July 15, 2019 by Nagaland Post

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England win ICC 2019 in Super Over

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DIMAPUR, JUL 14 (NPN): More than two decades of protracted negotiations between the government of India’s Interlocutors and NSCN (I-M) and later with Working Committee (WC) of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs), solution to the Naga political issue appears to be hinged on flexibilities on the part of the Naga groups. Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) and Centre’s Representative and Interlocutor for Naga peace talks, R.N. Ravi, said that “differing positions” on the demand for separate Naga flag and a separate constitution remained unresolved. He however said the peace process was “going on” though the differing positions remained. Ravi made the remarks when asked by Nagaland Post about the demand for separate Naga Flag and constitution. R.N. Ravi said the Government of India was open to discuss about Naga flag for pan Naga cultural

DAYO condemns murder of woman

DIMAPUR, JUL 14 (NPN): Dimapur Ao Youth Organization (DAYO) has condemn the questionable circumstances under which one Tasenjungla was found murdered near a timber mill at Chümoukedima. While appreciating the prompt recovery of the body by the police, DAYO president Aotemsu Aier and general secretary Pangertoshi urged the forensic department to expedite the report at the earliest. DAYO further demanded immediate arrest of the culprits at large, saying it will leave no stone unturned till justice is delivered. Police on Friday afternoon recovered the body of a female reportedly found floating at a water body near a timber mill in Chümoukedima.

body and to term the final agreement as Naga “Yehzabo”. He, however, added that these were still in negotiation stage. It may be recalled that, earlier, in an exclusive interview to Nagaland Post on February 28 this year, the Interlocutor had admitted that “differing positions” on the demand for separate Naga flag and a separate constitution was delaying signing of the final agreement. The Interlocutor said that the Government of India was open to discuss about Naga flag for pan Naga cultural body and to term the final agreement as Naga “Yehzabo”. He, however, added that these were still in negotiation stage. The Interlocutor had also categorically pointed out that delay for arriving at a final solution was not due to the Government of India. He said any final agreement could even be signed “tomorrow”, if the “Naga negotiators reciprocated with pragmatic flexibilities”. In a recent interview, R.N. Ravi disclosed that

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while other complex issues raised by NSCN (I-M) have been addressed, the talks have narrowed down to separate flag and renaming of the constitution which both the parties were trying to resolve. On the status of the talk with Working Committee of National Political Groups Ravi said, “Most of the substantive issues have been resolved with NNPGs though few issues remained to be sorted out.” On whether government of India would sign final agreement with WC of NNPGs if NSCN (I-M) demand for separate Naga flag and constitution re-

main unresolved, he said, “We are committed to one process and one solution. We cannot have a piecemeal solution.” Ravi reiterated that his mandate was to deliver a solution to the Naga issue to the best possible satisfaction of the Naga people that would be agreed by all. On getting all negotiating parties on board, Ravi said, “By and large this point has been agreed by all. It is understood that when the final agreement is signed, all will be party to it.” On the circulation and publication of reports that a separate passport and Naga flag has been accepted by the government of India, Ravi rubbished the reports said, “These are all mischievous rumours. There is nothing in it.” On why no talks were held with NPGs for over a month, Ravi admitted that there was a “short pause” due to the Lok Sabha elections but maintained that the process was still on. It was learnt through reliable sources that the interlocutor last held talks

Chandrayaan-2 heads for the Moon

India’s Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft plans to land a briefcase-sized rover on the Moon, 600km from the lunar south pole, while an orbiter above searches for water - vital to future manned missions Spacecraft originally due PAYLOAD to launch in 2018. Lander (with rover) Design changes Orbiter : Carries five increase mass, scientific instruments requiring 100km: Altitude larger of lunar orbit launch vehicle Sea of Tranquility (Apollo 11) Chandrayaan-2 rover landing site VIKRAM LANDER AND Lander: Equipped with PRAGYAN ROVER seismometer to detect India would moonquakes and become fourth Langmuir probe country to to measure land probe plasma on Moon fluctuations Solar Door/ramp panel Solar panel and antenna

Landing skid Rover: Will move around near Geosynchronous Satellite landing site in semi-autonomous Launch Vehicle Mark III mode, observing lunar surface (GSLV Mk III) and analysing soil Sources: Science, Futurism, Spaceﬂight Insider, Planetary Society, ISRO, NASA

Navigation cameras

On September 6, the lander Vikram is expected to make a soft landing on the moon and then the rover Pragyan will roll out to carry out in-situ experiments. During the countdown,

the rocket and the spacecraft’s systems will undergo checks and fuel will be filled to power the rocket engines. According to ISRO, filling of the liquid fuel in the Liquid Core Stage has been completed on Sunday.

Non-invitation for RIIN K’taka crisis: Rebel MLA quahses hope for HDK govt meet irks DPON, KTCN

Petrol price hiked, diesel unchanged

BENGALURU, JUL 14 (AGENCIES): Rebel Congress MLA MTB Nagaraj flew to Mumbai on Sunday where he quashed hopes of the Congress-Janata Dal (Secular) government by saying that there was no question of withdrawing his resignation, PTI reported. This came a day after Nagaraj had said that he would reconsider his decision to quit after meeting Congress leaders. Leaders of the crisishit ruling Congress-JD(S) coalition in Karnataka were locked in hectic parleys on Sunday to discuss the future course of action to save the government that is on the brink of collapse, even as efforts to mollify rebel Congress MLA M.T.B Nagaraj failed. However, the embattled leaders continued with efforts to woo back some legislators who have resigned, especially seven time Congress MLA Ra-

DIMAPUR, JUL 14 (NPN): Kacharis from the list of inviDimasa Public Organization tees have hurt the sentiments of Nagaland (DPON) and Kachari the community. Tribal Council Nagaland have In a press note, KTCN expressed shock and dismay for president Ramesh Hasnu renot inviting them to take part in minded that Kacharis, despite the July 17 consultative meeting being small in number, was one on the exercise of creation of of the 16 recognized and indigRegister of Indigenous Inhabit- enous tribes of Nagaland. ant (RIIN). Needless to mention, DPON: In a statement, KTCN said Kacharis were DPON president K. Naben equal partners in the formasaid they were pained to note tion of Nagaland State for the that Kuki and Kachari tribes reason of which late Deblal were not invited for the meet- Mech was one of the Interim ing. DPON said it failed to Committee members of our understand the reason behind state. such exclusion of the two indigKTCN said it was conenous tribes. It said authority straint to point out that in the ignored the fact the Kukis and first ever Assembly Election Kacharis existed in their own of Nagaland held in 1964 late traditional land in the state Govinda Paira and late Deblal from time immemorial. Mech were elected from DimaIn this regard, DPON pur constituencies. sought clarification as to whethTherefore, KTCN exer the two tribes are counted as pressed shock as to how Kachaindigenous in the state. ris were ignored and “treated KTCN: Kachari Tribal step motherly when we have D I M A P U R , J U L 1 4 Council Nagaland (KTCN) our own ancestral lands in (NPN): Power department stated that the exclusion of Dimapur.” has informed that there will be power outage in Government High School area and some parts of Molonsu and Sub-jail areas, Wokha due to D I M A P U R , J U L 1 4 grateful to the government in SR 2019 as a follow-up damaged caused to the trans- (NPN): Taking cognisance for approving the long pend- action on the court verdict former on July 12. SDO (E), of the statement issued by ing Service Rules 2019 of dated of May 20, the fedEr. Er. Orenvungo S Ovung Nagaland Planning Ma- the planning & coordination eration claimed that due has therefore requested all chinery Service Association department. process of law was followed consumers to bear with the (NPMSA) and published in Pointing out that there and adhered to, including inconvenience till the issue local dailies on Sunday that was no approved or notified clearance from the personresolved at the earliest. named one of its bona fide Service Rules of planning nel & administrative reforms members, Eastern Naga Stu- & coordination department (P&AR) department, on the dents’ Federation (ENSF) since its inception, ENSF matter. It also reminded has asserted that the former said it was only on June 29 NPMSA that it was the prehad no legal right or moral that the State cabinet had rogative of the State governauthority to question the approved Service Rules (SR) ment to frame service rules legally justified decision of 2019, based on the Gauhati as per the provisions of law, the State government when High Court order of May 20 where employees could not large number of employees and the Rules of Executive dictate terms. have questionable entry into Business, 2016. When the post of OSD the department. It further asserted that (SD) was created under the In a press release is- the court’s observation that planning & coordination sued by its president Sepili the posts of assistant de- department by the State Sangtam and general secre- velopment commissioner cabinet, ENSF claimed that tary Imti Choba Chang, the (ADC) and officer on spe- I Sino Phom was brought federation said NPMSA had cial duty (OSD skill devel- on deputation after followevery liberty to approach opment) were not inter- ing the due process of law. the court of law instead of transferable was correct as Later, on December 18, “blackmailing” and serving the post of OSD (SD) was 2012 the cabinet decided to “ S h e h e a r d y o u ’ v e ultimatum to the govern- not mentioned in the draft absorb the post of OSD (SD) decided to go to a luxury ment, if it was so aggrieved Service Rules of 2010. and her service into a perhotel so she decided to by the decision. ENSF also Mentioning that the manent regular cadre vide also take a vacation.” asked the association to be OSD (SD) post was included a notification on March 25,

Power outage in GHS area Wokha

with NSCN (I-M) leaders in the second week of May and with Working Committee of NNPGs in the last week of February. S o u r c e s r e ve a l e d that the entities had been holding talks at least two to three times a month. However, so far, no date has been set for the next meeting. There is a general perception in Nagaland that political parties, both Central and regional, have been using Naga political issue for electoral benefits. Though Naga political issue is the most talked about and discussed subject, it has evaded a final solution. Solution to the Naga political imbroglio was expected after signing of the Framework Agreement on August 3, 2015 and the joining of Working Committee of National Political Groups in the peace process which was followed by the signing of another agreement with the Working Committee of NNPGs on November 17, 2017. However, these have not resulted in early resolution.

C H E N NA I , J U L 1 4 (IANS): The countdown for the July 15 early morning lift-off of India’s heavy rocket nicknamed ‘Bahubali’ carrying the Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft is progressing smoothly, Indian space agency officials said. “The countdown began at 6.51 a.m. on Sunday,” K. Sivan, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), told IANS. Standing at about 44 metre tall, the 640-tonne rocket Geosynchronous Satellite Launch VehicleMark III (GSLV-Mk III) is nicknamed ‘Bahubali’. And just like the hero in the hit film by the same name lifted a heavy ‘lingam’, the rocket will carry the 3.8 tonne Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft. About 16 minutes into its flight, the Rs 375 crore GSLV-Mk III rocket is expected to sling the Rs 603 crore Chandrayaan-2 into an Earth parking 170x40,400 km orbit. From there, it will be a long journey to the moon for the Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft carrying a lander called Vikram and a rover known as Pragyan. The distance between the Earth and the moon is about 3.844 lakh km.

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Naga solution rests on flexibilities: Ravi

Countdown for Chandrayaan-2 lift-off

malinga Reddy, ahead of chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy’s trust vote expected this week. This, even as rebel legislators, who are camped in Mumbai, made it clear that they were united and “firm” on their resignations. Meanwhile, opposition BJP reiterated that the coalition has lost majority and demanded that chief minister H D Kumaraswamy resign immediately or seek a trust vote on Monday itself. The coalition government is on a shaky wicket with 16 MLAs - 13 of the Congress and three of the JD(S) - resigning their assembly membership. Besides, two independent legislators, who were made ministers recently to provide stability, have quit the ministry and withdrawn support. The coalition leaders received a major jolt on Sunday morning as

Nagaraj, with whom they had held day long talks on Saturday in a bid to woo him back to save the government, flew to Mumbai and joined the rebel MLAs camped there. After reaching Mumbai, Nagaraj, speaking to reporters, made it clear that there was no question of withdrawing his resignation and that he was “firm” on the decision. Just ahead of leaving the city, the Hoskote MLA had told reporters that he intended to take a final decision on the withdrawal of his resignation after talks with Chikkaballapura MLA K Sudhakar, as both had together submitted resignations to the Speaker on July 10. As news of Nagaraj boarding a flight to Mumbai surfaced, chief minister H D Kumaraswamy rushed to residence of his father and JD(S) supremo H D Deve Gowda and held

discussions. Meetings were also on in Congress circles at a hotel, where party legislators have camped under the leadership of CLP leader Siddaramaiah, who has convened the legislature party meeting on Monday morning. Later, leaders of both parties, including Kumaraswamy, Shivakumar, CLP leader Siddaramaiah, KPCC president Diensh Gundu Rao, Mallikarjun Kharge among others held discussion. Ahead of the meeting, Kumaraswamy and Shivakumar met Congress MLA Nagendra, undergoing treatment at a hospital here, amid reports that BJP leaders were in touch with him. However, amid all these developments, 12 rebel MLAs of the ruling coalition, who are camped in Mumbai, said they were all together and firm on their resignations.

DIMAPUR, JUL 14 (NPN): Petrol prices were increased by 7 paise to 13 paise across major cities of the country on Sunday. Diesel prices, on the other hand, remained static. In Delhi, petrol prices rose to Rs 73.08 a litre while diesel prices remained stagnant at Rs 66.24 per litre, as per data from Indian Oil Corporation website. In Dimapur and Kohima, petrol prices cost Rs. 71.02 per litre and 71.82 per litre respectively. Diesel remained unchanged at Rs. 64.03 per litre in Dimapur and Rs. 64.64 per litre in Kohima The fuel price is dependent on the global crude oil prices, rupee to US dollar exchange rate, global cues, fuel demand, etc. Fuel price includes excise duty, valueadded tax (VAT) and dealer commission. VAT varies from state to state. India imports 80 per cent of its crude requirements.

OSD appt: ENSF reacts to NPMSA statement Mobile app for currency identification soon

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New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI): Reserve Bank of India will come out with a mobile application to help visually challenged people in identifying currency notes as cash still remains a dominant mode of transaction. At present, banknotes in the denominations of Rs.10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 2,000 are in circulation, besides Re 1 notes issued by the Centre. RBI said identification of banknote denomination is key to successful completion of cash-based transactions by visually impaired persons. Intaglio printing based identification marks for helping the visually challenged in identification of banknotes denomination are present in the notes of Rs.100 and above. After demonetisation of old Rs.500/1,000 notes in 2016, new banknotes in design and sizes have been (Cont’d on p-7) put in circulation.

2013. The writ petition (WP (C) No 53 (K) of 2013) filed by N Joory and 30 others challenging the notification of March 25, 2013 was dismissed on June 30, 2014 by Gauhati High Court, which upheld the March 25, 2013 notification, the federation added. Meanwhile, the cabinet on August 5 decided that appropriate action should be taken by the planning & coordination department vis-à-vis the cabinet decision of December 18, 2012 and the high court verdict. Amidst all these, contrary to this and to utter shock, the department issued a notification on December 22, 2015 making the post of OSD (SD) into ex-cadre and personal to her. At this and having no alternative, I Sino Phom was compelled to approach Gauhati High Court (WP

“The Reserve Bank of India has been sensitive to the challenges faced by the visually challenged in conducting their day to day business with Indian banknotes,” said the central bank while scouting for a vendor to develop the mobile application. The proposed mobile app would be able to identify the denomination of notes of Mahatma Gandhi Series and Mahatma Gandhi (New) series by captur-

ing the image of the notes placed in front of mobile camera, the RBI said while inviting bids from tech firms to develop the app. RBI had come out with a similar ‘request for proposal’ from vendors but later cancelled it. The app will also generate “audio notification” intimating the currency note denomination to the user if image is captured correctly, else intimating the user to try again in case of image is not readable. K Y M C

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‘JSA’ discussed in Longleng

Central team and line departments at the preliminary meeting held at DC conference hall, Longleng. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: As part of the Central Government’s “Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA)” schemes, officers from the Centre, Ashwini Kumar, IES, economic advisor and Dr. Surjit Singh visited Longleng district from July 9 to 13 and held various meetings with the line departments. The central team also visited villages block wise in the district. Jai Shakti Abhiyan is a water conservation campaign as launched by the

central government focusing on five aspects- water conservation and rainwater harvesting, renovation of traditional and other water bodies, reuse of water and recharging of structures, watershed development, and intensive afforestation. According to DIPR report, they also visited many villages block wise in the district. A preliminary meeting was conducted with DC, Longleng on July

10 at DC’s conference hall. DC Longleng, John Tsulise Sangtam welcomed the central team to the district and HoDs present at the meeting. John highlighted the purpose of the meeting to the line departments and conveyed the problems faced by the district to the central team. He appealed the line departments to extend full cooperation and support the central team to make their visit

meaningful and beneficial for the people of Longleng district. Under Sakshi block the team visited Yangching, Yongphang and Sakshi villages on July 10, while under Tamlu block the team visited Yongshei, Tangha, Tamlu and Netnyu villages on July 11. On July 12, they visited the project areas of Forest department and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) at Hukphang and Pongching villages and later debriefing was held at the DC’s conference hall. During the debriefing, the possibility of convergence of line departments to implement projects for water conservation was thoroughly deliberated and holistic plan has to be completed before August 31, 2019. The core issue of observation before the team was the groundwater level issue and conservation of water related issues in the district. During the first meeting, the line departments along with the district administration has submitted a baseline survey. Another nodal officer from the central ministry will also be visiting the district on July 14 and 15 for coordination meeting.

Workshop on research methodology DIMAPUR: Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and research and seminar committee of Phek Government College (PGC) organized a one-day workshop on “Research Methodology and Publications” at the college premises on July 8. A press release from media cell of Phek Government College stated that, resource persons for the workshop Dr. I. Koktiba department of Political Science spoke on “Research Methodology: An Introduction.” Dr. H. Atoholi Sema, department of Chemistry spoke on “Research Design and Tools,” while Dr. Neilhousano Nakhro department of Botany spoke on “Writing Research Proposal” and Dr. Levinu Sakhrie department of Political Science spoke on “Research Publication and Ethics.” The programme was chaired by assistant professor Tsotalu Nakro, while PGC principal, Dr. Vizovol Mekro delivered the keynote address. The programme concluded with the vote of thanks delivered by the college vice principal, Shepalu Suyie. The workshop was followed by an interactive session.

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KGSU honours successful students

Special guest, Dr. Andrew Ahoto Sema with the students. DIMAPUR: Kuhuboto Ghakhu Students’ Union (KGSU) organised a felicitation programme under the theme, “Arise, Awake! Stop not until the goal is achieved” on July 11 for the students under Kuhuboto area. A press release by the union stated that the programme was organised for successful students of HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2019 with Livingstone Foundation Higher Secondary School, chair-

man, Dr. Andrew Ahoto Sema as the special guest. In his address, Dr. Andrew urged the students to look upon the developed Nations of the world and to hustle in self developing with more competitive attitude. Encouraging the students, he said education provides a way of life and develops certain values and that it was concerned with the development of the character and personality. Nighatoli B. Awomi

daughter of late Bohovi Awomi, who secured top 8 in HSSLC state ranking and Alobo Yepthomi, who secured 93% in HSLC were felicitated with certificates. The programme began with an invocation by chairman KGBPF, pastor Ghoshito G. Swu and KGSU president, Kabo G. Zhimomi delivered the presidential address, special number was presented by Gloria Dey School of Music, Kuhuboto Town.

Mokokchung Sakhi-OSC motivates NCC 3 receive late Mhondamo academic excellence award

Participants during the lecture programme. DIMAPUR: Mokokchung Sakhi-One Stop Centre (OSC) delivered a talk during the 25 NL (I) COY NCC Mokokchung combine annual training camp II 2019 at CRPF Camp, DEF Mokokchung under camp commandant Col.

Allawat & deputy commandant Lt prof. AghatoSumi on July 3. A press release from Sakhi-OSC Mokokchung stated that, Wangshinaro Yaden centre administrator presented lecture on the topic “gender based

violence” (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POSCO) 2012), “Juvenile justices (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000” and “Cyber Crime/ Information Technology Act 2000.”

DIMAPUR: Mount Tiyi College (MTC) Wokha organised a felicitation programme to honour the winners of the Meritorious Award for Academic Excellence, sponsored by the family of late Mhondamo Kithan, at the college seminar hall on June 29. A press release from MTC media cell stated that, the awards were handed to the winners by Loyibeni Kithan, wife of late Mhondamo Kithan. The winners ware Eyingbeni Tsanglao (2017), Esther Patton (2018) and Longshibeni Murry (2019). Speaking on behalf of the sponsors, Er. Wochumo Kithan, ex-parliamentary secretary encouraged the students to work hard to achieve excellence in life. He also added that the meritorious award will continue and exhorted the

students to set goals early in life and strive to achieve the target. Short speeches were delivered by Lotha Hoho chairman, Er. Mhondamo Ovung and ADC Wokha, Albert Imti. Speech on behalf of the faculty was delivered by associate professor (Eco), Dr. K. Z. Ovung and Lirhoni Z Lotha enthralled the crowd with her melodious voice. The programme chaired by assistant professor (English), Khyopenthung Tsopoe began with an invocation by pastor WTBC, Rev. S. Thungrio Khuvung and welcome address by principal, Dr. Apeni Lotha. Vote of thanks was delivered by associate profes- Recipients, faculty and others at the programme. sor (History), Dr. Rosanna Kikon. The award was in- of late Mhondamo Kithan, amongst the Lotha-Naga first Education minister of stituted in 2017 in memory who was the first graduate community and also the Nagaland.

Various Churches conduct activities for youths ZPC organises social work

Participants at the Summer Bible Camp at PCCD.

Children during the VBS held at NTBC.

Children and teachers at the VBS held at DRBC, Dimapur. DIMAPUR: Phaipijang Christian Church Dimapur (PCCD) conducted a fiveday Summer Bible Camp (SBC) from July 9 to 13. A press release from camp director Hahao Singsit, stated that SBS was conducted by Sunday School department under the aegis of Phaipijang Christian Church on the theme “Pakai K Y M C

jabol kiti hi Hinna ahi” Proverbs 14:27. The resource persons for the camp were Pr. Seilen Chongloi, M.Div and evangelist Janggoulen, M.Div. During the camp various activities such as Bible recitation, indoor and outdoor games, learning skills, songs with acting, color and painting were held to encourage

Youths at the youth camp at Pilgrim Higher Secondary School

the camp participants to make their faith stronger with God. The campers were divided into three groupsTeam Eagles wing, Team Cross Train and Team EBZ. The singspiration and get together were led by KCK Phaipijang. Altogether 225 children participated out of which 108 were girls and

117 boys. The camp director thanked KCN KCU, KCK and other individuals and department for their contribution towards the camp. On the closing ceremony, the children and students showcased what they had learned during the VBS. NTBC: Children department of New Tesen Baptist Church (NTBC)

conducted Vacation Bible Camp (VBC) with a theme “I Aram Ze Hung lie” from July 12 to 14. A press release from NTBC children department superintendent, Nlumbui Hengame stated that, around 193children attended the camp. In the camp, the children were enriched through

Bible lessons by their teachers and were also trained vocally through vocal workshop by Kehungyile. The camp culminated with a competition service, wherein children competed in varied activities which included Bible storytelling, solo, action song and skit. Haisuigong, Sunday School teacher led the competition service. DRBC: Dimapur Rongmei Baptist Church (DRBC) conducted Vacation Bible School (VBS) at its church in K. Sachu Colony, Dimapur under the theme, “Armor of God.” A press release from DRBC, VBS director Aphien Gonmei stated that, 150 children participated at the VBS from July 8 to 13. L B C S : Yo u t h s o f Lotha Baptist Church Sovima (LBCS) attended the youth camp at Pilgrim Higher Secondary School Dimapur from July 11 to 14 on the theme, “Visualizing the future” organized by LBCS with Rev. N. Longshi Kithan as speaker. Rev. Y. Zubemo Ezung associate pastor Purana Bazaar Lotha Baptist Church Dimapur conducted the Bible studies. A. Liponthung Yanthan, pastor Kohima Lotha Baptist Church and N.T Kikon secretary and management director Wondangki Charitable Home Dimapur were the resource persons of the event.

Staff and students of ZPC Kiphire at the mass social work at Amahatore road on July 12. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: Zisaji Presidency College (ZPC) organised mass social work on July 12 at Amahatore road. According to DIPR report, principal, ZPC, Helen Jamir, stated that due to untold issues faced by the people commuting through the deplorable road condi-

tion, the college authorities decided to undertake and organise the mass social work, in collaboration with district administration Kiphire. She expressed gratitude to the district administration for providing assistance and also the staff and students of ZPC for participating in the social work.

PTCSU conducts sanitation drive Correspondent

Kohima: Phek Town Chakhesang Students Union (PTCSU) carried out its 11th phase of sanitation drive at Phek town with the students of Phek Government College, Phek on Sunday. PTCSU president Vechihu Khamo appreciated the students for their active participation in the ongoing sanitation drive. PTCSU speaker Surhoveyi Khesoh reminded the students that it was the duty and responsibility of every one to adopt a good sanitary practice. More than 110 students joined the sanitation drive. K Y M C

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WEATHER FORECAST July 15

(Temperature in ºC)

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Agartala Cloudy, a thunderstorm

30 25

Aizawl

Some rain and a thunderstorm 26 20

Guwahati Showers and a heavier t-storm 27 24 Imphal

Cloudy, a thunderstorm

28 21

Itanagar Heavy rain and a thunderstorm 24 22 Shillong Showers and a heavier t-storm 21 18 Kohima

Lok Adalats conducted across state

Lok Adalat in progress in Kiphire.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) on July 13 constituted 11 Lok Adalat sitting benches across the state where 167 cases were disposed with a settlement amount of Rs. 2, 46, 73,751 through National Lok Adalat. A press release by NSLSA stated that each Lok Adalat sitting benches were conducted by District Legal Services Authorities (DLSA) in the respective district headquarters headed

by the district judges, chief judicial magistrate and civil judges, who acted as presiding officers and the retainer lawyers or Panel lawyers acting as conciliators along with the Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) as members. In Nagaland, NSLSA said the overall cases taken up before the Lok Adalat was 409 cases/dispute matters, among them 167 cases were amicably settled and resolved through the people’s court forum. The release said the

Members of DLSA conducting Lok Adalat in Phek.

settlement amount was mutually agreed for payment before the Lok Adalat between the parties involved in a dispute where parties after compromise arrive at a willing amount to settle the disputes for the damaged caused or payment of negotiated amount on a claim by a party. It said the settlement amount also includes the bank recovery money over a loan, compensation money, etc. involved in the disposed cases.

CGY celebrates 205th Bhanu Jayanti

Showers and a heavier t-storm 22 18

Dimapur Showers and a heavier t-storm 28 23 Mkg

Showers and a heavier t-storm 24 20

Tuensang Showers and a heavier t-storm 18 16 Wokha

Showers and a heavier t-storm 23 20

Zunheboto Showers and a heavier t-storm 21 18

UBCD holds youth spiritual awakening camp DIMAPUR: Union Baptist Church Dhansiripar (UBCD) youth department conducted a youth spiritual awakening camp on the theme “Divergent: going against the tide of contemporary culture” (Ephesians 5:15-20) from July 12 to 14 at the Millennium Hall, Daniel village. A press release from UBCD stated that, theme speaker, pastor Zanbemo Kithan encouraged the youths to make a firm commitment to the Lord to be changed and transformed from inside and make God their source of strength against all odds. He also spoke on the topic “God’s idea of Marriage”. Many youths surrendered their lives to God and pledged to live exemplary lives. Resource persons Dr. N Renthungo Jungi and Kahuli Swu spoke on the topics “Career Guidance” and “Peace Building and Conflict Transformation” respectively. The camp culminated with a special service and ended with prayers of blessings and dedication by pastor Chenirao Jungi, UBC Dhansiripar. Pastoral staff and the deacons all took active part in bringing the youth. Vikato Swu, youth director was the camp director.

Members of CYG and others at the celebration.

DIMAPUR: Chümoukedima Gorkha Youth (CGY) celebrated 205th Bhanu Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Nepali poet, Adikavi Bhanubhakta Acharya on July 13 at Chümoukedima Town Council. A press release by CGY stated that in his address, NPP general secretar y, Sasank Ghatraj, talked about conservation of culture in a positive manner. He said Adikavi Bhanubhakta Acharya made the most momentous contributions to language and society and that his sense of responsibility towards

the society shall always be engraved in history. Stating that “unity in diversity” is the strength of Nagaland, Ghatraj said this cultural principle should always be maintained and followed. EAC Chümoukedima, Thejavizo Nakhro, urged all to make positive contributions and suggested practicing valuable ethics rather than just success. He congratulated all the awardees and requested the students and the youth present to be the “pilot” of their own lives and steer themselves to success in

life. The celebration began with floral tributes to the poet followed by Shardhanjali by pandit Subhas Parajuli, while poem of Bhanu Bhakta was recited by CGY finance secretary, Nicky Tamang. The session was chaired by Beckey Panthy and Nepali Baptist Church Chümoukedima, pastor Robert Aley, spoke on the significance of the celebration of the day; welcome address was delivered by executive member, CGU, MB Raut. A total of 20 meritorious students were also felicitated on the occasion.

NSLSA said Lok Adalat sittings were held within the premises of the district court buildings and prior to the holding of Lok Adalat, necessary communications and summons were reached out to the parties and litigants encouraging them to come forward and settle their disputes/cases through the forum of Lok Adalat. The next National Lok Adalat is scheduled to be held on September 14, 2019.

3 TYO conducts one New building of Nagamese day workshop on Baptist Church dedicated cooking & baking Dimapur: A one-day workshop on cooking and baking was organised by Tenyiphe Youth Organization (TYO) on July 13 at Tenyiphe Village Council Hall, Chümoukedima, Dimapur. In a press release, TYO general secretary, Seyietuo Yashü and vice president, Mhasileto Medoze stated that the workshop was organised as part of the yearly plan to impart training to the youths for skills and employment generation. The resource persons for the workshop were chef Joel Basumatary, proprietor Smokie Joe and Naga Chef Judge and Olavinü Luho, degree holder in Baking and Confectionery, Delhi. The programme was chaired by Mhasileto Medoze while welcome address was delivered by Ayo Luho. Altogether 40 participants attended the programme.

DIMAPUR: The new church of building Nagamese Baptist Church, Ura Villa colony, Dimapur was inaugurated on July 14 after a dedication prayer by executive secretary of Nagamese Baptist Churches Association, Rev. R.N. Meren Jamir. Addressing the congregation, executive secretary WSBAK, Rev. Dr. Hevukhu Achumi, the speaker at the devotional service, congratulated the members of the church, and hoped that it will grow from strength to strength. “Being a good Chrisvung urged the congrega- tian is to have faith in the tion to focus on God alone Lord and because of faith, and cautioned the students we could build this church,” on the use of modern technology and gadgets. Thungjamo Lotha (Rtd. Jt. director) exhorted the gathering on the importance of hard work and being smart while stressing on the need to work harder with politeness and humbleness. Thungdeno Mozhui, project director DRDA and president governing body BBC also exhorted the gathering. The first evening service was chaired by R. Bithungo Ovung chaplain BBC, welcome address by T.Penthungo Ngullie principal (acting).

BBC Wokha hosts spiritual retreat

DIMAPUR: Bailey Baptist College (BBC) Wokha organised a two-day spiritual retreat programme under the theme, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge” (Prov 1:7) in Wokha from July 13 to 14. A press release from BBC associate professor, Yanpo Lotha stated that, resource persons were Dr. Moanungsang, principal, Witter Bible College (WTC) Vankhosung, Rev. Thungrio Khuvung, pastor, Wokha Town Baptist Church (WTBC), Samuel Ovung, asst. pastor, WTBC and R. Bithungo Ovung, chaplain, BBC. Rev. Thungrio Khu-

The new church building of Nagamese Baptist Church.

he said. He told the gathering that they will receive success, long life and respect, when they humbled themselves and fear the Lord. “Praying and seeking the Lord will bring the Lord closer to you,” he added. According to the church’s cecretary, Acha Walling, the church was established in March 2014 with Nikhuli Temjen as the pastor and was formally recognized in July. The land was donated by M. Khate, on which a thatch structure was built. In 2018, construction of the new church building began with funds from freewill donors, he informed.

CSU 3rd union assembly

DIMAPUR: Chakhesang Students’ Union (CSU) has convened its 3rd union assembly for the tenure 2018-20 on July 27 at 11:30 a.m at Chozuba town hall. All the units and sub-ordinate bodies, units representatives, former CSU officials and senior leaders have been requested to attend the union assembly positively.

A pre-celebration of the 75th year of Phesama Baptist Church (PBC) was marked at the church premises with the convergence of thousand members from various places under the theme, “Krodiko Jihova Hiezetuo, Psalms 46:7” on July 14. Platinum Jubilee celebration will be commemorated from December 14-15, 2019. (Vimezo Zashümo)

ANMs, CHOs trained on HIV and Syphilis

Participants of the training on July 12.

DIMAPUR: A total of 31 Sub-Centre Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) and Community Health Officers (CHOs) of Dimapur district were trained on HIV and Syphilis at the one-day training on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and SyphiK Y M C

lis organised by District AIDS Prevention and Control Unit (DAPCU) and National Health Mission (NHM) Dimapur on July 12 at the Conference Hall of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dimapur. A press release by CMO office stated that

in his welcome address, CMO Dimapur, Dr. K. Vikato Kinimi, said Dimapur being one of the highest prevalence districts in Nagaland, collective effort and contribution was required to find out and curb the problem. He encouraged the

ANMs to be acquainted with the knowledge on HIV & AIDS and syphilis and to start testing the patients so that everybody would know their HIV and syphilis status. Resource person, DIS DAPCU, Orenthung, spoke on the basic on HIV and syphilis. The programme was chaired by DPM NHM, Esther Thirah; basic on PPTCT and programme guideline was highlighted by DTO-cum-DACO, Dr. Kavito Zhimomi; counselling on HIV was shared by DPO DAPCU, Mecievinuo and M&E assistant DAPCU, Temsuyanger Aier, highlighted on maintaining of datas and reporting at the Sub-centre level. Later, a demonstration on HIV and syphilis testing was shown to the participants by laboratory technician Dhansiripar CHC, Temsu.

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Total shutdown paralyzes Moreh Correspondent

IMPHAL, Jul 14: Combined force of Manipur police and Assam Rifles launched a massive search operation to nab culprit(s) behind the murder of a senior functionary of United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) in Moreh where normal life was severely hit due to a 24-hour total shutdown called to protest the killing on Sunday. Tension was brewing in Moreh, the border at Indo-Myanmar border after UKLF’s town commander “2nd Lieutenant” John Gangte was gunned down by some miscreants on Saturday afternoon. Police and security forces in the border town have launched a massive manhunt to nab the culprit(s) behind the murder of the town commander since yesterday evening. The State authority has also sent six teams of police commandos and elite force of Manipur government counter insurgency to assist the police in hunting down the culprit(s). Reports said that police commandos and troops of 43 Assam Rifles stationed in the border town were conducting search operations at selected houses across the border town. The search operation

Police and security forces petrolling at border town Moreh during total shutdown being imposed in protest against murder of UKLF town commander on Sunday. was supervised by the SP tion (KSO) Moreh branch lice commandos and Assam of Tengnoupal district who and Moreh Youth Club Rifles has been intensified, had also rushed to the bor- (MYC). The CSOs de- the source said. der town today morning manded booking of the UKLF, on the other along with CO of 43 Assam culprit(s) while urging to hand, while strongly conRifles. clarify with reason(s), if demning the “brutal murThere has been no re- any, for which the armed der” of John Gangte adport of picking up any sus- outfit killed Gangte. mitted that he was town pect in the operations. Reports said that the commander of Moreh and The shutdown also af- CSOs announced continua- served the outfit in the rank fected the normal cross bor- tion of the shutdown indefi- of 2nd Lieutenant. der trade activities between nitely, alleging no positive “ UKLF strongly conIndia and Myanmar at the response to the demand. demn the brutal murder border town. However, there was no of- of 2nd Lieutenant John Almost all shops and ficial statement regarding Gangte, Town Commander business establishments the extension of the strike of Moreh at Ngamkhai downed their shutter and all till the time of filing this Veng, Moreh in broad dayvehicles stayed off the road report. light on July 13 without any during the total shutdown A police source said provocation” , the statement which commenced from 5 following the announce- of the outfit signed by its pm on Saturday. ment of continuation of joint secretary T James said. The total shutdown- the shutdown, security has The UKLF pointed its finger call was given jointly by been tightened to maintain to KNO (Kuki National Hill Tribal Council (HTC), law and order situation in Organisation), stating that Kuki Women Union & Hu- the border town. the KNO still continued man Rights (KWU&HR), Police area domination killing their brethren in cold Kuki Students’ Organisa- patrolling assisted by the po- blood.

It is very unfortunate that, the KNO still continue killing our own brethren in a cold blood while most of the leaders of Kuki Revolutionary groups under Suspension of Operation (SoO) were sitting together for bringing our national political solution with the Central and State government. It is not the first time that KNO unleashed reign of terror and created panic amongst the denizens of Moreh Hill Town,” the statement asserted. It reminded that in the past too KNO cadres had inhumanly murdered late capt George of UKLF and continued random firing and bombing of civilian resident of the town. The statement cited its investigation into the murder revealed that, 2nd Lieutenant John Gangte was ambushed and mercilessly murdered by cadres of KNO under the command of Thahpi @ Thangboi Haokip who is the OC of KNA Moreh. “And the assassination was carried out by Mr Thangmang Haokip, Moreh Town Commander KNA, Mr. Hemlen Khongsai Second-in-command of Her mon Camp and Seingam Haokip, a cadre and a resident of Chavangphai, Moreh, the statement claimed.

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Thirteen jailed for battering housewife

AGARTALA, JUL 14 (AGENCIES): After a long trial a local court in Bishalgarh of Sepahijala district on Saturday convicted the 13 accused of battering a housewife, including her husband, in broad daylight at Rangapania village of Bishalgarh about 30 kms from Agartala, reports UNI. A 37 –year old housewife was tied to a tree in a naked condition in broad daylight alleging her to be ‘lascivious’ by her husband. Her in-laws and youths of the village battered her in full public glare in December 2012. The victim alleged that her husband mobilized the youths to outrage her modesty because she had refused to bring money from her parents. The victim got married to Samir Kar about nine years ago and they had a three-year old daughter when the incident occurred.

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M’laya to set up ‘Tribal Institute’ JOWAI, JUL 14 (AGENCIES): Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma on Sunday informed that the Tribal Affairs Ministry has sanctioned Rs 42 crore for setting up of the “Tribal Research Institute” to

study the cultural aspects of all the tribes of the state, reports The Northeast Today. . He further said that the proposed institute will be set up in Garo Hills region of Meghalaya.

Feeding India installs NE’s first Govt outlines steps to end Leave of forests staff cancelled in Assam community fridge at Jorhat dist. Northeast, Kashmir issues

An old woman collecting food from the community fridge in Jorhat on Sunday. JORHAT, JUL 14 (AGENCIES): The Jorhat chapter of Feeding India has taken its mission of eradicating hunger, malnutrition and food wastage a step ahead by installing a Happy Fridge, the first community fridge in the Northeast, at Kenduguri in the district, reports Northeast Now news. The public refrigerator on Sunday was inaugurated by Jorhat superintendent of police (SP) Vaibhav Nimbalkar.

Sajib Boruah, a member of Feeding India, Jorhat chapter, said that anybody could come and keep food here and anyone can come and partake of anything he or she desires from the fridge. “Today on its inaugural run an old woman helped herself to some food from the fridge,” Boruah said. The refrigerator which has been given by the Delhi headquarter of Feeding India has been installed in the premises of Sanjay Jha,

who will bear the cost of electricity, take care of its security and check on the food regularly. The Jorhat chapter of Feeding India is headed by Dwij Bhargav. His team of about 200 volunteers known as Hunger Heroes, is kept busy collecting excess food from parties and wedding receptions and taking these to the needy and hungry.“We have received an overwhelming response from the people of Jorhat, ” he said. Began in 2014, Feeding India, a non profit organisation has branches in 71 places of India and about 10500 volunteers. Earlier Feeding India carried out a Swachch Bharat Abhiyan with ONGC at the ISBT and also fed 250 people. The ONGC general manager Lily Chewang led the Abhiyan at the bus terminus here. Feeding India will approach ONGC seeking 25 more Uchida community fridges to feed the poor.

New Delhi, Jul 14 (IANS): As part of a hard-nosed approach to curb local militancy in the Kashmir Valley and prevent infiltration in the Northeastern states, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has devised a stepby-step strategy aimed at systematically tackling the problems. The tough Kashmir policy which has seen new focus since Amit Shah took over as Union Home Minister visualizes a clinical attack on the support bases of militancy in the valley to bring about “irreversible change” by targeting, principally, the separatists and foreign networks. Sources said that the first target will remain the separatists and their funding networks, which have kept alive militancy in the Valley and organized antiIndia activities. In keeping with this will be a focus on NGOs who have backed the stone-pelters. These are

well-funded operations that have repeatedly tried to derail central government initiatives in trying to control militancy in the valley. It is from involvement in such activity that stone-pelters move over to weaponised training. The third target will be the cross border terrorists who take advantage of border porosity to enter India and join the ranks of militants. There has been some success from the recent no-nonsense approach to militancy which includes the Balakot strike on Pakistan-based terror camp. Reports have said that terror camps in Muzaffarabad have moved west, closer to the border with Afghanistan. The understanding is that the relentless attack on militant bases and on terror funding will also contribute to stopping border incursions into India and with the oxygen supply cut off to local militancy, it will be brutally hit.

Rhinos and buffaloes seen at the flooded Kaziranga National Park. GUWAHATI, JULY 14 (IANS):With flood waters entering most of the state’s national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, Assam Environment and Forest Minister Parimal Shuklabaidya on Saturday appealed to all the staff of the department to cancel the leaves and resume duty at the earliest. “During this time, we need strong hand of support and coordination from each and every departmental staff across all national parks and wildlife sanctuaries of Assam. Hence in my order, I am announcing that every leave appeal, on-going leave

and request for appeal of leave made by/of every staff stands cancelled with immediate effect and are requested to join service immediately,” said Shuklabaidya in an order issued on Saturday. The state Health Department had recently cancelled the leaves of all the doctors, paramedics and other health department workers due to the outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis, which had claimed 64 lives in the state since January this year. Shuklabaidya also requested people residing in

the vicinity of all national parks and wildlife sanctuaries to treat any floodaffected, distressed animal with utmost care and love and inform the Forest Department staff immediately for subsequent support. The Minister said that the department had already taken care to ensure that no high speeding vehicles hit animals of the park, particularly from Kaziranga national park, as they often stray outside towards NH 37 due to flood and appealed everyone to cooperate so that the lives of distressed wildlife could be saved.

Over 1.14 lakh affected by floods in West Garo Hills Give priority to native language: Golay

Heavy rainfall from Friday night till Saturday morning led to flooding in lowlying areas across South West Garo Hills in Meghalaya. TURA, JUL 14 (AGENCIES): The plain belt of West Garo Hills continues to reel under floods even after the rains have subsided in these past two days. With the water levels continuing to rise despite the lack of rain in the area, the plain belt of WGH have been declared flood-hit area, reports The Northeast Today. The announcement is expected to help at least 1.1 lakh people who have been affected by the current K Y M C

deluge with the number expected to rise even further in the coming days. While Demdema Block recorded 50 villages affected with a population of 57,700, Selsella Block registered over 66,400 in 104 villages. The numbers are expected to go up further even as water has continued to rise. The announcement was made this evening by the MLA of Phulbari, SG Esmatur Mominin (Rahibul) after inclement weather

forced the chief minister to cancel his program of an aerial survey of the flood affected plain belt areas today. The local MLA of Phulbari was joined in the meeting by the Selsella MLA, FCA Sangma and the Congress MLA from Rajabala. Dr Azad Zaman. Further an announcement of 7 days of Gratuitous Relief (GR) has also been announced for those affected by the rising waters of the Brahmaputra and Jinjiram Rivers.

Speaking at the gathering of people in the Phulbari IB, Rahibul said he feared an increase in the level of water as the back draft of the two rivers was not slowing down. “We expect the water levels to rise further and more people will be affected by it. The area is affected by the back draft of the Brahmaputa and Jinjiram Rivers and as it is still raining in other places, the levels will rise further. These are preliminary numbers of affected people. We are continuously monitoring the situation and will update things if it gets any worse,” said the MLA. “We have seen the effect on the people by this flood and have come to help them at this time,” said FCA Sangma to the gathering. She cancelled a program in Kolkata and reached her constituency early morning today to take stock of the ongoing flood situation. Dr Zaman was effusive of the response of the CM, Conrad Sangma stating that the CM took up the matter immediately. “We (Dr Zaman and Rahibul) met him yesterday

after several cries for help. He immediately agreed to come to the area to survey the situation. Unfortunately the weather did not permit a chopper ride so he could not make it. However we expect him to be here anytime this week,” said Dr Zaman. He also advised the gathering of the precautions to take during floods. Meanwhile, arrangement for providing potable drinking water is currently being made with the MLAs asking the Block officers to put up pit latrines and tube wells on a war footing. The MLAs also added that given the fact that the numbers of affected people were based on the 2011 census and there has been an increase in the numbers, a 20% increase in allotment was being looked at from the current 10%. Furthermore, a demand for animal food was also made with some people also asking for the distribution of at least tarpaulin sheets to keep themselves dry. Various relief camps are also being set up in both the Blocks to ensure safety of those affected by the deluge.

SORENG, Jul 14 (AGENCIES): Sikkim Chief Minister, P. S. Tamang (Golay) on Saturday stressed on the importance of language and its use and urged the students to give priority to their native language, reports The Northeast Today. The chief minister said this during the 205th Birth Anniversary of Bhanu Bhakta Acharya celebrated at the Auditorium Hall, Soreng Sr. Sec. School, West Sikkim on July 13. In his address, Golay acknowledged the contributions made by

Bhanu Bhakta Acharya and his dedication towards the Nepali Language. He also expressed his concern for the young generation not taking so much interest in the native languages which needs to be improved. He gave examples of how other nations give preferences to their own languages above all else hence he also urged them to be proficient in their own languages which is only possible if they have love for them.

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TN Islamist terror group busted: NIA arrests two

Hassan Ali, 28, and Harish Mohamed 32, were arrested after the NIA raided their residences in Tamil Nadu’s Nagapattinam on Saturday.

UP officials aim to list Azam Khan as ‘land mafia’

New Delhi, Jul 14 (IANS): Slapped with over two dozen cases, Samajwadi Party (SP) stalwart and MP, Azam Khan seems to be facing the most difficult time of his political career. Criminal cases have been registered against him in the recent past but his woes have not ended with that. The district administration of Rampur, the native town of the SP leader, is now contemplating listing Azam Khan as land mafia on the state government’s “Anti-Bhoo Mafia”(antiland mafia) portal. The portal was established by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, to identify land mafia and register complaints of people relating to land grabbing, soon after assuming power in Uttar Pradesh in 2017. According to the police, the newly-elected member of Lok Sabha, Azam Khan faces more than 30 cases in which majority of cases relate to grabbing of either government land or land belonging to poor farmers. The Superintendent of Police, Rampur, Ajay Pal Sharma said that keeping in mind the long history of his involvement in land grabbing cases, Azam Khan’s name would be recommended to be listed on the land mafia portal. “The District Magistrate and myself would be reviewing reports (FIRs/ cases) of various police sta-

Azam Khan (File) tions in the district which relate to land grabbed by Azam Khan or his aides. Subsequently, his name would be recommended to be listed on the land mafia portal of the government,” Ajay Pal Sharma, an IPS officer of the Uttar Pradesh Police told IANS. Earlier on Friday, a case was registered against Azam Khan on the basis of an FIR filed by the Revenue Department at Azim Nagar Police Station in Rampur. The FIR reveals that Azam Khan and his close aide, a former police officer called Aalehasan Khan, allegedly ‘grabbed land’ from 26 farmers and utilised it in the construction of Mohammed Ali Jauhar University, a mega multi-crore project of the SP leader. Subsequent to the FIR of the Revenue Department, 26 farmers of Rampur, who were allegedly tortured to sign a forged sale deed, would now file separate FIRs.

New Delhi, Jul 14 (IANS): After busting terror gang Ansarulla in Tamil Nadu, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two people for their alleged links to the group that seeks to establish Islamic rule in India. Hassan Ali, 28, and Harish Mohamed 32, were arrested after the NIA raided their residences in Tamil Nadu’s Nagapattinam on Saturday, following inputs about their links with the terrorist group. The NIA had on July 9 filed a case against Ansarulla under various sections of the Indian Penal Code

and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act after it learnt that members of the group had collected funds and made preparations to carry out terrorist attacks in India. On Saturday, it raided multiple locations in Tamil Nadu on a tip-off that some people were conspiring to wage a war against India. Other than the residences of Ali and Mohamed, the NIA also searched the homes and offices of others, including one Syed Bukhari in Chennai. Nine mobiles, 15 SIM cards, seven memory cards, three laptops, five hard discs,

Goa Forward withdraws support to BJP-led government

After 20 years of Kargil, India awaits defence reforms

Panaji, Jul 14 (IANS): A day after three of their Ministers were sacked from the Pramod Sawant-led Goa cabinet, regional party Goa Forward on Sunday formally withdrew support to the BJP-led coalition government. In a letter to Governor Mridula Sinha on Sunday, Goa Forward president and now former Deputy Chief Minister Vijai Sardesai said: “Political affairs committee and the legislature party wing of Goa Forward party met today and has decided to unanimously withdraw support to the BJP government led by Dr. Pramod Sawant.” On Saturday, Sawant dropped four ministers from his cabinet, including one Minister who is an independent MLA, to make way for the induction of four new faces in Sawant cabinet, three of whom were Congress defectors.

NEW DELHI, JUL 14 (IANS): Twenty years is a long time to learn lessons, but appointing a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), an idea to ramp up higher management of the armed services, still remains elusive despite the overall acceptance about its necessity. On the 20th anniversary of the Kargil conflict, several defence experts told IANS that they were looking up to the Narendra Modi-led government to implement the national security plan proposed by the Kargil Review Committee which was reviewed again in 2011. The issue of having a CDS as an overarching single point advisor to the government on defence matters has been a complex one with serious differences among the armed services as well as reluctance of the political establishment to create a new military power centre.

six pen drives, two tablets, three CDs/ DVDs as well as a large number of documents, including magazines, banners, notices, posters and books were seized in these searches. “Based on incriminating facts revealed during the searches in Nagapattinam as well as Chennai in Tamil Nadu, and subsequent investigation accused Hassan Ali and Harish Mohamed were arrested on Saturday,” said an NIA official. “They will be produced before a special NIA court in Chennai this afternoon. Bukhari is still being examined,” he added.

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The Modi gover nment in its first tenure (2014-2019) had revived the proposal after the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) found ways to work around it rather than on it. Returning with even a stronger mandate, Modi 2.0 is expected to take the much-needed steps for restructuring the national security architecture. Talking to IANS, former Navy chief Admiral (retd) Arun Prakash said, “Twelve years after the Kargil Review Committee was formed, another panel was constituted in 2011 under the chairmanship of Naresh Chandra to examine national security reforms. It came as a surprise but also raised hopes that the UPA government was perhaps serious in seeking long overdue reform in national security.” Notably, Admiral Prakash happened to be a member of both the 2000

task force and the 2011 committee. As per his observation, the issues, conundrums and lacunae in dealing with both the bodies were substantially the same. He said that the former bureaucrats nominated to the committee and those serving in the Defence Ministry were firm that all was well with the national security structures and no change or reform was either necessary, nor possible. Some changes did come up and the big one was the raising of the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) headquarters in November 2001, but the much-needed appointment of CDS was yet to be made. Notably, the recommendations of the Kargil Review Committee were considered by a Group of Ministers (GoMs) which made specific proposals for implementation based on the analysis carried out

by four task forces. Based on the recommendations of the GoMs, the Integrated Defence Staff was set up by the government in November 2001. Among the various recommendations, the restructuring of the Indian military, integration of service headquarters and creation of CDS remained work in progress. According to Lt General (retd) Satish Dua, after the Kargil Review Committee, a committee of GoMs was constituted which was headed by the then Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani and four task forces were created. Some recommendations of these task forces were accepted while some were not. “The Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) headquarters which I headed was created after the Kargil conflict. But the appointment of a CDS could not be made” Dua said.

5 Muslim cleric forced to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’

M u z a f fa r nag a r , Jul 14 (IANS): Twelve youths in this western UP district have been booked for pulling the beard of a Muslim cleric and forcing him to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’, police said on Sunday. Senior Superintendent of Police, Muzaffarnagar, Shailesh Kumar Pandey, said that the matter is, prima facie, one of assault and the case has been registered on basis of the complaint lodged by the cleric, Imam Imlaq-ur-Rehman. According to the cleric, he was on his way to his village on his motorcycle on Saturday when a group of youths accosted him and beat him up. They pulled his beard and asked him to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’. They also told the cleric to shave his beard before entering the village. The incident comes four days after students in a madrasa in Unnao district alleged that they were assaulted and forced to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ while they were playing cricket. An FIR was lodged against four persons - Kranti Singh, Aditya Shukla, Kamal and one unidentified person - in the case. Later, the state government denied that that the students were asked to chant the religious slogan though it admitted that the students had been assaulted.

Chandrababu will go to jail for corruption: BJP Vijayawada, Jul 14 (IANS): Sunil Deodhar, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Secretary and co-incharge of Andhra Pradesh, here on Sunday said former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu would go to jail for corruption in two years. Alleging large-scale corruption during the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) rule, he said Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy should send files to the Centre for probe and action. He was talking to reporters at an event organised as part of the BJP membership drive. “The money given by the Centre has not reached people. Where that money has gone? It has to be recovered. This theft should be brought to the notice of public and the central government. The files would be sent to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for inquiry and action,” he said. Deodhar said since Jagan Reddy had promised corruption-free governance, he should take action against corruption during the TDP government. Stating that the TDP lost power in the state as it targeted the BJP by making false allegations, Deodhar said several Congress and TDP leaders would join the BJP in coming days. Addressing a meeting

Sunil Deodhar (File) in Guntur, BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav said the party would be strengthened in Andhra Pradesh like in Telangana. The BJP was now being projected as an alternative in Telangana, he added. “The party workers should accept the challenge of making the BJP a strong force and an alternative. You should ensure that the party comes to power in the state in 2024,” he told the party leaders and workers. Ram Madhav said the people were fed up with the corruption during the TDP rule and voted for the YSR Congress Party. The TDP would now be confined to TANA, an organisation of Telugu people in north America, he added. Meanwhile, former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan said like the Congress, the TDP would also become empty as many of its leaders were set to join the BJP.

36 more cows dead in UP

Ayodhya/Pratapgarh, Jul 14 (IANS): In a shocking incident, 30 cows died at a shelter home in Ayodhya, while six others were dead after being caught in a swamp created by rain water in Pratapgarh. The deaths in Ayodhya and Pratapgarh on Saturday comes after 35 cows died at a shelter home in Prayagraj on Friday due to a lightning strike. What is even more shocking is the fact that the caretakers in these cow shelters have used JCB machines to bury the carcasses in the shelters itself without opting for post-mortem of the bovines.

UP Minister Moti Singh, who belongs to Pratapgarh, has ordered an inquiry into the incident. A veterinary doctor in Ayodhya said on condition of anonymity: “The cows in these shelters are left in the open and have to face incessant rains. Since there is no flooring in these shelters, the mud turns into a swamp when it rains continuously and the animals get stuck in it. Shelters that have tin roofs are also poorly maintained and in some cases the roof has been blown away.” Fodder is also not regularly available to cows in the shelter homes and

sone of the deaths could be due to starvation, sources said. The doctor said that burying the carcasses in the shelter home would lead to infections and more deaths in the coming days. Cow protection has been one of the priorities of the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh and the Chief Minister has directed that shelter homes for stray cows should be set up in all districts. However, most of the cow shelters are incomplete with only a boundary. Many of them do not even have a roof to keep the animals safe from the vagaries of weather.

Charge of horse-trading baseless: Nadda

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Ranchi, Jul 14 (IANS): BJP working President J.P.Nadda on Sunday refuted allegations that his party was luring Congress legislators with money. “The allegations that the BJP is luring Congress legislators with money are baseless. Congress MLAs are only following in the footsteps of Congress President Rahul Gandhi, who has resigned from his position after the Lok Sabha poll results,” said Nadda at a press conference here. The BJP leader is on a two-day visit to the state Asked if defection by Congress members was part of the BJP’s ‘Congressmukt Bharat’ (Congress-free India) plan, he said: “Congress-mukt Bharat means the end of Congress culture -- corruption, and dynasty and vote bank politics. The Narendra Modi government has achieved it.” On reports of cricketer M.S.Dhoni joining the BJP, Nadda said: “We welcome every section of the society in our party.” On rising incidents of mob lynching, the saffron party chief said: “No one has the right to take law in his hands.

OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 218 Dimapur, MONDAY, JULY 15, 2019

One Nation, One Party

rom the north in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, to the east in West Bengal and down south in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh , Telangana and Goa, there is an exodus of legislators from other parties to the BJP. For the BJP, which promised better days as well as its claim to be practitioners of principled politics, the brazen attempt to destabilise duly elected governments as well as to shore up its numbers through defections does not augur well for democracy. It has also shaken BJP’s core supporters, who have been left astounded by the BJP national leadership’s gleeful embrace of the turncoats. The Congress itself is to blame because of factionalism within. In Gujarat, the poaching of five Congress MLAs last March served as a precursor of things to come. After the Lok Sabha debacle in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh(MP), the Congress leadership is on high alert after BJP’s ‘operation poaching’ progressed from Karnataka to Goa. The Kamal Nath government in MP is critically dependent on a couple of SP and BSP MLAs and a few independents. A shift in allegiance by the independents to BJP will topple the MP government. In Rajasthan, the Congress government under Gehlot depends on a dozen independents who have extended support on the condition that Gehlot should remain CM. However, trouble seems to be brewing from within the Congress and not from the BJP, as the tussle between CM Gehlot and Sachin Pilot seems to be growing. In Karnataka, after the 2018 state assembly election, no party was able to attain majority on its own. The BJP emerged as the singlelargest party with 105 members, Congress with 78 and JD(S)37. The Governor invited the BJP to form the government but Yeddyurappa resigned even before facing the trust vote as he could not cobble up a majority. After a year of open bickering and bad mouthing between the coalition partners landed the BJP with a gift after 16 rebel MLAs- 13 from Congress and three from JD(S) withdrew support to the coalition and resigned. This would leave the BJP with 105 and after two independent MLAs switched sides, the party will have a very slim majority of 107 members in a house of 225 whose effective strength would also come down to 211, if the resignations of the 16 rebel MLAs are accepted. In the 2017 Goa assembly election, the Congress emerged as the single largest party with 17 seats and the BJP with 13 seats. In October 2018 two Congress MLAs defected to BJP. This was followed by the exodus of ten MLAs to BJP on July 11 leaving the Congress with only five MLAs. Three of the defectors have been rewarded. Two were made ministers and one a deputy chief minister. Just a few days after then chief minister Manohar Parrikar’s death, two MLAs from the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (two-thirds of the MGP’s three MLAs) were spirited away to the Raj Bhavan in the dead of night and sworn in as ministers after joining BJP. In Andhra Pradesh, after the Lok Sabha rout, four TDP Rajya Sabha MPs joined BJP. In Telangana, Congress suffered a blow when 12 MLAs defected to the TRS. In Bengal, the BJP continues with its ‘operation poaching’ when two Lok Sabha MPs and two MLAs of TMC joined BJP along with 50 councillors. It is ironic that the BJP’s pledge for ‘One Nation One People has turned into ‘One Nation, One Party.’

DailyDevotion Suffering Afflictions and Going the Second Mile I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. —Matthew 5:39 This verse reveals the humiliation of being a Christian. In the natural realm, if a person does not hit back, it is because he is a coward. But in the spiritual realm, it is the very evidence of the Son of God in him if he does not hit back. When you are insulted, you must not only not resent it, but you must make it an opportunity to exhibit the Son of God in your life. And you cannot imitate the nature of Jesus— it is either in you or it is not. A personal insult becomes an opportunity for a saint to reveal the incredible sweetness of the Lord Jesus. The teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is not, “Do your duty,” but is, in effect, “Do what is not your duty.” It is not your duty to go the second mile, or to turn the other cheek, but Jesus said that if we are His disciples, we will always do these things. We will not say, “Oh well, I just can’t do any more, and I’ve been so misrepresented and misunderstood.” Every time I insist on having my own rights, I hurt the Son of God, while in fact I can prevent Jesus from being hurt if I will take the blow myself. That is the real meaning of filling “up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ…” (Colossians 1:24). A disciple realizes that it is his Lord’s honor that is at stake in his life, not his own honor. Never look for righteousness in the other person, but never cease to be righteous yourself. We are always looking for justice, yet the essence of the teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is— Never look for justice, but never cease to give it.

Quotes

Don’t waste time on jealousy. Sometimes you’re ahead, sometimes you’re behind. ~ Mary Schmich

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, JULY 15, 2019

Shaking stocks raise many questions

he continuous stock market is crashing for a week. It is a complex phenomenon. It is just not the budget blues but several other factors are affecting the market. The budget proposal may have accentuated it. The Economic Survey prediction of 7 percent growth on July 4 had given a minor boost to the sensex. It rose by 68.81 points to 39,908.06 and Nifty was up at 21.20 points at 11,938. It started falling as the central budget was presented. In a week Nifty ends below 11500, lowest since May 17 and sensex came down to around 38800. In fact, the stock has been moving in a narrow range since January. The issues were many and the foreign portfolio investors (FPI) have been lukewarm to the Indian market. They appeared to take out more out of the country. The retail inflation also reached an eight-month high in June on rising food prices but stayed under the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4 percentfor an eleventh straight month. Global cues traded mixed as worries over renewed Sino-US trade ten-

sions weighed on sentiment ahead of the release of June trade data from China. Certain tax proposals and denial of the benefit of tax waiver upto Rs 5 lakh to all classes of taxpayers has also subdued the market sentiments. Besides, proposing higher taxes on certain classes though with a view to increasing revenue has also dampened market sentiments. Also, the government’s move to tax share buybacks, impose higher taxes on the super-rich and increase minimum public shareholding in listed companies disappointed investors. The long-term capital gain tax (LTCG) has increased for FPIs, because of a few tweaks, which is one thing that market did not like. Buyback tax and the plan to increase in public shareholdings after few years are a few other reasons which hit the market badly, according to AK Prabhakar, Head of Research, IDBI Capital Markets. The sentiments of railways, its investments and lack of clarity on its expansion and part privatization stated to have confused the market. Its investments in many areas has come down.

The FPIs pulled nearly $ 11.3 billion from the country’s debt and equity markets in 2018, the highest since 2018, the highest since 2008. The NSDL data show that as of January 3, the limit for FPI investments in corporate bonds is Rs 2.89 lakh crore. The utilised level is 71.14 percent. Even after the central bank eased norms for investing in debt, in April 2018, foreign investors trimmed their holdings in G-secs and corporate bonds in April, May and June. Shivaji O n the external front, current account deficit (CAD) increased from 1.9 percent of GDP in 2017-18 to 2.6 percent in April-December 2018 . The widening of the CAD was largely on account of a higher trade deficit driven by rise in international crude oil prices (Indian basket). The trade deficit increased from US$ 162.1 billion in 2017-18 to $ 184 billion 2018-19. Merchandise imports reduced from 21.1 percent to 10.4 per cent. Growth in service exports and imports in US dollar terms declined to 5.5 percent and 6.7 percent respectively in 2018-19, from 18.8 percent

and 22.6 percent respectively in 2017-18. The rupee depreciated by 7.8 percent vis-à-vis dollar, 7.7 percent against Yen, and 6.8 percent against Euro and Pound Sterling in 201819. During 2018-19, Indian rupee traded with a depreciating trend against UD dollar and touched Rs. 74.4 per US dollar in October 2018 before recovering to Rs. 69.2 per US dollar at end March 2019. T h e we a k e r r u p e e nominal rise in exports and balance of trade position has made the Sarkar bonds less attractive for investors apart from sentiments about the domestic market. The budget has proposed an increase in the surcharge on high-income earning foreign individuals and associations of persons (AoPs). A large number of FPIs in India will be impacted as they are structured either as trusts or AoPs. This is causing another problem now. Foreign investors withdrew a net sum of Rs 475 crore from the Indian capital markets in the first week of July. The reasons stated were pre-budget anticipation and international trade tension because of steps taken by US

president Donald Trump. The overall economic condition is impacting the mood. Now the market is looking at the RBI as also US Federal Reserve for rate cut. The visit of US secretary of state Mike Pompeo and his discussion with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on trade and strategic relationship has raised the expectations of the market. Another issue that has not been taken kindly is the announcement of higher dividend to be paid by RBI. Finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg says that close to Rs 90,000 crore will come as dividend from the RBI. This is a 32 percent jump from the previous fiscal, when the central bank paid Rs 68,000 crore to the government including Rs 28,000 crore as interim dividend. The RBI dividend in 2017-18 was Rs 40,659 crore. The bank industry also has reservation over drawing this kind of money from the central bank. The central bank set up a panel under former governor Bimal Jalan in December 2018 to look into the size of capital reserves that the central bank should hold. This committee is to submit

its report on July 16. The recapitalisation of banks by about Rs 1 lakh crore should rejuvenate the banks though it would cover only 10 percent of its losses. Meanwhile, certain restructuring and amalgamation of public sector banks is considered a positive step. Better recoveries of loans are yet another positive. The NBFC sector is having liquidity crisis and the resultant slowdown. The RBI Act is proposed to be amended for allowing intervention of the central bank with powers to remove its directors. The steps, however, are sequel to one of the worst crisis of Rs 91,000 crore IL&FS scam. Its tentacles increased and also has exposed the vulnerabilities of the National Highway Authority and raised questions about their toll fund management. Myriad issues are making the industry tizzy. The budget has suggested certain methods but these are to show results in a bit longer term. The stock market only exhibits the mood. A favourable trends boosts the confidence. Till such time the d the equity market may continue to cause jitters.

Post-mortem

Christianity and Naga nationalism

aga ancestors were free people and self-governed. No external power had ruled the Nagas. They were pagans but not idol worshippers. They were called animists and their religion; animism. In modern times, the British imposed her colonial rule insmall part of Naga Hills for some decades. It was during that period that the American Baptist Missionaries brought Christianity to Nagas. By the close of nineteenth century, the missionaries had planted the seed of Christianity in almost all regions of Naga territories. Naga ancestors were not Indians. Therefore, when the British colonial rule in parts of Naga Hills ended, modern Nagas, in keeping with the history of their ancestors’ independent life chose not to join the Union of India or Burma (Myanmar). They charted out an independent future for Nagas. Thus, Nagas under the aegis of Naga National Council (NNC)declared Naga independence on August 14, 1947, to be people among peoples, nation among nations with distinct Naga nationality in God given territories. In 1954, India invaded Nagaland and violated the honor of her sovereignty. The iron hands of Indian military came down heavily on Nagas. Mighty India attempted genocide war on Naga race. Nagas resisted and defended the nation. The Indian troops committed serious crimes against humanity in Naga homeland. They committed Christian persecutions of highest order destroying the church buildings, burning the Bibles, committing sexual and other crimes inside the churches. The Indian administration blamed the foreign missionaries for planting the idea of Naga nationalism. That was the starting point when the Indian agencies linked Christianity to Naga nationalism and targeted the Christians. They tried to destroy Christianity and Naga nationalism by one stroke of force. The Indian troops’ atrocities

on Nagas were extreme. It was a time of hopelessness. Nagas were completely cut-off from outside world. Nagas had none to turn to, for help. In that moment of despair, Nagas took refuge in the living God. Nagas, men and women, old and youngprayed to God for mercy and deliverance. God heard their prayers. Christianity became the strength of Naga nation.With Christ on their side, Nagas became more patriotic. The spirit of nationalismhelped spread the gospel of salvation very fast and helped the growth of the church in Nagaland. Had there been no faith in God, the Indian military might have wiped out the Nagas from the face of the earth! Perhaps, when God planted the seed of Christianity on Naga soil, He had laid the foundation of Naga nationalism. Perhaps, God was preparing to use nationalism to touch the hearts of the Nagas to receive salvation. The political steps taken by Nagas at their appointed times were beyond the education of the Nagas at that point of time. The synchronized political history of independent Nagaland all proved of God’s hands at work. These are clear pointers that Christianity and Naga nationalism cannot be delinked. To Nagas, nationalism is Christ. Nationalism created the high emotional ground receptive to the gospel. Christianity made the Nagas strong and enduring. Without Christianity, Naga nationalism would not have come thus far.Thus, Christianity and Naga nationalism were complementary to each other. They worked as catalyst to each other. It was in that time of deliverance by God that the Nagas consecrated Nagaland to God and adopted ‘Nagaland for Christ’ as the nation building motto. It was also in that time that the church in Nagaland promised to God to send ten thousand missionaries outside Nagaland. It was by that covenant that many Naga preachers are abroad

To RIIN or not to RIIN

today. They are largest in number among Nagasworking abroad. It is indeed a purpose-driven mission. Nagas of today’s generation who had not seen or felt the pains of those days or experienced the power of Holy Spirit think that Nagas rushed to such emotional covenant with God. Today, we doubt of their actions because we don’t have same measures of faith that they had. We blame them because we have failed to live up to their faith. Naga nationalism without Christianity is rudderless. Similarly, for Nagas, Christianity without the element of Naga nationalism is betrayal to nation.Naga missionaries abroad have great responsibility to tell about the stories of Nagas’ sufferings in defense of our sovereignty. There is no shame and fear to talk about crimes against humanity committed on Naga race by Indian troops.Unless a person loves his own people and nation, how will he save another person’s soul? Let us remember that great preachers in the world are also patriotic preachers. In the past, Christianity and Naga nationalism helped each other to grow. In present times, they should sustain each other. Deeply regret that many Naga preachers of today have hesitation to talk about Naga nationalism abroad!Very tragic that Naga nationalists of today use God’s name in vain! Nagaland is flooded with national workers but true nationalists and patriots are so few. Nation can be built on truth only. It is foolish to expect that the corrupt will build a Christian nation. Until such time, Nagas come to realize the twin purposes of God – ‘Christ for nation building and Nation for Christ’; Nagas will wander in the wilderness.Christianity and Naga nationalism are deeply rooted together. Nagas will be able to fulfill the promise to God only as a sovereign nation. Sovereignty alone is Naga future. Dr. K. Hoshi, Phek Town

(From previous issue) The current apprehension especially among brothers and sisters from the south should not exist at all! This is not the flawed 16 point agreement which divided us, rather this is only going to strengthen our identity as a people wherein we start with Nagaland and extend this to all Naga areas once solution arrives. Even those who are adopted or are not of indigenous blood and have accepted the Naga culture & way of life; Fear not because this exercise is not targeted towards you. This RIIN exercise is targeted towards protecting our indigenous population, our land and our rights from illegal immigrants! Those non Nagas who have been living in this land for generations; who have been with us in both good times & in bad times without abandoning this land and also contribute to the society (Instead of only earning our money, enjoying the best climate and fresh air without giving anything back to our society), RIIN can be incorporated with the inclusion of an additional DOMICILE identification & these domiciled persons will not require ILP. Life will be in fact more secure, systematic and free from confusion for all of us after RIIN is implemented where we can all focus on other more productive and progressive activities including farming, entrepreneurship and innovation to uplift our economy! (RIIN is only the registry of indigenous inhabitants and not the SCHEDULE TRIBE (ST) registry! Note the difference between ST certification & indigenous certification. An ST person has more rights and privileges than a indigenous person or a domicile person in terms of owning property, Govt job reservations & political authority.)

An open letter to Temjen Imna Along Dear brother, We have hardly met but incidentally, we happen to have two common identities, that we belong to the same clan and that we hail from the same constituency. Besides the above commonalities, hopefully we equally share a common concern for the welfare of the people of our constituency that is not only your vote bank but an arena where there are innumerable opportunities and challenges for you to look after their welfare. I write this letter with an intention that you will respond to the issues positively but not take it otherwise. Since you have entered into the fields of Nagaland politics, your name has been constantly in the news for various reasons, some inspiring and some otherwise. As one of the senior citizens of our constituency where I have

witnessed the growth and decay of many leaders, I would like to offer few humble advices to you. You are still young and energetic and have made a fresh entry into politics. You have thus plenty of time to study and learn the intricacies of Nagaland politics that has cruised, often thought rough waters for more than fifty years of Statehood. There is therefore a need, perhaps for you to be wise, patient and go steady in expressing your views and opinions about our people and its politics. Secondly, our constituency still remains economically backward though one of the earliest Circle HQ of Nagaland was opened at Alongtaki of our area. A picture of a wooden bridge of our area that was featured in one of the local dailies of 8/07/’19 will sadly portray the picture of our area. Whereas

elsewhere people talk about the construction of iron bridge, our constituency is worried about a wooden bridge that is about to collapse. Our roads are in a dilapidated condition with very poor maintenance. The various departmental institutions that are presently running at Longchem HQ are in a very poor condition especially on manpower management. Most of the Departmental officials are either not willing to work at Longchem and those who are posted that many regard as punishment posting, hardly remains there. Though the soils of our area that is boarding with Assam are very fertile, we have so far failed to capitalize on those rich reserves to our advantage. When people are talking about smart city in the State and District HQ’s, our people are made to talk nonchalantly about road blocks,

landslide and outbreak of malaria or typhoid etc in our area. Even the minds of our people continue to hibernate under the weight of the Backward Tag without a ray of hope for changes. Whereas the present condition of backwardness especially in the economic field should have been capitalized as a wakeup call in reinvigorating various developmental programs for the overall development of our constituency, we have instead labeled the backwardness tag as an instrument of lullaby in rocking our people to sleep instead of witnessing the developments works around us. We are in need of capable leader that can deliver goods to the people. With your capabilities, you can be that leader. Tali Longkumer (IAS rtd) Kohima/Nagaland

And since we follow paternal lineage in terms of giving identity to a new born, after RIIN database is created and finalized, it will be sealed forever. Only new borns whose father’s name is in RIIN database will receive indigenous identity thus eliminating the rampant selling of indigenous certificates by corrupted traitors and minimize the inter marriage among Naga girls & illegal immigrants just to acquire rights of land and property by giving their children Naga identity. A Naga woman will always carry her Naga identity irrespective of who she marries till her death but the child will have to be given the father’s identity since this is the precedence set in our paternal based society. And since now the Supreme Court has also rejected the PIL on ILP, it is NOW or NEVER; DO or DIE situation as a people, to STRIKE when the IRON is HOT and immediately finish this exercise while simultaneously implementing the ONLINE ILP SYSTEM on WAR FOOTING! Myopic small minded skeptics will not be able to comprehend the significance behind this historic initiative. RIIN is not something which is 16 point agreement like, which divided us Nagas. But RIIN is a visionary initiative unlike other delusive steps taken in the past. Generations of Nagas will remember and thank those who have implemented one of the most iconic project in Naga history. After RIIN is successfully implemented in Nagaland, and once Naga solution arrives, RIIN should be implemented in all Naga areas to protect our indigenous identity & our Naga homeland! (This is my personal view and expression solely out of concern for my people.) (Concluded) Yanpvuo Kikon

Reader’s Post

Space meant for PwDs Sir,

The other day I saw a man had parked his vehicle in the parking space for PwDs and he went off for his shopping. I was sitting across at the Christian Literature Centre canteen and could notice what was going on in the street outside. The lady traffic personnel who was doing duty in that spot saw the owner entering his vehicle. She started gesticulating to him the sign which was visibly visible right up front. I do not know what conversation took place but probably she let him go off with a warning. This is just one classic example of how space meant for PwDs are taken up by people who should not be doing so. We need to respect each other’s space. Myinthunglo Humtsoe, Oriental Colony, 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.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, JULY 15, 2019

national/state

Need to expedite process to elect new Cong prez: Reddy

Arrested for murder, Apoorva learning tarot card in Tihar Jail

Sedition: Vaiko files plea in HC to quash lower court order

Hyderabad, Jul 14 (PTI): Senior Congress leader and former MLA Marri Shashidhar Reddy has suggested that the process to elect a new president in the wake of Rahul Gandhi’s decision to step down should be expedited and an interim chief be put in place for the confidence of the party’s rank and file. “I think there is a need to expedite it. Because, the feedback from the grassroot level is that the party cadre is growing restless. What appears to be a leadership vacuum should not be allowed to continue for long,” Reddy, son of former chief minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh Marri Channa Reddy, told PTI here. “The perceived vacuum should not be allowed to continue particularly in the light of alleged use of money power and all kinds of intimidation by the BJP to wean away people from other parties,” he said. “When I interact with people at the grassroot level, they ask me what should we do... (where are we heading). This question should

Marri Shashidhar Reddy (File) not creep into the minds of Congress cadres and workers at the lower level. Because, they are the base,” Reddy said. The hardcore Congress workers, small or big, form the nucleus and the vacuum is creating anxiety in their minds which is not good for the party, he asserted. “We may be down, but we will not be out,” he said. Reddy, also former vice-chairman of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), suggested that an interim president be declared for the party immediately as it cannot remain a headless organisation. “I am not an expert or somebody who can say what needs to be done. But,

certainly, one of the suggestions I would like to make is that let them immediately declare an interim president,” he said. Rahul Gandhi, having declared that he is no more the president of Congress, is being described in news channels as a Member of Parliament, he said. “He (Gandhi) is no more the Congress president. He has made it very clear. So, it cannot be a headless organisation. Let there be an interim president... At least, that will give some confidence to the people,” Reddy said. The delay (in arriving at a decision about the replacement of Gandhi) is understandable as Gandhi’s decision has stunned everybody, but there is a provision to declare the senior-most general secretary as interim president in case the president quits, he said. Shashidhar Reddy, a staunch Congressman, had earlier appealed to CWC members and AICC officebearers to quit their posts to give a free hand to the Gandhi scion to reorganise and revamp the party.

Sidhu resigns as Punjab minister

Navjot Singh Sidhu (File) Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa said it was technically wrong of Sidhu to submit his resignation from the Cabinet first to the party President. Urging Sidhu to reconsider his decision, he said the politician should talk to the Chief Minister and resolve the issues between them. “He is an intelligent man and can contribute a lot to his new department,” he added. On June 6, Sidhu was divested of the charge

of Local Government and Tourism & Cultural Affairs portfolios and given Power and New and Renewable Energy Sources in a Cabinet reshuffle, the first after the Lok Sabha election results. Barring four, there were changes in the portfolios of all the ministers as a result of the reallocation, which Amarinder Singh said, would help further streamline the governing system and bring more transparency and efficacy to various departments. However, Sidhu refused to take charge of his new ministry. On June 10, he met Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and Ahmed Patel in New Delhi and told them that his department had been singled out and publicly blamed for the party’s Lok Sabha poll defeat. He had gone into hibernation since then.

New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI): Apoorva Shukla, arrested for killing her husband Rohit Shekhar Tiwari, the son of late veteran politician N D Tiwari, has taken to reading tarot cards in Tihar Jail and shown a keen interest in the occult art, prison sources said. The card reading sessions are held twice a week — on Tuesdays and Fridays — for two hours in Tihar Jail and Apoorva sits in the front row, said Dr Pratibha Singh, who has been conducting the classes there for one-anda-half years. “Apoorva approached me initially. We have completed seven classes so far. Apoorva always makes it a point to attend the classes. In fact, once due to her court hearing, she missed a class and expressed regret,” Singh told PTI.

Chennai, Jul 14 (PTI): MDMK chief Vaiko has moved the Madras High Court, seeking to quash the order of a lower court, which convicted him of sedition in a 2009 case and sentenced him to undergo simple imprisonment for a year. In his petition, Vaiko said the Special Court for Trial of MPs and MLAs had erred in its interpretation of 124 A (sedition) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) with regard to the words he had spoken in support of the banned LTTE. What he had spoken “must be judged objectively and from standards reasonable to strong minded, firm and courageous men and not those of weak and vacillating minds,” he said. Vaiko, a Rajya Sabha member, submitted that the trial court erroneously rested its conclusion based on inadmissible evidence. He referred to the order of the lower court and said the proof of guilt of the accused is very much on the prosecution. The MDMK leader submitted that as per Article 20(3) of the Constitu-

Vaiko (File) tion, no person accused of any offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself. Vaiko further said the charge sheet filed before the lower court had many sentences that he had levelled accusations against India. The petitioner said the expression of sympathy to Eelam Tamils cannot be said to be an act of bringing hatred or disaffection towards the government established by law and that the charge under Section 124 A of IPC does not contain anything that he had done anything against the government. Vaiko alleged that the entire prosecution was vitiated and no conviction could be based on the charge and sought to set aside the judgement of

the lower court. On July 5, Vaiko was convicted by the court and sentenced to undergo simple imprisonment for a year. Judge J Shanthi held held him guilty of sedition since his “hatred” speech came under the scope of creating disaffection against the government, which is covered in Section 124 A. Vaiko’s counsel, quoting provisions, including the Representation of People Act, had said there was no legal impediment to his client contesting the Rajya Sabha polls. Following a plea, the sentence was subsequently stayed for a month for enabling filing an appeal against the order. On July 11, Vaiko and six others were elected unopposed in the biennial elections to Rajya Sabha from Tamil Nadu. The prosecution case was that Vaiko’s speech on July 15, 2009, while releasing the Tamil version (Kutram Saaturgiren) of his English book “I accuse” on the Sri Lankan issue, was against the Indian government, attracting the offence of sedition.

OSD appt: ENSF reacts to NPMSA statement (From p-1) (C) No. 10 (K) of 2016) against the notification by which the post of OSD (SD) was made ex-cadre and personal to her. In its order on March 17, 2017, the high court quashed and set aside the December 22, 2015 notification on the ground that the department had exceeded its jurisdiction while issuing it, and restored the earlier notification of March 25, 2013 by which the post of OSD (SD) was made a regular cadre post under the department, the release explained. Later, the cabinet decision of September 12, 2017 was challenged by Augustine M Yanthan and 48 others in Guahati High Court (WP (C) No. 222 (K) of 2017). The court has not interfered with the decision to make the post of OSD (SD) a regular post in the

rank and pay of ADC and the inclusion of the said post in the Rules. Further, Paragraph 108 had given the liberty to the petitioners to challenge the service rules, if the same were found to be arbitrary and discriminatory, the release added. The State government had adopted and introduced Job Reservation Policy for the least represented tribes, which was in consonance with Article 16 of the Indian constitution, since 1977. However, even after a lapse of more than 40 years of the reservation policy, the federation regretted that the six tribes of Eastern Nagaland had only 10.1 % representation in the planning & coordination department, while Chang, Khiamniungan and Yimchunger tribes had zero representation. Mentioning that this was one classic case of how the people of Eastern Na-

galand were systematically “deprived, victimised and denied” employment opportunities, the federation demanded that provisions under Article 14 and 16 of the Indian constitution should be applied equally and fairly to the people of the area. ENSF asked NPMSA where was the latter’s voice when more than 38 employees in the department were appointed via backdoor in the absence of service rules. It said an RTI reply furnished by the department to ENSF on July 13, 2015 had pointed out that there was no particular mode of entry and “absorption/regularization” of the employees on deputation. The federation alleged that, due to absence of approved service rules and non-adherence to the draft service rules, there had been several instances in the past

of persons having been brought on deputation at different lateral entries with different types of designations and subsequently absorbed in the department. NSF cited the examples of six officials brought on deputation in the department and who were subsequently absorbed, promoted and even allowed to head the department. Alleging that only one OSD (SD) had been targeted and discriminated against in the last 7-8 years, the federation wanted to know from NPMSA whether it was its objective to block the career of I Sino Phom and turn a blind eye to other six cases of deputations. By utilising all resourc-

es at its disposal to sabotage the career of I Sino Phom for the last 7-8 years despite multiple favourable high court verdicts and cabinet decisions, ENSF said all these only vindicated that the association had no respect for the rule of law when it concerned the interests of Eastern Nagaland. However, asserting that it would not succumb to any sort of blackmail and threat and would not remain a mute spectator to a group with mala fide intent, ENSF the federation said it was not about an individual case of I Sino Phom, but a glaring example of decades of insults and deprivations hurled upon the people of Eastern Nagaland.

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She said Apoorva, 36 and lawyer, had been wanting to learn to read tarot cards for five-six years but could not due to one or the other reason. The teacher said the murder accused stays quiet and shows confidence and enthusiasm. Jail sources said she is lodged in the women’s cell and does not show any sign of regret for allegedly “smothering and strangulating” Rohit Shekhar following an argument with him for drinking alcohol with his sister-in-law. Rohit Shekhar was killed on the intervening night of April 15 and 16. Among the triggers that led to the killing were a “turbulent and unhappy” married life and Rohit Shekhar’s plan to give his share of property to his sister-in-law’s son, police said. In Tihar jail, Apoorva has learnt reading 15 of the total 78 cards in the seven classes taken by Dr Singh. Apoorva takes notes and clears her doubt, she said. “We have classes in English and Hindi but she prefers to take classes in English. In fact, she requested me to give a detailed explanation of tarot cards in English,” Singh said.

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crore; Aditya Birla Sun Life by 40 percent to Rs 212.46 crore; and Reliance Nippon Life by 6.84 percent to Rs 66.81 crore. Cumulatively, the new premium generated by all the 24 life insurers during April-June period of this fiscal rose by 65 percent to Rs 60,637.22 crore. The April-June, 201920 new premium income of LIC increased by 82 percent to Rs 44,794.78 crore. The remaining private sector players’ collective cumulative fresh premium rose by 32 percent to Rs 15,842.44 crore in the first quarter of the current fiscal.

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crore in the same period last year. With this high growth in business, the market share of the insurance behemoth increased to 74 percent. Remaining 26 percent has been shared by rest of the 23 private sector players operating in the space. During the month,

Among the private players, HDFC Life’s new premium rose by 21 percent year-on-year at Rs 1,358.45 crore; SBI Life up 28.14 percent at 1,310.07 crore; ICICI Prudential Life up 26 percent at Rs 897.98 crore; Bajaj Allianz up 51 percent at Rs 468.51 crore; Max Life up 16 percent at Rs 421.87 crore; Kotak Mahindra Life up 8 percent at Rs 291.89 crore and Tata AIA Life posted 90.26 percent rise to Rs 258.95 crore in June. India First Life business premium fell 54 percent to Rs 119.31 crore; DHFL Pramerica Life by 65 percent to Rs 48.87

said. The government had also allowed suo-motu defence products development and production. “Six to seven suo-motu proposals had already been accepted,” Kumar said. Traditionally, the Defence department used to float tenders for products that it decided to procure, but now the government has allowed private sector to pitch for useful products that they have developed.

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New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI): Led by LIC, life insurers’ collective new premium income jumped 94 percent to Rs 32,241.33 crore in June this year, according to data from Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority. All the 24 life insurers had written new gross premium of Rs 16,611.57 in the same month a year ago. The country’s largest life insurer LIC, which is the only state-owned life insurance firm, witnessed more than two-fold rise in its new premium collection to Rs 26,030.16 crore in June, from Rs 11,167.82

the existing production policy and some “notable changes” had been brought in the recent policy. Ordnance Factor y Board had decided that it would not seek capacity verification for almost 90 per cent of the products barring some of the sensitive items. OFB and defence PSUs are planning to outsource about 3000 items which will give boost to MSMEs sector, Kumar

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Sebi has also widended its probe, launched a few months ago, into suspicious insider trading violations in the shares of InterGlobe Aviation. The officials said that a number of executives and board members are likely to be summoned by the markets regulator. Among the issues flagged by Gangwal are that various related party transactions with the IGE Group were executed without seeking the audit committee’s approval and without seeking competitive bids from third parties, and non-appointment of an independent woman director. Regarding the board’s decision to reject request for an extraordinary general meeting, Gangwal alleged that legal requirements and basic governance norms were violated by not providing board members timely material facts prior to voting by board. On July 12, Bhatia’ IGE Group said the company is well run, financially sound and managed by a competent set of managers as it termed Gangwal’s allegations of governance lapses as much ado about nothing. Gangwal and his affiliates own around 37 per cent stake in InterGlobe Aviation while Bhatia and his IGE Group has about 38 per cent shareholding.

Kolkata, Jul 14 (PTI): With the growing trend of shipments in recent years, exports of defence products will exceed the Rs 35,000 crore target by 2024-25, an official said. “I expect the exports will surpass the target of Rs 35,000 crore by 2024-25,” Defence Production Department Secretary Ajay Kumar told PTI. Defence components are key drivers, he said. Kumar was in the city to promote private sector participation in defence production and also inaugurated a facilitation centre for the defence production at Bharat Chamber of Commerce. “Defence exports had been growing exponentially. It is like a big rock, which is hard to move, but once it starts rolling, it only gains momentum,” he said. Last fiscal, exports were about Rs 10,700 crore and in 2019-20, the Centre set a target of Rs 20,000 crore. In the first quarter of the current fiscal, exports worth Rs 5,600 crore had already been recorded,” he said. Expor ts were just worth Rs 1,500 crore in 2016-17 and Rs 4,500 crore 2017-18, he said. Kumar stated that the government had been taking several steps to encourage the private sector, MSMEs in particular, in defence production under

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Rahul Bhatia’s InterGlobe Enterprises (IGE) Group and the allegations have been refuted by the Bhatia camp. An official said the corporate affairs ministry would be seeking a “parawise comments” from the company on Gangwal’s complaint and would also be looking at the related party transactions. With the promoter feud igniting concerns over corporate governance practices at InterGlobe Aviation, the ministry would examine whether memorandum, articles, agreements and resolutions are in consonance with provisions of the Companies Act. The company could face strict regulatory action, including overriding of existing pacts, in case there are violations of the Act. The official said the ministry can even invoke powers under Section 6 of the Companies Act, 2013. Section 6 provides powers to override any memorandum, articles, agreements or resolutions passed at general meeting or by the board of directors in case they violate norms. Following Gangwal’s letter to Sebi, the ministry and others, the markets regulator has sought response from the company by July 19. Against this backdrop,

markets (both equity and debt). “During the Budget, the government announced various measures to boost foreign flows and FDI in Indian markets such as rationalising and simplifying the KYC form for FPIs, allowing FPI investments in debt securities issued by NBFCs and hiking statutory limit of foreign investments in some companies. “While these were broadly viewed as positive steps, the proposal to hike surcharge on income tax for wealthy individuals, including foreign funds which are structured as trust and AoPs, didn’t go down well with the markets,” said Himanshu Srivastava, Senior Analyst Manager Research at Morningstar Investment. Next few days would be crucial to understand how FPIs act in respect to this changed environment, he added. V K Vijayakumar, chief investment strategist at Geojit Financial Services, said, “The major drag on Indian market now is the faltering GDP growth and tepid earnings growth. If macro indicators reflect an improving economy, FPI flows can be expected to continue. Otherwise FPIs would be less enthusiastic to pour more money into Indian markets.”

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New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI): With promoter spat intensifying at the country’s largest airline IndiGo, markets watchdog Sebi and the corporate affairs ministry have started digging deep into allegations of governance lapses and violations that could force the government to override existing arrangements and pacts at InterGlobe Aviation, officials said. Bringing into public the differences between longtime friends and promoters of IndiGo into the open, Rakesh Gangwal has sought Sebi’s intervention into alleged corporate governance lapses at the company and even said that ‘paan ki dukaan’ (betel shop) would have managed things with more grace. InterGlobe Aviation, which got listed in 2015, has come under intense regulatory scanner and there are indications of multiple violations of Sebi norms. The role of each and every entity associated with all board members and entities linked to the promoters are being probed amid signs of lapses in complying with governance requirements, fair market trade and insider trading norms, the officials said. One of the major issues raised by Gangwal was about related party transactions involving co-founder

New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI): Foreign investors have remained net buyers in the Indian capital markets this month so far, even as the equity segment saw robust outflows post the Budget. As per the latest depositories data, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) withdrew a net sum of Rs 4,953.77 crore from equities during July 1-12, but poured in a net Rs 8,504.78 crore into the debt market, translating into a cumulative net investment of Rs 3,551.01 crore. Overseas investors pulled out money from the equity markets for five of the six sessions following the Budget, which was presented on July 5. According to experts, the proposal in the Union Budget to hike surcharge on income tax for wealthy individuals, including foreign funds which are structured as trusts and association of persons (AoPs), dented FPIs’ enthusiasm for Indian equities and may lead to re-evaluation of their exposure to the domestic stock market. FPIs have been net buyers for the past five consecutive months, infusing a net Rs 10,384.54 crore in June, Rs 9,031.15 crore in May, Rs 16,093 crore in April, Rs 45,981 crore in March and Rs 11,182 crore in February into the Indian capital

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Protesters forming a human wall behind a barricade as they face off with Hong Kong police, during a demonstration on July 14.

helmets, cling wrap and face masks towards those at the front. The 1.6km march, which started around 3pm outside Che Kung Temple and ended at Sha Tin bus terminal near New Town Plaza shopping centre, was mostly peaceful. Around 115,000 people, including families with young children and the elderly, took part in the march, said local group Sha Tin Commons which organised the rally. However, police pegged the turnout at 28,000. Protesters have been demanding that the government fully withdraw the extradition Bill and not just suspend it indefinitely; retract the label of June 12 as a riot; release all protesters arrested so far; conduct

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Kathmandu, Jul 14 (PTI): Floods and landslides caused by incessant rains in Nepal have till now claimed 60 lives and left 38 others injured, police said on Sunday. Thirty five people are reported to be missing in the rain-related incidents that have thrown normal life out of gear in central and eastern parts of the country. Heavy rainfall since Thursday has hit more than 25 districts, affecting 10,385 households. Nepal Army and police personnel have so far rescued 1,104 people from several places across the country with 185 alone from Kathmandu. According to Nepal Police, a total of 27,380 police personnel have been deployed across the country for search and rescue operations.

Members of the Nepalese army help residents to reach dry ground from a flooded colony in Kathmandu, Nepal.

The Flood Forecasting Section (FFS) said that monsoon is active and the rainfall will continue for two to three days in most places across the country, The Himalayan Times reported. The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) warned the public to remain

on high alert and said that air and road traffic could be affected due to low visibility. Heavy rainfall has led the water level in the rivers to rise. FFS said that water level in Bagmati, Kamala, Saptakoshi and its tributary the Sunkoshi has crossed the danger mark.

“People living in these regions should remain alert,” Binod Parajuli, hydrologist at FFS, was quoted as saying in the news report. Meanwhile, weather experts have attributed the heavy rainfall in such short duration to climate change. The Kathmadu Post reported that over the last three days, the country has witnessed heavy rainfall in an indication of the changing rainfall pattern. The country is receiving more rainfall in a short duration of time--an abnormal phenomenon that is slowly becoming a new normal. “There has been a change in precipitation in recent years. The intensity of rainfall has gone up,” Madhukar Upadhya, a watershed practitioner and climate change expert, told The Kathmandu Post.

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1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY REV. N. MANGYANG LONGKUMER 20th March 1936 – 15th July 2018

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J aka r t a , J u l 1 4 (IANS): Two persons were killed and 11 others were missing after a boat capsized off Indonesia’s West Papua province, a rescuer said on Sunday. The boat, with 15 people on board, departed from Sorong on Friday and was heading to Raja Ampat when it sank in the waters off Raja Ampat, said Yusuf Latief, head of communication for media at the national search and rescue office. Two of the passengers had been rescued, said Latief. “The boat capsized after being hit by huge waves,” he said. Rescuers from the province have been conducting search and rescue mission for the 11 missing passengers.

an inquiry into allegations of police brutality; and for universal suffrage. “ T h e g ove r n m e n t needs to show us it wants to improve Hong Kongers’ lives but it has not responded to any of the five demands,” Ms Terri Ng, 42, who took part in Sunday’s march, told The Straits Times. “Rather, the government is setting itself up against us and that makes us angry,” said Ms Ng, who works in academic research. Domestic issues, such as unaffordable housing, have also frustrated many of the younger protesters, who have taken to the streets not just to voice opposition to the extradition Bill but also to show their anger at a seemingly dismal future.

Paris, Jul 14 (IANS): French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he has approved the creation of a space command within the country’s air force in order to beef up its space defence policy and to better protect its strategic interests. “To ensure the development and reinforcement of our space capabilities, a space command will be created next September in the air force,” Macron told a gathering of military forces on Saturday ahead of the July 14 Bastille Day parade. “This will eventually become the space and air force, and the necessary new investments will be decided,” he added. France has a 2019-2025 military spending plan that allocates 3.6 billion euros ($4 billion) to defence in space, Xinhua news agency reported. Macron noted that “the cyber space or the exoatmospheric space” had become “new areas of confrontation” that has triggered the need to create “a new military space doctrine” with which France would “ensure the defence of space”. France’s move to create a space military force came amid high concerns of an arms race in space after the US decided last year to create by 2020 a new space force as the sixth branch of the armed forces.

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Time flies fast. Life goes on at its own pace. But some memories can never be forgotten or erased from the mind of the dearest ones. You will always remain in our hearts. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure and you are loved beyond words. MISSING YOU MOM!! Loving husband, sons, daughters and relatives

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It’s too soon, too fast. Dear Oba, Days have rolled into a year; your memory grows stronger, The void is great, the pain is so real, You are dearly missed, quietly remembered, You live with us forever, indeed you never fade away.

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HONG KONG, Jul 14 (Agencies): Police deployed pepper spray on protesters on Sunday afternoon after an anti-extradition march in the New Territories town of Sha Tin ended in clashes between law enforcers and some demonstrators. Protesters who tried to push back a police cordon line clashed with law enforcers outside a sports complex in Yuen Wo Road after the largely peaceful march ended, public broadcaster RTHK reported. According to television footage, a line of police in riot helmets were carrying batons and shields, while protesters prepared barricades about 100m away. At the same time, other protesters were passing supplies such as

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Former B’desh president Ershad dead

We thought of you yesterday, And days before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name. All we have are memories and, Your picture on a frame. Your memories is a keepsake, For which we will never apart. God have you in His arms, And we have you in our hearts. Loving Mom & Sister

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Died 15/06/2019 We, the bereaved family members of Late Lhouvituo Rüpreo would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and thanks to the many kind neighbors, friends, relatives and well wishers, who shared in our sorrow and provided emotional, physical, material and prayer support during our bereavement. We specially thank those who visited our home, accompanied us during his final journey to our native village and attended his burial service. Your help and support made our loss more bearable. Special thanks to: 1. Christian Revival Church, Chiechama 2. Central Christian Revival Church, D. Block 3. Baptist Church, CYE, Chiechama 4. Chiecha Ramia Dzevi Krotho(CRDK) 5. New Market Panchayat, Kohima 6. Hospital Colony Youth Organization 7. Mezhür Higher Secondary School Staffs, Kohima 8. Shalom Public School Staffs, Chümoukedima, Dimapur. We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually but it is our earnest prayer that God bless you all abundantly. Loving Mother, Brothers & Sisters K-1881

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Dhaka, Jul 14 (IANS): Former Bangladesh President HM Ershad died in a military hospital here on Sunday due to age-related illnesses. He was 89. He breathed his last at 7.45 a.m. at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Inter Service Public Relation Directorate Assistant Director Rashedul Alam Khan told The Daily Star newspaper. Ershad, also the leader of the opposition in the Parliament and a five-time MP, had long been suffering from various ailments including infection in his lungs and kidneys and was admitted to CMH on June 26 and was kept at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). His condition later deteriorated and was kept on oxygen support on June 30. The military ruler will be buried at an army graveyard in Dhaka on Tuesday.

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Apunu mpe : 1950 – Akithi tsala : 09/07/2019 Innothi. V. Luheshe Achumi akuxu kuhave keulo luthu, aqho-aho eno Akukhou kumtsu lau shikimithi keu akiqheu pesu tsulu ani. Luthu shi akuchopu Ajuh eno Aje ye tsu kha mlavea kemu Alhou pelo kumtsu shou kukumgha akiviu pesu lochile tsu peni ke akighini betsu ani. 1. NCRC Sumi Padumpukhuri 2. NCRC Sumi Eralibil 3. NCRC Sumi Hozukhe 4. NCRC Sumi Surumi 5. NCRC Sumi Suruhuto 6. Tichipami Community, Dimapur 7. Sumi Baptist Akukuhou, Padumpukhri 8. Pine Mount School, Padumpukhri. Anipu, Atianuliqo eno Abolomiqo DP-5465

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Footnote Channel launched

Theja Meru and others during the launching ceremony of Footnote Channel in Kohima, July 14. (NP)

he Footnote Channel was formally launched by Music Task Force (MTF) advisor Theja Meru at D’Café in the presence of MTF project director Dr. Hovithal Sothu and several other dignitaries. Theja Meru speaking on the occasion stated that the MTF under the visionary leadership of chief minister Neiphiu Rio was vigorously working to frame a master plan and comprehensive strategy to promote and push the music industry forward in Nagaland. He urged the music lovers to dream big and “work

smart’ to excel in the field of music and to figure in the best of the best list. Footnote Chan nel founder Morotsung Longchar (along with other three friends Artong, Oyimbong and Lima Imsong), said that he and his friends had always been passionate about music. He also said that they came up with the idea of having a channel where they can give a platform to Naga musicians to showcase their talents and give them a helping hand. Longchar said that Footnote Channel aims to promote young fresh and

upcoming artistes and showcase their talents for all the world to see. He said that they will provide artistes and musicians with free audio and video recording and will feature them in the channel and help them gain an audience. Longchar added that its bigger goal was to make music an industry here in Nagaland where musicians and artistes can sustain their livelihood through music. The team want to promote professionalism among musicians and encourage a culture wherein musicians start writing and recording their own original work, he said. The footnote team truly believe that it is wise to invest in Naga talent and that Footnote Channel belongs to the whole of Nagaland and requested everyone to support them by subscribing, sharing, viewing and help them reach out with their content to as many people as possible. (Correspondent)

Anand Mahindra reveals Super 30

rithik Roshan’s Super 30 is creating magic on box office as the film minted Rs 11.83 crore on the first day of its release. The movie, which is Hrithik’s big comeback after two long years, is based on the life of Patna-based mathematician Anand Kumar who teaches underprivileged kids for free. Kumar, who was also involved in the making of the film, recently gave an interview to PTI talking about a controversy where he was accused of misleading IIT aspirants and taking cuts from other coaching centres. After Anand’s interview went viral, even Anand Mahidnra took to Twitter to back Kumar’s claims by tweeting a picture with him. After Mahindra posted his statement on Twitter it immediately went viral and people were quick to support Kumar and shower their praises. (India Today)

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Phek district girls’ music band competition

he Phek district girls music band competition with the theme “Your Voice, Your Strength” as part of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” campaign kicked started at Pfutsero (Pfutsero sub division) on July 14 at Government Higher Secondary School Pfutsero. ADC Pfutsero, Zeneikhonuo Vimero highlighted the objectives of the com-

petition and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao which was a national campaign. Vimero mentioned that girl’s health, nutrition and sanitation were the core focus area of the campaign. She called upon all the members to protect and promote girl child. Mahila Shakti Kendra Phek coordinator elaborated on the objectives of the cam-

paign and thanked ADC Pfutsero and team for coming up with well organised programme. Altogether, 10 all girls band representing eight schools and colleges participated in the event. Vechikhoyi Lohe, principal GHSS Pfutsero proposed vote of thanks. DK enter tainment led by Senti Longchar, renowned musician Lichen

Kitchu and Narola Jati also entertained the audience with special appearances and were also judges of the event along with John Pfokrelo. The girls band from Nazareth School bagged the first position while TMTHSS and Baptist School Kohima stood first and second runners up respectively. The winners and participants were awarded with cash prize. Meanwhile, the next leg of the event for Chizami sub division will take place on July 15 at Chizami, Chozuba sub division on July 20 at Chozuba, Phek Sadar at Phek on July 24 and Meluri sub division on July 27 at Meluri village. The grand finale has been scheduled for August 3 at Phek town. Event is organised by district administration Phek in collaboration with district level centre for women, Mahila Shakti Kendra Phek under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao programme.

Unrecyclable plastic waste can be turned into electricity Karan, Siddharth part of IFFI steering committee

cientists have created a 'world first' method which can turn unrecyclable plastic into fuel which could be used to power cars and homes. Experts at the University of Chester focused on materials which cannot be recycled, such as food packaging or plastic recovered from beaches. They hoped to turn it into environmentally friendly hydrogen fuel and electricity while leaving no plastic remaining. Developers claim this Any plastic waste, including these ground up circuit is the first time experts boards, can be put into the machine and turned into have worked out a method electricity.

ctress Alia Bhatt will soon head to Ooty to shoot for her father and filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's "Sadak 2", and she has already started prepping for the schedule. The actress on Sunday took to Instagram stories to share an update about the project. She posted a photograph of the front page of the script of the film. It read: "'Sadak 2'.. Written by Mahesh Bhatt and Suhrita... Copy for Alia Bhatt... Ooty sides only." The film also stars Pooja Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sanjay Dutt, Jisshu Sengupta, Priyanka Bose and Akshay Anand. "Sadak 2" is sequel to the hit 1991 film "Sadak", a romantic thriller, which featured Pooja and Sanjay. It was one of the highestgrossing Hindi movie of 1991 with a popular musical score. (IANS)

Salesian College hosts 2nd Adivasi Yuva Sammilan

alesian College of Higher Education hosted 2nd Adivasi Yuva Sammilan in its campus on July 14, where around 350 Adivasi youths from Singrijan, Chekiye A, Chekiye B, Lahorijan, Burma Camp, Borlengrijan, Lengrijan and Khatkhatti villages participated in the day long programme. Programme started with welcome song and wel-

Ex-Beatles McCartney and Starr reunite onstage

aul McCartney got a little help from some f r i e n d s S a t u r d ay night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. McCartney’s former Beatles bandmate, Ringo Starr, joined him onstage for a few songs near the end of his concert – held just six days after Starr’s 79th birthday. Starr played drums on two Beatles tunes – “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” and “Helter Skelter” – according K Y M C

to Variety. He later tossed his drumsticks into the crowd and jokingly acted as if he planned to throw McCartney’s bass guitar into the crowd too, the report said. Later, Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh – who happens to be Starr’s brother-in-law – also took the stage, with the trio playing Beatles songs “The End,” part of the “Abbey Road” medley. (Starr is married to actress and model Barbara Bach, while Walsh is married to Bach’s sister, Marjorie Bach.) The McCartney-Starr reunion was their first since the Grammy Awards in 2014, the Blast reported. It was the final night of McCartney’s American tour, Variety reported. (Fox news)

come address was delivered by Fr Avay, deputy director of Salesian College. Prayer dance was given by Lahorijan village, followed by motivating speech by youth director of Salesian College, Fr. Christudoss A. Teachers of the college also presented felicitation, song, theme song and talks. Holy Eucharist was celebrated by Fr. Jonas Kerketta, media in-charge

of Salesian Province of Dimapur. A motivating speech was given by vice principal and the dean of Salesian College of Higher Education Fr. C. D. Mathai in the afternoon programme. Cultural dances were presented by various Adivasi groups from Lahorijan, Lengrijan, Khatkhatti, Borlengri, Burma camp, Chekiye, Singrijan, Garobasti, Chetranolla.

ested, the firm claims. For the last two years the innovative method has been tested via a prototype demonstrator at the University of Chester. An identical, if slightly smaller, version, of the huge kiln will now be built at the Protos plant in Thornton Science Park, Ellesmere Port next spring. The efficient conversion system will then be rolled out across China, India, Japan, Korea and South East Asia. (Joe Pinkstone for Mailonline)

ilmmaker Karan Johar and producer Siddharth Roy Kapoor will be part of the steering committee of the 50th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), said Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on Sunday. " Fo r t h e s t e e r i n g committee, Karan Johar, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Feroz Abbas Khan, Subhash Ghai have already confirmed their names. They will steer the whole

thing because it has to be a professional show," Javadekar told the media here. The film festival will celebrate Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary. "We will also have a business exhibition at the event because it is a good time to showcase latest film technologies and an exhibition of Gandhi 'Gandhi150'," the Minister added. Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences

(AMPAS) President John Bailey will also be a part of the festival. Ahead of the IFFI 2019, private theatres in Goa are being hired to screen popular films as part of the festival. "In the past, people did not get tickets to watch popular films, so we are enrolling private theatres to screen those films," Javadekar added. The festival will be held in Goa from November 20 to November 28. (IANS)

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Happy 75th Birthday

We the family members with immense pride would like to congratulate Dr. TOHITO H. ACHUMI son of Late Hotovi Achumi & Mrs. Qhuholi Achumi of Sapotimi village for successfully completing Post Graduate Degree, M.S. (Orthopedics) from Gauhati Medical College. We thank the Almighty God for your success and wish you a bright and a prosperous future. Yours near and dear ones. DP-5467

Our Good Lord has blessed our family yet again by allowing us to celebrate this great milestone of 75th Birthday of our beloved mother / mother-in-law / grandmother / wife Supongsangla Longkumer (Ungma). Our gracious God granted us miracle by preserving her life and as she turns 75th our hearts are full gratitude to our Almighty. Today, on your birthday we share this joy with our friends, extended family members and community. May God continue to bless you! DP-5446

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INO. HEKHUVI CHISHI ENO INOLI. XUTOLI CHISHI 15 Aniqhi 1969 - 15 Aniqhi 2019 Toshe akiviu pe IPU IZA oko tsülu ani. Ningu ye kiu toi kükümgha tianuli kelai ipi ni Lhou she ani ! Oko no aküxü ghime kümtsü kümjo no ishi ningu pelo agi juvilei xüaghi peke. Oko ye kichekipiye kivi papu paza ke. Atsala hi sholu akeu ye okow kikimiye kumto, kuchou eno tokulu michi ke. Alhouw kükümgha akiqeu ningu gholo akeu ye oko küxü ke. Ni Lhou je pipi tsüani. Axükupushu okow shilu peni eno okow kükümgha ningu küxü shou apeni. ANULIMI, AMULIMI ENO ATILIMIQO. DP-5428

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Alia starts prepping for Ooty schedule of 'Sadak 2'

which uses all types of dirty plastic and leaves no residue behind. The process involves taking the unsorted, unwashed plastic and cutting it into two-inch (5cm) long strips before it is melted in a 1,000°C kiln. Gases producing in this procedure are then converted into energy. The innovation, created in partnership with PowerHouse Energy, will then be rolled out across Asia to help eliminate plastic from oceans and beaches worldwide - with the Japanese government already inter-

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Giroud double seals Lampard’s first win

Chelsea’s Giroud in action during a pre-season friendly against St Patrick’s Athletic.

SMI to organise Throttle Thrust IV Dimapur, Jul 14 (NPN): The Spearhead M o t o r s p o r t I n i t i a t ive (SMI) will be organising the fourth edition Throttle Thrust IV from August 1to 3 at Mangmetong village, Mokokchung. This year’s edition of Throttle Thrust will witness three formats of competition – Hill Climb, Super Sprint and Cross Country. On the first day, spot registration and scrutiny will be done at MultiPurpose Sports Complex, Mokokchung from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Day two of the event will witness the flag off of Hill Climb competition. The competition will run on hundred per cent tarmac running an approximately 3.3 kilometres. Hill Climb will be for Above 1300 cc, Below 1300 cc and SUV category. Cross Country and Super Sprint format will be held on the third day. The Cross Country format will be exclusively for SUV Category and will run on mud and dirt surface. The

Super Sprint format will be for Above 1300 cc and Below 1300cc category on tarmac surface. Speaking at a press conference, Aolong Imchen, convenor said that Throttle Thrust is a yearly event of SMI which is held to promote adventure and motorsport tourism in the district. The event is also organised to promote motorsport events and to show people the abilities and capabilities of Nagas in the field of motorsport. Throttle Thrust event also aims to promote Ao villages and also the culture and traditions of the Ao people, he added. A total cash prize of Rs.3 lakh with trophies and certificates will are up for grab at the event. Registration for the competition will start on July 20. Forms can be downloaded from Team Spearhead official facebook page - www.facebook.com/ spearheadmotorsport. For more details, interested persons can contact 8794129603 or 7642825097.

Team Mamba win Open Basketball Tournament

Members of Team Mamba and Kuda Huskies along with organisers and officials.

Dimapur, Jul 14 (NPN): Team Mamba emerged as the champions of the 1st Open Basketball Tournament (OBT), Dimapur region, which concluded on Saturday at Don Bosco basketball court. In the final match, Team Mamba (73) defeated Kuda Huskies (52) by a margin of 21 points. The star player of the match

was Rajan Nayak who played an all-round game with 10 assists, two blocks and 19 points while Changsang scored 16. Earlier in the first semi-final, Team Mamba defeated United Ballers 57-30 with Vidou of Team Mamba scoring 12 points. In the second semifinal match, Kuda Huskies defeated Czars 71-43 with

Atsiezo of Kuda Huskies scoring 26 points. Oren of Kuda Huskies was named the MVP of the tournament. The 3 point shooting competition was won by Tsensuthung of Team Exile. Tiameren Amri and Senti Longkumer of Dimapur District Basketball Association officiated the matches.

Dublin, Jul 14 (Agencies): Frank Lampard won his first match as Chelsea manager as his side put four past St Patrick’s Athletic. Olivier Giroud scored twice for the Blues with Mason Mount and Emerson Palmieri also on target for the visitors. Lampard again fielded two different XIs in each half with the likes of Tammy Abraham and Michy Batshuayi given the chance to impress. The striking pair spent last season out on loan but will hope to get a crack in the Premier League next season. They will have

to improve on this display with both players wasteful in front of goal during the first half. It was another returning loan player who opened the scoring in Mount, who impressed under Lampard at Derby last season. Mateo Kovacic slid in the England Under-21s midfielder and he finished easily for the Blues. Lampard’s side doubled their lead before the interval through left-back Emerson. Ross Barkley teed up the Italy international for the goal although goalkeeper Barry Murphy should have

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KKR part ways with Kallis, Katich IPL franchises discuss new teams

Jacques Kallis

Simon Katich

Ko l kat a , J u l 1 4 (IANS): Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) announced on Sunday that they have decided to part ways with head coach Jacques Kallis and assistant coach Simon Katich. Legendar y for mer South Africa all-rounder Kallis ended a nine-year association - both as a player and coach - with the purple brigade. Former Australia bats-

man Katich was also appointed the assistant coach around the same time as Kallis. Katich also coached the KKR’s Caribbean Premier League franchise, Trinbago Knight Riders, helping them win backto-back titles in 2017 and 2018. Kallis, who took over as head coach in October 2015 from Trevor Bayliss, the current England coach, helped KKR reach three consecutive playoffs before

Football referee exam

DIAMPUR, JUL 14 (NPN): Dimapur District Football Referee Association (DDFRA) will be conducting football referee exam on first week of August. Interested persons may contact 8979686163, 8837048122 and 8413815281.

failing to make the cut in 2019. KKR won 32 of their 61 games under the tutelag of Kallis and Katich. In this year’s IPL, the two-time champions finished fifth, losing out on playoff qualification based on net run-rate after a sixmatch losing streak midway through the season. KKR Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Venky Mysore said in a statement that they would be exploring ways to work with Kallis as part of the franchise’s global brand. “Jacques Kallis has been an integral part of the KKR family and will always remain so. We will be exploring ways of working with Jacques as we pursue our vision of establishing the Knight Rider brand as a global brand,” Mysore was quoted as saying by the KKR website.

Lo n d o n, J u l 1 4 (IANS): If a recent meeting between the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises and stakeholders is anything to go by, the franchises want an expansion of the league to 10 teams. While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) isn’t averse to the idea, the officials want all bases covered first and dont wish for a repeat of the 2011 fiasco when the league had to go back from 10 to 8 teams due to certain issues. Speaking to IANS, a senior BCCI official said that talks and all are fine, but every step needs to be calculated well and the functionaries in the board need to help the franchises understand the ground reality before taking a step in the direction. “They are our stakeholders and the BCCI shares a very good

18th taekwondo championship held Dimapur, July 14 (NPN): The 18th Taekwondo Championship organised by Dimapur District Taekwondo Association (DDTA) was held on July 12 at the Dimapur Government College au-

relationship with the franchisees. We are concerned that such opaque behaviour and casual statements and remarks by someone in the senior professional management can unnecessarily mar the trust and relation between the BCCI and the franchisees.” “Some people seem to thrive in creating misunderstandings in order to compensate for their lack of competence. When the time comes, we will have a sincere dialogue with the franchisees on this,” the official said. He went on to add that bringing stability in the BCCI should be the primary focus at present

Serena’s search for 24th Grand Slam title goes on Vinesh Phogat clinches

Serena returns a shot to Halep during the Wimbledon Open singles final match.

LON D ON , J u l 1 4 (Agencies): Just how badly things were going for Serena Williams in Saturday’s Wimbledon final against Simona Halep was summed up by a booming plea that came from the crowd: “Wake up Serena!” Williams heard the message loud and clear but unfortunately for the American it was one of those days when nothing could save her from the 6-2 6-2 annihilation she suffered at the hands of Halep in 56 minutes. A day when Williams had been expected to equal Margaret Court’s all-time record of winning 24 Grand Slam singles titles ended K Y M C

with the 37-year-old American suffering her heaviest defeat in a major final. Since winning the first of her slams at the 1999 U.S. Open, Williams has lost only nine finals at the tournaments that make up the Big Four in tennis. But never before had she been up against an opponent she described as “playing out of her mind”. “For me any loss is not easy, per se. When someone plays lights out, there’s really not much you can do. You just have to understand that that was their day today,” said Williams, who won the last of her 23 majors. The performance was

definitely very un-Williamslike. Considering she had beaten Halep in nine of their 10 previous meetings, including at this year’s Australian Open, the American was the overwhelming favourite to win on Saturday. Add in the fact that she had fired down 45 aces and won 83 percent of her service games to reach the final and it seemed as if it was game on for Williams to hoist the Venus Rosewater Dish for an eighth time. Instead, her game fell apart in a hailstorm of 26 unforced errors. In contrast, Halep’s tally stood at just three as the Romanian produced what she hailed as the

“best tennis of my life”. “Today nothing really helped. I made way too many errors for a lot of stuff to work,” said Williams, who trailed 4-0 before finally registering on the scoreboard. The result means Williams has now had three failed attempts in finals to win that 24th major — she also contested last year’s Wimbledon and U.S. Open showpiece matches. There is no doubt Williams is a supreme athlete considering she has made it to three Grand Slam finals since suffering multiple complications following the birth of her daughter in September 2017, but the near misses will irritate her. “In my 20s I was always expected to win but... seems like every Grand Slam final I’m in recently has been an unbelievable effort to get there,” said the former world number one, who had played only five tournaments this year before her run at the All England Club. “I’ve got to keep trying, keep fighting and enjoying the sport,” she said. “I just have to figure out a way to win a final.” Until she does that, Australia’s Court can sleep peacefully knowing her record is safe — at least for now.

gold in Yasar Dogu tourney

Vinesh Phogat

I s ta n bu l , J u l 1 4 (PTI): Star India grappler Vinesh Phogat won her second consecutive gold in 53kg, winning the Yasar Dogu International with a commanding victory over Russia’s Ekaterina Poleshchuk, here. The top Indian woman wrestler, who stood atop the podium at Grand Prix of Spain last week, beat her Russian opponent 9-5 in the final of the UWW ranking series tournament. Vinesh’s was third gold in the women’s competition for India after Seema (50kg) and Manju (59kg) triumphed in their respective categories. En route the gold medal bout, Vinesh won two of her three bouts by Technical Superiority. Divya Kakran (68kg),

who won a gold in Madrid, and Pooja Dhanda (57kg), who won a silver, did not reach the medal rounds. While Divya could not clear the qualification round, Pooja lost in the quarterfinals. Sakshi Malik, who was making a comeback after a minor injury, did not reach the medal rounds. Sakshi lost her pre-quarterfinal but later got a chance to be in contention for a bronze medal but lost the repechage round by a close margin to Russia’s Uliana Tukurenova. In the men’s freestyle, Rahul Aware (61kg) had clinched his first career Ranking Series title with a tactical 4-1 victory over Munir Aktas of Turkey. Utkarsh Kale had won bronze in the same category.

ditorium.More than 100 participants from clubs/ academy competed in the tournament. Love Deal Taekwondo Club (LDTC) emerged as the overall team champions while Indian Taekwondo Tigers (ITT)

before looking to fulfil the common dream of having 10 teams in the league. “Even we want new teams, but we must take into account ground realities. But some people seem to think that they have become the owners of the BCCI and that they can sell the BCCI properties on a whim only to further their own interests.” Looking at the lighter side, the official added, “Here we could not settle the number 4 batsman debate and someone seems to be hoping for 44 new players of a near-international level. Basics first please.”

bagged the runners-up title. All the gold medallists of the championship will be participating in the upcoming Nagaland State Taekwondo Championship, informed DDTA in a press release.

Interestingly, when Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were suspended for two years, Rising Pune Supergiants and Gujarat Lions had come in specifically for that twoyear period. While the contract was well documented, Pune owner Sanjeev Goenka had made it clear that he wanted to have a long run in the league if given an opportunity. Similarly, rumours were rife that the Adani Group had also shown tremendous interest in having a team play from Ahmedabad back in 2010, but that didn’t materialise.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Zunheboto Area Public Organisation(ZAPO) would like to acknowledge the following individuals and organizations for supporting us financially, physically and materially during the 1st General Convention cum Tuluni Festival Celebration held on 8th July 2019. 1. Shri. K Tokugha Sukhalu IAS (Retd.) : Rs.2,00,000.00 Hon’ble Advisor, School Education. 2. Shri. Hukavi Zhimo, Ex. MLA(Natha New) : Rs.1,00,000.00 3. Shri. Kivikhu Achumi (Yezami) : Rs.50,000.00 4. Shri. Ghokheto Chophy (Asukho) : Rs.50,000.00 5. Shri. Bohoto Kiba (Asukho) : Rs.50,000.00 6. Dr.Aron Muru (Sukhalu) : Rs.30,000.00 7. Shri. Hovishe Arkha (Yezami) : Rs.25.000.00 8. Er.Kitoho Yeptho (Sukhalu) : Rs.25,000.00 9. Shri. Hokugha Sukhalu (Kawoto) : Rs.20,000.00 10. Dr. Shikato Yeptho (Sukhalu) : Rs.20,000.00 11. Er. Kakiye Khuju (Asukho) : Rs.20,000.00 12. Shri. Vihoshe Muru (Sukhalu) : Rs.10,000.00 13. Shri. Heto Yeptho (Sukhalu) : Rs.10,000.00 14. Er. Akito Muru (Sukhalu) : Rs.10,000.00 15. Dr. Nilo Kiba (Asukho) : Rs.10,000.00 16. Dr. Hokheto Kiba (Asukho) : Rs.10.000.00 17. Shri. Kheshiho Yeptho (Sukhalu) : Rs.10,000.00 18. Shri. Hokishe Kiba (Asukho) : Rs.10,000.00 19. Shri. Khehoshe Yeptho (Natha Old) : Rs.10,000.00 20. Shri. Inito Yeptho (Natha Old) : Rs.10,000.00 21. Shri. Kiyelho Assumi (Sukhalu) : Rs.5,000.00 22. Shri. Hekihe Chishi (Sukhalu) : Rs.5,000.00 23. Shri. Inato Khuju (Asukho) : Rs.5,000.00 24. Shri. Kughavi Yeptho (Yemishe) : Rs.5,000.00 25. Shri. Shikaho Rotokha (Natha New) : Rs.5,000.00 26. Shri. Lhokiye Rotokha (Natha New) : Rs.5,000.00 27. Shri. Ghonito Kiba (Asukho) : Rs.5,000.00 28. Zbto. Tokujo Kuqhakulu Kohima : Rs.5,000.00 29. Commanding Officer, 32 Assam Riffles 30. Zunheboto Tokujo STH 31. Smti. Hukheli Yeptho (Natha Old) 32. Shri. Ashito Yeptho (Sukhalu) 33. Zunheboto Range Students’ Union 34. Communities/Union of 17 Villages at Zbto. Town. Shri. Kikheto Muru Shri. Arikato Arkha President, ZAPO Gen. Secy., ZAPO

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Lo n d o n, J u l 1 4 (Agencies): Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he is unsure if Romelu Lukaku will leave Manchester United this summer but reiterated the club are yet to receive a formal bid for the Belgian striker. Lukaku is a target for Inter Milan but United have told the Serie A side they will need to pay more than £79m to sign the 26year-old Belgium international, increasing the prospect of him staying at Old Trafford. Asked if Lukaku would still be at the club when the transfer window closes, Solskjaer replied, “Let’s see when the season starts. We have not had any bids that we are considering.” Later, Solskjaer issued a further update, telling reporters “you guys will know something next week”.

done much better. Lampard changed his entire team at the break with the likes of Cesar Azpilicueta, Kurt Zouma and Giroud entering the fray. And the French striker showed his younger teammates how its done with two goals in the second period. Giroud turned in a Kenedy cross after Pedro had twice gone close for the Blues and finished coolly to wrap up the win late on. Chelsea face a much tougher test in their next preseason fixture as they take on Barcelona in Saitama.

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England win ICC World Cup 2019 in Super Over

L o nd o n , J u l 1 4 (Agencies): England beat New Zealand in the Super Over of a nail-biting World Cup 2019 final at Lord’s on Sunday to be crowned the new ODI world champions. This was the first time a Super Over was used in a 50-over World Cup final. Both sides scored 241 from their 50 overs, meaning they had to bat again for six balls each. England scored 16 in their super over. With two runs needed from their final ball to win, New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill scored one before being run out. That meant the super over scores were tied, and England won on virtue of having scored more boundaries in the match. Ben Stokes had starred with an unbeaten 84 but his heroics were not enough as New Zealand held on to a thrilling tie. Lockie Ferguson and James Neesham struck crucial blows at the death while Trent Boult conceded 14 in the final over when England needed 15 to win the title clash without having to go to the Super Over. In the Super Over, England sent in Ben Stokes and

Jos Buttler to face Trent Boult and the pair managed 15 runs. Jofra Archer bowled the Super Over for England. This one has to go down as one of the best finals in the history of Cricket World Cups. Both teams played high attrition cricket on a pitch where run-making was not always easy. England’s pacers Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood and Liam Plunkett were brilliant upfront before Lockie Ferguson bowled a sensational final spell to produce some thrilling moments in the World Cup finale. Chasing 242, England openers Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow got off to a nervous start. But the pair appeared to break the shackles soon enough before Matt Henry removed Roy for 17 in the 16th over. Joe Root was inexplicably slow and the pressure of a run chase in a World Cup final got to him. He played a couple of poor shots against Colin de Grandhomme before edging the same bowler to Tom Lathan in the 17th over. Jonny Bairtsow wanted to anchor the England innings but New Zealand

England players celebrate after taking a wicket during the ICC Cricket World Cup final match against New Zealand at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on Sunday.

were cock-a-hoop when Lockie Feguson removed Bairstow with a back of a length delivery. Eoin Morgan smashed the first ball from James Neesham and was spectacularly caught by Ferguson near the point boundary. With the required rate soaring up, England needed a special effort from Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler.

Stokes had played a couple of heroic innings but England had failed to cross the line against Sri Lanka and Australia. The stakes were high for England on Sunday and Stoke was at it again for his country. Jos Buttler had a middling World Cup before the final; moreover he was not needed to bat in a few crunch games because the

Hamilton wins record 6th British GP SILVERSTONE, Jul 14 (Agencies): Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton hailed his home fans after celebrating a record sixth British Grand Prix win on Sunday and stretching his lead over luckless Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas to 39 points. Bottas, on pole position, finished a distant second after a safety car period turned the race decisively in Hamilton’s favour by handing the home favourite a free pitstop in a thrilling race. It was Hamilton’s seventh win in 10 races this season and 80th of his career. The five-times world champion, now on 223 points to Bottas’s 184, also banged in a late fastest lap, on a set of tyres that had already done 30 laps, to secure an extra point. “Ah, what a day! I love you Silverstone,” Hamilton exclaimed over the radio after rapper Stormzy had waved the chequered flag, with Bottas 24.9 seconds behind.

Kohima inter school football final today Kohima, Jul 14 (NPN): First edition champions Rüzhükhrie Government Higher Secondary School will take on John Government Higher Secondary School, Viswema in the grand finale of 3rd Kohima District Inter-School Football Tournament here at IG Stadium, Kohima on Monday. The valedictory programme will begin at 1:00 pm with Menukhol John, Principal Secretary, department of School Education as the match patron. The organising committee has invited all participating schools to attend the grand finale match. The winner of the tournament will receive a cash prize of Rs.70,000 while the runners-up will pocket Rs.50, 000. The losing semi finalist teams i.e. Don Bosco Higher Secondary School and St. Mary’s Cathedral Higher Secondary School will receive Rs.20000 each. The player of the tournament, best discipline team and best cheering school will receive Rs.5000 each.

Lewis Hamilton does a bit of crowd surfing at Silverstone after a dominant drive at the British Grand Prix on Sunday.

Ferrari’s Monegasque Charles Leclerc was third after team mate Sebastian Vettel rammed into the back of Red Bull’s young charger Max Verstappen. Vettel, who had been third but finished 16th, had to pit for a new front wing and collected a 10-second time penalty for causing the collision. Verstappen ended up

fifth and behind his French team mate Pierre Gasly. Victory lifted Hamilton clear of Frenchman Alain Prost and the late Jim Clark, who both won five times in Britain, and the champion pulled over to collect a Union Jack from a marshal on his cooldown lap. “I can’t tell you how proud I am to be here to-

day,” declared Hamilton, interviewed by 2009 champion Jenson Button after parking up. “So many British flags out there and I could see them lap after lap. Every year I’ve been coming I’ve seen it and noticed it and appreciated it. You’d think you’d get used to something like that but I tell you, it feels like the first time.”

Liam Plunkett and Jofra Archer - England needed 15 off the final over. Boult bowled two dot balls but Stokes hit a six off the third ball before England got 6 lucky runs in a tense final over. With 2 needed off the last ball, Mark Woord was run when Stokes called for 2. Scores were tied at 241 and this became the first ever 50-over World Cup where the champions were decided via a Super Over. England were playing their 4th World Cup final on Sunday. They had played the World Cup finals in 1975, 1987, 1992 and 2019. New Zealand were playing their second successive World Cup final. In 2015, Australia’s pacers had blown the Black Caps away but this year, the Kiwis were far more determined and wanted to do better. After winning the toss, Kane Williamson decided New Zealand would bat. Their openers Martin Guptill and Henry Nicholls were woefully out of form but they needed to give New Zealand a strong start in overcast conditions against a top-quality English bowling attack. Martin Guptill looked like he had come into his

own with a couple of good looking shots but he fell to Chris Woakes. It was slow going for Nicholls and Williamson but the pair calmed nerves in the New Zealand dressing room with a 74-run stand for the 2nd wicket. Liam Plunkett struck in the 23rd over to give England the big breakthrough - Kane Williamson edged it to wicketkeeper Jos Buttler and that alowed the hosts to make a strong comeback. Plunkett struck again in the 27th over to send back Nicholls. Ross Taylor was unlucky to be given out LBW to Mark Wood but New Zealand had lost their DRS when Guptill used it in a poor moment of decision making. Tom Latham hit 47 and shared important partnerships with James Neesham and Colin de Grandhomme to help New Zealand reach a respectable total. Brief Scores New Zealand: 241/8 (Henry Nicholls 55, Tom Latham 47; Liam Plunkett 3/42, Chris Woakes 3/37) England: 241 all out (Ben Stokes 84 n.o, Jos Buttler 59; Lockie Ferguson 3/50, Jimmy Neesham 3/43)

top-order had done the job. On Sunday, both Stokes and Buttler were in complete control ever since they got together in the 24th over with 4 wickets down. At that stage, New Zealand had the upper hand but run-by-run, minute-by-minute, England inched closer to a historic World Cup triumph. However, there was a twist in the tale when Lockie Ferguson

struck off successive overs in the death to remove a wellset Buttler and the dangerous Chris Woakes. The onus of the chase was squarely on Ben Stokes and he did well to bring the equation to 24 off the last 2 overs. Ben Stokes was on fire but he kept losing partners at the other end. James Neesham struck twice in the penultimate over to remove

Hima wins 3rd gold in two weeks

Vijender wins 11th successive pro bout

Kladno, Jul 14 (IANS): Ace sprinter Hima Das bagged her third international gold in two weeks after she bagged the top spot in women’s 200m event at the Kladno Memorial Athletics Meet here om Czech Republic. On Saturday, Das clocked 23.43 seconds to bag the top honours. Meanwhile, national record holder Muhammed Anas also won gold in the men’s 400m race as he clocked 45.21 seconds to bag the top honours. In her first competitive 200m race of the year on July 2, Das had clocked 23.65 sec to win gold at the Poznan Athletics Grand Prix, also in Poland. After that, she won her second 200m gold at the Kutno Athletics Meet in Poland on July 8. Braving a sore back, the Assam runner had clocked 23.97 seconds to win the gold while Kerala runner V.K. Vismaya had grabbed silver with a timing of 24.06 seconds. World junior champion Hima has a personal best of 23.10 seconds, which she clocked last year.

Newark, Jul 14 (PTI): Indian boxing star Vijender Singh remained an unstoppable force, clinching a Technical Knockout over the more experienced Mike Snider on his debut in the US professional circuit here. In what was to be an eight-round super middleweight contest on Saturday night (early Sunday morning in India), the 33-year-old from Haryana prevailed in four rounds for his 11th consecutive victory in the circuit. “It was excellent getting back in the ring after a long time off. It’s great to be here in the USA and to get the win. It was really exciting. I am really happy for my winning debut in USA,” Vijender said after the bout. The triumph came in the second minute of the fourth round when Vijender cornered Snider with a flurry of straight punches, prompting the referee to stop the bout in the Indian’s favour. “It took me about four rounds to get back in the swing of things. I expected it to take two or three rounds,

Vijender Singh beat Mike Snider via Technical Knockout to remain unbeaten.

but it took me four. I felt good,” said Vijender. This was Vijender’s eighth knockout win in all. The 38-year-old Snider was flailing his arms without any significant force in his punches for most of the bout. Vijender, on the other hand, was sharp as ever despite fighting his first bout in more than a year. T h e I n d i a n n e ve r looked threatened by the local favourite and thwarted his feeble attacks quite easily. Snider came into the fight with an overall record of 13-5-3. Vijender, a former WBO Asia Pacific

champion, recently fought and lost in the Indian general elections from the South Delhi seat. Vijender would be aiming to compete in two more fights this year after signing up with Hall of Famer Bob Arum’s Top Rank Promotions. “Top Rank has a bigger plan for me, and whatever they say is next, I’m fine with it,” Vijender said. Vijender’s India promoters IOS Boxing’s Managing Director Neerav Tomar said bigger fights await the former Olympic medallist in the next few months.

3rd Nagaland Angling Competition held

Winners of the competition along with special guest, Derek D’Souza and officials of AAN.

Dimapur, Jul 14 (NPN): The 3rd Nagaland State Angling Competition 2019 was held at Lavi lake, Dimapur on July 13. Altogether 260 anglers from Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Karnataka, West Bengal and Nagaland competed for top honours. The competition was organised by the Anglers Association Nagaland in collaboration with department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, government of Nagaland. Senti Ao, Commissioner Secretary, department of Fisheries & Aquat-

ic Resources, Nagaland who graced the prize distribution ceremony as special guest said angling is the principal method of sport fishing and acknowledged those who started the association in Nagaland. Organising such events will educate the people about the importance to conserve aquatic biodiversity and such endeavour will also discourage the public from using poison, dynamite (explosive) and electric for fishing, he added. Informing that the department is putting ef-

forts to popularise sport fisheries, Senti Ao said, Nagaland has potential for the sport that provide entertainment, generates employment and support the development of several ancillary activities including eco-tourism. Hrishikesh emerged as the champion walked away with a cash prize of Rs.50, 000 along with a trophy and certificate. First runner up S Premjit received a cash prize of Rs.30, 000 with certificate and second runner up Sani Pongen pocketed Rs.20, 000 and certificate. Subash

Chand and Abdul who finished in fourth and fifth places got a cash award of Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 10,000 respectively. Other 35 participants were presented angling gears, accessories and goodies. Internationally renowned angler, Derek D’Souza who is the technical advisor to AAN greeted the anglers on the occasion. Mhombemo Nguille, vice president, AAN chaired the closing function while Phukato Sumi, president AAN proposed vote of thanks.

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