , it used to be found in plenty around a pond (wetland) in the middle of the village in olden days; thus Gariphema was derived from it.

Today Gariphema like many peripheral villages, the villagers are bilingual.

It is on the northern periphery of the Angami area within Kohima district and is a respectable Bonafide active member of its Apex organisation, the Northern Angami People’s Organisation (NAPO).

Vibeilietuo Kets, Social worker

estate segment, a segment that has seen a protracted downturn in India over the last few years.

The basic questions around the availability, usability and ecosystem linkage apply as much to residential real estate as to any other sector.

One issue that has been a reason for the sector’s woes has been site selection in projects that fundamentally lack the ecosystem linkages that would create a residential real estate asset of value to the user at the correct price. Real estate sites with low access to transportation from clusters of employment, probably one of the significant drivers of real estate value in urban cities globally, has led to incomplete projects, constrained balance sheets of real estate companies and the consequent non-performing assets of banks.

Ironically, the demand for urban housing is growing even as the residential real estate supply glut builds up: it is indeed a classic case of market failure driven by many factors with poor “land choices” being a significant contributor.

Regardless of whether you are an equity sponsor, project developer, lender or the government, factoring in the fundamentals of the “micro-market” of land and the accompanying requirements are essential for success.

Gaps in investment ideas and policies of the past provide us with both a template of pitfalls to avoid and the significance of prudent decision-making frameworks on land choices as we move ahead.

(IANS) Taponeel Mukherjee, (taponeel.mukherjee@ development-tracks.com)

Clarification

Apropos the article published on page 6, February 23 under the headline, “Rejoinder to ‘a personal sadness’ by Gen. (Retd) Thinoselie M. Keyho”, the FGN, PS to kedaghe, K. Tanghiu has clarified that in the last paragraph, the word NCC should be read as NNC and not as published.

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Safety measures

After coming across in news about deaths caused due to vehicle accidents, it becomes all the more imperative for traffic rules and regulations to be imposed on a daily basis. The billion rider on a bike or scooty need to be made to wear a helmet as well because often times it is the billion rider who is more at risk. Young children being carried by parents must also be given sturdy helmets to be worn and strapped with safety belt to their parents. Such measures may not be the ultimate but at least it will help to reduce fatal situations.

Alila Sangtam, Half Nagarjan, Dimapur

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

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2019

SC to hear on Article 35A for J&K

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state. The last hearing took place on August 31, 2018.

The matter was adjourned to second week of January as Attorney General K.K. Venugopal pleaded postponement on the ground of panchayat polls in the state.

Article 35A was incorporated in the Constitution by the 1954 Presidential order, which conferred special rights including government employment, acquisition of immovable property, settlement in the state, grant of scholarship and any such form of aid to the permanent residents of J&K by the state government.

Rs 1.40 lakh crore of oil & gas investments likely in Odisha

A m r i t sa r , F e b 2 4 (AGENCIES): In a shocking incident, a retired Junior Engineer of Powercom allegedly killed his NRI daughter and later committed suicide by hanging himself with the ceiling fan at his house in Gulmohar Avenue here on Sunday. David Masih (60) was suffering from depression, his family members said. Nilofar (35), his NRI daughter, had come to meet her parents a few days ago.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (investigations) Mukhwinder Singh Bhullar reached the spot and carried out investigations. He said as per preliminary probe Masih hit his daughter on her head with an iron rod, which killing her on the spot and later he hanged himself in another room. Further investigations were under way and the bodies were sent for post mortem. Martha, wife of the deceased, said she had gone to church while her husband and daughter Nilofar were in the house.

When Masih did not come to church and did not to respond the calls, she returned home and found the house bolted from inside.

AAP’s statehood movement plan ready New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday prepared a road map for mass movement for full statehood to Delhi, starting on March 1. During the movement, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will go on an indefinite hunger strike and run the government from the venue of fast.

Briefing the media about the plan for initial 10 days, AAP Delhi convener Gopal Rai said the party will divide the city into 560 zones for the purpose.

Three committees have been set up at central, Assembly and zonal levels.

The venue for the fast is yet to be decided,

Bengaluru, Feb 24 (IANS): Its curtains for the biennial Aero India 2019 air show after spectacular flying display by fighters, helicopters and jet trainers delighted around a lakh visitors at the IAF Yelahanka base, here on Sunday. Asia’s premier air show, however, was a bit low key this time and marred by a fire on Saturday in the air base parking lot that gutted about 300 cars.

An IAF pilot died ahead of the event as two Surya Kiran Hawk jets collided in the air on Tuesday and crashed near the air base while rehearsing for the flying display. Though the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) did not participate in the flying display on the first three days due to the mishap, seven of its Hawk aircraft roared in the blue sky on Saturday and

The Yakovlevs aerobatic team perform on the last day of the 12th edition of AERO India 2019, at Yelahanka Air Base, in Bengaluru on Sunday. (PTI)

treated the visitors with its dare devilry and dazzling formations. Much to the delight of visitors, they participated in the event on Sunday too.

“Surya Kirans received thunderous applause from the people. We are proud of their return,” said Bengaluru

IAF Training Command Air Officer Commanding-inChief R.K. Bhadauria.

Besides French fighter Rafale, F-16 of the USbased Lockheed, homegrown Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and IAF’s Sukhoi-30, Jaguar and transport aircraft were among the

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Rai said, adding the party is evaluating three-four locations, including the Ramlila Ground, Kejriwal’s residence and Jantar Mantar.

“The location for the fast, which will also act as a control room for the movement, will be finalised within two-three days,” he said.

Srinagar, Feb 24 (Agencies): Authorities on Sunday imposed restrictions in parts of the city as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order in the wake of a shutdown call given by the Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) of Kashmir against the ongoing crackdown on the separatists and the Jamaat-i-Islami.

As the crackdown continues, the security forces rounded up religious preacher and Jamiat Alhadees vice-president Moulvi Mushtaq Veeri from south Kashmir and Difaye Jamiat Alhadees leader

53 aircraft that participated in the static and flying display at the show. “An estimated 4 lakh people visited the air show, with 3 lakh footfall on the first four days since Wednesday against 5.4 lakh in the previous edition in February 2017,” Defence Production Joint Secretary Amit Sahai said at the valedictory function on the fifth and concluding day.

Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala, state Chief Secretary T.M. Vijay Bhasker, state-run aerospace major HAL Chairman and Managing Director R. Madhavan and were present on the occasion. “This Aero India was special being a runway to new opportunities, as the tagline said. This edition grew over the years and had a special theme each day this year,” Bhadauria said at the grand finale.

Moulana Maqbool Afrani, besides scores of other activists and second-rung leaders. Mobile Internet high speed has been reduced in many parts of the Kashmir Valley, including Srinagar, where restrictions under Section 144 have been imposed in areas under five police stations.

The shutdown has been called by the Joint Resistance Leadership, a separatist conglomerate headed by Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umer Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik. The strike affected normal life across the Kashmir valley.

Vadra to play ‘larger role’ in serving people New Delhi, Feb 24 (PTI): Robert Vadra on Sunday said he may play “a larger role in serving the people” after the ongoing cases against him are over, sparking speculation that he could join politics as the BJP threw “Congress’s prime ministerial candidate” barb at him.

The Congress played down the suggestion that Vadra, the brother-in-law of party president Rahul Gandhi, wanted to join politics, saying he has long been associated with NGOs and worked for the society, and that it is everyone’s duty to use their qualities to serve the people. “Will he need Modi ji (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) permission to do work related to people?” Congress spokes-

person Pawan Khera said at a press conference when asked about Vadra’s “hint” that he may join politics.

Such hints are for the media to draw, Khera added. In a Facebook post, Vadra wrote about years and months he spent campaigning and working in different parts of the country, mainly in Uttar Pradesh, and claimed that it gave him a feeling to do more for the people.

“All these years of experience and learning cannot be just wasted and should be put to better use... Once all these accusations and allegations are over, I feel I should dedicate a larger role in serving the people,” Vadra, who is Congress general secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East) Priyanka Gandhi’s husband, said.

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All party MLAs, Lok Sabha in-charges and ministers will join Kejriwal during the fast on the first day, he added. “From second day (March 2), ministers, MLAs and incharges will accompany Kejriwal on rotation. Protest marches will be held in different parts of the city,” he said.

“On March 10, there will be a meeting at the venue of fast and the future action plan will be decided.

The movement will not end until Delhi gets full statehood,” he said.

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Bhubaneswar, Feb 24 (IANS): Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said Odisha is going to be the epicentre of petroleum and gas sector, with around Rs 1.40 lakh crore investments proposed under various oil and gas projects in the state.

“Around Rs 1.40 lakh crore of investments have been proposed under various oil and gas projects in Odisha. While Rs 43,000 crore has been invested in the Paradip Refinery alone, creating a need for skilling youth for the future jobs in the sector,” said Pradhan.

He said refinery expansion, raw material for textiles, petrochemicals, polymers, pet coke gasification, LNG terminal, LPG terminals and several other projects are underway.

Pradhan, also the Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister, on Sunday inaugurated the main campus of the Skill De-

velopment Institute (SDI), Bhubaneswar.

“As promised, I have met my timelines of ensuring that the campus gets ready in 2019. Odisha got the Petroleum Ministry’s first SDI in the state capital with Indian Oil as the anchor investor and managing company,” said Pradhan.

The institute through its dual education system combining apprenticeships in industries and vocational education will pave the path for the youths in the country and Odisha, he said.

The institute will impart skill training to over 50,000 students in 25 regular trades pertaining to the hydrocarbons sector, local industry needs including future skills for the next 10 years apart from other employmentoriented training.

To guarantee these special rights and privileges, the 1954 Presidential order said no existing law in force in J&K or that enacted by the state legislature in respect of the special rights and privileges of the permanent residents “shall be void on the grounds that it is inconsistent with or takes away or abridges any rights conferred on the other citizens of India by any provision of this part (III).”

In the past, President’s power to issue orders taking recourse of Article 370(1) were unsuccessfully challenged twice before the top court.

The first time the President’s powers to issue orders in respect of J&K was upheld on March 30, 1961 by a five-judge Bench, comprising Justice K.N. Wanchoo, Justice P.B. Gajendragadkar, Justice A.K. Sarkar, Justice K.C. Das Gupta and Justice N. Rajagopal Ayyangar.

Addressing the challenge to the Presidential order introducing indirect election to the six Lok Sabha seats from the state, the court said: “Article 370 clearly recognises the special position of the state of J&K and that is why the President is given the power to apply the provisions of the Constitution to that state subject to such exceptions and modifications as the President may by order specify.”

The apex court had in 1961 also stated: “We are therefore of the opinion that the President has the power to make the modification, which he did in Article 81 of the Constitution. “ Article 81 provides for the composition of the Lok Sabha.

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New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS): With the hearing on the constitutional validity of Article 35A at the Supreme Court likely this week, the Jammu and Kashmir government is yet to decide on its stand. It is the first time that hearing will be held on the provision, when the state is under the Governor’s rule.

Advocate General of Jammu and Kashmir D.C. Raina told IANS on Sunday they would discuss the position and finalise the stand in a day or two.

Speaking from Jammu, Raina said the matter was with the Law Department and without their instruction he can’t spell out the stand. The matter is on board for quite some time, but did not reach the hearing stage earlier, he said and added they expect it to come up for hearing on Wednesday or Thursday.

However, the state government submitted to the top court, about three weeks back, seeking adjournment on the grounds that the issue involved is sensitive and there was no elected government in the

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PFRDA working on minimum SBI weighs NCLT route for 3 to 4 banks to come assured return scheme for NPS recovery of loans from Jet Airways out of RBI’s PCA: FinMin

New Delhi, Feb 24 (PTI): The Ministry of Finance expects three to four more lenders to come out of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) weak bank list in the next six to eight months on account of improvement in financial health amid capital infusion and falling bad loans.

The recent capital infusion of Rs 48,239 crore in 12 public sector banks (PSBs) will help Corporation Bank and Allahabad Bank to come out of the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework in the next few weeks, sources said.

Corporation Bank is the biggest beneficiary of this round of capital infusion with Rs 9,086 crore of funding, followed by Allahabad Bank with Rs 6,896 crore.

This infusion will help these two lenders meet requisite capital thresholds of 7.375 CET-1 ratio, 8.875 per cent Tier I ratio, 10.875 per cent of capital-to-risk weighted assets ratio (CRAR) and the net NPA ratio threshold of below 6 per cent.

The RBI may in the next few weeks take a decision to remove these two lenders out of PCA supervision as they had done in the case of Bank of India (BoI), Bank of Maharashtra

(BoM) and Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) last month after capital infusion in December, sources said.

With the removal of three banks on January 31, the list has already come down to 8 from 11.

Dena Bank, which is among eight entities under PCA, will cease to exist from April 1, 2019. So, the list will further shorten with the bank merging with Bank of Baroda beginning next fiscal, sources said.

IDBI Bank, now majority owned by LIC, is also improving its financial health and bringing down its net non-performing assets (NPAs) in a bid to come out of the PCA supervision.

If the bank continue to improve its health, it is anticipated that the RBI would lift the curb from IDBI Bank after September numbers.

Besides, Central Bank and UCO Bank are trying to improve their parameters on mission mode.

So, sources said, four more banks are likely see curb lifted by RBI on them in 6-8 months.

Last month, Financial Services Secretary Rajiv Kumar had said, “Government’s sustained 4R’s (Recognition, Recapitalization, Resolution, and Reform)

strategy for banking transformation delivers again.

3 better-performing PSBs (BoM, BoI & OBC) exit PCA.” Kumar, who has been credited with undertaking multiple reforms in the banking sector, provided record amount of capital infusion in the public sector banks (PSBs).

Since commencement of clean-up in 2015-16, the recapitalisation has crossed over Rs 3 lakh crore through mix of budgetary support and market raising helping banks to make adequate provisions for the bad loans.

As a result, there has been reversal in the deteriorating bad loan situation and there has been record loan recovery during the current fiscal.

Various initiatives taken by the government have yielded results, with the bad loans of public sector banks declining by over Rs 23,860 crore in the first half of the current fiscal.

At the same time, PSBs have also made a record recovery of Rs 60,726 crore in the first half of the current financial year, which is more than double the amount recovered in the corresponding period last year.

New Delhi, Feb 24 (PTI): Pension fund regulator PFRDA is working on a minimum assured return scheme (MARS) for subscribers of the flagship social security programme - National Pension System.

NPS is a contributory retirement savings scheme and seeks to inculcate the habit of saving for old age among the citizens.

NPS, having an asset under management (AUM) of Rs.2.91 lakh crore, had subscriber base of 1.21 at the end of January.

The regulator is in the process of designing and developing MARS, according to a document of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).

Some aspects, including what kind of guarantee - absolute return guarantees or relative rate of return guarantees (sector and benchmark-based) - can be reasonably provided by the pension funds with recommendation of suitable proposals, need to be examined, said the expression of interest (EOI) floated by it.

EOI has been invited from actuarial firms to design, develop and recommend MARS under the

National Pension System that can be implemented under NPS architecture.

The proposed structure of the scheme would include exit loads or exit penalty recommendation with respect to MARS (if required), clawback provisions, and guarantee reset period, among others, for subscribers.

The applicant, the EOI said, can be a government organisation/ public sector unit/partnership firm/ limited liability partnership/ private limited company in existence for at least 5 years.

The project requires developing the scheme and processes for implementation based on the actuarial principles, similar products, schemes, and practices in operation both in India and abroad.

Normally, upon entry into the NPS, the subscriber remains invested till the age of superannuation or 60 years.

Upon exit from the system, the subscriber is entitled to withdraw up to 60 per cent of the accumulations and the balance 40 per cent is mandatorily required to purchase annuity from an annuity service provider, who will provide the monthly pension to the subscriber.

New Delhi, Feb 24 (PTI): To recover its loans from Jet Airways, state-run lender SBI is mulling moving National Company Law Tribunal as it feels the airline is running out of funds for operations, even as shareholders of the debt-laden carrier have approved a debt rejig plan, officials said.

Shareholders of Jet Airways have approved conversion of loan into shares and other proposals during the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Thrusday.

A consortium of banks, led by the SBI, has extended loans to Jet Airways, which is looking to rejig debt and raise funds.

Officials associated with the lenders and key shareholders said the SBI is considering moving the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) seeking insolvency proceedings against Jet Airways since it is running out of money for operations.

Lenders can initiate proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) to recover dues from debt-laden entities.

The process can commence only after approval from the NCLT. Queries sent to SBI and Jet Airways regarding the bank considering insolvency

proceedings against the airline remained unanswered.

The officials said that Gulf carrier Etihad, the strategic partner with 24 percent stake in Jet Airways, abstained from voting on various proposals during the EGM held on February 21.

According to them, Etihad is waiting for clarity on the overall funding that the SBI and National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) would provide for Jet Airways in terms of equity. The Gulf carrier has been pitching for the SBI and the NIIF to own 51 per cent and invest Rs 2,200 crore into the airline, they added.

On February 17, sources said Jet Airways was likely to invest Rs 3,000 crore post debt-rejig and investments

by Etihad Airways as well as NIIF. Besides, the SBI is not agreement with Etihad on the latter’s proposal regarding Right of First Refusal (ROFR).

Etihad has sought ROFR for itself after one

year and also want the SBI to get a confirmation from markets regulator Sebi that if ROFR is exercised, then the mandatory open offer would not be triggered, the officials said.

Under the Sebi norms, entities are required to make an open offer to shareholders in case their shareholding goes beyond a certain threshold.

A consortium of banks is considering an interim funding of Rs 500 crore for Jet Airways but a final decision is yet to be taken, Punjab National Bank Managing Director Sunil Mehta said on February 22. PNB is part of the lenders’ consortium, led by State Bank of India (SBI), that has extended loans to the airline.

On February 14, Jet Airways’ board approved a Bank-Led Provisional Resolution Plan (BLPRP), whereby lenders would become the largest shareholders in the airline.

Following approval from the shareholders, part of debt would be converted into 11.4 crore shares at a consideration of Re 1 apiece as per the RBI norms.

Later, appropriate interim credit facilities by domestic lenders would be sanctioned to the airline, according to a regulatory filing made on February 14.

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New Delhi, Feb 24 (PTI): In a big relief to home buyers, the GST Council Sunday slashed tax rates on under-construction housing properties to 5 per cent without input tax credit, from the existing 12 per cent, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said.

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expanded the scope of affordable housing to those costing up to Rs 45 lakh and measuring 60 sq metre in metros and 90 sq metre in non-metro cities.

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As a result, demand for residential air purifiers from northern India is increasing, the study said.

In 2017, industrial air filters market stood at $293.27 million and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 6.07 per cent to cross $392.63 million by 2023.

Also, the need for frequent replacement of air filters in the construction sector is spurring demand for air filters, noted the joint study.

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5 killed in Venezuela-Colombia border violence

Caracas/Bogota/London, Feb 24 (IANS/Agencies): At least five people were killed and hundreds injured as violence broke out along the Venezuela-Colombia border, where international aid intended for Caracas is awaiting transport.

The violence broke out on Saturday night as opposition leader and selfproclaimed interim Venezuelan President Juan Guaido named Saturday as the deadline for the aid to cross the border resulting in incumbent President Nicolas Maduro severing diplomatic relations with Colombia, CNN reported.

Maduro has vowed to stop the supplies from coming into the country, calling the plan part of a coup attempt.

The toll was confirmed to CNN by opposition National Assembly Representative Adriana Pichardo, adding that 51 people were arrested.

Meanwhile, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, the Colombian Foreign Minister, said 285 people were injured after the Venezuelan National Guard fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters near the country’s border.

Venezuela's Bolivarian National Guard officers block the border between Brazil and Venezuela during clashes, Saturday. (AP/PTI)

Three trucks of aid were set on fire by tear gas grenades as they approached the first border checkpoint at the Santander bridge connecting Venezuela to Colombia.

Also Saturday, humanitarian aid moved through the Brazilian-Venezuelan border in Pacaraima, according to Maria Teresa Belandria, Venezuela’s opposition-appointed ambassador to Brazil, CNN reported.

In the wake of the violence, Guaido vowed that “we will not stop until we see freedom in Venezuela” and “we must keep all our

options open for the liberation of our homeland”.

Guaido will head to Bogota for a meeting on Monday with US Vice President Mike Pence, and regional leaders in the Lima Group -- Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru.

Mike Pompeo, the US secretary of state, blasted Maduro on social media, calling him “a sick tyrant” and saying: “The US will take action against those who oppose the peaceful restoration of democracy in Venezuela. Now is the

time to act in support of the needs of the desperate Venezuelan people.” The US recognises Guaido as the legitimate president of Venezuela.

Call to oust Maduro

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó has called on other nations to consider “all measures” to oust President Nicolas Maduro. International pressure is building on Mr Maduro after opposition-led efforts to bring aid into Venezuela descended into deadly violence on Saturday.

Mr Guaidó marshalled volunteers to collect and

transport the aid from Brazil and Colombia but the efforts set off fierce border clashes with soldiers, who opened fire using a mixture of live ammunition and rubber bullets.

The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, condemned the violence by “Maduro’s thugs” and said the US was prepared to “take action”.

President Donald Trump said that Washington had not ruled out an armed response.

Mr Guaidó, 35, last month declared himself interim president and has since been recognised as interim leader by more than 50 countries. He has cited a constitutional provision that passes power to the leader of Venezuela’s parliament if the president is “absent”.

Mr Guaidó argues that alleged irregularities with the nation’s 2018 election render Mr Maduro’s leadership illegitimate.

Mr Guaidó has announced his attention to participate in a meeting of mostly Latin American countries in Bogota, Colombia on Monday, despite being under a travel ban imposed by Mr Maduro. US Vice President Mike Pence will represent Washington at the meeting.

Afghan civilian deaths ‘at record high’ US-Taliban to meet in Qatar for fresh talks

One of the leading causes of civilian deaths was suicide attacks Kabul, in November.

Lo n d o n, F e b 2 4 (Agencies): More civilians were killed last year in Afghanistan than at any time since records have been kept, according to a new report from the UN. There were 3,804 civilian deaths in 2018, including 927 children, the highest recorded numbers in the country's long-running war.

The Afghan war began after US forces led a campaign to overthrow the Taliban in the wake of 2001's 9/11 attacks.

The report comes a day before the next round of talks to end the conflict.

US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad is expected to meet Taliban negotiators on Monday in Qatar.

In 2018 there was a spike in suicide attacks by "anti-government elements" as well as increased harm

to civilians from aerial and search operations by progovernment forces, the report said.

The year saw the highest number of civilian casualties ever recorded from suicide attacks and aerial operations, with more than 500 civilians killed by "aerial operations for the first time on record", the report noted.

Ground engagements, mainly between pro-government forces and antigovernment groups, also remained a leading cause of civilian casualties.

"This is the UN's 10th annual report documenting the plight of civilians in the Afghan conflict - more than 32,000 civilians killed and around 60,000 injured in a decade. It is time to put an end to this human misery and tragedy," said Tadam-

ichi Yamamoto, the top UN official in Afghanistan.

"The best way to halt the killings and maiming of civilians is to stop the fighting. That is why there is all the more need now to use all our efforts to bring about peace."

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (Unama) recorded 10,993 civilian casualties (3,804 deaths and 7,189 injured), which it says represents a 5% increase in overall civilian casualties and an 11% increase in civilian deaths compared to 2017.

Earlier this year, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said more than 45,000 members of the country's security forces had been killed since he became leader in 2014 - a figure far higher than previously thought.

Kabul, Feb 24 (Agencies): The US and the Taliban are to meet in Qatar for fresh talks Monday seeking an end to 17 years of grinding conflict in Afghanistan, with the stakes ratcheting higher as the spring fighting season approaches.

Marathon talks held in Doha last month have stoked hopes of a breakthrough after the two sides walked away with a “draft framework” that included a Taliban commitment to prevent Afghanistan from once again becoming a safe haven for international terror groups.

According to AFP, it was the most substantial engagement by Washington with the militants since US forces ousted them from power in 2001. But there is still no accord on a timetable for a US withdrawal or a ceasefire -- both major issues on which previous efforts have foundered.

This time Washington’s special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, who has spearheaded the months-long effort, is expected to face an expanded Taliban negotiating team headed by Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, the Taliban’s former deputy minister of foreign affairs.

Neither side has stated how long they expect the meetings to last or the details of what will be discussed.

Analysts say this round

will likely see the Taliban push for the removal of its leaders from a UN travel blacklist, matched with pressure from the US for the militants to open a dialogue with the Afghan government.“Both sides are going into this process with open minds and a sense of urgency as the weather gets warmer and fighting season draws closer,” Graeme Smith, a consultant based with International Crisis Group, told AFP. The Taliban have steadfastly refused to negotiate with Kabul, whom they dismiss as “puppets”. They have also stated that, without a withdrawal timetable, further progress is “impossible”.

US President Donald Trump’s apparent eagerness to end America’s longest war, the Afghan government’s fear of being sidelined, and the coming of spring all weigh on the process. “Eyes are on the Taliban to see if they are capable of compromising,” said analyst Michael Semple.

“Can they come up with a sufficient compromise to agree to a formula for an intra-Afghan dialogue that absolutely involves the current Afghan government?”

Khalilzad, he added, “has stirred up the peace process in a way that nobody over the previous two decades had”.

Kim heads to Vietnam for summit with Trump

HANOI, Feb 24 (Agencies): North Korea warned President Donald Trump on Sunday not to listen to US critics who were disrupting efforts to improve ties, as its leader, Kim Jong Un, made his way across China by train to a second summit with Trump in Vietnam.

According to Reuters, the two leaders will meet in Hanoi on Wednesday and Thursday, eight months after their historic summit in Singapore, the first between a sitting US president and a North Korean leader, where they pledged to work toward the complete denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula.

But their vaguely worded agreement has produced few results and US Democratic senators and US security officials have warned Trump against cutting a deal that would do little to curb North Korea’s nuclear ambitions.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un salutes while reviewing troops at Pyongyang Station, North Korea, before leaving for Vietnam. (AP/PTI)

state news agency said such opposition was aimed at derailing the talks.

“If the present U.S. administration reads others’ faces, lending an ear to others, it may face the shattered dream of the improvement of the relations with the DPRK and world peace and

miss the rare historic opportunity,” the news agency said in a commentary, referring to North Korea by the initials of its official name, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

The Trump administration has pressed the North to give up its nuclear weapons

programme, which, combined with its missile capabilities, pose a threat to the United States, before it can expect any concessions.

But a week before his second summit with Kim, Trump signalled a possible softening of that stance, saying he would love to be able

to remove sanctions if there was meaningful progress on denuclearisation.

Trump also said he was in no rush and had no pressing schedule for North Korea’s denuclearisation, hinting at a more gradual, reciprocal approach, long favoured by Pyongyang.

The North also wants security guarantees and a formal end of the 1950-1953 Korean War, which ended in a truce, not a treaty.

In a letter to Trump last week, three Democratic chairmen of key House committees accused the administration of withholding information on the negotiations with North Korea.

“There are ample reasons to be sceptical that Chairman Kim is committed to a nuclear-free North Korea,” the lawmakers wrote. U.S. intelligence officials recently testified to Congress that North Korea was unlikely to ever give up its entire nuclear arsenal.

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Pope Francis compares child sex abuse to ‘human sacrifice’

Vatican City, Feb 24 (Agencies): Pope Francis on Sunday vowed to tackle every single case of sexual abuse by priests in the Roman Catholic Church, comparing paedophilia to “human sacrifice” in a speech that left victims cold.

According to AFP, his public address to top bishops at the end of a landmark summit in the Vatican promised an “all-out battle” against abusive priests, but blamed the devil and insisted the Church was not the only place children were assaulted.

“If in the Church there should emerge even a single case of abuse - which already in itself represents an atrocity - that case will be faced with the utmost seriousness”, Francis promised. “I am reminded of the cruel religious practice, once widespread in certain cultures, of sacrificing human beings - frequently children - in pagan rites,” he said.

The sexual abuse of minors was “a widespread phenomenon in all cultures and societies,” Francis said, and he slammed those priests who prey on children as “tools of Satan”.

Suspected B’desh plane hijacker killed: Army Dhaka, Feb 24 (PTI): Bangladesh commandos on Sunday killed an armed man, who allegedly made a foiled bid to hijack a Dubaibound flight of the state-run Biman Airlines carrying 148 passengers, the army said.

The flight, en route Dubai from Dhaka via Chattogram, made an emergency landing at the Shah Amanat International Airport in the coastal city of Chattogram following the hijack bid.

Army, Navy and elite police cordoned off the plane soon after it landing.

All the passengers, pilots and crew members were evacuated safely. According to army Major General Matiur Rahman, the suspect, a Bangladeshi national identified as Mahadi, refused to surrender when asked to, forcing "the commandos to go for action (firing)", which "lasted eight minutes". "He (hijacker) succumbed to his wounds after the military commandos captured him (with gun shots)," Rahman told a media briefing at Chattogram airport, adding that the suspect was carrying a gun.

Air force's Chattgram base commander Air Vice Marshal Mufidur Rahman, who was also present at the media briefing, said he kept the hijacker engaged in talks while special forces units prepared for the raid.

Pope Francis celebrates mass at the Vatican on Sunday to conclude his extraordinary summit of Catholic leaders summoned to Rome. (Giuseppe Lami/AP)

“I make a heartfelt appeal for an all-out battle against the abuse of minors both sexually and in other areas... for we are dealing with abominable crimes that must be erased from the face of the earth,” he said.

C h i l d r e n mu s t b e “protected from ravenous wolves”, he said, adding: “We stand face to face with the mystery of evil”.

The scandals have hit countries around the world, with lives devastated from Australia to Chile, Germany and the US. The Argentine had opened the four-day meeting by calling for “concrete measures” against child sex abuse and handing 114 senior bishops a roadmap to shape the debate on tackling paedophile priests.

The 82-year-old had

Abu Dhabi, Feb 24 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : A m i d growing tension between India and Pakistan after the terror attack on CRPF convoy in Pulwama on February 14, former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf had claimed that if his country launched even a single nuclear attack on its neighbouring country, then ‘India could finish them by attacking 20 (nuclear) bombs’, reports Karachibased newspaper Dawn.

According to Latest LY, the former president expressed his opinion while addressing a press conference in Abu Dhabi. He said, as quoted by the daily, “Indian and Pakistan relations have again reached a dangerous level. There will be no nuclear attack. If we would attack India with one atomic bomb, then the neighbouring country could finish us by attacking with 20 bombs. Then the only solution is that we should first attack them with 50 atom bombs so that they cannot hit us with 20 bombs. Are you ready to first launch an attack with 50 bombs?”

The former president’s reactions come two days after United States President Donald Trump reacted on the growing tension between India and Pakistan.

Trump in his speech had called the situation as ‘very,

Brexit must not be frustrated: UK PM

LONDON, Feb 24 (Agencies): Britain’s exit from the EU must not be frustrated and the government must focus on delivering it, Prime Minister Theresa May said.

According to Reuters, May is trying to get changes to the divorce package before putting it to another vote in parliament. If she fails, May will have to decide whether to delay Brexit or endanger the world’s fifth largest economy by leaving without a deal on March 29.

Three British cabinet ministers have publicly indicated they will back plans to delay Brexit if lawmakers vote down May’s plan for a new deal with the European Union. Business minister Greg Clark, work and pensions minister Amber Rudd, and justice minister David Gauke signalled in a Daily Mail column that they will side with rebels and opposition parties to stop Britain leaving without a deal if necessary.

warned victims to lower their expectations, saying much of the work would be done post-summit.

Swiss victim Jean-Marie Furbringer said: “Honestly it’s a pastoral ‘blabla’, saying it’s the fault of the devil”.

“It talks about the devil, it talks about evil... There is no talk about permanently excluding child rapists and abusers who are employees of the Church,” said Britain’s Peter Saunders, a victim who resigned from a Vatican advisory commission on combating abuse.

“From a child protection point of view it’s been a waste of time. From keeping the world’s eyes on this institution and its failure to protect children, it’s been a great success,” he said.

‘If we attack with 1 nuke, India may finish us with 20’: Mush

Pervez Musharraf (File)

very bad and dangerous’ and hoped that both the countries would sort out the differences diplomatically.

The US President said, “There’s a terrible thing going on right now between Pakistan and India. It’s a very very bad situation, and it is a dangerous situation between the two countries.

We would like to see it stop.

A lot of people were just killed.”

Also, the United Nations Security Council had condemned the terror attack in Pulwama and issued the statement for the first time, which increased problems for Pakistan. It is to be known that the United Nations considers Jammu and Kashmir a ‘disputed territory’ and has not been able to come to a consensus on the definition of ‘terrorism. Due to this, the UNSC has never been involved in past terrorist attacks in the valley.

7TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR BELOVED ZUTHUNGBEMO OVUNG MOILAN Dt. 25th Feb. 2012

No matter how years multiply without you, our love beyond the world cannot be separated & imprint in our memories. Missing you will never go away.

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‘Apfo’ It’s been a year since you left us for your heavenly abode yet the memories and the legacy you left behind remains in our hearts forever which cannot be express in words and still miss you and hope that we will meet again someday at our Savior’s feet.

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Case of fraud filed against Sonakshi Sinha

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imasenla Aier, a grade 8 Vocalist, who was a top 1 student of Rock School, London, launched her debut album, “Hear me out”, today at Hotel Acacia, here in Dimapur.

Speaking at the launching programme, Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Kevekha Kevin Zehol, stated that one needs gut and lots of determination to make an album these days. He stated that many Nagas, although talented, have fallen along the way of pursuing music because of lack of determination and sincerity. He also men-

tioned that we all need people in our life to push and motivate us in all our life aspects.

During the programme, it was also learnt that Kevekha is also a senior musician and on the process of releasing his third album.

Retired DGP, O Alem, also spoke in the launching programme. He mentioned that music is a force that will go to millions of people and poke the minds of people who listens to it.

Talking about her debut album, Imnasenla stated that she started working for the album in the year 2013,

and acknowledged the support and motivation she received from her friends and families.

She stated that the song “Hero” in her album was dedicated to her late father, whom she looked at as a role model.

Sunep Lemtur also spoke on the launching programme and Moanungsang, Naga Idol winner, gave out the song review to the gathering.

The album consists of 8 songs in total, where 7 are in English and 1 in Ao dialect.

(Staff Reporter)

fter a case of fraud was registered against Sonakshi Sinha in Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh, the Bollywood actress’ management agency on Sunday said the organiser is using the media to release false and manipulated facts and that if he doesn’t stop at this, Sonakshi and her team will be forced to take legal action.

Police said on Sunday that four others have been named in the complaint alleging that the actress along with four others -- Malvika Punjabi, Dhumil Thakkar, Edgar Sakaria and Abhishek Sinha -- have defrauded the complainant of Rs 32 lakh.

In the police complaint, Pramod Sharma has said that an amount of Rs 32 lakh had been transferred to Sonakshi’s account for her presence at an event but she did not turn up.

Accusing the police of inaction, Sharma had consumed poison recently but was saved. A police official said that they have registered a case after a probe into the matter and the organiser was trying to unnecessarily exert pressure on them by acts like consuming poison. The official told IANS that the India Fashion and Beauty

Award programme had been organised on September 30 last year.

Talent Full On Company was roped in for the event and after talking to the private secretary of Sonakshi, Rs 32 lakh was deposited in her account.

At the last minute however, Sonakshi cancelled her appearance causing losses to the organiser.

On learning about the “misinformation” doing the rounds, Sonakshi’s management agency released an official statement on Sunday: “Sonakshi was approached by the event organiser in Delhi to attend an event.

However, despite repeated reminders, the organiser failed to make the payments to Sonakshi before the event as contracted.

Several attempts were made to contact the organiser requesting him to make the contracted payments and send the tickets. However, he “remained incommunicado and didn’t live up to his end of the bargain”.

The statement further read: “Due to a lack of commitment by the organiser, Sonakshi and her team were left with no choice but to return home from Mumbai airport.”

(IANS)

Jude Law to marry R Kelly on $1m bail over abuse charges long time girlfriend

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ctor Jude Law will reportedly marry his long time girlfriend Phillipa Coan. His eldest son will be the best man.

Divorced Jude, 46, and Phillipa, 32, have been dating for four years. The ceremony is set to take place in France in May, reports thesun.co.uk.

The venue has been booked and the local mayor will perform the wedding with a party following on later.

Jude has five children with three different women.

Rafferty, 22, is Jude’s eldest son and also an actor.

Guests expected to at-

tend the bash include Jonny Lee Miller, Sean Pertwee and Ewan McGregor.

A source said: “The wedding itself will be a good old fashioned knees up with plenty of booze and dancing. All his old pals are going from when he was growing up in London and just starting out in his career.

“Jude and Phillipa have been going out together for years and get on really well, so this is the next natural step. Jude is busy working on various projects but they always make time to meet up either in London or on location.”

(IANS)

Chicago judge on Saturday gave R&B super star R. Kelly a chance to go free while he awaits trial on charges he sexually abused four people.

Cook County Judge John Fitzgerald Lyke Jr. set a $1 million bond for the singer. Lyke called the allegations against Kelly “disturbing” said the amount equals $250,000 for each of the four people Kelly is charged with sexually abusing. The bond requires the Chicago native to post $100,000 before being released. Lyke is the same judge who presided over “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s bond hearing earlier this week. He banned Kelly from having contact with anyone younger than 18.

During Saturday’s 17minute hearing, prosecutors laid out their case against Kelly, as he stood facing the judge with his arms cuffed behind his back. At times he shook his head in disagreement and once leaned over to whisper something to his lawyer, who patted Kelly on the shoulder.

Several relatives of Kel-

ly’s alleged victims were also in the courtroom.

Kelly’s attorney Steve Greenberg told the judge that, “Contrary to the song, Kelly doesn’t like to fly,” in reference to the Grammyaward winner’s popular song “I believe I can fly.”

The singer, whose full name is Robert Kelly, was charged Friday with 10 counts of criminal sexual abuse involving at least three underage victims between 1998 and 2010. The counts each carry a maximum of seven years in prison. The charges follow decades of rumors and allegations that the music star was abusing women and underage girls.

Greenberg rejected allegations that Kelly sexually abused anyone, telling reporters: “He is a rock star.

He doesn’t have to have nonconsensual sex.”

Kelly has denied all

allegations of sexual misconduct.

On Friday, Greenberg told reporters he thought that “all the women are lying.”

“Mr. Kelly is strong, he’s got a lot of support and he’s going to be vindicated on all these charges -- one by one if it has to be.”

Ke l ly ’s D NA wa s found in semen on one of the accuser’s shirts, and semen found on one worn by another was submitted for DNA testing, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said.

Kelly met one of the accusers when she was celebrating her 16th birthday party at a restaurant and another when he signed an autograph during his 2008 trial on child-pornography charges, Foxx said.

Prosecutors said they have a video of another accuser that shows R. Kelly having sex with her when she was 14. A fourth accuser told prosecutors that she thought she was going to braid R. Kelly’s hair, but that he instead tried to force her to give him oral sex.

(FoxNews)

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lash and Richard Fortus have both teased a new Guns N’ Roses album in recent weeks, and now Duff McKagan is the third member of the band to confirm that the project is happening once the group wraps its reunion tour.

In an interview with Eddie Trunk on his Trunk

Nation radio show, McKagan confirmed that he’s heard some of the new material Axl Rose is working on for the album. However, he clarified that there’s no specific timeline as to when the band will get into the studio to begin recording.

“Oh, it’s real, but the fun part and the cool part

about Guns N’ Roses is we don’t really talk about it, and what happens next just happens,” he said. “It’s never been that band that there’s a direct schedule of how we do things. I’ve heard some magnificent stuff that Axl has, really cool stuff he’s been working on.

(Billboard)

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Shoppers at the newly opened store “People” near Colck Tower, Dimapur.

Fespaco: Africa’s largest film festival turns 50

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ome 100,000 people are expected to attend 450 screenings over the next week at the Fespaco film festival in Burkina Faso.

Security is tight following a wave of attacks

by Islamist militants in the country.

Since Fespaco began 50 years ago, no woman has ever won the top prize, the Golden Stallion of Yennenga.

One of the favourites this year is Rafiki by Kenya's Wanuri Kahiu, about a lesbian affair.

It was temporarily banned in her home country but was shown at the Cannes film festival in France.

Another leading contender is Desrances, a film

by Burkina Faso director Apolline Traore about the post-election violence in Ivory Coast in 2010-11.

The BBC's Victoria Uwonkunda in the capital Ouagadougou says that, for film-lovers, the challenge may be to make it to all viewings as there are at least 60 films showing, from 08:00 until late in the evening. Some venues are

showing more than one festival film at the same time.

There are screenings at nine venues across Ouagadougou and also in the country's other major cities, Bobo Dioulasso and Ouahigouya.

"Film makers of Africa, we love you," said Yacouba Traore, the festival's chief organiser, at the opening ceremony in the capital's municipal stadium on Saturday night.

Fespaco, the acronym in French of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou, is held every two years.

More than 2,000 security personnel have been deployed to guarantee the safety of guests and cinema goers, reports the AFP news agency. About 80 people have been killed in the past three months in attacks by Islamist militants, which have also forced schools to close in several regions.

(BBC)

OFFICE OF THE

SUMI GAMES & SPORTS ASSOCIATION H.Q. ZUNHEBOTO-798620 : NAGALAND REGD. NO. R.S.2791/22/9/94 Motto : “Unity and Integrity”

APPRECIATION The Sümi Games & Sports Association(SGSA) would like to acknowledge and convey our heartfelt gratitude to Shri N. Kitovi Zhimomi, Ato Kilonser, GPRN/NSCN for gracing the inaugural program as Chief Guest and to Shri Hekhushe Aye Shikhu, President Sümi Hoho, the guest of honor at the Closing Ceremony of the 11th Sümi Hoho Trophy held at P. Vizheto Village, hosted by Niuland Area Sports Association from 12th – 20th Feb'19. The Chief Guest, donated Rs 20,000/- each to the 17 units of SGSA as a token of his love and encouragement and also assisted SGSA financially keeping in mind the 12th Sumi Hoho Trophy to be held next year at Akuluto V. K. Area. We the SGSA office bearers would also like to convey our profound gratitude to Mr & Mrs P. Vizheto Tuccu, Ato Kükau P. Vizheto village for his unconditional support physically, morally, financially and spiritually during the entire course of the 10th days event. We thank the Almighty God for the successful conclusion of the event and remain indebted to the following individuals and organisations without whose support and contribution this event would not have materialised.

1) Shri Kaito Aye, Minister of Agriculture & Cooperation : Rs 50,000/2) Shri Jacob Zhimomi, Minister PHED : Rs 50,000/3) Shri Tovihoto Aye, Advisor Power : Rs 50,000/4) Shri K.T Sukhalu Retd. IAS, Advisor School Education : Rs 50,000/5) Shri Kazheto Kinimi, Advisor, Skill Development, Labour & CAWD : Rs 50,000/6) Shri Pukhayi Sumi, Food & Civil Supply, LMCP & NSDMA : Rs 50,000/7) Shri Khehovi Yeptho, Advisor, Tourism, Art & Culture : Rs 50,000/8) Er. Picto Shohe, MLA : Rs 50,000/9) Shri Y. Vikheho Chishi Swu, MLA : Rs 50,000/10) Ino Inaka Assumi & Inoli Hekali Zhimomi, IAS : Rs 1,00,000/11) Ino Kuhozhe Achumi, Unity Village : Rs 60,000/12) Dr Ghukiye Y Zhimo : Rs 50,000/13) Ino Kakito Zhimo : Rs 50,000/14) Ino Hevuto Yeptho, Dy Kilonser, GPRN/NSCN : Rs 50,000/15) Inno Toikhu Zhimomi : Rs 30,000/16) Western Sümi Sports Association (WSSA) : Rs 21,000/17) Shri Samson Aye, C.In.C GPRN/NSCN : Rs 20,000/18) Ino Samuel H. Shohe : Rs 15,000/19) Ino Tokhevi Chophi J.E : Rs 10,000/20) Ino Hokugha H. Awomi (Thahekhu) : Rs 10,000/21) Ino Kaiho Zhimomi, V/P SGSA : Rs 10,000/22) G-Sports Chumukedima : Rs 5,000/23) Ino Amento Yeptho (Yamaha Company) : Rs 5,000/Sd/Sd/Sd/Akihito Zhimo Joel Assumi Kiyeka Sumi President Press Secy Gen. Secy SGSA SGSA SGSA DP-1583

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Australia beat India by 3 wickets in 1st T20I Saurabh breaks record at ISSF WC

Nathan Coulter-Nile celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of India’s Dinesh Karthik during the first T20 international match on Sunday. (PTI)

balls) added 84 runs for the third wicket to almost seal the match, But things changed when Chahal finally got Maxwell with a flighted delivery wide outside the off-stump and the batsman failed to clear Rahul at long-off.

Short was run-out after a mix-up with Peter Handscomb and after Ash-

ton Turner was removed by Krunal Pandya, Australia were in a spot of bother at 102 for 5.

But Richardson and Cummins kept their calm to give Australia a 1-0 lead going into the second and final game in Bengaluru on February 27.

Put into bat, opener Rahul’s half-century on comeback but an inexplica-

NYK holds district level sports meet

ble batting collapse found India restricted to a paltry 126 for 7 in 20 overs.

Rahul showed why he is rated highly during his 36-ball-50 but some indiscreet shot selection from his teammates meant that only 46 runs were scored in the back 10.

From a comfortable 80 for two in 9.5 overs, India lost four wickets for 20

Dr. T. Ao Trophy: Nagaland draw Tripura 2-2 Correspondent

Winners along with officials during the closing ceremony of district level sports.

DIMAPUR, Feb 24 (NPN): Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK) Dimapur, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, in collaboration with office of the District Sports Officer, Dimapur and Sports Authority of India (SAI), Dimapur, organised a district level sports meet on the theme “You can do it,” on February 22 and 23 at Government Higher Secondary School ground, Dimapur.

According to NYK Dimapur, the tournament was aimed at promoting Sepak Takraw among the young people in the district.

The meet was inaugurated by state coach, Sepaktakraw, YRS Holshe Khrieo. In his inaugural speech, Khrieo reminded

the participants that with hard work and determination they can compete at various levels which will ultimately take them to national and international level. He also encouraged the young sports persons to actively participate with sincerity and dedication in any kind of sporting event as it will improve their skills and develop competitive spirit.

Earlier, in the introductory address, UNV district youth co-ordinator, NYK Dimapur, K. Phyobemo Lotha, welcomed all the participants and officials and highlighted the objectives of organising the sports meet.

He said that having faith in the skills, potentials and talent of the young

Leicester sack manager Puel L o nd o n , F e b 2 4 (Agencies): Claude Puel has been sacked by Leicester after 16 months in charge at the King Power Stadium.

The decision was made in the wake of a 4-1 loss at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday, which leaves Leicester 12th in the Premier League, eight points above the relegation zone.

The French boss has been under increasing pressure in recent weeks as Leicester have suffered six defeats in their last seven matches, including an FA Cup loss to League Two Newport.

A Leicester statement read, “The club would like to thank Claude for his efforts in leading the team during his 16 months in the role and wish him well in his future career.”

“Assistant Manager Jacky Bonnevay also departs with the club’s best wishes.”

“First-team coaches Mike Stowell and Adam Sadler,

Claude Puel

supported by the club’s established backroom staff, will assume responsibility for the senior squad while the club begins the process of appointing a new manager. The Board will make no further comment until this process is complete.”

The club memorably won the Premier League title under Claudio Ranieri in 2016 but the Italian was sacked the following season.

His replacement was Craig Shakespeare, who was in charge until October 2017, when Puel took over and guided Leicester to a ninth-place finish.

people, the sports meet was organised to provide a platform to the youngsters to exhibit and explore their skills as also to promote sportsmanship spirit among the youngsters.

The closing ceremony was graced by district sports officer, Dimapur, Tepulezonu Tetso.

She challenged the young participants to start aiming and plan for their goal with commitment and sincerity. She also handed away the trophies, certificates and cash prizes to the winners.

Altogether 13 team participated in the sepektakraw event. The event also highlighted 5000 meters race and long jump for both boys and girls respectively.

KOHIMA, Feb 24 (NPN): Defending champions Nagaland held Tripura to a 2-2 at the ongoing 2nd Dr. T. Ao Centenary NEC International Gold Cup Football Championship (U-21) at Guwahati on Sunday.

Sourav opened the account for Tripura in the 22nd minute but Longkhoi found the equaliser in the 38th minute to end the first half with 1-1. In the second half, Bikas gave the lead again for Tripura in the 78th minute but four minutes later Muleyi Medeo managed to find the net to snatch a draw for Nagaland team.

Nagaland will play their last league match against Nepal on February 25.

In other matches, Assam beat Sikkim 2-1, Arunachal Pradesh defeated Bangladesh by a solitary goal while Mizoram blanked Nepal 3-0 From Pool B, Mizoram and Meghalaya have booked their semi-final berths, while Nagaland with a point sits in 5th place ahead of Tripura on better goal difference.

From Pool A, Arunachal Pradesh have secured their semi-finals berth, while host team Assam is out of the contention.

runs by the 15th over to be reduced to 100 for six.

MS Dhoni, played one of his signature dogged innings as he stemmed the rot with an unbeaten 29 off 37 balls. The best partnership was 55 for the second wicket between Rahul and skipper Virat Kohli (24, 17 balls). Looking in his element, Kohli didn’t get the required elevation as he stepped out to leg-spinner Adam Zampa only to find Nathan Coulter-Nile at long-on.

In the very next over, Rishabh Pant misjudged a single and Jason Behrendorff dived to his left and released the ball quickly for keeper Peter Handscomb to effect a run-out.

At the start of the innings, Behrendorff dismissed Rohit (5) as early as in the third over with the Indian vice-captain trying the lap shot but only to give Zampa a simple catch at fine leg.

Brief scores: India 126/7 on 20 overs (KL Rahul 50, MS Dhoni 29*; Nathan Coulter-Nile 3-26) lost to Australia 127/7 in 20 overs (Glenn Maxwell 56, D’Arcy Short 37; Jasprit Bumrah 3-16) by three wickets.

Saurabh Chaudhary

New Delhi, Feb 24 (PTI): Unfazed by a field comprising seasoned campaigners, teenager Saurabh Chaudhary smashed the world record to win gold in the ISSF World Cup here Sunday, securing India’s third Olympic quota.

Appearing in his maiden senior World Cup, the 16-year-old claimed the top honours without much fuss in the men’s 10m air pistol event at the season-opening International Shooting Sport Federation event.

The Asian Games and Youth Olympics gold medallist ended the event with a total score of 245.

Dami Mikec of Serbia was second in the podium with a score of 239.3, while the bronze medal was bagged by 2008 Olympic champion Wei Pang of China, who managed 215.2.

Liverpool go top after Man United draw L o nd o n , F e b 2 4 (Agencies): Liverpool returned to the Premier League summit despite being held to a 0-0 draw by bitter rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford in a match that was marred by first-half injuries to four players.

After days of anticipation and excitement, the match swiftly descended into farce in the first period, as Ander Herrera, Juan Mata, Roberto Firmino and Jesse Lingard were all forced off injured, and the match struggled to recover from an entertainment perspective.

The medical staff were rather less busy in the second half and that allowed Liverpool to increase the pressure, generally dominating against a United effectively playing with 10 men due to Marcus Rashford struggling with a knock. But the Reds could not take advantage, with United arguably happy to hold on to the draw which sees Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set a new record points haul for a manager in his first 10 Premier League games, taking him on to 26 points.

After losing Nemanja Matic to injury in the buildup to the match, the first 25 minutes were nightmarish

Manchester United striker Rashford (left) tries to squeeze in between two Liverpool players.

for United in terms of fitness, losing Herrera and Mata, while Rashford was also in pain.

Liverpool did not remain unscathed, as they lost Firmino just past the half-hour mark having appeared to roll his ankle.

Lingard – Mata’s replacement despite being deemed not fit enough to start following a hamstring injury – then seemed to aggravate that problem when attempting to round Alisson for the only real chance of a bizarre first period, forcing Solskjaer to replace him with Alexis Sanchez.

Liverpool looked to

Case Premier League: Natak frustrate Nizams D i mapur , F e b 2 4 (NPN): Four th placed Nizams FC held Natak FC to a goalless draw in the first match of matchday 11 of the ongoing Case Presmier League at 1st NAP ground on Saturday.

Having more than 3 points at stake, the match witnessed a feisty first half, with both teams trying to outplay each other. Nizams failed to score despite having multiple shots on goal as none of them could beat the Natak goalkeeper, Tiasunep. Natak also came close to scoring multiple times but were wasteful with their chances.

The second half resumed and both teams appeared to be more composed but were left holding on in the closing stages as they tried in vain to open up each other’s defence. Time ran out with no significant change, leaving them to share the spoils at full time.

At the DGP ground,

Trinity Sporting were denied a win in the last minute as Repa Alem netted in Sporting Union’s second goal, cancelling out goals by Gigin and Lipokfor Trinity Sporting.

Trinity who were in control of the game took the lead through Gigin in the first half. Sporting managed to equalise in the second half when Anwar’s shot found the net but were left trailing again as Lipok netted the second goal for Trinity.

The match looked as good as won for Trinity until Chubaonen’s last-minute defensive error cost them their lead. Chuba’s bid to pass the ball to the goalkeeper found Repa instead and he netted it home, bringing the match to a 2-2 draw at full time.

In another must-win match for Ruboo United, FC Joga Bonito disappointed the lads in purple with a 1-0 win. A first half goal

by Lipok ensured a win for Joga as Ruboo’s concerted

Such was his dominance in the eight-men final that he finished the event 5.7 points ahead of the silver medallist, the gold assured even before his final shot.

Chaudhary, who started strongly finished tied on top with Serbian Mikec at the end of the first series.

In the second series, the champion shooter continued his good form and finished at the top.

Other Indians competing in the event, Abhishek Verma and Ravinder Singh, failed to qualify for the final.

Both Abhishek are Ravinder finished with a total score of 576 in the qualification round.

Chaudhary shot 19 scores above 10. The Indian also holds the world record in 10m air pistol event in the junior category and that is

higher than the senior world record he made on Sunday.

Last year, Chaudhary also won gold at the Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany, in addition to being crowned junior world champion and Youth Olympic champion.

He has won one gold and one silver at the Junior Asian Championships, and a gold at a Youth Asian Championship.

In qualification, Chaudhary finished third with a score of 587 (20x), behind 588 (27x) shot by Lee Daemyung of South Korea and 587 (23x) shot by Pang Wei. In the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions event, Indian shooters failed to qualify for the final as Hungary’s Istvan Peni claimed the gold medal.

Pa r u l Ku m a r wa s ranked 22nd in the qualification with a total score of 1170, while Sanjeev Rajput finished 25th with 1169.

This was India’s second medal in the tournament, with Apurvi Chandela winning a gold in the women’s 10m air rifle category on Saturday.

Chandela and Anjum Moudgil had secured the first two Olympic quotas in shooting in the ISSF World Championships in Korea last year.

efforts failed to make an impact.

In the second match at the DGP ground, CASE FC beat Super Strikers 2-1. Case FC was awarded a penalty in the 19th minute after Super Strikers defenders handled the ball in the penalty area.

Abenthung coolly converted the penalty to make it 1-0.

Case FC increased their lead early on in the second half after Suya tapped the ball into the net.

Super Strikers fought hard to get back into the game and managed to add one to their score line when Vayu converted a brilliant pass from Michael in the 45th minute.

The closely contested match was brought to a close after two players from Super Strikers were shown a straight red following a tussle in the field. After matchday 11, the league table remained unchanged, as all teams retained their positions, with Natak FC

still on top, followed by Trinity, Sporting Union and Nizams FC in the top four.

turn things up after the break, but United’s defence provided an excellent platform. A rare opportunity fell to them 20 minutes from time, as Georginio Wijnaldum headed just wide from a corner.

United briefly thought they had the lead when Joel Matip put into his own goal in the 75th minute, but Chris Smalling – who played the ball into the danger zone – was offside, and that proved to be the final chance at either end, as Liverpool dropped points for the third Premier League game in four.

Meanwhile, Arsenal moved ahead of Man-

chester United and back into the top four with a 2-0 win against Southampton.

Goals early in the first half from Alexandre Lacazette and Henrikh Mkhitaryan were enough to win it against a poor Southampton side who remain in the relegation zone, one point from safety.

Lacazette gave Arsenal the lead on the break in the sixth minute with a backheeled finish amid claims of offside from the visiting defenders. And Mkhitaryan sealed the points on a comfortable afternoon for the hosts when he converted Alex Iwobi’s low cross on 17 minutes.

GENERAL MEETING

The Register Patta Holder of R. Supo Colony will have a General Meeting on 27th Feb 2019 Wednesday at 9.00 AM at R. Supo Colony. If any patta holder fail to attend meeting will not be entertained thereafter.

Chairman R. Supo Colony

Secy R. Supo Colony

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V i s ak h apatnam , Feb 24 (PTI): A profligate Umesh Yadav undid all the good work done by Jasprit Bumrah as Australia edged out India by three wickets in a last-ball thriller in the first T20 International here Sunday.

With 14 required off the last over, Umesh was hit for a boundary each by Jhye Richardson and Pat Cummins, who had identical scores of 7 not out as they reached the target of 127 off the last delivery of the match.

This was after Japrit Bumrah (3/16 in 4 overs) bowled an incredible 19th over to bring India back in the match just when it was looking that Australia would canter home.

He got Peter Handscomb with a short ball and then yorked Nathan Coulter-Nile after having dismissed Aaron Finch in his first spell.

However it was Australia’s tail-enders, who held the nerve getting the couple required couple of runs off the final delivery of the innings.

But till the 15th over, Australia were in a cruise control mode as Glenn Maxwell (56 off 43 balls) and Darcy Short (37 off 37

SUMI TOTIMI HOHO

The Sumi Totimi Hoho (STH), Apex body had a four day trip to Delhi with a purpose of meeting Sumi Student Union Delhi (SSUD), Sumi community Delhi (SCD) and Sumi Christian Fellowship Delhi (SCFD). Ms. Inotoli Aye, President (SSUD), Er. Hutovi Yeptho, President SCD and Mr. Kaboto Kinimi, Pastor SCFD expressed their happiness and gratitude for the Hoho’s (much needed) visit.

The STH takes the privilege to thank Shri. H. Khehovi Yepthomi, Hon’ble Advisor for Tourism Arts and Culture, Shri. Khekiho Shohe, OSD, Soil and Water Conservation Department, Zunheboto and Mrs. Hukali Vitoshe for extending their generosity for the trip.

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