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Manipur to protect its territory Correspondent

IMPHAL, JUL 23: Manipur Assembly on Monday passed a resolution reaffirming its earlier resolution to uphold and protect the territorial integrity of the state.

The resolution was made following a motion moved

by Manipur chief minister, N Biren Singh in the floor of the house reaffirming the December 2017 resolution.

On December 22, the state Assembly passed a resolution to protect Manipur’s territorial integrity at any cost and demanded disclosure of the contents of 2015 Framework Agreement signed between the Centre and the NSCN (I-M).

Giving his statement at the floor of the house, Singh reminded that since 1997, the Assembly had been unanimously adopting this resolution in the interest of the state. However, he said there was still a need to adopt or reaffirm the resolution since people were apprehensive of the final outcome without making known the contents of the agreement. Singh also informed the house about the recent meeting with the

Fuel prices slashed NEW DELHI, JUL 23 (AGENCIES): Petrol and diesel prices were slashed across four metro cities with effect from 6 am on Monday, according to Indian Oil Corporation.

Delhi’s petrol rates were cut for the fifth consecutive day on Monday while for the rest of the metro cities, it was the fourth day of relief in petrol prices. Diesel rates were cut for the fifth consecutive day across the four metro cities.

A litre of petrol was being sold for Rs. 76.30 in New Delhi, Rs. 79.15 in Kolkata, Rs. 83.75 in Mumbai and Rs. 79.25 in Chennai. Diesel was being sold in Delhi at the rate of Rs. 67.89 per litre, Rs. 70.56 in Kolkata, Rs. 72.07 in Mumbai, and Rs. 71.70 in Chennai.

NCD ultimatum on Airtel DIMAPUR, JUL 23 (NPN): Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) has served a sevenday ultimatum to Airtel to shift/remove the company’s transformer at NCD road development site at Mhalie park. In a notice to the general manager of Airtel company Dimapur, the NCD president, T Bangerloba, cautioned that failure to remove it within the stipulated time would compel the council to dismantle the transformer and all dismantling expenditure would be borne by the company.

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“When you use lipstick for beauty, I think these veggies were similarly beautified.”

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N Biren Singh addressing the last day of the monsoon session of Manipur Assembly on Monday.

Interlocutor for Naga talks, R.N. Ravi, where the latter had assured the state delegation that the agreement does not in any way infringe upon the territorial integrity of Manipur.

Biren Singh said even though Centre had been giving its assurances on the issue, there was a need to consult the stakeholders of the three states-- Manipur, Assam and Ar unachal Pradesh before signing of the final agreement.

The chief minister vowed that Manipur government will not allow any kind of administrative arrangement like autonomous council or special status for a particular community or

group outside the purview of the state administration.

He said, “Time has come for members of the house to unite for safeguarding the territorial integrity of the state.”

Later, after comments and observations from members of ruling and opposition benches were made, the house reaffirmed the stand of the house to safeguard the territorial integrity of Manipur and to oppose to any kind of arrangement which would hurt the territorial integrity of the state in future. Meanwhile, the house also passed The Manipur People Bill 2018 to protect the indigenous people, while also agreeing

to withdraw two controversial bills- The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (7th Amendment) Bill, 2015 and The Manipur Shops and Establishments (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015.

It may be recalled that Manipur chief minister on July 16 said that his government will resign if the territorial integrity of the state was compromised to resolve the Naga issue.

Emphasising that a consensus has to be reached before taking a final decision on the Naga issue, Singh in an exclusive interview told ANI said: “If our voice is not heard, if the consent of the state assembly or of the people is not taken and changes are made, then we (government) will be nowhere. We will have to leave our posts automatically”.

The Parliamentar y Standing Committee on Home Affairs headed by former Home Minister, P Chidambaram cautioned the Centre that delay in concluding talks on the Naga Accord sas making the Naga groups “restless” and it could “harm whatever progress” achieved so far in this direction.

Dimapur among 4 airports end hand baggage tags

NEW DELHI, JUL 23 (AGENCIES): Five more airports including Dimapur, have done away with the practice of stamping and tagging passengers’ hand baggages, a senior CISF official said on Monday.

With this, 42 airports in the country, out of the total 60 under the CISF security cover, are now tag-free.

The airports at Dimapur (Nagaland), Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh), Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Jorhat (Assam) and Shillong (Meghalaya) have recently been included under the hand baggage tags-free security regime that was initiated by the CISF last year, the official said. The new travel regime for air passengers was launched in April last year by the federal civil airports guarding force in consultation with the Civil Aviation Ministry and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).

In order to create this new system, security arrangements are upgraded with the deployment of smart cameras and re-positioning of security paraphernalia in the (Cont’d on p-7) airport terminal area.

July 26 set for final hearing on NNC ‘Parent Body’ reacts backdoor appointment issue to NNPGs WC statement Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUL 23 (NPN): The final hearing of the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed

by ACAUT along with Public Service Aspirants Nagaland (PSAN), in the Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench, against backdoor appointments in 35 different departments is scheduled to be held on July 26, 2018.

According to sources in the ACAUT, the case was set to be heard on July 19 but was deferred to July 26 for final hearing. ACAUT and PSAN alleged that over 700 backdoor appointments were made by 35 different departments.

In this regard, the PIL pleaded the Court to “quash and set aside the appointment of 51 backdoor appointees appointed against NPSC posts; and since the appointments were made after the court had banned backdoor appointments- 6th

June 2016 judgment, to treat such appointments as contempt of court.”

It also pleaded to quash the Office Memorandums of 4/8/2008 and 11/8/2016, which confers powers upon the government to regularize all backdoor appointments after 3 years of service, which it said was in total contravention of the SC judgment as passed in Uma Devi case, 2006.

The PIL further seeks from the court to “terminate the services of all 655 backdoor appointments made against NPSC posts, that is, appointed between the Umadevi judgment of 2006 and Gauhati HC order, Kohima, dated 6/6/16 Or requisition all the 706 (655+51) posts to the NPSC for general recruitment through open competitive examination and to submit the detailed status report of the 705 backdoor appointees before the court.”

DIMAPUR, JUL 23 (NPN): Reacting to the recent press statement issued by the Working Committee (WC) of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs), the Naga National Counicl (NNC) ‘Parent Body’ (Z. Royim and V. Nagi) Monday asserted that one Toshi (Yibang) Walling, whose name was mentioned as coconvener without the knowledge and approval of the NNC office and central executive council body, was a complete violation of the ‘Deed of Commitment’ signed on August 8, 2017 by the six NNPGs. NNC (Parent Body), in a press statement issued through its information & publicity wing I/c, YC Lotha, stated that it was “an insult and a clear conspiracy to create further misunderstanding and division after victimization of our officially recognized leader V. Nagi the General Secretary of NNC Parent Body and Co-Convener of Working Committee (WC) NNPGs.” NNC Parent Body stated that so far the group had been keeping quiet and restraining itself from writing political statements, for the betterment of the people and the political negotiation in particular at this sensitive stage.

However, the group stated that “the situation has compelled and called for writing this (Cont’d on p-11) statement.”

Entrepreneurship only way out for Nagaland: Governor Acharya Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUL 23 (NPN): Gover nor PB Acharya has observed that despite growing best agricultural produce farmers in Nagaland did not get their due as these were mostly sold at throwaway prices to traders from Assam and other parts of the country.

He made this observation while attending a conference on “Start-ups and MSMEs in Food Processing” at Indian Council of Agricultural Research, National Research Centre on Mithun (ICAR-NRCM) at Medziphema on Monday as a chief guest.

The conference was jointly organised by Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and Union Ministry of Food processing Industries in partnership with ICARNRC on Mithun, industries & commerce department, Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARAD).

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roads, proper facilities and power, farmers in Mon district grew cardamom of good quality and ginger the size of a fist,” Acharya said, but lamented that cardamom that cost over a thousand rupees per kilo was sold for about 200 to 240 rupees.

Mincing no words, he categorically pointed out that there was “barely any cooperative movement in the State, the work culture is depressing and that everyone seems to be hungry for money.”

With increasing number of educated and talented workforce entering the market every year, Acharya stressed entrepreneurship as the only way out for

Nagaland’s progress. He called for a paradigm shift in mindset and appealed to youth of the State to think beyond seeking a job and impact society at the grassroots level.

The gover nor also pulled up universities for producing graduates who merely sought to earn a living and lacked an entrepreneurial bent of mind and nationalised banks for failing to penetrate into far flung areas of the State, citing Eastern Nagaland as an example. Nationalised banks and government agencies should focus on assisting and supporting an entrepreneur every month, he stressed.

He suggested educational institutions to dedicate at least last six months in any course to learning skills that would help them become independent. “The success of a university is not determined by how many students graduated each year or got gold medals, but if the graduates could become job-givers instead of being job-seekers,” he added.

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ACAUT Nagaland warns of impersonators DIMAPUR, JUL 23 (NPN): ACAUT on Monday claimed that a certain person of “dubious character” was impersonating a core member/lawyer of the body and had been lying and bragging, frequenting government departments, offices and institutions.

In this regard, ACAUT clarified that its only officially designated legal advisor and advocate was K Savi, a core ACAUT member. Besides Savi, it said advocate/ lawyers including CT Jamir, Zhekheli and

NM Jamir were representing ACAUT in specific cases. ACAUT, therefore, cautioned departments and the public that other than its official lawyer, anyone posing or claiming to be an advocate for ACAUT was a fraudster and needed to be exposed.

Further, clarifying that it had not authorized any lawyer or core-member to issue threats to departments, ACAUT cautioned the departments against such fraudsters maligning ACAUT’s reputation.

Food safety officials continue inspection drive

(L) Kitchen of Paradise restaurant in Kohima. (R) Bags of flour inside a bakery kitchen in Kohima. (Food safety team)

DIMAPUR, JUL 23 (NPN): As part of the ongoing inspection of confectioneries and food joints, food safety teams under the Health and Family Welfare department Monday inspected bakeries, restaurant kitchens and icecream manufacturing units in Dimapur and Kohima.

Food safety commissioner, I Himato Zhimomi, Monday took to twitter to inform the public that chief medical officer (CMO) Dimapur, Dr. K. Vikato Kinimi, and a food safety

team, inspected Breeze bakery and Popsicle Ice-cream factory and the proprietors were directed to improve hygiene. Himato tweeted that subsequent to notice served, Plaza bakery in Dimapur was already conducting a massive improvement and cleanliness drive.

He also stated that food safety officers inspected Popular Bakery and Paradise restaurant in Kohima on Monday. The commissioner stated that notices for improvement were served.

In Kohima, the food safety team under CMO Kohima, in coordination with state officials on Monday undertook an exercise in Kohima in compliance with the notification issued by the commissioner of food safety.

In a press note, CMO Kohima, Dr. Ritu Thurr, stated that Popular Bakery was inspected by the officials “after a notification was served prior to 40 days.”

The CMO said it was found that the bakery still needed

proper hygienic storage and baking practices.

District food safety inspector, Kezhangulie Yimchüngüri, “notified the bakery with suspension” till further notice. The inspection drive was also carried out at Paradise restaurant adjacent to Popular Bakery.

The CMO said storage of food items and processing compartments lacked hygiene. Therefore, the restaurant was served with an order to improve their food units.

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Expired goods seized in Mon

The items seized during the surprise checking being displayed at DC office complex in Mon. (NP)

Correspondent

MON, JUL 23: Teams from the District Administration, police, Mon Town council and Mon Town Students’ Union conducted a surprise checking in Mon Town to check sale of duplicate and expired goods on July 23 and seized a huge number of expired food items, cosmetics and

drugs.

The defaulters were ordered to appear before the ADC HQ and administrator Mon Town Council.

Other shopkeepers were warned and advised to keep away from this mal-practice and dispose expired and duplicate items themselves.

The team also in-

formed the shopkeepers to not panic but to cooperate with each other and the inspecting teams during such checkings.

The checking was led

by Kumar Ramnikant, ADC Mon HQ; Yanithung Ngullie, EAC Mon; Vrinda Shukla, SDPO Mon; Lanu Air, ASP Mon; and Chingmei Konyak, president MTSU.

news in Brief PHH cardholders informed: All PHH cardholders under Purana Bazar have been informed that rice supply for the month of July will be distributed on July 25. All the cardholders have been requested to be at the council hall from 7 am till 2 pm.

EDBA new office bearers: The East Dimapur Business Association (EDBA) has elected new office bearers for the tenure of 2018 -2021, led by president Atoka Zhimomi and general secretary, Joseph Mero along with seven others.

HPC of NSF 2nd joint meeting: To restore the defunct office of the DNSU, the High Power Committee (HPC) of the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) on DNSU imbroglio has convened a 2nd joint meeting with all the constituent units of the Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) on July 28, 11 am at the DNSU office. All the presidents and general secretaries of every unit have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

DLSU seniors conclave: Dimapur Lotha Students’ Union (DLSU) has convened a seniors conclave meeting along with DLSU advisors on July 25, 5 p.m at Lotha Hoho Ki, Dimapur. Various agendas/issues pertaining to the welfare of the Lotha Students in particular and the community will be deliberated at the meeting. The union has invited all its senior leaders to attend the meeting without fail.

LJP Nagaland state unit executive meeting: The Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) Nagaland state unit has convened a state executive meeting on July 25, 2 pm at Tourist Lodge Dimapur. All the state executive members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

RBVC half yearly meeting: Rengma Bosti Village Council (RBVC) Karbi-Anglong Assam secretary Nyenlo Kent has convened a half yearly meeting on July 28, 10 a.m. All villagers and land owners within its jurisdiction have been requested to attend the meeting.

NNC/GDRN (Non-Accord) terminates services: NNC/GDRN (Non-Accord) ministry of home affairs has terminated the services of kilonser Khehoto Rochill

and dy. Kilonser, Alhoto Chophi from active service of the government “as per the decision of the council of kilonser promulgated as per the rules laid down in the Yezahbo.”

Meluri coordination meeting: ADC Meluri, Rhosietho Nguori has informed all heads of offices and educational institutions that there will be a coordination meeting held on July 25, 10:30 a.m at DB’s court to discuss various matters pertaining to government offices as well as to chalk out a program for the celebration of Independence Day. All the heads of offices and educational institutions in Meluri have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. (DIPR) Special camp for People with Disabilities: The Wokha District Legal Services Authority will be conducting a special camp for people with disabilities on July 31 and August 1 at Town Hall, Wokha. Concerned individuals have been requested to participate for the welfare of disabled persons. (DIPR) Nagaland Water Policy, 2016 approved: The Government of Nagaland has approved the Nagaland Water Policy, 2016 under the First Schedule, Section 22 of the Nagaland Rules of Executive Business, 2016 with immediate effect. The Notification was issued with the approval of the Cabinet conveyed vide No.CAB-2/2013 dated June 28, 2018. (DIPR) Ph.D mandatory for assistant professors in universities from 2021: A Ph.D degree will be a mandatory requirement for direct recruitment to the post of assistant professors in Universities with effect from July 1, 2021. This was published in The Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part III- Section 4, Published by Authority No 271, New Delhi, Wednesday, July 18, 2018/ ASHADHA 27, 1940. (DIPR) Khezhakeno to be declared LED lighted village: Khezhakeno village will be declared an LED lighted village in a function to be held on July 27, 11 a.m at Village Council Hall with Deputy Commissioner Phek, Orenthung Lotha as the special guest. (DIPR)

Koinonia prayer centre monthly revival concludes

A new believer being baptized during the revival program.

DIMAPUR: The Koinonia Prayer Centre monthly revival program held under the theme, “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he who wins souls is wise” (Proverbs 11:30) held from July 20, concluded on July 22.

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stated that the speaker, senior pastor and founder Koinonia Baptist Church & Principal Kohima Bible College, Rev. Zotuo Kiewhuo, speaking on the theme, exhorted the congregation saying that the seed sown by a righteous person becomes a ‘tree of life’. Even if they leave for

eternity, their seeds are not gone and ‘whoever sows in tears will reap in joy’ (Psalm 126:5), he stated.

The Lord’s Supper was also ministered by him.

Seven people were baptised, out of which three persons were converts.

The praise and worship was led by men’s worship team and was hosted by late Ketoulhouvi Suokhrie’s children and Azeii Belho.

The last service on Sunday was led by assistant pastor, Rokopra Mekro, while special praises were presented by men’s fellowship, Mengubeiü Khro, Neilhou Sopfiinuo and Ketholeno Kikon, Ruokuovisenuo and the hosting family.

More than three hundred people attended the three-day long monthly program. Many people testified of physical healings and were delivered from bondages.

UK Naga Association’s 13th annual meet

UGC recommends on revaluation DIMAPUR: The University Grants Commission (UGC) issued a notification by its Secretary, Prof.

Rajnish Jain vide D.O. No. 9-27/ 2018 ( CPP- II) dated July 19, 2018 that the Central Information Commission (CIC) notice Order No CIC/ BANHU/ A/ 2017/ 110128- BJ dated 28.03.2018 has advised Ministry of Human Resource Development to instruct the Vice Chancellors/Registrars of all the universities to suo-moto bring out the guidelines for revaluation of the answer sheets detailing the procedure prescribed thereunder for the benefit of the larger students community impacted by such decisions and in larger public interest involved in the matter.

UGC has advised to initiate appropriate necessary action to their universities and also give suitable direction to all the colleges affiliated and ensure compliance to the CIC order as stated above. (DIPR)

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2018

Members of the UK Naga Association during its 13th annual gathering on July 7 in Bedford.

DIMAPUR: The UK Naga Association (UKNA) celebrated its 13th annual gathering at Chellington Centre, Bedford with around 50 people attending the event on July 7.

A press release issued

by UKNA coordinator,

Temsuyanger Longkumer stated that the year 2018 also marked the end of the tenure of office bearers and Temsuyanger Longkumer coordinator, Khrienuo Kense Wood deputy coordinator, Atila Imsong treasurer, kept their positions

while Atalu Dezino was elected the new secretary replacing Emilo Kithan, who could not attend the meeting.

UKNA also expressed profound sorrow at the demise of member Lily Das, who served as a treasurer

right from the inception of UK Naga Association till 2016.

The annual gathering which started on July 6 evening and concluded on July 8 noon, witnessed games and singalongs and Naga food.

Unidentified body recovered Peren meeting for Independence Day 2018 from Railway Siding area

DIMAPUR: The body of a non-Naga woman around 35-40 years of age was recovered from Railway Siding area by Dimapur GRPS personnel on July 23.

Additional deputy commissioner of Police/ PRO in a press note said that the deceased was dressed in a red shirt,

maroon petticoat and her height was approximately 5 feet. It is strongly suspected that she was murdered.

After observing all legal formalities, the deceased has been shifted to District Hospital Morgue, Dimapur for further identification. A case has been registered at Women Police Station for further investigation.

YTC appeals for peace

DIMAPUR: Yimchungru Tribal Council (YTC) has appealed to the NNPGs to maintain peace in every way possible. YTC president, Throngso Yimchunger and general secretary, Laji Luyanba, in a press release also reaffirmed the council’s support for the NNPGs, the on-going peace talks and an early solution. The appeal was made after a coordination meeting between YTC and the NNPGs of Yimchungru on July 20 in Dimapur, which was called by the Yimchungru NNPGs. The release said that the ongoing peace process was also discussed in the meeting.

The Independence Day Celebration joint meeting in progress in Peren on July 23. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: In view of the forthcoming Independence Day Celebration for August 15, DC Peren S. Tainiu convened a joint meeting on July 23 at the DC’s Conference Hall, New DC Com-

plex Peren with all Head of Offices in the district.

A DIPR report stated that during the meeting, Tainiu along with the members present planned the details of the work distribu-

tion. The DC also declared that mass social work at the New DC Complex will be held on August 8 which will be made known to all head of offices in the district for compliance.

ANCSU cautions college students DIMAPUR: The All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) has once again cautioned college students to maintain strict discipline while in college uniform.

A press release from ANCSU general secretary, Vimeyiekho Vitso and social & cultural secretary, Keneitsituo Kense stated that it would activate its affiliated units to ensure that no college student in future tarnishes the good image of a college. ANCSU warned all college students not to indulge in any kind of ill practices in college uniform and loiter late in the evenings. ANCSU also

extended utmost solidarity to the concerned students’ bodies in their mission of upholding the integrity of students. The ANCSU also appealed to house owners to keep college students as tenants only after a proper, relatable guardian was made accountable for the student.

The release further said that students indulging in alcohol in uniform or in alcohol shops were absolutely banned. ANCSU cautioned that within its capacity and wisdom it would not hesitate to take any action against erring students who failed to acknowledge the precau- A Common/Golden Jackal (Canis aureus) at Nagaland Zoological Park, tionary measures issued by Rangapahar. Common Jackals can benefit agriculture by preventing increases in the rodent population. (NP) the union.

NSCN/GPRN (R) clarifies

Assam Rifles apprehend two with weapons

DIMAPUR: Apropos the news published on July 22 under the heading, “NSCN/GPRN (R) discharges”, the NSCN/ GPRN has clarified that the sentence should be read as “one ‘capt’ Inito (Naga Army) No. 15210, son of Vihokhe, Amiphoto Colony, Zunheboto town” and not as published.

AR ‘National Flag Adoption Day’ lecture in Tuli

DIMAPUR: Mokokchung battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) conducted a lecture on ‘National Flag Adoption Day’ in Tuli on July 23.A press release from Assam Rifles said that the lecture covered the history and importance of ‘National Flag Adoption Day’ which is celebrated on July 22 every year to mark the adoption of our National Flag by the Constitution of India, recognizing the ‘Tricolour’ as the official flag of the Union of India. 25 local youth attended the lecture.

(L-R): The individual apprehended in Kiphire. The individual apprehended at Athibung Bridge.

DIMAPUR: Kiphire Battalion of Assam Rifles launched a search operation in the general area of Iron Bridge (Phelungre) and established a Mobile Vehicle Check Post near DC ground, Kiphire on July 21.

According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), during conduct of spot vehicle checking, troops of Assam Rifles intercepted a blue coloured Alto car bearing registration No WB – 06

H-0161 and apprehended Vitoka Sumi, son of Kashiho Sumi, age 25 years, resident of village Thazuvi, district Kiphire along with one point 32 mm pistol, a magazine and three live rounds. Also on July 18, reacting to specific information, Jalukie Battalion of Assam Rifles launched a search operation in the general area of Athibung Bridge along with a police representative on July 18.

According to PRO HQ IGAR (N) during the search operation, troops of Assam Rifles apprehended Seithang, son of Jangthang, age 40 years, resident of village Athibung, district Peren along with one point 22 mm pistol and a magazine.

Both the apprehended individuals with the seized items were handed over to the area police stations for further investigation.

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nagalandpost.com Poll Q.: After his performance on July 20 in the Lok Sabha, can Rahul lead the opposition in 2019 ?

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WEATHER FORECAST July 24

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Botoshe speaking at the two day training event held in Kohima on Monday. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, JUL 23 (NPN): With an objective to make agriculture sustainable, restore ecological balance, improve soil quality and health, promote indigenous crops and put an end to chemical farming, a two-day State Level Training Program on Organic/Natural Farming began on Monday. The training program has been organized by Earth Friendly Generation in collaboration with Vishwa Yuvak Kendra (VYK), New Delhi for NGOs, VOs, CBOs, and government departments, at SIRD Conference Hall

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Speaking on the concept of organic farming, founder and director Rural Connect (RC) Botoshe said organic agriculture was an integrated production management system which promotes agro-eco-system health, while also enhancing biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity.

Stating that the concept of organic farming was not new in India and that it was followed from ancient times, he said the primary aim of cultivating the land and raising crops was to keep the soil alive

and in good health using organic wastes (crop, animal and farm waste) and beneficial microbes, to release nutrients for crops. This increases sustainable production in an eco friendly and pollution free environment, he said.

Botoshe added that excess use of chemical fertilizers and artificial growth regulators has led to the issue called “pollution.”

According to Botoshe, the need of the hour is a natural balance between life and property for existence.

Keeping in view the fact that fossil fuels are on their way to extinction and

are non-renewable, he said organic farming, nature friendly ways of farming and agriculture has gained importance.

He also reported that in 20 years, nearly 300,000 farmers have ended their lives by ingesting pesticides or by other means and Maharashtra topped the list with 60,000 farmers committing suicide.

He said nature was the best teacher for low cost organic farming as it gives healthy and nutritious food, better health, fewer illnesses and diseases, is less expensive and protects the environment for the next generation.

Botoshe also stated that chemical farming was a debt trap. He reported that for 5 acres, Rs. 40,000 per year is used on chemical fertilizers and pesticides which hardens the soil reducing its water retention capacity leading to more water and electricity required for its irrigation.

Program officer VYK, New Delhi Rajeev Nirmal delivered VYK introduction. School and college students, entrepreneurs and others attended the training program.

Along interacts with DENSU members

Temjen Imna Along with DENSU members on July 19 after the interaction session.

DIMAPUR: Minister for Higher Education and Te c h n i c a l E d u c a t i o n , Temjen Imna Along interacted with members of Delhi Eastern Nagaland Students Union (DENSU) at Nagaland House, New Delhi on July 19.

A press release from N ew D e l h i N a g a l a n d House PRO stated that in a series of meetings with student union bodies in Delhi, the minister has met Naga Students Union (NSUD), Ao Students Union and Delhi Eastern Nagaland Students Union (DENSU).

During the meeting with DENSU representa-

tive members, Along exhorted the students and asked them to work hard with sincerity calling them ambassadors of the Nagas to Delhi.

The minister also shared his vision for the student community of Delhi and appealed to the students to work together for the unity of the Naga’s in general.

The DENSU members narrated their activities in Delhi and also placed their grievance before the minister. The DENSU leaders requested Along to promote their area by establishing a Science college and an Arts college in the ENPO

region.

They also appealed to the minister to give Eastern Nagaland Students a chance who, they said, were well qualified to be appointed as science college lectures, to encourage upcoming educated youth.

The minister assured them that the points they raised would be looked into and his department would support them in whatever way possible.

H. Khehovi Yepthomi, advisor for Tourism and Art & Culture also attended the meeting. The meeting was concluded with a prayer followed by a dinner hosted by the minister.

KROS college organizes Training on paper bag making organized in Dimapur seminar on Naga oral tradition DIMAPUR: Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) in collaboration with Naga Women Hoho Dimapur (NWHD) and CAN Youth organized a two-day training on paper bag making at DBIDL Hall, Don Bosco School campus from July 20 to 21.

A press release from CAN Youth secretar y, Zhove Lohe stated that, the trainers Alice, Marina and Samuel from CAN Youth, conducted the training and were assisted by interns from Bosco Institute Jorhat, NEF College of Management & Technology, Guwahati and AIDA IGNOU Dimapur.

The training was aimed at providing a means of livelihood skill for the partici-

College staff and resource persons of the one day state level seminar on Naga oral tradition.

DIMAPUR: KROS College department of history organized a one day state level seminar on July 21, at the college under the theme “Preserving the Past: The role of Oral Tradition in Naga History”.

A press release issued

by KROS College Kohima vice principal Keliihol Tase, stated that the objective of the seminar was to promote and preserve the heritage of Naga History, which has been handed down orally.

The keynote address was delivered by the special guest, capital college

Kohima vice principal Dr. Zokho Venuh, where he spoke about surveying and potentially identifying sites through the information available from oral tradition.

The paper presenters were Chubatoshi, asst. prof. KROS College, research scholar. Dept. of History & Archaeology, N.U; Tovikali Yeptho, asst. prof. Japfu Christian College, research scholar, Dept. of History & Archaeology, N.U; Kedivonu Kharutso, research scholar, Dept. of History & Archaeology, N.U; and Avulu Resuh, asst. prof.

Dept.of History, KROS College.

According to the press release, the seminar was a revelation for all present and it validated the fact that Naga History could be written down with oral tradition as the source and with archaeology validating the truth.

The chairperson of the program was M. Teithuvi Zho of B.A 3rd semester, welcome speech delivered by Keluhol Tase, vice principal KROS College and later vote of thanks was delivered by Kevilezo Kiewhuo of B.A 1st semester.

pating women and also to promote eco friendliness and stoppage on using plastics.

The women participants were also encouraged to join hands with the DMC to compete in the market arena with their products.

They were urged to create history by becoming the first to make paper bags in the state and come up a brand.

Vice president of the Naga Women Hoho Dimapur (NWHD), Vimenuo also lauded and motivated the participants to change the Naga concept of being satisfied only by earning a huge amount at once. She encouraged the women to acquire all the required skills from the trainers without hesitation. Abeau Mero, entrepre-

Women participants who were trained to make paper bags during the two-day training.

neur & social activist also spoke about the changing climate of Dimapur due to environmental pollution and the use of non-recyclable products. She also spoke on the upcoming organic project to be launched for the development of rural

women. CAN Youth extended its gratefulness to Dimapur Municipal Council and Naga Women Hoho Dimapur for giving them the privilege to train the women and for their concern for the environment, targeting Dimapur for a plastics-free

district.

Altogether 56 women participated in the training.

CAN Youth, an NGO based in Dimapur, has started promoting paper bags since 2015 and has trained more than 30 SHGs and 6 youth organizations.

Health & Family Welfare deptt to launch AB-NHPM

DIMAPUR: Recognizing the importance of increasing access to critical health services for achieving Universal Health Coverage, the Department of Health & Family Welfare is preparing to launch the Ayushman Bharat National Health Protection Mission (ABNHPM). In a report, DIPR said that the ongoing Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) and Senior Citizen Health Insurance Scheme (SCHIS) will be subsumed under AB-NHPM. The selection of beneficiaries is decided on the basis of a family being figured in the Socio Economic &

Caste Census (SECC) 2011 database. Further, currently enrolled beneficiaries under RSBY who are not in the SECC database will also be eligible for AB-NHPM. The beneficiary family will be entitled to a benefit cover for hospitalization expenses up to Rs. 5 lakh per family per year (on a family floater basis) with no cap on family size and age of the family members.

The benefit will also include pre & post hospitalization as well as cover all pre-existing conditions from beginning of the policy. The benefits will be cashless & paperless and can be availed from any

of the empanelled hospitals across the country.

For effective implementation of the Mission, public hospitals with inpatient facilities from Community Health Centre (CHC) and above shall deemed to be empanelled. Private Healthcare Providers (both for profit and not for profit) subject to fulfillment of empanelment criteria, shall be eligible for empanelment under AB-NHPM. All public hospitals from CHC and above and interested private Health Care Providers have been requested to apply for empanelment through an online application on the

web portal- www.abnhpm. gov.in. Existing Empanelled Health Care Providers (EHCP) under RSBY will be exempted from the verification process but will be required to apply online. The process of the empanelment will be as per the AB-NHPM Guideline on Processes for Empanelment of Hospitals. Various Guidelines of the Scheme can be downloaded from the pmrssm.gov.in/download-documents.html.

Fo r a n y q u e r i e s, contact email:-nagaland. nhpm@gmail.com

SCHE conducts ‘Adivasi Youth Samilan’

DIMAPUR: A one-day Adivasi Youth Samilan (AYS) was organised by Salesian College of Higher Education (SCHE), Dimapur under the theme “Aawa Socha” (come and think).

The program was organized under the aegis of the Youth Department.

The theme was chosen to

put emphasis on the need to offer young Adivasis a safe, conducive environment and opportunities to grow and develop to their fullest potential.

The main speakers of the program were (Dr) Fr. Pollicarp Xalxo SDB and Petrus Kindo. More than 300 youth from different villages

attended the program.

During the program, Petrus spoke on the need to support and encourage one another rather than standing against one another because of “groupism” and “jealousy”.

He also exhorted the youth to exploit hidden talents so as uplift the com-

munity. The first session concluded with a group discussion and interaction.

In the second session, Fr. Polycarp generated much enthusiasm among the participants with his call to ‘Dream and think high’.

A cultural extravaganza was one of the highlights of the program.

Unity Village Ao Baptist Church Christian Education Ministry, 5th Mile Dimapur successfully conducted its Children Summer Camp, held on the theme “Adventure with Jesus,” from July 20 to 22 with Tiala CED Aoyimti Baptist Church as the resource person.

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M’laya bans sale of fish imported from other states Correspondent

Shillong, Jul 23: The Meghalaya government on Monday banned sale of iced-packed fish imported from other states after traces of formalin was found in the fishes. ‘’Storage, distribution or sale of fresh fish or crustaceans brought from outside the state is hereby prohibited for a period of 15 days in the interest of public health or till corrective measures are taken in to effect,” Commissioner of Food Safety Peter W Ingty said.

He said the ban on sale of fish came after formalin has been found in two out of 19 samples of imported fishes in Meghalaya.

Formalin is a toxic chemical which is used to preserve bodies and prevent its decay in mortuaries. It is derived from formaldehyde, a potential cancer-inducing chemical.

Ingty said that noncompliance of this order will attract imprisonment up to seven years and fine up to Rs.10 lakh under relevant section of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

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“We want to arrive at a peaceful solution at the earliest,” he said.

When Congress member Thokchom Meinya pointed out that the students have been demanding the removal of the vice-chancellor of the Manipur University, Javadekar said the issue is not just about removing him, but about settling the dispute, if any.

“Therefore, what we have said is that if students have any genuine demand about infrastructure, repairing, etc., that can be addressed immediately.

“If they want improvement in functioning, that is

also welcomed. Therefore, an all-round dialogue will happen with the committee,” he said.

BJP member Prahlad Singh Patel alleged that there has been turmoil in the university for a long time and it has been a “den of undergrounds”.

The minister avoided a direct reply, but said he has discussed the Manipur University issue with Chief Minister N Biren Singh and requested him to prevail upon and talk to all concerned, and ensure that a solution is arrived at the earliest.

“He (chief minister) has also assured me that he will make all efforts and will solve the issue at the earliest,” he said.

The students of the Manipur University, a central university, have been demanding the vice-chancellor’s resignation over multiple allegations of administrative negligence and misuse of varsity funds.

There have been reports of violence in the uni-

BJP leader, senior cop Exclusion from NRC does not mean arrested in APSC scam declaration as foreigners: MHA

Guwahati, Jul 23 (PTI): Assam Police have arrested three persons, including a BJP leader and a senior police official for trying to influence the probe into the cash-for-job scam which has rocked the state, an official said Monday.

Vice-president of ruling BJP’s Darrang unit Sailen Sarma Barua, deputy superintendent of police (DSP) of Duliajan Kabita Das and businessman Surajit Chaudhury were held last night, Dibrugarh district superintendent of police Gautam Bora said.

“We have arrested DSP Kabita Das last night. She has already been taken to Guwahati and is being interrogated,” Bora said.

“Two more persons were arrested from Darrang and Guwahati. One is Sailen Sarma Barua who is the vice-president of ruling BJP’s Darrang unit and an advocate from Mangaldoi and the other is a businessman named Surajit Chaudhury,” he added.

According to official sources, the duo was trying to influence the probe by meeting judges at the Guwahati High Court.

The Dibrugarh Police is investigating the scam at the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) in which a total 67 people including the former APSC chairman Rakesh Kumar Paul and over 55 civil services officials have been arrested.

On July 18, another 19 officers of Assam Civil Services (ACS), Assam Police Services (APS) and other allied services of the 2016 batch were held. APS officer Pallavi Sharma, the daughter of BJP MP R P Sharma, was among them.

In November last year, former Congress Minister Nilamani Sen Deka’s son Rajarshi Sen Deka was also arrested for allegedly landing a job through unfair means.

Dibrugarh police had earlier arrested 35 government officials in the scam, including the prime accused Paul, Commission member Samedur Rahman and Basanta Kumar Doley and Assistant Controller of Examinations Pabitra Kaibarta.

All of them have been accused of bribing Paul, who is also currently in jail.

By-poll to South Tura assembly seat on Aug 23 Correspondent

Shillong, Jul 23: Bypoll to South Tura assembly constituency in Meghalaya will be held on August 23, Chief Electoral Officer Frederick Roy Kharkongor said on Monday.

In a notification issued here today, the Election Commission stated that the last date for filing nomination papers for the by-poll is on August 6. Scrutiny of nominations will take place on August 7 and the last date for withdrawal is August 9.

Counting will take place on

August 27.

However, the Election Commission is yet to announce the polling date for Ranikor constituency, following the resignation of Martin Danggo as member of the Meghalaya Assembly on June 22.

By-election to South Tura legislative assembly constituency was necessitated following resignation of first time National People’s Party (NPP) legislator, Agatha K Sangma.

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Sangma. Conrad is still a sitting Lok Sabha member from Tura parliamentary constituency and likely to tender his resignation this week.

Conrad was sworn in as the chief minister on March 6 after the regional allies decided to support the NPP-led government only if he lead the government.

Agatha, who contested and won from the prestigious South Tura constituency in Meghalaya will have to contest three elections in a year. First she had contested from South Tura and won,

New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI): Those not part of the draft National Register of Citizens (NRC), a list of Assam’s residents, will not automatically be declared foreigners, but will get a onemonth window to file claims and objections, besides subsequent judicial recourse, a senior Home Ministry official said Monday.

The NRC, to be published on July 30, is only a draft and after its publication, adequate opportunities for filing claims and objections will be available to those whose names are excluded from it, he added.

“All claims and objections will be duly examined.

The NRC authorities will give a one-month window, when all objections and complaints will be examined after giving a proper hearing to the complainants. Only thereafter, the final NRC will be published,” the official said.

Exclusion from the final NRC does not mean automatic declaration of anyone as foreigner and once the final document is published, if someone is dissatisfied, he or she can always go to a foreigners’ tribunal in the state to get justice, he added.

There are around 300 foreigners’ tribunals in Assam.

The official said no one

should have any apprehension about the exercise and added that adequate central paramilitary forces were dispatched to Assam to assist the state administration to deal with any law-and-order situation.

Yesterday, Home Minister Rajnath Singh had said there was no need to panic and all bona fide Indians will be given adequate opportunities to prove their citizenship.

He had also said the NRC was being updated in accordance with the “Assam Accord” signed on August 15, 1985 and the process was being carried out as per the directions of the Supreme Court, which was monitoring it continuously. Rajnath had asserted that the NRC exercise was being carried out in a totally impartial, transparent and meticulous manner and will continue so.

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now she will contest from Tura Lok Sabha seat and she will contest from the Tura Lok Sabha seat again in 2019.

The NPP, which is heading the six-party Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government, is confident of winning both the assembly seats in the upcoming bypolls to the two constituencies.

“We are confident of getting back our seat in South Tura and we will win Ranikor too,” Deputy chief minister Prestone Tynsong said.

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New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI): The Centre is keen to resolve the ongoing agitation at the Manipur University as early as possible and has set up a fact-finding committee, which will submit its report within a month, Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said Monday.

Javadekar said in the Lok Sabha that the central government had sent a team of officers to Imphal where they held discussions with students and teachers.

“They came back and reported that the matter will be resolved very soon.

Unfortunately, it did not happen like that.

“Therefore, we have, now, appointed a fact-finding committee under the chairmanship of an ex-Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court, Justice Nandakumar. That Committee has been given only one month’s time,” he said during the Question Hour.

The minister said the committee has started functioning and it will ensure a dialogue with everybody.

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Agartala, Jul 23 (PTI): Over 200 kg of cannabis was seized at the Agartala Airport from a consignment of pineapples which was being sent to Dubai, police said Monday.

The cannabis were seized from the pineapple consignment to Dubai at the airport here, Assistant Inspector General (AIG), Smriti Ranjan Das said.

Das said 22 large boxes of pineapples were ready to be loaded as air cargo of an aircraft yesterday. Security check of the cargo revealed hidden cannabis inside the load of pineapples.

“The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the airline authorities immediately informed the police and Enforcement Branch.

Subsequently, 22 packets of cannabis were recovered from 22 boxes of pineapple,” the senior police officer said.

He said the entire seized cannabis weighed 226 kg.

Police arrested a man from the airport after the cannabis was seized from the pineapple consignment.

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12 hour bandh disrupts normal life in Assam

GUWAHATI, Jul 23 (Agencies): A 12-hour bandh called jointly by organizations representing six ethnic communities on Monday disrupted life in eastern Assam districts, Bongaigaon and Kokrajhar districts in Western Assam and Sonitpur district in North Assam where all sorts of vehicles remained off the road while business establishments kept the shutters down, The Shillong Times reported.

The bandh has paralysed life in eastern Assam towns like Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Moran causing serious inconvenience to the life of common people and students. The organizers in fact, had called for a 48-hour bandh but reduced the bandh period to 12 hours only in view of the hardship caused to the common people. However, the bandh had no impact at all in Central Assam, Guwahati city and other parts of Western Assam. The United Forum of ethnic communities in Assam who have been agitating for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status, has vowed to teach the ruling BJP a lesson in the next Lok Sabha election if the BJP-led government at the Centre fails to accord

ST status to them even if through an ordinance.

They have called for the bandh after their last round of tri-partite talks held in New Delhi on Friday with Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju in the chair failed to give then any assurance on part of the Centre to take a some concrete steps to resolve the issue over their long-standing demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.

The re presentative organizations of the six communities – Tai-Ahom, Moran, Motok, Chutia, Koch-Rajbongshi and Tea Tribe – have spit fire over failure of the Central government constituted modality committee to submit its report though the committee was formed way back on February 28, 2016 and was supposed to submit its report within three months.

“Before the Lok Sabha election in 2014, the BJP promised to solve the issue or our ST status within six months if it comes to power.

The BJP-led government at the Centre formed the modality committee just before Assam Assembly election in 2016 and held tripartite talks before holding of by-election to Lakhimpur

Lok Sabha constituency in Assam. They called us for another round of tripartite talks in New Delhi on Friday keeping in mind the forthcoming panchayat polls in Assam. But the Centre doesn’t look serious at all about resolving the issue.

This hog wash can’t go on,” said Arunjyoti Moran, president of All Moran Students’ Association.

T he l e a d e r s hi p o f the United Forum of the six ethnic communities is very much aggrieved as the Union Minister of state for Home, Kiren Rijiju left the meeting midway failing to answer volleys of questions thrown at him by the representatives of the committee.

“The six ethnic communities with a total population of over 1.60 crore decide results of election in 35-40 Legislative Assembly Constituencies (LAC). It is because of the support of our communities the BJP won seven Lok Sabha seats in the last Lok Sabha election.

The BJP will face the music in the next Lok Sabha polls if it does get serious about resolving our issue before that,” said Ashwini Kumar Chetia, chief adviser of All Assam Tai Ahom Students Union (AATASU).

Left to protest Tripura situation outside Parl Agartala, Jul 23 (Agencies): The Left parties will hold a ‘dharna’ outside Parliament on Tuesday to protest against the “murder of democracy in West Bengal and Tripura”, a CPI-M leader said here on Monday, Northeast Now reported.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, former Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, senior Left leaders from West Bengal and MPs of Left parties among other leaders will participate in the demonstration.

CPI-M central committee member Bijan Dhar said protest rallies and demonstrations will also be held in many states including West Bengal and Tripura on Tuesday.

“Democracy and people’s rights have been totally devastated in West Bengal and Tripura.

Total lawlessness prevails in these two states.

Ruling party cadres and a section of leaders are directly involved in attacks on offices and houses belonging to opposition parties.

“To draw national attention to the issue, all Left parties will hold a sit-in outside Parliament on Tuesday,” Dhar told the media.

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A view of the moment of MoU signing between India and Bangladesh. (Northeast Now) Agartala, Jul 23 (PTI): India and Bangladesh Monday agreed to set up six new Border Haats with an aim to increase the trade between the two countries, officials said.

The agreement for setting up of new Border Haats was signed by Bhupinder S Bhalla, joint secretary, Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Md Shafiqul Islam, additional secretary Ministry of Commerce, Bangladesh in the first meeting of the Joint Border Haat Committee (JBHC) which concluded here Monday.

The six new Border Haats would be set up in north eastern states bordering Bangladesh before March, 2019, but the venues are yet to be selected, they

said. A press communique issued by the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, said the MoU on Border Haats between the two neighbouring countries signed on April 8, 2017 provides for establishment of joint committee to review the Border Haats operations, suggest modifications in the operational modalities and propose new locations of Border Haats.

The joint committee visited the Border Haat at Kamalasagar bordering Brahmanbaria in Bangladesh yesterday and “appreciated its vibrant functioning and noted the need for improvement of infrastructure”, the communique said.

“In the meeting, both sides noted the positive impact of Border Haats

on the livelihood of people living in areas adjoining the haats,” the communique said adding the committee also reviewed the operations of the four functional Border Haats. Two Border Haats in Tripura are functioning at Kamalasagar in Sipahijala district and Srinagar in South Tripura district.

Shafiqul Islam told reporters that the tasty Hilsa fish found in Bangladesh is not in the product lists of Bangladesh and the country was also not putting it in the list in near future considering limited productions in the country.

The joint team also met Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb last night and discussed various issues related to the bilateral trade with Bangladesh.

Ko l kata , J u l 2 3 (Agencies): It is a sight to behold when a public representative sits on his knees with folded hands to seek forgiveness from his voters for not fulfilling his promises.

Believe it or not, this is what a Congress MLA belonging to the tea tribe community has done in front of his voters in full public glare, India Today reported.

Rupjyoti Kurmi, a Congress MLA, son of former Assam cabinet minister Rupam Kurmi, went down on his knees before some patients of a government-run hospital in his constituency Mariani in upper Assam’s Jorhat district.

The incident happened at Mahatma Gandhi Model Hospital located at Nakachari area under Mariani assembly constituency along the Assam-Nagaland border.

The Congress MLA went down on his knees before some patients and apologized for the failure to provide sufficient health services to the patients from the hospital.

Rupjyoti Kurmi is also the president of the hospital management committee and he realized that the people of the remote bordering area have not received proper service from the hospital.

‘Poor governance’ rank raises concern in Meghalaya Manipur students injured in lathicharge GUWAHATI, Jul 23 (Agencies): Days after faring poorly in the “ease of doing business” rankings, Meghalaya has cut a sorry figure yet again when it comes to governance, with concerns surfacing and questions raised on the “lack of transparency and accountability” in the system, The Shillong Times reported.

The state was placed second last (29th) in the overall rankings of the Public Affairs Index (PAI) 2018, released by the Bengaluru-based think tank, Public Affairs Centre (PAC), on Sunday.

Among the smaller states (population below 2 crore), Meghalaya slipped to the bottom while others like Mizoram, Sikkim and Tripura were ranked among the top five in the category.

Speaking to The Shillong Times on Monday, former state home minister, Robert G. Lyngdoh said there was an urgent

need for some seriousness in the system of governance where each pillar of democracy – judiciary, legislature and executive – is given independence and equal importance.

“What I perceive right now is there is not much of a check and balance.

There is zero transparency and zero accountability. I feel the executive should be allowed to perform independently and not dictated by the whims and fancies of legislators.

Bureaucrats must stand up for their work to ensure they perform their duties,” Lyngdoh said.

“Besides, legislators should put the state and people above party and self, which is not happening at the moment. But once they become accountable and their performances are put for scrutiny by public, the indicators will certainly go up,” he said.

The study by Public Affairs Centre relied solely on government data with

11 themes, 30 focus subjects and 100 indicators measured to derive the index.

The themes included economic freedom, fiscal management, transparency and accountability, environment, delivery of justice, crime, law and order, women and children, social protection, human development and essential infrastructure.

Lyngdoh further said politicians must give people the space to be independent.

Civil Society Women’s Organisation (CSWO) president and women’s rights activist, Agnes Kharshiing, however, said the state’s poor report card on governance was anticipated.

“This was expected.

There is no transparency, infrastructure is poor, environment is being destroyed while human development is a farce and at the mercy of opportunists. Besides, crimes against women and

children are on the rise.

Worse still, corruption is on a high, from top to bottom,” Kharshiing said.

Kerala stood at the top of the good governance list for the third consecutive year followed

by Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Karnataka.

Meghalaya State Planning Board expert member, Naba Bhattacharjee, said the state only needs to look closer home to make amends.

“Some of the Northeastern states which were formed much later than Meghalaya have fared better in the index which indicates that they have been working on their strengths.

For instance, Sikkim has been focusing on its core competence – tourism and organic farming,” Bhattacharjee, who is also the chairman of the Meghalaya People’s Environment Rights Forum, said.

“On the contrar y, Meghalaya is yet to focus on its strengths – environ-

IMPHAL, JUL 23: Over a dozen students were injured in a police lathicharge as they tried to storm the session of the Manipur Legislative Assembly by defying the curfew imposed by authorities on Monday.

A large number of students under the aegis of Manipur University Students’ Union (MUSU) attempted to march towards the Assembly complex from Thangmeiband amidst the presence of heavily armed police and security forces by breaching the barbwire barricades.

But they were prevented by security forces which

led to the confrontation and in the process police resorted to lathicharge where atleast eight students were injured including a leader of Manipuri Students’ Federation (MSF), Sapam Rajesh, who sustained severe leg injuries.

Seven students also marched towards the state Legislative Assembly and stood in the middle of the road and demanded their arrest.

At Khuyathong area, police fired tear gas shells and mock bombs to disperse the protestors while the agitators retaliated with stones.

In the melee, around eight more students including deputy secretary of Kan-

gleipak Students’ Association, Khoisnam Sanjoy were injured.

The scuffle between the police and agitating students continued till late afternoon even after the Assembly session was over.

A group of womenfolk including vendors of Ima (Women) market also marched towards the Assembly complex.

On the other hand, agitating Manipur University community – MUSU, MUTA and MUSA- has rejected state chief ministers’ invitation for a talk with regard to the to their demand for removal of vice-chancellor prof AP Pandey.

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under government scheme lance during pregnancy due are not being disbursed to to challenging terrain. any woman across the state, she claimed.

“Poor access to health and nutrition is exacerbated by tea plantation workers’ poor wages and exploitative working conditions,” Satpute said. She said the report, “A matter of life and death: Surviving child birth in Assam’s tea plantations”, was prepared after talking to 110 women in four districts -- Sonitpur, Golaghat, Dibrugarh and Kokrajhar.

The latest (June, 2018) report of maternal mortality rate (MMR) of Assam is 174, Satpute said adding that the situation has improved in Assam from the February figure of 300, but the state is still at the bottom nationally.

The MMR is the annual number of female deaths per 1,00,000 live births from any cause related to or aggravated by pregnancy or its management. Satpute said the report would be presented to Assam Government soon. Mary Surin Tete, central body member of the All Adivasi Women’s Association of Assam, said it is difficult to secure ambu-

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Goverment schemes fail to stop anemia for Adivasis in Assam Guwahati, Jul 23 (PTI): Government interventions have failed to stop anemia and maternal mortality for Adivasi women in Assam’s tea plantations, a Delhi based NGO, Nazdeek, said in a report released here Monday.

“Adivasi women in Assam face multiple barriers to combating anemia and accessing adequate maternal health care. Various government interventions meant to combat anemia are insufficient and unsuccessful in reaching the women they are intended to serve,” said the Nazdeek report.

Nazdeek’s website describes itself as a legal empowerment organization committed to bringing access to justice closer to marginalized communities in the country.

“There are many health services mandated by law to combat anemia and decrease maternal mortality, but they are not reaching women on the ground,” Nazdeek co-founder and Executive Director Jayashree Satpute told reporters.

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ment and tourism. We have neglected our strengths without putting in place an alternative.

There is no constructive approach. Besides, the efficacy of a programme like the Integrated Basin Development and Livelihood Promotion Programme is questionable.

Despite crores of rupees spent, the outcome is still not known,” he said.

The planning board expert member however said that the present dispensation has been taking initiatives even as it would “take a while to undo what has been done by the previous government over the past decade or so.”

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 227 Dimapur, TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2018

Nagaland Special Taxation Zone (NSTZ)

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hat the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has pointed out, in response to the report carried by Nagaland Post over the abnormally high rate fixed for brick, should spur the state authorities in tackling the extortion and syndicate industry in Nagaland, who have made Dimapur their respective headquarters.

According to the DCCI, the rate for one brick was fixed at Rs.6.50 (A class), Rs.6(B class),Rs.5.50 (C class) and Rs.3000 to Rs.4000 per truck load of broken bricks. In the present market, there is no brick available despite the fact that the price was hiked to Rs.8.50 for A class. With great difficulty, what can be made available is a mixture of A and B class which are charged @Rs.8.50 per brick.

The DCCI has squarely blamed middlemen for the blackmarket rate. The DCCI has also exposed the extortion racket plaguing Dimapur where as many as seven(7) outfits are forcibly collecting taxes under various heads. According to DCCI, the plea for collecting multiple taxes over the same item (in this case brick) is bizarre. The tax that brick kiln owners have to cough out to the outfits are termed as: 1.Yearly tax, 2. Coal yearly tax,3.Coal per trip tax,4.

Sand tax,5.Vehicle tax and 6.Labour tax. According to DCCI all the above six multiple taxes demanded by seven outfits mean that the brick kiln owners have to pay 42 times of the amount to all. The payments made by the brick kiln owners of Dimapur exposed how the issue of multiple taxation is strangulating business and makes a mockery of the state government’s pitch for luring investors from outside to Nagaland. The issue of taxation in Dimapur is the biggest challenge not only on the state government but also the public of the state. These taxes have pushed up prices of every commodity and for which the end users, which the buyers/public have to ultimately bear the burden. Prices of construction materials such as MS Rods, cement, sand and stone chips have also been pushed up on account of these atrocious taxes being imposed with threats and intimidation on the helpless buyers. Even sand that comes mainly from Deopani or Kanaighat etc from nearby Karbi Anglong also is taxed at multiple points along the national highway(s) right into Nagaland. If a truck load of sand say, from Deopani costs Rs.26,000 till unloading at Dimapur, sources said at least 30 % to 40% of the cost is from the multiple taxes which have to be paid to various organisations and outfits. Even with regard to cement, only dealer(s) approved by syndicate are allowed to sell. The issue of syndication of entire business in Dimapur had been well highlighted by ACAUT Nagaland in recent years. Like brick which is subjected to multiple taxes, all other items that enter and are sold in DImapur, also face similar fate. The state government is not ignorant about these strangulating taxes which are killing genuine business enterprises and encouraging sale of fake or expired goods because the seller is compelled to pay to so many groups. Since so many people are enjoying and surviving from such collections, it is difficult to foresee how they will give it up. The elected government has been mandated to solve people’s problems and also govern to ensure peace and progress and doing so will be the greatest change.

DailyDevotion Sanctification (2) But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us…sanctification… —1 Corinthians 1:30 The Life Side. The mystery of sanctification is that the perfect qualities of Jesus Christ are imparted as a gift to me, not gradually, but instantly once I enter by faith into the realization that He “became for [me]…sanctification….” Sanctification means nothing less than the holiness of Jesus becoming mine and being exhibited in my life.

The most wonderful secret of living a holy life does not lie in imitating Jesus, but in letting the perfect qualities of Jesus exhibit themselves in my human flesh. Sanctification is “Christ in you…”

(Colossians 1:27). It is His wonderful life that is imparted to me in sanctification— imparted by faith as a sovereign gift of God’s grace. Am I willing for God to make sanctification as real in me as it is in His Word?

Sanctification means the impartation of the holy qualities of Jesus Christ to me. It is the gift of His patience, love, holiness, faith, purity, and godliness that is exhibited in and through every sanctified soul.

Sanctification is not drawing from Jesus the power to be holy— it is drawing from Jesus the very holiness that was exhibited in Him, and that He now exhibits in me. Sanctification is an impartation, not an imitation. Imitation is something altogether different.

The perfection of everything is in Jesus Christ, and the mystery of sanctification is that all the perfect qualities of Jesus are at my disposal. Consequently, I slowly but surely begin to live a life of inexpressible order, soundness, and holiness— “…kept by the power of God…” (1 Peter 1:5).

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Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough. ~ Og Mandino

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magine a new human mother who has a viral infection. Would any doctor allow her own baby to drink her milk?

Of course not. When you drink milk, have you ever thought of the health of the cow that this milk came from?

According to veterinary studies, one of the most common diseases that cattle have is parainfluenza3, a viral disease. The PI3 virus infects the upper respiratory mucosa. While fatalities are rare, they predispose the animal to other recurrent infections.

How many cows have you seen with a runny nose?

Probably none because no one looks at cows? But if you go to the commercial dairies around India you will see the classic respiratory signs of cough, fever, discharge from nose and eyes, increased respiratory rate and difficult breathing.

There is no specific antiPI3 therapy. Medicines are given for the secondary bacterial infections that follow. All the while, milking goes on.

Does this happen only in India? No, studies done

by Reisinger et al. Bakos and Dinter, Abinanti et al. , and Gale and King, confirm the virus in cattle in their own countries. In Japan, Inaba etc. have shown that the virus is widely disseminated among cattle in Japan. These results are not very different from those reported by Hoerlein et al. in the United States and Bakos and Dinter in Sweden.

Now, come to the next step : scientists have found the virus not just in nasal discharges but in milk. In studies done by Inaba, the virus was isolated not

only from nasal secretions but also from the milk of naturally infected cattle.

At one farm the virus was recovered from milk in 14 of 58 cows (24%), while nasal secretions were positive for virus in 14 of 50 animals (28%). This finding suggests that milk also plays a role as the source of infection. The virus invades the mammary glands, multiplies there and is excreted in milk.

Is the virus zoonotic?

Probably. So, when you drink milk, you stand a strong chance of getting your runny nose/fever and cough from it.

Is that the only danger lurking in milk?

Mastitis is an inflammation of the mammary gland and udder tissue, and is a major pandemic disease of dairy cattle.

Milk-secreting tissues and various ducts throughout the udder can be damaged by bacterial toxins. Severe acute cases can be fatal, but even in cows that recover there are changes in the secretion of milk from the mammary glands.

Mastitis can be kept away if the milkers use good hygiene, good housing management, and good nutrition to promote cow/ buffalo health. Is there a single animal in the dairy industry in India that is kept properly? Inspections of all the dairy nagars (land that has been given to cattle owners for the purpose of providing milk) across India show that cows stand knee deep in slush which is a combination of their own excreta, urine and water from the sewage pipe; most of them have runny noses and fever and almost all have mastitis brought on by bad, fermented, old

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No permits to begin with hay, both used as bedding and food, the humidity and the filthy hands that push and pull at their teats twice a day. Most of them have sores on their teats and bellow with pain during the milking. No dairy inspector has ever been to these cattle sheds, and they are so easily bribed that their money is sent home – the same way as the vets attached to slaughterhouses get their monthly payments. Mastitic cows need specialized handling, Veterinary care and medicines and clean surroundings. This costs the owner too much, so he takes out milk till the day it becomes obvious that there is far too much blood in it.

And then he sells the cow for slaughter.

Abroad, the milk is sometimes thrown away when it is discovered to be contaminated with parainfluenza and the bacteria from mastitis. In India we check for neither.

Mastitis is a scourge in every country and there is no vaccine for it. Abroad, entire herds are killed. It has made no difference to the spread of this disease.

The most obvious symptoms of clinical mastitis are abnormalities in the udder, such as swelling, heat, hardness, redness, pain and fever, sunken eyes, diarrhoea and lack of appetite. The milk is watery with flakes, clots,

or pus.

The changes in milk constituents are caused by infection-fighting white blood cells attempting to eliminate the infective organisms, which may further be responsible for producing toxins which damage the milk-producing glands within the udder. There are changes in the protein composition in milk, with low quality blood serums leaching into it; casein, an important protein found in healthy milk, is significantly reduced in mastitic cows.

An important complication is that casein is closely linked with calcium levels in milk production.

The pH of milk, normally around 6.6, can increase to 6.8 or 6.9 in mastitic cows. The presence of blood enzymes in milk from mastitic cows can affect the taste, and its ability to be made into other dairy products such as cheese or yoghurt.

An important paper, which should be sent to every government division in charge of dairy inspection, is called “Public health hazard due to mastitis in dairy cows “ by K. G Abdel Hameed , G Sender , Korwin-Kossakowska of South Valley University, Qena, Egypt and Polish Academy of Sciences Institute of Genetics and Animal Breeding, Jastrzębiec, Poland.

Milk from cows with

mastitis, mixed into bulk milk, enters the food chain and poses a threat to human health. Milk and other dairy products are infected with Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus agalactiae – both the most common agents for mastitic infections.

704 mixed milk samples were collected from 275 cows kept in two herds in 2004/2005.

One herd was kept very well and the other not so well, but not badly. The animals were milked twice a day and the milk mixed.

The quality of milk was found within European standards as per their tests.

The samples were analysed for the presence of S. aureus, Str. agalactiae and other mastitis-causing organisms. 16.6% contained S. aureus and 1.4 % contained Str. Agalactiae.

4.7% contained Str. dysgalactiae, 2.9% contained Escherichia coli and 14.7% contained other mastitiscausing organisms. Both herds were afflicted equally by sub-clinical mastitis attributed to S. aureus.

This is good milk. Find a single herd in India that is kept even semi-well.

If the cow has severe clinical mastitis, abnormalities of milk are easily seen and this milk normally would not enter the food chain. But when milk of cows with sub-clinical mastitis, i.e. with no visible changes, is mixed into bulk milk, it enters the food chain and can be dangerous to humans. Milk and other dairy products are frequently infected with S. aureus which cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps, when ingested by humans and are responsible for staphylococcal

food poisoning outbreaks [Kluytmans et al. 1997].

These toxins cannot be destroyed by heating or drying [National Mastitis Council 1996]. Str. agalactiae is considered a major cause of elevated Somatic ( pus) cell count (SCC) in milk. As SCC rise because of mastitis, milk quality decreases due to the drop in lactose and casein. In humans, Str. agalactiae has been described as a common reason for invasive infections in babies, but it also causes infections and mortality in adults, specially diabetics, pregnant and post-partum women, and immunocompromised patients [Schuchat 2001, Lerner et al. 1977].

Another public health concern are the antibiotic residues in milk due to extensive use of antibiotics in the treatment and control of the disease. The careless use of antibiotics, often done even without consulting doctors, results in residues in foods which can lead to severe reactions in people allergic to antibiotics and, at low levels, can cause the development of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.

In fact, when clinical mastitis is detected, the cow is given an intramammary infusion of antibiotic, and her milk must be kept out of the food supply.

Selling milk contaminated with antibiotics can lead the producer abroad to lose his permit. Not so in India where there are no permits to begin with. Should you be drinking this milk, no matter what label the company has? To join the animal welfare movement contact gandhim@nic.in, www.peopleforanimalsindia.org

Post-mortem The definition and value on fine art

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he practice of steeping out and proactively taken action this may be the quickest way to get yourself noticed and advance in your chosen.

Career as an artist initiative has become increasingly important in today’s art world you show initiative when you act without being told what to do. Persist in the through to successful connection. Art generates of love of learning & creativity, Art develops a willingness to explore what has not existed before. Art Teachers risk taking, learning from arise mistakes and being open to other possibilities, Students who are creative are also curious and passionate about knowing more.

Art prepares Students for the future, creative open minded people are highly desired in all career paths, Art and creative education increase the future quality of the local and global community, being creative is a lifelong skill and can be used in everyday situations. Art supports emotional intelligence supports the expression of complex feelings that help students and other by “seeing ” what they have expressed and created art support personal meaning in life, discovering joy in one’s own self. After being surprised and these eliciting it on others Arts builds Community it reaches across racial stereotypes, religious barrier and socio-economical levels and prejudice seeing other culture creative expression allows everyone to be more connected and less isolated “see how we are all related” Art creates a sense of belonging it improves Holistic Health and builds self esteem increases motivation and student attendance improves grades and communications, nature team work and strengthen our relationship to the environment.

Art in eternal, creativity and self expression has always been essential to our humanity, our earliest creative’s expressions were recorded in petro glyphs cave paintings and ancient sculptures, one of the first thing students do in draw, paints and uses their imaginations to play.

To work on a thousand art for an event, hard work and

enough time are the two most important elements.

The enough time in hand can be used meeting a thousand young upcoming artist before the big events, (workshops, seminar painting competition) etc can be organized in different level schools and colleges.

The aim is to innovate and indigenous traditional, painting Art form which can be taken up as a profession by the talented students to move ahead for better exposure and promotion. The tiger signifies great spirit and ability. The lizard signifies gentleness and spiritual power. The moon represented by circle of block and white signifies time. The participants were inspired by competition and many become passionate about the artist. It also become a good meeting place for the students, youth to catch up with the gradual development of Arts in our society. Which we Nagas need more at this juncture to solve out the unemployment problem to promote young talented art services at the government level aims to facilitate promotion and development of the artistic talents in the state to explore its potential and sustainability and to deliver the optimal benefits of art to the students as well as our Nagas Youth. The fine Art it covers all the subjects in schools for students as well as for teachers. The Art in the fastest and best method in education when the parents, teachers, students understand the important how art value is theres something good changes in our prevent of mind which could compete to others and being better life in our society.

The ANFATA Shri V.Hetoi Swu appeal to all the educate Nagas, all the different Department under Govt of Nagaland , specially School Education, all the right thinking citizens of Nagas to take initiatives, concern in the field of Fine Art and organize competition, seminar, workshop at different level living assurance on bringing brighter Nagaland and so on the best way to help and be helped.

V.Hetoi Swu, President, All Nagaland Fine Art Teachers Association

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On the utility of sports

he first thing that comes to mind when you think of sports is the sweat, toil and hard work that is involved.

Then it becomes obvious that there are benefits for our health (physical, mental, and spiritual) from sports. It is well understood and known by one and all that our bodies are kept in good shape and size if one involves in sports.

It is also obvious to us that our mental health and spiritual health is uplifted for we release our stress of day to day living. Our hearts, our brains, our lungs, in fact our whole being is benefitted through exercise of sports.

If we delve deeper we find there are many lessons which sports teaches us about life. In fact sports is a metaphor for life.

Sports teach us about patience, perseverance, the importance of the will in the game of life. Sports teach us about the importance of courage. Sports teach us about the utility of motivation, ambition and competitive spirit. It also teaches us about the role luck plays in life. With a little luck I would believe a successful sportsman or woman will but inevitablybe a winner in the game of life Take the example of the football world cup. We have seen that the teams with the above mentioned qualities have succeeded in overcoming the opposition.

It is the disciplined, the ordered ones, the ones with perseverance till the end that have come far. In fact one finds that though talent plays a major role, we also see that character and luck also play a big part.

We see that the ones with the ability to handle pressure of expectations have come out with flying colours. We have also seen the ups and downs that we see so often displayed in the lives of men. We have been pleasantly surprised at the success of so called minnows, while we have seen giants humbled. Thus a lesson may be derived that: in life it may be quite wise to bet on the dark horse. For life is full of surprises and we never know, all we can do is hope for the best.

Sports also teach us about setbacks and how one is to overcome them. Sports also teach us about mind games and all do not

play fair or by the book.

Many mindlessly watch sports for sheer entertainment without asking or reasoning.

But if we question one finds that sports is but a reflection of life.

In the games life is in miniature if not in minutiae. There are winners in life but one live to fight another day and every dog has its day.

Sports also teach us that there are prizes to be won for the winners and there are no spoils for the loser.

Perhaps if humankind did not involve themselves in sports the world would be a more violent place. For all the pent up energy would be released in the real arena.

Sports also teach us that in a team effort, team spirit is important. And also that we need trainers and coaches to see us through. Sports also teach us that all manner of professions are important. For where would the players be if not but for the latest equipment. Where would they be in their careers if not but for medical professionals?

Sports also teach us that money talks. A sport which is

likely to generate more revenue for the sportsmen and the sponsors are the ones which are most passionately followed. The story of the tower of Babel is no longer relevant for in this world everyone talks but one language, the language of money. Money talks...

Sports is also about the playfulness of the human spirit. About our love for fun. Sports also teaches us about respect for the opponent. It also teaches us about a correct estimation of the opponent: neither an underestimation nor an overestimation. Sports is also about the beauty of dreams coming true and the tragedy of the otherwise. It is about the tears: of joy and of sorrow. It is about elation and depression and also about desperation. It is about not getting carried away with momentary success or failure but persevering till the end. A sport is also about the importance of leadership. For all are not endowed with the ability and creativity for leadership. Sport is about defence just as it is about attack. Sport is about holding your nerve when the going gets tough.

(To be concluded) Edward Lotha, Advocate

Reader’s Post

Organic farming for sustenance Sir,

Choose organic to live healthier and longer! Organic farming is the most natural method and the purest way of cultivating foods for our sustenance. How can we argue that crops, fruits and vegetables which are sprinkled or injected with artificial ripening methods and preservatives are healthier or safer to consume? How can a food have its natural taste when so many chemicals detrimental to our human body are added? Can we say those unnatural methods will not have any effect on our sensitive human body? No matter what different school of thoughts or researchers may say, our ancestors lived healthier and longer life with organic food. Today so many new diseases have come upon mankind which is mostly due to two very important factors. First is the lifestyle of a person. Second is the type of food we consume. These two factors determine the status of our health and ultimately our longevity. One can just make out by a matter of simple common sense how food grown by using chemicals and grown in natural organic way can affect a human body. So there is no point of arguing here. Or for another instance, would you say a mango or a banana grown and ripen naturally in your own garden is safer or the ones sold in the market ripened with carbide are safer to consume? We all know. Need we argue more?

Aienla Imchen, (yen2imchen@gmail.com)

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

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SC seeks Centre’s response on plea against polygamy

Supreme Court of India.

New Delhi, Jul 23 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from the Central government on a fresh plea that challenged the constitutional validity of the practice of polygamy and ‘nikah halala’ among Muslims in India, and referred the matter to a constitution bench to hear it along similar petitions.

A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud issued the notice to the Centre and tagged the plea with similar petitions pending before the constitution bench. The fresh plea filed

by Farzana has challenged the practice of polygamy, ‘nikah halala’, ‘nikah mutah’ (temporary marriage among Shias) and ‘nikah misyar’ (short-term marriage among Sunnis) on the grounds that these were violative of the Constitution’s Articles 14, 15 and 21.

Under ‘nikah halala’, if a Muslim woman, after divorce by her husband three times on different instances, wants to go back to him, she has to marry another person and then divorce the second husband to get re-married to her first husband. The plea stated: “Petitioner is filing this petition under Article 32 of the Constitution seek-

ing a writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus to declare polygamy and nikah halala, practiced in Muslim community, illegal and unconstitutional for being violative of Articles 14, 15, 21 and 25 of the Constitution.” Article 14 guarantees equality before law, Article 15 prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth and Article 21 guarantees protection of life and personal liberty.

There are batch of petitions pending before the apex court constitution bench filed by Women Resistance Committee Chairperson Nazia Ilahi Khan who is a practicing advocate at the Calcutta High Court, Sameena Begum, Moullium Mohsin and BJP leader and advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay on the issue.

Petitioner Sameena Begum in her plea said that by virtue of Muslim Personal Law and Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code (marrying again during lifetime of husband or wife) was rendered inapplicable to Muslims and no married woman from the community has the avenue

of filing a complaint against her husband for the offence of bigamy.

Nazia Ilahi Khan sought dissolution of the Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 unconstitutional and violative of Articles 14, 15, 21 and 25 of the Constitution in so far as it fails to secure for the Indian Muslim women the protection from bigamy which has been statutorily secured for Indian women from other religions.

Telling the court that though different religious communities are governed by different personal laws, Upadhyay had contended that “personal laws must meet the test of constitutional validity and constitutional morality in as much as they cannot be violative of Articles 14, 15, and 21”.

Pointing to the “appalling” affect of polygamy and other such practices on the Muslim women, senior counsel Mohan Parasaran had earlier told the apex court that the 2017 judgment holding instant ‘triple talaq’ as unconstitutional had left these two issues open and did not address them.

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LS passes Negotiable Instruments Bill

New Delhi, Jul 23 (IANS): The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2017, which provides for allowing a court trying an offence related to cheque bouncing to direct the drawer to pay interim compensation to the complainant.

Replying to a debate on the bill, Minister of State for Finance Shiv Pratap Shukla said: “There are 16 lakh cases of cheque bouncing still lying in subordinate courts and 35,000 cases are in higher courts.”

“The interim compensation may be paid under certain circumstances, including where the drawer pleads not guilty of the accusation. The compensation will not exceed 20 per cent of the cheque amount and will have to be paid by the drawer within 60 days of the trial court’s order to pay such a compensation,” he added.

Speaking during the debate on the bill, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said: “The government while writing this bill doesn’t appear to have taken into account the best practices in other countries.

PM Modi to gift 200 cows to village in Rwanda New Delhi, Jul 23 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will gift 200 cows in a symbolic gesture to a village in Rwanda, his first stop in a five-day, three-nation tour of Africa which begins Monday.

The locally sourced cows will be a contribution to Rwandan President Paul Kagame’s flagship programme Girinka in which the poorest get cows from the government and gift the first female calf to a neighbour to promote brotherhood.

The exercise also enables the poorest in Rwanda to have a livelihood. The national social protection scheme was personally initiated by the Rwandan President.

This is the first time an Indian Prime Minister is visiting Rwanda.

“The visit to Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa will further strengthen our relations with the African continent,” the External Affairs Ministry said in statement. “Africa has been the top priority of India’s foreign policy,” it said.

Cooperation in defence and agriculture will be Modi’s priorities during his bilateral visits to Rwanda and Uganda before he goes to South Africa for the annual

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Brazil, Russia, India China, South Africa (BRICS) Summit.

Ahead of Modi’s departure, TS Tirumurti, Secretary (Economic Relations) in the External Affairs Ministry, said India will open its first mission in Rwanda very soon. India’s current High Commissioner to Rwanda has residence in Kampala, Uganda.

The two countries will sign two lines of credit - one of $100 million for industrial parks and a similar amount for agriculture and irrigation. Rwanda is already a recipient of Indian lines of credit of nearly $400 million and of Indian training and scholarship programmes.

“We expect agreements to be concluded in the areas of defence, dairy cooperation, leather, agriculture and culture,” Tirumurti said.

In Uganda, Modi will

meet President Yowei Museveni, hold delegation-level talks and take part in an India-Uganda joint business event and address the Ugandan parliament.

“We expect to extend two lines of credit for the first time to Uganda of $141 million regarding electricity lines and sub-stations and $64 million for agriculture and dairy production,” Tirumurti said.

Modi will reach South Africa on July 25 on the third and last leg of his visit.

Besides the BRICS Summit, Modi will also hold a bilateral meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa who took office in February.

Modi, along with other BRICS leaders, will participate in the restricted session, plenary session, leaders’ retreat, outreach with leaders from Africa and outreach with leaders from the global South.

In the BRICS-plus outreach, the invited countries of the global South include Argentina, Turkey, Indonesia, Jamaica and Egypt.

On the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, Modi will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. This will be the third meeting between the two leaders this year.

Bill to amend Homoeopathy McDonald’s’ French fries oil Central Council Act tabled powers delivery trucks in Mumbai

New Delhi, Jul 23 (IANS): A bill that provides for supersession of the Central Council of Homeopathy and constituting a Board of Governors was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

The Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2018 was introduced by Ayush Minister Shripad Yesso Naik. It will replace an ordinance brought by the government earlier this year.

The bill seeks to amend

McDonald’s in Worli Mumbai.

Mumbai, Jul 23 (IANS): In a unique green initiative, McDonald’s on Monday said it has started recycling several tonnes of used cooking oil from its restaurants into biodiesel fuel to power the company’s fleet of refrigerated delivery trucks.

The pilot project initiated last year now covers the 85 McDonald’s outlets in Mumbai and will soon be extended to all the 275-plus device would include mobile branches in west and south phone, personal computer, wifi, tablet, laptop or palmtop. The three-year sentence would be served by the prisoner after completing the one he/she is already serving, the amended Act stated.

The amendment also makes officers and other employees of correctional homes liable for wilfully participating or conniving in entry or despatch of any wireless communication device from the jails and would face a prison term of up to three years or with fine up to Rs 3,000 or both, if found guilty.

Ko l kata , J u ly 2 3 (PTI): Faced with the menace of “uncontrolled” use of cell phones in correctional homes by inmates, the West Bengal government today amended an Act to make the offence punishable by a three-year prison term.

The Assembly passed the West Bengal Correctional Services Amendment Bill, 2018, today to make the possession or use of any wireless communication device or its components like SIM card, memory card, battery or charger, a crime punishable by up to three years in jail.

The wireless communication

Navy chief visits Siachen Glacier

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1,883 quakes hit India since 2015: Govt New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI): More than 1,880 earthquakes of var ying magnitudes, including three measuring above 7M, jolted India during the past three years until this July, Minister of Earth Sciences Harsh Vardhan said in Rajya Sabha today. All the three major earthquakes occurred in 2015.

On April 26 that year, a

7.9M quake struck between Nepal’s capital city Kathmandu and another city, Pokhara. On May 12, a second earthquake of 7.3M hit the country’s eastern part, near Mount Everest. Nearly 9,000 people died in Nepal.

The third major earthquake hit the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan.

Although these earthquakes did not have their

epicentres in India, tremors were felt in several parts of the country and led to losses to property and claimed lives. Twenty quakes were in 6.1-7 magnitude range and three were more than seven (Nepal and Afghanistan).

NCS head Vineet Kumar Gahalaut said that anything in the range of 3-5 M is considered small earthquakes.

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Jammu, Jul 23 (IANS): Navy chief, Admiral Sunil Lanba on Monday visited the Siachen Glacier and lauded the unwavering dedication and high morale of the troops deployed there, a defence statement said.

“Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee & ChiefofNavalStaff visited Siachen.

Extolled all ranks for their unwavering dedication & high morale,” said a statement issued by the army’s Northern Command.

Siachen Glacier is the world’s highest battlefield where the air is so rarefied that even breathing becomes difficult.

Vehicles stuck in a traffic jam at Nizamuddin flyover, in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI)

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regions of India, said Hardcastle Restaurants Pvt Ltd (HRPL) Director Vikram Ogale.

Accordingly, HRPL now converts over 35 tonnes (35,000 litres) of used cooking oil every month into biodiesel for its 25-strong fleet of refrigerated delivery trucks, resulting in savings of more than 420,000 litres of crude oil annually, he said. Ogale said biodiesel made from used cooking

oil is cleaner, with 75 per cent lower carbon emissions than diesel over its entire lifecycle, making it an ecofriendly fuel that helps cub global warming.

In fact, even the refrigeration equipment aboard the trucks is now powered by the biodiesel, he added.

Explaining the process, Ogale said the oil used for frying French fries and other foods is collected from the restaurants and taken to the converting facility in tankers, converted into biodiesel and returned for use in the supply logistics of the McDonald’s group in the city.

Westlife Development Ltd Vice Chairman Amit Jatia said that over the next four years, the HRPL plans to expand its restaurants to around 450-500. “This means about 15 lakh litres of used oil to make bio-diesel for running the trucks fleet, thereby reducing over 4000 MT of carbon emissions, equal to planning about 200,000 trees,” Jatia pointed out.

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The statement of objects and reasons of the bill states that there have been instances of serious malpractices in the Council due to which there has been compromise in the quality of medical education.

It also states that the Council had been stalling efforts by the Central government to streamline its functioning.

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“The operating guidelines for functioning of the Overseeing Committee including the terms of reference shall be as approved (and amended from time to time) by 66 per cent by number of the Lenders that are a party to this Agreement,” it said.

The lead lender will submit the resolution plan along with the recommendations of the Overseeing Committee to all the relevant lenders.

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The section bars information, the disclosure of which would cause a breach of privilege of Parliament.

There is, at present, no official assessment on the quantum of black money in India and abroad. According to a study by US-based think-tank Global Financial Integrity (GFI), an estimated USD 770 billion in black money entered India during 2005-2014.

Nearly USD 165 billion in illicit money exited the country during the same period, the latest report by the global financial watchdog said.

their approval,” an official statement said.

Under the ICA framework, the decision making will be by way of approval of ‘majority lenders’, those with 66 per cent share in the aggregate exposure.

Once a resolution plan is approved by the majority lenders, it will be binding on all the lenders that are a party to the ICA, it said.

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clude at Rs 30,140 per 10 gram from Rs 29,985.

Silver (.999 fineness) shot up by Rs 270 to end at Rs 38,175 per kg as against Rs 37,905.

Globally, gold prices slipped towards one-year lows as the dollar strengthened again, making bullion more expensive for buyers using other currencies.

Spot gold was down 0.1 per cent at USD 1,230.24 an ounce at early trade.

Silver was up 0.1 per cent at USD 15.49 an ounce, though it remains near its lowest since July last year.

an RTI query, it said the study reports of the NIPFP, NCAER and NIFM were received by the government on December 30, 2013, July 18, 2014, and August 21, 2014, respectively.

The ministry said these reports were submitted to the Standing Committee on Finance on July 21 last year and the committee is now seized of the matter.

“Accordingly, the disclosure of information would cause a breach of privilege of the Parliament.

Therefore, the information sought is exempt from disclosure under Section 8 (1) (c) of the RTI Act,” it said in reply to the RTI ap-

New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI): Banks and financial institutions, including SBI, PNB and LIC Monday entered into an overarching inter-creditor agreement (ICA) to fast track resolution of stressed assets of Rs 50 crore or more which are under consortium lending.

The ICA is being signed by 22 public sector banks (including India Post Payments Bank), 19 private sector banks and 32 foreign banks. Besides, 12 major financial intermediaries, like LIC, HUDCO, PFC and REC are also signatories to the pact, according to the agreement.

Under the pact, which is part of project ‘Sashakt’, each resolution plan will be submitted by the lead lender to an Overseeing Committee.

“The lead lender that is the lender with the highest exposure shall be authorized to formulate the resolution plan, which shall be presented to the lenders for

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Mumbai, Jul 23 (PTI): Gold prices advanced by Rs 155 per 10 gram in the bullion market Monday on continued buying by traders and stockists, shrugging off a weak trend overseas.

S i l ve r p r i c e s a l s o strengthened by Rs 270 to close at Rs 38,175 per kg, backed by increased offtake by industrial units.

Standard gold (99.5 per cent purity) rose by Rs 155 to close at Rs 29,990 per 10 gram from last Friday’s closing level of Rs 29,835.

Pure gold (99.9 per cent purity) also moved up by a similar margin to con-

New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI): The Finance Ministry has refused to share copy of three reports on the quantum of black money held by Indians inside the country and abroad, saying its disclosure would cause a breach of privilege of Parliament.

The then UPA government had in 2011 commissioned these studies by Delhi-based National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) and National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) as well as the National Institute of Financial Management (NIFM) in Faridabad. Replying to

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hit its life-time low of 69.13 a dollar last Friday.

The rupee resumed higher at 68.70 against weekend close of 68.84 at the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex) market on increased selling of the American currency by exporters and banks.

It extended gains to hit a session high of 68.65, but the upside attempts fizzled out quickly following fresh dollar demand. The local currency dropped to a low of 68.87 before settling at 68.86, showing a loss of 2 paise.

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On shifting of residence in TNF (Technically not feasible) area, existing landline customers shall be allowed to opt for “ASEEM” plan.

BSNL also introduced new marketing initiatives in broadband combo plans at Rs. 99, 199, 299 and 491 plans offering 45 GB, 150 GB, 300 GB and 600 GB per month along with 24 hours free unlimited calling (local+STD) on any network within India.

BSNL also informed that 4G service will be coming soon to Nagaland with high data speed (100Mbps). It will be initially introduced at Kohima and Dimapur.

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tomers can register a new “WINGS” connection at BSNL website www.bsnl. co.in and pay online.

Another BSNL service “ASEEM” was also introduced. Under this scheme, a customer can choose a landline indicator of his choice (except landline vanity indicator) and all incoming calls to this number shall be automatically forwarded to one number of any network of subscriber choice without any additional cost implication. Call diversion from virtual landline number to any BSNL number of subscriber’s choice has been set at Rs. 99 per year; call diversion from virtual landline number to any other network’s number of

Overall, forex sentiment remained fragile in the face macro challenges coupled with tense trade relations between the US and major economies and expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates further this year.

The Indian rupee had

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video calling is only supported for Wings to Wings calls, said Mathai.

The company has started registrations for the new service in all telecom circles and new connections will be activated and rolled out from August 1, 2018. One will also be able to place international calls that will be charged in line with the existing landline tariff with an additional ISD deposit of Rs. 2,000.

Using the VoIP based service will enable to place international calls to any other network in the country. To use the service, a customer needs to install a SIP client (soft app) on any of its smart devices like laptop, smart mobile handset, tablet etc. Its cus-

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New Delhi, Jul 23 (IANS): Automobile major Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) on Monday said that it has crossed production of 20 million vehicles in India at its Gurugram and Manesar facilities.

Ac c ording to the company, the distinctive feat has been attained in 34 years and 6 months since start of production in December 1983.

“For over three decades, Maruti Suzuki has worked to listen and meet the evolving customer aspirations with contemporary products of global quality,” Maruti Suzuki India’s MD and CEO Kenichi Ayukawa was quoted as saying in a statement.

“We are committed to serve customers with products and services, which are best in quality, safety and ahead in technology.”

The company had achieved the 1 million production in March 1994, nearly after a decade after start of manufacturing cars.

“The 5 million milestone was achieved in April 2005, while 10 million was hit in March 2011. In the next seven years, the company achieved 20 million production milestone,” the statement said. At present, Maruti Suzuki manufactures 16 models for domestic market.

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DIMAPUR, JUL 23 (NPN): Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) North East (NE)-II telecom circle, Chief General Manager, George T. Mathai Monday announced the launch of Wings in NE-II circle covering Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh during the press conference held at BSNL Telecom office, Dimapur.

The Chief General Manager (CGM) said that Wings is the company’s first internet telephony service in India. Wings is a prepaid initiative in its landline offerings, and a rent free landline connection for existing subscribers. The service will allow subscribers to make and receive calls over the internet via landline or mobile phone.

One time activation fee for the VoIP service has been set at Rs. 1,099.

The state owned telco will have to link a mobile numbering scheme with the mobile app in order for calls to go through. The company is also offering free audio and video calling for one year at the above mentioned activation fee, with a target to subscribers in areas with poor mobile coverage.

With the Wings Internet telephony services, users can make and receive calls using broadband, WiFi, 4G, or 3G internet;

Mumbai, Jul 23 (PTI): The rupee retreated from early high levels to close down with a modest loss of 2 paise at 68.86 against the US currency on stray dollar demand from importers.

The home currency initially reacted positively to the GST Council’s decision to cut rates on several items and also tracking broad weakness in the dollar.

It touched a high of 68.65 in early trade before slipping back toward the tail-end trade.

Consistent unwinding by foreign investors on growing expectations of Fed rate hike kept home currency under pressure, a dealer said.

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Trump warns Iran of dire ‘consequences’

Washington, Jul 23 (PTI): President Donald Trump today warned his Iranian counterpart that Tehran risked consequences “the likes of which few throughout history have suffered before” if he threatens the US again, hours after Hassan Rouhani cautioned that America’s hostile threats against his country may trigger “the mother of all wars.”

The tirade at the highest level signalled an immediate escalation of tensions between Washington and Tehran, weeks after the US left a landmark deal signed in 2015 which curbed Iran’s nuclear activities in return for the lifting of international sanctions.

Ro u h a n i h a d a l s o warned Trump to stop “playing with the lion’s tail” and threatening Iran, “or else you will regret it.”

In the nearly all-caps tweet, Trump mentioned about the dangers to Iran of making hostile threats after Rouhani said, “America must understand well that peace with Iran is the mother of all peace and war with Iran is the mother of all wars.”

“To Iranian President Rouhani: NEVER, EVER THREATEN THE

UNITED STATES AGAIN OR YOU WILL SUFFER CONSEQUENCES THE LIKES OF WHICH FEW THROUGHOUT HISTORY HAVE EVER SUFFERED BEFORE,” Trump tweeted, adding that “WE ARE NO LONGER A COUNTRY THAT WILL STAND FOR YOUR DEMENTED WORDS OF VIOLENCE & DEATH. BE CAUTIOUS!” Reacting to President Trump’s angry tweets, a senior commander in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards suggested it was part of Washington’s broader strategy.

“The remarks Trump makes against Iran are psychological warfare and he would be mistaken should he seek to take action against Iran,” Gholamhossein Gheybparvar said, quoted by the Iranian Students News Agency.

But even before Trump’s tweets, his administration had already intensified the rhetoric against Iran.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, in a blistering speech, likened the Iranian regime to the mafia, accusing the clerics that rule the country of enriching themselves and funding terrorism at the expense of ordinary

Donald Trump (File)

Iranians.

“To the regime, prosperity, security, and freedom for the Iranian people are acceptable casualties in the march to fulfil the Revolution,” Pompeo said in remarks delivered at the Ronald Reagan National Library in Simi Valley, California.

“The level of corruption and wealth among regime leaders shows that Iran is run by something that resembles the mafia more than a government,” Pompeo said.

Among the most startling allegations levelled

by Pompeo, who was CIA director before becoming secretary of state, was that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has a personal hedge fund worth USD 95 billion, CNN reported.

“In light of these pro-

tests and 40 years of regime tyranny, I have a message for the people of Iran: the United States hears you.

The United States supports you. The United States is with you,” Pompeo said according to prepared remarks released in advance of his speech.

He added: “While it is ultimately up to the Iranian people to determine the direction of their country, the United States, in the spirit of our own freedoms, will support the long-ignored voice of the Iranian people.”

In May, Trump called the nuclear accord - or the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a “horrible, one-sided deal that should have never, ever been made”. The other signatories to the deal - China, France, Germany, European Union, Iran, Russia, United Kingdom - have vowed to stand by it.

Trump has alleged that the deal did not restrict Iran’s “destabilising activities” in the region enough, and could not detect or prevent any breaking of its terms.

The had agreement forced Iran to curtail its uranium enrichment capacity to prevent it developing nuclear weapons, and imposed strin-

gent verification processes, in exchange for relief on crippling sanctions.

Iran insists its nuclear programme is entirely peaceful, and its compliance with the deal has been verified by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which has said Iran is honouring its commitments.

Pompeo, in his speech, also said he wanted to try to stop countries importing Iranian oil by November as part of stepping up pressure on Tehran.

In May, he had outlined 12 conditions for any “new deal” between Washington and Tehran, including the withdrawal of its forces from Syria and an end to its support for rebels in Yemen.

The US Treasury has said there will be wind-down periods of 90 and 180 days before sanctions are implemented.

The first deadline, on August 6, will affect the purchase of US dollars, trade in gold and certain other metals, as well as aviation and the car industry.

The next, on November 4, will target Iran’s financial and oil institutions.

Iran is one of the world’s largest oil producers, with exports worth billions of dollars each year.

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Shooting in Toronto leaves two dead, including gunman; 14 injured T o ro n t o, J u l 2 3 (IANS): One woman was killed and 14 people were injured after a lone gunman walked along Toronto’s busy Danforth Avenue, randomly shot at pedestrians before opening fire on crowded restaurants, Canadian authorities said.

The shooter died in a nearby alley after an exchange of gunfire with police on Sunday night, though it remained unclear if he was shot or died by suicide.

His identity was not released, the Canadian media reported on Monday.

Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders said the man used a handgun, but refused to speculate on a motive.

The mass shooting came just three months after a random van attack in the city killed 10 people.

Saunders said a young woman died in the attack and several more victims were gravely wounded. An eight or nine years old girl was in critical condition.

According to the Globe and Mail daily, the shooting spree lasted just minutes but spanned blocks, sparking terror across the busy Greektown neighbourhood around 10 p.m. as diners and patrons ran for cover,

Police escort civilians away from the scene of a shooting, Sunday, in Toronto. (AP/PTI)

some initially mistaking the gunshots as fire crackers.

In a video clip shared by the Canadian media, a white man wearing a dark cap and dark clothing and carrying a shoulder bag can be seen stopping on a pavement and pulling out a handgun before firing shots.

Witness Andrew Mantzios had been drinking coffee with friends by the fountain at Danforth and Logan Avenues -- a popular gathering spot for residents -- when he heard shots and turned around to see the gunman coming towards his group.

“He had this horrible expression on his face,” Mantzios was quoted as

saying by the daily. The gunman fired at a crowd of people waiting to cross the street.

“And then a lady tried to run and she fell down.

He turned around and shot her point blank, two or three times. People were falling all over the place -- maybe seven, eight, nine of them,” he said.

A number of people were reportedly hurt in a cafe called the Demetres while others were hit in the street.

Witness Jody Steinhauer told the Canadian Broadcasting Corp she was at a restaurant on Danforth Avenue with her family when she heard what sounded like 10 to 15 firecracker blasts.

French MPs grill minister in beating row Winner in Punjab to form Pak govt at Centre: Experts

2 yrs on, B’desh police charge eigth over Dhaka cafe attack Dhaka, Jul 23 (PTI): Police in Bangladesh have pressed charges against eight militants over the 2016 Dhaka cafe attack that killed 20 people, including an Indian girl, the worst terror attack in the country’s history.

The chargesheet was placed before a Dhaka court this morning, more than two years after the gruesome attack on the Gulshan’s Holey Artisan Bakery (cafe) in Dhaka’s posh diplomatic area, claimed by the Islamic State terror group.

The delay in filing the chargesheet was attributed to the “complexities in obtaining information” as those “involved directly with the operation were killed on the spot,” The Daily star quoted chief of Bangladesh’s Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit Monirul Islam as saying.

P o l i c e , h o w e v e r, claimed that the homegrown terror group Neo-Jamaatul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (Neo-JMB), which is close to the ISIS, was behind the attack.

Monirul said that police have pressed charges against eight militants over the attack, where 20 peo-

ple, mostly foreigners, were killed after being taken as hostages.

He added that the six militants who directly carried out the attack were killed at the scene in the subsequent military assault while 13 others involved were later killed in different security clampdowns.

Prof Hasnat Karim, a former teacher of North South University was dropped from the chargesheet as “investigation could not relate him with the militant activity”, he said.

The charges brought against the accused are based on 75 pieces of evidence and 211 witnesses to the incident.

Those made accused are: “Neo-Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh” operatives Rakibul Islam Regan, Hadisur Rahman Sagor, Jahangir Hossain Rajeeb alias Rajeeb Gandhi, Aslam Hossain Rashed alias Rash, Abdus Sabur Khan alias Sohel Mahfuj, Mizanur Rahman alias Baro Mizan, and Mamunur Rashid alias Ripon and Shariful Islam Khaled, a former student of the English department at Rajshahi University.

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ernment. Close to 140 seats are required for a party to form the government.

“It is easy to predict that PTI is leading in the south part of Punjab which has 46 NA seats but there is a close fight between PTI and PML-N in central and north parts that will determine the fate of both the parties,” Hasnat said.

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) which had won only two NA seats in 2013 polls is hardly seen in the race. “The PPP hardly stands any chance to show better performance in the coming polls. It is simply not in the race in Punjab to discuss

about it. However, the PPP is heading the rest of the parties in Sindh province and grab maximum number of NA seats from there,” he said.

Hasnat is of the view that if PTI fails to get a majority in Punjab, it will be very difficult for it to form the government at the Centre.

“Apparently, it seems that a weak coalition government will be formed after July 25 polls that will not be good for the country’s economy,” he said. PML-N central information secretary Senator Mushahidullah Khan told PTI that those thinking that PML-N can be routed in Punjab are living in a fool’s

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with the claim of Mushahidullah, saying not a single survey carried out by local and international organisations termed PML-N favourite in Wednesday’s polls.

“People have made up their mind to vote for Khan, to vote for change. PML-N here had been in business for three decades. Now people want change. We will at least win 90 seats in Punjab and sweep the polls in Kyber Pakhtaunkhwa. We will form the government at the Centre with single majority (140 seats),” Mahmood said.

According to the Election Commission, over 3,400 candidates will contest on 272 general seats of the National Assembly, while 8,400 are running for 577 general seats of the four provincial assemblies.

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He is accused of assault with an accomplice, interfering in police work, impersonating a police officer and illegally receiving surveillance footage. He was Mr Macron’s top bodyguard during last year’s election campaign.

Vincent Crase, a security agent for Mr Macron’s La République en Marche (Republic on the Move) party, has also been charged.

Three police officers were charged and questioned on Saturday for allegedly passing surveillance footage to Mr Benalla to try to prove his innocence.

Mr Collomb told MPs:

Pakistani troops stand guard while Pakistan’s Election Commission staff preparing election material for upcoming general election on July 21. (AP/ PTI)

paradise.

“See any latest survey or on ground realities in Punjab we are in a position to repeat the result of 2013 – sweeping Punjab,” he said, adding that Sharif ’s narrative – give respect to the ballot – has made the people believe that they have to stand up against those forces which show no respect to their vote and throw out an elected prime minister.

“The people’s response to our rallies especially in Punjab shows who is going to win. The PTI’s campaign is only on media. We will bag more than 100 NA seats in Punjab and form the government at the Centre,” Mushahidullah claimed.

The people will vote for PML-N on July 25 and ensure freedom for Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz who are serving their 10 and seven years jain terms in the Evenfield corruption case at Adiala Jail Rawalpindi, he said.

PTI senior leader Shafqat Mahmood disputed

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2nd open firing competition

The Jakhama Youth Organisation is pleased to announce its FIRING competition which is held every year. This competition is organised to preserve the culture which was practiced by our fore fathers.

An event to divert the usage of Guns to a hobby/ profession rather than killing.

The Organisation therefore, invites all interested individuals near and far to come and participate in this one day event.

Date : 28th July 2018 Time : 1200 Hrs. Venue : Zhokhatsüzou, near CHAMPION SCHOOL Jakhama Village Guns : Muscle Loading Gun & 12-Bore Gun (Kartoos) with Single Bullet only Registrations will be done on the day of the event from 09:00 A.M – 11:45 A.M with a sum of Rs. 200/per candidate.

Cash price will be awarded to all individuals who hits the target.

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Lo n d o n, J u l 2 3 (Agencies): France’s interior minister has been grilled by MPs over his handling of a policing scandal in which a presidential security aide was filmed assaulting a demonstrator on 1 May, BBC reported.

Gérard Collomb said he learned of the video on 2 May and did not report it to prosecutors because it was a matter for President Emmanuel Macron’s staff.

Mr Macron fired the aide, Alexandre Benalla, on Friday, but MPs want to know why he did not act sooner.

Mr Benalla, 26, faces several charges.

Lahore, Jul 23 (PTI): A fierce battle is expected between Pakistan’s jailed former premier Nawaz Sharif ’s PML-N and cricketer-turnedpolitician Imran Khan’s PTI in Punjab in the July 25 general elections as the eastern province with a population of over 100 million will decide who will form the next government in Islamabad.

Of the total 272 National Assembly seats, 141 fall in Punjab, the most populous province of the country.

“Whosoever gets majority seats in Punjab will form the government at the Centre,” renowned political analyst Dr Syed Farooq Hasnat told PTI. Unlike the 2013 polls when PML-N got an overwhelming majority in Punjab, this time around it will be a close fight between PML-N and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), he said.

“I believe PTI is ahead of PML-N in Punjab but how much it is ahead will be known on July 25,” Hasnat said. The PTI needs at least 110 National Assembly (NA) seats across Pakistan to make a formidable coalition gov-

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Macron and Benalla pictured together on Bastille Day this month.

“I condemn in the strongest possible terms the actions of Mr Benalla.”

He said his staff had informed Mr Macron’s administration about the incident and “it was up to them to respond”. “I did not pursue this matter any further.”

Besides the MPs’ inquiry, the police disciplinary body, IGPN, is also investigating the assault.

The French presidency has been accused of trying to cover up the assault and failing to act swiftly against Mr Benalla.

Mr Macron is already under scrutiny over what some see as an elitist presidential style: there have been controversies over his expensive new dinner service and plans for a private swimming pool.

Public outrage has been stoked by additional footage that appears to show several police officers watching the Benalla incident without intervening.

The video shows Mr Benalla dragging away a woman and then beating a man during May Day protests in Paris.

DEPARTMENT OF POSTS: INDIA OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF POSTAL SERVICES NAGALAND: KOHIMA-797001

No. Phil/DeenDayalSparsh/2017-18

NOTIFICATION

Dated: 23/07/2017

Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana for students of class VI to IX Department of Posts has launched a philately scholarship scheme Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana (Scholarship for Promotion of Aptitude & Research in Stamps as a Hobby) on 31.08.2018 for generating interest regarding Philately amongst students.

Eligibility Condition: a) A candidate must be a student (class VI to IX) of a recognized school within India. b) Concerned school should have a Philately Club and the candidate should be a member of the club, c) In case the School Philately Club hasn’t been established a student having his own Philately Deposit Account may also be considered. Students can open a new Philately Account at Kohima Head Post Office to become eligible for scholarship. d) A candidate must have good academic record. At the time of selection for award of scholarship the candidate must have scored at least 60% marks or equivalent grade/grade point in the recent final examination. There will be 5% relaxation for SC/ST. The amount of Scholarship per awardee is to be ` 6000/- per annum @ ` 500/- per month. The scholarship will be transferred in the joint account (with parents) of awardees in India Post Payment Bank or Post Office Savings Bank in a branch, which has core banking facility.

For further details on selection process and syllabus kindly contact 9402807717 during office hours.

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FPAI observes 69th foundation day New book on tribal stories released

James Liezietsu, Vincent Belho along with staff, volunteers and partner NGOs, Top Act Artists and others at the FPAI foundation day program in Kohima. (NP) Correspondent

KOHIMA , JUL 23 (NPN): With the rest of the country, Family Planning Association of India (FPAI) Nagaland branch observed its 69th foundation day under the theme “The beginning: FPAI branch” held at RHFPC satellite centre opposite NSF Martyrs park on Monday evening.

President FPA India, Nagaland Branch Kohima, James Liezietsu, in his presidential address said in that 1947 when India became independent, fertil-

ity was high with couples averaging six children where Public health facilities were minimal and life expectancy was just 40 years. He said that with a burgeoning 344 million population, with too many children too soon detrimental to women’s health, it was a group of concerned women who addressed this issue and established the Family Planning Association of India in 1949.

Since then, each decade has been marked by FPA India’s pioneering growth and work, he stated.

According to Liezietsu, the PFAI’s missions were to advocate for gender equality and empowerment for all including the poor and vulnerable people, ensure information, education, and services. He added that the association’s vision was for all people to be empowered to enjoy their sexual and reproductive health choices and rights in India, free from stigma and discrimination.

He stated that FPA India is associating with Australian Aid, Engineers

India Limited, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, European Union, Bharat Cement and Government of India besides a host of other funding partners with more than 23 different projects implemented across India. The Nagaland branch is associating with different allied government departments of Nagaland in sponsoring the programs and activities.

General Manager FPA India, Nagaland Branch Kohima Vincent Belho in his speech on milestones of the FPAI said the activism

of some committed women in the early Independence era evolved into Family Planning Association of India in 1949.

He stated that FPA India, Nagaland Branch today runs a Clinic called Reproductive Health & Family Planning Clinic (RHFPC) at Daklane in the main town of Kohima city besides a Satellite Centre here at NSF Martyrs Park.

Belho highlighted the wide variety of facilities available at their Daklane Kohima office and satellite centre like Universal Immunization - BCG, DPT, Measles, OPV, TT, Hepatitis B, Counseling – Family planning, HIV, MTP and other Specialized Counseling.

The prog ram was chaired by Viketouzou Victor program officer FPA India Nagaland branch. A welcome address delivered

by Sentilemla Longkumer M&E officer FPA India Nagaland branch while the vote of thanks proposed

by Ville Rhetso counsellor PFA India Nagaland branch.

The program was attended by staff of Nagaland branch, partners NGOs, volunteers, members of the public and others.

Professor Pardeshi Lal releasing the book on July 19.

DIMAPUR: A book titled “A connect: Stories from the tribal hills” written

by Dr. Anthony V. Richa was released by professor Pardeshi Lal, vice-chancellor, Nagaland University in the presence of faculty and officers at Lumami on July 19.

A press release from NU, Lumami PRO, Peter Ki stated that, the author

had taken three years of tedious labour of interaction with elders and intellectuals for the book to come into form.

The book carries nine stories attempting to connect the past with the present and then the future. Prof. Pardeshi Lal praised the author for the creativity and concern for society, adding that the

source of connecting the dots of evolutionary history of any society was its language/dialect and folk tales.

The author has already published a collection of poems titled “Awakened lines: A collection of poems”. Currently, he is serving as the deputy registrar at Nagaland University.

KVK Mkg head bags Best Scientist Award DIMAPUR: The “Best Scientist Award”, for excellent contribution to the field of agriculture and allied departments, was awarded to senior scientist and head of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Mokokchung, Dr. Pijush Kanti Biswas in Kolkata on July 22. A press release from KVK Mokokchung stated that the evaluation criteria followed by the award research team was based on parameters like research papers as first authors, reviews & articles published, books & chapters written as first author & editor, PI ship of projects, seminars organized, talks given as invitee, radio/TV talks, popular articles published, patents filed & consultancy projects undertaken. The award was conferred on the occasion of the 6th Faculty Branding Award Ceremony-2018 by leading research and branding organisation EET CRS in Kolkata.

PVSU condemns rape attempt

DIMAPUR: The Pongidong Village Student’s Union (PVSU) has vehemently condemned, what it termed as a “most barbaric and inhuman act,” of one Nkhyingo Humtsoe, son of Jonbamo Humtsoe, who allegedly attempted to rape an aged woman on the evening of June 13. A condemnation note from PVSU president Jonjibemo Tsopoe and general secretary Mhajamo Humtsoe appealed to the law enforcing authority to award befitting punishment to Assisi Centre for Integrated Development, with the support of National Domestic the alleged accused as per law without delay in order to Workers Movement -- Child Rights Movement , organized a Summer camp at Assisi avoid recurrence of such heinous crimes in the future. auditorium on July 20. Besides organizing games and different cultural items, the The union also wished the victim speedy recovery and camp discussed Child rights and protections and other child related issues. conveyed prayers for strength for the victim’s family.

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The official website of People’s college, Mokokchung (www.peoples collegemokokchung.in) was launched at the college library on July 21. The guest of honour for the launching program was Dr. Temjen (deputy librarian) & Dr. Bendangwati (associate prof Deptt of Zoology) Nagaland University.

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of the facility, but are yet to find the body.

The opposition RJD raised the issue in both the Legislative Assembly and the Council demanding a CBI inquiry into the allegations and claimed that the scandal involved many “well connected people” whom the Nitish Kumar government was trying to shield.

Muzaffarpur SSP Harpreet Kaur told reporters, “We are carrying out the excavation based on the statement given by one of the girls. The spot has been identified by her.”

“Nothing has so far been found from the site during the excavation. How-

ever, the area of excavation might be enlarged after further examination of the girl who had alleged in her testimony that one of the inmates had been beaten to death,” the officer said.

More than 40 girls had been lodged at the shelter home and medical reports suggest that over half of them may have had sexual intercourse at some point of time, she said, adding, “Altogether 10 people, including the district child protection officer, women staff members of the shelter home have been arrested so far.”

The NGO r unning the shelter home has been blacklisted, she said adding,

NNC ‘Parent Body’ reacts to NNPGs WC statement (From p-1) NNC Parent Body said it strongly condemned and disapproved “this hideous design of creating misunderstanding and division at this sensitive and crucial juncture of political negotiation with the Government of India.”

It cautioned that the

concerned leader or leaders would “be held responsible in this matter of action.”

Further, the group affirmed that it would always stand true to the Naga people and would always work for the whole Naga inhabited areas “as committed and declared by the NNC leaders in

the inception of the Naga political movement for freedom.”

NNC Parent Body also maintained that it would not stand or work for someone’s vested interest at the cost of Naga people, but would always stand true and strong to the Naga people’s interest.

HC to hear AAP MLAs plea against EC on Tuesday

New Delhi, Jul 23 (IANS): The Delhi High Court will hear Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs plea challenging an Election Commission order in the the office-of-profit case on Tuesday.

The AAP legislators have challenged the Election Commission’s July 17 order rejecting their pleas seeking to cross-examine the complainant and advocate Prashant Patel.

On March 23, the High Court had set aside the Election Commission recommendation disqualifying 20 ruling party MLAs in an officeof-profit case and asked the EC to hear the case afresh because the MLAs were not given proper hearing before the poll panel decided on their disqualification.

The MLAs were disqualified for holding officeof-profit when they were appointed parliamentary secretaries.

Meanwhile, the Election Commission on Monday fixed August 20 for hearA person walks through the debris after a portion of a dilapidated two-storeyed building ing the case on the request of collapsed at Sealdah area following monsoon rains, in Kolkata on Monday, July 23, the AAP MLAs. The Commission on 2018. Atleast two people died in the accident and several were injured. (PTI)

Five theories surrounding Burari family’s death

New Delhi, Jul 23 ( AG E N C IE S ) : E l eve n members of a family were found dead in New Delhi on July 1, most of them hanging from the ceiling of their home, blindfolded, gagged and with hands tied behind the back. The Delhi Police, three weeks later, is still investigating to explain what happened. Here are five theories the police worked on to explain what happened to the Bhatia family.

The family was murdered by outsiders: ReasonFamily matriarch Narayan Devi’s was dead on the floor unlike 10 others who were hanging. Ligature marks on her neck and a cloth and wire wound around it initially indicated she was strangled.

The bound limbs and blindfolded eyes of most of the dead also prompted police to register a murder case. Status – The autopsy reports of all the 11 people have confirmed they died of hanging. Probe

into possibility of murders continue.

It was a ritual gone wrong: Reason-The contents of 11 notebooks recovered from the house pointed to the family indulging in a ritual to invoke the higher powers and their dead patriarch Bhopal Singh. The handwritings in the notes match that of some of the dead. Status–This is the most plausible theory the police are currently working on.

A godman or an occultist may have influenced the family: Reason-The contents of the notes led the police to believe that they were dictated by a godman or an occultist. The ritualistic processes were elaborate and police found it difficult to believe that they were performed without guidance of a godman or an occultist. Status-So far, the police have been unable to link any occultist or godman to the deaths. Further recovery of

notes helped police conclude that the ritual began in 2007, an unlikely possibility that the family was being guided by an outsider for so long.

Family was poisoned or sedated before their hanging: Reason-The police find it difficult to believe that all 11 members aged between 15 and 77 could be convinced to hang themselves. Food consumed by the family before their hangings had been ordered from outside. Status – The viscera samples of the dead people have been sent for forensic examination to determine if they were sedated or poisoned. The results are still awaited.

One or more of the family members killed others before hanging themselves: Reason-The way Narayan Devi’s body was found on the floor and the hands of two other members were untied led the police to probe this possibility. Status – Though the autopsies have

Subhash Bamre (file)

New Delhi, Jul 23 (IANS): As many as 35 soldiers besides 15 civilians have been killed in nine terror attacks that have taken place since 2016 on defence installations and Army camps in Jammu and Kashmir, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday. In these attacks, 40 militants were killed, Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre said in a written reply.

As per government data, five incidents occurred in 2016, one in 2017 and three have occurred so far this year.

Bhamre said the government had issued broad guidelines for security of defence installations and had also sanctioned perimeter security projects of all three armed forces.

“In compliance with the said guidelines, the defence forces have taken a number of actions including risk categorization of military bases, appraisal and upgradation of intelligence gathering capabilities, strengthening and streamlining of the response mechanism, use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and periodic security audit of all military installations,” he said.

confirmed that all died of hanging, police continue to probe this possibility.

Evidence that shaped the case • Autopsy reports of all the 11 people revealed they died of hanging.

• Notes recovered from the Bhatia house indicating they were performing a ritual.

• CCTV footage showing the family members “voluntarily” bringing in stools and cables used in the hanging.

• CCTV footage does not show any suspicious entry or exit from the house around the time of the deaths.

• Statements of relatives, neighbours and friends confirming that the dead were religious and that Lalit posed as his dead father.

• Statements of relatives and neighbours who the family spoke to in the hours preceding their deaths.

• Statements of shopkeepers who said that the stools, stoles and food were bought from them.

Monday was to hear final arguments in the office-of-profit case, but the MLAs moved the Delhi High Court.

“The High Court will hear the plea on Tuesday and so the MLAs demanded that the date be extended,” AAP’s chief spokesperson Saurabh Bhardwaj told IANS. However, AAP advocate Patel said the MLAs demanded the extension as all the MLAs were not present for the EC’s final arguments.

On January 19, the EC recommended that 20 AAP MLAs be disqualified for holding offices of profit. Two days later, President Ram Nath Kovind approved it.

Later, the MLAs moved the High Court claiming that the EC did not hear them properly.

In March, the Delhi High Court restored the membership of the party’s 20 disqualified MLAs. In May, the party MLAs had moved a plea for crossexamination of Patel and other officials of the Assembly to prove that they were not holding any officeof-profit by being appointed parliamentary secretaries.

Entrepreneurship only way out for ...

(From p-1) Acharya also talked about the need to conserve nature, adding that he no longer heard chirping of birds at Raj Bhavan in Kohima and that there were hardly any bees and butterflies today that could affect cross-pollination.

Industries & commerce department secretary Lithrongla G Chishi also addressed the gathering consisting of dignitaries and aspiring entrepreneurs and assured that the State government was ready to help entrepreneurs in the state.

She lamented that despite numerous schemes launched by the Central government, entrepreneurs in Nagaland had not been able to avail them.

Lithrongla informed the audience that by August 15 this year the State government would organise a workshop to address the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the State.

She added that it had been learnt that lack of venture capitalist was a deterrent and therefore a need

to work out a modality to allow entrepreneurs to take advantage of the numerous schemes and packages had arisen.

Mentioning that Nagaland received 50% grant from the Centre as compared to around 30% by other States, the secretary advised entrepreneurs not to be subsidy-oriented and concentrate on sustainability and employment generation.

She further advised them not to be stuck on one item, but incorporate a cluster approach by studying and observing seasonal agricultural produce.

She informed them of a designated food park at Ganeshguri and urged them to register under Udyog Aadhar.

Some of the highlights of the first session were lighting of lamp, felicitation of chief guest and dignitaries, welcome address

by ICAR-NRCM director Dr Abhijit Mitra, opening remarks by ASSOCHAM assistant general secretary Dr Om S Tyagi, highlighting

of NABARD’s initiatives in food processing by NABARD AGM S Hrangkhol, concluding remarks and vote of thanks by ICARNRCM principal scientist (animal nutrition) Dr Nazrul Haque.

Both the first and second sessions were chaired

by ICAR-NRCM scientist Dr Lalchamliani.

The second session consisted of power point presentations of various schemes for start-ups and MSMEs in food processing by NABARD AGM S Hrangkhol, MSME DI Dimapur deputy director Tali Longchar, NEDFi branch manager Vimeyiel Richa, CIH Dimpaur marketing specialist Prabin Das, SBI relationship manager Abhai Lakra, SIDBI branch manager Albert L Gangte, Nagaland University assistant professor Wunghsim Zimik and National Small Industries Corporation assistant manager S Premkumar Singh.

The conference ended with an open house session and lunch.

Manipur to protect its territory (From p-1) The committee also wondered “why there is a delay in concluding the peace talks when all other stakeholders other than the government appear to be eager to conclude it”.

The remarks of the panel came after Interlocutor for Naga talks, R.N. Ravi informed the committee that Article 371A, which guarantees special constitutional status to Nagaland, could also be extended to Nagainhabited areas in neighbouring Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

He also told the committee that the framework agreement was “just about” the recognition of the uniqueness of Naga history by the Centre and an understanding on that “inclusive settlement will be within the

Indian federation with due to regards to the uniqueness of the Naga history.”

Earlier during the day, the monsoon session of the Assembly witnessed a stormy start as the opposition Congress legislators rose up after the Speaker refused to discuss the prevailing crisis in the Manipur University and adopt a resolution by the house.

While, outside the Assembly complex, university students staged a protest demanding removal of the vice chancellor Prof. A.P. Pandey. They also attempted to storm the Assembly complex from various directions, defying the curfew imposed by the district administration. Imphal West district magistrate promulgated Section 144(5) of CrPC covering a radius of 500m along the Manipur Assembly complex.

In this country, cows are safe but women aren’t: Shiv Sena

Mumbai, Jul 23 (PTI): Taking a dig at the BJP-led government over incidents of mob lynching, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena today said cows were safer than women in the country.

“We are a part of the government but if something is wrong, we will definitely talk about it. We are friends of the Bharatiya Janata, not of any party,” Thackeray said, taking a dig at Bhartiya Janata Party’s (BJP) name.

Shiv Sena is BJP’s alliance partner in Maharashtra and at the Centre.

On incidents of mob lynching in the country, the Shiv Sena chief said BJP’s idea of Hindutva was fake, and criticised the government for failing to check cow vigilantism.

“In this country, cows are safe but women are not,” he said in an interview to Sena mouthpiece ‘Saamana’.

“In the name of saving the cow, if you are shifting focus to whether someone is

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The undersigned on behalf of all rank and files of the Lotha Region, NSCN/GPRN extend heartiest congratulations to its senior leader Mr. R.T. Tsanglao upon his induction as a Collective Leadership member of the NSCN/GPRN. May the Almighty grant him good health and a long life and bestow upon him with wisdom to lead the people.

Further, the Lotha Region of the NSCN/GPRN express its sincere gratitude and appreciation to the collective leadership of the NSCN/GPRN for inducting Mr. R.T. Tsanglao as a member of the Collective Leadership, which has boosted the morale of each and every worker from the Region.

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eating beef or not, then it is a sham. This is not Hindutva.

“I do not accept the idea of Hindutva that is being adhered to in the country. Our women are unsafe and you are protecting cows,” Thackeray said.

“We (Shiv Sena) never said cows should be slaughtered. But while protecting cows, India has become the most unsafe country for women. One should be ashamed of it.

“You want to save ‘gaumata’ (cow) but what about ‘mata’ (mother),” he said.

Targeting the BJP over the debate on nationalism, Thackeray said the BJP had no right to decide who was a nationalist and antinational.

“Anyone criticising the government does not become anti-national. Members of Parliament are representatives of people and have the right to raise questions,” he said.

Thackeray said his party has opposed only those decisions which appeared not to be protecting the interests of the poor.

“I criticise the government if it is taking any wrong steps. I cannot take the appeasement route to woo them (BJP). The previous (UPA) regime was defeated by people and there were big expectations from this NDA government. But this government is also functioning like the previous one,” he added.

OFFICE OF THE SEYOCHUNG AREA STUDENTS’ UNION SEYOCHUNG: NAGALAND

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The Seyochung Area Students’ Union expresses profound happiness and conveys its heartiest congratulations to: 1. Dr. Likhase Sangtam, S/o Lt. Tsario Sangtam, of Yingphire Village for being conferred with Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) on his thesis entitled “Naga Politics: Its changing dimensions”. Under the guidance and supervision of Dr. Arun Kumar Singh, Department of Political Science, Nagaland University, Lumami.

2. Mr. Kunyangse, S/o Mr.Yangseli Sangtam of Old Monger Village for being promoted to the post of Assistant Director Urban Development under Government of Nagaland .

The SASU acknowledges them for bringing laurels to the union and extend its prayers for the future endeavours.

K.Chumseli Anar Holise Sangtam President General Secy.

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Police personnel escort children out of a government-funded shelter, in Muzaffarpur, on Monday. (PTI)

all the girls have been shifted to shelter homes in other districts while the premises here have been sealed.

The incident drew sharp criticism from political parties in the state with the opposition RJD demanding a CBI inquiry into the allegations of sexual exploitation of girls at the shelter home.

Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly Tejashwi Yadav alleged that the scandal involved many “well connected people” whom the Nitish Kumar government was trying to shield.

Opposition leader in the Legislative Council Rabri Devi too raised the issue in the Upper House.

Speaking to reporters outside the House, both Tejashwi Yadav and Rabri Devi alleged, “Many safedposh (white-collared) people are involved in the Muzaffarpur scandal and they enjoy proximity to the ruling dispensation. A CBI inquiry should be ordered so that the accused are not able to influence the investigation.”

Yadav said the Muzaffarpur incident will be highlighted by his party as one of the many failures of the Nitish Kumar government, during the state-wide “cycle yatra” scheduled to commence later this week.

“This regime has failed on all fronts -- be it law and order or relief to droughtaffected farmers,” he said.

35 soldiers killed in nine militant attacks in J&K

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On behalf of the B.J.Y.M (Youth Wing) Zunheboto District, we would like to congratulate Shri K. Benjamin Yepthomi on being appointed as the Nagaland state B.J.Y.M president.

The B.J.Y.M Zbto Dist. express our hope that under his leadership the state B.J.Y.M and the state B.J.P in general would be strengthened.

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Sd/ K. Katoho Yepthomi President, B.J.Y.M (Youth Wing) Zunheboto District

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OFFICE OF THE

SUNGKOMEN WARD YIMTEN Mokokchung Town Mokokchung, Nagaland – 798601

APPRECIATION

The Sungkomen Ward Yimten on behalf of the entire ward hereby express our profound gratitude to Shri Tongpang Ozukum, Hon’ble Minister PWD (R&B, Government of Nagaland), Executive Engineer (R&B) PWD Mkg Division and all the officials for fulfilling the long cherished need of the Ward by black topping the entire stretch of road between Sungkomen Baptist Church and NST colony.

It is our prayer that the Almighty God bless you in all your future endeavours. Thank you.

Sd/Sd/LIMANUNGSANG YANGERJUNGBA Chairman Secretary Sungkomen Ward Yimten Sungkomen Ward Yimten Mokokchung Town Mokokchung Town

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10 held after allegations of sexual exploitation in Bihar

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), July 23 (PTI): A girl of a government-funded shelter home here has alleged that one of her fellow inmates was beaten to death and buried at the premises of the facility, and several were raped.

Sexual exploitation of girls lodged at the shelter home in Bihar had come to light in a social audit by a Mumbai-based institute, following which the state social welfare department lodged an FIR in this connection last month and 10 people were arrested.

Following the shelter home inmate’s claim that a girl was killed, the Bihar Police dug up the grounds

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2018

On behalf of the B.J.Y.M (Youth Wing) Zunheboto District, we would like to congratulate Hon’ble Minister Higher Education Shri Temjen Imna Along on being appointed as the Nagaland state B.J.P President.

The B.J.Y.M Zbto Dist. express our high hope under the dynamic, young and energetic leader, the B.J.P in Nagaland would be strengthened from the sate level to local committee level and I would like to thank our Hon’ble National President Shri Amit Shah for reposing full faith on the young energetic leader and admirable high quality to lead the B.J.P party in Nagaland.

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K. Katoho Yepthomi President B.J.Y.M (Youth Wing) Zunheboto District

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Alwar lynching: High-level enquiry ordered against police

DGP O P Galhotra (file)

The enquiry is in addition to the overall probe that has been handed over to a additional SP-rank officer. While two persons, Dharmendra Yadav and Paramjeet Singh, were arrested on Saturday, the third accused, Naresh Singh, was arrested yesterday and they are under police custody for five days, police said.

“There are certain allegations that the local police had beaten Khan and delayed in taking him to hospital which are being looked into,” SP (Alwar) Rajendra Singh said.

It is alleged that when the incident happened in Lalawandi village in Alwar, it took over two-and-a-half hours for the police to take the victim to the Ramgarh Community Healthcare Centre, which is nearly 4 km away.

Akbar, along with his friend Aslam, were taking cows to their villages in Haryana through a forest area in Ramgarh area of Alwar, where they caught by a group of people. Aslam had managed to flee from there.

As per the FIR lodged with Ramgarh police station on Saturday, Naval Kishore Sharma, the chief of VHP’s “Gau Raksha” cell in Ramgarh, had informed the police at 12.41 am (on Saturday) about the incident.

Police reached the spot at around 1.15 am. Akbar’s statement was recorded and he was taken to police station. As per the CHC entry register, a body of a 28-yearold male was brought at 4.00 am.

Questioning the role of the police, local Ramgarh MLA Gyan Dev Ahuja has demanded a judicial enquiry to find out if Rakbar was lynched by a mob or beaten to death by police.

Following the allegation, the probe into the alleged lynching incident was handed over to Additional SP (Crime and Vigilance), Jaipur Range, yesterday.

“The investigation will be carried out in a fair and transparent manner,” IG, Jaipur Range, Hemant Priyadarshi had said.

Whatsapp admin jailed over objectionable message

Rajgarh (MP), Jul 23 (PTI): A 21-year-old group administrator of instant messaging service WhatsApp is behind bars here for the last five months, following an alleged objectionable message posted in the group by a member.

A 17-year-old boy from Talen town of Rajgarh district in Madhya Pradesh allegedly posted an anti-national message on the WhatsApp group on February 14, Talen police station in-charge Narmada Prasad Dahima said today.

Some people took strong objection to it and filed a police complaint.

“Acting on the complaint, the police summoned the boy and the then group administrator, Raja Gurjar,” Dahima said. However, Gurjar left the WhatsApp group soon

after. Two more members then became administrators as per the sequence of their membership, but they also quit the group subsequently.

“Finally, Junaid Mev became the group administrator as per the policy of the social media platform,” a family member of Mev claimed.

On February 14, the police registered a case against the boy who had posted the objectionable message and Mev under various IPC sections, including 124A (sedition) and 295A (deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class), and the Information Technology Act. Both were subsequently taken into custody, Dahima said.

The 17-year-old boy was sent to a remand home,

States asked to tell all places of worship to prohibit plastic: Govt

New Delhi, July 23 (PTI): All states and Union Territories have been asked to communicate to temples, mosques, gurudwaras and churches about the ill-effect of single-use plastic and encourage their staff and visitors not to use those, the government said today.

Minister of State for Environment Mahesh Sharma, in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, said the Environment Ministry has written to the offices that come under its own administrative control, offices of the central government and its departments, major PSUs, corporates and institutions to eliminate single-use plastic products, including water bottles and

take away coffee cups.

“Letters were issued to chief secretaries of all the states and UTs to communicate with temples, mosques, gurudwaras and churches in their states on ill-effect of ‘single-use plastic’ and to encourage staff and visitors to prohibit single-use plastic products,” he said.

The institutions, offices and departments have been asked to eliminate single-use plastic products, including water bottles, take away coffee cups, lunch wrapped in disposable plastic packaging, plastic bags, disposable food containers, plates and containers made of polystyrene foam, plastic straws and others from their offices.

The Centre today sought a report from the Rajasthan government on the alleged lynching of a man in the state’s Alwar district on the suspicion of cow smuggling.

The Home Ministry asked the Rajasthan government to provide details of the incident, the action taken to punish those involved in it and the steps taken to restore peace, an official said.

The report has been sought as early as possible, the official said.

The deceased 28year-old Akbar Khan was thrashed by a group of people on suspicion of being a cow smuggler in Lalawandi village in Alwar on Saturday last.

The Rajasthan Police has also set up a high-level committee to probe the allegations of delay against the Alwar police in taking Khan to a hospital after he was allegedly lynched on the suspicion of cow smuggling.

The lynching of Khan was also raised in Lok Sabha by a Congress MP, triggering protests from BJP members.

New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI): The Congress today accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of misleading Parliament and the country on the Rafale pricing issue, saying there is no clause in the 2008 pact between India and France that prevents the government from divulging price details of the aircraft.

The Congress fielded its senior leaders, former defence minister A K Antony, Anand Sharma and Randeep Surjewala, who issued a joint statement claiming the prime minister and the defence minister had sought to “lie” on the floor of Parliament.

The three leaders, who addressed a press conference, also accused Modi and Sitharaman of “deluding and misleading” the people of India.

Former defence minister Antony said the government’s claim that a secrecy

AFFIDAVIT

New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI): Two high-level committees have been constituted by the central government to suggest ways and legal framework to effectively deal with incidents of mob violence and lynching, the Home Ministry said today.

One of the committees is being headed by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and the other

by Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba.

The move came a week after the Supreme Court asked the central government to enact a law to deal with incidents of lynching and take action on mob violence.

The government respects the recent directions of the Supreme Court on the issue of mob violence and has issued an advisory to state governments urging them to take effective measures to prevent incidents of mob violence and lynching, and take stringent action as per the law, a Home Ministry spokesperson said.

In order to formulate appropriate measures to address the situation, the government has set up a high-level committee chaired by Union Home Secretary Gauba to deliberate upon the matter and make recommendations.

Rajnath Singh (PTI)

The secretaries of the justice, legal affairs, legislative, and social justice and empowerment departments are members of the committee.

The committee will submit its recommendations to the government within four weeks.

The government has also decided to constitute a Group of Ministers (GoM) headed by Home Minister Singh to consider the recommendations of the high-level committee of the secretaries, the spokesperson said.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot are members of the GoM. The GoM will submit its recommendations to

Former defence minister AK Antony with Congress leaders Anand Sharma and Randeep Surjewala at a press conference regarding the Rafael deal, at Parliament House in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI)

clause in the pact was forcing it to not reveal price details of the deal was “totally wrong”.

They have to reveal price details of each aircraft, said Antony, adding that the more they are trying to hide, the more suspicion there is about the deal.

He also said the government cannot hide the price details of the Rafale jets as the deal has to be

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER WOKHA NAGALAND No. Judl – 47/2017-18// Dt, Wokha the 18th July 2018

NOTICE

No. Judl – 47/2017-18/ / Whereas Smti. Subeno Z Patton wife of Late Shri. Zanabemo Patton, a permanent resident of Wokha Town, has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable her to draw all dues and benefits/ family pension from the Govt. and to draw SBI AC No. 30859352714 in favour of her deceased husband Late Shri. Zanabemo Patton, who expired on 24/6/2018.

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

Sd/(K. Mhathung Tsanglao) Addl. Deputy Commissioner Wokha, Nagaland WC-111

AFFIDAVIT Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That, my official name is “H. YONGKAI ANGH” as entered/recorded in Aadhar Card bearing Aadhar no. 4493 39702440 and my PAN card bearing PAN no.

BFBPA3183H, however in my HSLC Admit Card and HSLC Marksheet my name has been inadvertently entered/recorded as "YONGKAI ANGH" and in my State Council For Technical Education (SCTE) Markheet my name has been inadvertently entered/ recorded as “H. YOUNGKAI ANGH”.

3. That, the names “H. YONGKAI ANGH”, “YONGKAI ANGH” and “H. YOUNGKAI ANGH” belongs to same and single person only i.e. me.

4. That, wherever the names “H. YONGKAI ANGH”, “YONGKAI ANGH” and “H. YOUNGKAI ANGH” appears it should be treated as same and one person only by all concern for all my official purposes.

5. That, this affidavit is made to declare before the competent office/authority that both the names belong to same and one person only i.e. me.

That, the statements made by me from para 1 to 5 are all true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and information and nothing material is concealed therein.

Deponent Solemnly sworn and declare before me on this 23rd day of July, 2018.

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scrutinised by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) as well as Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

“They must reveal the price details of the aircraft and they must also tell us why a company was selected as offset partner who has no experience manufacturing aircraft,” said Antony, alleging the private player has benefited by crores.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND. OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER,

Date : 23/7/18

I, Meibuanlung Kamei, Son of Gaikhangcham Kamei, Resident of Sunrise Colony North Block, Dimapur : Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows :1. That, I am bonafide citizen of India.

2. That, I have lost my Original Jamabandi, bearing patta No. – 1402, Dag No. – 204/1577, Block No. – 11, Area 00B – 15Ls, Mouza No.- 1, Dimapur.

3. That, I have lost on, inspite of my best efforts I could not trace my documents till date 5/7/18.

4. That this affidavit is sworn for the purpose of declaring that I have lost my Original Land Jamabandi, as mentioned above.

5. That, the statements made in Para 1 to 4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and I have signed this affidavit at Dimapur.

Deponent Solemnly Sworn before me.

Magistrate / Notary Public DP-5445

I, Shri. H. YONGKAI ANGH, S/o, Shri. HANPONG ANGH resident of circuit House

People hold placards as they protest against mob lynching and sexual violence against women, in Ahmedabad on Monday. (PTI

Singrauli (MP), Jul 23 (PTI): A woman was allegedly lynched by a mob near here in Madhya Pradesh on suspicion that she was a child-lifter, police said today.

The woman, who appeared to be “mentally unstable”, was killed by the mob in Bhosh village under the Morwa police station on July 19, Morwa Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) K S Dwivedi told PTI over the phone.

Believed to be aged between 25 to 30 years, the woman is yet to be unidentified, he said.

The lynching took place amid rumours on WhatsApp that child-lifters were on the prowl in rural areas of the district, the officer said.

The rumours were circulating for the last one month, Dwivedi said.

Twelve people were arrested yesterday in connection with the lynching incident and produced today in a local court, which sent them to jail, Dwivedi said.

The SDOP said some people spotted the woman roaming in the village at around 9.30 pm on July 19.

They stopped her, suspecting her to be a childlifter and hit her with lathis and axes, Dwivedi said.

Govt constitutes 2 high-level committees to deal with mobocracy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Referring to the incidents of the mob violence and lynching, the ministry spokesperson said the Centre is concerned over incidents of violence by mobs in some parts of the country.

The government has already condemned such incidents and made its stand clear in Parliament that it is committed to uphold the rule of law and adopt effective measures to curb such incidents.

‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are state subjects as per the Constitutional scheme and state governments are responsible for controlling crime, maintaining law and order, and protecting the life and property of the citizens, the spokesperson said.

They are empowered to enact and enforce laws to curb crime in their jurisdiction.

Accordingly, the Ministry of Home Affairs has, from time to time, issued advisories to states and Union Territories for maintenance of public order and prevention of crime in their areas of jurisdiction.

An advisory on addressing the issue of lynching on suspicion of child lifting was issued on July 4, 2018.

Government misled nation on Rafale deal: Congress

while Mev is in jail since then.

Mev’s brother Mohammad Fakhruddin alleged that Mev was suffering due to the police’s laxity in conducting a proper investigation in the case.

Mev, a second-year B.Sc student who is also pursuing a course from the Industrial Training Institute (ITI), missed all his exams because of the alleged wrong confinement, he said.

As Mev was charged with sedition, he was unable to get bail even from the high court, Fakhruddin added.

“Because of the police’s laxity in the probe, an innocent person is behind bars,” he alleged.

Fakhruddin said he will file a complaint in the matter with the officials concerned.

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Mokokchung,. Nagaland

PUBLIC NOTICE

Date: 23.07.18

Whereas Smti AKAHOLI of Natha Old of Zunheboto districts has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925, in order to claim family pension against her husband Late Imlimar Ao. Therefore, public are hereby invited to file claims/ objection if any within 30 days from the date of issue of this notice. If no objection is received within the stipulated period, Succession Certificate shall be issued on her name.

Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung, Nagaland MKC-159 AFFIDAVIT Regd. No.119/18 Date 9/7/18 I, Shri Vibol Temi, aged about 25 years, S/o Late Vinoho Temi, presently residing at Agri Forest Colony, Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows:1. That I am a citizen of India and presently residing at the aforesaid locality.

2. That my name is “Vibol Temi”, where in some of my official document my name has been entered as “Medoyoto Kuotsu”.

3. That “Vibol Temi and Medoyoto Kuotsu” is the same, identical and one person.

4. That this affidavit shall be used as a piece of evidence to prove the fact that “Vibol Temi and Medoyoto Kuotsu” is one, same and identical person and this shall be produced before the competent authority as and when required for to prove the aforesaid facts.

5. That the statements made in paragraph 1 to 4 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

And I sign this affidavit on this 9th day of June, 2018, at Kohima.

NOTARY PUBLIC DEPONENT

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Jaipur/New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI): The Rajasthan police today set up a high-level committee to probe the allegations of delay against the Alwar police in taking Akbar Khan to a hospital after he was allegedly lynched by a group of people on the suspicion of cow smuggling.

“Allegations of delay in taking Khan to the hospital and policemen crossing their limits have come to fore.

A four-member committee of senior police officials is in Alwar to enquire into the matter,” state Director General of Police (DGP) O P Galhotra said.

It will also be probed whether the 28-year-old Akbar, alias Rakbar Khan, became a victim of police beating on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday. Appropriate action would be taken if any lapses were found in the enquiry report, the DGP said.

The committee comprise special DGP (law and order) N R K Reddy, Additional DGP (CID-Crime Branch) P K Singh, Inspector General (Jaipur Range) Hemant Priyadarshi and state nodal officer (cow vigilance) Mahendra Singh Chaudhary, Galhotra informed in a statement here.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2018

Regd. No. : 2449/2018

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 12/07/2018

I, Smti. Erenbeni Tsanglao, W/o. Shri. Thungchanpemo Y. Tsanglao presently residing at PWD Rental House No. C6, Room No. (3), PWD Colony, Dist. Dimapur, State; Nagaland and permanent resident of Bhandari Town, Dist. Wokha, State; Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India are residing at the above mentioned address.

2. That my name before Marriage was Erenbeni Y. Khenchung.

3. That after I am married to Thungchanpemo Y. Tsanglao my Surname has been changed from Erenbeni Y. Khenchung to Erenbeni Tsanglao.

4. That my name has been entered as Erenbeni Y. Khenchung in some of my official documents.

5. That Erenbeni Y. Khenchung to Erenbeni Tsanglao are of same and one person i.e Myself.

6. That I am swearing this affidavit to declare the change of my surname after Marriage from Erenbeni Y. Khenchung to Erenbeni Tsanglao, and also are of the same and one person, i.e. Myself.

7. That the statements made in paragraph 1 to 7 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material is concealed therein.

Deponent Sworn before me on 12th day of July, 2018.

JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE / NOTARY PUBLIC DIMAPUR : NAGALAND DP-5434

Addressing the joint press conference, his colleague Anand Sharma said the government owes Parliament an explanation on why Modi and Sitharaman “misled” the nation on the price issue.

“The French government had no objection in revealing the price of the Rafale aircraft. This was conveyed by the French president to Rahul Gandhi during a meeting in which I was present along with the former prime minister,” he said.

Surjewala echoed him said the prime minister and the defence minister misled Parliament on the issue and it is clearly a matter of breach of privilege.

Asked if the Congress would give a notice of privilege motion against the prime minister and defence minister, he said, “The issue pertains to the Lok Sabha and the leader of the Congress parliamentary party will take a decision on the issue soon.”

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER PEREN : NAGALAND

OBJECTION NOTICE

No. PRN/JUD-5/PT-II/2017/765 Dated Peren the 13th July 2018 Smti. Tamanliu of Tening Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate declaring that her husband Late Hupibo has expired on 03/07/2018.

Public are hereby invited to file claims/objections within 30 (Thirty) days w.e.f. date of publication in local papers. If no objection is received from the public within the stipulated time, the Succession Certificate shall be issued in favour of the applicant.

Deputy Commissioner, Peren : Nagaland DP-5454

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ZUNHEBOTO

NO.JUD.21/2017-18/186

Dtd. Zbto.the18/07/2018

Notice Calling Objection for the issue of Succession Certificate

Shri. Piketo of Project Colony West District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/ Guardianship Certificate declaring that His wife Late V. Kivili Chishi has expired on 25/05/2018.

It is hereby notified that if no objection to issue this certificate is received from anyone within a period of 30 (thirty) days w.e.f the date of publication in press the Certificate shall be issued, and no further complaint will be entertained for issue of the same.

Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto : Nagaland

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ZUNHEBOTO

NO.JUD.21/2017-18/189

Dtd. Zbto.the18/07/2018

Notice Calling Objection for the issue of Succession Certificate

Smt. HOLITOLI KINIMI of AKUHAITO TOWN, District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/ Guardianship Certificate declaring that Her Husband Late V. HOKIYE SUMI has expired on 24/06/2018.

It is hereby notified that if no objection to issue this certificate is received from anyone within a period of 30 (thirty) days w.e.f the date of publication in press, the Certificate shall be issued, and no further complaint will be entertained for issue of the same.

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Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto : Nagaland

CORRECTION OF NAME

Regd No. 3769/18 Date : 21-07-2018 I, Shri APE VENUH @ ZEKOPE VENUH, S/o Shri/Late LOCHINYI VENUH aged about 41 years R/o, Electrical colony Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That in some of the documents my name has been recorded as APE VENUH (Short name) and in some other documents Academic Records my name has been recorded as ZEKOPE VENUH (full name) hence, the stated name represents myself.

3. That henceforth I herewith rectified the same and declare that my name will be APE VENUH for all official references.

That the above statements made are true to the best of my knowledge and no material facts has been concealed herein and I signed this affidavit before the competent authority on 21 July 2018 at Kohima, Nagaland.

DEPONENT Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent above mentioned named on this day Kohima, Nagaland Magistrate/ Notary Public K-2174

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Several CPEC projects in Sharif demands medical facilities in jail Mahathir vows to repeal doldrums due to financial crisis controversial security law

KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 23 (Agencies): Malaysia will repeal a tough security law used to detain government critics without charge under the former government, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has said, with activists Monday hailing the “bold” vow.

It was the latest pledge by the country’s new reformist leaders to roll back repressive legislation introduced by scandal-hit ex-premier Najib Razak, whose long-serving government was toppled at elections in May. Leading pro-democracy activists were among those arrested using the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act, or SOSMA, introduced in 2012 purportedly to combat security threats from extremists.

It allows for suspects to be detained without charge for 28 days and can incur a lengthy prison sentence.

In a speech late Sun-

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day, Mahathir said Najib had used repressive laws to do “whatever he liked” and vowed to abolish SOSMA. “The people will now be protected under laws that are fair and any offences will be brought before and decided by the court,” he was quoted as saying by the New Straits Times newspaper.

Eric Paulsen, legal director of Southeast Asiafocused rights group Fortify Rights, hailed the announcement as a “timely and bold move”. “We demand that

Death toll in suicide attack near Kabul airport climbs to 23 Kabul, Jul 23 (IANS): The death toll in a suicide attack near Kabul airport, that took place shortly after a plane carrying Vice President Abdul Rashid Dostum had landed, climbed to 23 on Monday while the number of wounded rose to 107.

Dostum, who had gone into self-exile to Turkey last year amid an investigation that his bodyguards allegedly tortured a political rival, was received on Sunday by dozens of supporters and local authorities at the international airport just minutes before the attack.

He escaped unscathed.

“The death toll rose to 23 killed and 107 injured, including security forces and civilians,” an official from the press office of the

Syria condemns White Helmets evacuation L o n d o n , J ul 2 3 (Agencies): The Syrian government has condemned the evacuation over the weekend of the White Helmets civil defence group from a war zone in the south of the country, BBC reported.

Damascus described the move, carried out by Israel, as a “criminal operation” by “Israel and its tools”. Some 422 volunteers and family members were taken to Jordan via the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. It was feared that they would be persecuted by advancing government forces in southern Syria.

Responding to the move on Monday, Syria’s foreign ministry said that “words of condemnation are not enough to denounce this despicable act”.

It added that the White Helmets supported “terrorists” and that the world had been warned of the group’s “dangers”, according to Syria’s state news agency Sana.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s administration regards the White Helmets as agents of Western powers. His supporters, and his Russian allies, say the volunteers support the rebels and also have links to jihadist groups.

But Mr Assad’s opponents see them as heroes for their rescue work in bombed, rebel-held cities.

The White Helmets describe themselves as a volunteer workforce that acts to save people in Syria’s war zones. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said they were acting on a request from the US, the UK and other European nations.

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Ministry of Public Health told Efe on condition of anonymity.

He added that the ministry was still working out the details of the casualties to identify how many of them were civilians and how many were police officers.

Terror group Islamic State had claimed the attack and said it was targeted at the Vice-President and his supporters. Dostum is one of the most powerful Afghan warlords with a reputation for being bloodthirsty and a record of constantly switching his loyalties during the wars in Afghanistan since the Soviet invasion (1979-89) to the fall of the Taliban regime following the invasion of the country by the US in 2001.

no one should be detained without trial or be a victim of arbitrary arrest,” he said.

One of the most highprofile figures detained under SOSMA was Maria Chin Abdullah, the former leader of pro-reform group “Bersih” which staged huge rallies against Najib’s government.

She was arrested in 2016, when still the head of Bersih, on the eve of a demonstration and kept in solitary confinement for 10 days. She is now an MP with the ruling alliance.

Najib launched a crackdown on government critics after allegations emerged he was at the centre of a massive scandal linked to state fund 1MDB. He was arrested this month and has been charged with corruption.

Mahathir himself, during a first stint as premier from 1981-2003, used repressive laws to target critics.

Islamabad, Jul 23 (IANS): A number of road projects related to the $52 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) are said to be in the doldrums as Pakistan’s National Highway Authority (NHA) faces a financial crisis, the media reported on Monday.

Dawn online cited sources as saying that contractors stopped work on several CPEC projects after their cheques worth over Rs 5 billion bounced a couple of days ago.

The affected projects include Hakla-Dera Ismail Khan, Western Route of CPEC and all sections of the Karachi-Lahore Motorway.

According to the report, not only the CPEC projects but local industries related to construction and a large workforce of engineers and labourers were also hit by the situation.

When contacted, NHA spokesman Kashif Zaman said the authority

issued cheques of Rs 5 billion on June 29 to the firms against the sanction by the government.

He said cheques worth Rs 1.5 billion were cleared on the same day and “the remaining cheques that were deposited the next day could not be cleared”.

Zaman said the matter had been taken up with the government and would be resolved soon. Asked about suspension of work by the contractors, he said that the progress on the projects “had not been affected” and most of the projects in question would be completed by December.

The CPEC will connect China’s Xinjiang region with Pakistan’s Gwadar port giving it access to the Arabian Sea. While India opposes CPEC’s route as it cuts through the disputed part of Kashmir held by Islamabad, experts feel Pakistan is already facing a massive debt burden because of the project.

Islamabad, Jul 23 (PTI): A medical board which examined Nawaz Sharif Monday recommended the immediate shifting of the jailed former Pakistan prime minister to a hospital but the PML-N supremo insisted that the required medical facilities should be provided to him in the jail itself, according to a media report.

Sharif, 68, and his daughter Maryam, 44, are serving jail terms of 10 years and 7 years respectively in Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, after an accountability court convicted them on July 6 over the family’s ownership of four luxury flats in London.

A four-member medical board comprising cardiologist Dr Naeem Malik, Medical Specialist Dr. Shaji Siddiqui, neurologist Dr Sohail Tanvir and Dr Mashood examined Sharif to decide about shifting him to the hospital following health related complications, sources said.

Sharif has multiple health issues like heart problems, hypertension and

Chinese leaders order probe over vaccine scandal

L o n d o n , J ul 2 3 (Agencies): Authorities in China have ordered an investigation into a vaccination scandal as panic grows over product safety, BBC reported.

Last week vaccine maker Changsheng Biotechnology Co was found to have falsified production data for its rabies vaccine.

The firm has been ordered to halt production and recall rabies vaccines.

There has been no evidence of harm from the vaccine, but the scandal has sparked a huge outcry in China.

Changsheng, which suspended trading in its shares for part of Monday, saw their value drop by 10% on the day.

T h e s h a r e s h ave slumped 47% since mid-Ju-

ly, when news of the scandal first broke.

On Sunday, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang urged severe punishment for the people involved, saying the incident had “crossed a moral line”.

“We will resolutely crack down on illegal and criminal acts that endanger the safety of peoples’ lives, resolutely punish lawbreakers according to the law, and resolutely and severely criticise dereliction of duty in supervision,” he said in a statement posted on a government website.

On 15 July, China’s State Drug Administration (SDA) announced that Changchun Changsheng had falsified production data during the production of its freeze-dried human rabies vaccine.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away” Job 1:21

According to a report

by Xinhua, an official said the company had “fabricated production records and product inspection records”, as well as “arbitrarily changed process parameters and equipment” during production. The China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) said the rabies vaccine had been recalled and that the company would be put under investigation.

Days later, Jilin province authorities announced a 2017 batch of the firm’s diptheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine - or DTaP - was also substandard.

According to state media outlet CGTN, more than 250,000 doses of DTaP in the batch had already been sold to disease control and

prevention centres in eastern China. The company has now been ordered to pay a fine of 3.4m yuan ($510,000; £387,957).

According to the CFDA, there is no evidence that anyone has been harmed by the vaccine.

Concern has now shifted to the safety of the DTaP vaccine. The vaccine is subsidised by the government and is given to infants across the country.

It is not known how many children have received the vaccine, but there have not been any reports of children falling ill after receiving the inoculation.

The Chinese government has not said what impact the substandard vaccine could have on a person’s health.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We, the bereaved family members of Late Lentinungla Phom convey our heartfelt gratitude and sincere thanks to each and every individual, neighbours, friends, relatives and well wishers who stood by us through prayers, physical presence, materials and financial support during prolonged illness and at the sad demise of our LATE LENTINUNGLA PHOM beloved daughter. We 15TH NAP (IR) MAHILA Bn. are unable to thank each BORN : 29/09/1984 DIED : 17/07/2018 and everyone of you individually but it is our humble prayer that God Almighty bless you all abundantly.

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diabetes. He already underwent open heart surgery in London in 2016.

Citing family sources, Urdu langauge daily ‘Jang’ said that the medical board has recommended to immediately shift Sharif to the hospital, but he insisted that the required medical facilities should be provided to him in the jail itself.

Meanwhile, Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain today expressed concerns at Sharif ’s health conditions and asked the government to ensure his treatment.

In a phone call to Prime Minister Nasirul Mulk, the President “expressed concerns” at the health condition of Sharif and asked him to “ensure complete treatment of the former prime minister”, according to a statement issued by the President House.

Sharif ’s family and the party also voiced concerns at the reports about his health complications.

His younger brother and PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif said that he had

already raised the issue of poor jail condition in a letter addressed to the Punjab government and asked for provision of facilities to the former premier.

PML-N leader Pervaiz Rashid also expressed concerns at Sharif ’s health and demanded that he should be provided complete medical care.

Earlier, a team of doctors from Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC), headed by its Chief Executive Major General (retd) Dr Azhar Mehmood Kayani, visited the prison and compiled a report after carrying out a detailed medical check-up, the Express Tribune reported.

Although his personal physician Dr Adnan had seen him twice in recent days, the jail administration called doctors from RIC to be sure of what had happened. The team spent about one-and-a-half hour inspecting his condition.

According to the RIC medical team, his body’s water levels are very low, which has made his heartbeat erratic now.

Trump says ‘very happy’ with progress on NKorea talks Washington, Jul 23 (Agencies): US President Donald Trump said today he was “very happy” with how talks were progressing with North Korea, as observers and the media highlight the lack of concrete results one month after his summit with Kim Jong Un, AFP reported.

“A Rocket has not been launched by North Korea in 9 months. Likewise, no Nuclear Tests.

Japan is happy, all of Asia is happy,” Trump tweeted.

“But the Fake News is saying, without ever asking me (always anonymous sources), that I am angry because it is not going fast enough. Wrong, very happy!” In a joint declara-

tion after his historic summit with Trump on June 12 in Singapore, the North Korean leader “reaffirmed his commitment” to work towards the “denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.”

But the actual details of the process, including how and when the North’s nuclear program is to be dismantled, have yet to be hammered out.

A month ago, the US administration insisted on the “urgency” of denuclearization, and said it would begin “very quickly.” “We’re hopeful we can get it done” by 2020, before the end of Trump’s term, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said at the time.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Through this column, we the bereaved family members of our beloved mother LATE MHONSALI PATTON, would like to convey our sincere gratitude to all who stood by us physically, financially, spiritually and materially during her prolonged illness till her sad demise on the 16th of July, 2018.

We are also immensely thankful to all those who had shown their MHONSALI PATTON LAKHUTI VILLAGE love and support during her 22/08/1922 - 16/07/2018 lifetime.

We profoundly regret our inability to thank each of you individually. Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. We sincerely pray that our Almighty God Bless each of you abundantly.

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Born on 13th August 2002 – 13th July 2018 We, the family members of Lt. Cdt. Kedunozo Zao, son of Keneibo-o Zao, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us in our pain when our beloved son who left us for his heavenly abode on 13-07-2018 along with his friend Lt. Cdt. Anuvi Chophy at Goalpara, Assam. All your prayer, physical, financial and material support for us are so immense which is beyond compensation.

We would like to convey our special thanks to:1. Jakhama Baptist Church (JBC) 2. Hon’ble Speaker, NLA, Er. Vikho-o Yhoshu 3. CEM Department (JBC) 4. Principal, Staff and Cadets of Sainik School, Punglwa Nagaland. (SSPN) 5. Principal, Staff and Cadets of Sainik School, Goalpara Assam.

6. Class XI Cadets 2018 (SSPN) 7. Parents Association of Sainik School, Punglwa Nagaland.

8. Jakhama Students Union.

9. Southern Boggies, Jakhama.

10. Jakhama Village Council.

11. Jakhama Kuda Union.

12. BDO & Staff of Jakhama Block.

13. VDB Secretary union Jakhama Block 14. Zhodi Colony, Jakhama.

15. Friends and well wishers.

We deeply regret that we are unable to mention each and every individuals. But it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly and graciously.

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3) Kohima Waromung Senso Telongjem.

4) Catholic Youth, New Market.

5) Daklane Panchayat, Kohima.

6) GB Sector-I, Daklane, Kohima.

7) All well wishers.

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Born : 29/11/1971 – Died : 18/07/2018 Through this column, we the bereaved family members of Lt. Imososang Ao (Longmisa) would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to various organisations, individuals, families, neighbours, friends and well wishers and those who stood by us through physically, morally, spiritually and financially at his sudden demise on 18-07-2018.

We specially convey and extend our special thanks to : 1. Frontier HQR SSB, Tezpur 2. Dimapur Longmisa Senso Telongjem.

3. Dimapur Longmisatsur Telongjem 4. Dimapur Longmisa Tamang Telongjem 5. Longmisa Driver Union Mokokchung 6. Longmisa Staff Union Mokokchung 7. Longmisa Pangtong Semchir Telongjem.

8. Diphupar 'B' Ao Baptist Church.

9. Diphupar 'B' Ao Community.

10. Diphupar 'B' Chang Baptist Church.

11. Diphupar 'B' Chakhesang Baptist Church.

12. Diphuar Ongpangkong Union.

13. J.N Aier Batch 2015 14. Nagaland Sport Climbing Association.

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David Bowie: First studio recording ‘found in bread basket’ T he first known studio recording of David Bowie is set for auction after being found in an old bread basket.

The 1963 demo tape, rejected by Decca, features a 16-year-old Bowie - then known as David Jones - singing I Never Dreamed with first band The Konrads.

The tape, expected to fetch £10,000 (Rs 9,043,15), is being sold by the band’s drummer David Hadfield, who uncovered it in his loft. Auctioneer Paul Fairweather described the tape as a “significant recording, completely unique”.

He said it offers new insight into Bowie as a “fledgling musician who would go on to super stardom.”

The recording captures Bowie, later known as one of music’s great experimentalists, at a time when he remained unsure of his musical direction.

Bowie was The Konrads’ saxophonist but it was decided that he should sing lead vocals for the tape.

Hadfield said: “David had no inclination to become a singer at this point,

his heart and mind were focused on becoming a world class saxophone player.

“Our agent, Eric Easton, who also managed the Rolling Stones, asked us to do a demo so he could try and get us an audition at Decca. “We had decided that we would do a couple of guitar instrumentals and one original song.

“Decca initially turned us down, but when they eventually gave us an audition later that year, vocalist Roger Ferris was the lead voice and David sang backing harmonies.”

Bowie left the band shortly after the audition, which did not get the band signed.

He would eventually

return as a solo artist six years later - changing his name in 1966 once The M o n k e e s ’ D av y Jo n e s achieved stardom.

Signed to Mercury Records, he released his album Space Oddity in 1969, with the title track becoming his first UK number one.

His global breakthrough came with 1972’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars.

Bowie’s ever-changing artistic persona would ultimately reshape attitudes to fashion, gender, music and culture. The Brixton-born star died of cancer in January 2016, two days after the release on his 69th birthday of his 25th studio album, Blackstar.

Hatfield’s newly released recording is part of a trove of memorabilia, including letters, bills, booking forms, photographs and promotional sketches from Bowie’s early career. The collection is set to go under the hammer at Omega Auctions, in Newton-le-Willows, in September.

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UP to present ‘vision document’ on Taj Mahal before SC on Thursday

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he Uttar Pradesh government will be presenting a ‘vision document’ on the Taj Mahal in Agra before the Supreme Court on Thursday, an official said on Monday.

This document, prepared by the Delhi School of Planning and Architecture, was put together after the apex court came down heavily on the government while hearing a petition filed by environmentalist M.C. Mehta.

Ten days back, the top court made sharp observations on the central and the state governments for not being able to protect the iconic structure.

I t a s k e d t h e Yo g i Adityanath government

on why industrial activities have picked up pace in the 10,400 sq km Taj Trapezium Zone (TEZ) area comprising Mathura, Agra, Hathras, Etah and Firozabad, created for protection and conservation of the Mughal structure.

The bench also reprimanded the governments saying that the issue called for long-term solutions, not short term and knee-jerk methods.

The state government, through the vision document to be submitted on July 26, plans to apprise the apex court of the efforts being made by it to protect the 17th century monument, which also draws the largest footfall of foreign tourists in the state.

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hen it was released on Friday, Mamma Mia 2 was all set to be the biggest film of the weekend, if not the summer.

But a spanner has been thrown in the works at the US box office, in the shape of Denzel Washington.

The Equalizer 2, the follow-up to the 2014 original, raced past Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again to claim the top spot.

The action sequel took an estimated $35.8m (£27.2m), inching past Mamma Mia’s $34.4m (£26.1m).

But these weren’t the only two sequels in town.

No fewer than eight of the top 10 films over the weekend were follow-ups, confirming that summer truly is sequel season for cinema.

Well done if you said Skyscraper and Sorry To Bother You were the only films not to be part of a franchise.

Mamma Mia coming in second place is by no means a failure - the film opened in line with expectations.

Instead, the surprise

Denzel Washington

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See if you can spot the two odd ones out below: Weekend box office – US 1. The Equalizer 2 - $35.8 (£27.2m) 2. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again - $34.4m (£26.1m) 3. Hotel Transylvania 3 - $23.2m (£17.6m) 4. Ant-Man and the Wasp - $16.1m (£12.2m) 5. Incredibles 2 - $11.5m (£8.74m) 6. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom - $11m (£8.36m) 7. Skyscraper - $10.96m (£8.3m) 8. The First Purge - $5m (£3.8m) 9. Unfriended: Dark Web - $3.5m (£2.7m) 10. Sorry to Bother You - $2.8m (£2.1m) was the success of The Equalizer 2 - with analysts putting it down to an ethnically diverse audience and keen interest among men.

“It was a surprise to come in at number one in an extremely competitive marketplace,” Adrian Smith, Sony’s head of domestic distribution, told Variety.

“It really speaks to the power of Denzel, without a doubt.”

Its success came in spite of a lukewarm response from critics, one of whom described the film as having a “plot that reads like middle-aged male fantasy”.

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Actors, fans urge Disney’s Marvel to rehire James Gunn Sony unveils world’s first 48MP camera sensor for smartphones

all the other directors who have said some crappy joke sometime in their life, which is all of them, cause I doubt there’s one human on this planet who hasn’t made a shi**y joke once or twice in their life.”

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aking the smartphone camera war to an entirely new level, Sony on Monday introduced world’s first 48MP sensor that will debut in September this year, probably with Sony devices.

The stacked CMOS image sensor “IMX586” features a pixel count of 48 effective megapixels and an ultra-compact pixel size of 0.8-micron pixels, the company wrote in a blog post.

“These days, high-end smartphone models require

even greater imaging quality from their cameras. The new Sony sensor features 48 effective megapixels -- a pixel count which rivals that of high-performance SLR cameras, making it possible to capture beautiful, high-resolution images even with a smartphone,” the company said.

Currently, the highest resolution camera sensor -- 40MP -- is available in Huawei P20 Pro and Nokia Lumia 1020. Apple has long used Sony to supply

its camera sensors.

The new image sensor comes with Sony’s built-in original exposure control technology and signal processing functionality that enables real-time output and a range four times greater than conventional units. It uses the “Quad Bayer” colour filter array to incorporate high sensitivity and high resolution in the images.

“The new product achieved a world-first ultracompact pixel size of 0.8 µm,

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had previously atoned for the messages leading many to believe the studio was aware of the posts years back. A change.org petition is also calling upon Disney to rehire Gunn.

The petition partly reads: “If you do this to Gunn you have to do it for

already been garnered by the petition.

“Guardians of the Galaxy” star Dave Bautista had earlier spoken out in Gunn’s defense, saying: “He’s made mistakes. We all have. I’m not okay with what’s happening to him.”

Blair had also previously attributed the director with supporting her in coming forward with her personal experience of sexual harassment in the wake of the Time’s Up movement.

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Actress Selma Blaire took to Twitter, describing Gunn as the good one, reports independent.co.uk.

“If people are punished despite changing, then what does that teach people about owning mistakes and evolving?” she wrote.

Gunn was fired from “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3” for offensive tweets that he had posted years ago. It was announced that the filmmaker had been let go after a right-wing US site found offensive posts in which he had joked about subjects including paedophilia and rape between 2008 and 2012.

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The Chumukedima Longjang Senso Telongjem take immense pride and joy to congratulate Dr. Akumsungla Aier, D/o Mr. & Mrs. L. Achiba Ao, on being conferred Doctorate in Christian clinical Counseling. She has done her doctoral studies from the Asia Graduate School of Theology, Philippines under the supervision of Dr. Irene Yang and Dr. William Kirwan on the topic "A Correlational study of the quality of Parent child Relationship with Adolescents Behavioral patterns on social networking sites".

The Senso wishes her success in her future endeavors.

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India U-16 team loses friendlies 0-3 to Malaysia

India Under-16 football team lost 0-3 to Malaysia.

Finally, the Malaysia striker Muhd Najmudin slotted their opening goal in the 26th minute to hand his team an advantage against the Indians.

Bibiano Fernandes opted for a couple of change in quick succession and introduced Sailo and Manish at the expenses of Givson and Gurkirat respectively before the boys headed to the changing room with a one-goal deficit to the Malaysians. Changing over, Bibiano’s boys started with great intensity and Ridge, on the turn of the game, hit the side-netting two minutes into the game.

India earned a free-kick in the 55th minute but Bekey failed to keep it within the frame. Three minutes later, he got another chance but miscued it completely.

India created quite a few chances in the last quarter of the game but they were missing the final punch inside the box.

Sailo swivelled a long ball to Vikram but the skipper failed to connect it on time whereas two minutes later, Vikram’s cross was collected safely by the Malaysian goalkeeper before Ravi could convert it.

But they kept the Malaysian defence on check throughout. Five minutes to the whistle, India earned back-to-back three corners but Bekey’s tries could have been dealt in a better way by the Indian attackers inside the box. As Bibiano Fernandes opted to push more legs inside the opposition half, Malaysian attackers took the advantage and scored a peach of a goal to double their lead in the 88th minute. Four minutes later, They hurled another attacking move from the left flank which resulted in their third goal to leave the Indian team flabbergasted.

India will play the same opponents again on Thursday.

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Ramanathan jumps Kohima Football League to 115 in ATP rankings United 16 and Vanguard draw 1-1

New Delhi, Jul 23 (IANS): A runner-up finish in the Hall of Fame Open Tennis tournament helped Indian Ramkumar Ramanathan jump 46 places to be at his career-best rank of 115 in the latest Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) rankings released on Monday.

Despite losing the title clash of the ATP 250 event 5-7, 6-4, 2-6 to America’s Steve Johnson in almost two hours match on Sunday night, Ramanathan earned 150 points, helping him take a massive vault in men’s singles ranking.

M e a n w h i l e, Yu k i Bhambri continues to be the best-ranked Indian at 86 while Prajnesh Gunneswaran dropped two places to be at the 186th place.

S u m i t N a g a l wa s placed at the 269th spot while Saketh Myneni and Arjun Kadhe are at the 339th and 345th places respectively.

In doubles ranking, Rohan Bopanna was the top-ranked Indian at 27th place while Divij Sharan dropped two places to be at 38th spot.

Leander Paes went down five places to hold

Pune, Jul 23 (IANS): India striker Robin Singh was on Monday roped in by Indian Super League (ISL) club FC Pune City for the 2018-19 football season.

The 28-year-old forward, who played for ATK last season, will now don the Pune shirt and reunite with his former Delhi Dynamos teammate Marcelinho. Speaking on the signing, FC Pune City CEO Gaurav Modwel said: “Robin is a proven performer with a wealth of experience in

of our beloved father Lt. Neisalhou Theünuo 24.08.2018 It has been two years since you left us for your eternal home.

Your wisdom and sacrifices as a responsible & loving father lead us all to the right path and it shall never fade away from our memories.

You will forever remain alive in our hearts and memories. We deeply miss you daddy.

Your love for us and our love for You is always infinity.

"We miss you so much"!

From your loved ones Wife, daughter and son.

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Nighato Sumi of Vanguard Today’s match Meanwhile, SpanFC and Hriizhiio of UnitTime: 2:00 pm ish great and world No. 1 ed 16 FC were cautioned Khriekesa FC Meriema Rafael Nadal continued for unsporting behaviour.

Vs New Market FC to hold a sizeable lead ahead of world No. 2 Roger Federer of Switzerland, reports Efe. The only change in the top 10 was from Dominic Thiem of Austria, who climbed to world No. 8 and knocked the United States’ John Isner down to world No. 9.

Fur ther down the rankings, Italy’s Fabio Fognini moved up a spot to world No. 14 after winning the Swedish Open on Sunday.

Another Italian player, Marco Cecchintao, jumped five spots to world No. 22 Assam Rifles and Pellhang football team after a friendly football match at Pellhang village. after winning the Croatia The match was organised under the theme ‘Hum fit toh India fit.’ The match was won by Pellhang village team with a score of 4-3.

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top flight football. His dominating aerial prowess and robust presence upfront will add more power to our frontline.”

A Tata Football Academy product, Robin made his senior team debut with Kolkata giants East Bengal in 2010.

FUNERAL SERVICE Funeral service of Gekhotso (Gebu) Haralu will be held at his residence at Kuda village ‘B’ Khel, opposite Valley View Church on July 24, 2018 at 2.30 p.m.

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We remember you each day and cherish the fond memories we shared; You’ll always live in our hearts and in our memories.

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Kohima, Jul 23 (NPN): United 16 FC and Vanguard FC Tseminyu match ended in a 1-1 draw at the ongoing Kohima Football League on Monday.

United 16 FC opened the scoring through Doveikho in the 10th minute. However, Vanguard captain Yhumshelo Kemp found the equaliser in the 42nd minute. After the lemon break, both the team failed to score any goal despite some opportunities.

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ISL: FC Pune City rope in Robin Singh

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Kuala Lumpur, Jul 23 (IANS): India Under-16 football team lost 0-3 to Malaysia in a friendly game as part of their exposure tour here on Monday.

Indian U-16 boys, who have come to Malaysia at the back of a heart-wrenching loss to Thailand last week, started showing their intent right from the kick-off.

Ridge blasted from inside the box in as early as the fourth minute but the Malaysian keeper took his time to parry it away.

Malaysia, on the other hand, gave the Indian defenders a tough run for the money in their own box.

They continued to push constantly but Biaka and the sturdy Indian defenders averted the danger.

Givson and Ridge were looking forward to hurl the opening goal from the counter-attacking opportunities but they could hardly find any hole to breach the Malaysian defence.

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“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forever more.”

Psalms 16:8

The family of Late Ramongo Lotha, IAS (Retd.) is astounded by the gestures of kindness shown to us during our time of bereavement and helping us to cope with our loss and grief with your love and empathy.

We wish to acknowledge our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to every individual, churches, associations, unions, colony fellowship, neighbours, friends and well wishers through your presence, generous contributions, messages of condolences and your unconditional prayers. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually for your selfless act, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. We earnestly pray that our Almighty God showers His blessing and grace be abundant upon your lives.

Loving wife, sons, grandchildren, in-laws and family members.

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Pangti Baptist Church, Pangti Lotha Baptist Church, Dimapur Lotha Baptist Church, Kohima Doctors and staff, Naga Hospital, Kohima Shri. Neiphiu Rio, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Nagaland Shri. Y. Patton and family, Dy. Chief Minister, Nagaland.

Shri. T.R. Zeliang, former Chief Minister, Nagaland.

Shri. G. Kaito Ayemi, Minister of Agriculture and Co-operation.

Shri. Mhathung Yanthan, Advisor, Dept. of Horticulture.

Shri. Mmhonlumo Kikon, Advisor NRE,IT &C, Sc. & Technology.

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Born : 18 – 08 – 1998 Baptized : 01 – 07 – 2018 Died : 19 – 07 – 2018 We, the family of Late H. Supou Lam, convey our profound gratitude and indebtedness to all who supported us physically, materially, financially and spiritually upon the sudden unfortunate demise of our beloved Late H. Supou Lam, who left for her heavenly abode on 19-07-2018.

Special thanks to: 1. Khiamniungan Baptist Church, Tuensang.

2. Women Department, KBC Tuensang.

3. Baptist Youth Endeavour, KBC Tuensang.

4. Khiamniungan Union, Tuensang.

5. Khiamniungan Menyu Hoikam, Tuensang.

6. Khiamniungan Students’ Union, Tuensang.

7. Yokao Village Council.

8. Yokao Citizen Union, Tuensang.

9. Yokao Students’ Union, Tuensang.

10. SE Colony Union, Tuensang.

11. Government Higher Secondary School, Tuensang.

12. Loyem Memorial High School, Tuensang.

13. Alumni Association, LMHS, Tuensang.

14. Chang Thangjam Union, SE Colony, Tuensang.

15. Eio-a-Group, Tuensang.

16. SE Colony Prayer Group, Tuensang.

17. Her Friends and well wishers.

We regret our inability to mention each and every individual’s name, but your valuable contribution shall never go in vain. It is our prayer that the Almighty Lord bless you all abundantly.

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19.08.1974 – 15.07.2018 We take this opportunity to extend our genuine indebtedness and heartfelt gratitude to all the well wishers who rendered yeoman services and stood by us during the brief illness and at the demise of our beloved DR. WALOTEMJEN JAMIR on July 15, 2018 in Chennai. Words are inadequate to express how much we value your help and support in various ways.

We thank the Gurukul Lutheran Theological College Community and everyone for your selfless help rendered to us. We are unable to thank everyone personally and individually so through this column, we say big thank you to you all. May our Almighty God repay you richly.

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Chelsea win 1-0 in Sarri’s first game Naga fighters shine

Perth, Jul 23 (Agencies): Maurizio Sarri’s first game in charge of Chelsea ended in victory as his new side beat Perth Glory 1-0 at the Optus Stadium on Monday.

Pedro scored the only goal of the game with a well-taken early strike after good approach play by the lively Callum HudsonOdoi.

However, a raft of second-half changes by Sarri led to a disjointed match, although the Italian will still be delighted to have made a winning start to life as Chelsea’s new head coach.

It took the Premier League side just five minutes to break the deadlock in Western Australia after Hudson-Odoi’s quick feet earned himself space down the left flank.

The 17-year-old then picked out a perfect pull back from which Pedro side-footed home from eight yards for the club’s first goal of pre-season.

In truth, the contest in front of 55,500 people in Perth largely resembled a low-key practice match at times, such was the disparity between the two teams, with the hosts’ season still two months away from

Pedro scored the first goal in the Maurizio Sarri era inside the opening five minutes of the friendly in Perth on Monday.

starting.

Sarri will have still learned much from watching his players in action for the first time, with only three - captain Cesc Fabregas, young goalkeeper Marcin Bulka and the returning David Luiz - staying on for the whole 90 minutes.

One man who did impress in the driving rain was recent new £57m signing Jorginho, with the Italy international controlling proceedings from his station in central midfield before being substituted at half-time.

Chelsea could have added further goals after the break, only for Ross Barkley - impressing in a more forward position in the second half - to hit the post seven minutes into the second period.

All in all, though, Sarri - who set his team up in a 4-3-3 formation - will have taken plenty of positives from his first outing in the Chelsea dugout as he prepares for the start of the new Premier League campaign.

Chelsea will now take on Serie A side Inter Milan

Ozil quits German team after tiff with DFB

Mesut Ozil

Berlin, Jul 23 (Agencies): Mesut Ozil has confirmed that he is retiring from international football with immediate effect following the “treatment he received from the DFB.” The Arsenal attacker claims that the way he has been treated by the German football association makes him “no longer want to wear the German national team shirt.” Ozil announced the decision in the third part of a lengthy statement released on his Twitter account, with the first part explaining the reasoning behind his controversial photograph with

Turkey president Recep Erdogan and the second update criticising how the media and sponsors reacted to the incident.

DFB president Reinhard Grindel was the focus of the third and final part of the statement, as Ozil hit out at the official, claiming, “I will no longer stand for being a scapegoat for his incompetence and inability to do his job properly.”

Following Germany’s disastrous World Cup performance, where they failed to get out of their groups and lost to both Mexico and South Korea, Ozil was

heavily criticised by the media and by the DFB, with Grindel even urging the midfielder to make a public statement on his meeting with Erdogan, also questioning his credentials as an international player following the incident.

Ozil detailed how Grindel attempted to benefit from the fall-out of the player’s meeting with Erdogan, aiming to use it as a means to express his own political views and undermine Ozil in the process. He also accused the DFB president of racism, stating that “I am German when we win, but I am an immigrant when we lose.”

As well as Grindel, the 29-year-old highlighted the actions of politician Bernd Holzhauer who called Ozil a “goat-f***er” and Chief of German Theatre Werner Steer who wished for the footballer to “p*** back to Anatolia.”

The way Ozil has been treated by German media, politicians and especially the DFB has caused him to make the “difficult decision” to announce his international retirement, saying that: “I now feel unwanted and think that what I have achieved since my international debut in 2009 has been forgotten.”

In those nine years, Ozil has played 92 times for his country, scoring 23 goals along the way.

in Nice in the International Champions Cup on July 28.

Manchester united held in California

Alexis Sanchez failed to inspire a flat Manchester United as they were held to a 0-0 draw by San Jose Earthquakes in a friendly in California.

Sanchez returned to the side after he had joined up with the squad in the U.S. after issues over his visa had been resolved, and the Chile international came close in the first half

Asian Games preparations on track

Ja k a rta , J u l 2 3 (IANS): Indonesia has complied with all structural requirements for the upcoming Asian Games later this year, a minister said here on Monday.

Indonesian Public Works minister Basuki Hadimulyono said that the venues are ready to be opened

by President Joko Widodo on August 1. “The preparation of (the) infrastructure for the Asian Games is 100 per cent ready. I will tell President Widodo that on August 1 they can officially be installed,” he said.

Responding to damages to chairs in the sport stadium in Palembang city, one of the venues of the Games following a clash there, the minister downplayed it saying that they would be immediately repaired by the provincial administration.

The latest data from the Olympic Council of Asia outlines that a total of 11,300 athletes from 45 National Olympic Committees will be competing at the event. Indonesia will deploy a massive security force of around 200,000 police and military personnel.

A total of 26 heads of states will attend the event, scheduled to run from August 18 to September 2 in Jakarta and Palembang.

from a free-kick.

Just after Antonia Valencia was forced off with an early injury, Eric Bailly should have opened the scoring, but headed against the crossbar from pointblank range. Otherwise, United chances were few and far between.

San Jose, in fact, had the better of the chances in the second half as Jose Mourinho gave some youngsters minutes. With better opposition to come in the form of AC Milan, Liverpool and Real Madrid in pre-season, United will have to improve a great deal to set themselves up for the coming Premier League campaign.

After the break, San Jose changed their entire XI, with United also ringing the changes, and that did not help the flow of the game.

Replacement United goalkeeper Lee Grant was by far the busier stopper, with the pick of his saves denying San Jose veteran Chris Wondolowski from just inside the box.

Scott McTominay did have a decent opportunity to snatch an undeserved victory for United late on, but his header was tame and saved easily.

at AIMMAF nationals

Fighters from The Combat Academy with their trophies and certificates.

D i m ap u r , J u l 2 3 (NPN): Arsenba Ozukum, Mairidin Newmai and Kekhrieneitso Angami training out of The Combat Academy, Dimapur, represented Nagaland at the All India Mixed Martial Arts Federation (AIMMAF) nationals held in Delhi.

Kekhrieneitso Angami beat Telangana’s representative in the quarters by second round submission (standing guillotine), Delhi’s

in the semi-finals by submission (rear naked choke) and Maharashtra’s representative in the finals by submission (rear naked choke) to win the lightweight (70kgs) championship for the state.

He also won the best fighter award and also best submission of the tournament for his standing guillotine in his first fight.

Arsenba Ozukum beat Maharashtra’s representative in the semi-final

by decision and Delhi’s representative in the final by technical knockout to win the pinweight (54kgs) championship for the state.

Mairidin Newmai won his first round featherweight (66kgs) bout against his opponent from Uttarkand by technical knockout but came up short and lost his quarter-final fight against Uttar Pradesh’s representative by decision.

Summer Challenger Football kicks off

Chief patron of the tournament, Zhaleo Rio shake hands with team captains .

D i m ap u r , J u l 2 3 (NPN): Summer Challenger Football tournament, organised by Catalysts for Change (C4C) group, was kicked off by Zhaleo Rio, Deputy Speaker, NLA at Local Ground, Medziphema on Monday.

Altogether, 25 teams from different districts are taking part in the tournament. The champions will receive a cash prize of Rs.50,000 sponsored by Rokolhu Angami, Class-I contractor, while the runners-up will be receive

Rs.30,000 sponsored by Megozelhu Kuotsu. The individual prizes have been sponsored by Er. Rokobeito Meyase Iralu, SDO, Electrical Transmission, Dimapur.

In a closely contested inaugural match, Ngaulwa Youth team, Peren edge out Kuda ‘B’ Youth, Dimapur by 3 - 2.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Zhaleo reflected on the past challenges of sportsmen like Dr. T. Ao who captained Indian team at the Olympics in

1948. “Today, we have Kivi Zhimomi who have been inducted in the U-23 Indian team and other sports persons who have made it to the top in their respective fields. It is always through commitment, dedication and perseverance that such goals are achieved,” Zhaleo stated while urging young players to be sincere and hardworking to overcome challenges.

Citing the example of Hema Das, who made headlines for setting new World Record in 400m race

just recently, Zhaleo noted that “Das came from a very poor background but sheer determination, discipline and sincerity drove her to break all earlier records. In the same vein, Nagas must inculcate these dominant qualities and be committed in order to excel in any field because we have the talent.”

Zhaleo Rio, who was the Chief Patron of the ceremony, acknowledged the organisers of the event which can create interest for football lovers in the backdrop of the recently concluded World Cup. He remarked that the PDA government under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio will continue to strive for development and prosperity in all spheres. While exhorting the youths to “take advantage of the government’s vision for the welfare and uplift the youths,” Zhaleo also urged the people to play proactive roles towards a developed, congenial society. He also assured to give his utmost support for future ventures which can ring in changes for a better tomorrow.

Earlier in the program, Rev. Zhabu Terhüja, Pastor, BCAMT, invoked blessings while Megosolie Dolie, president, C4C, gave the Presidential address and Keneiseno Terhüja presented a special number.

Sri Lanka beat South Africa to sweep Test series 2-0 C o l o m b o, J u l 2 3 (Agencies): Rangana Herath guided Sri Lanka to a massive 199-run victory over South Africa in the second Test in Colombo to sweep the two-match series.

Rangana Herath bagged 7 wickets in the match as Sri Lanka recorded victory with a day to spare at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on Monday.

Herath was pick of the Sri Lankan bowlers, claiming 6/98 in yet another spindominated performance by the hosts. Chasing an improbable 490-run victory target, South Africa showed some fight in the morning session before losing their final five wickets and being all out for 290.

Theunis de Bruyn topscored for South Africa with a gutsy 101 in yet another

[against England], hope to do well,” Herath said after the match. Opening batsman Dimuth Karunaratne was named the man-of-thematch and also the man-ofthe-series.

“I think the first few hours it came on nicely. But once it got drier and drier it started spinning. But I stuck to my basics and rotated

the strike. We always take it series by series. Now we’re prepared for the England series and then New Zealand,” Karunaratne said at the post match presentation ceremony.

The two teams will now play a five-match one day international series and a one-off Twenty20 International.

SLC suspends Gunathilaka

Sri Lankan players leave the ground as they celebrate their win over South Africa on the fourth day of their second test cricket match in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Monday. (AP/PTI)

batting capitulation by the leaden-footed tourists who lost all 10 wickets to the Sri Lankan spinners for the second time in the match.

“Of course, pleased.

Especially winning the game and the series against the No. 2 team. [Yes] I like Galle and SSC as hunting grounds. There was not much spin as the ball got

softer, but we bowled well.

Throughout the series. Everybody has the time to go and that’s why I have decided to stop cricket. There is one more series to go

Sri Lanka batsman Danushka Gunathilaka was on Sunday banned from all forms of international cricket by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for breaching the ‘Player Code of Conduct’, pending inquiry.

Gunathilaka’s match fee for the ongoing Test against South Africa will also be withheld by the board, espncricinfo reported.

The suspension will come into effect immediately after the match at SSC. An SLC release said, “The decision to suspend the player was taken following an initial inquiry conducted by Sri Lanka Cricket, after the team management reported that the player have violated the ‘’Code of Conduct’.” Gunathilaka has had a sequence of disciplinary issues in the recent past.

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